FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2026


Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to June 4-18 Damaging Severe Storms

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced he has requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to nine counties in response to historic flash flooding and severe storms July 9-11. This marks Missouri's third federal disaster declaration request of 2026.


Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced he has requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to nine counties in response to historic flash flooding and severe storms July 9-11. This marks Missouri's third federal disaster declaration request of 2026. Continue reading the news release from the Governor's office here.


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