Illinois dam fails and hundreds ordered to evacuate after rain, wind and at least 6 tornadoes pound the Midwest
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Hundreds evacuated as a dam overflowed in southern Illinois due to Midwest severe weather. Chicago faced tornadoes with power loss.
Tornadoes hit Des Moines, Chicago, and suburban areas. Utility poles snapped, causing damage. Deaths and power outages were reported.
Evacuations and rescues due to flash floods were conducted. A woman rescued from her home with water up to waist level.
Read at Fortune
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