US: Record rains cause flash flooding in Tennessee; 4 dead
3 years, 11 months ago

US: Record rains cause flash flooding in Tennessee; 4 dead

India TV News  

Torrential rains across Tennessee flooded homes and at least one church and left roads impassable, prompting dozens of people to be rescued in the Nashville area. Nashville received more than 7 inches of rain, the second-highest two-day rainfall total ever recorded, Mayor John Cooper said at a news conference Sunday. Ebony Northern said a normally tame creek running through her Nashville apartment complex swiftly rose after heavy rain started late Saturday night. Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake said three bodies were found after Seven Mile Creek flooded.

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At least nine people are dead, including eight in Kentucky, amid latest blast of winter weather
1 month, 1 week ago

At least nine people are dead, including eight in Kentucky, amid latest blast of winter weather

The Hindu  

At least nine people have died in the most recent round of harsh weather to pummel the U.S., including eight people in Kentucky who died as creeks swelled from heavy rain and water covered roads. Parts of Kentucky and Tennessee received up to 6 inches of rain during the weekend storms, said Bob Oravec, a senior forecaster with the National …

At least 10 deaths blamed on powerful winter storm pushing strong winds and heavy snow further East
1 month, 1 week ago

At least 10 deaths blamed on powerful winter storm pushing strong winds and heavy snow further East

CNN  

CNN — At least 10 people died this weekend as a powerful storm swept through a large swath of the United States, bringing widespread flooding and damaging winds to Southern and Eastern states. The governor described the storm as “one of the most serious weather events we’ve dealt with in at least a decade.” Video footage captured in multiple states …

Extreme weather alert: Floods, snow, and Polar Vortex grip America
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1 month, 1 week ago

Extreme weather alert: Floods, snow, and Polar Vortex grip America

India Today  

LOUISVILLE: Heavy rains and dangerous flooding struck the Southeast U.S. as much of the East endured a renewed round of harsh, soggy weather Saturday, with at least one fatality confirmed in Kentucky. Beshear later used social media to update residents on areas in danger of flooding, including Jackson County, and said Kentucky State Police officers were performing wellness checks while …

Flash flooding risk in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio valleys; California hit by mudslides
1 month, 1 week ago

Flash flooding risk in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio valleys; California hit by mudslides

Live Mint  

According to the National Weather Service, a significant flash flooding event is developing across the lower to mid-Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio Valleys. Winter storm to impact the Upper Midwest and Northeast The NWS reports that a developing winter storm will bring widespread moderate to heavy snowfall, affecting the upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and northern New England. By Monday, the storm …

Strangers are showing up to help after severe flooding in northeastern Tennessee
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Strangers are showing up to help after severe flooding in northeastern Tennessee

NPR  

Strangers are showing up to help after severe flooding in northeastern Tennessee On a hard-hit street in northeastern Tennessee, houses flooded with about five feet of water, everything inside destroyed. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports that one solace has been the kindness of strangers. LUDDEN: The owner of this house is sitting on the front porch, watching every single item of …

Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods
1 year, 3 months ago

Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Residents of central Tennessee communities slammed by deadly tornadoes this weekend described tragic and terrifying scenes in which one mobile home landed on top of another, roofs were ripped from houses and an entire church collapsed during a string of powerful storms that killed six people. About 60 people were treated for injuries at area medical facilities, …

6 Dead, Nearly 2 Dozen Injured After Severe Storms Tear Through Central Tennessee
1 year, 3 months ago

6 Dead, Nearly 2 Dozen Injured After Severe Storms Tear Through Central Tennessee

Huff Post  

A vehicle sits by the side of the road near damaged power lines on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, Clarksville, Tenn. Central Tennessee residents and emergency workers are continuing the cleanup from severe weekend storms. via Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Severe storms that tore through central Tennessee killed six people Saturday and sent about two dozen to the hospital as …

Severe storms tear through central Tennessee, leaving 6 dead and nearly 2 dozen injured
1 year, 3 months ago

Severe storms tear through central Tennessee, leaving 6 dead and nearly 2 dozen injured

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Severe storms that tore through central Tennessee killed six people Saturday and sent about two dozen to the hospital as homes and businesses were damaged in multiple cities. Three people, including a child, were killed after an apparent tornado struck Montgomery County north of Nashville near the Kentucky state line, county officials said in a news release. …

Pennsylvania flash flooding leaves five dead with two children still missing
1 year, 8 months ago

Pennsylvania flash flooding leaves five dead with two children still missing

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Five people have been confirmed dead while a baby and a toddler remain missing after …

Northeast starts to dry out after flash flooding claims at least 5 lives in Pennsylvania
1 year, 8 months ago

Northeast starts to dry out after flash flooding claims at least 5 lives in Pennsylvania

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An already saturated Northeast …

More storms bring renewed flood threat in hard-hit Kentucky
2 years, 7 months ago

More storms bring renewed flood threat in hard-hit Kentucky

Associated Press  

Thunderstorms on Friday brought a renewed threat of flooding to parts of Kentucky ravaged by high water a week ago. As residents continued cleaning up from the late July floods that killed at least 37 people, rain started falling on already saturated ground in eastern Kentucky late Friday morning. Some places could receive up to 3 inches of rain by …

