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April 7, 1887
The Brookhaven Leader
Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
High water in the Missouri River at Kansas City, Mo., reached 23.85 feet on April 1, the highest since 1881. Water is starting to overflow banks but expected to fall soon, with reports of potential washout on Missouri Pacific road below.
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High Water.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 1.-The high water in the river at this point has remained stationary since early yesterday morning, the gauge at the railroad bridge registering 23.85 feet above the low water mark. This is the highest point reached since 1881, and while the water is just beginning to overflow the banks at the low places, there is every indication that the fall will begin to-day. Reports from various points up the river seem to confirm this, while information has been received from points below to the effect that a serious washout of the Missouri Pacific road was likely to occur should the water continue to rise.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 1.-The high water in the river at this point has remained stationary since early yesterday morning, the gauge at the railroad bridge registering 23.85 feet above the low water mark. This is the highest point reached since 1881, and while the water is just beginning to overflow the banks at the low places, there is every indication that the fall will begin to-day. Reports from various points up the river seem to confirm this, while information has been received from points below to the effect that a serious washout of the Missouri Pacific road was likely to occur should the water continue to rise.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
High Water
Flood
Missouri River
Kansas City
Railroad Bridge
Washout
Where did it happen?
Kansas City, Mo.
Story Details
Location
Kansas City, Mo.
Event Date
April 1
Story Details
The river reached 23.85 feet, highest since 1881, stationary since yesterday, beginning to overflow but expected to fall today; potential washout on Missouri Pacific road if rise continues.