The Big Piney River at Dog's Bluff access in April 2011. The water was at the 16-foot mark above flood stage. (File photo)

Gov. Jay Nixon last week requested a major disaster declaration for Missouri, including Texas County, as a result of the high winds, tornadoes and severe flooding that have affected the state since April 19.


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