Cars sit in floodwaters at a railroad underpass in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
A fierce winter storm wreaked havoc across the US, killing at least nine people. Kentucky suffered the worst, with eight tragic deaths due to flash floods. Vehicles became death traps as floodwaters swallowed roads.
Hart County saw four fatalities, including a mother and her 7-year-old child. Clay County lost a 73-year-old man to the raging waters. Authorities urged people to stay off the roads to avoid danger.
In Atlanta, a giant tree toppled onto a home, killing one person early Sunday. Atlanta Fire Rescue Capt. Scott Powell confirmed the grim news. The storm left destruction in its wake, causing chaos across the region.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reported around 1,000 rescues on Saturday alone. Overflowing creeks and nonstop rain led to flooding and dangerous mudslides. He praised first responders for their heroic efforts in saving lives.
The storms knocked out power to 39,000 homes. Experts warned that strong winds could make things worse. The National Weather Service reported up to six inches of rain in parts of Kentucky and Tennessee.
President Trump approved a disaster declaration for Kentucky. This allows FEMA to coordinate much-needed relief efforts. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s Obion County declared a state of emergency. A levee failure forced the evacuation of Rives, a town of 300.
In central Alabama, an EF-1 tornado touched down overnight. The storm destroyed mobile homes and uprooted trees. Power lines collapsed, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Flooding forced 13 counties in West Virginia to declare a state of emergency. Roads were cut off, and even fire departments struggled. Rescue teams battled rising waters while answering emergency calls.
North Dakota braced for a brutal cold snap. The National Weather Service warned of temperatures plunging to minus 50 degrees. Minnesota also faced extreme cold with a winter advisory in effect.
Michigan’s roads became icy death traps. A shocking 114 crashes happened on Sunday alone. Fortunately, most were minor spin-outs, with no serious injuries reported.
Since Valentine’s Day, eight people have died on icy Colorado roads. Authorities begged drivers to be cautious. Even parked state police cruisers were struck multiple times, though troopers escaped injury.
The US faces its 10th and coldest polar vortex event of the season. Arctic air is plunging south, bringing brutal cold and deadly storms. The worst may still be ahead—stay prepared and stay safe!
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