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Resident urges Monett to investigate chronic stormwater flooding in Country Club Estates
Summary
At a Monett City Council meeting, resident Casey Reagan described eight years of worsening stormwater runoff that floods his yard and driveway after heavy rains and asked the city to have engineering staff review video evidence and explore fixes; city staff said they will investigate and respond.
Casey Reagan told the Monett City Council that heavy rain now channels down Cedar Brook and adjacent subdivisions into his Country Club Estates yard, producing what he called a “river” of runoff that has worsened over about eight years and damaged his driveway and property.
Reagan, who said he bought the house in 2016, described repeated flooding and related safety hazards, including outdoor lights that were exposed to water and wiring he removed. "When it does rain, it's not water just accumulating in our yard ... you can literally look up to the south ... and you can watch the water build up, build up, and then it's just a river," he said.
He told the council he had provided a flash drive with video to city staff and asked the city to have engineers review the footage and examine whether infrastructure changes or easements could reduce the flow. "It's getting progressively worse," Reagan said, adding concern that continued flooding could affect the home's resale value and cause ongoing repair costs.
City Administrator Mickey acknowledged the complaint and recommended staff review the materials and investigate, noting there is no guarantee of a fix but promising a response. Mickey told Reagan that staff and the city engineer are aware and will follow up: "we'll respond, we'll make sure the council knows what we're doing." City engineer Kevin was identified in the discussion as the staff member aware of the issue.
Council members and staff asked whether other nearby properties were affected; Reagan said his property was the worst-affected but that neighbors along the same flow path also experience water intrusion. Staff said the matter was hydrology-related and would be routed to the city engineer for evaluation.
The council did not take any formal action at the meeting beyond directing staff to review the complaint and report back; no funding decision or timeline was set.
