NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade County
National Weather Service warns of ongoing flood risks from Midwest to mid-Atlantic
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to threaten areas from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic through Tuesday, following a week of severe weather that has caused at least seven deaths in Indiana. Flood watches remain in effect for parts of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, while recovery efforts continue in Indiana where over 106,000 utility customers remain without power.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 MiamiWhy It Matters
Residents in the affected regions face ongoing risks of flash flooding and infrastructure damage, with emergency services and utility providers actively managing recovery and safety operations.
Key Facts
- At least seven people have died in Indiana due to storms beginning Aug. 11.
- More than 106,000 utility customers in Indiana remain without power as of Monday morning.
- A flood watch is in effect for parts of West Virginia, southeast Ohio, and northeast Kentucky through Monday evening.
- A flood warning remains in effect for part of Randolph County, Indiana, following 1 to 2 inches of rain.
- The National Weather Service expects a cold front to move the weather pattern off the East Coast on Tuesday.
- Indianapolis city officials launched a website to support residents affected by the flooding.
- A 31-year-old man died in Henry County after falling into a hole in a washed-out road.
- Storm damage has been reported across a region spanning from Illinois to western Pennsylvania.
Who's Mentioned
PersonJames Briar“Victim of the flooding in Henry County.”PersonLiz Woods“Spokesperson for the state 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 the victim James Briar.”