Storm data and unusual weather phenomena
Storm Data, Oct, 2004
October 2004
Time Path Path
Local/ Width Width
Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards)
TEXAS, Central
Brown County
Brownwood 01 1735CST
Runnels County
Ballinger 01 1858CST
Tractor trailer was jacknifed due to
the winds.
Irion County
Mertzon 10 0215CST
Tom Green County
5 SW Christoval 10 0245CST
Nolan County
Maryneal 13 1715CST
Kimble County
Roosevelt 22 1935CST
Roof blown off of a home.
Kimble County
5 W Junction 22 1940CST
Car windsheilds were smashed in.
Taylor County
Abilene 25 2134CST
2334CST
Several cars were stranded in high
water and water rescues had to be
performed.
Callahan County
Clyde 25 2312CST
26 0015CST
Sutton County
Countywide 26 1330CST
1530CST
Numerous roads were flooded for several
hours across Sutton County. Mainly at
low water crossings.
Coleman County
16 NW Coleman 30 1747CST
TEXAS, Central Southeast
Polk County
Onalaska 04 1234CST
Tree down
Polk County
2 W Alabama/Coushat 04 1253CST
Trees down on Camp Ruby Road.
Harris County
3 S South Houston 04 1557CST
Quarter-size hail between Dixie Farm
Road and Beltway 8 on Interstate 45.
Galveston County
Friendswood 04 1600CST 0.3 25
18 wheeler overturned at intersection
of FM 518 and FM 2351. Trees snapped
and numerous fences damaged with
widespread power outages in and around
city. 16 foot boat flipped over in
residential yard.
Galveston County
Friendswood 04 1603CST
Quarter-size hail in Coward Creek
subdivision.
Harris County
Friendswood 04 1603CST
Nickel-size hail at the intersection of
Blackhawk Road and Whittier Oaks Road.
Galveston County
Friendswood 04 1605CST
Golfball-size hail at Friendswood
Police Station on FM 518.
Brazoria County
.1 E Pearland 04 1612CST
Galveston County
League City 04 1615CST
Widespread tree and fence damage along
with minor residential roof and home
damage at FM 518 and Bay Area Blvd near
Hall Elementary School in the
Countyside South subdivision.
Galveston County
Friendswood 04 1628CST
Roof damage to numerous homes 2 miles
SW of the intersection of FM 518 and FM
528.
Austin County
3 NE Bellville 07 1625CST
Sighted on Hwy 159 E between Bellville
and the Waller County line, or between
Oil Field Road and Walton Road.
Polk County
2 E Corrigan 24 1800CST
2115CST
FM 352 E of Corrigan impassable due to
flooding.
TEXAS, Extreme West
Hudspeth County
17 W Sierra Blanca 03 1820MST
1825MST
Hudspeth County
Dell City 05 1810MST
Hudspeth County
6 E Dell City 05 1830MST
1845MST
A supercell moved over Dell City and
produced golf ball to hen's egg size
hail, and destroying windshields
and damaging a roof/skylights east
of town. A funnel cloud was also
sighted from the storm when it was 13
miles northwest of Dell City.
Hudspeth County
5 W Sierra Blanca 05 2118MST
Hudspeth County
5 W Salt Flat 06 2115MST
Hudspeth County
6 SE Ft Hancock 11 1912MST
TEXAS, Extreme West
Hudspeth County
Sierra Blanca 11 1955MST
2005MST
TEXAS, Mid--South
NONE REPORTED.
TEXAS, North
Tarrant County
Benbrook 01 1815CST
Large tree limbs were blown down.
Comanche County
6 SSE Gustine 01 1930CST
Comanche County
7 SSE Gustine 01 2015CST
Golfball size hail occurred at Energy.
Coryell County
Galesville to 01 2030CST
10 NE Galesville 2055CST
In Gatesville at least 6 mobile homes
received severe damage and one was
flipped over and destroyed. Several
outbuildings were also destroyed, and
there were numerous reports of trees
and powerlines blown down. Several
small outbuildings were destroyed and
at least three large trees were blown
down northeast of Gatesville.
Bell County
Belton 01 2036CST
Hamilton County
5 W Hamilton 01 2038CST
Hamilton County
2 N Hamilton 01 2039CST
Mclennan County
5 NW Crawford 01 2100CST
Large tree limbs were blown down.
Milam County
Rockdale 01 2242CST
Trees were blown down by high winds.
Denton County
Denton 04 0400CST
Lightning struck two homes, causing
moderate electrical damage to one, and
blowing a hole in the roof of the
other.
Kaufman County
Forney 04 0542CST
Kaufman County
Kaufman 04 0654CST
Denton County
Denton 04 0700CST
0900CST
At least 8 roads were temporarily
closed by high water. There was one
high water rescue and 5 cars were
abandoned in high water.
Kaufman County
Terrell 04 0700CST
0800CST
At least four cars were stranded in
high water in town.
Kaufman County
1 E Forney 04 0542CST
Henderson County
Payne Springs 06 1855CST
A barn was destroyed by high winds.
Kaufman County
10 N Mabank 06 1945CST
Trees were blown down by high winds.
TEXAS, North
Henderson County
Payne Springs 06 1855CST
A barn was destroyed by high winds.
Kaufman County
1 N Mabank 06 1945CST
Trees were blown down by high winds.
Mclennan County
Waco 22 2230CST
2330CST
Flooding was reported along Highway 6
west of Waco. 5.75 inches of rain was
reported 7 miles southwest of Waco.
Bell County
Hood Afb 22 2240CST
2340CST
Numerous roads were closed due to high
water.
Hood County
10 NE Granbury 24 1537CST
Hill County
2 NE Aquilla 25 0930CST
1230CST
All low lying areas were under water
and creeks were flooding.
Hill County
5 S Hillsboro 25 1136CST
1230CST
Interstate 35 on ramps closed at Chatt
due to high water.
Hill County
5 W Hillsboro 25 1136CST
1230CST
Flooding was reported on Highway 22 at
Peoria.
Hill County
Hillsboro 25 1305CST
1405CST
The east service roads of Interstate 35
were closed at Highway 22 and FM 286
due to flooding.
Comanche County
6 S De Leon 30 2008CST
Occurred on the north shore of Lake
Proctor.
Comanche County
5 S De Leon 30 2008CST
Tarrant County
Ft Worth 30 2137CST
Occurred at the intersection of
Riverside and Carson.
Tarrant County
North Richland Hills 30 2141CST
Tarrant County
Haltom City 30 2143CST
Tarrant County
Watauga 30 2145CST
Dallas County
Coppell 30 2220CST
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Dallam County
7 NE Perico 03 1545CST
Dallam County
1 N Dalhart 03 1608CST
Hartley County
1 S Dalhart 03 1635CST
Hartley County
5 NE Hartley 03 1720CST
Severe thunderstorms over the northwest
Texas panhandle during the late
afternoon and early evening hours
produced large hail.
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Randall County
Canyon to 05 2200CST
16 ESE Canyon 06 0100CST
Thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall
produced flash flooding across the
south-central Texas panhandle during
the late evening and into the early
morning hours. In the Hunsley Hills
area of Canyon hard ... two and a half
feet of water was reported flowing hard
across the low water crossing at
Hunsley Hills Boulevard causing the
road to be impassable. Some residents
of Canyon reported flooded basements.
Southeast Park in Canyon was closed due
to the heavy rainfall. Also ... the low
water crossings at Palo Duro Canyon
State Park were closed as four to six
inches of water reported the road.
TEXAS, Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
TEXAS, South
NONE REPORTED.
TEXAS, South Central
Hays County
Countywide 02 0430CST
1100CST
Showers and thunderstorms spread
general 2 to 3 inch rain totals over
Hays County. Amounts of up to 4 inches
were reported just west of San Marcos
with the highest totals near 6 inches
along the Hays-Comal County line.
Numerous low water crossings were under
water and closed through the morning,
including FM12 and FM32.
Travis County
East Portion 02 0430CST
1100CST
Heavy rainfall over eastern Travis
County caused flash flooding that sent
water over the IH-35 frontage road at
the 2900 block. The east part of the
county received a general 1 inch
rainfall with Pflugerville reporting
nearly 4 inches and the highest total
of 6 inches near Del Valle.
Comal County
Countywide 02 0630CST
1130CST
Showers and thunderstorms dropped
between 2 and 3 inches of water over
Comal County. The heaviest rain fell
near Canyon Lake, where between 5 and 6
inches was reported. The resulting
flash flooding closed parts of IH35 at
SH46, as well as River Road, FM2673 and
FM3009.
Lee County
Countywide 02 0630CST
1100CST
Storms covered most of Lee County with
between 1 and 2 inches of rain. Nearly
6 inches fell at Giddings, with the
maximum accumulation of 9 inches at
Loebau, which is halfway between
Giddings and Lexington. The resulting
flash flooding brought water over FM141
near Giddings. It also washed out a
bridge on CR114 north of Giddings,
digging a 12 foot deep pit on the north
side of the road.
Bandera County
West Portion 02 0730CST
0900CST
The Bandera County Emergency Manager
reported that the western part of the
county had received between 1 and 2
inches of rainfall, with up to 3 inches
just north of Vanderpool. Flash
flooding developed along Fm 187 both
north and south of Vanderpool, closing
the road in several places.
Bexar County
North Portion 02 0730CST
1200CST
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell
over northern Bexar County in the
morning period. Higher totals were
along the Comal County line where up to
4 inches was reported. Several roads in
the northern part of the county were
closed through the morning period,
including FM3351.
Guadalupe County
Countywide 02 0730CST
1200CST
The thunderstorms spread from Bexar and
Comal Counties southeastward into
Guadalupe, producing a general 1 to 2
inch rain over the northwest part of
the county. The rest of the county
received at least an inch of rain.
Highest totals were along the
Guadalupe-Comal County line, where up
to 4 inches was measured. Among the
many roads under water in the morning
period was FM78 near Marion.
Kendall County
Countywide 02 0800CST
1030CST
Thunderstorms built over Kendall County
through the morning, dropping a general
inch of rain over the county. Highest
totals were near 6 inches between
Sisterdale and Boerne. Flash flooding
sent water over several roads,
including FM1376 and FM474.
Blanco County
South Portion 02 0830CST
1100CST
The heavy rain spread northward from
Kendall County into southern Blanco
County, bringing 1 to 2 inch totals to
the area. Highest amounts were 5 inches
near Blanco. High water flooded FM 1623
and FM 165 through much of the morning.
TXZ206 Comal
02 0830CST
1120CST
The Guadalupe River at New Braunfels
above the Comal crested at 8.58 ft at
1020CST on Oct. 02, where flood stage
is 7 ft.
Fayette County
Countywide 02 0830CST
1130CST
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell
during the morning over Fayette County,
with up to 6 inches in the Ledbetter
area. Flash flooding closed SH237 and
FM 1291 through most of the morning.
Gonzales County
Countywide 02 0830CST
1200CST
The showers and thunderstorms moved
into Gonzales County near 0630CST,
dropping a general 1 inch rain over the
southwest half of the county and
between 1 and 2 inches over the
northeast half. Highest totals were 4
inches just south of Waelder. The
resulting flash flooding closed SH97
and FM532 through the remainder of the
morning.
Bastrop County
Bastrop to 02 0900CST
Cedar Creek 1200CST
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell
between Bastrop and Cedar Creek during
the morning, with some areas receiving
over 3 inches. Flash flooding developed
quickly and closed FM812 through the
rest of the morning.
Caldwell County
Countywide 02 0900CST
1200CST
Showers and thunderstorms spread into
Caldwell County from Guadalupe County,
bringing a general 1 inch rain to the
county. The highest amounts were
between 2 and 3 inches in the stretch
from Lockhart to Maxwell. Several rural
roads were under water through the
morning, including SH140.
