The storms have caused fatalities and injuries, including the death of a 4-year-old boy in Indiana and a resident in Ohio who could not be reached during a health emergency due to flooded roads. Lightning struck a prison complex in Ohio, injuring 16 inmates, four of whom remain hospitalized. Floodwaters have inundated homes, stranded residents, and caused significant property damage. High winds, with gusts up to 99 mph (159 kph), have downed trees and power lines, further complicating recovery efforts. The storms have also disrupted power for hundreds of thousands of residents across the region.