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MARCH 2005VOLUME 47NUMBER 3STORMDATAAND UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENAWITH LATE REPORTS AND CORRECTIONSnoaaNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE, DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICENATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTER, ASHEVILLE, NC
Cover: A supercell thunderstorm moved through Wake County during the morning hours of March 28, 2005.Numerous reports of large hail were reported. Some of the hail measured 4 inches! Further information can befound on the NWS Raleigh, NC webpage. (Photo courtesy: Dave Gill<strong>and</strong>, Raleigh, NC.)TABLE OF CONTENTSPageOutst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>Storm</strong> of the Month …..…………….….........……..…………..…….…..…..... 4<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong> ....…….…....………..……...........…............ 5Additiona/Corrections.......................................................................................................................... 201Reference Notes .............……...........................……….........…..……............................................. 239STORM DATA(ISSN 0039-1972)National Climatic <strong>Data</strong> CenterEditor: William AngelAssistant Editors: Stuart Hinson <strong>and</strong> Rhonda HerndonSTORM DATA is prepared, <strong>and</strong> distributed by the National Climatic <strong>Data</strong> Center (NCDC), National EnvironmentalSatellite, <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> Information Service (NESDIS), National Oceanic <strong>and</strong> Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).The <strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong> narratives <strong>and</strong> Hurricane/Tropical <strong>Storm</strong> summaries are preparedby the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service. Monthly <strong>and</strong> annual statistics <strong>and</strong> summaries of tornado <strong>and</strong> lightning events resultingin deaths, injuries, <strong>and</strong> damage are compiled by the National Climatic <strong>Data</strong> Center <strong>and</strong> the National <strong>Weather</strong>Service’s (NWS) <strong>Storm</strong> Prediction Center.STORM DATA contains all confirmed information on storms available to our staff at the time of publication. Latereports <strong>and</strong> corrections will be printed in each edition.Except for limited editing to correct grammatical errors, the data in <strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> are published as received.Note: “None Reported” means that no severe weather occurred <strong>and</strong> “Not Received” means that no reports were receivedfor this region at the time of printing.Subscription, pricing, <strong>and</strong> ordering information is available from:NCDC Subscription Services310 State Route 956Building 300Rocket Center, WV 26726(866) 742-3322 Toll FreeThe editor of STORM DATA solicit your help in acquiring photographs (prints or slides; black <strong>and</strong> white, or color),maps, clippings, etc. of significant or severe weather events (past or present) for use in the “Outst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>Storm</strong>s of theMonth’’ section of STORM DATA. We request our subscribers or other interested persons to mail such items to:<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong>National Climatic <strong>Data</strong> Center151 Patton AvenueAsheville, NC 28801e-mail: storm.data@noaa.govAny such items received by the editor will be for use in STORM DATA only. Any other use will be with the permissionof the owner of said items. Materials will be returned if requested.This is an official publication of the National Oceanic <strong>and</strong> Atmospheric Administration <strong>and</strong> is compiled from informationreceived at the National Climatic <strong>Data</strong> Center Asheville, North Carolina 28801-2733.2Thomas R. KarlDirector,National Climatic <strong>Data</strong> Center
March 2005 Confirmed Tornadoes3F Scale F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 TotalNumber 37 15 1 1 0 0 54FScaleF0F1F2F3F4F5
OUTSTANDING STORMS OF THE MONTHTHERE IS NO“OUTSTANDING STORM OF THE MONTH”FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2005.4
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralSumter CountyYork to07 1735CST0 0 8KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Livingston1755CSTSeveral trees were blown down from near York to near Livingston.Greene CountyBoligee07 1745CST0 0 12KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down just off Interstate 20 near Boligee.Hale CountyCountywide07 1758CST1822CST0 0 22KThunderstorm Wind (G53)Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down countywide. The greatest damage occurred in <strong>and</strong>around the city of Greensboro, around the Friendship community, <strong>and</strong> around Mt Herman.Marengo CountyDemopolis07 1805CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)A weather net site in Demopolis recorded a 61 mph wind gust.Perry CountyCountywide07 1822CST1849CST0 0 4KThunderstorm Wind (G50)A few trees were blown down across the county.Dallas CountyCountywide07 1845CST1910CST0 0 13KThunderstorm Wind (G53)Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down. A few of the fallen trees temporarily blocked roadways.Most of the damage occurred across the northern part of the county including Selma, Summerfield, <strong>and</strong>Burnsville.Autauga CountyCountywide07 1859CST1929CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)A few trees were blown down across the county.Lowndes CountyCountywide07 1911CST1934CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)A few trees were blown down across the county. Most of the downed trees were along or north of US 80.Elmore CountyCountywide07 1928CST2000CST0 0 17KThunderstorm Wind (G53)Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down across the county. The greatest damage occurred near Coosada, near Real Isl<strong>and</strong> onLake Martin, <strong>and</strong> near Tallassee.Tallapoosa County6.3 SW Reeltown 07 1959CST0 0 3KThunderstorm Wind (G50)A few trees were blown down in far southern Tallapoosa County near Lake Martin.Pickens County3.9 W Ethelsville 13 1540CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported west of Ethelsville near the Alabama <strong>and</strong> Mississippi state line.Pickens County3.9 SW Ethelsville to 13 1548CST0 0Hail (0.88)3.8 SE Gordo1639CSTA supercell thunderstorm moved across central Pickens County <strong>and</strong> produced hail along most of its path.The hail size ranged from dime to nickel size <strong>and</strong> covered the ground in several locations.Fayette CountyNewtonville13 1553CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near Newtonville.Tuscaloosa CountyElrod13 1641CST0 0Hail (1.00)The same thunderstorm that produced the hail across Pickens County moved into western Tuscaloosa.Just as the storm split...nickel to quarter size hail fell in <strong>and</strong> around the Elrod community associatedwith the right member of the splitting storm.Tuscaloosa CountySamantha13 1648CST0 0Hail (0.75)Pea to penny size hail covered the ground in <strong>and</strong> around Samantha.15
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralWalker CountyCordova13 1648CST1714CST0 0Hail (0.88)Ham Radio operators reported nickel size hail in <strong>and</strong> around Cordova.Jefferson County7.1 NW Mulga 13 1658CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported in Birmingport.Pickens County9.9 W Aliceville to 13 1815CST0 0Hail (0.75)12.8 E Aliceville1847CSTPickens CountyAliceville13 1825CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G51)A supercell thunderstorm tracked across southern Pickens County. The storm produced hail up to penny size along its entire path.The hail covered the ground in several locations. The storm also knocked down several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines near the city ofAliceville.Greene CountyMantua13 1848CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near Mantua. Larger hail may have occurred with this storm butfell in rural areas.Tuscaloosa County4.6 NW Ralph to 13 1854CST0 0 27KHail (1.75)3.6 S Duncanville1939CSTThe same supercell that moved through Aliceville in Pickens County produced a large hail swathacross far southern Tuscaloosa County. Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported <strong>and</strong> completelycovered the ground in several locations. The hail covered Interstate 20/59 near Exit 62 <strong>and</strong> temporarilystopped traffic. Several vehicles received minor hail damage.Hale County4.6 W Moundville to 13 1905CST0 0Hail (0.75)11.6 E Moundville1942CSTPenny size hail was reported across extreme northern Hale County along the Tuscaloosa County line.The hail may have been larger but fell mainly in rural locations.Blount CountyCountywide13 1913CST1938CST0 0 17KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down across the county. Most of the reported damage occurredacross the southern part of the county. One gas main was broken near Highway 79 <strong>and</strong> Little Shen<strong>and</strong>oah Road due to the fallentrees.Tuscaloosa County5 N Coker 13 1939CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was observed near the Montgomery community.Greene CountyEutaw13 2004CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail was observed in <strong>and</strong> around the city of Eutaw.Greene CountyBoligee13 2005CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail was reported in Boligee.Calhoun County3 E Ohatchee 13 2032CST0 0Funnel CloudA funnel cloud <strong>and</strong> associated wall cloud were reported between Ohatchee <strong>and</strong> Alex<strong>and</strong>ria.Cleburne CountyHeflin13 2052CST0 0 14KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Several power lines were blown down in the city of Heflin.26
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralPickens County6.2 SW Ethelsville to 13 2154CST5.6 SE Ethelsville2204CST7 150 0175KTornado (F0)National <strong>Weather</strong> Service Meteorologist surveyed the damage in Pickens County <strong>and</strong> determined a weaktornado occurred. The tornado damage was rated an F0. The tornado first touched down just west ofCR 75 near the Pine Grove Community. The tornado tracked east northeast through the Pine GroveCommunity, where one home suffered extensive damage from fallen <strong>and</strong> uprooted trees. The tornadocontinued almost parallel to Will Jones Road where two homes sustained significant damage. Thetornado ended near the intersection of Will Jones Road <strong>and</strong> Moorehead Road just south of the McShanCommunity. Numerous trees were blown down or uprooted along the path <strong>and</strong> a few outbuildings weredestroyed. The tornado was on the ground from 954 pm CST until 1004 pm CST. The tornado damagepath was approximately 7 miles long <strong>and</strong> 150 yards wide at its widest point.Begin: 33 20.544/88 16.529 End: 33 21.254/88 09.311Sumter CountyBellamy to22 0744CST0 0Hail (0.75)16 NE Bellamy0805CSTPenny size hail fell in <strong>and</strong> around the Bellamy community.Greene CountyEutaw22 0839CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was observed near Eutaw.Shelby CountyWilsonville to 22 0910CST0 0 8KHail (1.50)4 NE Wilsonville0920CSTHail up to the size of ping pong balls was observed from near Wilsonville to near Lay Lake.Barbour County8.7 NW Louisville 22 0915CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near the intersection of CR 44 <strong>and</strong> CR 9 in northwestern Barbour County.Talladega County3 SW Childersburg to 22 0917CST0 0Hail (1.00)3.9 SW ChildersburgQuarter size hail fell along the Coosa River in far western Talladega County.Dallas CountySelma to22 0919CST0 0Hail (0.75)9.7 NE Selma0933CSTPenny size hail was reported from the east side of the city of Selma to the Dallas <strong>and</strong> Autauga CountyLine. The hail may have been larger but fell across rural eastern Dallas County.Autauga County2.9 SE Jones to 22 0941CST0 0Hail (0.75)7 NE Billingsley0959CSTPenny size hail fell across northern Autauga County. The hail may have been larger but crossed mainlyrural areas.Talladega CountyEastaboga22 0948CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail fell in <strong>and</strong> around the Eastaboga area.Barbour County2 W Clayton 22 1143CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail was reported just west of the city of Clayton. The hail may have been larger but fellacross rural locations.Russell CountySeale to22 1219CST0 0 22KHail (1.75)Phenix City1235CSTLarge hail was reported in <strong>and</strong> near the Seale all the way to Phenix City. The hail was nickel to golfball size.Lee CountySmiths22 1234CST0 0 16KHail (1.75)1239CSTHail up to the size of golf balls fell across the extreme southeastern part of Lee County.037
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralPickens County7 NW Carrollton 22 1929CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported just northwest of the city of Carrollton.Pickens County4 N Reform 22 1946CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was observed just north of Reform. The hail may have been larger but fell across ruralnortheast Pickens County.Pickens CountyAliceville22 1959CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near the city of Aliceville.Fayette County12.9 N Fayette to 22 2003CST0 0Hail (0.88)15.7 N Fayette2011CSTDime to nickel size hail was reported across northern Fayette County.Marion County2 E Winfield 22 2014CST0 0Hail (0.88)Dime to nickel size hail was observed by a Sheriffs Deputy just east of Winfield.Chilton County2 W Clanton 22 2322CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was observed just west of Clanton.Autauga County7 E Billingsley 22 2326CST0 0 8KHail (1.75)Golf ball size hail was reported east of the Billingsley area near the intersection of US 82 <strong>and</strong> CR 19.Chilton County2 SE Verbena 22 2335CST0 0 45KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A severe thunderstorm caused extensive roof damage to two mobile homes in the Midway community just southeast of Verbena.One out-building suffered damage <strong>and</strong> several large tree limbs were snapped off.Coosa CountyHanover22 2351CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near Hanover.Pike County8.2 SW Brundidge to 26 1322CST0 0 85KHail (3.00)10.4 NE Brundidge1345CSTPike County8.2 SW Brundidge to 26 1322CST0 0 70KThunderstorm Wind (G53)10.4 NE Brundidge1345CSTVery large hail fell across parts of southeastern <strong>and</strong> eastern Pike County. The hail was associated with a left moving supercell. Thehail was golf ball size to just larger than a baseball <strong>and</strong> covered the ground in many locations. The hail started falling along SR 125,moved through Brundidge, <strong>and</strong> exited the county just north of SR 130. The hail caused considerable damage to homes <strong>and</strong> vehicles.Damaging thunderstorm winds also occurred with the supercell as it moved through Pike County. A few trees were blown downalong the path <strong>and</strong> several outbuildings were destroyed near Brundidge. One barn roof was blown off along US 231 nearBrundidge.Barbour County7.3 W Louisville to 26 1340CST0 0 35KHail (1.75)8.2 NE Batesville1420CSTBarbour County7.3 W Louisville to 26 1340CST0 0 6KThunderstorm Wind (G50)8.2 NE Batesville1420CSTThe left moving supercell that produced damage across Pike County continued into Barbour County <strong>and</strong> dropped hail the wholeway. The hail size ranged from penny size to golf ball size. The damaging thunderstorm moved just northwest of Louisville,Clayton, <strong>and</strong> Batesville <strong>and</strong> crossed SR 239, SR 51, <strong>and</strong> US 82. A few trees were also blown down along the storms path. Onefallen tree temporarily blocked CR 49 near Clayton.Bullock County5 SE Perote to 26 1351CST0 0 11KHail (1.75)17.1 NE Perote1416CSTThe left moving supercell that moved through Pike, Barbour, <strong>and</strong> Russell Counties threw hail out of its core across extremesoutheastern Bullock County. The hail affected the Smuteye <strong>and</strong> Pickett communities but mainly fell in rural areas. The largest hailreported was golf ball size.48
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralRussell County6.9 SW Pittsview to 26 1420CST0 0Hail (0.88)6.6 NE Holy Trinity1454CSTThe weakening, left moving supercell still managed to produce severe hail across far southeastern RussellCounty. The reported hail size ranged from penny to nickel size <strong>and</strong> affected areas in <strong>and</strong> near Pittsview, Glenville, <strong>and</strong> HolyTrinity.Barbour County5 SE Bakerhill 26 1709CST0 0 4KHail (1.75)Golf ball size hail was reported along the Barbour <strong>and</strong> Henry County line just east of US 431. The hailalso fell near the Richards Crossroads community.Barbour County6.7 NE Clayton 26 1714CST0 0 5KHail (1.75)Golf ball size hail was reported near the White Oak community by the Fire Department.Barbour County7.5 E Bakerhill 26 1718CST0 0 4KHail (1.75)Golf ball size hail was reported near the White Oak Recreation Area on Walter F George Lake.Pike County10.4 NW Troy to 26 1733CST0 0 18KHail (1.75)5.9 N Orion1800CSTGolf ball size hail was observed from just south of the Ansley community to near CR 49 north ofOrion. The hail producing thunderstorm affected areas in <strong>and</strong> around Ansley <strong>and</strong> Orion <strong>and</strong> crossedUS 231.Barbour County2 NE Batesville 26 1744CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail was observed near the Hawkinsville community in northeast Barbour County.Montgomery County6.7 SE Grady to 26 1746CST0 0Hail (0.75)13.7 NE Grady1803CSTPenny size hail fell across far southeastern Montgomery County. The hail storm crossed into MontgomeryCounty from Pike County <strong>and</strong> affected the Pine Level <strong>and</strong> Curry communities. The storm also dropped hail as it crossed US 231<strong>and</strong> SR 94.Sumter CountyBellamy to26 1801CST0 0Hail (0.75)16.4 NE Bellamy1825CSTSumter CountyBellamy to26 1801CST0 0 3KThunderstorm Wind (G50)16.4 NE Bellamy1825CSTA severe thunderstorm tracked across eastern Sumter County. Penny size hail was reported with this storm. A few trees were alsoblown down along the storms path.Bullock CountyShopton26 1810CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported in <strong>and</strong> around Shopton.Russell CountyHoly Trinity to 26 1814CST0 0Hail (1.25)Ft Mitchell1830CSTHalf dollar size hail was reported from Holy Trinity to Fort Mitchell.Sumter County5 E Bellamy to 26 1820CST0 0 7KLightningBellamyCloud to ground lightning was responsible for a wildfire near US 80 in eastern Sumter County.Lowndes County4 N Lowndesboro 26 1823CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail was observed near the Lowndes Wildlife Management Area <strong>and</strong> CR 40.Autauga CountyAutaugaville26 1827CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail was reported near Autaugaville.Marengo County3 SW Sweet Water to 26 1911CST0 0Hail (0.75)2.6 NW Magnolia1922CSTDime to penny size hail briefly covered the ground around Sweetwater. The hail was observed to near the Magnolia community.59
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralDallas CountyOrrville26 2023CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail covered the ground in <strong>and</strong> around Orrville.Sumter County6.5 E Cuba to 26 2315CST0 0Hail (0.88)15 NE Bellamy2335CSTNickel size hail fell across eastern Sumter County from near the Siloam community to near the Belmontcommunity.Montgomery CountySnowdoun27 0047CST0 0Hail (0.75)Pea to penny size hail briefly fell near Snowdoun.Dallas CountyOrrville27 0231CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near Orrville.Russell CountyCottonton27 0236CST0 0Hail (0.75)Pea to penny size hail was observed near Cottonton.Russell CountyPhenix City27 0240CST0600CST0 0 22KFlash FloodDoppler radar estimated three hour rainfall up to 4 inches across Russell County, with 24 hour amountsup to 6 inches. This heavy rain caused several roads in Phenix city to become flooded <strong>and</strong> temporarilyimpassable. Several roads were closed. Some evacuations occurred in low lying areas.Montgomery CountyCountywide27 0300CST0500CST0 0 38KFlash FloodDoppler radar estimated three to four inches of rain fell in a three hour time frame across a largepart of Montgomery County, with 24 hour amounts approaching 6 inches. Several roads were flooded <strong>and</strong>subsequently closed due to high water. The st<strong>and</strong>ing water in the city of Montgomery reached half wayup vehicle doors.Barbour County1.2 E Batesville 27 0422CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near Batesville along US 82.Lowndes CountyWhite Hall27 1041CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near the White Hall community in northern Lowndes County.Autauga CountyPrattville27 1121CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was observed near Prattville.Elmore CountyMillbrook to27 1125CST0 0 18KHail (1.75)11.3 NE Eclectic1208CSTHail up to the size of golf balls fell from near Millbrook all the way to the county line at Lake Martin.Tallapoosa County8.9 SW Dadeville to 27 1159CST0 0 33KHail (3.00)11.1 NE Dadeville1234CSTThe supercell thunderstorm that produced hail across Elmore County strengthened <strong>and</strong> continued to produce hail all the way acrossTallapoosa County. The largest hail reported was 3 inches in diameter. Several vehicles suffered hail damage.Chambers County11.1 W Lafayette to 27 1225CST0 0 14KHail (1.75)6.3 E Stroud1258CSTThe supercell continued along its northeastward path <strong>and</strong> dropped hail across northern Chambers County. The largest hail reportedwas golf ball size.Lowndes County16.2 NW Ft Deposit to 27 1410CST0 0 11KHail (1.75)10.3 NE Hayneville1443CSTLowndes County9.2 NW Ft Deposit 27 1417CST0 0 4KThunderstorm Wind (G50)A supercell thunderstorm moved across Lowndes county <strong>and</strong> produced a swath of hail. The largest hail reported was golf ball size.The storm produced minor wind damage <strong>and</strong> some shingle damage to a home near the Mount Willing community.610
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralElmore County9 NE Eclectic 27 1426CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was observed near Lake Martin in far northeastern Elmore County.Tallapoosa County9 SW Dadeville to 27 1430CST0 0 7KHail (1.75)Newsite1449CSTPenny to golf ball size hail was reported across Tallapoosa County.Montgomery County3.6 S (Mgm)Montgomer 27 1442CST0 0Funnel Cloud3.6 N Mt Meigs1510CSTMontgomery County3.6 S (Mgm)Montgomer 27 1442CST0 0 70KHail (2.75)3.6 N Mt Meigs1510CSTMontgomery County3.6 S (Mgm)Montgomer 27 1442CST0 0 50KThunderstorm Wind (G51)3.6 N Mt Meigs1510CSTA supercell thunderstorm moved across Montgomery County <strong>and</strong> affected the Montgomery metropolitan area. Numerous reports offunnel clouds were received but no tornadoes were confirmed in the county. The storm produced a swath of hail through the area<strong>and</strong> many vehicles were damaged. The largest observed hail was baseball size. The most concentrated wind damage occurred justsouth of Vaughan Road along Ray Thorington Road. Thirteen large power poles were broken <strong>and</strong> knocked over. Elsewhere alongthe path, a few trees were blown down.Lowndes County9 W Ft Deposit to 27 1459CST0 0 8KHail (1.75)4.9 NE Letohatchee1522CSTThe second supercell in a few hours affected almost the same areas across southern Lowndes County. Hail was reported up to thesize of golf balls.Elmore County14.6 SW Kent to 27 1504CST0 0 9KHail (1.75)3.2 NE Kent1530CSTHail up to the size of golf balls was reported in eastern Elmore County.Macon County5 W Milstead 27 1504CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail was observed by military personnel in far northwestern Macon County. The hail was thrown out of a storm locatedover southeastern Elmore County.Lowndes County8.8 E Hayneville 27 1522CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail was reported along Interstate 65 in eastern Lowndes County.Tallapoosa County5 SW Reeltown to 27 1522CST0 0Hail (0.75)6 E Reeltown1539CSTPenny size hail was reported across far southern Tallapoosa County from near the Tallapoosa Riverto near the Lee County line.Montgomery CountyPintlalla to27 1526CST0 0Hail (0.75)Mt Meigs1552CSTPenny size hail fell across central Montgomery County from near Pintlala to near Mount Meigs.Macon County5 W Shorter to 27 1552CST0 0 11KHail (1.75)Notasulga1609CSTGolf ball size hail was reported along Interstate 85 northeastward to near Notasulga.Pike CountyBrundidge27 1558CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was observed near Brundidge.Macon CountyCountywide27 1600CST1930CST0 0 17KFlash FloodDoppler radar estimated up to 3 inches of rain in a three hour period. This heavy rain fell on already saturated ground. Dopplerradar estimated up to 8 inches in a 24 hour period. Several roads were temporarily impassable due to high water.711
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralChambers CountyCountywide27 1600CST1900CST0 0 15KFlash FloodDoppler radar estimated up to 3 inches of rain in a three hour period. This heavy rain fell on already saturated ground. Dopplerradar estimated up to 6 inches in a 24 hour period. Several roads were temporarily impassable due to high water. Several area creeks<strong>and</strong> streams were out of their banks.Lee CountyCountywide27 1600CST1900CST0 0 20KFlash FloodDoppler radar estimated up to 3 inches of rain in a three hour period. This heavy rain fell on already saturated ground. Dopplerradar estimated up to 8 inches in a 24 hour period. Several roads were temporarily impassable due to high water. Several area creeks<strong>and</strong> streams were out of their banks.Tallapoosa CountyCountywide27 1600CST1900CST0 0 20KFlash FloodDoppler radar estimated up to 3 inches of rain in a three hour period. This heavy rain fell on already saturated ground. Dopplerradar estimated up to 8 inches in a 24 hour period. Several roads were temporarily impassable due to high water. Several area creeks<strong>and</strong> streams were out of their banks. The flooding was most concentrated across the southern third of the county.Montgomery CountyCountywide27 1600CST1900CST0 0 75KFlash FloodDoppler radar estimated up to 3 inches of rain in a three hour period. This heavy rain fell on already saturated ground. Dopplerradar estimated up to 10 inches in a 24 hour period. Significant road flooding occurred. Numerous roads were closed <strong>and</strong>impassable. Several sections of roadways were washed out. Several Montgomery metro creeks <strong>and</strong> streams rose well out of theirbanks <strong>and</strong> flooded some homes.Lowndes County9.6 NE Ft Deposit 27 1600CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near US 31 in eastern Lowndes County.Lee County5.8 N Loachapoka 27 1626CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported along CR 188 north of Loachapoka.Montgomery CountyMontgomery27 1630CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail was reported in the city of Montgomery.Lowndes County7.6 E Ft Deposit 27 1650CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near the Ellis Crossroads community in far southeastern Lowndes County.ALZ024Jefferson27 1805CST0 0 178KStrong WindGradient winds behind the cold front produced damaging wind gusts in the city of Birmingham. Three large buildings were heavilydamaged on 28th Street North. A few of the buildings had walls that collapsed.Hale County9.3 SE Moundville 30 2113CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported in far northeastern Hale County in the Talladega National Forest Area.The hail may have been larger but fell mainly in rural areas.Tuscaloosa County5.3 NW Fosters to 30 2114CST0 0 27KHail (1.75)16.5 NE Samantha2149CSTDime to golf ball size fell across a large part of Tuscaloosa County. The hail was associated with a left member of a splittingthunderstorm. Some of the cities that reported hail include the Romulus community, Coker, Northport, Tuscaloosa, Holt, theAlberta City community, <strong>and</strong> Lake Tuscaloosa.Tuscaloosa CountyCoaling30 2137CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail was reported in Coaling with a separate thunderstorm from the one that produced the hailswath just to the north.Bibb CountyEoline30 2139CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near the Eoline community in far western Bibb County.812
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralMarion County4 W Hamilton 30 2145CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was observed along US 78 near Hamilton.Walker County6.9 E Good Spgs to 30 2149CST0 0 20KHail (1.75)3 E Empire2210CSTJefferson County3.9 N Sayre to 30 2159CST0 0Hail (0.88)7.2 N Sayre2210CSTBlount County11.7 SW Hayden to 30 2210CST0 0 25KHail (2.00)Summit2251CSTA left moving supercell with strong anticyclonic rotation produced large hail across parts of Jefferson, Walker, <strong>and</strong> BlountCounties. The storm rode nearly on the Walker <strong>and</strong> Jefferson County line <strong>and</strong> continued northeastward along the Blount <strong>and</strong>Cullman County line. The storm produced hail just bigger than golf balls. Several broken windows were reported along the path ofthe storm. Some of the locations that reported the large hail include Empire, Hayden, Blountsville, <strong>and</strong> Bangor.Marengo County8 E Thomaston 30 2158CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported along SR 66 in far eastern Marengo County.Jefferson CountyHueytown to30 2159CST0 0Hail (1.00)Trussville2237CSTPenny to quarter size hail was reported across the Birmingham metro area. Some of the locations that reported large hail includeHueytown, Bessemer, Legion Field, Trussville, Birmingham Southern, Huffman. Clay, Sylvan Springs <strong>and</strong> Chalkville.Lowndes CountyBraggs to30 2205CST0 0 18KHail (1.75)9 NE Hayneville2251CSTMontgomery County4.7 SW Hope Hull to 30 2238CST0 0 22KHail (1.75)5 NE Mt Meigs2328CSTElmore County6.7 S Tallassee 30 2307CST2338CST0 0Hail (0.88)Macon County5.2 W Shorter to 30 2310CST0 0 18KHail (1.75)10.3 NE Tuskegee2359CSTLee CountyLoachapoka to 31 0000CST0 0 23KHail (1.75)9.9 NE Salem0040CSTTwo severe thunderstorms followed in very close proximity to each other <strong>and</strong> produced a large swath of hail across parts of southcentral Alabama. The largest hail reported was golf ball size <strong>and</strong> the hail covered the ground in many locations. The traffic onInterstate 85 was temporarily brought to a stop due to hail collecting on the roadway. Some of the locations that reported large hailincluded the Waugh community, Shorter, the Tyson community, Hope Hull, Montgomery, Loachapoka, Snowdoun, <strong>and</strong> Auburn.Numerous vehicles were damaged by the large hail.Dallas County3 N Safford to 30 2207CST0 0Hail (1.00)1.5 S Marion Jct2225CSTQuarter size hail fell in northwestern Dallas County. The hail was observed fromnear SR 5 to near Marion Junction. The hail may have been larger but much of thehail fell across rural parts of the county.St. Clair CountyMoody30 2244CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail was reported in <strong>and</strong> around the city of Moody.Etowah CountyRainbow City 30 2300CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter or larger size hail was observed near Rainbow City.Walker CountyGood Spgs to30 2343CST0 0Hail (0.88)Sumiton2359CSTNickel size hail fell across the southeastern parts of Walker County.913
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralElmore CountyTallassee30 2359CST0 0Hail (0.75)Tallapoosa County1 SW Carrville 30 2359CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny hail briefly fell in <strong>and</strong> near Tallassee. The hail was observed on both sides of the Tallapoosa River.Montgomery CountyCountywide31 0000CST0200CST0 0 11KFlash FloodDoppler radar estimated up to 4 inches of rain across Montgomery County in a short period of time. Thisheavy rain fell on already saturated ground. Several roads were closed to due high water.Elmore CountyCountywide31 0012CST0400CST0 0 15KFlash FloodDoppler Radar estimated up to 4 inches of rain in a three hour period. This heavy rain fell on alreadysaturated ground. Radar estimated up to 10 inches over the previous 24 hours. Several roadways weretemporarily impassable due to high water. Several residences received high water surrounding theirhomes.Montgomery County6 NE Montgomery 31 0015CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was along US 231 in northern Montgomery.Macon County6 NE Milstead 31 0020CST0 0 7KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down on CR 36 near the Franklin community.Macon CountyHardaway31 0020CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Trees were knocked down in Hardaway near Old Fedler Road.Elmore CountyKent31 0035CST0 0 6KHail (1.75)Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in <strong>and</strong> around the Kent community.Lee CountyCountywide31 0108CST0300CST0 0 80KFlash FloodSeveral severe thunderstorms moved across Lee County <strong>and</strong> each one brought a few inches of rain with it.These heavy rains fell on already saturated ground <strong>and</strong> caused flooding. Several roadways were underwater <strong>and</strong> subsequentlyclosed. One bridge was washed out.Tuscaloosa CountyCountywide31 0200CST0400CST0 0 65KLightningAt least three homes were struck by lightning <strong>and</strong> suffered varying degrees of damage.Greene County8 NW Boligee 31 0229CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail briefly fell along SR 39 just east of the Tombigbee River.Bibb County4 NW Eoline 31 0311CST0 0Hail (0.75)Tuscaloosa County5 SE Duncanville 31 0311CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail briefly fell along US 82 between Duncanville <strong>and</strong> Eoline near the Tuscaloosa <strong>and</strong> Bibb County line.Marengo County7 NW Sweet Water 31 0342CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported in the Half Acre Community. The hail may have been larger but fell in ruralwestern Marengo County.Dallas County5 NW Marion Jct 31 0500CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was observed in extreme northwest Dallas County near CR 5.Perry County5 SE Marion 31 0512CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail was reported near the Perry Municipal Airport along CR 45.1014
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, CentralChilton County7 SW Clanton 31 0612CST0 0 8KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down in the Fairview area.ALZ040Dallas31 0622CST0 3 40KStrong WindHigh wind caused significant damage to the Selma Manufacturing Plant. The roof caved in <strong>and</strong> threeemployees suffered minor injuries. Several vehicles had their windows broken <strong>and</strong> several trees wereblown down in the immediate vicinity.Autauga CountyPrattville31 0638CST0 0 4KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down in Prattville.ALABAMA, NorthALZ009Jackson01 0600CST0820CST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixLight snow showers resulted in 1/4 to 1/2 inch of snow across northeast Jackson County including the cities of Stevenson <strong>and</strong>Bridgeport.Cullman CountyPhelan13 1900CST1902CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported.Cullman CountyHanceville13 1915CST1917CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported.Cullman County2 E Hanceville 13 1920CST1922CST0 0Hail (1.75)Golf ball size hail reported.Cullman CountyJones Chapel13 2116CST2118CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported.ALZ001>002-005>006 Lauderdale - Colbert - Limestone - Madison15 0430CST0830CST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixIntermittent light sleet fell across Lauderdale County during the early morning hours resulting in a coating of sleet in many areas,mainly 1/4 inch or less. The accumulations were confined mainly to grassy areas. The cooperative observer in Leighton insouthern Lauderdale County reported 1 inch of sleet during the event.Lauderdale County3 N Florence 22 2304CST2306CST0 0Hail (1.75)Golf ball size hail reported along Cloverdale Road.Lauderdale County8 NNW Florence 22 2305CST2307CST0 0Hail (1.75)Golf ball size hail reported at intersection of Highway 157 <strong>and</strong> County Road 6.Lauderdale County5 N Florence 22 2309CST2311CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported.Lauderdale County4 N Florence 22 2310CST2313CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail covered the ground.Franklin CountyRed Bay30 2145CST2147CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported.1115
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, NorthFranklin County6 ENE Red Bay 30 2217CST2219CST0 0Hail (1.75)Golf ball size hail reported between Red Bay <strong>and</strong> Belgreen.Franklin CountyPhil Campbell 30 2300CST2302CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported.Madison CountyNew Hope31 0130CST0132CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported.Madison County1 W Maysville 31 0146CST0148CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail reported.ALABAMA, SoutheastHouston CountyWicksburg22 1035EST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported by the Houston County EMA.Houston County3.5 SSE Pansey to 22 1313EST 3 200 0 4 750KTornado (F2)2 SW Gordon1318ESTA tornado touched down about a half mile west of Firetower Road. As it traveled northeast, it destroyed three barns on CountyRoad 81, <strong>and</strong> destroyed two large homes just north of Turnpike Road. Four people were injured <strong>and</strong> transported to a hospital inDothan. Several mobile homes were damaged, with numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down. The storm survey was conducted by theNWS Tallahassee WCM <strong>and</strong> SOO.Houston CountyAshford22 1330EST0 0Funnel CloudA funnel cloud reported by the Houston County Sheriff.Coffee County4 N Victoria 26 1421EST0 0 50KHail (2.00)Golfball to egg size hail damaged several vehicles <strong>and</strong> mobile homes. Reported by the Coffee County EMA.Geneva CountyBellwood26 1620EST0 0Hail (2.75)Golfball to baseball size hail reported by the Geneva County EMA.Geneva CountyChancellor26 1630EST0 0Hail (2.75)Golfball to baseball size hail reported by the Geneva County EMA.Dale CountyDaleville26 1720EST0 0Hail (1.75)Golfball size hail reported by the Dale County EMA.Dale CountyOzark26 1725EST0 0Hail (1.75)Golfball size hail reported by the Dale County EMA.Henry CountyNortheast Portion 26 1810EST0 0Hail (1.25)Half dollar size hail reported by the Henry County EMA.Geneva CountyMalvern26 1835EST0 0Hail (1.75)Golfball size hail reported by the Geneva Police Department.Dale CountyOzark26 1510EST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Geneva County3 NE Hacoda 26 1630EST0 0Hail (2.00)The Geneva County EMA reported egg size hail on Highway 54 at Flat Creek.1216
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, SoutheastHouston CountySoutheast Portion 27 1100EST0 0 100KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A mobile home <strong>and</strong> two semi trucks were destroyed, along with numerous downed tree on Springhill Road. Reported by theHouston County EMA.Coffee CountyCountywide27 1330EST1530EST0 0Flash FloodMany county <strong>and</strong> secondary roads flooded. Reported by the Coffee County EMA.Dale CountyCountywide27 1330EST1530EST0 0Flash FloodMany county <strong>and</strong> secondary roads flooded. Reported by the Dale County EMA.Henry CountyCountywide27 1330EST1530EST0 0Flash FloodMany county <strong>and</strong> secondary roads flooded. Reported by the Henry County EMA.ALABAMA, SouthwestWashington CountyFruitdale22 0950CST0955CST0 0Hail (0.75)Washington CountyTibbie22 1000CST1005CST0 0Hail (0.75)Covington County7 S Libertyville 26 1220CST1225CST0 0 3KHail (1.75)Large hail damaged several roofs along State Highway 55 near Red Oak. The hail lasted for about five minutes.Covington CountyAndalusia to26 1230CST0 0 15KHail (2.75)Opp1240CSTLarge hail fell between Andalusia <strong>and</strong> Opp. Hail up to the size of baseballs was reported. Several vehicles <strong>and</strong> homes suffereddamage from the large hail. The hail lasted for several minutes.Crenshaw CountyDozier26 1300CST1305CST0 0Hail (0.75)Mobile CountyAxis26 1430CST1435CST0 0Hail (0.75)Baldwin CountyPerdido26 1505CST1510CST0 0Hail (1.00)Clarke CountyCoffeeville26 1535CST1540CST0 0Hail (1.00)Choctaw CountyGilbertown26 1725CST1730CST0 0 3KHail (1.75)Large hail was reported near Gilbertown. The golfball size hail damaged some vehicles <strong>and</strong> residences.Choctaw CountyGilbertown26 1730CST1732CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down by high winds from a thunderstorm near Gilbertown.Choctaw CountyButler26 1745CST1747CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down by high winds from a thunderstorm near Butler.Monroe CountyMonroeville26 2145CST2150CST0 0Hail (0.75)1317
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, SouthwestBaldwin CountyLoxley27Baldwin CountyLoxleyBaldwin CountyVaughnClarke CountyGrove HillWilcox CountyCamdenChoctaw CountyButlerChoctaw CountyCountywideClarke CountySouthwest PortionWashington CountyNorth PortionWilcox CountyCentral Portion toNorth PortionBaldwin CountyCentral Portion toSouth PortionMobile CountyDawes0235CST0240CST00Hail (0.75)27 0235CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G50)0237CSTTrees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down by high winds from a thunderstorm near Loxley. Penny size hail was also reported fromthe storm.27300250CST0255CST2100CST2105CST0000Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)30 2140CST0 0 3KHail (1.75)2145CSTGolfball size hail fell just south of Camden. Some residences suffered roof damage <strong>and</strong> a few vehicles were damaged by the largehail.31 0310CST0 0 3KHail (1.75)0315CSTGolfball size hail fell in <strong>and</strong> around Butler. The large hail damaged some residences roofs <strong>and</strong> some vehicles.31 0745CST1 0Flash Flood0900CSTHeavy rains caused several roads across Choctaw county to have st<strong>and</strong>ing water in them. Several roads had to be closed for morethan an hour due to high water. Radar estimated that five to six inches of rain fell across the county between 630 <strong>and</strong> 900 AM. Amale drowned during the heavy rain event just south of Pushmataha. The sixty-three year old male went to check on some propertyhe used for a hunting camp. The male knew about the flooding <strong>and</strong> had driven across a bridge that was closed for construction. Histruck was then washed off the road. He was able to get out of his truck <strong>and</strong> was walking along a road <strong>and</strong> tried to cross a floodedspot in the road. Evidently the water washed him off the road <strong>and</strong> his body was not found until three days later. Unfortunately, theman passed several locations where he could have escaped the flood waters, but for unknown reasons he chose to keep walking.M63OU31 0830CST0 0Flash Flood0930CSTHeavy rains caused several streets to flood in the southwest part of the county. Radar estimated that three to four inches of rain fellacross the area. The streets had to be closed for about an hour due to the high water.31 0830CST0 0Flash Flood0930CSTHeavy rains caused several streets to flood in the north part of the county. Radar estimated that three to four inches of rain fellacross the area. The streets had to be closed for about an hour due to the high water.31 0830CST0 0Flash Flood0930CSTHeavy rains caused several streets to flood in the north <strong>and</strong> central parts of the county. Radar estimated that three to four inches ofrain fell across the area. The streets had to be closed for about an hour due to the high water.31 1900CST0 0 10KFlash Flood2359CSTSeveral hours of heavy rains caused many streets to flood in the central <strong>and</strong> south parts of the county. Most of the flooding wasgenerally along <strong>and</strong> south of I-10. Radar <strong>and</strong> surface reports showed that seven to ten inches of rain fell across the area. Manystreets were closed due to high water in this area. The flooding continued across the area into the next day. Several bridges in thesouth part of the county were damaged <strong>and</strong> were closed for days due to the high water.312135CST2140CST00Hail (0.75)1418
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALABAMA, SouthwestMobile CountySouth Portion 31ALASKA, NorthernAKZ207-213AKZ201-203>204-206>207-213AKZ207>2082345CST00Flash Flood2359CSTHeavy rains caused several streets to flood in the south parts of the county. Most of the flooding was generally along <strong>and</strong> south ofI-10. Radar <strong>and</strong> surface reports showed that two to three inches of rain fell in about an hour across the area. Many streets wereclosed due to high water in this area. The flooding continued across the area into the next day. A couple of bridges were damagedby the high water <strong>and</strong> had to be closed.Chukchi Sea Coast - St Lawrence Is. Bering Strait02030659AST0655AST0 0BlizzardHigh pressure near Wrangell Isl<strong>and</strong> with low pressure over the Gulf of Alaska created moderate north winds over the far westerncoast of Alaska. The high strengthen some which increased winds <strong>and</strong> produced a period of blizzard conditions to several locationsover western Alaska.Blizzard conditions:Zone 207: Likely occurred at Kivalina ASOS; possibly at Point Hope AWOS. Highest Wind gust 55 mph at Point Hope AWOS.Zone 213: Likely occurred at Tin City AWOS; highest wind gust 38 mph.Western Arctic Coast - Central Beaufort Sea Coast - Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast - N. Brooks Rng E OfColville R - Chukchi Sea Coast - St Lawrence Is. Bering Strait08 0846AST0 0Blizzard11 0800ASTChukchi Sea Coast - Lower Kobuk & Noatak Valleys08 1023AST0 0High Wind (G61)2114ASTHigh pressure moved east across the Arctic Ocean while Low pressure over souther Alaska sent several weather fronts north overthe state, creating strong winds <strong>and</strong> blowing snow over the North Slope <strong>and</strong> Western Alaska.Blizzard conditions:Zone 201: Likely at Wainwright AWOS; highest gust 53 mph.Zone 203: Reported at Deadhorse, Kuparuk; likely at Nuiqsut AWOS. Highest gust 54 mph at Deadhorse AWOS <strong>and</strong> NuiqsutAWOS.Zone 204: likely at Barter Isl<strong>and</strong> (AWOS not reporting) as blizzard conditions were also reported at Komakuk Beach, Canada.Zone 206: likely along the Dalton Highway, as Alaska State Department of Transportation Travel Advisories were in effect from1500 AST 8th through the morning of the 11th.Zone 207: likely at Point Hope AWOS.Zone 213: likely at Gambell AWOS <strong>and</strong> Tin City AWOS; highest gust 52 mph at Tin City AWOS.High Winds reported at:Zone 207: Point Hope AWOS highest gust 61 knots (70 mph).Zone 208: Noatak Remote Automated <strong>Weather</strong> Station reported highest gust to 53 knots (61 mph).AKZ207-209-213>214 Chukchi Sea Coast - Baldwin Pen. & Selawik Valley - St Lawrence Is. Bering Strait - Yukon Delta14 0716AST0 0Blizzard15 1414ASTAKZ201Western Arctic Coast14 1555AST0 0High Wind (G77)15 2100ASTA weather front moving northeast from the Bering Sea decelerated as it approached the west coast of Alaska, <strong>and</strong> brought enoughmoisture to cause blizzard conditions.Blizzard conditions:Zone 207: Likely occurred at Kivalina, possibly at Point Hope. Point Hope AWOS highest gust 51 mph.Zone 209: occurred at Kotzebue; ASOS peak wind gust 45 mph.Zone 213: likely occurred at Gambell <strong>and</strong> Savoonga. Gambell AWOS highest gust 53 mph.Zone 214: likely occurred at Cape Romanzof, highest AWOS gust 45 mph.High Wind reported at:Zone 201: Cape Lisburne AWOS peak gust 77 knots (89 mph).AKZ224Upr Tanana Vly Fortymile17 0426AST0 0Heavy SnowEagle Co-operative Observer reported 6.0 inches of snow. ASOS observations indicate snow event began at 520pm AST on the16th.5K1519
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALASKA, NorthernAKZ207-210>211-216-220>221AKZ222AKZ214Chukchi Sea Coast - Nrn & Intr. Seward Peninsula - Srn Seward Peninsula Coast - Lower Koyukuk MiddleYkn Vlys - Yukon Flats Nearby Upl<strong>and</strong>s - Wrn Tanana Vly Wrn Yukon Vly20221240AST1240AST0 0 150KHigh Wind (G65)Middle Tanana Valley20 1520AST2120AST0 0 7KStrong WindYukon Delta21 1235AST0 0Blizzard1855ASTStrong high pressure over eastern Siberia on the 18th moved to the eastern Arctic Ocean through the 20th <strong>and</strong> strengthened to 1055mb. this created a strong pressure gradient over northern Alaska with cold air <strong>and</strong> strong gusty northeast winds spreading southwestover the state.High Winds or Strong Winds occurred at:Zone 207 - Point Hope AWOS highest gust 54 knots (62 mph).Zone 210 - Skookum Pass ATLAS MesoNet Site peak gust 65 knots (74 mph).Zone 211 - Golovin AWOS highest gust 59 knots (69 mph). Nome peak wind was 43 knots (49 mph).Zone 216 - Koyukuk Remote Automated <strong>Weather</strong> Station (RAWS) peak gust 56 knots (65 mph); Huslia AWOS peak gust 54 knots(62 mph). Also Kaltag ASOS Peak Wind 48 knots (55 mph) <strong>and</strong> Galena highest gust 34 knots (39 mph). In the village of Nulato, onthe night of the 20th a tree fell onto a power line which pushed the line onto the city building which started a fire, destroying thecity building. The building contained most of the administrative <strong>and</strong> financial records of the village, along with archives ofirreplaceable documents <strong>and</strong> photos. Estimated loss is $150,00Zone 220 - Hodzana Remote Automated <strong>Weather</strong> Station (RAWS) peak gust 54 knots (62 mph). Also Seven Mile RAWS peak gust50 knots (58 mph). Strong winds producing heavy blowing snow over Eagle Summit <strong>and</strong> Twelvemile Summit of the SteeseHighway forced the Alaska Department of Transportation to close the highway. In addition strong winds <strong>and</strong> blowing snow werealso reported on portions of the Dalton Highway with Travel Advisories issued.Zone 221 - Pilot on ground at West Twin Lakes estimated wind gusts near 60 mph. The State of Alaska Department ofTransportation posted travel Advisory for the Elliot Highway over the summits due to strong winds <strong>and</strong> low visibility in blowingsnow.Zone 222 - Caribou Peak Remote Automated <strong>Weather</strong> Station (RAWS) peak gust 50 knots (58 mph). Also Fairbanks ASOS peakwind 33 knots (38 mph). Winds toppled trees most notably in the North Pole area, where a chain link fence was damaged (estimated$500) from a falling tree, <strong>and</strong> a minivan was totaled when an 80-foot spruce tree fell onto it (estimated $6500).AKZ207-213AKZ213ALASKA, SoutheastAKZ017Blizzard conditions:Like occurred at Cape Romanzof (Zone 214). AWOS highest gust 50 knots (58 mph).Chukchi Sea Coast - St Lawrence Is. Bering Strait27 1135AST0 0Blizzard2315ASTSt Lawrence Is. Bering Strait27 1955AST0 0High Wind (G62)28 0235ASTCold air moved southwest over the west coast of Alaska into a low pressure center over the Bering Sea, causing blizzard conditions<strong>and</strong> strong winds over the outer portions of western Alaska.Blizzard conditions:Zone 207: likely at Kivalina <strong>and</strong> Point Hope. Highest wind gust 46 mph at Point Hope.Zone 213: likely at Tin City.High Winds occurred in zone 213 at Tin City: peak gust 62 knots (71 mph).Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling Coastal Area10 0500AST0700AST0 0High Wind (G52)High easterly winds along the Northern Gulf Coast from Cape Suckling to Icy Bay. The winds developed out ahead of the frontassociated with a 955 MB Low in the western Gulf of Alaska. No damage nor injuries were reported in this largely uninhabitedstretch of coastline.1620
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALASKA, SoutheastAKZ018>028Taiya Inlet And Klondike Highway - Haines Borough And Lynn Canal - Glacier Bay - Eastern ChichagofIsl<strong>and</strong> - Salisbury Sound To Cape Fairweather Coastal Area - Cape Decision To Salisbury Sound CoastalArea - Astern Baranof Isl<strong>and</strong> And Southern Admiralty Isl<strong>and</strong> - Juneau Borough And Northern AdmiraltyIsl<strong>and</strong> - Inner Channels From Kupreanof Isl<strong>and</strong> To Etolin Isl<strong>and</strong> - Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision CoastalArea - Southern Inner Channels18201000AST2000AST00WildfireALASKA, SouthernAKZ125AKZ101AKZ131AKZ111Red flag warning conditions developed behind a late season dry arctic front. The offshore, downslope flow <strong>and</strong> extremely dryatmosphere (dewpoints near zero) combined with sufficiently dry flashy fuels (grasses) near sea level to heighten the wildfiredanger throughout Southeast Alaska. A total of five small grass fires (1 acre or less) were reported in the Haines, Juneau <strong>and</strong>Wrangell areas. No damage nor injuries occurred though our fire departments were called into action for grass fires about monthearlier than normal.Wrn P.W. Snd & Kenai Mtns10110625AST2155AST0 0 20KHigh Wind (G95)An intense low in the Gulf of Alaska pushed a front into the north gulf coast Thursday morning, March 10th. The intense gradientin advance of this front funneled strong wind through Portage Pass <strong>and</strong> in the Bear Valley area. The wind peaked at a measured 109mph in Bear Valley at the staging area for the Whittier Tunnel. The wind peaked at 81 mph at the Portage ASOS at 11:43 AM AST.Anchorage Muni To Bird Creek12 1300AST0 0High Wind (G74)1630ASTA strong low moved into the Bering Sea Saturday. High pressure over eastern Alaska resulted in a tight pressure gradient acrosssouth central Alaska. The typical channeled gap winds occurred across the Chugach Mountains. The usual observation sites forthese high winds were non-operational. The wind speeds are estimated from the nearby observations <strong>and</strong> from the surface analysis.Nern P.W. Snd20 0830AST0 0High Wind (G71)21 1122ASTStrong high pressure building over northern <strong>and</strong> eastern Alaska combined with low pressure in the northern Gulf of Alaska resultedin strong gap outflow wind in northern Prince William Sound. The north wind peaked at 82 mph at the Valdez Airport at 940 am.Matanuska Valley20 1500AST0 0 3KHigh Wind (G70)21 1300ASTStrong high pressure over interior Alaska coupled with an intensifying low in the Gulf of Alaska resulted in strong gap outflowwind through the Chugach Mountains. The wind peaked at 81 mph at the Wasilla airport. The strong wind blew the McDonaldssign down <strong>and</strong> also knocked trees down in the Palmer-Wasilla area causing localized damage.1721
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ALASKA, SouthernAKZ121Kenai Peninsula21 0100AST1030AST0 0Heavy SnowA moderate low moved from the Gulf of Alaska into lower Cook Inlet overnight Sunday into Monday morning. This resulted incold air moving from the southwest interior to the lower Cook Inlet region Sunday night. The low pushed a strong surge of marineair over the southern Kenai Peninsula into the cold air resulting in localized heavy snow over the Seldovia area. Monday morningreports from the Alaska State Troopers indicated 12 inches of snow fell over the course of 8 to 9 hours.AKZ171-195 Kodiak Peninsula - Pribilof Isl<strong>and</strong>s31 0153AST2330AST0 0BlizzardA strong low in the Bering Sea pushed a front to the central Bering Sea Thursday afternoon. This produced strong east wind <strong>and</strong>snow that resulted in Blizzard conditions in the Pribilof Isl<strong>and</strong>s Thursday evening <strong>and</strong> night. A strong low in the Gulf of Alaska justto the southeast of Kodiak Isl<strong>and</strong> produced strong northwest wind <strong>and</strong> snow that resulted in a rare blizzard on the Emerald Isle.AMERICAN SAMOAASZ002Tutuila13140600SST2200SST0 0 0 1K Strong WindStrong northwest winds were associated with an intense trough located within 300 miles west of Tutuila between the 13th <strong>and</strong> the14th. The <strong>Weather</strong> Service Office recorded a peak wind of 35 mph on the 13th <strong>and</strong> 43 mph on the 14th. A few downed bananaplantation were affected by this weather phenomena.ARIZONA, Central <strong>and</strong> NortheastAZZ012>016 Little Colorado River Valley In Coconino County - Little Colorado River Valley In Navajo County - LittleColorado River Valley In Apache County - Western Mogollon Rim - Eastern Mogollon Rim14150500MST2300MST0 3Heavy SnowA strong cold front moved across northern Arizona Monday morning, March 15, bringing heavy snow <strong>and</strong> gusty north winds to theMogollon Rim <strong>and</strong> Little Colorado River Valley. Snow continued to fall Monday evening over southern Navajo <strong>and</strong> Apachecounties before ending by midnight. <strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts as of 9 AM Tuesday, March 16, include (in inches): AZSnowbowl 11-13, East Flagstaff 13, Meteor Crater 11, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport 9, Hart Prairie 9, Mormon Lake 8, Winslow 8,Bellemont 6.5, Williams 5, Happy Jack 6, Blue Ridge 6-9, Holbrook 6, Forest Lakes 4, <strong>and</strong> Heber 4.The heavy snowfall, more than two inches an hour, hit Flagstaff just before the morning rush hour. This created havoc withtraffic...more than 40 traffic accidents were reported in the Flagstaff area. Only three of the traffic accidents involvedminor-injuries. There was an 11-mile backup on I-40's westbound lanes near Flagstaff.AZZ015>017 Western Mogollon Rim - Eastern Mogollon Rim - White Mountains24262000MST1800MST0 0Heavy SnowA trough of low pressure brought showers <strong>and</strong> thunderstorms to much of northern Arizona on March 25th. Snow fell as low as 5500feet. Snowfall was the greatest in favored locations of west facing exposures. <strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts included (in inches):Bellemont 8.2, Williams 7, Forest Lakes 9.0, Hart Prairie 10.0, <strong>and</strong> Alpine 8.8.Yavapai CountyCamp Verde25 1033MST1035MST0 0Funnel CloudSeveral people reported seeing a funnel cloud northwest of Cottonwood in the Verde Valley.ARIZONA, NorthwestARIZONA, SouthNONE REPORTED.NONE REPORTED.ARIZONA, SouthwestPinal CountyMaricopa05 1617MST0 0Short-lived funnel cloud sighted near Maricopa, moving north.ARKANSAS, Central <strong>and</strong> North CentralWoodruff CountyMc Crory22 1445CST0 0Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.Funnel CloudThunderstorm Wind (G50)1822
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ARKANSAS, Central <strong>and</strong> North CentralStone CountyMountain View 24 1915CST0 0Hot Spring CountyMalvern26 1540CST0 0Hot Spring CountyMalvern26 1541CST0 0Hail covered the ground at Malvern <strong>and</strong> also broke the windshields of several vehicles.Saline CountyBauxite26 1600CST0 0Saline CountySardis26 1610CST0 0Saline CountyEast End26 1615CST0 0Pulaski CountyLittle Rock26 1627CST0 0Pulaski CountyScott26 1636CST0 0Lonoke CountyCarlisle26 1702CST0 0Prairie County3 NW Hazen 26 1705CST0 0Pulaski CountyGalloway26 1750CST0 0Lonoke CountyKerr26 1804CST0 0Arkansas CountyStuttgart30 2010CST0 0Monroe County5 E Clarendon 30 2025CST0 0Monroe County1 SW Blackton 30 2045CST0 0Arkansas County1 E Casscoe 30 2025CST0 0ARKANSAS, EastCross County4 E Hickory Ridge 22 1525CST0 0 0.10K1530CSTPoinsett CountyWaldenburg22 1540CST0 0 0.01K1545CSTPoinsett CountyWaldenburg22 1540CST0 0 1K1545CSTSome large tree limbs were blown down.Cross County8 W Wynne 22 1557CST0 0 0.10K1605CSTCraighead CountyBrookl<strong>and</strong>22 1600CST0 0 0.05K1605CSTCross CountyVanndale22 1605CST0 0 0.10K1620CSTCraighead CountyJonesboro22 1615CST0 0 0.12K1625CSTHail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)1923
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ARKANSAS, EastCrittenden County6 N Earle 22 1629CST1635CSTCraighead CountyJonesboro22 1630CST1635CSTPoinsett CountyMarked Tree22 1650CST1655CSTMississippi CountyMarie to22 1738CSTOsceola1745CSTMississippi CountyOsceola8 75 000000000.15K0.01K0.01KHail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Tornado (F0)The tornado touched down near Marie <strong>and</strong> moved northeast. The tornado moved mainly over open farm fields <strong>and</strong> produced onlyminor damage to a couple of residences.221747CST1755CST005K0.11KMississippi County5 SW Manila 30 2000CST2005CST0 0 0.01KMississippi CountyGosnell30 2011CST0 0 0.01K2015CSTMississippi CountyOsceola30 2040CST0 0 5K2045CSTCrittenden CountyEarle30 2100CST0 0 5K2105CSTOne building had minor damage. Several trees were blown down.ARKANSAS, NorthwestWashington County4 SE West Fork 21 2145CST0 0Sebastian County1 S Ft Chaffee 21 2310CST0 0Franklin County8 NW Ozark 24 0058CST0 0Crawford CountyRudy24 0113CST0 0Franklin County8 N Ozark 24 0125CST0 0Crawford County3 NE Van Buren 24 2131CST0 0ARKANSAS, SoutheastAshley CountyWilmot22 0120CST0 0 2KA few trees were blown down.Chicot County10 W Eudora 22 0147CST0 0ARKANSAS, SouthwestColumbia CountyMagnolia21 2311CST0 0ATLANTIC OCEANCp Charles Lt Va ToNc-Va Bdr Out 20NmCape Charles Light to 08 1106EST0 0Nc-Va BorderWind gust of 68 knots measured at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G53)Thunderstorm Wind (G51)Hail (0.88)Marine Tstm Wind2024
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ATLANTIC OCEANChesapeake Bay NewPt Comfort To CpHenry VaKiptopeke08 1118EST0 0Marine Tstm WindWind gust of 43 knots measured at Kiptopeke.Currituck SoundCurrituck08 1215EST0 0Marine Tstm WindWind gust of 52 knots measured at ECG.Nc-Va Bdr ToCurrituck Beach LtOut 20NmNc-Va Border to 08 1242EST0 0Marine Tstm WindCurrituck Beach LightWind gust of 64 knots measured at Duck, North Carolina.Tidal Potomac CobbIs Md To Smith Pt VaLewisetta11 1430EST1505EST0 0Marine Tstm Windgusty showers moved into the coastal waterTidal Potomac KeyBridge To Indian HdMdRnld Reagan Natl Arpt 20 1544EST0 0Marine HailAlex<strong>and</strong>ria1715ESThail assoc with strong storm which moved from the district into the tidal pot.Nc-Va Bdr ToCurrituck Beach LtOut 20NmNc-Va Border to 28 1000EST0 0Marine Tstm WindCurrituck Beach LightWind gust of 35 knots measured at Duck, North Carolina.Chesapeake BayDrum Pt To Smith PtVa3 NW Patuxent River N281450EST1510EST0 0Marine Tstm WindChesapeake BayS<strong>and</strong>y Pt To N BeachMd5 SE Annapolis 28 1530EST1550EST0 0Marine Tstm WindChesapeake Bay NBeach To Drum PtMdCove Pt28 1535EST1550EST0 0Marine Tstm WindChesapeake BayPooles Is To S<strong>and</strong>y PtMd3 N Riviera Beach 28 1555EST1610EST0 0Marine Tstm Winda fairly significant severe weather event occurred on mar 28...this was due to a strong synoptic low pressure system <strong>and</strong> warmsector moisture <strong>and</strong> instability.CALIFORNIA, Extreme SoutheastNONE REPORTED.CALIFORNIA, North CentralNONE REPORTED.2125
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005CALIFORNIA, NortheastCAZ071Lassen/Eastern Plumas/Eastern Sierra19201000PST2100PST0 0Heavy SnowA winter storm moved through northeast California <strong>and</strong> western Nevada on the 19th <strong>and</strong> 20th. Two to three feet of snow fell in thehigher elevations of the Sierra, with 6 to 8 inches reported in areas to the lee of the Sierra.CAZ073CAZ072CAZ071CAZ073<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts:4 WNW Sierraville (5000 ft.) 12 inches5 W Beckwourth (5800 ft.) 8 inchesBeckwourth6 inchesMono19201000PST2100PST0 0Heavy SnowA winter storm moved through northeast California <strong>and</strong> western Nevada on the 19th <strong>and</strong> 20th. Two to three feet of snow fell in thehigher elevations of the Sierra, with 6 to 8 inches reported in areas to the lee of the Sierra.<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts:Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort (9200 ft.) 22 inches1 W Devil's Gate Summit (7200 ft.) 12 inchesMammoth Lakes Ranger Station10 inches3 S Crowley Lake 8 inchesBridgeport6 inchesGreater Lake Tahoe Area19201000PST2100PST0 0Heavy SnowA winter storm moved through northeast California <strong>and</strong> western Nevada on the 19th <strong>and</strong> 20th. Two to three feet of snow fell in thehigher elevations of the Sierra, with 6 to 8 inches reported in areas to the lee of the Sierra.<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts:Boreal Ski Resort33 inchesNorthstar-at-Tahoe Ski Resort29 inchesAlpine Meadows Ski Resort27 inchesSoda Springs Ski Resort26 inchesKingvale24 inchesSquaw Valley Ski Resort16 inchesTahoe City16 inches5 SW Prosser Creek Reservoir (6650 ft.) 15 inches4 N Meyers (6200 ft.) 15 inches3 ENE Donner Peak (6500 ft.) 14 inchesLassen/Eastern Plumas/Eastern Sierra21222100PST1900PST0 0Heavy SnowThe second winter storm in a week moved through the Sierra Nevada <strong>and</strong> western Nevada region. This storm, however, was not asstrong as the earlier one. From late on the 21st through the 22nd up to two feet of snow fell in the Sierra, with rain falling westernNevada.<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts:3 W Yuba Pass 24 inchesMono21222100PST1900PST0 0Heavy SnowThe second winter storm in a week moved through the Sierra Nevada <strong>and</strong> western Nevada region. This storm, however, was not asstrong as the earlier one. From late on the 21st through the 22nd up to two feet of snow fell in the Sierra, with rain falling westernNevada.CAZ072<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts:1 WNW Mammoth Lakes 18 inchesMammoth Lakes12 inchesJune Lake12 inchesGreater Lake Tahoe Area21 2100PST022 1900PST0Heavy Snow2226
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005CALIFORNIA, NortheastThe second winter storm in a week moved through the Sierra Nevada <strong>and</strong> western Nevada region. This storm, however, was not asstrong as the earlier one. From late on the 21st through the 22nd up to two feet of snow fell in the Sierra, with rain falling westernNevada.<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts:5 SW Prosser Creek Reservoir 15 inchesAlpine Meadows Ski Resort (7000 ft.) 13 inchesNorthstar-at-Tahoe Ski Resort (8600 ft.) 10 inches(6100 ft.) 6 inchesTahoe City8 inches3 N Meyers (6250 ft.) 5 inchesCALIFORNIA, NorthwestNOT RECEIVED.CALIFORNIA, South CentralKern CountyBakersfield to 04 1430PST0 0Heavy Rain(Bfl)Meadows Field Ap 1630PSTKern County4 S (Bfl)Meadows Field 04 1458PST0 0Hail (1.00)8 E Lost Hills1645PSTThunderstorms developed over the Kern County Mountains <strong>and</strong> subsequently moved over the Southeast San Joaquin Valley bymid-afternoon of the 4th. Periodic reports of hail, reported as large as one inch in diameter, occurred as cells cycled <strong>and</strong> propagatedback to the northwest during the late afternoon. The hail swath was not continuous...besides the 1" reports of hail, several instancesof less than 1/2" hail occurred across the South San Joaquin Valley during the afternoon. Locally heavy rain (radar estimates of 1"of rain within 2 hours) with the thunderstorms resulted in street flooding within the Bakersfield urban area.Kern County4 S (Nid)Naf China Lak041600PST0 0LightningKern County24 SW Ridgecrest to 04 1602PST0 0Hail (0.75)28 WSW Ridgecrest1630PSTKern County2 S (Nid)Naf China Lak041603PST0 0LightningKern County4 S (Nid)Naf China Lak041605PST0 0LightningCAZ089>092 W Central S.J. Valley - E Central S.J. Valley - Sw S.J. Valley - Se S.J. Valley10120449PST0900PST0 0Dense FogWith such a moist San Joaquin Valley floor, dense fog formed in most areas of the Central <strong>and</strong> South San Joaquin Valley on themornings of the 10th, 11th, 12th. Driving visibilities very often were limited to less than 500 feet during the early morning hours onValley roads.CAZ096>097 S Sierra Mtns - Tulare Cty Mtns18201800PST0400PST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>In the South Sierra from Yosemite through the Tulare County Mountains, 13" to 18" of new snow was reported to the existingsnowpack.Fresno CountyMendota19 1430PST1500PST0 0Heavy RainCAZ093S Sierra Foothills19 1438PST1800PST0 0L<strong>and</strong>slideFresno County(Fat) Air Terminal to 19 1545PST0 0Heavy Rain1.5 NE Centerville1800PSTMadera CountyBass Lake19201600PST1600PST0 0Heavy RainAfternoon thunderstorm activity brought lightning <strong>and</strong> locally heavy rain across portions of Central California, including CentralFresno County <strong>and</strong> the foothill areas of Mariposa County. A rock slide triggered by locally heavy rain occurred east of Fresno in the2327
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005CALIFORNIA, South Centralfoothills <strong>and</strong> also in Mariposa County about 4 miles east of Hornitos. In West Fresno County at Mendota, 0.25" of rain fell in an8-minute period during the afternoon. In Madera County, Bass Lake reported a 24-hour rainfall total of 1.68" through the 19th.CAZ098>099 Indian Wells Vly - Se Kern Cty Desert20211314PST0600PST0 0 2KStrong WindGusty west wind developed over the deserts of Kern County ahead of an oncoming weather system.Merced County7 NNW Los Banos to 20 1340PST0 0Funnel Cloud7 N Los Banos1350PSTCAZ096>097 S Sierra Mtns - Tulare Cty Mtns21231800PST2200PST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Another episode of heavy snow occurred in the Southern Sierra Nevada <strong>and</strong> Tulare County Mountains of Central California aroundthe 23rd of the month. New snow reports included 44" at Tenaya Lake, 42" at Upper Burnt Corral, 39" at Paradise Meadow <strong>and</strong>West Meadows, <strong>and</strong> 33" at Pascoes <strong>and</strong> Volcanic Knob. South Sierra ski resorts added 2 feet of new snow on top of a 10-foot baseof snow.CAZ089-098 W Central S.J. Valley - Indian Wells Vly22 1400PST1545PST0 0 7.5KStrong WindMerced CountyMerced Arpt22 1400PST1500PST0 0Heavy RainLocally heavy rain was reported in downtown Merced with 0.69" of rain in one hour the afternoon of the 22nd with 1.1" of rainreceived over the 24-hour period from the afternoon of the 21st through the afternoon of the 22nd. Numerous reports of floodedbuildings <strong>and</strong> homes were received with an awning in downtown Merced collapsing due to ponded water on its roof. A pumphouse <strong>and</strong> carport lost roofs which subsequently damaged nearby power lines. Local fire department assessed the cause of thedamage from a strong southwest wind gust. Radar indicated that the wind was associated from an east moving line of convection inthe Los Banos area of West Merced County during the mid-afternoon. With the shower activity over Central California, gusty windalso caused some minor damage in Ridgecrest, Kern County, as a large tree was toppled.CAZ090-093 E Central S.J. Valley - S Sierra Foothills22 1610PST2200PST0 0 2.5MFloodOver 4 inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period ending late on the 22nd in the Mariposa County area of Central California withMariposa specifically reporting 3.22" of rain. Numerous small creeks flooded in Mariposa, Merced, <strong>and</strong> Madera Counties. Floodingcaused damage to structures within the town of Mariposa <strong>and</strong> several bridges <strong>and</strong> roads in <strong>and</strong> around Hornitos, Merced Falls, <strong>and</strong>Catheys Valley in Merced <strong>and</strong> Mariposa Counties. The creeks that flooded in Mariposa County included Mariposa, Burns, Bear,<strong>and</strong> Owens Creeks. In Madera County, Finegold Creek near North Fork ran full from the event.CAZ097Tulare Cty Mtns23 0700PST1500PST0 0L<strong>and</strong>slideFresno County17 W Huron to 23 1230PST0 0Heavy RainHuron1500PSTMariposa CountyMariposa23 1300PST2000PST0 0Heavy RainTulare County8 S Visalia to 23 1310PST0 0Funnel Cloud8.2 SSE Visalia1318PSTFresno CountyReedley23 1520PST1525PST0 0Funnel CloudSeveral reports of funnel clouds were received on the 23rd of the month in the South Fresno County <strong>and</strong> Tulare County area.Locally heavy rain <strong>and</strong> thundershowers continue to add to the monthly precipitation totals. The saturated soils from numerous rainevents led to runoff from Arroyo Pasajero limiting access to Huron in West Fresno County. An additional 1.36" of rain in theMariposa area caused concern for Merced County residents near Bear Creek east of the city of Merced. The continued rain also ledto a rockslide across General's Highway about 9 miles northeast of Three Rivers in Tulare County. <strong>Storm</strong> precipitation totals for theperiod from the 18th through the 23rd of the month included: Merced Airport 2.27"; Madera Airport 1.28"; Fresno 1.92"; <strong>and</strong>,Bakersfield 0.73".2428
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005CALIFORNIA, South CentralCAZ096S Sierra Mtns27282100PST0800PST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>On the night of the 27th, 13 inches of new snow fell at Kaiser Point in the Southern Sierra Nevada. In the Tulare County Mountainsnew snow ranged only from 6 to 9 inches overnight.CAZ095-098>099 Kern Cty Mtns - Indian Wells Vly - Se Kern Cty Desert28300600PST0200PST0 0 3KStrong WindGusty post-frontal west-northwest wind buffeted the Kern County Mountains <strong>and</strong> Desert areas late in the month.CALIFORNIA, SoutheastCAZ026Owens Valley22 0600PST2105PST0 0Heavy SnowA trained spotter in Aspendell, CA reported 13 inches of snow had fallen during the day.CAZ028San Bernardino County Deserts28 1500PST0 0High Wind (G52)Strong southwest winds were reported across San Bernardino County with the ASOS recording a maximum wind gust of 52 mph.CALIFORNIA, SouthwestSan BernardinoCountyFontana04 1220PST1225PST0.5 15 0 0 20KTornado (F0)A brief tornado touched down in Fontana on Elm Street <strong>and</strong> blew roof shingles off three homes, ripped the roof off a water wellbuilding, felled several trees, <strong>and</strong> brought down powerlines. The tornado was accompanied by pea <strong>and</strong> marble-sized hail.San Diego CountyDel Mar04 1250PST0 0Funnel CloudA funnel cloud was spotted near Carmel Valley Road in Del Mar.San Diego County1 E La Jolla to 05 0048PST0 0 500KFlash FloodLa Jolla0130PSTSeveral homes were flooded in La Jolla when storm drains failed to h<strong>and</strong>le the runoff from heavy rain.San BernardinoCountyDevore to22 2117PST0 0 20KFlash Flood4 NNW Rialto2136PSTA mudslide deposited 7 inches of mud across Greenwood Avenue in Devore, <strong>and</strong> flash flooding was reported in Lytle Creek a shorttime later. One woman had to be rescued after her car was swept off the road <strong>and</strong> into a wash in Chino.CAZ048-057>058 San Bernardino County Valley/The Inl<strong>and</strong> Empire - Santa Ana Mountains And Foothills - San Diego CountyMountains31 0309PST1134PST0 0 50KHigh Wind (G54)Strong Santa Ana winds caused power outages, blew over big rigs, <strong>and</strong> knocked down trees.CALIFORNIA, UpperCAZ082-082 South Central Siskiyou County20220500PST0500PST0 0Heavy SnowCastle Lake at 5900 feet recorded 11 inches of snow in 12 hours.A Winter <strong>Storm</strong> Warning was issued for California zones CAZ080/082/083 above 4500 feet at 21/0400 PST, effective from21/2100 until 23/1800 PST. The warning/snow level in CAZ082 was lowered to 3500 feet at 21/2158 <strong>and</strong> raised to 4000 feet at22/0355 PST. The warning was downgraded to a Snow Advisory in all three zones at 22/0815 PST.CAZ082South Central Siskiyou County27 0600PST1700PST0 0Heavy SnowCastle Lake at 5900 feet recorded 7 inches of snow in 11 hours.A Snow Advisory was issued for California zone CAZ082 above 4500 feet at 27/0355 PST, effective 27/1200 til 28/0000 PST.The advisory expired at 28/0008 PST. The above observation was the only one that met Heavy Snow Warning criteria.2529
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005CALIFORNIA, West South CentralSanta BarbaraCounty2 N Gaviota 22 1215PST1230PST2 0Flash FloodHeavy rain over the Santa Ynez Mountains caused flash flooding <strong>and</strong> mudslides near the community of Gaviota. Flash flood watersflowing across Highway 101 swept a SUV into a swollen Gaviota Creek. Both people in the SUV were killed.M49IW, F55IWLos Angeles CountyWest Portion22 1658PST1830PST0 0Flash FloodHeavy rain over the Santa Monica Mountains produced flash flooding <strong>and</strong> mudslides across western sections of Los Angelescounty. California Highway Patrol reported numerous road closures across the Santa Monica Mountain area due to flash flooding<strong>and</strong> mudslides including McClure Tunnel.CALIFORNIA, WesternCAZ074Santa Cruz Co.19 1100PST1120PST1 0Heavy Surf/High SurfA 14-year-old boy drowned off Natural Bridges State Park as he was swept into rough seas. M14IWSan Mateo CountySouth San Francisco 20 1535PST1545PST3 30 0 0 800K 0 Tornado (F1)An F1 tornado touched down in South San Francisco damaging approximately 60 structures.CAZ074Santa Cruz Co.22 0755PST0800PST0 0 375K 0 L<strong>and</strong>slideL<strong>and</strong>slide in Scotts Valley destroyed 1 home <strong>and</strong> damaged two cars.CAZ074Santa Cruz Co.22 1200PST1400PST0 0 1ML<strong>and</strong>slideSeveral l<strong>and</strong>slides affected Santa Cruz County, resulting in substantial property to damage to roads, homes <strong>and</strong> vehicles.CAZ074Santa Cruz Co.22 1720PST0 0 150K 0 L<strong>and</strong>slideMudslide damaged Valencia Road in Aptos.CARIBBEAN SEA AND TROPICAL ATLANTICS Santee R To EdistoBeach Sc Out 20Nm7 NE Folly Beach 05 1610EST0 0Marine Tstm WindWinds gusts to 45 knots were measured on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship while leaving the Charleston Harbor.Charleston Harbor1 W The Charleston Ba 05 1615EST0 0Marine Tstm WindWinds gusted to 44 knots at the Coast Guard Station.Edisto Beach Sc ToSavannah Ga Out20Nm1 W Port Royal Sound 05 1653EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorms wind gusts to 35 knots were measured at the Hilton Head Airport, which is 1 mile from Port Royal Sound.S Santee R Sc ToSavannah Ga 20 To40Nm43 E Folly Beach 05 1711EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorms wind gusts were measured to 47 knots at the Edisto Buoy.Surf City To Cp FearNc Out 20NmCape Fear05 1625EST0 0Marine Tstm WindA thunderstorm wind gust was measured at 50 mph at the Johnny Mercer Pier.Charleston Harbor1 W The Charleston Ba 08 0240EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorm wind gusts to 49 kt were measured at the Coast Guard Station.2630
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005CARIBBEAN SEA AND TROPICAL ATLANTICS Santee R To EdistoBeach Sc Out 20Nm10 NE Isle Of Palms 08 0242EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorm wind gusts to 36 knots were measured at the Caro-Coop Buoy just off Capers Isl<strong>and</strong>.Charleston Harbor1 W The Charleston Ba 08 0937EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorm wind gusts to 38 knots were measured at the Coast Guard Station.Edisto Beach Sc ToSavannah Ga Out20Nm13 SW Port Royal Soun 08 0945EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorms produced winds to 52 knots along the coast near Daufuskie Isl<strong>and</strong>.S Santee R To EdistoBeach Sc Out 20NmIsle Of Palms 08 0945EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorm winds gusted to 40 knots at the Isle of Palms.Savannah Ga ToAltamaha Sd Ga Out20Nm19 E Sapelo Isl<strong>and</strong> 08 1000EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorm winds gusted to 41 knots at the Grays Reef buoy.Savannah Ga ToAltamaha Sd Ga 20To 60Nm60 ESE Tybee Isl<strong>and</strong> 08 1015EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorm winds gusted to 55 knots at the R8 tower.S Santee R Sc ToSavannah Ga 20 To40Nm43 E Folly Beach 08 1025EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorm winds gusted to 45 knots at the Edisto buoy.Lake Okeechobee10 W Port Mayaca 08 1052EST0 0Marine Tstm WindA South Florida Water Management Anemometer measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 35 knots.Albemarle Sound10 E Columbia to 11 0745EST0 0Marine Tstm WindColumbiaAltamaha Sd ToFern<strong>and</strong>ina Beach FlOut 20NmFern<strong>and</strong>ina Nos 14 1642EST0 0Marine Tstm WindAltamaha Sd ToFern<strong>and</strong>ina Beach FlOut 20NmFern<strong>and</strong>ina Nos 14 1752EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThe Fern<strong>and</strong>ina NOS stie FRDF1 reported a thunderstorm wind gust to 46 knots (53 mph) before the wind sensor failed.Savannah Ga ToAltamaha Sd Ga Out20Nm19 E Sapelo Isl<strong>and</strong> 22 1939EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorms produced wind gusts to 49 knots at the Grays Reef buoy.S Santee R Sc ToSavannah Ga 20 To40Nm43 E Folly Beach 22 2042EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorm winds gusted to 39 knots at the Edisto buoy.2731
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005CARIBBEAN SEA AND TROPICAL ATLANTICDeerfield Beach ToOcean Reef Fl2 NE Hall<strong>and</strong>ale Beach 23 1300EST0 0WaterspoutA pilot saw a waterspout just offshore from Dania Beach. The powerful waterspout was also videotaped by a mariner.Jupiter Inlet ToDeerfield Beach Fl 20To 60Nm1 N Port Of Palm Beac 25 1545EST0 0The Riviera Beach Patrol estimated wind gusts in a thunderstorm of 40 mph.Marine Tstm WindJupiter Inlet ToDeerfield Beach Fl 20To 60Nm19 E Port Of Palm Beac 25 1630EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThe C-MAN station at Settlement Point, Gr<strong>and</strong> Bahama Isl<strong>and</strong> reported a peak wind gust of 56 knots.Jupiter Inlet ToDeerfield Beach FlOut 20Nm50 E Port Of Palm Beac 25 1730EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThe C-MAN station at Settlement Point, Gr<strong>and</strong> Bahama Isl<strong>and</strong>, measured a peak wind gust of 50 knots during a thunderstorm.Charleston Harbor1 W The Charleston Ba 28 0510EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorm winds produced a 40 knot wind gust at the Coast Guard Station. A container ship measured a wind gust of 48 knotsat an elevation of 40 feet at the W<strong>and</strong>o port terminal.S Santee R To EdistoBeach Sc Out 20NmFolly Beach28 0600EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThunderstorm winds produced a wind gust of 39 knots at Folly Beach.Surf City To Cp FearNc Out 20NmCape Fear28 0815EST0 0Marine Tstm WindPublic reported 40 to 45 mph wind gusts near Bald Head Isl<strong>and</strong>.COLORADO, Central <strong>and</strong> NortheastCOZ051Phillips County08 1245MST0 0 0 0 High Wind (G53)A trained spotter at Haxtun measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph (53 kts).COZ044Morgan County10 0158MST0 0 0 0 High Wind (G52)A spotter in Fort Morgan measured a peak wind gust to 60 mph (52 kts).COZ033-035>036- S & E Jackson / Larimer / N & Ne Gr<strong>and</strong> / Nw Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet - Larimer & Boulder038>040-043-048 Counties Between 6000 & 9000 Feet - Jefferson & W Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet / Gilpin / ClearCreek / Ne Park Counties Below 9000 Feet - Larimer County Below 6000 Feet / Nw Weld County - Boulder &Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet / W Broomfield County - N Douglas County Below 6000 Feet / Denver /W Adams & Arapahoe Counties / E Broomfield County - C & S Weld County - Logan County13 0000MST0 0 0 0 Winter <strong>Storm</strong>1200MSTA winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of the North-Central Mountains, Front Range Foothills <strong>and</strong> adjacent plains. <strong>Storm</strong>totals included: 15 inches at Jamestown, 13 inches, 3 miles north of Blackhawk, 12 inches just east of Buckhorn Mountain, 11inches, 7 miles southwest of Boulder <strong>and</strong> 4 miles east of Nederl<strong>and</strong>, 10.5 inches at Gross Reservoir, 11 miles southwest ofLivermore <strong>and</strong> at Wellington, 10 inches, 7 miles east of Allenspark, 9.5 inches near of Eldorado Springs <strong>and</strong> at Horsetooth InletBay, 9 inches at Roxborough State Park, 8.5 inches, 3 miles southwest of Longmont, 8 inches in Boulder <strong>and</strong> at HourglassReservoir, 7.5 inches at Centenniel <strong>and</strong> 2 miles north of Longmont, 7 inches in Fort Collins, Louisville <strong>and</strong> 9 miles west-southwestof Rustic, 6.5 inches near Lovel<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> 6 inches at Greeley <strong>and</strong> Severence.Jefferson County6 SW Golden 23 1720MST0 00 LightningLightning struck the roof of a home in Paradise Hills near Genesee. Approximately 5 percent of the residence was damaged by theensuing fire.2832
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005COLORADO, Central <strong>and</strong> NortheastCOZ037C & Se Park County25261500MST0300MST0 0 0 0 Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of South Park. A storm spotter 3 miles north of Alma reported 15 inches of snow, with11 inches reported 1 mile south of Fairplay.COZ034-037-041-045>047-049S & Se Gr<strong>and</strong> / W Central & Sw Boulder / Gilpin / Clear Creek / Summit / N & W Park Counties Above 9000Feet - C & Se Park County - Elbert / C & E Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet - C & E Adams & ArapahoeCounties - N & Ne Elbert County Below 6000 Feet / N Lincoln County - Se Elbert County Below 6000 Feet /South Lincoln County - Washington County30312100MST0900MST0 0 0 0 Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A strong spring storm brought heavy snow to parts of the North-Central Mountains <strong>and</strong> South Park, then intensified over the easternplains of Colorado. As a result, near blizzard conditions developed east <strong>and</strong> southeast of Denver. North to northwest winds 20 to30 mph with gusts to 40 mph were reported across eastern sections of Adam, Arapahoe, Elbert <strong>and</strong> Morgan Counties as well assouthern Washington <strong>and</strong> Lincoln counties.<strong>Storm</strong> totals included: 14 inches, 4 miles south-southwest of Blue River, 13 inches at Lake George, 12 inches, 5 mileseast-southeast of Bennett, 11 inches, 4 miles east-northeast of Shaw <strong>and</strong> 8 miles southeast of Lindon, 10 inches, 8 miles southwestof Lake George, 9 inches, 9 miles south of Limon, 8 inches, 5 miles east-northeast of Byers, 8 miles southwest of Bennett, aroundCastle Rock <strong>and</strong> at Karval, 7 inches, 5 miles south-southeast of Sedalia, 6 inches near Limon, 4 miles east of Parker <strong>and</strong> 17 milessouth of Fort Morgan, with 5.5 inches reported 6 miles north-northeast of Woodrow. Extensive blowing snow caused near zerovisibilities at times <strong>and</strong> produced snow drifts from 2 to 4 feet in depth.COLORADO, East CentralNONE REPORTED.COLORADO, South Central <strong>and</strong> SoutheastCOZ072>075- Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 8500 & 11000 Ft - Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains079>080-087>088 Above 11000 Ft - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 & 11000 Ft - Southern Sangre DeCristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft - Wet Mountains Between 8500 And 10000 Ft - Wet Mountains Above10000 Ft - Walsenburg Vicinity / Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft - Trinidad Vicinity / LowerHuerfano River Basin & Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft13 1400MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>15 0900MSTA storm system produced heavy snow along with high winds over the eastern mountains <strong>and</strong> adjacent valleys of southern Colorado.Some of the heavier snow amounts are as follows: 8 to 11 inches 5 miles south of Rosita in Custer County...15 to 19 inchesoccurred in <strong>and</strong> around Beulah...Walsenburg...La Veta <strong>and</strong> Cuchara...20 inches covered Rye...21 inches 14 miles south-southeast ofWalsenburg...27 inches inundated the region 5 miles east-southeast of Fort Garl<strong>and</strong> in Costilla county.COZ081Teller County / Rampart Range Above 7500 Ft / Pikes Peak Between 7500 & 11000 Ft20 1800MST0 0Heavy Snow21 0200MSTIsolated heavy snow was noted over Teller County with 8 inches in a period of 8 hours at Divide...while 12 inches was measured atWoodl<strong>and</strong> Park.COZ068-079 Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft - Wet Mountains Between 8500 And 10000 Ft23 0600MST0 0Heavy Snow24 0600MSTCOZ059-074>075-077-079>080-087>088-098Leadville Vicinity / Lake County Below 11000 Ft - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 &11000 Ft - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft - West / Central Fremont County Below8500 Ft - Wet Mountains Between 8500 And 10000 Ft - Wet Mountains Above 10000 Ft - Walsenburg Vicinity/ Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft - Trinidad Vicinity / Lower Huerfano River Basin & WesternLas Animas County Below 7500 Ft - Lamar Vicinity / Prowers County25 1900MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>26 1400MSTA storm system produced some heavy snow over mainly the higher terrain of southern Colorado...including the southern Sangre deCristo <strong>and</strong> Wet Mountains. Some of the heavier snow amounts with this system are as follows: 5 inches 3 miles southwest ofdowntown Colorado Springs...6 inches at Walsenburg...Beulah...2 miles south of Coaldale...5 miles north-northwest of Aguilar <strong>and</strong>28 miles south of Granada in Prowers county...8 to 10 inches was measured at the following sites...14 miles to the south-southeastof Walsenburg...Leadville...Rye <strong>and</strong> La Veta...13 inches graced the community of Cuchara.2933
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005COLORADO, South Central <strong>and</strong> SoutheastCOZ074>075- Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 & 11000 Ft - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains078>082-084- Above 11000 Ft - Westcliffe Vicinity / Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Ft - Wet Mountains Between 8500087>088-093>094- And 10000 Ft - Wet Mountains Above 10000 Ft - Teller County / Rampart Range Above 7500 Ft / Pikes Peak097-099Between 7500 & 11000 Ft - Pikes Peak Above 11000 Ft - Northern El Paso County / Monument Ridge /Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft - Walsenburg Vicinity / Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft -Trinidad Vicinity / Lower Huerfano River Basin & Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft - La JuntaVicinity / Otero County - Eastern Las Animas County - Bent County - Springfield Vicinity / Baca County30 1700MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>31 2000MSTMarch of 2005 went out like a lion over many sections of southern Colorado as an intense storm system produced heavy wet snow<strong>and</strong> high winds over the region...causing some downed power lines as well as numerous isolated power outages. The greatest snowamounts occurred from southern Bent <strong>and</strong> Otero Counties west to the Walsenburg area <strong>and</strong> Huerfano County...<strong>and</strong> in northern LasAnimas County. The higher snow totals with this storm system ranged from 8 to 20 inches. Following are selected reported snowamounts. 5 to 10 inches 20 miles northwest of Springfield in Baca county...in the vicinity of Westcliffe...Woodl<strong>and</strong> Park...ColoradoCity...Black Forest...Beulah...14 miles south-southeast of Walsenburg <strong>and</strong> 5 miles north-northwest of Chipita Park. 12 to 14 inchesof snow was noted at Rosita...Florissant...Kim...Rye <strong>and</strong> 17 miles southeast of La Junta in Bent County...16 inches in Cuchara...17inches 37 miles northeast of Trinidad...19 to 20 inches in Walsenburg...Divide...the area 17 miles east of Westcliffe <strong>and</strong> 11 milessouth-southeast of Rosita.COLORADO, WestCOZ001>014-017>023COZ010COZ004-013-018COZ003>004-012>013-017>019Lower Yampa River Basin - Central Yampa River Basin - Roan And Tavaputs Plateaus - Elkhead And ParkMountains - Upper Yampa River Basin - Gr<strong>and</strong> Valley - Debeque To Silt Corridor - Central Colorado RiverBasin - Gr<strong>and</strong> And Battlement Mesas - Gore And Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys - CentralGunnison And Uncompahgre River Basin - West Elk And Sawatch Mountains - Flattop Mountains - UpperGunnison River Valley - Uncompahgre Plateau And Dallas Divide - Northwestern San Juan Mountains -Southwestern San Juan Mountains - Paradox Valley / Lower Dolores River Basin - Four Corners / UpperDolores River Basin - Animas River Basin - San Juan River Basin01 0000MST0 0Drought31 2359MSTSome improvement in the drought situation occurred across western Colorado, as several storm systems brought significantprecipitation to the area <strong>and</strong> the snowpack continued above normal for most of the mountains. Moderate to severe droughtconditions prevailed across northwest Colorado, although some decrease in areal coverage of the severe drought conditionsoccurred by the end of the month. West central Colorado <strong>and</strong> a small portion of southwest Colorado remained abnormally drythroughout the month. Please see the April 2005 <strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> Publication for a continuation on this drought situation.Gore And Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys06 1444MST1 0Avalanche1446MSTA 32 year old man was buried <strong>and</strong> killed in a sizable avalanche in the backcountry near the Aspen Highl<strong>and</strong>s Ski Area. The manwas participating in an avalanche awareness class in the Five Fingers Bowl. The victim was the third person to ski across a sectionof the slope when he fell <strong>and</strong> rolled which triggered the avalanche. The victim was swept nearly completely down the mountain sidein a churning torrent of snow. The other skiers in the group descended the mountain <strong>and</strong> reached the debris field after 20 to 30minutes. They pinpointed the victims transceiver signal <strong>and</strong> found him under 3 to 4 feet of snow, <strong>and</strong> performed CPR for at least anhour without success. The Pitkin County Corner's Office said the victim died from asphyxiation. M32OTElkhead And Park Mountains - Flattop Mountains - Northwestern San Juan Mountains17 0700MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix18 1600MSTA strong low pressure system swept southeast across western Colorado <strong>and</strong> produced 5 to 10 inches of snow across the northernmountains <strong>and</strong> the northwest San Juan Mountains. Local snowfall amounts up to 14 inches occurred in the Elkhead <strong>and</strong> ParkMountains. West to northwest winds gusting up to 45 mph caused blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting snow.Roan And Tavaputs Plateaus - Elkhead And Park Mountains - West Elk And Sawatch Mountains - FlattopMountains - Uncompahgre Plateau And Dallas Divide - Northwestern San Juan Mountains - SouthwesternSan Juan Mountains19 1500MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix21 1800MSTA series of Pacific disturbances moved across western Colorado in a moist westerly flow <strong>and</strong> produced 5 to 19 inches of snowacross most of the mountains. Local snowfall amounts around 2 feet occurred across Rabbit Ears Pass <strong>and</strong> Columbine Pass.Additionally, strong winds gusted up to 66 mph causing 3 to 4 foot deep snow drifts above Silverton Ski Area in the San JuanMountains.3034
