Hazelwood's mayor posted a letter on the city website warning of potential bankruptcy if the city can't renegotiate its deal with a fire protection district.
Record rainfall St. Louis on Tuesday morning caused severe flash flooding that quickly turned dangerous for residents in low-lying areas. Many people needed first responders to help them leave their flooded homes, and at least one person died.
Without voter or judicial relief, a Chapter 9 bankruptcy of Missouri's 26th largest city and the 7th largest city in St. Louis County may be inevitable.