Search Continues After 1-in-1,000-Year Flood Devastates Missouri

What is being called a 1-in-1,000-year rainfall event has unleashed catastrophic flooding along Missouri's Black River. Here is the latest on the ongoing rescue efforts happening in this part of south-central Missouri.

Latest on Flash Flooding Emergency in South-Central Missouri

A rare flash flood emergency unfolded across portions of Missouri late last week, washing out several roads and leaving campers stranded and in need of rescue.

The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued the emergency declaration on Friday, July 10, for portions of Iron and Reynolds counties. Rainfall of up to 12 inches fell in a period of just a few hours.