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005COLORADO, WestCOZ009COZ002-008COZ006COZ018COZ018>019COZ004-009-012>013-018>019COZ003-017COZ010COZ003-009>010-012>013-017>019COZ021>023COZ004-009>010-017>018Gr<strong>and</strong> And Battlement Mesas19211800MST1500MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A series of Pacific disturbances moved across western Colorado in a moist westerly flow <strong>and</strong> produced 14 to 20 inches of snowacross the Gr<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Battlement Mesas.Central Yampa River Basin - Central Colorado River Basin20211800MST0000MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnowfall amounts of 3 to 7 inches fell across some of the high valleys of northwest <strong>and</strong> west central Colorado. The highest amountsoccurred across the Central Colorado River Basin above 7000 feet.Gr<strong>and</strong> Valley21 0000MST0 0Dense Fog1000MSTDense fog reduced visibility to less than 1/4 mile along the Interstate 70 corridor from Gr<strong>and</strong> Junction to Mack.Northwestern San Juan Mountains21 1000MST0 0Avalanche1030MSTThree experienced backcountry skiers set out for fresh powder on the west side of Red Mountain #2. They triggered an avalanchewhich buried the male skier, one of the female skiers, <strong>and</strong> a dog. The non-buried female skier found the male skier buried with hish<strong>and</strong>s sticking out of the snow <strong>and</strong> assisted in extracting him from the snow. Afterwards, the two skiers feverishly searched fortheir companion using a probe <strong>and</strong> a locating beacon. After about 15 minutes they found their companion buried in the snow <strong>and</strong>performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation while digging her out. The skier regained consciousness <strong>and</strong> the three skiers were able toreturn to their vehicle. The dog did not survive.Northwestern San Juan Mountains - Southwestern San Juan Mountains21 1019MST0 0Avalanche1102MSTAn avalanche on Red Mountain Pass covered a portion of Highway 550. At the centerline, the debris from the avalanche was 1 footdeep by 10 feet in length, causing the road to be closed for 43 minutes while debris was cleared.Elkhead And Park Mountains - Gr<strong>and</strong> And Battlement Mesas - West Elk And Sawatch Mountains - FlattopMountains - Northwestern San Juan Mountains - Southwestern San Juan Mountains23 0000MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>24 1600MSTA series of disturbances produced widespread snowfall of 1 to 2 feet across much of the mountains of western Colorado. Windgusts up to 57 mph were reported at the Silverton Ski Area in the San Juan Mountains.Roan And Tavaputs Plateaus - Uncompahgre Plateau And Dallas Divide23 0400MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1900MST5 to 7 inches of new snow fell across the central mountains of extreme western Colorado.Gore And Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys23 0700MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix24 1600MSTSNOTEL data <strong>and</strong> ski resort observations indicated 5 to 12 inches of snow fell across the Gore <strong>and</strong> Elk Mountains of west centralColorado. Strong wind gusts up to 65 mph were reported at Snowmass Ski Area, causing blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting snow.Roan And Tavaputs Plateaus - Gr<strong>and</strong> And Battlement Mesas - Gore And Elk Mountains/Central MountainValleys - West Elk And Sawatch Mountains - Flattop Mountains - Uncompahgre Plateau And Dallas Divide -Northwestern San Juan Mountains - Southwestern San Juan Mountains24 1700MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix26 1200MSTWidespread snowfall of 5 to 12 inches occurred across most of the mountains of western Colorado, with locally higher amounts upto 21 inches.Four Corners / Upper Dolores River Basin - Animas River Basin - San Juan River Basin25 0000MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1200MST3 to 6 inches of snow accumulated across the valleys of extreme southwest Colorado.Elkhead And Park Mountains - Gr<strong>and</strong> And Battlement Mesas - Gore And Elk Mountains/Central MountainValleys - Uncompahgre Plateau And Dallas Divide - Northwestern San Juan Mountains29 0000MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1300MSTA low pressure system moved across the region <strong>and</strong> produced 4 to 10 inches of snow. Local amounts in excess of 1 foot weremeasured, including 16 inches in the Skyway area on the Gr<strong>and</strong> Mesa. Strong winds buffeted the area as well, with wind gusts up3135
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005COLORADO, Westto 64 mph recorded at Telluride Ski Area.COZ005Upper Yampa River Basin29 0200MST0900MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixA low pressure system moved across the area <strong>and</strong> produced 5 to 7 inches of snow in the Steamboat Springs area.COZ020Paradox Valley / Lower Dolores River Basin29 0600MST1100MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixA low pressure system moved across the Four Corners area <strong>and</strong> produced 3 to 4 inches of snow.COZ006-011 Gr<strong>and</strong> Valley - Central Gunnison And Uncompahgre River Basin29 0700MST1100MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixA narrow b<strong>and</strong> of moderate to heavy snow developed along the Delta <strong>and</strong> Mesa county line <strong>and</strong> produced 3 to 6 inches of snow,closing down Highway 50 between Kannah Creek Road <strong>and</strong> Delta. The snow <strong>and</strong> wind created near white-out conditions <strong>and</strong>roughly 150 vehicles became str<strong>and</strong>ed due to accidents <strong>and</strong> getting stuck in snow. The Colorado State Patrol closed the highwayaround 7:30 AM <strong>and</strong> opened it at 10:50 AM. Numerous accidents were reported, but were considered minor <strong>and</strong> no major injurieswere reported.COZ006Gr<strong>and</strong> Valley30 0000MST0800MST0 0Frost/FreezeAn unseasonably cold airmass resulted in a hard freeze across some of the lower valleys of west central Colorado. Minimumtemperatures ranged from 19 to 31 degrees across the Gr<strong>and</strong> Valley.COZ003>004-009>010-012>013-017-019Roan And Tavaputs Plateaus - Elkhead And Park Mountains - Gr<strong>and</strong> And Battlement Mesas - Gore And ElkMountains/Central Mountain Valleys - West Elk And Sawatch Mountains - Flattop Mountains -Uncompahgre Plateau And Dallas Divide - Southwestern San Juan Mountains30310000MST1200MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixA storm system produced 5 to 15 inches of snow across the mountains of western Colorado. Strong winds were reported overDouglas Pass on the Tavaputs Plateau. Local snowfall amounts up to 2 feet occurred across the Park Range in northwest Colorado.COZ018Northwestern San Juan Mountains30310200MST0100MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A storm system dumped 1 to 2 feet of snow across the Northwest San Juan Mountains. Winds up to 36 mph were measured, causingblowing <strong>and</strong> drifting snow.COZ002-008-011-023 Central Yampa River Basin - Central Colorado River Basin - Central Gunnison And Uncompahgre RiverBasin - San Juan River Basin30 0300MST1200MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixA cold storm system produced 3 to 7 inches of snow across some lower elevation areas of western Colorado.COZ018>019 Northwestern San Juan Mountains - Southwestern San Juan Mountains30311300MST1754MST0 0AvalancheSnowfall <strong>and</strong> strong winds resulted in 2 natural avalanches that covered part of Highway 550 at Red Mountain Pass. These slidesinitiated the temporary closure of Red Mountain Pass. Avalanche mitigation was performed <strong>and</strong> resulted in numerous other slideswhich covered portions of Highway 550. Red Mountain Pass was closed for about 28 hours while debris was cleared <strong>and</strong> avalanchemitigation procedures were performed. The natural avalanches covered a 90 foot stretch of Highway 550 about 3 feet deep.CONNECTICUT, NortheastCTZ002>004 Hartford - Toll<strong>and</strong> - Windham01 0000EST2100EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Heavy snow <strong>and</strong> gusty winds affected northern Connecticut <strong>and</strong> all of southern New Engl<strong>and</strong>, as low pressure reformed off the midAtlantic coast <strong>and</strong> tracked southeast of the region. Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were widely observed.CTZ002Officially, the snowfall total at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks was 7.0 inches. Other snowfall totals, as reported bytrained spotters, included 8 inches in West Granby; 7 inches in Glastonbury <strong>and</strong> Stafford Springs; 6 inches in Burlington, EastHartford, <strong>and</strong> Manchester; <strong>and</strong> 4 inches in Eastford <strong>and</strong> Woodstock Valley.Hartford08091400EST0300EST00Winter <strong>Storm</strong>3236
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005CONNECTICUT, NortheastCTZ002-004 Hartford - Windham08 2000EST2300EST0 1 45KHigh Wind (G50)Low pressure strengthened rapidly off the Delaware coast <strong>and</strong> tracked southeast of New Engl<strong>and</strong>, bringing heavy snow <strong>and</strong> highwinds to parts of northern Connecticut. Snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches were widely observed in Hartford County.The snow <strong>and</strong> high winds made travel difficult. Several highways, including Interstate 84, were described by state police as "barelypassable" during the height of the storm. In Hartford, downtown streets were jammed with cars as many businesses <strong>and</strong> state officesclosed early. Commuting times were doubled or tripled in many locations.A trained spotter in Bristol measured a wind gust to 58 mph, but no damage was reported. In Windham County, high winds downedtree limbs <strong>and</strong> injured one person in Thompson.CTZ002-004Officially, the snowfall total at Bradley International Airport was 7.1 inches. Other snowfall totals, as reported by trained spotters,included 7 inches in East Hartford, 6 inches in East Granby, <strong>and</strong> 5 inches in Burlington, Manchester, Union, Willington, <strong>and</strong>Vernon.Hartford - Windham23 1900EST0 0Heavy Snow24 0900ESTLow pressure off the Virginia coast tracked well southeast of New Engl<strong>and</strong>, but brought pockets of heavy snow to northernConnecticut. Totals of 4 to 8 inches were common throughout Hartford <strong>and</strong> Windham counties, with slightly lower amounts of 4 to6 inches in Toll<strong>and</strong> County.This late season storm had little impact on travel, although several minor accidents were reported.Officially, the snowfall total at Bradley International Airport was 5.5 inches. Other snowfall totals, as reported by trained spotters,included 8 inches in Bristol, East Hartford, Glastonbury, <strong>and</strong> Wethersfield; 7 inches in Manchester, Farmington, Pomfret, <strong>and</strong> EastKillingly; <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Avon, Union, <strong>and</strong> Eastford.CTZ002Hartford31 0230EST2359EST0 0FloodConnecticut River at MiddletownLow pressure tracking south of New Engl<strong>and</strong> brought 3 to 4 inches to much of northern Connecticut, resulting in significant urban<strong>and</strong> poor drainage flooding. The mainstem Connecticut River went into minor flood at Middletown early in the morning of March31st, <strong>and</strong> crested at 8.2 feet that morning, which is just above its flood stage of 8 feet. No flood damage was reported.CONNECTICUT, NorthwestCTZ001Northern Litchfield01021500EST0000EST0 0Heavy SnowCTZ013Southern Litchfield01021500EST0000EST0 0Heavy SnowThe average snowfall across Litchfield County was 9 inches.CTZ013Southern Litchfield12 0800EST1000EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>CTZ001Northern Litchfield12 0800EST1000EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>The average snowfall total across Litchfield County was 8 inches.CTZ001Northern Litchfield24 0000EST0600EST0 0Heavy SnowThe average snowfall across Litchfield County was 8 inches.CTZ001Northern Litchfield28 2230EST2330EST0 0FloodIn Winstead, West Branch of Farmington out of its banks. Numerous small streams out of banks.3337
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005CONNECTICUT, NorthwestCTZ013Southern Litchfield29310033EST1004EST0 0FloodThe Housatonic River exceeded the 11.0-foot flood stage at the Stevenson Dam gage, cresting at 12.32 feet, 10:30PM on the 29th.CTZ013Southern Litchfield29 0300EST1812EST0 0FloodThe Still River exceeded the 12.0-foot flood stage at the Brookfield gage, cresting at 12.75 feet, 8:45AM on the 29th.CTZ001Northern Litchfield29300633EST1115EST0 0FloodThe Housatonic River exceeded the 8.0-foot flood stage at the Gaylordsville gage, cresting at 9.82 feet, 11:00PM on the 29th.CONNECTICUT, SouthernCTZ005-009 Northern Fairfield - Southern Fairfield01 0200EST0830EST0 0Heavy SnowA weak high pressure ridge extended southwest across the region from New Engl<strong>and</strong> as a low pressure system intensified <strong>and</strong>moved northeast. This strong low passed south of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> Monday night <strong>and</strong> east of the New Engl<strong>and</strong> coast during Tuesday.CTZ005>012CTZ006-010Light snow developed northeast across the region between 3 <strong>and</strong> 6 pm Monday afternoon. As the low rapidly intensified <strong>and</strong>moved closer to the region, narrow b<strong>and</strong>s of heavy snow swept northeast across the region. The last b<strong>and</strong> of heavy snow sweptnortheast across the region between 7:30 am <strong>and</strong> 8:30 am Tuesday morning, March 1st. <strong>Storm</strong> Total Snowfall amounts ranged from5.0 inches at East Norwalk to 9.0 inches at New Fairfield. At Bridgeport Airport, 6.0 inches was measured.Northern Fairfield - Northern New Haven - Northern Middlesex - Northern New London - Southern Fairfield- Southern New Haven - Southern Middlesex - Southern New London08 1400EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1700ESTA strong arctic cold front intensified as it swept southeast across the region. This caused rain to change to snow, temperatures tofall from the 40s into the 20s, <strong>and</strong> northwest winds that gusted between 40 <strong>and</strong> 55 mph. Near blizzard conditions occurred for ashort time. <strong>Storm</strong> total snowfalls ranged from around 3 to 6 inches.Wet <strong>and</strong> mild antecedent conditions were followed by more than a 20 degree drop in temperature in 3 hours with strong gustywinds. This resulted in a "flash" freeze across roads that resulted in hundreds of vehicle accidents.Northern New Haven - Southern New Haven12 0800EST0 0Heavy SnowA low pressure system developed southeast of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> before sunrise on Saturday March 12th. This low quickly intensified asit moved northeast. It passed near Nantucket during Saturday afternoon <strong>and</strong> moved east of Cape Cod by Saturday evening.Light snow spread north across the region between 2 am <strong>and</strong> 3 am. Snow quickly became heavy around 3 am. A b<strong>and</strong> of heavysnow oriented from south to north across New Haven County produced snowfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour at severallocations, including Beacon Falls <strong>and</strong> Milford.<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts ranged from around 5 to 9 inches. Here are selected amounts of at least 6 inches:CTZ005>008Beacon Falls <strong>and</strong> Middlebury - 9 inchesHamden - 8.2 inchesCheshire - 8.1 inchesAnsonia, Milford, <strong>and</strong> Waterbury - 8.0 inchesSeymour - 7.8 inchesWolcott - 7.7 inchesBranford, North Branford, <strong>and</strong> Orange - 7.0 inchesSouthbury - 6.3 inchesDerby <strong>and</strong> West Haven - 6.0 inchesNorthern Fairfield - Northern New Haven - Northern Middlesex - Northern New London24 0400EST0 0Heavy Snow0700ESTAs a ridge of high pressure extended southeast across New Engl<strong>and</strong>, a low pressure system moved northeast along a warm front.The low quickly passed southeast of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> early Thursday morning on March 24th.Wet snow quickly developed <strong>and</strong> spread northeast across the region during Wednesday afternoon. It became heavy duringWednesday night. <strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts ranged from around 5 to 8 inches.3438
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005CONNECTICUT, SouthernHere are selected snowfall amounts for:Northern Fairfield County - 5.8 inches was measured at Danbury <strong>and</strong> Shelton.Northern New Haven County - from 6.0 inches at Beacon Falls, Meriden, <strong>and</strong> Waterbury to 8.0 inches at Southbury.DELAWAREDEZ001DEZ002Northern New London County - 6.0 inches was measured at Voluntown.New Castle01Kent0000EST0400EST0 0Heavy Snow01 0000EST0600EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixHeavy snow fell across New Castle County <strong>and</strong> a mixture of rain <strong>and</strong> snow fell across Kent County from the morning of February28th into the early morning of the 1st. Precipitation fell as mainly rain in Sussex County until the rain changed to snow late in theevening of February 28th. Snow began during the morning of February 28th. Across Kent County surface temperatures remainedslightly above freezing into the evening of February 28th. This permitted the snow to mix with <strong>and</strong> even change to rain duringlighter precipitation periods during the daylight hours. Precipitation changed back to snow during the evening <strong>and</strong> ended aftermidnight EST on the 1st. In New Castle County, precipitation fell as snow throughout the event, but had a hard time accumulatingon roadways until the intensity increased during the afternoon. All untreated roads in Kent <strong>and</strong> New Castle Counties became slickduring the evening as precipitation fell as snow <strong>and</strong> temperatures dropped below freezing. Accumulations averaged less than 1 inchin Sussex County, around 2 inches in Kent County <strong>and</strong> 3 to 7 inches in New Castle County.Most of the traveling problems occurred in New Castle County. Delaware State Police reported 56 weather related accidents <strong>and</strong> 10injuries. There were also 26 disabled vehicles. In contrast, there was only 1 weather related accident in Kent <strong>and</strong> Sussex Counties.Schools dismissed early on February 28th in New Castle County <strong>and</strong> some remained closed on the 1st.Specific accumulations included 7.0 inches in Hockessin (New Castle County), 5.9 inches at the New Castle County Airport, 2.0inches in Dover (Kent County) <strong>and</strong> 0.5 inches in Greenwood (Sussex County).DEZ002DEZ001>004The wintry weather was caused by a true northeaster. A low pressure system developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday February27th. It moved northeast <strong>and</strong> already was a 995 millibar low pressure system when it was near Jacksonville, Florida at 7 p.m. ESTon February 27th. It moved northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 992 millibar low near Charleston, South Carolina at 1 a.m. EST onFebruary 28th, a 990 millibar low near Wilmington, North Carolina at 7 a.m. EST on February 28th, a 984 millibar low just east ofElizabeth City, North Carolina at 1 p.m. EST on February 28th, a 980 millibar low about 150 miles east of Fenwick Isl<strong>and</strong>,Delaware at 7 p.m. EST on February 28th <strong>and</strong> still a 980 millibar low about 250 miles east of Long Beach Isl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1a.m. EST on the 1st. The combination of the low pressure system's storm track being fairly offshore, the lack of a surface highpressure system to its north <strong>and</strong> marginal surface temperatures for snow kept accumulations from being heavier.Kent02 0700EST0 0 50K 0 Strong Wind2359ESTGusty northwest winds circulating around an intense low pressure system in the Canadian Maritimes helped fan the flames of ahouse fire <strong>and</strong> hampered firefighters efforts in combating it. A 74-year-old man died in the blaze. Another male resident of thehouse escaped with no serious injuries. The peak wind gust at the Sussex County Airport (Georgetown) was 36 mph.New Castle - Kent - Inl<strong>and</strong> Sussex - Delaware Beaches08 1030EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1500ESTThe combination of a strong cold frontal passage during the morning of the 8th <strong>and</strong> a rapidly intensifying low pressure system offthe Middle Atlantic <strong>and</strong> New Engl<strong>and</strong> States brought snow <strong>and</strong> plunging temperatures during the day on the 8th. While actualaccumulations were less than one inch in most places, the sharp drop in temperatures brought treacherous driving conditions onuntreated roadways during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening.Precipitation started as rain before sunrise on the 8th. The cold front moved through Delaware between 7 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 10 a.m. EST as alow pressure system on the front was intensifying. Temperatures dropped quickly behind this front both at the surface <strong>and</strong> aloft assnow began falling during the late morning in New Castle County, around Noon EST in Kent County <strong>and</strong> by 1 p.m. EST in SussexCounty. Between Noon <strong>and</strong> 2 p.m. EST (from north to south) temperatures dropped below freezing as the snow continued to fall.The snow ended during the mid-afternoon, but its lingering effects lasted well into the night.The snow was caused by the combination of the cold frontal passage <strong>and</strong> the rapidly intensifying low pressure system thatdeveloped on the front during the morning of the 8th. The low moved northeast <strong>and</strong> was already an intense 986 mb near Danville,3539
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005DELAWAREDEZ001>004DEZ001Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. From there it continued to move northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 978 mb low just east of Long BeachIsl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, to a 970 mb low over Nantucket Isl<strong>and</strong>, Massachusetts at 7 p.m. EST on the 8th to a964 mb low just southwest of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia at 1 a.m. EST on the 9th.New Castle - Kent - Inl<strong>and</strong> Sussex - Delaware Beaches08 1100EST0 0 5KStrong Wind2359ESTIn addition to the snow, strong gusty northwest winds developed during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 8th as a low pressuresystem intensified off the Middle Atlantic <strong>and</strong> New Engl<strong>and</strong> States. The strong winds caused isolated power outages throughoutDelaware. Peak wind gusts included 56 mph in Lewes (Sussex County), 53 mph in Dover (Kent County), 52 mph at the New CastleCounty Airport <strong>and</strong> 41 mph in Georgetown (Sussex County).The strong winds were caused by a rapidly intensifying low pressure system that developed on the cold front during the morning ofthe 8th. The low moved northeast <strong>and</strong> was an already intense 986 mb near Danville, Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. From there itcontinued to move northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 978 mb low just east of Long Beach Isl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, toa 970 mb low over Nantucket Isl<strong>and</strong>, Massachusetts at 7 p.m. EST on the 8th to a 964 mb low just southwest of Yarmouth, NovaScotia at 1 a.m. EST on the 9th.New Castle28 1445EST0 0Flood29 0112ESTThe combination of heavy rain <strong>and</strong> saturated soil from recent heavy rain caused poor drainage flooding <strong>and</strong> flooding along severalcreeks <strong>and</strong> rivers in New Castle County. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during theafternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th as thunderstorms occurred. The rain ended during that evening. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged around twoinches. Several roads were closed. School buses were moved to higher ground before flooding on the White Clay Creek began nearNewark. The combination of the heavy rain <strong>and</strong> traffic accidents caused about 7,000 homes <strong>and</strong> businesses to lose power in NewCastle County.The Christina River at Coochs Bridge was above its 10.5 foot flood stage from 245 p.m. EST through 1036 p.m. EST on the 28th. Itcrested at 11.92 feet at 532 p.m. EST. The White Clay Creek at Newark was above its 13 foot flood stage from 529 p.m. through1101 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 14.26 feet at 815 p.m. EST. The Red Clay Creek at Wooddale was above its 7 foot floodstage from 5 p.m. EST through 1104 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 8.37 feet at 830 p.m. EST. Farther downstream, the RedClay Creek at Stanton was above its 15 foot flood stage from 439 p.m. EST on the 28th through 112 a.m. EST on the 29th. Itcrested at 17.49 feet at 945 p.m. EST.<strong>Storm</strong> totals included 2.43 inches in Bear, 2.40 inches in Newark, 2.33 inches in Wilmington, 2.27 inches at the New Castle CountyAirport, 2.20 inches in Cherry Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> 1.60 inches at Blackbird Hundred.The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.DISTRICT OF COLUMBIANONE REPORTED.FLORIDA, East CentralBrevard CountyScottsmoor 16 1630EST0 0 0 0Osceola County2 E Yeehaw Jct 21 1800EST0 0 0 0Spotters reported a few trees down just east of Yeehaw Junction.St. Lucie County4 NW Indrio 21 1855EST0 0 0 0Indian River CountyVero Beach 21 1907EST0 0 0 0Indian River CountyVero Beach 21 1915EST0 0 0 0Hail (1.00)Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)3640
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005FLORIDA, East CentralSt. Lucie County8 NW Ft Pierce 21 1920EST0 0 20K 0 Hail (2.00)Two inch diameter hail fell in the Spanish Lakes area breaking windows, knocking siding off new homes <strong>and</strong> putting holes insiding.Volusia CountyOrmond By The Sea 22 1353EST0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)Volusia CountySeville 25 1320EST0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00)Volusia CountyDaytona Beach 25 1353EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55)A wind gust to 63 mph was recorded at Daytona Beach International Airport.Osceola CountyKissimmee 26 1400EST0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88)FLORIDA, Extreme SouthernNOT RECEIVED.FLORIDA, NortheasternNassau CountyFern<strong>and</strong>ina Beach 14 1725EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> powerlines were blown down in the city of Fern<strong>and</strong>ina.Nassau CountyFern<strong>and</strong>ina Beach 14 1730EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Emergency Management reported a portion of a warehouse roof was blown off from strong thunderstorm winds.St. Johns County10 WNW St Augustine 16 1430EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Six medium sized trees <strong>and</strong> numerous large tree limbs were downed on residential property located along 16A near the World GolfVillage.Alachua County5 NW Gainesville 26 0920EST0 0Hail (1.00)Alachua CountyGainesville26 0945EST0 0Hail (0.88)Bradford County5 NW Brooker 26 1015EST0 0Hail (1.75)Duval CountyArlington26 1145EST0 0Hail (1.75)The public reported golfball size hail in Raleigh Creek.Columbia CountyLake City26 1600EST0 0Hail (0.75)Hamilton County8 W Jennings 26 2328EST0 0Hail (0.88)Hamilton CountyJennings27 0013EST0 0Hail (0.88)Hamilton county Fire Rescue reported nickel size hail in northwest Hamilton County, just west of Jennings.Hamilton CountyJennings27 0022EST0 0Hail (1.00)State Warning Point relayed a report from a deputy of quarter size hail in Jennings.St. Johns CountyPalm Vly27 1525EST0 0Hail (0.75)Suwannee CountyLive Oak31 1710EST0 0Hail (0.75)1730ESTSuwannee County Public Works reported dime to penny size hail just north of Live Oak along State Road 129 <strong>and</strong> State Road 136,about 1 mile north of interstate 10.FLORIDA, NorthwestGulf CountyOverstreet07 2210EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G55)The Gulf County EMA reported roof damage to a residence.3741
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005FLORIDA, NorthwestGulf County9 NNW Port St Joe 07 2215EST 0.2 50 0 0 150KTornado (F0)A tornado briefly touched down <strong>and</strong> damaged several homes <strong>and</strong> vehicles. Reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Gulf CountyWewahitchka to 07 2225EST 1 50 0 0 75KTornado (F0)1 NE Wewahitchka2226ESTA tornado briefly touched down on Mossy Top Drive in the Douglas L<strong>and</strong>ing Campground. It damaged a barn <strong>and</strong> destroyed twomobile homes. Reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Liberty County8 NW Wilma 07 2225EST0 0Funnel CloudA funnel cloud sighted by EMS officials at Highway 333 <strong>and</strong> Slip <strong>and</strong> Slide Road. Report relayed by a 911 operator.Liberty CountySumatra07 2240EST0 0 50KThunderstorm Wind (G55)The Liberty County Sheriff reported minor damage to homes, as well as downed trees <strong>and</strong> power lines.Wakulla CountyCountywide07 2255EST2310EST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G55)The Wakulla County Sheriff reported numerous downed trees <strong>and</strong> power lines.Wakulla CountyCrawfordville 07 2300EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A power utility spokesman reported heavy tree limb loss near River <strong>and</strong> Mill Roads which downed several electrical lines.Holmes CountyBonifay22 0900EST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Washington CountyFive Pts22 0900EST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Bay CountyFountain22 2220EST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail reported by WJHG-TV Panama City.Walton CountyMiramar Beach 23 1400EST1600EST0 1Rip CurrentTwenty swimmers were rescued by surfers <strong>and</strong> emergency workers from rip currents. One person suffered hypothermia <strong>and</strong> wassent to a local hospital. Red flags were flying due to dangerous surf conditions. Reported by the Tallahassee Democrat.Taylor CountyPerry to25 0230EST0 0Hail (1.75)5 SE Perry0240ESTSeveral reports of golfball size hail from Perry, as well as Pine Bluff <strong>and</strong> Holt Roads, San Pedro, <strong>and</strong> Foley Cutoff on County Road30. Reported by the Taylor County Sheriff.Madison County5 E Madison 25 0430EST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported by the Madison County EMA.Madison County1 N Lee 25 0435EST0 0Hail (1.75)Golfball size hail reported by the Madison County EMA.Dixie County10 SE Cross City 25 0705EST0 0Hail (1.00)The Dixie County Sheriff reported quarter size hail.Madison County2 SE Ebb 26 0943EST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Taylor CountyShady Grove26 0945EST0 0Hail (1.75)Golfball size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Madison County1 E Madison 26 1000EST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported on Interstate 10 by an off duty NWS employee.3842
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005FLORIDA, NorthwestWashington CountyChipley26 1930EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G60)The public reported numerous downed trees <strong>and</strong> power lines in the Sunnyhills subdivision.Washington CountyChipley26 2000EST0 0Hail (1.75)Golfball size hail reported in the Sunnyhills subdivision by WJHG-TV in Panama City.Calhoun CountyBlountstown26 2130EST0 0 1MThunderstorm Wind (G60)Straight-line winds destroyed one home <strong>and</strong> damaged several others including some businesses in the Hayes subdivision <strong>and</strong> PineIsl<strong>and</strong>. Five structures suffered major roof damage, with minor damage to 25 homes. Three families were displaced. Several millsat Redwood Bay Lumber on Highway 71 were destroyed. A semi truck was picked up, carried to the east <strong>and</strong> slammed into one ofthe chip trailers. Several trees fell on homes, garages <strong>and</strong> vehicles. Numerous power lines were also toppled. Reported by theCalhoun County EMA.Leon County7 NW Tallahassee 26 2245EST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported by an off duty NWS employee.Madison CountyCherry Lake31 1620EST0 0Hail (1.00)Nickel to quarter size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Holmes CountyCountywide31 1730EST2030EST0 0 25KFlash FloodThe Holmes County EMA reported some secondary <strong>and</strong> dirt roads washed out.Walton CountyCountywide31 1730EST2030EST0 0 50KFlash FloodThe Walton County Sheriff reported several bridges <strong>and</strong> roads washed out.FLORIDA, SouthernPalm Beach CountyPalm Beach Gardens 25 1523EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Palm Beach CountyPalm Beach Gardens 25 1530EST0 0Hail (1.00)A line of severe thunderstorms moved through northern Palm Beach County. Trees were blown down <strong>and</strong> one inch hail wasreported.FLORIDA, West CentralFLZ039Levy08 0708EST0 0Astronomical High TideThe tide was three feet above normal at low tide at Cedar Key due to a westerly wind sustained around 20 knots.Hillsborough County3.8 NNW Tampa to 14 1242EST0 0 60KThunderstorm Wind (G57)3.8 NNE Tampa1245ESTA thunderstorm microburst crashed down on Seminole Heights <strong>and</strong> caused widespread but relatively minor damage along the 1.5mile path. Damage included a few roofs peeled back, windows blown out of at least one business, dozens of trees <strong>and</strong> large limbsblown down, <strong>and</strong> at least a dozen power wires <strong>and</strong> transformers blown down. About 2000 residents were without power shortlyafter the storm passed. All this was done in only a minute's time in any given location.Winds were estimated at 65 mph in the heaviest damage area. Severe (58 mph estimated wind) damage began around theintersection of Henry <strong>and</strong> Ithmar Avenue, along <strong>and</strong> just north of the Hillsborough River. The damage intensified in a Park justwest of Ola Avenue, where at least 10 pine trees were blown down or uprooted. A large oak tree had many limbs downed onto ahome on Henry Avenue just north of the park. Actual structural damage to residences was minor, including fascia <strong>and</strong> a fewshingles.FLZ048-055As the burst crossed out of the neighborhood <strong>and</strong> into the commercial zone including north Florida <strong>and</strong> Hillsborough Avenue,damage increased a bit. One business on N. Florida Avenue had its windows blown out, followed by water damage inside. A bitfarther east, on N. Central Ave, a fallen oak smashed three vehicles in a church parking lot. Damage continued sporadically after thestorm crossed interstate 275, with a placard blown out at a tire store <strong>and</strong> took out a portion of the aluminum roof.Hern<strong>and</strong>o - Manatee23 0845EST0 0 40KHigh Wind (G53)1000EST3943
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005FLORIDA, West CentralA "wake low" formed well behind a line of thunderstorms <strong>and</strong> produced strong gradient winds that caused minor damage tomanufactured homes in Hern<strong>and</strong>o County. A condominium near the beach on Anna Maria Isl<strong>and</strong> in Manatee County had the tarroof blown off <strong>and</strong> damaged two stalls of a parking garage.Levy CountyChiefl<strong>and</strong>26 0815EST0820EST0 0Hail (0.75)A local utility reported penny size hail covered the ground.Citrus CountyFloral City26 1117EST1122EST0 0Hail (0.88)Penny to nickel size hail was reported by a trained spotter <strong>and</strong> emergency management.FLORIDA, West Panh<strong>and</strong>leEscambia CountyPensacola Regional 01310600CST2359CST0 0Heavy RainThe Pensacola area received 12.93 inches of rain for the month of March. This was the sixth wettest March since records began in1880. The wettest March occurred in 1948 when 16.53 inches of rain fell.Escambia CountyPensacola26 1040CST1050CST0 0 3KHail (1.75)Golfball size hail fell from a storm near Pensacola. Several vehicles were damaged by the large hail. The hail lasted for about tenminutes.Santa Rosa CountyMiltonSanta Rosa CountyMilton toAllentownSanta Rosa CountyNavarreSanta Rosa CountyNavarreOkaloosa CountyHoltOkaloosa CountyFt Walton BeachOkaloosa CountyMary EstherSanta Rosa CountyBerrydaleOkaloosa CountyCentral Portion toSouth Portion261100CST1105CST00Hail (1.00)26 1120CST0 0 2.5MHail (2.75)1135CSTLarge hail fell across the central part of Santa Rosa county. The large hail fell from near Milton to near Allentown. The largestconfirmed hail was the size of baseballs. Larger hail was reported but no confirmation of these reports were ever received. Thelarge hail damaged several helicopters <strong>and</strong> airplanes at Whiting Field Naval Air Station. Several buildings on the base also sufferedroof damage. Several automobile dealerships around Milton reported hail damage to vehicles. A group of bicycle riders were outon a morning ride when the storm developed. They had to get off the road <strong>and</strong> hold their bicycles over them to protect their bodiesfrom the large hail. One of the riders helmets was damaged by the hail.261730CST1735CST00Hail (1.00)26 1730CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G60)1735CSTTrees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down by high winds from a thunderstorm. Quarter size hail was also reported from the storm.26261740CST1745CST1810CST1815CST0000Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)27 0345CST0 0 5KLightningLightning struck a lift station in Mary Esther. The station was off line for a couple of hours until the unit was repaired.31 1130CST0 1LightningThree people were working outside when lightning struck near them. Two of the people were treated at the scene <strong>and</strong> one wastransported to the hospital <strong>and</strong> kept for a couple of hours <strong>and</strong> then released.31 1700CST0 0Flash Flood2359CSTSeveral hours of heavy rains caused many streets to flood in the central <strong>and</strong> south parts of the county. Most of the flooding wasgenerally along <strong>and</strong> south of I-10. Radar <strong>and</strong> surface reports showed that six to eight inches of rain fell across the area. Manystreets were closed due to high water in this area. The flooding continued across the area into the next day.4044
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005FLORIDA, West Panh<strong>and</strong>leEscambia CountyCentral Portion to 31 1800CST0 0 40KFlash FloodSouth Portion2359CSTSeveral hours of heavy rains caused many streets to flood in the central <strong>and</strong> south parts of the county. Most of the flooding wasgenerally along <strong>and</strong> south of I-10. Radar <strong>and</strong> surface reports showed that seven to ten inches of rain fell across the area. Manystreets were closed due to high water in this area. The flooding continued across the area into the next day. Several bridges had tobe closed for several days due to damage caused by the high water. At about 735 PM CDT a grocery store had its roof collapse dueto st<strong>and</strong>ing water on it. No one was injured.Santa Rosa CountyCentral Portion to 31 1900CST0 0 3KFlash FloodSouth Portion2359CSTSeveral hours of heavy rains caused many streets to flood in the central <strong>and</strong> south parts of the county. Most of the flooding wasgenerally along <strong>and</strong> south of I-10. Radar <strong>and</strong> surface reports showed that seven to ten inches of rain fell across the area. Manystreets were closed due to high water in this area. The flooding continued across the area into the next day. A couple of bridgeswere damaged by the high water <strong>and</strong> had to be repaired.GEORGIA, East CentralMcduffie County9 NW Thomson to 31 0755EST0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)10 N Thomson0800ESTPark service reported 3/4 inch hail while areas near Raysville Marina had 1/2 inch hail.GEORGIA, LowerClinch CountyArgyle14 1450EST0 0Hail (0.75)A spotter reported a large oak down across the road <strong>and</strong> penny size hail near Highway 84.Clinch County2 NW Argyle 14 1549EST0 0Hail (0.75)A storm spotter reported penny size hail on State Road 84, 6 miles west of Manor.Charlton CountyFolkston14 1552EST0 0Hail (0.75)Clinch CountyArgyle14 1553EST0 0Hail (0.75)Camden County7 W Kingsl<strong>and</strong> 14 1620EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Fences were blown down along Highway 40 near the St. Marys River from a strong thunderstorm wind gust.Charlton CountyFolkston26 1220EST0 0Hail (0.75)Appling CountyBaxley26 1715EST0 0Hail (0.75)GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralTwiggs County5 SSW Jeffersonville 05 1700EST0 0 5KLightningThe Macon Telegraph reported that lightning struck outside a Huddle House restaurant <strong>and</strong> neighboring BP Oil Service Station.The lightning rendered the gasoline pump facility unusable.Houston County1 NNW Clinchfield 08 0305EST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Houston County 911 Center reported that one large tree was blown down onto U.S. Highway 341 at Georgia Highway 247, justnorthwest of Clinchfield. In additional, some power lines were down in the area as well.GAZ030-037 Polk - Oconee08 0330EST0515EST0 0 4KStrong WindOconee: A storm spotter reported that strong wind gusts associated with a cold front <strong>and</strong> a line of showers blew down several trees,as well as power <strong>and</strong> cable lines in the area.Gwinnett CountyGraysonPolk: The Cedartown St<strong>and</strong>ard reported that strong wind gusts associated with a cold front <strong>and</strong> a line of showers caused someminor damage to some machinery at a Cedartown business. Another resident of Cedartown reported that a trampoline in their yardwas blown 350 feet down the street over two rows of trees <strong>and</strong> some power lines.13 1835ESTThe public reported penny-sized hail.00Hail (0.75)4145
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralBartow CountyCassville13 2145EST0 0Hail (1.00)The public reported penny to quarter-sized hail.Haralson CountyBremen13 2230EST0 0Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail.Crisp CountyCordele to22 1112EST0 0Hail (0.75)HatleyThe Crisp County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail. The Cordele Dispatch reported penny-sized hail in Hatley.Wilcox CountyPitts22 1112EST1120EST0 0 150KHail (1.00)The public reported quarter-sized hail, while the Wilcox County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.Muscogee CountyColumbus22 1140EST0 0Hail (0.75)The Post Office observed penny-sized hail.Harris CountyPine Mtn22 1155EST0 0Hail (0.88)A former employee of the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service reported nickel-sized hail. The Harris County 911 Center reported pea-sizedhail in Waverly Hall.Dodge County1 S Eastman 22 1215EST0 0Hail (1.00)The public observed quarter-sized hail just south of Eastman.Bibb CountyMacon22 1217EST1225EST0 0Hail (1.00)The public reported nickel to quarter-sized hail.Meriwether CountyWoodbury22 1228EST0 0Hail (0.75)The Meriwether County Fire Department reported penny-sized hail.Laurens CountyCedar Grove22 1240EST0 0Hail (0.88)The public reported nickel-sized hail at a convenience store.Pike CountyMolena22 1253EST0 0Hail (1.00)A relative of a postal worker at the Woodbury Post Office in Meriwether county reported "pecan-sized" hail while on a job inMolena.Wheeler County2 N Glenwood 22 1258EST0 0Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail just north of Glenwood at a convenience store.Gwinnett CountySuwanee to22 1313EST0 0 375KLightningGrayson1330ESTThe Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that lightning struck two homes in the county. At 1:13 pm EST lightning strucka 3500 square foot home on Harrogate Court in Grayson. The home was completely destroyed from the resulting fire. At 1:30 pmEST, lightning struck a second home on Vista Lake Drive in Suwanee causing minor damage to the garage <strong>and</strong> smoke damage tothe remainder of the structure.Montgomery CountyTarrytown22 1315EST0 0Hail (0.75)The Tarrytown Post Office reported penny-sized hail.Coweta County4 NE Thomas Xrds 22 1330EST0 0 150KLightningThe Times Herald of Newnan reported that lightning struck the new gymnasium at the Northgate High School on Fisher Road nearthe commuity of Major in north Coweta county. The school's alarm system was seriously damaged. A nearby bank AutomatedTeller Machine was also damaged by the lightning strike.4246
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralDouglas CountyCountywide22 1330EST1345EST0 0 60KThunderstorm Wind (G52)The Douglas Enterprise reported that thunderstorms caused considerable damage around the county. A mobile home <strong>and</strong> adjacentsatellite dish were destroyed in the rural part of the county. Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down throughout the county.Treutlen County1 S Soperton 22 1330EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)The mayor of Soperton reported that a couple of trees were down on his property. This was also confirmed by the Soperton PoliceDepartment.Muscogee CountyColumbus22 1342EST0 0Hail (0.75)Employees of a Publix Grocery store <strong>and</strong> a neighboring lumber store reported penny-sized hail in the vicinity of Whitesville Road.Coweta CountySargent22 1345EST0 0Hail (0.75)The Sargent Post Office reported penny-sized hail.Harris CountyHamilton22 1345EST0 0Hail (1.00)The Harris County 911 center reported quarter-sized hail.Butts CountyJenkinsburg22 1400EST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Jenkinsburg Post Office reported that a number of trees were down throughout the county.Emanuel County1 N Oak Park to 22 1400EST0 0Hail (1.00)2 N Oak ParkThe Emanuel County Sheriff reported quarter-sized hail while traveling along a 1-mile stretch of Georgia Highway 4 as he crossedInterstate-16 just north of Oak Park. The hail broke the windshield wipers on the sheriff's vehicle.Montgomery CountyTarrytown22 1400EST0 0Hail (0.75)The Post Office of Tarrytown reported yet another round of penny-sized hail.Henry County1 E Mc Donough 22 1420EST0 0 250KLightningThe public reported that lightning struck <strong>and</strong> set a home on fire in the Lake Dow area just east of McDonough. The home wascompletely destroyed.Fayette CountyFayetteville22 1424EST1435EST0 0Hail (0.75)Several reports of penny-sized hail were received from the public. An amateur radio operator reported pea-sized hail in the area.Clayton CountyJonesboro to22 1435EST0 0Hail (0.75)Lovejoy1440ESTThe public reported penny-sized hail at the BP Foodmart in Jonesboro. An amateur radio operator reported penny-sized hail onTara Boulevard at Flicker Road in Lovejoy.Clayton CountyLovejoy22 1440EST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)An amateur radio operator reported that a couple of trees were down on Tara Boulevard at Flicker Road. The downed trees hadalso brought down a power line at the location.Newton CountyAlmon22 1448EST0 0Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail.Henry CountyStockbridge to 22 1450EST0 0Hail (0.88)Mc Donough1500ESTThe public reported nickel-sized hail.Gwinnett CountyDuluth to22 1452EST0 0 30KLightningBuford1455ESTThe Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that two more homes were struck by lightning. At 2:52 pm EST, lightningstruck a home on Glen Mary Place in Duluth. The lightning blew a three by six foot hole in the peak of the roof <strong>and</strong> caused severalleaks in the gas line leading to the home. At 2:55 pm EST, lightning struck a home on Quail Creek Drive in Buford, causingdamage to an electrical panel box <strong>and</strong> underground gas line leading to the home.4347
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralHenry CountyMc Donough22 1500EST0 0 0.50KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The public reported a few trees down along Georgia Highway 155 at Crumbley <strong>and</strong> North Salem Roads.Henry CountyCountywide22 1505EST1525EST0 0Hail (1.00)Several reports were received from the public of penny to quarter-sized hail. Quarter-sized hail was reported in both Stockbridge<strong>and</strong> McDonough, while nickel-sized hail was reported northeast of Ola <strong>and</strong> penny-sized hail was reported in Locust Grove.Butts CountyCountywide22 1520EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Butts County Sheriff reported that several trees were down across roads throughout the county.Newton CountyNewborn22 1535EST0 0Hail (0.88)The public reported nickel-sized hail at a convenience store.Morgan CountyMadison22 1550EST0 0Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail at a gas service station on Monticello Road at Interstate-20.Henry CountyStockbridge22 1557EST0 0Hail (1.00)The public reported quarter-sized hail.Laurens CountyDexter to25 0900EST0 0Hail (0.88)RentzThe Laurens County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail.Stewart CountyLumpkin27 0100EST0115EST0 0 50KThunderstorm Wind (G57)The Stewart County Emergency Management Director reported that a thunderstorm microburst tore the roof off the county's HealthDepartment building <strong>and</strong> damaged an outdoor storage bin at the Emergency Management Director's facility. In addition, some 40to 50 trees within the same general small area were blown down, uprooted, or torn apart by the strong winds.Sumter CountyPlains27 0430EST2300EST0 0 3KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Sumter County 911 Center reported that several trees were down in the area <strong>and</strong> the power was also out in Plains.Webster CountyCenterpoint27 0430EST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Webster County 911 Center reported that several trees were down on East Center Point Road.Webster County3 SE Centerpoint 27 0500EST0 0Hail (0.75)The Webster County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.Stewart County1 E Lumpkin 27 0606EST0 0 0.50KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Stewart County Sheriff's office reported that a few trees were blown down on the east side of Lumpkin.Crisp CountyNorth Portion 27 1000EST2100EST0 0 75KFlash FloodThe Cordele Dispatch reported that heavy rain, on the order of four to seven inches around the county, resulted in the flooding ofseveral roads, especially in the northern portion of the county. Several roads were closed. Some of the closed roads were severelydamaged.4448
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralSumter CountyCountywide27 1000EST2300EST0 0 500KFlash FloodAn amateur radio operator reported that extensive flooding was ongoing across the county. Several roads were washed out in thesouthern portion of the county <strong>and</strong> within the city of Americus. This occurred as early as 11:00 am EST. Later in the day, around4:00 pm EST, the County 911 Center reported that many roads throughout the county had been closed. In addition, several smalldams had been breached causing additional flash flood concerns <strong>and</strong> precautionary evacuations. Some cars became flooded <strong>and</strong>had to be abanonded. Several homes <strong>and</strong> apartments were flooded. Up to three feet of water was reported in some homes. By lateevening, 16 roads in the county had been closed because of flooding. Some of the closed roads included U.S. Highway 19, BooCosby Road, Thomas Mill at Mad Dog Road, Pessell Creek Road, Georgia Highway 49 south at the Terrell county line, AnchHelms, Sam Rodgers, Little Bear Branch, <strong>and</strong> Three Bridges Road from Georgia Highway 377, south. Rainfall of 5-6 inches wascommon across the county, with some portions of the county receiving 8-9 inches of rain for the period from midnight on the 27thto midnight on the 28th.Dooly CountyCountywide27 1100EST2300EST0 0 150KFlash FloodThe Dooly County Sheriff's Office reported that there was extensive flooding of roads throughout the county. Several roads wereclosed by the Department of Transportation as the roads were impassable. Portions of Vienna were evacuated as a precautionbecause of potential dam breaks <strong>and</strong> flash flooding. Rainfall of five to six inches was common with the northwest portion of thecounty receiving six to eight inches of rain.Macon CountyCountywide27 1100EST2300EST0 0 150KFlash FloodThe Citizen <strong>and</strong> Georgian of Montezuma reported that several roads were flooded, washed out, <strong>and</strong> closed.Wilcox CountyNorthwest Portion 27 1100EST2200EST0 0 150KFlash FloodThe public reported that extensive flash flooding was ongoing, mainly in the western portion of the county. Several roads werewashed out. A number of people were trapped in their homes by rising flood waters <strong>and</strong> others were trapped in their cars withwater rising up to the hood level. Four to six inches of rain fell across the northwest part of the county, mainly northwest ofRochelle. Much of this information was confirmed by the county 911 Center.Dooly County5 NE Vienna 27 1140EST0 0Hail (0.75)The Dooly County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.Montgomery CountyNorth Portion 27 1200EST1700EST0 0 50KFlash FloodThe local Montgomery county newspaper reported that several inches of rain had fallen during the morning hours resulting inflooding of several roads in the county. Warnock Pond Road near Tarrytown was washed out <strong>and</strong> caved in. Several dirt roads inthe county, especially the northern portion, were also washed out <strong>and</strong> closed.Telfair CountyMilan to27 1200EST0 0 100KFlash FloodMc Rae1700ESTThe Telfair Enterprise reported that early morning heavy rain, on the order of four inches or more, resulted in damage to severalcounty roads. County Road 13 <strong>and</strong> County Road 106, between McRae <strong>and</strong> Milan were washed out <strong>and</strong> would require extensiverepair. A pair of large sinkholes had developed on County Road 13 from the pressure of the extensive runoff. Drainage pipes werewashed out from the under the roads <strong>and</strong> swept quite some distance away from their original location.Monroe CountyJuliette27 1300EST0 0 50KLightningThe Monroe County Reporter of Forsyth reported that lightning struck <strong>and</strong> set a home on fire in far northeast Monroe county. Thefire was confined to the kitchen. In addition, an adjacent tractor-trailer was damaged by the lightning <strong>and</strong> resulting fire.Troup CountyLa Grange27 1305EST0 0Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail.Dodge CountyCountywide27 1315EST2200EST0 0 250KFlash FloodThe Dodge County 911 Center <strong>and</strong> the Dodge County News of Eastman reported extensive flooding <strong>and</strong> flash flooding throughoutthe county. Numerous roads were flooded throughout the county <strong>and</strong> several had been closed. Several small dams were alsobreached. In addition, one home was destroyed by the flash flooding that occurred. Rainfall amounts of four to six inches, withisolated amounts of seven to eight inches were observed.4549
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralBleckley CountyCountywide27 1316EST2300EST0 0 100KFlash FloodThe Bleckley County Emergency Management Director reported that extensive flooding was occurring in many areas of the county.U.S. Highway 129 was closed east of Cochran because of flooding. Several small dams in the county had been breached. Rainfallof four to six inches was common throughout the county, with local amounts up to eight inches.Houston CountyCountywide27 1316EST2200EST0 0 250KFlash FloodThe public <strong>and</strong> the Houston Home Journal reported that extensive flooding in the Perry area of southern Houston county. Waterwas up to two feet deep around a number of homes in Warner Robbins <strong>and</strong> Perry <strong>and</strong> some homes had been flooded. One femalehad to be rescued from her property. Several cars were inundated <strong>and</strong> destroyed by the flooding. Ditches <strong>and</strong> creeks were out oftheir banks <strong>and</strong> flowing over the roadways. A portion of Park Avenue in Perry collapsed from the flooding. In addition, ClopineLake Dam in southeast Peach county was breached <strong>and</strong> threatened portions of Perry in western Houston county. Residents of thearea were evacuated, but no problems resulted in Houston county as a result of the dam failure. Rainfall of six to eight inches wascommon across much of the southern portion of Houston county in the 24-hour period from midnight on the 27th to midnight on the28th.Pulaski CountyCountywide27 1316EST2300EST0 0 250KFlash FloodThe Pulaski County Sheriff's office <strong>and</strong> the Hawkinsville Dispatch <strong>and</strong> News reported that extensive flooding was occurringthroughout the county. A number of secondary county roads were flooded <strong>and</strong> closed. A portion of Georgia Highway 112 waswashed out in the southern portion of the county. In addition, the Hawkinsville North Fresh Water Plant had to be closed because offlooding. Rainfall of four to five inches fell across much of the county between mid morning <strong>and</strong> early evening, with local amountsof six to eight inches, especially in the far northern portion of the county. Isolated reports of up to 10.5 inches of rain were alsoreceived.Harris County4 ESE Pine Mtn 27 1413EST0 0Hail (1.00)The Forest Service at the F. D. Roosevelt State Park in extreme northeast Harris county reported quarter-sized hail.Meriwether CountyGreenville27 1423EST0 0Hail (0.88)The Meriwether County Sheriff reported nickel-sized hail.Fulton CountyAlpharetta to 27 1440EST0 0Hail (1.00)Roswell1445ESTSeveral reports of penny to quarter-sized hail were received from the public. Nickel-sized hail was reported in Roswell, whilepenny to quarter-sized hail was reported in Alpharetta.Coweta County4 WSW Newnan 27 1445EST0 0 5KLightningThe Times Herald of Newnan reported that lightning struck a home on Smokey Road in southwest Coweta county causing damageto the electrical system of the home, but little other damage.Forsyth County5 W Big Creek to 27 1450EST0 0Hail (1.75)5 N Cumming1510ESTSeveral reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to golf balls, were received from the public. The public reported nickel to golfball-sized hail in Cumming. Penny to quarter-sized hail was reported from the southwest part of the county, west of Brookwood<strong>and</strong> Big Creek. A spotter reported nickel-sized hail five miles north of Cumming. Hail was reported to have covered the ground inseveral areas. In some areas in Cumming, the hail accumulated to a depth of three inches, which resulted in local drainage problems<strong>and</strong> street flooding.Coweta CountySenoia27 1500EST0 0 5KLightningThe Times Herald of Newnan reported that lightning struck a home on Dolly Nixon Road causing damage to the electrical system,but little other damage.Dawson CountyDawsonville to 27 1508EST0 0Hail (1.75)1 SE Lumpkin1520ESTSeveral reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to golf balls, were received from the public. Mostly penny-sized hail wasreported in the southeast part of the county near Lumpkin <strong>and</strong> Doughtery.4650
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralLumpkin County5 SSE Dahlonega to 27 1532EST0 0Hail (1.75)DahlonegaSeveral reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the public in Dahlonega <strong>and</strong> just south of the city near the intersection ofGeorgia Highways 60 <strong>and</strong> 400.White County2 W Clevel<strong>and</strong> 27 1544EST0 0Hail (1.00)The White County 911 Center reported nickel to quarter-sized hail just west of Clevel<strong>and</strong>.White CountyHelen to27 1555EST0 0Hail (1.00)SauteeThe public reported quarter-sized hail in Helen <strong>and</strong> penny-sized hail in Sautee.Cherokee CountyWaleska to27 1605EST0 0Hail (1.25)6 NE Waleska1614ESTThe public reported half-dollar-sized hail northeast of Waleska near the Pickens county line, while the Cherokee CountyEmergency Management Director reported quarter-sized hail near Waleska.Pickens CountyJasper to27 1615EST0 0Hail (2.75)3 NW JasperNumerous reports of hail, ranging in size from quarters to golf balls, were received from the public <strong>and</strong> an amateur radio operator.However, three reports of hail the size of baseballs were also received in the same area.Dawson CountyAmicalola27 1624EST1629EST0 0Hail (1.75)The Dawson County 911 Center reported golf ball-sized hail in the Amicalola Falls State Park area of extreme northwest Dawsoncounty.Gilmer CountyPleasant Hill to 27 1626EST0 0Hail (2.75)EllijayThe public reported baseball-sized hail one mile from the Pickens county line in southern Gilmer county near Pleasant Hill. Thepublic <strong>and</strong> amateur radio operators reported penny to nickel-sized hail in Ellijay.Troup CountyLa Grange27 1934EST0 0Hail (1.00)The public reported quarter-sized hail.Pulaski County3 NE Hartford to 27 2000EST0 0 0.25KThunderstorm Wind (G50)4 NE HartfordThe public reported that several large limbs had been blown down in the far northeast part of the county along Georgia Highway112.Heard CountyFranklin to27 2035EST0 0Hail (0.75)Cooksville2041ESTTwo reports of penny-sized hail were received from the public.Peach CountyClopine27 2047EST2230EST0 0 25KFlash FloodThe Peach County 911 Center reported a partial failure of the Clopine Lake Dam in the far southeast part of the county just off U.S.Highway 341. Nearly two-thirds of the water in the lake flowed through the breach in the dam into Big Indian Creek.Coweta CountyNewnan27 2100EST0 0Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail.GAZ054Fayette27 2325EST0 0 5KStrong WindThe Peachtree City Police reported that a strong wind gust, associated with a cold front moving through the area, blew the windowsout of the front facade of the Peachtree City Wal Mart Supercenter. All of the thunderstorms had moved well east of the area at thetime.4751
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralGAZ080-089>093-095-098-102>106-110-112Taylor - Muscogee - Chattahoochee - Marion - Schley - Macon - Houston - Treutlen - Stewart - Webster -Sumter - Dooly - Crisp - Telfair - Montgomery27 0300EST0 0 25KFlood28 1800ESTWidespread heavy rain fell across much of the western <strong>and</strong> central portions of Middle Georgia. The heaviest rain fell from nearLumpkin <strong>and</strong> Americus northeast to near Jeffersonville <strong>and</strong> about 50 miles either side. The heavy rain fell in two rounds, oneduring the early morning from roughly 5 am EST to 10 am EST <strong>and</strong> another from around 2 pm to 7 pm EST. Rainfall across muchof this area averaged three to five inches with local amounts of six to eight inches between Americus <strong>and</strong> Hawkinsville. Severalcounties across the western <strong>and</strong> central portions of Middle Georgia experienced flash flooding during this event. Several dambreakages were reported. General flooding continued across the area for a couple of days.While general flooding was reported throughout much of the area, specific information was received from the counties listed below:Crisp - The County 911 Center reported that a number of roads were flooded from many hours of heavy rain early in the morning.Rainfall of three to four inches fell from midnight until noon EST across the northwest part of the county, with an additional inch ofrain during the afternoon hours. The southeast part of the county only received two to three inches total.Muscogee - County 911 Center reported that three to four inches of rain had fallen since midnight across the county. The heavyrain had resulted in numerous flooded streets in Columbus <strong>and</strong> flooding of the Riverwalk along the Chattahoochee River in thesouthern portions of downtown Columbus.Stewart - The Lumpkin/Richl<strong>and</strong> Police Department reported that overnight heavy rain had caused flooding of several streets inRichl<strong>and</strong>. Rainfall of four to five inches fell across the county between midnight <strong>and</strong> noon EST on the 27th.Sumter - Extensive flooding remained across the county, even after the flash flooding had subsided. Among other items, theSumter Humane Society reported that one foot of water had accumulated in the building.Talbot - Flooding along the Flint River near Georgia Highway 36 in the far northeast part of the county threatened to flood severalhomes. Water rose into the yards of the homes, but not into the homes. Residents of the area were warned that evacuations may benecessary at any minute.Telfair - After flash flooding damaged <strong>and</strong> washed out several roads in the county during the early morning hours, floodingcontinued to affect many areas of the county throughout the day. Railroad tracks, parking lots, <strong>and</strong> some roads remained underwater.GAZ042-053>054-066>069-071-078>079-081>083-094-096>097-107>109-111Treutlen - Early morning heavy rain caused flooding of several roads in the western portion of the county, including GeorgiaHighways 46 <strong>and</strong> 199 <strong>and</strong> Crooked Run Road. Wildwood Lake overflowed its banks from the excessive runoff <strong>and</strong> floodedGeorgia Highway 46. Some damage was reported to Georgia Highway 199.Carroll - Coweta - Fayette - Troup - Meriwether - Pike - Upson - Monroe - Harris - Talbot - Crawford - Bibb- Twiggs - Peach - Bleckley - Laurens - Pulaski - Wilcox - Dodge - Wheeler27 1300EST0 0Flood2300ESTA second round of rain brought flooding <strong>and</strong> flash flooding to many of the same areas that experienced flooding during the earlymorning hours. While the flash flood events were primarily confined to the same areas that experienced flooding <strong>and</strong> flash floodingearlier in the morning, general flooding spread further north <strong>and</strong> east toward La Grange, Peachtree City, <strong>and</strong> Macon. Areas north tonear Peachtree City <strong>and</strong> Macon experienced average rain for the day of two to four inches. Specific information from severalcounties was received as indicated below:Bibb: Several inches of rain fell across the county causing general, albeit mostly minor flooding. However, the heavy rainoverwhelmed sewer lines causing extensive sewage spills into the Ocmulgee River. Two sewage spills were reported at more10,000 gallons each, both considered major spills. One spill reached 61,700 gallons <strong>and</strong> the other 35,400 gallons. Both spillscontaminated the Ocmulgee River.Carroll: The public reported that several creeks in the Roopville area were out of their banks. Water, about three inches deep, wasflowing over the roadways.Coweta: The Times Herald of Newnan reported that heavy rain on the order of three inches or more caused an 18,900 gallonsewage spill from the Coweta County sewage treatment plant. The sewage spilled into White Oak Creek.4852
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralMacon CountySouth PortionFayette: The Fayette County Emergency Management Director <strong>and</strong> Peachtree City Police reported flooding at the Three Ponds area<strong>and</strong> several golf cart paths near Peachtree Parkway. Flooding was also reported in the Tinsley Mills area of Peachtree City. Severalcondos <strong>and</strong> apartments in the area were threatened by flood waters <strong>and</strong> residents of the area were warned that evacuations may benecessary at any minute because Lake Peachtree was overflowing its banks. However, no flash flooding occurred as a result of thelake overflow.Laurens: The Courier Herald of Dublin reported that heavy rain resulted in a sewage spill in the city of Dublin. Much of thecounty, including Dublin received 24-hour rainfall of six to nine inches.Meriwether County: The Meriwether County 911 Center reported that several roads in the county had high water on them <strong>and</strong> hadto be closed. No flash flooding was reported, however. Some of the closed roads included Keith Road, Piney Woods Road,Primrose Road, <strong>and</strong> Straight Road. Rainfall across the county was mostly in the two to three inch range.Monroe - The Monroe County Reporter of Forsyth reported that heavy rains resulted in a small stream to overflow onto ReedyCreek Road. The road had to be closed as a consequence.Troup: <strong>Weather</strong> Service radar showed that rainfall of three to four inches was common across the county.Twiggs County: The Twiggs County Sheriff reported high water on a number of roads in the county, but no flash flooding or roadclosures were reported. All roads were open. The roads with the most significant problems were U.S. Highway 80, GeorgiaHighway 96 at the Houston county line, <strong>and</strong> Church Road in Jeffersonville. Widespread rainfall of four to five inches was reportedacross much of the county, with southern portions of the county receiving five to six inches of rain.Upson County: The Upson County Emergency Management Director reported that several rivers <strong>and</strong> creeks were above bankfullthroughout the county. This had resulted in at least one road closure. The Flint river at Culloden had risen seven feet since 6 am,<strong>and</strong> by 6 pm had reached a level of 14 feet, still below the 18 foot flood stage. However, the Flint river was out of its banks atAdams Ferry Road <strong>and</strong> the road was closed. South Earle Road near the Talbot county line was also flooded, with six inches ofwater over the road. The flooding threatened several homes near Georgia Highway 36 in the far southwest part of the county nearthe Talbot county line. Residents in the area were warned that evacuations may be necessary at any minute. Potato Creek at DelRay Road in the northeast part of the county was just two feet from flood stage.28 1100EST0 0 50KFlash Flood2300ESTThe Macon County Emergency Management Director <strong>and</strong> the Citizen <strong>and</strong> Georgian Newspaper of Montezuma reported two earthendam failures in the eastern portion of the county. One was the Forbes Lake dam, a 40 acre lake just south of Georgia Highway 127between Marshallville <strong>and</strong> the Houston County line. A second dam failure was reported just west of Oglethorpe near GeorgiaHighway 49. There was also a report of a dam failure on Savage Creek, which was built for the Hickory Spring subdivision. Thedam breakages caused damage to some roads in the area.Harris County2 SW Whitesville 31 0135ESTThe public reported quarter to golf ball-sized hail.Gilmer CountyPleasant Valley 31 0153ESTThe public reported penny-sized hail.Upson CountyThomaston31 0230EST0000Hail (1.75)Hail (0.75)0 0 150KLightningThe Thomaston Times reported that lightning struck a home <strong>and</strong> set the roof on fire. The home was completely destroyed by theresulting fire.Upson County5 W Thomaston 31 0250EST0The Upson County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.Jones County1 SW Griswoldville to 31 0520EST03 S Gray0535ESTBaldwin CountyMilledgeville00Hail (0.75)Hail (1.25)The public reported quarter to half dollar-sized hail southwest of Griswoldville near the Bibb/Jones county line while WMAZTelevision of Macon <strong>and</strong> the Jones County Emergency Management (EMA) Director reported nickel-sized hail south of Gray. TheEMA Director indicated that the hail accumulated to a depth of six inches on the ground.31 0555ESTThe public reported penny-sized hail.00Hail (0.75)4953
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralBibb County3 N Macon 31 0555EST0 0Hail (0.88)WMAZ Television of Macon relayed a report of nickel-sized hail.Walton CountyMonroe31 0700EST1030EST0 0Flash FloodThe Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that a city employee working near a creek in Monroe had to be rescued from thecreek when the fast rushing water pinned him up against a culvert.Gwinnett CountyNorcross to31 0720EST0 0 225KLightningGrayson0745ESTThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that lightning struck four homes in Gwinnett county, three of which suffered fire <strong>and</strong>smoke damage. One home was set on fire by lightning on Birkhill Way in Lawrenceville. The fire was confined to the attic.However, a firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation. Another home on Tribble Circle in Grayson was struck by lightning. Thishome sustained minor damage. A third home on Alamosa Court in Lawrenceville was struck, but no significant damage wasreported. The fourth home struck by lightning in the county was on Kimberly Lane in Norcross. This home suffered extensivedamage from the resulting fire.Carroll CountyCarrollton31 0730EST0 0LightningThe Times Georgian of Carrollton reported that lightning struck a home on River Birch Drive. The lightning caused damage to theelectrical service breaker <strong>and</strong> some damage to the home's electrical system. Lightning also struck a water line near Northlake Shore<strong>and</strong> Wilson Drive, causing the water main <strong>and</strong> natural gas main to break.Rockdale CountyConyers31 0730EST0 0 500KLightningThe Macon Telegraph reported that lightning struck <strong>and</strong> set on fire a historic monestary. The building was built by Trappist Monksmore than six decades ago. Three of the buildings wings were completely destroyed by the ensuing fire <strong>and</strong> the fourth wasdamaged beyond repair. One firefighter suffered injuries while fighting the blaze.Troup CountyLa Grange31 0758EST0 0Hail (1.00)The public reported penny to quarter-sized hail.Warren County5 N Warrenton 31 0800EST0 0Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail near the intersection of Georgia Highway 80 <strong>and</strong> Ridge Road.Heard CountyCountywide31 0808EST1208EST0 0 25KFlash FloodThe Heard County 911 Center reported that a number of roads in the county were flooded. Mayhayley Road was closed as it wasnot passable.Upson CountyThomaston31 0840EST0845EST0 0Hail (0.88)The public reported nickel-sized hail.Harris CountyCountywide31 0850EST1250EST0 0 50KFlash FloodThe Harris County Emergency Management Director reported that many roads throughout the county were flooded with water up toa foot deep flowing over many of the roads. Consequently, several roads had to be closed throughout the day.Lamar CountyBarnesville31 0853EST0857EST0 0Hail (1.75)A deputy with the Lamar County Sheriff's Office reported quarter to golf ball-sized hail in Barnesville on Carafax Road. Thepublic <strong>and</strong> the Herald Gazette of Barnesville reported nickel to quarter-sized hail at the Lamar County High School.Lamar CountyBarnesville31 0905EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)The Herald Gazette of Barnesville reported that a few trees were blown down near the county high school.Crawford CountyRoberta31 0938EST0 0 0.25KThunderstorm Wind (G39)The Crawford County 911 Center reported that one tree was blown down.5054
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralJones CountyWayside31 0945EST0 0Hail (0.88)The Jones County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail.De Kalb CountyNorth Atlanta 31 1045EST1445EST0 0Flash FloodThe official river gage at Peachtree Creek rose to 17.8 feet, which is 0.8 feet above the flood stage. Flooding results alongWoodward Way <strong>and</strong> at the Bobby Jones Golf Course adjacent to the creek. Water also rises in the yards of several homes <strong>and</strong>apartments adjacent to the creek.Fulton CountyAtlanta31 1045EST1445EST0 0Flash FloodThe official river gage at Peachtree Creek rose to 17.8 feet, which is 0.8 feet above the flood stage. Flooding results alongWoodward Way <strong>and</strong> at the Bobby Jones Golf Course adjacent to the creek. Water also rises in the yards of several homes <strong>and</strong>apartments adjacent to the creek.Houston CountyWarner Robins 31 1130EST0 0 50KLightningThe Macon Telegraph reported that lightning struck a Warner Robins fire station knocking out power, the 911 center's emergencyradio, the air conditioner, several computers, <strong>and</strong> two televisions.GAZ042-052-078 Carroll - Heard - Harris31 0708EST1430EST0 0FloodGeneral rainfall of 2-3 inches was common across much of the region during the early to mid-morning hours. This rain fell onsaturated soil from previous heavy rainfall on the 27th. The following counties below listed specific flooding conditions during theevent.Carroll: The Times Georgian of Carrollton reported that several roads in the county were flooded. No flash flooding was reported.Heard: The Heard County 911 Center reported that several roads in the county were flooded. Mayhayley Road was closed.Harris: Rainfall of three to five inches across much of the county resulted in general flooding of some roads <strong>and</strong> low-lying areas.GEORGIA, NortheastHart CountyMt Olivet13 1814EST0 0Hail (1.00)Rabun CountyClayton27 1610EST0 0Hail (0.75)GEORGIA, SoutheastJenkins CountyMillen08 0825EST0835EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.Screven CountySylvania08 0825EST0835EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.Bulloch CountyStatesboro08 0829EST0835EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds blew trees down.Effingham CountyClyo to08 0900EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Springfield0910ESTTwelve trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along highway 119 between Clyo <strong>and</strong> Springfield.C<strong>and</strong>ler CountyMetter22 1438EST1442EST0 0Hail (0.75)Long County6 SE Ludowici 22 1717EST1722EST0 0Hail (1.75)5155
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, SoutheastLiberty County3 SSE Riceboro to 22 1742EST0 0Hail (0.75)3 SE RiceboroMcintosh County1 SE Eulonia 251747EST0715EST0720EST0 0Hail (1.75)Long County7 S Ludowici 25 0716EST0720EST0 0Hail (2.00)Liberty County2 SE Gum Branch 25 0740EST0745EST0 0Hail (1.50)Tattnall CountyCobbtown25 0740EST0745EST0 0Hail (1.75)Tattnall CountyCollins to25 0805EST0 0Hail (1.75)Glennville0815ESTTattnall CountyGlennville to26 1751EST0 0Hail (1.00)Midway1759ESTC<strong>and</strong>ler CountyCountywide27 1000EST1200EST0 0Flash FloodSeveral hours of thunderstorm with heavy rainfall dropped up to 5 inches of rain across the county. Several county <strong>and</strong> state roadswere closed due to high water <strong>and</strong> a pond dam burst flooding portions of Highway 121.Bulloch CountyNorth Portion 27 1100EST1200EST0 0Flash FloodHours of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms dropped several inches of rain on the county. A few roads were closed due to highwater, mainly across the northern part of the county.GEORGIA, SouthwestLowndes CountyWest Valdosta 14 1718EST0 0Hail (1.75)Golfball size hail reported by the Lowndes County EMA.Tift CountyTifton22 1330EST0 0Hail (0.88)Dime to nickel size hail reported by the Tift County EMA.Tift CountyCountywide22 1330EST1340EST0 0 15KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Numerous downed trees <strong>and</strong> power lines reported by the Tift County Sheriff.Mitchell County4 E Camilla 22 1515EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A SKYWARN storm spotter reported downed trees <strong>and</strong> power lines on Highway 37.Colquitt CountyMoultrie22 1545EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A SKYWARN storm spotter reported downed trees <strong>and</strong> power lines.Colquitt CountyNorman Park 22 1555EST0 0Hail (1.75)Golfball size hail reported by the Colquitt County EMA.Colquitt CountyNorman Park 22 1555EST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G55)The Colquitt County EMA reported numerous downed trees.Colquitt County3 E Moultrie 22 1632EST1730EST0 0Flash FloodA local dam failed which flooded Highway 37. Reported by the Colquitt County EMA.5256
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, SouthwestLowndes CountyMoody Afb22 1702EST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail reported by an Air Force weather observer.Seminole County3.5 WNW Donalsonville 22 1332EST 2.8 1000 1 8 1.5MTornado (F2)2.6 NNWDonalsonville1335ESTA tornado touched down just south of U.S. Highway 84. It destroyed seven mobile homes <strong>and</strong> damaged 17 others. Many trees <strong>and</strong>power lines were down. A woman was killed when the tornado demolished her mobile home. Eight people suffered minor injuries.The storm survey was conducted by the NWS Tallahassee WCM <strong>and</strong> SOO. F34MHMiller County5.5 SW Enterprise to 22 1335EST 15.2 1250 0 10 5.5MTornado (F3)3.5 SE Colquitt1403ESTThe tornado, which crossed from Seminole County into Miller County, quickly intensified as it paralleled Highway 91. It damagednearly 100 homes <strong>and</strong> destroyed 25 others along its path. It struck a 120+ acre farm on Nobles Road, destroying several storagebuildings, welding shop, farrowing house <strong>and</strong> implement shed, <strong>and</strong> heavily damaging the family residence. Several irrigationpivots were damaged or destroyed. Many trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were down. Ten people were injured, two of those critically. Thetornado weakened as it approached County Road 45. It continued its northeastward trek across County Road 310 <strong>and</strong> U.S.Highway 27, then dissipated about three miles southeast of Colquitt. The storm survey was conducted by the NWS TallahasseeWCM <strong>and</strong> SOO.Mitchell County4 SW Sale City to 22 1501EST 3.8 100 0 0 250KTornado (F1)2.6 SE Sale City1510ESTA tornado touched down on Mount Zion Road <strong>and</strong> damaged a brick home. Another dozen homes were damaged. As it travelednortheast, it damaged two irrigation pivots, tossed hay bales 200 feet across Highway 93 <strong>and</strong> uprooted many trees. The tornadothen moved across open fields before crossing into Colquitt County. The storm survey was conducted by a SKYWARN stormspotter.Colquitt County1.8 NW Hartsfield to 22 1510EST 3.7 100 0 0 125KTornado (F1)2.5 NE Hartsfield1516ESTThe tornado, which crossed into Colquitt County from Mitchell County, caused minor damage to some homes along Highway 37.Several downed trees blocked the highway just east of the county line. Two chicken houses on Bryant Road sustained minor roofdamage. The tornado weakened as it crossed County Road 202, toppling trees <strong>and</strong> utility pole, <strong>and</strong> dissipated near Moss Lake. Thestorm survey was conducted by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Colquitt CountyDoerun22 1510EST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Worth CountySylvester22 1530EST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Worth CountySouthwest Portion 26 1825EST0 0Hail (1.75)Golfball size hail reported by the public.Thomas CountyCountywide26 2220EST2240EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Numerous downed trees <strong>and</strong> power lines reported by Thomas County 911.Lee CountySoutheast Portion 27 1058EST1415EST0 0Flash FloodAn earthen dam break at Graves Springs Road <strong>and</strong> Creek Isle Drive. Residents downstream from the dam break were evacuated.Reported by the Lee County Sheriff.Decatur CountyBainbridge31 1435EST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported by the public.Decatur CountyBainbridge31 1443EST0 0Hail (1.75)Marble to golfball size hail reported by a local radio station.5357
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GEORGIA, SouthwestDecatur County2 SW Bainbridge 31 1445EST0 0 25KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A metal storage building was damaged. Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were snapped off on State Road 253. Reported by thepublic.Grady CountyCairo31 1507EST0 0Hail (1.00)Marble to quarter size hail reported by NWS Peachtree City.Thomas CountyOchlocknee31 1520EST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported along Highway 3 by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Thomas CountyCountywide31 1525EST1540EST0 0Hail (1.75)Marble to golfball size hail reported by the Thomas County EMA.GULF OF MEXICOHigh Is To FreeportTx Out 20NmNorth Jetty02 1336CST0 0Marine Tstm WindMeasured at North Jetty PORTSHigh Is To FreeportTx Out 20NmNorth Jetty02 1348CST0 0Marine Tstm WindMeasured at North Jetty PORTSCameron La To HighIs Tx Out 20Nm35 SW Mouth Of Sabin 02 1500CST0 0Marine Tstm WindOffshore oil rig recorded 45 mph wind gust.Cameron La To HighIs Tx 20 To 60Nm45 SW Mouth Of Sabin 02 1515CST0 0Marine Tstm WindOffshore oil rig recorded 50 mph wind gust.Cameron La To HighIs Tx 20 To 60Nm57 SE Mouth Of Sabine 02 1630CST0 0Marine Tstm WindOffshore oil rig recorded 40 mph wind gust.Cameron La To HighIs Tx Out 20Nm7 SE Mouth Of Sabine 07 1615CST0 0Marine Tstm WindOffshore oil rig recorded 45 mph wind gust.Pensacola Fl ToPascagoula Ms Out20Nm10 S Gulf Shores to 07 1630CST0 0Marine Tstm Wind15 S Gulf Shores1635CSTPensacola Fl ToPascagoula Ms 20 To60Nm20 S Gulf Shores to 07 1630CST0 0Marine Tstm Wind40 S Gulf Shores1635CSTDestin To PensacolaFl 20 To 60Nm40 S Navarre to 07 1745CST0 0Marine Tstm Wind60 S Navarre1750CSTPensacola Fl ToPascagoula Ms 20 To60Nm30 S Gulf Shores to 07 1745CST0 0Marine Tstm Wind30 S Perdido Key1750CST5458
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GULF OF MEXICOPascagoula Ms To SwPass Of Ms R 20 To60Nm45 E Venice 07 1928CST0Sw Pass Of The Ms RTo Atchafalaya R LaOut 20Nm20 S Venice 07 2006CST0Pensacola Fl ToPascagoula Ms 20 To60Nm30 S Palmetto Beach to 07 2010CST060 S Palmetto Beach2015CSTDestin To PensacolaFl 20 To 60Nm50 S Pensacola Beach to 07 2010CST050 S Navarre2015CSTSw Pass Of The Ms RTo Atchafalaya R LaOut 20Nm20 S Venice 07 2102CST0Suwannee R ToApalachicola Fl Out20Nm25 SE Apalachicola 07 2330EST0The C-Tower platform recorded a convective gust of 38 knots.Tampa BayOld Tampa Bay 08 0653EST0Pensacola Fl ToPascagoula Ms 20 To60Nm30 S Gulf Shores to 09 2245CST50 S Gulf Shores2250CST0The wind gust was measured at the St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport.Atchafalaya R ToCameron La 20 To60Nm78 S Cypremort Point 16 0224CST0 0Offshore oil rig recorded 44 mph wind gust.Craig Key To The WEnd Of The 7 MileBridge Out 20Nm6 SSW Marathon 17 1857EST0 0Wind gust 36 knots (41 mph) measured at Sombrero Key Light C-MAN station.Craig Key To The WEnd Of The 7 MileBridge Out 20Nm6 SSW Marathon 17 1901EST0 0Wind gust 38 knots (44 mph) measured at Sombrero Key Light C-MAN station.Ocean Reef To CraigKey Fl Out 20Nm8 SSE Key Largo 17 1949EST0 0Wind gust 34 knots (39 mph) measured at Key Largo C-MAN station.Corpus Christi ToBaffin BaySouth Bird Isl<strong>and</strong> 19 2000CST0 0Measured by S. Bird Isl<strong>and</strong> TCOON.00000000Marine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm Wind5559
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GULF OF MEXICOPt O'Connor ToAransas PassSeadrift19 2024CST0Measured by Seadrift TCOON.Corpus Christi ToBaffin BaySouth Bird Isl<strong>and</strong> 19 2100CST0Measured by S. Bird Isl<strong>and</strong> TCOON.Matagorda BayEast Matagorda 20 0000CST0Measured at East Matagorda Old Gulf Cut (TCOONS).High Is To FreeportTx Out 20Nm13 W Galveston 20 0047CST0Measured at Jamaica Beach.High Is To FreeportTx Out 20Nm13 W Galveston 20 0103CST0Measured at Jamaica Beach.Galveston BayEagle Point20 0136CST0Measured at Eagle Point PORTS.High Is To FreeportTx Out 20NmPleasure Pier20 0136CST0Measured at Pleasure Pier PORTS.Cameron La To HighIs Tx 20 To 60Nm39 S Mouth Of Sabine R200148CST0Offshore oil rig recorded 60 mph wind gust.Cameron La To HighIs Tx 20 To 60Nm34 S Mouth Of Sabine R200259CST0Offshore oil rig recorded 52 mph wind gust.Atchafalaya R ToCameron La Out20Nm31 SE Cameron 20 0300CST0Offshore oil rig recorded 55 mph wind gust.Cameron La To HighIs Tx Out 20Nm19 SE Mouth Of Sabine 20 0315CST0Offshore oil rig recorded 39 mph wind gust.Cameron La To HighIs Tx 20 To 60Nm40 SE Mouth Of Sabine 20 0359CST0Offshore oil rig recorded 55 mph wind gust.Atchafalaya R ToCameron La Out20Nm25 SSW Cypremort Poi 20 0405CST0Atchafalaya R ToCameron La 20 To60Nm41 S Cypremort Point 20 0443CST0Offshore oil rig recorded 49 mph wind gust.00000000000000Marine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine HailMarine Tstm Wind5660
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005GULF OF MEXICOTampa BayLower Tampa Bay 23 0842EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThe wind gust was reported by the Tampa Bay PORTS system near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.Tampa BayLower Tampa Bay 23 0848EST0 0Marine Tstm WindThe wind gust was reported by the Tampa Bay PORTS station at Port Manatee.A "wake low" formed well behind a line of thunderstorms <strong>and</strong> produced strong gradient winds over Tampa Bay.High Is To FreeportTx Out 20Nm13 W Galveston 27 0231CST0 0Marine Tstm WindMeasured at Jamaica Beach.Galveston Bay11 NW Texas City 27 0252CST0 0Marine Tstm WindMeasured at Galveston Scholes Field.Sw Pass Of The Ms RTo Atchafalaya R LaOut 20NmGr<strong>and</strong> Isle27 1358CST0 0Marine Tstm WindPascagoula Ms To SwPass Of Ms R Out20Nm22 SSE Biloxi 27 1808CST0 0Marine Tstm WindMobile BayPoint Clear31 1130CST1135CST0 0Marine Tstm WindMobile BayPinto Isl<strong>and</strong>31 1210CST1215CST0 0Marine Tstm WindHAWAIIHIZ001>003-005>008-012>013-017-019>020Niihau - Kauai Windward - Kauai Leeward - Oahu South Shore - Waianae Coast - Oahu North Shore - OahuKoolau - Molokai Windward - Molokai Leeward - Maui Windward West - Maui Central Valley - WindwardHaleakala01020600HST0400HST0 0Heavy Surf/High SurfA low northwest of the isl<strong>and</strong>s generated surf of 12 to 18 feet along the north-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai <strong>and</strong>Maui; <strong>and</strong> 6 to 12 feet along the west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, <strong>and</strong> Oahu. There were no reports of serious property damageor injuries.HIZ001>003-006>008-012>013-017-019>020-023-026Niihau - Kauai Windward - Kauai Leeward - Waianae Coast - Oahu North Shore - Oahu Koolau - MolokaiWindward - Molokai Leeward - Maui Windward West - Maui Central Valley - Windward Haleakala - Kona -Kohala05101700HST0930HST0 0Heavy Surf/High SurfA deep low far northwest of the Aloha State produced surf of 15 to 30 feet along the north-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu,Molokai, <strong>and</strong> Maui; <strong>and</strong> 10 to 18 feet along the west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, <strong>and</strong> the Big Isl<strong>and</strong> of Hawaii. Severalbeaches were closed for a time because of the high surf, especially on Kauai. Some beach-front roadways on the isles wereinundated from time to time by water breaking onto nearby shores. Because of the pounding surf, two teenage girls had to berescued by a fire department helicopter after getting str<strong>and</strong>ed on a rock outcropping just off Laie Point on Oahu on the 7th.However, no serious injuries or property damage were reported throughout the event.Honolulu County5 NW Waianae 07 0815HST0830HST0 0Funnel CloudEmployees of the Kaena Point Satellite Tracking Station spotted a funnel cloud off the Waianae coast on Oahu. The funneldissipated without incident.Maui CountyKalaupapa to 09 2045HST0 0Heavy RainHana10 0845HSTHeavy showers caused ponding of roadways, <strong>and</strong> small stream <strong>and</strong> drainage ditch flooding in windward East <strong>and</strong> West Maui, <strong>and</strong>windward sections of Molokai. Gusty south winds with the showers broke several boats loose from their moorings <strong>and</strong> forced themaground in <strong>and</strong> around Lahaina in leeward West Maui. There were no reports of serious injuries. Damage estimates were not5761
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005HAWAIIHIZ022-028HIZ001>003-006>008-012>013-017-019>020-023-026HIZ008HIZ001>003-006>009-012>013-017-019>020available.Haleakala Summit - Big Isl<strong>and</strong> Summit12 1445HST0 0High Wind (G65)16 0400HSTAn upper trough moving across the state from west to east brought west winds of 30 to 50 mph, with gusts over 70 mph, to thesummits of Mauna Kea <strong>and</strong> Mauna Loa on the Big Isl<strong>and</strong> of Hawaii, <strong>and</strong> to the summit of Haleakala in East Maui. Ice <strong>and</strong> snow, incombination with the strong winds, forced workers to close the access road to the summit of Mauna Kea for a time. High winds <strong>and</strong>icy conditions also caused power outages on the summit of Haleakala, which interrupted broadcast transmissions from public <strong>and</strong>commercial radio <strong>and</strong> television stations on the 15th. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries, however.Niihau - Kauai Windward - Kauai Leeward - Waianae Coast - Oahu North Shore - Oahu Koolau - MolokaiWindward - Molokai Leeward - Maui Windward West - Maui Central Valley - Windward Haleakala - Kona -Kohala13 1200HST0 0Heavy Surf/High Surf16 1100HSTA deep low northwest of the isles caused surf of 15 to 20 feet along the north-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, <strong>and</strong>Maui; <strong>and</strong> 6 to 12 feet along the west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, <strong>and</strong> the Big Isl<strong>and</strong> of Hawaii. No seriousproperty damage or injuries were reported.Oahu Koolau14 1600HST0 1Strong Wind15 1600HSTGusty winds across Oahu downed trees <strong>and</strong> caused sporadic power outages <strong>and</strong> power fluctuations. One 12-year-old girl wasseriously injured in the early morning of the 15th by a tree that had toppled onto the roof of her home <strong>and</strong> had broken through to herbedroom, where she was sleeping. Property damage estimates were not available.Niihau - Kauai Windward - Kauai Leeward - Waianae Coast - Oahu North Shore - Oahu Koolau - Olomana -Molokai Windward - Molokai Leeward - Maui Windward West - Maui Central Valley - Windward Haleakala18200600HST2000HST0 0Heavy Surf/High SurfA deep low far northwest of the state generated surf of 15 to 20 feet along the north-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai,<strong>and</strong> Maui; <strong>and</strong> 8 to 14 feet along the west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, <strong>and</strong> Oahu. No serious property damage or injuries werereported.HIZ028Big Isl<strong>and</strong> Summit19 0500HST0 0High Wind (G65)21 0400HSTWest winds were sustained at 40 to 50 mph, with gusts over 70 mph, at <strong>and</strong> near the summits of Mauna Kea <strong>and</strong> Mauna Loa on theBig Isl<strong>and</strong> of Hawaii. There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage.HIZ028Big Isl<strong>and</strong> Summit25 1900HST0 0High Wind (G40)27 0400HSTWinds out of the west <strong>and</strong> southwest were sustained at 30 to 45 mph for more than 30 hours at <strong>and</strong> near the summits of Mauna Kea<strong>and</strong> Mauna Loa on the Big Isl<strong>and</strong> of Hawaii. However, there were no reports of serious property damage or injuries.Hawaii CountyKamuela to28 0520HST0 0Heavy RainGlenwood1415HSTHeavy showers in windward parts of the Big Isl<strong>and</strong> of Hawaii, from Kamuela in South Kohala to Glenwood in Puna, producedsmall stream <strong>and</strong> drainage ditch flooding, <strong>and</strong> ponding of roadways. No serious injuries or property damage were reported.IDAHO, Extreme SoutheastIDAHO, NorthIDZ005>006IDAHO, NorthwestIDZ001-004NOT RECEIVED.Northern Clearwater Mountains - Southern Clearwater Mountains16171741MST1545MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Late winter storm brought 10 to 13 inches of snow to the Clearwater Mountains <strong>and</strong> 4 to 6 inches to the valleys. West winds at 20to 30 mph accompanied the storm.Northern Panh<strong>and</strong>le - Central Panh<strong>and</strong>le Mountains16171200PST1000PST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>5862
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005IDAHO, NorthwestIDZ001-004IDAHO, SoutheastIDZ018>019IDAHO, SouthwestA large pacific storm system moved through northern Idaho <strong>and</strong> brought heavy snow to the mountains. All mountain locationsabove 3000 feet received 12 to 15 inches of new snow.Northern Panh<strong>and</strong>le - Central Panh<strong>and</strong>le Mountains27 0800PST0 0Heavy Snow29 1000PSTA large <strong>and</strong> very moist pacific storm system slowly moved through the northern Idaho panh<strong>and</strong>le. All mountain locations above3000 feet received 15 to 25 inches of new snow. Lookout Pass Ski Resort received 15 inches <strong>and</strong> Schweitzer Ski Resort picked up24 inches of new snow.Sawtooth Mountains - Upper Snake Highl<strong>and</strong>s27282200MST2200MST0 0Heavy SnowAn early spring snowstorm brought heavy snow to the mountains or eastern Idaho. 13 to 14 inches fell at the Bear Canyon <strong>and</strong>Vienna Mine SNOTEL sites in Custer County. 11 inches fell at the Crab Creek SNOTEL site in Clark County.NONE REPORTED.ILLINOIS, CentralFulton CountyMarietta30 1315CST0 0Knox CountyRapatee30 1340CST0 0Fulton County5 S Lewistown 30 1344CST0 0Fulton County2 W Fiatt 30 1354CST0 0Knox CountyWilliamsfield 30 1359CST0 0Peoria CountyGlasford30 1417CST0 0Peoria CountyMapleton30 1418CST0 0Peoria CountyMapleton30 1418CST0 0Stark County3 W Toulon 30 1423CST0 0Peoria County2 W Bartonville 30 1429CST0 0Fulton County5 S Duncan Mills 30 1430CST0 0Peoria CountyBartonville30 1436CST0 0Peoria CountyBartonville30 1445CST0 0Fulton CountySt David30 1447CST0 0Fulton CountyCanton30 1454CST0 0Woodford County1 E Germantown Hills 30 1502CST0 0Woodford County2.5 W Metamora 30 1506CST 0.1 10 0 0A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.Woodford County3 E Metamora 30 1510CST0 0Six power poles were blown down.Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.75)Hail (1.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Hail (1.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.50)Hail (1.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Tornado (F0)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)5963
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ILLINOIS, CentralTazewell County4 SW Delavan 30 1529CSTTazewell CountyWashington30 1532CSTMarshall County2 S Toluca 30 1535CSTMarshall County3 NNW Wenona 30 1540CSTMarshall CountyWenona30 1545CSTSangamon CountySpringfield30 1550CSTLogan County3 E Elkhart 30 1616CSTLogan County3 SE Lincoln 30 1621CSTLogan County7 NE Lincoln 30 1624CSTDe Witt CountyWaynesville30 1625CSTLogan CountyBeason30 1628CSTMclean CountyNormal30 1645CSTMclean CountyBloomington30 1646CSTMclean CountyNormal30 1648CSTChristian County4 W Pana 30 1706CSTLogan County7 NE Lincoln 30 1733CSTMarshall CountyHenry30 1745CSTPiatt County2 NE White Heath 30 1747CSTLogan CountyAtlanta30 1755CSTA few powers poles down in Atlanta.Champaign CountyMahomet30 1802CSTWoodford County1 E Secor 30 1824CSTWoodford County2 W El Paso 30 1827CSTMclean County1 E Carlock 30 1833CSTPower lines down east of Carlock.Logan CountyLatham30 1841CSTMclean County6 NE Bloomington 30 1855CSTMclean County6 N Lexington 30 1902CST0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.75)Hail (1.50)Hail (1.25)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G63)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.75)Hail (0.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.75)Hail (2.75)6064
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ILLINOIS, NortheastKendall County9 S Yorkville 30 1645CST1650CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter sized hail reported at the intersection of Rt. 47 <strong>and</strong> Newark Rd.Kendall County7 SE Yorkville 30 1645CST1650CST0 0Hail (1.75)La Salle County4 SSE Marseilles 30 1645CST1650CST0 0Hail (0.75)Kendall County8 E Newark 30 1650CST1655CST0 0Hail (0.75)Will CountyPlainfield30 1650CST1713CST0 0Hail (1.75)Golf ball sized hail <strong>and</strong> nickel sized hail reported in Plainfield, 1650-1655 CST.Nickel sized hail reported at the Plainfield library, 1708-1713 CST.Quarter sized hail reported at the intersection of County Line <strong>and</strong> Theodore Rds., 3 miles NW of Shorewood, 1705-1710 CST.Kane CountyGeneva30 1659CST1704CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel sized hail reported at the intersection of Fabian <strong>and</strong> Kirk Rds.Will CountyJoliet30 1705CST1713CST0 0Hail (1.75)Penny sized hail reported at the intersection of Caton Farm <strong>and</strong> Essington Rds, 1705-1710 CST.Golf ball sized hail reported at Joliet Junior College, 1708-1713 CST.Will CountyRomeoville30 1709CST1734CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail was reported to be covering the ground in Romeoville, 1709-1714 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported at the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service office, 1712-1717 CST.Penny sized hail was reported in Romeoville at intersection of Weber <strong>and</strong> Renwick Rds, 1718-1723 CST.Golf ball sized hail was reported in Romeoville, 1728-1733 CST.Penny sized hail was reported in Romeoville, 1729-1734 CSTWill CountyShorewood to 30 1710CST0 0Hail (1.50)1 N Shorewood1715CSTNickel to half dollar sized hail was reported from Shorewood to 1 mile north of Shorewood, 1710-1715 CST.Livingston CountyDwight30 1718CST1723CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny sized hail was reported at the intersection of Rt. 17 <strong>and</strong> I-55.Will CountyBolingbrook30 1719CST1724CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel sized hail was reported near the intersection of I-55 <strong>and</strong> Rt. 53.Cook CountyLemont to30 1725CST0 0Hail (1.00)La Grange1800CSTQuarter sized hail was reported in Lemont, 1725-1730 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported in Chicago Ridge near the intersection of 95th St. <strong>and</strong> I-294, 1730-1735 CST.Penny sized hail was reported in Bridgeview at the intersection of 79th St. <strong>and</strong> 78th Ave, 1738-1743 CST.Nickel sized hail was reported in Hometown, 1740-1745 CST.Penny sized hail was reported in La Grange, 1740-1745 CST.Penny sized hail was reported in Bridgeview, 1755-1800 CST.Will CountyGoodings Grove 30 1725CST0 0 100KThunderstorm Wind (G65)A portion of the roof was blown off an indoor sports complex on Bell Rd. near Homer Glen.A tractor-trailer was overturned near Homer Glen.6266
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ILLINOIS, NortheastCook CountySchiller Park30Du Page CountyWillowbrookLa Salle CountyCedar Pt toEarlvilleDu Page CountyClarendon HillsDu Page CountyDarienDu Page CountyDowners GroveGrundy CountyCoal City301730CST1735CST1730CST1735CST0000Hail (0.75)Hail (1.75)30 1730CST0 0Hail (1.75)1805CSTPenny sized hail was reported at Cedar Point, 1730-1745 CST.Golf ball sized hail was reported 1 mile east of La Salle, 1738-1743 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported by NWS Cooperative observer in Peru, 1740-1745 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported by law enforment officials at IL State Police District 17 office in Peru, 1740-1745 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported on East 8th Rd, 3 miles north of Utica, 1744-1749 CST.Golf ball sized hail was reported 2 miles east of East 8th Rd, on North 35th Rd, causing damage to a vehicle, 1750-1755 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported in Earlville by an amateur radio operator, 1800-1805 CST.301735CST1740CST30 1735CST0 01740CSTQuarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of Cass Rd. <strong>and</strong> 75th St.30 1735CST0 0Power lines down <strong>and</strong> new homes under construction had walls knocked down.301738CST1743CST0000Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Hail (1.25)Will County3 NW Wilmington 30 1750CST1755CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny sized hail was reported near the intersection of Lorenzo Rd. <strong>and</strong> I-55.Will CountyRomeoville30 1800CST0 0 3KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Large tree limbs blown down onto a house.De Kalb CountySycamore30 1805CST1807CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny sized hail fell for about 90 seconds on Illinois Rt. 23.Cook CountyOrl<strong>and</strong> Park to 30 1830CST0 0Hail (0.88)Evergreen Park1848CSTPenny sized hail was reported in Orl<strong>and</strong> Park at the intersection of 82nd Ave. <strong>and</strong> 143rd St, 1830-1835 CST.Nickel sized hail was reported in Chicago Ridge, 1830-1830 CST.Nickel sized hail was reported in Oak Lawn at the intersection of 115th St. <strong>and</strong> Central Ave., 1832-1837 CST.Penny sized hail was reported in Bridgeview, 1835-1840 CST.Nickel sized hail was reported in Evergreen Park, 1843-1848 CST.La Salle CountyOttawa30 1830CST1847CST0 0Hail (1.00)Nickel sized hail was reported south of Rt. 80 on E. 16th rd. in the Autumnwood subdivision, 1830-1840 CST.The ground was reported to be covered with 2 to 3 inches of quarter sized hail, 1842-1847 CST.Lee County3 N Paw Paw 30 1830CST1835CST0 0Hail (1.25)Golf ball sized hail was reported about 3 miles north of Paw Paw or 8 miles west of Shabbona.6367
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ILLINOIS, NortheastLa Salle CountySeneca30 1832CST1837CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel sized hail was reported covering the ground.Grundy CountyMorris to30 1836CST0 0Hail (1.25)Minooka1855CSTQuarter sized hail was reported covering the ground in Morris, 1836-1841 CST.Half dollar sized hail was reported in Morris, 1840-1845 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported in Minooka, 1850-1855 CST.De Kalb County2 N Shabbona 30 1840CST1845CST0 0Hail (1.00)Lee CountyLee30 1840CST1845CST0 0Hail (1.75)De Kalb County1 W De Kalb 30 1844CST1849CST0 0Hail (0.75)De Kalb CountyDe Kalb30 1845CST1850CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny sized hail was reported on the campus of Northern Illinois University.Will CountyPlainfield30 1855CST1905CST0 0Hail (1.75)Quarter sized hail was reported 4 miles west of Joliet, at the intersection of County Line Rd. <strong>and</strong> Theodore St., 1855-1900 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of Rt. 59 <strong>and</strong> Caton Farm Rd, 1900-1905 CST.Golf ball sized hail was reported in Plainfield, 1900-1905 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of Rt. 7 <strong>and</strong> Rt. 52, 1859-1904 CST.Will CountyRomeoville to 30 1859CST0 0Hail (1.75)2 N Romeoville1917CSTGolf ball sized hail was reported at the intersection of Renwick Rd. <strong>and</strong> Weber Rd, 1859-1904 CST.Golf ball sized hail was reported at the National <strong>Weather</strong> Sevice office, 1912-1917 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported in Romeoville by Emergency Management, 1910-1915 CST.Will CountyBolingbrook30 1905CST1910CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny sized hail was reported at the intersection of Weber Rd. <strong>and</strong> Interstate 55, 1905-1910 CST.Commonwealth/Jennifer (near Boughton-Weber Rd. intersection) reported penny sized hail, 1905-1910 CST.Will CountyJoliet30 1905CST1916CST0 0Hail (1.75)Quarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of Rt. 7 <strong>and</strong> Rt. 52, 1905-1910 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported at the University of St. Francis, 1910-1915 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported on Kelly Ave., 1910-1915 CST.Golf ball sized hail was reported near St. Joseph Hospital, 1911-1916 CST.Will CountyCrest Hill30 1908CST1913CST0 0Hail (1.50)Kane CountyElgin30 1909CST1914CST0 0Hail (0.75)Kane CountyCarpentersville 30 1912CST1917CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter sized hail was reported <strong>and</strong> 66 mph wind gust measured with unofficial equipment.Du Page CountyLombard30 1915CST1920CST0 0Hail (1.00)6468
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ILLINOIS, NortheastWill CountyLockport30 1916CST1921CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel sized hail was reported near the intersection of Bruce Rd. <strong>and</strong> Lawrence Ave.Du Page CountyWoodridge30 1920CST1925CST0 0Hail (1.75)Golf ball sized hail was reported at the intersection of Interstate 355 <strong>and</strong> 75th St.ILZ022-022 Will30 1920CST2025CST0 0FloodWater 6 inches deep was reported covering the road at the intersection of River Rd. <strong>and</strong> Renwick Rd. in Plainfield.Mchenry CountyCrystal Lake30 1920CST1925CST0 0Hail (0.75)Mchenry CountyCrystal Lake30 1920CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Large tree limbs were reported down on side streets.Cook CountyLemont to30 1922CST0 0Hail (1.75)La Grange1939CSTGolf ball sized hail was reported in Lemont, 1922-1927 CST.Penny sized hail was reported in La Grange, 1932-1937 CST.Quarter sized hail was reported in La Grange, 1934-1937 CST.Du Page CountyDarien30 1925CST1930CST0 0Hail (0.88)Cook CountyMorton Grove 30 1930CST1935CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny sized hail was reported near the intersection of Golf Rd. <strong>and</strong> Harlem Ave.Du Page County1 W Burr Ridge 30 1930CST1935CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of 91st St. <strong>and</strong> Rt. 83.Du Page CountyClarendon Hills 30 1930CST1935CST0 0Hail (0.75)Du Page CountyWillowbrook30 1930CST1935CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter sized hail was reported at the intersection of Sunrise <strong>and</strong> Highl<strong>and</strong> Rds.Kankakee County10 W Kankakee 30 1942CST1947CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny sized hail was reported to be covering the ground.On the morning of March 30, the atmosphere over Illinois was uncommonly warm, humid <strong>and</strong> unstable for late March. During themorning hours, an upper level low pressure system was moving over Iowa while an associated cold front moved through Missouri<strong>and</strong> crossed the Mississippi River into Illinois. As the front moved into western Illinois, showers <strong>and</strong> thunderstorms began todevelop. By 4:30 PM CST, strong thunderstorms moved into La Salle <strong>and</strong> Grundy Counties, producing large hail, up to golf ballsize. Strong thunderstorms producing large hail continued to move northeastward throughout northcentral <strong>and</strong> northeastern Illinois.These storms continued to produce large hail <strong>and</strong> strong, damaging winds into the early evening hours. After sunset, the stormsweakened <strong>and</strong> dissipated.ILLINOIS, NorthwestJo Daviess CountyGalena30 1200CST1206CST0 0 10KHail (1.75)Also reported by Co-op. Hail ranging from 1 inch to 1.75 inches covered the ground in Galena.6569
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ILLINOIS, NorthwestMcdonough CountyAdair30Rock Isl<strong>and</strong> CountyReynolds301259CST1301CST1343CST1345CSTWhiteside CountyGarden Plain 30 1434CST01437CSTSmall branches downed.Whiteside County2.7 ESE Fulton 30 1436CST01438CSTCarroll County5 W Chadwick 30 1453CST01454CSTTrees down on IL 78 between Argo <strong>and</strong> Vinegar Hill Roads.Bureau CountyPrinceton30 1503CST01505CSTOn Interstate 80Jo Daviess CountyStockton30 1503CST0Reported by Co-op.Bureau County1 NE Princeton 30 1504CST01506CSTCarroll County1.9 E Lanark 30 1507CST01509CSTTrees down on IL 64 just west of Otter Creek Road.Carroll CountyShannon30 1513CST01516CSTPower lines down.ILLINOIS, SouthILZ087ILZ084Union CountyAnna0000000000001K1K1.5K0.50K1.5K2KHail (0.88)Thunderstorm Wind (G57)Hail (0.88)Thunderstorm Wind (G58)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Hail (0.88)Thunderstorm Wind (G53)Hail (0.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Thunderstorms developed in the warm sector of a strong storm system over western Iowa. Isolated thunderstorms developed in theleft front quadrant of a mid level jet streak ahead of the main line of storms. The main line of storms developed from central Iowato the Mississippi River near Quincy, Illinois on the nose of a 40-45 knot (45-50 mph) low level jet. Due to low freezing levels, thestorms produced prolific amounts of hail that covered the ground. Damaging wind reports were few <strong>and</strong> were mainly due to toindividual storms producing downbursts.Gallatin30 0800CST0 0Flood31 2359CSTMinor flooding of the Ohio River occurred toward the end of the month. The flooding primarily affected bottoml<strong>and</strong> woods <strong>and</strong>fields. The river rose above flood stage only at the Shawneetown gage. No crop or property damage was reported. The river wasstill rising at month's end.Jackson30 1300CST0 0 3KStrong Wind1800CSTStrong south winds ahead of an approaching cold front caused some damage. At Ava in Jackson County, a house sustained majordamage when a tree l<strong>and</strong>ed on it. The tree broke through the roof, damaging a couple of rafters <strong>and</strong> breaking a window. Wind gustspeaked as high as 44 MPH at the Carbondale Airport. These winds were not associated with strong to severe thunderstorms thatmoved across the area during the evening.302020CST00Hail (0.75)6670
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ILLINOIS, SouthAlex<strong>and</strong>er CountyEast Cape Girardeau to 30 2025CST0 0Hail (2.50)Thebes2035CSTThis severe thunderstorm crossed the Mississippi River, producing quarter-size hail in East Cape Girardeau <strong>and</strong> tennis ball size hailin Thebes.Pulaski CountyPerks to30 2045CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Gr<strong>and</strong> ChainTrees were blown down.Alex<strong>and</strong>er CountyOlive Branch30 2053CST0 0Hail (0.88)Johnson CountyWest Vienna to 30 2104CST0 0Hail (1.75)Buncombe2110CSTGolf-ball size hail was reported at the intersection of Highways 146 <strong>and</strong> 37 <strong>and</strong> in Buncombe.Union County1 SE Mt Pleasant 30 2110CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter-size hail fell near the Johnson County line.Pope CountyGlendale30 2133CST0 0Hail (0.75)Wabash CountyKeensburg30 2153CST0 0Hail (0.75)Severe thunderstorms moved northeast across the southern tip of Illinois, passing south <strong>and</strong> east of the Marion/Carbondale area.The storms produced numerous reports of large hail.ILLINOIS, SouthwestMontgomery CountyDonnellson31 1634CST0 0Hail (0.88)Montgomery County2 S Witt 31 1640CST0 0Hail (0.88)Montgomery CountyNokomis31 1645CST0 0Hail (1.00)Montgomery CountyWitt31 1645CST0 0Hail (0.75)<strong>Storm</strong> spotters across Montgomery reported 3/4 to 1 inch diameter hail.Bond County2 NE Sorento 31 1635CST0 0Hail (0.88)The public reported nickel size hail east of Sorento.Clinton CountyAviston31 1835CST0 0Hail (0.88)A storm spotter reported nickel size hail in Aviston.St. Clair CountyNew Athens31 1835CST0 0Hail (0.75)St. Clair County1 SW New Athens 31 1835CST0 0Hail (0.88)<strong>Storm</strong> spotters reported hail up to nickel size in the New Athens area.R<strong>and</strong>olph CountyPrairie Du Rocher 31 1845CST0 0Hail (0.88)R<strong>and</strong>olph CountyEvansville31 1855CST0 0Hail (0.88)The public reported nickel size hail in Prairie du Rocher. <strong>Storm</strong> spotters reported nickel size hail in Evansvlle.Clinton CountyBreese31 1855CST0 0Hail (1.25)Amateur radio spotters reported 1 1/4 inch hail in Breese.Washington County4 E Stone Church 31 1900CST0 0Hail (0.88)The public reported nickel size hail along Highway 15 west of Stone Church.6771
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005ILLINOIS, SouthwestBond CountyMulberry Grove 31 1900CST0 0Hail (0.75)The public reported that 3/4 inch hail fell for about 10 minutes.R<strong>and</strong>olph County3 S Baldwin 31 1920CST0 0Hail (1.00)The public reported hail ranging from1/4 to 1 inch in diameter fell for about 4 minutes south of Baldwin.Fayette CountyBrownstown31 1940CST0 0Hail (1.00)<strong>Storm</strong> spotters reported 1 inch hail.Washington CountyNashville31 2012CST0 0Hail (0.75)A storm spotter reported 3/4 inch hail in Nashville.INDIANA, CentralINZ043>044-051-060- Vermillion - Parke - Vigo - Sullivan - Knox06701040000EST1600EST0 0 0FloodFlood waters continued to recede from secondary high levels caused by rain falling in February just as river levels went below floodstage at many stations.Clinton County3 W Frankfort 30 2315EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)A few trees were blown down west of Frankfort.Daviess County4 S Washington 30 2330EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)A large tree <strong>and</strong> several limbs were taken down.Daviess County3 W Washington 30 2335EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down on Old Highway U.S. 50 West.INDIANA, NortheastINZ003>005-008-012- La Porte - St. Joseph - Elkhart - Noble - Starke - Marshall - Kosciusko - Whitley014-016>01701020700EST0600EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A strong storm system moved across the southern Great Lakes region, bringing with it a large area of snow. The snow began onFebruary 28th across much of the area, increasing in intensity <strong>and</strong> coverage into the overnight hour of the 28th into much of March1 <strong>and</strong> even into the early hours of March 2nd in some areas. As the event unfolded, the relatively warm waters of Lake Michiganallowed for lake enhanced snowfall to occur in the typical lake effect areas, increasing snow accumulations in a narrow b<strong>and</strong> acrossportions of northern Indiana. While most reports were in the 4 to 8 inch range, 2 narrow b<strong>and</strong>s of locally higher accumulationsoccurred with one b<strong>and</strong> extending through northeast St Joseph County as well as extreme northeastern Marshall <strong>and</strong> northwestKosciusko County where up to 10 inches was reported. A second b<strong>and</strong> extended from western Elkhart County into northeasternKosciusko <strong>and</strong> northwestern Whitley County where 6 to 9 inches was reported.INZ025Huntington31 0030EST0 0 60KStrong WindA 30 year old drive-in movie theater screen near the city of Huntington was severely damaged as a result of winds estimated around50 mph from a strong thunderstorm that moved through during the early morning hours of the 31st. No other damage to trees,power lines or other structures was reported. Estimates of around $60,000 were reported for repair to the screen <strong>and</strong> associatedstructures.Steuben CountyFremont31 0128EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G54)A measured 62 mph wind gust was reported by a spotter in Fremont.INDIANA, NorthwestNONE REPORTED.6872
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005INDIANA, South CentralINZ079Jefferson28 0855EST29 0200ESTINDIANA, SoutheastINZ066-073>074-074>075INDIANA, SouthwestINZ086>088INZ085-087>08800The Muscatatuck River at Deputy crested at 22.88 feet around 5 PM on March 28. Flood stage at Deputy is 20 feet. Minor floodingoccurs at this level. County roads are under water in northeast Jefferson County, Indiana.Franklin - Ripley - Dearborn - Ohio28 0304ESTPosey CountyPoseyville30 2147CSTPosey CountyPoseyville30 2150CSTGibson CountyHaubstadt30 2203CSTIOWA, CentralPalo Alto CountyWest Bend06 1916CSTCalhoun CountyRockwell City 06 2025CSTWebster CountyFt Dodge06 2030CSTTaylor CountyGravity06 2047CSTRinggold County1 E Clearfield 06 2108CSTDallas County1 N Waukee 06 2138CSTPolk County5 WNW Des Moines Ek062150CSTDecatur CountyLeon06 2154CSTStory County6 SE Colo 06 2157CSTMarshall CountyState Center06 2204CSTDecatur County1 S Garden Grove 06 2210CSTDecatur CountyGarden Grove001200ESTA low pressure system tracked through the Tennessee Valley, spreading a large area of moderate to heavy rain across southeastIndiana during the early morning. Two to three inches of rain fell, producing widespread flooding of roads <strong>and</strong> causing creeks torise out of their banks. Several homes had flooded basements in Dearborn County.V<strong>and</strong>erburgh - Warrick - Spencer01 0100CST0700CST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixAround an inch of snow fell across parts of southwest Indiana, mainly along <strong>and</strong> south of Interstate 64. Some schools were closeddue to the timing of the snowfall, which was coincident with the morning commute. Numerous slide-offs were reported in <strong>and</strong>around Evansville.Posey - Warrick - Spencer30311300CST2359CST0 0FloodMinor flooding of the Ohio River occurred toward the end of the month. The flooding primarily affected bottoml<strong>and</strong> woods <strong>and</strong>fields. No crop or property damage was reported. The river rose above flood stage at the Newburgh <strong>and</strong> Mount Vernon gages. Theriver was still rising at month's end.062215CST00000000000000000000000000000020K1K5K1K1K1K1K10K5KFloodFloodHail (1.25)Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Thunderstorm Wind (G57)Lightning6973
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005IOWA, CentralWayne CountyAllertonIAZ044>045-057>058-070>071-081>082-092>09306 2215CST0 0 1KHail (0.88)A strong low pressure moved across the northern U.S. during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening hours of the 6th. Very warm air surgednorth into Iowa with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 60s to mid 70s in most locations. A trough extending south fromthe low entered the state during the evening. Strong southwest winds brought moisture north into the state with dew pointsreaching the low 50s in southwest Iowa by the evening hours. The low level jet was in the 35 to 45 kt range. The airmass becameunstable with lifted indices around -2 <strong>and</strong> CAPE values around 400 J/kg by evening. The freezing level was around 8500 feetwhich was conducive for hail. Thunderstorms erupted ahead of the approaching trough during the early evening. The line ofthunderstorms filled in quite quickly. Though most of the storms were not severe <strong>and</strong> produced pea to marble size hail <strong>and</strong> 35 to 50MPH winds, a few of the storms did become severe. There were spotty wind reports of 55 to 60 MPH with several of the stormsproducing nickel size <strong>and</strong> slightly larger hail. The largest hail report came from Webster County with one inch diameter hail. Highwinds caused considerable damage to trees <strong>and</strong> some structural damage near the Garden Grove area. Lightning also struck a housein Garden Grove, causing minor damage.Crawford - Carroll - Audubon - Guthrie - Cass - Adair - Adams - Union - Taylor - Ringgold10 1330CST0 0 50KHigh Wind (G55)1600CSTA fast moving weather pattern was in place over Iowa. A series of strong short waves continued to move through the state. Each ofthe short waves formed an "Alberta Clipper" type low along the baroclinic ribbon as it they raced southeast. One low pass northeastof Iowa during the day on the 10th. High winds developed on the southwest side of the low during the day. Profiler windsindicated a unidirectional flow with wind speeds between 35 <strong>and</strong> 40 kts through a deep layer from the surface on up. Winds werewell mixed in the lower layers of the atmosphere with widespread winds of 25 to 35 MPH sustained across the CWA, with frequentgusts to around 50 MPH. During the early to mid afternoon, convective snow showers developed. Winds became very gusty oversouthwest Iowa as they moved through. Several locations reported winds near 60 MPH. Creston reported the highest winds with apeak gust of 63 MPH. Damage was limited since the leaves had not yet appeared on the trees.IAZ004>007-015>017 Emmet - Kossuth - Winnebago - Worth - Palo Alto - Hancock - Cerro Gordo18 1030CST0 0 35KHeavy Snow2330CSTA late season snowstorm affected northern Iowa during the day on the 18th, into the evening. Low pressure moved into thenorthern Rockies on the 17th <strong>and</strong> eventually tracked east-southeast across Iowa. Moisture was lacking for the system, howeverdynamics made up for the moisture shortcoming. Surface dew points only rose to the upper 20s to low 30s as the Gulf of Mexicowas essentially cut off. A strong south-southwest flow of warm air streamed north over the top of colder air at the surface.Isentropic lift was very impressive. Upward vertical velocities were in the 15 to 30 microbars/sec through the dendritic layer acrossnorthern Iowa. Light snow fell during the overnight hours into the early morning of the 18th. Snowfall amounts were quite lighthowever. Heavier snow began to set up during the morning of the 18th. The snow b<strong>and</strong> became convective, resulting in heavysnowfall of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. The snow piled up quickly with 6 to 12 inch snowfall amounts common across the area.The heaviest snow fell along the Iowa/Minnesota border with most locations receiving a foot of snow. Some of the heaviersnowfall amounts included 18 inches in Emmet County at Ringsted <strong>and</strong> 17 inches in Worth County at Northwood, <strong>and</strong> 14 inches inWinnebago County at Rake. Travel became difficult <strong>and</strong> the snow did cause some disruption, however the snow did not cause amajor problem in the area. Very little damage was reported with the storm.Kossuth County7 ENE Ledyard 30 0350CSTEmmet County4 S Estherville 30 0428CSTTaylor County2 W Blockton 30 0935CSTRinggold County3 W Redding 30 0957CSTRinggold County1 WNW Mt Ayr Muni 30 1038CSTPolk County4 NW Des Moines 30 1118CSTPolk CountyDes Moines30 1127CST0Webster County10 SE Ft Dodge 30 1225CST 0.2 30 0Brief touchdown in open area.Webster CountyCoalville30 1230CST00000000000000002K3K5K2K5KHail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Tornado (F0)Hail (1.00)7074
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005IOWA, CentralWebster County1 E Duncombe 30 1240CST 0.1 25 0 0Tornado (F0)Brief touchdown in open fields.Hamilton County5 NE Webster City 30 1251CST 0.2 30 0 0Tornado (F0)Brief toucheown in open fields. Lifted dirt <strong>and</strong> dust as it rotated northwest.Dallas County5 E Adel 30 1305CST0 0Hail (0.75)Wright County1 NW Dows 30 1315CST1316CST0.5 50 0 0 30KTornado (F1)Tornado destroyed a garage <strong>and</strong> ripped the roof off of a barn northwest of Dows.Grundy County5 N Grundy Center 30 1318CST0 0 50KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Black Hawk CountyWaterloo30 1326CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G62)Cerro Gordo County4.9 SE Mason City to 30 1339CST 1.1 50 0 0Tornado (F0)4.9 ESE Mason City1346CSTTornado touched down near U.S. Highway 18 <strong>and</strong> tracked north-northeast across open county. No damage occurred as it onlylifted dirt into the air.Cerro Gordo County4.9 SE Mason City to 30 1342CST 0.5 40 0 0Tornado (F0)4.9 E Mason City1344CSTBrief tornado touchdown in open area southeast of Mason City. Reports indicate there were two quick <strong>and</strong> brief touchdowns in thatarea. Track was somewhat intermittent.Cerro Gordo County1 E Mason City 30 1342CST 0.2 30 0 0Tornado (F0)Tornado touched down in open area east of Mason City. Reported by three spotters.Bremer County1 E Waverly 30 1350CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G57)Poweshiek County6 N Brooklyn 30 1359CST0 0 5KHail (1.00)Jasper CountyLynnville30 1435CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G57)Jasper County3 NW Newburg to 30 1455CST0 0 1KHail (0.88)9 N NewburgThe seasons first widespread severe weather episode took place during the day on the 30th. A strong upper level trough of lowpressure moved through the central U.S. This system intensified as it moved through the area, eventually becoming a closed low at500 mb centered over southern Minnesota by the evening. Strong surface low pressure developed <strong>and</strong> lifted northeast across thearea. Moisture was drawn north ahead of the system with surface dew points reaching the mid 50s just ahead of the cold front.Temperatures rose into the mid 60s to low 70s ahead of the cold front. This, combined with cooling aloft, resulted indestabilization of the atmosphere Lifted indices reached the -5 to -7 C. range with CAPE values in the 1000 to 1500 J/kg range.Freezing levels were low, given the time of the year. Freezing levels were in the 8000 to 9500 foot range during the event. Thelow level jet had increased to 50 to 60 kts ahead of the cold front. Thunderstorms erupted during the previous night <strong>and</strong> moved intonorthwest Iowa before sunrise. They produced nickel size hail in the Estherville area. The main area of thunderstorms developedby the mid to late morning hours <strong>and</strong> moved east across the state. Most of the storms produced gusty winds <strong>and</strong> hail of up to oneinch in diameter. High winds from one of the storms blew over two semi-tractortrailer trucks at the junction of U.S. Highway 20<strong>and</strong> 14 in Grundy County. A 71 MPH wind gust was recorded by KWWL-TV in Waterloo with the storm. A short time later,winds estimated at 65 MPH were reported in Bremer County. Several reports of tornadoes were received. The tornadoes were allvery small <strong>and</strong> move closely related to l<strong>and</strong> spouts. All touched down in open areas <strong>and</strong> caused little damage. The first tornadotouched down in Webster County southeast of Fort Dodge. A short time later, another tornado touched down east of Duncombe.The storms moved into Hamilton County <strong>and</strong> produced a brief tornado touchdown northeast of Webster City. Several reports oftornadoes were received from Cerro Gordo County east of Mason City. It appeared a cluster of small tornadoes occurred withseveral brief touchdowns reported during a brief time. Two of the tornadoes touched down about 5 miles southeast of Mason Cityin open country. One was on the ground for about a half mile, the other for a little over a mile. One of the stronger tornadoes of theday touched down in Wright County northwest of Dows. The tornado flattened a garage there <strong>and</strong> ripped the roof off of a barn at afarm about a mile northwest of Dows.7175
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005IOWA, East Central <strong>and</strong> SoutheastIAZ078Louisa23 0800CST0900CST0 0Heavy SnowA storm system moved passing through Southern Missouri produced a mesoscale b<strong>and</strong> of precipitation across Southeast Iowa <strong>and</strong>into West Central <strong>and</strong> Northwest Illinois during the evening of 22 March 2005 into mid morning of 23 March 2005. The strength ofthe forcing aloft allowed the rain to change over to snow <strong>and</strong> accumulate anywhere from 2 to 4 inches in a 50 mile wide b<strong>and</strong>roughly from Fairfield, Iowa to Princeton, Illinois during a 12 hour period. One lone 6 inch snow report occurred 1.5 milesSoutheast of Gr<strong>and</strong>view, Iowa.Jackson County5 SE St Donatus 30 1155CST0 0 1KHail (1.00)Muscatine CountyWest Liberty30 1305CST1308CST0 0Hail (0.88)Cedar CountyRochester30 1314CST1318CST0 0Hail (0.75)Covered the groundCedar CountyTipton30 1322CST1325CST0 0 5KHail (1.00)Benton CountyKeystone30 1423CST1424CST0 0Hail (0.88)Thunderstorms developed in the warm sector of a strong storm system over western Iowa. Isolated thunderstorms developed in theleft front quadrant of a mid level jet streak ahead of the main line of storms. The main line of storms developed from central Iowato the Mississippi River near Quincy, Illinois on the nose of a 40-45 knot (45-50 mph) low level jet. Due to low freezing levels, thestorms produced prolific amounts of hail that covered the ground. Damaging wind reports were few <strong>and</strong> were mainly due to toindividual storms producing downbursts.IOWA, NortheastIAZ008>011 Mitchell - Howard - Winneshiek - Allamakee17191800CST0600CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A slow moving area of low pressure tracked across central Iowa into central Illinois on March 18 <strong>and</strong> 19, bringing a prolongedperiod of heavy snow to portions of northeast Iowa. <strong>Storm</strong> total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches were common, with the locallyhigher amounts of around 18 inches near the Iowa-Minnesota border. Specific snowfall reports included 15 <strong>and</strong> 13 inchesrespectively at Osage <strong>and</strong> Stacyville (Mitchell County), 11 inches at Cresco (Howard County) <strong>and</strong> 10.5 inches at Kendallville(Winneshiek County). Thunder was heard at times on Friday March 18, when snowfall rates were as much as 2 to 3 inches perhour. In addition to the heavy snow, strong easterly winds caused drifting problems, with snow drifts in some locations as deep as 3to 4 feet.Mitchell County6 W Osage 30 1404CST1407CSTMitchell CountyStacyville to30 1413CST4 NE Stacyville1418CSTFayette CountyClermont30 1443CST1 50 01 50 00010K15KTornado (F0)Tornado (F0)0 0Hail (1.00)A potent early spring storm spawned a few severe thunderstorms across parts of northeast Iowa. A small tornado occurred justwest of Osage (Mitchell County), near Highway 9 <strong>and</strong> Echo Avenue. A car was turned upside down, while a board punctured thewindshield of a pickup truck. In addition, a machine shed was demolished, which caused sheet metal to be blown several hundredfeet in all directions. Another small tornado touched down briefly on the northwest side of Stacyville (Mitchell County) <strong>and</strong>destroyed a pole barn.IOWA, NorthwestIAZ001>003-012>014- Lyon - Osceola - Dickinson - Sioux - O'Brien - Clay - Plymouth - Cherokee - Buena Vista - Woodbury - Ida020>022-031>03210 1000CST1730CST0 0 190KHigh Wind (G55)Sustained winds of 40 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph persisted from late morning until late afternoon. The winds causedwidespread tree damage with branches <strong>and</strong> smaller tree debris broken off. There were also reports of power lines down <strong>and</strong>resulting power outages in the Sioux City <strong>and</strong> Spencer areas. There was damage to shingles <strong>and</strong> gutters on numerous homes. The7276
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005IOWA, Northwestroof of a shopping mall was damaged at Spencer, <strong>and</strong> the roof of an auto parts building was damaged at Sioux City. A semi truckwas blown off U.S. Highway 75 near Merrill.IAZ001>003 Lyon - Osceola - Dickinson18 0000CST2100CST0 0Heavy SnowSnowfall of 6 to 10 inches made travel difficult, leading to classes being cancelled or dismissed early at some schools. A fewbusinesses were also closed.IAZ012>014 Sioux - O'Brien - Clay18 0200CST2100CST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnowfall of 1 to 5 inches made travel surfaces slippery. Law enforcement agencies reported that several vehicles slid into ditches.Clay County1 SE Spencer 30 0400CST0 0Hail (0.75)Dickinson County2 E Spirit Lake 30 0945CST0 0Hail (0.88)IOWA, SouthwestIAZ069Pottawattamie06 1300CST1900CST0 2 1MWildfireSouthwest winds of 25 to 45 mph spread a wildfire across rural Pottawattamie east of Oakl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Carson. The blaze swept across4,000 acres, destroyed 4 homes <strong>and</strong> many outbuildings, <strong>and</strong> left about a dozen people homeless. Total damage was reported at onemillion dollars. Two firefighters were treated at a Council Bluffs hospital for smoke inhalation <strong>and</strong> were released. The fireevidently spread from a tree stump that was still smoldering from being burnt several days earlier. The fire's containment wasgreatly aided by farmers who began plowing fields under ahead of the blaze. The fire was first reported around 1 pm <strong>and</strong> wascontained around 7 pm.IAZ043-055 Monona - Harrison10 1000CST1700CST0 0High Wind (G50)Intense low pressure over the Great Lakes region combined with high pressure building east out of the Rockies <strong>and</strong> provided aprolonged high wind event over northeast <strong>and</strong> east central Nebraska <strong>and</strong> portions of western Iowa. Sustained winds of 30 to 40mph with gusts of 55 to a little over 60 mph were common throughout the area. The strong winds caused sporadic tree <strong>and</strong> roofdamage, <strong>and</strong> there were several reports across the area of trees uprooted <strong>and</strong> a few semi trucks were overturned. One person wasinjured in Decatur Nebraska (northern Burt county) when a roof of a building under construction blew on top of his house causingsubstantial damage.Some of the higher gusts measured by AWOS or ASOS sites included...62 mph in Fremont at 110 pm, 60 mph at Norfolk at 247pm, 59 mph in Albion at 1010 am, 59 mph at Columbus at 115 pm, 59 mph in Tekamah at 119 pm, <strong>and</strong> 55 mph in Omaha at 224 pmPottawattamieCounty9 NNW Crescent 30 0600CST0 0Hail (0.75)Harrison CountyMissouri Vly30 0610CST0 0Hail (0.75)Harrison CountyMagnolia30 0620CST0 0Hail (0.75)Monona CountySoldier30 0650CST0 0Hail (0.88)KANSAS, EastKSZ037-054>056- Morris - Lyon - Osage - Franklin - Coffey - Anderson058>05904 0500CST0900CST0 0Dense FogDense fog formed around 5 am <strong>and</strong> created hazardous driving conditions. At least one accident occurred. Visibilities were reportedas only a few hundred feet.KANSAS, Extreme SoutheastCrawford CountyArcadia03 2320CST0 0Hail (0.88)7377
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005KANSAS, North CentralNOT RECEIVED.KANSAS, NortheastMiami County4 NE Paola 03 1652CST0KANSAS, NorthwestLogan County3 N Russell Spgs 20 1706MST0Logan County1 NNW Russell Spgs 20 1715MST0Logan County5 E Winona 20 1725MST0Logan County10 SSW Oakley 20 1740MST0KANSAS, SoutheastLincoln County7 E Lincoln 06 1730CST0Ellsworth CountyKanopolis06 1810CST0Harper County1 S Corwin to 21 1550CST 0.5 55 0.5 S Corwin1554CSTRope tornado that remained in the country.Labette CountyParsons24 2005CST0Montgomery County1 NW Independence 24 2019CST0CO-OP observer.Montgomery County1 S Cherryvale 24 2042CST0CO-OP observer.Labette CountyAltamont24 2111CST0Harper County3 SW Attica 29 2005CST0CO-OP observer.Harper CountyHarper29 2005CST0Harper CountyHarper29 2025CST0Harper CountyHarper29 2025CST0CO-OP observer.Sedgwick County1 N Viola 29 2114CST0Sedgwick CountyGoddard29 2122CST0KFDI spotter.Sedgwick County2 W Wichita 29 2125CST0Sedgwick CountyWichita29 2126CST0Occurred at W. 183rd St./U.S. 54.Sedgwick CountyWichita29 2140CST0Occurred at W. 119th St./NW 21st St. intersection.000000000000000000000Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Tornado (F0)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)7478
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005KANSAS, SoutheastHarvey CountyNewton29 2158CST0 0Hail (0.88)Harvey CountyNewton29 2205CST0 0Hail (0.75)KANSAS, SouthwestHodgeman County11 NNE Jetmore 20 1845CST0 0Hail (0.75)Ness County14 SSE Ness City 20 1845CST0 0Hail (1.50)Hodgeman County11 NE Jetmore 20 1847CST0 0Hail (0.88)Hodgeman County8 N Hanston 20 1910CST0 0Hail (0.75)Pawnee County26 WNW Larned 20 1940CST0 0Hail (1.25)Rush CountyAlex<strong>and</strong>er20 1948CST0 0Hail (0.75)Rush County2 SSW Nekoma 20 2010CST0 0Hail (0.88)Rush County8 WNW Rush Center 20 2019CST0 0Hail (1.00)One inch diameter hail covered the ground to a depth of 4 inches. One vehicle slid off into the ditch.Kiowa County6 S Greensburg 20 2140CST0 0Hail (0.88)Comanche County3 S Protection to 21 1326CST 2 100 0 0Tornado (F0)2 SE Protection1341CSTThis tornado did not hit anything to damage.Comanche County5 SW Protection 21 1340CST1344CST0.3 50 0 0Tornado (F0)No damage reported from this small tornado.KSZ074-084>085 Stanton - Morton - Stevens26 0000CST1500CST0 0Heavy SnowSnow began falling in extreme southwestern Kansas during the overnight hours of Friday night, March 25th into the daytime hoursof Saturday, March 26th. Due to wide variances in soil temperatures, much of the snow did not accumulate, <strong>and</strong> very few travelproblems were reported. However, before the snow tapered off during the mid afternoon of Saturday, March 26th, a 20 to 30 milewide swath of 3 to 4 inches of snow fell in western Morton County along <strong>and</strong> near the Colorado border. Outside of this 3 to 4 inchswath, a narrow b<strong>and</strong> of 1 to 2 inches of snow fell in parts of eastern Morton, western Stevens <strong>and</strong> southwestern Stanton counties.Barber CountyHazelton29 1952CST0 0Hail (0.75)KENTUCKY, CentralSpencer County2 SE Mt Eden to 19 1840EST 0.4 25 0 0 3KTornado (F0)1.6 SE Mt Eden1841ESTAn F0 tornado touched down briefly in the Brier Ridge area in eastern Spencer County. Highest winds were estimated to be near 70mph. A metal garage was blown over. There was slight structural damage to a general store <strong>and</strong> a parsonage. Several trees were alsodowned. Some eye witnesses described the rotation as the storm moved through.KYZ026Ohio28291140EST2010EST0 0FloodRough River at Dundee crested at 25.93 feet around 515 AM EST on March 29. Flood stage at Dundee is 25 feet. Minor floodingoccurs at this level. A section of KY 69 about half a mile long near the bridge begins to flood.KYZ028>029-045-053 Hardin - Bullitt - Nelson - Larue29300350EST0410EST0 0FloodThe Rolling Fork River at Boston crested at 36.07 feet around 445 PM EST on March 29. Flood stage at Boston is 35 feet. Minor7579
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005KENTUCKY, Centralflooding occurs at this level, with agricultural bottoml<strong>and</strong> covered.KENTUCKY, EasternKYZ088-118 Harlan - Letcher01 0000EST1500EST0 0 0 0 Heavy SnowThis is a continuation of an event that originally began on February 28, 2005. Snowfall amounts from this event varied from 4inches on Pine Mountain to 14 inches on Black Mountain.KYZ044-052 Fleming - Rowan13142015EST0000EST0 0 0 0 Heavy SnowEnhanced vertical motion associated with a shortwave trough moving across the Great Lakes region, allowed a narrow b<strong>and</strong> ofheavy snow to form <strong>and</strong> move across Rowan <strong>and</strong> Fleming counties. Four to five inches of snow fell in the towns of Triplett <strong>and</strong>Muses Mills.KYZ118Letcher16 0726EST0850EST0 0 0 0 Heavy SnowAn upper level disturbance moving out of the southern plains, caused a wave of low pressure to develop along a stationary frontalboundary in place over the Gulf of Mexico. An area of high pressure in place over the Great Lakes, allowed cold Canadian air tomove south into Kentucky. As the low in the Gulf of Mexico moved up the east coast, moist air was drawn north, allowing an areaof snow showers to form over eastern Kentucky. Up to six inches of snow fell on Pine Mountain during this event.Pike CountyMeta 23 1240EST0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)Perry County1 S Hazard 23 1245EST0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88)Bell CountyMiddlesboro 28 0400EST0630EST0 0 0 0 Flash FloodAn area of showers <strong>and</strong> thunderstorms formed ahead of an eastward moving cold front, leading to flash flooding of creeks <strong>and</strong>streams in the Middlesboro area.Rowan CountyMorehead 28 1610EST1830EST0 0 0 0 Flash FloodHeavy rains caused Fox Creek to spill over its banks in Muses Mills. Water was also reported over a road in Morehead.Knox CountyBarbourville 31 0315EST0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)Perry CountyHazard 31 0405EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Two trees blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts in Hazard.KENTUCKY, NortheastNONE REPORTED.KENTUCKY, NorthernKYZ089>094 Carroll - Gallatin - Boone - Kenton - Campbell - Owen28 0304EST0 0 10KFlood1000ESTA low pressure system tracked through the Tennessee Valley, spreading a large area of moderate to heavy rain across northernKentucky during the early morning. Two to three inches fell, producing widespread flooding of roads <strong>and</strong> causing creeks to rise outof their banks. A car became trapped by high water in a parking lot near Covington, <strong>and</strong> the occupants were rescued.KENTUCKY, SouthwestKYZ019>020 Daviess - Mclean01 0200CST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix0700CSTAn inch or two of snow fell across parts of northwest Kentucky, mainly from the Owensboro area south into Mclean County. Someschools were closed due to the timing of the snowfall, which was coincident with the morning commute.Henderson CountyCorydon04 1935CST0 0Hail (0.75)Scattered thunderstorms developed over western Kentucky during the evening. Extremely cold temperatures aloft caused many ofthe storms to be accompanied by small hail <strong>and</strong> even an isolated report of dime-size hail.7680
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005KENTUCKY, SouthwestFulton CountyFulton22 1915CST0 0Hail (1.00)Fulton CountyCrutchfield22 1935CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter-size hail fell along U.S. Highway 51 at the Fulton/Hickman County line.Hickman County2 S Fulham 22 1946CST0 0Hail (1.00)Highway 307 was covered with a layer of hail about two miles south of Fulgham.A severe thunderstorm moved north across the Tennessee state line through Fulton, KY into eastern Hickman County. The stormproduced copious amounts of quarter-size hail along Highway 307.Calloway County6.5 SE New Concord to 27 1529CST0 0Hail (1.75)Hamlin1535CSTDime to golf ball size hail fell in extreme southeast Calloway County, mainly near the Kentucky Lake shore. The largest hailstonesreported were golf ball size at a resort on Kentucky Lake. Dime size hail fell in Hamlin. The hail fell in large quantities. Anemergency management official reported 1-inch hail was still piled 4 inches deep 40 minutes after the storm.Calloway County6.5 SE New Concord to 27 1529CST0 0 250KThunderstorm Wind (G70)Hamlin1535CSTExtensive wind damage occurred at three resorts near the shore of Kentucky Lake in extreme southeast Calloway County. Theresorts were mainly recreational vehicle trailer parks. At one resort containing about 100 trailers, about 25 trailers were damaged.The damage was primarily due to falling trees. Some damage was due to carports <strong>and</strong> tool sheds striking trailers. Two trailers wereknocked off their block foundations. At a second resort, dock roofs were blown a distance of about 100 yards. Three boats wereadrift. A marine anemometer recorded a wind gust to 80 MPH. Amateur radio operators reported a gust to 60 MPH at nearby FortHeiman <strong>and</strong> a gust to 65 MPH at Hamlin. Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down. At least two dozen trees blocked roads.Trigg County5 W Canton to 27 1548CST0 0Hail (0.75)4 W Cadiz1558CSTDime size hail was reported near Golden Pond (in the L<strong>and</strong> Between The Lakes National Recreation Area) <strong>and</strong> west of Cadiz, nearLake Barkley.A severe thunderstorm tracked northeast from Tennessee, passing across the southeast corner of Calloway County, where itproduced extensive wind damage <strong>and</strong> large hail. The storm then weakened over Kentucky Lake, but still produced dime size hailover western Trigg County.Calloway CountyHamlin to27 1530CST0 0Heavy RainNew Concord1700CSTStrong to severe thunderstorms resulted in minor flooding of secondary roads in southeast parts of the county. Creeks rose out oftheir banks in the New Concord area, <strong>and</strong> a spot on Highway 121 was covered by about an inch of water.Caldwell CountyCountywide27 1645CST1900CST0 0Heavy RainStrong thunderstorms caused minor flooding of low-lying areas in the county.Hopkins CountyMadisonville to 27 1700CST0 0Heavy RainEarlington2200CSTStrong thunderstorms caused minor flooding of low-lying areas, including a few roads in the Madisonville area. Water was over theintersection of Highways 41 <strong>and</strong> 336. County roads normally prone to flooding were under water in the usual places.Mclean CountyCountywide27 2000CST2300CST0 0Heavy RainWater was over two state roads. Kentucky 254 near Sacramento <strong>and</strong> Kentucky 136 West between Calhoun <strong>and</strong> Beech Grove werecovered by water.KYZ008>009 Marshall - Calloway28 0200CST2300CST0 0FloodHeavy rain <strong>and</strong> thunderstorms on the 27th caused the east fork of the Clarks River to flood low-lying areas <strong>and</strong> some roadways. Justeast of Benton, Kentucky Highway 1462 was blocked by high water from the river.7781
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005KENTUCKY, SouthwestKYZ021Muhlenberg29310800CST1800CST0 0FloodThe Green River rose above flood stage for a few days. The flooding was minor, primarily affecting bottoml<strong>and</strong> fields <strong>and</strong>woodl<strong>and</strong>s. At the river gage at the Paradise Fossil Plant in Muhlenberg County, the river crested at 381.6 feet on March 30. Floodstage there is 380 feet.LAKE MICHIGANWind Pt Lt Wi ToWinthrop Hbr IlKenosha30 1720CST0 0Marine Tstm WindWind Pt Lt Wi ToWinthrop Hbr IlKenosha30 1745CST0 0Marine Tstm WindWind Pt Lt Wi ToWinthrop Hbr IlKenosha30 1810CST0 0Marine Tstm WindNorth Pt Lt To WindPt Wi1 N Wind Point to 30 1826CST0 0Marine Tstm WindWind PointWind Pt Lt Wi ToWinthrop Hbr IlKenosha30 1955CST0 0Marine Tstm WindPt Washington ToNorth Pt Lt Wi1.4 N North Point Lthou302000CST0 0Marine HailNorth Pt Lt To WindPt Wi6 S North Point Lthous 30 2003CST0 0Marine Tstm WindClusters or short lines of severe thunderstorms moved out over Lake Michigan, resulting in scattered reports of large hail <strong>and</strong>powerful downburst straight-line wind gusts. These storms were the 3rd round of severe storms which affected other parts ofsouth-central <strong>and</strong> southeast Wisconsin during the late morning through early evening hours of March 30th.Wilmette Hbr ToMeigs Field IlHarrison-Dever Crib 30 1745CST0 0Marine Tstm WindWilmette Hbr ToMeigs Field IlHarrison-Dever Crib 30 2000CST2005CST0 0Marine Tstm WindBurn Hbr ToMichigan City InMichigan City 30 2100CST2110CST0 0Marine Tstm WindMichigan City In ToNew Buffalo MiMichigan City 30 2100CST2110CST0 0Marine Tstm WindLm Holl<strong>and</strong> ToWhitehall Mi 5NmOffshore To Mid LineOf LakeMuskegon Harbor 30 1950EST0 0Marine Tstm WindA 38 knot wind gust was reported at the Muskegon harbor.7882
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005LAKE MICHIGANLm New Buffalo ToHoll<strong>and</strong> Mi 5NmOffshore To Mid LineOf LakeSaugatuck HarborGr<strong>and</strong> Haven ToWhitehall MiMuskegon HarborSouth Haven ToHoll<strong>and</strong> MiSouth Haven HarborLm Holl<strong>and</strong> ToWhitehall Mi 5NmOffshore To Mid LineOf LakeMuskegon HarborLm New Buffalo ToHoll<strong>and</strong> Mi 5NmOffshore To Mid LineOf LakeSaugatuck HarborGr<strong>and</strong> Haven ToWhitehall MiMuskegon HarborSt Joseph To SouthHaven MiSouth Haven HarborLm New Buffalo ToHoll<strong>and</strong> Mi 5NmOffshore To Mid LineOf LakeSaugatuck Harbor30 1955EST0 0A 38 knot wind gust was measured near the Saugatuck harbor.30 2005EST0 0An estimated wind gust to 39 knots was recorded near the Muskegon harbor.30 2022EST0 0An estimated wind gust to 35 knots was recorded near Holl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> South Haven.30 2130ESTA 34 knot wind gust was measured at Muskegon.30 2130EST0 0A measured wind gust to 38 knots was again recorded near the Saugatuck harbor.30 2145ESTA 34 knot wind gust was measured in Muskegon.30 2145EST0A wind gust to 38 knots was estimated near South Haven.30 2230EST0 0A wind gust to 43 knots was recorded near Holl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Saugatuck harbor.South Haven ToHoll<strong>and</strong> MiSouth Haven Harbor 30 2245EST0 0A 43 knot wind gust was measured.St Joseph To SouthHaven MiSouth Haven Harbor 30 2245EST0 0A 34 knot wind gust was estimated near South Haven.LOUISIANA, NortheastMadison ParishDelta07 1510CST0 0 15KA portion of a roof was blown off a mobile home along with the porch.Richl<strong>and</strong> Parish3 ESE Rayville to 13 1630CST0 02 E Warden1642CSTA swath of quarter sized hail from just east of Rayville to the Warden Community.West Carroll Parish1 S Epps 13 1640CST0 000000Marine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindMarine Tstm WindThunderstorm Wind (G55)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)7983
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005LOUISIANA, NortheastEast Carroll Parish15 W Sondheimer to 13 1642CST0 0Hail (0.88)2 E Sondheimer1710CSTA swath of nickel sized hail fell from a supercell thunderstorm that moved across the far southern portion of East Carroll parish lateSunday afternoon.Madison Parish6 NW Waverly to 13 1642CST0 0Hail (0.88)2 ENE Talla Bena1714CSTThe first supercell thunderstorm of the day moved across the far northern portion of Madison parish <strong>and</strong> produced a swath of nickelsized hail as it moved east into Warren county.Richl<strong>and</strong> Parish3 E Rayville 13 1700CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A roof was damaged to a portable building near exit 141 on Interstate 20.Madison ParishWaverly to13 1704CST0 0 700KHail (4.25)Delta1755CSTAn intense supercell thunderstorm developed in eastern Richl<strong>and</strong> parish, intensified, <strong>and</strong> moved east across the entire span ofMadison parish before it exited into Warren county. This storm produced a swath of large destructive hail which ranged fromquarter to ping pong ball to golf ball to baseball sized, generally along the Interstate 20 corridor. This large hail was wind blown by65 to 75 mph winds. The largest hail observed was the size of softballs. This occurred a few miles north of the Tallulah/VicksburgAirport. The large hail damaged many homes with broken windows <strong>and</strong> roof damage. Trees were damaged as well with limbs tornoff <strong>and</strong> broken.Madison ParishWaverly13 1706CST1709CST0 0 100KThunderstorm Wind (G72)The rear flank downdraft of a supercell thunderstorm blew down several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines in Waverly. A portion of USHighway 80 was blocked by the trees <strong>and</strong> power lines. Also in Waverly, a few homes sustained damage to roofs <strong>and</strong> siding.Richl<strong>and</strong> Parish1 E Rayville 13 1715CST0 0Hail (0.75)Madison Parish3 W Tallulah to 13 1723CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G65)1 E Tallulah1727CSTSeveral large billboards were blown down or significantly damaged along Interstate 20. Additionally in this area, several trainedspotters reported winds gusts around 65 mph.Madison Parish2 NW Tallulah to 13 1726CST 1.5 50 0 0 50KTornado (F1)Tallulah1728CSTThis tornado touched down just northwest of town <strong>and</strong> moved east-southeast for 1.5 miles. One mobile home was destroyed <strong>and</strong>one other home had a piece of its roof torn off. Additionally, several trees were blown down.Madison Parish2 ESE Tallulah 13 1740CST0 0Funnel CloudMadison ParishMound13 1744CST1745CST1 50 0 0 20KTornado (F0)This weak tornado briefly touched down in Mound between Interstate 20 <strong>and</strong> US Highway 80. It was on the ground for about amile <strong>and</strong> damaged two structures. Each structure had a portion of the tin roof peeled off. Additionally, a few trees were shearedalong with many large limbs broken.Richl<strong>and</strong> ParishAlto to13 1755CST0 0Hail (0.88)5 NE Mangham1808CSTFranklin Parish6 NNE Baskin to 13 1809CST0 0Hail (0.75)6 NNE Crowville1830CSTA swath of penny sized hail occurred across the northern portion of Franklin parish as a supercell thunderstorm tracked east.Madison Parish12 SSW Waverly 13 1832CST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Five to Six trees were blown down just to the south of the highway 577 <strong>and</strong> 577 intersection.8084
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005LOUISIANA, NortheastRichl<strong>and</strong> Parish3 ESE Rayville 13 1840CST1920CST0 0 2KFlash FloodSeveral rounds of thunderstorms caused street flooding near the Interstate 20 exit 141.Franklin Parish3 S Winnsboro to 13 1843CST0 0 300KHail (1.75)3 SSE Winnsboro1846CSTGolf ball sized hail damaged numerous homes south of Winnsboro. This large hail also damaged many vehicles with dents <strong>and</strong>shredded tree branches.Franklin Parish3 NNW Gilbert 13 1850CST1852CST0 0 60KThunderstorm Wind (G60)A few homes had shingles peeled off the roof.Tensas Parish4 W Lake Bruin to 13 1924CST0 0Hail (1.00)6 E Lake Bruin1938CSTMorehouse Parish4 S Beekman 22 0050CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G57)Several trees were blown down across Chelton Road <strong>and</strong> Boniferry Road.Richl<strong>and</strong> ParishMangham to22 0313CST0 0Hail (1.00)2 E Archibald0318CSTFranklin ParishBaskin22 0317CST0 0Hail (1.00)Catahoula Parish3 N Jonesville to 26 1630CST0 0 100KHail (2.00)1 E Foules1655CSTA supercell thunderstorm tracked from just north of Jonesville to the Foules Community, then into Tensas parish. The stormproduced large amounts of quarter to golf ball sized hail along its path. The largest hail was hen egg size <strong>and</strong> occurred in the S<strong>and</strong>yLake Community. Several cars <strong>and</strong> homes sustained damage from the large hail.Concordia Parish2 W Dunbarton to 26 1646CST0 0Hail (1.75)Dunbarton1649CSTTensas Parish6 W Troy to 26 1656CST0 0Hail (1.75)10 W St Joseph1708CSTA supercell thunderstorm continued into Tensas parish, from Catahoula parish, <strong>and</strong> moved northeast to 10 miles west of St. Joseph.Golf ball sized hail occurred just as the storm moved into the southwest portion of the parish, then the hail decreased in size as thestorm weakened.Concordia Parish2 W Vidalia 26 1722CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A large sign was blown over State Highway 84 just west of Vidalia.Concordia Parish5 SE Spokane to 26 1734CST 1 75 0 0 5KTornado (F0)6 SE Spokane1735CSTThis tornado began just west of the Mississippi River, 5 miles southeast of Spokane, <strong>and</strong> moved east-northeast across the river <strong>and</strong>into far northern Adams county. A Coast Guard ship saw the tornado as it crossed the river. Several trees were blown down orsnapped before it moved into Adams county.Concordia ParishMonterey31 2223CST0 0Hail (0.75)Morehouse Parish4 NW Bastrop to 31 2336CST0 0 10KHail (1.75)6 N Bastrop2340CSTLOUISIANA, NorthwestLincoln Parish10 NW Ruston 13 1622CST0 0Hail (1.75)Hail covered the ground at Hwy 146.Bienville Parish10 S Arcadia 13 1650CST0 0Hail (1.75)8185
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005LOUISIANA, NorthwestLincoln ParishDownsville13 1700CST0Ouachita Parish14 W Monroe 13 1708CST0Hail fell near Calhoun.Bienville Parish9 E Bienville 13 1712CST0Hail fell in Mt. Olive.Jackson Parish5 NE Quitman 13 1723CST0Hail fell in the community of Ansley.Ouachita Parish5 NE Monroe 13 1730CST0Hail fell at the University of Louisiana Monroe.Ouachita ParishMonroe13 1735CST0Jackson ParishJonesboro13 1745CST0Caldwell Parish5 N Columbia 13 1817CST0Winn Parish5 NW Calvin 13 1845CST0Grant ParishMontgomery13 1913CST0La Salle ParishJena13 1945CST0Caddo ParishBethany14 2155CST0De Soto ParishLogansport14 2156CST0Caddo ParishGreenwood14 2200CST0Hail covered the ground.De Soto ParishMansfield14 2215CST0Red River Parish4 E Hall Summit 14 2245CST0Hail fell one mile north of Womack <strong>and</strong> covered the ground.Bienville ParishRinggold14 2250CST0Grant Parish8 SE Colfax 19 2051CST0Hail covered the ground near US Hwy 71.Caddo Parish2 S Shreveport 21 2050CST0Hail fell one mile north of Wallace Lake.Caddo ParishBlanchard21 2100CST0Bossier ParishPlain Dealing 21 2120CST0Bienville ParishRinggold21 2224CST0Lincoln ParishRuston21 2314CST0Hail was reported on Maple Dr.00000000000000000000000Hail (0.75)Hail (1.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)8286
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005LOUISIANA, NorthwestLincoln ParishRuston21 2319CST0 0Hail (0.88)Hail fell at Louisiana Tech University.Lincoln ParishRuston21 2324CST0 0Hail (1.25)Bienville Parish4 E Castor 21 2335CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G56)Trees downed across State Hwy. 4.Union Parish10 S Farmerville 21 2350CST0 0Hail (1.75)Hail fell at State Hwy. 145.Natchitoches ParishNatchitoches22 0049CST0 0Hail (0.75)Sabine ParishZwolle22 0223CST0 0Hail (0.88)Natchitoches ParishNatchitoches22 0255CST0 0Hail (0.75)De Soto Parish1 N Logansport 31 1836CST0 0Hail (0.75)Caddo ParishBlanchard31 1940CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail fell at the Hillside Trailer Park.Caddo ParishBlanchard31 1940CST0 0Hail (1.75)Bossier Parish1 S Benton 31 2000CST0 0Hail (1.00)Bossier Parish5 E Benton 31 2010CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail fell in the Palmetto Subdivision.De Soto ParishStonewall31 2015CST0 0Hail (1.00)Caddo Parish11 SW Greenwood 31 2015CST0 0Hail (0.88)Caddo ParishVivian31 2100CST0 0Hail (1.00)De Soto ParishKeatchie31 2100CST0 0Hail (0.75)De Soto ParishStonewall31 2100CST0 0Hail (0.75)Bienville Parish2 W Arcadia 31 2115CST0 0Hail (0.75)Bienville Parish10 W Castor 31 2135CST0 0Hail (1.00)Red River Parish5 W Hall Summit 31 2140CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G58)Several trees were blown down near Crossroads <strong>and</strong> Highway 71.Claiborne ParishAthens31 2145CST0 0Hail (0.75)Caddo Parish11 SW Greenwood 31 2206CST0 0Hail (0.88)De Soto Parish5 S Stonewall 31 2220CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail covered the ground in Kickapoo.De Soto ParishStonewall31 2225CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G65)Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> powerlines downed in the Stonewall, Gloster <strong>and</strong> Kickapoo communities.8387
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005LOUISIANA, NorthwestBossier Parish1 S Benton 31 2240CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Lincoln ParishRuston31 2240CST0 0Hail (0.88)Lincoln ParishRuston31 2244CST0 0Hail (0.88)Caddo ParishShreveport31 2244CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Trees downed on the west side of town.Bossier Parish4 S Benton 31 2245CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Caddo ParishShreveport31 2248CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G56)Powerlines were downed on Ellerbe Road.Bossier Parish13 SE Bossier City 31 2255CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G57)Several trees were downed along Hwy 71 near the communities of Cooterville <strong>and</strong> Ninock.Lincoln ParishDownsville31 2259CST0 0Hail (0.75)Red River ParishCoushatta31 2300CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Numerous trees downed along Hwy 71 between Crossroads <strong>and</strong> Coushatta.Red River Parish6 NE Hall Summit 31 2310CST0 0Hail (1.00)Bienville ParishCastor31 2315CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G65)Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> powerlines downed.Bienville ParishCastor31 2315CST0 0Hail (0.75)Hail covered the ground.Webster ParishMinden31 2320CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G56)Powerlines downed.Union Parish10 SE Marion 31 2320CST0 0Hail (1.75)Hail fell approximately 2 miles north of Sterlington.Natchitoches Parish17 NE Campti 31 2340CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny sized hail covered the ground in the community of Readhimer.Jackson ParishJonesboro31 2347CST0 0Hail (1.00)Natchitoches ParishCampti31 2358CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G56)Trees downed.LOUISIANA, SoutheastTerrebonne ParishHouma07 1545CST0 0 3KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down twenty utility poles <strong>and</strong> several trees <strong>and</strong> ripped the roof off of an old shed. A tree was blowndown on top of a mobile home.Lafourche Parish1.5 S Lockport 07 1635CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Power lines were blown down <strong>and</strong> the roof of an ab<strong>and</strong>oned trailer was ripped off.Lafourche Parish10 SE Lockport 07 1700CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Thunderstorm winds ripped off the roofs of two brick homes <strong>and</strong> destroyed a mobile home.8488
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005LOUISIANA, SoutheastEast Baton RougeParishBaton Rouge09 1728CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down in sections of Baton Rouge.West Baton RougeParish1 S Port Allen 09 1740CST0 0 25KThunderstorm Wind (G50)A railroad company security personnel reported that at least 40 vehicles had windshields blown completely out <strong>and</strong> hundreds ofvehicles sustained wind damage at the offloading facility at the Port of Baton Rouge. The wind damage was apparently the result ofa strong downburst associated with decaying convection. All of the glass damage was on vehicles facing northeast.East Baton RougeParishPride26 1500CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail covered the ground.East Feliciana ParishClinton26 1500CST0 0Hail (0.75)St. Helena ParishGreensburg26 1515CST0 0Hail (0.75)Washington ParishMt Hermon26 1530CST0 0Hail (1.75)St. Bernard Parish2 ESE Yscloskey 26 1700CST0 0Hail (0.75)Plaquemines ParishEmpire to26 1755CST0 0Hail (1.75)Port SulphurSt. Tammany ParishSlidell Arpt31 1705CST0 0Hail (1.00)One inch diameter hail was observed at the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service Office in Slidell.St. Tammany ParishPearl River31 1715CST1720CST0 0Hail (2.50)Hail ranging in size from pennies to tennis balls was observed around Pearl River.Livingston ParishDenham Spgs 31 1724CST0 0Hail (1.00)East Baton RougeParishGreenwell Spgs 31 1725CST0 0Hail (1.75)East Baton RougeParishBaton Rouge31 1730CST0 0Hail (0.88)Livingston ParishLivingston to31 1750CST0 0Hail (1.75)Walker1800CSTGolfball size hail was reported along Highway 190 from Livingston to Walker <strong>and</strong> also in Watson.Washington Parish4 S Franklinton 31 1841CST0 0Hail (1.75)Tangipahoa ParishAmite31 1845CST0 0Hail (1.00)St. Tammany Parish3 NNW Pearl River 31 1900CST0 0Hail (2.75)Baseball size hail was reported in the community of Hickory.Tangipahoa Parish4 ESE Tangipahoa 31 1905CST0 0Funnel CloudWashington Parish5 E Franklinton 31 1945CST0 0Funnel CloudA funnel cloud was observed along Highway 10.Washington ParishEnon31 1945CST0 0Hail (1.00)8589
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005LOUISIANA, SoutheastPointe Coupee ParishBatchelor31 2026CST0 0Hail (1.00)West Feliciana Parish9 NW St Francisville 31 2115CST0 0Hail (1.75)East Feliciana ParishNorwood31 2152CST0 0Hail (1.75)LOUISIANA, SouthwestBeauregard Parish3 N Longville 19 1732CST0 0Hail (1.75)Allen ParishGrant19 1810CST0 0Hail (0.75)Beauregard Parish3 SW De Ridder 19 1815CST0 0Hail (1.75)Vernon ParishLeesville19 1930CST0 0Hail (1.00)Rapides ParishAlex<strong>and</strong>ria19 2012CST0 0Hail (1.75)Rapides ParishBall19 2036CST0 0Hail (0.88)Vermilion Parish7 W Pecan Is 20 0330CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G50)A tree fell on an automobile.Vernon ParishFt Polk22 0455CST0 0Hail (1.00)Rapides ParishPineville26 1631CST0 0Hail (1.00)Rapides ParishDeville26 1720CST0 0Hail (1.00)Evangeline ParishVille Platte31 1907CST0 0Hail (1.00)Evangeline ParishVille Platte31 1915CST0 0Hail (1.75)St. L<strong>and</strong>ry Parish5 SW Big Cane 31 1935CST0 0Hail (0.75)St. L<strong>and</strong>ry ParishBig Cane31 1947CST0 0Hail (1.00)Avoyelles Parish4 S Dupont 31 1954CST0 0Hail (1.75)MAINE, NorthMEZ029>030 Coastal Hancock - Coastal Washington01 0900EST1600EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Intense low pressure tracking north through the Gulf of Maine to New Brunswick brought heavy snow <strong>and</strong> gusty winds to theregion. <strong>Storm</strong> total snow accumulations generally ranged from 5 to 9 inches. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph...with a few gusts inexcess of 60 mph near the immediate coast...brought near blizzard conditions at times. The combination of heavy wet snowaccumulating on powerlines <strong>and</strong> the gusty winds combined to help bring down powerlines which led to power outages. Manyschools <strong>and</strong> businesses either cancelled or closed early...with many events also postponed due to the storm.MEZ015>017 Southern Penobscot - Interior Hancock - Central Washington01 0900EST1600EST0 0Heavy SnowIntense low pressure tracking north through the Gulf of Maine to New Brunswick brought heavy snow <strong>and</strong> gusty winds to theregion. <strong>Storm</strong> total snow accumulations generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches. Wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph were reported...whichcontributed to blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting snow along with reduced visibilities. Many schools <strong>and</strong> businesses either cancelled or closedearly...with many events also postponed due to the storm.8690
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MAINE, NorthMEZ001>005-010-031>032MEZ001>004MEZ005-010-031Northwest Aroostook - Northeast Aroostook - Northern Somerset - Northern Piscataquis - NorthernPenobscot - Central Piscataquis - Southern Piscataquis - Northern Washington01 1500EST0 0Heavy Snow02 0300ESTIntense low pressure tracking north through the Gulf of Maine to New Brunswick brought heavy snow <strong>and</strong> gusty winds to theregion. <strong>Storm</strong> total snow accumulations generally ranged from 7 to 12 inches with localized totals to around 15 inches. Wind gustsof 25 to 35 mph were reported...which contributed to blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting snow along with reduced visibilities. Many schools <strong>and</strong>businesses either cancelled or closed early...with many events also postponed due to the storm.Northwest Aroostook - Northeast Aroostook - Northern Somerset - Northern Piscataquis08 1400EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>09 1200ESTLow pressure approaching from the west re-organized along the Atlantic coast then lifted north across the Gulf of Maine <strong>and</strong>eastern Maine. The storm brought very heavy snow <strong>and</strong> mixed precipitation to the region. Across the Saint John Valley of northernAroostook county precipitation remained mainly snow with 20 to 30 inches of snow reported...with localized accumulations toaround 36 inches. Snowfall across the rest of the region generally ranged from 10 to 20 inches...with heavy sleet also reported.Areas of freezing rain produced light ice accumulations.Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph occurred during the storm...producing near blizzard conditions at times with extensive blowing <strong>and</strong>drifting of the snow. Across the Saint John Valley...the heavy snow from this storm <strong>and</strong> another heavy snow event just a weekearlier combined with the winds to produce drifts up to 10 feet deep in spots...which closed several roads at times. The gusty windscombined with snow accumulating on powerlines to help bring down powerlines which led to scattered power outages. Manyschools <strong>and</strong> businesses either cancelled or closed early...with many events also postponed due to the storm.Northern Penobscot - Central Piscataquis - Southern Piscataquis08 2000EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>09 1200ESTLow pressure approaching from the west re-organized along the Atlantic coast then lifted north across the Gulf of Maine <strong>and</strong>eastern Maine. The storm brought heavy snow <strong>and</strong> mixed precipitation to the region. <strong>Storm</strong> total snow accumulations generallyranged from 8 to 12 inches...with localized totals to around 18 inches.Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph occurred during the storm...producing near blizzard conditions at times with extensive blowing <strong>and</strong>drifting of the snow. The gusty winds combined with snow <strong>and</strong> ice accumulating on powerlines to help bring down powerlineswhich led to scattered power outages. Many schools <strong>and</strong> businesses either cancelled or closed early...with many events alsopostponed due to the storm.MEZ017-030 Central Washington - Coastal Washington08 2000EST0 0High Wind (G70)2330ESTA strong low level jet briefly developed in advance of intense low pressure lifting north across the Gulf of Maine <strong>and</strong> easternMaine. The strong onshore winds gusted to between 55 <strong>and</strong> 65 mph for several hours...with a peak gust of 81 mph reported in thetown of Lubec. The strongest winds generally occurred near the immediate coast. The winds damaged roofs across the region...withthe metal roof of one structure in the town of Lubec peeled back. The winds also damaged <strong>and</strong> toppled signs. Trees <strong>and</strong> powerlineswere also downed which contributed to power outages.MEZ011-015>016-029 Central Penobscot - Southern Penobscot - Interior Hancock - Coastal Hancock09 0600EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>0900ESTLow pressure approaching from the west re-organized along the Atlantic coast then lifted north across the Gulf of Maine <strong>and</strong>eastern Maine. The storm brought heavy snow <strong>and</strong> mixed precipitation to the region. <strong>Storm</strong> total snow accumulations generallyranged from 5 to 10 inches inl<strong>and</strong> from the coast...with localized totals to around 14 inches. Snow accumulations near the coastgenerally ranged from 3 to 6 inches...where mixed precipitation was more extensive. Freezing rain produced up to a half inch of iceaccumulation near the coast.MEZ006Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph occurred during the storm...producing near blizzard conditions at times with blowing <strong>and</strong> driftingsnow. The gusty winds combined with snow <strong>and</strong> ice accumulating on powerlines to help bring down powerlines which led toscattered power outages. Many schools <strong>and</strong> businesses either cancelled or closed early...with many events also postponed due to thestorm.Southeast Aroostook09 0700EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>1200ESTLow pressure approaching from the west re-organized along the Atlantic coast then lifted north across the Gulf of Maine <strong>and</strong>eastern Maine. The storm brought heavy snow <strong>and</strong> mixed precipitation to the region. <strong>Storm</strong> total snow accumulations generallyranged from 4 to 8 inches...with around an inch of sleet <strong>and</strong> a half inch of ice also reported.8791
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MAINE, NorthMEZ005-011-015>017-029>031MEZ016>017-029>030-032Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph occurred during the storm...producing near blizzard conditions at times with blowing <strong>and</strong> driftingsnow. The gusty winds combined with snow <strong>and</strong> ice accumulating on powerlines to help bring down powerlines which led toscattered power outages. Many schools <strong>and</strong> businesses either cancelled or closed early...with many events also postponed due to thestorm.Northern Penobscot - Central Penobscot - Southern Penobscot - Interior Hancock - Central Washington -Coastal Hancock - Coastal Washington - Southern Piscataquis12 1000EST0 0Heavy Snow1500ESTIntensifying low pressure tracking from southern New Engl<strong>and</strong> toward Nova Scotia brought snow to the region. <strong>Storm</strong> total snowaccumulations generally ranged from 5 to 10 inches.Interior Hancock - Central Washington - Coastal Hancock - Coastal Washington - Northern Washington29 0500EST2230EST0 0FloodLow pressure tracking across the eastern Gulf of Maine brought very heavy rain to the region. Rainfall across much of the regionranged from 1.50 to 3.00 inches...though localized totals of around 4.00 inches were reported across coastal portions ofWashington <strong>and</strong> Hancock counties. The combination of runoff from the heavy rain <strong>and</strong> melting snow along with river ice led toelevated water levels on rivers <strong>and</strong> streams.Though water levels on the larger rivers rose...they generally remained within their banks below flood stage. Most problemsoccurred on smaller rivers <strong>and</strong> streams along with poorly drained low lying marshy areas. Most of the flooding along the smallerrivers <strong>and</strong> streams led to water covering portions of some roads...which resulted in the closing of some roads <strong>and</strong> bridges. Much ofthe flooding occurred in low lying poor drainage areas. Rivers <strong>and</strong> streams spilled over into surrounding marshes which filled withwater <strong>and</strong> in some cases spilled across roads. Some tidal rivers also experienced flooding at the time of high tide...when waterbacked up in their channels. Much of the flooding was restricted to low lying roads with some bridges also closed. The flood watersdid damage to varying extents some roads...bridges <strong>and</strong> culverts. Due to the elevated water table...basement flooding was commonalong with water backing up in storm sewers. Ponding of water due to clogged storm drains also presented problems.MAINE, SouthMEZ007>009-012>014-018>028Northern Oxford - Northern Franklin - Central Somerset - Southern Oxford - Southern Franklin - SouthernSomerset - Interior York - Interior Cumberl<strong>and</strong> - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Interior Waldo - Coastal York -Coastal Cumberl<strong>and</strong> - Sagadahoc - Lincoln - Knox - Coastal Waldo01020100EST0500EST0 0Heavy SnowLow pressure developed off the southern New Engl<strong>and</strong> coast during the evening of Monday, February 28, <strong>and</strong> intensified as itmoved into the Gulf of Maine on Tuesday, March 1. Snowfall amounts of 3 to 15 inches fell over southwestern Maine through theearly morning hours of March 2.MEZ007>009-012>014-018>028Northern Oxford - Northern Franklin - Central Somerset - Southern Oxford - Southern Franklin - SouthernSomerset - Interior York - Interior Cumberl<strong>and</strong> - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Interior Waldo - Coastal York -Coastal Cumberl<strong>and</strong> - Sagadahoc - Lincoln - Knox - Coastal Waldo08090300EST0800EST0 0Heavy SnowLow pressure moved across southern New Engl<strong>and</strong> during the night of Monday, March 7, <strong>and</strong> redeveloped off the New Engl<strong>and</strong>coast on Tuesday, March 8. Snow spread into Maine during the early morning hours of Tuesday <strong>and</strong> accumulated 4 to 14 inchesbefore ending during the morning on March 9.MEZ007>008-012>013-018>021-023>028Northern Oxford - Northern Franklin - Southern Oxford - Southern Franklin - Interior York - InteriorCumberl<strong>and</strong> - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Coastal York - Coastal Cumberl<strong>and</strong> - Sagadahoc - Lincoln - Knox -Coastal Waldo11131400EST0300EST0 0Heavy SnowLow pressure moving out of the midwest on Friday, March 11, redeveloped off the New Engl<strong>and</strong> coast Friday evening <strong>and</strong> slowlymoved through the Gulf of Maine on Saturday, March 12. Snow accumulated 2 to 18 inches across much of southwest Mainebefore ending during the early morning hours of March 13.MARYLAND, CentralMDZ002Allegany01021200EST1400EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mixmod-heavy snow occurred especially in the higher elevations8892
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MARYLAND, CentralMDZ003>005- Washington - Frederick - Carroll - Montgomery - Howard - Prince Georges009>010-01308 1100EST0 02100ESTA brief period of heavy wet snow affected the region on March 8.Washington CountySharpsburg281700EST2300EST00Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixFlash FloodFrederick County3 E Frederick 28 1730EST2330EST0 0Flash FloodMontgomery County5 S Poolesville 28291915EST0100EST0 0Flash FloodAllegany County2 E Mt Savage 28292030EST0200EST0 0Flash FloodA fairly significant severe weather event occurred on March 28th.. This was due to a strong low pressure system that moved westof the area leaving Maryl<strong>and</strong> with abundant moisture <strong>and</strong> an unstable airmass.MARYLAND, NortheastMDZ008-012-015 Cecil - Kent - Queen Annes01 0000EST0500EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>MDZ019>020 Talbot - Caroline01 0000EST0300EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixHeavy snow fell across northern parts of the Eastern Shore <strong>and</strong> a mixture of rain <strong>and</strong> snow fell across southern parts of the EasternShore from the morning of February 28th into the early morning of the 1st. Snow began during the morning of February 28ththroughout the Eastern Shore. Across southern parts of the Eastern Shore surface temperatures remained at or slightly abovefreezing into the evening of the February 28th. This permitted the snow to mix with <strong>and</strong> even change to rain during lighterprecipitation periods. Precipitation changed back to snow during the evening <strong>and</strong> ended after midnight EST on the 1st. Farthernorth, precipitation fell as snow throughout the event, but had a hard time accumulating on roadways until the intensity increasedduring the afternoon. All untreated roads on the Eastern Shore became slick during the evening as precipitation fell as snow <strong>and</strong>temperatures dropped below freezing. Accumulations averaged 1 to 2 inches in Talbot <strong>and</strong> Caroline Counties <strong>and</strong> 3 to 5 incheselsewhere across the Eastern Shore.Specific accumulations included 5.0 inches in Elkton (Cecil County). 4.7 inches in Stevensville (Queen Anne's County), 4.5 inchesin Conowingo (Cecil County), 4.0 inches in Kennedyville (Kent County), 2.0 inches in Goldsboro (Caroline County) <strong>and</strong> 1.0 inchin Saint Michaels (Talbot County).MDZ008-012-015-019>020The wintry weather was caused by a true northeaster. A low pressure system developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday February27th. It moved northeast <strong>and</strong> already was a 995 millibar low pressure system when it was near Jacksonville, Florida at 7 p.m. ESTon February 27th. It moved northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 992 millibar low near Charleston, South Carolina at 1 a.m. EST onFebruary 28th, a 990 millibar low near Wilmington, North Carolina at 7 a.m. EST on February 28th, a 984 millibar low just east ofElizabeth City, North Carolina at 1 p.m. EST on February 28th, a 980 millibar low about 150 miles east of Fenwick Isl<strong>and</strong>,Delaware at 7 p.m. EST on February 28th <strong>and</strong> still a 980 millibar low about 250 miles east of Long Beach Isl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1a.m. EST on the 1st. The combination of the low pressure system's storm track being fairly offshore, the lack of a surface highpressure system to its north <strong>and</strong> marginal surface temperatures for snow kept accumulations from being heavier.Cecil - Kent - Queen Annes - Talbot - Caroline08 1000EST1400EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixThe combination of a strong cold frontal passage during the morning of the 8th <strong>and</strong> a rapidly intensifying low pressure system offthe Middle Atlantic <strong>and</strong> New Engl<strong>and</strong> States brought snow <strong>and</strong> plunging temperatures during the day on the 8th. While actualaccumulations were less than one inch in most places, the sharp drop in temperatures brought treacherous driving conditions onuntreated roadways during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening.Precipitation started as rain before sunrise on the 8th. The cold front moved through the Eastern Shore between 6 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 9 a.m.EST as a low pressure system on the front was intensifying. Temperatures dropped quickly behind this front both at the surface <strong>and</strong>aloft as snow began falling during the late morning. Between 11 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 1 p.m. EST temperatures dropped below freezing as thesnow continued to fall. The snow ended by mid-afternoon, but its lingering effects lasted well into the night.8993
