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Flood — Brown, IN

Nov 5, 2017

Waves of low pressure moved along a strong cold front on November 5th, generating strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Strong 850mb winds brought up plenty of moisture for the storms to work with and the storms produced some tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 729282). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Brown, IN

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