Lavaca County
North Portion 02 0900CST
1200CST
The storms from Fayette and Gonzales
Counties drifted into the northern part
of Lavaca County near 0700 CST. They
left an inch of rain across the north
half of the county, with up to 4 inches
near Moulton. FM532 was reported closed
due to flash flooding through much of
the morning.
TXZ207 Guadalupe
02 0915CST
1045CST
The Guadalupe River at New Braunfels
below the Comal crested at 13.34 ft at
0945 CST on Oct. 2, where flood stage
is 13 ft.
Blanco County
1 N Johnson City 02 0920CST
0930CST
Medina County
Northwest Portion 02 0930CST
1100CST
Thunderstorms produced from 1 to 2
inches of rain over the northwestern
quarter of Medina County, with nearly 3
inches falling in the extreme northwest
corner. FM 1796 was closed due to high
water for most of the morning.
Llano County
Countywide 04 1630CST
1800CST
Flash flooding from a general 1 to 2
inch rain countywide, with totals along
the San Saba County line of up to 4
inches, caused widespread flash
flooding. A bridge on CR413 around 10
miles northwest of Llano was washed out
due to the flooding.
Val Verde County
Comstock to 04 2230CST
Langtry 05 0300CST
Heavy rainfall from late on the night
of the 4th through the early morning of
the 5th resulted in rainfall of 1 to 2
inches from Comstock to Langtry, with
totals of 3 to 4 inches near Langtry.
Flash flooding closed FM2523 15 miles
northeast of Del Rio near 2330 CST.
Barricades were put up in Del Rio near
0130 CST.
Maverick County
Quemado to 05 0300CST
El Indio 0800CST
Heavy rain over the central part of
Maverick County from Quemado to Eagle
Pass to El Indio caused severe flash
flooding. Rainfall varied generally
from 2 to 3 inches, with up to 6 inches
in the city of Eagle Pass. Nearly 50
homes were evacuated in the northern
part of Eagle Pass around 0500 CST,
with some four dozen persons being
taken to shelters as a result of the
flooding. Several high water rescues
were performed in Eagle Pass as flash
flooding closed city and rural streets
alike. In addition to the house damage,
fences were destroyed and an in-ground
swimming pool was lifted out of its bed
and floated onto a playground. Among
the flooded-out roads were SH277 and
FM1021.
Kinney County
Countywide 05 0400CST
0700CST
Thunderstorms increased just after
midnight over Kinney County, dropping
between 2 and 3 inches of rain that
closed SH277 southeast of Del Rio and
FM674 north of Brackettville.
Val Verde County
North Portion 06 0730CST
0900CST
The Val Verde County Sheriffs Depart-
ment reported that heavy rain during
the early morning had caused flash
flooding that closed FM 163 between
Juno and Comstock. Rain totals between
the two towns were generally from 1 to
2 inches, with spots of up to 4 inches.
Val Verde County
Comstock 08 1500CST
1503CST
The public in Comstock reported a
short-lived funnel cloud near Comstock.
An observer noted that it "looked just
like a small snake coming down." The
funnel did not touch down.
Val Verde County
Juno to 08 1600CST
Pandale 1830CST
Heavy rain re-developed over the satu-
rated soils of Val Verde County in the
afternoon of the 8th. Storm totals were
generally between 1 and 2 inches, with
up to 4 inches reported just north of
Juno. Several rural roads, including FM
189 and FM1024 were closed through the
late afternoon due to high water.
Caldwell County
Lockhart 13 1530CST
1550CST
The Caldwell County Sheriffs Department
reported trees blown down in the city
of Lockhart.
Blanco County
10 NE Blanco 13 1605CST
1615CST
Hays County
Dripping Spgs 13 1605CST
1615CST
Hays County
Dripping Spgs 13 1610CST
1620CST
The Hays County Sheriffs Department re-
ported that severe thunderstorm winds
had knocked down power lines near Drip-
ping Springs.
Caldwell County
Lockhart to 13 1730CST
2 S Lockhart 1740CST
The Caldwell County Emergency Manager
reported that severe thunderstorm winds
estimated near 80 knots blew over large
trees and knocked down power lines just
south of Lockhart. The winds also des-
troyed a metal barn in the area.
Llano County
Llano 13 2145CST
2155CST
Hail as large as golfballs damaged ve-
hicle windows and bodies and broke
windows in homes in Llano. Most of the
hail was reported to be near 1 inch in
diameter.
Comal County
Countywide 13 2230CST
14 0100CST
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain was de-
posited over Comal County during the
evening of Oct. 13 and the early mor-
ning of Oct. 14. Highest accumulations
were near 3 inches along the Guadalupe
County line. An off-duty NWS employee
reported that FM483 was closed near
midnight due to flash flooding.
Guadalupe County
Countywide 13 2230CST
14 0100CST
Showers and thunderstorms spread from
Comal County into Guadalupe County,
dropping 1 to 2 inches over the area.
Highest totals were 3 inches along the
Comal County line. Several rural roads
in Guadalupe County were closed, inclu-
ding Airport Road and Barbarosa Road.
Gonzales County
Countywide 13 2300CST
14 0200CST
Thunderstorms over Gonzales County
dropped from 1 to 2 inch totals county-
wide, with up to 3 inches just south-
east of Waelder. FM 1680 and FM532 were
reported closed due to high water.
Bandera County
Countywide 13 2330CST
14 0400CST
The Bandera County Emergency Manager
reported that a car was washed off the
road just north of Medina and a bridge
was damaged as thunderstorms dropped
between 2 and 3 inches countywide. The
highest totals were 6 inches near
Medina.
Bexar County
5 W Elmendorf to 14 0030CST
Elmendorf 0230CST
Heavy rainfall of up to 3 inches around
Elmendorf caused flash flooding that
closed FM 1303 through the early mor-
ning hours.
De Witt County
Northwest Portion 14 0030CST
0300CST
Northwest DeWitt County received bet-
ween 1 and 2 inches of rain from thun-
derstorms during the late night of Oct.
13 and early the next morning. Highest
accumulations were 3 inches near
Westhoff, where FM240 was closed due to
high water.
Lavaca County
Southwest Portion 14 0030CST
0300CST
From 1 to 2 inches of rain fell in
southwest Lavaca County during the late
night of Oct. 13. Highest rain totals
were 3 inches between Yoakum and Sweet
Home. FM351 was closed near Sweet Home
due to high water.
Wilson County
Countywide 14 0030CST
0400CST
Thunderstorms produced between 1 and 2
inches of rain over Wilson County, with
up to 4 inches near LaVernia. Many of
the county roads were under water
through the early morning hours, inclu-
ding FM775, FM539, and FM2772.
Karnes County
Northeast Portion 14 0100CST
0300CST
Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches over north-
east Karnes County, with up to 3 inches
in spots closed several rural roads due
to high water. FM887 was closed west of
Gillett through the early morning
hours.
Kendall County
Countywide 23 0100CST
0700CST
Thunderstorms developed over Kerr and
Kendall Counties during the late night
hours of Oct. 22 and spread eastward.
In Kendall County, they dropped general
3 to 4 inch amounts, with isolated 6
inch accumulations near Boerne. Flash
flooding was widespread across the
county.
Kerr County
East Portion 23 0100CST
0300CST
Thunderstorms developed over Kerr and
Kendall Counties during the late night
hours of Oct. 22 and spread eastward.
In Kerr County, they dropped general 2
to 3 inch amounts, with up to 5 inches
in the Pipe Creek area. The Kerr County
Sheriffs Department reported widespread
flash flooding across the county
through the early morning hours.
Blanco County
South Portion 23 0330CST
0530CST
As the storms from Kendall County
spread into Blanco County, they pro-
duced a general 2 to 3 inch rain over
the county. Maximum amounts were near 6
inches in the Blanco area. High water
closed several roads across the county
through the early morning.
Comal County
Countywide 23 0500CST
0730CST
Storms from Kendall County continued to
slip very slowly eastward, developing
heavy rain after midnight over Comal
County. Rain totals averaged 2 to 3
inches over the county, with up to 6
inches near Fischer. The Comal Sheriffs
Department reported widespread road
closures due to high water through the
early morning.
Hays County
Countywide 23 0500CST
0730CST
As the storms from Blanco County spread
eastward into Hays County, they pro-
duced general rain totals of 4 to 5
inches. Driftwood reported receiving
as much as 8 inches. Flash flooding be-
gan in the early morning hours and con-
tinued past sunrise.
Caldwell County
Countywide 23 0730CST
1000CST
Showers and thunderstorms continued to
spread eastward into Caldwell County,
producing general 2 to 3 inch totals.
Lockhart reported almost 4 inches of
rain and flash flooding of area streets
just before 0800 CST.
Gonzales County
Countywide 23 0800CST
1100CST
Storms spread southeastward into
Gonzales and Guadalupe Counties from
Caldwell and Hays Counties before sun-
rise. Rain totals over the county ave-
raged 2 inches, with 3 to 4 inches a-
cross the central part of the county.
Highest totals were 6 inches in the
stretch from Belmont to Gonzales. Gon-
zales reported widespread street
flooding, with most central Gonzales
County rural roads under water.
Guadalupe County
Countywide 23 0800CST
1000CST
Storms from Hays County moved south-
eastward into Guadalupe County before
sunrise, producing rain totals of 2 to
3 inches countywide. Highest totals
were between 3 and 4 inches along the
Gonzales County line near where US90
crosses. Widespread flash flooding
closed county roads through the early
morning.
TXZ191 Hays
23 1000CST
1345CST
The Blanco River at Wimberley crested
at 17.94 ft at 1130 CST on Oct. 23,
where flood stage is 13 feet.
TXZ191 Hays
24 0045CST
2015CST
The San Marcos River below Luling cres-
ted at 27.70 ft at 1130 CST on Oct. 24,
where flood stage is 20 ft.
Bexar County
Countywide 24 1500CST
1800CST
Showers and thunderstorms through the
early afternoon spread rain totals of 1
to 2 inches across Bexar County.
Highest totals were in the northwest
and northeast sections of the county.
Totals of up to 8 inches were reported
in Helotes and in Schertz. Flash
flooding developed by mid afternoon,
with emergency crews setting up barri-
cades in all areas of the county. Bexar
County Emergency Management reported 31
high water rescues, mainly in the
northwest part of the county. Some of
these were vehicles stalled in the
water, while others were children who
had been playing in the fast moving
water.
Bexar County
Randolph Afb 24 1549CST
1555CST
58 knot winds were observed at Randolph
AFB as severe thunderstorm winds
knocked down power lines between Garden
Ridge and Randolph AFB.
Comal County
South Portion 24 1600CST
1830CST
Bexar County showers spread into Comal
and Guadalupe Counties by mid after-
noon. Storms in Comal County produced
heavy rain over the southern half of
the county, with average amounts bet-
ween 1 and 2 inches and highest amounts
between 3 and 4 inches near where
FM3009 crosses the Bexar County line.
FM3009 was closed in several places
due to high water, along with several
other rural roads in south Comal
County.
Guadalupe County
Countywide 24 1630CST
1830CST
The storms spreading eastward from
Bexar County moved into Guadalupe
County by mid afternoon, producing ge-
neral 1 to 2 inch totals. Highest
amounts were between 3 and 4 inches
near McQueeny. Numerous roads were
closed due to high water.
Medina County
South Portion 24 1730CST
2100CST
Showers and thunderstorms formed in the
late afternoon over southern Medina
County. The storms produced a general
1 inch rain over that part of the
county, with up to 3 inches in the
Yancey area. Several roads in south
Medina County were closed due to flash
flooding, including FM2200 and FM462
Val Verde County
Del Rio 25 0119CST
0130CST
TXZ205 Bexar
25 0215CST
1645CST
The San Antonio River near Elmendorf
crested at 36.70 ft at 1200 CST on Oct.
25, where flood stage is 35 ft.
TXZ222 Karnes
26 0515CST
1245CST
Cibolo Creek near Falls City crested at
18.20 ft at 1045 CST on Oct. 26, where
flood stage is 17 ft.
