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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East and West

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Overview

On February 17, 2022, several rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms moved across the region. Rainfall of 2 to 5 inches fell in just a few hours, creating widespread flooding issues. Some of the worst flooding occurred in western Kentucky, particularly in the Mayfield area, where some homes and apartment complexes were surrounded by floodwaters.

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