Thunderstorms dumped nearly 2 inches of rain and displayed a dangerous beauty unusual for the Sweet Home area Wednesday and Thursday.
The first storm, most likely a localized cell, according to the National Weather Service, moved through during the late afternoon and evening Wednesday, lightning strikes blowing branches and boughs across the landscape, splitting trees, starting fires, knocking out power and knocking down power lines.
According to the U.S. Corps of Engineers rain gauge, 1.05…