Rivers rose and flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and storms that killed at least 23 people.

Erwin said Burns residents are exhausted, particularly at the prospect of yet more flooding. More flooding could mean more Burns residents unable to use their bathrooms, sinks and washing machines and an even longer wait for the sewer system to be cleared of sewage and floodwater.

Severe storms have caused flooding across Louisville, which in turn is causing roads to be closed. The following roads/ramps in Louisville are closed as of Tuesday morning: These roads will not reopen until the water levels have come down enough that is safe for drivers, officials said.

L ITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Parts of the South and Midwest, still reeling from violent storms, tornadoes and flooding that have killed more than a dozen people, face new flooding and tornado warnings that forecasters said could last for days.

Thousands of Arkansans remain without power Monday after several days of severe weather swept through the state, injuring 13 people.

When you get home, the first thing that the Red Cross says you should do is walk around the structure. There could be downed power lines or foundational issues that could prevent you from being able to safely enter the building. Additionally, the Red Cross says that protective clothing is essential when reentering a flooded area.

The metro region’s housing shortage is acute. But by 2040, dozens of neighborhoods and suburbs are likely to have lost thousands of homes to floods, a new report found.

Some of the nation's worst flooding since Hurricane Helene last fall is continuing to unfold in the central U.S. this week.