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MARYLAND, NortheastMDZ008-012-015-019>020MDZ008The snow was caused by the combination of the cold frontal passage <strong>and</strong> the rapidly intensifying low pressure system thatdeveloped on the front during the morning of the 8th. The low moved northeast <strong>and</strong> was an already intense 986 mb near Danville,Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. From there it continued to move northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 978 mb low just east of Long BeachIsl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, to a 970 mb low over Nantucket Isl<strong>and</strong>, Massachusetts at 7 p.m. EST on the 8th to a964 mb low just southwest of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia at 1 a.m. EST on the 9th.Cecil - Kent - Queen Annes - Talbot - Caroline08 1300EST0 0 70KStrong Wind2359ESTIn addition to the snow, strong gusty northwest winds developed during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 8th as a low pressuresystem intensified off the Middle Atlantic <strong>and</strong> New Engl<strong>and</strong> States. The strong winds knocked down a few trees <strong>and</strong> power lines,especially in Cecil <strong>and</strong> Kent Counties. About 2,000 homes <strong>and</strong> businesses lost power in those two counties for up to three hoursthat evening. The greatest concentration of outages was in Rock Hall (Kent County). A home in Elkton (Cecil County) was badlydamaged after a scrub pine was snapped by the winds. The tree made about a dozen holes in the roof of the house <strong>and</strong> one largelimb also pierced the living room wall. A downed tree blocked Maryl<strong>and</strong> State Route 313 in Kent County. The peak wind gust atthe Baltimore-Washington International Airport was 47 mph.The strong winds were caused by a rapidly intensifying low pressure system that developed on the cold front during the morning ofthe 8th. The low moved northeast <strong>and</strong> was already an intense 986 mb near Danville, Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. From there itcontinued to move northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 978 mb low just east of Long Beach Isl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, toa 970 mb low over Nantucket Isl<strong>and</strong>, Massachusetts at 7 p.m. EST on the 8th to a 964 mb low just southwest of Yarmouth, NovaScotia at 1 a.m. EST on the 9th.Cecil30 0639EST0 0Flood31 1401ESTThe combination of heavy rain <strong>and</strong> upstream snowmelt caused flooding along the Susquehanna River on March 30th <strong>and</strong> 31st. Rainbegan falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th asthunderstorms occurred. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged around two inches. The rain ended during the evening of the 28th.MARYLAND, SouthMDZ021>025MARYLAND, WestMDZ001MDZ001The Susquehanna River at the Conowingo Dam was above its 23.5 foot flood stage from 639 a.m. EST on the 30th through 201p.m. EST on the 31st. The river crested at 25.68 feet at 1145 a.m. EST on the 30th. <strong>Storm</strong> totals included 1.99 inches at theConowingo Dam <strong>and</strong> 1.96 inches at Fair Hills.The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Dorchester - Wicomico - Somerset - Inl<strong>and</strong> Worcester - Maryl<strong>and</strong> Beaches08 1200EST1500EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixOne half inch to one inch of snow fell across portions of the Lower Maryl<strong>and</strong> Eastern Shore. The snow produced a few slickroadways. A couple of snow amounts reported were Pocomoke City in Worcester county 1", <strong>and</strong> Salisbury in Wicomico county0.5".Garrett01 0000EST2200EST0 0Heavy SnowRain <strong>and</strong> snow began early in the morning of Feb 28, changed to snow by noon. Snow continued into the night. The heaviest partended by noon Mar 1, but off <strong>and</strong> on snow showers added to the storm total through Mar 3. Six inches of snow accumulated bymidnight the morning of Mar 1. By 7 AM on the 1st, Friendsville had 16 inches; by 7 AM Mar 3, Savage River reported a total of23 inches.Garrett12 0200EST0 0Heavy Snow0400ESTSnow began the morning of the 11th <strong>and</strong> ended by 4 AM on the 12th. Oakl<strong>and</strong>, McHenry, <strong>and</strong> Savage River Dam accumulated 6inches of snow by 2 AM on 12th.9094
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MASSACHUSETTS, Central <strong>and</strong> EastMAZ002>023 Western Franklin - Eastern Franklin - Northern Worcester - Western Middlesex - Western Essex - EasternEssex - Western Hampshire - Western Hampden - Eastern Hampshire - Eastern Hampden - SouthernWorcester - Western Norfolk - Southeast Middlesex - Suffolk - Eastern Norfolk - Northern Bristol - WesternPlymouth - Eastern Plymouth - Southern Bristol - Southern Plymouth - Barnstable - Dukes01 0000EST0 0 325KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>2100ESTHeavy snow <strong>and</strong> gusty winds affected a large portion of Massachusetts <strong>and</strong> all of southern New Engl<strong>and</strong>, as low pressure reformedoff the mid Atlantic coast <strong>and</strong> tracked southeast of the region. Snowfall totals of 5 to 10 inches were widely observed, with over afoot reported in much of eastern Massachusetts.The weight of the heavy wet snow brought down trees, large limbs, <strong>and</strong> wires along much of the eastern Massachusetts coast, fromEssex <strong>and</strong> Plymouth counties to Cape Cod <strong>and</strong> Martha's Vineyard. There was also one report of wires down in Monson due to theload of the wet snow. State <strong>and</strong> local police reported several spinouts <strong>and</strong> minor accidents, but there was a 10-car pileup reported onInterstate 495 in Chelmsford.Official snowfall totals included 11.3 inches at the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service office in Taunton, 8.6 inches at Logan InternationalAirport in Boston, <strong>and</strong> 7.5 inches at Worcester Airport.MAZ002>006-008>011MAZ007-012>016-019>022-024Other snowfall totals, as reported by trained spotters, included 14 inches in South Weymouth; 13 inches in Hanson, Bridgewater,Plymouth, <strong>and</strong> West Falmouth; 12 inches in Billerica, Salem, Swampscott, Braintree, Brockton, Mattapoisett, Fall River, <strong>and</strong>S<strong>and</strong>wich; 10 inches in Methuen, Concord, Norwood, Norton, Wareham, Pocasset, Goshen, <strong>and</strong> Ashfield; 8 inches in Natick,Roslindale, Hingham, Attleboro, Eastham, Vineyard Haven, West Brookfield, <strong>and</strong> Gardner; <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Newburyport,Needham, Wellfleet, Westborough, Southwick, North Amherst, <strong>and</strong> Northfield.Western Franklin - Eastern Franklin - Northern Worcester - Western Middlesex - Western Essex - WesternHampshire - Western Hampden - Eastern Hampshire - Eastern Hampden08 1400EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>09 0300ESTEastern Essex - Southern Worcester - Western Norfolk - Southeast Middlesex - Suffolk - Eastern Norfolk -Eastern Plymouth - Southern Bristol - Southern Plymouth - Barnstable - Nantucket08 2000EST0 0 900KHigh Wind (G56)2300ESTLow pressure strengthened rapidly off the Delaware coast <strong>and</strong> tracked southeast of New Engl<strong>and</strong>, bringing heavy snow to much ofinterior Massachusetts where snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were widely observed.Closer to the coast, rain changed to ice <strong>and</strong> snow but accumulations were limited to between 2 <strong>and</strong> 5 inches. High winds, gusting toover 60 mph during the height of the storm, brought down trees, large limbs, <strong>and</strong> wires from the Interstate 95 corridor to Cape Cod<strong>and</strong> the Isl<strong>and</strong>s.The snow <strong>and</strong> wind made travel difficult, <strong>and</strong> Logan International Airport was shut down for several hours, str<strong>and</strong>ing hundreds oftravelers. No major accidents were reported on the roadways, but there were dozens of spinouts. Power was knocked out to about69,000 customers, many of them in Framingham, Walpole, <strong>and</strong> the southern part of the state.Wind gusts between 45 <strong>and</strong> 55 mph were widely reported near the coast, but a peak gust to 64 mph was reported in Provincetown<strong>and</strong> to 59 mph at Worcester Airport. The strongest gusts occurred along the south coast, Cape Cod, <strong>and</strong> the Isl<strong>and</strong>s.Official snowfall totals included 6.0 inches at the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, 4.8 inches at Worcester Airport <strong>and</strong> at LoganInternational Airport in Boston, <strong>and</strong> 3.2 inches at the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service office in Taunton.MAZ002>006-008>013-017>018Other snowfall totals, as reported by trained spotters, included 8 inches in Northfield, Wilbraham, Goshen, Gardner, <strong>and</strong> Rutl<strong>and</strong>; 7inches in Colrain, Winchester, Pepperell, <strong>and</strong> Leicester; <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Ashfield, West Springfield, Billerica, Wayl<strong>and</strong>,Westminster, Ashburnham, <strong>and</strong> Douglas.Western Franklin - Eastern Franklin - Northern Worcester - Western Middlesex - Western Essex - WesternHampshire - Western Hampden - Eastern Hampshire - Eastern Hampden - Southern Worcester - WesternNorfolk - Northern Bristol - Western Plymouth12 0700EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>2100ESTLow pressure south of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> intensified rapidly as it headed to the Canadian Maritimes, <strong>and</strong> brought heavy snow to much ofinterior southern New Engl<strong>and</strong>, including all but the coastline of Massachusetts. Snowfall totals ranged from as little as 2 to 4inches along the coast to as much as a foot inl<strong>and</strong>.Dozens of minor accidents <strong>and</strong> spinouts were reported, but no major problems occurred.9195
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MASSACHUSETTS, Central <strong>and</strong> EastOfficial snowfall totals included 9.7 inches at Worcester Airport, 8.8 inches at the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, 6.5 inches at theNational <strong>Weather</strong> Service office in Taunton, <strong>and</strong> 2.8 inches at Logan International Airport in Boston.MAZ002>003-008>009Other snowfall totals, as reported by trained spotters, included 14 inches in Bolton <strong>and</strong> Boylston; 13 inches in Fitchburg; 12 inchesin Ashburnham, Lancaster, <strong>and</strong> Pepperell; 10 inches in Groton, Ayer, West Brookfield, <strong>and</strong> Leverett; 8 inches in Shelburne,Goshen, West Warren, Shirley, Methuen, Foxborough, <strong>and</strong> West Mansfield; <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Montague, Montgomery, Hubbardston,Billerica, Salem, Mansfield, <strong>and</strong> Brockton.Western Franklin - Eastern Franklin - Western Hampshire - Western Hampden23241900EST0900EST0 0Heavy SnowLow pressure off the Virginia coast tracked well southeast of New Engl<strong>and</strong>, but brought pockets of heavy snow to westernMassachusetts. Totals of 5 to 10 inches were common in the higher terrain of Franklin, Hampshire, <strong>and</strong> Hampden counties, with 3to 6 inch amounts throughout the rest of the interior.This late season storm had little impact on travel, although several minor accidents were reported.Official snowfall totals included 5.4 inches at the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, 4.1 inches at Worcester Airport, 3.6 inches at theNational <strong>Weather</strong> Service office in Taunton, <strong>and</strong> 0.5 inch at Logan International Airport in Boston.MAZ005-017-019Other snowfall totals, as reported by trained spotters, included 11 inches in Ashfield, 10 inches in Goshen, 7 inches in Greenfield,Worthington, <strong>and</strong> Granville, <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Chesterfield <strong>and</strong> Westhampton.Western Middlesex - Northern Bristol - Eastern Plymouth28 2100EST0 0Flood31 2359ESTAssabet <strong>and</strong> Nashua RiversLow pressure tracking south of New Engl<strong>and</strong> brought 3 to 4 inches to much of eastern Massachusetts, resulting in significant urban<strong>and</strong> poor drainage flooding as well as minor small stream flooding.In Hingham, Accord Brook rose out of its banks but did not cause any flood damage. Likewise in Norton, the Wading River cameout of its banks but did not cause any flood damage.Minor flooding also occurred on two mainstem rivers in northeast Massachusetts. The Assabet River in Maynard crested at 5.5 feeton March 30th, just above its flood stage of 5 feet. In Pepperell, the Nashua River crested at 8.5 feet on March 31st, just over its 8foot flood stage. No flood damage was reported in either location.MASSACHUSETTS, WestMAZ001Northern Berkshire01021500EST0000EST0 0Heavy SnowMAZ025Southern Berkshire01021500EST0000EST0 0Heavy SnowThe average total snowfall across Berkshire County was 11 inches.MAZ001Northern Berkshire08 1600EST1800EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>MAZ025Southern Berkshire08 1600EST1800EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>The average total snowfall across Berkshire County was 7 inches.MAZ025Southern Berkshire12 0800EST1000EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>MAZ001Northern Berkshire12 0800EST1100EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>The average snowfall total across Berkshire County was 8 inches.MAZ001Northern Berkshire24 0000EST0600EST0 0Heavy SnowThe average snowfall total across northern Berkshire County was 9 inches.9296
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MASSACHUSETTS, WestMAZ001Northern Berkshire28 1500EST1600EST0 0FloodIn Pittsfield, Waconah Park flooded.MICHIGAN, EastMIZ047>049 Midl<strong>and</strong> - Bay - Huron01 0000EST1800EST0 0Heavy SnowLow pressure slowly tracked across the southern Michigan border on February 28th into March 1st. Most locations across southeastMichigan received 4 to 7 inches in a 24 hour period. Lake Enhancement off of Lake Huron on March 1st allowed Bay, Midl<strong>and</strong>,<strong>and</strong> Huron Counties to check in with around 8 inches of snow.MIZ053Saginaw08 0030EST1930EST0 0FloodThe Shiawassee River near Fergus went above its 10 foot flood stage at 1230 am EST on the 8th. The river crested at 11.0 feet at 9am EST on the 8th, then fell back below flood stage at 730 pm EST on the 8th.MICHIGAN, Extreme SouthwestMIZ077>078 Berrien - Cass01020600EST0600EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A strong storm system moved across the southern Great Lakes region, bringing with it a large area of snow. The snow began onFebruary 28th across much of the area, increasing in intensity <strong>and</strong> coverage into the overnight hour of the 28th into much of March1 <strong>and</strong> even into the early hours of March 2nd in some areas. As the event unfolded, the relatively warm waters of Lake Michiganallowed for lake enhanced snowfall to occur in the typical lake effect areas, increasing snow accumulations in a narrow b<strong>and</strong> acrossportions of far southwestern Lower Michigan. The highest accumulations occurred in Berrien County as well as western CassCounty where many locations saw 10 to 15 inches of snow. A spotter from Buchanan, in southeastern Berrien County, reportednearly 18 inches of snow.MICHIGAN, NorthMIZ018-020-024-026-028-032>034-036-041Presque Isle - Leelanau - Alpena - Gr<strong>and</strong> Traverse - Crawford - Wexford - Missaukee - Roscommon - Iosco -Gladwin01 0000EST2200EST0 0Heavy SnowSnow that began on the afternoon of February 28th, continued into the morning hours of March 1st. Total snowfall amounts rangedfrom 5 to 10 inches, with the higher amounts scattered haphazardly across northern Lower Michigan. Snowfall amounts of 10 to 11inches were reported from Cadillac, Rogers City, Tawas City, <strong>and</strong> between Houghton Lake <strong>and</strong> Grayling. Northeast winds becamegusty as the day went on, producing considerable blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting of snow. A lake effect snow b<strong>and</strong> developed in the Gr<strong>and</strong>Traverse Bay area, allowing snow to persist into the evening in parts of Gr<strong>and</strong> Traverse County, even as it tapered off elsewhere.MIZ020-025 Leelanau - Benzie08 0400EST1200EST0 0Heavy SnowA b<strong>and</strong> of heavy lake effect snow produced 6 to 8 inch accumulations from Glen Haven <strong>and</strong> Empire, southward into northernBenzie County. The snow was heaviest during the pre-dawn hours of the 8th.MIZ016-020 Emmet - Leelanau19 1500EST1600EST0 0Heavy SnowMICHIGAN, UpperMIZ002-004>005-009A powerful storm system in the upper Mississippi Valley weakened as it moved into the Great Lakes region. In northern Michigan,the most persistent snow fell during the daylight hours of the 19th. Most snowfall totals were in the 2 to 5 inch range. However,patches of heavier snow did occur. Six to seven inches of snow fell in central <strong>and</strong> northern Leelanau County, western EmmetCounty, <strong>and</strong> far western Mackinac County.Ontonagon - Baraga - Marquette - Gogebic01 0000EST0 0Heavy Snow1600ESTSome higher terrain locations received heavy lake effect snow from February 28th into March 1st in the wake of a storm systemtracking through the Lower Midwest. Snowfall totals included twelve-hour amounts of 15 inches at Rockl<strong>and</strong> in OntonagonCounty <strong>and</strong> 8 inches at Herman in Baraga County. 24-hour snowfall amounts included 14 inches at Ironwood in Gogebic County<strong>and</strong> 11 inches at the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service in Marquette.9397
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MICHIGAN, UpperMIZ001>002-005>006 Keweenaw - Ontonagon - Marquette - Alger07 0500EST1500EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A potent storm system tracked across the Upper Great Lakes on the morning <strong>and</strong> early afternoon of the 7th. Strong north wind,gusting to 40 mph at times, combined with 3 to 6 inches of lake enhanced snow to cause near-blizzard conditions across portions ofwest <strong>and</strong> central Upper Michigan. The extreme blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting of snow resulted in the emergency closures of Highway M-28from just east of Marquette to Munising <strong>and</strong> Highway M-26 from Copper Harbor to Eagle Harbor. Poor visibility in blowing snowwas also reported in Ontonagon County.MIZ002>003 Ontonagon - Northern Houghton11 0700EST2000EST0 0Heavy SnowAn upper-level low pressure trough over the area provided deep instability for generating heavy lake enhanced snow showers overnorthwest Upper Michigan on the 11th. Eight inches of snow fell during a 12-hour period at Dollar Bay in northern HoughtonCounty <strong>and</strong> Rockl<strong>and</strong> in Ontonagon County.MICHIGAN, WestMIZ064-071 Allegan - Van Buren01021100EST1100EST0 0Heavy SnowLake effect snow confined to portions of Allegan <strong>and</strong> Van Buren counties resulted in 8 to 9 inches of accumulation across northernVan Buren county between Paw Paw <strong>and</strong> Bloomingdale. Approximately 6 to 9 inches of snow was reported across western <strong>and</strong>southern Allegan county.MIZ056>057 Ottawa - Kent11121600EST0400EST0 0Heavy SnowA clipper system produced a small area of 6 to 8 inches of snow across the northern half of Kent county <strong>and</strong> eastern <strong>and</strong> northernOttawa county. Most of the snow fell in a short 6 hour time period.Mason CountyLudington30 2005EST0 0 10KHail (0.75)A trained spotter reported three quarters inch diameter hail three miles north of Ludington.Muskegon CountyMuskegon30 2005EST0 0 10KHail (0.75)Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Muskegon.Oceana CountyHart30 2010EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Oceana county road commission reported that six trees were blown down across the county.Newaygo CountyEnsley Center 30 2043EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Law enforcement reported two trees blown down.MINNESOTA, Central <strong>and</strong> South CentralMNZ060-062>063-065>070-073>078-082>085-091>093Hennepin - Ramsey - Washington - Renville - Mcleod - Sibley - Carver - Scott - Dakota - Redwood - Brown -Nicollet - Le Sueur - Rice - Goodhue - Watonwan - Blue Earth - Waseca - Steele - Martin - Faribault -Freeborn18 0000CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>19 0000CSTLow pressure developed over Nebraska on the morning of the 17th, then drifted slowly east, reaching southern Wisconsin duringthe early morning hours on the 19th. This storm produced a sustained period of moderate to heavy snowfall across southernMinnesota. The hardest hit areas were near the Iowa border where up to 21 inches snow accumulated. <strong>Storm</strong> total amounts of 10 to20 inches were common south of a line from Springfield to Red Wing. North of this line, snowfall amounts averaged 5 to 10inches. There was a sharp cutoff in accumulations, with negligible snowfall noted north of a line from Olivia to Stillwater. Sometotals include 21 inches at Kiester (Faribault County), 20 inches at Easton (Faribault County), 18 inches at Geneva (FreebornCounty), 17 inches just east of Ormsby (Watonwan County), 15 inches at Fairmont (Martin County), 13.5 inches at Mankato (BlueEarth County), 13 inches at Zumbrota (Goodhue County), <strong>and</strong> 12.5 inches at Springfield (Brown County).Martin CountyTrimontThe deep snowfall, along with some blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting snow, caused several road closures in far southern Minnesota. Officialsshut down Interstate 90 between Worthington <strong>and</strong> Albert Lea, Interstate 35 from Owatonna to the Minnesota/Iowa border, <strong>and</strong> StateHighway 60 southwest of Madelia.30 0500CST0 0Hail (1.75)Hail 3/4 inches in diameter was reported elsewhere across the western portion of Martin County.9498
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MINNESOTA, Central <strong>and</strong> South CentralWatonwan CountyEcholsMcleod CountyStewart30300515CST0520CST0630CST0000Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Mcleod CountyHutchinson30 0648CST0 0Hail (0.75)Reported on the west side of town.Meeker County1 E Forest City 30 0710CST0 0Hail (0.88)Meeker County5 SSW Watkins 30 0720CST0 0Hail (0.75)Enough hail to shovel.Steele CountySteele Center30 1255CST0 0Hail (0.75)Goodhue CountyZumbrota30 1440CST0 0Hail (1.75)Golf ball hail fell along Highway 52.Goodhue CountyZumbrota30 1515CST0 0Funnel CloudObserved nearly over town.Goodhue County4 SW Frontenac 30 1535CST1550CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail covered the ground.MNZ078Goodhue30311700CST0300CST0 0FloodAround three inches of rain fell throughout the day on the 30th over partially frozen ground. Particularly heavy rain fell during thelate afternoon. County Road 45 was barricaded due to high water six miles southeast of Red Wing, <strong>and</strong> portions of Highway 61southeast of Frontenac were covered by flood waters. A road two miles south of Goodhue was also closed, <strong>and</strong> County Road 3 inBelvidere Mills (eight miles south of Red Wing) was closed by a mud slide.MINNESOTA, NortheastNONE REPORTED.MINNESOTA, NorthwestNONE REPORTED.MINNESOTA, SoutheastMNZ079-086>088- Wabasha - Dodge - Olmsted - Winona - Mower - Fillmore - Houston094>09617 1800CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>19 0600CSTA slow moving area of low pressure tracked across central Iowa into central Illinois on March 18 <strong>and</strong> 19, bringing a prolongedperiod of heavy snow to southeast Minnesota. <strong>Storm</strong> total accumulations of 1 to 2 feet were common. Some of the highestamounts reported included 24 inches at Lyle (Mower County), 22.5 inches at Byron (Olmsted County) <strong>and</strong> 20 inches at SpringValley (Fillmore County). Thunder was heard at times on Friday March 18 when the snow was falling at a rate of 2 to 3 inches perhour. Rochester (Olmsted County) established a new one-day snowfall record on March 18 of 19.8 inches. In addition to theheavy snow, strong easterly winds caused significant drifting, with drifts in some locations as much as 5 feet deep.Dodge CountyWest Concord 30 1355CST0 0Hail (1.00)Mower County4 S Adams 30 1418CST 1 30 0 0 7.5KTornado (F0)1419CSTFillmore County2 S Preston 30 1440CST0 0Hail (0.75)Olmsted County2 S Dover 30 1455CST0 0Hail (0.75)9599
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MINNESOTA, SoutheastWabasha CountyElgin30 1527CST0 0Hail (1.00)Wabasha CountyPlainview30 1527CST0 0Hail (1.00)Houston County2 E Money Creek 30 1528CST0 0Hail (0.75)Olmsted County1 S Chester 30 1528CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G54)Wabasha County4 NW Elgin 30 1530CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G53)Winona CountyRidgeway30 1534CST0 0Hail (0.75)Wabasha County1 W Wabasha 30 1540CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Wabasha CountyLake City30 1542CST0 0Hail (0.88)Wabasha CountyLake City30 1542CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)A potent early spring storm triggered severe thunderstorms over portions of southeast Minnesota. A small tornado touched downbriefly near the Minnesota-Iowa state line just south of Adams (Mower County), damaging barns <strong>and</strong> outbuildings. Elsewherearound the area, hail the size of pennies <strong>and</strong> quarters was reported by law enforcement officials, spotters <strong>and</strong> amateur radiooperators. Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 to 65 mph blew the roof off a horse stable near Chester (Olmsted County) <strong>and</strong>damaged farm buildings near Elgin (Wabasha County).MINNESOTA, SouthwestMNZ071>072- Lincoln - Lyon - Murray - Cottonwood - Nobles - Jackson - Pipestone - Rock080>081-089>090-097>09810 1000CST1730CST0 0 80KHigh Wind (G35)Sustained winds of 40 mph with gusts around 55 mph persisted from late morning until late afternoon. The winds caused treedamage with a few branches <strong>and</strong> smaller tree debris broken off. There was minor damage to buildings, mostly to shingles <strong>and</strong>gutters.MNZ071>072- Lincoln - Lyon - Murray - Cottonwood - Nobles - Jackson - Pipestone - Rock080>081-089>090-097>09818 0000CST2100CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Snowfall ranging from 6 to 17 inches was accompanied by winds gusting over 30 mph. The winds caused blowing <strong>and</strong> driftingsnow, reducing visibility to around a quarter mile at times. Many schools <strong>and</strong> businesses were closed by the storm. Travel was madedifficult <strong>and</strong> in places impossible. Interstate 90 was closed for 17 hours over most of southwest Minnesota, <strong>and</strong> several other roadswere closed. Law enforcement agencies reported that around 300 vehicles slid into ditches, including many along Interstate 90before it was closed. A snowplow slid off the road <strong>and</strong> partially overturned just west of Lakefield. The heaviest snowfall was in theWindom, Jackson, <strong>and</strong> Worthington areas.MINNESOTA, WestNONE REPORTED.MINNESOTA, West CentralMNZ039-046 Traverse - Big Stone10 0900CST0 0High Wind (G35)1730CSTMISSISSIPPI, CentralHinds CountyJackson07 1555CST0 0 55KThunderstorm Wind (G60)1558CSTNumerous trees were blown down in the city, with a few down on a house. Just off Interstate 55, a large billboard was blown over.Additionally, several power lines were blown down.96100
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralMadison CountyMadison07 1600CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G52)A couple of trees <strong>and</strong> many large limbs were blown down.Madison CountyRidgel<strong>and</strong>07 1600CST1602CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G52)A couple of trees <strong>and</strong> a power lines were blown down. A tree <strong>and</strong> power line were blown down at Rice Road <strong>and</strong> the Natchez Trace<strong>and</strong> another tree was blown down at West Jackson <strong>and</strong> North Wheately Streets.Madison County3 E Canton 07 1603CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G52)A few trees were blown down off Sharon Road.Rankin CountyPearl07 1606CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)A few trees were blown down.Scott County2 E Harperville 07 1640CST0 0 15KThunderstorm Wind (G57)Several trees <strong>and</strong> a few power lines were blown down.Newton CountyConehatta07 1646CST0 0 13KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A roof was blown off a large shed on Alton Graham Road.Newton County6 NE Conehatta to 07 1648CST0 0 200KThunderstorm Wind (G73)2 E Union1655CSTA significant downburst occurred from just NE of Conehatta to around Union. Across this area, several hundred trees were blowndown along with damage to several structures. Six miles NE of Conehatta, a mobile home was destroyed as two trees were blowndown onto it. Four miles NW of Decatur, a roof was blown off a house. In Union, one home had tin <strong>and</strong> shingles pealed off the roofwith two other homes having trees blown down on them. One home was on Carver Street <strong>and</strong> the other was near County Line Road.Neshoba CountyNeshoba to07 1650CST0 0 70KThunderstorm Wind (G68)4 NNW House1700CSTThe significant downburst continued out of northern Newton county <strong>and</strong> moved across southern portions of Neshoba county fromnear Neshoba to around Tucker <strong>and</strong> Bethsaida. Along the path, dozens of trees were blown down as well as numerous power lines.Near Bethsaida, a barn was destroyed as several trees were blown down onto it. Also in this area, two metal car ports weredamaged.Newton County2 N Newton 07 1700CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G55)On Pine Bluff Road, a few trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down.Kemper County2 N Damascus to 07 1702CST0 0 22KThunderstorm Wind (G63)3 S Damascus1708CSTA roof was blown off a barn just north of Damascus along with several trees blown down 3 miles south of town.Newton County1 W Chunky 07 1713CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G53)A few trees were blown down near US Highway 80.Kemper CountyDe Kalb07 1715CST0 0 30KThunderstorm Wind (G66)A portion of a roof was damaged to a Laundromat.Lauderdale County1 W Collinsville 07 1715CST0 0Hail (1.75)Kemper CountyScooba07 1720CST1723CST0 0 80KThunderstorm Wind (G67)Numerous trees were blown down with a few blocking roads. Four homes had shingles pealed off the roof <strong>and</strong> two out sheds weredestroyed.Lauderdale County1 N Meridian 07 1722CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G52)One tree was blown down <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>ed on a vehicle. Another tree was blown down across Highway 39 <strong>and</strong> blocked both lanes.97101
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralJasper CountyRose Hill07 1725CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G53)A few trees were blown down along with lawn furniture blown across a field.Clarke County3 NE Enterprise 07 1737CST0 0 4KThunderstorm Wind (G53)A tree <strong>and</strong> a power line were blown down near the Clarkdale community.Lauderdale CountyWhynot07 1748CST0 0 4KThunderstorm Wind (G52)A tree <strong>and</strong> a power line were blown down.Oktibbeha County7 SE Starkville to 13 1500CST0 0Hail (1.25)7 ESE Starkville1512CSTHalf dollar sized hail fell along a path from 7 miles SE of Starkville, then northeast to Artesia in Lowndes county.Lowndes County1 SW Artesia to 13 1512CST0 0Hail (1.25)Artesia1514CSTHail, up to the size of a half dollar, moved in from Oktibbeha county <strong>and</strong> moved into Artesia before dissipating.Lowndes County10 SSW Columbus to 13 1523CST0 0Hail (1.75)2 W Columbus1541CSTGolf ball sized hail fell along a path from 10 miles SSW of Columbus, along State Highway 45, to just a few miles W of town nearState Highway 82.Oktibbeha County6 E Sturgis to 13 1650CST0 0Hail (0.88)Longview1657CSTOktibbeha County5 S Starkville 13 1701CST1703CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter sized hail fell along State Highway 25 <strong>and</strong> Williams Road.Winston County3 ENE Louisville to 13 1705CST0 0Hail (0.75)7 E Louisville1713CSTWarren County3 W Eagle Bend to 13 1713CST0 0Hail (1.00)6 E Oak Ridge1812CSTA long lived supercell thunderstorm moved across northern Warren county <strong>and</strong> produced penny to quarter sized hail from the EagleLake community to Redwood to the Oak Ridge community.Issaquena County8 SSW Valley Park to 13 1724CST0 0Hail (1.00)8 S Valley Park1736CSTThe same long lived supercell thunderstorm that moved across northern Warren county crossed into the Mahannah WildlifeManagement Area, of far southern Issaquena county, <strong>and</strong> produced penny to quarter sized hail.Lowndes County3 WSW Columbus 13 1725CST1727CST0 0Hail (0.88)A storm chaser observed nickel sized hail near the intersection of State Highway 82 <strong>and</strong> 45Noxubee County2 N Mashulaville to 13 1728CST0 0Hail (1.00)2 E Prairie Pt1806CSTA long swath of hail fell from just N of Mashulaville eastward to just E of Prairie Point. The hail began around nickel size just N ofMashulaville to around quarter size as the storm moved eastward to around Prairie Point.Warren CountyRedwood13 1743CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G65)Numerous large trees were uprooted <strong>and</strong> snapped from the rear flank downdraft of a supercell thunderstorm.98102
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralWarren County5 NW Vicksburg to 13 1755CST0 1 20MHail (2.75)6 E Bovina1827CSTAn intense supercell thunderstorm, producing destructive hail, moved east across central Warren county late in the afternoon onSunday March 13. This storm moved east, along Interstate 20, <strong>and</strong> pounded areas from Vicksburg to Bovina to Flowers. A swath ofvery large hail, ranging from the size of hen eggs to tennis balls to baseballs, occurred along a path from Vicksburg to Flowers <strong>and</strong>was about 4 miles wide. In addition to the very large hail, numerous reports of quarter to golf ball sized hail occurred in this swathas well. The hail damaged tens of thous<strong>and</strong>s of vehicles with dents <strong>and</strong> broken windshields. Additionally, thous<strong>and</strong>s of homessustained significant roof damage <strong>and</strong> had windows broken out. One person was injured while on a motorcycle in golf ball sizedhail.Noxubee County3 E Prairie Pt 13 1806CST0 0 50KThunderstorm Wind (G70)One mobile home was destroyed <strong>and</strong> another sustained major damage. A few trees were also blown down.Warren County6 N Vicksburg 13 1810CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G66)One home sustained damage along with several trees blown down <strong>and</strong> numerous large limbs down.Hinds County8 W Brownsville to 13 1813CST0 0Hail (1.00)4 SSE Pocahontas1840CSTA supercell thunderstorm moved out of northern Warren county into northern Hinds county <strong>and</strong> move east across the entire northertier of Hinds county before moving into southern Madison county. Along the storm's path, penny to quarter sized hail fell.Hinds CountyEdwards to13 1827CST0 0 300KHail (2.50)Bolton1838CSTAn intense supercell thunderstorm moved out of central Warren county into central Hinds county near Edwards. Between Edwards<strong>and</strong> Bolton, ping pong ball to tennis ball sized hail fell from this storm.Hinds County1 E Bolton to 13 1839CST0 0Hail (0.88)Jackson1908CSTThe intense supercell thunderstorm that moved into west-central Hinds county began to weaken around Bolton with hail sizes nowranging from penny to nickel. This storm continued east along Interstate 20 <strong>and</strong> produced penny to nickel sized hail across Clinton,West Jackson <strong>and</strong> finally in the city of Jackson before exiting into Rankin county.Madison County5 W Ridgel<strong>and</strong> to 13 1842CST0 0Hail (1.00)2 E Madison1907CSTA swath of penny, nickel <strong>and</strong> quarter sized hail fell across the southern portion of Madison county early Sunday evening.Madison County4 W Ridgel<strong>and</strong> to 13 1844CST0 0 1MHail (1.75)2 W Ridgel<strong>and</strong>1848CSTA small swath of golf ball sized hail fell just west of Ridgel<strong>and</strong>. This hail damaged many roofs <strong>and</strong> broke numerous windows.Additionally, dozens of cars were dented <strong>and</strong> marred.Madison County3 W Ridgel<strong>and</strong> 13 1845CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G58)Several trees were blown down.Hinds County4 W Byram 13 1850CST0 0Hail (0.75)Madison County2 NW Madison 13 1850CST0 0 2MLightningLightning struck a 13,000 sq ft mansion just NW of Madison, on Bozeman Road, <strong>and</strong> caused a fire which burned the home to theground.Carroll County7 N North Carrollton 13 1902CST0 0Hail (0.88)Rankin CountyFlowood to13 1902CST0 0Hail (1.00)8 E Florence1918CSTA swath of pea to penny sized hail fell across western Rankin county from Flowood to Pearl to east of Florence to Br<strong>and</strong>on. Mostof this hail accumulated on the ground 1 to 2 inches thick. Although most of the hail was small, 8 miles east of Florence quartersized hail fell.Noxubee CountyMacon13 1903CST0 0Hail (1.00)99103
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralNoxubee CountyMacon13 1906CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Numerous large limbs were blown down.Rankin CountyFlowood13 1909CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G58)A few power lines were blown down.Warren CountyVicksburg Arpt to 13 1910CST0 0Hail (1.00)12 E Vicksburg Arpt 1935CSTA swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across the southern portion of Warren county. The hail fell along a path from theVicksburg Airport eastward to where State Highway 27 goes into Hinds county.Leflore County6 SW Itta Bena to 13 1915CST0 0 70KHail (1.75)5 NE Greenwood1935CSTA swath of penny to golf ball sized hail fell across portions of central Leflore county, generally from Itta Bena to just north ofGreenwood. The larger sized hail caused damage to cars <strong>and</strong> some homes.Rankin CountyBr<strong>and</strong>on13 1919CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Siding was blown off the side of an apartment complex.Rankin County2 E Br<strong>and</strong>on to 13 1920CST0 0 35KThunderstorm Wind (G63)5 SE Br<strong>and</strong>on1925CSTNumerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down east of Br<strong>and</strong>on. On Shiloh Road, one barn had pieces of the roof pealed off <strong>and</strong>a home was damaged by the flying debris from the barn.Rankin County7 SSW Pelahatchie to 13 1923CST0 0Hail (1.00)3 E Pelahatchie1930CSTA swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across portions of east-central Rankin county as a long lived supercell thunderstormmoved across the area.Rankin County7 SW Pelahatchie to 13 1924CST0 0 200KThunderstorm Wind (G70)7 SE Pelahatchie1930CSTAn intense downburst, from the rear flank downdraft of a supercell thunderstorm, swept across portions of east-central Rankincounty Sunday evening. A few hundred trees were uprooted <strong>and</strong> snapped. Several homes sustained roof damage <strong>and</strong> had shinglespeeled off. A few brans had portions of the roof peeled off.Scott County5 SW Morton to 13 1930CST0 0 50KHail (1.75)3 E Homewood1953CSTSunday evening, a supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern portion of Scott county <strong>and</strong> produced a swath of hail fromquarter to golf ball sized. Near the Homewood community, golf ball sized hail damaged some homes <strong>and</strong> punched holes in siding.Smith County2 NW Polkville to 13 1930CST0 0Hail (0.88)4 E Pineville2000CSTA swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across the entire length of northern Smith county from a long lived supercellthunderstorm.Smith County1 NW Polkville to 13 1932CST0 0 80KThunderstorm Wind (G70)3 E Polkville1936CSTNumerous trees <strong>and</strong> several power lines were blown down. One mobile home was rolled over <strong>and</strong> destroyed.Scott County6 SSW Morton to 13 1933CST0 0 300KThunderstorm Wind (G80)3 E Homewood2000CSTThe same supercell thunderstorm that brought the large hail to southern Scott county caused significant wind damage along a pathfrom the Cooperville Community to around Homewood. The rear flank downdraft from the storm brought 90 to 95 mph winds.These intense winds destroyed a mobile home, a barn, <strong>and</strong> caused damage to several other structures. A trampoline was picked up<strong>and</strong> blown almost a 1/4 mile over a grove of trees. Additionally, a few hundred trees were uprooted <strong>and</strong> several power lines wereblown down.100104
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralWebster CountyWalthall to13 1935CST0 0Hail (0.75)Bellefontaine1937CSTPenny sized hail covered the ground.Hinds County9 NW Utica to 13 1936CST0 0 20KHail (1.75)2 E Terry2013CSTThe third supercell thunderstorm of the day moved across central <strong>and</strong> southern portions of Hinds county. This storm delivered aswath of quarter to golf ball sized hail across the county. The largest hail, ping pong ball to golf ball sized, fell along a swath fromjust north of Utica to just west of Terry.Claiborne County9 W Port Gibson to 13 1939CST0 0 70KHail (1.75)15 ESE Port Gibson2012CSTA swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell across all of central Claiborne county Sunday evening. This large hail fell from a longlived supercell thunderstorm that moved into the county from Tensas parish. The largest hail, golf ball sized, fell just south of PortGibson <strong>and</strong> caused damage to vehicles.Lowndes CountyCaledonia13 1940CST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G53)A few trees were blown down.Lowndes CountyColumbus13 1940CST0 0Hail (1.00)Claiborne County3 S Port Gibson 13 1950CST0 0 60KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A large tree was blown down on a house.Jasper County5 WNW Montrose to 13 2005CST0 0Hail (1.00)2 E Montrose2013CSTCopiah County18 W Hazlehurst to 13 2012CST0 0 300KHail (1.75)Georgetown2055CSTA long lived supercell thunderstorm moved across the entire central portion of Copiah county Sunday evening <strong>and</strong> produced quarterto golf ball sized hail. The most significant hail damage occurred in <strong>and</strong> around Hazelhurst where several hundred cars weredamaged. The large hail also broke out windows <strong>and</strong> damaged many roofs across town.Rankin County5 W Florence to 13 2012CST0 0Hail (1.00)3 NE Puckett2050CSTA swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across the entire length of southern Rankin county. This hail occurred from a supercellthunderstorm that moved out of southern Hinds county.Newton County4 SE Newton 13 2017CST0 0Hail (0.75)Oktibbeha County5 N Starkville 13 2024CST0 0Hail (0.75)Bolivar CountyClevel<strong>and</strong> to13 2030CST0 0Hail (0.75)3 NE Clevel<strong>and</strong>2035CSTSunflower County8 SW Drew to 13 2035CST0 0Hail (0.75)5 SW Drew2038CSTCopiah County3 N Gallman 13 2038CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A few trees were blown down around Dees <strong>and</strong> Tanyard Roads.Copiah County3 E Hazlehurst 13 2040CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Several trees were blown down around the Bethel Community.Simpson County12 W Pinola to 13 2055CST0 0Hail (0.75)5 S Mendenhall2112CSTA swath of penny sized hail fell from west-central Simpson county to the middle of the county.101105
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralLauderdale CountyToomsuba13 2105CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G53)A few trees were blown down.Smith CountyMize to13 2130CST0 0Hail (0.75)6 ENE Taylorsville2155CSTA swath of penny sized hail occurred from near Mize to northeast of Taylorsville.Smith CountyMize13 2132CST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G53)Two trees were blown down.Jasper County3 W Stringer to 13 2156CST0 0Hail (0.75)1 E Stringer2202CSTLowndes County6 S New Hope 13 2200CST2204CST0 0 40KThunderstorm Wind (G70)A home was damaged <strong>and</strong> a steel framed storage building was heavily damaged. Several trees were also blown down in the area.Clarke County12 ENE Quitman 13 2208CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel hail occurred along State Highway 18, 2 miles west of the Alabama state line.Adams County2 N Sibley 22 0536CST0 0Hail (0.75)Jefferson CountyFayette22 0559CST0601CST0 0 15KThunderstorm Wind (G63)Several light poles were blown down.Franklin CountyBude to22 0625CST0 0Hail (1.00)3 NE Mc Call Creek 0640CSTA swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell from Bude to around McCall Creek. The hail accumulated 3 to 6 inches deep.Franklin CountyMeadville to22 0637CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)3 SE Mc Call Creek0655CSTNumerous large limbs blown down <strong>and</strong> broken from Meadville to just south of McCall Creek.Copiah CountyHazlehurst22 0658CST0700CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G65)Numerous trees were blown down around Hazlehurst.Lincoln County6 SW Brookhaven to 22 0700CST0 0Hail (0.88)4 NE Ruth0720CSTA swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across a large portion of Lincoln county. The hail accumulated 2 to 5 inches deep.Madison CountyMadison22 0700CST0 0Hail (0.75)Lincoln CountyBogue Chitto to 22 0705CST0 0 600KThunderstorm Wind (G82)3 E Ruth0726CSTAn intense downburst occurred across southern Lincoln county, early Tuesday morning, which brought winds near 95 mph to areasfrom Bogue Chitto to Ruth. These destructive winds uprooted <strong>and</strong> downed several hundred trees <strong>and</strong> took down many power lines.Many of these trees fell across roads <strong>and</strong> onto homes. A few dozen roads were blocked for most of the day including a portion ofUS Highway 51 in Bogue Chitto. A few dozen homes sustained minor to major damage. The structural damage ranged from treeson homes, shingles peeled off some roofs, <strong>and</strong> partial to the entire roof blown off a few homes.Lincoln County3 ESE Bogue Chitto to 22 0706CST 1 50 0 0 35KTornado (F0)4 ESE Bogue Chitto0707CSTThis weak tornado briefly touched down 3 miles east-southeast of Bouge Chitto <strong>and</strong> uprooted several trees <strong>and</strong> damaged a roof to ahouse.Copiah County8 E Hazlehurst 22 0720CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Three trees were blown down.102106
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralLawrence County3 W Topeka to 22 0727CST0 0 100KThunderstorm Wind (G73)Robinwood0741CSTAn intense downburst moved out of Lincoln county <strong>and</strong> into Lawrence county just west of Topeka. This downburst uprooted a fewhundred trees from around Topeka to Just south of Monticello near the Robinwood Community.Lawrence County5 S Monticello 22 0737CST0 0Hail (0.88)Jefferson DavisCounty6 S Prentiss to 22 0758CST0 0 30KThunderstorm Wind (G70)12 S Prentiss0805CSTNumerous trees were blown down south of Prentiss to near the Marion county line along State Highway 13. Six miles south ofPrentiss, an awning was blown off a house.Marion CountyFoxworth22 0800CST0 0Hail (1.00)Covington CountySanford22 0820CST0 0 15KThunderstorm Wind (G67)Numerous trees were blown down around Sanford.Jones County6 NW Moselle to 22 0833CST 5 100 0 0 800KTornado (F1)6 NNW Moselle0837CSTThis tornado destroyed three chicken houses, snapped a row of power lines <strong>and</strong> uprooted or snapped several trees.Lamar CountyHattiesburg22 0835CST0 0Hail (0.75)Forrest CountyHattiesburg to 22 0836CST0 0Hail (0.88)Petal0846CSTForrest CountyHattiesburg22 0838CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G56)An awning to a gas station was blown off its mounts on Hardy Street.Jones County4 W Laurel 22 0847CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny sized hail occurred at the State Highway 84 <strong>and</strong> 28 junction.Clarke CountyWautubbee22 0915CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G57)A few trees <strong>and</strong> a power line were blown down.Lincoln County5 E Brookhaven to 22 1615CST0 0Hail (0.88)7 ENE Brookhaven1620CSTLawrence County6 N Monticello to 22 1622CST0 0Hail (0.75)6 NNE Monticello1625CSTLawrence CountyWanilla22 1713CST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Two trees blown down.Attala County4 E Kosciusko 22 1715CST0 0Hail (0.88)Neshoba County3 E Philadelphia to 22 1815CST0 0Hail (0.75)10 NE Philadelphia1828CSTScott County4 NE Forest 22 1822CST0 0Hail (0.75)Noxubee County8 SW Macon 22 1842CST1843CST0 0Hail (0.88)Noxubee County1 SW Mashulaville to 22 1854CST0 0Hail (1.00)2 NE Mashulaville1900CST103107
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralNeshoba CountyDixon22 1855CST0 0Hail (1.00)Lowndes County4 E Columbus 22 1950CST0 0Hail (0.75)Forrest County5 W Carnes 26 1531CST0 0Hail (0.88)Lamar County6 NNE Lumberton 26 1532CST0 0Hail (0.88)Forrest CountyPetal to26 1600CST0 0 40KHail (1.75)6 N Petal1608CSTA left moving supercell thunderstorm intensified across northern Forrest county, near Petal, <strong>and</strong> moved north as it produced pennyto golf ball sized hail. The large hail damaged many cars with broken windshields <strong>and</strong> dents.Marion CountyKokomo to26 1605CST0 0Hail (0.88)1 S Goss1625CSTJones CountyEastabuchie to 26 1608CST0 0 60KHail (1.75)2 N S<strong>and</strong>ersville1644CSTThe left moving supercell thunderstorm continued out of northern Forrest county into south-central Jones county near Eastabuchie.The storm held its intensity as it tracked across the entire county <strong>and</strong> into southeast Jasper county. The hail began aroundEastabuchie with nickel to golf ball size. The hail remained nickel to golf ball size as it moved across the Johnson Community, justsoutheast of Ellisville, to Tuckers Crossing, to Laurel <strong>and</strong> finally to S<strong>and</strong>ersville. Multiple vehicles were damaged all along thestorms path.Jefferson County2 NE Union Church to 26 1610CST0 0Hail (1.50)3 ENE Mc Bride1621CSTA left moving supercell thunderstorm, which moved out of East Feliciana parish, continued to move northward into southwestMississippi. The storm intensified across eastern Jefferson county <strong>and</strong> began producing nickel to ping pong ball sized hail. Thelarge hail began just to the northeast of Union Church <strong>and</strong> continued along a path through Pleasant Hill <strong>and</strong> McBride beforemoving into extreme southeast Claiborne county <strong>and</strong> southwest <strong>and</strong> western Copiah county.Claiborne County5 SE Peyton to 26 1621CST0 0Hail (1.50)6 E Peyton1626CSTA left moving supercell thunderstorm entered extreme southeast Claiborne county, near the Burnell Community, <strong>and</strong> trackednorth-northeast for a few miles dropping nickel to ping pong ball sized hail.Copiah CountyPleasant Hill to 26 1622CST0 0Hail (1.25)3 NNE Carpenter1652CSTThe left moving supercell thunderstorm, which came out of eastern Jefferson county, continued into western Copiah county <strong>and</strong>moved north from around Pleasant Hill to near Carpenter. Penny to quarter sized hail fell along the storm's path.Lincoln County2 S Brookhaven to 26 1629CST0 0Hail (0.88)1 N Brookhaven1635CSTLincoln CountyWoolworth to 26 1632CST0 0Hail (1.00)1 E Woolworth1634CSTLawrence CountyNola to26 1634CST0 0 800KHail (2.75)2 S New Hebron1700CSTA supercell thunderstorm produced quarter to golf ball to baseball sized hail as it moved across the county from Nola to Wanilla toNew Hebron. The largest hail fell across the middle of the county around the Wanilla Community. Numerous vehicles weredamaged with dents <strong>and</strong> broken windshields. Several homes also sustained roof damage.Jasper County5 SSW Heidelberg to 26 1645CST0 0Hail (1.00)5 N Rose Hill1725CSTThe left moving supercell thunderstorm, from Jones county, entered southwest Jasper county <strong>and</strong> moved north across the entirecounty before exiting into extreme southeast Newton county. Along the storm's path, penny to quarter sized hail occurred.104108
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralMarion County10 N Columbia to 26 1645CST0 0Hail (1.00)14 NNE Columbia1657CSTCopiah County4 E Carpenter to 26 1651CST0 0 25KThunderstorm Wind (G70)3 NNE Carpenter1652CSTSeveral large trees were blown down on power lines between Carpenter <strong>and</strong> Utica in northwest Copiah county.Hinds County4 S Utica to 26 1653CST0 0Hail (0.88)2 NNE Brownsville1736CSTA long lived left moving supercell thunderstorm moved into southwest Hinds county from Copiah county. This storm producedpenny to nickel sized hail as it moved northward across the entire western section of Hinds county.Hinds CountyUtica to26 1655CST0 0 500KThunderstorm Wind (G80)3 SW Brownsville1733CSTThe long lived supercell thunderstorm also produced significant wind damage as it moved across western Hinds county. The mostsignificant damage occurred from Utica to just west of Raymond to around Edwards. Several hundred trees were uprooted <strong>and</strong>snapped along the path as well as numerous power lines blown down. The most significant structural damage occurred from 6 milessouthwest of Raymond to 2-8 miles west of Raymond, with 90 to 95 mph winds estimated. To the southwest of Raymond, theMorningstar Baptist Church had windows blown out <strong>and</strong> most of its roof blown off. Just to the west of Raymond, one mobile homeas blown off its foundation <strong>and</strong> two others were damaged as well as one barn destroyed.Jefferson DavisCounty5 SSE Bassfield to 26 1658CST0 0Hail (1.50)8 NNE Bassfield1708CSTThis supercell thunderstorm moved out of northern Marion county, then across southeast Jefferson Davis county before movinginto central Covington county. This storm continued to intensify <strong>and</strong> produced penny to ping pong ball sized hail as it moved northnortheast across southeast Jefferson Davis county.Jefferson DavisCounty1 W Hebron to 26 1701CST0 0Hail (1.00)2 E Hebron1706CSTCovington County6 SSW Seminary to 26 1709CST0 0 200KHail (2.75)6 NNW Seminary1728CSTThe supercell thunderstorm, which moved across southeast Jefferson Davis county, moved across the entire central portion ofCovington county from 6 miles south-southwest of Seminary to 6 miles north-northeast of Seminary. This storm produced hail fromquarter to golf ball to baseball sized hail. The largest hail occurred around <strong>and</strong> just north of Seminary where baseball sized hailoccurred. This large hail damaged several vehicles <strong>and</strong> homes. Also along the storms path, hail accumulated to a few inches deep.Jones CountyOak Bowery to 26 1728CST0 0 20KHail (1.75)4 SSE Soso1748CSTThe long lived supercell thunderstorm continued out east-central Covington county <strong>and</strong> into west-central Jones county as it movednorth-northeast. The first few miles into the county, the storm produced quarter to golf ball sized hail. As the storm moved nearSoso, the hail became smaller <strong>and</strong> was near nickel size.Adams County8 N Natchez to 26 1736CST 7 75 0 0 120KTornado (F1)6 NNE Pine Ridge1745CSTMadison County6 SW Flora to 26 1737CST0 0Hail (1.00)5 NW Flora1744CSTThe long lived left moving supercell thunderstorm continued into far southwest Madison county from northern Hinds county.Penny to quarter sized hail occurred along the path before the storm moved into south-central Yazoo county, near Bentonia.Adams County3 N Pine Ridge to 26 1740CST 3 75 0 0 25KTornado (F1)5 NE Pine Ridge1746CST105109
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralJefferson County4 WSW Church Hill to 26 1745CST 1 75 0 0 20KTornado (F1)3 WSW Church Hill 1747CSTThis tornado moved into far northern Adams county after crossing the Mississippi River from Concordia parish. This tornadomoved just north of the Pine Ridge Community <strong>and</strong> uprooted/snapped a few hundred trees. One hunting camp was destroyed bylarge fallen trees along Church Hill Road. This tornado continued to track north-northeast into southwest Jefferson county where itdissipated one mile into the county. The total path length across Concordia parish, Adams <strong>and</strong> Jefferson counties was 9 miles.Lauderdale CountyCollinsville26 1745CST0 0Hail (0.75)Yazoo County3 S Bentonia to 26 1745CST0 1 300KHail (2.50)Benton1808CSTThe intense left moving supercell thunderstorm continued to move northward out of Hinds county into Yazoo county near theBentonia area. This storm produced a swath of quarter to golf ball to tennis ball sized hail from around Bentonia to the Benton area.The largest hail occurred in Bentonia to 5 miles north of Bentonia where golf ball to tennis ball sized hail was driven by 80 to 90mph winds. This large hail damaged vehicles, broke windows <strong>and</strong> punched holes in siding.Jefferson County5 SW Church Hill to 26 1746CST 5 75 0 0 25KTornado (F0)1 SE Church Hill1756CSTAnother tornado developed just to the south of where the first northern Adams county tornado tracked. This tornado first toucheddown 3 miles north of the Pine Ridge Community <strong>and</strong> tracked north-northeast into Jefferson county where it dissipated 1 milesoutheast of Church Hill. Dozens of trees were uprooted/snapped along the 8 mile path across northern Adams <strong>and</strong> southwestJefferson counties.Yazoo CountyBentonia to26 1747CST0 1 1MThunderstorm Wind (G80)2 W Midway1812CSTThe same left moving supercell thunderstorm that brought the large hail, also brought devastating straight line winds to a goodportion of central Yazoo county from Bentonia to north of Benton. Several hundred trees <strong>and</strong> dozens of power lines were blowndown or snapped. One tree <strong>and</strong> power line l<strong>and</strong>ed on a car <strong>and</strong> caused an injury. The most significant wind damage occurred fromBentonia to around Little Yazoo. Here the winds were estimated around 90 mph. Many structures sustained major to minor damagewith all or a portion of the roof blown off, siding peeled off <strong>and</strong> windows broken. The Bentonia-Gibbs School had a good portionof its roof blown off <strong>and</strong> sustained water damage. Additionally, three businesses had major damage, three with minor, six mobilehomes were destroyed <strong>and</strong> nine sustained major damage, twenty-seven homes sustained minor damage <strong>and</strong> seven sheds weredestroyed. An area just north of Benton <strong>and</strong> west of Midway was a focus for additional trees <strong>and</strong> power line damage.Jefferson CountyChurch Hill to 26 1750CST0 0Hail (1.00)2 NE Fayette1810CSTA supercell thunderstorm, which previously produced two tornadoes, continued to track east-northeast across central Jeffersoncounty. This storm produced a swath of nickel to quarter sized hail from near Church Hill to just northeast of Fayette.Yazoo County2 N Bentonia to 26 1755CST 1.5 100 0 0 60KTornado (F1)3.5 N Bentonia1757CSTThis tornado is described as a "gustnado" <strong>and</strong> developed from a 85 to 90 mph downburst from a left moving supercellthunderstorm. The tornado quickly "spun up" on the west side of the downburst with the damage pattern showing cyclonic rotation.This brief "gustnado" destroyed a mobile home, uprooted several trees <strong>and</strong> damaged the roof on two homes.Jefferson County5 NE Fayette to 26 1812CST0 0 30KThunderstorm Wind (G70)8 NE Fayette1816CSTA three mile swath of significant wind damage occurred just to the northeast of Fayette. Numerous large pine trees were snappedalong with many other large trees uprooted.Warren County5 E Bovina to 26 1814CST0 0Hail (1.00)6 E Bovina1816CSTJefferson County6 ENE Fayette to 26 1815CST 8 75 0 0 70KTornado (F1)2 NE Blue Hill1827CST106110
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralHinds CountyEdwards to26 1816CST0 0 500KHail (1.50)Clinton1855CSTA supercell thunderstorm intensified across eastern Warren county <strong>and</strong> moved east-northeast across portions of central Hindscounty. This storm produced a swath of nickel to ping pong ball sized hail from Edwards to Bolton to Clinton. This hail causedminor damage to many roofs <strong>and</strong> vehicles.Claiborne County4 SSW Peyton to 26 1827CST 2 75 0 0 20KTornado (F1)3 S Peyton1829CSTThis tornado touched down 6 miles east-northeast of Fayette <strong>and</strong> tracked east-northeast into southwest Claiborne county south ofPeyton. A few hundred trees were uprooted <strong>and</strong> snapped along the path as well as one home which sustained roof damage. The totalpath length across northeast Jefferson <strong>and</strong> southwest Claiborne county was 10 miles.Holmes County4 N Coxburg to 26 1827CST0 0 15KThunderstorm Wind (G63)4 SSE Tchula1835CSTSeveral trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down between Tolarville to just south of Tchula.Holmes CountyTchula26 1835CST0 0Hail (0.88)Jefferson County1 E Mc Bride 26 1835CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Several trees <strong>and</strong> large limbs were blown down.Hinds County2 N Bolton to 26 1837CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G65)2 E Brownsville1849CSTNumerous trees <strong>and</strong> several power lines were blown down, just north of Bolton, on Bolton-Brownsville Road <strong>and</strong> just east ofBrownsville along State Highway 22.Claiborne County5 SE Peyton 26 1840CST1841CST0.5 50 0 0 2KTornado (F0)Copiah County5 N Pleasant Hill to 26 1841CST 4 75 0 0 20KTornado (F1)7 NNE Pleasant Hill1848CSTThis tornado developed just inside Claiborne county, 1 mile southeast of Burnell, <strong>and</strong> tracked north-northeast for about 4 miles intosouthwest Copiah county. This tornado uprooted <strong>and</strong> snapped several dozen trees as it moved across the Barlow Road <strong>and</strong> highway547 areas.Copiah CountyBarlow26 1844CST1845CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny sized hail covered the ground.Copiah CountyAllen26 1847CST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A few trees were blown down.Copiah County1 SW Glancy to 26 1853CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G58)Glancy1854CSTSeveral trees <strong>and</strong> large limbs were blown down near State Highway 28 <strong>and</strong> Barlow Road.Scott CountyForkville to26 1935CST0 0Hail (0.75)5 NNW Harperville1945CSTLincoln County3 S Brookhaven 26 1953CST0 0Funnel CloudLincoln County3 NW Brookhaven to 26 1956CST0 0 30KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Woolworth2015CSTNumerous trees <strong>and</strong> several power lines were blown down from central Lincoln county to east-central Lincoln county as a supercellthunderstorm moved across the area. The damage occurred from near the Loyd Star Community to Heuks Retreat to aroundWoolworth.Scott County2 S Morton 26 2000CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G56)A few trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down just south of Morton.107111
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralLawrence County5 W Monticello 26 2020CST0 0 80KThunderstorm Wind (G62)Several trees were blown down, one fell on a house <strong>and</strong> another on a camper. The severe winds also destroyed a out shed.Lauderdale CountyCollinsville to 26 2027CST0 0Hail (1.00)5 S Daleville2032CSTLawrence County1 N Oma 26 2030CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G57)A few trees were blown down with one large tree blown across State Highway 27.Jefferson DavisCounty1 NE Hebron to 26 2043CST 2 75 0 0 20KTornado (F1)3 NE Hebron2047CSTThis tornado touched down just to the northeast of Hebron <strong>and</strong> tracked east-northeast for 2 miles. Numerous large trees wereuprooted across Atkinson <strong>and</strong> Sykes Roads.Smith CountyMize26 2043CST2045CST0 0 12KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Several trees <strong>and</strong> a power line were blown down.Lauderdale CountyZero26 2104CST0 0Hail (1.00)Lauderdale CountyRussell26 2109CST0 0Hail (0.75)Jasper County9 S Garl<strong>and</strong>ville to 26 2120CST0 0 40KThunderstorm Wind (G65)9 SSE Garl<strong>and</strong>ville2128CSTSeveral power poles <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down.Lauderdale County9 SW Meridian to 26 2140CST0 0Hail (1.00)Marion2153CSTA swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell from just south of the Meehan Community to around Marion.Jasper County3 N Bay Spgs to 26 2150CST0 0Hail (0.88)Montrose2158CSTClarke County3 SSW Enterprise to 26 2225CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G60)WautubbeeSeveral trees were blown down along State Highway 11 between Enterprise <strong>and</strong> Wautubbee.Clarke CountyStonewall26 2230CST0 0Hail (0.75)Lauderdale CountyZero to26 2246CST0 0 30KHail (1.75)3 SE Kewanee2302CSTA supercell thunderstorm re-intensified across east-central Lauderdale county <strong>and</strong> produced penny to golf ball sized hail from nearthe Zero Community to just southeast of Kewanee.Bolivar CountyClevel<strong>and</strong> to26 2300CST0 0Hail (0.88)3 E Clevel<strong>and</strong>2302CSTSunflower County3 NW Dockery to 26 2303CST0 0Hail (0.88)3 NNW Dockery2304CSTMarion CountyKokomo to30 1800CST0 0Hail (1.00)8 NE Goss1823CSTA swath of nickel to quarter sized hail fell from Kokomo to around Columbia to around the Bunker Hill Community as the stormmoved northeast into Jefferson Davis county.108112
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralJefferson DavisCounty4 SW Bassfield to 30 1823CST0 0Hail (0.75)6 NE Bassfield1835CSTA swath of penny sized hail fell across southeast Jefferson Davis county from 4 miles southwest of Bassfield to 6 miles northeast ofBassfield. The storm move into the county from Marion county <strong>and</strong> exited into west-central Covington county.Covington County8 SW Collins to 30 1836CST0 0Hail (0.75)3 N Hot Coffee1857CSTA swath of penny sized hail fell from a severe thunderstorm that moved across all of Covington county. The storm entered thecounty between Collins <strong>and</strong> Bassfield <strong>and</strong> tracked north-northeast before it exited into southeast Smith county just north of HotCoffee.Forrest CountyCarnes to30 1846CST0 0Hail (1.00)3 SW Brooklyn1848CSTSmith County2 SW Taylorsville to 30 1858CST0 0Hail (0.88)9 NE Taylorsville1915CSTA swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across southeast Smith county as the storm tracked northeast into west-central Jaspercounty near Bay Springs.Jones County3 WSW Ovett to 30 1910CST0 0 10KHail (1.75)3 NE Ovett1914CSTQuarter to golf ball sized hail fell around Ovett.Jasper County3 SW Bay Spgs to 30 1916CST0 0 15KHail (1.50)6.5 N Montrose1940CSTThe long lived severe thunderstorm, intensified <strong>and</strong> became a left moving supercell thunderstorm as it moved across western Jaspercounty. Quarter to ping pong ball sized hail fell from around Bay Springs to the Newton/Jasper county line near the RobertsCommunity. The largest hail fell near the Jasper/Newton county line.Jones CountyS<strong>and</strong>ersville30 1935CST0 0Hail (0.88)Newton CountyRoberts to30 1941CST0 0 50KHail (1.75)5 NE Little Rock2012CSTThe left moving supercell thunderstorm continued across all of Newton county as it tracked northeast from southwest of Newton,near the Roberts Community, to Decatur <strong>and</strong> then through Little Rock before it exited out of the northeast corner of the county.Along its path, quarter to golf ball sized hail occurred along some damage to vehicles <strong>and</strong> roofs.Neshoba County2 SW Herbert Spgs to 30 2013CST0 0Hail (0.75)1 NE Herbert Spgs2017CSTKemper County2.5 SSW Rio to 30 2018CST0 0Hail (0.75)1 N Rio2021CSTOktibbeha County7 NW Starkville to 30 2030CST0 0Hail (1.00)7 N Starkville2036CSTClay County2 SSW Cedarbluff to 30 2037CST0 0Hail (1.00)Cedarbluff2040CSTNoxubee County3 N Paulette to 30 2100CST0 0Hail (1.00)6 NW Paulette2104CSTJones CountyMoselle to31 0115CST0 0Hail (1.00)3 ENE Moselle0123CSTPenny to quarter sized hail fell around <strong>and</strong> to the east of Moselle.Lauderdale CountyCollinsville31 0122CST0 0Hail (0.75)109113
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralJones County10 E Laurel 31 0130CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G57)A few trees were blown down off State Highway 84 E, 10 miles east of Laurel.Clarke County2 N Shubuta 31 0150CST0 0Hail (0.75)Jones CountyLaurel31 0200CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G60)A storage building was flipped over <strong>and</strong> heavily damaged.Scott CountySteel to31 0211CST0 0 50KHail (1.75)1 W Sebastopol0226CSTA left moving supercell thunderstorm intensified across central Scott county <strong>and</strong> produced a swath of nickel to golf ball sized hailfrom the Steel Community to Sebastopol. The storm continued northeast into far southeast Leake county.Leake County2 S Salem to 31 0227CST0 0 10KHail (1.75)2 E Salem0230CSTA left moving supercell thunderstorm continued out of northeast Scott county <strong>and</strong> moved across the far southeast corner of Leakecounty, near the Salem Community <strong>and</strong> produced nickel to golf ball sized hail before it moved into southwest Neshoba county.Neshoba County2 NW Kitchener to 31 0231CST0 0Hail (1.00)5 W Philadelphia0253CSTThe strong left moving supercell thunderstorm continued out of far southeast Leake county <strong>and</strong> moved across southwest <strong>and</strong>west-central Neshoba county before it dissipated west of Philadelphia. The storm produced penny to quarter sized hail before itdissipated.Clarke County8 SE Quitman 31 0234CST0 0Hail (0.75)Jones CountyOvett to31 0240CST0 0 15KHail (1.75)6 NE Ovett0248CSTQuarter to golf ball sized hail occurred in Ovett <strong>and</strong> to the northeast of town as the storm exited the county.Lauderdale CountyMeridian31 0400CST0540CST0 0 5KFlash FloodHeavy rains brought a few inches of rain to Meridian <strong>and</strong> caused several streets around the city to flood.Jasper CountyLouin31 0415CST0 0Hail (0.75)Pea to penny sized hail covered the ground.Covington CountySouth Portion 31 0540CST0900CST0 0 250KFlash FloodHeavy rains, 5 to 6.5 inches, fell across the southern half of Covington county during the early morning hours of March 31st. Thisrain flooded a couple of homes <strong>and</strong> nearly a dozen county roads. Many of the roads were closed for several hours before beingopened late in the afternoon.Jefferson DavisCountySouth Portion 31 0540CST0900CST0 0 200KFlash FloodHeavy rains, 4 to 6 inches, fell across the southern portion of Jefferson Davis county during the early morning hours of March 31st.Several roads in the southern portion of the county were underwater along with a portion of highway 13 just south of Prentiss.Jones CountyCountywide31 0600CST0900CST0 0 400KFlash FloodFour to six inches of rain fell across almost all of Jones county early on the morning of March 31st. Most of the heavy rain wasfocused from the central portions of the county south-westward toward southern Covington county. This heavy rain caused 10roads to be damaged along with dozens more covered with water. Additionally, nearly 20 homes were flooded from rising watercaused by the heavy rains.110114
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, CentralClarke CountyCountywide31 0615CST0730CST0 0 170KFlash FloodHeavy rains, between 4 <strong>and</strong> 6 inches, fell across portions of Clarke county during the early morning hours of March 31st. Nearly adozen county roads were flooded with several being washed out.Forrest CountyCountywide31 0640CST0930CST0 0 40KFlash FloodHeavy rains caused several streets in Hattiesburg to flood as well as numerous roads in the county which were underwater. Onehome in Hattiesburg was flooded as water entered the home.Lamar CountySumrall31 0640CST0900CST0 0 500KFlash FloodFour to six inches of rain fell across norther portions of Lamar county early in the morning of March 31st. The hardest hit area wasin <strong>and</strong> around Sumrall. Here, 3 homes <strong>and</strong> 5 businesses were flooded. This heavy rain also flooded numerous streets <strong>and</strong> roads. Atotal of 19 roads had a portion underwater with a few roads washed out in sections.Marion CountyNorth Portion 31 0700CST0845CST0 0 150KFlash FloodHeavy rains, 4 to 5 inches, fell across the northern portion of Marion county during the early morning hours of March 31st. Severalroads in that part of the county were underwater <strong>and</strong> had to be closed. A portion of highway 13, near the Marion/Jefferson Daviscounty line, had 6 to 8 inches of water covering the highway.Forrest CountyRock Hill to31 1852CST0 0 15KHail (1.75)Mc Callum1912CSTA swath of golf ball sized hail fell from around Rock Hill to Camp Shelby.Jones CountyOvett31 1940CST0 0Hail (1.00)Lincoln County2 S Ruth to 31 2130CST0 0Hail (1.00)6 NE Ruth2146CSTA swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across the southeast corner of Lincoln county. The storm remained severe as it movedinto west-central Lawrence county <strong>and</strong> tracked toward Monticello.Marion County3 E Columbia 31 2130CST0 0Hail (0.88)Lawrence County3 W Topeka to 31 2147CST0 0 10KHail (1.75)Monticello2202CSTA swath of nickel to golf ball sized hail fell from just west of Topeka to Monticello.Warren CountyRedwood to31 2245CST0 0Hail (1.00)11 NE Redwood2257CSTYazoo County9 SW Satartia to 31 2258CST0 0 5KHail (1.75)Satartia2309CSTA swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell from the Warren/Yazoo county line, near State Highway 3, to around Satartia. Thelargest hail occurred just to the south <strong>and</strong> west of Satartia where half dollar to golf ball sized was reported.Marion County2 S Kokomo to 31 2305CST0 0 15KHail (1.75)Columbia2330CSTA supercell thunderstorm moved into Marion county, near Kokomo, <strong>and</strong> produced quarter to golf ball sized hail as it moved acrossthe west-central <strong>and</strong> central portions of the county.Yazoo CountyBentonia31 2315CST0 0Hail (0.75)MISSISSIPPI, NorthCoahoma CountyJonestown07 1626CST1630CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G60)A truck carrying a mobile home was knocked over on Highway 61.111115
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, NorthLee CountyShannon13Calhoun CountyCalhoun CityQuitman CountyBelenTunica CountyRobinsonsvilleDe Soto CountyOlive BranchDe Soto CountyOlive Branch2113CST2120CST000.05KHail (0.88)22 0630CST0 0 10KLightning0635CSTFour homes were damaged when lightning struck a nearby tree <strong>and</strong> traveled through some water pipes.22221548CST1555CST1620CST1635CSTMarshall County5 NW Holly Spgs to 22 1755CSTByhalia1805CSTAlcorn CountyCorinth22 1805CST1810CSTAlcorn CountyCorinth00000.10K0.30KHail (1.00)Hail (1.00)22 1710CST 1 75 0 0 50KTornado (F0)1712CSTThe tornado touched down on the southwest edge of the Cherokee Valley Golf Course <strong>and</strong> moved northeast. A car wash <strong>and</strong> a JiffyLube had the glass blown out of their buildings. A large oak tree at the golf course was uprooted. Some shingles <strong>and</strong> small treeswere blown down.22 1713CST 0.1 50 0 1 150KTornado (F1)1715CSTThe tornado touched down in the Alex<strong>and</strong>ria Ridge subdivision in Olive Branch <strong>and</strong> moved northeast. One home suffered extensiveroof damage. Another home had an air conditioner blown through one of the windows. Several other homes suffered minor shingle<strong>and</strong> fence damage.221911CST1915CSTAlcorn County2 NW Corinth 22 2105CST2110CST0Alcorn CountyCorinth22 2116CST02120CSTLafayette County8 NNE Paris 27 1527CST01535CSTMonroe CountyAmory30 2120CST02125CSTItawamba CountyTremont30 2140CST02145CSTTunica CountyRobinsonsville 30 2152CST02200CSTMISSISSIPPI, SouthWilkinson CountyCentreville22 0625CST0Power lines were knocked down by thunderstorm winds.00000000000000.10K0.01K0.10K0.01K0.01K0.50K0.05K0.10K0.01K1KHail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)112116
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, SouthPearl River CountyPoplarville to 22 0830CST0 0 1.5KThunderstorm Wind (G50)White S<strong>and</strong>Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in Poplarville on McNeil <strong>and</strong> McHenry roads <strong>and</strong> along Highway 26 betweenPoplarville <strong>and</strong> White S<strong>and</strong>.Wilkinson CountyCentreville26 1530CST0 0Hail (1.75)Hail up to the size of golfballs was observed. The hail broke the glass windows in some vehicles.Pearl River County6 NE Poplarville 26 1533CST0 0Hail (0.88)Hancock CountyKiln26 1542CST0 0Hail (1.75)Walthall County5 N Tylertown 26 1630CST0 0Hail (0.88)Hancock County9 W Kiln 31 1715CST0 0Hail (0.75)Pearl River County1 W Picayune 31 1730CST0 0Hail (0.88)Hancock County10 NNE Kiln 31 1750CST0 0Hail (1.00)Pearl River County10 NE Poplarville 31 1910CST0 0Hail (0.88)Harrison CountyCountywide31 2000CST2359CST0 0Heavy RainJackson CountyCountywide31 2000CST2359CST0 0Heavy RainHeavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches during the evening hours produced considerable street flooding in parts of Harrison <strong>and</strong> Jacksoncounties.Pike CountyMagnolia31 2056CST0 0Hail (1.75)Pike CountyMc Comb31 2103CST0 0Hail (1.75)Hail ranging in size from quarters to golfballs was reported.Jackson CountyEscatawpa31 2123CST0 0Hail (1.00)Amite County4 W Liberty 31 2200CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree which destroyed a mobile home.Amite CountyGloster31 2204CST0 0Hail (2.00)MISSISSIPPI, SoutheastWayne CountyClara22 0910CST0915CST0 0Hail (0.75)Perry County4 E Richton 22 0925CST0930CST0 0Hail (0.75)Greene CountyJonathan22 0935CST0940CST0 0 3KHail (1.75)Golfball size hail fell from a storm near Jonathan. Several vehicles suffered damage from the hail.Perry CountyBeaumont30 1920CST1925CST0 0 3KHail (1.75)Golfball size hail was reported near Beaumont. The hail damaged several residences roofs <strong>and</strong> a few vehicles were also damaged.113117
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSISSIPPI, SoutheastWayne CountyEast Portion31 0800CST0845CST0 0Flash FloodHeavy rains caused temporary flooding across the east part of the county. Radar estimated that five to seven inches of rain fellacross the area in a two hour period. Several roads were closed for about an hour due to the high water.Greene CountyCountywide31 0800CST0930CST0 0Flash FloodHeavy rains caused several streets to flood throughout the county. Radar estimated that four to six inches of rain fell across thearea, with the heaviest being across the northwest <strong>and</strong> southeast parts of the county. The streets had to be closed for more than anhour due to the high water.MISSOURI, EastCole CountyJefferson City 07 0134CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)The ASOS at the Jefferson City airport recorded a 58 mph wind gust.MISSOURI, LowerPemiscot CountyHaytiMISSOURI, Northeast302030CST2035CST000.01KHail (0.75)NONE REPORTED.MISSOURI, NorthwestBates County2 NNW Amsterdam 03 1735CST0 0Hail (1.00)Bates County1 N Amsterdam 03 1740CST0 0Hail (0.75)Bates County4 S Butler 03 1823CST0 0Hail (1.75)Cass CountyRaymore03 1835CST0 0Hail (0.75)Clay CountyKearney06 2130CST0 0Hail (0.88)MOZ038Lafayette10 1619CST0 0High Wind (G53)A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured at Higginsville by the Cooperative Observer. Wind gusts from 40 to 55 mph werecommon elsewhere across much of west central Missouri.Nodaway County5 E Maryville 30 0900CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G61)Thunderstorm winds broke off 18 to 24 inch tree limbs.Nodaway County2 E Maryville 30 0903CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G61)One barn had roof blown off. One building suffered minor damage. Trees had some damage <strong>and</strong> a few power lines were downed.Worth CountyDenver30 1015CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Barn suffered some damage from strong thunderstorm winds.Mercer CountyPrinceton30 1036CST0 0Hail (0.88)Linn County6 N Purdin 30 1045CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Six to ten inch tree limbs down.Sullivan County1 W Browning 30 1045CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Six to ten inch tree limbs down.114118
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MISSOURI, SoutheastRipley CountyFairdealing to 30 1930CST0 0Hail (0.88)7 SE Doniphan1932CSTDime to nickel-size hail was reported at three places in eastern Ripley County.Butler CountyPoplar Bluff30 1959CST0 0Hail (0.88)Scott CountyScott City30 2000CST0 0Hail (1.00)One-inch hail occurred along Interstate 55.Cape GirardeauCounty4 SW Cape Girardeau 30 2005CST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The tin roof was ripped off a barn on Highway 74, about 2 miles west of Interstate 55. The roof was blown into some power lines,which were knocked down. At the nearby Cape Girardeau airport, the peak wind gust recorded by the automated observing systemwas 54 MPH.Cape GirardeauCountyR<strong>and</strong>les to30 2005CST0 0Hail (1.00)5 W Cape Girardeau 2020CSTDime to quarter-size hail fell in extreme southern Cape Girardeau County. The report of quarter-size hail was from R<strong>and</strong>les.Stoddard CountyAcorn Ridge to 30 2005CST0 0Hail (0.88)Dexter2015CSTButler County2 W Fisk 30 2015CST0 0Hail (0.75)Scott CountyOran30 2025CST0 0Hail (1.75)Stoddard CountyAdvance30 2045CST0 0Hail (0.88)Scott County2.5 N Sikeston to 30 2049CST0 0Hail (1.00)Sikeston2055CSTOne-inch hail fell just north of Sikeston, while dime-size hail fell in Sikeston.Mississippi CountyCharleston30 2110CST0 0Hail (0.75)A line of thunderstorms developed over southeast Missouri, near a line from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeau. As the line moved eastto the Mississippi River, some storms along the line produced large hail <strong>and</strong> an isolated report of damaging winds. The most severestorm along the line tracked through northern Scott <strong>and</strong> southern Cape Girardeau Counties, producing hail up to golf ball size <strong>and</strong>minor wind damage.MISSOURI, SouthwestVernon CountyFair Haven03 1906CST0 0Hail (1.00)Vernon County6 N Walker 03 1909CST0 0Hail (1.75)Cedar CountyEl Dorado Spgs 03 1920CST0 0Hail (0.88)St. Clair County7 S Appleton City 03 2015CST0 0Hail (0.75)Cedar CountyStockton03 2050CST0 0Hail (0.88)Polk CountyFair Play03 2158CST0 0Hail (1.00)Cedar CountyStockton03 2158CST0 0Hail (0.88)Polk CountyHalf Way03 2200CST0 0Hail (0.75)115119
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MONTANA, CentralMTZ009>011-013-044>049North Rocky Mountain Front - Eastern Glacier - Hill - Chouteau - Toole - Liberty - Eastern Pondera - Blaine- Southern Rocky Mountain Front - Eastern Teton06 0420MST1600MST0 0High Wind (G63)A deep low pressure system over central Canada was responsible for a high wind event along the Rocky Mountain Front <strong>and</strong>adjacent plains on the 6th. Reported wind speeds include: a gust to 73 mph at East Glacier Park 11SE; a gust to 54 mph at Harlem16S <strong>and</strong> a gust to 46 mph at Great Falls Airport. Additionally, sustained winds of 40 mph were reported for several hours atOilmont 14E, Fairfield 7NE, Cut Bank, Valier, Blackleaf, Turner 6NW, Inverness 20N <strong>and</strong> Loma 20N. The strong wind helpedspread a grass fire near Valier. Over 150 acres of grass burned from a fire caused by exhaust from a vehicle.MTZ012-050-054 Cascade - Judith Basin - Meagher14 1800MST0 0Heavy SnowHeavy snow fell across a portion of North Central Montana during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> early evening of the 14th. Reported snow fallamounts include: 11 inches at Neihart 7NW, 8 inches at Millegan 14SE <strong>and</strong> 6 inches at Hobson 20SW. The heavy snow createdMTZ009-012>015-044-046>047-051-054>055MTZ009>014-044-047>050MONTANA, EastMTZ016>017-019>020-022>026-059>062slick <strong>and</strong> hazardous driving surfaces <strong>and</strong> contributed to over 40 motor vehicle accidents.North Rocky Mountain Front - Cascade - Chouteau - Southern Lewis And Clark - Madison - Toole - EasternPondera - Blaine - Fergus - Meagher - Gallatin17 0900MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>1930MSTA Canadian cold front swept across a broad area of North Central Montana on the 17th bringing heavy snow <strong>and</strong> gusty winds.Reported snow fall amounts include: 14 inches at the Crystal Lake SNOTEL site; 8 inches at Neihart 7S; 7 inches at Neihart, GoldButte <strong>and</strong> Conrad; 6 inches at Marias Pass 1WNW, Shonkin, Pony <strong>and</strong> Lewistown 25S <strong>and</strong> 5 inches at Bozeman 7SE <strong>and</strong> Chester.North Rocky Mountain Front - Eastern Glacier - Hill - Cascade - Chouteau - Southern Lewis And Clark -Toole - Blaine - Southern Rocky Mountain Front - Eastern Teton - Judith Basin23 0732MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>1800MSTA vigorous spring storm brought heavy snow to a wide area of North Central <strong>and</strong> Southwest Montana on the 23rd. Reported snowfall amounts include: 16 inches at Holter Dam; 15 inches at Eden; 12 inches at Shonkin 7S, Holter Dam 6S, Rogers Pass, HeartButte 6W; 10 inches at Sunburst 6S, Gold Butte 7N; 8 inches at Havre 25S, Hobson, Choteau, Stanford, Millegan 14SE; 7 inches atGreat Falls, Cut Bank 25NW, Hogel<strong>and</strong> 2W, Babb, Augusta 25NW, Neihart 7NNW, Great Falls 3SW; 6 inches at Grass Range <strong>and</strong>5 inches at Martinsdale 3NNW <strong>and</strong> West Yellowstone 9N.Central And Se Phillips - Central And Southern Valley - Sheridan - Western Roosevelt - Garfield - Mccone -Richl<strong>and</strong> - Dawson - Prairie - Northern Phillips - Little Rocky Mountains - Northern Valley - EasternRoosevelt06 0805MST0 0High Wind (G60)1650MSTStrong winds affected much of northeast Montana during the morning <strong>and</strong> afternoon hours of the 6th. The strong winds wereassociated with a cold front <strong>and</strong> upper level disturbance that crossed the area. Sustained wind speeds of 40 to 45 mph werecommon. A few locations had wind gusts in the 58 to 69 mph range. A few of the stronger wind gusts included:King Coulee Raws Site (Valley County): 69 mphBluff Creek Raws Site (Valley County): 58 mphPoplar Raws Site (Roosevelt County): 58 mphMTZ017-017-022-059 Central And Southern Valley - Garfield - Northern Phillips17 0100MST0 0Heavy Snow1600MSTAn area of low pressure in Wyoming brought heavy snow in narrow b<strong>and</strong>s to a portion of northeast Montana. The heaviest snowfell in a 10 to 15 mile b<strong>and</strong> across northern Phillips county, southwest Valley, <strong>and</strong> portions of northern Garfield county. A few ofthe heavier snow totals included:MTZ016-059>0603 miles south of Whitewater (Phillips County): 6 inches20 miles south/southwest of Glasgow (Valley County): 12 inches30 miles southwest of Glasgow (Valley County): 6 inches30 miles northeast of Jordan (Garfield County): 6-8 inchesCentral And Se Phillips - Northern Phillips - Little Rocky Mountains22 2100MST0 0Heavy Snow23 2300MSTAn area of low pressure that developed in Wyoming brought heavy snow to much of Phillips County late in the evening of the 22ndthrough the pre-dawn hours of the 23rd. Additional light snow continued to fall through the evening hours of the 23rd. In addition,116120
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005MONTANA, Eastnortheast winds of 15 to 25 mph with high gusts produced areas of blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting snow. A few of the more impressivesnowfall totals included:Zortman: 9 inches35 miles south of Malta: 7 inches, with drifts of 3 to 4 feetWhitewater: 6 inchesMalta: 5 inchesMONTANA, SouthMTZ040-056-066>068 Northern Park County - Red Lodge Foothills - Beartooth Foothills - Absarokee / Beartooth Mountains -Crazy Mountains12 0600MST1800MST0 0Heavy Snow8 inches 4W Alpine Cole Creek Snotel; 8 inches 2S Red Lodge; 7 inches 13ENE Wilsall South Fork of the Shields Snotel in theCrazy Mountains; 7 inches 6S Roscoe; 6 inches 5NW Alpine; 6 inches in Mcleod; 6 inches in Clyde Park; 10 inches 5W Red LodgeMTZ029-031-063 Musselshell - Northern Rosebud - Judith Gap17 1500MST2300MST0 0Heavy SnowMTZ029-031>032-034>038-040-042-056>058-067MONTANA, WestMTZ006>007-043MTZ002-004-006-006-0438 inches in Judith Gap; 11 inches 10SE Roundup; 7 inches 10S Roundup; 6 inches 15S Colstrip.Musselshell - Northern Rosebud - Custer - Northern Stillwater - Yellowstone - Powder River - Carter -Southern Big Horn - Northern Park County - Golden Valley - Red Lodge Foothills - Northern Big Horn -Southern Rosebud - Absarokee / Beartooth Mountains24 1000MST0 0Heavy Snow1500MSTAn early Spring storm moved across South Central Montana bringing heavy, wet snow to portions of the Billings County WarningArea. The following are some totals from this storm:8 inches 18NW Ryegate; 6 inches in Forsyth, Huntley, Fort Smith, Roundup, Broadview, Billings, <strong>and</strong> Birney; 9 inches in CrowAgency; 10 inches in Rapelje; 8 inches 2E Ryegate, 8 inches in Clyde Park, 8 inches 12E Ashl<strong>and</strong>, 6 inches 10S Volborg, 9 inches2S Red Lodge, 6 inches 5SE Volborg, 6 inches 16W Alzada, 8 inches 60S Miles City, 8 inches at both Cole Creek <strong>and</strong> BurntMountain SnotelsBitterroot / Sapphire Mountains - Butte / Pintlar Region - Blackfoot Region12 1044MST1600MST0 0Heavy SnowVigorous late winter storm blanketed the valleys of West Central Montana with 5 to 12 inches of new snow, with as much as muchas 14 inches of new snow reported at Georgetown Lake.West Glacier Region - Lower Clark Fork Region - Bitterroot / Sapphire Mountains - Blackfoot Region17 0541MST2100MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Late winter storm brought 8 to 13 inches of new snow over the mountains of Northwest Montana with 4 to 8 inches in the valleys.Widespread west winds at 15 to 25 mph also caused drifting of snow. Schools were closed in the northern Flathead valley due toheavy snowfall. Trees also snapped under the load from heavy snow. Some trees fell onto power lines causing outages across thenorthern Flathead valley as well. Several vehicle rollovers were also reported.NEBRASKA, CentralNEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094Sheridan - Eastern Cherry - Keya Paha - Boyd - Brown - Rock - Holt - Garden - Grant - Hooker - Thomas -Blaine - Loup - Garfield - Wheeler - Arthur - Mcpherson - Logan - Custer - Deuel - Keith - Perkins - Lincoln -Chase - Hayes - Frontier - Western Cherry10 0930MST2000MST0 4 500KHigh Wind (G40)A strong low pressure system moved through Nebraska overnight with high winds affecting the area behind the passing cold front.Northwesterly winds of 35-45 mph with gusts to 60 mph caused low visibility due to blowing dust in isolated areas. The lowvisibility caused a multi-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 80 about 6 miles west of North Platte. The accident occurred at 2:05 pm <strong>and</strong>involved 5 semis <strong>and</strong> 3 cars. Three semis <strong>and</strong> 2 cars were engulfed in flames. The accident claimed 3 lives (indirect fatalities) <strong>and</strong>injured 4 (indirect). West bound lanes on Interstate 80 were closed for 4 hours <strong>and</strong> east bound lanes on Interstate 80 were closed for10 hours.117121
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEBRASKA, CentralNEZ005>006-008>009-023>026-035>037-094Logan County9 N Stapleton 29 1756CSTCuster County2 NW Arnold 29 1848CSTLincoln CountyNorth Platte29 1905CSTCuster County13 SW Anselmo 29 1910CST1925CSTHail covered the ground.Lincoln County6 NNE North Platte 29 1920CSTCuster CountyAnselmo29 1945CSTHail was 2 inches deep.Blaine County7 SSE Brewster 29 2010CSTHail covered the ground.Loup County15 W Taylor 29 2025CSTLoup CountyAlmeria29 2030CSTLoup County10 NW Almeria 29 2035CSTFrontier County13 SE Stockville 29 2042CSTFrontier County6 S Eustis 29 2055CSTHolt County18 SW Amelia 29 2120CSTRock County14 ESE Rose 29 2120CSTHolt County17 WSW Chambers 29 2140CSTHolt County5 SW Amelia 29 2150CSTNEBRASKA, EastGage County1 E Adams 06 1900CSTJohnson County2 W Sterling 06 1905CSTNEZ011>012-015>018-030>034-042>045-050>053Eastern Cherry - Keya Paha - Brown - Rock - Grant - Hooker - Thomas - Blaine - Arthur - Mcpherson -Logan - Western Cherry21 1500CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>22 1500CSTA strong low pressure system moved out of Eastern Colorado <strong>and</strong> into the Central Plains dumping significant snow. Keya PahaCounty received 6-8 inches of snow, Blaine County received 9-12 inches, <strong>and</strong> Eastern Cherry County received 12-16 inches.Breezy winds also created areas of blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting snow across roadways. A semi-trailer <strong>and</strong> truck rolled over in the LongPine Hills due to the slick road conditions. No one was injuried in the accident. Other cars lost control on snow covered roads butthere were no injuries.00000000000000000000000000000000005K8K3K3KHail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.25)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.75)Hail (1.25)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.25)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)0 0Hail (0.75)Knox - Cedar - Thurston - Antelope - Pierce - Wayne - Boone - Madison - Stanton - Cuming - Burt - Platte -Colfax - Dodge - Washington - Butler - Saunders - Douglas - Sarpy10 1000CST1700CST0 1High Wind (G53)Intense low pressure over the Great Lakes region combined with high pressure building east out of the Rockies <strong>and</strong> provided a118122
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEBRASKA, Eastprolonged high wind event over northeast <strong>and</strong> east central Nebraska <strong>and</strong> portions of western Iowa. Sustained winds of 30 to 40mph with gusts of 55 to a little over 60 mph were common throughout the area. The strong winds caused sporadic tree <strong>and</strong> roofdamage, <strong>and</strong> there were several reports across the area of trees uprooted <strong>and</strong> a few semi trucks were overturned. One person wasinjured in Decatur Nebraska (northern Burt county) when a roof of a building under construction blew on top of his house causingsubstantial damage.Some of the higher gusts measured by AWOS or ASOS sites included...62 mph in Fremont at 110 pm, 60 mph at Norfolk at 247pm, 59 mph in Albion at 1010 am, 59 mph at Columbus at 115 pm, 59 mph in Tekamah at 119 pm, <strong>and</strong> 55 mph in Omaha at 224pm.NEBRASKA, Extreme NortheastNEZ013>014 Dixon - Dakota10 1000CST0 0 20KHigh Wind (G53)1730CSTSustained winds of 40 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph persisted from late morning until late afternoon. The winds caused treedamage with a few branches <strong>and</strong> smaller tree debris broken off. There was minor damage to buildings, mostly to shingles <strong>and</strong>gutters.NEBRASKA, Extreme SouthwestNONE REPORTED.NEBRASKA, South CentralNOT RECEIVED.NEBRASKA, WestScotts Bluff County3 NE Scottsbluff 30 1506MST1509MSTVery weak tornado over open country.NEVADA, NorthNVZ034NEVADA, South0.1 50 00Tornado (F0)Ruby Mountains/E Humboldt Range23 0300PST1300PST0 0Heavy SnowA winter storm brought 19 inches of snow to the Dorsey Basin Snotel site in the East Humboldt range <strong>and</strong> 15 inches to LamoilleCanyon #3 Snotel.NEVADA, WestNVZ003NVZ002NONE REPORTED.Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area19201000PST2100PST0 0Heavy SnowA winter storm moved through northeast California <strong>and</strong> western Nevada on the 19th <strong>and</strong> 20th. Two to three feet of snow fell in thehigher elevations of the Sierra, with 6 to 8 inches reported in areas to the lee of the Sierra.<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts:Virginia City (6340 ft.)8 inchesCarson City (5400 ft.)6 inchesGreater Lake Tahoe Area19201000PST2100PST0 0Heavy SnowA winter storm moved through northeast California <strong>and</strong> western Nevada on the 19th <strong>and</strong> 20th. Two to three feet of snow fell in thehigher elevations of the Sierra, with 6 to 8 inches reported in areas to the lee of the Sierra.<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts:Mt. Rose Ski Resort (summit)22 inches(mid-mountain) 10 inches5 ENE Incline Village (7300 ft.) 20 inches1 NE Incline Village (6500 ft.) 15 inchesSpooner Summit12 inches119123
