Severe storms unleashed tornadoes and torrential rains across the U.S. South and Midwest Wednesday, flipping train cars, destroying buildings, and leaving over 400,000 homes without power. Local officials described scenes of 'chaos' as residents scrambled for safety .
States of Emergency and Rising Threats
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency as hail and flash floods compounded the destruction. At least 15 tornadoes were reported in four states, with eight injured—including one critically in Kentucky's Ballard County. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of a 'generational flood event,' predicting up to 15 inches of rain in some areas by the weekend .
'Historic' Rainfall Looms
Meteorologist Scott Kleebauer called the storm system 'chaotic,' stretching from Michigan to Arkansas. Missouri's Emergency Management Agency shared images of snapped power poles and flipped train cars . The NWS cautioned that flooding risks could escalate through early Thursday, labeling it the start of a 'multi-day catastrophic' weather event.
Meanwhile, over 400,000 households faced outages as rescue teams worked through debris. Authorities urged residents to avoid travel and stay alert for emergency updates .
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. The NWS cautioned that flooding risks could escalate through early Thursday, labeling it the start of a 'multi-day catastrophic' weather event.
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