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Flash Flood — Washington, IA

Apr 17, 2013

An upper level disturbance tracked over Iowa and northern Missouri April 17th and 18th, bringing several rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region. Heavy rains of 3 to 7 inches were recorded over the 48 hour period. This resulted in widespread flash flooding. Some of the stronger storms also produced large hail and wind gusts over 60 mph.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 446760). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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