Just hours after tornadoes swept through Louisville and other portions of Kentucky, rain began inundating the region, leading to widespread flooding.

More tornadoes could be confirmed Thursday and in the coming days as storm damage is assessed. The risk of severe weather continues through the weekend, with more storms and rain expected.

One of the tornadoes traveled more than 30 miles and had a maximum width of 500 yards, according to the National Weather Service.

At least 16 people are believed to have died after tornadoes, heavy rain and flash flooding battered parts of the South and Midwest in the United States. Among them was a 9-year-old boy, who was swept away while walking to a school bus stop in Kentucky on April 4.

A storm system sweeping over large areas of the U.S. South and Midwest has resulted in at least 16 weather-related deaths, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more severe weather that forecasters say could cause rising

Residents and businesses are still recovering from a Wednesday night tornado in the Jeffersontown and Middletown areas.

Tornado Warning active for Davidson, Sumner and Wilson counties. UPDATE (Sat. April, 5) -- A tornado has been issued for a large portion of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky until 9 p.m. The main line carrying the threat of major severe weather is expected at 3 p.m.- 12 a.m.

A storm system has resulted in at least 16 deaths in the South and Midwest, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings. Forecasters say waterways could rise for days to come.

Tornado season typically lasts from March through June, according to the National Weather Service, and Kentucky is bound to see several tornadoes each year. Weather data tracked by The Courier Journal showed at least 66 tornadoes were recorded in Kentucky in 2024.