The flooding is affecting millions of residents across the Midwest, particularly those in low-lying areas and near major river basins such as the Mississippi, Cedar, and Des Moines rivers. Urban areas like Des Moines, Milwaukee, and Chicago are facing severe drainage issues, with storm sewers overwhelmed and roads submerged. Agricultural regions are also suffering, with crops and topsoil washed away, posing long-term economic challenges. The storms have caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of residents, and boil-water advisories have been issued in some areas due to potential contamination. The risk of landslides and further infrastructure damage remains high as saturated soils weaken.