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The Midwest region is preparing for a series of intense rainfall events and severe thunderstorms extending through Friday, with the primary hazards being flash flooding and destructive winds. The FOX Forecast Center reports that certain areas are experiencing their wettest start to September ever recorded. Anticipated rainfall amounts range from 3 to 5 inches throughout most of Iowa and southern Minnesota, while 2 to 3 inches could accumulate from Chicago to Omaha. A Level 2 flash flood risk on a scale of 4 is in effect until Wednesday. Ongoing precipitation may heighten flooding issues across the area.

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00:00More rounds of severe storms are targeting the Midwest this week.
00:03Heavy rain is already falling across parts of the region, and the flash flood threat is growing.
00:09Forecasters warn that damaging winds and flooding are the biggest concerns.
00:13A level 2 out of 4 flash flood risk remains in place through Wednesday.
00:17Some Midwest locations have already recorded their wettest start to September on record.
00:22Now, another storm system is moving in from the Pacific Northwest.
00:26It will bring additional moisture and fuel thunderstorms across the region.
00:31Rain could fall at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
00:34Iowa and southern Minnesota could receive 3 to 5 inches of rain.
00:382 to 3 inches are possible from Chicago to Omaha.
00:41With soils already saturated, less additional rain could trigger flooding.
00:46Repeated storms may cause rapid runoff and rising water in low-lying areas.
00:50Urban streets and small streams could also flood quickly.
00:53The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue through Friday.
00:57Forecasters will closely monitor rainfall and storm activity as flooding risks remain elevated.
01:03Disclosure.
01:03This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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