Severe flooding and weather conditions across multiple states have resulted in at least 20 deaths, including a nine-year-old boy swept away by floodwaters in Kentucky and a teen firefighter killed in Missouri. An EF-3 tornado in Tennessee claimed the lives of at least ten people. The aftermath includes destroyed homes, buildings, and vehicles. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp expressed condolences for the deaths caused by fallen trees in his state. The storms have subsided, but flood warnings are still in effect.
Key Points
Severe flooding and weather conditions have led to at least 20 deaths across multiple states
Incidents include a nine-year-old boy swept away in Kentucky and a teen firefighter killed in Missouri
An EF-3 tornado in Tennessee caused additional fatalities
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp offered condolences for deaths in his state
Storms have subsided but flood warnings remain active