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Widespread Rain from Texas to the Central Appalachians; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in Southern California and the Southwest

Scattered thunderstorms and widespread showers are expected from the Texas coast to the central Appalachians today. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue in southern California into the Desert Southwest through Saturday. Heavy rain will pose a risk of flash flooding, especially across burn scar and urbanized regions. Read More >

May 17, 2011 Severe Weather

 

Storm Survey Results: - Click on the location in the table for more information!

 

 

Location Start/
End Time
Event Type Path Length Path Width
Frederick County
Wolfsville
May 17
5:35 pm-
5:39 pm
EF-0 Tornado
75 mph
1.1 mi 50 yds
Washington County
Maugansville
May 17
8:10 pm-
8:15 pm
EF-1 Tornado
90 to 100 mph
2.1 mi 200 yds




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