Flash Floods in Missouri Claim Lives of Elderly Poll Workers

A Missouri couple died after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters while heading to work at an election polling site.

The couple, aged 70 and 73, were found deceased after their car was swept off State Route H near Beaver Creek in Wright County.
Missouri experienced up to 8 inches of rain over two days, causing widespread flooding and swift water incidents.
Three other individuals managed to escape the floodwaters by swimming to safety, but the couple did not survive.
The flooding affected multiple counties, with additional fatalities reported in St. Louis County and Ironton.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson declared a state of emergency and activated the state's emergency operations plan.