Deadly Storms Batter Midwest: Tornadoes, Flash Floods, and Hail Leave Trail of Destruction

April 3, 2025
Deadly Storms Batter Midwest: Tornadoes, Flash Floods, and Hail Leave Trail of Destruction
  • A severe weather system has led to at least one fatality and ten injuries across the Midwest and mid-South, with extensive property damage reported.

  • The fatality occurred in Missouri between Delta and Advance, where severe storms and tornadoes wreaked havoc on communities.

  • In addition to the fatality, four people were injured in Arkansas, four in Kentucky, and two in Indiana, with one injury classified as critical in Ballard County, Kentucky.

  • Forecasters anticipate multiple long-track EF3 tornadoes and a significant risk of flash flooding, particularly in the Lower Ohio Valley and mid-South.

  • Reports of tornadoes and funnel clouds have been confirmed in various locations, including Arkansas, where a tornado touched down in Poinsett County.

  • Damage assessments are ongoing in affected areas, with Owasso, Oklahoma reporting an 11-mile path of destruction consistent with EF1 tornado damage.

  • In Tennessee, tennis ball-sized hail prompted the state's governor to declare a state of emergency.

  • Both the governors of Missouri and Kentucky have activated emergency responses due to the storm's widespread impact.

  • More than 23 million people are under tornado watches from Texas to Ohio, with expectations of continued severe weather for multiple days.

  • The National Weather Service has warned of a potentially historic flash flood event, predicting rain amounts of 10 to 15 inches in some areas through the weekend.

  • Currently, over 37 million people are under flood watches, with warnings about life-threatening conditions due to heavy rainfall and flash floods.

  • An EF1 tornado was confirmed in Vernon County, Missouri, causing significant damage, including derailed train cars and destroyed trees.

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