Severe Weather

Storms and tornadoes continue to ravage central U.S. after killing dozens

By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

The National Weather Service is warning of still more days of dangerous weather conditions across the central U.S. The agency issued the forecast Monday after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.

More storms take aim at central U.S., where many are still digging out from tornado damage

By Matthew Brown, Carolyn Kaster, Associated Press

Already, at least 19 people were killed in Kentucky, seven in Missouri and two in Virginia after severe weather battered much of the country.

Severe weather leaves at least 14 dead in Kentucky, 7 dead in Missouri

By Michael Phillis, Corey Williams, John Hanna, Associated Press

Storm systems sweeping across parts of the Midwest and South have left at least 21 dead, many of them in Kentucky, where what appeared to be a devastating tornado crumbled buildings and flipped a car over on an interstate.

Parts of Oklahoma and Texas see record rainfall after storm leaves 3 dead in Pennsylvania

By Sarah Brumfield, Marc Levy, Associated Press

Slow-moving thunderstorms dropped record rainfall across much of southern Oklahoma and northern Texas Wednesday, triggering flash flooding and forcing evacuations, as residents in Pennsylvania and Ohio picked up from a powerful storm that left more than half a million customers…

Rivers flood towns in Kentucky after a prolonged deluge of rain

By Bruce Schreiner, Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press

Rivers rose and 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 20 people.

Flooding worsens across South and Midwest after days of torrential rain

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Rivers rose and flooding worsened Sunday across the sodden U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already badly damaged by days of heavy rain and wind that killed at least 18 people.

Rising rivers, flash floods hit waterlogged communities still recovering from tornadoes

By Bruce Schreiner, Obed Lamy, Associated Press

The National Weather Service said 45 river locations in multiple states were expected to reach major flood stage, with extensive flooding of structures, roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure possible.

Deadly storms rip through the South and Midwest, killing 6

By Jeff Martin, Hallie Golden, Associated Press

Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Wednesday and early Thursday from Texas to West Virginia as storms hit those and other states.

Great Lakes region loses power due to freezing rain while Tennessee braces for high winds

By Associated Press

Freezing rain brought down trees and power lines in Michigan and Wisconsin, cutting electricity for thousands of people Sunday in the upper Great Lakes region, while forecasters said severe weather was on its way to Tennessee.

At least 3 people dead, hundreds rescued after severe storms flood streets in South Texas

By Valerie Gonzalez, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport.