Midwest Under Flood Watches and Severe Thunderstorm Risk Amid Persistent Heavy Rainfall

Upwards of 36 million people across the Midwest, including parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, and Tennessee, are under flood alerts on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The National Weather Service warns of multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain, with localized amounts potentially exceeding 4 inches, leading to flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. There is also a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Midwest, with damaging wind gusts as the main threat.