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State of emergency declared in Missouri after once-in-a-MILLENNIUM rainfall causes catastrophic flooding sweeping residents into 29ft-high waters... and the worst is still to come

Daily Mail
By JAMES GORDON
10 July 2026

Catastrophic flooding has triggered a state of emergency across parts of Missouri after what forecasters described as a 'once-in-a-millennium' rainfall sent rivers surging to historic levels, collapsing buildings, stranding families and forcing dramatic rescues from the fast-moving floodwaters.

Thousands have been placed under a flash flood emergency by the National Weather Service with emergency crews having already carried out more than 90 water rescues, according to the Reynolds County sheriff's office.

Relentless thunderstorms dumped between six and 12 inches of rain near the Black River in southeastern Missouri, inundating roads, campgrounds and communities.

Officials warned the danger was far from over on Friday evening, with rivers continuing to rise and additional flooding expected in the coming hours. The river rose to an all-time high of 28.7 feet during the day on Friday.

Among the most dramatic rescues, around 20 people had to be pulled to safety after a building at the Bearcat Getaway campground near the Black River collapsed beneath them, sending campers into the raging waters.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Eddie Young said the group had climbed onto the structure before it gave way, forcing emergency responders to rescue them from the flood.

The extreme weather also endangered first responders. During one rescue mission, a Missouri State Highway Patrol boat became entangled in a submerged line.

The two troopers aboard were forced to abandon the vessel and enter the floodwaters before both safely made it ashore without injury.

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https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15969583/State-emergency-declared-rainfall-causes-catastrophic-flooding-Missouri.html

Smokin Joe:
Prayers up for all involved!

mountaineer:
My sister was visiting a friend in St. Louis at the time. She they got 12" in one day. Yikes.

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