Severe Winter Storms and Flooding Claim Lives Across Multiple States Key Takeaways At least 9 people have died due to severe winter storms and flooding. Kentucky is the hardest hit, with 8 deaths and over 1,000 rescues reported. President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for Kentucky. Power outages and infrastructure damage have been reported across multiple states. A polar vortex is expected to bring extreme cold temperatures in the coming days. Kentucky Faces Severe Flooding and Devastation Floodwaters have wreaked havoc across Kentucky, causing the deaths of at least eight people. Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed that many fatalities resulted from vehicles getting trapped in high water, including a mother and her 7-year-old child. Over 1,000 rescues have been carried out by emergency services as residents remain stranded...