DYERSBURG, Tenn. – Rivers rose and flooding worsened Sunday across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and wind that killed at least 18 people.
From Texas to Ohio, utilities scrambled to shut off power and gas, while cities closed roads and deployed sandbags to protect homes and businesses.
In Frankfort, Kentucky, rescue crews checking up on residents in the state capital traversed inundated streets in inflatable boats…