Tornadoes and Severe Storms Ravage Midwest, Killing at Least Two
Tornadoes and Severe Storms Ravage Midwest, Killing at Least Two
US · Published Jun 22, 2026
A series of tornadoes and severe storms swept through the Midwest on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead and causing widespread destruction.
According to CNN, over three dozen tornadoes were reported across the region, with Jefferson County, Illinois, particularly hard-hit.

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The storms have caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and power lines, leaving many residents without electricity. In Jefferson County, Illinois, two people lost their lives, and five others were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Southern Indiana also experienced severe destruction, with homes completely destroyed and debris scattered across communities. Flooding remains a major concern due to saturated ground from repeated storms over the past two weeks, increasing the likelihood of flash floods. The National Weather Service has warned of life-threatening conditions in some areas, with wind gusts reaching 80 mph in western Oklahoma.

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