Waters cut off subdivisions along Interstate 74

ST. JOSEPH – Kirby Poff feverishly piled sandbags in front of his home in the Heather Hills subdivision north of St. Joseph on Wednesday afternoon to stop the rising floodwaters from reaching his home.

In front of his home, three cars were left stranded, with water up to the wheels. Several mailboxes along the street were completely submerged.

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