Missouri adds counties in flooding, storm damage assessments

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens said the state is adding six more counties to the number being assessed for damage linked to recent flooding and severe weather.

Greitens said the expanded survey comes as he prepares to make a request for a federal major-disaster declaration.

The latest counties in which preliminary assessments will be conducted for individual assistance involving damaged homes and property are Franklin, Iron, Laclede, St. Louis and Wayne.

Franklin, Perry and St. Louis counties will see preliminary damage surveys for aid involving damage to infrastructure.