Monday, February 17, 2025

At Least 9 Dead in South After Rainstorm Pounds the Region

 At Least 9 Dead in South After Rainstorm Pounds the Region - The New York Times (Thanks to Valerie for this one)

At least nine people died in the storm in Kentucky alone, and officials expect the death toll to rise. In Tennessee, a levee broke, prompting evacuations.

Flooding in Pikeville, Ky., on Sunday. More than 1,000 rescues were made in Kentucky since flooding began on Saturday, officials said.Credit...Jared Hamilton for The New York Times