At least three people drowned in Missouri, including two poll workers, as a result of flooding caused by heavy rains that hit southern and eastern parts of the state and forced numerous road closures Monday and Tuesday,

St. Louis faces a flash flood warning with heavy rainfall predicted to last into the afternoon, affecting travel and safety.

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.

At Lambert airport, the National Weather Service said 3.25 inches of rain had fallen between midnight and 6 a.m. Rains should move out of the St. Louis area by the