Val Verde County
North Portion 26 1330CST
1500CST
Heavy rain began falling across north-
western Val Verde County in the late
morning and spread into the north cen-
tral part of the county by early after-
noon. Rain totals averaged 1 to 2 in-
ches over the north part of the county,
with 3 to 4 inches between Pandale and
Juno. Portions of SH163 and FM1024
were closed through the mid afternoon
due to high water.
TXZ183 Val Verde
26 1430CST
27 1430CST
The Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch near
Juno crested at 7.85 ft at 1600 CST on
Oct. 26, where flood stage is 5 ft.
TXZ183 Val Verde
26 1830CST
27 1645CST
The Devils River 19N Bakers Crossing
crested at 10.78 ft at 0600 CST on Oct.
27, where flood stage is 8 ft.
Williamson County
Liberty Hill to 26 2000CST
Cedar Park 2230CST
Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms
dropped between 2 and 3 inches of rain
in southwest Williamson County in the
late evening period. Maximum totals
were 5 to 6 inches between Leander and
Cedar Park, closing most low water
crossings due to flash flooding. Seve-
ral high water rescues were made bet-
ween the two cities. Newspapers repor-
ted several cars cut off and stranded
by water up to 6 feet deep and rising
on FM2243 just northeast of Leander.
TXZ183 Val Verde
27 1300CST
1500CST
The Devils River at Pafford Crossing
crested at 5.02 ft at 1400 CST on Oct.
27, where flood stage is 5 ft.
TEXAS, South Panhandle
Swisher County
Tulia 05 1024CST
Tulia Police Department reported to the
National Weather Service that a person
was struck and injured by a lightning
strike at the Tulia feed lot and was
later hospitalized but recovered.
Yoakum County
Bronco 05 2000CST
2010CST
Yoakum County
6 W Plains to 05 2055CST
Plains
Yoakum County
3 N Plains 05 2125CST
Bailey County
Muleshoe 05 2200CST
2300CST
One to two feet of water flooded High-
way 84 with surrounded roadways
flooded.
Yoakum County
Plains 05 2200CST
2230CST
Three inches of rain flooded the area
in 30 minutes. Law enforcement reported
cars washed off roadways.
Parmer County
Friona 05 2225CST
2305CST
Several roads reported to be under
water.
Parmer County
Farwell 05 2300CST
06 2300CST
Several automobiles stranded on highway
60 between Friona and Farwell.
Garza County
12 NW Post 09 1545CST
Garza County
2 S Southland 09 1547CST
TEXAS, Southeast
Tyler County
5 W Woodville 04 1305CST
Newton County
Bon Wier 04 1349CST
Trees fell on power lines.
Tyler County
Fred 04 1352CST
TEXAS, West
TXZ046 Dawson
01 0000CST
08 1800CST
Local newspapers reported that a playa
lake just west of U.S. Highway 87 in
northern Dawson County flooded and
restricted travel on the federal
highway for an extended period of
time. Rain fell over portions of
Dawson County for a sixteen day period
spanning the last week in September
and the first week in October. The
playa lake swelled to inundate a
stretch of the U.S. highway's
southbound lane during a flash flood
event on September 30th. Runoff from
daily rainfall maintained flood waters
that covered the highway through
October 8th. These flood waters ranged
in depth from nine to fourteen inches
over the driving surface.
Texas Department of Transportation
crews and troopers from the Texas
Department of Public Safety worked
around the clock to divert traffic
west from U.S. Highway 87 along Farm
to Market Road 1066, then south along
State Highway 179 to Lamesa. Water
levels rose to additionally inundate
the elevated northbound lane briefly
during several periods of additional
rainfall. Portions of the highway were
damaged by the ponding water.
Brewster County
Marathon 01 1640CST
Penny size hail was reported in
Marathon.
Reeves County
Pecos 02 0027CST
0030CST
Reports of large hail were received as
a severe thunderstorm passed over the
city of Pecos. Hailstones ranged in
size from pennies to quarters.
Reeves County
Pecos 02 0040CST
02 0030CST
Numerous reports of flash flooding
were received following heavy rainfall
that fell as the severe storm moved
over the city of Pecos. At 00:40 CST
local officials reported over one foot
of flowing water that covered several
city street intersections. By 01:25
CST at least nine city streets were
closed due to flash flooding.
Reeves County
Pecos 02 0128CST
Heavy rainfall resulted in the
collapse of a roof on a residence in
the eastern parts of the city.
Upton County
4 SW Rankin 02 0400CST
1400CST
The Rankin News reported over one and
half inches of rain fell during the
early morning hours of the 2nd. Runoff
resulted in flash southwest of Rankin.
flooding near the intersection of U.S.
Highway 67 and Texas Route 349 High
water was observed flowing across the
intersection and inundating a rest
area. Event times are estimated.
TXZ069 Upton
02 1600CST
03 1000CST
Standing flood waters continued to
inundate the intersection of U.S.
Highway 67 and State Route 349 hours
after heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
ended over Upton County. Local
newspaper reporters indicated that the
flood waters slowly receded by early
morning on the 3rd.
Strong to severe thunderstorms
developed in the vicinity of the Davis
Mountains and the west Texas Upper
Trans Pecos during the late afternoon
and evening of the 1st. Convection
lingered past midnight and propagated
cast across the southern Permian
Basin. A few storms became severe and
produced large hail and very heavy
rainfall during the evening hours.
Heavy rainfall over the southern
Permian Basin additionally resulted in
flash flooding.
Andrews County
13 N Andrews 03 0736CST
0900CST
Local officials reported high water
flowing over U.S. Highway 385 at the
Gaines and Andrews County line.
Gaines County
14 S Seminole 03 0736CST
0900CST
Local officials reported high water
flowing over U.S. Highway 385 at the
Gaines and Andrews County line.
Dawson County
2 SSW Patricia 03 0927CST
1100CST
Flash flooding caused high water to
flow out of cotton fields and across
Texas State Highway 349 south of
Patricia. The highway was covered by
more than half a foot of flowing water
in some spots. A round of strong
convection during the morning hours of
the 3rd resulted in very heavy
rainfall and flash flooding over parts
of the northern Permian Basin.
Jeff Davis County
Ft Davis 03 1840CST
1855CST
Isolated thunderstorms developed by
early evening on the 3rd over the
Davis Mountains. At least one
thunderstorm became severe and
produced quarter to golfball size hail
over Fort Davis. No damage was
reported.
Loving County
4 NW Mentone 04 0630CST
A storm spotter reported pea to penny
size hail northwest of Mentone.
Ector County
Odessa 04 0837CST
1130CST
Several strong to severe thunderstorms
impacted Ector County during the
morning of the 4th. Urban flash
flooding quickly developed as heavy
rains fell over Odessa. Several city
streets were closed due to flowing
flood waters, including portions of
42nd, University, and Farm to Market
Road 1936. Although most of the heavy
rainfall had moved away from the city
by 10:00 CST, runoff along asphalt
and concrete surfaces posed a
continued threat of flash flooding. At
10:15 CST the local broadcast media
reported that the Odessa Police
Department conducted high water
rescues at the intersection of 42nd
and Grandview.
Ector County
West Odessa to 04 0845CST
3 NE Odessa 0900CST
Multiple reports were received of
nickel to quarter size hail from West
Odessa to the intersection of
Interstate 20 and Loop 338 on the
northeast side of Odessa. No damage
was reported.
Midland County
10 SW Midland 04 0910CST
Quarter size hail was reported by
motorists along Interstate 20 in
western Midland County.
Pecos County
6 N Sheffield to 04 1139CST
Sheffield 1330CST
The public reported flash flooding
that resulted in high water flowing
over Farm to Market Road 1901 north of
Sheffield. In high water to addition,
fire department officials reported
flash flooding that caused flow
through several city streets.
A round of strong to severe
thunderstorms produced large hail and
very heavy rainfall over portions of
the west Texas Upper Trans Pecos and
the Permian Basin during the morning
hours of the 4th. Flash flooding in
Odessa prompted the rescue of several
stranded motorists.
Brewster County
10 E Marathon 04 1545CST
A local radio station relayed reports
of golfball size hail along U.S.
Highway 90 east of Marathon.
Brewster County
22 S Alpine 04 1607CST
Local law enforcement officials
reported three-quarter inch diameter
hail along State Highway 118 south of
Alpine.
Presidio County
2 WNW Ryan 04 1626CST
Quarter to half dollar size hail was
reported west of Ryan.
A second round of severe convection
developed over the Davis Mountains and
Big Bend of west Texas during the
afternoon of the 4th. This activity
produced large hail up to the size of
golfballs.
Reeves County
18 NW Pecos 05 1838CST 0.1 50
A local television broadcast
meteorologist observed a brief tornado
near Farm to Market Road 2119
northwest of Pecos. The tornado
remained in open rangeland for less
than one minute and no damage was
reported.
Reeves County
Orla 05 2110CST
The public reported large hail in
Orla.
At least five supercell thunderstorms
developed in vicinity of the Guadalupe
Mountains and over of the Upper Trans
Pecos region of west Texas during the
late afternoon and early evening of
the 5th. Several of these storms
displayed Doppler radar signatures
characteristic of very large hail
(well-defined three-body scatter
spikes) and tornadic activity (strong
mesocyclones and hook echo
reflectivity structures). Given that
the storms generally occurred over
remote rural areas, however, few
reports of severe weather were
received. A local television
meteorologist that was storm chasing
in the area did observe a brief
tornado in northern Reeves County.
Loving County
Mentone 05 2205CST
A storm spotter in Mentone reported
penny to nickel size hail.
Reeves County
17 NNW Pecos 05 2225CST
2230CST
Local law enforcement officials
reported three-quarter inch diameter
hail that accumulated on the ground
four inches deep at the intersection
of State Highway 302 and U.S. Highway
285.
Ward County
2 WSW Monahans to 06 0005CST
2 W Monahans
A large tree was blown down by severe
thunderstorm winds just west of
Monahans.
Pecos County
Ft Stockton 06 0150CST
A storm spotter reported nickel size
hail and 60 MPH winds in Fort
Stockton. No damage was reported.
Pecos County
Ft Stockton 06 0150CST
The supercell storms that affected
portions of the west Texas Upper Trans
Pecos on the 5th merged with a squall
line that moved southeast out of the
plains of southeastern New Mexico. The
threat for tornadoes, large hail, and
damaging winds slowly diminished
during the late evening hours as the
evolution to a large linear complex
occurred.
Gaines County
Seminole 05 2225CST
06 0000CST
Local emergency management officials
reported flash flooding that resulted
in curb-high water flowing through
many city streets in Seminole.
Winkler County
Kermit 05 2310CST
06 0100CST
The Winkler County Sheriffs Office
reported high water that flowed
through several city streets in
Kermit.
Andrews County
Andrews 05 2318CST
06 0230CST
Local law enforcement officials
reported flash flooding along several
city streets. High water was reported
flowing across portions of Mustang,
Avenue B, and 5th Streets in the
northwestern parts of the city.
Dawson County
3 N Lamesa 05 2338CST
06 0200CST
Dawson County officials reported flash
flooding along State Route 137 with
over one foot of flowing water over
the highway just north of Lamesa.
Ector County
Odessa 05 2355CST
06 0800CST
Numerous reports of flash flooding
were received from Odessa during the
hours around midnight on the 5th. High
water was initially reported crossing
portions of Business Interstate 20 on
the east side of the city. By 00:30
CST significant street flooding in
the city was reported with fire
department personnel conducting high
water rescues of stranded motorists on
Pueblo Street between 8th and 10th
Streets. At 00:50 CST flood waters
entered several residences along Moss,
Stevenson, and Yukon Streets. Portions
of Pueblo and Stevenson Streets
remained underwater through sunrise on
the 6th as runoff maintained the flash
flood threat.
