Missouri declares a state of emergency as flash flooding affects central, south-central, and south-eastern parts of the state. Several outlets report that intense overnight rainfall—described in some coverage as up to about a foot in the southeast—causes roads and homes to flood and leaves waterways rising rapidly. Governor Mike Kehoe issues an emergency order that activates Missouri’s state emergency operations plan and enables direct coordination between state agencies and local jurisdictions to speed emergency response and assistance. CBS and The New York Times report that dangerous floodwaters prompt large-scale rescues, with at least dozens of people pulled from rushing water; CBS also describes hundreds of rescues statewide. ABC News similarly links the emergency declaration to flooding with more rain expected. Additional reporting notes infrastructure impacts such as washed-out roads and that further storms are forecast through the weekend. One outlet also cites broader regional flood watches affecting millions across multiple states, underscoring wider weather risks beyond Missouri.