West Alton NewsLocal news for West Alton, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Missouri copes with river, flash flooding- June 29, 2008 While northern and eastern Missouri residents contended with Mississippi River flooding, those in the southwest battled flash floods Sunday, officials said.http://www.topix.net/city/west-alton-mo/2008/06/missouri-copes-with-river-flash-flooding?f... West Alton puts out call for sandbaggers- June 29, 2008 Community leaders are asking residents and other volunteers to participate in sandbagging.http://www.topix.net/city/west-alton-mo/2008/06/west-alton-puts-out-call-for-sandbaggers?f... Levee Conerns As New Rain Threatens Mo. Town- June 27, 2008 Residents in West Alton, Missouri are getting prepared for a possible levee break.http://www.topix.net/city/west-alton-mo/2008/06/levee-conerns-as-new-rain-threatens-mo-tow... West Alton Leaders Fear Rain Could Cause Floodwater to Overtop Levee- June 26, 2008 National Guard Troops and volunteers are helping sandbag in West Alton because officials are worried floodwaters could threaten the town if we get more rain.http://www.topix.net/city/west-alton-mo/2008/06/west-alton-leaders-fear-rain-could-cause-f... Water began pouring Tuesday over levees in several areas in Lincoln County.- June 22, 2008 John Watson plans to ride out this spring's flood in a tent set up near a portable generator, fan, TV and a cooler - all on his roof.http://www.topix.net/city/west-alton-mo/2008/06/water-began-pouring-tuesday-over-levees-in... Officials Warn Residents: Levee May Not Hold in West Alton- June 20, 2008 A small community in St. Charles County is fearing the worst. The town of West Alton told its residents the area's levee may not hold.http://www.topix.net/city/west-alton-mo/2008/06/officials-warn-residents-levee-may-not-hol... RAAM may be in for a wet surprise- June 18, 2008 Will Race Across America riders be in for a soggy surprise when they approach the Mississippi River this weekend The above video from The Telegraph shows that floodwaters from the Mississippi are starting to ...http://www.topix.net/city/west-alton-mo/2008/06/raam-may-be-in-for-a-wet-surprise?fromrss=... Towboat sinks, leaking fuel into Missouri River- June 4, 2008 West Alton, MO - Diesel fuel is being pumped out of a leaking towboat that sank on the Missouri River this morning at West Alton in St.http://www.topix.net/city/west-alton-mo/2008/06/towboat-sinks-leaking-fuel-into-missouri-r... Diesel Fuel Cleanup Continues on Missouri River- June 2, 2008 West Alton, MO - Clean-up work continues after a towboat named the Omaha began sinking and spilling diesel fuel in the Missouri River.http://www.topix.net/city/west-alton-mo/2008/06/diesel-fuel-cleanup-continues-on-missouri-... |