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16 killed in U.S. floods

Fenton (U.S.): Flooding from rainstorms blamed for at least 16 deaths in the American Midwest threatened to worsen on Friday, with many rivers over their banks for more than a day already and the water level climbing.

To the north, a fresh snowstorm blew into the Chicago area, prompting authorities to cancel flights protectively. Forecasters said the storm could leave as much as 9 inches of heavy snow in the region. A blizzard warning remained in effect in northern Mainew.

“Even though it was spring yesterday, we still have winter on our doorstep,” an official said. Thursday, the first day of spring, brought much-needed sunshine to some communities, but many rivers were not expected to crest until the weekend in Arkansas, Missouri, southern Illinois, southern Indiana and Kentucky. — AP

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