Midland County
Midland 06 OOOOCST
0130CST
According to local newspaper accounts,
very heavy rainfall associated with a
complex of strong thunderstorms late
on the 5th and early on the 6th caused
damage to structures in Midland.
Several business and homes suffered
minor roof damage when water
accumulated on flat-roof surfaces.
Water entered the structures through
the compromised roofs and caused
significant interior damage. One local
resident interviewed in the newspaper
reported damage to both her home and
place of employment.
Ward County
Monahans to 06 0010CST
4 S Monahans 0400CST
More than one and a half feet of water
was reported flowing through several
city streets in Monahans shortly after
midnight on the 5th. By 01:00 CST the
public reported three feet of flood
waters crossing Farm to Market Road
1176 near the intersection of State
Highway 18 south of the city.
Midland County
Midland to 06 0015CST
Greenwood 0630CST
Multiple reports of flash flooding
indicated high water flowing through
the were received from the Midland
area. Initial reports intersection of
Midkiff Drive and Wall street.
Additional flooding was reported
throughout the night including high
water that crossed the intersection
of State Highway 158 and Interstate 20
near Greenwood, where flood waters
were reported to be up to the
doors on a stranded vehicle shortly
before 05:00 CST.
Scurry County
Snyder 06 0140CST
0600CST
Law enforcement officials in Snyder
reported flash flooding along several
low water crossings in the city.
Barricades were deployed to close some
streets.
Crane County
13 N Crane 06 0155CST
0430CST
Local law enforcement officials
reported that a fifty foot section of
U.S. Highway 385 was inundated by
flood waters north of Crane.
Upton County
5 N Mc Camey 06 0200CST
0300CST
The Upton County Sheriffs Department
reported that high water briefly
covered a stretch of U.S. Highway 385
north of McCamey.
Pecos County
Ft Stockton to 06 0211CST
12 SSW Ft Stockton 0500CST
Local officials reported flash
flooding that resulted in high water
flowing through several city streets
and over portions of U.S. Highway 67
south of Interstate 10.
Howard County
Big Spring 06 0230CST
0400CST
Big Spring authorities reported flash
flooding in the city. Between two and
three feet of water inundated the 1300
block of 6th Street in the eastern
portions of the city.
Reagan County
21 NE Stiles 06 0315CST
0800CST
A local newspaper reported that Reagan
County officials closed portions of
Farm to Market Road 2600 in
northeastern Reagan County due to
flash flooding. Event time is
estimated based on radar data.
The threat of hazardous weather
transitioned from severe local storms
to flash flooding around midnight on
the 5th as an extensive complex of
thunderstorms propagated slowly cast
over the west Texas Upper Trans Pecos
region and the Permian Basin. Extensive
rainfall that accompanied this
activity resulted in road closures and
a few high water rescues of stranded
motorists during the overnight hours.
No injuries were reported.
Reeves County
Toyah to 06 2340CST
13 ESE Toyah 07 OOOOCST
A linear complex of convection
initiated over Reeves County and
produced severe wind gusts as reported
by both law enforcement officials and
trained storm spotters.
Jeff Davis County
Valentine 06 2345CST
2355CST
A severe thunderstorm at the south end
of the developing squall line produced
large hail over Valentine. Golfball
size hail covered the ground and broke
numerous windows.
Pecos County
Coyanosa 07 0104CST
Winkler County
17 NE Wink 07 0105CST
0110CST
Severe thunderstorm winds broke large
tree limbs up to half a foot in
diameter near a rural residence in
northeastern Winkler County.
Ector County
West Odessa to 07 0135CST
Odessa 0150CST
A bow-shaped segment of the linear
complex moved across central Ector
County. Damaging thunderstorm winds
blew down traffic signs in West Odessa.
Power lines also were blown down in
Odessa. In addition, a few windows were
broken by the winds and several garbage
dumpsters were blown into the city
streets. No injuries were reported.
Andrews County
Andrews 07 0150CST
Penny size hail was reported in
Andrews.
Ector County
West Odessa to 07 0210CST
Odessa 1000CST
Flash flooding resulted in high water
that inundated a few city streets in
West Odessa.
Midland County
Spraberry 07 0235CST
A storm spotter reported severe
thunderstorm winds that downed large
tree limbs near a rural residence in
eastern Midland County.
Dawson County
Lamesa 07 0258CST
Law enforcement officials estimated
severe thunderstorm wind gusts to 60
MPH in Lamesa.
Dawson County
Lamesa to 07 0350CST
7 NNE Lamesa 0830CST
Flash flooding conditions developed
during the pre-dawn hours when flowing
high water forced the closures of
numerous city streets in Lamesa. By
06:00 CST, the flash flood threat had
spread north of the city. High water
was reported flowing over U.S. Highway
87 north of Lamesa, and traffic was
detoured away from the flooded area.
Pecos County
21 NW Ft Stockton 07 0418CST
An isolated severe storm developed in
the wake of a departing squall line and
produced large hail along U.S. Highway
285 in northwestern Pecos County.
Pecos County
13 NW Ft Stockton 07 0423CST
1020CST
Local officials reported flash flooding
in northern Pecos County. At 04:23 CST
high water was reported flowing over
Farm to Market Road 1776 northwest of
Fort Stockton. Additional rainfall and
runoff caused the flooding to persist
through the late morning hours.
A linear convective complex developed
over the west Texas Upper Trans Pecos
region shortly before midnight CST on
the 6th. This activity propagated east
across the Permian Basin during the
early morning hours of the 7th and
produced damaging winds and large hail.
Jeff Davis County
8 NW Ft Davis 07 1720CST
1930CST
The Jeff Davis County Emergency Manager
reported flash flooding in low lying
areas along State Highway 118 near the
McDonald Observatory.
Jeff Davis County
8 NW Ft Davis 07 1720CST
Nickel size hail was reported near the
McDonald Observatory.
Thunderstorms developed over the Davis
Mountains during the afternoon of the
7th. Nickel size hail accompanied very
heavy rainfall near the McDonald
Observatory north of Fort Davis.
Upton County
Mc Camey 08 1650CST
Upton County
Mc Camey to 08 1720CST
1 S Me Camey 1830CST
Convection developed over the west
Texas Upper Trans Pecos region and the
southern Permian Basin during the late
afternoon of the 8th. An isolated
severe thunderstorm produced large hail
in McCamey. In addition, more than half
a foot of high water flowed over Farm
to Market Road 1901 just south of the
city.
Glasscock County
2 E Garden City 09 2345CST
A sheriff's deputy report quarter size
hail just east of Garden City.
Glasscock County
12 SSE Garden City 10 0015CST
0020CST
Farmers in southeastern Glasscock
County reported that large hail damaged
almost 4,000 acres of cotton crops.
Reagan County
18 NE Stiles 10 0100CST
Residents at a ranch headquarters in
northeastern Reagan County reported
penny size hail that covered the
ground. A pair of supercell
thunderstorms developed over the
eastern Permian Basin of west Texas
during the hours around midnight on the
9th. These storms produced large hail
that damaged cotton crops.
Borden County
Gail 13 1513CST
Three-quarter inch diameter hail and
very strong winds were reported in
Gail.
Midland County
6 SE Midland 13 1526CST
Penny to nickel size hail was reported
in Valley View.
Dawson County
Lamesa 13 1530CST
1532CST
Several reports of three-quarter inch
diameter hail were received as a severe
thunderstorm moved over Lamesa.
Scurry County
4 SE Knapp to 13 1549CST 0.6 50
4.6 SE Knapp 1550CST
Multiple reports from both a local
radio station and the public were
received of a tornado between Knapp and
Ira. The tornado remained in open
fields north of Farm to Market Road
2085. No damage was reported.
Scurry County
7 W Ira 13 1550CST
1607CST
A tornadic supercell resulted in
agricultural damage in southwest Scurry
County. A local farmer reported that
large hail and strong winds combined to
destroy cotton crops west of Ira.
Mitchell County
Colorado City 13 1615CST
1700CST
Flash flood conditions briefly affected
Colorado City when over two inches of
rain and large hail fell over the city.
More than half a foot of water flowed
through many city streets.
Mitchell County
Colorado City 13 1615CST
1630CST
Dime to quarter size hail covered the
ground on the north side of Colorado
City.
Mitchell County
Colorado City 13 1630CST
Severe thunderstorm winds produced
damage to trees in Colorado City. A ten
inch diameter tree limb was broken by
the winds.
Howard County
(Bgs)Big Spring Arpt to 13 1645CST
Forsan 1730CST
A severe thunderstorm produced a swath
of large hail up the size of quarters
from just southwest of Big Spring to
Forsan. At 16:45 CST, three-quarter
inch hail was reported at the Big
Spring Airpark. The storm then tracked
southeast along U.S. Highway 87.
Between 17:20 and 17:30 CST, penny to
quarter size hail was reported in
Forsan. No damage was reported.
Severe thunderstorms developed in
advance of a cold front over the
central and eastern Permian Basin
during the late afternoon and early
evening hours of the 13th. Several
supercell storms developed within a
cluster of strong to severe convection.
A tornado was observed in southwestern
Scurry County. Hail up to one inch in
diameter also resulted in agricultural
losses.
TEXAS, Western North
TXZ087 Knox
01 0700CST
1000CST
Thunderstorms generated heavy rainfall
totals of 2 to 3 inches during the
early morning hours of October 1 in
parts of western north Texas, and the
subsequent runoff produced riverine
flooding along the South Wichita River
in Knox County. Minor rural flooding
occurred on the South Wichita River at
and near the USGS gage site 4 miles
north of Benjamin, TX. The South
Wichita River near Benjamin crested at
12.2 feet, 0.2 feet above flood stage,
at 8:45 am CST on October 1, and
remained above flood stage from 7:00 am
CST to 10:00 am CST on October 1.
Archer County
Lake Kickapoo 03 2340CST
Knox County
Munday 04 0035CST
Wichita County
5 WSW Burkburnett 06 1330CST 0.1 50
A spotter observed this brief tornado
which produced no known damage. This
tornado was due to a mini-supercell
that later produced another tornado
west of Walters, Oklahoma in Cotton
county.
Wichita County
5 WNW Burkburnett 07 0020CST
UTAH, East
UTZ022>025-027>029 Southeast Utah--Eastern Uinta
Mountains--Eastern Uinta Basin--
Tavaputs Plateau--Grand Flat And
Arches--La Sal & Abajo Mountains--
Canyonlands / Natural Bridges
01 0000MST
31 2359MST
Several storm systems affected eastern
Utah during the month. A number of
these storms brought moderate to heavy
precipitation to some areas, but this
offered little relief due to the
extensive nature of the drought. A
small portion of northeast Utah was
improved to severe drought conditions,
while extreme drought continued across
the remainder of eastern Utah. Please
see the November 2004 Storm Data
Publication for a continuation on this
drought situation.
San Juan County
14 NW Monticello 05 1030MST
1040MST
San Juan County
30 NW Monticello 05 1035MST
1100MST
Runoff from heavy rain caused a rapid
flow of water 8 to 10 inches deep
across several secondary roads in the
Needles Outpost area. Traffic was
stopped for a while on some roads.
UTZ024 Eastern Uinta Basin
14 0500MST
0700MST
Minimum temperatures from 30 to 32
degrees occurred across the eastern
Uinta Basin, resulting in the first
killing frost and freeze of the season.
UTZ023 Eastern Uinta Mountains
19 0000MST
20 0900MST
A vigorous early season storm produced
1 to 2 feet of snow above 8000 feet, as
well as winds that caused blowing and
drifting snow.
UTZ023 Eastern Uinta Mountains
21 0000MST
22 1400MST
A vigorous Pacific storm produced
snowfall amounts from 9 to 30 inches.
Strong winds also caused blowing and
drifting snow.
UTZ025-028 Tavaputs Plateau--La Sal & Abajo
Mountains
21 1200MST
22 0600MST
A vigorous Pacific storm system
produced strong wind gusts from 30 to
50 mph, along with 3 to 10 inches of
snow.
