At least 24 dead as historic flooding leaves towns underwater after barrage of severe weather

A deadly barrage of severe weather, tornadoes, and torrential rain has come to an end, but the danger is far from over in communities across the Midwest and South as angry rivers continue to rise, forcing families from their homes.At least 24 people in seven states have been killed due to the severe weather or flooding, including children and first responders. President Donald Trump approved emergency disaster declarations for Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide additional support for communities grappling with the scope of the historic disaster.“I just want to stress that we do not want to lose another individual,” Kentucky Gov.Andy Beshear said at a news conference on Monday.

“Remember.This event is not over until the waters have receded.

Until the areas that are flooded are fully dry.Until we don’t have saturated ground that could create mudslides over roads and bridges.”The National Guard, Kentucky State Police, and other state and local leaders have been working tirelessly to keep people safe and have urged people to avoid travel if possible. Beshear said on Monday that more than 500 roads across the state were closed due to historic flooding, mudslides, and landslides.The Buffalo Trace Distillery, located on the banks of the Kentucky River in Frankfort, was temporarily closed this week because of catastrophic flooding.

Days of relentless downpours caused the Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi rivers to surge out of their banks.A dramatic drone video provided an overhead look at the muddy water surrounding America’s oldest continuously operating distillery.“We will be closed through Thursday, April 10th, at a minimum,”  the distillery said on social media.“As this is a rapidly unfolding situation, visits may be impacted beyond that time, and we will continue to provide updates as they are available.

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