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEVADA, WestNVZ001NVZ002NVZ003NVZ002Mineral/Southern Lyon19 1445PST0 0High Wind (G56)Wind gust of 65 knots (75 mph) recorded at the Walker Lake RAWS sensor.Greater Lake Tahoe Area19 1800PST0 0High Wind (G55)Wind gust of 55 knots (63 mph) recorded at the Galena Creek RAWS sensor.Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area19 1900PST0 0High Wind (G50)Wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) recorded at DRI Sage building in Stead.Greater Lake Tahoe Area21 2100PST0 0Heavy Snow22 1900PSTThe second winter storm in a week moved through the Sierra Nevada <strong>and</strong> western Nevada region. This storm, however, was not asstrong as the earlier one. From late on the 21st through the 22nd up to two feet of snow fell in the Sierra, with rain falling westernNevada.<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts:Mt. Rose Ski Resort (mid-mountain) 22 inchesNEW HAMPSHIRE, North <strong>and</strong> CentralNHZ001>010-013>014Northern Coos - Southern Coos - Northern Grafton - Northern Carroll - Southern Grafton - Southern Carroll- Sullivan - Merrimack - Belknap - Strafford - Interior Rockingham - Coastal Rockingham01020100EST0500EST0 0Heavy SnowLow pressure developed off the southern New Engl<strong>and</strong> coast during the evening of Monday, February 28, <strong>and</strong> intensified as itmoved northeast into the Gulf of Maine on Tuesday, March 1. Snow moved into New Hampshire during the early morning hoursNHZ001>010-013>014NHZ001>002-004>010-013>014<strong>and</strong> dropped between 5 <strong>and</strong> 14 inches across the entire state before ending during the early morning hours of March 2.Northern Coos - Southern Coos - Northern Grafton - Northern Carroll - Southern Grafton - Southern Carroll- Sullivan - Merrimack - Belknap - Strafford - Interior Rockingham - Coastal Rockingham08 0300EST0 0Heavy Snow09 0800ESTLow pressure moved across southern New Engl<strong>and</strong> during the night of Monday, March 7, <strong>and</strong> redeveloped off the New Engl<strong>and</strong>coast on Tuesday, March 8. Snow spread into New Hampshire during the early morning hours of Tuesday <strong>and</strong> accumulated 5 to 12inches before ending during the morning on March 9.Northern Coos - Southern Coos - Northern Carroll - Southern Grafton - Southern Carroll - Sullivan -Merrimack - Belknap - Strafford - Interior Rockingham - Coastal Rockingham11 1400EST0 0Heavy Snow13 0300ESTLow pressure moving out of the midwest on Friday, March 11, redeveloped off the New Engl<strong>and</strong> coast Friday evening <strong>and</strong> slowlymoved through the Gulf of Maine on Saturday, March 12. Snow accumulated 4 to 15 inches across most of the state before endingduring the early morning hours of March 13.NEW HAMPSHIRE, SouthernNHZ011>012 Cheshire - Hillsborough01 0000EST2100EST00Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Heavy snow <strong>and</strong> gusty winds affected southwest New Hampshire <strong>and</strong> all of southern New Engl<strong>and</strong>, as low pressure reformed offthe mid Atlantic coast <strong>and</strong> tracked southeast of the region. Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were widely observed.NHZ011>012Some specific snowfall totals, as reported by trained spotters, included 9 inches in Marlow, East Alstead, <strong>and</strong> Keene; 8 inches inPeterborough; 7 inches in Rindge, Hinsdale, <strong>and</strong> Greenfield; <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Francestown, Manchester, Hudson, <strong>and</strong> Nashua.Cheshire - Hillsborough08 1400EST0 0Heavy Snow09 0300ESTLow pressure strengthened rapidly off the Delaware coast <strong>and</strong> tracked southeast of New Engl<strong>and</strong>, bringing heavy snow tosouthwest New Hampshire. Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were widely observed.The snow <strong>and</strong> gusty winds made travel difficult. Several roads around Manchester were closed due to icy conditions, <strong>and</strong> manyspinouts were reported throughout the region. Many flights were delayed or canceled at Manchester Airport.Some specific snowfall totals, as reported by trained spotters, included 9 inches in Manchester, 8 inches in Keene, 7 inches inWinchester <strong>and</strong> Hinsdale, <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Stoddard, Bedford, Milford, <strong>and</strong> Hillsborough.120124
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW HAMPSHIRE, SouthernNHZ011>012 Cheshire - Hillsborough12 0700EST2100EST0 0Heavy SnowLow pressure south of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> strengthened rapidly as it headed to the Canadian Maritimes, <strong>and</strong> brought heavy snow tosouthwest New Hampshire <strong>and</strong> much of interior southern New Engl<strong>and</strong>. Snowfall totals of 6 to 12 inches were widely observed inCheshire <strong>and</strong> Hillsborough Counties.State police reported numerous vehicles off roads around the region, especially on Interstate 93. A number of flights at ManchesterAirport were delayed or canceled as a result of the storm.Some specific snowfall totals, as reported by trained spotters, included 14 inches in Francestown; 13 inches in Alstead; 12 inches inDublin, Marlow, Stoddard, Keene, Peterborough, <strong>and</strong> Wilton; 10 inches in Swanzey <strong>and</strong> South Weare; 8 inches in Hinsdale <strong>and</strong>Nashua; <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Hudson <strong>and</strong> Manchester.NEW JERSEY, NortheastNJZ003-005>006-011 Bergen - Essex - Hudson - Union01 0000EST0630EST0 0Heavy SnowA weak high pressure ridge extended southwest across the region from New Engl<strong>and</strong> as a low pressure system intensified <strong>and</strong>moved northeast. This strong low passed south of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> Monday night <strong>and</strong> east of the New Engl<strong>and</strong> coast during Tuesday.Light snow developed northeast across the region between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 pm Monday afternoon. As the low rapidly intensified <strong>and</strong>moved closer to the region, narrow b<strong>and</strong>s of heavy snow swept northeast across the region. The last b<strong>and</strong> of heavy snow sweptnortheast across the region between 5 am <strong>and</strong> 6:30 am Tuesday morning, March 1st. <strong>Storm</strong> Total Snowfall amounts ranged from 5to 10 inches.Here are selected snowfall totals for:Bergen County - from 5.4 inches at River Vale to 7.5 inches at Lodi.Union County - from 6.3 inches at Garwood to 7.6 inches at Elizabeth.Essex County - from 6.0 inches at Bloomfield to 9.5 inches at Newark Airport.NJZ003>006-011Hudson County - from 5 .3 inches at Bayonne to 8.0 inches at Harrison.Bergen - Eastern Passaic - Essex - Hudson - Union08 1400EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1500ESTA strong arctic cold front intensified as it swept southeast across the region. This caused rain to change to snow, temperatures tofall from the 40s into the 20s, <strong>and</strong> northwest winds that gusted between 40 <strong>and</strong> 55 mph. Near blizzard conditions occurred for ashort time. <strong>Storm</strong> total snowfalls ranged from around 2 to 4 inches.Wet <strong>and</strong> mild antecedent conditions were followed by more than a 20 degree drop in temperature in 3 hours with strong gustywinds. This resulted in a "flash" freeze across roads that resulted in hundreds of vehicle accidents.NEW JERSEY, South <strong>and</strong> NorthwestNJZ001-007>010-012>020-027Sussex - Warren - Morris - Hunterdon - Somerset - Middlesex - Western Monmouth - Eastern Monmouth -Mercer - Salem - Gloucester - Camden - Northwestern Burlington - Western Ocean - Southeastern Burlington01 0000EST0900EST0 0Heavy SnowNJZ021>022-026 Cumberl<strong>and</strong> - Western Atlantic - Eastern Ocean01 0000EST0700EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixHeavy snow fell across northern <strong>and</strong> southwestern New Jersey from the morning of February 28th into the morning of the 1st.Across coastal Ocean County, interior Atlantic County <strong>and</strong> Cumberl<strong>and</strong> County precipitation fell as snow, but mixed with rain attimes during the daytime on February 28th. Temperatures in these areas remained above freezing until the evening of February 28th<strong>and</strong> slowed the accumulations. Precipitation fell as mainly rain in Cape May County <strong>and</strong> coastal Atlantic County until the rainchanged to snow late in the evening of February 28th. Snow began during the morning of February 28th in the southern half of thestate <strong>and</strong> from around Noon EST into the afternoon in the northern half of the state. Heavier b<strong>and</strong>s of accumulating snow movedover the southwestern <strong>and</strong> northern parts of the state during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of February 28th. The snow ended across thesouthern half of the state before the sun rose on the 1st <strong>and</strong> ended during the morning in the northern half of the state.Accumulations averaged 4 to 8 inches, with some higher amounts in Sussex <strong>and</strong> Warren Counties <strong>and</strong> lower amounts in thesoutheastern part of the state.121125
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW JERSEY, South <strong>and</strong> NorthwestMany schools dismissed early on February 28th. Rutgers University cancelled all its classes after 430 p.m. EST on February 28th.Many after school activities <strong>and</strong> classes as well as municipal <strong>and</strong> school board meetings were cancelled. Many minor accidentsoccurred. In Burlington County, a 17-year-old boy, a 17-year-old girl <strong>and</strong> their 41-year-old bus driver were injured when twoschool buses collided in Medford Township.Specific accumulations included 9.6 inches in Barry Lakes (Sussex County), 9.1 inches in Belvidere (Warren County), 9.0 inches inCalifon (Hunterdon County), 8.9 inches in Sparta (Sussex County), 8.6 inches in Stewartsville (Warren County), 8.0 inches inSouthampton (Burlington County), Milton (morris County) <strong>and</strong> Wrightstown (Burlington County), 7.9 inches in West Windsor(Mercer County), 7.8 inches in Marcella (Morris County), 7.6 inches in Wertsville (Hunterdon County), 7.5 inches in Butler(Morris County) <strong>and</strong> Hackettstown (Warren County), 7.2 inches in Pottersville (Somerset County), 7.0 inches in Lindenwold(Camden County) <strong>and</strong> Clarksboro (Gloucester County), 6.8 inches in Medford (Burlington County) <strong>and</strong> Metuchen (MiddlesexCounty), 6.7 inches in New Brunswick (Middlesex County), Somerville (Somerset County) <strong>and</strong> Cream Ridge (Monmouth County),6.3 inches in West Windsor (Mercer County), 6.0 inches in Pennsauken (Camden County), Whippany (Morris County) <strong>and</strong>Flemington (Hunterdon County), 5.8 inches in Manchester (Ocean County), 5.5 inches in Verga (Gloucester County) <strong>and</strong>Monroeville (Salem County), 5.0 inches in New Egypt (Ocean County), 4.4 inches in Hammonton (Atlantic County), 3.8 inches inSeabrook (Cumberl<strong>and</strong> County), 1.3 inches at the Atlantic City International Airport <strong>and</strong> 1.0 inch in Margate (Atlantic County) <strong>and</strong>Brant Beach (Ocean County).NJZ014-024>026NJZ014-024>026The wintry weather was caused by a true northeaster. A low pressure system developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday February27th. It moved northeast <strong>and</strong> already was a 995 millibar low pressure system when it was near Jacksonville, Florida at 7 p.m. ESTon February 27th. It moved northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 992 millibar low near Charleston, South Carolina at 1 a.m. EST onFebruary 28th, a 990 millibar low near Wilmington, North Carolina at 7 a.m. EST on February 28th, a 984 millibar low just east ofElizabeth City, North Carolina at 1 p.m. EST on February 28th, a 980 millibar low about 150 miles east of Fenwick Isl<strong>and</strong>,Delaware at 7 p.m. EST on February 28th <strong>and</strong> still a 980 millibar low about 250 miles east of Long Beach Isl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1a.m. EST on the 1st. The combination of the low pressure system's storm track being fairly offshore, the lack of a surface highpressure system to its north <strong>and</strong> marginal surface temperatures for snow kept accumulations from being heavier.Eastern Monmouth - Eastern Cape May - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Ocean01 0000EST0 00 Astronomical High Tide0200ESTEastern Monmouth - Eastern Cape May - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Ocean01 0000EST0 00 Heavy Surf/High Surf1500ESTModerate beach erosion <strong>and</strong> minor tidal flooding occurred with the northeaster along the New Jersey Coast. The most intenseonshore flow occurred from mid morning on February 28th into the early morning of the 1st. Minor tidal flooding occurred with theovernight high tide.The intense <strong>and</strong> offshore storm track the low pressure system took gave the New Jersey coast about a 12 hour period of intensenortheast winds (25 to 35 mph) <strong>and</strong> this led to the minor tidal flooding <strong>and</strong> beach erosion. In Monmouth County, 2 to 3 footvertical cuts were common from Asbury Park south. In Ocean County, in Harvey Cedars, a 5 foot vertical by 10 foot horizontal cutoccurred to 800 feet of dune from Bergen to Cumberl<strong>and</strong> Avenues. Two to four foot vertical cuts were common from Ship Bottomsouth. In Beach Haven, there was a complete loss of berm protection <strong>and</strong> an additional 8 foot loss of s<strong>and</strong> at the Merivale Avenuestreet end. One house was now exposed to the ocean. In Atlantic County, two to four foot vertical cuts occurred, except in Ventnorwhere the vertical cut reached five feet at the south end of the city. Walkways <strong>and</strong> fences were also damaged. Some walkways nowended at the water's edge. The Ventnor Beach was just rebuilt in 2004. In Cape May County, Ocean City was hit the hardest with 3to 4 foot vertical cuts from the fishing to the amusement pier <strong>and</strong> an 8 to 10 foot cut from 8th Street to Seaspray Avenue with dunefencing down in some areas. Elsewhere in the county, vertical cuts averaged 1 to 3 feet. Sea Isle City reported loss of dune fencing<strong>and</strong> rocks were exposed.The overnight (February 28th) high tide reached 6.78 feet above mean lower low water at S<strong>and</strong>y Hook (Monmouth County) <strong>and</strong>6.80 feet above mean lower low water at Cape May (Cape May County). Minor tidal flooding begins at 6.7 feet above mean lowerlow water.The minor tidal flooding <strong>and</strong> beach erosion was caused by a northeaster. The low pressure system developed in the Gulf of Mexicoon Sunday February 27th. It moved northeast <strong>and</strong> was near Jacksonville, Florida at 7 p.m. EST on February 27th. It movednortheast <strong>and</strong> deepened <strong>and</strong> was near Charleston, South Carolina at 1 a.m. EST on February 28th, just east of Wilmington, NorthCarolina at 7 a.m. EST on February 28th, just east of Elizabeth City, North Carolina at 1 p.m. EST on February 28th, <strong>and</strong> deepenedto a 980 millibar low about 150 miles east of Fenwick Isl<strong>and</strong>, Delaware at 7 p.m. EST on February 28th. The low remained aboutthe same strength (980 millibar) as it passed about 250 miles east of Long Beach Isl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1 a.m. EST on the 1st. Thelack of a surface high pressure system to the north of this system prevented the pressure gradient <strong>and</strong> hence the winds, heavy surf<strong>and</strong> tidal flooding from being worse.122126
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW JERSEY, South <strong>and</strong> NorthwestNJZ001-007>010-012>027Sussex - Warren - Morris - Hunterdon - Somerset - Middlesex - Western Monmouth - Eastern Monmouth -Mercer - Salem - Gloucester - Camden - Northwestern Burlington - Western Ocean - Cumberl<strong>and</strong> - WesternAtlantic - Western Cape May - Eastern Cape May - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Ocean - SoutheasternBurlington08 0900EST1900EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixThe combination of a strong cold frontal passage during the morning of the 8th <strong>and</strong> a rapidly intensifying low pressure system offthe Middle Atlantic <strong>and</strong> New Engl<strong>and</strong> States brought snow <strong>and</strong> plunging temperatures during the day on the 8th. Actualaccumulations averaged an inch or two in the southern part of New Jersey <strong>and</strong> 2 to 4 inches in the northern part of the state. Thesnow combined with the sharp drop in temperatures to bring treacherous driving conditions on untreated roadways during theafternoon <strong>and</strong> evening <strong>and</strong> countless accidents occurred, especially in the northern half of the state.NJZ001-007>010-012-014>023-025>027NJZ013-024Precipitation started as rain before sunrise on the 8th. The cold front moved through New Jersey between 7 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 10 a.m. EST(from northwest to southeast) as a low pressure system on the front was intensifying. Temperatures dropped quickly behind thisfront both at the surface <strong>and</strong> aloft. The rain changed to snow between 8 a.m. (northwest areas first) <strong>and</strong> Noon EST (southeast areaslast). About an hour after the precipitation changed to snow, temperatures dropped below freezing as the snow continued to fall.The snow ended during the mid <strong>and</strong> late afternoon from west to east across the state. But, its lingering effects lasted well into themorning rush on the 9th as the wind blew the snow back on the road.Townships averaged about a dozen weather related accidents, especially in the northern half of the state. In Hunterdon County,Interstate 78 was closed for five miles because of more than twenty accidents. About 75 accidents were reported across northernNew Jersey on interstates 287, 78 <strong>and</strong> 80 <strong>and</strong> New Jersey State Route 24. In Somerset County, an accident on westbound Interstate78 that involved a tractor-trailer <strong>and</strong> vehicle caused serious injuries. In Monmouth County, a roadway was closed in HolmdelTownship after a vehicle knocked down a pole. Problems in Monmouth County persisted through the next morning as multipleaccidents in the southbound lanes of New Jersey State Route 18 in Colts Neck closed the road for several hours. In Long Branch,nine accidents occurred within 45 minutes. Many after school activities <strong>and</strong> classes were cancelled on the 8th. The regional spellingbee in Monmouth County was postponed.Specific snow accumulations included 4.0 inches in Oakhurst (Monmouth County) <strong>and</strong> Brick Township (Ocean County), 3.5 inchesin Manalapan (Monmouth County), 3.0 inches in Wantage (Sussex County), 2.8 inches in Marcella (Morris County) <strong>and</strong>Stewartsville (Warren County), 2.5 inches in Florence (Burlington County) <strong>and</strong> Skillman (Somerset County), 2.3 inches in Ewing(Mercer County), 2.0 inches in Metuchen (Middlesex County), 1.9 inches in Somerdale (Camden County), 1.5 inches in Tabernacle(Burlington County) <strong>and</strong> East Amwell Township (Hunterdon County), 1.4 inches in Chatham (Morris County), 1.0 inch inSeabrook (Cumberl<strong>and</strong> County) <strong>and</strong> 0.3 inches at the Atlantic City International Airport.The snow was caused by the combination of the cold frontal passage <strong>and</strong> the rapidly intensifying low pressure system thatdeveloped on the front during the morning of the 8th. The low moved northeast <strong>and</strong> was an already intense 986 mb near Danville,Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. From there it continued to move northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 978 mb low just east of Long BeachIsl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, to a 970 mb low over Nantucket Isl<strong>and</strong>, Massachusetts at 7 p.m. EST on the 8th to a964 mb low just southwest of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia at 1 a.m. EST on the 9th.Sussex - Warren - Morris - Hunterdon - Somerset - Middlesex - Eastern Monmouth - Mercer - Salem -Gloucester - Camden - Northwestern Burlington - Western Ocean - Cumberl<strong>and</strong> - Western Atlantic -Western Cape May - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Ocean - Southeastern Burlington08 1100EST2359EST0 0 25KStrong WindWestern Monmouth - Eastern Cape May08 1200EST0 0 10KHigh Wind (G63)2359ESTIn addition to the snow, strong gusty northwest winds developed during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 8th as a low pressuresystem intensified off the Middle Atlantic <strong>and</strong> New Engl<strong>and</strong> States. Wind gusts reached around 70 mph in Cape May County. Thestrong winds caused isolated power outages throughout New Jersey <strong>and</strong> hampered snow removal crews as it blew snow back ontoalready cleared or salted roads. Peak wind gusts included 72 mph in Strathmere (Cape May County), 70 mph in Cape May (CapeMay County), 64 mph in Keansburg (Monmouth County), 63 mph at High Point (the highest point in New Jersey in SussexCounty), 57 mph in S<strong>and</strong>y Hook (Monmouth County) <strong>and</strong> Barnegat Light (Ocean County), 50 mph in Atlantic City (AtlanticCounty), 49 mph in Wrightstown (Burlington County), 45 mph in Millville (Cumberl<strong>and</strong> County) <strong>and</strong> 44 mph in Trenton (MercerCounty).The strong winds were caused by a rapidly intensifying low pressure system that developed on the cold front during the morning ofthe 8th. The low moved northeast <strong>and</strong> was an already intense 986 mb near Danville, Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. From there itcontinued to move northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 978 mb low just east of Long Beach Isl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, toa 970 mb low over Nantucket Isl<strong>and</strong>, Massachusetts at 7 p.m. EST on the 8th to a 964 mb low just southwest of Yarmouth, Nova123127
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW JERSEY, South <strong>and</strong> NorthwestScotia at 1 a.m. EST on the 9th.NJZ001-007>008 Sussex - Warren - Morris11122100EST0500EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnow fell across northwest New Jersey during the evening <strong>and</strong> overnight on the 11th <strong>and</strong> accumulated between two <strong>and</strong> five inchesin most areas with the highest accumulations over the higher terrain. Snow began in Sussex County during the evening of the 11th<strong>and</strong> spread into Morris <strong>and</strong> Warren Counties by Midnight EST. The snow ended before sunrise on the 12th. Untreated <strong>and</strong> lesstraveled roads were treacherous. Specific accumulations included 4.9 inches in Marcella (Morris County), 2.5 inches in Butler <strong>and</strong>R<strong>and</strong>olph (Morris County) <strong>and</strong> 2.0 inches in Wantage (Sussex County). The snow was caused by an "Alberta type" low pressuresystem that moved from northern Minnesota on the morning of the 10th east into Lake Erie around sunrise on the 11th. The lowmoved through Northwest New Jersey during the evening on the 11th <strong>and</strong> intensified as it moved east reaching just south ofNantucket, Massachusetts around sunrise on the 12th. Heavier snow fell farther to the northeast.NJZ012Middlesex15 1200EST1800EST0 0 0WildfireA brushfire with 30 to 40-foot-high flames burned across 75 to 100 acres in Raritan Center within Edison Township. The fire couldbe seen from Rahway (Union County) to East Brunswick (within Middlesex County). The fire burned for about six hours untilfirefighters finished dousing the blaze. One dozen municipalities, twenty-three fire departments <strong>and</strong> one hundred <strong>and</strong> threefirefighters responded to the scene. The brushfire began in an area with 10 to 12-foot-high reeds that were very dry. Gustynorthwest winds led to a longer battle with the fire. The peak wind gust at Newark International Airport for the day was 30 mph <strong>and</strong>the average wind speed of 16.1 mph was the fifth windiest day of March 2005.NJZ001Sussex20 0300EST1100EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixA high pressure ridge that extended from James Bay, Canada to the Middle Atlantic coastal waters left enough cold air in place nearthe surface to cause a wintry mix of precipitation to occur during the first half of the day on the 20th. Precipitation moved in aloftpreceding a warm front <strong>and</strong> fell as mainly freezing rain over the higher terrain of Sussex County between 3 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 11 a.m. EST.Ice accretions were less than one-tenth of an inch. Some snow <strong>and</strong> sleet mixed in with any accumulations less than one-quarter ofan inch. By 11 a.m. EST enough warm air moved in at the surface to change the precipitation over to plain rain in all areas.Untreated roadways were hazardous before the change to plain rain.NJZ001Sussex23240900EST0500EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>NJZ007>010 Warren - Morris - Hunterdon - Somerset23241200EST0400EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixA low pressure system exiting the United States from the Delmarva Peninsula brought rain <strong>and</strong> then snow to Warren <strong>and</strong> MorrisCounties <strong>and</strong> heavy snow to Sussex County. Accumulations averaged 2 to 5 inches in most of Warren <strong>and</strong> Morris Counties <strong>and</strong> 5 to8 inches across the higher terrain of Warren <strong>and</strong> Morris Counties <strong>and</strong> in Sussex County. Farther south, about an inch or two ofsnow fell in Somerset <strong>and</strong> Hunterdon Counties. Following the pattern of other winter storms this season, the accumulating snow hitthe evening commute the hardest which was described as a nightmare. Precipitation in northwest New Jersey (except in SussexCounty) started as rain during the morning of the 23rd <strong>and</strong> changed to snow during the afternoon. The change to snow worked itsway from the higher terrain downward. Across Sussex County, precipitation fell mainly as snow. In all areas the snow continuedthrough the night <strong>and</strong> ended just before sunrise on the 24th.Numerous <strong>and</strong> mostly minor accidents occurred mainly during the evening commute. One fatal accident occurred in WhiteTownship (Warren County) when a 61-year-old woman died. She lost control of her vehicle on County Route 519 <strong>and</strong> slidsideways into an oncoming van. The vehicle then struck a guardrail. The driver <strong>and</strong> passenger of the van suffered minor injuries.The evening commute was progressively worse on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River.Accumulations included 7.7 inches in Wantage (Sussex County), 6.8 inches in Barry Lakes (Sussex County), 6.7 inches in Marcella(Morris County), 5.5 inches in Blairstown (Warren County), 5.0 inches in Rockaway (Morris County), 3.0 inches in Chatham(Morris County), 2.5 inches in Hackettstown (Warren County) <strong>and</strong> Morristown (Morris County), 2.0 inches in Pottersville(Somerset County), 1.9 inches in Belvidere (Warren County) <strong>and</strong> 1.0 inch in Flemington (Hunterdon County).NJZ001The late winter storm was caused by a low pressure system that formed in the Southern Plains States on the 21st <strong>and</strong> moved east<strong>and</strong> reached Memphis, Tennessee early in the evening on the 22nd, in central Kentucky around sunrise on the 23rd, just west ofNorfolk at 1 p.m. EST on the 23rd, just east of Wallops Isl<strong>and</strong>, Virginia at 7 p.m. EST on the 23rd <strong>and</strong> about 200 miles east of CapeMay, New Jersey at 1 a.m. EST on the 24th.Sussex27282300EST0800EST00Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix124128
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW JERSEY, South <strong>and</strong> NorthwestPockets of freezing rain occurred across Sussex County during the overnight of March 27th. As rain moved into the region on theevening of the 27th, some surface temperatures cooled to or below the freezing mark. Light freezing rain fell through the night untiltemperatures rose above freezing shortly after sunrise on the 28th. Ice accretions were up to two-tenths of an inch. Untreatedroadways <strong>and</strong> walkways were slippery.Burlington CountyCountywideSalem CountyCountywideGloucester CountyCountywideHunterdon CountyCountywideSussex CountyCountywideWarren CountyCountywideMiddlesex CountyCountywideMonmouth CountyCountywideThe nearest surface high pressure system at the onset of the rain was south of Novas Scotia <strong>and</strong> could not lock in the cold air nearthe surface. In addition, the surface pressure difference (<strong>and</strong> thus the wind) between the low pressure system arriving from the GulfCoast States <strong>and</strong> the departing high pressure system produced enough of a southeast wind to scour away the cold air near thesurface.282828282828281200EST2000EST1200EST1800EST1300EST1900EST1300EST2100EST1300EST2300EST1300EST2200EST1400EST2200EST00000000000000Heavy RainHeavy RainHeavy RainHeavy RainHeavy RainHeavy RainHeavy Rain28 1400EST0 0Heavy Rain2200ESTHeavy rain caused poor drainage flooding <strong>and</strong> left the region vulnerable to any additional heavy rain as the ground was saturated.Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th asscattered thunderstorms occurred. The rain ended by late that evening. The evening commute was more difficult as usual as therewas much ponding of water in poor drainage locations. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged around two inches.On the 30th, the combination of runoff <strong>and</strong> melting snow led to isolated low-lying area flooding along the Delaware River inWarren County. In Harmony Township, river flooding reached homes on Riversedge Lane <strong>and</strong> River Road. The Delaware River atRiegelsville crested at 21.3 feet that morning. Flood stage at that location is 22 feet.<strong>Storm</strong> totals included 2.65 in Freehold (Monmouth County), 2.58 inches in Sussex (Sussex County), 2.14 inches in Andover(Sussex County), 2.10 inches in Newton (Sussex County), 2.06 inches in Califon (Hunterdon County), 2.04 inches in Belvidere(Warren County), 2.02 inches in Riegelsville (Warren County), 1.95 inches in New Lisbon (Burlington County), 1.88 inches inBloomsbury (Hunterdon County), 1.75 inches in West Deptford (Gloucester County), 1.74 inches in Mount Laurel (BurlingtonCounty), 1.72 inches in Columbia (Warren County), 1.65 inches in Willingboro (Burlington County) <strong>and</strong> 1.60 inches in MountHolly (Burlington County).NJZ018The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Camden28 1729EST0 0Flood2045ESTThe combination of heavy rain <strong>and</strong> saturated ground from recent heavy rains caused poor drainage <strong>and</strong> some river flooding inCamden County. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of125129
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW JERSEY, South <strong>and</strong> Northwestthe 28th as thunderstorms occurred. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged between one <strong>and</strong> two inches.The Cooper River at Haddonfield was above its 2.8 foot flood stage from 529 p.m. through 845 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at2.88 feet at 630 p.m. EST. <strong>Storm</strong> totals included 1.91 inches in Somerdale, 1.72 inches in Audubon, 1.66 inches in Pennsauken <strong>and</strong>1.40 inches in Cherry Hill.NJZ015The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Mercer28 1809EST0 0Flood2318ESTThe combination of heavy rain <strong>and</strong> saturated ground from recent heavy rains caused poor drainage <strong>and</strong> some creek flooding inMercer County. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening ofthe 28th as thunderstorms occurred. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged between one <strong>and</strong> two inches.The Assunpink Creek at Trenton was above its 7 foot flood stage from 609 p.m. through 1118 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at7.33 feet at 9 p.m. EST. <strong>Storm</strong> totals included 2.00 inches in Windsor, 1.72 inches in Hightstown, 1.66 inches in Washington'sCrossing <strong>and</strong> 1.46 inches in Trenton.NJZ010The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Somerset28 1840EST0 0Flood30 1045ESTThe combination of heavy rain <strong>and</strong> saturated ground caused poor drainage <strong>and</strong> some river flooding in Somerset County. Rain beganfalling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th as thunderstormsoccurred. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged around two inches.The Millstone River at Griggstown was above its 10 foot flood stage from 730 p.m. EST on the 28th through 1045 a.m. EST on the30th. It crested at 12.3 feet at 8 a.m. EST on the 29th. The North Branch of the Raritan River at South Branch was above its 7 footflood stage from 640 p.m. EST on the 28th through 733 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 8.7 feet at Midnight EST on the 29th.<strong>Storm</strong> totals included 2.40 inches in Basking Ridge, 2.12 inches in Far Hills, 1.96 inches in North Plainfield, 1.90 inches inSomerville <strong>and</strong> 1.44 inches in Belle Mead.NJZ016>019The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Salem - Gloucester - Camden - Northwestern Burlington29 0100EST0 00 Astronomical High Tide0600ESTThe combination of runoff from the heavy rain, the funneling of water into Delaware Bay <strong>and</strong> higher than normal astronomical tidescoming off the full moon produced minor tidal flooding at the times of high tide early in the morning on the 29th. The high tide inBurlington reached 9.94 feet above mean lower low water. Minor tidal flooding begins at 9.0 feet above mean lower low water. Thehigh tide at Philadelphia Pier 12 reached 8.35 feet above mean lower low water. Minor tidal flooding begins there at 8.2 feet abovemean lower low water. Less widespread minor tidal flooding occurred with the early morning high tides on the 30th <strong>and</strong> 31st.The onshore flow was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system was126130
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW JERSEY, South <strong>and</strong> Northwestcaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast from western Alabama on the morning of the 27th. It reformedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th <strong>and</strong> become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia during the afternoon on the 28th, through Chesapeake Bay the evening on the 28th, across Delaware Bay aroundMidnight EST on the 29th <strong>and</strong> about then east of Atlantic City by sunrise on the 29th. The counterclockwise circulation around thislow helped push water into Delaware Bay <strong>and</strong> slow the runoff from the nearby heavy rain <strong>and</strong> the snowmelt from the upper parts ofthe Delaware River.NJZ008Morris29 0307EST0 0Flood31 2359ESTThe combination of heavy rain <strong>and</strong> melting snow produced poor drainage <strong>and</strong> river flooding in Morris County that lasted well intoApril. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th asthunderstorms occurred. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged around three inches. Lincoln Park Borough was one of the hardest hit municipalitiesin the county as they received flooding near the Pompton <strong>and</strong> Passaic River confluence <strong>and</strong> the Beaver Brook. Several roads werebarricaded. In Denville, some backyards were flooded by the Rockaway River.The Rockaway River above the Boonton Reservoir was above its 5 foot flood stage from 315 a.m. EST through 956 p.m. EST onthe 29th. It crested at 5.47 feet at 10 a.m. EST. The Rockaway River below the Boonton Reservoir was above its 5 foot flood stagefrom 307 a.m. EST on the 29th through 530 a.m. EST on the 31st. It crested at 6.37 feet at 1045 a.m. EST on the 29th. ThePequannock River at the Macopin Intake Dam was above its 5.5 foot flood stage from 445 a.m.EST on the 29th through 2 a.m. ESTon the 30th. It crested at 5.59 feet at 1015 a.m. EST on the 29th. The Passaic River at Pine Brook was above its 19 foot flood stagefrom 1030 p.m. EST on the 29th through 515 p.m. EST on April 1st. It crested at 19.41 feet at 645 p.m. EST on the 30th. Fartherdownstream, the Passaic River at Two Bridges was above its 9 foot flood stage from 10 p.m. EST on the 29th through 4 p.m. EDTon April 9th. The March highest crest was 10.26 feet at 3 a.m. EST on the 31st.<strong>Storm</strong> totals included 3.30 inches in Milton, 2.88 inches in Pequannock, 2.70 inches in Boonton, 2.60 inches in Lake Hopatcong<strong>and</strong> Morristown <strong>and</strong> 1.87 inches in Chatham.The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.NEW MEXICO, Central <strong>and</strong> NorthNMZ002>006-008-010>013Northwest Mountains Including Jemez - Upper Rio Gr<strong>and</strong>e Valley - Sangre De Cristo Mountains - NortheastHighl<strong>and</strong>s - Harding - Westcentral Mountains - S<strong>and</strong>ia/Manzano Mountains - Central High Plains/EstanciaValley County - Conchas Lake/Guadalupe - Quay14150000MST1500MST0 0Heavy SnowA storm which began with heavy snows along the eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains <strong>and</strong> the S<strong>and</strong>ia mountainspushed cold air through the central valleys <strong>and</strong> covered the eastern plains with cold readings. Amounts peaked at near 17-19 inchesat Chacon <strong>and</strong> Pecos while 24-28 inches was measured near Gascon. The S<strong>and</strong>ia Park area reported 15-22 inches. Snow eventuallyspread west in the central valley with 4-8 inches reported in Albuquerque metro area <strong>and</strong> nearly 12 inches across the JemezMountains <strong>and</strong> Los Alamos with 10 inches reported east <strong>and</strong> southeast of Cuba. The storm dumped 4 to 9 inches across the easternplains as it finally moved east out of the state, Mountain communities northwest of Las Vegas had 48 hours totals of 30-36 inches.NMZ016Lincoln County High Plains/Hondo Valley29 0950MST0 0High Wind (G57)High winds reported at Sierra Blanca Airport 15 NE of Ruidoso.NMZ005-007 Northeast Highl<strong>and</strong>s - Far Northeast Plains30312100MST1600MST0 0Heavy SnowHeavy snow of 6-8 inches was reported between Raton <strong>and</strong> Clayton with driving winds.NEW MEXICO, South Central <strong>and</strong> SouthwestNONE REPORTED.127131
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW MEXICO, SoutheastNMZ028Eddy County Plains15 0300MST1300MST0 0 0 0 Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixWinter weather affected parts of New Mexico during the day on the 15th. Light snow accumulations up to one inch were reportedacross the northwestern half of the Eddy County plains.NMZ029Northern Lea County15 0400MST1400MST0 0 0 0 Winter <strong>Storm</strong>More significant snowfall occurred over northern Lea County on the 15th as a winter storm affected portions of the New Mexicoplains. Between four <strong>and</strong> five inch snow accumulations were reported across northern Lea County from Caprock to Crossroads.NMZ028-033 Eddy County Plains - Central Lea County29 1200MST1600MST0 0 55K 0 High Wind (G50)A potent storm system moved east over the Southern Plains on the 29th <strong>and</strong> caused severe non-thunderstorm winds oversoutheastern New Mexico. Numerous reports of downed power lines <strong>and</strong> poles were received along with reports of blown downtrees. The roof was blown off of a trailer home near Hobbs. Wind gusts to 58 MPH were recorded at both the Carlsbad <strong>and</strong> Hobbsairports.NEW YORK, CentralNYZ009-015>018-022>025-036>037-044>046-055>057-062Northern Oneida - Yates - Seneca - Southern Cayuga - Onondaga - Steuben - Schuyler - Chemung -Tompkins - Madison - Southern Oneida - Cortl<strong>and</strong> - Chenango - Otsego - Tioga - Broome - Delaware -Sullivan01 0300EST1200EST0 0 360KHeavy SnowA strong winter storm brought 8 to 14 inches of snow to all of central New York. Isolated snow amounts were as much as two feet.A Midwest storm slowly moved east <strong>and</strong> combined with another storm moving north along the east coast on February 27th tobring copious moisture to the region on February 28th. The snow moved in from the south starting in the afternoon <strong>and</strong> earlyevening on February 28th. The snow continued through the night, heavy at times, before tapering off to light snow <strong>and</strong> flurries latein the morning on March 1st.NYZ056>057-062 Broome - Delaware - Sullivan24 0400EST0700EST0 0 30KHeavy SnowAn intensifying storm moved north along the east coast on March 23rd <strong>and</strong> 24th. Light snow, possibly mixed with rain, moved intothe region midday on the 23rd. The snow became heavy at times late in the afternoon <strong>and</strong> continued into the evening. Snowfallamounts were 6 to 8 inches with some amounts up to a foot mainly at higher elevations. Water equivalents of the snow werebetween half an inch <strong>and</strong> an inch.Otsego CountyGilbertsville28 1400EST1730EST0 0 5KFlash FloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches. A few locations received more than 3inches. In addition, snowmelt was causing high stream flows before the rain started late on the 27th. The flooding caused MillStreet to be closed in Gilbertsville.Tioga CountyCountywide28 1505EST2330EST0 0 50KFlash FloodState Route 96 in Owego closed due to flooding of the Owego Creek. Several other roads were closed in Tioga Center <strong>and</strong>Berkshire. Most roads were closed due to flooding with one road in Berkshire closed due to a mudslide. A strong Atlantic coaststorm brought around 2 inches of rain that fell on wet or frozen saturated ground. In addition to the rain adding to the runoff therewas snowmelt, which could of added another inch or 2 of water equivalent. Streams <strong>and</strong> creeks were already running high due tosnowmelt before the rain came starting late on the 27th.NYZ055Tioga28311817EST2359EST0 0 20KFloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches on the 28th. In addition, snowmelt wascausing elevated river flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Water equivalent of the snowmelt was a few more inches. TheSusquehanna River at Waverly, NY / Sayre, PA rose above its flood stage of 11 feet on the 28th, crested at 15.08 feet at 12 AM onthe 30th, then fell slowly but stayed over flood stage into April. After the rainstorm, temperatures were warm enough to causeadditional snowmelt.NYZ057Delaware28291900EST1036EST0010KFlood128132
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW YORK, CentralA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches on the 28th. In addition, snowmelt wascausing elevated river flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Water equivalent of the snowmelt was a few more inches. TheBeaver Kill at Cooks Falls went above its flood stage of 10 feet the evening of the 28th. The river crested at 10.42 feet at 5:15 AMon the 29th, before falling back below flood stage late morning on the 29th.NYZ045Chenango28312133EST1039EST0 0 10KFloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches on the 28th. In addition, snowmelt wascausing elevated river flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Water equivalent of the snowmelt was a few more inches. TheSusquehanna River at Bainbridge went above its flood stage of 13 feet late on the 28th, crested at 15.3 feet at 8 PM on the 29th,then fell below flood stage on the 31st. Additional snowmelt after the rainstorm caused to river to remain high.Sullivan CountyBloomingburg 29 0010EST0330EST0 0 10KFlash FloodHeavy rain washed out a road. A strong Atlantic storm dropped 2 to 3 inches of rain on an already saturated ground. Most of therain fell on the 28th. Also adding to the runoff was several inches of water equivalent from snowmelt.NYZ056Broome29310100EST2359EST0 0 20KFloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches on the 28th. In addition, snowmelt wascausing elevated river flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Water equivalent of the snowmelt was a few more inches. TheSusquehanna River at Conklin went above its flood stage of 11 feet early on the 29th, crested at 15.09 feet at 2:30 PM on the 29th.The river stayed above flood stage into April due to additional snowmelt.NYZ056Broome29310443EST1029EST0 0 20KFloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches on the 28th. In addition, snowmelt wascausing elevated river flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Water equivalent of the snowmelt was a few more inches. TheSusquehanna River at Vestal went above its flood stage of 18 feet early on the 29th, crested at 20.80 feet at 6:00 PM also on the29th, then fell back below flood stage on the 31st. Additional snowmelt occurred after the rainstorm keeping river levels high.NYZ045Chenango31 1645EST2359EST0 0 5KFloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches on the 28th. In addition snowmelt before<strong>and</strong> after the rainstorm was causing elevated river flows. Water equivalent of the snowmelt was a few more inches. TheSusquehanna River at Bainbridge went briefly below its flood stage of 13 feet on the 31st before rising back over flood stage.Temperatures in the 50s on the 31st caused added snowmelt rising the river. Another slow moving storm from the Ohio Valleybrought 2 to 3 inches of rain on April 2nd <strong>and</strong> 3rd. By the time the river fell below flood stage most of the snow had melted. Thisadditional rain <strong>and</strong> snowmelt caused the river to rise rapidly to a crest of 20.47 feet at 4:15 AM on April 4th. This was the 6thhighest crest at Bainbridge for almost the last 100 years. The river fell below flood stage the morning of April 6th.NYZ044Cortl<strong>and</strong>31 2005EST2359EST0 0 5KFloodThe Tioughnioga River at Cortl<strong>and</strong> rose above its flood stage of 8 feet late on March 31st. The rise was due to rain that fell onMarch 28th <strong>and</strong> snowmelt during the week leading up to the 31st. The water equivalent of the snow amounted to several inches. Aslow moving storm from the Ohio Valley brought 2 to 3 inches of rain on April 2nd <strong>and</strong> 3rd. By the time the river fell below floodstage most of the snow had melted. This additional rain <strong>and</strong> snowmelt caused the river to rise to a crest of 14.07 feet at 2:00 PMEST on April 3th. This was a record flood crest at Cortl<strong>and</strong>. The previous flood of record was 13.82 feet in 1950.NYZ045Chenango31 2230EST2359EST0 0 5KFloodThe Chenango River at Sherburne rose above its flood stage of 8 feet late on the 31st. The rise was due to rain that fell on the 28th<strong>and</strong> snowmelt during the week leading up to the 31st. The water equivalent of the snow amounted to several inches. A slowmoving storm from the Ohio Valley brought 2 to 3 inches of rain on April 2nd <strong>and</strong> 3rd. By the time the river fell below flood stagemost of the snow had melted. This additional rain <strong>and</strong> snowmelt caused the river to rise to a crest of 10.78 feet at 2:30 AM onApril 3th. This was the 2nd highest flood crest at Sherburne.NEW YORK, CoastalNYZ068>072-074>076-078>079-081Putnam - Rockl<strong>and</strong> - Northern Westchester - Southern Westchester - New York (Manhattan) - Richmond(Staten Is.) - Kings (Brooklyn) - Queens - Northwest Suffolk - Northeast Suffolk - Southeast Suffolk01 0100EST0815EST0 0Heavy Snow129133
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW YORK, CoastalA weak high pressure ridge extended southwest across the region from New Engl<strong>and</strong> as a low pressure system intensified <strong>and</strong>moved northeast. This strong low passed south of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> Monday night <strong>and</strong> east of the New Engl<strong>and</strong> coast during Tuesday.Light snow developed northeast across the region between 1 <strong>and</strong> 4 pm Monday afternoon. As the low rapidly intensified <strong>and</strong>moved closer to the region, narrow b<strong>and</strong>s of heavy snow swept northeast across the region. The last b<strong>and</strong> of heavy snow sweptnortheast across the region between 7:30 am <strong>and</strong> 8:30 am Tuesday morning, March 1st. <strong>Storm</strong> Total Snowfall amounts ranged from5 to 9 inches.Here are selected snowfall totals for:Rockl<strong>and</strong> County - from 7.2 inches at New City to 8.0 inches at Sloatsburg.Westchester County - from 5.0 inches at Scarsdale to 8.0 inches at Yorktown Heights.Putnam County - from 6.5 inches at Lake Peekskill to 8.5 inches at Lake Carmel.New York (Manhattan) - 7.5 inches was measured at the Central Park Zoo.Richmond (Staten Isl<strong>and</strong>) - from 6.1 inches at Bulls Head to 6.5 inches at New Dorf.Kings (Brooklyn) - from 5.0 inches at Graves End to 6.0 inches at Sheepshead Bay.Queens County - from 5.0 inches at JFK Airport to 7.0 inches at LaGuardia Airport.NYZ069>081NYZ076NYZ078-080Suffolk County - from 5.5 inches at the NWS Office in Upton, Sag Harbor, Patchogue, <strong>and</strong> Deer Park to 7.2 inches in Smithtown.At Islip Airport, 6.6 inches was measured.Rockl<strong>and</strong> - Northern Westchester - Southern Westchester - New York (Manhattan) - Bronx - Richmond(Staten Is.) - Kings (Brooklyn) - Queens - Nassau - Northwest Suffolk - Northeast Suffolk - Southwest Suffolk- Southeast Suffolk08 1300EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1700ESTQueens08 1910EST0 0High Wind (G50)A strong arctic cold front intensified as it swept southeast across the region. This caused rain to change to snow, temperatures tofall from the 40s into the 20s, <strong>and</strong> northwest winds that gusted between 40 <strong>and</strong> 55 mph. A peak isolated wind gust to 58 mph wasmeasured by the Automated Surface Observing System at JFK Airport. Near blizzard conditions occurred for a short time. <strong>Storm</strong>total snowfalls ranged from around 2 to 4 inches.Wet <strong>and</strong> mild antecedent conditions were followed by more than a 20 degree drop in temperature in 3 hours with strong gustywinds. This resulted in a "flash" freeze across roads that resulted in hundreds of vehicle accidents.Northwest Suffolk - Southwest Suffolk12 0800EST0 0Heavy SnowA low pressure system developed southeast of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> before sunrise on Saturday March 12th. This low quickly intensified asit moved northeast. It passed near Nantucket during Saturday afternoon <strong>and</strong> moved east of Cape Cod by Saturday evening.Light rain developed across the Atlantic coastal waters just south of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> between 1 am <strong>and</strong> 2 am. As the rainfall intensityincreased, it quickly changed to heavy wet snow. The b<strong>and</strong> of heavy snow developed from western <strong>and</strong> central Suffolk Countynorth across New Haven County CT. A few areas, mainly east of Patchogue, experienced snowfall rates in excess of 2 inches perhour.<strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts ranged from around 5 to 8 inches. Here are selected amounts of at least 6 inches:Patchogue - 8 inchesLake Ronkonkoma - 7.5 inchesRocky Point - 6.8 inchesMount Sinai - 6.7 inchesSayville - 6.5 inchesShoreham - 6.4 inchesPort Jefferson - 6.3 inchesMedford <strong>and</strong> North Patchogue - 6.0 inches130134
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW YORK, CoastalNYZ067>068 Orange - Putnam23 2100EST2200EST0 0Heavy SnowAs a ridge of high pressure extended southeast across New Engl<strong>and</strong>, a low pressure system moved northeast along a warm front.The low quickly passed southeast of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> early Thursday morning on March 24th.NEW YORK, EastNYZ066NYZ065NYZ064NYZ063NYZ061NYZ060NYZ059NYZ058NYZ052NYZ051NYZ054NYZ053NYZ049NYZ048Snow quickly developed <strong>and</strong> spread northeast across the region during Wednesday afternoon. It became heavy during Wednesdayevening. <strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts ranged from around 6 to 10 inches. In Orange County, snowfall accumulations ranged from6.0 inches at Cornwall-On-Hudson to 10.0 inches at Circleville.Eastern Dutchess01020600EST0000EST0 0Western Dutchess01 0600EST0 002 0000ESTThe average total snowfall across Dutchess County was 9 inches.Eastern Ulster01 0600EST0 002 0000ESTWestern Ulster01 0600EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Ulster County was 11 inches.Eastern Columbia01 0700EST0 002 0000ESTWestern Columbia01 0700EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Columbia County was 10 inches.Eastern Greene01 0700EST0 002 0000ESTWestern Greene01 0700EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Greene County was 11 inches.Eastern Albany01 0900EST0 002 0000ESTWestern Albany01 0900EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Albany County was 13 inches.Eastern Rensselaer01 0900EST0 002 0000ESTWestern Rensselaer01 0900EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Rensselaer County was 11 inches.Eastern Schenectady01 0900EST02 0000ESTWestern Schenectady01 0900EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Schenectady County was 11 inches.00Heavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy Snow131135
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW YORK, EastNYZ047NYZ082NYZ039NYZ040NYZ041NYZ050NYZ043NYZ084NYZ033NYZ032NYZ038NYZ042NYZ083NYZ053Schoharie01 0900EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Schoharie County was 10 inches.Northern Fulton01 1000EST0 002 0000ESTSouthern Fulton01 1000EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Fulton County was 9 inches.Montgomery01 1000EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Montgomery County was 9 inches.Northern Saratoga01 1000EST0 002 0000ESTSouthern Saratoga01 1000EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Saratoga County was 12 inches.Northern Washington01 1000EST0 002 0000ESTSouthern Washington01 1000EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Washington County was 11 inches.Hamilton01 1500EST0 002 0000ESTAverage total snowfall across Hamilton County was 8 inches.Northern Herkimer01 1500EST0 002 0000ESTSouthern Herkimer01 1500EST0 002 0000ESTThe average total snowfall across Herkimer County was 8 inches.Northern Warren01 1500EST0 002 0000ESTSoutheast Warren01 1500EST0 002 0000ESTHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowHeavy SnowThe average total snowfall across Warren County was 11 inches.A surface low pressure was centered along the mid-Atlantic Coast at the beginning of March. This storm tracked northeastwardwell off the eastern seaboard, reaching southeast of Cape Cod by midday on March 1. The storm then moved into the Gulf of Maineby late on March 1. At the same time, another vertically stacked storm moved slowly east from the Great Lakes <strong>and</strong> interacted withthe low-level moisture from the surface storm. The combination of the two storms, along with a surface trough anchored betweenthem, resulted in a significant snowstorm across much of eastern New York <strong>and</strong> adjacent western New Engl<strong>and</strong>. Snowfall stormtotals across the region ranged from 7 inches to a foot or more. Officially, 11.7 inches of snow fell at the National <strong>Weather</strong> Servicestation in Albany. The heaviest amount was reported in Bennington County in Vermont, where 17.5 inches of snow was reported inthe Town of Wadeford. Other than the usual school <strong>and</strong> business closures, the storm did not report any unusual problems across theregion.Western Rensselaer08 1200EST0 0Heavy Snow1800EST132136
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW YORK, EastNYZ054NYZ043NYZ084NYZ051NYZ060NYZ065NYZ059NYZ058NYZ054NYZ064NYZ063NYZ041NYZ043Eastern Rensselaer08 1200EST1800EST0 0Heavy SnowThe average snowfall across Rensselaer County was 12 inches.Northern Washington08 1600EST1800EST0 0Heavy SnowSouthern Washington08 1600EST0 0Heavy Snow1800ESTThe average total snowfall across Washington County was 9 inches.A strong cold front moved across eastern New York <strong>and</strong> adjacent western New Engl<strong>and</strong> on March 8th. As the front slowed downacross eastern New Engl<strong>and</strong>, a wave of low pressure formed along it <strong>and</strong> eventually became a closed storm system whichintensified as it moved into the Canadian Maritimes. The front <strong>and</strong> developing storm brought snow across the region. A meso-scaleb<strong>and</strong> of enhanced heavier snow <strong>and</strong> an upslope wind component, resulted in heavy snowfall across portions of the Taconics <strong>and</strong>Berkshires. Gusty winds also resulted in some blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting of the snow, but not enough to qualify as a blizzard. Thesnowfall in these areas ranged from 7 inches to locally over a foot. Seventeen inches was reported in Averill Park, RensselaerCounty, the highest snowfall total. The snow <strong>and</strong> blowing snow resulted minor traffic accidents across the region.Western Albany24 0000EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>0600ESTThe average snowfall total across Western Albany County was 8.0 inches.Western Columbia24 0000EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>0600ESTThe average snowfall total across Western Columbia County was 8.0 inches.Western Dutchess24 0000EST0 0Heavy Snow0600ESTThe average snowfall total across Western Dutchess County was 8.0 inches.Eastern Greene24 0000EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>0600ESTWestern Greene24 0000EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>0600ESTThe average snowfall total across Greene County was 9.0 inches.Eastern Rensselaer24 0000EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>0600ESTThe average snowfall depth across Eastern Rensselaer County was 7.0 inches.Eastern Ulster24 0000EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>0600ESTWestern Ulster24 0000EST0 0Heavy Snow0600ESTThe average snowfall depth across Ulster County was 8.0 inches.Northern Saratoga24 0300EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>0600ESTThe average snowfall total across Northern Saratoga County: 10.0 inches. Highest snowfall amount reported in Gansevoort, 12inches.Northern Washington24 0300EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>0600ESTAverage snowfall depth across Northern Washington County: 10.0 inches. Highest snowfall amount in Northern WashingtonCounty reported in Cossayua, 12 inches.The fourth coastal storm of the month tracked from south of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> to east of Cape Cod by early March 24. This stormproduced a meso-scale b<strong>and</strong> of heavy snow that first fell to the south <strong>and</strong> west of Albany. The b<strong>and</strong> weakened as it moved across133137
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW YORK, EastMontgomery CountyCanajoharieSchoharie CountyWarnervilleSaratoga CountyBemis HgtsWashington CountyClarks MillsSchenectady CountyGlenvilleNYZ043NYZ043NYZ064NYZ059NYZ060NYZ050NYZ065NYZ066the Greater Capital District, but then strengthened as it proceeded north in the Saratoga region <strong>and</strong> Washington County. The resultwas a signficant snowfall across portions of the Catskills, Helderbergs, Saratoga region <strong>and</strong> Taconics, while lesser amounts fellacross the remainder of the region. A foot fell in two serperate spots, Gansevoort, Saratoga County <strong>and</strong> Cossayua, WashingtonCounty. No unusual problems were reported with this storm.28290852EST0200EST0 0Flash FloodThe Canajoharie Creek exceeded the 6.0-foot flood stage at the Canajoharie Creek gage, cresting at 8.19 feet, 5:15PM on the 28th.28 1000EST0 01100ESTThe town of Warnerville was impassable due to flooded roads.28 1215EST0 01315ESTThree roads closed, including Route 67 <strong>and</strong> Route 4, due to water coverage.28 1400EST1500ESTCounty Route 113 closed due to flooding.00Flash FloodFlash FloodFlash Flood28 1600EST0 0Flash Flood1700ESTDroms Road closed between Swaggertown Road <strong>and</strong> Charlton Road due to flooding.Northern Washington28 1845EST0 0Flood1945ESTMetawee River over flood stage.Northern Washington28 1845EST0 0Flood29 0101ESTThe Metawee River exceeded the 7.0-foot flood stage at the Granville gage, cresting at 7.20 feet at 9:15 PM on the 28th.Eastern Ulster28 2230EST0 0Flood2330ESTSpringtown Road flooded.Eastern Greene28 2300EST0 0Flood29 0000ESTIn Cairo, 15 County Roads closed due to flooding. Eighteen Fire companies pumped out basements throughout county.Western Columbia29 0030EST0 0Flood0130ESTEvery town in Columbia County reported road closures due to flooding.Southern Saratoga29 0154EST0 0Flood0603ESTThe Mohawk River exceeded the 188.0-foot flood stage at the Crescent Dam gage, cresting at 188.26 feet, at 3:00AM on the 29th.Western Dutchess29 0200EST0 0Flood0242ESTDue to tidal flooding as well as locally heavy rain, the Hudson River exceeded the 5.0-foot flood stage at the Poughkeepsie gage,cresting at 5.05 feet, 2:30AM on the 29th.Eastern Dutchess29 0300EST0 0Flood0400ESTIn the Town of Northeast, Mill Road closed due to flooding.134138
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW YORK, EastNYZ064NYZ040NYZ065NYZ038NEW YORK, NorthNYZ026>031-034>035-087NYZ028-034>035NEW YORK, WestNYZ001>003-010>011-014NYZ019>020-085Eastern Ulster29 0356EST0 0Flood1407ESTThe Esopus Creek exceeded the 20.0-foot flood stage at the Mount Marion gage, cresting at 20.54 feet, 8:00AM on the 29th.Montgomery29 1352EST0 0Flood30 0007ESTThe Schoharie Creek exceeded the 6.0-foot flood stage at the Burtonsville gage, cresting at 6.13 feet at 7:00PM on the 29th.Western Dutchess29 1355EST0 0Flood1945ESTWappingers Creek exceeded the 8.0-foot flood stage at the Wappingers Falls gage, cresting at 8.09 feet, 4:30PM on the 29th.Southern Herkimer30 0000EST0 0Flood31 0159ESTThe Mohawk River exceeded the 403.0-foot flood stage at the Utica gage, cresting at 403.4 feet, 6:00PM on the 30th.A potent area of low pressure <strong>and</strong> its associated frontal systems, moved northeast across the Ohio <strong>and</strong> Saint Lawrence Valleys onthe 28th of March, bringing with it a significant amount of moisture. Since it took a more western track than previous storms earlierin the month, almost all of the precipitation fell as rain. Rainfall totals, averaging 1-2 inches, but locally as high as 4 inches,accumulated across portions of the eastern New York <strong>and</strong> adjacent western New Engl<strong>and</strong>. This rainfall, combined with snow melt,produced signficant runoff, resulting in widespread flooding across the region between March 28th through 31st. Many streams<strong>and</strong> rivers reached or exceed bankful, including the Mettawee, Housatonic <strong>and</strong> Mohawk Rivers, as well as the Esopus, Wappingers<strong>and</strong> Schoharie Creeks. Numerous houses in Columbia <strong>and</strong> Greene Counties sustained damage when their basements becameflooded, <strong>and</strong> there were many reports of road closures across a large number of counties. One Mechanicville man was transportedto a local hospital after being swept away by floodwaters of the Anthony Kill. In Columbia County, every town reported at least oneroad closed due to flooding.Northern St. Lawrence - Northern Franklin - Eastern Clinton - Southeastern St. Lawrence - SouthernFranklin - Western Clinton - Western Essex - Eastern Essex - Southerwestern St. Lawrence01 2000EST0 0 90KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>2230ESTA storm system off the Carolinas on Monday, February 28th moved to the Gulf of Maine the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of Tuesday,March 1st. Snow developed across the area during the night of Feb 28th, <strong>and</strong> was heavy at times during March 1st before it taperedoff the night of March 1st. Snowfall was generally between 8 <strong>and</strong> 10 inches, except in Clinton county where snowfall was between9 <strong>and</strong> 14 inches. Locally higher amounts fell in the higher peaks of the Adirondacks.Eastern Clinton - Western Essex - Eastern Essex11 1700EST0 0 30KWinter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix12 1700ESTAn area of low pressure over the Ohio valley on Friday, March 11th moved east across southern New York <strong>and</strong> reorganized southof Cape Cod early Saturday, March 12th. The storm system moved north through the Gulf of Maine Saturday evening. Snow spreadacross the area during the afternoon of March 11th, <strong>and</strong> was steady later on the night of March 11th into Saturday, March 12th,before it tapered off Saturday afternoon. General snow accumulations were 3 to 5 inches.Niagara - Orleans - Monroe - Northern Erie - Genesee - Ontario01 0320EST0 0 60KHeavy Snow1400ESTAn intensifying low over Indiana <strong>and</strong> Ohio on February 28th lifted slowly across Lake Erie. Snow overspread the area during thelate afternoon hours of the 28th. It was generally light at first, but became moderate to heavy for a time across the Niagara Frontier<strong>and</strong> northern Finger Lakes (including Buffalo <strong>and</strong> Rochester) shortly after midnight. The snow finally tapered off during themorning <strong>and</strong> early afternoon hours of March 1st. Specific overnight snowfalls included: 9" at Clarence <strong>and</strong> Alabama; 8" at Medina<strong>and</strong> Victor; <strong>and</strong> 7" at Spencerport <strong>and</strong> Lewiston.Chautauqua - Cattaraugus - Southern Erie02 2015EST0 0 45KHeavy Snow03 1500ESTA northwest flow across Lake Erie resulted in an intense lake effect snow across the higher elevations of the western southern tierof New York during the evening of March 2nd <strong>and</strong> continuing through the afternoon of the 3rd. Specific snowfall reports included:14" at Perrysburg; 13" at Cassadaga; 12" at Stockton; <strong>and</strong> 10" at East Aurora.135139
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NEW YORK, WestNYZ006Oswego04 1750EST2300EST0 0 10KHeavy SnowA cold, westerly flow across Lake Ontario established a narrow, intense b<strong>and</strong> of lake effect snow over Oswego county. In Scribaten inches of snow fell while nine inches was reported in Palermo <strong>and</strong> Volney.NYZ006Oswego10 0530EST1800EST0 0 10KHeavy SnowA b<strong>and</strong> of lake effect snow began to develop late in the afternoon of March 9th in a northwest flow across Lake Ontario. The b<strong>and</strong>of snow continued through the night <strong>and</strong> morning hours, but broke apart during the afternoon hours under the strong March sun.Snowfall reports included: 10" at West Monroe; 9" at Constantia; <strong>and</strong> 7" at Hannibal.NORTH CAROLINA, CentralWake CountyCary07 1240EST0 0 20KLightningLighting struck a tree outside a Cary residence. Lightning then entered the natural gas line rupturing the line under the houseresulting in a severely damaging fire.Davidson County4 N Welcome 08 0741EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Two trees were downed on South Union Grove Road.Guilford CountyHigh Pt08 0756EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G54)62 mph gust measured by broadcast meteorologist's home anemometer.Stanly CountyCountywide08 0810EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Numerous trees were blown down in Albemarle, Norwood, <strong>and</strong> Oakboro. In New London, a carport was blown into a tree, <strong>and</strong> theroof of a barn was ripped off. An above-ground swimming pool <strong>and</strong> deck were damaged, <strong>and</strong> a shed was destroyed. A tree fell ona car in Richfield.Guilford County2 S Sedalia 08 0830EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees were blown down at McConnell Church Road in McCleansville.R<strong>and</strong>olph CountyAsheboro08 0830EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Numerous trees were blown down at the Asheboro Zoo. A tin roof was torn off of a building in Asheboro, <strong>and</strong> trees <strong>and</strong> powerlines were downed as well. Dime sized hail was also reported.Anson CountyCentral Portion to 08 0845EST0 0 12.8KThunderstorm Wind (G50)AnsonvilleA few trees were blown down in Ansonville <strong>and</strong> Lilesville. A porch was ripped of a trailer near Wadesboro, <strong>and</strong> a roof was torn offa barn. Further south, in Morven, a roof was partially torn off of a home.Orange CountyChapel Hill08 0855EST0 0Hail (1.75)Chatham CountyHarpers Xrds 08 0905EST0 2Thunderstorm Wind (G60)A barn collapsed, injuring two people.Moore CountyCarthage08 0905EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees were blown down near Carthage.Richmond CountyEllerbe08 0910EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G56)Trees were blown down in Ellerbe, <strong>and</strong> at scattered other locations across the county. The Richmond County AWOS reported ameasured gust of 64 mph.Moore CountyPinehurst08 0915EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)The roof of a metal building was partially removed. A shed <strong>and</strong> two garages were destroyed on Wright Road. A tree fell on a roof,<strong>and</strong> wind ripped apart a storage building on Lake Bay Road.136140
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NORTH CAROLINA, CentralScotl<strong>and</strong> CountyLaurinburg08 0915EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Numerous trees were blown down near Highway 401 north of Laurinburg <strong>and</strong> on Turnpike Road. Trees fell on a couple of houseson Anita Drive in town, <strong>and</strong> trees fell on cars in the parking lot of Scotl<strong>and</strong> Memorial's medical facilities. A 100-year-old barn onPeabridge Road was destroyed.Lee CountySanford08 0925EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Power lines were blown down.Hoke CountyRaeford08 0930EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Power lines were blown down, <strong>and</strong> small hail was reported as well.Franklin CountyYoungsville08 0935EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down just west of Youngsville, on Halifax Road, Pearces Road, <strong>and</strong> Ferrels Bridge Road.Harnett CountyErwin08 0940EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down. A hay barn was destroyed on Julian Road, <strong>and</strong> across the street a brick tobaccobarn was destroyed.Wake CountyCary08 0940EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)A utility building was blown away in town. Large trees were blown down on Ten Ten Road. Homes were damaged in the Fairviewarea, north of Fuquay-Varina, with widespread reports of trees down <strong>and</strong> power outages. Six to eight homes were damaged justsouthwest of Garner, with large pine <strong>and</strong> oak trees on houses. Numerous trees were blown down on Senter Farm Road.Cumberl<strong>and</strong> CountyFt Bragg08 0943EST0 0 1MThunderstorm Wind (G57)KFBG METAR reported 66 mph wind gust. Several homes on Ft. Bragg property sustained roof damage. Simmons Army Airfieldsustained a significant amount of damage to four helicopter hangars, government vehicles, <strong>and</strong> outdoor structures.Cumberl<strong>and</strong> County3 SE Fayetteville 08 0948EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down near the Cross Creek Mall. Pea to dime sized hail was reported as well.Wake CountyZebulon08 0954EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)A tree fell through a mobile home on NC 231. Near Knightdale, several large limbs were blown down.Johnston CountyClayton08 1000EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down on Shotwell Road near US 70. A tree also fell on a house along Shotwell Road. A barnwas blown down <strong>and</strong> equipment was damaged on Cornwallis Road. The old Champion building sustained roof damage.Johnston CountySelma08 1010EST0 0 40KThunderstorm Wind (G60)The roof was destroyed on the old Selma Ice, Coal, <strong>and</strong> Oil Company. BB&T, Selma Fire & EMS, McClung's Electrical, <strong>and</strong> theSelma Police Department all sustained damage. Windows were blown out at the Wee Tots daycare.Wayne County8 W Goldsboro 08 1015EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> powerlines were blown down.Sampson CountyAutryville08 1020EST0 1Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down in town, <strong>and</strong> a home was destroyed. Mobile home windows were blown out, injuring aperson. From Autryville to Newton Grove, numerous trees <strong>and</strong> powerlines were blown down. Just north of Autryville, in theMidway community, a church was severely damaged. A couple of vehicles were flipped, a storage shed was destroyed, <strong>and</strong> severalhomes sustained damage as well. Seven barns <strong>and</strong> three turkey houses were destroyed. A hog house on Seed Mill Road sustainedsevere damage, but only one of the 1200 hogs was lost.Halifax CountyHalifax08 1025EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees were blown down <strong>and</strong> a shed was destroyed.Nash CountyNashville08 1025EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down in Nashville, Red Oak, <strong>and</strong> Bailey.137141
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NORTH CAROLINA, CentralSampson County6 N Turkey 08 1025EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)A shed was destroyed near I-40 close to the Pender County line.Wilson County6 E Wilson 08 1030EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Two houses were heavily damaged on Heath Glenn Road, <strong>and</strong> a tree fell through the center of another house on Stantonsburg Road.Wayne CountyGoldsboro08 1035EST0 3Thunderstorm Wind (G53)The roof was removed from a house on Antioch Road, <strong>and</strong> a person inside was injured. On Piedmont Airline Road, another housewas heavily damaged, injuring the person inside. Structural damage was also reported on Patetown Road. On US 13 South, a fewmetal shelters were destroyed. Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down. Strong winds damaged part of the WayneCountry Day School, with one minor injury. A civilian forecaster at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base reported winds of 61 mph.Edgecombe CountyMacclesfield08 1050EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)An old building sustained roof damage.Forsyth CountyLewisville23 1711EST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter sized hail reported at Kyl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Dozier Roads.Forsyth CountyTobaccoville23 1715EST0 0Hail (2.75)Guilford CountyOak Ridge23 1745EST0 0Hail (1.00)Guilford CountyGreensboro23 1759EST0 0Hail (1.75)Golfball sized hail reported at New Garden <strong>and</strong> Horsepen creek.Harnett CountyAnderson Creek 28 0700EST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel hail at Ray Road <strong>and</strong> Route 210.Wake County5 S Raleigh 28 0710EST0 0Hail (2.00)Hen egg sized hail reported on Lake Wheeler Road. Quarter to half dollar sized hail reported in Fuquay Varina <strong>and</strong> at Highways401 <strong>and</strong> 70 in Garner.138142
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NORTH CAROLINA, CentralWake County5 N Raleigh 28 0720EST00Hail (4.00)A left-moving supercell that tracked north across central North Carolina on 28 March dropped this 4-inch elongated hailstone inNorth Raleigh along Interstate 540 <strong>and</strong> Falls of Neuse Road.3.5 to 4 inch elongated hail reported at I-540 <strong>and</strong> Falls of Neuse Road. 3 inch hail reported at Strickl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Falls of Neuse Roads.2 inch hail reported in Five Points. Golf ball sized hail reported at Cameron Village, Atlantic <strong>and</strong> New Hope Church Roads, NorthRaleigh Community Hospital, Green <strong>and</strong> Lee Spring Roads, <strong>and</strong> Durant <strong>and</strong> Falls of Neuse Roads. Ping pong ball sized hailreported on Wake Forest Road. Quarter to half dollar sized hail reported on Highwoods Road.Franklin CountyFranklinton28 0740EST0 0Hail (0.88)Granville CountyWilton28 0740EST0 0Hail (1.00)Vance County3 N Henderson 28 0750EST0 0Hail (1.25)Half dollar sized hail reported in Harris Crossroads near Kerr Lake.NORTH CAROLINA, Central CoastalDuplin CountyCountywide08 1035EST0 0 250KThunderstorm Wind (G60)1100ESTGreene CountyCountywide08 1054EST0 0 55KThunderstorm Wind (G60)1110ESTLenoir CountyCountywide08 1055EST0 0 50KThunderstorm Wind (G55)1110ESTPitt CountyCountywide08 1055EST0 0 100KThunderstorm Wind (G58)1125ESTJones CountyCountywide08 1110EST0 0 25KThunderstorm Wind (G55)1135ESTOnslow CountyRichl<strong>and</strong>s08 1110EST0 0 25KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1115EST139143
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NORTH CAROLINA, Central CoastalMartin CountyWilliamstonCraven CountyCountywide08081115EST1120EST1125EST1140EST000025K75KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm Wind (G54)Beaufort CountyCountywide08 1130EST1155EST0 0 100KThunderstorm Wind (G74)Carteret CountyCountywide08 1138EST1156EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Washington CountyCountywide08 1140EST1200EST0 0 25KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Washington CountyPlymouth08 1140EST0 0Hail (1.50)Pamlico CountyCountywide08 1142EST1200EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Onslow CountySwansboro08 1155EST1200EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G53)Hyde CountyCountywide08 1200EST1225EST0 1 50KThunderstorm Wind (G65)Tyrrell CountyCountywide08 1212EST1225EST0 0 25KThunderstorm Wind (G65)Hyde CountyOcracoke08 1220EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G69)Dare CountyCountywide08 1226EST1300EST0 0 200KThunderstorm Wind (G95)A line of severe thunderstorms moved through much of North Carolina during the morning <strong>and</strong> early afternoon hours of March 8th.In general, Eastern North Carolina experienced straight-line wind gusts from 50 to 90 mph. A wind gust of 110 mph was recordedat Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of Dare County where significant structural damage occurred, including the destruction of acommunications tower. Sporadic to widespread wind damage occurred across the entire area with numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power linesdown, <strong>and</strong> minor to significant structural damage. There was one injury in Hyde County when a mobile home was overturned <strong>and</strong>demolished by the fierce winds.Hyde CountyEngelhard28 0855EST0 0Hail (1.00)Dare CountyEast Lake28 0859EST0 0Hail (0.75)Dare CountyKitty Hawk28 0921EST0925EST0 0Hail (1.25)Several severe thunderstorms produced large hail across northeastern portions of the area during the morning hours of March 28th.NORTH CAROLINA, Extreme SouthwestNOT RECEIVED.NORTH CAROLINA, North CoastalHertford County5 SW Ahoskie 08 1120ESTTrees down on road.Chowan CountyEdenton08 1145ESTPower lines down.00002K2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)140144
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NORTH CAROLINA, North CoastalPerquimans County2 NE Hertford 08 1200EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G56)Spotter reported wind gust of 65 mph.Perquimans CountyHertford08 1210EST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Several large pine trees down.Pasquotank CountyElizabeth City 08 1215EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees down <strong>and</strong> building collapsed on Coast Guard base.Pasquotank CountyWeeksville08 1222EST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees down.Camden CountyCamden08 1225EST0 0 3KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees down <strong>and</strong> roof shingles blown off along Route 343.Currituck CountyPoint Harbor 08 1235EST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees <strong>and</strong> powerlines down.Currituck CountyMoyock23 1825EST0 0Hail (1.75)Bertie County7 SSW Windsor 23 2100EST0 0Hail (0.75)Hail accumulated on road.Pasquotank CountyWeeksville28 1700EST0 0Hail (0.88)NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest <strong>and</strong> North CentralWilkes CountyNorth Wilkesboro 23 1557EST0 0Hail (1.00)Surry CountyElkin23 1620EST0 0Hail (0.88)Surry CountyElkin23 1635EST0 0Hail (1.00)Yadkin CountyJonesville23 1635EST0 0Hail (1.00)Yadkin County4 WSW East Bend 23 1700EST0 0Hail (0.75)Yadkin County2 E East Bend to 23 1705EST0 0Hail (0.75)East BendThunderstorms during the afternoon of 23rd produced hail up to quarter sized across northern North Carolina.NORTH CAROLINA, South CoastalNew Hanover County5 N Wilmington 05 1551EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G51)A 58 mph wind gust was measured at the Wilmington airport.New Hanover CountyWilmington to 05 1600EST0 0 20KLightningCarolina Beach1615ESTLightning damage several buildings downtown. Numerous limbs were blown down.Robeson CountyRed Spgs08 0930EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Trees down on the railroad track near Mount Tabor Road.Robeson CountyOrrum08 0936EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Trees down on Water Tower Road.141145
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NORTH CAROLINA, South CoastalRobeson CountyLumberton to 08 0940EST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G65)3 S St Pauls0942ESTA tractor trailer was overturned on Hwy 401 S. Trees were also blown down on Hwy 301.Bladen CountyDuart08 0950EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G61)A 70 mph wind gust was reported.Columbus CountyChadbourn08 1030EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G60)The Columbus 911 reported that a roof was blown off of a shelter.Bladen County4 N Council 08 1031EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Trees down in Lisbon.Brunswick County3 E Lanvale 08 1036EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Lel<strong>and</strong> police reported several trees down.Pender County3 W Burgaw to 08 1040EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)3 W Currie1045ESTA coop observer reported an estimated 60 mph.Columbus CountyEvergreen08 1045EST0 0 30KThunderstorm Wind (G70)Strong winds blew the roof off a house.New Hanover CountyWilmington to 08 1049EST0 1 150KThunderstorm Wind (G77)Wrightsville Beach1050ESTThe Wilmington ASOS measured an 89 mph wind gust. A private hangar at the airport was damaged, <strong>and</strong> a man in Wilmingtonwas injured. In downtown Wilmington, a section of the roof of city hall was damaged, <strong>and</strong> an historic home, built in 1738, wasmoderately damaged when a chimney collapsed. The Oceanic pier also measured a 69 mph wind gust.New Hanover CountyMyrtle Grove 08 1100EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G77)A NWS <strong>Mesonet</strong> site measured an 89 mph wind gust.Pender CountySurf City08 1103EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G63)A 72 mph measured gust was recorded at the Surf City bridge.NCZ101New Hanover23 0000EST0030EST0 0High Wind (G58)A 66 mph measured wind gust was recorded at the mesonet station just south of the Carolina Beach pier. There was damage tothree houses under construction on Bowfin Rd. One structure lost a roof. Palm trees <strong>and</strong> scaffolding in the area were blown over.NORTH CAROLINA, SouthwestNCZ033-048>050 Avery - Madison - Yancey - Mitchell01 0000EST1600EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnow showers redeveloped during the evening of the 28th, continuing off <strong>and</strong> on through the afternoon of the 1st, mainly affectingthe counties along the Tennessee border. Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches were observed during this time.NCZ051>053-058>059 Swain - Haywood - Buncombe - Graham - Northern Jackson01020000EST0000EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnow showers redeveloped during the evening of the 28th, continuing off <strong>and</strong> on through the evening of the 1st. Additionalsnowfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches were observed. The higher elevations along the Tennessee border were the main areasaffected. However, some valley locations as far east as northern Buncombe <strong>and</strong> northern Jackson counties received lightaccumulations.NCZ033-048>050 Avery - Madison - Yancey - Mitchell01021600EST1000EST0 0Heavy SnowSnow developed during the evening across the northern mountains, as strong northwest winds developed in the wake of a coldfront. 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulated in addition to that which fell across the area on the morning of the 28th.142146
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NORTH CAROLINA, SouthwestUnion CountyMarshville05 1330EST0 0 4KThunderstorm Wind (G60)A microburst resulted in damaging winds, which blew the roof off a 30-by-40 foot building. Large tree limbs were also blown downin the area.NCZ033-048>053- Avery - Madison - Yancey - Mitchell - Swain - Haywood - Buncombe - Graham - Northern Jackson058>05908 0500EST2100EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnow showers developed behind a cold front across the western mountains during the morning hours <strong>and</strong> continued through muchof the day. By the time the snow tapered off to flurries during the evening, isolated accumulations as high as 6 inches wereobserved in the higher elevations along the Tennessee border. However, the valleys generally received less than 2 inches.Gaston County3 SSW Gastonia 08 0715EST 0.2 50 0 0 1KTornado (F0)A weak tornado developed within a squall line as it passed just south of Gastonia. A funnel cloud was observed just west ofhighway 321, but the condensation funnel did not extend to the ground. Eyewitnesses ran inside their home, at which time thehouse reportedly shook. Shingles were torn off the roof of the home, <strong>and</strong> numerous large limbs were blown down.Gaston CountyGastonia to08 0715EST0 0 80KThunderstorm Wind (G55)10 NE GastoniaA squall line developed in the lee of the mountains during the morning, <strong>and</strong> began producing damaging winds as it moved acrossthe southern piedmont. Numerous trees, large limbs, <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down in the county, with 2 trees falling on mobilehomes. Some outbuildings were also damaged or destroyed. WFO Columbia relayed a report of a canopy on a gas station collapsingon some vehicles. A small airplane was flipped at AKH, where some sheet metal <strong>and</strong> a door was blown off a hangar. A tree also fellon <strong>and</strong> heavily damaged a mobile home in Mt Holly.Mecklenburg County10 WNW Charlotte to 08 0726EST0 0 50KThunderstorm Wind (G60)2 NNW Charlotte0735ESTTree fell on a car on Mount Holly Rd near NC 27. Several trees fell on homes along Beatties Ford Rd near LaSalle St. Some roofswere torn off buildings in this same area.Mecklenburg County7 WSW Charlotte 08 0732EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees down on Dixie River Road near the airport.Mecklenburg CountyPineville to08 0737EST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G60)9 SSE Charlotte0742ESTSeveral 8 inch diameter pine trees blown down near the intersection of highways 51 <strong>and</strong> 521. A large road sign was blown down onI-485, <strong>and</strong> some scaffolding was blown down at a construction site. A portion of the roof was torn off Charlotte Catholic High (10S City Center) <strong>and</strong> several large trees were blown down on Windyrush Road near Rea Road. Numerous power outages werereported.Mecklenburg County2.5 ENE Charlotte to 08 0740EST 3 50 0 0 50KTornado (F1)5 E Charlotte0744ESTA weak tornado developed within the squall line as it moved over Charlotte metro. The tornado developed near the intersection of36th <strong>and</strong> North Tryon streets, where the roof of a building was torn off. In the same general area, the roofs of 2 trailers werepartially torn off. Intermittent tree damage occurred along most of the remaining 3-miles of the track, with some trees falling onvehicles. At the end of the track, the roof was damaged <strong>and</strong> some windows blown out when a large oak tree fell on CochraneMiddle School. The roof cover was torn off of a business <strong>and</strong> some large pine trees <strong>and</strong> limbs were blown down just south of theschool.Rowan County6 NNW Salisbury to 08 0740EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G55)15 SE Salisbury0755ESTAwnings torn off buildings in Salisbury. Power lines were downed in Franklin Township northwest of the city, <strong>and</strong> a roof wasblown off a mobile home in the same area. A tree fell on a car southeast of the city, near the Stanly county line. The occupant wastrapped for a while, but uninjured. 3000 customers lost power across the county.Cabarrus CountyHarrisburg to 08 0742EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Mt Pleasant0755ESTNumerous trees down. At least 1 tree fell onto a garage.Union CountyWaxhaw08 0750EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines blown down with about 100 power outages in the area.143147
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NORTH CAROLINA, SouthwestUnion CountyWaxhaw to08 0758EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G63)UnionvilleNumerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines blown down from Monroe to Unionville. Power outages affected 1100 homes, mainly aroundMonroe. Two open-door outbuildings collapsed in Monroe. Unofficial measurement of 72 mph gust in downtown Monroe. ASOSat EQY measured a 60 mph gust.Cabarrus CountyMidl<strong>and</strong>08 0758EST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Third of the roof blown off a fire station east of Midl<strong>and</strong>, near the county line.NCZ033-048-053 Avery - Madison - Buncombe08 0800EST1800EST0 0High Wind (G60)High winds developed across portions of the mountains during the morning, mainly from the French Broad Valley north. Trees <strong>and</strong>power lines were blown down, resulting in some power outages. Several gusts were measured in the 60-70 mph range by homeweather equipment. The most significant winds/damage occurred around Black Mountain.NCZ064Transylvania11 1330EST0 0 2KStrong WindStrong winds developed across the mountains in the wake of a cold front. The tin roof was torn off a mobile home in a trailer parkin Brevard. No damage occurred to the surrounding trailers, <strong>and</strong> there were no reports of other damage in the vicinity.NCZ048>053-058>059 Madison - Yancey - Mitchell - Swain - Haywood - Buncombe - Graham - Northern Jackson11121600EST0300EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnow showers developed behind a cold front across the western mountains during the afternoon of the 11th, <strong>and</strong> continued into theearly morning hours of the 12th. By the time the snow ended, accumulations generally ranged from a trace to 2 inches across thearea, although isolated higher amounts occurred in the higher elevations.NCZ033Avery11 1600EST2300EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnow showers developed across the western mountains during the afternoon, resulting in accumulations of 1 to 2 inches acrossmost of the area by late evening.NCZ033Avery11122300EST0400EST0 0Heavy SnowBy late evening, heavy snowfall accumulations were observed across Avery County. By the time the snow ended during thepre-dawn hours of the 12th, snowfall amounts ranged from 2-3 inches in the valleys, to 4-6 inches in the higher elevations.Iredell CountyStatesville13 2030EST0 0LightningNewspaper reported lightning caused power outages to 3400 customers from downtown to the east side of town.NCZ033>037-048>050-052>057-059-063>068Avery - Caldwell - Alex<strong>and</strong>er - Iredell - Davie - Madison - Yancey - Mitchell - Haywood - Buncombe -Mcdowell - Burke - Catawba - Rowan - Northern Jackson - Southern Jackson - Transylvania - Henderson -Polk - Rutherford - Clevel<strong>and</strong>17 0200EST1200EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixWet snow, mixed at times with rain <strong>and</strong> sleet developed during the early morning hours across western North Carolina, <strong>and</strong>persisted through late morning. By the time the snow ended, accumulations ranged from just a dusting in the southwest mountainvalleys <strong>and</strong> southern piedmont areas, to as much as 3 inches in areas north of I-40. Slushy roads led to a few traffic accidents acrossthe area.Macon CountyScaly271625EST1630EST00Hail (0.88)Jackson CountyCashiers27 1642EST0 0Hail (0.88)NORTH DAKOTA, Central <strong>and</strong> WestNDZ018-032>033- Dunn - Billings - Stark - Slope - Hettinger - Bowman - Adams040>041-043>04406 1400CST2200CST0 0High Wind (G54)Low pressure moved from central Canada to eastern North Dakota causing high winds over parts of western North Dakota. Highestsustained wind was 43 mph at Dickinson <strong>and</strong> highest gust was 62 mph at Hettinger.144148
