Ballwin Photog Captures Storm's Devastation in Branson

“Staggering” is the word Ballwin resident Chris Schneider used over and over to describe the devastation he saw in Branson yesterday.

“You can’t put into words or even visualize when you are standing amongst telephone poles snapped off clean or homes destroyed,” he said.

Schneider traveled to Branson as part of a Salvation Army mission to feed and assist those stuck without power or supplies after Wednesday morning’s severe weather.

Schneider, a photographer, captured images of destroyed buildings and of people looking for help. The Salvation Army team worked off Highway 96, an area that saw major damage, to help feed nearly 100 people.

Click through our gallery above to see Schneider’s photos of his day in Branson.

For help or to donate, log on to the Salvation Army’s website.