Kansas City came close in 1993 to major flooding... the Missouri crested at 48.9 feet on July 27th. The picture on the left and other "aerials" I took on that day from the top of City Hall. 
Above, the old Paseo Bridge. Below, during the flood period an old paddle wheel the William S. Mitchell broke away from its moorings and headed down river from Kansas City, Kansas.. Despite the best efforts of a lone tugboat, the vessel crashed into three bridges. Wreckage shown in some photos below.
Above, under the Paseo Bridge.
Above photo taken on July 12th shows the bank-full Missouri with the ASB Bridge in the background.
Above, the water is almost level with the Downtown Airport.
Above and below, more shots take on July 12, 15 days before crest.
Great photos. that was my first full year here. I was originally planning to bring locusts but settled on the flood.
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