Midwest severe storms leave 729,000 without power

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 2 SOURCES] Storms in the Midwest and East pose risks of destructive winds and power outages.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Multiple water rescues were conducted in Perry County, Ohio, due to flooding.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 175,000 homes and businesses lost power across four states on Monday night.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Flood watches have been issued for over 20 million people in the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians.
• [● 2 SOURCES] A flash flood emergency was issued in Perry County, Ohio, following heavy rainfall.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Severe thunderstorm watches were issued for Chicago and Milwaukee.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Weather Service placed the Tri-State area under an 'Enhanced Risk' for severe storms. timesng.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] Severe wind gusts of up to 80 mph are possible in the Chicago area. www.nbcnews.com · mymotherlode.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Nearly 175,000 homes and businesses lost power across four states on Monday night.
• [● 2 SOURCES] A corridor of damaging winds with gusts up to 70-80 mph is expected in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. www.nbcnews.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cincinnati area is under a Level 3 of 4 risk for excessive rainfall. timesng.com
• [DISPUTED] Over 600,000 customers lost electricity in Illinois and Indiana due to severe weather. krmg.com · mymotherlode.com · www.nbcnews.com · lavozhispanact.com