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Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes...
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The storm has already wreaked havoc across the South and the Midwest, killing at least eight people, including a boy who was swept away by floodwaters in Kentucky.

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'Nothing left' for some flooding victims as rain keeps falling in Mid-South
Some parts of the country could see up to 20 inches of rainfall this weekend, causing catastrophic flooding, forecasters warned.
More torrential rain and flash flooding are expected in waterlogged South and Midwest
Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was coming Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.
More torrential rain and flash flooding expected in heavily waterlogged Midwest and South
Round after round of heavy rains have pounded the central U.S., leading to rapidly rising waterways and prompting a series of flash flood emergencies.
Rivers in Central U.S. Swell Rapidly as Storm Inundates Region
The rising water levels have prompted rescues and road closures. The storm, which has already wreaked havoc across the South and the Midwest, doesn’t show signs of letting up.
South and Midwest pounded by rains and floods while still reeling from tornadoes
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 tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed at least seven people earlier this week.
What to know about the severe storms and flash flooding hitting parts of the US
Parts of the South and Midwest, still reeling from violent storms, tornadoes and flooding that have killed at least eight people this week, faced an ongoing threat of catastrophic flooding Friday that forecasters said would stretch into the weekend.
Thunderstorms trigger catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US
Severe thunderstorms and relentless rain are triggering catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US this weekend, as areas already hit hard by a recent string of storms and tornadoes remain in the path of this current system.
Boy's death in Kentucky flooding raises questions about why school district didn't cancel classes
A 9-year-old boy was found dead in Kentucky after officials say he was swept away by floodwaters while walking to his school bus stop
Communities Brace for Flooding as Storm Moves Across Central U.S.
The storm has already wreaked havoc across the South and the Midwest, killing at least eight people, including a boy who was swept away by floodwaters in Kentucky.
Roadway reopens as flooding causes partial road closure in Aliquippa
Aliquippa was closed on Saturday morning due to flooding. According to the Aliquippa police department, Kennedy Blvd. near Cesina Sausage and Waugaman Street is shut down due to significant rainfall.
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In Central U.S., catastrophic flash flooding to be followed by major river flooding
Additional rounds of torrential rain will continue to trigger widespread, life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding centered on the mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys into Saturday night, meteorologists say.
Memphis weather updates: What to know about flooding, storm damage, weekend forecast
The forecast from the National Weather Service in Memphis said tornadoes, damaging winds and flash flooding are "primary threats." Large hail is a secondary threat for the Mid-South area.
Life threatening flooding underway in central US as deadly storm rages on
Severe thunderstorms and relentless rain are triggering catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US this weekend, as areas already hit hard by a recent string of storms and tornadoes remain in the path of this current system.
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