Powerful Storm in the Western U.S.; Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat Across the Central Gulf Coast

A powerful storm system will continue to bring heavy mountain snow, rain, and high winds to the Pacific Northwest and northern California through midweek. Heavy rain and flash flooding potential exists across the central Gulf Coast over the next few days, including the Florida Panhandle. A Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) of excessive rainfall is in effect Tuesday. Read More >

A tornado touched down just south of Salem and had a hit-skip path east-southeast to southeast of New Waterford where the funnel went back into the clouds. This same storm complex produced a tornado at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Many homes and farm buildings were destroyed, with damage estimates $5 to $6 million.
Source: NCDC Storm Data: May 1985; Volume 27, Number 5

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