On July 11, 2026, Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters conducted a rescue operation in Reynolds County, Missouri, airlifting 202 campers and staff members from Camp Taum Sauk, which was affected by rising floodwaters. The campers, aged 8 to 16, were safely evacuated and taken to St. Louis to reunite with their families. The operation was part of a broader emergency response in Missouri, where local emergency personnel performed at least 351 swift-water rescues following heavy rainfall that resulted in 6 to 12 inches of precipitation across central and southeastern Missouri. Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency and praised first responders for their efforts. The National Weather Service has warned of potential additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches over the weekend.
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Army National Guard rescues over 200 campers stranded by floods in Missouri
Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters rescued over 200 campers stranded by floods in Reynolds County, Missouri, on July 11, 2026. The campers were successfully evacuated to St. Louis as part of a coordinated emergency response that included over 350 swift-water rescues due to significant rainfall in the region. Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency and commended the bravery of first responders.
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Army Black Hawks airlift 200-plus stranded campers as Missouri floods trigger more 350 rescues
Army National Guard rescues over 200 campers stranded by floods in Missouri