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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the South Central U.S.; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the North Central U.S.; Severe Space Weather

Scattered severe thunderstorms may bring large hail and isolated damaging winds this weekend over parts of the south central U.S. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will bring air quality issues to parts of the north central U.S. this weekend. Moderate to Severe geomagnetic storm conditions will remain possible into early Monday following a strong coronal mass ejection from the sun. Read More >

Overview

Widespread rainfall between 1 and 2 inches fell over frozen and saturated ground during the 19th and 20th of February.  Much of the rain became runoff and went into area streams and rivers.  Melting snow from the 2nd week of February and ice jams, also contributed to the rises.  The Rock and Pecatonica rivers in IL were hardest hit, with both reaching major flood stage. Image
Rock River Flooding : Courtesy Whiteside County Emergency Management
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