More Storms Forecast to Hit , Midwest That’s Already Been Devastated , by Widespread Floods.<br />NBC reports that communities across the Midwest <br />have been devastated by days of flooding, <br />with more storms forecast to hit later in the week.<br />Recovery efforts and evacuations are taking place amid <br />an extreme heat wave, with temperatures exceeding <br />100 degrees Fahrenheit predicted in some impacted areas.<br />Over 220,000 people were left <br />without power from the storms, <br />according to PowerOutage.com. .<br />As of the morning of June 26, 24 rivers have <br />been classified as being in a major flood stage, <br />with at least two other rivers expected to join them. .<br />On June 25, entire communities<br />in Minnesota were left submerged<br />amid widespread flooding. .<br />According to local officials,<br />the Rapidan Dam, near Mankato, <br />Minnesota, is at risk of "imminent failure.".<br />At the same time, FEMA teams have <br />been dispatched to six counties in Iowa <br />that have been impacted by flooding. .<br />President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in <br />the state, making federal funds available to Iowan <br />individuals and businesses affected by the flooding.<br />President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in <br />the state, making federal funds available to Iowan <br />individuals and businesses affected by the flooding.<br />NBC reports that more storms are on the way, <br />with Missouri expected to experience the <br />worst of it on the evening of June 26. .<br />Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million <br />people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky, <br />in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes. .<br />Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million <br />people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky, <br />in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes.