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005NORTH DAKOTA, Central <strong>and</strong> WestNDZ002>005-010>013-018>023-025-032>037-040>042-045>048-050>051NDZ017>018Burke - Renville - Bottineau - Rolette - Mountrail - Ward - Mchenry - Pierce - Dunn - Mercer - Oliver -Mclean - Sheridan - Wells - Foster - Billings - Stark - Morton - Burleigh - Kidder - Stutsman - Slope -Hettinger - Grant - Sioux - Emmons - Logan - La Moure - Mcintosh - Dickey09102200CST1100CST0 0High Wind (G64)A strong cold front moved rapidly through the northern plains resulting in strong winds over western <strong>and</strong> central North Dakota.Sustained speeds were generally 30 to 40 mph. The highest gusts were 68 mph at Selfridge <strong>and</strong> 73 mph just south of New Salem.Snow showers accompanied the winds causing reduced visibilities in some locales in the eastern part of central North Dakota.Mckenzie - Dunn17 0600CST1500CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Low pressure moved over South Dakota producing snow in western <strong>and</strong> central North Dakota. Snow amounts were heaviest inwestern North Dakota with 8 inches at Halliday in Dunn County <strong>and</strong> 7 inches at Watford City in McKenzie County.NORTH DAKOTA, EastNDZ006>007- Towner - Cavalier - Benson - Ramsey - Eddy - Nelson - Griggs - Barnes - Ransom - Sargent - Western Walsh014>015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054OHIO, EastOHZ040>041-049>050OHIO, NorthOHZ011>014-020>022OHZ011OHIO, Northwest10 0330CST1150CST0 0High Wind (G40)A strong cold front moved through the northern plains, as an area of surface low pressure dropped into the Minnesota arrowhead.This brought a period of very strong north to northwest winds to the higher elevations just west of the Red River Valley. Thecorridor from Langdon to Cooperstown to Forman experienced sustained winds above 40 mph. The highest wind gust occurred atC<strong>and</strong>o, where a 62 mph gust was measured on a Davis wind system.Carroll - Columbiana - Harrison - Jefferson01 0300EST1100EST0 0Heavy SnowIn east central Ohio, rain began 7 AM Feb 28, changed to snow by 4 PM. Snow continued into the night, until just before noon Mar1, when it tapered off to snow showers. 6 inches of snow accumulated by 7 AM Mar 1.Cuyahoga - Lake - Geauga - Ashtabula - Medina - Summit - Portage01 0000EST0 0 825KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>02 2200ESTAn area of light snow moved into northeast Ohio during the early morning hours of March 1 as a low pressure system passed to thenorth of Lake Erie. A cold front associated with the low pressure system passed through the region during the afternoon. Gustywest to northwest winds to around 30 mph developed behind the cold front causing blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting snow, <strong>and</strong> reducingvisibilities during the late afternoon hours. Light snow continued into the evening <strong>and</strong> overnight. Lake effect snow reintensifiedduring the morning hours of March 2 across northeast Ohio <strong>and</strong> continued through the day. Snowfall accumulations for this eventranged from around six to ten inches in western Cuyahoga, Summit, <strong>and</strong> Portage Counties to nearly twenty inches in Geauga <strong>and</strong>Ashtabula Counties. Numerous accidents were reported.Cuyahoga08 0400EST0 0 150KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>1800ESTAn intense b<strong>and</strong> of lake effect snow developed during the early morning hours of March 8, <strong>and</strong> continued through the afternoon.The heaviest snowfall occured during the the early morning hours, <strong>and</strong> snowfall amounts by mid-morning across eastern CuyahogaCounty ranged from three to six inches. Light snow continued to fall through the afternoon before ending in the evening, where anadditional one to three inches fell across the area. Some of the highest snowfall amounts included nine inches in Solon <strong>and</strong> PepperPike. Officially, 1.7 inches fell at Clevel<strong>and</strong> Hopkins International Airport in western Cuyahoga County. Numerous accidentswere reported.NONE REPORTED.145149
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005OHIO, SoutheastOHZ075Athens28 1900EST2200EST00FloodRains of 1.2 to 1.8 inches fell in 24 hours over wet soil. The larger streams, such as Sunday <strong>and</strong> Monday Creeks, eventuallyoverflowed. Flooding was minor, with no evacuations. Roads were flooded near Glouster, as the gauge crested around 14 feet onSunday Creek.OHIO, SouthwestOHZ070>072- Butler - Warren - Clinton - Hamilton - Clermont - Pike077>078-08228 0515EST0 0Flood1700ESTA low pressure system tracked through the Tennessee Valley, spreading a large area of moderate to heavy rain across southwestOhio. Two to three inches fell, producing widespread flooding of roads <strong>and</strong> causing creeks to rise out of their banks.OHZ035Auglaize31 0300EST0 0 15KStrong Wind0304ESTStrong winds out of a shower produced some damage along Glynwood-New Knoxville Road near the town of Moulton. Severaltrees were downed, <strong>and</strong> a home sustained extensive damage to its garage. Two barns on the property also sustained roof damage.OKLAHOMA, EasternPittsburg CountyMc Alester21 0510CST0 0Hail (0.88)Okfuskee County2 SW Okemah 21 1530CST0 0Hail (0.88)Okfuskee County2 E Okemah 21 1536CST0 0Hail (1.00)Okfuskee County5 NE Okemah to 21 1559CST 0.7 40 0 0Tornado (F0)6 NE Okemah1601CSTSeveral storm chasers witnessed a tornado northeast of town. The tornado remained over open country <strong>and</strong> produced no knowndamage.Okfuskee County8 NE Okemah 21 1606CST1607CST0.3 40 0 0Tornado (F0)<strong>Storm</strong> chasers observed a second tornado touchdown from the supercell. The tornado remained over open country <strong>and</strong> produced noknown damage.Okfuskee County4 NW Pharoah to 21 1612CST 1.5 50 0 0 5KTornado (F0)6 N Pharoah1622CST<strong>Storm</strong> chasers observed a third tornado with the supercell. The tornado blew down several power poles <strong>and</strong> snapped large treelimbs.Okmulgee County5 SW Okmulgee 21 1630CST0 0Hail (1.00)Mcintosh County6 NW Hanna 21 1650CST0 0Hail (0.75)Mcintosh County2 W Stidham 21 1711CST0 0Hail (0.75)Pittsburg County2 W Indianola 21 1735CST0 0Hail (0.88)Mcintosh County10 N Eufaula 21 1744CST0 0Hail (0.88)Mcintosh CountyEufaula21 1750CST0 0Hail (0.88)Mcintosh CountyChecotah21 1753CST0 0Hail (1.75)Mcintosh County2 N Stidham 21 1810CST0 0Hail (0.88)146150
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005OKLAHOMA, EasternMuskogee County6 SE Keefeton 21 1826CST0 0Osage County14 W Fairfax 21 1839CST0 0Haskell County4 N Enterprise to 21 1845CST 0.7 40 0 05 N Enterprise1847CSTA storm spotter reported a tornado over open country. It resulted in no known damage.Muskogee County3 E Braggs 21 1857CST0 0Creek County1 N Bristow 21 2103CST0 0Okfuskee CountyOkemah21 2128CST0 0Okfuskee County3 NE Okemah 21 2141CST0 0Creek CountySapulpa21 2149CST0 0Choctaw CountyFt Towson21 2155CST0 0Le Flore CountyPanama21 2216CST0 0Okmulgee County2 NW Henryetta 21 2230CST0 0Pittsburg County4 NE Ashl<strong>and</strong> 24 1822CST0 0Washington CountyBartlesville24 1839CST0 0Washington CountyOchelata24 1913CST0 0Pittsburg CountyCanadian24 1924CST0 0Pittsburg CountyHartshorne24 1931CST0 0Mcintosh CountyEufaula24 1937CST0 0Mcintosh CountyVivian24 1939CST0 0Nowata CountyDelaware24 1940CST0 0Mcintosh County6 NE Eufaula 24 1944CST0 0Pawnee County1 SW Pawnee 24 1944CST0 0Mcintosh County4 NNE Onapa 24 1946CST0 0Latimer County8 S Wilburton 24 1952CST0 0Rogers CountyOologah24 1953CST0 0Rogers County4 N Oologah 24 2006CST0 0Pawnee CountyClevel<strong>and</strong>24 2009CST0 0Hail (0.75)Hail (1.25)Tornado (F0)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.25)Hail (1.25)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)147151
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005OKLAHOMA, EasternMuskogee CountyBraggs24 2010CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.Creek CountyMannford24 2011CST0 0Hail (1.00)Osage County4 S Hominy 24 2011CST0 0Hail (0.75)Craig County7 NE Centralia 24 2015CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail fell 2 miles west of Hollow.Tulsa County2 W Collinsville 24 2016CST0 0Hail (1.75)Osage County1 S Hominy 24 2017CST0 0Hail (0.88)Pushmataha County3 N Clayton 24 2024CST0 0Hail (0.75)Nowata CountyWatova24 2029CST0 0Hail (1.00)Sequoyah CountyGans24 2033CST0 0Hail (0.75)Rogers CountyOologah24 2034CST0 0Hail (1.00)Tulsa CountyS<strong>and</strong> Spgs24 2035CST0 0Hail (1.75)Latimer County6 SW Bengal 24 2037CST0 0Hail (1.00)Tulsa CountyCollinsville24 2040CST0 0Hail (0.88)Washington CountyBartlesville24 2040CST0 0Hail (1.00)Tulsa County6 S Tulsa 24 2050CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail fell near the intersection of Peoria <strong>and</strong> 61st Street South.Rogers CountyClaremore24 2052CST0 0Hail (0.75)Muskogee CountyFt Gibson24 2053CST0 0Hail (0.75)Tulsa CountyTulsa24 2054CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail fell at the KOTV studio in downtown Tulsa.Tulsa County7 E Tulsa 24 2105CST0 0Hail (1.00)Penny size hail was reported at the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service office near the intersection of Highway 169 <strong>and</strong> 11th Street in Tulsa.Tulsa County11 ENE Tulsa 24 2111CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail was reported near the intersection of 145th East Avenue <strong>and</strong> 21st Street North in the northeast part of Tulsa.Le Flore CountyShady Pt24 2121CST0 0Hail (0.75)Tulsa County5 SE Tulsa 24 2121CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail was reported near the intersection of Interstate 44 <strong>and</strong> Sheridan Avenue in the city of Tulsa.Craig CountyVinita24 2122CST0 0Hail (0.75)Tulsa CountyBroken Arrow 24 2128CST0 0Hail (0.75)Nowata County8 E Lenapah 24 2131CST0 0Hail (0.75)148152
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005OKLAHOMA, EasternTulsa CountyBroken Arrow 24 2214CST0 0Hail (0.88)Rogers CountyCatoosa24 2225CST0 0Hail (1.00)OKLAHOMA, Extreme SoutheastMccurtain CountyWright City21 2240CST0 0Hail (1.00)OKLAHOMA, Panh<strong>and</strong>leOKZ001>002 Cimarron - Texas15 1100CST2330CST0 0Heavy SnowA vigorous low pressure system in the upper atmosphere tracked southwest of the Oklahoma panh<strong>and</strong>le while cold <strong>and</strong> moist airflowed into the Oklahoma panh<strong>and</strong>le from the north <strong>and</strong> east. Heavy snow fell across the western <strong>and</strong> central Oklahoma panh<strong>and</strong>lewhere six to eight inches fell at Wheeless in Cimarron county <strong>and</strong> five inches fell in Goodwell in Texas county.OKZ001>002 Cimarron - Texas26271100CST0500CST0 0Heavy SnowA low pressure system in the upper atmosphere moved out of the Rockies <strong>and</strong> across the southern High Plains. A cold but moistairmass in place over the western <strong>and</strong> central Oklahoma panh<strong>and</strong>le combined with the upper low to produce heavy snow. Kenton inCimarron county received eight inches of snow while Hooker in Texas county reported four inches.OKLAHOMA, Western, Central <strong>and</strong> SoutheastOKZ014>016- Roger Mills - Dewey - Custer - Beckham - Washita021>02215 0600CST1400CST0 0Heavy SnowRain changed over to snow during the morning <strong>and</strong> early afternoon hours of March 15th. A b<strong>and</strong> of heavy snow developedaffecting the higher terrain of western Oklahoma. Due to the warm ground temperatures snow did not remain for very long <strong>and</strong>affected mostly grassy areas. The majority of the snow fell between 8 am <strong>and</strong> noon CST. Widespread amounts of two to four inchesof snow were reported in west central Oklahoma. However, several locations in western portions of Roger Mills <strong>and</strong> Beckhamcounty measured four to seven inches of snowfall.Alfalfa CountyGreat Salt Plains La 21 1445CST0 0Hail (1.00)Reported by KOCO Channel 5 in Oklahoma City.Alfalfa County2 SSE Byron 21 1500CST0 0Hail (1.75)Seminole CountyCromwell21 1513CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail was reported covering the ground.149153
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005OKLAHOMA, Western, Central <strong>and</strong> SoutheastAlfalfa County2.5 ESE Byron to 21 1516CST 1.5 50 02.5 ESE Amorita1524CST0Tornado (F0)Seminole CountyCromwellPhoto courtesy of Dave EwoldtA storm chaser <strong>and</strong> residents reported a small tornado in northern Alfalfa County. This tornado was in open country with nodamage reported.21 1518CST 0.1 20 0 0 5KTornado (F0)A brief tornado was seen by media helicopters, spotters, <strong>and</strong> storm chasers touching down in the town of Cromwell. The small townsustained minor damage of a few outbuildings <strong>and</strong> trees.Alfalfa County10 E Byron 21 1545CST1546CST0.3 100 0 0Tornado (F0)A brief multiple vortex tornado was viewed by storm chasers in open country. No damage was reported.Hughes County6 E Holdenville 21 1545CST 0.1 20 0 0Tornado (F0)A brief tornado was videoed by storm chasers in open country. No known damage.Grant CountyWakita21 1645CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail covered the ground.Noble County2 N Sumner 21 1815CST0 0Hail (1.25)Noble County2 S Sooner Lake 21 1824CST0 0Hail (0.88)Hail was reported covering the ground.Kingfisher CountyLoyal24 1803CST0 0Hail (0.75)Atoka County7 W Caney 24 1825CST0 0Hail (0.88)Atoka CountyTushka24 1838CST0 0Hail (0.75)Garfield CountyGarber24 1905CST0 0Hail (1.00)150154
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005OREGON, Central <strong>and</strong> EastORZ042North Central Oregon16 1130PST1615PST0 0 6KHigh Wind (G54)A tree snapped at its base <strong>and</strong> fell onto several parked cars at Westside Elementary School in Madras. The high winds also downedsome trees onto road <strong>and</strong> utility lines in Camp Sherman. The wind gusts downed some tree limbs <strong>and</strong> caused power outages nearWarm Springs. A metal storage shed was also blown over due to the winds. A greenhouse was demolished by the winds. A windgust of 62 MPH was recorded near Opal Springs in Jefferson County at 12:45 PM PST. The property damage from this event isestimated at $6,000.ORZ042North Central Oregon16 1130PST1615PST0 0Dust <strong>Storm</strong>Motorists on Highway 97 north of Madras reported visibilities down to near zero at times.ORZ042North Central Oregon16 1130PST1615PST0 0 1KWildfireHigh wind gusts fanned embers which ignited a nearby old barn off U.S. Highway 26 about five miles north of Madras. Thicksmoke from the fire caused highway 26 to be closed with traffic being diverted to Boise Drive.ORZ045Foothills Of The Blue Mountains16 1145PST0 0High Wind (G52)An estimated wind gust of 60 MPH blew down a nine inch diameter by 30 foot tall tree in north Pilot Rock.ORZ041Eastern Columbia River Gorge16 1250PST1901PST0 0 1KHigh Wind (G56)High winds near The Dalles blew shingles off of a roof. An ODOT sensor five miles east-northeast of Rufus recorded a wind gustof 64 MPH at 6:46 PM PST, followed by another strong gust of 58 MPH at 7:01 PM PST.ORZ043Central Oregon16 1300PST2000PST0 0 18KHigh Wind (G55)An uprooted tree which fell onto a home at Black Butte Ranch. Photo provided by Nugget Newspaper in Sisters, Oregon.At Black Butte Ranch, high winds uprooted trees which fell onto roofs of a couple homes <strong>and</strong> a car at the Ranch. High winds threemiles west of Alfalfa contributed to a three foot tree splitting down the middle, with half of the tree l<strong>and</strong>ing on a porch. In the cityof Bend, a tree flattened three cars <strong>and</strong> a pickup in a lot on Emkay Street. The winds knocked down several trees <strong>and</strong> caused poweroutages near Sunriver. Power outages were also reported in Sisters <strong>and</strong> at the Black Butte Ranch for as long as six hours. FallRiver Fish Hatchery Road was impassible due to a downed tree across the road. In La Pine, a garage roof was blown off. Theproperty damage from this event is estimated at $18,000.151155
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005OREGON, Central <strong>and</strong> EastORZ045Foothills Of The Blue Mountains16 1330PST1410PST0 0Dust <strong>Storm</strong>High winds caused blowing dust which reduced visibilities to near zero on interstate 84 west of Pendleton. Vehicles were reportedpulling off the road. In addition, four miles north of Heppner on State Route 207, blowing dust reduced visibilities to near zero.ORZ044Lower Columbia Basin16 1330PST1530PST0 0Dust <strong>Storm</strong>Strong winds caused blowing dust <strong>and</strong> reduced visibilities to near zero in spots on interstate 84 between Boardman <strong>and</strong> Echo.Some vehicles were pulling off the road. Traffic slowed to 25 MPH on the interstate due to the reduced visibility <strong>and</strong> tumbleweedsblowing across the road. In addition, on highway 207 near Hermiston visibility was reduced to near zero due to blowing dust. Theextremely low visibility contributed to a non-injury collision near the Boardman Bombing Range.ORZ042>043 North Central Oregon - Central Oregon22230300PST0600PST0 0Heavy SnowA late season snow fell across Central Oregon. Heavy snow fell in the La Pine area where six inches of snow accumulated. InCamp Sherman, snow accumulations totaled seven inches.ORZ045Foothills Of The Blue Mountains22230630PST0630PST0 0Heavy SnowA late season snow fell across the higher elevations of the Blue Mountain Foothills, where five inches of snow was measured inCondon. Lower elevations of the Blue Mountain Foothills received little or no snow.ORZ042North Central Oregon23242100PST1100PST0 0Heavy Snow<strong>Weather</strong> spotters in southwest Jefferson County received heavy snow, with nine inches of snow accumulation occurring in CampSherman. Other areas in Jefferson County received much less snow, with the second highest report in the county being three inchesfour miles west-northwest of Opal Springs <strong>and</strong> in Culver.OREGON, NorthwestORZ001>002 Northern Oregon Coast - Central Oregon Coast19201400PST1800PST0 0High Wind (G66)A frontal system moving onto the coast brought high winds to the area. Yaquina Bridge reported gusts to 68 mph, Sea Lion Cavesgusts to 76 mph, Cannon Beach gusts to 70 mph, Newport Jetty gusts to 60 mph <strong>and</strong> Cape Foulweather gusts to 59 mph. Windgusts in excess of 50 mph were reported at the Newport <strong>and</strong> Astoria airports as well as in Florence. High winds caused one widespread outage <strong>and</strong> numerous smaller outages in the city of Clatskanie. All outages were the result of trees or branches falling overdistribution lines. Nearly 800 customers were without electricity for over an hour.ORZ001>002 Northern Oregon Coast - Central Oregon Coast26271000PST0000PST0 0High Wind (G56)A strong cold front approached the coast, bringing strong winds ahead of it. Yaquina Bridge reported wind gusts to 60 mph, <strong>and</strong>Clatsop spit gusts to 57 mph. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph were reported at Newport Jetty <strong>and</strong> in Florence. A report wasreceive from the public at Glenedin Beach of wind gusts to 65 mph with some trees down.ORZ011-013 Northern Oregon Cascades - Cascades In Lane County28291500PST2200PST0 0Heavy SnowOREGON, SoutheastORZ061Harney17 1400PST1800PST0 0High Wind (G72)Strong high pressure behind a cold front.OREGON, SouthwestORZ021-021-021-021 South Central Oregon Coast01 1230PST1830PST0 0High Wind (G69)Recorded at Cape Blanco.A High Wind Warning was issued for the coastal headl<strong>and</strong>s in Oregon zones ORZ021/022 at 1500 PST on 02/28/05, effective from0100 PST to 1600 PST on 03/01/05. The warning verified continuously at Cape Blanco from 1200-1500 PST on 03/01. Thehighest sustained wind <strong>and</strong> gust are recorded above. Other verifying ob was recorded at 1800 PST on 03/01, after the warning wascancelled.152156
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005OREGON, SouthwestORZ021-021-021-021- South Central Oregon Coast - Curry County Coast021-021-021-021-021-021-021>02219200900PST1300PST0 0High Wind (G84)Recorded at Cape Blanco.A High Wind Warning was issued for the coastal headl<strong>and</strong> of Oregon zones ORZ021/022 at 18/1500 PST, effective from 19/1000to 20/1000 PST. The warning was extended to 20/1500 PST at 20/1000 PST. The warning expired at 20/1505 PST. The aboveobservations verified the warning at Cape Blanco, <strong>and</strong> one spotter report verified the warning near Brookings. Winds meetingwarning criteria were recorded continuously from 19/0900 PST until 19/2200 (except for 1700 <strong>and</strong> 2100) <strong>and</strong> again continuouslyfrom 20/0400 until 20/1300 PST. Only the first, last, <strong>and</strong> strongest verifying observations are listed above.ORZ021-021-021-021- South Central Oregon Coast021-021-021-021-02126270025PST1155PST0 0High Wind (G87)Recorded at Cape Blanco.A High Wind Warning was issued for the coastal headl<strong>and</strong>s of Oregon zones ORZ021/022 at 25/1415 PST, effective from 26/1000until 27/0400 PST. The beginning of the warning window was moved up to 26/0000 PST at 25/2050 PST. The warning wasextended twice, to 27/1000 at 26/1000 PST, <strong>and</strong> to 27/1200 at 27/0415 PST. The warning expired at 27/1203 PST. Verifyingobservations were recorded at Cape Blanco <strong>and</strong> Cape Arago. The warning verified continously at Cape Blanco from 26/0310 PSTuntil 27/0755 PST.ORZ027South Central Oregon Cascades28290800PST0800PST0 0Heavy SnowThe cooperative observer at Lemolo #1 Forebay recorded 19.5 inches of snow in 24 hours.A Snow Advisory was in effect for Oregon zones ORZ025/027/028 at this time. A number of stations reported snowfall thatverified the advisory. This was the only report that verified a warning. It appears that a Snow Advisory was the appropriateproduct for most of this area during this event.ORZ030Northern & Eastern Klamath County & Western Lake County28291900PST0700PST0 0Heavy SnowSpotter 1W Crescent recorded 7 inches of snow overnight.No warnings or advisories were in effect for ORZ030 at this time.PACIFICNONE REPORTED.PACIFIC OCEANPigeon Pt To PtArena Ca Wwd 20Nm18 W Golden Gate to 27 1717PST0 0Bodega Bay1730PSTThunderstorm wind gust of 36 kts at Buoy 26.San Francisco / SanPablo / Suisun BayAnd W DeltaAngel Isl<strong>and</strong>27 1800PST0 01802PSTA thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 34 knots at Angel Isl<strong>and</strong>.Marine Tstm WindMarine Tstm Wind153157
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, CentralPAZ010>012-017>019-024-028-033-041>042-045>046-049>053-056>059-063>066Elk - Cameron - Northern Clinton - Clearfield - Northern Centre - Southern Centre - Cambria - Juniata -Somerset - Northern Lycoming - Sullivan - Southern Clinton - Southern Lycoming - Union - Snyder -Montour - Northumberl<strong>and</strong> - Columbia - Perry - Dauphin - Schuylkill - Lebanon - Cumberl<strong>and</strong> - Adams -York - Lancaster01 0000EST0 0Heavy Snow02 0700ESTA low pressure system developed over the northeast Gulf of Mexico on Sunday February 27th, <strong>and</strong> then tracked northeast just offthe East Coast during Monday, February 28th. This low then continued moving northeast off the New Engl<strong>and</strong> Coast late Mondaynight, while another low pressure system tracked slowly east across Pennsylvania on Tuesday March 1st. This combination ofstorm systems, <strong>and</strong> abundant moisture produced widespread moderate to heavy snowfall across much of central Pennsylvania fromlate Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning.The combination of the second low, <strong>and</strong> persistent strong <strong>and</strong> moist upslope flow across the Laurel Highl<strong>and</strong>s in the wake of thislow led to additional significant snowfall from Tuesday into early Wednesday.Total snowfall accumulations from this entire event ranged from 4 to 6 inches across central <strong>and</strong> northern areas, to locally 6 to 8inches across the lower <strong>and</strong> middle Susquehanna Valley. Most of this accumulation occurred from late Monday afternoon into earlyTuesday morning. Snowfall amounts across the Laurel Highl<strong>and</strong>s were the highest, due to the persistent nature of the snowfall,where locally up to a foot of snow occurred.PAZ037-042PAZ025>026-028-033>034-036PAZ059PAZ026This locally heavy snowfall created widespread hazardous travel conditions across much of central Pennsylvania from Mondayafternoon into Tuesday morning, <strong>and</strong> also led to numerous accidents <strong>and</strong> road closures. Additional road closures occurred acrossportions of the Laurel Highl<strong>and</strong>s Tuesday night into early Wednesday due to impassable roads.Tioga - Sullivan23 2100EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>24 0500ESTA low pressure system tracked northeast from the lower Ohio Valley on Wednesday morning, March 23rd, before redevelopingalong the mid Atlantic coast during Wednesday afternoon. Precipitation initially began as rain across the region, but as colder airfiltered into the area, the precipitation quickly changed to heavy wet snow during Wednesday afternoon. This heavy wet snowcontinued intermittently into Wednesday night, before tapering off early Thursday morning.Total snowfall accumulations ranged from 6 to 12 inches across the region, leading to hazardous travel conditions late Wednesdayafternoon into Thursday morning. In addition, the weight of the heavy wet snow snapped numerous tree limbs, leading to scatteredpower outages across the area.Blair - Huntingdon - Juniata - Somerset - Bedford - Franklin28 2130EST0 0Flood29 0715ESTA low pressure system tracked northeast into the Ohio Valley early on Monday, March 28th, before slowly moving east acrossPennsylvania Monday afternoon. The low then redeveloped along the Delmarva coast Monday night, before lifting north towardsouthern New Engl<strong>and</strong> during Tuesday morning, March 29th. This storm, combined with abundant low level moisture drawn fromthe Gulf of Mexico <strong>and</strong> western Atlantic Ocean, produced very heavy rainfall across south central Pennsylvania from Mondayafternoon into early Tuesday morning.This heavy rainfall led to numerous road closures from Monday evening into Tuesday morning, as many streams overflowed theirbanks. The flooding ended by midday on Tuesday.Lebanon28 2145EST0 0Flood29 1945ESTHeavy rain caused Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 9 feet at 21:45 EST on the 28th,crested at 11.02 feet at 11:15 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 19:45 EST on the 29th.Huntingdon28 2300EST0 0Flood29 2145ESTHeavy rain caused Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 10 feet at 23:00 EST on the 28th,crested at 12.52 feet at 11:30 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 21:45 EST on the 29th.154158
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, CentralPAZ056>057-059- Perry - Dauphin - Lebanon - Cumberl<strong>and</strong> - Adams - York - Lancaster063>06628 2300EST0 0Flood29 0715ESTA low pressure system tracked northeast into the Ohio Valley early on Monday, March 28th, before slowly moving east acrossPennsylvania Monday afternoon. The low then redeveloped along the Delmarva coast Monday night, before lifting north towardsouthern New Engl<strong>and</strong> during Tuesday morning, March 29th. This storm, combined with abundant low level moisture drawn fromthe Gulf of Mexico <strong>and</strong> western Atlantic Ocean, produced very heavy rainfall across the lower Susquehanna Valley from Mondayafternoon into early Tuesday morning.PAZ063PAZ033PAZ063PAZ056PAZ041>042-046-049>053PAZ057PAZ049>050As a result of the heavy rainfall, numerous streams overflowed their banks onto adjacent roadways, resulting in road closures,particularly during the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday. The flooding then receded rather quickly around, or just after sunrise onTuesday.Cumberl<strong>and</strong>28 2315EST0 0Flood29 0930ESTHeavy rain caused Yellow Breeches Creek at Camp Hill to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 7 feet at 23:15 EST on the28th, crested at 8.0 feet at 05:30 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 09:30 EST on the 29th.Somerset29 0200EST0 0Flood1000ESTHeavy rain caused the Youghiogheny River at Confluence to flood. The river exceeded flood stage of 12 feet at 02:00 EST on the29th, crested at 12.35 feet at 05:00 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 10:00 EST on the 29th.Cumberl<strong>and</strong>29 0330EST0 0Flood30 2000ESTHeavy rain caused Conodoguinet Creek at Hogestown to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 8 feet at 03:30 EST on the 29th,crested at 9.32 feet at 02:45 EST on the 30th, then fell back below flood stage at 20:00 EST on the 30th.Perry29 0415EST0 0Flood1445ESTHeavy rain caused Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 9 feet at 04:15 EST on the 29th,crested at 9.7 feet at 10:15 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 14:45 EST on the 29th.Northern Lycoming - Sullivan - Southern Lycoming - Union - Snyder - Montour - Northumberl<strong>and</strong> -Columbia29 0430EST0 0Flood1200ESTA low pressure system tracked northeast into the Ohio Valley early on Monday, March 28th, before slowly moving east acrossPennsylvania Monday afternoon. The low then redeveloped along the Delmarva coast Monday night, before lifting north towardsouthern New Engl<strong>and</strong> during Tuesday morning, March 29th. This storm, combined with abundant low level moisture drawn fromthe Gulf of Mexico <strong>and</strong> western Atlantic Ocean, produced very heavy rainfall across the middle <strong>and</strong> upper Susquehanna Valleyfrom Monday afternoon into early Tuesday morning. Rainfall amounts from 1 to 3 inches, combined with rapid snowmelt toproduce widespread flooding across the region.Numerous roadways were reported closed due to flooding, mainly from late Monday night into Tuesday morning. In addition,several streams overflowed their banks as a result of excessive runoff from the rain <strong>and</strong> melting snow. In particular, Creek Road,Schoolhouse Road <strong>and</strong> Orangeville-Rohrsburg Road in Columbia County were closed, with several streams out of their banks. InLycoming County, water covered routes 405 <strong>and</strong> 442 near Muncy. In Union County, several roadways were covered in water in thetowns of Mifflinburg <strong>and</strong> Lewisburg, while in Snyder County, several roadways were also covered in water, including State Route104. The flooding ended by midday on Tuesday.Dauphin29 0500EST0 0Flood30 0100ESTHeavy rain caused Swatara Creek at Hershey to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 7 feet at 05:00 EST on the 29th, crested at7.51 feet at 17:30 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 01:00 EST on the 30th.Union - Snyder29 0700EST0 0Flood0815ESTHeavy rain caused Penns Creek at Penns Creek to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 8 feet at 07:00 EST on the 29th, crestedat 8.0 feet at 07:30 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 08:15 EST on the 29th.155159
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, CentralPAZ057Dauphin29 0900EST2100EST0 0FloodHeavy rain caused Swatara Creek at Middletown to flood. The creek exceeded flood stage of 11 feet at 09:00 EST on the 29th,crested at 11.5 feet at 18:00 EST on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage at 21:00 EST on the 29th.PAZ046Southern Lycoming29301500EST2000EST0 0FloodHeavy rain caused the West Branch of the Susquehanna River at Montgomery to flood. The river exceeded flood stage of 17 feet at15:00 EST on the 29th, crested at 17.5 feet at 07:00 EST on the 30th, then fell back below flood stage at 20:00 EST on the 30th.PAZ053Columbia29301530EST2345EST0 0FloodHeavy rain caused the Susquehanna River at Bloomsburg to flood. The river exceeded flood stage of 19 feet at 15:30 EST on the29th, crested at 21.40 feet at 04:15 EST on the 30th, then fell back below flood stage at 23:45 EST on the 30th.PAZ051>052 Montour - Northumberl<strong>and</strong>29302330EST2015EST0 0FloodHeavy rain caused the Susquehanna River at Danville to flood. The river exceeded flood stage of 20 feet at 23:30 EST on the 29th,crested at 20.86 feet at 07:30 EST on the 30th, then fell back below flood stage at 20:15 EST on the 30th.PAZ065>066 York - Lancaster30310330EST1000EST0 0FloodHeavy rain caused the Susquehanna River at Marietta to flood. The river exceeded flood stage of 49 feet at 03:30 EST on the 30th,crested at 50.25 feet at 16:30 EST on the 30th, then fell back below flood stage at 10:00 EST on the 31st.PAZ057-063 Dauphin - Cumberl<strong>and</strong>30 0600EST2130EST0 0FloodHeavy rain caused the Susquehanna River at Harrisburg to flood. The river exceeded flood stage of 17 feet at 06:00 EST on the30th, crested at 17.43 feet at 13:00 EST on the 30th, then fell back below flood stage at 21:30 EST on the 30th.PENNSYLVANIA, EastPAZ054>055- Carbon - Monroe - Berks - Lehigh - Northampton - Chester - Montgomery - Bucks - Delaware - Philadelphia060>062-067>07101 0000EST1000EST0 0Heavy SnowHeavy snow fell across Eastern Pennsylvania from the late morning of February 28th into the morning of March 1st. Snow beg<strong>and</strong>uring the late morning of February 28th around the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area <strong>and</strong> spread north <strong>and</strong> reached the Poconosduring the early afternoon. Heavier b<strong>and</strong>s of accumulating snow moved through the eastern part of the state during the afternoon<strong>and</strong> evening of February 28th. The snow ended across the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area before the sun rose on the 1st <strong>and</strong> endedduring the morning in the Lehigh Valley <strong>and</strong> the Poconos. Accumulations averaged 6 to 12 inches.Many municipalities declared snow emergencies. Many schools dismissed children early on February 28th, a few cancelled classesaltogether. Some employers let their workers go home early. Many state offices closed at 1 p.m. EST on February 28th. About 30percent of all flights from Philadelphia International Airport were cancelled. Untreated roads became slippery especially as theafternoon <strong>and</strong> evening wore on <strong>and</strong> temperatures dropped. Many after school activities <strong>and</strong> classes as well as municipal <strong>and</strong> schoolboard meetings were cancelled. Many schools had delayed openings on the 1st. In Carbon County, schools were closed on the 1st.The snow <strong>and</strong> slippery roads led to several serious accidents on major roadways. In Philadelphia, the eastbound SchuylkillExpressway was closed during the latter part of the evening commute at the University Avenue exit after a four vehicle accident.On the Vine Street Expressway, a paratransit bus was involved in an accident <strong>and</strong> several serious injuries ensued. In NorthamptonCounty, westbound Interstate 78 was closed for most of the evening after two tractor-trailers collided. In Nazareth (NorthamptonCounty), a vehicle struck a utility pole <strong>and</strong> caused outages to 1,000 homes <strong>and</strong> businesses. Similarly, about 1,000 homes <strong>and</strong>businesses in northwestern Reading (Berks County) lost power after a vehicle struck another utility pole. Dozens of accidentsoccurred throughout Berks, Bucks, Lehigh <strong>and</strong> Northampton Counties.Specific accumulations included 12.0 inches in Williams Township (Northampton County), 10.8 inches in Springtown (BucksCounty), 10.1 inches at the Lehigh Valley International Airport, 10.0 inches in Albrightsville <strong>and</strong> Lehighton (Carbon County) <strong>and</strong>Saylorsburg (Monroe County), 9.5 inches in Unionville (Chester County), 9.3 inches in East Stroudsburg (Monroe County), 9.0inches in Stony Run (Berks County), 8.7 inches in Glenmoore <strong>and</strong> West Chester (Chester County), 8.5 inches in Bechtelsville(Berks County) <strong>and</strong> Hatboro (Montgomery County), 8.3 inches in Orefield (Lehigh County), 8.2 inches in Trappe (MontgomeryCounty), 8.0 inches in Southampton (Bucks County) <strong>and</strong> Pocono Summit (Monroe County), 7.5 inches in Wayne <strong>and</strong> Havertown156160
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, East(Delaware County), 7.2 inches in Wynnewood (Montgomery County), 7.0 inches in Jackson Township (Monroe County), 6.8inches in Exton (Chester County), 6.7 inches in Easton (Northampton County), 6.5 inches in Hamburg (Berks County) <strong>and</strong> ChaddsFord (Delaware County), 6.1 inches in Somerton (Philadelphia County), 6.0 inches in Fricks (Bucks County) <strong>and</strong> Pottstown(Montgomery County) <strong>and</strong> 5.8 inches at the Philadelphia International Airport.PAZ060PAZ054>055-060>062-067>071The heavy snow was caused by a true northeaster. A low pressure system developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday February27th. It moved northeast <strong>and</strong> already was a 995 millibar low pressure system when it was near Jacksonville, Florida at 7 p.m. ESTon February 27th. It moved northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 992 millibar low near Charleston, South Carolina at 1 a.m. EST onFebruary 28th, a 990 millibar low near Wilmington, North Carolina at 7 a.m. EST on February 28th, a 984 millibar low just east ofElizabeth City, North Carolina at 1 p.m. EST on February 28th, a 980 millibar low about 150 miles east of Fenwick Isl<strong>and</strong>,Delaware at 7 p.m. EST on February 28th <strong>and</strong> still a 980 millibar low about 250 miles east of Long Beach Isl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1a.m. EST on the 1st.Berks02 0700EST0 0 5KStrong Wind2300ESTGusty northwest winds circulating around an intense low pressure system over the Canadian Maritimes caused power outages inRuscombmanor <strong>and</strong> Oley Townships. About 3,000 homes <strong>and</strong> businesses lost power between 4 p.m. <strong>and</strong> 1030 p.m. EST. The peakwind gust at the Reading Regional Airport was 37 mph.Carbon - Monroe - Berks - Lehigh - Northampton - Chester - Montgomery - Bucks - Delaware - Philadelphia08 0600EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1500ESTThe combination of a strong cold frontal passage during the morning of the 8th <strong>and</strong> a rapidly intensifying low pressure system offthe Middle Atlantic <strong>and</strong> New Engl<strong>and</strong> States brought snow <strong>and</strong> plunging temperatures during the day on the 8th. Actualaccumulations averaged an inch or two in most places, but the sharp drop in temperatures brought treacherous driving conditions onuntreated roadways during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening <strong>and</strong> countless accidents occurred including two with fatalities in ChesterCounty.Precipitation started as rain before sunrise on the 8th. The cold front moved through Eastern Pennsylvania between 5 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 8a.m. EST as a low pressure system on the front was intensifying. Temperatures dropped quickly behind this front both at the surface<strong>and</strong> aloft. The rain changed to snow between 6 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 8 a.m. EST in the Poconos, around 9 a.m. EST in the Lehigh Valley <strong>and</strong>between 9 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 10 a.m. EST across Berks County <strong>and</strong> the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. About an hour after the precipitationchanged to snow, temperatures dropped below freezing as the snow continued to fall. The snow fell heavy at times around NoonEST in the Lehigh Valley. The snow ended during the mid-afternoon, but its lingering effects lasted well into the night as the windblew the snow back on the road.Townships averaged about a dozen weather related accidents. In Bucks County, the 911 centers had about 700 more calls thanusual. In Chester County, a 21-year-old woman died in Pocopson Township on northbound Pennsylvania State Route 52 after shecould not negotiate a curve, struck a concrete bridge abutment, slid down an embankment <strong>and</strong> came to a stop in a small stream. InThornbury Township, a 62-year-old woman died after she lost control of her vehicle <strong>and</strong> struck a tree. In Berks County, Interstate78 was down to one lane in each direction for hours between Shartlesville <strong>and</strong> Lenhartsville because of a dozen minor accidents.The West Shore Bypass was closed in Reading for about an hour. Serious traffic accidents occurred in Cumru, Maxatawny,Robeson <strong>and</strong> Windsor Townships. In Bucks County, in Milford Township, a state trooper was injured after his vehicle wasrear-ended on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. In the Lehigh Valley, westbound Interstate 78 had 5 mile long delays through the eveningrush. In the Philadelphia Metropolitan area, the snow <strong>and</strong> wind caused about 15 minute delays throughout its SEPTA regional raillines. Many schools dismissed children early <strong>and</strong> cancelled after school activities.Specific snow accumulations included 2.4 inches in Blue Bell (Montgomery County), 2.2 inches at the Lehigh Valley InternationalAirport <strong>and</strong> Glenmoore (Chester County), 1.8 inches in Furlong (Bucks County), 1.5 inches in Forks Township (NorthamptonCounty) <strong>and</strong> Boyertown (Berks County), 1.0 inch in Chadds Ford (Delaware County) <strong>and</strong> 0.5 inches at the PhiladelphiaInternational Airport.PAZ054>055-060>062-067>071The snow was caused by the combination of the cold frontal passage <strong>and</strong> the rapidly intensifying low pressure system thatdeveloped on the front during the morning of the 8th. The low moved northeast <strong>and</strong> was an already intense 986 mb near Danville,Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. From there it continued to move northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 978 mb low just east of Long BeachIsl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, to a 970 mb low over Nantucket Isl<strong>and</strong>, Massachusetts at 7 p.m. EST on the 8th to a964 mb low just southwest of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia at 1 a.m. EST on the 9th.Carbon - Monroe - Berks - Lehigh - Northampton - Chester - Montgomery - Bucks - Delaware - Philadelphia08 1000EST2359EST0 0 10KStrong WindIn addition to the snow, strong gusty northwest winds developed during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 8th as a low pressure157161
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, Eastsystem intensified off the Middle Atlantic <strong>and</strong> New Engl<strong>and</strong> States. Wind gusts averaged 45 to 50 mph <strong>and</strong> caused isolated poweroutages throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. In Uwchlan Township (Chester County) a wind downed tree caused high tension wires tofall onto a vehicle <strong>and</strong> trapped the driver. The downed wires damaged two other vehicles. The strong winds also blew snow backonto already cleared or salted roads. Peak wind gusts included 51 mph in Downingtown (Chester County), 48 mph in NortheastPhiladelphia <strong>and</strong> Doylestown (Bucks County), 47 mph at the Philadelphia International Airport <strong>and</strong> Mount Pocono (MonroeCounty), 46 mph in Reading (Berks County) <strong>and</strong> 43 mph at the Lehigh Valley International Airport.PAZ054>055PAZ054>055PAZ054>055PAZ061>062The strong winds were caused by a rapidly intensifying low pressure system that developed on the cold front during the morning ofthe 8th. The low moved northeast <strong>and</strong> was an already intense 986 mb near Danville, Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. From there itcontinued to move northeast <strong>and</strong> deepened to a 978 mb low just east of Long Beach Isl<strong>and</strong>, New Jersey at 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, toa 970 mb low over Nantucket Isl<strong>and</strong>, Massachusetts at 7 p.m. EST on the 8th to a 964 mb low just southwest of Yarmouth, NovaScotia at 1 a.m. EST on the 9th.Carbon - Monroe11 0100EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix12 0600ESTPeriods of light snow fell across the Poconos from just after Midnight EST on the 11th until around sunrise on the 12th. The snowhad a difficult time accumulating during the daytime as most of the accumulating snow fell overnight on the 11th. Accumulationsaveraged around two inches. Untreated <strong>and</strong> less traveled roads were treacherous. The snow was caused by an "Alberta type" lowpressure system that moved from northern Minnesota on the morning of the 10th east into Lake Erie around sunrise on the 11th.The low moved through the Poconos early in the evening on the 11th <strong>and</strong> intensified as it moved east reaching just south ofNantucket, Massachusetts around sunrise on the 12th. Heavier snow fell farther to the northeast.Carbon - Monroe20 0300EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1000ESTA high pressure ridge that extended from James Bay, Canada to the Middle Atlantic coastal waters left enough cold air in place nearthe surface to cause a wintry mix of precipitation to occur during the first half of the day on the 20th. Precipitation moved in aloftpreceding a warm front <strong>and</strong> fell as mainly freezing rain over the higher terrain of the Poconos between 3 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 10 a.m. EST. Iceaccretions were less than one-tenth of an inch. Some snow <strong>and</strong> sleet mixed in with no accumulations in most areas. By 10 a.m. ESTenough warm air moved in at the surface to change the precipitation over to plain rain in all areas. Untreated roadways werehazardous before the change to plain rain.Carbon - Monroe23 0600EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>24 0500ESTLehigh - Northampton23 1600EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix24 0200ESTA low pressure system exiting the United States from the Delmarva Peninsula brought rain <strong>and</strong> then snow to the Lehigh Valley <strong>and</strong>heavy snow in the Poconos. Accumulations averaged 2 to 4 inches in the Lehigh Valley <strong>and</strong> 5 to 10 inches in the Poconos.Following the pattern of other winter storms this season, the accumulating snow hit the evening commute the hardest which wasdescribed as a nightmare in the Poconos. Precipitation in the Lehigh Valley started as rain the morning of the 23rd around sunrise<strong>and</strong> changed to snow during the afternoon. The snow ended around Midnight EST on the 24th. In the Poconos, precipitation startedas snow around sunrise on the 23rd <strong>and</strong> mixed with sleet <strong>and</strong> rain at times during the morning over the lower elevations. The snowcontinued through the night <strong>and</strong> ended just before sunrise on the 24th.Dozens of crashes occurred as vehicles skidded from roadways, overturned or became stuck. The Pocono evening commute startedpoorly as three tractor-trailers jack-knifed on westbound Interstate 80 just west of Blakeslee at 330 p.m. This closed the Interstate inboth directions in Carbon <strong>and</strong> Monroe Counties until 8 p.m. EST. The eastbound side was reopened at 8 p.m. EST <strong>and</strong> thewestbound side was reopened at 9 p.m. EST. Firefighters used all terrain vehicles to help lead str<strong>and</strong>ed traffic off of the Interstate.Interstate 80 was not alone as accidents <strong>and</strong> impassable hills led to stopped traffic for 3 to 5 hours through the evening commute onInterstate 380 <strong>and</strong> Pennsylvania State Routes 33, 115, 196, 611, 903 <strong>and</strong> 940. On Pennsylvania State Route 33 between Wind Gap(Northampton County) <strong>and</strong> Stroudsburg, commuters were averaging a speed of one mile per hour. The bumper-to-bumper trafficconditions made it difficult for PennDOT crews to clear the roads. Commutes from New York City took up to eight hours. Evensome lesser roads were closed. A school bus became stuck in the snow in Tobyhanna Township (Monroe County) <strong>and</strong> some schoolchildren were str<strong>and</strong>ed at their school before finally getting home later that day in Carbon County. The combination of accidents<strong>and</strong> the heavy wet snow led to downed trees in Pike <strong>and</strong> Monroe Counties <strong>and</strong> about 16,100 homes <strong>and</strong> businesses lost power. Allpower was restored by the 25th.In the Lehigh Valley, the change to snow led to dozens of accidents. A car crash led to a serious injury in Weisenberg Township(Lehigh County). In Plainfield Township (Northampton County), a male driver avoided serious injuries even though his vehicleskidded across opposing traffic <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>ed in a creek. The most serious damage in the valley occurred in Washington Townshipwhen a vehicle skidded off a road <strong>and</strong> slid between a home <strong>and</strong> a utility pole. The vehicle's passenger side struck <strong>and</strong> ruptured anoil tank <strong>and</strong> a natural gas line on the side of the home. This caused an explosion that set the house on fire. The homeowner ran out158162
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, Eastthe back door <strong>and</strong> the driver <strong>and</strong> passengers of the vehicle were also uninjured. The flames charred the north side of the home <strong>and</strong>claimed the lives of the homeowner's pet snake <strong>and</strong> cat. Everything within the house was destroyed. About two dozen people wereevacuated until the natural gas line was closed. They all returned by the next morning.Accumulations included 10.5 inches in Tobyhanna (Monroe County), 8.0 inches in Albrightsville (Carbon County) <strong>and</strong> PoconoSummit (Monroe County), 7.8 inches in Bossardsville (Monroe County), 6.0 inches in East Stroudsburg (Monroe County), 5.5inches in Lehighton (Carbon County), 3.5 inches in Williams Township (Northampton County), 2.0 inches in Forks Township(Northampton County) <strong>and</strong> 1.3 inches at the Lehigh Valley International Airport.PAZ054>055Bucks CountyCountywideMonroe CountyCountywideNorthampton CountyCountywideThe late winter storm was caused by a low pressure system that formed in the Southern Plains States on the 21st <strong>and</strong> moved east<strong>and</strong> reached Memphis, Tennessee early in the evening on the 22nd, in central Kentucky around sunrise on the 23rd, just west ofNorfolk at 1 p.m. EST on the 23rd, just east of Wallops Isl<strong>and</strong>, Virginia at 7 p.m. EST on the 23rd <strong>and</strong> about 200 miles east of CapeMay, New Jersey at 1 a.m. EST on the 24th.Carbon - Monroe27 2300EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix28 0800ESTPockets of freezing rain occurred across the Poconos during the overnight of March 27th. As rain moved into the region on theevening of the 27th, some surface temperatures cooled to or below the freezing mark over the higher terrain. Light freezing rain fellthrough the night until temperatures rose above freezing shortly after sunrise on the 28th. Ice accretions were up to two-tenths of aninch. Untreated roadways <strong>and</strong> walkways were slippery.The nearest surface high pressure system at the onset of the rain was south of Novas Scotia <strong>and</strong> could not lock in the cold air nearthe surface. In addition, the surface pressure difference (<strong>and</strong> thus the wind) between the low pressure system arriving from the GulfCoast States <strong>and</strong> the departing high pressure system produced enough of a southeast wind to scour away the cold air near thesurface.28281200EST2000EST1300EST2000EST0000Heavy RainHeavy Rain28 1300EST0 0Heavy Rain1900ESTHeavy rain fell across Eastern Pennsylvania during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th <strong>and</strong> caused urban <strong>and</strong> poor drainageflooding. It also left the region vulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell atits heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstorms occurred. The rain ended during the evening ofthe 28th. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged around two inches. A few roads were closed because of the flooding. The combination of runoff <strong>and</strong>snow melt caused isolated pockets of minor flooding along the Delaware River on the morning of the 30th. In Northampton County,in Forks Township, North Delaware Drive (Pennsylvania State Route 611) was flooded. The Delaware River at Riegelsville(Warren County, New Jersey) crested at 21.3 feet. Flood stage at Riegelsville is 22 feet. Farther down the Delaware, in Yardley(Bucks County), a mile long stretch of River Road was flooded by the Delaware River in three low-lying sections. The DelawareRiver at Trenton (Mercer County, New Jersey) crested at 17.8 feet. Flood stage at Trenton is 20 feet.<strong>Storm</strong> totals included 2.94 inches in Kresgeville (Monroe County), 2.56 inches in Pocono Summit (Monroe County), 2.35 inches inWalnutport (Northampton County), 2.38 inches in Forks Township (Northampton County), 2.33 inches in Mount Pocono (MonroeCounty), 2.20 inches in Springtown (Bucks County), 2.02 inches in Tannersville (Monroe County), 1.83 inches in Perkasie (BucksCounty), 1.66 inches in Doylestown (Bucks County) <strong>and</strong> 1.65 inches in Neshaminy Falls (Bucks County).PAZ067The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Chester28 1537EST0 0Flood29 0630ESTHeavy rain fell across Chester County during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th <strong>and</strong> caused urban <strong>and</strong> poor drainage flooding. Italso caused some stream <strong>and</strong> creek flooding <strong>and</strong> left the region vulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling during thelate evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstorms occurred.159163
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, EastThe rain ended during the evening of the 28th. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged around two inches. The East Branch of the Br<strong>and</strong>ywine Creekat Downingtown was above its 7 foot flood stage from 546 p.m. on the 28th through 1251 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 9.16feet at 845 p.m. EST on the 28th. Along the main stem of the Br<strong>and</strong>ywine Creek at Chadds Ford, the creek was above its 9 footflood stage from 1109 p.m. EST on the 28th through 630 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 9.51 feet at 315 a.m. EST on the 29th.The French Creek at Phoenixville was above its 8 foot flood stage from 633 p.m. EST through 10 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crestedat 8.25 feet at 745 p.m. EST. The Valley Creek at Valley Forge was above its 7 foot flood stage from 337 p.m. through 834 p.m.EST on the 28th. It crested at 7.47 feet at 645 p.m. EST.<strong>Storm</strong> totals included 2.53 inches at Chadds Ford (Delaware County), 2.30 inches in Glenmoore, 1.77 inches, 1.63 inches inCoatesville <strong>and</strong> 1.36 inches in Valley Forge.PAZ061The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Lehigh28 1700EST0 0Flood2300ESTHeavy rain fell across Lehigh County during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th <strong>and</strong> caused urban <strong>and</strong> poor drainage flooding. Italso led to minor flooding along a few creeks <strong>and</strong> rivers <strong>and</strong> several road closures <strong>and</strong> water rescues. It also left the regionvulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during theafternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstorms occurred. The rain ended during the evening of the 28th. <strong>Storm</strong> totalsaveraged around two inches.In Allentown, the Lehigh River rose up to several homes on Adams Isl<strong>and</strong>. In Lower Macungie Township, the Indian Creek flooded<strong>and</strong> two people were rescued from the flood waters. Roads were closed in Upper Macungie, Upper Milford <strong>and</strong> South WhitehallTownships. <strong>Storm</strong> totals included 1.93 inches at the Lehigh Valley International Airport.PAZ060PAZ068The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Berks28 1737EST0 0Flood29 0225ESTHeavy rain fell across Berks County during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th <strong>and</strong> caused urban <strong>and</strong> poor drainage flooding. Italso caused flooding along the Manatawny Creek <strong>and</strong> left the region vulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling duringthe late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstormsoccurred. The rain ended during the evening of the 28th. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged between two <strong>and</strong> three inches. Several roads wereflooded <strong>and</strong> closed. The Manatawny Creek at Spangville was above its 6 foot flood stage from 537 p.m. EST on the 28th through225 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 6.81 feet at 930 p.m. EST on the 28th. <strong>Storm</strong> totals included 2.80 inches in OntelauneeTownship, 2.64 inches in Pennside, 2.62 inches in Gibraltar, 2.61 inches in Vinemont, 2.48 inches in Lincoln Park <strong>and</strong> 2.26 inchesin Bernville.The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Montgomery28 1755EST0 0Flood29 0256ESTHeavy rain fell across Montgomery County during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th <strong>and</strong> caused urban <strong>and</strong> poor drainageflooding. It also caused some stream <strong>and</strong> creek flooding <strong>and</strong> left the region vulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling160164
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, Eastduring the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstormsoccurred. The rain ended during the evening of the 28th. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged between two <strong>and</strong> three inches. The East Branch ofthe Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville was above its 7 foot flood stage from 736 p.m. EST on the 28th through 1222 a.m. EST onthe 29th. It crested at 7.95 feet at 930 p.m. EST on the 28th. The main stem of the Perkiomen Creek at Graterford was above its 11foot stage from 922 p.m. EST on the 28th through 1234 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 11.18 feet at 11 p.m. EST on the 28th.The Manatawny Creek at Pottstown was above its 6 foot flood stage from 627 p.m. EST on the 28th through 256 a.m. EST on the29th. It crested at 6.54 feet at 730 p.m. EST on the 28th. The Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington was above its 9 foot floodstage from 555 p.m. EST through 736 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 9.15 feet at 645 p.m. EST.<strong>Storm</strong> totals included 3.40 inches in Palm, 2.24 inches in Willow Grove, 1.94 inches in Pottstown <strong>and</strong> 1.27 inches in Hatboro.The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Northampton CountyMartins Creek 28 1900EST0 0 140K 0 LightningLightning struck the back of a three bedroom home in Lower Mount Bethel Township. The ensuing fire started at the electrical box<strong>and</strong> spread from the basement into other parts of the home. Firefighters found the main level of the home ablaze when they arrived.The fire was extinguished in about forty-five minutes. But, the home sustained extensive smoke <strong>and</strong> heat damage throughout itsmain floor <strong>and</strong> roof. No serious injuries were reported. Damage to the home was estimated at nearly $150,000.PAZ070Delaware28 1945EST0 0Flood29 0630ESTHeavy rain fell across Delaware County during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th <strong>and</strong> caused urban <strong>and</strong> poor drainage flooding.It also caused some stream <strong>and</strong> creek flooding <strong>and</strong> left the region vulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling during thelate evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstorms occurred.The rain ended during the evening of the 28th. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged around two inches. The Chester Creek at Chester was brieflyabove its 8 foot flood stage from 745 p.m. EST through 807 p.m. EST on the 28th. It crested at 8.01 feet at 8 p.m. EST. TheBr<strong>and</strong>ywine Creek at Chadds Ford was above its 9 foot flood stage from 1109 p.m. EST on the 28th through 630 a.m. EST on the29th. It crested at 9.51 feet at 315 a.m. EST on the 29th. <strong>Storm</strong> totals included 2.53 inches at Chadds Ford <strong>and</strong> 1.66 inches at thePhiladelphia International Airport.PAZ071The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.Philadelphia28 2015EST0 0Flood29 0028ESTHeavy rain fell across Philadelphia during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th <strong>and</strong> caused urban <strong>and</strong> poor drainage flooding. Italso caused some stream flooding <strong>and</strong> left the region vulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling during the late eveningon the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstorms occurred. The rain endedduring the evening of the 28th. <strong>Storm</strong> totals averaged around two inches. The Wissahickon Creek at its mouth was above its 5 footflood stage from 815 p.m. EST on the 28th through 1228 a.m. EST on the 29th. It crested at 5.28 feet at 1045 p.m. EST on the 28th.<strong>Storm</strong> totals included 2.60 inches in Germantown <strong>and</strong> 1.66 inches at the Philadelphia International Airport.The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.161165
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, EastPAZ070>071 Delaware - Philadelphia29 0100EST0400EST0 00 Astronomical High TideThe combination of runoff from the heavy rain, the funneling of water into Delaware Bay <strong>and</strong> higher than normal astronomical tidescoming off the full moon produced minor tidal flooding at the times of high tide early in the morning on the 29th. The high tide atPhiladelphia Pier 12 reached 8.35 feet above mean lower low water. Minor tidal flooding begins at 8.2 feet above mean lower lowwater.PAZ054The onshore flow was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast from western Alabama on the 27th. It reformed over NorthCarolina during the morning of the 28th <strong>and</strong> become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to near Norfolk, Virginiaduring the afternoon on the 28th, through Chesapeake Bay the evening on the 28th, across Delaware Bay around Midnight EST onthe 29th <strong>and</strong> about then east of Atlantic City by sunrise on the 29th. The counterclockwise circulation around this low helped pushwater into Delaware Bay <strong>and</strong> slow the runoff from the nearby heavy rain <strong>and</strong> the snowmelt from the upper parts of the DelawareRiver.Carbon29 1159EST0 0Flood2152ESTHeavy rain fell across the Poconos during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th <strong>and</strong> caused urban <strong>and</strong> poor drainage flooding.Runoff from the heavy rain also led to flooding along the Pohopoco Creek the next day. The heavy rain also left the regionvulnerable to additional heavy rain. Rain began falling during the late evening on the 27th, but fell at its heaviest during theafternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of the 28th as scattered thunderstorms occurred. The rain ended during the evening of the 28th. <strong>Storm</strong> totalsaveraged between two <strong>and</strong> three inches. Roadway flooding closed Pennsylvania State Route 895 in East Penn Township. ThePohopoco Creek at Parryville was above its 5.5 foot flood stage from 1159 a.m. EST through 952 p.m. EST on the 29th. It crestedat 5.55 feet at 1215 p.m. EST. <strong>Storm</strong> totals included 2.57 inches in Lehighton.The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that formed along the Gulf Coast States. This low pressure system wascaptured by its support aloft <strong>and</strong> thus moved only slowly northeast as it tapped abundant moisture from both the Gulf of Mexico<strong>and</strong> the Atlantic Ocean. The low pressure system moved from western Alabama at 7 a.m. EST on the 27th northeast to easternTennessee at 7 p.m. EST on the 27th <strong>and</strong> eastern Kentucky at 7 a.m. EST on the 28th. A secondary low pressure system formedover North Carolina during the morning of the 28th. It would become the main low pressure system as it moved northeast to nearNorfolk, Virginia at 1 p.m. EST on the 28th, Chesapeake Bay at 7 p.m. EST on the 28th, Delaware Bay at 1 a.m. EST on the 29th<strong>and</strong> about 100 miles east of Atlantic City at 7 a.m. EST on the 29th.PENNSYLVANIA, NortheastPAZ038>040- Bradford - Susquehanna - Northern Wayne - Wyoming - Lackawanna - Luzerne - Pike - Southern Wayne043>044-047>048-07201 0300EST0 0 160KHeavy Snow1000ESTA strong winter storm brought 8 to 14 inches of snow to all of northeast Pennsylvania. Isolated snow amounts were as much as twofeet. A Midwest storm slowly moved east <strong>and</strong> combined with another storm moving north along the east coast on February 27th tobring copious moisture to the region on February 28th. The snow moved in from the south starting late in the morning of February28th. The snow continued through the night, heavy at times, before tapering off to light snow <strong>and</strong> flurries in the morning on MarchPAZ038>040-043>044-047>048-072PAZ0381st.Bradford - Susquehanna - Northern Wayne - Wyoming - Lackawanna - Luzerne - Pike - Southern Wayne24 0400EST0 0 80KHeavy Snow0500ESTAn intensifying storm moved north along the east coast on March 23rd <strong>and</strong> 24th. Light mixed precipitation moved into northeastPennsylvania the morning of the 23rd before changing over to snow early in the afternoon. The snow became heavy at times late inthe afternoon <strong>and</strong> continued into the evening. Snowfall amounts were 6 to 8 inches with some amounts up to a foot mainly athigher elevations. Water equivalents of the snow were between half an inch <strong>and</strong> an inch. Hundreds of accidents occurred as peopletried to get home after work during the height of the storm in the evening. Both interstate 80 <strong>and</strong> 81 in southern Luzerne Countywere closed for part of the evening. 7500 electric customers lost power in Luzerne County.Bradford28 1817EST0 0 20KFlood31 2359ESTA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches on the 28th. In addition, snowmelt wascausing elevated river flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Water equivalent of the snowmelt was a few more inches. TheSusquehanna River at Waverly, NY / Sayre, PA rose above its flood stage of 11 feet on the 28th, crested at 15.08 feet at 12 AM onthe 30th, then fell slowly but stayed over flood stage into April. After the rainstorm, temperatures were warm enough to causeadditional snowmelt keeping river levels high.162166
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, NortheastLuzerne CountyCountywide29 0005EST0330EST0 0 100KFlash FloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches. A few locations received more than 3inches. In addition, snowmelt was causing high stream flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Many roads were closed dueto flash flooding. A building in the town of Conyngham collapsed due to the excessive rainfall. Also a sinkhole developed at aresidence in Pittston.Wayne CountyCountywide29 0020EST0330EST0 0 20KFlash FloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches. A few locations received more than 3inches. In addition, snowmelt was causing high stream flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Many roads were closed dueto flash flooding.Lackawanna CountyCountywide29 0030EST0330EST0 0 20KFlash FloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches. A few locations received more than 3inches. In addition, snowmelt was causing high stream flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Many roads were closed dueto flash flooding.Wyoming CountyCountywide29 0100EST0330EST0 0 20KFlash FloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches. A few locations received more than 3inches. In addition, snowmelt was causing high stream flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Many roads were closed dueto flash flooding. Towns with roads closed included Tunkhannock, Meshoppen, <strong>and</strong> Nicholson.PAZ043Wyoming29 0446EST1538EST0 0 20KFloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches on the 28th. A few locations had over 3inches. In addition, snowmelt was causing elevated river flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Water equivalent of thesnowmelt was a few more inches. The Tunkhannock Creek at Tunkhannock rose <strong>and</strong> fell quickly above its flood stage of 11 feeton the 29th. The creek crested at 12.06 feet at 10:45 AM.PAZ043Wyoming29300549EST0641EST0 0 20KFloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches on the 28th. A few locations got more than3 inches. In addition, snowmelt was causing elevated river flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Water equivalent of thesnowmelt was a few more inches. The Susquehanna River at Meshoppen went above its flood stage of 27 feet early on the 29th,then crested at 28.49 feet at 5 PM on the 29th. The river fell back below flood stage on the 30th.PAZ047Luzerne29300851EST2123EST0 0 20KFloodA strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 inches on the 28th. A few locations had over 3inches. In addition, snowmelt was causing elevated river flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Water equivalent of thesnowmelt was a few more inches. The Susquehanna River at Wilkes-Barre went above its flood stage of 22 feet on the morning ofthe 29th, crested at 26.05 feet at 9 PM also on the 29th, then fell back below flood stage late on the 30th.PENNSYLVANIA, NorthwestPAZ001>003 Northern Erie - Southern Erie - Crawford01030300EST0600EST0 0 600KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>Light snow associated with a low pressure spread across northwest Pennsylvania during the early morning hours of March 1. Thecold front associated with the low pressure system passed through the region during the afternoon, <strong>and</strong> light snow continued to fallduring the evening hours. However, gusty west to northwest winds around 30 mph behind the cold front developed reducingvisibilities throughout the area. The west to northwest winds continued overnight, <strong>and</strong> lake effect snow b<strong>and</strong>s began developing<strong>and</strong> quickly intensified during the early morning hours of March 2. The lake effect snow continued through much of the day, <strong>and</strong>did not taper off until the morning hours of March 3. Snowfall accumulations for the event ranged from eight to twelve inchesalong the Erie Lakeshore to around twenty inches inl<strong>and</strong>. A peak total of 21.5 inches was reported in Amity Township with 10.6inches officially falling at Erie International Airport. Numerous accidents were reported.163167
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005PENNSYLVANIA, WestPAZ023-030-032 Indiana - Westmorel<strong>and</strong> - Fayette01 0000EST2200EST0 0Heavy SnowRain <strong>and</strong> snow began 7 AM Feb 28, changed to snow by 9 AM. Snow continued into the night, until just before noon Mar 1, whenit tapered off to snow showers. Six inches of snow accumulated by midnight the morning of Mar 1. Chalkhill had 8" by 7 AM, <strong>and</strong>Conemaugh got 7. By 7 AM Mar 2, Creekside totaled 10.PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029Mercer - Venango - Forest - Lawrence - Butler - Clarion - Jefferson - Beaver - Allegheny - Armstrong -Washington01 0300EST1100EST0 0Heavy SnowIn southwestern Pennsylvania, rain <strong>and</strong> snow began 7 AM Feb 28, changed to snow by 9 AM. In northwestern Pennsylvania, snowbegan 10 AM Feb 28. Snow continued into the night, until just before noon Mar 1, when it tapered off to snow showers. Mostplaces reported 6" by 3 AM Mar 1. Crooked Creek in Armstrong County had 9" by 7 AM. Tionesta in Forest County had 7 inches.Pittsburgh had 6" over 2 days, setting a one-day record Feb 28 with 4.8 inches of snow.PAZ031Greene28 1637EST2000EST0 0FloodRoute 21 flooded near Waynesburg.PAZ032Fayette28 1652EST2300EST0 0 8KFloodBy 452 PM, Ronco Rd flooded in Ronco, northwest of Masontown. By 758 PM, several roads <strong>and</strong> basements flooded inMasontown, <strong>and</strong> in Wharton Twp near Chalkhill, <strong>and</strong> in the township of Henry Clay in the southeastern part of Fayette Co.PAZ032Fayette28292200EST1500EST0 0 10KFloodOn the Youghiogheny River, Connellsville rose to flood stage (12 feet) at 10 PM on 28th, crested at 14.1 feet at 430 AM on 29th,<strong>and</strong> fell below flood stage 3 PM on 29th.PAZ021-029>030 Allegheny - Washington - Westmorel<strong>and</strong>29 1300EST1700EST0 0FloodOn the Monongahela River, Lock 4 Charleroi rose to flood stage (28 feet) at 1 PM, crested at 28.1 ft at 330 PM, <strong>and</strong> fell belowflood stage at 5 PM. Lock 3 Elizabeth rose to flood stage (20 feet) at 430 PM, crested at 20 ft, <strong>and</strong> fell below flood stage at 5 PM.PUERTO RICOPRZ003-007-011 Southeast - Ponce And Vicinity - Southwest01310000AST2359AST0 0 5MDroughtThe lack of rainfall in parts of southern Puerto Rico became acute in many areas with the result that parts of southeast <strong>and</strong> southcentral Puerto Rico were elevated to moderate drought status by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Much of the remainder of the south <strong>and</strong>west remained in the abnormally dry or D0 category. Another indicator of the situation was streamflow. Several stream gages in thesoutheast part of Puerto Rico were at record lows. The drough impacted the agricultural sector, especially the lack of grass for cattlein some areas along the southwest. Damages were estimated at around 6 million.PRZ003-007-010>011 Southeast - Ponce And Vicinity - Mayaguez And Vicinity - Southwest01310000AST2359AST0 0WildfireNumerous brush fires were reported across the southern half of Puerto Rico. A 400 percent increase over last year in a district nearPonce. Along the west part of the isl<strong>and</strong> the government has spent over 1million to fight the Maricao State Forest fire. Close to 30thous<strong>and</strong> trees were lost to the fires there <strong>and</strong> over 200 acres burned. The city of Mayaguez was declared in state of emergency dueto the brush fires.RHODE ISLANDRIZ001>007 Northwest Providence - Southeast Providence - Western Kent - Eastern Kent - Bristol - Washington -Newport01 0000EST2100EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Heavy snow <strong>and</strong> gusty winds affected Rhode Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> all of southern New Engl<strong>and</strong>, as low pressure reformed off the mid Atlanticcoast <strong>and</strong> tracked southeast of the region. Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were widely observed.Officially, the snowfall total at T.F. Green State Airport in Warwick was 6.9 inches. Other snowfall totals, as reported by trainedspotters, included 9 inches in Barrington, Little Compton, <strong>and</strong> South Kingstown; 8 inches in North Foster, East Greenwich,Tiverton, <strong>and</strong> Middletown; <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Woonsocket, downtown Providence, West Greenwich, Hope Valley, <strong>and</strong> Bristol.164168
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005RHODE ISLANDRIZ001-004>007Northwest Providence - Eastern Kent - Bristol - Washington - Newport08 2000EST2300EST0 0 150KHigh Wind (G62)Low pressure strengthened rapidly off the Delaware coast <strong>and</strong> tracked southeast of New Engl<strong>and</strong>, bringing snow <strong>and</strong> high winds toRhode Isl<strong>and</strong>. While snowfall amounts were limited to between 2 <strong>and</strong> 5 inches because of rain at the start, wind gusted to over 70mph during the height of the storm.On Block Isl<strong>and</strong>, a gust to 71 mph was reported at the airport, but no damage occurred. A trained spotter in Warwick reported a 70mph gust, <strong>and</strong> another spotter in Bristol reported a 59 mph gust, <strong>and</strong> likewise no damage occurred in either location. Amateur radiooperators reported large trees down in Burrillville <strong>and</strong> six trees down in Portsmouth.RIZ001Officially, the snowfall total at T.F. Green State Airport was 1.9 inches.Northwest Providence12 0700EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>2100ESTLow pressure south of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> intensified rapidly as it headed to the Canadian Maritimes, <strong>and</strong> brought heavy snow to northwestRhode Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> much of interior southern New Engl<strong>and</strong>. Snowfall totals ranged from as little as 1 to 3 inches along the coast to asmuch as 9 inches inl<strong>and</strong>.Dozens of minor accidents <strong>and</strong> spinouts were reported, but no major problems occurred.RIZ001-003Officially, the snowfall total at T.F. Green State Airport was 3.0 inches. Other snowfall totals, as reported by trained spotters,included 9 inches in Burrillville, 8 inches in Woonsocket, 7 inches in North Foster <strong>and</strong> Cumberl<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Johnston.Northwest Providence - Western Kent23 1900EST0 0Heavy Snow24 0900ESTLow pressure off the Virginia coast tracked well southeast of New Engl<strong>and</strong>, but brought pockets of heavy snow to northwest RhodeIsl<strong>and</strong>. Totals of 4 to 8 inches were common throughout western Kent <strong>and</strong> northwest Providence counties, with as little as 1 to 3inches near the coast.This late season storm had little impact on travel, although several minor accidents were reported.RIZ002-002-005>006Officially, the snowfall total at T.F. Greene State Airport in Warwick was 2.1 inches. Other snowfall totals, as reported by trainedspotters, included 9 inches in Foster <strong>and</strong> Burrillville, 8 inches in Scituate, <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in Coventry <strong>and</strong> Johnston.Southeast Providence - Bristol - Washington28 1930EST0 0 50KFlood31 1304ESTPawtuxet River at CranstonLow pressure tracking south of New Engl<strong>and</strong> brought 3 to 4 inches to much of Rhode Isl<strong>and</strong>, resulting in significant urban <strong>and</strong> poordrainage flooding.In Providence County, flooding was reported in the Olneyville section of Providence including routes 6 <strong>and</strong> 10. Four vehiclesstalled out on a flooded roadway in Johnston. In Bristol, significant street <strong>and</strong> poor drainage flooding was reported by the media inBristol, while in South Kingstown, flooding affected several roadways on the URI campus.Minor flooding was reported along the mainstem Pawtuxet River. In Cranston, the river crested at 10.4 feet on March 30th, aboutone foot above its flood stage of 9 feet. No flood damage was reported.SOUTH CAROLINA, CentralLexington CountyLexington 05 1410EST1415EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Sheriff reported several trees down in the Lexington area.Newberry County10 SE Newberry 05 1410EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Sheriff reported several trees down.Lexington County5 SE Lexington 05 1425EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Sheriff reported several trees down.Richl<strong>and</strong> CountyColumbia 05 1426EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G55)City police reported several trees down around the city.165169
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005SOUTH CAROLINA, CentralCalhoun CountySt Matthews 05 1454EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Sheriff reported a few trees down in St. Matthews.Bamberg CountyCountywide 05 1500EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Sheriff reported many trees down across the county.Calhoun County10 SE St Matthews 05 1503EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Sheriff reported trees down across the southeast part of the county.Sumter CountyPinewood 05 1503EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Sheriff reported many trees down in the southwest part of the county.Clarendon CountySummerton 05 1505EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)City police reported several trees down.Orangeburg CountyCountywide 05 1525EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Sheriff reported many trees down around the county.Lancaster County3 W Lancaster 08 0808EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Sheriff reported trees <strong>and</strong> powerlines down across western portions of the county.Lancaster CountyPleasant Hill 08 0825EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Sheriff reported trees down <strong>and</strong> damage to a mobile home.Orangeburg County2 N Orangeburg to 08 0825EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Santee0830ESTEmergency manger reported several trees down on I-26 <strong>and</strong> hwy 301 between Orangeburg <strong>and</strong> Santee.Kershaw County5 NW Bethune 08 0830EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Sheriff reported large branches <strong>and</strong> small trees down on hwy 341.Kershaw CountyBoykin 08 0830EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Post Office reported large branches down in the Boykin area.Chesterfield County10 E Jefferson 08 0834EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Airplane pilot reported trees down on hwy 265 between Jefferson <strong>and</strong> Chesterfield.Chesterfield CountyMc Bee 08 0845EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)McBee police reported several trees down.Kershaw County2 NE Camden 08 0845EST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Highway Dept. reported large branches <strong>and</strong> small trees down along U.S. 1.Chesterfield CountyChesterfield 08 0847EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Highway Dept. reported several trees down in Chesterfield.Lee CountyCountywide 08 0847EST0 00 Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Pee Dee Electric reported power outages <strong>and</strong> lines down across the county.SOUTH CAROLINA, North CoastalDarlington CountyHartsville08 0858EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Several trees were down across Patrick Highway.Darlington County10 N Darlington 08 0901EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)An AWOS measured a 61 mph wind gust.166170
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005SOUTH CAROLINA, North CoastalMarlboro County5 S Bennettsville 08 0908EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Trees down on Hwy 38 (Blenheim Highway).Dillon County10 SW Dillon 08 0915EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Dillon 911 reported trees down on Hwy 38 near Oak Grove.Florence CountyFlorence08 0919EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)The Florence ASOS had a measured gusts of 58 mph.Florence CountyFlorence08 0923EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Florence 911 reported trees down on West Pine Street.Marion CountyMarion08 0931EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Law enforcement reported trees down on Butler Avenue.Marion CountyMarion08 0944EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Amateur radio reported an estimated 60 mph wind gust at the intersection of Hwy 501 <strong>and</strong> 76.Horry CountyDuford08 0950EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G57)A utility company reported trees down on power lines.Horry CountyLongs08 1020EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)A utility company reported several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down.SOUTH CAROLINA, NorthwestUnion CountyJonesville to08 0701EST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G55)AdamsburgA boat was overturned <strong>and</strong> blown 20 feet in a lot along highway 9 North of Union. Two other boats were lifted <strong>and</strong> dropped at thesame location. In Adamsburg, 2 tool sheds were flattened <strong>and</strong> a carport damaged by the wind. Several trees were also blown downat the same location.York CountyMc Connells to 08 0730EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Rock Hill0740ESTNumerous trees blown down near Rock Hill, one on a house on hwy 324. A tin roof was partially blown off a barn <strong>and</strong> windowsblown out of a home near McConnells. Trees fell on a carport in the Ogden community, <strong>and</strong> several thous<strong>and</strong> customers lost powerin the Rock Hill area.Chester CountyCountywide08 0730EST0750EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Trees reported down across the county with some trees on power lines <strong>and</strong> roads. A power outage was reported in the Rodmancommunity.SCZ008Cherokee08 1000EST1500EST0 0High Wind (G50)High winds developed during the morning, blowing down a few trees <strong>and</strong> power lines.Anderson County9 SW Anderson 13 1840EST1855EST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail northeast of Hartwell Dam.Anderson CountyAnderson13 1848EST0 0Hail (0.75)Anderson CountyBelton13 1855EST0 0Hail (1.00)Greenville County5 SSE Fork Shoals 13 1920EST0 0Hail (1.00)Pickens County2 SE Pickens 27 1640EST0 0Hail (0.75)167171
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005SOUTH CAROLINA, NorthwestGreenville CountyGreenville28 0100EST0300EST0 0Flash FloodAfter an evening of moderate to occasionally heavy rain, increasing thunderstorm activity during the late evening <strong>and</strong> early morninghours led to rapid rises on creeks <strong>and</strong> small streams, especially around the city. Flash flooding developed on the Reedy River indowntown Greenville, as well as on Brushy <strong>and</strong> Gilder Creeks.SCZ006Greater Greenville28 0300EST2000EST0 0FloodGeneral flooding continued in the Reedy River <strong>and</strong> Brushy Creek basins through most of the 28th, as runoff worked its waythrough the system. The Reedy reached a maximum of 10.5 feet in the downtown area around 8 AM, <strong>and</strong> peaked at a depth of 16.5feet at Simpsonville around noon.SOUTH CAROLINA, South CoastalDorchester CountySt George to05 1525EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)3 NW Ridgeville1535ESTThunderstorm winds knocked down trees <strong>and</strong> power lines across northern parts of the county.Berkeley CountyEadytown05 1530EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G58)Thunderstorm winds to 67 mph were measured on the top of the Santee dam.Colleton CountyRound O05 1550EST1555EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds blew down large limbs <strong>and</strong> tree across Highway 17A.Hampton CountyCountywide08 0845EST0905EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees across the county.Colleton CountyCountywide08 0900EST0920EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down power lines <strong>and</strong> 22 trees across the county.Jasper County1 W Pocotaligo 08 0900EST0905EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees <strong>and</strong> large limbs.Beaufort CountySheldon08 0905EST0910EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.Beaufort CountyBeaufort08 0930EST0935EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down large limbs in the Beaufort National Cemetery.Berkeley CountyBonneau to08 0930EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Moncks Corner0945ESTThunderstorm winds blew trees down in Whitesville, knocked trees down across Highway 52 in Bonneau, <strong>and</strong> knocked overPorta-Jons at the Moncks Corner Airport.Charleston CountyCharleston08 0930EST0935EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees <strong>and</strong> large street signs in the West Ashley section of Charleston.Dorchester CountySummerville to 08 0930EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)8 S Givhans0935ESTTrees <strong>and</strong> power lines were knocked down by thunderstorm winds.168172
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005SOUTH CAROLINA, South CoastalCharleston CountyEdisto Is08 1010EST1015EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees along Route 174 from Steamboat L<strong>and</strong>ing to Palmetto Road.SOUTH DAKOTA, Central <strong>and</strong> NorthSDZ003>011-015>023-033>037-045-048-051Corson - Campbell - Mcpherson - Brown - Marshall - Roberts - Walworth - Edmunds - Day - Dewey - Potter -Faulk - Spink - Clark - Codington - Grant - Hamlin - Deuel - Stanley - Sully - Hughes - Hyde - H<strong>and</strong> - Jones -Lyman - Buffalo10 0700CST1730CST0 0High Wind (G58)High winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to near 70 mph occurred across all of central <strong>and</strong> northeast South Dakota from earlymorning to early evening. The high winds overturned a semi truck near Mound City; knocked a large branch down onto a pickuptruck in Selby; blew a glass door off a store in Clark; tore a sign down in Aberdeen; <strong>and</strong> ripped the roof off a mobile home in SouthShore.SOUTH DAKOTA, SoutheastSDZ038>040-050-052>071Beadle - Kingsbury - Brookings - Gregory - Jerauld - Sanborn - Miner - Lake - Moody - Brule - Aurora -Davison - Hanson - Mccook - Minnehaha - Charles Mix - Douglas - Hutchinson - Turner - Lincoln - BonHomme - Yankton - Clay - Union10 0800CST1730CST0 0 530KHigh Wind (G55)Sustained winds of 40 to 45 mph with gusts above 60 mph persisted from mid morning until late afternoon. The winds causedwidespread tree damage with branches <strong>and</strong> smaller tree debris broken off. Several power lines were knocked down by the wind orby wind blown debris. This resulted in several power outages, especially between the Missouri <strong>and</strong> James Rivers. Damages tobuildings was mostly to shingles <strong>and</strong> gutters. However, a metal storage building was blown over at Mitchell. Also at Mitchell,construction barriers were blown over, <strong>and</strong> windows were broken in two vehicles by blowing rocks. An aluminum recycling cagewas blown away at Woonsocket. A window was blown out at a school in Freeman. In Sioux Falls, there was damage to the airporttower.SDZ040-055>057- Brookings - Lake - Moody - Brule - Hanson - Mccook - Minnehaha - Hutchinson - Turner - Lincoln060>062-065>06717182100CST2100CST0 0Heavy SnowSnowfall of 6 to 12 inches caused dangerous travel conditions, closing some schools <strong>and</strong> businesses. Law enforcement agenciesreported that numerous vehicles slid into ditches, many along Interstate 90. The greatest snowfall of around a foot was in the SiouxFalls to Fl<strong>and</strong>reau area.SDZ038>039- Beadle - Kingsbury - Jerauld - Sanborn - Miner - Aurora - Davison052>054-058>05917182100CST1500CST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnowfall of 1 to 4 inches made travel surfaces slippery. Law enforcement agencies reported that several vehicles slid into ditches.SOUTH DAKOTA, WestSDZ001>002- Harding - Perkins - Butte - Northern Meade Co Plains - Ziebach - Northern Foot Hills - Rapid City -012>014-025>026- Pennington Co Plains - Haakon - Sturgis / Piedmont Foothills - Southern Meade Co Plains031>032-072>073SDZ001>002-012>014-025>026-031>032-043>044-046>047-049-072>07306 1200MST0 0 0 0 High Wind (G54)2000MSTA strong cold front moved across western South Dakota during the daytime hours, bringing gusty winds to the northwest SouthDakota plains. Sustained winds of 30 to 45 mph, with gusts to near 65 mph, developed from Buffalo <strong>and</strong> Lemmon to Rapid City<strong>and</strong> Philip.Harding - Perkins - Butte - Northern Meade Co Plains - Ziebach - Northern Foot Hills - Rapid City -Pennington Co Plains - Haakon - Jackson - Bennett - Mellette - Todd - Tripp - Sturgis / Piedmont Foothills -Southern Meade Co Plains10 0730MST1700MST0 0 25K 0 High Wind (G56)A strong cold front crossed the Northern Plains during the morning hours, bringing gusty winds to the South Dakota plains.Northwest winds of 35 to 50 mph, with gusts to 65 mph, were common across the northwest <strong>and</strong> south central South Dakota plains.Areas of blowing dust reduced visibilities <strong>and</strong> resulted in two automobile accidents in Bennett County. No one was seriouslyinjured.169173
