Areas hardest hit were concentrated around parts of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia that had already seen up to twice their normal precipitation so far this winter.
Swift water swept away a Mustang from in front of a West Virginia home as deadly floods caused massive damage across multiple states.
Both Kentucky and West Virginia are currently under States of Emergency from the weekend’s weather events. In Kentucky, 14 people have lost their lives due to the flooding. Acco
Much of the eastern U.S. braced for a renewed round of harsh, soggy weather on Saturday. Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Arkansas were under flood warnings, and residents were warned by the National Weather Service to stay off roads.
Rescue personnel from several states as well as the National Guard have been assisting with water rescues as residents brace for snow and frigid temperatures.
Millions of Americans are in the path of a storm that is hitting parts of Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia the hardest, with rainfall reaching several inches.
Heavy storms and snow throughout the weekend have left several people across the Tri-State without power. The flood waters have caused multiple evacuations, road closures and school closures.
Power restoration efforts are expected to extend through Thursday, according to Appalachian Power officials said.
In parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia, older generations sometimes refer to bell peppers as 'mangoes.'
At least one person is dead as strengthening a powerful storm batters the eastern half of the US with potentially historic dangerous flooding – prompting hurried evacuations, widespread road closures and hazardous travel conditions in several states.
Heavy storms and snow throughout the weekend have left several people across the Tri-State without power. The flood waters have caused multiple evacuations, road closures and school closures. In Kentucky,
The storm dumped over 8 inches of rain in Kentucky and Tennessee, and 5 inches of rain in Virginia. Wind gusts topped 70 mph in North Carolina, West Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey. The strong winds will continue across the Northeast through Monday night.