Death Toll Rises to 20 as Storms and Flooding Ravage U.S. Midwest and South

States like Kentucky face record-breaking floods, with ongoing weather warnings and widespread disruptions complicating recovery efforts.

The death toll from severe storms and flooding has reached at least 20, with Tennessee reporting the highest fatalities at 10.
Children are among the victims, including a 9-year-old boy in Kentucky swept away by floodwaters and a 5-year-old boy in Arkansas killed by a falling tree.
Kentucky has declared a state of emergency as record-breaking river levels continue to threaten communities, with parts of Frankfort submerged under nearly 15 meters of water.
The National Weather Service has issued ongoing warnings for flash floods and tornadoes in multiple states, including Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Power outages affecting 80,000 households and travel disruptions, including over 4,000 flight delays and cancellations, have compounded the crisis.