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Severe Weather Possible from the Central Plains to the Northeast; Building Heat in the West; Fire Weather Concerns for the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms will be possible from the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Monday. Hazardous heat will linger across the southern U.S. and build across the West through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for Interior Alaska and the Four Corners region through Monday. 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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