At Least 16 Dead in Flooding and Tornadoes
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At least 16 people were confirmed dead early Sunday, as a storm system sweeping parts of the South and Midwest brought tornado and flash flood warnings overnight.
From CBS News
Days of unrelenting heavy rain and storms that killed at least 18 people worsened flooding as some rivers rose to near-record levels and inundated towns across an already saturated U.S. South and par...
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A massive, multi-day storm has brought tornadoes and flooding to portions of the central and southeastern United States.
According to estimates from the National Weather Service in Louisville, some rivers are expected to exceed their flood stages by several feet. School districts across the state have canceled classes or opted for non-traditional learning days,
When Ryan Hagan and Buddy Rolley heard severe storms were coming through their Kentucky town last Wednesday, they took an original approach to keep themselves safe.
Rising river levels in Kentucky are prompting evacuations and warnings to move to safer ground with water rescues under way in flooded areas.
Just hours after tornadoes swept through Louisville and other portions of Kentucky, rain began inundating the region, leading to widespread flooding.
Cities ordered evacuations and rescue crews in inflatable boats checked on residents in Kentucky and Tennessee, while utilities shut off power and gas in a region stretching from Texas to Ohio.
Tornado season typically lasts from March through June, according to the National Weather Service, and Kentucky is bound to see several tornadoes each year. Weather data tracked by The Courier Journal showed at least 66 tornadoes were recorded in Kentucky in 2024.