Severe Storms and Flooding Devastate South and Midwest, Death Toll Rises to 16

Catastrophic flooding and tornadoes have caused widespread damage to infrastructure, forced evacuations, and disrupted commerce as rivers reach major flood stages.

At least 16 people have died due to severe storms, including 10 in Tennessee, with fatalities from both tornadoes and flash flooding.
The National Weather Service warns of 'life-threatening, catastrophic, and potentially historic' flooding, with over 45 river locations expected to reach major flood stages.
Severe weather has caused significant infrastructure damage, including a washed-out railroad bridge in Arkansas and hundreds of road closures in Kentucky.
Major cargo hubs in Louisville, Kentucky, and Memphis, Tennessee, face disruptions as extreme flooding threatens supply chains and commerce.
Communities brace for prolonged flooding, with emergency evacuations in areas like Falmouth, Kentucky, as rivers continue to rise despite the storm system moving eastward.