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Severe Storms Devastate Communities Across U.S. and Canada

Tornadoes, flash floods, and extreme weather cause widespread damage and power outages from the Plains to New England.

  • A tornado in Rome, New York, caused significant damage, including moving a B-52 bomber and destroying historic buildings.
  • Flash floods in the Ozarks led to evacuations and water rescues, with up to 11 inches of rain reported in some areas.
  • Severe storms left hundreds of thousands without power during a heatwave, with temperatures feeling over 100 degrees in parts of the East Coast.
  • At least five deaths have been attributed to the storms, including fatalities in New York, Illinois, and Indiana.
  • Flooding in Toronto stranded drivers and closed major roads, necessitating multiple water rescues.
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