Midwest Hit by Tornadoes and Severe Storms Amid Ongoing Flooding

57 articles · Updated · CNN · Apr 17

Severe storms swept across the Midwest and Plains on Friday, bringing tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and flooding to several states.
Tornado and severe thunderstorm watches were issued for parts of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, with some areas experiencing river flooding and mandatory evacuations.
The storms followed a week of extreme weather, leaving behind property damage, power outages, and significant disruptions as cooler air moved in for the weekend.

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