US Edition8 people die in Kentucky storm that flooded roads, governor says
- The storm caused at least 13 deaths across multiple states, including 11 in Kentucky, as reported by Governor Andy Beshear.
- More than 1,000 rescues were performed by emergency crews in Kentucky during the flooding, and over 340 roads are closed due to the severe conditions, according to Beshear.
- A state of emergency was declared in Kentucky, which experienced the most significant flooding, described by Governor Beshear as one of the most severe natural disasters in the state's history.
- Evacuations have taken place in Kentucky, with 100 nursing home patients relocated to safety in local churches due to the flooding.
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Death toll from US winter storms grows to 14
WASHINGTON — The death toll from powerful winter storms in the central and eastern United States has risen to at least 14, officials said Monday, after floods, gale-force winds and bitterly cold temperatures swept the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned on Monday of a winter storm system carrying arctic air that would cause “record cold,” with wind chill expected to hit as low as -60 degrees Fahrenheit (-51 degrees Celsius) in Mont…
US Winter Storm Kills 14, Over 1,000 People Rescued In 24 Hours
The death count from powerful winter storms in the central and eastern United States has risen to at least 14, officials said Monday, after floods, gale-force winds and bitterly cold temperatures swept the region.
At least 12 dead from Kentucky flood disaster
Flood threats remained in effect across Kentucky on Monday following heavy rainfall and snowmelt over the weekend that devastated communities and caused the deaths of at least 12 people, including a mother and her 7-year-old child in Hart County.
11 Dead in Kentucky Flooding as Another Winter Storm Approaches
The death toll from severe flooding in Kentucky has risen to 11 as emergency responders continue search-and-rescue operations across the state. Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed the updated fatality count during a briefing on Monday, warning that an incoming winter storm could further complicate recovery efforts. “We are still in the search-and-rescue phase as this deadly storm system continues to affect much of our commonwealth,” Beshear said. “Pleas…
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