Deadly tornadoes, floods wreak havoc in central and southern US as 3 people killed: See photos

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By Shweta Kukreti

Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:21 pm IST

A deadly tornado outbreak is tearing through the central and southern US, devastating power lines, homes, and streets.

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In the US, violent storms and tornadoes ripped across communities from Oklahoma to Indiana, smashing homes and launching debris up to five miles (8 kilometers) in the air in one location. This could be a record-setting stretch of flooding and catastrophic weather in the US. (AP)

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Storms slammed Texas and West Virginia on Wednesday and early Thursday, prompting the issuance of dozens of tornado and extreme thunderstorm warnings. (AP)

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Weather forecasters linked the severe weather to a combination of daytime temperatures, an unstable atmosphere, high wind shear, and copious amounts of moisture that were flowing from the Gulf into the country's heartland.(AP)

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The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency informed on Thursday that the Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed two deaths due to extreme weathers in the US, one in Obion County and one in McNairy County.(AP)

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In Owasso, Oklahoma, a violent storm struck early in the morning on April 2, shattering roofs and bringing down trees, fences, and power lines off 96th Street North close to Garnett Road. (AP )

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Ray Garcia, chief deputy of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, said that a man was killed in a storm-damaged residence near Moscow, Tennessee, approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Memphis.(AP)

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In the county, Garcia also reported damaged trees and electricity lines. Authorities are bracing for further rain and powerful storms on Thursday.(AP)

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With severe thunderstorms blowing eastward becoming supercharged, it was also predicted that the South and Midwest will be at risk of potentially fatal flash flooding in the days ahead. (AP)

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According to the National Weather Service, the strong storm system will cause "significant, life-threatening flash flooding" every day until Saturday.(AP)

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The Storm Prediction Center, situated in Oklahoma, said that over 90 million people were at some danger of extreme weather in a large portion of the country that stretched from Texas to Minnesota and Maine. (AP)

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According to Chelly Amin, a meteorologist with the meteorological service, debris soared at least 25,000 feet (7.6 kilometers) on Wednesday evening, prompting the temporary declaration of a tornado emergency, the highest alert level.(AP)

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According to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, tornadoes, wind gusts, hail, and flash flooding caused damage in 22 counties. There were at least four injuries. (AP)

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Shweta Kukreti

Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities. Read Less ...Read More

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Deadly tornadoes, floods wreak havoc in central and southern US as 3 people killed: See photos

A deadly tornado outbreak is tearing through the central and southern US, devastating power lines, homes, and streets.

In the US, violent storms and tornadoes ripped across communities from Oklahoma to Indiana, smashing homes and launching debris up to five miles (8 kilometers) in the air in one location. This could be a record-setting stretch of flooding and catastrophic weather in the US. (AP)

Storms slammed Texas and West Virginia on Wednesday and early Thursday, prompting the issuance of dozens of tornado and extreme thunderstorm warnings. (AP)

Weather forecasters linked the severe weather to a combination of daytime temperatures, an unstable atmosphere, high wind shear, and copious amounts of moisture that were flowing from the Gulf into the country's heartland.(AP)

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency informed on Thursday that the Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed two deaths due to extreme weathers in the US, one in Obion County and one in McNairy County.(AP)

In Owasso, Oklahoma, a violent storm struck early in the morning on April 2, shattering roofs and bringing down trees, fences, and power lines off 96th Street North close to Garnett Road. (AP )

Ray Garcia, chief deputy of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, said that a man was killed in a storm-damaged residence near Moscow, Tennessee, approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Memphis.(AP)

In the county, Garcia also reported damaged trees and electricity lines. Authorities are bracing for further rain and powerful storms on Thursday.(AP)

With severe thunderstorms blowing eastward becoming supercharged, it was also predicted that the South and Midwest will be at risk of potentially fatal flash flooding in the days ahead. (AP)

According to the National Weather Service, the strong storm system will cause "significant, life-threatening flash flooding" every day until Saturday.(AP)

The Storm Prediction Center, situated in Oklahoma, said that over 90 million people were at some danger of extreme weather in a large portion of the country that stretched from Texas to Minnesota and Maine. (AP)

According to Chelly Amin, a meteorologist with the meteorological service, debris soared at least 25,000 feet (7.6 kilometers) on Wednesday evening, prompting the temporary declaration of a tornado emergency, the highest alert level.(AP)

According to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, tornadoes, wind gusts, hail, and flash flooding caused damage in 22 counties. There were at least four injuries. (AP)

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