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Flash Flood — Bell, TX

Apr 28, 2023

Another complex surface pattern unfolded on Friday April 28, comprising of a low pressure center, warm front, dryline, and Pacific cold front. All of these features contributed to the development of strong to severe thunderstorms as the next upper trough swept through the Plains. Storms developed shortly after noon, affected areas mainly south of I-20, and exited the region by 7 PM that evening. Large hail up to 3 inches was reported in Hamilton County, and an EF1 tornado occurred in Coryell Cou

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1097019). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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