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More Storms Forecast to Hit Midwest That’s Already Been Devastated by Widespread Floods. NBC reports that communities across the Midwest have been devastated by days of flooding, with more storms forecast to hit later in the week. Recovery efforts and evacuations are taking place amid an extreme heat wave, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit predicted in some impacted areas. Over 220,000 people were left without power from the storms, according to PowerOutage.com. As of the morning of June 26, 24 rivers have been classified as being in a major flood stage, with at least two other rivers expected to join them. On June 25, entire communities in Minnesota were left submerged amid widespread flooding. According to local officials, the Rapidan Dam, near Mankato, Minnesota, is at risk of "imminent failure". At the same time, FEMA teams have been dispatched to six counties in Iowa that have been impacted by flooding. President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in the state, making federal funds available to Iowan individuals and businesses affected by the flooding. NBC reports that more storms are on the way, with Missouri expected to experience the worst of it on the evening of June 26. Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky, in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT