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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Overview

Rounds of thunderstorms brought heavy rain to parts of southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin during the early morning hours of August 11, 2016. Rainfall totals were 4 to 8 inches over a several county area that led to flash flooding and mudslides.

All the rain and associated flooding caused extensive damage to many area highways and secondary roads, including damage to culverts and bridges. Gaps in roads formed from all the washouts and many roads were closed. There were even rescues and towns that became "islands" surrounded by rising waters.

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Axis of heavy rain (estimated by radar) from August 11, 2016
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