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Midwest is overwhelmed by rainfall caused by rising temps (which will only get worse)

NPR | By Lauren Sommer
Published August 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM EDT

Severe storms in the Midwest have cause widespread flooding. Climate experts say extreme rainfall has already gotten worse in the region and will keep intensifying.

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Lauren Sommer
Lauren Sommer covers climate change for NPR's Climate Desk.
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