Deadly US Floods and Tornadoes Kill 21 | JQJO

Severe weather and widespread flooding across the U.S. midsection during the first week of April caused at least 21 deaths. Historic rainfall totals were recorded in Memphis, Tennessee (12.37 inches) and Little Rock, Arkansas (11.82 inches). The Kentucky River reached near-record levels, causing significant flooding. While the flooding was localized, numerous homes and businesses were inundated. Rescuers from across the region assisted in the response. Over 100 preliminary tornado reports were also recorded, with some causing EF3 damage, though no EF4 or EF5 damage was initially reported.