Severe storms, possible flooding target Midwest
August 9, 2026Updated: August 9, 2026, 8:26 am EDTPublished: August 9, 2026, 7:28 am EDT

The threat for strong storms and heavy rain targets the Midwest once again. The main threat will be damaging winds for places like Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison. Parts of the Dakotas could see hail greater than 2 inches in diameter. Pockets of heavy downpours could also lead to flash flooding, since many areas are already experiencing saturated soil. Here’s the latest forecast.

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