Deadly Severe Storms Cause Flooding, Power Outages Across Central, Eastern US

Severe storms swept across the central and eastern United States, resulting in multiple fatalities and widespread damage. In Oklahoma, at least one person died after floodwaters swept away his vehicle, prompting several water rescues and record-breaking rainfall, with roads and homes flooded and hundreds of flights canceled or delayed. Pennsylvania was also hit hard, with at least three deaths, including two near Pittsburgh caused by downed power lines and falling trees, and about 400,000 customers losing power after hurricane-strength winds and hail. The derecho storm stretched from Indiana to Pennsylvania and extended its severe impacts as far south as Texas, where flash flooding and wind gusts over 100 mph led to evacuations and additional rescues. The National Weather Service warned that the risk of tornadoes and further flash flooding would persist across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Overall, the storms disrupted travel, damaged infrastructure, and affected communities from the South to the Northeast.