Extreme weather alert: Floods, snow, and Polar Vortex grip America
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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 shelters were opening in Pike County and Jenny Wiley State Resort Park in Prestonsburg. The north fork of the Kentucky River was forecast to crest nearly 14 feet above flood stage that afternoon, the weather service said. The National Weather Service called the expected rain a “major, potentially historic, flash flood event.” Meanwhile heavy snow was expected to blanket much of New England and then transition to sleet, making travel nearly impossible.

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Polar vortex brings ‘life-threatening’ cold to US after deadly floods | Photos
1 month ago

Polar vortex brings ‘life-threatening’ cold to US after deadly floods | Photos

Hindustan Times  

Polar vortex brings ‘life-threatening’ cold to US after deadly floods | Photos The National Weather Service warned of ‘life-threatening’ cold as frigid temperatures gripped several US states after severe winter storms. Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP 4 / 16 View Photos in a new improved layout A general view of a flooded area in Bowling Green, Kentucky, U.S., February 16, 2025 in …

At least 16 dead after severe flooding sweeps the South
1 month ago

At least 16 dead after severe flooding sweeps the South

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. The two new fatalities both come from Jefferson …

‘Life-threatening cold’ hits parts of US following deadly weekend flooding
1 month ago

‘Life-threatening cold’ hits parts of US following deadly weekend flooding

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — Harsh cold descended on the nation’s midsection Monday as a polar vortex gripped the Rockies and Northern Plains on the heels of weekend storms that pummeled the Eastern U.S. with floods, killing at least 14 people. The National Weather Service warned of “life-threatening cold” as wind chills dropped to minus 60 Fahrenheit in parts of North Dakota …

Polar vortex likely to bring 'life-threatening cold' to US after flooding kills 10
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1 month ago

Polar vortex likely to bring 'life-threatening cold' to US after flooding kills 10

India Today  

Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummelled the eastern US over the weekend, killing at least 10 people, including nine victims in Kentucky who died during flooding from heavy rains. We just confirmed another weather-related death out of Pike County, bringing our total …

At least nine people are dead, including eight in Kentucky, amid latest blast of winter weather
1 month 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 9 People Are Dead, Including 8 In Kentucky, In Latest Blast Of Winter Weather
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1 month ago

At Least 9 People Are Dead, Including 8 In Kentucky, In Latest Blast Of Winter Weather

Huff Post  

This photo provided by the Warren County, Ky., Sheriff's Office shows a partially submerged car outside of Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. via AP LOUISVILLE, Ky. — 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 …

At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US
1 month ago

At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US

Al Jazeera  

Dead include mother and seven-year-old daughter swept away in rains in Kentucky. At least nine people have died after harsh winter weather struck the United States, including eight people in Kentucky as a result of heavy rains. In Kentucky, Hart County Coroner Tony Roberts said earlier that the mother and child were swept away on Saturday night in the Bonnieville …

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

At least 9 people are dead, including 8 in Kentucky, in latest blast of winter weather
1 month, 1 week ago

At least 9 people are dead, including 8 in Kentucky, in latest blast of winter weather

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — 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. “There will be mandatory evacuations in effect for the residents in Rives due to the rising water, no electricity, and freezing temperatures …

At least 1 dead as storm batters eastern US with life-threatening flooding, prompting evacuations in Kentucky and Virginia
1 month, 1 week ago

At least 1 dead as storm batters eastern US with life-threatening flooding, prompting evacuations in Kentucky and Virginia

CNN  

CNN — At least one person is dead as a powerful storm batters the eastern half of the US with dangerous flooding, prompting hurried evacuations, widespread road closures and hazardous travel conditions in several states. At least 413,000 people in Virginia were under a flood threat that could cause “considerable damage.” Several tornado warnings were issued in Mississippi, West Tennessee …

Millions swelter as temperatures soar across the US, while floodwaters inundate the Midwest
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Millions swelter as temperatures soar across the US, while floodwaters inundate the Midwest

Associated Press  

Millions of Americans sweated through yet another scorching day as temperatures soared Sunday across the U.S., while residents were rescued from floodwaters that forced evacuations across the Midwest, including in an Iowa town where the flood gauge was submerged. Cities are without power, and some are without drinkable water.” National Weather Service meteorologist Donna Dubberke said parts of northern Nebraska, …

High-water rescue crews save people flooded in Kentucky as death toll rises in northeast US
1 year, 8 months ago

High-water rescue crews save people flooded in Kentucky as death toll rises in northeast US

Associated Press  

MAYFIELD, Ky. — High-water rescue crews pulled people from flooded homes and vehicles Wednesday in Kentucky, where waves of thunderstorms prompted flash flood warnings and watches. With so much rain falling so quickly, it was a “life-threatening situation” in the Mayfield and Wingo areas early Wednesday, according to Keith Cooley, a senior forecaster with the weather service in Paducah, Kentucky. …

