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Tracking Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Southern U.S.; Winter Storm to Impact the Northern U.S.

A storm system will shift from eastern Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley Monday with additional threats of severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall which may bring flooding. A Flood Watch remains in effect. In the northern U.S., a storm will bring heavy snow and gusty winds over parts of the northern Rockies, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest Monday into Wednesday. Read More >

Overview


On June 11 and 12, 2021, scattered thunderstorms developed across northern Illinois leading to pockets of damaging winds, hail, and torrential rainfall. The worst severe weather struck Lindenwood on June 11 and Buckley on June 12 where in both locations, significant wind gusts in excess of 70 mph snapped trees and wind-driven hail pelted buildings. Finally, while some areas saw much-needed rainfall that amounted to over 1-2 inches, many others remained completely dry. Click through the tabs below for more information about the severe weather on June 11th and 12th, along with the two-day rainfall amounts..

 

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