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Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.
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The storm has already wreaked havoc across the South and the Midwest, killing at least eight people, including a boy who was swept away by floodwaters in Kentucky.

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More torrential rain and flash flooding are expected in waterlogged South and Midwest
Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.
Heavy rain batters South and Midwest with severe flood risks
After several days of tornadoes and flash flooding, heavy rain is continuing to batter the South and the Midwest with risks of severe flooding. NBC’s George Solis reports for Saturday TODAY.
Potentially Catastrophic Flooding From Extreme Rainfall And Severe Weather Pummeling South, Ohio Valley
Life-threatening flash flooding will continue and major river flooding will develop from the South into the Ohio Valley this weekend. Severe storms could also produce tornadoes, wind damage and large hail,
Rivers in Central U.S. Swell Rapidly as Storm Inundates Region
The rising water levels have prompted rescues and road closures. The storm, which has already wreaked havoc across the South and the Midwest, doesn’t show signs of letting up.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Storms unleash floods and tornadoes in large part of US
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.
Boy Swept Away by Raging Waters in Kentucky as Rain Soaks Central U.S.
Waters continued to rise in communities from Arkansas to Michigan as the storm, which has killed at least eight, drenched the region. More tornadoes were also possible.
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Flooding Blog | Real-time updates as heavy rain soaks Kentucky and southern Indiana
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will hold a 3 p.m. virtual briefing to update the state's response to severe weather. Jim Gray, secretary, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and Eric Gibson, director, Kentucky Emergency Management, will also give updates. Friday, 2 p.m.
Drone videos show parts of Kentucky towns disappear under floodwaters
Parts of the southwestern Kentucky town of Hopkinsville became submerged on Friday, after heavy rains from a stalled storm system drenched the region.
How much rain has fallen across Kentucky this week? See totals where you live
Here are the latest rainfall totals for Kentucky cities for the week of April 2. You’ll find it organized in the following format: city or municipality; 24-hour total for Wednesday, April 2; Thursday, April 3; Friday, April 4; Saturday, April 5; Sunday, April 6; week to date.
These Kentucky and Indiana counties are under flood warnings | What you need to know
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Flood warnings have been issued for multiple counties in Kentucky and southern Indiana days after severe weather and heavy rain. Between 5 and 8 inches of rain has fallen in the Louisville area with more rain expected Sunday.
Kentucky storms: More heavy rain, another severe thunderstorm threat upcoming for region
Damage from tornadoes and severe weather was significant at first light Thursday. With more rain coming, major flooding is likely to follow.
Photos: See Central Kentucky flooding amid ongoing downpour
Severe storms brought heavy rain that will continue over the next several days, resulting in flooding around Kentucky. See photos of the impact.
How much rain has Louisville and surrounding areas received so far?
Heavy rains and thunderstorms have drenched Kentuckiana, with parts of western Kentucky seeing more than 10 inches the last 72 hours.
Kentucky weather updates: Thunder Over Louisville 2025 canceled due to weather
Between 4-6 inches of additional rain was expected to fall on the Louisville metro area from Friday through Sunday, officials said.
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