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Deaths and damage reported as severe weather in the Midwest spawns tornadoes and flash flooding
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP via Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 4-year-old boy in Indiana was killed when a tree fell on his home.
Severe weather in the Midwest has caused significant damage and loss of life. A 4-year-old boy in Indiana was killed when a tree fell on his home. In Ohio, a resident died during a health emergency after first responders were unable to reach them due to flooded roads.
Further details on the severe weather and its impact are available from KXXV News. The storms brought tornadoes, heavy rains, and flash flooding to the region, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. Utility crews and first responders are working to clear debris and rescue those affected by the flooding.
Additional incidents, including a reported house explosion and a lightning strike at a prison complex, are being investigated.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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