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005SOUTH DAKOTA, WestSDZ043>044- Jackson - Bennett - Mellette - Todd - Tripp046>047-04921220800MST0300MST0 0 0 0 Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A strong low pressure system developed across the Central Rockies <strong>and</strong> then moved eastward across the Central Plains. A mix ofrain <strong>and</strong> snow became all snow across south central South Dakota during the morning as colder air moved into the area. Snowcontinued in the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening, before ending late in the night. Snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches were reported acrosssouth central South Dakota, with the highest amounts across Mellette <strong>and</strong> Todd Counties.SDZ024>025 Northern Black Hills - Northern Foot Hills24 0000MST1600MST0 0 0 0 Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A strong storm system developed across the Central Rockies <strong>and</strong> moved across the Northern Plains, bringing heavy snows to partsof the northern Black Hills <strong>and</strong> northern Foothills. A mix of rain <strong>and</strong> snow changed over to all snow during the overnight <strong>and</strong>continued through the daytime hours. Though some of the snow melted as it reached the ground, snow accumulations of 4 to 8inches were common across the northern Black Hills <strong>and</strong> Foothills, with 9 inches of snow at Bear Ridge.TENNESSEE, CentralWayne County9.1 SSW Waynesboro 22 2220CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)EMA did a storm survey <strong>and</strong> reported numerous trees were blown down. Person who lives on property reported 75 to 100 treeswere down. She filed the report to a local TV station, WKRN-TV the night of March 22. The TV station relayed the report to theNWS. There was no property damage.Rutherford CountyLa Vergne23 1235CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail reported by trained spotter.Stewart County5 NW Dover 27 1529CST0 0Hail (1.75)Public reported golf ball size hail.Van Buren County6 ENE Spencer 27 1642CST0 0Hail (1.75)Spotter reported golf ball size hail.Fentress CountyGrimsley27 1700CST0 0Hail (0.75)Spotter reported penny size hail.Fentress CountyGrimsley27 1700CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Tree limbs, as big as a wrist, were blown down.Putnam CountyMonterey27 1750CST0 0Hail (1.00)Spotter reported quarter size hail in Monterey.Marshall CountyLewisburg27 1845CST2000CST0 0 1KFlash FloodFlooding was occurring on Old Lake Road near Lewisburg. By 715 PM CST...several streets in Lewisburg had water flowingacross the roads.Lawrence CountyLeoma30 2255CST0 0Hail (1.75)Spotter reported golf ball size hail.Lawrence County5 E Lawrenceburg 30 2300CST0 0Hail (1.00)Trained spotter reported quarter size hail.Lawrence CountyLawrenceburg 30 2300CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported by spotter.Maury CountyColumbia30 2324CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported just north of Columbia.Davidson CountyAntioch30 2333CST0 0Hail (0.88)Trained spotter reported nickel size hail in Antioch.170174
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TENNESSEE, CentralRutherford CountyMurfreesboro 30 2355CSTTrained spotter reported nickel size hail.Warren County3 SW Mc Minnville 31 0040CSTPenny size hail reported.TENNESSEE, East0000Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)NOT RECEIVED.TENNESSEE, South CentralTNZ097Franklin01 0600CST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix0820CSTLight snow showers resulted in 1/4 to 1/2 inch of snow across the higher terrain of Franklin County including Sewanee.TNZ076-096>097 Moore - Lincoln - Franklin17 0000CST1 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix0800CSTPeriods of light snow produced a dusting of snow, mainly 1/4 inch or less, across Moore County. The snow accumulations wereconfined mainly to grassy areas.M39VETENNESSEE, WestShelby CountyMemphis22 1658CST0 0 0.16KHail (1.00)1715CSTMadison CountyJackson22 1733CST0 0 0.10KHail (1.00)1740CSTMadison County2 W Jackson to 22 1750CST0 0 0.11KHail (1.00)Jackson1805CSTGibson County7 W Trenton 22 1802CST0 0 0.05KHail (0.88)1810CSTGibson CountyDyer22 1820CST0 0 0.75KHail (1.75)1825CSTMadison CountyJackson22 1820CST0 0 0.10KHail (1.00)1825CSTHardeman CountySilerton22 1845CST0 0 0.10KHail (1.00)1850CSTObion County2 E Rives to 22 1851CST0 0 0.11KHail (1.00)5 E Union City1905CSTChester County3 SW Henderson to 22 1858CST0 0 0.30KHail (1.00)8 E Henderson1915CSTDyer County3 S Dyersburg 22 1908CST0 0 0.10KHail (1.00)1915CSTObion County3 SE Union City 22 1929CST0 0 0.11KHail (1.00)1935CSTWeakley County2 NW Martin 22 1929CST0 0 0.10KHail (1.00)1935CST171175
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TENNESSEE, WestHardin CountyCounceMcnairy CountyGuys22221934CST1940CST2120CST2125CST00000.20K0.01KHail (1.00)Hail (0.75)Henry County2 S Paris 27 1510CST1515CST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G55)A couple of trees were blown down.Henry County12 NE Paris 27 1523CST1530CST0 0 0.75KHail (1.75)Lauderdale CountyHalls to30 2115CST0 0 0.02KHail (0.75)Henning2130CSTTipton County3 W Covington to 30 2143CST0 0 0.02KHail (0.75)1 S Covington2150CSTMadison CountyJackson30 2330CST2335CST0 0 0.01KHail (0.75)TEXAS, CentralSchleicher CountyEldorado02 0040CST0 0Hail (0.75)Crockett County20 NW Ozona 15 1650CST0 0Hail (0.88)Crockett CountyOzona15 1755CST0 0 1KHail (1.75)Golfball size hail fell in Ozona.Kimble County3 N London 25 1845CST0 0 0.50KHail (1.75)Golfball size hail was reported near London.Mason CountyMason25 1922CST0 0Hail (0.88)Mason County5 SE Mason 25 1922CST0 0Hail (1.00)A stationary front was located along Interstate 10 in the Northwest Hill Country <strong>and</strong> several strong to severe thunderstormsdeveloped along this front. One of the storms took on super cell characteristics <strong>and</strong> moved through northern Kimble county intoMason county.Coke CountyRobert Lee26 0133CST0 0Hail (1.00)Runnels CountyWingate26 0200CST0 0Hail (0.75)Tom Green County13 N San Angelo 26 0242CST0 0Hail (0.88)Irion County4 E Mertzon 26 0245CST0 0Hail (0.75)Coleman CountyTalpa26 0355CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G53)Barn destroyed.Coleman County8 W Coleman 26 0400CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G53)Semi trailer overturned.Coleman CountyColeman26 0415CST0 0Hail (0.75)Hail covered the ground.172176
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, CentralSutton County8 SE Sonora 26 0500CST0 0Hail (0.75)Sutton County20 SE Sonora 26 0538CST0 0Hail (1.00)Kimble CountyJunction26 0612CST0622CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail lasted 10 minutes.Kimble County12 NE Junction 26 0625CST0 0Hail (0.88)A strong upper level disturbance moved across the area <strong>and</strong> lifted warm moist air over a surface stationary front located nearInterstate 10. Elevated severe thunderstorms developed shortly after midnight across the western Concho Valley. These storms thenmoved east <strong>and</strong> southeast during the overnight hours. There were several reports of marginally severe hail with a few severe windgusts.TEXAS, Central SoutheastColorado County5 S Weimar 07 1150CST0 0 2.5KHail (0.88)Colorado County2 S Weimar 07 1155CST0 0 2.5KHail (0.88)Colorado CountyColumbus07 1215CST0 0 4KHail (0.75)Colorado County2 N Garwood 07 1305CST0 0 2.5KHail (0.75)Harris County5 NW Houston 07 1338CST0 0 5KHail (0.75)Hail reported at intersection of Highway 290 <strong>and</strong> Beltway 8.Harris CountyHouston07 1342CST0 0 5KHail (0.75)Hail reported at intersection of Clay <strong>and</strong> Blaylock roads.Fort Bend CountyRichmond07 1345CST0 0 4KHail (0.75)Hail reported at intersection of Highways 90 <strong>and</strong> 36.Harris CountyPasadena07 1405CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Shopping Center sustained roof damage at 4200 Fairmont Parkway.Harris CountyHouston07 1430CST0 0 25KHail (1.00)Hail reported at the intersection of Interstate 45 South <strong>and</strong> Beltway 8.Harris CountyHouston Hobby Arpt 07 1430CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G53)Harris CountyPasadena07 1437CST0 0 5KHail (0.75)Harris CountyPasadena07 1450CST0 0 10KLightningLightning strike damaged residential home.Harris CountyPasadena07 1450CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G58)Tree down at 3700 Bay Area Blvd.Harris CountyPasadena07 1450CST0 0 3.5KThunderstorm Wind (G63)18 inch diameter tree snapped in half at 4416 Fairmont Parkway.Harris CountyHouston19 1709CST0 0 25KHail (1.00)Reported at the intersection of Interstate 45 <strong>and</strong> Cavalcade.Harris CountyHouston19 1715CST0 0 25KHail (1.00)Reported at the intersection of West 19th <strong>and</strong> Yale.173177
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, Central SoutheastHarris CountyHouston Hgts to 19 1720CST0 0 5KHoustonHail covered the ground.Brazos CountyCollege Station 19 1723CST0 0 8KReported at Post Oak Shopping Mall.Burleson County4 W Caldwell 19 1745CST0 0 10KHail covered the ground along FM 908.Burleson CountyCaldwell19 1746CST0 0 10KMontgomery CountyConroe Arpt19 1748CST0 0 3KReported at the Lone Star Executive Airport.Brazos CountyBryan19 1750CST0 0 30KBrazos CountyBryan19 1802CST0 0 30KBrazos CountyCollege Station 19 1802CST0 0 4KReported at the intersection of Highway 6 <strong>and</strong> Barron Roads on the south side of town.Brazos CountyCollege Station 19 1808CST0 0 5KReported at the intersection of the Southwest Parkway <strong>and</strong> Walborn.Montgomery County2 NE Willis 19 1810CST0 0 4KBrazos CountyCollege Station 19 1825CST0 0 30KMontgomery County.5 NE Conroe 19 1830CST0 0 3KBrazos CountyCollege Station 19 1835CST0 0 30KReported on the south side of town.Polk CountyCamden19 2008CST0 0 2KWharton CountyWharton19 2246CST0 0 8KLocal newspaper reported a light pole <strong>and</strong> a couple of power lines downed.Galveston CountyGalveston Scholes Fl 20 0112CST0 0Measured at KGLS ASOS.Harris CountyTomball21 1415CST0 0 6KMontgomery CountyThe Woodl<strong>and</strong>s 21 1425CST0 0 7KHouston CountyLatexo22 0008CST0 0 19KPolk CountyCorrigan22 0205CST0 0 4KPolk County2 W Livingston 22 0235CST0 0 4KJackson CountyEdna27 0125CST0 0 4KReported on State Highway 111.Fort Bend CountyNeedville27 0130CST0 0 5KHail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (2.00)Hail (1.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.75)Hail (1.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Hail (1.75)Hail (0.88)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Thunderstorm Wind (G51)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (1.50)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)174178
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, Central SoutheastWharton CountyWharton27 0130CSTReported at the sheriff's office.Burleson CountySnook31 2010CSTBurleson CountySnook31 2010CSTTelephone pole downed.Polk County3 NW Livingston 31 2313CSTTree downed on power lines on Highway 350.TEXAS, Extreme West000000005K3K4K4KHail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Thunderstorm Wind (G53)TEXAS, Mid - SouthAransas CountyNorth PortionRefugio CountyEast Central PortionNONE REPORTED.Jim Wells County1 NE S<strong>and</strong>ia 19 1830CSTSan Patricio County4 SSW Mathis 19 1900CSTSan Patricio CountyMathis19 1900CSTSan Patricio County2 N Edroy 19 1925CSTNueces CountyCorpus ChristiNueces CountyChapman RanchSan Patricio CountyMathisRefugio CountyRefugioNueces CountyCorpus Christi06 1200CST0 01800CSTFlooding occurred along Highway 35, north of Lamar, in northern Aransas county.Flash Flood06 1200CST0 0Flash Flood1800CSTLow lying areas in Refugio were flooded. Portions of the city park in Refugio were closed due to flooding. Water flowing overU.S. 77 north <strong>and</strong> south of Refugio resulted in several accidents. Highway 35 <strong>and</strong> FM 774 intersection, south of Tivoli, was closeddue to flooding. Water covered some roads in Woodsboro.<strong>Storm</strong>s trained across eastern-central Refugio <strong>and</strong> northern Aransas counties from the mid-morning hours through the lateafternoon. Doppler radar estimated 4 to 6 inches of rain fell across this area, which resulted in flash flooding into the evening. 5.96inches was measured at a RAWS site at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.191937CST0000000000Hail (1.75)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)1942CSTTrained spotters <strong>and</strong> off-duty NWS employee reported pea to marble sized hail <strong>and</strong> estimated 50 kt winds on south side of CorpusChristi. (Lipes at Clubgate <strong>and</strong> Airline at Yorktown)19 1945CST0 0Several utility poles blown down on CR18, CR70 <strong>and</strong> CR2444.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)20 0155CST0 0LightningLightning struck a water tower near the Mathis Police Department, knocking out the main police <strong>and</strong> fire department phone lines<strong>and</strong> causing 9-1-1 calls to be re-routed to sheriff's department. Repairs to 9-1-1 phone system were estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.200320CSTGoliad County5 N Fannin 27 0100CSTVictoria CountyVictoria20 0325CST0Reported in downtown Corpus Christi by Fire Dept.270110CST0000000Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.00)175179
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, Mid - SouthVictoria CountyVictoria27 0114CST0 0Hail (1.75)TEXAS, NorthParker County1 S Springtown 01 2147CST0 0Hail (0.88)Tarrant County11 NNE Ft Worth 01 2209CST0 0Hail (0.88)Falls County3 E Marlin 21 1805CST1809CST0.3 20 0 0Tornado (F0)Weak tornado formed <strong>and</strong> dissipated near Marlin; no damage reported.Lamar County6 S Paris 21 1814CST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Barn damaged near Paris.Lamar County2 SE Paris 21 1824CST1826CST0.1 25 0 0Tornado (F0)Tornado reported near Reno; no damage reported.Eastl<strong>and</strong> County3 SW Cisco 25 0312CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported by spotters at I-20 <strong>and</strong> Highway 206.Eastl<strong>and</strong> County3 S Eastl<strong>and</strong> 25 0342CST0 0Hail (0.75)Comanche County7 NW Comanche 25 0526CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail in Sydney.Comanche County2 NW Comanche 25 0548CST0 0Hail (0.88)Sheriff's dispatcher relayed several reports of pea to nickel size hail between Comanche <strong>and</strong> DeLeon.Erath County12 SW Stephenville 25 0600CST0 0Hail (0.75)Cooperative observer in Dublin reported hail an inch deep ranging from pea to penny size.Comanche County18 SE Comanche 25 0725CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported in Gustine.Kaufman County8 SW Kaufman 25 0756CST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail reported in Scurry.Falls County10 SW Lott 31 1806CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nickel size hail reported in Westphalia.Falls County10 SW Lott 31 1809CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported in Westphalia.Falls County10 SW Lott 31 1829CST0 0Hail (1.50)Quarter to half dollar size hail reported in Westphalia.Milam CountyRockdale31 1856CST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Tree reported down on power lines in Rockdale.Robertson CountyBremond31 1920CST0 0Hail (0.88)Amateur radio operator relayed report if nickel size hail in Bremond.Robertson CountyBremond31 1930CST0 0Hail (0.88)Pea to nickel size hail reported in Bremond.176180
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, NorthVan Z<strong>and</strong>t County11 SE Canton 31 1945CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G60)A roof was blown off a carport <strong>and</strong> part of a house blown into a road.Robertson County5 E Hearne 31 2025CST2045CST0 0Hail (0.75)Penny size hail reported in Wheelock.TEXAS, North Panh<strong>and</strong>leTXZ001>020 Dallam - Sherman - Hansford - Ochiltree - Lipscomb - Hartley - Moore - Hutchinson - Roberts - Hemphill -Oldham - Potter - Carson - Gray - Wheeler - Deaf Smith - R<strong>and</strong>all - Armstrong - Donley - Collingsworth15160500CST2300CST0 0Heavy SnowA vigorous low pressure system in the upper atmosphere moved southwest of the Texas panh<strong>and</strong>le while cold <strong>and</strong> moist air flowedinto the Texas panh<strong>and</strong>le from the north <strong>and</strong> east. Heavy snow fell over much of the Texas panh<strong>and</strong>le with ten to thirteen inches inAmarillo <strong>and</strong> Canyon in Potter <strong>and</strong> R<strong>and</strong>all counties...eleven to twelve inches of snow in Vega in Oldham county...ten to twelveinches of snow in Hereford in Deaf Smith county <strong>and</strong> also in Clarendon in Donley county...ten inches of snow in Claude inArmstrong county...eight to ten inches at Texline in Dallam county <strong>and</strong> at Borger in Hutchinson county <strong>and</strong> also at Perryton inOchiltree county...nine to ten inches of snow in Pampa in Gray county...nine inches of snow in Panh<strong>and</strong>le in Carson county...sevento nine inches fell at Stratford in Sherman county <strong>and</strong> at Channing in Hartley county <strong>and</strong> also at Miami in Roberts county...seven toeight inches of snow in Wheeler in Wheeler county...six to seven inches of snow in Dumas in Moore county...six inches at Gruverin Hansford county...five inches of snow in Canadian in Hemphill county...four to five inches of snow in Booker in Lipscombcounty...<strong>and</strong> four inches of snow in Samnorwood in Collingsworth county.TXZ002-008-018 Sherman - Hutchinson - Armstrong26271100CST0500CST0 0Heavy SnowA low pressure system in the upper atmosphere...which moved out of the Rockies <strong>and</strong> across the southern High Plains...combinedwith a cold <strong>and</strong> moist airmass to produce heavy snow across the central sections of the Texas panh<strong>and</strong>le. Stratford in Shermancounty received four to six inches...Washburn in Armstrong county received four to five inches of snow...<strong>and</strong> Stinnett inHutchinson county reported four inches.TEXAS, NortheastNacogdoches CountyCushing14 2050CST0 0Hail (1.00)Panola CountyCarthage14 2130CST0 0Hail (0.75)Shelby CountyJoaquin14 2155CST0 0Hail (0.75)Cass County5 N Linden 21 1345CST0 0Hail (0.88)Nacogdoches CountyCushing22 0101CST0 0Hail (1.00)Angelina CountyLufkin22 0125CST0 0Hail (1.00)Angelina County1 W Lufkin 22 0125CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail fell in the community of Hudson.Smith County10 E Lindale 31 1750CST0 0Hail (0.88)Hail fell on FM 16.Smith CountyLindale31 1750CST0 0Hail (0.88)Wood CountyHawkins31 1803CST0 0Hail (1.00)Shelby CountyTenaha31 1839CST0 0Hail (0.75)Hail fell at the intersection of US Highway 59 <strong>and</strong> County Rd. 4648.Panola County1 S Carthage 31 2010CST0 0Hail (0.75)177181
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, NortheastSmith CountyTyler31 2010CSTHail fell on the west side of town.Panola County8 SW Carthage 31 2013CSTPanola County12 SE Carthage 31 2015CSTHarrison County1 S Waskom 31 2025CSTRusk County1 SE Overton 31 2100CST0Powerlines downed near a school on State Highway 42.Rusk County1 S Overton 31 2105CST0Powerlines were downed.Rusk CountyTatum31 2130CST0Panola CountyCarthage31 2140CST0Panola CountyBeckville31 2140CST0Panola County1 E Beckville 31 2145CST0Harrison County3 W Waskom 31 2200CSTTEXAS, South0000000000000Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.88)Hail (1.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G58)Thunderstorm Wind (G58)Hail (1.00)Hail (2.75)Hail (2.75)3 700KThunderstorm Wind (G70)Thunderstorm winds destroyed 2 homes <strong>and</strong> damaged several other homes <strong>and</strong> buildings. There were three injuries...one was in ahome when the roof was blown off their house <strong>and</strong> two others were injured when a tree fell on their vehicle. All were treated at anarea hospital <strong>and</strong> released.00Hail (0.75)NONE REPORTED.TEXAS, South CentralGillespie County14 SW Fredericksburg 06 2130CST0 0Flash Flood2230CSTHeavy rainfall produced accumulations of nearly 2 inches in about one hour over very saturated soils southwest of Fredericksburg.Officials reported that a car was washed off Alfred Petsch Rd. at a low water crossing where Pedernales River crosses. The driverescaped <strong>and</strong> there were no injuries.Val Verde County1 W Del Rio to 07 0122CST0 0Hail (1.25)2 NE Del Rio0135CSTKerr CountyMountain Home 07 0515CST0 0 100KThunderstorm Wind (G70)0525CSTSevere thunderstorm winds struck the Mountain Home area, causing major damage to the roof of the Hill Country Opry House.Gillespie County4 N Fredericksburg 07 0605CST0 0 200KHail (1.25)0615CSTLarge hail, propelled by 30 to 40 mph winds broke the windows of homes, dented vehicles, <strong>and</strong> damaged trees near Fredericksburg.Bexar County12 NE San Antonio 07 0925CST0 0Hail (1.50)0935CSTComal County4 NE Bracken to 07 0945CST0 0Hail (0.88)5 NE Bracken0950CSTFayette CountySchulenburg07 1540CST0 0Hail (1.00)1550CST178182
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, South CentralLavaca County2 NW Moulton to 07 1555CST0 0Hail (1.75)1 SE MoultonBurnet CountySpicewood191605CST1545CST1555CST0 0Hail (0.88)Caldwell County5 W Maxwell 19 1615CST1620CST0 0Hail (1.00)Williamson CountyLiberty Hill to 19 1620CST0 0Hail (0.75)Georgetown1630CSTTravis County6 S Austin to 19 1655CST0 0Hail (0.88)8 SE Austin1710CSTHail between .75 <strong>and</strong> 1.00 inch in diameter was reported across much of the southeast part of Austin. Nickel-sized hail fell nearIH-35 <strong>and</strong> William Cannon, with the largest hail (1.00 inch diameter) at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.Williamson County6 SE Georgetown to 19 1710CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hutto1720CSTDe Witt CountyWesthoff to19 1730CST0 0Flash Flood10 NW Nordheim2200CSTThunderstorms produced general 2 inch rain accumulations over northern DeWitt County <strong>and</strong> southern Gonzales County. Nearly 3inches was indicated in the area between Westhoff <strong>and</strong> Nordheim in DeWitt County <strong>and</strong> Smiley in Gonzales County. Throughmuch of the evening, flash flooding closed FM108 on both sides of the DeWitt-Gonzales County line, as well as M240 in DeWittCounty.Gonzales County5 S Smiley to 19 1730CST0 0Flash Flood10 S Smiley2100CSTThunderstorms produced general 2 inch rain accumulations over northern DeWitt County <strong>and</strong> southern Gonzales County. Nearly 3inches was indicated in the area between Westhoff <strong>and</strong> Nordheim in DeWitt County <strong>and</strong> Smiley in Gonzales County. Throughmuch of the evening, flash flooding closed FM108 on both sides of the DeWitt-Gonzales County line, as well as FM240 in DeWittCounty.Bastrop CountyBastrop19 1750CST1800CST0 0Hail (1.75)Lee County14 NE Giddings 19 1840CST1850CST0 0 200KThunderstorm Wind (G70)Severe thunderstorm winds destroyed severely damaged a large barn northeast of Giddings along FM141. The winds destroyed theroof of the barn.Bexar CountyKelly Afb19 1915CST1925CST0 0Hail (1.00)Lavaca County2 S Moulton 19 1955CST2005CST0 0Hail (1.75)Karnes CountyHelena to19 2100CST0 0Flash FloodGillett2230CSTHeavy rainfall from slow-moving thunderstorms in DeWitt <strong>and</strong> Gonzales Counties spilled westward into Karnes County near 2100CST. Between 1 <strong>and</strong> 2 inches fell over the eastern part of the county, with heaviest amounts near 3 inches between Helena <strong>and</strong>Gillett. Flash flooding briefly closed FM887 <strong>and</strong> SH119 near Gillett.Lavaca CountyHalletsville to 19 2100CST0 0Flash FloodYoakum2300CSTSlow-moving thunderstorms in DeWitt <strong>and</strong> Gonzales Counties spread eastward into Lavaca County, producing a general 2 inch rainover the western half of the county. Highest totals were nearly 4 inches between Hallettsville <strong>and</strong> Yoakum. Flash flood developedbriefly, closing SH77 <strong>and</strong> SH90 in the Hallettsville area.179183
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, South CentralLavaca CountyHalletsville19Lavaca CountyMoulton192120CST2130CST2145CST2150CST0000Hail (1.75)Hail (1.50)Llano County10 W Llano 25 1945CST1955CST0 0Hail (0.88)Blanco CountyRound Mtn25 2040CST2050CST0 0Hail (2.50)Travis CountyLago Vista25 2105CST2115CST0 0Hail (1.75)Hail at Lago Vista.Travis CountyLago Vista to 25 2105CST0 0 100MHail (2.00)Manor2150CSTOn the evening of March 25, the most destructive hailstorm in ten years struck the greater Austin Area. The total damage to homes,vehicles, businesses <strong>and</strong> property has been estimated at over $100 million. This is the greatest amount of damage due to a hailstormsince of March 25, 1993, when $125 million of damage occurred.The event began as two apparent supercells located near Marble Falls <strong>and</strong> Round Mountain merged into a line of thunderstorms asthey moved eastward into Travis County. This new line stretched from near Lago Vista on the north edge, across Lake Travis <strong>and</strong>Lakeway, to near Bee Cave. The storm began producing hail up to golfball-size at Lake Travis <strong>and</strong> Lakeway between 2108 CST<strong>and</strong> 2015 CST. At the same time, near the mid part of the line, a combination of large hail <strong>and</strong> damaging winds struck near FM620<strong>and</strong> Anderson Mill Road. The storm knocked out power to 5000 homes from northwest Austin to the Oak Hills area. As thehailstorm crossed the central <strong>and</strong> south portions of the city between 2125 CST <strong>and</strong> 2140 CST, it shattered windows in hundreds ofhomes <strong>and</strong> thous<strong>and</strong>s of cars, as well as denting thous<strong>and</strong>s of cars. By 2140 CST, the storm was on the southeast side of the city,producing hail up to 2 inches in diameter at the Travis County Exposition Center. The storm continued on toward Manor,producing 1 inch hail in 3 to 6 inch drifts in the Manor area, just prior to producing an F1 tornado. All through the life of the stormsystem, the greatest damage was reported along it's south end.Travis CountyLake Travis25 2108CST0 0Hail (1.00)2115CSTHail at Lake Travis.Travis County10 W Austin to 25 2110CST0 0Hail (1.50)7 W Austin2125CSTHail at Lakeway.Travis County4 NW Austin 25 2115CST0 0Hail (1.00)2125CSTHail at Anderson Mill <strong>and</strong> FM620Travis County4 NW Austin 25 2115CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)2125CSTSevere winds at Anderson Mill <strong>and</strong> FM620.Travis County10 NW Austin 25 2123CST0 0Hail (0.75)2130CSTHail in the Great Hills area.Travis County5 NW Austin 25 2125CST0 0Hail (1.75)2135CSTHail at Loop 360 <strong>and</strong> FM2222.Travis County4 NW Austin 25 2130CST0 0Hail (0.88)2140CSTHail at Camp Mabry.180184
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, South CentralTravis County9 NW Austin 25 2130CST2140CST0 0Hail (0.75)Hail at MoPac <strong>and</strong> Duval.Travis County2 NE Austin 25 2135CST2145CST0 0Hail (1.75)Hail at Manor Road <strong>and</strong> Airport Blvd.Travis County8 E Austin 25 2140CST2150CST0 0Hail (2.00)Hail at the Travis County Exposition Center.Travis County4 SE Manor 25 2145CST2150CST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail up to an inch in diameter was deposited east of Manor in drifts 3 to 6 inches deep.Travis County4 SE Manor to 25 2150CST 2.5 200 0 0 100KTornado (F1)7 SE Manor2159CSTAn NWS survey showed that the general area from near the town of Manor, across the community of Littig, to approximately 4miles southwest of Elgin had been struck by a combination of severe thunderstorm winds, rain <strong>and</strong> hail.Bastrop CountyIn addition, a narrow corridor of spotty <strong>and</strong> more intense damage to homes, trees <strong>and</strong> buildings suggested that a tornado had strucknear 9:50 pm on Balderstadt Road about 1 mile northwest of Littig. The conclusion was supported by the fact that debris in a smallconfined area of homes as well as mobile homes <strong>and</strong> outbuildings was scattered in all four cardinal directions, indicating it couldnot have been part of a downburst. The path length in this touchdown would have been less than a quarter mile. The damage wasrated F0.From that point eastward, through the community of Littig to near Elgin, the damage was general widespread <strong>and</strong> had been laiddown in a single direction toward the east. This was the same direction in which the supercell storm was moving.However, damage in the east part of Littig was again concentrated with the debris laid down in many different directions. Many ofthe Littig residents reported that the high winds struck <strong>and</strong> then was followed by the "sound of a freight train." One residentreported that his ears popped just in advance of the worst damage. These reports, along with the shape <strong>and</strong> nature of damageindicated that part of the damage in the east section of Littig was due to a second touchdown of the same tornado. This locationwould be about 1 mile east of the first touchdown. The time of the strike is estimated as 2156 CST. The tornado continued on theground for approximately one half mile where it struck a mobile home along its side, rolled it into a second mobile home,destroying the first mobile home. Evidence showed that the first mobile home had actually been tied down with straps, but that thestraps had not prevented it being moved. The straps were still in place <strong>and</strong> anchored in spite of the fact that the mobile home wasgone. Remnants of the first mobile home appear to have prevented major damage to the second mobile home. This damage wasrated as F1. In all, it was miraculous that so many large pieces of tin, wood <strong>and</strong> metal had been ripped from homes <strong>and</strong> structures<strong>and</strong> thrown around the area, driven into the ground, wrapped around trees <strong>and</strong> poles, <strong>and</strong> yet not a single injury.4 SW Elgin to 25 2200CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)7 SE Elgin2215CSTAs the severe line of thunderstorms moved eastward, they produced winds that uprooted trees both to the east <strong>and</strong> the west of SH95,south of the town of Elgin.Bastrop County4 SW Elgin to 25 2202CST 0.2 100 0 0 40KTornado (F0)3.9 SW Elgin2203CSTA second tornado descended from the same south end of the line of thunderstorms that had produced the Littig tornado. Thistouchdown was around 2 miles east of Littig, in Bastrop County, where the Old Shiloh Baptist Church <strong>and</strong> the new Shiloh BaptistChurch both sustained considerable exterior <strong>and</strong> roof damage. The location is just east of County Line Road <strong>and</strong> just south ofVoelker Lane. This touchdown would have been very brief, less than one quarter mile in length. It was timed near 2202 CST <strong>and</strong>was rated as F0.Gillespie County8 SW Fredericksburg 26 0959CST0 0Hail (0.75)1010CSTBexar County5 NW San Antonio 26 1230CST0 0Hail (0.75)1240CST181185
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, South CentralWilliamson County1 SW Round Rock 31 1755CST1805CST0 0Hail (1.00)Travis CountyAustin-Bergstrom Arpt 31 1815CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G60)Del Valle1830CSTSevere thunderstorm winds knocked down trees <strong>and</strong> tree limbs <strong>and</strong> blew over power lines in the south <strong>and</strong> central Austin. Damagewas indicated from West Lake Hills, across the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the Del Valle area. The power was out toaround 3500 people for several hours.Bastrop CountyCedar Creek31 1835CST1845CST0 0Hail (0.88)Bastrop CountyBastrop31 1900CST1910CST0 0Hail (1.75)Comal County2 NW New Braunfels 31 1918CST1930CST0 0Hail (1.75)TEXAS, South Panh<strong>and</strong>leLubbock County8 N Idalou 03 1650CST0 0Hail (0.88)Lubbock County15 E New Deal 03 1736CST0 0Hail (1.00)Nickel to Quarter-sized hail at the Matlock Cotton Gin near Estacado.Crosby CountyLorenzo03 1752CST0 0Hail (0.75)Crosby CountyRalls03 1800CST0 0Hail (1.00)Crosby County2 E Ralls 03 1822CST0 0Hail (0.75)Crosby CountyCrosbyton03 1825CST1835CST0 0Hail (0.75)TXZ021>024- Parmer - Castro - Swisher - Briscoe - Bailey - Lamb - Hale - Floyd - Cochran - Hockley - Crosby027>030-033>034-03615 0600CST2100CST1 0Heavy SnowOne (1) fatality occurred following the storm: On May 16, 2005 <strong>and</strong> elderly man slipped on ice in Kress, TX in Swisher County.5 to 6 inches of snow reported in Pep (Hockley Co.); 6 to 7 inches of snow reported in Plainview (Hale); 5 to 6 inches of snowreported in Aiken (Floyd); 4 inches of snow reported in Crosbyton (Crosby); 6 inches of snow reported in Silverton (Briscoe); 6 to8 inches of snow reported in Tulia (Swisher); 6 inches of snow reported in Springlake (Lamb); 5 to 6 inches of snow reported inMuleshoe (Bailey); 6 to 7 inches of snow reported in Friona (Parmer), with over 1 foot drifts; 4 inches of snow reported in Farwell(Parmer); 4 to 5 inches of snow reported in Morton (Cochran); 8 to 10 inches of snow reported in Dimmitt (Castro).M?OUTXZ021-021-023 Parmer - Swisher26 1800CST2000CST0 0Heavy Snow7 inches of snow reported in Vigo Park (Swisher Co.); 4 inches of snow reported in Rhea (Parmer); 5 inches of snow reported inBovina (Parmer).TXZ039-039-041 Yoakum - Lynn29 1305CST1530CST0 0High Wind (G51)A strong jet stream associated with an upper-level low currently which tracked across northern New Mexico forced strong windsacross the South Plains <strong>and</strong> extreme southern Panh<strong>and</strong>le. As the skies cleared during the late morning into the early afternoon,strong winds aloft mixed down to the surface <strong>and</strong> 51 knot gusts were measured by the Texas Tech West Texas mesonet sites atDenver City, O'Donnell, <strong>and</strong> Plains, TX.TEXAS, SoutheastTyler County5 S Colmesneil 19 2048CST0 0Hail (0.75)182186
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, SoutheastTyler CountyRockl<strong>and</strong>22 0255CST0 0Hail (0.75)Jasper County10 N Jasper 22 0312CST0 0Hail (0.75)TEXAS, WestTXZ061Ector03 0400CST0800CST0 0 0 0 Dense FogDense fog developed over the central Permian Basin of west Texas during the morning hours of the 3rd. The fog restricted visibilityfor local motorists, <strong>and</strong> indirectly contributed to a fatal traffic accident along Texas Highway 158 in northern Ector County. Thedriver of a semi-truck lost sight of the highway <strong>and</strong> impacted an embankment at a high rate of speed. The driver died at the scene.Reeves County8 SE Orla to 06 1835CST0 0 0 0 Hail (1.25)11 SE OrlaOfficials in Reeves County reported half dollar size hail that accumulated three inches deep along a three mile stretch of U.S.Highway 285 southeast of Orla.Reeves County10 SE Orla 06 1840CST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61)Law enforcement officials reported that 60 to 70 MPH severe thunderstorm wind gusts accompanied large hail south of Orla.Loving CountyMentone to 06 1853CST0 0 0 0 Hail (1.25)15 ENE Mentone1930CSTAt 18:53 CST, the Loving County Emergency Manager reported half dollar size hail in Mentone. The swath of large hail <strong>and</strong> itsparent severe thunderstorm continued east across southern Loving County. By 19:30 CST, local officials reported penny size hailthat covered Interstate 20 fifteen miles east-northeast of Mentone. The accumulating hail resulted in slick driving conditions alongthe interstate.Winkler County6 SSE Kermit 06 2010CST0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00)Two separate reports indicated quarter size hail along Texas Highway 18 south of Kermit.Winkler County6 SSE Kermit 06 2010CST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)The large hail south of Kermit was accompanied by severe wind gusts.An isolated severe thunderstorm initiated along the Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas during the late afternoon of the 6th <strong>and</strong>propagated east across the Upper Trans Pecos region. This storm resulted in large amounts of hail up to the size of half dollars <strong>and</strong>occasional severe wind gusts. No significant damage was reported.TXZ074-258 Davis / Apache Mountains Area - Guadalupe Mountains Of Culberson County20211400CST1000CST0 0 0 0 High Wind (G77)Fast zonal mid level flow over west Texas resulted in a classic mountain wave situation along the Guadalupe <strong>and</strong> Davis Mountainson the 20th <strong>and</strong> 21st. Severe winds occurred in the mountains of west Texas during the spring break weekend, the busiest touristweekend of the year for the national <strong>and</strong> state parks in the area. Significant damage was not reported. Measured wind gusts follow:Guadalupe Mountains:The Bowl................73 MPHGuadalupe Pass.......66 MPHDavis Mountains:McDonald ObservatoryMount Fowlkes.....88 MPHMount Locke........78 MPHCrane County2 SW Crane 26 0329CST0334CST0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88)Reagan County2 N Stiles 26 0450CST0 0 1K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50)A rural resident north of Stiles reported 60 MPH gusts from a severe thunderstorm that blew open <strong>and</strong> slightly damaged the door ona large barn.A series of strong to severe thunderstorms erupted over the southern <strong>and</strong> eastern Permian Basin in west Texas during the very earlymorning hours of the 26th. These storms developed as a strong low level jet interacted with a warm front. Large hail <strong>and</strong> severewinds were reported.183187
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005TEXAS, WestWinkler County3 NW Wink 26 1629CST0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54)High based convection resulted in severe wind gusts near Wink. A gust to 62 MPH was recorded at the Winkler County Airport. Nodamage was reported.TXZ074Davis / Apache Mountains Area26 1900CST2200CST0 0 0 0 High Wind (G63)Severe mountain winds affected the Davis Mountains in southwestern Texas during the afternoon of the 26th. A gust to 72 MPHwas recorded at the McDonald Observatory.A potent upper level storm system brought strong to severe thunderstorms <strong>and</strong> high winds to west Texas on the 26th. Severe stormsahead of the approaching system produced large hail <strong>and</strong> damaging winds during the pre-dawn hours across the southeasternPermian Basin. As the upper low passed just north of the region during the afternoon, severe mountain winds were observed in theDavis Mountains. Very high based <strong>and</strong> shallow convection beneath the mid level cold pool resulted in additional severe winds overthe Upper Trans Pecos region during the late afternoon hours.TXZ074-258 Davis / Apache Mountains Area - Guadalupe Mountains Of Culberson County29 0800CST0 0 0 0 High Wind (G68)2000CSTThe passage of a strong upper level storm system over the southern Rockies resulted in a series of strong mountain waves along theGuadalupe <strong>and</strong> Davis Mountains of west Texas. Around midday, winds through Guadalupe Pass along U.S. Highway 62/180 weresustained at 63 MPH with gusts in excess of 70 MPH. Recorded peak gusts follow:Davis Mountains:Mount Fowlkes...74 MPHMount Locke.......70 MPHGuadalupe Mountains:The Bowl.............78 MPHGuadalupe Pass....76 MPHTXZ074Davis / Apache Mountains Area31 2200CST0 0 0 0 High Wind (G67)2359CSTA strong cold front swept south across west Texas during the evening of the 31st. As the front encountered the higher terrain insouthwestern Texas, severe winds were recorded in the Davis Mountains. Winds at the McDonald Observatory reached 77 MPHatop Mount Locke. Gusts in excess of 70 MPH persisted for more than four hours into the early part of April 1st. Severe wind gustsalso were recorded on Mount Fowlkes.TEXAS, Western NorthNONE REPORTED.UTAH, EastUTZ022>025-027>029 Southeast Utah - Eastern Uinta Mountains - Eastern Uinta Basin - Tavaputs Plateau - Gr<strong>and</strong> Flat And Arches- La Sal & Abajo Mountains - Canyonl<strong>and</strong>s / Natural Bridges01 0000MST0 0Drought31 2359MSTImprovement occurred in the drought situation across northeast Utah, as a number of storm systems produced significantprecipitation <strong>and</strong> mountain snowpack continued above normal. Drought conditions were categorized as abnormally dry to severeover east central <strong>and</strong> northeast Utah at the beginning of the month. However, by month's end, the severe drought conditions haddiminished in this area. Across southeast Utah, abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions prevailed throughout the month.Please see the April 2005 <strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> publication for a continuation on this drought situation.UTZ023-025-028 Eastern Uinta Mountains - Tavaputs Plateau - La Sal & Abajo Mountains19 1400MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix21 0000MSTA series of disturbances moved across the area in a moist <strong>and</strong> unsettled weather pattern resulting in widespread snowfall amounts of7 to 16 inches across the mountains of eastern Utah.UTZ028La Sal & Abajo Mountains22 2200MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix23 1600MST7 to 9 inches of snowfall occurred across the La Sal <strong>and</strong> Abajo Mountains of southeast Utah.UTZ023Eastern Uinta Mountains22 2200MST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>24 1400MST184188
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005UTAH, EastA series of disturbances produced 17 to 20 inches of snow across the Eastern Uinta Mountains, mainly above 8000 feet.UTZ025Tavaputs Plateau22232300MST1100MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches accumulated across the Tavaputs Plateau of east central Utah.UTZ028La Sal & Abajo Mountains24 0500MST1500MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixA series of disturbances produced around one foot of snow across the La Sal <strong>and</strong> Abajo Mountains of southeast Utah.UTZ023-025-028 Eastern Uinta Mountains - Tavaputs Plateau - La Sal & Abajo Mountains24261700MST0700MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix7 to 14 inches of snow fell across the mountains of eastern Utah.UTZ028La Sal & Abajo Mountains29 0000MST1200MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixA low pressure system moved across the Four Corners area <strong>and</strong> produced 12 to 14 inches of snow across the La Sal Mountains. TheAbajo Mountains <strong>and</strong> surrounding lower elevations generally received 6 inches of snow.UTZ023-025-028 Eastern Uinta Mountains - Tavaputs Plateau - La Sal & Abajo Mountains29301800MST1500MST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixA storm system produced 6 to 11 inches of new snow across the mountains <strong>and</strong> high plateaus of eastern Utah.UTZ022-027-029 Southeast Utah - Gr<strong>and</strong> Flat And Arches - Canyonl<strong>and</strong>s / Natural Bridges30 0000MST0800MST0 0Frost/FreezeAn unseasonably cold airmass resulted in a hard freeze across the lower valleys of east central <strong>and</strong> southeast Utah. Minimumtemperatures ranged from 20 to 31 degrees.UTAH, West <strong>and</strong> CentralNOT RECEIVED.VERMONT, North <strong>and</strong> CentralVTZ001-008>012- Gr<strong>and</strong> Isle - Washington - Western Addison - Orange - Western Rutl<strong>and</strong> - Windsor - Eastern Addison -018>019Eastern Rutl<strong>and</strong>01 1900EST0 0 110KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>2230ESTA storm system off the Carolinas on Monday, February 28th moved to the Gulf of Maine the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of Tuesday,March 1st. Snow developed across the area during the late night of Feb 28th, <strong>and</strong> was heavy at times during March 1st before ittapered off overnight of March 1st <strong>and</strong> 2nd. Snow accumulations were generally between 8 <strong>and</strong> 10 inches, with locally higheramounts in the mountains. Minor accidents were reported due to slippery roads.VTZ002>007-016>017 Western Franklin - Orleans - Essex - Western Chittenden - Lamoille - Caledonia - Eastern Franklin - EasternChittenden01 2100EST0 0 110KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>2230ESTA storm system off the Carolinas on Monday, February 28th moved to the Gulf of Maine the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of Tuesday,March 1st. Snow developed across the area during the late night of Feb 28th, <strong>and</strong> was heavy at times during March 1st before ittapered off overnight of March 1st <strong>and</strong> 2nd. In the counties of Caledonia <strong>and</strong> Essex, snowfall was around 7 inches. Elsewhere,snow accumulations were generally between 8 <strong>and</strong> 10 inches, with locally higher amounts in the mountains.VTZ002>004- Western Franklin - Orleans - Essex - Lamoille - Caledonia - Washington - Orange - Windsor - Eastern006>008-010-012- Franklin - Eastern Chittenden - Eastern Addison - Eastern Rutl<strong>and</strong>016>01908 2000EST0 0 120KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>09 0200ESTA complex area of low pressure over the Great Lakes on Monday, March 7th moved into northern Maine on Tuesday, March 8th.Snow spread across the area early on March 8th <strong>and</strong> was heavy at times before ending later on the night of March 8th <strong>and</strong> earlyMarch 9th. General snow accumulations were 8 to 12 inches in Caledonia county <strong>and</strong> 6 to 10 inches in Franklin <strong>and</strong> Windsorcounties. Otherwise, across eastern Chittenden, Essex <strong>and</strong> Orleans counties around 8 inches fell, with the counties of easternAddison, eastern Rutl<strong>and</strong>, Orange, <strong>and</strong> Washington receiving around 6 inches. In Lamoille county, between 6 <strong>and</strong> 8 inches fell.VTZ002Western Franklin12 1300EST0 0 10KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>1500EST185189
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005VERMONT, North <strong>and</strong> CentralAn area of low pressure over the Ohio valley on Friday, March 11th moved east across southern New York <strong>and</strong> reorganized southof Cape Cod early Saturday, March 12th. The storm system moved north through the Gulf of Maine Saturday evening. Snow spreadacross the area during the afternoon of March 11th, <strong>and</strong> was heavy at times later on the night of March 11th into Saturday, March12th, before it tapered off Saturday afternoon. General snow accumulations were around 6 inches.VTZ012Windsor12 1400EST0 0 10KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>2100ESTAn area of low pressure over the Ohio valley on Friday, March 11th moved east across southern New York <strong>and</strong> reorganized southof Cape Cod early Saturday, March 12th. The storm system moved north through the Gulf of Maine Saturday evening. Snow spreadacross the area during the afternoon of March 11th, <strong>and</strong> was heavy at times later on the night of March 11th into Saturday, MarchVTZ003>004-006>008-010VTZ016>018VTZ011>012-019VTZ004-007-010-012VTZ012VTZ002VTZ002VERMONT, SouthVTZ013VTZ01512th, before it tapered off Saturday evening. General snow accumulations were 9 to 14 inches.Orleans - Essex - Lamoille - Caledonia - Washington - Orange12 1600EST2100EST0 0 60KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>An area of low pressure over the Ohio valley on Friday, March 11th moved east across southern New York <strong>and</strong> reorganized southof Cape Cod early Saturday, March 12th. The storm system moved north through the Gulf of Maine Saturday evening. Snow spreadacross the area during the afternoon of March 11th, <strong>and</strong> was heavy at times later on the night of March 11th into Saturday, March12th, before it tapered off Saturday evening. General snow accumulations were 5 to 9 inches, with the heaviest amounts in Orangecounty. Minor accidents were reported.Eastern Franklin - Eastern Chittenden - Eastern Addison12 1600EST0 0 30KWinter <strong>Storm</strong>2100ESTAn area of low pressure over the Ohio valley on Friday, March 11th moved east across southern New York <strong>and</strong> reorganized southof Cape Cod early Saturday, March 12th. The storm system moved north through the Gulf of Maine Saturday evening. Snow spreadacross the area during the afternoon of March 11th, <strong>and</strong> was heavy at times later on the night of March 11th into Saturday, March12th, before it tapered off Saturday evening. General snow accumulations were 5 to 9 inches, with the heaviest amounts in easternAddison county.Western Rutl<strong>and</strong> - Windsor - Eastern Rutl<strong>and</strong>23 2200EST0 0 15KWinter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix24 1000ESTLow pressure south of New Engl<strong>and</strong> resulted in snowfall across the area overnight Wednesday, March 23rd into Thursday morning,March 24th. Accumulations were generally 3 to 6 inches across Rutl<strong>and</strong> county <strong>and</strong> 3 to 8 inches across Windsor county. Locallyhigher amounts were noted in the mountains of Windsor county.Essex - Caledonia - Orange - Windsor28 0500EST0 0 20KWinter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1030ESTA complex storm system in the Ohio Valley <strong>and</strong> Mid-Atlantic states spread moisture over a cold surface layer resulting in lightfreezing rain <strong>and</strong> sleet across eastern Vermont during the morning of March 28th.Windsor28 1930EST0 0 5KFlood2030ESTIce jam on the north branch of the Black River in Reading (Windsor county) resulting in minor flooding <strong>and</strong> chunks of ice on Route106.Western Franklin31 1900EST0 0 1KFlood2359ESTAn ice jam on the Lamoille River caused minor flooding on Route 104A in <strong>and</strong> around the East Georgia <strong>and</strong> Arrowhead dam area.Western Franklin31 2100EST0 0 1KFlood2359ESTIce jam on the Missisquoi River resulted in minor flooding of Route 78 in Highgate (Franklin county) the night of March 31st.Bennington01 1400EST0 002 0000ESTThe average total snowfall across Bennington County was 12 inches.Eastern Windham01 1400EST0 002 0000ESTHeavy SnowHeavy Snow186190
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005VERMONT, SouthVTZ014VTZ014VTZ015VTZ013VIRGIN ISLANDSWestern Windham01021400EST0000EST0 0Heavy SnowThe average total snowfall across Windham County was 11 inches.Western Windham12 0800EST1200EST0 0Heavy SnowEastern Windham12 0800EST0 0Heavy Snow1200ESTThe average snowfall total across Windham County was 8 inches.Bennington12 1000EST0 0Heavy Snow1200ESTThe average snowfall total across Bennington County was 7 inches.An Alberta Clipper type low moved southeast from the Great Lakes region, to eastern New York <strong>and</strong> western New Engl<strong>and</strong> onMarch 11. Overnight, a secondary low pressure area formed south of Long Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> tracked northeast well east of Cape Cod bylate on March 12. The combination of the two storms resulted in a signficant snowfall across portions of adjacent western NewEngl<strong>and</strong>, where up to 8 inches of accumulation was reported.VIRGINIA, EastVAZ048>049-062>064-071>072VAZ049-063>064-070>078-081>086-088>091-094>095-099>100Isle Of Wight CountyWindsorVAZ065>066-079-087>088-092NOT RECEIVED.Fluvanna - Louisa - Goochl<strong>and</strong> - Hanover - Caroline - Henrico - King William05 1000EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1700ESTOne half inch to two inches of snow, mainly on grassy areas <strong>and</strong> trees, fell across portions of central Virginia. The snow produced afew slick roadways. The highest snow amounts were reported in Gum Springs in Goochl<strong>and</strong> county 2", Ashl<strong>and</strong> in Hanover county2", Ruther Glen in Caroline county 1", <strong>and</strong> Mangohick in King William county 1".Louisa - Hanover - Caroline - Chesterfield - Henrico - King William - King And Queen - Essex -Westmorel<strong>and</strong> - Richmond - Northumberl<strong>and</strong> - Lancaster - Prince George - Charles City - New Kent -Gloucester - Middlesex - Mathews - Sussex - Surry - James City - York - Newport News - Norfolk - Accomack- Northampton08 1100EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix1400ESTOne half inch to two inches of snow fell across portions of central <strong>and</strong> eastern Virginia. The snow produced a few slick roadways.The highest snow amounts were reported in Ruther Glen in Caroline county 2", Newl<strong>and</strong> in Richmond county 1.5", Chincoteaguein Accomack county 1", City of Hampton 1", Toano in James City county 1", Louisa in Louisa county 1", <strong>and</strong> Colonial Beach inWestmorel<strong>and</strong> county 1".08 1100EST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees down along Central Hill Road.Mecklenburg - Lunenburg - Brunswick - Greensville - Sussex - Southampton17 0500EST0800EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixOne half inch to 1.5 inches of snow, mainly on grassy areas <strong>and</strong> trees, fell across portions of south central Virginia. The snowproduced a few slick roadways. The highest snow amounts were reported in Lawrenceville in Brunswick county 1.5", <strong>and</strong> SouthHill in Mecklenburg county 1.5".Chesterfield County3 N Chesterfield 28 1345EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Shingles <strong>and</strong> siding blown off homes, <strong>and</strong> parts of fences destroyed in Meadowbrook Farms Subdivision.Chesterfield CountyChesterfield28 1550EST0 0Hail (1.00)Quarter size hail covering road at Beach Road, one mile south of Courthouse Road.Richmond CountyEmmerton28 1613EST0 0Hail (0.75)187191
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005VIRGINIA, EastRichmond CountyFarnham28 1616ESTVIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest00Hail (0.75)NOT RECEIVED.VIRGINIA, NorthVAZ029-041>042-053 Page - Fauquier - Loudoun - Fairfax08 1100EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/Mix2100ESTa brief period of hvy wet snow hit the region on march 8Falls Church (C)Falls Church20 1540EST0 0Hail (0.88)Arlington CountyArlington20 1545EST0 0Hail (0.88)Fairfax County6 NE Herndon 28 1900EST0 0Flash Flood29 0030ESTa fairly significant severe weather event occurred on mar 28...this was due to a strong synoptic low pressure system <strong>and</strong> warmsector moisture <strong>and</strong> instability.VIRGINIA, NorthwestVAZ003>004 Dickenson - Buchanan01 0000EST0 0Heavy Snow02 0800ESTSnow showers continued from February 28th. The total storm accumulations of 3 to 10 inches, were highly elevation dependent.VIRGINIA, SouthwestMontgomery CountyChristiansburg 23 1751EST0 0Hail (1.00)Montgomery CountyChristiansburg 23 1751EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G53)Bedford County3 NW Bedford City 23 1805EST0 0Hail (0.75)Roanoke County5 SW Roanoke City 23 1810EST0 0Hail (0.75)A thunderstorm during the afternoon of the 23rd produced hail up to quarter sized <strong>and</strong> damaging winds in Montgomery county.Thunderstorms on the afternoon of the 23rd produced penny sized hail across portions of Roanoke <strong>and</strong> Bedford counties insouthwest Virginia.VAZ058>059 Halifax - Charlotte29300558EST1827EST0 0FloodModerate to heavy overrunning rain spread northeast acoss southwest Virginia <strong>and</strong> Northwest North Carolina during the 28th. Insoutheast upslope areas right along the Blue Ridge mountains in southwest Virginia, rainfall amounts ranged from 2.0 to 2.5 inches<strong>and</strong> resulted in minor flooding along portions of the Dan <strong>and</strong> Roanoke rivers. The Dan River at South Boston rose above the 19 feetflood stage after midnight on the 29th <strong>and</strong> crested at 22.61 feet on the morning of the 30th. The Roanoke River at R<strong>and</strong>olph roseabove 21 feet flood stage around daybreak on the 29th <strong>and</strong> crest at 22.29 feet on the evening of the 29th. Both rivers return towithin their banks on the 30th.WASHINGTON, NortheastWAZ041Wenatchee Area16 0600PST0900PST0 0High Wind (G60)A strong cold front moved through the Cascade mountains bringing strong winds to the eastern valleys. There were about 15 to 20trees down 20 miles northwest of Entiat.188192
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005WASHINGTON, NorthwestWAZ001>018-020 San Juan - Western Whatcom - Northern Cascade Foothills - Central Cascade Foothills - Northwest Interior -Everett And Vicinity - Seattle Metropolitan Area - Tacoma Area - Admiralty Inlet Area - Hood Canal/KitsapPeninsula - Southwest Interior - Olympics - Eastern Strait Of Juan De Fuca - Western Strait Of Juan DeFuca - North Coast - Central Coast - West Slopes Northern Cascades And Passes - West Slopes CentralCascades And Passes - Southwest Interior10301000PST1000PST0 0 12MDroughtThe governor declared a drought after a fall <strong>and</strong> winter of much below normal precipitation. As of March 15th, Olympia was-15.84 inches below normal since Oct 1st. The White, Green <strong>and</strong> Puyallup rivers, together, are at 25 percent of normal. In theCedar, Snoqualmie, Tolt, <strong>and</strong> Skykomish basins, the water in the snowpack varies from 0 to 36% of normal. The 12 million indamages is the amount the governor seeks for drought relief.King County1 NE Richmond Beach 16 1329PST0 0Funnel Cloud1 SE Richmond Beach 1331PSTWAZ006-009>011-016Everett And Vicinity - Admiralty Inlet Area - Hood Canal/Kitsap Peninsula - Southwest Interior - CentralCoast20 0030PST1230PST0 0 71KHigh Wind (G56)About 35,000 homes lost power throughout Western Washington. In Arlington, a tree fell on a motor home, causing minor damage.On Puget Sound, the Coast Guard had to rescue several str<strong>and</strong>ed or runaway boats.WASHINGTON, SoutheastWAZ027Yakima Valley09 1955PST2107PST0 0Volcanic AshVolcanic ash associated with a small eruption from Mount Saint Helens moved east across the Yakima Valley. A thin coating ofash fell across parts of the Yakima Valley. The ash coated hundreds of vehicles throughout the valley, which resulted in residentstaking their vehicles to the car wash.WAZ027Yakima Valley16 1200PST1550PST0 0 35KHigh Wind (G53)High winds occurred throughout the Yakima Valley, leading to some significant property damage. A roof was blown off a fitnesscenter in Sunnyside <strong>and</strong> onto four vehicles parked below...resulted in broken windshields <strong>and</strong> scratches to the vehicles. A ten inchdiameter tree was blown over on highway 22 near Toppenish. The high winds also blew over some telephone poles in Harrah.Several power outages were reported throughout the Yakima Valley, with about 2,500 homes <strong>and</strong> businesses losing power. Amesonet sensor seven miles south of Mabton recorded a wind gust of 61 MPH at 3:06 PM PST. The estimated property damagefrom this event is $35,000.WAZ027Yakima Valley16 1215PST1650PST0 1Dust <strong>Storm</strong>Strong winds contributed to several dust storms in the Yakima Valley. One such dust storm occurred on Highway 241 seven milesnorth of Sunnyside at 12:15 PM. A car was moving slowly in a dust storm <strong>and</strong> was then rear-ended <strong>and</strong> totaled by a semi-truck.The driver of the car was seriously injured. Three other vehicles were involved in the pileup with no additional injuries. StateRoute 241 was closed after the accident. A separate dust storm which also occurred at 12:15 PM on Branch <strong>and</strong> Stevenson Roadfour miles east of White Swan contributed to a three car accident. There were six injuries from this accident, all of which wereindirect injuries as the area where the dust storm occurred was flat <strong>and</strong> open. At 2:20 PM, the Yakima County Department ofEmergency Management issued an emergency alert asking people to stay home <strong>and</strong> off the roads due to the blowing dust. At 4:50PM a weather spotter four miles southwest of Harrah reported a wind gust of 53 MPH which contributed to blowing dust reducingvisibility to near zero.WAZ029Blue Mountain Foothills16 1240PST1600PST0 0Dust <strong>Storm</strong>Three miles west of Dayton on highway 12, visibility was reduced to less than 150 feet. Winds gusting to around 40 MPH nearDayton reduced visibilities to around 500 feet.WAZ024East Columbia River Gorge16 1250PST1901PST0 0High Wind (G56)WAZ028Lower Columbia Basin16 1300PST1600PST0 0Dust <strong>Storm</strong>Blowing dust shut down a 26 mile section of State Route 221 between Prosser <strong>and</strong> Patterson.189193
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005WASHINGTON, SoutheastWAZ027Yakima Valley16 1300PST1700PST0 03K WildfireA small brush fire increased in size as high winds moved through the Yakima Valley. The fire threatened several homes in WestYakima. There were no injuries, but an estimated $3,000 damage was done to plants.WAZ028Lower Columbia Basin16 1314PST1500PST0 0High Wind (G52)Several mesonet sensors near Hanford recorded high wind gusts near 60 MPH.WAZ025East Slopes Southern Cascades26 0800PST1800PST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixSnow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches was reported from the east summit of Snoqualmie Pass to Rosyln. The snow created slickroad conditions along interstate 90 with several spin-outs <strong>and</strong> accidents reported near Snoqualmie Pass. One such accidentoccurred about seven miles east of Snoqualmie Pass summit. A commercial truck slid <strong>and</strong> struck a man who was st<strong>and</strong>ing outsidehis vehicle after it spun onto the shoulder, resulting in one indirect fatality.WAZ028Lower Columbia Basin29 1000PST1730PST0 0 5KStrong WindA strong wind gust ripped portions of a Kennewick church onto the traffic below. A witness reported about five vehicles travelingon the road were hit by the flying debris. The property damage from this event is estimated at $5,000.WAZ025East Slopes Southern Cascades29 2000PST0 0 0.10KStrong WindStrong winds 11 miles east-northeast of Goldendale resulted in some telephone service being lost, <strong>and</strong> also blew off a 10 foot by 12foot chicken coop roof.WASHINGTON, SouthwestWAZ021South Coast19201600PST1800PST0 0High Wind (G60)A frontal system moving onto the coast brought high winds to the area. Clatsop spit reported wind gusts to 69 mph, <strong>and</strong> CapeDisappointment reported gusts to 63 mph.WEST VIRGINIA, EastWVZ048Grant01021200EST1400EST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>mod-heavy snow occurred esp in the higher elevationsHampshire County5 E Romney 28291000EST0300EST0 0Flash Flooda fairly significant severe weather event occurred on mar 28...this was due to a strong synoptic low pressure system <strong>and</strong> warmsector moisture <strong>and</strong> instability.WEST VIRGINIA, NorthWVZ023-041 Preston - Tucker01 0200EST2200EST0 0Heavy SnowRain <strong>and</strong> snow began early on the morning of Feb 28, changed to snow by 11 AM. Snow continued into the night. The heaviest partended by noon Mar 1, but snow showers continued off <strong>and</strong> on through Mar 2. Davis had 7 inches by 7 AM Mar 1 <strong>and</strong> a total of 13by 7 AM Mar 3. Terra Alta 9 inches by 7 AM Mar 1, <strong>and</strong> 13" by 7 AM Mar 2.WVZ001>002 Hancock - Brooke01 0700EST1100EST0 0Heavy SnowRain began 530 AM Feb 28, changed to snow by 11 AM. Snow continued into the night, until just before noon Mar 1, when ittapered off to snow showers. Six inches of snow accumulated by 7 AM Mar 1.WVZ023-041 Preston - Tucker11122200EST0400EST0 0Heavy SnowSnow began the morning of the 11th <strong>and</strong> ended by 4 AM on the 12th. Terra Alta accumulated 6 inches by midnight on 12th;reached 8 inches by 4 AM. Davis got 6" by 10 PM on 11th, <strong>and</strong> ended with nearly 10 inches by 4 AM on 12th.190194
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005WEST VIRGINIA, SoutheastNONE REPORTED.WEST VIRGINIA, WestWVZ011-033>040-046>047Tyler - Mcdowell - Wyoming - Raleigh - Fayette - Nicholas - Webster - Upshur - Barbour - Pocahontas -R<strong>and</strong>olph01020000EST0800EST0 0Heavy SnowSnow showers continued from February 28th. Total storm accumulations were 4 to 8 inches for elevations under 2000 feet. Above2000 feet in elevation, accumulations of 8 to 22 inches were measured. The extreme examples, were Snowshoe <strong>and</strong> KumbrabowState Forest. The snow depth at Snowshoe increased from 1 inch prior to the storm, to 23 inches on the 2nd. Kumbrabow StateForest had their snow depth increase from 5 inches to 22 inches. The higher elevations around Richwood had a total stormaccumulation of 12 inches. The Beckley airport had a 9 inch accumulation, Valley Head <strong>and</strong> Rock Cave saw 7 inches, whileElkins, Oak Hill, <strong>and</strong> Webster Springs measured 6 inches. Some power outages occurred in the Richwood vicinity.Mingo County1 E Ragl<strong>and</strong> 23 1325EST0 0Hail (0.75)Logan CountyChapmanville 23 1340EST0 0Hail (0.75)Wayne CountyGlenhayes23 1400EST0 0Hail (0.75)Boone CountyOrgas23 1415EST0 0Hail (0.75)Raleigh CountyBradley23 1455EST0 0Hail (0.75)Fayette CountyMt Hope23 1500EST0 0Hail (0.75)Surface heating, south of a strong west to east frontal zone, combined with an approaching upper air system to generatethunderstorms. The freezing level of 8000 to 9000 feet helped produce hail, some of which covered <strong>and</strong> whitened the ground.WISCONSIN, NortheastWIZ022-030>031- Door - Marathon - Shawano - Wood - Portage - Waupaca - Outagamie - Brown - Waushara - Winnebago -035>039-045-048- Southern Marinette - Southern Oconto073>074WIZ010-030-035-039-05018 1200CST0 0Heavy Snow19 1200CSTHeavy snow fell in central <strong>and</strong> northeast Wisconsin as low pressure moved from the central plains to southern Lake Michigan.The highest snow totals included 11.5 inches at Port Edwards (Wood co.), 10.0 inches at King (Waupaca co.), 9.5 inches nearWautoma (Waushara co.), 9.1 inches at Plover (Portage co.) , 8.6 inches near Weyauwega (Waupaca co.), 7.6 inches at Shiocton(Outagamie co.), 7.5 inches near Poy Sippi (Waushara co.) <strong>and</strong> 7.0 inches at North Bay (Door co.), Crivitz (Marinette co.) <strong>and</strong> nearRosholt (Marathon co.).Oneida - Marathon - Wood - Brown - Manitowoc28310655CST2035CST0 0FloodWell above normal temperatures during the last week of the month resulted in considerable snowmelt. Rainfall combined withrunoff from melted snow, causing minor flooding on several rivers.Calumet CountyPotter30 1743CST0 0Hail (0.75)Manitowoc CountyCato30 1803CST0 0Hail (0.75)Strong thunderstorms developed as a warm front slowly lifted north through Wisconsin. The storms dropped penny-size hail asthey moved across east-central Wisconsin.WISCONSIN, NorthwestNONE REPORTED.WISCONSIN, SoutheastRock County9 E Janesville 07 0110CST0115CST00Hail (0.75)191195
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005WISCONSIN, SoutheastWIZ046>047- Marquette - Green Lake - Fond Du Lac - Sheboygan - Sauk051>052-05619 0400CST1400CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A minimal winter storm affected the northern part of Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, <strong>and</strong> Sheboygan Counties with 6.0 to 6.5inches of heavy, wet snow along with some blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting snow. The northwest corner of Sauk County west of La Valle hadaccumulations of 6.0 to 8.0 inches. North winds during the winter storm gusted to 20 to 30 mph. Snow began across portions ofsouth-central <strong>and</strong> southeast Wisconsin by the evening of March 18th continued through mid-afternoon of March 19th. Widespreadmoderate to heavy snow produced snow rates that exceeded 1 inch per hour at times during the early morning hours of the 19th.Note: the beginning time above reflects the time in which the first 6 inch snowfall totals were documented. This minimal winterstorm was the result of a slow moving, moisture laden low pressure which developed in the Plains, tracked across Iowa, <strong>and</strong> pushedinto central Illinois by the morning of March 19th.Lafayette County5 W Darlington 30 1235CST0 0Hail (0.75)Lafayette CountyDarlington30 1250CST0 0Hail (1.25)Ground covered white. Roads had to be plowed.Iowa County3 SE Mineral Pt 30 1255CST0 0Hail (1.25)Lafayette County9 NNE Darlington 30 1256CST0 0Hail (1.00)Iowa CountyWaldwick to30 1300CST0 0Hail (1.25)3 NE Holl<strong>and</strong>ale1318CSTIowa County2 SE Ridgeway to 30 1315CST0 0Hail (0.75)Barneveld1318CSTDane CountyMazomanie30 1331CST0 0Hail (0.75)Dane County5 W Middleton 30 1335CST0 0Hail (0.88)Dane County3.5 W Waunakee to 30 1355CST0 0Hail (0.75)Waunakee1400CSTGround covered white.Dane County3 N Sun Prairie 30 1403CST0 0Hail (1.25)Dane County.5 S Madison to 30 1405CST0 0Hail (1.25)5 W MadisonDane County1.6 E Waunakee to 30 1410CST 0.2 50 0 0 2KTornado (F0)1.8 E Waunakee1411CSTA weak F0 tornado spun up east of Waunakee on a seed farm on the north side of State Highway 19. It slightly damaged the corneroverhang of a storage shed, blew a wagon <strong>and</strong> plastic crates into a field, <strong>and</strong> rotated a heavy forklift while the operator was sittingin it. The winds were estimated at 56 to 61 knots (65 to 70 mph).Dane CountyDe Forest30 1420CST0 0Funnel CloudDane County.2 SE Waunakee 30 1420CST0 0Hail (0.75)Green County4 SW Monroe to 30 1425CST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G56)Jordan1435CSTLarge trees <strong>and</strong> road signs were damaged.Dane County4 SSE Madison 30 1435CST0 0Hail (1.50)Columbia County5 S Doylestown 30 1441CST0 0Funnel Cloud192196
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005WISCONSIN, SoutheastDane County2 N Sun Prairie 30 1452CST0 0Hail (1.25)Dodge County2 SSE R<strong>and</strong>olph 30 1456CST0 0Funnel CloudDodge County2 N R<strong>and</strong>olph 30 1459CST0 0Hail (1.00)Dane CountyWindsor30 1500CST0 0Hail (1.50)Green County2 SW Brodhead 30 1500CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Large trees <strong>and</strong> road signs were damaged.Dodge County2 SE R<strong>and</strong>olph 30 1505CST0 0Hail (1.25)Dodge County5 W Beaver Dam 30 1524CST0 0Funnel CloudColumbia County7 N Columbus 30 1530CST0 0Hail (0.75)Green County2 NW Dayton 30 1600CST0 0 0.50KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Large trees <strong>and</strong> a road sign were damaged.Dane County.5 E Madison to 30 1605CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)4 NNW CottageGrove1608CSTDane County1 N Sun Prairie 30 1616CST0 0Hail (0.88)Dane County1.6 SW East Bristol 30 1622CST0 0 150KThunderstorm Wind (G61)Two barns damaged.Columbia CountyPortage30 1624CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Jefferson CountyFt Atkinson to 30 1625CST0 0 15KThunderstorm Wind (G56)5 NNE Johnson Creek 1635CSTA large tree was blown on to a home in Ft. Atkinson. On I-94 near Johnson Creek, a semi-tractor <strong>and</strong> road sign were blown over.Otherwise large trees through this area were blown over.Jefferson CountyWaterloo30 1640CST0 0Hail (0.88)Washington County4 SW Kewaskum 30 1648CST0 0Funnel CloudDodge County3 E Lowell 30 1649CST0 0Funnel CloudDane County8 S Mt Horeb 30 1653CST0 0Hail (0.88)Washington County1.2 NW St Lawrence to 30 1705CST0 0 150KThunderstorm Wind (G70)1.6 N St Lawrence1707CSTA gustnado on the leading gust front of a line of severe thunderstorms damaged a shed, a garage, a roof, trees, <strong>and</strong> two road signs.In addition, a barn imploded, <strong>and</strong> a storage shed was destroyed. Gustnadoes, a shallow ground-based vortex, are classified asthunderstorm wind events.Green County3.7 NE Albany 30 1812CST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G56)Road signs <strong>and</strong> trees were damaged.Kenosha CountyKenosha30 1815CST0 0 3KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Billboard <strong>and</strong> some large trees blown over.Walworth CountyEast Troy30 1920CST0 0Hail (0.75)193197
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005WISCONSIN, SoutheastWaukesha County3 W Muskego to 30 1943CST0 0Hail (1.00)MuskegoMilwaukee CountyWest Allis301950CST1945CST0 0Hail (0.75)Racine County7 NNE Union Grove 30 1945CST0 0 50KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Portions of a roof were found on a road. Powerlines down.Milwaukee CountyMilwaukee30 1956CST0 0Hail (0.75)Located on the UW-Milwaukee campus.Milwaukee County(Mke)Mitchell Apt Mi 30 2000CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Located at Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport.Milwaukee County3.5 N Wauwatosa 30 2003CST0 0Hail (0.75)Milwaukee County3.5 N Wauwatosa 30 2003CST0 0Hail (0.75)An unusually early-season severe weather outbreak (first of the season), consisting of 3 rounds of widespread, severe storms,affected south-central <strong>and</strong> southeast Wisconsin on March 30, 2005. One brief tornado was documented, <strong>and</strong> there were numerousreports of large hail <strong>and</strong> damaging, straight-line, downburst, thunderstorm winds. Most of the larger hailstones consisted of clumpsof soft hail of various sizes. The responsible surface low-pressure system developed in the Plains during the morning hours, <strong>and</strong>moved to northwest Wisconsin by the late evening hours. Meanwhile, an associated surface warm front surged north into centralWisconsin during the morning hours, bringing unseasonably warm air into the area. Maximum afternoon temperatures ranged fromthe upper 60s to mid 70s inl<strong>and</strong> from Lake Michigan, with the highest reading of 77 in Janesville <strong>and</strong> 9NW Beloit.As instability increased during the morning, isolated thunderstorms developed across eastern part of the state of Iowa. These stormsgrew more intense <strong>and</strong> moved into south-central <strong>and</strong> southwest Wisconsin. The first round of severe thunderstorms occurred as anelongated supercell crossed the Illinois/Wisconsin border <strong>and</strong> into Lafayette <strong>and</strong> Iowa counties between 1130 <strong>and</strong> 1220CST. Thisstorm produced .75 to 1.50 inch diameter hail before moving into Dane county where it split into two supercells. The northern mostsupercell briefly produced an F0 tornado just east of Waunakee. Both of these storms continued through Columbia, Dodge, <strong>and</strong>Fond du Lac counties where they produced funnel clouds, wind gusts to 56 knots (65 mph), <strong>and</strong> .75 to 1.25 inch diameter hail.As clouds began to decrease in the wake of these supercells, instability increased <strong>and</strong> scattered thunderstorms re-developed acrosssouth-central <strong>and</strong> southeast Wisconsin during the afternoon. These storms quickly pulsed to severe limits, producing wind gustsgenerally between 52 <strong>and</strong> 60 knots (60 to 70 mph) <strong>and</strong> 3/4 to 1 inch diameter hail. One thunderstorm's gust front produced agustnado just northwest of St. Lawrence (Washington Co.) with estimated wind gusts to 65 knots (75 mph).The final round of severe thunderstorms (just ahead of a cold front) developed across northeast Illinois <strong>and</strong> pushed throughsoutheast Wisconsin between 1700 <strong>and</strong> 1900CST. These storms produced 3/4 to 1 inch diameter hail, <strong>and</strong> wind gusts to around 52knots (60 mph) across portions of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Walworth, Racine, <strong>and</strong> Kenosha counties. The damaging winds blewover a billboard in Kenosha county <strong>and</strong> parts of a roof <strong>and</strong> power lines were found on a roadway in Racine county.WISCONSIN, SouthwestWIZ029-032>034- Clark - Buffalo - Trempealeau - Jackson - La Crosse - Monroe - Juneau - Adams - Vernon - Richl<strong>and</strong>041>044-053-05517191800CST0900CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>A slow moving area of low pressure tracked across central Iowa into central Illinois on March 18 <strong>and</strong> 19, bringing a prolongedperiod of heavy snow to southwest <strong>and</strong> central Wisconsin. <strong>Storm</strong> total accumulations of 8 to 16 inches covered a broad area, with ab<strong>and</strong> of nearly 2 feet from Alma (Buffalo County) to Northfield (Jackson County). Some of the higher snowfall totals included 23inches at Alma Center (Jackson County), 21.5 inches at Buffalo City (Buffalo County) <strong>and</strong> 18.5 inches at Ettrick (TrempealeauCounty). Thunder was heard at times on Friday March 18, when snow was falling at the rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour. Strongeasterly winds accompanied the heavy snow, producing drifts as much as 4 to 5 feet deep in some locations.Grant CountyEllenboro30 1440CST0 0Hail (0.75)Vernon CountyGenoa30 1525CST0 0 0.75KThunderstorm Wind (G52)La Crosse County2 S Onalaska 30 1534CST0 0Hail (0.75)194198
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005WISCONSIN, SouthwestLa Crosse County(Lse)La Crosse Muni 30WISCONSIN, WestWIZ023>0281535CST0 0Hail (0.88)Hail the size of pennies <strong>and</strong> nickels was reported in parts of southwest Wisconsin, as a potent early spring storm triggered a fewsevere thunderstorms.St. Croix - Pierce - Dunn - Pepin - Chippewa - Eau Claire18190600CST0300CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Low pressure developed over Nebraska on the morning of the 17th, then drifted slowly east, reaching southern Wisconsin duringthe early morning hours on the 19th. This storm produced a sustained period of moderate to heavy snowfall across portions of westcentral Wisconsin. <strong>Storm</strong> total amounts of 8 to 16 inches were common along <strong>and</strong> south of a line from Ellsworth to Eau Claire,with 4 to 8 inches as far as 30 miles north of this line. Some totals include 15.5 inches 8 miles south of Eau Claire (Eau ClaireCounty), 11.5 inches at Augusta (Eau Claire County), 10.5 inches at Dur<strong>and</strong> (Pepin County), <strong>and</strong> 10 inches at Meridean (DunnCounty).Pepin CountyPepin30 1553CST0 0Hail (0.75)WIZ024Pierce30 2000CST0 0Flood31 0300CSTAround three inches of rain fell during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening on the 30th over partially frozen ground. Particularly heavy rainfell during the late afternoon. Water was across roads in <strong>and</strong> around Plum City, Maiden Rock, <strong>and</strong> Spring Valley. Some roads hadto be barricaded.WYOMING, Central <strong>and</strong> WestWYZ003-012>020- Cody Foothills - Teton & Gros Ventre Mountains - Jackson Hole - Wind River Mountains West - Wind River022>028Mountains East - Upper Wind River Basin - Wind River Basin - L<strong>and</strong>er Foothills - Green Mountains &Rattlesnake Range - Natrona County Lower Elevations - Casper Mountain - Star Valley - Salt River &Wyoming Ranges - Upper Green River Basin Foothills - Upper Green River Basin - South Lincoln County -Rock Springs & Green River23 1600MST0 0Heavy Snow24 1200MSTAn early spring snowstorm brought snow to the mountains <strong>and</strong> valleys of western <strong>and</strong> central Wyoming. Three to six inches ofsnow fell across most lower elevations. The western mountains generally received 8 to 12 inches of new snow from the event. Inaddition, gusty winds created very low visibilities at times further impacting travel conditions throughout the area.WYOMING, Extreme SouthwestNOT RECEIVED.WYOMING, North CentralWYZ098Northeast Bighorn Mountains14 0730MST0 0Heavy Snow12 inches 28W Sheridan Burgess Junction Coop, 24 hour totalWYZ098Northeast Bighorn Mountains14 1555MST0 0Heavy Snow8 inches 15WSW Dayton 12 hour total, Burgess JunctionWYOMING, NortheastWYZ071Northeastern Crook06 1600MST0 0 0 0 High Wind (G35)1800MSTA strong cold front moved across northeast Wyoming, bringing strong northwest winds to northeastern parts of Crook County.Sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph blew across the area during the afternoon.WYZ054>055-057 Northern Campbell - South Campbell - Wyoming Black Hills23 2200MST0 0 0 0 Winter <strong>Storm</strong>24 1500MSTA storm system moved across the Central Rockies <strong>and</strong> Northern Plains, bringing heavy snows to parts of northeast Wyoming. Amix of rain <strong>and</strong> snow changed to all snow during the evening. Snow then continued during the overnight <strong>and</strong> morning hours.Though some of the snow melted as it reached the ground, snowfall totals of 3 to 7 inches were reported across Campbell County,the Wyoming Black Hills, <strong>and</strong> the Bearlodge Mountains.195199
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>March 2005WYOMING, SoutheastNONE REPORTED.196200
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>June 2004Additions/CorrectionsMONTANA, CentralJudith Basin County16 SW Hobson 05 1915MST00Hail (1.00)A severe thunderstorm dropped 1 inch diameter hail on Hobson 16SW. This storm was part of a complex of storms that produced atornado several minutes later.Fergus County11 E Grassrange 05 1920MST0 0 3KThunderstorm Wind (G61)Judith Basin CountyA severe thunderstorm produced a 70 mph wind gust at Grassrange 11E. The wind tore the door off a tool shop <strong>and</strong> rolled a jeepacross the yard where it careened into a tractor.14 S Utica 05 1920MST1930MST1 100 0 0Tornado (F0)A severe thunderstorm moved across southeastern Judith Basin county <strong>and</strong> western Fergus county during the evening hours of the5th. This storm produced a tornado that was relatively short lived <strong>and</strong> that skipped across rural areas causing little damage. Thetornado was seen by several motorists as it crossed U.S. Highway 191.Fergus County22 SW Lewistown 05 1930MST 1 100 0 0Tornado (F0)1945MSTStrong thunderstorms over southwest Fergus county spawned a second tornado during the evning hours of the 5th. This tornadoalso moved over rural areas of the county <strong>and</strong> caused little property damage.Fergus County10 SE Lewistown 05 2015MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Cascade CountyGreat FallsA severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 60 mph at Lewistown 10SE. This storm was part of a group of storms that earlierhad produced a couple of tornadoes.060328MST00Thunderstorm Wind (G56)A severe thunderstorm produced a 65 mph wind gust at Great Falls.Glacier County10 SW Babb 23 1530MST0 0Hail (1.50)A severe thunderstorm dropped 1.5 inch diamter hail at Babb 10SW (Many Glacier).Meagher CountyWhite Sulphur Spgs231530MST00Hail (0.75)A severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch hail at White Sulphur Springs 32NW.Meagher County32 NW White Sulphur S 23 1530MST0 0Hail (0.75)Glacier CountyKiowaA severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch diameter hail at White Sulphur Springs 32NW. The hail covered the ground <strong>and</strong> driftedagainst buildings. Hail was visible on the grass 2 hours after it fell <strong>and</strong> was still evident on the north side of buildings the followingmorning. The hail did considerable damage to broadleaf plants <strong>and</strong> flower gardens.231730MST00Hail (0.75)Cascade CountySimmsA severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch hail at Kiowa.23 1750MST00Hail (0.75)Teton CountyChoteauA severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch diameter hail at Simms.23 1840MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 60 mph at Choteau.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)1201
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>June 2004Additions/CorrectionsMONTANA, CentralBeaverhead County2 S Lima 24 1430MST00Hail (0.75)A severe thunderstorm produced 0.75 inch hail at Lima 2S.2202
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>July 2004Additions/CorrectionsMONTANA, CentralHill County30 N Havre 01 1605MST00Hail (0.75)MTZ047A severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch diameter hail at Havre 30N.Blaine01 1630MST0 01900MST5KFloodSlow moving thunderstorms over central Blaine county produced very heavy rainfall during the late afternoon <strong>and</strong> early eveninghours of the 1st. The community of Chinook had approximately 2 inches of rain fall in 30 minutes. Similar amounts were reportedat Lloyd <strong>and</strong> Clevel<strong>and</strong>, communities located 30 miles south of Chinook. The heavy rains flooded steets <strong>and</strong> basements, washedout corrals <strong>and</strong> caused local streams <strong>and</strong> creeks to flow out of their banks.Blaine County9 N Turner 03 1705MST0 03K Hail (0.75)A severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch diameter hail at Turner 9N. The hail, along with heavy rain, caused considerable damageto area grain fields.Gallatin County16 NW (Wey)West Yello 04 1825MST0 0Hail (1.25)Fergus CountyWinifredBlaine CountyHarlemA severe thunderstorm produced 1.25 inch diameter hail at West Yellowstone 16NW.11 1545MST0 0A severe thunderstorm dropped 1 inch diameter hail at Winifred.11 1600MST0 0Hail (1.00)Hail (0.88)A severe thunderstorm dropped .88 inch diameter hail at Harlem.Fergus County16 S Grassrange 11 1740MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch diameter hail at Grassrange 16S.Fergus County12 NW Grassrange 11 1855MST0 0A severe thunderstorm dropped 1 inch diameter hail at Grassrange 12NW.Lewis And ClarkCounty6 SE Wolf Creek 15 1812MST0 01815MSTHail (0.75)Hail (1.00)Hail (1.75)Hill CountyRudyardA severe thunderstorm dropped 1.75 inch diameter hail at Wolf Creek 6SE.31 2040MST0 0Hail (0.75)A severe thunderstorm produced penny-sized hail in Rudyard.TEXAS, WestGaines County1 SW Seminole 29 1435CST 0.1 60 0 0 2K 0Tornado (F0)The Gaines County Emergency Manager photographed a brief tornado just southwest of Seminole. Several reports of funnel cloudswere reported across west Texas during the afternoon of the 29th as scattered thunderstorms developed within a modified tropicalairmass. One such funnel southwest of Seminole briefly became a tornado (perhaps a l<strong>and</strong>spout) as an outflow boundary undercutthe updraft of a newly developing storm. A tin roof was blown off of a barn by the weak tornado that lasted less than one minute.1203
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>July 2004Additions/CorrectionsTEXAS, WestGaines County2 N Seminole to 29 1445CST0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G63)Seminole1450CSTAfter the l<strong>and</strong>spout tornado southwest of Seminole dissipated, a severe thunderstorm propagated toward the city from thenorthwest. This storm produced a downburst north of Seminole. The West Texas <strong>Mesonet</strong> site two miles north of of the cityrecorded a wind gust of 73 MPH. Police Department officials estimated 80 MPH winds as damaging winds spread south. Severalpower poles <strong>and</strong> lines were blown down by the winds. In addition, large tree limbs also were broken <strong>and</strong> at least one large tree wasuprooted. A lack of structural damage suggested that the strongest winds did not occur within the city limits.2204
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>August 2004Additions/CorrectionsMONTANA, CentralLewis And ClarkCountyHelena031355MST00Hail (1.00)Jefferson CountyWhitehallA severe thunderstorm produced nickel-sized hail in Helena as reported by Lewis <strong>and</strong> Clark Sheriff.03 1520MST0 0Hail (1.00)Judith Basin CountyGeyserBeaverhead CountyDillonMadison CountySheridanA severe thunderstorm produced quarter-sized hail at Whitehall 10E.03 1605MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced .88 inch diameter hail at Geyser.04 1650MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch diameter hail at Dillon.04 1703MST0 0Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)A severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch diameter hail at Sheridan.Gallatin County18 N Belgrade 04 1708MST0 0Hail (0.75)Cascade CountyGreat FallsA severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch diameter hail at Belgrade 8NE.04 1940MST0 1Hail (1.50)A severe thunderstorm dropped 1.5 inch diameter hail at Great Falls. The hail caused minor injury to a citizen on the northwest sideof town.Chouteau County24 SE Big S<strong>and</strong>y 04 2130MST0 0Hail (0.75)A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch diameter hail at Big S<strong>and</strong>y 24SE.Lewis And ClarkCounty6 SE Wolf Creek 05 1420MST0 0Hail (0.75)Lewis And ClarkCountyHelenaA severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch diameter hail at Wolf Creek 6SE.05 1425MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G58)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 67 mph at the Helena RAWS site.Cascade County5 S Great Falls 05 1518MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G57)Cascade CountyMalmstrom AfbA severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 65 mph at Great Falls 5S.05 1527MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G54)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 62 mph at Malmstrom Air Force Base.Cascade County6 SW Belt 05 1530MST0 0Hail (1.00)A severe thunderstorm produced 1 inch diameter hail at Belt 6SW.1205
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>August 2004Additions/CorrectionsMONTANA, CentralChouteau County7 S Shonkin 05 1630MST00Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Fergus CountyWinifredA severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 60 mph at Shonkin 7S.05 1645MST0 0Hail (0.75)Meagher County20 N White Sulphur Spg 05 1645MST00Hail (0.75)Pondera County13 E Conrad 05 1645MST00Hail (0.75)Severe thunderstorms dropped .75 inch diameter hail near Showdown Ski resort in Meagher County, Winifred <strong>and</strong> Conrad 13E.Toole County6 S Devon 05 1655MST0 0Hail (0.75)Liberty CountyLothairA severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch diameter hail at Devon 6S.05 1700MST0 0Hail (0.88)A severe thunderstorm produced .88 inch diameter hail at Lothair.Chouteau County25 E Ft Benton 05 1715MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 65 mph at Fort Benton 25E.Chouteau County10 NE Geraldine 06 1550MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced penny-sized hail at Geraldine 10NE.Fergus County10 NW Winifred 06 1755MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced .75 inch hail at Winifred 10NW.Blaine County37 S Lloyd 06 1805MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Lloyd 37S.Blaine County11 S Chinook 06 1837MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G57)Hail (0.88)Hail (0.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Thunderstorm Wind (G73)Hill CountyHavreHill CountyHavreBlaine CountyChinookA severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 84 mph at Chinook 11S.06 1854MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Havre.06 1905MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Havre.06 1930MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G55)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Chinook.Pondera County9 S Heart Butte 06 2250MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Heart Butte 9S.2206
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>August 2004Additions/CorrectionsMONTANA, CentralTeton County7 W Pendroy 06 2300MST00Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Judith Basin CountyStanfordA severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Pendroy 7W.221455MST1500MST00Hail (0.88)A severe thunderstorm dropped .88 inch diameter hail at Stanford. The hail covered the ground to a depth of 2 inches. In additionto the hail, the thunderstorm produced .47 inches of rain in 20 minutes.Fergus County10 SW Christina 22 1626MST0 0Heavy RainFergus CountySuffolkA thunderstorm produced .60 inches of rain in 15 minutes near Christina.221715MST1720MST00Funnel CloudFergus CountySuffolk221715MST002KThunderstorm Wind (G52)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Suffolk. A funnel cloud was also reported with this storm. The funnelremained close to the cloud base <strong>and</strong> did not reach the ground. This storm knocked several power lines down <strong>and</strong> started numeroussmall fires on the ground. Associated heavy rainfall put the fires out.3207
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>September 2004Additions/CorrectionsMONTANA, CentralToole CountySunburst011310MST00Thunderstorm Wind (G52)Toole CountySunburst011315MST00Hail (1.00)A severe thunderstorm produced hail 1 inch in diameter <strong>and</strong> a wind gust to 60 mph. The hail covered the ground. The temperaturedropped from 87 degrees to 52 degrees in a few minutes when the storm hit.Liberty County33 N Chester 01 1435MST0 0Hail (0.75)Liberty County33 N Chester 01 1435MST001KThunderstorm Wind (G52)A severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch diameter hail <strong>and</strong> produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Chester 33N. The strong windsdamaged several power poles, shearing them off 10 feet above the ground.Liberty County25 NNE Chester 01 1440MST0 03K Hail (0.75)Liberty County25 NNE Chester 01 1440MST00Thunderstorm Wind (G52)A severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch diameter hail <strong>and</strong> produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Chester 25NNE. The hail flattened200 acres of wheat <strong>and</strong> 200 acres of barley.Hill County16 W Simpson 01 1445MST0 0 1KHail (0.75)A severe thunderstorm dropped .75 inch diameter hail at Simpson 16W. The hail covered the ground. In addition to the hail, thestorm produced wind gusts in excess of 40 mph which blew a door off a storage shed.Hill County5 N Simpson 01 1500MST0 0Hail (1.50)Liberty CountyChesterA severe thunderstorm produced 1.5 inch diameter hail at Simpson 5N.01 1545MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 58 mph at Chester.Teton County10 W Fairfield 01 1740MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G52)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Fairfield 10W. The storm knocked down many tree limbs.Teton County7 W Fairfield 01 1745MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Teton CountyFairfieldA severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 58 mph at Fairfield 7W.01 1750MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Teton CountyChoteauA severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 58 mph at Fairfield. The storm downed several power lines <strong>and</strong> many trees.01 1750MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G77)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 89 mph at Choteau.Teton County5 NE Choteau 01 1800MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G70)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 80 mph at Choteau 5NE.1208
