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Bering Sea Storms in Alaska; Heavy Rain in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley

A series of Bering Sea storms continues to impact western Alaska this week, with elevated water levels, isolated coastal flooding, high surf, erosion, and strong winds. Tropical moisture will bring the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms to Hawaii through early Thursday. A few severe thunderstorms are possible over the Upper Mississippi Valley today with some tornado potential. Read More >

 

Top 10 Event Summaries for the Year 2015

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1. Mar. 4-5 Snowstorm (up to 19")  snowfall map for Mar. 4-5 storm 2. Feb. 16 Winter Storm (up to a foot) Snowfall amounts for Feb. 16 storm
3. Mar. 6 Record Cold (1 fatality)Low temperature map for March 6 4. Feb. 17-19 Wind Chills (minus 10-24)Low temperature map for Feb. 19
 5. July Mississippi River Flooding  (major)Rainfall departures from normal for July 6. July 3-9 Flash Floods (1 fatality)Photo of flooded neighborhood in Paducah, KY
7. Feb. 20-21 Ice/Sleet/Flooding (1 fatality)Map of precipitation totals for Feb. 20-21 storm 8. Jan. 15 Banded Snow (1 fatality)Radar image of banded snow on Jan. 15
9. June 19 Tornadoes/Flooding (Remnants of Bill)Photo of heavily damaged house near West Frankfort, IL 10. July 28 Caldwell Co. Flash Flood (1 fatality)Photo of washed out road where fatality occurred