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Flash Flood Emergency issued after heavy rain in southeast Missouri, United States
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flash Flood Emergency for parts of Iron and Reynolds counties, Missouri, after slow-moving storms produced 152 to 279 mm (6 to 11 inches) of rain by 05:44 CDT (10:44 UTC) on July 10, 2026. Source
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Daily Mail
· Jul 11, 2026
State of emergency in Missouri declared after once-in-a-MILLENNIUM rainfall causes catastrophic flooding sweeping residents into 29 foot high waters... and the worst is still to come
State of emergency in Missouri declared after once-in-a-MILLENNIUM rainfall causes catastrophic flooding sweeping residents into 29 foot high waters... and the worst is still to come
The Watchers
· Jul 11, 2026
Missouri declares State of Emergency, historic flash floods prompt hundreds of rescues
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe declared a State of Emergency on July 10, 2026 after historic flash floods struck parts of central, south-central, and southeastern Missouri, prompting hundreds of water rescues. Torrential rainfall of 150–300 mm (6–12 inches) in less than 24 hours overwhelmed rivers, roads, and communities, while additional flooding remains possible through the weekend. Source
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
More than 200 people at a summer camp helicoptered to safety as Missouri faces flooding
WASHINGTON, July 11, (AP): Heavy rainfall and widespread flooding battered parts of Missouri on Friday, forcing the helicopter evacuations of more than 200 children and staff fro...
The Suburban
· Jul 1, 2026
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Hindustan Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Kentucky flash flood: Metcalfe, Cumberland, and Clinton still under warning; videos show scary water level surge
Flash flooding hit south-central Kentucky after up to 10.7 inches of rain in some areas. It inundated homes and roads as the storm moved into Tennessee.
KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy
· Jul 10, 2026
Missouri Towns Drenched by Up to 11 Inches of Rain
Missouri Towns Drenched by Up to 11 Inches of Rain
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Related coverage for "Flash Flood Emergency issued after heavy rain in southeast Missouri, United States": Daily Mail — State of emergency in Missouri declared after once-in-a-MILLENNIUM rainfall causes catastrophic flooding sweeping residents into 29 foot high waters... and the worst is still to come. The Watchers — Missouri declares State of Emergency, historic flash floods prompt hundreds of rescues. Arab Times Online — More than 200 people at a summer camp helicoptered to safety as Missouri faces flooding. The Suburban — ddo flooding. Hindustan Times — Kentucky flash flood: Metcalfe, Cumberland, and Clinton still under warning; videos show scary water level surge. KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy — Missouri Towns Drenched by Up to 11 Inches of Rain