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>September 2004Additions/CorrectionsMONTANA, CentralTeton CountyCollins011805MST00Thunderstorm Wind (G61)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 70 mph at Collins.Teton County1 S Dutton 01 1810MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 58 mph at Dutton 1S.Pondera County2 NW Brady 01 1815MST0 0A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 58 mph at Brady 2NW.Pondera County4 E Conrad 01 1825MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm Wind (G52)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 60 mph at Conrad 4E. The storm snapped 20 feet off the top of a 60 foot tree.Liberty County25 S Chester 01 1850MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 58 mph at Chester 25S.Toole County11 S Devon 01 1855MST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 58 mph at Devon 11S.NORTH CAROLINA, CentralGuilford County4 S Stokesdale to 17 1009EST 6 100 0 0Tornado (F1)1 N Stokesdale1013ESTA tornado touched down near the intersection of Harrell Road <strong>and</strong> Lee's Glen Road. Three garages lost their roofs <strong>and</strong> numeroustrees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then tracked north across Meadows Drive <strong>and</strong> Haw Meadows Drive where fallingtrees caused significant damage to at least three well-built homes, one of which was a total loss. The tornado continued north toPrince Edward road where about about 70 percent of the trees in a heavily wooded area were snapped or downed. Along KellyCourt, a garage was destroyed. At South Point Drive, the roof was blown off a house resulting in major structural damage. Otherhouses lost shingles, siding <strong>and</strong> porches. The tornado then continued across the county line into Rockingham County. In GuilfordCounty, three houses suffered total losses, nine homes sustained major damage, <strong>and</strong> 52 sustained minor damage.Moore County3 NW Vass 17 1155EST1157EST0.5 25 0 0Tornado (F0)A tornado touched down briefly near Vass, blowing down trees <strong>and</strong> snapping power poles.Chatham County4 W Pittsboro 17 1225EST 0.5 25 0 0Tornado (F0)A tornado touched down briefly on the west side of Pittsboro, blowing down several trees, which in turn knocked down severalpower lines.Orange County7 N Hillsborough 17 1305EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Person CountyRoxboroHarnett CountyLillingtonTrees were blown down north of Hillsborough on Keiger Road <strong>and</strong> McDades Road.17 1331EST0 0Trees were blown down just west of Roxboro near Gordonton Road.17 1410EST0 0Two trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)2209
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>September 2004Additions/CorrectionsNORTH CAROLINA, CentralWake CountyRaleigh Durham Arpt 17 1456EST00Thunderstorm Wind (G69)Wake CountyRaleighFive small planes at the Raleigh-Durham Airport were damaged, with four of them sustaining significant damage. The airport itselfsustained structural damage, with parts of a roof blown off. Several cars were damaged <strong>and</strong> several light poles were blown over.Wind damage was reported along a line from Terminal A to Terminal C.171505EST00Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Granville CountyButnerTrees were blown down in downtown Raleigh.171515EST00Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Trees were blown down.Johnston County6 W Clayton 17 1600EST00Thunderstorm Wind (G50)VIRGINIA, EastHanover CountyMabeltonTrees were blown down along Interstate 40 <strong>and</strong> Cornwallis Road just west of Clayton. A carport sustained wind damage.08 1130EST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)King William CountyAylettTrees down.081305EST1 100 0010KTornado (F0)F0 tornado blew roof off a house near King William Road.Caroline County1 S Bowling Green to 08 1425EST 10 300 0 0 25KTornado (F1)1 W Moss Neck1450ESTF1 tornado damaged or destroyed several buildings. Also, numerous trees downed or sheared. This tornado tracked into KingGeorge county.Amelia CountyTruxillo08 1640EST 0.5 50 0 0 2KTornado (F0)Fluvanna County3 W Palmyra 08 1640ESTF0 tornado twisted off tree tops near intersection of Routes 639 <strong>and</strong> 681.1 100 0015KTornado (F0)Chesterfield County1 SW Midlothian 08 1815ESTF0 tornado demolished mobile home, blew roof off house, <strong>and</strong> downed trees at Route 693 <strong>and</strong> Longacre Road.0.5 50 002KTornado (F0)F0 tornado produced minor damage to trees near Route 288 <strong>and</strong> Woolridge Road.Henrico County3 NW Varina 08 1920EST 0.5 50 0 0 5KTornado (F0)1922ESTF0 tornado produced structural damage to outbuildings <strong>and</strong> storage facilities at several businesses along Old Osborne Turnpike.This tornado tracked into the City of Richmond.Richmond (C)Richmond08 1922EST 0.2 50 0 0 2KTornado (F0)1924ESTF0 tornado produced minor damage to businesses near Orleans Street. This tornado entered from Henrico county.3210
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>October 2004ALABAMA, NorthColbert County2 E Riverton to 18 1545CST4 NE Riverton1548CSTLauderdale CountyAdditions/Corrections2 200 00Tornado (F1)A tornado touched down <strong>and</strong> demolished two sheds <strong>and</strong> destroyed several trees in its path as it moved northeast toward the NatchezTrace. Maximum wind speeds with the tornado were at 100 miles an hour .7 W Petersville to 18 1648CST 5 200 0 0 20KTornado (F1)2 NW Petersville1655CSTThe tornado continued its path into Lauderdale county <strong>and</strong> heavily damaged two mobile homes, slightly injuring three people. Abarn was also destroyed near where the mobile homes were damaged. Maximum wind speeds of the tornado where the mostdamage occurred was also at 100 mph.Lauderdale CountyLexington to18 1710CST 2 50 0 0 5KTornado (F1)2 N Lexington1715CSTAnother tornado touched down at Lexington <strong>and</strong> destroyed several large trees <strong>and</strong> a couple of out buildings as it crossed over intoTennessee. Maximum wind speed of this tornado before it moved into Tennessee was at 80 mph.Limestone County2 WSW Lester to 18 1727CST 2 35 0 0Tornado (F0)Lester1730CSTA F-0 tornado with maximum wind speeds at 60 mph touched down <strong>and</strong> destroyed a few trees <strong>and</strong> power lines.TEXAS, Extreme WestHudspeth CountyFt Hancock 05 2015MST0 0 2K 5K Hail (1.75)2030MSTGolfball size hail broke several windows <strong>and</strong> damaged crops in the area.2K1211
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>November 2004Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralPolk CountyFish Creek to23 1530EST0 0 35KThunderstorm Wind (G61)Rockmart1545ESTThe Polk County 911 Center reported that at least 50 trees were down in the Rockmart area, with several more down to the west ofRockmart in the Fish <strong>and</strong> Fish Creek areas. At least three homes were damaged in the Fish Creek area from fallen trees. InRockmart, one barn collapsed from the strong winds <strong>and</strong> several others were damaged. Several power lines were also down in thearea.Paulding CountyCountywide23 1608EST0 0 3KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Butts CountyJacksonThe Paulding County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were down around the county.23 1729EST0 0Hail (0.75)Cobb CountyMariettaFloyd CountyThe Butts County 911 Center reported dime-sized hail on Georgia Highway 36 West in Jackson.23 2044EST0 0Flash Flood2300ESTThe National <strong>Weather</strong> Service river gage located at Sope Creek rose above the flood stage of 12.0 feet at 8 pm EST as a result ofseveral inches of rain during the preceding hours. The creek crested just above this stage <strong>and</strong> then fell below flood stage around 11pm EST. The yards of several homes were flooded on Lower Roswell Road adjacent to the creek.6 NNE Rome 24 0900EST1130EST0 0 15KFlash FloodThe Rome News Tribune reported that two portions of Old Dalton Highway, northeast of Rome, collapsed because of heavy rain<strong>and</strong> flash flooding. The collapsed road resulted in injuries to three people, all of whom drove their vehicles past barricades <strong>and</strong> intothe large hole that had developed.Haralson CountyBremen24 0910EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G54)Heard CountyEphesus toTexasPolk County2 SW Rockmart 24 0920ESTThe Bremen Police Department reported that many trees were blown down in the Bremen area. In addition, a front porch <strong>and</strong> backpatio were blown off a home.24 0912EST0 0 50KThunderstorm Wind (G54)0939ESTThe Heard County 911 Center reported that five barns were destroyed from high winds in Ephesus <strong>and</strong> a portion of a roof wasblown off a mobile home in Texas. A 10 foot by 10 foot metal shed was also carried away from its foundation. Another residencesustained some roof damage, while at another residence an outdoor trampoline blown one-half mile away. In addition, a number oftrees were down in Ephesus. A possible tornado was reported in the Ephesus area, but there was never any confirmation of thisreport.The Polk County 911 Center reported that several trees were down, some on power lines.005KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Carroll CountyCarrollton240930EST0025KLightningThe Carroll County Emergency Management Director reported that a residential fire was caused by a lightning strike.Coweta County4 SW Newnan to 24 0930EST0 0 40KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Sharpsburg1000ESTThe Times/Heard of Newnan <strong>and</strong> the public reported that strong straight-lined thunderstorm winds blew down dozens of trees <strong>and</strong>power lines throughout the county. Several roads had to be closed for a period of time, including Interstate 85 near Exit 41. Ahome on Lower Fayetteville Road was damaged <strong>and</strong> two barns were destroyed at a farm on Smokey Road southwest of Newnan.The damage to the barns resulted in the loss of two livestock that were inside one of the barns. In Newnan, a resident reported thatthe wind removed a metal storage shed from its foundation.1212
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>November 2004Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralHarris CountyCountywide24 0930EST1000EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G52)The Harris County 911 Center reported that many trees were down throughout the county.Carroll CountyTemple to24 0934EST0 0 150KThunderstorm Wind (G56)Carrollton0945ESTThe Carroll County Emergency Management Director reported extensive damage to trees in the Temple area. More than 25 largetrees were blown down in the area. Three homes, two vehicles, <strong>and</strong> at least fifteen power lines sustained damage from downedtrees. In addition, a commercial barn was damaged when the tin roof was ripped off the structure from the high winds. One roadwas also temporarily blocked from a downed tree. One resident in the area reported observing a tornado in the area. TheEmergency Management Director noted that several trees were twisted off about 30 feet above the ground in this area, howeverthere was no actual confirmation of a tornado in the area.Troup CountyLa Grange24 0935EST0 0 15KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Bartow CountyCartersvilleThe Troup County 911 Center <strong>and</strong> the La Grange News reported that several trees were down in <strong>and</strong> around the city. In addition,one tree was down on a home.240939EST000.75KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Douglas CountyWinston toLithia SpgsFulton CountyThe Bartow County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees were blown down.240945EST00Thunderstorm Wind (G52)The Douglas County Emergency Management Director reported that power lines were down in the northwest part of the county<strong>and</strong> from 30 to 40 trees were blown down within a one-mile radius of downtown Lithia Springs.1 S Campbellton to 24 0952EST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Palmetto1002ESTThe Fulton County 911 Center reported that a large tree fell on a power line <strong>and</strong> also blocked a portion of Ridge Road just south ofGeorgia Highway 92. In Palmetto, several large tree limbs were blown down <strong>and</strong> knocked out an electrical transformer at Cobb<strong>and</strong> Crawford Streets.Meriwether CountyLuthersville24 0955EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Pickens CountyCountywidePike CountyCountywideCherokee County5 W Waleska 24 1010ESTThe Meriwether County 911 Center reported that several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down.24 1000EST0 0 1.5KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1025ESTThe Pickens County 911 Center reported that around six trees were blown down, scattered about the county.24 1000EST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1030ESTThe Pike County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down around the county.00A damage survey conducted by the Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported that dozens of trees were blowndown in a rural area near Pine Log Mountain in northwest Cherokee county. The damage was a result of strong straight-linedwinds.25K5KThunderstorm Wind (G52)2213
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>November 2004GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralFayette CountyCountywide24 1010EST0 0 1MThunderstorm Wind (G61)1030ESTThe Fayette County Emergency Management Director reported widespread <strong>and</strong> extensive damage to trees, power lines, homes <strong>and</strong>vehicles as a result of straight-lined winds or possibly a microburst. Wind gusts were estimated to be at least 70 mph in some partsof the county. This information was confirmed by other sources, including the public, the county 911 center, <strong>and</strong> observations ofemployees at the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, as well as a followup aerial survey. Dozens of largetrees, many of which were pines, were either uprooted or blown down all across the county, causing damage to homes, vehicles,power lines, <strong>and</strong> blocking several roads. The most extensive damage occurred across the southern <strong>and</strong> eastern parts of the county,from the south end of Peachtree City, to Starrs Mill, to Woolsey. At least 30 homes sustained extensive damage when large trees,mostly pine, fell on the structures. A number of roads were blocked, including portions of Georgia Highway 74 in Peachtree City,Georgia Highway 92 south of Fayetteville, <strong>and</strong> portions of McBride, Redwine, <strong>and</strong> County Line Roads. Power lines were broughtdown all over the county leaving many residents of the county without power for 12 or more hours. Peachtree City suffered themost monetary damage with well over $325,000 in damage to homes. Two subdivisions, Clearbrook Estates <strong>and</strong> BonaventureEstates, on the southeast side of Fayetteville along Jeff Davis Drive, sustained over $250,000 in damages. The Rebecca Lakessubdivision in Fayetteville sustained another $245,000 in damages, with over $100,000 in unincorporated Fayette county (mostlyin the Starrs Mill to Woolsey area), <strong>and</strong> around $36,000 in the city of Fayetteville. In addition, a portion of a roof <strong>and</strong> door of ahanger at Falcon Field Airport in Peachtree City also sustained substantial damage.Cherokee County7 W Canton to 24 1014EST0 0 1.7MThunderstorm Wind (G61)2.5 E CantonThe Cherokee County Emergency Management Director <strong>and</strong> associated personnel conducted a damage survey <strong>and</strong> found a brokenpath of extensive damage to trees, power lines, structures, <strong>and</strong> vehicles across central Cherokee county from 6 miles west ofCanton to 2.5 miles east of Canton, mostly along <strong>and</strong> near Georgia Highway 20. Most of the damage was consistent with strongstraight-lined winds, with the possible exception of one small area in downtown Canton along Chamblee Street where possible F0tornado damage was observed. The damage path began near the intersection of Fields Chapel Road <strong>and</strong> Sweet Water Creek Trailwest of Canton where mostly tree damage was observed The damage path continued through the Field Stone Subdivision, whereextensive damage to homes <strong>and</strong> trees was observed. Many homes in this area suffered major damage when large oak trees fell onthe structures. Siding was blown off some of the homes <strong>and</strong> several vehicles in the area were destroyed when large trees fell onthem. The damage path then continued eastward along Oak Dale Road in Canton, where several more homes, vehicles, <strong>and</strong> outbuildings were damaged <strong>and</strong> a number of trees were blown down. In addition, the softball facility at the Cherokee County HighSchool Complex suffered major damage when the roof of the dugout was blown off <strong>and</strong> 200 feet of a chain link fence wasflattened. The damage then continued to Main Street <strong>and</strong> Brown Street in Canton, where a large downed tree crushed <strong>and</strong>destroyed 11 vehicles. Shortly beyond this point is where the possible F0 tornado occurred. The damage then continued east ofCanton terminating in the Brooke Park Development, where again dozens of large trees were blown down onto homes <strong>and</strong>vehicles. All together, 115 homes sustained damage, 10 of which incurred major damage, 13 vehicles were destroyed, three otherssustained some damage, <strong>and</strong> 8 outbuildings were damaged, of which four were destroyed.Clayton County5 WSW Hastings 24 1020EST0 0 50KThunderstorm Wind (G56)Henry CountyHampton toMc DonoughFulton County3 S S<strong>and</strong>y Spgs 24 1025ESTAdditions/CorrectionsThe public reported that the damage path to trees <strong>and</strong> homes that began in eastern Fayette county to two subdivisions along JeffDavis Drive southeast of Fayetteville, continued into Clayton county. Strong straight-lined winds blew down dozens of trees <strong>and</strong>damaged some homes in a subdivision near the Flint River along North Bridge/Hampton Road. Other damage was reported to treesalong Heritage <strong>and</strong> Panh<strong>and</strong>le Drives. At least 10 trees were blown down just within one block. The gutters were ripped offanother house by the strong winds.24 1020EST0 0 100KThunderstorm Wind (G52)1045ESTThe public <strong>and</strong> an amateur radio operator reported widespread damage to trees <strong>and</strong> power lines throughout the county. Some of theworst damage was along <strong>and</strong> near Georgia Highway 20 between Hampton <strong>and</strong> McDonough. Portions of the highway were blocked<strong>and</strong> closed from downed trees. Several trees had fallen on <strong>and</strong> caused damage to homes in the area as well. Trees were also downin the Lakeview Subdivision on Mundy's Mill Road. In addition, a billboard was down on Interstate 75 between exits 218 <strong>and</strong> 221.00Thunderstorm Wind (G50)The Fulton County 911 Center reported that several trees <strong>and</strong> some power lines were down on Roswell Road just south of Interstate285.5K3214
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>November 2004Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralDawson CountyCountywide24 1027EST1054EST0 0 15KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The public <strong>and</strong> the Dawson County 911 Center reported that a good number of trees <strong>and</strong> several power lines were down across thecounty. The worst damage was in the area from the northwest part of the county to around Dawsonville.Spalding CountyGriffin24 1030EST0 0 0.25KThunderstorm Wind (G39)Forsyth CountyCummingGwinnett CountyLawrenceville toSnellvilleHall CountyGainesvilleWalton CountyWalnut GroveJackson CountyCountywideMorgan CountyBostwickWhite CountyClevel<strong>and</strong>Jasper CountyHillsboroThe Spalding County Emergency Management Director reported that a tree fell on the porch of a home on Lyndsey Road.241047EST00Thunderstorm Wind (G50)The Forsyth County Emergency Management Director reported that a couple of trees were down in Cumming. The public reportedthat one tree was down near Young Deer.24 1055EST0 1 100KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1105ESTThe Gwinnett County Emergency Management Director reported that a number of trees <strong>and</strong> several power lines were down fromLawrenceville to Snellville. Two homes suffered significant damage when large trees fell on the structures. A large hardwood treefell through a home in Lawrenceville. A woman inside was injured when falling debris struck her in the head. A Chevy Impala <strong>and</strong>a pickup truck in the driveway were also damaged. Another tree fell on a house in Snellville, causing significant damage to thathome as well. Two cars in the garage of that home were also damaged. Around 300 residents in the county were left withoutpower for several hours following the storms.24 1100EST0 0 75KThunderstorm Wind (G56)1116ESTThe Hall County Emergency Management Director reported that a home on Camp Spring Drive suffered extensive damage fromstrong thunderstorm wind gusts. Half of the roof was blown off the home <strong>and</strong> the garage collapsed. At another location, namelyGeorgia Highway 60 South, a 100 by 50 foot storage building was destroyed. Many trees were blown down throughout theGainesville area.24 1100EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1130ESTThe Walton County 911 Center reported that several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down.24 1116EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1152ESTThe Jackson Electric Membership Cooperative reported many trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Power outages inthe county were widespread.241116EST00The Morgan County Fire Department <strong>and</strong> Rescue Squad reported that the tin roof was partially blown off a barn. In addition,several trees were also down in the area.241120ESTThe White County 911 Center reported that a tree fell on a house causing damage to the gutters.241124EST00001K7K5K0.50KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm Wind (G43)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)The public reported that a few trees were down in the southern portion of the county.Banks County6 N Homer to 24 1130EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G52)7 ESE HomerThe Banks County 911 Center reported that many trees were blown down around six miles north of Homer. The Greer, SouthCarolina National <strong>Weather</strong> Service Forecast Office reported that a tree fell on the Banks/Franklin county line near Interstate 85,causing damage to a cell tower located in Franklin county.4215
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>November 2004Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralHouston CountyPerry24 1130EST001KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Peach CountyFt VlyThe Houston County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down, including some on Sam Nunn Boulevard.24 1130EST0 0 0.50KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Peach County 911 Center reported that a couple of trees were blown down near Georgia Highway 96.Clarke County1 W Athens to 24 1133EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G52).5 W Athens1151ESTThe Clarke County 911 Center reported that an extensive number of trees were down in a small area just west of Athens.Bibb CountyMacon to24 1135EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G52)Skipperton1200ESTThe Bibb County 911 Center reported widespread damage to trees in the Macon area. In the southern part of the county, a fewtrees were also blown down.Oconee CountyBogart24 1135EST0 0 0.50KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Oglethorpe CountyCountywideTwiggs CountyCountywideGreene CountySiloamTaliaferro CountyCrawfordvilleWashington CountyS<strong>and</strong>ersville toTennilleLaurens CountyCedar GroveThe Oconee County 911 Center reported that a couple of trees were blown down on U.S. Highway 78 near Bogart.24 1142EST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1200ESTThe Oglethorpe County 911 Center reported that a few trees were down, scattered about the county.24 1143EST0 0 2K1200ESTThe Macon Telegraph reported that several trees were blown down around the county.241145EST00Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Thunderstorm Wind (G50)The Rayle Electric Membership Cooperative reported that several trees were down on power lines along Georgia Highway 77.241200ESTThe Taliaferro County 911 Center reported that one tree was blown down.003K0.25KThunderstorm Wind (G39)24 1258EST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1300ESTThe Washington County 911 Center reported that a few trees were down on Georgia Highway 15 on the north side of S<strong>and</strong>ersville<strong>and</strong> a few trees were also down in Tennille, including one which was down on Tennille Road.241310EST000.75KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Laurens County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down.INDIANA, CentralDecatur County4 NW Greensburg 24 1710EST 0.5 50 0 0 25K 0 Tornado (F0)1711ESTA small <strong>and</strong> short lived tornado touched down four miles northwest of Greensburg, crossing Interstate 74 near exit 132. Trees weredowned, a barn roof was torn off, <strong>and</strong> cars were blown off the road. Damage amount is estimated.Rush County6 SE Rushville 24 1724EST0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)1725EST5216
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>November 2004Additions/CorrectionsINDIANA, CentralRush County11.4 SE Rushville to 24 1725EST 0.6 50 0 0 50K 0 Tornado (F1)11 SE Rushville1727ESTA small tornado touched down just west of the Rush/Franklin county line, moving into Franklin county, <strong>and</strong> out of the IndianapolisCounty Warning Area, at 5:27 pm EST. A garage was destroyed <strong>and</strong> numerous trees <strong>and</strong> a power pole were snapped. At US 52 justwest of the county line, a home lost part of its roof. Property damage is estimated.A strong low pressure system moved through southern Indiana on 24 November 2004. A few low topped supercells formed alongthe warm front, producing two tornadoes in southeast Indiana.TEXAS, Central SoutheastPolk County3 W Livingston 23 1406CST0 0Funnel CloudHouston CountyCrockettFunnel sighted near the intersection of Highways 190 <strong>and</strong> 350 near Highway 59.23 1420CST0 0Hail (0.88)Washington CountyBrenham3/4 to 7/8 inch hail in Crockett.231420CST0.1 20 005KTornado (F0)Downed trees with residential <strong>and</strong> vehicle damage.Trinity County4 N Trinity 23 1440CST00Funnel CloudLiberty County7 SW Liberty 23 1452CST0.1 20 00Tornado (F0)Grimes CountyTodd MissionThis tornado occurred over open l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> caused no damage.231525CST0.2 25 00Tornado (F0)Montgomery County1 N Montgomery 23 1530CSTThis tornado occurred over open l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> caused no damage.0.3 25 005KTornado (F0)Montgomery CountyWillisReports of a couple of trees down at Highways 1097 <strong>and</strong> 149.231550CST0.1 20 00Tornado (F0)One tree down on Highway 1097 in Willis.Harris County5 S Spring 23 1608CST00Funnel CloudSighted between Spring <strong>and</strong> Intercontinental Airport.San Jacinto County10 SW Coldspring 23 1610CST00Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Montgomery CountyWillisTree down at intersection of Highways 3081 <strong>and</strong> 725.23 1615CST008.5KHail (1.50)Grimes County5 NW Anderson 23 1652CST02000CSTFM 244 south of Highway 30 closed due to flooding.0Flash Flood6217
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>November 2004Additions/CorrectionsTEXAS, Central SoutheastWalker County12 NW Huntsville 23 1653CST0 02000CSTRoad closed due to flooding at intersection of FM 2989 <strong>and</strong> Interstate 45 feeder road.Trinity CountyTrinity23 1730CST0 02100CSTFM 2262 at Alabama Creek in Trinity closed due to flooding.Trinity County4 E Apple Spgs 23 1915CST0 0Flash FloodFlash FloodHail (0.88)Burleson County5 E Caldwell 23 2018CST00Hail (0.75)Washington County3 NNW Gay Hill 23 2035CST00Hail (0.75)Brazos CountyBryan232038CST005KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Tree down on car.Madison County7 W Madisonville 23 2038CST0010KHail (1.75)Grimes County4 E Navasota 23 2045CST0010KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Jackson CountyMoralesBarn destroyed.23 2055CST004.5KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Austin CountyCat SpgTree down on residential home roof.23 2112CST005KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Tree down on home in Cat Spring.Wharton County5 NW Wharton 23 2120CST0.4 35 0025KTornado (F0)Waller CountyCountywideFour homes were damaged in the Spanish Camp area near the intersection of FM 1161 <strong>and</strong> FM 640.23 2121CST0 0 25KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Trinity CountyTrinityBarn damaged in Monaville, power lines snapped in Waller <strong>and</strong> Hempstead.23 2125CST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Walker CountyCrabbs PrairiePower line <strong>and</strong> tree down at intersection of J.B. Price <strong>and</strong> Evans Roads with part of a barn destroyed.23 2125CST0 0Hail (0.75)Waller County6 ESE Monaville 23 2125CST0020KThunderstorm Wind (G65)Power poles snapped at intersection of FM 362 <strong>and</strong> FM 529.7218
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>November 2004Additions/CorrectionsTEXAS, Central SoutheastWharton CountyGlen Flora232130CST0015KThunderstorm Wind (G65)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down, along with damaged barns, in the the towns of Eygpt, Glen Flora, Hungerford, <strong>and</strong> Wharton.Waller County1 S Hempstead 23 2140CST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Montgomery CountyCountywideTree down.232145CST0050KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Numerous trees down across county.Harris County10 S Cypress 23 2200CST007.5KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down at the intersection of FM 529 <strong>and</strong> Highway 6.Trinity County5 SE Apple Spgs to 23 2200CST 2 500 0 0 100KTornado (F2)7 SE Apple SpgsSeven hunters in the Davy Crockett National Forest were str<strong>and</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> their vehicles severely damaged. Seventy to ninety percentof trees in path felled or damaged.Fort Bend County8 W Sugarl<strong>and</strong> 23 2205CST 0.1 20 0 0Tornado (F0)Liberty CountyLibertyTree down.232210CST0040KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Polk CountyCountywideDamage to retail store, several cars in parking lot also damaged.23 2210CST0 020KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Matagorda CountyPalaciosNumerous power lines <strong>and</strong> trees down.232220CST00Hail (0.75)Brazoria CountyAlvin232225CST003KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Harris CountyPasadenaTree down on power line.23 2235CST0010KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Liberty CountyCountywideNumerous power lines down.23 2235CST0025KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Galveston CountyLeague CityChambers CountyWinnieNumerous trees down countywide. Metal building damaged along with fire station's communications tower toppled in Clevel<strong>and</strong>.23 2245CST0 0 75KThunderstorm Wind (G60)Windows blown out of residential homes, roof damage, trees, <strong>and</strong> fences blown down. Power lines <strong>and</strong> signs also down.23 2320CST0 0 20KThunderstorm Wind (G55)Restaurant <strong>and</strong> homes damaged.8219
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>December 2004Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralWashington CountyS<strong>and</strong>ersville10 0155EST00Hail (1.00)Floyd CountyArmuchee toRomeCobb CountyAcworth toMariettaGilmer CountyThe Washington County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail.10 1457EST0 0Hail (0.88)1528ESTThe public reported penny to nickel-sized hail in Rome <strong>and</strong> nickel-sized hail in Shannon. The Floyd County 911 Center reportedpenny-sized hail in Armuchee.10 1505EST0 0Hail (0.88)1520ESTSeveral reports were received from the public of penny-sized hail in the Acworth <strong>and</strong> Kennesaw areas. Nickel-sized hail wasreported by the public in Marietta.5 NE Ellijay 10 1505EST1515EST0 0Hail (0.75)The Gilmer County 911 Center <strong>and</strong> the public reported penny-sized hail. The hail accumulated on some roadways in the areamaking them slick <strong>and</strong> hazardous, which resulted in at least one vehicle accident.Gordon CountyCalhoun10 1528EST0 0Hail (0.88)Cherokee CountyWoodstockThe public reported nickel-sized hail.10 1530EST00Hail (0.75)De Kalb CountyChambleeThe public reported penny-sized hail.10 1530EST00Hail (0.75)Douglas CountyDouglasvilleCarroll CountyCarrolltonA trained spotter for the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service reported penny-sized hail.10 1534EST0 0The Douglas County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail.10 1550EST0 0 0.25KHail (0.75)Thunderstorm Wind (G35)Hall CountyGainesville to10 N GainesvilleFulton CountyThe public reported that a tree was snapped in half by strong winds on the University of West Georgia Campus.10 1552EST0 0Hail (1.00)1610ESTSeveral reports were received from the public of nickel-sized hail in Gainesville, while the public reported quarter-sized hail 10miles north of Gainesville. In Oakwood, just south of Gainesville, pea-sized hail fell, but collected up to one-half inch deep on theground.3 SW Atlanta to 10 1555EST0 0 5KThunderstorm Wind (G50)3 E Atlanta1605ESTWSB Channel 2 News of Atlanta reported that several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds. The FultonCounty 911 Center confirmed this information.Heard CountyCountywide10 1555EST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1600ESTThe Heard County 911 Center reported that several trees were down in various areas throughout the county.1220
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>December 2004Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralFulton County3 SW Atlanta to 10 1600EST0AtlantaThe Fulton County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail.0Hail (1.00)Troup CountyHogansville101600EST00Hail (0.75)Troup CountyLa GrangeThe public reported penny-sized hail.101600EST000.50KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Coweta CountySargent toNewnanGwinnett County3 NW Buford 10 1607ESTThe Troup County 911 Center reported that a couple of trees were blown down.10 1605EST0 0Hail (0.88)1610ESTThe public reported nickel-sized hail in the Sargent <strong>and</strong> Arnco Mills areas <strong>and</strong> penny-sized hail in Newnan.00Hail (0.75)Troup CountyLa GrangeA Gwinnett County SkyWarn spotter reported penny-sized hail.10 1608EST0 0Hail (1.00)Coweta CountyNewnanMeriwether CountyGreenvilleThe public reported quarter-sized hail.10 1609EST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1615ESTThe Coweta County 911 Center reported that thunderstorm winds blew a portion of a roof off a carport <strong>and</strong> several objects wereblown into the road nearby. The public reported that a 100 foot pine tree was also blown down in the area.101610EST000.25KThunderstorm Wind (G35)The Meriwether County 911 Center reported that one tree was blown down.Fayette CountyTyrone toFayettevilleSpalding CountyPomona toEast GriffinHenry CountyMc Donough10 1620EST0 0 1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1625ESTAmateur radio operators reported that several trees were blown down along Georgia Highway 74 in Tyrone <strong>and</strong> one tree was blowndown in Fayetteville.10 1642EST0 0 7KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1655ESTThe public reported that strong winds separated a portion of a roof on a home from a wall. The Spalding County EmergencyManagement Director <strong>and</strong> the Spalding County 911 Center reported that a few trees <strong>and</strong> a couple of power lines were downbetween Sunny Side, Pomona, Griffin, <strong>and</strong> the east side of Griffin.101655EST00Hail (0.88)Newton CountyCovingtonThe public reported nickel-sized hail.101655EST000.50KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Newton County 911 Center reported that a couple of trees were blown down.2221
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>December 2004Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralPolk CountyCedartown10 1920EST1930EST0 0Hail (1.00)The public reported nickel to quarter-sized hail. Several small limbs were blown down in the area as well. Wind gusts wereestimated at 40 to 45 mph.3222
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>January 2005Additions/CorrectionsFLORIDA, West CentralFLZ039-042>043-048 Levy - Citrus - Sumter - Hern<strong>and</strong>o18 0100EST0800EST00Frost/FreezeFLZ039FLZ039-042>043-048>049-051>052-055>056FLZ039-042-048A cold front moved through the area earlier that day, with cold dry air overspreading northern Florida. Temperatures droppedbelow freezing for up to seven hours, reaching a low of 28 degrees in Bronson <strong>and</strong> near Chiefl<strong>and</strong>.Levy19 0400EST0 0Frost/Freeze0800ESTHigh pressure <strong>and</strong> light winds caused a second night of freezing temperatures for Levy county. Temperatures remained just belowfreezing for around four hours, with a low of 31 degrees at Bronson.Levy - Citrus - Sumter - Hern<strong>and</strong>o - Pasco - Hillsborough - Polk - Manatee - Hardee23242200EST0900EST00Frost/FreezeA strong cold front moved through the state, ushering in cold dry air in its wake. Levy <strong>and</strong> Citrus counties experienced a hardfreeze, with temperatures falling below freezing for nine to eleven hours. Temperatures there fell into the lower 20s, with aminimum of 21 degrees at Bronson. Elsewhere, low temperatures fell into the upper 20s to lower 30s for generally two to fourhours.Levy - Citrus - Hern<strong>and</strong>o25 0100EST0 0Frost/Freeze0800ESTGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralGAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-089>098-102>113High pressure <strong>and</strong> light winds allowed for a second night of freezing temperatures. A low of 28 degrees occurred at Brooksville,with temperatures falling below freezing for up to seven hours.Dade - Walker - Catoosa - Whitfield - Murray - Fannin - Gilmer - Union - Towns - Chattooga - Gordon -Pickens - Dawson - Lumpkin - White - Floyd - Bartow - Cherokee - Forsyth - Hall - Banks - Jackson -Madison - Polk - Paulding - Cobb - North Fulton - Gwinnett - Barrow - Clarke - Oconee - Oglethorpe -Wilkes - Haralson - Carroll - Douglas - South Fulton - De Kalb - Rockdale - Walton - Newton - Morgan -Greene - Taliaferro - Heard - Coweta - Fayette - Clayton - Spalding - Henry - Butts - Jasper - Putnam -Hancock - Warren - Troup - Meriwether - Pike - Upson - Lamar - Monroe - Jones - Baldwin - Washington -Glascock - Jefferson - Harris - Talbot - Taylor - Crawford - Bibb - Twiggs - Wilkinson - Johnson - Emanuel -Muscogee - Chattahoochee - Marion - Schley - Macon - Peach - Houston - Bleckley - Laurens - Treutlen -Stewart - Webster - Sumter - Dooly - Crisp - Pulaski - Wilcox - Dodge - Telfair - Wheeler - Montgomery -Toombs28302000EST1000EST009.8MWinter <strong>Storm</strong>A significant <strong>and</strong> fairly prolonged winter storm/ice storm affected nearly all of North <strong>and</strong> Central Georgia from the evening ofFriday January 28th to late morning on Sunday January 30th. The winter storm was a result of a very strong <strong>and</strong> very cold Arcticsurface high pressure system located across the Mid-Atlantic states <strong>and</strong> an upper-level disturbance moving across the region fromthe west. North of a line from La Grange, to Thomaston, to S<strong>and</strong>ersville, the precipitation fell mostly as a mixture of sleet <strong>and</strong>freezing rain, with typical accumulations of one-half inch glaze ice <strong>and</strong> one to two inches of sleet. Some areas in North Central <strong>and</strong>Northeast Georgia experienced significant glaze ice accumulations of three-fourths to one inch. Further south, mainly south of aLa Grange, to Thomaston, to S<strong>and</strong>ersville line, most of the frozen precipitation fell as freezing rain, with 1/4 to 1/2 inchaccumulations of glaze ice common as far south as McRae, Abbeville, <strong>and</strong> Americus. In the southern areas, however, the iceaccumulations were generally confined to trees, power lines, <strong>and</strong> other exposed objects with little or no accumulation of ice on theground. Extensive damage to trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were reported throughout the area, especially in North Central, Northeast, <strong>and</strong>Central Georgia. Damage estimates were in the millions. Numerous vehicle accidents were also reported on the slick ice <strong>and</strong> sleetcovered roads, especially in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. The summary below provides ice <strong>and</strong> sleet accumulations by county forthis event as well as damage information received for that county. The ice <strong>and</strong> sleet accumulations were largely provided by thecounty 911 centers or respective Emergency Management Directors. The damage information was provided by the localcounty/city newspaper.1223
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>January 2005Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralpBanks: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet.Barrow: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet.Bartow: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. As many as 13,000residents in the county left without power.Bibb: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, Trace of sleet - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Around 10,000residents of the county were left without power for an extended period during the event.Bleckley: None of significance reported.Butts: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet.Carroll: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.5 inches of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. One road in theClem community alone had 50 tree down on it.Catoosa: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Chattahoochee: None of significance reported.Chattooga: < 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Cherokee: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.5 inch of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Thous<strong>and</strong>s ofresidents were left without power. One person was killed <strong>and</strong> five were injured in a vehicle accident on Interstate 575 caused byice on the roadway. Interstate 575 was closed. Many other vehicle accidents were also reported in the county.Clarke: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Around 100 tons ofdebris from downed trees <strong>and</strong> limbs had to be removed from roads. Around 3000 residents left without power.Clayton: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.5 inches of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Several thous<strong>and</strong>residents left without power.Cobb: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.5 inches of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Around 7000residents were left without power.Coweta: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.5 inches of sleet - Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Around 1500residents in the county were left without power during the event.Crawford: 1/4 inch of glaze ice - Widespread power outages were reported around the county from trees down on power lines.Crisp: 1/2 inch of glaze ice.Dade: 1/4 inch of glaze ice.Dawson: 1.0 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleetDeKalb: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.5 inches of sleet - Hundreds of trees down on power lines <strong>and</strong> in roadways. Several thous<strong>and</strong>people were left without power for 1-2 days.Dodge: < 1/4 inch of glaze ice - Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were down throughout the county.Dooly: < 1/4 inch of glaze ice - A few power outages were reported around the county from trees down on power lines.Douglas: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Several tree limbs <strong>and</strong> a number of tree limbs down throughout the county. Asmany as 15,000 residents in the county were left without power.Emanuel: < 1/4 inch of glaze ice.Fannin: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Fayette: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.5 inches of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> several power lines down throughout the county. A carport<strong>and</strong> vehicle were damaged when the roof of the carport collapsed from the weight of the ice accumulation. Several roads blockedfrom downed trees. A number of residents in the county lost power.Floyd: 1/3 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Forsyth: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet.Fulton: 3/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.5 inches of sleet.Gilmer: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Glascock: 3/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Gordon: < 1.0 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Greene: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Many residents in the county lost power from trees down on power lines.Gwinnett: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 2.0 inches of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Approximately65,000 residents in the county were left without power.Hall: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Several power outages reported from trees down on power lines throughout thecounty.Hancock: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county.Haralson: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Harris: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, Trace of sleet.Heard: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Henry: 1.0 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. A number of poweroutages were reported. Around 50 roads were blocked from downed trees.Houston: 1/2 inch of glaze ice - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout much of the county.Jackson: 1/5 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet.Jasper: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. 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<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>January 2005Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> Central14,000 residents of the county, which includes most of the county, were left without power.Johnson: 1/2 inch of glaze ice - A number of trees down on power lines around the county.Jones: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county.Lamar: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Around 7000residents were left without power.Laurens: 1/2 inch of glaze ice - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county.Lumpkin: 3/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were down in the county, causing some residentsto lose power.Macon: 1/2 inch of glaze ice - Hundreds of residents lost power in the county because of trees down on power lines.Madison: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county.Marion: 1/4 inch of glaze ice - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county.Meriwether: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet.Monroe: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.5 inches of sleet - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were down throughout the county. Manyresidents were left without power.Montgomery: 1/4 inch of glaze ice.Morgan: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Around 1700residents were left without power. A massive 100 foot tall tree fell down because of the weight of the ice.Murray: 1/5 inch of glaze ice, Trace of sleet.Muscogee: 1/2 inch of glaze ice - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Around 7000 residents were leftwithout power.Newton: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Ice covered roads caused a number of vehicle accidents throughout the county.Around 15,000 residents in the county were left without power.Oconee: 1/5 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet.Oglethorpe: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - A number of trees were down on power lines, causing power outagesthroughout the county.Paulding: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Peach: 1/4 inch of glaze ice - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county.Pickens: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Pike: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Around 1000residents were left without power.Polk: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet.Pulaski: < 1/4 inch of glaze ice - Around 1800 residents in the county were left without power because of ice laden trees down onpower lines.Putnam: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county.Rockdale: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - Ice covered roads caused a number of vehicle accidents throughout the county.Schley: 1/4 inch of glaze ice - Several hundred residents in the county were left without power because of trees down on powerlines.Spalding: 3/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Around 10,000residents of the county were left without power.Stewart: 1/4 inch of glaze ice.Sumter: 1/4 inch of glaze ice - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Very few residents were left withoutpower, however.Talbot: 1/2 inch of glaze ice - Several trees <strong>and</strong> power lines were down around the county.Taliaferro: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1/2 inch of glaze ice.Taylor: 1/2 inch of glaze ice.Telfair: Trace of glaze ice.Toombs: None of significance.Towns: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, 1.0 inch of sleet.Treutlen: Trace of glaze ice. No significant problems were reported.Troup: 1/4 inch of glaze ice - Many trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Several roads were blocked from downedtrees. Many vehicle were damaged from fallen trees, while a few homes sustained minor damage from downed trees. Someoutbuildings were crushed from downed trees.Twiggs: 1/2 inch of glaze ice - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county.Union: Trace of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Upson: 1/2 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. One vehicle inThomaston was heavily damaged when a large tree fell on the car <strong>and</strong> crushed it.Walker: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, Trace of sleet.Walton: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet - Numerous trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county. Up to 2500residents in the county were left without power.3225
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>January 2005Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> Central p g y p y pWarren: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Washington: 1/4 inch of glaze, Trace of sleet - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county.Webster: Trace of glaze ice.Wheeler: Trace of glaze ice.White: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, Trace of sleet, Trace of snow.Whitfield: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, Trace of sleet.Wilcox: None of significance.Wilkes: 1/4 inch of glaze ice, < 1.0 inch of sleet.Wilkinson: 1/4 inch of glaze ice - A number of trees <strong>and</strong> power lines down throughout the county.INDIANA, NorthwestINZ001>002Lake - Porter04 1900CST06 0900CST00Heavy SnowINZ019Benton04 1900CST06 0300CST00Winter <strong>Storm</strong>On Monday January 3, a deep low pressure system tracked out of the Southern Plains. This system moved through the middleMississippi Valley. As the low moved northeast, it brought a b<strong>and</strong> of heavy snow to far northwest Indiana <strong>and</strong> a wintery mix offreezing rain <strong>and</strong> sleet to central Indiana. Snowfall of 6 to 12 inches fell north of Portage, Indiana to Mendota, Illinois. Locationssouth of the Kankakee River received up to 3/4 inch of ice <strong>and</strong> one to two inches of snow.Snow <strong>and</strong> Ice Accumulation ReportsLake:8.1 inches at Whiting6.7 inches at Highl<strong>and</strong>Porter:7.1 inches at Indiana DunesBenton:1/2 to 3/4 inch of iceMINNESOTA, Central <strong>and</strong> South CentralMNZ044>045-049>070-073>078-082>085-091>093Mille Lacs - Kanabec - Stearns - Benton - Sherburne - Isanti - Chisago - Lac Qui Parle - Swift - Chippewa -K<strong>and</strong>iyohi - Meeker - Wright - Hennepin - Anoka - Ramsey - Washington - Yellow Medicine - Renville -Mcleod - Sibley - Carver - Scott - Dakota - Redwood - Brown - Nicollet - Le Sueur - Rice - Goodhue -Watonwan - Blue Earth - Waseca - Steele - Martin - Faribault - Freeborn01 1000CST2359CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>4226
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>January 2005MINNESOTA, Central <strong>and</strong> South CentralLow pressure tracked from Kansas across southeast Minnesota into northeast Wisconsin between December 31st <strong>and</strong> January 1st.As a result a wide swath of wintry precipitation blanketed the southern half of Minnesota between late morning <strong>and</strong> late evening onthe 1st. A mix of snow, sleet, <strong>and</strong> freezing rain was observed in most locations during this period. The heaviest snowfallaccumulations, around 4 inches, were reported around Cambridge <strong>and</strong> Princeton. Sleet accumulations were the primary weatherfeature across much of central <strong>and</strong> west central Minnesota. Up to an inch of sleet was reported in these areas, intermingled with alight ice accumulation. South <strong>and</strong> east of a line from St. James to Red Wing, freezing rain was predominant. Ice accumulations ofup to 1/4 inch were reported in Owatonna. The mixed bag of precipitation caused hazardous travel conditions region wide.MNZ041-047>048-054>058-064>067-073>077-082>085-091>093Douglas - Stevens - Pope - Lac Qui Parle - Swift - Chippewa - K<strong>and</strong>iyohi - Meeker - Yellow Medicine -Renville - Mcleod - Sibley - Redwood - Brown - Nicollet - Le Sueur - Rice - Watonwan - Blue Earth - Waseca -Steele - Martin - Faribault - Freeborn21221000CST1200CSTAdditions/Corrections00BlizzardMNZ042>045-049>053-059>063-068>070-078WISCONSIN, WestWIZ014>016-023>028Todd - Morrison - Mille Lacs - Kanabec - Stearns - Benton - Sherburne - Isanti - Chisago - Wright - Hennepin- Anoka - Ramsey - Washington - Carver - Scott - Dakota - Goodhue21221000CST0800CST00Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Low pressure moved from South Dakota into southern Minnesota on the 21st. Periods of snow resulted between the morning ofthe 21st <strong>and</strong> the early morning hours of the 22nd. Snowfall totals ranged from around an inch southwest of a line from Madison toHanley Falls to Springfield to Fairmont where freezing rain <strong>and</strong> sleet mixed in with the snow to a swath of 6 to 8 inches stretchingfrom Alex<strong>and</strong>ria to St. Cloud to the Twin Cities metropolitan area. After the snow began to taper off during the predawn hours ofthe 22nd the winds increased dramatically. Sustained winds increased to 30 to 40 MPH across west central <strong>and</strong> south centralMinnesota with gusts as high as 64 MPH. Sustained winds across the remainder of southern Minnesota reached 25 to 35 MPH withgusts up to 50 MPH. Peak wind gusts included 64 MPH at New Ulm, 61 MPH at Blue Earth <strong>and</strong> Madelia, 60 MPH at St. James<strong>and</strong> Fairmont, 58 MPH at Starbuck, 55 MPH at Olivia <strong>and</strong> Morris, 54 MPH at Appleton, 52 MPH at Granite Falls, 51 MPH atRedwood Falls, 47 MPH at Mankato, 46 MPH at Alex<strong>and</strong>ria, 41 MPH at St. Cloud, <strong>and</strong> 40 MPH at the Minneapolis/St. PaulInternational Airport. The gusty winds caused widespread blowing <strong>and</strong> drifting of snow southwest of a line from Alex<strong>and</strong>ria toWillmar to Glencoe to Faribault which dropped visibilities to near zero at times. Snowplow operators were pulled off the roadbetween midnight <strong>and</strong> 4 AM on the 22nd because of the blizzard conditions. In addition, Interstate 94 was closed west ofAlex<strong>and</strong>ria due to severe drifting <strong>and</strong> low visibilities. Snow drifts of up to 3 feet were reported after the winds died down aroundmidday on the 22nd. Scattered power outages were reported during the pre-dawn hours of the 22nd in Redwood, Brown <strong>and</strong>Watonwan counties after ice coated power lines were blown down by the high winds. Numerous automobile accidents were alsoreported region wide during the storm.Polk - Barron - Rusk - St. Croix - Pierce - Dunn - Pepin - Chippewa - Eau Claire01021400CST0200CST0 0Winter <strong>Storm</strong>Low pressure tracked from Kansas across southeast Minnesota into northeast Wisconsin between December 31st <strong>and</strong> January 1st.As a result a wide swath of wintry precipitation blanketed west central Wisconsin between early afternoon on the 1st <strong>and</strong> earlymorning on the 2nd. Sleet <strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> freezing rain was the predominant weather type, however trace snowfall accumulations werealso reported. Many locations, especially near Chippewa Falls <strong>and</strong> Eau Claire received up to 1/2 inch of ice <strong>and</strong> sleetaccumulation. The mixed bag of precipitation caused hazardous travel conditions region wide.5227
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005Additions/CorrectionsAMERICAN SAMOAASZ002Tutuila03060600SST2300SST0 0 0Heavy Surf/High SurfSoutheast swells of 5 to 7 feet generated by Tropical Cyclone Meena far east of Tutuila produced surf heights of 10 to 14 feetalong southeast facing shores of Tutuila <strong>and</strong> Manu'a. No injury reported.ASZ003Manu'A14161500SST1200SST0 0 10M 100K Hurricane/TyphoonHurricane Olaf, a Category 5, had sustained maximum winds of "160 mph <strong>and</strong> gusts to 190 mph. Waves up to 40 feet high hit someisl<strong>and</strong>s." Olaf made l<strong>and</strong>fall over Manu'a Isl<strong>and</strong>s, causing severe damages to homes, crops, <strong>and</strong> highways on February 16th.Vicious surf associated with Hurricane Olaf erroded a highway in Tau village, also storm surge of 8 to 12 feet reached residentialhomes within 300 to 400 feet from shore. Large coral rocks were piled in homes <strong>and</strong> a village church as a result of a storm surgenear northeast facing shores. There were no injuries reported.ASZ002ASZ003Tutuila15161500SST0800SST0 0 1K 0 Strong WindDuring Hurricane Olaf, the <strong>Weather</strong> Service Office in Tafuna recorded maximum winds of 44 mph with gusts to 50 mph betweenFebruary 15th <strong>and</strong> 16th. Rooftops of less than 10 homes in Tutuila were damaged by Hurricane Olaf. No injuries reported.Manu'A15 1500SST0 2 10K 0 Heavy Surf/High Surf18 1500SSTA 68-foot vessel was afloat within 50 miles north of Manu'a, "disabled with no steering wheel but had power." The crew memberwere not injured by high swells generated by Hurricane Olaf.The Associated Press reported a vessel sank on February 16th in "50-foot waves <strong>and</strong> 120 mph winds about 95 miles north ofAmerican Samoa <strong>and</strong> the four rescued crew members were on a life raft when they were found."ASZ001There were reports about other missing vessels based in Western Samoa, but were later found by Coast Guards <strong>and</strong> Rescue Teamfrom New Zeal<strong>and</strong>. No death reported.Swains24 1500SST0 0 50K 2K Hurricane/Typhoon26 1500SSTTropical Cyclone Percy was a Category 2 when it pass Swains Isl<strong>and</strong> between the 26th <strong>and</strong> the 27th.A Hurricane Warning, A High Surf Warning <strong>and</strong> a Flood Watch were issued for the Isl<strong>and</strong> of Swains between February 24 throughthe 27th."Of the 9 buildings on the isl<strong>and</strong>, only 3 survived Percy including the Government Building where the people took shelter duringthe storm. The isl<strong>and</strong> was largely overflooded by the storm surge, <strong>and</strong> there is very heavy damage to gardens, trees <strong>and</strong> plants withdebris strewn throughout."No injuries reported.ASZ002>003Tutuila - Manu'A27280900SST2359SST0 0 0 0 Heavy Surf/High SurfLarge swells generated by Tropical Cyclone Percy pummeled east <strong>and</strong> south facing shores of Tutuila <strong>and</strong> Manu'a Isl<strong>and</strong>s. Noinjuries reported.1228
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005Additions/CorrectionsCONNECTICUT, SouthernCTZ005>008-011>012 Northern Fairfield - Northern New Haven - Northern Middlesex - Northern New London - SouthernMiddlesex - Southern New London25 0100EST0400EST0 0Heavy SnowWith a cold high pressure system north of the region, a low pressure system developed off the North Carolina coast duringThursday, February 24th. This low intensified as it moved northeast, passing across the offshore waters southeast of Long Isl<strong>and</strong>during Thursday night.Light snow developed across the region between 5 pm <strong>and</strong> 7 pm Thursday evening, February 24th. Widespread moderate to heavysnow fell between 7 pm <strong>and</strong> 4 am, ending from northwest to southeast. <strong>Storm</strong> total snowfall amounts ranged from 5 to 10 inches.Here are selected snowfall amounts for:Northern Fairfield County - from 5.5 inches at New Fairfield to 6.6 inches at Shelton <strong>and</strong> Danbury. In Bridgeport, 5.0 inches wasmeasured.Northern New Haven County - from 6.0 inches at Southbury, North Branford, <strong>and</strong> Meriden to 6.5 inches at North Haven.Middlesex County - 9.5 inches was measured at Haddam <strong>and</strong> Old Saybrook.New London County - from 5.5 inches at Lisbon to 10.5 inches at Voluntown.FLORIDA, West CentralFLZ042-048Citrus - Hern<strong>and</strong>o05 0400EST0800EST00Frost/FreezeFLZ039-042>043-048A cold front moved through the area, bringing two to four hours of freezing temperatures across portions of northern Florida. Theminimum temperature of 29 degrees was observed at Brooksville.Levy - Citrus - Sumter - Hern<strong>and</strong>o12 0500EST0800EST0 0Frost/FreezeHigh pressure settled over the region in the wake of a cold front that moved through the area the previous day. The light windsallowed temperatures to fall to around 30 in most locations, with a minimum of 26 degrees in Brooksville.GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralCherokee County5 NE Waleska 21 1148EST0 0Hail (0.75)Walker CountyCountywideA storm spotter reported penny-sized hail.211155EST003KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Dade CountyTrentonCobb CountyKennesawThe Walker County Road Department reported that a few trees were down throughout the county.21 1200EST0 0 0.25KThunderstorm Wind (G39)The Dade County 911 Center reported that one tree was blown down. In additon, they also reported pea-sized hail.21 1214EST0 0Hail (0.75)Dawson CountyDawsonvilleThe public reported penny-sized hail.211215EST00600KLightningThe Dawson News & Advertiser reported that lightning struck <strong>and</strong> destroyed a $600,000 home in the Ridgeview community.2229
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralMurray CountyEton21 1230EST00Hail (0.75)Gilmer CountyEllijayA storm spotter for the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service reported penny-sized hail. Wind gusts were also estimated at 65 mph.21 1232EST0 0Thunderstorm Wind (G50)Fannin CountyBlue RidgeThe public reported that several trees were blown down in the Ellijay area.21 1245EST0 0Hail (0.75)Gwinnett CountyDuluthThe Fannin County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.21 1245EST00Hail (0.75)Gilmer CountyEllijayThe public reported penny-sized hail.211250EST00Hail (0.88)Cobb CountyPowder SpgsThe Gilmer County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail.21 1300EST00Hail (0.75)Gwinnett CountyDuluth toSnellvilleThe public reported penny-sized hail.211300EST00Hail (1.00)Numerous reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to quarters, were received from the public. Penny to nickel-sized hail wasreported in Duluth, nickel-sized hail in Lawrenceville, <strong>and</strong> quarter-sized hail in Grayson <strong>and</strong> Snellville.De Kalb CountyTucker211325EST00Hail (0.88)Gwinnett CountyLawrenceville toSnellvilleThe public reported nickel-sized hail.21 1325EST0 0Hail (1.00)1335ESTNumerous reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to quarters, were received from the public. Nickel-sized hail was reportedin Lawrenceville with quarter-sized hail in Grayson <strong>and</strong> Snellville.Barrow CountyBethlehem211347EST00Hail (1.00)Walton CountyLoganville toMonroeOglethorpe CountyLexingtonThe public reported quarter-sized hail.21 1350EST1358ESTThe public reported penny-sized hail.21 1359EST0000Hail (0.75)Hail (0.75)Oconee CountyWatkinsvilleThe public reported penny-sized hail.21 1400EST00Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail.3230
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralOglethorpe CountyLexington21 1400EST0015KLightningOconee CountyWatkinsvilleThe Oglethorpe Echo of Lexington reported that the Courthouse Clock Tower in downtown Lexington took a direct hit fromlightning. Nine computers in the building were destroyed <strong>and</strong> the building suffered some structural damage as well.211421EST00Hail (0.75)Oglethorpe CountyLexingtonThe public reported penny-sized hail.21 1429EST00Hail (0.75)Wilkes CountyWashingtonThe public reported penny-sized hail.21 1515EST0015KHeavy RainThe News Reporter of Washington reported that heavy rain pooled on the roof of the Wilkes County Department of Family <strong>and</strong>Children's Services building. A significant leak developed as a result causing damage to ceiling tiles, carpet, <strong>and</strong> other equipment.Several offices were flooded.Taliaferro County5 E Sharon 21 1525EST0 0Hail (0.75)Whitfield CountyDaltonThe public reported penny-sized hail. A few small branches were also blown down.21 1615EST0 0Hail (0.88)Murray CountyCr<strong>and</strong>allChattooga CountyTrion toSummervilleUnion CountyBlairsvilleA trained spotter <strong>and</strong> cooperative observer for the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service reported nickel-sized hail.211620ESTThe Murray County Fire Department <strong>and</strong> Rescue Squad reported penny-sized hail.00Hail (0.75)21 1650EST0 0 150KHail (1.50)1710ESTSeveral reports of hail ranging in size from quarters to ping pong balls were received from amateur radio operators in both Trion<strong>and</strong> Summerville. The public reported quarter-sized hail just east of Lyerly.211658EST00Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail.Towns County5 S Hiawassee 21 1708EST00Hail (0.75)White CountyHelenThe Towns County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.21 1714EST00Hail (0.75)Gordon CountyCalhoun toPlainvilleThe White County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.211719ESTLumpkin County4 N Dahlonega 21 1720EST00Hail (2.00)A number of reports were received from amateur radio operators <strong>and</strong> the public of one to two inch diameter hail. Nickel-sized hailin Calhoun at 519 pm EST, was followed by quarter to half-dollar-sized hail in both Calhoun <strong>and</strong> Plainville at 527 pm EST, <strong>and</strong>then golf ball to 2.0 inch diameter hail at 530 pm EST about 4.5 miles south of Calhoun.The Lumpkin County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.00350KHail (0.75)4231
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralPickens CountyHinton to21 1720EST0 0Hail (1.00)JasperThe public reported nickel to quarter-sized hail.Chattooga CountyMenlo to21 1724EST0 0Hail (1.00)2 E Lyerly1727ESTThe public reported quarter-sized hail two miles east of Lyerly, while an amateur radio operator reported nickel-sized hail inMenlo.Bartow County2 N Adairsville to 21 1728EST0 0 1.5MHail (2.00)AdairsvilleThe public reported hail ranging in size from quarters just north of Adairsville to nearly 2.0 inches in diameter in Adairsville.Extensive damage was reported to vehicles <strong>and</strong> roofs of homes in the area.Dawson CountyDawsonville21 1730EST0 0Hail (1.00)GAZ014The Dawson County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail.Dawson21 1730EST005KFloodFloyd CountyArmucheeThe Forsyth County News reported that a man drove his vehicle into flood waters from the Etowah River in the southwest portionof the county within the Dawson Forest Management Area. The man escaped safely from the flood waters, but the vehicle wasdamaged.211740EST00450KHail (1.75)Floyd CountyArmuchee toRomeFloyd CountyRomeCherokee CountyA volunteer student for the National <strong>Weather</strong> Service reported golf ball-sized hail.21 1745EST0 0 10KThunderstorm Wind (G50)1800ESTThe Rome News Tribune reported that thunderstorms winds downed a number of trees across the northern part of the county.Many of the trees fell across power lines causing power outages for around 4300 residents. On Warren Road, a tree fell across apower line <strong>and</strong> ruptured a natural gas line.21 1745EST0 0Hail (1.25)1800ESTSeveral reports of large hail, ranging in size from nickels to silver dollars, were received from the public.3 W Canton to 21 1754EST0 0 4.5MHail (2.75)Hickory Flat1820ESTThe Cherokee County Emergency Management Director, along with numerous reports from the public, confirmed that a wideswath of large <strong>and</strong> very damaging hail fell across much of the central portion of Cherokee county from three miles west of Cantonto Hickory Flat, southeast of Canton. There were many reports of hail better than 2.0 inches in diameter, with measured hail stonesof 2.75 inches from residents along Georgia Highway 140 near Lower Burris Road in Canton. So much large hail fell, that even 15hours after the event, hail still lined some streets in the Canton area. The public works department had to be called out to clear icefrom roadways. Extensive damage to roofs, vegetation, <strong>and</strong> automobiles were reported throughout the area. On Liberty Boulevardin the northern section of Canton, three very large car dealerships reported that their entire inventory had been damaged withdamages in this area alone around $3.0 million. Over 100 privately owned vehicles were damaged at a Wal Mart parking lotlocated near this location. The city of Canton Police Department reported damages to their vehicles exceeding $40,000. Totaldamage estimate to homes, vehicles, <strong>and</strong> vegetation in the area was $4.5 million. This event ranked as the second most costly hailstorm in Cherokee County's history.Cobb CountyAcworth to21 1820EST0 0 5MHail (2.50)Marietta1855ESTNumerous reports of large hail were received from the public in Acworth, Kennesaw, <strong>and</strong> Marietta. Golf ball to tennis ball-sizedhail was reported in Acworth, golf ball-sized hail in Kennesaw, <strong>and</strong> nickel to quarter-sized hail in Marietta. Damage was reportedto vehicles <strong>and</strong> residences.5232
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005GEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralBartow CountyCartersville21 1825EST1830EST0 0Hail (1.75)The public reported hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls. Extensive damage was reported to vehicles <strong>and</strong> roofs ofbuildings <strong>and</strong> homes in the area.Bartow CountyCartersville21 1825EST1830EST0 0 3KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Daily Tribune News of Cartersville reported that thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees in the area. Some power lineswere brought down as a result.Forsyth CountyCumming21 1825EST1840EST0 0 930KHail (1.75)The public reported hail ranging in size from pennies to golf balls.Cobb CountyKennesaw to21 1830EST0 0 500KLightningMarietta1845ESTThe Marietta Daily Journal reported that lightning struck <strong>and</strong> set on fire four homes in the northern portion of the county. Three ofthe homes suffered major damage.Gwinnett CountySugar Hill to21 1838EST0 0 3.9MHail (1.75)Dacula1900ESTNumerous reports of large hail, ranging in size from pennies to golf balls, were received from the public in the Buford, Sugar Hill,Suwanee, <strong>and</strong> Dacula areas. Penny to golf ball-sized hail was reported in Suwanee, quarter to golf ball-sized hail in Buford,quarter-sized hail in Sugar Hill, <strong>and</strong> quarter-sized hail in Dacula.Glascock CountyGibson21 1844EST0 0Hail (0.75)Fulton CountyAlpharetta toOceeBarrow CountyAdditions/CorrectionsThe Glascock County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail.21 1850EST0 01855ESTThe public reported quarter-sized hail in Alpharetta <strong>and</strong> penny-sized hail in Ocee.Hail (1.00)2 NE Auburn to 21 1855EST0 0 2KThunderstorm Wind (G50)3 NW Winder1915ESTThe Barrow County Emergency Management Director reported that lots of pine trees were down near Georgia Highway 211, justsouth of the city of County Line.Barrow County1 S Thompsons Mill to 21 1855EST0 0 1MHail (2.00)Winder1930ESTNumerous reports of large hail were received from the Barrow County Emergency Management Director, the 911 center, <strong>and</strong> thepublic. Most of the hail fell within a narrow area along <strong>and</strong> near Georgia Highway 211 in the northwest part of the county fromnear its intersection with Interstate 85 to the city of County Line. The hail accumulated to a significant depth <strong>and</strong> still reported tobe covering the roads several hours after the storm had passed.Barrow CountyAuburn to21 1900EST0 0 2KLightningWinder1915ESTThe Gwinett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that lightning struck two homes in western Barrow county causing just minordamage. No fire resulted.Cherokee County2 SSW Payne 21 1905EST0 0Hail (0.75)The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported penny-sized hail in the extreme southwest corner of the county near theintersection of Interstate-75 <strong>and</strong> Georgia Highway 92.6233
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralGwinnett CountyNorcross to21 1905EST0 0 5MHail (1.75)Buford1920ESTThe Gwinnett County SkyWarn coordinator reported golf ball-sized hail in Lilburn. The public reported nickel-sized hail in theeastern portions of Norcross/western portions of Lilburn near Interstate-85. The Gwinnett Daily-Post reported that 90 percent ofthe vehicles parked at the Mall of Georgia were damaged by the hail.Bartow CountyAdairsville21 1920EST0 0Hail (1.00)Clarke CountyAthens to8 W AthensDe Kalb CountyChamblee toDecaturWalton CountyMonroeFulton CountyS<strong>and</strong>y SpgsAn amateur radio operator reported quarter-sized hail.21 1930EST0 0Hail (1.00)1950ESTThe public reported nickel to quarter-sized hail from the western portion of Clarke county across the Oconee border from Bogart toAthens.21 1930EST0 0Hail (1.25)1940ESTThe public reported quarter <strong>and</strong> half-dollar-sized hail in Tucker, a storm spotter reported nickel-sized hail in Decatur, <strong>and</strong> thepublic reported penny-sized hail near the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.211930EST00LightningThe Walton Tribune reported that lightning caused damage at one of the Walton EMC distribution centers. Two transformers weredestroyed <strong>and</strong> damage was caused to other electrical equipment at the facility.211935EST0025KHail (1.00)Washington CountyS<strong>and</strong>ersvilleThe public reported quarter-sized hail.211942EST00Hail (0.75)Cherokee CountySutalleeThe Washington County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.21 1943EST0 0Hail (0.75)Oconee CountyFarmingtonGwinnett CountySnellville toCentervilleDe Kalb CountyDruid HillsMorgan CountyBostwickThe Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail in far southwest Cherokee county near theBartow county line.211946ESTThe Oconee County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.00Hail (0.75)21 1953EST0 0Hail (1.75)2000ESTThe coordinator for the Gwinnett County SkyWarn reported golf ball-sized hail five miles southwest of Snellville near theintersection of Georgia Highway 29 <strong>and</strong> Pleasant Hill Road. The public reported penny to quarter-sized hail in Snellville <strong>and</strong>another storm spotter reported quarter-sized hail in Centerville.212000EST00Hail (2.00)An employee of the DeKalb County Water Department reported that hail ranging in size from pennies to greater than golf ball, onthe order of 2.0 inches in diameter fell.212010EST004.6M0.50KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Morgan County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down.7234
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralOglethorpe CountyCrawford to21 2015EST0 0Hail (1.00)Lexington2020ESTThe Oglethorpe County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail in Crawford. The public reported nickel-sized hail in Lexington.Gwinnett CountyCenterville21 2022EST0 0Hail (1.00)Rockdale CountyConyersThe public reported quarter-sized hail.21 2025EST00550KHail (1.75)Wilkes CountyRayleThe public reported golf ball-sized hail.21 2025EST0025KHail (1.25)Wilkes CountyRayleCobb CountyAustellThe Wilkes County Sherrif's Department reported half-dollar-sized hail in the Sardis Road area. Some vehicle damage wasreported in the area.212025EST00Thunderstorm Wind (G50)The Wilkes County Sherrif's Department reported that several large trees limbs were down in the Rayle area blocking somesecondary roads.212030EST001K1KThunderstorm Wind (G50)Oglethorpe CountyPhilomathThe Austell Fire Department reported that a few trees were down in the city.21 2030EST0 0Hail (0.75)Walton CountyLoganvilleThe public reported penny-sized hail.21 2030EST00Hail (0.75)Taliaferro CountySharonThe public reported penny-sized hail.21 2033EST00Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail.Newton County2 NNE Dialtown 21 2035EST00Hail (1.00)Walton CountyMonroeThe public reported quarter-sized hail between Oxford near Flint Hill or about half way between Oxford in Newton county <strong>and</strong>Walnut Grove in Walton county.212040EST00Hail (0.75)De Kalb CountyNorth AtlantaThe public reported penny-sized hail.212045EST00Hail (0.88)The public reported nickel-sized hail on the northeast side of Atlanta.Fulton County3 NNE Atlanta 21 2046EST0 0Hail (0.75)Officials at Atlanta's Piedmont Park reported penny-sized hail.8235
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralWarren CountyCadley21 2055EST00Hail (0.88)Morgan CountyBostwickRockdale CountyConyersThe Norwood Post Office relayed reports of hail from the Cadley area. A local business reported nickel-sized hail in the area.21 2110EST0 0 1.5KThunderstorm Wind (G50)The Morgan County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down across the north end of the county.21 2120EST0 0Hail (1.00)Newton CountyCovingtonThe public reported quarter-sized hail.212128EST00Hail (0.75)Greene CountyGreensboroA trained spotter with the Covington Police Department reported penny-sized hail.21 2132EST0 0Hail (1.00)Washington CountyS<strong>and</strong>ersvilleThe public reported quarter-sized hail.212145EST000.50KThunderstorm Wind (G39)Carroll CountyCarrolltonThe Washington County Emergency Management Director reported that one tree was blown down onto a power line.21 2205EST0 0Hail (0.88)The public reported nickel-sized hail.Putnam County4 E Rudden 21 2215EST00Hail (1.75)Fayette CountyPeachtree CityCoweta CountyThe Putnam County Sheriff reported golf ball-sized hail in the Lake Oconee area.21 2230EST0 0Hail (1.00)2245ESTThe public reported quarter-sized hail in the northern sections of Peachtree City in the Kelly Drive area, while amateur radiooperators reported nickel-sized hail in similar areas.3 W Newnan to 21 2244EST0 0Hail (1.00)Newnan2255ESTSeveral reports were received from the public of nickel to quarter-sized hail. Minor damage to vehicles was reported. In addition,a Ford Dealer in Newnan reported that the hail damaged the side of an outbuilding.Troup CountyWest Pt21 2249EST0 0Hail (1.00)Haralson CountyBremenThe public reported quarter-sized hail.212259EST00Hail (0.88)The Haralson County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail.Heard County2 N Cooksville 21 2300EST00Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail.Coweta County3 E Newnan to 21 2310EST0 0 100KHail (1.75)SenoiaThe public reported golf ball-sized hail in Senoia, half-dollar-sized hail just east of Newnan, <strong>and</strong> nickel-sized hail in Sharpsburg.9236
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005Additions/CorrectionsGEORGIA, North <strong>and</strong> CentralFayette County3 S Peachtree City to 21 2317EST0 0Hail (1.00)2 E Peachtree City2323ESTThe public reported quarter-sized hail near Georgia Highway 54 just east of the Peachtree City city limits. Employees at theNational <strong>Weather</strong> Service Forecast Office on the south side of Peachtree City observed penny-sized hail.Harris CountyPine Mtn21 2335EST0 0Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail.Henry County5 WSW Mc Donough 21 2335EST00Hail (0.75)The public reported penny-sized hail near Georgia Highway 81 west of McDonough.KENTUCKY, EasternKYZ088-118Harlan - Letcher28 0400EST2300EST0 0 0 0Heavy SnowThis snow event actually ended during the afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening of March 1, 2005. A strong low pressure system moving up theeast coast joined forces with an upper level low pressure area, <strong>and</strong> its associated surface cold front moving in from the plains, toproduce a significant snow event for the the higher elevations of eastern Kentucky. The coastal low brought cold Canadian airsouthward into eastern Kentucky, while the low moving in from the west drew warm, moist air northward from the Gulf of Mexico.Initially, all the precipitation was rain, but early on February 28, the temperatures dropped enough for the precipitation to changeover to all snow. Pine Mountain ended up with 4" of snow, while Black Mountain came in with the highest snowfall total of 14".LOUISIANA, SouthwestAcadia Parish7 SE Crowley 23 1420CST0 0Hail (1.75)MARYLAND, SouthMDZ021>025Dorchester - Wicomico - Somerset - Inl<strong>and</strong> Worcester - Maryl<strong>and</strong> Beaches24 0800EST1500EST0 0Winter <strong>Weather</strong>/MixPUERTO RICOPRZ003-006>007-009>011One to three inches of snow fell across the Lower Maryl<strong>and</strong> Eastern Shore. The snow produced very slippery roadways, whichresulted in numerous accidents. The highest snow amounts were reported in Fruitl<strong>and</strong> in Wicomico county 3", Salisbury inWicomico county 3", Vienna in Dorchester county 2.8", Cambridge in Dorchester county 2.5", Deal Isl<strong>and</strong> in Somerset county2.3", <strong>and</strong> Pocomoke City in Worcester county 2".Southeast - Central Interior - Ponce And Vicinity - Western Interior - Mayaguez And Vicinity - Southwest01280000AST2359AST001.2MWildfireMany municipalities in Puerto Rico were affected by frequent brushfires during the month due to the drough conditions thataffected the region. The mos affected municipalities were Arroyo, Guayama, Patillas, Salinas, Santa Isabel, Coamo, Adjuntas,Guanica, Guayanilla, Jayuya, Juana Diaz, Peñuelas, Ponce, Villalba, Yauco, Cabo Rojo, Hormigueros, Lajas, Mayaguez, SabanaGr<strong>and</strong>e <strong>and</strong> San German.SOUTH CAROLINA, South CoastalSCZ047>050 Jasper - Beaufort - Southern Colleton - Charleston27282000EST0000EST00Heavy Surf/High SurfA deep low pressure system moved along the southeast coast on the evening of the 27th. Strong onshore flow created high surfconditions around high tide. These conditions caused moderate beach erosion <strong>and</strong> coastal flooding along the southeast SouthCarolina coast. Several roads that crossed tidal creeks were flooded around high tide. Damage occurred to the dock at theCharleston Harbor Marina due to high water levels. The most significant impact occurred at Edisto Beach, where water washed10237
<strong>Storm</strong> <strong>Data</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Unusual</strong> <strong>Weather</strong> <strong>Phenomena</strong>TimeLocal/PathLengthPathWidthNumber ofPersonsEstimatedDamageLocation Date St<strong>and</strong>ard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of <strong>Storm</strong>February 2005SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastalover the dunes <strong>and</strong> onto a roadway. Also, several homes were condemned in Edisto Beach because the s<strong>and</strong> which provided afoundation was washed away.WISCONSIN, NorthwestWIZ004Iron16172100CST1400CSTAdditions/CorrectionsSix to eight inches of lake effect snow fell in the Hurley area.00Heavy Snow11238
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CSTCDTPSTPDT- Central St<strong>and</strong>ard Time- Central Daylight Time- Pacific St<strong>and</strong>ard Time- Pacific Daylight TimeOther Notes:An “Episode” is an entire storm system <strong>and</strong> can contain many different types of events.An “Event” is an individual type of storm event.When listing wind speed values under “Character of <strong>Storm</strong>”, ex. High Wind (G81), the G indicates a “Gust”which is a peak 5-second averaged wind speed in Knots (kts). 1 kt. = 1.152 mph. This number can be eitherE (estimated) by damage caused, or M (measured) by known calibrated anemometers. Ex. (M61) = measured61 knots or E(75) = estimated at 75 knots.All wind speeds listed are estimated by NWS personnel by the amount <strong>and</strong> type of damage unless otherwisenoted with an “M” which represents an actual wind speed as measured by official NWS approvedanemometer.When listing hail size under “Character of <strong>Storm</strong>”, ex. Hail (2.25), the hail size is given in inches <strong>and</strong>hundredths of inches.When listing property <strong>and</strong> crop damage, the figures indicated are the best guess made by the NWS from theavailable sources of information at the time of the printing.The fatalities, injuries, <strong>and</strong> damage amounts appearing in tropical cyclone events are attributed only to winddamage experienced in the coastal counties/parishes listed. Other tropical cyclone related events such astornadoes <strong>and</strong> flooding are listed within their separate event types.240
The Saffir-Simpson ScaleCategory One Hurricane:Winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt or 119-153 kph). <strong>Storm</strong> surge generally 4-5 ft above normal. No real damage tobuilding structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, <strong>and</strong> trees. Some damage topoorly constructed signs. Also, some coastal road flooding <strong>and</strong> minor pier damage.Category Two Hurricane:Winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 kph). <strong>Storm</strong> surge generally 6-8 feet above normal. Some roofingmaterial, door, <strong>and</strong> window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery <strong>and</strong> trees with some treesblown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, <strong>and</strong> piers. Coastal <strong>and</strong> lowlyingescape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Small craft in unprotectedanchorages break moorings.Category Three Hurricane:Winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt or 178-209 kph). <strong>Storm</strong> surge generally 9-12 ft above normal. Some structuraldamage to small residences <strong>and</strong> utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage toshrubbery <strong>and</strong> trees with foliage blown off trees <strong>and</strong> large tress blown down. Mobile homes <strong>and</strong> poorlyconstructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival ofthe hurricane center. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged bybattering of floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 5 ft above mean sea level may be flooded inl<strong>and</strong>8 miles (13 km) or more. Evacuation of low-lying residences with several blocks of the shoreline may berequired.Category Four Hurricane:Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 kph). <strong>Storm</strong> surge generally 13-18 ft above normal. Moreextensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees,<strong>and</strong> all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors <strong>and</strong>windows. Low-lying escape routes may be cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center.Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than 10 ft above sea level may beflooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas as far inl<strong>and</strong> as 6 miles (10 km).Category Five Hurricane:Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 kph). <strong>Storm</strong> surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal.Complete roof failure on many residences <strong>and</strong> industrial buildings. Some complete building failures withsmall utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, <strong>and</strong> signs blown down. Complete destructionof mobile homes. Severe <strong>and</strong> extensive window <strong>and</strong> door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by risingwater 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to lower floors of all structures locatedless than 15 ft above sea level <strong>and</strong> within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areason low ground within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of the shoreline may be required.241
F-Scale Intensity Wind Speed(mph)The Fujita ScaleTypical Damage (Suggested)F0 Gale Tornado 40 - 72 Tree branches broken, chimneys damaged, shallow-rooted treespushed over; sign boards damaged or destroyed, outbuildings <strong>and</strong>sheds destroyedF1 Moderate 73 - 112 Roof surfaces peeled off, mobile homes pushed off foundations oroverturned, moving autos pushed off the roads, garages may bedestroyed.F2 Significant 113 - 157Category 1-2 hurricane wind speedRoofs blown off frame houses; mobile homes rolled <strong>and</strong>/ordestroyed, train boxcars pushed over; large trees snapped oruprooted; airborn debris can cause damage.Category 3-4 hurricane wind speedF3 Severe 158 - 206 Roofs <strong>and</strong> walls torn off well constructed houses; trains overturned;large trees uprooted, can knock down entire forest of trees.Category 5 hurricane wind speedF4 Devastating 207 - 260 Well-constructed frame houses leveled; structures with weakfoundations blown off some distance; automobiles thrown, largeairborn objects can cause significant damage.F5 Incredible 261 - 318 Brick, stone <strong>and</strong> cinderblock buildings destroyed, most debris iscarried away by tornadic winds, large <strong>and</strong> heavy objects can behurled in excess of 100 meters, trees debarked, asphalt peeled off ofroads, steel reinforced concrete structures badly damaged.F6 Inconceivable 319 - 379 These winds are very unlikely. The small area of damage they mightproduce would probably not be recognizable along with the damageproduced by F4 <strong>and</strong> F5 wind speeds that would surround the F6winds.Typical F0 Tornado DamageNote the trees are stripped of leaves, but thetrees remain st<strong>and</strong>ing. Only light roof damage<strong>and</strong> a few missing shingles.Typical F1 Tornado DamageNote the uprooted trees <strong>and</strong> missing shinglesfrom the roof. There is significant roofdamage.
Typical F2 Tornado DamageThis home is missing it’s entire roof but theexterior walls remain intact. Some of thestronger hardwood trees remain st<strong>and</strong>ing.Typical F3 Tornado DamageThis home is missing the entire roof as well assome of the exterior walls. Trees are blownover or snapped near the base <strong>and</strong>outbuildings are destroyed.Typical F4 Tornado DamageThis home is almost completely obliterated,with no walls st<strong>and</strong>ing. The debris from thehome is where the house once stood.Typical F5 Tornado DamageThese homes have been completely removedfrom their original locations. The debrisfield has been scattered some distance fromtheir foundation.Typical F5 Tornado DamageThe asphalt surface has been peeled off ofthis road.(All photographs courtesy of Brian Smith, Meteorologist,National <strong>Weather</strong> Service, Valley NE.)
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