Three months later, residents of Lesterville try to recover from flash flooding

Three months after severe flash flooding in July, residents and institutions in Lesterville, Missouri, continue to struggle with recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Debris covers the church pews and mold begins to form in Black River Baptist Church as a result of the July 10th flash flooding in Lesterville, Mo., on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Three months later, the church is still rebuilding…
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