Governor Mike Kehoe has declared a state of emergency in Missouri following flash flooding across central, south-central and southeastern parts of the state. The flooding, described as a “1-in-1000-year rainfall event,” dumped between 6 and 12 inches of rain overnight into Friday morning, prompting widespread rescues including campers whose building collapsed into floodwaters.
The governor’s declaration responds to flash flooding that began Thursday night and continued through Friday. Rescues were required as a result of the rapid rise in water levels. A series of thunderstorms caused the extreme rainfall event.
While the extent of damage is still being assessed, reports indicate significant disruption across affected areas. The New York Post reported that hundreds have been rescued from the floodwaters, including campers who were stranded when their building collapsed. No information was available regarding injuries or fatalities at the time of reporting.
The rainfall event is being characterized as exceptionally rare. Governor Kehoe described it as a 1-in-1000-year occurrence, indicating the extremely low probability of such heavy precipitation in that region. The cause of the flooding is directly attributed to the intense thunderstorms and resulting rainfall. The immediate focus remains on rescue efforts and assessing the full scope of damage.
No right-leaning outlets beyond the New York Post reported on this event.
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