Deadly and damaging April storms across Tennessee have qualified for additional federal disaster relief. President Donald Trump said on social media that he approved the request for help from the governor.
Five tornadoes confirmed across Middle Tennessee
The storm knocked down trees and power poles and dropped extremely large hail — some as large as a baseball — in and around Williamson County.
More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that’s worrying US officials
The U.S. is on track to have its second-busiest tornado year ever, and some former weather service veterans worry that overworked meteorologists and violent weather are a dangerous combination.
Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday that there were 18 weather-related deaths in his state. A devastating tornado damaged homes, tossed vehicles and left many people homeless. Seventeen of the deaths were in Laurel County, located in the state’s southeast.
Tennessee has seen 100+ ‘billion-dollar disasters’ since 1980. NOAA will no longer document them.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced last week that it will no longer track the nation’s costliest storms.
Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say
Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and other states in early April and made it more likely to occur. That’s according to an analysis from the World Weather Attribution group of scientists.
Nashville area sees 161 tornado, thunderstorm and flash flood warnings in two weeks
In the first two weeks of April, Middle Tennesseans received over 160 warnings for flash floods, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
10 dead as severe weather pummels Tennessee with tornadoes, strong winds and historic flooding
Severe weather has plagued Tennessee for multiple days, bringing tornadoes, 75 mile per hour winds and flooding to much of the state. The death toll from the storms has risen to 10, according to Tennessee’s Department of Health.
Saturday storms to cause ‘very dangerous’ flash flooding following week of deadly Tennessee weather
Saturday, and Saturday night, will be the most dangerous times for flash flooding this week in Middle Tennessee, according to the National Weather Service.
Deadly storms hit Tennessee, and historic flooding concerns continue
Forecasters are warning that Tennessee could receive months worth of rainfall this week, leading to dangerous flooding. Here’s what to know.
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