Severe Storms Threaten 88 Million in Central U.S. With Flooding Risks

WHO:

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - The National Weather Service is involved in issuing weather advisories.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Tim Broadwater, a Pittsburgh resident, shared his experience during the storms.

WHAT:

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Flooding could impact more than 88 million people across the middle of the country this week, as severe weather threatens multiple U.S. states in the Midwest and northern Plains.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - The National Weather Service warned that excessive rain over parts of Tennessee and Alabama would continue to carry the potential for "considerable and life-threatening flooding" through Monday evening, after as much as 9 inches of rain drenched the region on Sunday.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - The storms downed more than 250 trees across New York City.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Nearly 90 million Americans are facing flood threats due to rain that unleashed flash floods in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - The National Weather Service warned that excessive rain over parts of Tennessee and Alabama would continue to pose risks of "considerable and life-threatening flooding" through Monday evening.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - The southwestern corner of Missouri and the northwestern corner of Arkansas faced particularly steep flooding risks.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - In Texas' Milam County, torrential downpours prompted multiple water rescues as vehicles slid off local roads.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - In Slidell, Louisiana, up to 6 inches of rain fell in less than 12 hours, causing flash flooding.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Heat alerts are posted across the central plains with triple-digit heat expected to move east by the end of the week.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Forecasters predicted that excessive rain over parts of Tennessee and Alabama could lead to "considerable and life-threatening flooding" through Monday evening, with as much as 9 inches of rain reported in the region on Sunday.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - The National Weather Service indicated that severe storms across the central Plains could potentially produce "very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a few tornadoes."

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Flooding could impact more than 88 million people across the central U.S.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - At least one death occurred in New York City due to the storms.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Flood watches were issued for large areas of the Midwest, affecting about 20 million people.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Rainfall may reach up to 8 inches in certain areas.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Excessive rain in parts of Tennessee and Alabama could lead to "considerable and life-threatening flooding."

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - An 85-year-old man was killed by a falling tree in Queens, New York.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Wind gusts reached 64 mph in Brooklyn, New York.

WHERE:

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Flood watches were issued for large areas of the Midwest, including much of Missouri and Illinois, with some extending farther south through Tennessee and into northern Alabama and Georgia.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Large swaths of the Midwest, including much of Missouri and Illinois, were under flood watches.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Cities facing some of the greatest storm hazards include Denver, Wichita, Kansas City, and St. Louis.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Flood threats are affecting Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Tennessee, northern Alabama, and Georgia.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - A flash flood emergency was declared near Huntsville, Alabama.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - In Texas' Milam County, vehicles slid off local roads due to torrential downpours.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Up to 6 inches of rain fell in Slidell, Louisiana, causing flash flooding.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Wind blew a tent across a lawn during a college basketball game in West Virginia.

WHEN:

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - The storms occurred over the weekend prior to the article's publication.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Flood watches were issued on a Monday morning.

WHY:

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, led to flooding risks.

HOW:

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Video footage captured vehicles partially submerged on a street in Huntsville, Alabama, due to rushing water from flash flooding, leaving some drivers stranded.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - Video footage captured vehicles partially submerged on a street in Huntsville, Alabama, due to rushing water from flash flooding.

[10:46 AM EDT] - CBS News - The National Weather Service issued advisories for potential flooding based on weather conditions.

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 21:04 UTC)

Severe weather is set to impact over 88 million people across the Midwest and northern Plains this week, with flood watches issued for large areas, including Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, and northern Alabama. The National Weather Service has warned that excessive rainfall in Tennessee and Alabama could lead to "considerable and life-threatening flooding" through Monday evening, following a deluge that brought nearly 9 inches of rain on Sunday. In New York City, storms have downed more than 250 trees, while video footage from Huntsville, Alabama, shows vehicles partially submerged on streets due to flash flooding, leaving some drivers stranded.

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 15:56 UTC)

Nearly 90 million Americans are facing flood threats as heavy rain has triggered flash floods across Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for parts of Tennessee and Alabama, indicating that the risk of "considerable and life-threatening flooding" will persist through Monday evening. In Texas' Milam County, torrential downpours have led to multiple water rescues, while in Slidell, Louisiana, up to six inches of rain fell in less than 12 hours, causing significant flash flooding.

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 06:18 UTC)

Heat alerts are now in effect across the central plains, with triple-digit temperatures expected to spread eastward by the end of the week. Meanwhile, forecasters are warning that excessive rain in parts of Tennessee and Alabama could lead to considerable and life-threatening flooding through Monday evening, with reports of up to 9 inches of rain in the area on Sunday. Severe storms are also a concern in cities like Denver, Wichita, Kansas City, and St. Louis, where the National Weather Service has indicated the potential for very large hail, severe wind gusts, and even a few tornadoes, as evidenced by video footage showing vehicles partially submerged in Huntsville, Alabama, due to flash flooding.

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 04:23 UTC)

Severe weather conditions have led to flooding risks affecting over 88 million people across the central U.S., with flood watches issued for about 20 million residents in the Midwest. Tragically, at least one death has been reported in New York City, where an 85-year-old man was killed by a falling tree in Queens, and wind gusts reached 64 mph in Brooklyn. The National Weather Service is actively issuing advisories as excessive rain in parts of Tennessee and Alabama could result in considerable and life-threatening flooding.