As per reports, following are the updates on winter storm across several states in US as of Sunday (16 February)

• As of Sunday (16 February), at least nine fatalities have been reported due to severe weather across the US, with eight deaths in Kentucky attributed to flooding.
• Heavy rainfall caused creeks to overflow, submerging roads and trapping residents. Most fatalities resulted from vehicles getting stranded in high water. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that emergency responders conducted approximately 1,000 rescues, while the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been mobilized following a federal disaster declaration.
• Power outages have affected 39,000 homes, with ongoing strong winds posing a risk of further disruptions. Areas in Kentucky and Tennessee recorded up to six inches (15 cm) of rainfall, exacerbating flooding conditions.
• In Alabama, an EF-1 tornado touched down in Hale County overnight on Sunday (16 February), causing structural damage, downed trees, and power line failures. Significant destruction was reported in Tuscumbia, Alabama, leading local authorities to restrict movement in the downtown area.
• In Tennessee, the failure of a levee in Rives resulted in rapid flooding of nearby neighbourhoods, prompting urgent rescue operations. The extent of damage and the number of affected residents remain unclear.
• Extreme cold conditions are affecting the Northern Plains, with dangerously low temperatures reaching wind chills of negative 50 degrees Fahrenheit in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning for the region, warning against prolonged outdoor exposure.
• Avalanche warnings have been declared across multiple areas in the Rocky Mountains, from Colorado to Washington State, with Utah facing the highest risk.
• Severe winter conditions have also created hazardous travel across the Midwest and Northeast. Snow and ice have led to dangerous road conditions in Michigan, where over 114 vehicle accidents have been reported near Detroit since Saturday (15 February).
• In West Virginia, 13 counties remain under a state of emergency due to severe flooding, and multiple roadways are impassable due to mudslides and waterlogging.