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Of the 19 reported deaths, 10 occurred in Tennessee. Two people were killed in Kentucky, including a 9-year-old boy who was swept away by floodwaters as he headed to catch his school bus.
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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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Flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and storms that killed at least 23 people.
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Another round of severe weather ripped across Ohio early Thursday morning. Did it spawn any tornadoes? What to know.
Another wave of torrential rain and flash flooding hit parts of the South and Midwest, compounding the devastation from days of severe storms that have already left several areas waterlogged and produced deadly tornadoes.
Severe storms and heavy rainfall caused significant damage and flooding throughout Kentucky. Here's a look at 10 photos that show the devastation.
Strong Winds Strong winds of 55 mph or more can cause significant damage even though no tornado is present. "Downbursts" are columns of air that slam to the earth and spread high winds in many directions. Downbursts can be just as damaging as tornadoes; if such conditions are present, take the same precautions as you would for a tornado.
To our west, multiple tornadoes were confirmed after survey crews from the National Weather Service were dispatched to areas with sustained damage.
Yet again, another round of severe weather is set to threaten the central U.S. with damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes starting late Tuesday and continuing through Thursday.
Louisville city officials Saturday said the massive April 12 fireworks show to kick off Kentucky Derby festivities must be canceled due to the flood-levels of the Ohio River
We've seen a relentless surge of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding rain for over a week now in the Midwest and South. Fortunately, a pattern change has now arrived.
About 22 million people are at risk for severe storms Sunday, stretching from central North Carolina southwestward to the central Gulf Coast, according to the Storm Prediction Center.