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.
Overview
- 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.