A lingering weather system has brought severe flooding and intense winds — including a few tornadoes — to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, killing at least eight. The storms have caused widespread disruption across the Midwest, with Illinois particularly hard hit. Emergency responders are working to assist communities affected by the severe weather conditions.

The National Weather Service has issued warnings as the system continues to move through the region, bringing dangerous conditions including flash flooding and damaging winds. Rescue operations are ongoing as officials assess the full extent of the damage across the affected states. The eight confirmed fatalities underscore the deadly nature of these weather events, which have left a trail of destruction through several states.