Missouri flooding leaves one dead, while rescuers helicopter more than 200 to safety at summer camp
Summary
Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Missouri, resulting in one death and forcing over 200 summer campers to be rescued by helicopter. The flooding affected multiple states, with officials warning of more thunderstorms and flash floods as storms moved south.Key Facts
- A woman in Missouri died after her home was swept away in floodwaters.
- Over 200 children and staff were rescued from a flooded summer camp by the Army National Guard using helicopters.
- Flooding caused road closures and downed power lines in eastern Tennessee.
- Severe weather stretched from southern Missouri to parts of the Ohio and Tennessee river valleys.
- Officials warned of more heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding in the coming days.
- A building collapsed at another campground near the Black River due to floodwaters and heavy weight on the roof.
- The governor declared a state of emergency and activated search and rescue teams.
- The Black River was expected to reach its highest level ever, causing ongoing flood risks.
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