Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Threaten Northern Plains and Midwest
Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Threaten Northern Plains and Midwest
US · Published Aug 3, 2026
Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest starting Monday, with large hail and damaging winds as the primary threats (FOX Weather).
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.

Impact & Risks

The severe weather is expected to bring large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes to the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with the highest risk in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Urban areas such as Chicago, Illinois, and Des Moines, Iowa, face a heightened risk of flash flooding due to repeated rounds of heavy rain. The flood threat is categorized as Level 2 out of 4, with localized flash flooding likely in low-lying and poorly drained areas (FOX Weather).

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