At least two people were reported to have died as heavy rains soaked the region. More thunderstorms were expected on Thursday.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A powerful storm downed trees and power lines, leaving more than a half million customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio and neighboring states in the dark on Wednesday morning, with local officials reporting at least three deaths.

More rounds of torrential rain and severe weather plowed across the southern Plains on Wednesday, causing deadly flooding and numerous reports of damage.