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Flash Flood — Franklin, IA

Jul 11, 2006

An upper level low pressure system lifted northeast into the central U.S. out of the Monsoonal flow in the southwest U.S. The low was slow moving as it advanced across the area. A considerable amount of moisture was drawn north ahead of the system with precipitable water values in the 1.75 to 2.25 inch range. As the low advanced northeast, a large area of rain and embedded thunderstorms developed. The system took on characteristics of a cool season system with a large deformation zone formin

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5516901). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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