Severe Storms Leave 7 Dead, 1.2 Million Without Power, as Midwest and South Face Historic Flood Risks

The National Weather Service warns of life-threatening flash flooding, tornadoes, and up to 15 inches of rain in parts of the central and eastern U.S. through the week.

At least seven fatalities have been confirmed, including four in Michigan and two in Indiana, as a storm system brought tornadoes, heavy rain, and strong winds across the Midwest and South.
Nearly 1.2 million people experienced power outages, with Michigan being the hardest hit due to ice accumulation and fallen trees, leaving over 200,000 still without power as of Tuesday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for a multi-day severe weather event, predicting up to 15 inches of rain in areas like Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana, potentially causing historic flooding.
Over 70 tornado warnings and 400 severe weather reports have been issued, with strong tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds expected to continue as the storm system intensifies.
Emergency officials are urging residents in high-risk areas to prepare for flash flooding and severe storms, with 43 million people under a heightened threat of severe weather on Wednesday.