Hazelwood public-works crews moved in late Wednesday and shut the floodgates on Aubuchon Road as water started creeping up in the low-lying Aubuchon Park neighborhood. The move is a precaution to protect the road and nearby homes while staff keep an eye on water levels. City officials are asking residents to steer clear of the area and stay tuned for updates.
What City Officials Posted
According to the City of Hazelwood, crews closed the Aubuchon Road floodgates because of rising water levels. The city also credited Lisa Matlock, Robert Smith and the neighborhood group Neighbors Helping Neighbors for helping coordinate local assistance, and again told residents to avoid the roadway while crews remain on site.
Where This Is and Why It Matters
Aubuchon Road cuts through the Aubuchon Park subdivision on Hazelwood’s west side, near the Missouri Bottom lowlands that tend to collect runoff during storms. The City of Hazelwood ward map highlights just how close the neighborhood sits to low-lying parcels, which helps explain the city’s cautious approach.
Safety Steps and How to Get Updates
City officials are also reminding residents not to drive through standing water and to stick to basic flood-safety practices if they come across a flooded road. The National Weather Service continues to advise avoiding flooded roadways altogether and keeping an eye on local alerts.
Where to Find City Updates
For official word on road closures and changing conditions, residents can check the city’s News Flash and sign up for Notify Me alerts on the municipal website, as noted on the City of Hazelwood news page. The city’s Facebook page will also carry real-time updates and any new directions from public-works crews.
