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Deadly Storm System Wreaks Havoc Across South and Midwest

At least four fatalities, widespread damage, and historic flooding risks emerge as severe weather persists through the weekend.

A tree fell and knocked down power lines and blocked a street in a residential neighborhood during storms on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)
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Ryland Mosley, 18, who was on the 2nd story of his home when the storm passed, stands outside of it observing the damage, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Owasso, Okla. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)
FILE- In this May 22, 2011 file photo, emergency personnel walk through a severely damaged neighborhood after a tornado hit Joplin, Mo. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Overview

  • A massive storm system continues to produce tornadoes, destructive winds, and heavy rainfall across the South and Midwest, leaving over 330,000 without power.
  • At least four people have died, with fatalities reported in Missouri and Tennessee, as tornadoes and flash flooding devastate communities.
  • The National Weather Service warns of 'once-in-a-generation' rainfall, with up to 15 inches expected in some areas, causing potentially historic flash flooding.
  • Emergency declarations are in effect in multiple states, including Kentucky and Arkansas, as officials mobilize resources to address the escalating crisis.
  • Severe weather, fueled by atmospheric instability and Gulf moisture, is forecast to persist through Saturday, with continued risks of tornadoes and catastrophic flooding.