At least nine people have lost their lives due to a powerful storm that has resulted in severe flooding and hazardous conditions across the Eastern United States, particularly in Kentucky where eight deaths have been reported. The devastating weather has also led to the failure of levees in Tennessee, prompting high-water rescues and state emergency declarations. Roads throughout Kentucky have been closed due to rising water levels, and flash flood warnings remain active in multiple areas. Emergency services are actively responding to the crisis, with several counties under flood watch and thousands left without power. The region braces for continued extreme weather, including snow forecasts in the Northeast.