UTZ029 Canyonlands / Natural Bridges
23 0000MST
0700MST
Minimum temperatures ranged from 27 to
32 degrees across most of the area.
UTZ023 Eastern Uinta Mountains
27 0600MST
29 1800MST
13 to 27 inches of snow fell across the
mountains of extreme northeast Utah.
UTZ025-028 Tavaputs Plateau--La Sal & Abajo
Mountains
27 1000MST
29 1200MST
A storm system produced 5 to 12 inches
of snow across the central and southem
mountains of extreme eastern Utah.
UTZ022 Southeast Utah
29 0600MST
0700MST
Minimum temperatures from 27 to 32
degrees occurred across much of extreme
southeast Utah.
UTAH, West and Central
Washington County
Toquerville 20 1158MST
21 1400MST
Washington County
Pine Vly 20 1415MST
21 1600MST
Washington County
New Harmony 20 1500MST
21 1700MST
Washington County
Pine Vly 20 1635MST
1800MST
Washington County
Enterprise 20 1906MST
2100MST
Washington County
Toquerville 20 1931MST
2130MST
Washington County
Hurricane 21 0000MST
0200MST
Davis County
Centerville 21 0800MST
0900MST
Washington County
Southeast Portion 21 0810MST
1000MST
UTZ017 Central And Southwest Mountains
21 1000MST
1400MST
Washington County
Zion National Park 21 1110MST
1300MST
Iron County
Cedar City 21 1420MST
1600MST
A major Pacific storm system slowly
moved east over Utah and brought
incredible amounts of rain and snow to
most locations. Strong southwest flow
ahead of an upper level trough tapped
tropical moisture southwest of Hawaii.
This moisture streamed northeastward
over the state from Sunday the 17th
through Friday the 22nd. Many areas in
Washington county reported flash
flooding. Several bridges were washed
away and many people reported flooded
basements. Heavy snow fell at higher
elevations in the mountains near the
Elk Meadows Ski Resort where 5 feet of
the white stuff was measured. The
heavy, wet snow knocked down power
lines in the mountains of southwest
Utah. Many mountain roads east and
southeast of Cedar City became
impassible.
Several homes in the Cedar Meadows
subdivision in Cedar City were
completely flooded by the heavy rains.
In St. George, the Virgin River was
running 25 to 30 feet higher than
average by the 21st. Northern Utah did
not escape the flooding and heavy, wet
snow. A flash flood was reported in
Centerville after 1.51 inches of rain
fell in a two hour period. Heavy snow
also fell in the mountains of the north
with 56 inches on Mt. Baldy above Alta,
36 inches in Alta, 25 inches in Thaynes
Canyon above Park City, 24 inches at
Snowbird, and 22 inches at Trial Lake.
It was the snowiest October on record
for Alta and Silver Lake Brighton. Alta
recorded 81 inches and Silver Lake
Brighton came in with 77.5. The water
equivalent of the snow that fell was
also impressive with 7.91 inches at
Lava Point in Zion National Park, 7.80
inches at Snowbird, 7.60 inches at
Timpanogos Divide, 6.54 in Thaynes
Canyon, 6.20 inches at Rocky Basin in
the Oquirrh mountains, 5.54 inches at
Alta, and 5.20 inches in Farmington
Canyon.
The worst flooding problems with this
storm system occurred in Washington and
Iron counties. Flooding along the La
Verkin Creek in Zion National Park
trapped several hikers. Rushing water
unable to make its way around debris
underneath a bridge on Coal Creek in
Cedar City caused water to flood homes
in a nearby subdivision. High water on
the Ash and La Verkin Creeks took out
several bridges in Toquerville. Water
from the overflowing Baker Dam
Reservoir flooded homes in the town of
Brookside along the Santa Clara River.
Basement and Creek/River flooding was
reported in Escalante, New Harmony,
Hilldale, Farmington, Draper, and
Herriman.
The following stations recorded their
wettest October on record. Silver Lake
Brighton with 10.22 inches, Ogden with
7.50 inches, Alpine 5.91, Zion National
Park and Kanab 5.83 inches, Logan 5.62
inches, Brigham City 5.41, Farmington
5.29, Milford 4.83, Pleasant Grove
4.81, Cedar City 3.80, and Myton 3.30.
Salt Lake City recorded a record tying
13 days of measurable precipitation.
October 2004 was the fourth wettest
month on record in Salt Lake City with
3.48 inches.
VERMONT, North and Central
NONE REPORTED.
VERMONT, South
VTZ013>015 Bennington--Western Windham--Eastern
Windham
06 0300EST
A Canadian airmass descended into the
region, bringing the first killing
frost/freeze of the season in Southern
Vermont.
VIRGIN ISLANDS
St. Thomas/St. John
& Islands County
St. Thomas 04 0800AST
1700AST
Heavy downpours affected part of the
island.
St. Thomas/St. John
& Islands County
St. Thomas 06 1200AST
1700AST
Intermittent heavy downpours were
reported during the afternoon due to
an upper level trough anchored over the
Eastern Caribbean.
St. Croix County
St. Croix 21 0800AST
1700AST
The combined effects of a low level
trough interacting with an upper level
trough bought showers and thunderstorms
to the territory that resulted in minor
flooding. The heavy rains forced school
officials to cancel classes at Central
High School due to flooding conditions.
St. Croix County
St. Croix 22 1600AST
2200AST
Heavy rains affected the island late in
the afternoon and into the early
evening, with the west end of the
island receiving more than one inch of
rain.
St. Croix County
St. Croix 23 0800AST
1900AST
Persistent rains affected the island
most of the day with rainfall
accumulations varying from one to two
inches.
VIRGINIA, East
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, North
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, Northwest
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, Southwest
VAZ058>059 Halifax--Charlotte
01 OOOOEST
02 1752EST
River flooding caused by heavy rains
from the remnants of Hurricane Jeanne
in late September, continued along the
Lower Dan, and Lower Roanoke Rivers
into early October.
On the Dan River, at Paces, Halifax
Co., the river fell below flood stage
at 06:34 on October 1st.
On the Dan River, at South Boston,
Halifax Co., the river crested at 25.19
feet at 05:00 on October 1st, then fell
below the flood stage at 22:07 on the
1st.
On the Roanoke River, at Randolph,
Charlotte county, the river fell below
flood stage at 17:52 pm October 2nd.
WASHINGTON, Northeast
Grant County
Ephrata 17 140OPST
160OPST
A cold front moved across Grant County
Sunday afternoon October 17. Winds to
60 mph caused considerable damage. A
hay storage building 2 miles east of
Soap Lake was destroyed along with
extensive damage to a wheel irrigation
system. At the same time heavy rain
occurred in Ephrata resulting in areas
of ponding water and local power
outages.
WASHINGTON, Northwest
NONE REPORTED.
WASHINGTON, Southeast
Franklin County
11 NNE Pasco 17 1408PST
Outflow from a thunderstorm combined
with a passing cold front produced a
wind gust of 57 knots.
WASHINGTON, Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
WEST VIRGINIA, East
NONE REPORTED.
WEST VIRGINIA, North
WVZ003 Ohio
18 1825EST
1930EST
Short Creek flooded North Fork Rd and
GC&P Rd about 3 miles south of West
Liberty because of debris in the creek.
WEST VIRGINIA, Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
WEST VIRGINIA, West
WVZ038-046>047 Webster--Pocahontas--Randolph
06 0200EST
0800EST
A clear sky, dry air, and nearly calm
winds allowed dawn temperatures to drop
into the mid 20s to around 30 degrees
in the coldest valley locations. Glady
was 24 degrees, Bartow measured 29
degrees, Frost and Cheat Bridge were 30
degrees, and near Webster Springs had
31 degrees.
WISCONSIN, Northeast
Winnebago County
Omro 23 1245CST
Outagamie County
2 NW Appleton 23 1320CST
Outagamie County
2 NW Kimberly 23 1325CST
Winnebago County
1 NW Oshkosh 23 1326CST
Winnebago County
1 SE Winneconne to 23 1329CST
3 NE Winneconne 1333CST
Brown County
Ashwaubenon 23 1410CST
Brown County
Green Bay 23 1411CST
Brown County
Green Bay 23 1415CST
A front made its way through Wisconsin
as a strong low pressure system moved
across the northwest part of the state.
Severe thunderstorms developed in a
moist airmass ahead of the front. Winds
from the storms downed tree limbs and
blew a pontoon boat from its trailer
into a ditch near Winneconne (Winnebago
co.). Road signs in the Oshkosh
(Winnebago co.) area also sustained
wind damaged. Quarter size hail was
reported in Omro (Winnebago co.) and
nickel size hail fell in Ashwaubenon
(Brown co.). A pair of funnel clouds
were observed simultaneously northwest
of Appleton (Outagamie co.) and another
funnel was spotted northwest of
Kimberly (Outagamic co.).
Marathon County
Spencer 29 2106CST
Marathon County
Athens 29 2122CST
Marathon County
Athens 29 2122CST
Lincoln County
Heafford Jet 29 2206CST
Oneida County
2 SW Woodboro 29 2210CST
A line of thunderstorms developed in
unstable air ahead of a strong cold
front that moved through Wiconsin. The
storms produced high winds that downed
large tree limbs in Heafford Junction
(Lincoln co.), knocked down trees and
power lines near Woodboro (Oneida co.)
and dropped nickel size hail at Spencer
(Marathon co.) and Athens (Marathon
co.).
WISCONSIN, Northwest
Price County
1 W Phillips 23 1153CST
Bayfield County
Washburn 23 1302CST
Ashland County
La Pointe 23 1304CST
WISCONSIN, Southeast
WIZ056-062 Sauk--Iowa
10 0430CST
0730CST
Dense fog developed shortly before
sunrise in the Wisconsin River Valley,
reducing visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4
mile. School buses were delayed a
couple hours, and airplane traffic at
the Lone Rock airport were delayed.
WIZ052-060 Sheboygan--Ozaukee
10 21000ST
11 0600CST
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WIZ051-059 Fond Du Lac--Washington
11 OOOOCST
06000ST
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WIZ062>063-067>068 Iowa--Dane--Lafayette--Green
12 0200CST
0800CST
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WISCONSIN, Southeast
WIZ064>066-069>072 Jefferson--Waukesha--Milwaukee--Rock--
Walworth--Racine--Kenosha
12 02000ST
0700CST
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WIZ051>052-058>060 Fond Du Lac--Sheboygan--Dodge--
Washington--Ozaukee
12 0300CST
1000CST
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
Green Lake County
Berlin 23 1224CST
Scattered thunderstorms developed over
south-central Wisconsin and then moved
northeast. One storm briefly pulsed to
severe limits and dumped some large
hail. Afternoon maximum temperatures
were in the lower 70s, or about 15
degrees above normal. As low pressure
tracked northeast through northwest
Wisconsin, a broken line of cells moved
northeast at 35 knots (40 mph) through
the Green Lake County area.
WIZ062>063-067>068 Iowa--Dane--Lafayette--Green
28 22000ST
29 04000ST
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
vehicle accidents were noted in
newspapers.
Kenosha County
5 W Kenosha 29 2049CST
Lafayette County
2 S Belmont 29 2130CST
Rock County
3 SE Orfordville 29 2235CST
Rock County
1 S Orfordville 29 2239CST
Jefferson County
3 SW Palmyra 29 2320CST
A late-season severe weather outbreak
affected parts of south-central and
southeast Wisconsin. Locally powerful
downburst wind gusts of 52 to 56 knots
(60-65 mph) toppled large trees, and
there was a report of large hail. The
storms, in the form of bowed lines
along a near a cold front, moved
quickly from west to east at 50 to 60
knots (58 to 69 mph) thanks to a strong
jet stream aloft. One toppled tree
caught fire after pulling down a power
line southesat of Orfordville (Rock
Co.). Synoptically, a very strong
vorticity maxima at 500 mb moved east
through the Wisconsin/Illinois
stateline area. A strong cold front
plowed into unstable air with LI's of
-6 and CAPE's of 1500-2000. Maximum
afternoon temperatures peaked in the
mid 70s F, or about 20 degrees above
normal.
