Hi Everyone, hope you are safe out there and enjoying Summer adventures!
I wanted to highlight a few of the flooding incidents that happened recently to make everyone aware of flooded rivers, park closures, and business closures.
Which Rivers Flooded?
The main Missouri waterways confirmed to have flooded during July 6–13, 2026 were:
Black River around Lesterville and Annapolis - by far the most severe flooding. Campers were evacuated by helicopter, people were rescued from trees, and the river was forecast to crest above 28 feet near Annapolis, potentially a record
StL Post Dispatch -Trey Millard of Columbia, left, throws a box across a broken section of County Road 364 to his father, Rob Millard, as his brother, Ky Millard
Meramec River near Steelville, Sullivan and Pacific - flood warnings were issued at multiple gauges. At Pacific, the river reached about 17.3 feet, versus a 15-foot flood stage, producing minor flooding.
Entire House in Eureka floating away - Meramac River
Huzzah Creek near Davisville and the Steelville area - severe flash flooding inundated homes; one woman was swept away after her house failed beside the creek.
Huzzah Resort team making the most of flooding
Yadkin Creek in Steelville - the National Weather Service reported it had come out of its banks, prompting sandbagging near the police station. It was absolutely FLOWING throught Steeleville Downtown.
There was also extensive flash flooding along smaller tributaries and low-water crossings near Courtois, Belgrade, Arcadia, Hogan and Oates. The Missouri River and Mississippi River were not the primary rivers involved in this particular event; the worst flooding centered on Ozark streams in Reynolds, Iron, Crawford and neighboring counties.
As of Monday, July 13, 2026, these are the Missouri park closures I could confirm from the recent flooding:
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park — campground and day-use area are closed until further notice because of flooding. This appears to be a full public closure.
St. Francois State Park near Bonne Terre — the entire park is closed because of flooding and hazardous conditions along the Big River. Missouri’s park-status system currently lists it as closed due to inclement weather.
Onondaga Cave State Park — the campground is closed due to flooding. The park has also warned that high water could disrupt Cathedral Cave tours, but I have not found confirmation that the entire park is closed.
Meramec State Park — portions remain closed, including flooded river-access areas. Camping was canceled Friday and Saturday; reports Sunday said portions of the park were still closed. It does not appear to be a confirmed full-park closure at this point.
Finley River Park in Ozark — some entrance gates and flooded sections are closed, although the entire park may not be inaccessible.
Conditions are changing quickly as water recedes and crews inspect roads, bridges and campgrounds. Missouri State Parks is directing visitors to its live Park and Site Status Map before traveling.
Here are a few stories I found from Facebook directly on the ground from news outlets and local resorts who are affected by the flooding:
Stay safe out there!