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Flooding could impact more than 88 million as severe storms threaten multiple states

Updated on: June 8, 2026 / 8:14 PM EDT / CBS News

Flooding could impact more than 88 million as severe storms threaten multiple states

TL;DR

  • More than 88 million people are forecast to be impacted by flooding this week.
  • Severe weather is threatening states in the Midwest and northern Plains.
  • Flash floods have been reported across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
  • Flood watches are in effect for millions in the Midwest, extending to Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia.
  • Storms could produce large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes.
  • Heavy rain may cause flash flooding in the Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio Valleys, with up to 8 inches predicted in some areas.
  • Tennessee and Alabama are at risk of considerable and life-threatening flooding.
  • Recent storms have caused at least one death in New York City and significant damage elsewhere.
  • Texas experienced torrential downpours causing vehicles to slide off roads, while Louisiana saw flash flooding after heavy rain.
  • Strong winds in Pennsylvania and New York caused damage, including a home being knocked off its foundation and over 250 trees downed in New York City.
  • A dramatic scene in West Virginia showed a tent being blown by wind during a college basketball game.