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Severe storms and flooding impact Midwest and East US
A widespread pattern of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is impacting much of the United States, stretching from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and central Appalachians. In Ohio, a flash flood emergency was issued for Perry County after intense rainfall triggered multiple water rescues.
Across the region, the weather system has caused significant disruption. Approximately 175,000 homes and businesses lost power on Monday night, primarily in Virginia. Forecasters have issued flood watches for over 20 million people in the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians, warning of potential flash flooding from repeated storm tracks.
Severe weather threats include damaging wind gusts, potentially reaching hurricane force in some areas, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis are within the primary zones of concern for flooding and destructive winds. In Canada, forecasters are monitoring the possibility of these systems crossing into southwestern Ontario.
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Appalachians · CNN · Chicago · Great Lakes · Midwest · Milwaukee · National Weather Service · Ohio Valley · Perry County · Storm Prediction Center
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Storms in the Midwest and East pose risks of destructive winds and power outages. krdo.com · kesq.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Multiple water rescues were conducted in Perry County, Ohio, due to flooding. kesq.com · watchers.news
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 175,000 homes and businesses lost power across four states on Monday night. krdo.com · kesq.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Flood watches have been issued for over 20 million people in the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians. kesq.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A flash flood emergency was issued in Perry County, Ohio, following heavy rainfall. kesq.com · watchers.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Severe thunderstorm watches were issued for Chicago and Milwaukee. kesq.com