Nixon declares state of emergency from storms

April 3, 2014 at 9:55 a.m. | Updated April 3, 2014 at 9:55 a.m.

Darryl Hamilton walks away from his minivan stuck in floodwater in St. Louis on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Three vehicles became stuck in the high water caused by a downpour. Everyone in the vehicles was able to walk out of the water on their own or were helped by police to dry land.
Darryl Hamilton walks away from his minivan stuck in floodwater in St. Louis on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Three vehicles became stuck in the high water caused by a downpour. Everyone in the vehicles was able to walk out of the water on their own or were helped by police to dry land.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency after storms struck most of the state on Thursday, spawning a tornado in suburban St. Louis and causing flash flooding in several areas.

Nixon activated the State Emergency Operations Center and the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan, which allows state agencies to coordinate with local jurisdictions for emergency services.

No injuries have been reported, but several homes in University City were damaged by a twister touched down at 5:23 a.m. Several homes in western Missouri were damaged by flash floods.

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