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Back-to-Back Pacific Storms to Impact the West Coast; Heavy Snow in the Central Appalachians

Back-to-back powerful Pacific storm systems to impact the Pacific Northwest and northern California through the end of this week with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and higher elevation mountain snow. A strong, long-duration atmospheric river will accompany the Pacific storms, bringing excessive rainfall and flash flooding to southwest Oregon and northwest California through the week. Read More >

Overview

During the afternoon of Monday, August 14th, thunderstorms developed over the northern Black Hills. They gradually merged into a powerful supercell, which moved directly over Rapid City, bringing heavy rain, large hail, and damaging winds. The hail and winds damaged vehicles, gardens, and other property, and runoff from the heavy rain caused flooding. Meanwhile, more storms developed to the southeast of this storm. As the supercell tracked southeastward, a long duration of heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Oglala Lakota county. Around Sharps Corner, flooding along Porcupine Creek washed out roads and stranded residents and travelers. Additional thunderstorms expanded over the area during the evening. Below are several pictures we received, a radar loop depicting the storms, and a list of significant reports. 

 

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