Storms hit the Southern, Southwestern and Midwestern parts of the United States over the Christmas holiday weekend, unleashing floods and tornadoes that killed at least 43 people, flattened buildings and snarled transportation for millions during a busy travel time, Reuters reported.
Flash floods killed at least 13 people in Missouri and Illinois.
In Missouri, emergency workers have evacuated residents from their homes and conducted dozens of water rescues, Gov.Jay Nixon said on Sunday. He said at least eight people had been killed and numerous roadways had been closed.
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