More than 200 Lesterville campers and staff airlifted following flash flooding
The state activated a search and rescue team as storms left roads impassable and sent the Black River to a record crest, officials said.
- On Friday, the Army National Guard rescued more than 200 children and staff from Camp Taum Sauk in Lesterville, Missouri, after drenching rains washed away surrounding roads and trapped them at the site.
- Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency Friday as heavy rainfall battered the state, triggering widespread flash flooding across multiple counties in Missouri.
- Meanwhile, campers at Bearcat Getaway near the Black River climbed onto a building that collapsed, while three others were rescued from trees in Reynolds County, according to Sgt. Eddie Young.
- Volunteers recovered the body of Faith Gregory in Crawford County on Saturday morning, approximately 3 kilometers downstream from her residence in Huzzah Creek after her home was swept away.
- The National Weather Service warns additional flash flooding could strike through Sunday, with lead meteorologist Matt Beitscher cautioning that vulnerable populations remain susceptible to severe weather impacts.
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Relentless rain hit Black River in southern Mo.
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State of emergency in Missouri declared after once-in-a-Millennium rainfall causes catastrophic flooding
Relentless thunderstorms have unleashed devastating flooding across parts of southeastern Missouri, prompting Governor Mike Kehoe to declare a state of emergency as rivers swelled to historic levels and rescue operations intensified. Heavy downpours dumped between six and 12 inches of rain overnight into Friday, overwhelming the Black River and surrounding areas in counties including Reynolds […]
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One person remains missing in Missouri after heavy rains hit parts of the state on Friday, forcing numerous emergency rescues and evacuations, even in a summer camp with more than 200 children.
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