Deadly Storm System Brings Tornadoes and Historic Flooding to South and Midwest

At least seven fatalities have been reported as FEMA and emergency services respond to catastrophic weather conditions expected to persist through the weekend.

A powerful storm system has caused widespread destruction across Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana, and Arkansas, with at least seven confirmed deaths, including a father and daughter in Tennessee.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for 'life-threatening, catastrophic, and potentially historic flash flooding,' with up to 15 inches of rain expected in some areas through Saturday.
Entire neighborhoods in Selmer, Tennessee, have been destroyed by tornadoes, with Governor Bill Lee describing the devastation as 'enormous' and urging residents to stay vigilant.
Over half a million people across nine states are without power, while emergency water rescues and FEMA supply distributions are underway in flood-affected regions.
The storm system, fueled by Gulf moisture and unstable atmospheric conditions, has also disrupted supply chains, threatening barge transportation and operations at major hubs like Memphis, Tennessee.