NASHVILLE (AP) — Rivers rose and flooding worsened Sunday, April 6, 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.
According to a statement released Sunday by the Federal Office of Emergency Management (FEMA), President Donald Trump has approved emergency declarations for Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee in response to severe storms and flooding…