Heavy Rain — Bradford, Florida

2021-03-30 · near New River, Bradford, Florida

Event narrative

A COOP observer measured 4.61 inches of rainfall since midnight 2 miles NE of New River.

Wider weather episode

A warm front was stalled across NE FL just south of the Interstate 10 corridor as mid/upper level trough energy streamed over this feature aloft. Training waves of heavy rainfall occurred which caused minor localized flooding issues, including swollen ditches. A lone severe storm developed in the evening across Marion county which produced some wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 942617. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.