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Flash Flooding Hits Middle Tennessee Amid Severe Weather

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U.S. News & World Report |
At least six people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms and tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest, and officials are bracing for more severe weather and flooding in the coming days.
USA Today |
"Should the amount of rain occur that we anticipate over the middle of the nation, it would exceed the 500 to 1,000-year average," AccuWeather meteorologist William Clark said.
Tennessean |
Concerns over flooding in West and Middle Tennessee are part of "a multi-day catastrophic and potentially historic heavy rainfall event," the National Weather Service said earlier this week.

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Tennessee severe weather: Death toll hits 5 as Nashville braces for more storms, flooding
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Flooding across Middle Tennessee after storms
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A powerful storm system will bring several life-threatening weather hazards to Tennessee starting Wednesday night, including the threat of flash flooding and tornados, warns the National Weather Service.

Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warnings issued

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Southeast Missourian |
The National Weather Service office in Paducah, Kentucky issued 10 tornado warnings for Southeast Missouri counties Wednesday, April 2.
Yahoo |
A life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes is expected today in parts of the central and eastern US from a powerful, wide-reaching spring storm.

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NWS Paducah office issued dozens of tornado warnings Wednesday evening; Cape Girardeau County tornadoes tracked
The National Weather Service issued 10 tornado warnings in Southeast Missouri on April 2, with one EF-2 tornado confirmed. The storm caused structural damage but no injuries were reported.
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When a warning is issued, take action. This means tornado conditions are imminent and have been spotted either by someone on the ground or by radar. Warning areas are typically smaller than those within a watch and are issued for a shorter time period, typically about 15 minutes.
Tornado Watch until 6 a.m. Thursday for Lauderdale and Colbert Counties
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Chicago area at risk of tornadoes as waves of showers and thunderstorms forecast on Wednesday
National Weather Service officials are expecting Wednesday waves of showers and thunderstorms to hit the Chicago area capable of producing damaging winds and large hail and possibly tornadoes.
'Significant flooding event': National Weather Service warns Hoosiers of severe weather
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First Alert Weather: National Weather Service confirms tornado from Wednesday afternoon’s storms in Howell County, Mo.
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - A National Weather Service survey team confirmed a tornado hit a rural area of Howell County on Wednesday. The EF-1 storm formed southwest of West Plains from State Highway JJ to County Road 8800 near South Fork around 3:15 p.m. The tornado lasted around 1 mile. It packed wind speeds of 95 to 100 miles per hour.
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A final assessment by the weather service is expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement this week.
Sudden Weather Warning Tells People to 'Take Cover Now' Amid Tornado Threat
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Tornado uprooted almond trees, damaged Stanislaus County properties, National Weather Service says
An EF-0 tornado with estimated maximum winds of 76 mph briefly touched down in the Salida area of Stanislaus County on Tuesday, uprooting dozens of almond trees, breaking large tree branches and damaging three structures,
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While most of the damage was likely caused by harsh, straight-line winds, they will be checking to see if tornadoes may have touched down.
How many warnings did National Weather Service issue in Tennessee for April storms? Over 140
More than 50 weather warnings were for tornadoes. Rain continues to cause flash flooding concerns around the state.
Franklin County tornado siren test canceled ahead of possible severe weather Wednesday
If the sirens sound, the National Weather Service will have issued a Tornado Warning for the local area, FCEM&HS said.
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