Flooding caused evacuation at Bennett Spring State Park

A large portion of the main part of Bennett Spring State Park is flooded and evacuations and crews made several water rescues this morning. Laclede County Emergency Management Director Randy Rowe said the spring cabins are surrounded by water….

Rowe said several of the roads at the state park are underwater

Campgrounds along the Niangua near the park have also been evacuated as the water rises. Emergency crews are continuing to work to get everyone out of the park safely. Rowe said it’s important that anyone who isn’t part of the evacuation effort stay out of Bennett Spring State Park.