Severe weather conditions, including potentially historic flooding, are affecting the Mississippi and Ohio valleys as rain continues through the weekend. This follows a recent devastating tornado outbreak. Parts of Tennessee and Kentucky, especially Hopkinsville, have already experienced significant flooding, with city officials reporting that around 60% of downtown was inundated. Kentucky's governor has issued warnings regarding life-threatening flash floods, stressing the importance of making informed evacuation decisions. Several cities, including Nashville and Memphis, have recorded daily rain records, with extensive water rescues by emergency services amid rising waters and closed roads.
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, was flooded early Friday morning, with city officials reporting approximately 60% of downtown underwater and a building collapse due to heavy rain.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued a dire warning, emphasizing that decisions about when to evacuate can mean the difference between life and death.
Areas in Tennessee have already seen over 7 inches of rain earlier this week, leading to flash flooding and significant disruptions in Nashville.
The National Weather Service has identified a particularly dangerous flash flooding situation in the central U.S. as rains continue to pummel the region.
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