The Barren River floods after a rain storm in Bowling Green, Kentucky, yesterday. Photo: Getty
At least nine people have died in the most recent round of harsh weather to pummel the US, including eight people in Kentucky who died as creeks swelled from heavy rain and water covered roads.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said emergency services rescued hundreds of people from floods. Mr Beshear said most of the deaths, including a mother and seven-year-old child, were due to cars getting stuck in high water.