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Areas of Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Friday

Heavy thunderstorms may bring areas of excessive rainfall and locally considerable flooding over parts of the Ozarks into the lower-Mississippi River Valley Friday and Saturday. Scattered severe thunderstorms may occur Friday from Montana into the central Plains, with hail and corridors of damaging winds possible. Read More >

Overview

A powerful storm system brought widespread and locally heavy rain to the area, along with damaging gradient and thunderstorm winds throughout the day on Saturday January 11, 2020. At one point on Saturday afternoon, there were more than 43000 power outages across the region. Widespread 40-60 MPH winds occurred across the region in and outside of storms, and through several waves during the day. This page is under construction, so check back periodically as content is added. 

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Straight-line wind damage at White Hall just northwest of Richmond, KY

 

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Widespread 40-60 MPH winds occurred across the region in and outside of storms and through several waves during the day. A damaged barn roof in Madison County A collapsed barn in Madison County A moblle home was overturned by 80 mph winds in eastern Madison County. 3 minor injuries occurred.