Flash Flood, Tornado Warnings Sweep U.S. States

Severe weather has prompted widespread flash flood and tornado warnings across numerous U.S. states, including Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Iowa, and Minnesota. Metro Atlanta experienced life-threatening flash flooding as heavy thunderstorms dropped up to four inches of rain, overwhelming creeks and drainage systems. North Carolina counties such as Guilford, Johnston, Wayne, Chatham, and Lee faced rapid flooding, while similar threats affected southwestern Pennsylvania, Boulder and Weld counties in Colorado, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Tennessee. The National Weather Service emphasized the particular danger of driving through floodwaters, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. In the Midwest, radar-confirmed tornadoes in north central Iowa and southeastern Minnesota posed additional threats of significant damage. Authorities across all affected regions have urged residents to heed emergency instructions, avoid flooded roads, and remain alert as severe storms persist.