Central US Braces for More Tornadoes and Floods Amid Relentless Storms

52 articles · Updated · CNN · Apr 17

A severe storm outbreak is hitting the central US, bringing tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and flooding across multiple states.
The greatest tornado risk is focused on areas from Oklahoma to Wisconsin, with some storms expected to reach EF3 strength or higher.
Communities are already contending with record flooding, widespread damage and evacuations, as the stormy pattern is set to continue into the weekend.

As severe storms become the norm, how will it reshape the Midwest's insurance market and the cost of homeownership?

With Michigan's aging dams at a crisis point, are other Midwest states facing a similar hidden infrastructure time bomb?

Beyond warnings, what proactive community defenses are proving most effective against tornadoes and flash floods in real-time?

Are the record dewpoints fueling these supercells a sign that traditional Midwest weather patterns are permanently changing?

The 2026 storm season is already being called 'active.' What new forecasting tech is giving communities a better edge?

How will this spring's historic flooding and hail impact America's food supply chain and grocery prices this year?