16 States Under, Flood Warnings , as Death Toll Climbs.<br />'Newsweek' reports that flood warnings <br />have been issued for 16 states as heavy <br />rain continues to worsen conditions that <br />have already claimed the lives of two people.<br />The extreme amount of rain and consequent <br />flooding comes directly after an arctic blast hit<br />much of the nation with subzero temperatures.<br />According to the Associated Press, extreme <br />winter weather has already killed at least <br />72 people in the U.S. in January alone. .<br />A majority of the deaths were attributed <br />to hypothermia and road accidents.<br />On January 26, the National Weather Service <br />(NWS) issued a warning to drivers, stressing <br />that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.<br />Flooding is occurring or <br />is imminent. Do not attempt <br />to cross water covered bridges, <br />dips, or low water crossings. <br />Never try to cross a flowing stream, <br />even a small one, on foot, National Weather Service warning, via 'Newsweek'.<br />In the South, downpours have <br />dropped nearly a foot of rain on one <br />Texas city over the course of just 72 hours.<br />Louisiana and Mississippi are also facing <br />extreme flooding following heavy rainfall.<br />California Governor Gavin Newsom declared <br />a state of emergency for both San Diego County <br />and Ventura County following torrential rains.<br />California Governor Gavin Newsom declared <br />a state of emergency for both San Diego County <br />and Ventura County following torrential rains.<br />Flood warnings are currently in place for , Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, <br />Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, <br />North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas
