Severe Storms and Flooding in U.S. Leave 16 Dead, Including Two Children

Tennessee reports the highest fatalities as extreme weather devastates the Midwest and South, with warnings of rising river levels in the coming days.

At least 16 fatalities have been reported since Wednesday due to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding across the Midwest and Southern United States.
Tennessee is the hardest-hit state, with 10 deaths, while additional fatalities occurred in Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, and Arkansas.
Victims include a 9-year-old boy in Kentucky swept away by floodwaters and a 5-year-old child in Arkansas who died at home during the storm.
Entire neighborhoods have been submerged, with homes and vehicles underwater, while a railroad bridge in Arkansas collapsed, causing a freight train to derail.
Meteorologists warn of rising river levels in the coming days, potentially flooding areas not yet affected, as emergency response efforts continue.

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