Powerful storms in US midwest leave three dead and 800,000 without power
Summary
Powerful storms hit the US Midwest, causing three deaths and leaving over 800,000 people without electricity in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The storms brought strong winds, flooding, and tornadoes, leading to damaged homes, blocked roads, and emergency responses.Key Facts
- Three people died due to the storms, including a four-year-old child in Indiana and one person in Ohio.
- Winds reached speeds of up to 99 mph in Gary, Indiana, causing trees and power lines to fall.
- Nearly 800,000 electricity customers were without power across four states.
- Ohio’s governor declared a state of emergency in two counties affected by flooding.
- Flooding and blocked roads delayed emergency crews from reaching some areas.
- Two tornadoes were confirmed near Chicago.
- Lightning struck a prison in Ohio, sending 16 inmates to hospitals.
- City officials warned that power outages could last for several days during recovery.
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