Anomalously high deep layer moisture over the area with strong moisture transport. Isentropic lift and favorable divergence aloft in the right entrance region of an upper level jet streak supported widespread rain which was moderate to heavy at times.
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The episode as NWS CAE wrote it up.
Anomalously high deep layer moisture over the area with strong moisture transport. Isentropic lift and favorable divergence aloft in the right entrance region of an upper level jet streak supported widespread rain which was moderate to heavy at times. This led to isolated flash flooding.
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 105 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 12:29 UTC.
1 flash flood, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Emergency Manager reported roadway closure due to flooding on Whitetown Rd at Stevens Creek which overflowed its banks. New Hope Rd just south of Whitetown Rd was also closed due to flooding.
Trained spotter reported a stalled vehicle due to ponding of water on Dogwood Avenue near the intersection of Peach Street. Additional areas of poor drainage led to standing water in portions of downtown Ridgeway.
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