Heavy rains swamp Northeast again as flash floods kill at least 5 in Pennsylvania
1 year, 8 months ago

Heavy rains swamp Northeast again as flash floods kill at least 5 in Pennsylvania

LA Times  

Flooding hits a road Sunday in Phillipsburg, N.J., as more rains pound an already saturated Northeast. Heavy rains pounded an already saturated Northeast on Sunday for the second time in a week, spurring another round of flash flooding, canceled airline flights and power outages. Officials in Bucks County’s Upper Makefield Township in Pennsylvania said torrential rains occurred around 5:30 p.m. …

In East Kentucky, timely weather forecasts are a matter of life and death
1 year, 11 months ago

In East Kentucky, timely weather forecasts are a matter of life and death

Salon  

Terry Thies wasn't worried about the rain that pounded on her roof last July. Imprecise weather forecasting and spotty emergency alerts due to limited cellular and internet access in rural Kentucky meant that Thies and many others were wholly unprepared for the historic flood. No, we didn't," said Pete Gogerian, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service station in Jackson, …

For a third straight week flash flooding is a concern in the same areas of the US
2 years, 7 months ago

For a third straight week flash flooding is a concern in the same areas of the US

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally appeared in the weekly weather newsletter, the CNN Weather Brief, which is released every Monday. “Heavy rainfall rates will be possible,” said the National Weather Service office in Jackson, Kentucky, adding, “Isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding will be a concern, especially in persistent activity, training storms,” including areas that are …

More storms forecasted for flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky
2 years, 7 months ago

More storms forecasted for flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The National Weather Service extended a flood watch through Sunday evening for areas of eastern Kentucky ravaged by high water more than a week ago and said there’s a threat of thunderstorms in the region for much of the coming week. There’s a “persistent threat of thunderstorms” through Thursday that could produce heavy rain and cause flash …

More storms forecasted for flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky
2 years, 7 months ago

More storms forecasted for flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky

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 The National Weather Service extended …

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 …

More rain, more bodies in flooded Kentucky mountain towns
2 years, 7 months ago

More rain, more bodies in flooded Kentucky mountain towns

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Another round of rainstorms hit flooded Kentucky mountain communities Monday as more bodies emerged from the sodden landscape, and the governor warned that high winds could bring another threat — falling trees and utility poles. Andy Beshear said the death toll rose to 37 while hundreds of people remained unaccounted for five days after one of the …

US: Death toll from Kentucky floods rises to 35 as rains continue
2 years, 7 months ago

US: Death toll from Kentucky floods rises to 35 as rains continue

Al Jazeera  

The death toll continues to mount as sustained rainfall threatens the battered state with more flash flooding. “If things weren’t hard enough on the people of this region, they’re getting rain right now,” Beshear said, noting a number of counties remained under a flash-flood warning as of Monday morning. Beshear declared a state of emergency last Thursday, and US President …

Death Toll In Kentucky Hits 28 As Infrastructure Damage Hampers Flood Recovery
2 years, 7 months ago

Death Toll In Kentucky Hits 28 As Infrastructure Damage Hampers Flood Recovery

Huff Post  

As residents in Appalachia tried to slowly piece their lives back together, flash flood warnings were issued for at least eight eastern Kentucky counties. The National Weather Service said radar indicated up to 4 inches of rain fell Sunday in some areas, with more rain possible. Beshear said the death toll climbed to 28 on Sunday from last week’s storms, …

AP PHOTOS: Kentucky counts the dead, braces for more floods
55 years, 2 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Kentucky counts the dead, braces for more floods

Associated Press  

Amid a climbing death toll, frantic searches for the missing and the daunting cleanup of mud-soaked homes and businesses, Kentucky authorities braced for the possibility of more storms and flash floods Sunday. Andy Beshear said on NBC’s “Meet The Press” that the death toll had risen by one to 26 from last week’s storms. Beshear said state police were taking …

US: Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 25
2 years, 7 months ago

US: Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 25

Al Jazeera  

At least 25 people, including four children, killed as torrential rains swept through towns across the state, governor says. At least 25 people died, including four children, when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia, Kentucky’s governor has said. Governor Andy Beshear said on Saturday that the number would likely rise significantly and it could take weeks to find all the …

Kentucky flooding deaths expected to climb, with more rain forecast
2 years, 7 months ago

Kentucky flooding deaths expected to climb, with more rain forecast

LA Times  

Trapped homeowners swam to safety and others were rescued by boat as record flash flooding killed at least 16 people in Kentucky and swamped entire Appalachian towns, prompting a frenzied search for survivors Friday through some of the poorest communities in America. “This is what climate change looks like,” meteorologist and Weather Underground founder Jeff Masters said of the Appalachian …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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