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Thunderstorms trigger catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US

Deadly storms struck the central US this week, causing widespread devastation and seven deaths across multiple states.
These storms spawned dozens of tornadoes, and a violent weather system moved into the region on Wednesday.
Pilot Grove, Missouri, and Selmer, Tennessee, suffered damage; Nashville, Tennessee, faced over a dozen water rescues.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee advised residents to stay alert, saying, "Don't let your guard down."
Forecasters warn of life-threatening flash flooding through Sunday, with extreme rainfall potentially causing generational flooding.

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Major flooding in Shelbyville prompts evacuation and shelter for residents

Major flooding hits Shelby County rivers SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The City of Shelbyville is dealing with major flooding this morning as both the Big Blue and Little Blue rivers rise to dangerous levels. Emergency crews are urging residents in low-lying areas to evacuate as conditions are dangerous. The Big Blue River is nearing it’s record height of 20.4 feet and the Little Blue River has peaked at 13.28 inches, and is beginning to recede des…

6 days ago·Indianapolis, United States

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Live blog: Significant flooding reported across central Indiana

INDIANANPOLIS — Significant flooding has been reported across central Indiana this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, a flood warning is in effect for more than 30 counties, including Marion, Shelby, Hendricks, Bartholomew, Hancock, Johnson, Morgan, Rush and Shelby. In a special weather statement it sent around 12:37 p.m. Saturday, the NWS indicated rivers, creeks, streams and low-lying, flood-prone areas may be impacted by sign…

7 days ago·Indianapolis, United States

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'You know it's bad when there are waves in the basement:' Franklin business stays open despite flooding

FRANKLIN, Ind. — A Franklin business elected to stay open on Saturday despite flood waters filling up their basement. According to an Instagram post from Middle Davids Candles, the store flooded due to storms, yet the owners decided to keep the doors open until 3 p.m. on Saturday. "Yes, we flooded," the post reads. "We are devastated but need to stay open for anyone willing to do some shopping to help support us." Photo provided by Middle Davids…

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Up to 20 inches of rain: Deadly floods set to get worse Saturday in Mid-South

Some parts of the country could see up to 20 inches of rainfall this weekend, causing catastrophic flooding, forecasters warned.

7 days ago·United States

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Many Americans face potentially catastrophic rains and floods

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. — Torrential rains and flash flooding battered parts of the Midwest and South on Friday, killing a boy in Kentucky who was swept away as he walked to catch his school bus. Many communities were left reeling from…

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Many face potentially catastrophic rains and floods

LAKE CITY, Ark. — Parts of the Midwest and South faced the possibility of torrential rains and life-threatening flash floods Friday, while many communities were still reeling from tornadoes that destroyed whole neighborhoods and killed at least seven people.

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