04/09/2025

Death Toll Rises from Devastating U.S. Flooding

Twenty-six river gauges are currently in major flood stage

Flood alerts remain in effect in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana and Arkansas in the wake days of deadly storms that devastated the central U.S. with catastrophic rainfall and destructive tornadoes.

Major flooding is expected to continue through the end of the week. Twenty-six river gauges are currently in major flood stage and at least 36 locations could reach major flood stage.

Although many rivers have crested and are starting to recede in hard-hit Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said on social media Wednesday, "We still need everyone to remain alert."

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