Midwest Storm Recovery Continues as Flooding and Outages Persist
A deadly August 11-12 storm system left tornado damage, flood rescues and widespread outages across the Midwest as more rain risks remained August 14.
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Watchung continues recovery after July storms downed trees, poles and disrupted utilities
Watchung officials are continuing cleanup and utility restoration after extreme weather from July 2 through July 6 caused downed trees, damaged utility poles, outages, road closures and localized internet problems.
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Greenwood Lake Residents Faced Power Outages and Blocked Roads After July 4 Storm
A fast-moving thunderstorm struck Greenwood Lake on July 4 and into July 5, toppling trees, downing power lines, blocking roads and leaving hundreds without electricity.
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Detroit details four-day response after July storms cut power to 78,000 customers
Detroit’s July storm response included traffic-signal repairs, tree removal, wellness checks and recovery aid after outages affected about 78,000 customers.
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Suffolk County declares 30-day emergency after severe storm brings flooding and outages
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine declared a local state of emergency effective at 8 p.m. July 4 after torrential rain, damaging winds, flash flooding, outages, road closures and significant property damage.
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DOE grid-security order for 17 states reaches scheduled Aug. 3 expiration
A U.S. Department of Energy emergency order covering the electric grid in 17 states was scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. CDT on Aug. 3, after taking effect July 26 during hot weather. The available DOE notice does not confirm whether the order was extended, replaced or allowed to lapse.
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Detroit details emergency response after July storms and power outages
Detroit published an account of its emergency response to storms and power outages over the July 4 weekend, while food-replacement requests for affected Detroit and Wayne County residents remained available through July 23, 2026.
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Michigan Utility Storm Probe Sets Aug. 27 Deadline for DTE, Consumers and Indiana Michigan Power
Michigan regulators are requiring DTE, Consumers and Indiana Michigan Power to explain their July 3 storm response by Aug. 27, while separate extreme-weather shutoff policies are due Oct. 15.
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St. Helen Consumers Energy customers may be affected by storm investigation
A Michigan utility investigation could give St. Helen-area Consumers Energy customers more information about July outages, restoration estimates and credits.
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Tinley Park Storm Cleanup Continues After July 27 Damage, Outages and Village Hall Closure
Tinley Park storm cleanup continued Tuesday after July 27 damage and outages, with residents urged to report debris and avoid downed power lines.
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Appleton-area tornado recovery brings road, power and water-safety concerns after July 27 storm
Appleton-area residents faced blocked roads, outages, curfews, shelters and a limited boil-water order Tuesday after a preliminary EF3 tornado.
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Extreme heat in the Northeast: NJ suspected deaths, storms, and what WEA means
New Jersey officials linked 19 suspected heat deaths to a Northeast heat wave that later shifted into thunderstorms. Here’s how NWS warnings and WEA help.
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Entergy outages after Sunday storms (plus a French Quarter transformer outage): what to check now
Entergy outages in New Orleans can shift as crews restore service. Residents should check Entergy’s official outage map for their exact address, report downed-line hazards immediately, and monitor NWS alerts while conditions change.