Death toll rises from weekend storms in US
- Severe storms struck the South and Midwest, causing widespread flooding on April 7, 2025.
- An atmospheric river brought extreme rainfall, leading to catastrophic flooding in several states.
- Heavy rains and high winds brought tornadoes, submerging towns and damaging infrastructure.
- Authorities reported that floodwaters rose five feet in Louisville in 24 hours; Womack stated locals 'lost everything'.
- The storms caused at least 21 deaths and prompted evacuations, as major flooding continues.
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Man swept away by floodwaters in Tipton County dies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man who was swept away by floodwaters in Tipton County following heavy rain last week has died. Covington Police identified him as Bobby Burnett, 74, of Covington. Police say Burnett and another person were walking on Simonton Street and Town Creek Road around noon April 4, when they lost their footing and got swept into the floodwaters. Bobby Burnett (photo courtesy Covington PD) Concerns remain in Tipton County after s…
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