Communities in the eastern U.S. faced recovery efforts on Monday after a powerful storm brought heavy rain, causing flooding, power outages, evacuations, water rescues, and at least 10 deaths. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear stated that at least 9 people were killed in major storms that hit Kentucky and Tennessee with up to 6 inches of rain, calling it one of the most serious weather events in a decade. More than 1,000 water rescues were conducted in Kentucky, prompting President Trump to approve an emergency disaster declaration.
In Georgia, one person was killed when an uprooted tree fell on a home in Atlanta. Schools in Kentucky closed due to flooded streets, dangerous travel conditions, and power outages affecting thousands of homes and businesses. Around 9,800 homes and businesses were without water service and 26,000 people were under a boil-water advisory.
The storm’s impact extended beyond Kentucky, with more than 300,000 utility customers without power in states like Georgia, Alabama, New York, and Connecticut. Schools in Tennessee and New Hampshire delayed classes due to the storm. Governor Beshear urged residents to remain alert due to road closures and dangerous conditions, including mudslides in the east and snow in the west. Authorities advised people to avoid travel and stay safe in light of the ongoing impacts of the storm.
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