Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest
Summary
Severe storms hit the Midwest, including tornadoes, heavy rain, and flooding, causing deaths, power outages, and property damage. Emergency crews worked to clear roads, restore power, and rescue stranded people across multiple states.Key Facts
- A 4-year-old boy died when a tree fell on a home in Geneva, Indiana.
- A person died during a health emergency in Ohio when flooded roads blocked first responders.
- Officials are investigating if severe weather contributed to a house explosion in Portage, Indiana, that killed someone.
- Lightning struck a prison near Cleveland, Ohio, injuring 16 inmates who were hospitalized.
- More than 700,000 customers lost power in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
- The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes south of Chicago.
- Ohio deployed 40 Army National Guard members to assist with flooding rescue efforts.
- Severe weather caused flight delays and temporary shutdowns at Chicago’s airports.
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