WISCONSIN, Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
WISCONSIN, West
Pierce County
Prescott to 29 1750CST
River Falls 18000ST
Trees were downed from Prescott to
River Falls.
St. Croix County
2 NW Hammond 29 1805CST
Near the intersection of Highway 12 and
160th Street 2 miles northwest of
Hammond a pole barn was damaged. Pieces
of the barn's corrugated steel roofing
were found up to one quarter mile away.
A playhouse made out of timbers was
destroyed. A car was damaged by flying
debris. A second barn lost a portion of
its roof.
St. Croix County
1 S Hammond 29 1805CST
A tractor trailer was blown over on
Interstate 94 at mile post 13.
Polk County
Countywide 29 1835CST
Trees and power lines were downed in
Clear Lake, Luck, Clayton, Balsam Lake,
St. Croix Falls, Dresser, and Alden
Township.
Barron County
1 E Turtle Lake 29 1850CST
Barron County
Central Portion 29 1900CST
1910CST
In Standfold Township the south wall
and roof of a new pole barn were blown
off and several trees were downed onto
power lines. Trees were also downed
cast and southeast of Cumberland along
Highway 48 and at the intersection of
County Road T and 7th Street.
St. Croix County
Emerald 30 0140CST
The roof of a barn was blown off near
Emerald on Co. Hwy. D south of Hwy. 64.
The time was estimated.
Barron County
1 N Cameron 30 0145CST
WYOMING, Central and West
WYZ003-011- Cody Foothills--Southeast Johnson
019>020 County--Green Mountains & Rattlesnake
range--Natrona County Lower Elevations
Lower Elevations
19 0900MST
1040MST
WYOMING, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
WYOMING, North Central
WYZ099 Sheridan Foothills
31 1200MST
7 inches of new snow in Sheridan
WYOMING, Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
WYOMING, Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
Number of Estimated
Persons Damage
Location Killed Injured Property Crops
TEXAS, Central
Brown County
Brownwood 0 0 6K
Runnels County
Ballinger 0 0 8K
Tractor trailer was jacknifed due to
the winds.
Irion County
Mertzon 0 0
Tom Green County
5 SW Christoval 0 0
Nolan County
Maryneal 0 0
Kimble County
Roosevelt 0 0 8K
Roof blown off of a home.
Kimble County
5 W Junction 0 0 1K
Car windsheilds were smashed in.
Taylor County
Abilene 0 0 15K
Several cars were stranded in high
water and water rescues had to be
performed.
Callahan County
Clyde 0 0
Sutton County
Countywide 0 0
Numerous roads were flooded for several
hours across Sutton County. Mainly at
low water crossings.
Coleman County
16 NW Coleman 0 0
TEXAS, Central Southeast
Polk County
Onalaska 0 0
Tree down
Polk County
2 W Alabama/Coushat 0 0
Trees down on Camp Ruby Road.
Harris County
3 S South Houston 0 0 20K
Quarter-size hail between Dixie Farm
Road and Beltway 8 on Interstate 45.
Galveston County
Friendswood 0 0 40K
18 wheeler overturned at intersection
of FM 518 and FM 2351. Trees snapped
and numerous fences damaged with
widespread power outages in and around
city. 16 foot boat flipped over in
residential yard.
Galveston County
Friendswood 0 0 150K
Quarter-size hail in Coward Creek
subdivision.
Harris County
Friendswood 0 0 50K
Nickel-size hail at the intersection of
Blackhawk Road and Whittier Oaks Road.
Galveston County
Friendswood 0 0 150K
Golfball-size hail at Friendswood
Police Station on FM 518.
Brazoria County
.1 E Pearland 0 0
Galveston County
League City 0 0 75K
Widespread tree and fence damage along
with minor residential roof and home
damage at FM 518 and Bay Area Blvd near
Hall Elementary School in the
Countyside South subdivision.
Galveston County
Friendswood 0 0 150K
Roof damage to numerous homes 2 miles
SW of the intersection of FM 518 and FM
528.
Austin County
3 NE Bellville 0 0
Sighted on Hwy 159 E between Bellville
and the Waller County line, or between
Oil Field Road and Walton Road.
Polk County
2 E Corrigan 0 0
FM 352 E of Corrigan impassable due to
flooding.
TEXAS, Extreme West
Hudspeth County
17 W Sierra Blanca 0 0
Hudspeth County
Dell City 0 0
Hudspeth County
6 E Dell City 0 0 2K
A supercell moved over Dell City and
produced golf ball to hen's egg size
hail, and destroying windshields
and damaging a roof/skylights east
of town. A funnel cloud was also
sighted from the storm when it was 13
miles northwest of Dell City.
Hudspeth County
5 W Sierra Blanca 0 0
Hudspeth County
5 W Salt Flat 0 0
Hudspeth County
6 SE Ft Hancock 0 0
TEXAS, Extreme West
Hudspeth County
Sierra Blanca 0 0
TEXAS, Mid--South
NONE REPORTED.
TEXAS, North
Tarrant County
Benbrook 0 0
Large tree limbs were blown down.
Comanche County
6 SSE Gustine 0 0
Comanche County
7 SSE Gustine 0 0
Golfball size hail occurred at Energy.
Coryell County
Galesville to 0 0 150K
10 NE Galesville
In Gatesville at least 6 mobile homes
received severe damage and one was
flipped over and destroyed. Several
outbuildings were also destroyed, and
there were numerous reports of trees
and powerlines blown down. Several
small outbuildings were destroyed and
at least three large trees were blown
down northeast of Gatesville.
Bell County
Belton 0 0
Hamilton County
5 W Hamilton 0 0
Hamilton County
2 N Hamilton 0 0
Mclennan County
5 NW Crawford 0 0
Large tree limbs were blown down.
Milam County
Rockdale 0 0
Trees were blown down by high winds.
Denton County
Denton 0 0 10K
Lightning struck two homes, causing
moderate electrical damage to one, and
blowing a hole in the roof of the
other.
Kaufman County
Forney 0 0
Kaufman County
Kaufman 0 0
Denton County
Denton 0 0
At least 8 roads were temporarily
closed by high water. There was one
high water rescue and 5 cars were
abandoned in high water.
Kaufman County
Terrell 0 0
At least four cars were stranded in
high water in town.
Kaufman County
1 E Forney 0 0
Henderson County
Payne Springs 0 0 2K
A barn was destroyed by high winds.
Kaufman County
10 N Mabank 0 0
Trees were blown down by high winds.
TEXAS, North
Henderson County
Payne Springs 0 0 10K
A barn was destroyed by high winds.
Kaufman County
1 N Mabank 0 0
Trees were blown down by high winds.
Mclennan County
Waco 0 0
Flooding was reported along Highway 6
west of Waco. 5.75 inches of rain was
reported 7 miles southwest of Waco.
Bell County
Hood Afb 0 0
Numerous roads were closed due to high
water.
Hood County
10 NE Granbury 0 0
Hill County
2 NE Aquilla 0 0
All low lying areas were under water
and creeks were flooding.
Hill County
5 S Hillsboro 0 0
Interstate 35 on ramps closed at Chatt
due to high water.
Hill County
5 W Hillsboro 0 0
Flooding was reported on Highway 22 at
Peoria.
Hill County
Hillsboro 0 0
The east service roads of Interstate 35
were closed at Highway 22 and FM 286
due to flooding.
Comanche County
6 S De Leon 0 0
Occurred on the north shore of Lake
Proctor.
Comanche County
5 S De Leon 0 0
Tarrant County
Ft Worth 0 0
Occurred at the intersection of
Riverside and Carson.
Tarrant County
North Richland Hills 0 0
Tarrant County
Haltom City 0 0
Tarrant County
Watauga 0 0
Dallas County
Coppell 0 0
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Dallam County
7 NE Perico 0 0
Dallam County
1 N Dalhart 0 0
Hartley County
1 S Dalhart 0 0
Hartley County
5 NE Hartley 0 0
Severe thunderstorms over the northwest
Texas panhandle during the late
afternoon and early evening hours
produced large hail.
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Randall County
Canyon to 0 0 68K
16 ESE Canyon
Thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall
produced flash flooding across the
south-central Texas panhandle during
the late evening and into the early
morning hours. In the Hunsley Hills
area of Canyon hard ... two and a half
feet of water was reported flowing hard
across the low water crossing at
Hunsley Hills Boulevard causing the
road to be impassable. Some residents
of Canyon reported flooded basements.
Southeast Park in Canyon was closed due
to the heavy rainfall. Also ... the low
water crossings at Palo Duro Canyon
State Park were closed as four to six
inches of water reported the road.
TEXAS, Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
TEXAS, South
NONE REPORTED.
TEXAS, South Central
Hays County
Countywide 0 0
Showers and thunderstorms spread
general 2 to 3 inch rain totals over
Hays County. Amounts of up to 4 inches
were reported just west of San Marcos
with the highest totals near 6 inches
along the Hays-Comal County line.
Numerous low water crossings were under
water and closed through the morning,
including FM12 and FM32.
Travis County
East Portion 0 0
Heavy rainfall over eastern Travis
County caused flash flooding that sent
water over the IH-35 frontage road at
the 2900 block. The east part of the
county received a general 1 inch
rainfall with Pflugerville reporting
nearly 4 inches and the highest total
of 6 inches near Del Valle.
Comal County
Countywide 0 0
Showers and thunderstorms dropped
between 2 and 3 inches of water over
Comal County. The heaviest rain fell
near Canyon Lake, where between 5 and 6
inches was reported. The resulting
flash flooding closed parts of IH35 at
SH46, as well as River Road, FM2673 and
FM3009.
Lee County
Countywide 0 0
Storms covered most of Lee County with
between 1 and 2 inches of rain. Nearly
6 inches fell at Giddings, with the
maximum accumulation of 9 inches at
Loebau, which is halfway between
Giddings and Lexington. The resulting
flash flooding brought water over FM141
near Giddings. It also washed out a
bridge on CR114 north of Giddings,
digging a 12 foot deep pit on the north
side of the road.
Bandera County
West Portion 0 0
The Bandera County Emergency Manager
reported that the western part of the
county had received between 1 and 2
inches of rainfall, with up to 3 inches
just north of Vanderpool. Flash
flooding developed along Fm 187 both
north and south of Vanderpool, closing
the road in several places.
Bexar County
North Portion 0 0
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell
over northern Bexar County in the
morning period. Higher totals were
along the Comal County line where up to
4 inches was reported. Several roads in
the northern part of the county were
closed through the morning period,
including FM3351.
Guadalupe County
Countywide 0 0
The thunderstorms spread from Bexar and
Comal Counties southeastward into
Guadalupe, producing a general 1 to 2
inch rain over the northwest part of
the county. The rest of the county
received at least an inch of rain.
Highest totals were along the
Guadalupe-Comal County line, where up
to 4 inches was measured. Among the
many roads under water in the morning
period was FM78 near Marion.
Kendall County
Countywide 0 0
Thunderstorms built over Kendall County
through the morning, dropping a general
inch of rain over the county. Highest
totals were near 6 inches between
Sisterdale and Boerne. Flash flooding
sent water over several roads,
including FM1376 and FM474.
Blanco County
South Portion 0 0
The heavy rain spread northward from
Kendall County into southern Blanco
County, bringing 1 to 2 inch totals to
the area. Highest amounts were 5 inches
near Blanco. High water flooded FM 1623
and FM 165 through much of the morning.
TXZ206
0 0
The Guadalupe River at New Braunfels
above the Comal crested at 8.58 ft at
1020CST on Oct. 02, where flood stage
is 7 ft.
Fayette County
Countywide 0 0
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell
during the morning over Fayette County,
with up to 6 inches in the Ledbetter
area. Flash flooding closed SH237 and
FM 1291 through most of the morning.
