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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Wildfire Concerns in the West

Slow moving showers and thunderstorms may result in flash flooding for portions of the mid-Atlantic region through tonight. Meanwhile, excessive heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue for the West with dry and breezy conditions. Watching the tropics across the Southeast. Read More >

Weather History Archive

Weather History - March 12th

Local and Regional Events:

March 12th, 1995:

Due to warm temperatures, rapid snowmelt caused widespread flooding of streams, low areas, and farmland. Flood waters covered many roads, with some washed out. Some utility poles and lines were damaged. High water levels destroyed some schools, houses, and other buildings. Day County was especially stricken, with road damage estimated at $75,000. Ice jams exacerbated the flooding on some culverts and streams.