NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Severe storms and tornadoes cause widespread power outages and flooding across the Midwest
Severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding, has resulted in fatalities and significant infrastructure damage across the Midwest. First responders are conducting water rescues while utility crews work to restore power to hundreds of thousands of affected customers.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
Hundreds of thousands of residents are currently without electricity, and emergency services are actively managing flood-related rescues and debris removal.
Key Facts
- Severe storms, including tornadoes and flash flooding, have caused fatalities and property damage.
- Hundreds of thousands of utility customers are currently without electricity.
- First responders are actively performing rescues from floodwaters.
- Utility crews are currently clearing downed trees and power lines.
Who's Mentioned
organizationJennings County Sheriff's Office“Reported a fatality in Indiana”organizationOhio Army National Guard“Deployed to assist with water rescues”organizationNational Weather Service“Provided weather data and storm warnings”organizationpoweroutage.us“Source for power outage statistics”locationMidwest“Region affected by severe weather.”personMike DeWine“Governor of Ohio”locationColumbus“Dateline location of the report.”locationChicago“Area impacted by tornadoes and flight delays”organizationAP“Associated Press news agency.”