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Flash Flood — Bay, FL

Mar 18, 2022

A strong cold front moved through the tri-state region with several reports of wind damage. In addition, a couple of tornadoes occurred in the Florida panhandle, including an EF2 in Panama City. Training convection also produced flash flooding across portions of the Florida panhandle.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1011295). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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