Tornadoes Rip Through Midwest, Leaving Widespread Damage

Midwest states are reeling after powerful storms and tornadoes tore through the region.

Indiana and Illinois were hit by strong winds Tuesday evening, March 10, continuing into Wednesday, March 11. The storms caused significant property damage, uprooted trees, ripped apart roofs, and overturned vehicles. Severe hail was also reported from Texas to Illinois, while flash flooding occurred in parts of Michigan.

Parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio remained under a tornado watch Wednesday afternoon.

At least two people were killed in northwest Indiana after a tornado struck the small town of Lake Village. Rescue crews continued searching Wednesday for people who may be trapped in damaged homes.

According to USA TODAY’s outage tracker, more than 15,000 customers in Indiana and Illinois were without power around 3 p.m. ET on March 11.