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See damage, flooding from Illinois, Indiana derecho
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Brandi D. Addison, USA TODAY NETWORK , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 14, 2026
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Severe storms tore through parts of the Midwest this week, unleashing destructive winds, torrential rain and historic flooding across Indiana and surrounding areas.
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What is this story about? Severe storms tore through parts of the Midwest this week, unleashing destructive winds, torrential rain and historic flooding across Indiana and surrounding areas.
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