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Severe Storm System Sweeps Eastern U.S., Leaving Damage and Fatalities

The powerful storm continues to bring tornadoes, hail, and destructive winds as it moves eastward, with millions still under severe weather alerts.

In this photo provided by Jesika Fox, an ice storm knocked down trees and power lines on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Alpena, Mich. (Jesika Fox via AP)
In this photo provided by Interlochen Public Radio, freezing rain brought down trees at a home near Petoskey, Michigan Sunday.
Debris lies around damaged houses the morning after a tornado touched down in Florissant, Missouri, on March 15.

Overview

  • At least two fatalities have been reported, including a truck driver in Indiana and a man in Oklahoma, as the storm causes widespread destruction.
  • Hundreds of thousands remain without power in the Midwest, particularly in Michigan and Wisconsin, due to ice storms and freezing rain.
  • Tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds are expected to persist through Monday across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with nighttime storms posing heightened risks.
  • The storm system has produced hail as large as 3 inches in diameter and wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, with flash flooding reported in some areas.
  • This marks an unusually active tornado season, with nearly 300 tornado reports logged since January, almost double the number from the same period last year.