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severe weather

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NBC News links Ohio river drowning, Utah floods to summer storms and Canadian wildfire smoke

Jul 20, 2026

The segment opened with a mass drowning near Columbus, Ohio, during a fishing trip in which one swimmer struggled and others jumped in to assist, resulting in five deaths (two women, three men). It noted a child flagging drivers and additional water rescues from vehicles. It then covered flash flooding in Beaver, Utah, with at least eight deaths including firefighter captain Spencer Long and his family while hiking. The report shifted to Canadian wildfire smoke affecting Chicago's air quality.

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NBC News roundup on June 2026 severe weather events holds up

Jun 17, 2026

The segment covers tornadoes in Alabama, Illinois (near Springfield and Chicago area damage), and Indiana, plus flooding in Texas near San Antonio, Mississippi, and Louisiana tied to Tropical Storm Arthur with two reported deaths and New Orleans preparations. It also reports wildfires in eastern Washington (evacuations, homes destroyed) and Florida near the Everglades (road closures around Miami).

▶ Source: NBC News