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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

National Weather Service warns of ongoing flood risks from Midwest to mid-Atlantic

Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to threaten areas from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic through Tuesday as a cold front moves across the region. Flash flood watches remain in effect for parts of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, while Indiana continues recovery efforts following storms that resulted in seven deaths.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the affected regions face ongoing risks of and power outages, with emergency services and utility crews actively managing infrastructure damage and recovery efforts.

Key Facts

  • Seven people have died in Indiana due to storms beginning August 11.
  • 106,000 utility customers in Indiana remain without power as of Monday morning.
  • A flood warning remains in effect for Randolph County, Indiana, following 1-2 inches of rainfall.
  • Flood watches are active for parts of West Virginia, southeast Ohio, and northeast Kentucky through Monday evening.
  • The National Weather Service expects a cold front to move the storm pattern off the East Coast by Tuesday.
  • Indianapolis city officials launched a website to support residents affected by the flooding.
  • Severe weather impacts, including tornadoes and flooding, have been reported from Illinois to western Pennsylvania.
  • The National Weather Service forecasts additional heavy rain for the upper Ohio Valley and central Appalachians.

Who's Mentioned

personJames Briar“Victim of the flooding in Henry County.”personLiz Woods“Spokesperson for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.”organizationNational Weather Service“Issued weather forecasts and flood warnings.”personBrian Clark“Henry County Coroner.”personJacob Spence“Director of the Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency in Indianapolis.”other31“Age of victim James Briar.”