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In Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of the rain and flooding hitting the state today. (03:56 PM EST) February Is Winter's September
Recovery efforts were underway across the eastern U.S. after a powerful storm inundated communities with heavy rain and caused at least 13 deaths.
Rescues were ongoing Monday as water levels continued to rise on some waterways in Kentucky and other portions of the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic flooded by a deadly coast-to-coast winter storm.
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At least one person is dead as a powerful storm batters the eastern half of the US with dangerous flooding, prompting hurried evacuations, widespread road closures and hazardous travel conditions ...
Editor's note: This page reflects news from Sunday, Feb. 16. For the latest updates on the storms across the southeast, read USA TODAY's coverage for Monday, Feb. 17. LOUISVILLE, Ky. − At least ...