Flood-ravaged Tennessee community braces for Ida remnants
3 years, 6 months ago

Flood-ravaged Tennessee community braces for Ida remnants

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Emergency workers and volunteers in rural Tennessee pushed to clean up as much debris as possible from recent deadly flooding Monday as the remnants of Hurricane Ida threatened to interrupt recovery efforts with another dousing expected overnight through Tuesday. The Humphreys County Emergency Management Agency noted the possibility of localized flooding in Waverly and other areas hit …

Final victim found in Tennessee flooding disaster search
3 years, 6 months ago

Final victim found in Tennessee flooding disaster search

Associated Press  

WAVERLY, Tenn. — The body of the final person missing from a devastating weekend flood in Middle Tennessee was recovered on Wednesday, prompting the search for victims to be suspended as the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency toured the area. It’s just been very painstaking because it’s a tedious process to get in there and look for victims.. …

EXPLAINER: How did Tennessee flooding downpour fall so fast?
3 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: How did Tennessee flooding downpour fall so fast?

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A rural Tennessee community was pummeled Saturday with up to 17 inches of rain in less than 24 hours, shattering the state record for one-day rainfall by more than 3 inches and leading to quick-rushing floods that killed at least 22 people and left a trail of destruction. Before Saturday’s deluge, the worst storm recorded in this …

22 dead, many missing after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee
3 years, 7 months ago

22 dead, many missing after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee

Associated Press  

WAVERLY, Tenn. — At least 22 people were killed and rescue crews searched desperately Sunday amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after record-breaking rain sent floodwaters surging through Middle Tennessee. “I would expect, given the number of fatalities, that we’re going to see mostly recovery efforts at this point rather than rescue efforts,” Tennessee …

22 dead, many missing after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee
3 years, 7 months ago

22 dead, many missing after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee

India TV News  

At least 22 people were killed and rescue crews searched desperately Sunday amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after record-breaking rain sent floodwaters surging through Middle Tennessee. “I would expect, given the number of fatalities, that we’re going to see mostly recovery efforts at this point rather than rescue efforts,” Tennessee Emergency Management Director …

The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality
3 years, 7 months ago

The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality

NPR  

The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality toggle caption Mark Humphrey/AP The rain fell fast and hard in Middle Tennessee over the weekend, harder than it has ever fallen before. The amount of rain falling during the heaviest storms increased by almost a third in the Southeast U.S. between 1958 and 2016, according to the most …

At Least 22 Killed In Tennessee Flash Floods; Dozens Missing
3 years, 7 months ago

At Least 22 Killed In Tennessee Flash Floods; Dozens Missing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WAVERLY, Tenn. — At least 22 people were killed and rescue crews searched desperately Sunday amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after record-breaking rain sent floodwaters surging through Middle Tennessee. Up to 17 inches of rain fell in Humphreys County in less than 24 hours Saturday, appearing to shatter the Tennessee …

At least 8 killed in Tennessee flash floods; dozens missing
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 8 killed in Tennessee flash floods; dozens missing

India TV News  

Catastrophic flooding in Middle Tennessee left at least eight dead and dozens missing Saturday as record-shattering rainfall washed away homes and rural roads, authorities said. McEwen and the nearby city of Waverly were facing a “dire, catastrophic situation,” National Weather Service meteorologist Krissy Hurley told The Tennessean. Dunn said their home and neighboring houses “are gone.” Hickman County Chief Deputy …

At least 22 killed in Tennessee flash floods; dozens missing
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 22 killed in Tennessee flash floods; dozens missing

LA Times  

At least 22 people were killed and rescue crews searched desperately Sunday amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after record-breaking rain sent floodwaters surging through Middle Tennessee. “I would expect, given the number of fatalities, that we’re going to see mostly recovery efforts at this point rather than rescue efforts,” Tennessee Emergency Management Director …

‘Devastating loss’ as floods kill 22 in US state of Tennessee
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Devastating loss’ as floods kill 22 in US state of Tennessee

Al Jazeera  

Record-breaking floodwaters kill 22 people, including two toddlers who were swept from their father’s arms in southern US state. Devastating floods in the southern US state of Tennessee have left at least 22 people dead, including twin toddlers who were swept from their father’s arms, according to local officials. “It’s tough, but we’re going to move forward.” The names of …

National Weather Service website down amid Flash Flood Watch in Tennessee
3 years, 11 months ago

National Weather Service website down amid Flash Flood Watch in Tennessee

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The website of the …

Tennessee death toll reaches seven amid flash flooding
3 years, 11 months ago

Tennessee death toll reaches seven amid flash flooding

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least seven deaths …

Tennessee floods claim fifth victim; more rain on the way
3 years, 11 months ago

Tennessee floods claim fifth victim; more rain on the way

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Flash flooding in Tennessee has …

Record rains cause flash flooding in Tennessee; 4 dead
3 years, 11 months ago

Record rains cause flash flooding in Tennessee; 4 dead

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Please stay home and do not travel!” The …

Two million people braced for more extreme weather in southern states that left six dead
9 years ago

Two million people braced for more extreme weather in southern states that left six dead

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six people have died …

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