The governor activated emergency operations procedures after the deaths on Tuesday after days of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and tornadoes.

At least one person was killed Tuesday after torrential rainfall led to flash flooding in eastern Missouri, impacting transportation and making it challenging for some St. Louis voters to reach their polling place.

Heavy rain is causing flash flooding in the St. Louis 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, Missouri,

The unprecedented rainfall has broke the November records and inundated homes as well, forcing the authorities to issue closure of several places including schools.