At least 7 people have been reported dead across the eastern and southern U.S. as a multi-hazard storm spawned over 40 tornadoes from Oklahoma to Ohio on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Life-threatening, catastrophic, and potentially historic flash flood event continues across the Lower Ohio Valley and Mid-South, with rain totals of up to 380 mm (15 inches) forecast for some regions through this week. High Risks of Excessive Rainfall (level 4/4) remain in effect through Saturday.
- At least 7 people died during a widespread tornado outbreak on April 2, 2025, with 5 deaths in Tennessee and 1 each in Missouri and Indiana.
- A State of Disaster was declared for all 95 counties in Tennessee following severe weather and widespread damage.
- The outbreak produced over 40 tornadoes from Oklahoma to Ohio and triggered more than 300 tornado warnings across multiple states.
At least 7 people have been reported dead following a tornado outbreak that produced more than 40 tornadoes from Oklahoma to Ohio on Wednesday, April 2. More than 300 tornado warnings were issued across multiple states on the same day.
A State of Disaster was declared for all 95 counties in Tennessee after the severe weather outbreak impacted the region on Wednesday.
Five of the 7 fatalities were reported in Tennessee. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency confirmed 4 deaths on Thursday, April 3, while one additional fatality was confirmed by a state representative on social media. One fatality was reported in Missouri and one in Indiana…