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Overview

A strong spring storm system brought multiple rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain to portions of the Midwest during the weekend of April 29th-30th.  Rainfall totals surpassed nine inches in some locations and this led flash flooding and historic flooding along some of the tributaries of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.  A few thunderstorms also became severe during the afternoon of April 29th, with two weak tornadoes documented. 

Map of storm total rainfall from April 28th through April 30th, 2017. Regional map of two tornado tracks on April 29th, 2017. Satellite picture from GOES 16 on April 29th, 2017.
Storm Total Rainfall April 29th Tornadoes GOES-16  (Band 13) Satellite Picture
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