Mecklenburg County commissioners are expected to decide Wednesday night if they should buy out some homes along the Catawba River that were submerged during Tropical Storm Helene. The stretch of properties on Riverside Drive in northwest Charlotte has been prone to flooding for years.

Deadly and historic flooding in south St. Louis County not only closed roads but also flooded homes, leaving residents frustrated with the Metropolitan Sewer District.

St. Louis County police just before 4:30 p.m. confirmed the second body has been recovered by authorities. Lemay fire crews assisted in both incidents.

Historic flooding throughout the St. Louis region ended the lives of at least five people, officials confirmed to 5 On Your Side on Tuesday. The deaths started Monday afternoon when a car driven by a 66-year-old man was swept away in Iron County.

Heavy rain is causing flash flooding in the area. Many roads are shut down, and some schools are canceling classes because of high water in the streets. A polling place located in Eureka also closed Tuesday due to flooding.

St. Charles County Director of Elections Kurt Bahr asked all voters to try and keep their ballots dry while filling them out in person. The ballots are reportedly getting wet as p