Flood recovery in southeast Missouri

Donate to help Missouri’s flood and tornado victims

Donate nowYour contribution will support disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the floods and tornadoes throughout Missouri; providing shelter, food, emotional support, other supplies and assistance.

Federal assistance available

Apply for
federal assistanceMay 10, 2011 – A major disaster declaration has been issued for areas across Missouri hit in April and May by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. The declaration means eligible individuals and households in five Missouri counties – Butler, Mississippi, New Madrid, St. Louis and Taney – can seek federal assistance for uninsured losses from the storms and flooding that have affected the state since April 19. Eligible uninsured losses include expenses such as temporary housing, home repair and replacement of household items.

Learn more about disaster assistance and recovery from the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).

Small Business Association assistance

Get assistance
from the SBALow-interest federal disaster loans from SBA are available to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, non-profit organizations in Butler, Mississippi, New Madrid, St. Louis and Taney counties to help with residential and business losses.Visit SEMA’s website for more information about available assistance and how to apply.

Small businesses and most private, non-profit organizations of any size may borrow to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster (regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage). These working capital loans are available in the counties listed above and the neighboring Missouri counties of Carter, Christian, Douglas, Dunklin, Franklin, Jefferson, Ozark, Pemiscot, Ripley, St. Charles, St. Louis City, Scott, Stoddard, Stone and Wayne.

Health issues following a flood

The Department of Health provides information and assistance to keep your family healthy and safe during flood recovery. Learn how to get safe drinking water, cleanup flood water, and check for mold and mildew. Learn more…

Find a shelter

Find a shelterThere are a number of shelters opening for victims of flooding in Missouri following severe weather. This list will be updated as more information about shelters become available.

Unemployed due to flooding and severe weather?

If your place of employment is unable to operate due to flooding or another type of natural disaster, you may qualify for unemployment benefits. Learn more…

Learn more about unemployment benefits

Insurance resources

The Missouri Division of Insurance offers resources to help you get flood insurance, dealing with home repair contractors as well as how to file an insurance complaint. Learn more…

Agriculture flood resources

The Missouri Department of Agriculture encourages residents and land owners in the New Madrid Floodway in southeast Missouri to take immediate action to protect themselves, their families and their property. In the event that the Birds Point levee on the Mississippi River is overtopped or intentionally breached, hundreds of Missouri families could be impacted by up to 15 feet of water entering into their local communities, homes and farm land. Learn more…

Transportation

View the mapThe Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) Traveler Information Map provides updates on road closings and road conditions related to flooding.

Flooding in southeast Missouri

More photos

Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Haglers visits flooded communities in southeastern Missouri
Gov. Nixon tours flooded areas.
Gov. Nixon tours the Mississippi River levee at New Madrid.
Aerial photos of flooding in southern and southeastern Missouri.