Flooding swept boy after deadly storms
At least 24 people died, including a young boy, after deadly storms slammed parts of the South and the Midwest. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Frankfort, Kentucky.
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Flooding in Kentucky forces evacuations
Rising rivers in Kentucky have forced people in several cities to evacuate. The severe weather has killed at least 24 people since last week, including five people in Kentucky. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has the latest.
Deadly U.S. storms killed at least 24
At least 24 people were killed during storms that slammed parts of the South and the Midwest. Kentucky residents are shocked after having to evacuate their homes and businesses. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Frankfort.
Deadly storms hit U.S. as FEMA faces Trump cuts
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Deadly storms sweep through Midwest, South
At least 20 people were killed after a powerful storm system swept through the South and Midwest over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff has more from Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Deadly storms bring flooding to South
Deadly storms that swept through the Midwest and the South flooded parts of Tennessee as more rain is forecasted. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Clarksville, and meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather predictions.
Flooding causes more destruction in Midwest
Deadly storms hammered the Midwest and South, killing at least seven people. Flooding is now adding to the damage in some areas. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more.
Deadly storms rip through South, Midwest
Several deaths have been reported after more severe weather slammed parts of the South and the Midwest. Tornadoes and flooding impacted thousands. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Clarksville, Tennessee.
Tornadoes and flash flooding across Midwest, South kill at least 20
At least 20 people were killed in weather-related fatalities this week, including tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods.
Latest weather forecast for the Midwest
The severe weather that slammed parts of the South and the Midwest reportedly caused several deaths. Possible catastrophic flooding is now expected in many of these areas. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Tennessee, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Tennessee braces for flooding ahead of storm
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Major storm forcing evacuations in California
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Tennessee towns reeling after devastating flooding
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Snow in Tennessee and flood water woes
Snow fell in Tennessee just days after deadly flooding pounded parts of the South. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Kentucky under winter storm threat
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Snow expected in Kentucky after floods
Parts of Kentucky still dealing with deadly floods are now expecting snow. CBS News' Karen Hua has the latest.
Kentucky flooding death toll expected to rise
Severe flooding in Kentucky has killed at least 12 people and the death toll is expected to rise. Authorities will soon also have to contend with a winter storm making its way to the state. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more.
Kentucky storm causes deadly flooding
Intense rainfall brought deadly flooding to Kentucky over the weekend, with at least 11 deaths linked to the storm. Nicole Valdes reports.
Snow could hamper Kentucky flooding recovery
A massive winter storm that will sweep through parts of the Midwest in the coming days is expected to hit the East Coast by the end of the week. In Kentucky, at least 11 people were killed after a powerful storm flooded parts of the state with more than a month's worth of rain over the weekend. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest from Bowling Green.
Deadly storms flood parts of Kentucky
Deadly storms and multiple potential tornadoes swept through the South and caused flooding in Kentucky. CBS News' Karen Hua reports from Bowling Green, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
"Devastating flooding" hits small town of Pikeville, Kentucky
In Pikeville, Kentucky, a town with a population of roughly 7,000 people, "nearly every home" in one neighborhood saw flooding impacts, the mayor said.
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