MAP -
INTERACTIVE US map of floods -Risk Levels
A series of storms has elevated river levels across the Midwest and South in the past few days. Track the latest conditions reported at flood gauges throughout the region, and click on a location to see additional detail.
Source: NOAA
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703859304576305121863974918.html#project%3DMIDWESTFLOODS1104%26articleTabs%3Dinteractive
MEDIA -
Catoosa storm a 'very rare' EF4 tornado with 175 mph winds
April 29, 2011
http://www.ajc.com/news/catoosa-storm-a-very-929521.html
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Ringgold bore Georgia's brunt of the storm
April 29, 2011
http://www.ajc.com/news/ringgold-bore-georgias-brunt-928961.html
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Monroe County: Gov. Deal Declares State of Emergency
April 28 2011
http://www.41nbc.com/news/local-news/3775-monroe-county-gov-deal-declares-state-of-emergency
The National Weather Service says at least five tornadoes were reported in Georgia. Gov. Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency in 16 counties: Bartow, Coweta, Greene, Lamar, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Spalding, and Troup counties. He declared emergencies for Walker, Dade, Catoosa and Floyd counties Wednesday night.
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Georgia storms | 15 confirmed dead
April 28, 2011
http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-storms-15-confirmed-928006.html
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Southeast Georgia Red Cross Helping Families Impacted by Wildfires
March 25, 2011
http://www2.wsav.com/news/2011/mar/25/southeast-georgia-red-cross-helping-families-impac-ar-1629441/