Severe flooding in Kentucky has led to over 1,000 rescues and at least eight confirmed fatalities, with officials warning that the death toll may rise. Governor Andy Beshear called it one of the most serious weather events in years. The fatalities occurred in counties such as Hard, Pike, and Clay, with incidents involving vehicles attempting to navigate floodwaters. Thousands are without power, water, and under a boil water advisory. President Trump approved disaster relief funding for the state. Meanwhile, other parts of the U.S. are facing biting winter weather, including life-threatening cold in the Northern Plains and tornado watches in Georgia and Florida. Parts of Kentucky and Tennessee received up to 6 inches of rain, leading to swollen streams and continued flooding. In Georgia, a person was killed when a tree fell on a home, and extreme cold temperatures are expected in the Northern Plains. Heavy snowfall and strong winds are also forecasted in parts of New England and New York. Various areas in Kentucky and Virginia are under flood warnings, with reports of cars and buildings underwater, and mudslides blocking roads. The Kentucky River Medical Center has closed its emergency department, and authorities are urging residents to stay home if possible. The situation is ongoing, with continued flooding and challenges expected as the storms pass.
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