Flash Floods Slam Southeast Missouri | St. Louis News

Southeast Missouri took a brutal hit Friday morning with flash flooding—six to eleven inches of rain dumped in some areas, swallowing towns like Viburnum and Annapolis and even soaking popular spots like Johnsons Shut-Ins and Taum Sauk Mountain State Parks. A flash flood emergency was declared as law enforcement scrambled to respond, urging residents to stay put, avoid travel, and get to higher ground. The sudden deluge didn’t just cause chaos—it threatened lives and homes, highlighting how fast nature can turn normal into nightmare. With rain easing but damage still unfolding, officials are already assessing the aftermath. Stay safe and stay alert—this one’s still unfolding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb684e3b3ac26995