Deadly and devastating floods in U.S. southeast states
At least 10 people have died as torrential downpours over the weekend drenched parts of the south-eastern U.S., submerging roads and houses.
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Ky. flooding This is an aerial photo of Point Lick Park and the surrounding area of Campbells Creek, just outside of Charleston, W.Va., which flooded early Feb. 6, 2025. (Sean McCallister/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP) (Sean McCallister)
Ky. flooding Construction equipment sits flooded along the Longfork in Pike County, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, after a storm the previous weekend. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP) (Ryan C. Hermens)
Ky. flooding Jordan Wade, left, and Kelvin Gabbard made their way through the flooded waters of closed Main Street after high flood waters after severe overnight rain hit Beattyville, Kentucky, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. The pair were delivering groceries to friends stranded due to the closed road. (Brian Simms/Lexington Herald-Leader/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) (Lexington Herald-Leader/TNS)
Ky. flooding A Lee County sheriff's truck drives through floodwaters, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in downtown Beattyville after officials closed Main Street in the Eastern Kentucky town following severe overnight rain. (Brian Simms/Lexington Herald-Leader/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Ky. flooding A cat sits on the couch outside of its home at Ramsey Mobile Home Park following rain storms that caused flooding on February 17, 2025 in Pikeville, Kentucky. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) (Jon Cherry)
Ky. flooding Michael Perez looks at the mud on the floor of his family's flooded trailer at Ramsey Mobile Home Park following rain storms that caused flooding on February 17, 2025 in Pikeville, Kentucky. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) (Jon Cherry)
Ky. flooding Flooding is seen near Longfork Road in Pike County, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, after a storm the previous weekend. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP) (Ryan C. Hermens)
Ky. flooding Clarksville Fire Rescue, Clarksville Fire Rescue members perform water rescues to evacuate trapped people during flooding on February 16, 2025 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Tennessee and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Clarksville Fire Rescue via Getty Images) (Handout)
Ky. flooding People work to recover clothing from The Men's Corner after flooding in Pike County, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, following a storm the previous weekend. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP) (Ryan C. Hermens)
Ky. flooding Debris and flood water cover property near Hartley in Pike County, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, after a storm the previous weekend. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP) (Ryan C. Hermens)
Ky. flooding People work to recover clothing from The Men's Corner after flooding in Pike County, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, following a storm the previous weekend. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP) (Ryan C. Hermens)
Ky. flooding People clean up The Men's Corner after flooding in Pike County, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, following a storm the previous weekend. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP) (Ryan C. Hermens)
Ky. flooding Damage from flooding is seen at a Save A Lot in Virgie, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, after a storm the previous weekend. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP) (Ryan C. Hermens)
Ky. flooding Clarksville Fire Rescue, Clarksville Fire Rescue members perform water rescues to evacuate trapped people during flooding on February 16, 2025 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Tennessee and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Clarksville Fire Rescue via Getty Images) (Handout)
Ky. flooding A road is closed due to flooding in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) (Timothy D. Easley)
Ky. flooding A vehicle turns around at a road closure for flooding along Dunbar Cave Rd., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Clarksville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV)
Ky. flooding A truck sits in flood waters along the Cumberland River, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Clarksville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV)
Ky. flooding Law enforcement officers surround a vehicle that fell from a cliff near the North Fork Kentucky River on February 16, 2025 in Hazard, United States. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) (Jon Cherry)
Ky. flooding In this aerial view, the Barren River floods around Kentucky Route 185 on February 16, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
Ky. flooding Cars park at the entrance of a flooded housing development after a rain storm on February 16, 2025 outside of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
Ky. flooding In this aerial view, the Barren River floods around Kentucky Route 185 on February 16, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
Ky. flooding Cars are unable to pass on a flooded road after a rainstorm on February 16, 2025 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky, Tennessee, and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
Ky. flooding A historical marker is seen under flood waters on February 16, 2025 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky, Tennessee and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
Ky. flooding The Barren River floods beneath a bridge on Kentucky Route 185 after a rain storm on February 16, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
Ky. flooding The Barren River floods at the entrance to Weldon Peete Park after a rain storm on February 16, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
Ky. flooding The Barren River floods the back porch of a home after a rain storm on February 16, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
Winter Storms Cause Flooding Throughout Kentucky And Region The Cumberland River floods Liberty Park after a rain storm on February 16, 2025 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky, Tennessee and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
Winter Storms Cause Flooding Throughout Kentucky And Region Cars are unable to pass on a flooded road after a rainstorm on February 16, 2025 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky, Tennessee, and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
Winter Storms Cause Flooding Throughout Kentucky And Region The Barren River floods over a roadway after a rain storm on February 16, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Severe winter storms brought torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and parts of Florida and Georgia. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) (Brett Carlsen)
