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Tornadoes, Dangerous Winds and Heavy Rain Pummel Midwest

First publishedAug 12, 11:18 UTC
Last updatedAug 13, 01:23 UTC · 4m ago
11 outletNBC News11 outletSeattle Times11 outletThe Guardian US11 outletCBS News
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Illinois and Ohio were hit with a flash flood emergency this week as a long line of storms dumped heavy rain on the Midwest. Boats had to travel down what should be roadways for rescue efforts.

Reported by 4 outlets CBS News, The Guardian US, NBC News, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

Illinois and Ohio were hit with a flash flood emergency this week as a long line of storms dumped heavy rain on the Midwest. Boats had to travel down what should be roadways for rescue efforts. Meg Oliver reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

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In brief
What's the story?
Illinois and Ohio were hit with a flash flood emergency this week as a long line of storms dumped heavy rain on the Midwest. Boats had to travel down what should be roadways for rescue efforts.
How widely is it covered?
4 outlets, average source rating 7.5/10.
When was it last updated?
4m ago.
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    1Coverage
    Scouting report

    Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest

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    TypeCoverage
    NBC News
    Seattle Times
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    2Coverage
    Scouting report

    Flash flood emergency hits Midwestern states

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    CBS News
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    Scouting report

    Powerful storms in US midwest leave three dead and 800,000 without power

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    TypeCoverage
    The Guardian US
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