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Boy, 4, dead after severe storms produce tornadoes and flash flooding in Midwest

Tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding prompted ongoing rescue operations across the Midwest, with damage reported from the Chicago area to western Pennsylvania.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 6:56 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

First responders continued rescue efforts Wednesday after severe storms in the Midwest resulted in tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding.