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Deadly, relentless storms batter Midwest and Ohio Valley, with more flooding ahead
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Another death was reported in Portage, Indiana, where a house fire and apparent explosion occurred.
Severe weather has caused significant damage in parts of the country. Storms brought flooding and strong winds to the Midwest and Appalachians, resulting in at least one death. Power outages have affected over a million homes and businesses.
Another death was reported in Portage, Indiana, where a house fire and apparent explosion occurred. The cause of the incident is still being investigated, but it is suspected that downed trees may have damaged natural gas lines. Further details on the storms and their impact are available from CNN, including updates on the weather forecast and local risk through their weather app.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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