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1 dead, hundreds rescued in southeastern Missouri as 1-in-1,000-year rainfall triggers catastrophic flooding

  • Dramatic helicopter and ground rescues saved more than 200 campers and dozens of residents after torrential rain swelled the Black River to a record 28.7 ft.
  • At least one woman died after being swept away when floodwaters washed away a wall of her home; crews conducted around 90 water rescues across the area.
  • Missouri declared a state of emergency after some spots received over a foot of rain — a roughly 1-in-1,000‑year event experts say is becoming more likely as the climate warms.
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