At least nine people have lost their lives in the latest wave of severe winter weather sweeping across the United States, with eight fatalities reported in Kentucky alone. Heavy rainfall caused creeks to overflow, submerging roads and trapping residents in affected areas.
Emergency crews worked through hazardous conditions as floodwaters disrupted transportation networks in multiple counties. State officials urged residents to avoid non-essential travel, with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear calling it \"one of the most significant flooding events in recent memory\" during a press briefing Wednesday morning.
The extreme weather follows a pattern of volatile winter conditions impacting large swaths of the country this season, prompting renewed discussions about infrastructure resilience. While rescue operations continue, meteorologists warn of additional rainfall and potential ice storms moving eastward through the weekend.
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