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Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Overview

The Tennessee Valley and the Southern Appalachian region experienced high winds from the afternoon of Wednesday, March 30 through the afternoon of Thursday, March 31. The combination of high winds, dry ground (fuels), and low relative humidity produced a dangerous fire weather situation. Numerous wildfires started and quickly spread throughout East Tennessee and southwest Virginia as a result of these conditions. The most significant fire was at Hatcher Mountain near Wears Valley, TN, which prompted evacuations, burned over 3,000 acres, and damaged over 100 homes.  

 

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