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Holt is located on the Clinton - Clay county line west of I-35. Missouri Route 33 passes through the community. The Lake Arrowhead reservoir on Muddy Fork of Clear Creek lies north of the community. [9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 square miles (1.17 km 2), all land. [10]
Rainfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches (130 to 180 millimetres) in 24 hours were common. Precipitation for the month averaged from one inch (25 mm) above normal at St. Louis and Springfield, to between six and seven inches (150 and 180 mm) above normal at Columbia and Kansas City, Missouri. [citation needed] Water encroaching on the city of Alton ...
The 1951 flood in Kansas began in May with the flood of the Big Creek, (a tributary of the Smoky Hill River) in Hays after 11 inches (280 mm) of rain in two hours. The creek overflowed, flooding Hays (the location of Fort Hays State University) to a depth of 4 feet (1.2 m) in most locations inhabited by the students on campus, necessitating a midnight evacuation of the barracks by families on ...
Kansas overallocated water rights to the High Plains Aquifer throughout the 20th century. Now it must act to maintain what's left of its water supply.
Flooding along the Missouri River has impaired treatment of drinking supplies in Kansas City, raising health risks for infants, the elderly and others. Flooding impairs drinking water treatment ...
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Drainage law is a specific area of water law related to drainage of surface water on real property. It is particularly important in areas where freshwater is scarce, flooding is common, or water is in high demand for agricultural or commercial purposes.
On Sunday, dry and windy conditions helped a grass fire spread in south Kansas City. Monday’s rain offers some relief, but it’s not enough to pull us out of the drought. Even with rain ...