At least three people drowned in Missouri, including two poll workers, as a result of flooding caused by heavy rains that hit southern and eastern parts of the state and forced numerous road closures Monday and Tuesday,

A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains caused flash flooding across the state. Up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain fell over two days in parts of Missouri,

Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Four people died in Missouri, including two poll workers, from flooding around the state on Tuesday. Two Wright County poll workers died on Election Day after floodwaters swept their vehicle and two others off State Route H near Beaver Creek in Wright County, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.

Two poll workers in their 70s died Tuesday after torrential rains caused flash flooding in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the deaths of a 70-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman after two vehicles were swept off State Route H near Beaver Creek in Wright County.

A man and woman drowned after their vehicle was swept off a highway in Wright County in floodwaters, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) says a married couple from Manes who were poll workers have died from flash flooding from Beaver Creek overnight Tuesday. Around 4:30 a.m., MSHP, Missouri Department of Conservation and other first responders commenced rescue operations after reports of three vehicles that were swept away in

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - On Tuesday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed an Executive Order activating emergency operations in response to flooding and severe weather in parts of the state that have left at least five people dead.

Two election workers in Missouri drowned Tuesday while on their way to a polling location amid flash flooding.