Tornadoes, Dangerous Winds and Heavy Rain Pummel Midwest



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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Why it matters
4 outlets are covering this world story — one to watch as reporting develops.
- 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.
How outlets are framing the same story
Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.
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Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest
Sources2TypeCoverageNBC News
Seattle Times
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Flash flood emergency hits Midwestern states
Sources1TypeCoverageCBS News
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Powerful storms in US midwest leave three dead and 800,000 without power
Sources1TypeCoverageThe Guardian US