Gonzales County
Countywide 0 0
The showers and thunderstorms moved
into Gonzales County near 0630CST,
dropping a general 1 inch rain over the
southwest half of the county and
between 1 and 2 inches over the
northeast half. Highest totals were 4
inches just south of Waelder. The
resulting flash flooding closed SH97
and FM532 through the remainder of the
morning.
Bastrop County
Bastrop to 0 0
Cedar Creek
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell
between Bastrop and Cedar Creek during
the morning, with some areas receiving
over 3 inches. Flash flooding developed
quickly and closed FM812 through the
rest of the morning.
Caldwell County
Countywide 0 0
Showers and thunderstorms spread into
Caldwell County from Guadalupe County,
bringing a general 1 inch rain to the
county. The highest amounts were
between 2 and 3 inches in the stretch
from Lockhart to Maxwell. Several rural
roads were under water through the
morning, including SH140.
Lavaca County
North Portion 0 0
The storms from Fayette and Gonzales
Counties drifted into the northern part
of Lavaca County near 0700 CST. They
left an inch of rain across the north
half of the county, with up to 4 inches
near Moulton. FM532 was reported closed
due to flash flooding through much of
the morning.
TXZ207
0 0
The Guadalupe River at New Braunfels
below the Comal crested at 13.34 ft at
0945 CST on Oct. 2, where flood stage
is 13 ft.
Blanco County
1 N Johnson City 0 0 0 0
Medina County
Northwest Portion 0 0
Thunderstorms produced from 1 to 2
inches of rain over the northwestern
quarter of Medina County, with nearly 3
inches falling in the extreme northwest
corner. FM 1796 was closed due to high
water for most of the morning.
Llano County
Countywide 0 0 50K
Flash flooding from a general 1 to 2
inch rain countywide, with totals along
the San Saba County line of up to 4
inches, caused widespread flash
flooding. A bridge on CR413 around 10
miles northwest of Llano was washed out
due to the flooding.
Val Verde County
Comstock to 0 0
Langtry
Heavy rainfall from late on the night
of the 4th through the early morning of
the 5th resulted in rainfall of 1 to 2
inches from Comstock to Langtry, with
totals of 3 to 4 inches near Langtry.
Flash flooding closed FM2523 15 miles
northeast of Del Rio near 2330 CST.
Barricades were put up in Del Rio near
0130 CST.
Maverick County
Quemado to 0 0 2M
El Indio
Heavy rain over the central part of
Maverick County from Quemado to Eagle
Pass to El Indio caused severe flash
flooding. Rainfall varied generally
from 2 to 3 inches, with up to 6 inches
in the city of Eagle Pass. Nearly 50
homes were evacuated in the northern
part of Eagle Pass around 0500 CST,
with some four dozen persons being
taken to shelters as a result of the
flooding. Several high water rescues
were performed in Eagle Pass as flash
flooding closed city and rural streets
alike. In addition to the house damage,
fences were destroyed and an in-ground
swimming pool was lifted out of its bed
and floated onto a playground. Among
the flooded-out roads were SH277 and
FM1021.
Kinney County
Countywide 0 0
Thunderstorms increased just after
midnight over Kinney County, dropping
between 2 and 3 inches of rain that
closed SH277 southeast of Del Rio and
FM674 north of Brackettville.
Val Verde County
North Portion 0 0
The Val Verde County Sheriffs Depart-
ment reported that heavy rain during
the early morning had caused flash
flooding that closed FM 163 between
Juno and Comstock. Rain totals between
the two towns were generally from 1 to
2 inches, with spots of up to 4 inches.
Val Verde County
Comstock 0 0 0 0
The public in Comstock reported a
short-lived funnel cloud near Comstock.
An observer noted that it "looked just
like a small snake coming down." The
funnel did not touch down.
Val Verde County
Juno to 0 0
Pandale
Heavy rain re-developed over the satu-
rated soils of Val Verde County in the
afternoon of the 8th. Storm totals were
generally between 1 and 2 inches, with
up to 4 inches reported just north of
Juno. Several rural roads, including FM
189 and FM1024 were closed through the
late afternoon due to high water.
Caldwell County
Lockhart 0 0
The Caldwell County Sheriffs Department
reported trees blown down in the city
of Lockhart.
Blanco County
10 NE Blanco 0 0 0 0
Hays County
Dripping Spgs 0 0 0 0
Hays County
Dripping Spgs 0 0 50K 0
The Hays County Sheriffs Department re-
ported that severe thunderstorm winds
had knocked down power lines near Drip-
ping Springs.
Caldwell County
Lockhart to 0 0 150K 0
2 S Lockhart
The Caldwell County Emergency Manager
reported that severe thunderstorm winds
estimated near 80 knots blew over large
trees and knocked down power lines just
south of Lockhart. The winds also des-
troyed a metal barn in the area.
Llano County
Llano 0 0 80K 0
Hail as large as golfballs damaged ve-
hicle windows and bodies and broke
windows in homes in Llano. Most of the
hail was reported to be near 1 inch in
diameter.
Comal County
Countywide 0 0
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain was de-
posited over Comal County during the
evening of Oct. 13 and the early mor-
ning of Oct. 14. Highest accumulations
were near 3 inches along the Guadalupe
County line. An off-duty NWS employee
reported that FM483 was closed near
midnight due to flash flooding.
Guadalupe County
Countywide 0 0
Showers and thunderstorms spread from
Comal County into Guadalupe County,
dropping 1 to 2 inches over the area.
Highest totals were 3 inches along the
Comal County line. Several rural roads
in Guadalupe County were closed, inclu-
ding Airport Road and Barbarosa Road.
Gonzales County
Countywide 0 0
Thunderstorms over Gonzales County
dropped from 1 to 2 inch totals county-
wide, with up to 3 inches just south-
east of Waelder. FM 1680 and FM532 were
reported closed due to high water.
Bandera County
Countywide 0 0 50K
The Bandera County Emergency Manager
reported that a car was washed off the
road just north of Medina and a bridge
was damaged as thunderstorms dropped
between 2 and 3 inches countywide. The
highest totals were 6 inches near
Medina.
Bexar County
5 W Elmendorf to 0 0
Elmendorf
Heavy rainfall of up to 3 inches around
Elmendorf caused flash flooding that
closed FM 1303 through the early mor-
ning hours.
De Witt County
Northwest Portion 0 0
Northwest DeWitt County received bet-
ween 1 and 2 inches of rain from thun-
derstorms during the late night of Oct.
13 and early the next morning. Highest
accumulations were 3 inches near
Westhoff, where FM240 was closed due to
high water.
Lavaca County
Southwest Portion 0 0
From 1 to 2 inches of rain fell in
southwest Lavaca County during the late
night of Oct. 13. Highest rain totals
were 3 inches between Yoakum and Sweet
Home. FM351 was closed near Sweet Home
due to high water.
Wilson County
Countywide 0 0
Thunderstorms produced between 1 and 2
inches of rain over Wilson County, with
up to 4 inches near LaVernia. Many of
the county roads were under water
through the early morning hours, inclu-
ding FM775, FM539, and FM2772.
Karnes County
Northeast Portion 0 0
Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches over north-
east Karnes County, with up to 3 inches
in spots closed several rural roads due
to high water. FM887 was closed west of
Gillett through the early morning
hours.
Kendall County
Countywide 0 0
Thunderstorms developed over Kerr and
Kendall Counties during the late night
hours of Oct. 22 and spread eastward.
In Kendall County, they dropped general
3 to 4 inch amounts, with isolated 6
inch accumulations near Boerne. Flash
flooding was widespread across the
county.
Kerr County
East Portion 0 0
Thunderstorms developed over Kerr and
Kendall Counties during the late night
hours of Oct. 22 and spread eastward.
In Kerr County, they dropped general 2
to 3 inch amounts, with up to 5 inches
in the Pipe Creek area. The Kerr County
Sheriffs Department reported widespread
flash flooding across the county
through the early morning hours.
Blanco County
South Portion 0 0
As the storms from Kendall County
spread into Blanco County, they pro-
duced a general 2 to 3 inch rain over
the county. Maximum amounts were near 6
inches in the Blanco area. High water
closed several roads across the county
through the early morning.
Comal County
Countywide 0 0
Storms from Kendall County continued to
slip very slowly eastward, developing
heavy rain after midnight over Comal
County. Rain totals averaged 2 to 3
inches over the county, with up to 6
inches near Fischer. The Comal Sheriffs
Department reported widespread road
closures due to high water through the
early morning.
Hays County
Countywide 0 0
As the storms from Blanco County spread
eastward into Hays County, they pro-
duced general rain totals of 4 to 5
inches. Driftwood reported receiving
as much as 8 inches. Flash flooding be-
gan in the early morning hours and con-
tinued past sunrise.
Caldwell County
Countywide 0 0
Showers and thunderstorms continued to
spread eastward into Caldwell County,
producing general 2 to 3 inch totals.
Lockhart reported almost 4 inches of
rain and flash flooding of area streets
just before 0800 CST.
Gonzales County
Countywide 0 0
Storms spread southeastward into
Gonzales and Guadalupe Counties from
Caldwell and Hays Counties before sun-
rise. Rain totals over the county ave-
raged 2 inches, with 3 to 4 inches a-
cross the central part of the county.
Highest totals were 6 inches in the
stretch from Belmont to Gonzales. Gon-
zales reported widespread street
flooding, with most central Gonzales
County rural roads under water.
Guadalupe County
Countywide 0 0
Storms from Hays County moved south-
eastward into Guadalupe County before
sunrise, producing rain totals of 2 to
3 inches countywide. Highest totals
were between 3 and 4 inches along the
Gonzales County line near where US90
crosses. Widespread flash flooding
closed county roads through the early
morning.
TXZ191
0 0
The Blanco River at Wimberley crested
at 17.94 ft at 1130 CST on Oct. 23,
where flood stage is 13 feet.
TXZ191
0 0
The San Marcos River below Luling cres-
ted at 27.70 ft at 1130 CST on Oct. 24,
where flood stage is 20 ft.
Bexar County
Countywide 0 0
Showers and thunderstorms through the
early afternoon spread rain totals of 1
to 2 inches across Bexar County.
Highest totals were in the northwest
and northeast sections of the county.
Totals of up to 8 inches were reported
in Helotes and in Schertz. Flash
flooding developed by mid afternoon,
with emergency crews setting up barri-
cades in all areas of the county. Bexar
County Emergency Management reported 31
high water rescues, mainly in the
northwest part of the county. Some of
these were vehicles stalled in the
water, while others were children who
had been playing in the fast moving
water.
Bexar County
Randolph Afb 0 0 50K 0
58 knot winds were observed at Randolph
AFB as severe thunderstorm winds
knocked down power lines between Garden
Ridge and Randolph AFB.
Comal County
South Portion 0 0
Bexar County showers spread into Comal
and Guadalupe Counties by mid after-
noon. Storms in Comal County produced
heavy rain over the southern half of
the county, with average amounts bet-
ween 1 and 2 inches and highest amounts
between 3 and 4 inches near where
FM3009 crosses the Bexar County line.
FM3009 was closed in several places
due to high water, along with several
other rural roads in south Comal
County.
Guadalupe County
Countywide 0 0
The storms spreading eastward from
Bexar County moved into Guadalupe
County by mid afternoon, producing ge-
neral 1 to 2 inch totals. Highest
amounts were between 3 and 4 inches
near McQueeny. Numerous roads were
closed due to high water.
Medina County
South Portion 0 0
Showers and thunderstorms formed in the
late afternoon over southern Medina
County. The storms produced a general
1 inch rain over that part of the
county, with up to 3 inches in the
Yancey area. Several roads in south
Medina County were closed due to flash
flooding, including FM2200 and FM462
Val Verde County
Del Rio 0 0 0 0
TXZ205
0 0
The San Antonio River near Elmendorf
crested at 36.70 ft at 1200 CST on Oct.
