NewsWPLG Local 10August 13, 2026Miami-Dade
Severe storms cause widespread power outages and flooding across the Midwest
Severe weather including tornadoes and flash flooding has resulted in fatalities and property damage across the Midwest. Emergency responders are currently conducting water rescues while utility crews work to clear downed trees and power lines.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
Hundreds of thousands of residents are currently without electricity, and emergency services are actively managing flood-related rescues and infrastructure repairs.
Key Facts
- Severe storms in the Midwest have caused fatalities and property damage.
- Tornadoes, heavy rains, and flash flooding were reported as the primary causes of damage.
- Hundreds of thousands of utility customers are currently without electricity.
- First responders are conducting rescues from floodwaters.
- Utility crews are actively clearing downed trees and power lines.
Who's Mentioned
locationOhio“State where the report was filed”personAndrew Ginther“Mayor of Columbus, Ohio who declared an emergency”organizationAssociated Press“News agency reporting the event”organizationOhio Army National Guard“Deployed to assist with flood response”organizationNational Weather Service“Confirmed tornadoes and issued weather warnings”locationMidwest“Region affected by the severe weather”personTeresa Fouts-Imler“Emergency management director in Athens County, Ohio”organizationAmerican Electric Power“Utility provider managing power restoration in Columbus”personMike DeWine“Governor of Ohio who surveyed damage and deployed National Guard”locationColumbus“Dateline location of the report”