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Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes Hit the South (PHOTOS)

A woman whose car was stranded stands in receding street flooding, after severe rainstorms moved through New Orleans, Friday, April 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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A woman whose car was stranded stands in receding street flooding, after severe rainstorms moved through New Orleans, Friday, April 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

At least 20 tornadoes have been confirmed throughout the Plains, Midwest and South in a round of severe storms that has also brought damaging wind gusts and flash flooding.

The severe weather took a deadly turn in Mississippi and Georgia, contributing to wet roads that led to fatal car crashes involving two teen drivers. 

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These storms also dumped heavy rainfall that wasn't needed in areas like Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Flash flooding in Alabama washed away a railroad bridge Friday morning, causing a 22-car train derailment near Opelika. According to authorities, no one was injured and no hazardous materials were involved. 

We're collecting the most gripping images from all sides of this storm system and will continue updating the gallery at the top of this page, so please check back frequently for the latest photos.

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