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For May 23
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  • In 2004, several days of heavy rain, including at least 5 individual thunderstorm complexes, tracked across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin from Friday May 21st through Sunday May 23rd. Record river flooding and widespread flash flooding was reported in the region after some areas received 8-10 inches of rain. The bulk of the heavy rain fell Friday night and again Saturday night. Record river levels were set on the Volga and Turkey River in northeast Iowa. The crest reading for the Turkey River at Garber, IA topped out at 33.14 ft. Flood stage at Garber is 17 feet.
  • In 1964, 83 mph thunderstorm wind gusts were reported in Olmsted County, MN and F2 tornadoes occurred in Clark, Trempealeau, and Jackson Counties in WI. An F1 tornado touched down in Buffalo County, WI.
  • In 1954, an F2 tornado touched down during the evening in Mitchell County, IA.
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