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Flash Flood — Benton, TN

Apr 5, 2025

The front eventually sagged south back into the Mid-South during the early morning hours of April 5th. Strong low-level moisture transport into the frontal zone resulted in heavy rain and training storms across northern sections of the Mid-South, mainly north of I-40. A bow echo developed along and just south of the slowly advancing front. This feature crossed the entire forecast area producing 13 tornadoes, including an EF-2, and wind damage. Heavy rain continued through the morning hours with

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1257437). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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