Severe Storms Slam Upper Midwest

The Natural Resources Conservation Service produces this weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies. The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S.

Severe thunderstorms with strong winds, heavy rain, and flash flooding swept across in the upper Midwest this week.  Damages included downed trees and powerlines, and left over 650,000 customers without power, and several deaths. The line of storms was widespread and included Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.  Wind gusts reached up to 80 mph in some areas. The brunt of the storm was felt in Southern Michigan where most of the damage occurred. The severe thunderstorms continued to move East impacting New York and Pennsylvania.  Open report>>