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Storm system brings record April rainfall to parts of the southeastern US
Flooding prompted evacuations in low-lying counties; the National Weather Service said totals broke several monthly records.
First seen · 6:30 AM UTCApril 23, 2026
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NBC NewsCenter-LeftNBCUniversalRecord April rains prompt evacuations in southeastern USThe weather service said totals shattered monthly records in parts of the region.10:55 AM UTC- ABC NewsCenter-LeftThe Walt Disney CompanyStalled storm system brings record April rainfall to SoutheastThe National Weather Service issued flood warnings across several states.10:48 AM UTC
- CBS NewsCenter-LeftParamount GlobalSoutheast US sees record rainfall as storm system stallsMonthly-record rainfall totals were reported in multiple counties, forecasters said.10:35 AM UTC
BBC NewsCenterBritish Broadcasting CorporationRecord rainfall floods parts of southeastern USForecasters called the storm a historic April event for the region.11:12 AM UTC- ReutersCenterThomson ReutersStorms bring record April rain to parts of US SoutheastFlooding forced evacuations and closed roads across multiple counties.10:20 AM UTC
- Associated PressCenterAssociated PressRecord April rainfall floods southeastern US, prompting evacuationsThe NWS said several counties recorded their wettest April on record over the 48-hour stretch.10:05 AM UTC
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