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Rives reflects on devastating floods one year later
RIVES, Tenn. — One year ago, more than a foot of rain caused record flooding in West Tennessee. The town of Rives was hit with dangerous flash flooding twice last year within three months. In February, a levee failed, causing water to rush into the town. In April, 15 to 20 inches of rain fell over the span of four days, causing an already swollen Mississippi River to back up into its tributaries.
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Selmer residents recall EF3 tornado one year later
SELMER, Tenn. — One year after a devastating EF3 tornado struck West Tennessee, one community is still trying to get back to normal. Monday we spoke to Selmer residents to hear their stories from the early hours of April 3, 2025. Residents recall tornado encounter. “I went to the...
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One year after a deadly tornado, scars of its track remain in Selmer as recovery continues
SELMER, Tenn. (WMC) - One year after an EF-3 tornado ripped through McNairy County, the scars of that tornado are still visible along with the hard work of recovery efforts. “I’ve never experienced being overwhelmed in my life, 83 years, but this last year I just about di,” Kenneth Sweat said.
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One Year After Predawn Twister, Selmer Still Picking Up The Pieces
One year after a violent overnight tornado shredded neighborhoods in Selmer, McNairy County is still patching lives and houses back together. The twister hit in the predawn hours of April 3, 2025, killing five people and leaving many families displaced. As the April 3 anniversary arrives, survivors and local officials say the storm's scars, both physical and financial, are a long way from healed.
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Isolated Showers & Storms Tonight/Friday, Heavy Rain Saturday, Cooler on Easter!
Our March officially ended up as the 2nd warmest on record in Jackson. We tied or set records for 5 days and only had 4 days below average for the entire month. We averaged over 11° above average per day in the high temperature department. The only year warmer since we have been keeping records was back in 2012.
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One year later, FOX13 looks back at a deadly tornado that tore through Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. — One year ago, a powerful tornado devastated the same Tennessee city of Selmer. At the time, the National Weather Service reported that an EF-3 tornado tore through 30 miles through the area, killing five people in McNairy County. A year later, some homes have been rebuilt...
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Pop Up Chances Thursday/Friday, Rain Likely Saturday, Cooler Easter Sunday
Our March officially ended up as the 2nd warmest on record in Jackson. We tied or set records for 5 days and only had 4 days below average for the entire month. We averaged over 11° above average per day in the high temperature department. The only year warmer since we have been keeping records was back in 2012.
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THE BREAKDOWN: 20 years since the deadly April 2, 2006 Mid-South Tornado Outbreak
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - “Look at it. Don’t you see it? You don’t see that big tornado? The big V in the middle of the sky. That’s a tornado.”. A low passing north of the Mid-South on April 2, 2006 brought a warm and humid day that saw a high of 80 degrees in Dyersburg, Tennessee before a cold front brought deadly storms that evening.
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Possible Heavy Rain and High Winds for Ken-Tenn Area
The Ken-Tenn area could see some heavy rainfall this week. With the area still struggling from the drought, the National Weather Service says portions of the region could see up to, and over, three inches of rain. Forecasters say the chances of rainfall will begin on Wednesday and will continue...
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THE BREAKDOWN: 20 years since the deadly April 2, 2006 Mid-South Tornado Outbreak
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Temperatures Reach New Highs, Tying or Breaking Records in Memphis, Jackson, and Tupelo
Temperatures soared across parts of the South over the past two days, tying or setting new record highs in several cities, according to local weather reports. On March 21, Memphis reached 84 degrees, matching its previous record from 1907. Meanwhile, Jackson, Tennessee, hit 87 degrees, surpassing its previous record of 84 degrees set in 1966.