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Powerful storms slam the Midwest for a sixth-straight day, striking already flood-ravaged Indiana and Ohio
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The flooding has left more than 300,000 people without power and has made roads impassable.
Severe flooding has affected parts of the Midwest, with hundreds of people forced from their homes. The region has experienced powerful storms for six consecutive days, including in Indiana and Ohio. The flooding has left more than 300,000 people without power and has made roads impassable.
Authorities have conducted water rescues and ordered evacuations in some areas. Further details on the flooding and storm tracking are available from the CNN Weather app, which provides local risk information and detailed timing from meteorologists.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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