Severe Storms and Flooding Threaten Midwest to Northeast Through Midweek
Severe Storms and Flooding Threaten Midwest to Northeast Through Midweek
US · Published Jul 20, 2026
A multiday severe weather event is unfolding across the Upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, fueled by surging moisture ahead of a cold front.
The FOX Forecast Center reports that the system will bring strong thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes through Wednesday.

Impact & Risks

The severe weather poses significant risks to over 40 million people across multiple states. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail are possible, with the greatest tornado threat on Monday in northeast Iowa and northern Wisconsin. Flash flooding is a growing concern, especially along the I-95 corridor and in the central Appalachians, where repeated heavy rain could lead to dangerous conditions. By Wednesday, the Carolinas face heightened flooding risks as the cold front slows, increasing the likelihood of waterlogged ground and flash floods.

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