Full coverage: Flooding in southeastern Missouri

On Friday, July 10, 2026, flash flooding in southeastern Missouri led Governor Mike Kehoe to declare a state of emergency. In Centerville, the Black River overflowed, submerging trees and a campground near a Route 21 bridge. High water levels entered residential yards and driveways, necessitating evacuations. The severe weather caused significant highway closures across the region as water levels rose rapidly, impacting infrastructure and local residences along the banks of the Black River.