Flash flooding in Missouri leaves one person dead as 200 campers are rescued
Summary
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Missouri, resulting in one death and the rescue of over 200 campers. Emergency crews used helicopters and boats to help people trapped by floodwaters, while authorities warned of more rain and urged caution in low-lying areas.Key Facts
- A woman named Faith Gregory died after her home was swept away by floodwaters in Crawford County, Missouri.
- Over 200 children were rescued from a summer camp using Army National Guard helicopters.
- Flash flooding warnings were issued for southern Missouri and surrounding states, including Tennessee and Kentucky.
- Flooding closed roads and downed power lines in eastern Tennessee and other areas.
- The Missouri governor declared a state of emergency and activated a search and rescue team.
- The Black River was rising to record levels, threatening further flooding.
- Rescue boats capsized during operations, but emergency personnel were saved.
- Campers at another site climbed on a building to escape floodwaters, but the structure collapsed.
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