Black River
Coverage of Black River in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri flooding leaves one dead, while rescuers helicopter more than 200 to safety at summer camp
Heavy rainfall in Missouri caused flooding that left one woman dead and required helicopter rescues for over 200 children trapped at a summer camp. Flash flooding and severe storms affected multiple states, with emergency crews using Black Hawk helicopters to evacuate campers and rescue others stranded by rising waters.
- Emergency crews rescue about 20 after a campground building collapses in Missouri flooding
Emergency crews rescued about 20 people after a building collapsed at the Bearcat Getaway campground in Missouri due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Over 90 water rescues were conducted in central and eastern Missouri, prompting a state of emergency declaration by Gov. Mike Kehoe and activation of search-and-rescue teams.
- Emergency crews rescue about 20 after a campground building collapses in Missouri flooding
Emergency crews rescued about 20 people after a building collapsed at the Bearcat Getaway campground in Missouri due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency, and the Missouri National Guard used a helicopter to assist stranded individuals as two rescue boats capsized during the operation.
- Down the tubes: Vermont volunteers crawl culverts to outsmart the next flood
Vermont volunteers, including UVM students, participate in the Culvert Crawlers program to monitor and clear culverts to prevent road damage from storms. The initiative addresses climate-driven rainfall challenges by empowering communities to prioritize maintenance and enhance resilience.