On February 16, 2025, the U.S. faced another wave of severe winter weather, with Kentucky experiencing intense flooding that resulted in at least two deaths. The weather also featured tornado watches across Georgia and Florida, along with life-threatening cold in the Northern Plains, where temperatures plunged into the minus 30s Fahrenheit. Winds in some areas reached 60 mph, creating hazardous whiteout conditions. Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in Kentucky as authorities conducted rescue operations amid mudslides and submerged roads, urging residents to stay off the roads.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife reported ongoing rescue operations in Hart County following severe flooding, which resulted in fatalities and submerged vehicles.
Tornado watches were issued across parts of Florida and Georgia as severe storms swept through the region, compounding the challenges faced by those already affected by winter weather.
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