Flooding northwest of St. Louis leads to swift-water rescues, evacuations
According to Lincoln County Emergency Management officials in Missouri, the city of Elsberry and Lincoln County declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing flooding.
Flooding leads to water rescues, evacuations northwest of St. Louis
Evacuations are underway and swift water rescues are taking place after heavy rain and thunderstorms led to flooding early Sunday morning. FOX Weather Meteorologist Michael Estime has the latest on July 27, 2025.
ELSBERRY, Mo. – Evacuations and swift-water rescues took place northwest of St. Louis Saturday night and early Sunday morning after torrential rain led to potentially deadly flash flooding.
According to Lincoln County Emergency Management officials in Missouri, the city of Elsberry and Lincoln County declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing flooding.
Rescue operations have since been completed, but officials said "significant flooding remains," with several roads in and around the community still covered with water.
"Travel in the area continues to be hazardous and is strongly discouraged," officials said in a Facebook post.
Lincoln County Emergency Management said city officials are coordinating the establishment of a distribution point for bottled water and cleaning supplies to support those who were impacted by the flooding.
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A video recorded in Elsberry, Missouri, shows floodwaters surrounding homes and vehicles after torrential rain northwest of St. Louis on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
"The American Red Cross has been contacted and is working in coordination with local authorities to assess needs and provide assistance," officials said.
The Winfield Foley Fire Protection District (WFFPD) said its swift-water rescue team was deployed to Elsberry to assist with the state of emergency and flooding.
Officials said the WFFPD had been actively working alongside other agencies on rescuing people from the extreme flooding conditions.
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