National Guard Rescues Campers Amid Flooding in Missouri

The National Guard has conducted rescues for over 200 campers stranded due to flooding in Missouri. On July 10, 2026, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency as floodwaters threatened Camp Taum Sauk, located approximately 100 miles southwest of St. Louis. Helicopters were deployed to evacuate children from the camp, as well as around 20 campers who sought refuge on the roof of a collapsed building at the Barecat Getaway campground in Reynolds County. Governor Kehoe stated that intense storms had caused dangerous flash flooding across several regions, leading to multiple swift-water rescues. He warned that additional heavy rain was expected, urging those near rivers and streams to seek higher ground. The National Guard utilized Black Hawk helicopters to transport the rescued campers to a nearby elementary school for reunification with their families. There have been no reported fatalities or serious injuries related to the flooding, although one woman is missing after her house was swept away.