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Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest into Monday. Fire weather concerns continue for portions of the Intermountain West. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest with possible flash flooding. Tropical cyclone Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken as it approaches Hawaii; Dangerous surf, swells and rip currents are expected. Read More >

Overview


Fast Facts:

  • Three to five inches of rain fell across the Rockford metro and adjacent locations between 5:30 pm and 9 pm, with additional frequent thunderstorms through the remainder of the night.
  • The rainfall produced significant flash flooding, especially across Rockford, with parts of numerous roads covered in several feet of water. 
  • According to the Rockford Fire Department, there were approximately 15 water rescues from vehicles, as well as multiple homes and buildings with flooding.  No injuries were reported.


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