美国密苏里州遭遇暴雨引发的严重洪水灾害,导致一名女性遇难,救援力量使用直升机将超过200人从营地转移至安全地带 [1][2]。遇难者为 Faith Gregory,其位于 Crawford 县的住所被洪水冲毁,遗体于周六上午在下游约3公里(1.8英里)处的 Huzzah creek 被发现 [2]。
密苏里州长 Mike Kehoe 已宣布该州进入紧急状态,并警告 Black River 的水位预计将超过历史纪录的28英尺(8.5米)[1]。陆军国民警卫队出动黑鹰直升机执行救援任务,成功从 Camp Taum Sauk 夏令营撤离了200多名儿童和工作人员 [1][2]。
此次风暴的影响范围广泛,美国国家气象局指出其波及区域从密苏里州的奥扎克山脉一直延伸至俄亥俄河谷和田纳西河谷 [1]。除密苏里州外,上述地区还面临强雷暴和山洪的威胁,导致部分道路关闭及电力中断 [1]。
Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Missouri have resulted in the death of one person and forced emergency evacuations. [1][2] A woman identified as Faith Gregory was confirmed dead after her body was discovered downstream from her home in Crawford County, which had been washed away during the disaster. [2] Her remains were found approximately 1.8 miles (3 kilometers) down Huzzah Creek on Saturday morning. [2]
In response to the crisis, Army National Guard units deployed Black Hawk helicopters to rescue more than 200 children and staff members from Camp Taum Sauk summer camp. [1][2] The storm's impact extended across a wide area, affecting regions ranging from Missouri's Ozark Mountains into the Ohio and Tennessee River valleys according to the National Weather Service. [1]
Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency for the region and warned that water levels in Black River are expected to exceed 28 feet (8.5 meters), surpassing historical records. [1] Beyond Missouri, areas including parts of Ohio and Tennessee face threats from severe thunderstorms and flash flooding, with some roads closed and power outages reported. [1]