25, where flood stage is 35 ft.
TXZ222
0 0
Cibolo Creek near Falls City crested at
18.20 ft at 1045 CST on Oct. 26, where
flood stage is 17 ft.
Val Verde County
North Portion 0 0
Heavy rain began falling across north-
western Val Verde County in the late
morning and spread into the north cen-
tral part of the county by early after-
noon. Rain totals averaged 1 to 2 in-
ches over the north part of the county,
with 3 to 4 inches between Pandale and
Juno. Portions of SH163 and FM1024
were closed through the mid afternoon
due to high water.
TXZ183
0 0
The Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch near
Juno crested at 7.85 ft at 1600 CST on
Oct. 26, where flood stage is 5 ft.
TXZ183
0 0
The Devils River 19N Bakers Crossing
crested at 10.78 ft at 0600 CST on Oct.
27, where flood stage is 8 ft.
Williamson County
Liberty Hill to 0 0 100K
Cedar Park
Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms
dropped between 2 and 3 inches of rain
in southwest Williamson County in the
late evening period. Maximum totals
were 5 to 6 inches between Leander and
Cedar Park, closing most low water
crossings due to flash flooding. Seve-
ral high water rescues were made bet-
ween the two cities. Newspapers repor-
ted several cars cut off and stranded
by water up to 6 feet deep and rising
on FM2243 just northeast of Leander.
TXZ183
0 0
The Devils River at Pafford Crossing
crested at 5.02 ft at 1400 CST on Oct.
27, where flood stage is 5 ft.
TEXAS, South Panhandle
Swisher County
Tulia 0 1
Tulia Police Department reported to the
National Weather Service that a person
was struck and injured by a lightning
strike at the Tulia feed lot and was
later hospitalized but recovered.
Yoakum County
Bronco 0 0 0 0
Yoakum County
6 W Plains to 0 0 0 0
Plains
Yoakum County
3 N Plains 0 0
Bailey County
Muleshoe 0 0
One to two feet of water flooded High-
way 84 with surrounded roadways
flooded.
Yoakum County
Plains 0 0
Three inches of rain flooded the area
in 30 minutes. Law enforcement reported
cars washed off roadways.
Parmer County
Friona 0 0
Several roads reported to be under
water.
Parmer County
Farwell 0 0
Several automobiles stranded on highway
60 between Friona and Farwell.
Garza County
12 NW Post 0 0
Garza County
2 S Southland 0 0
TEXAS, Southeast
Tyler County
5 W Woodville 0 0
Newton County
Bon Wier 0 0 2K
Trees fell on power lines.
Tyler County
Fred 0 0
TEXAS, West
TXZ046 0 0 250K 100K
Local newspapers reported that a playa
lake just west of U.S. Highway 87 in
northern Dawson County flooded and
restricted travel on the federal
highway for an extended period of
time. Rain fell over portions of
Dawson County for a sixteen day period
spanning the last week in September
and the first week in October. The
playa lake swelled to inundate a
stretch of the U.S. highway's
southbound lane during a flash flood
event on September 30th. Runoff from
daily rainfall maintained flood waters
that covered the highway through
October 8th. These flood waters ranged
in depth from nine to fourteen inches
over the driving surface.
Texas Department of Transportation
crews and troopers from the Texas
Department of Public Safety worked
around the clock to divert traffic
west from U.S. Highway 87 along Farm
to Market Road 1066, then south along
State Highway 179 to Lamesa. Water
levels rose to additionally inundate
the elevated northbound lane briefly
during several periods of additional
rainfall. Portions of the highway were
damaged by the ponding water.
Brewster County
Marathon 0 0 0 0
Penny size hail was reported in
Marathon.
Reeves County
Pecos 0 0 0 0
Reports of large hail were received as
a severe thunderstorm passed over the
city of Pecos. Hailstones ranged in
size from pennies to quarters.
Reeves County
Pecos 0 0 0 0
Numerous reports of flash flooding
were received following heavy rainfall
that fell as the severe storm moved
over the city of Pecos. At 00:40 CST
local officials reported over one foot
of flowing water that covered several
city street intersections. By 01:25
CST at least nine city streets were
closed due to flash flooding.
Reeves County
Pecos 0 0 30K 0
Heavy rainfall resulted in the
collapse of a roof on a residence in
the eastern parts of the city.
Upton County
4 SW Rankin 0 0 0 0
The Rankin News reported over one and
half inches of rain fell during the
early morning hours of the 2nd. Runoff
resulted in flash southwest of Rankin.
flooding near the intersection of U.S.
Highway 67 and Texas Route 349 High
water was observed flowing across the
intersection and inundating a rest
area. Event times are estimated.
TXZ069
0 0 0 0
Standing flood waters continued to
inundate the intersection of U.S.
Highway 67 and State Route 349 hours
after heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
ended over Upton County. Local
newspaper reporters indicated that the
flood waters slowly receded by early
morning on the 3rd.
Strong to severe thunderstorms
developed in the vicinity of the Davis
Mountains and the west Texas Upper
Trans Pecos during the late afternoon
and evening of the 1st. Convection
lingered past midnight and propagated
cast across the southern Permian
Basin. A few storms became severe and
produced large hail and very heavy
rainfall during the evening hours.
Heavy rainfall over the southern
Permian Basin additionally resulted in
flash flooding.
Andrews County
13 N Andrews 0 0 0 0
Local officials reported high water
flowing over U.S. Highway 385 at the
Gaines and Andrews County line.
Gaines County
14 S Seminole 0 0 0 0
Local officials reported high water
flowing over U.S. Highway 385 at the
Gaines and Andrews County line.
Dawson County
2 SSW Patricia 0 0 0 0
Flash flooding caused high water to
flow out of cotton fields and across
Texas State Highway 349 south of
Patricia. The highway was covered by
more than half a foot of flowing water
in some spots. A round of strong
convection during the morning hours of
the 3rd resulted in very heavy
rainfall and flash flooding over parts
of the northern Permian Basin.
Jeff Davis County
Ft Davis 0 0 0 0
Isolated thunderstorms developed by
early evening on the 3rd over the
Davis Mountains. At least one
thunderstorm became severe and
produced quarter to golfball size hail
over Fort Davis. No damage was
reported.
Loving County
4 NW Mentone 0 0 0 0
A storm spotter reported pea to penny
size hail northwest of Mentone.
Ector County
Odessa 0 0 20K 0
Several strong to severe thunderstorms
impacted Ector County during the
morning of the 4th. Urban flash
flooding quickly developed as heavy
rains fell over Odessa. Several city
streets were closed due to flowing
flood waters, including portions of
42nd, University, and Farm to Market
Road 1936. Although most of the heavy
rainfall had moved away from the city
by 10:00 CST, runoff along asphalt
and concrete surfaces posed a
continued threat of flash flooding. At
10:15 CST the local broadcast media
reported that the Odessa Police
Department conducted high water
rescues at the intersection of 42nd
and Grandview.
Ector County
West Odessa to 0 0 0 0
3 NE Odessa
Multiple reports were received of
nickel to quarter size hail from West
Odessa to the intersection of
Interstate 20 and Loop 338 on the
northeast side of Odessa. No damage
was reported.
Midland County
10 SW Midland 0 0 0 0
Quarter size hail was reported by
motorists along Interstate 20 in
western Midland County.
Pecos County
6 N Sheffield to 0 0 0 0
Sheffield
The public reported flash flooding
that resulted in high water flowing
over Farm to Market Road 1901 north of
Sheffield. In high water to addition,
fire department officials reported
flash flooding that caused flow
through several city streets.
A round of strong to severe
thunderstorms produced large hail and
very heavy rainfall over portions of
the west Texas Upper Trans Pecos and
the Permian Basin during the morning
hours of the 4th. Flash flooding in
Odessa prompted the rescue of several
stranded motorists.
Brewster County
10 E Marathon 0 0 0 0
A local radio station relayed reports
of golfball size hail along U.S.
Highway 90 east of Marathon.
Brewster County
22 S Alpine 0 0 0 0
Local law enforcement officials
reported three-quarter inch diameter
hail along State Highway 118 south of
Alpine.
Presidio County
2 WNW Ryan 0 0 0 0
Quarter to half dollar size hail was
reported west of Ryan.
A second round of severe convection
developed over the Davis Mountains and
Big Bend of west Texas during the
afternoon of the 4th. This activity
produced large hail up to the size of
golfballs.
Reeves County
18 NW Pecos 0 0 0 0
A local television broadcast
meteorologist observed a brief tornado
near Farm to Market Road 2119
northwest of Pecos. The tornado
remained in open rangeland for less
than one minute and no damage was
reported.
Reeves County
Orla 0 0 0 0
The public reported large hail in
Orla.
At least five supercell thunderstorms
developed in vicinity of the Guadalupe
Mountains and over of the Upper Trans
Pecos region of west Texas during the
late afternoon and early evening of
the 5th. Several of these storms
displayed Doppler radar signatures
characteristic of very large hail
(well-defined three-body scatter
spikes) and tornadic activity (strong
mesocyclones and hook echo
reflectivity structures). Given that
the storms generally occurred over
remote rural areas, however, few
reports of severe weather were
received. A local television
meteorologist that was storm chasing
in the area did observe a brief
tornado in northern Reeves County.
Loving County
Mentone 0 0 0 0
A storm spotter in Mentone reported
penny to nickel size hail.
Reeves County
17 NNW Pecos 0 0 0 0
Local law enforcement officials
reported three-quarter inch diameter
hail that accumulated on the ground
four inches deep at the intersection
of State Highway 302 and U.S. Highway
285.
Ward County
2 WSW Monahans to 0 0 0 0
2 W Monahans
A large tree was blown down by severe
thunderstorm winds just west of
Monahans.
Pecos County
Ft Stockton 0 0 0 0
A storm spotter reported nickel size
hail and 60 MPH winds in Fort
Stockton. No damage was reported.
Pecos County
Ft Stockton 0 0 0 0
The supercell storms that affected
portions of the west Texas Upper Trans
Pecos on the 5th merged with a squall
line that moved southeast out of the
plains of southeastern New Mexico. The
threat for tornadoes, large hail, and
damaging winds slowly diminished
during the late evening hours as the
evolution to a large linear complex
occurred.
Gaines County
Seminole 0 0 0 0
Local emergency management officials
reported flash flooding that resulted
in curb-high water flowing through
many city streets in Seminole.
Winkler County
Kermit 0 0 0 0
The Winkler County Sheriffs Office
reported high water that flowed
through several city streets in
Kermit.
Andrews County
Andrews 0 0 0 0
Local law enforcement officials
reported flash flooding along several
city streets. High water was reported
flowing across portions of Mustang,
Avenue B, and 5th Streets in the
northwestern parts of the city.
Dawson County
3 N Lamesa 0 0 0 0
Dawson County officials reported flash
flooding along State Route 137 with
over one foot of flowing water over
the highway just north of Lamesa.
Ector County
Odessa 0 0 75K 0
Numerous reports of flash flooding
were received from Odessa during the
hours around midnight on the 5th. High
water was initially reported crossing
portions of Business Interstate 20 on
the east side of the city. By 00:30
CST significant street flooding in
the city was reported with fire
department personnel conducting high
water rescues of stranded motorists on
Pueblo Street between 8th and 10th
Streets. At 00:50 CST flood waters
entered several residences along Moss,
Stevenson, and Yukon Streets. Portions
of Pueblo and Stevenson Streets
remained underwater through sunrise on
the 6th as runoff maintained the flash
flood threat.
Midland County
Midland 0 0 200K 0
According to local newspaper accounts,
very heavy rainfall associated with a
complex of strong thunderstorms late
on the 5th and early on the 6th caused
damage to structures in Midland.
Several business and homes suffered
minor roof damage when water
accumulated on flat-roof surfaces.
Water entered the structures through
the compromised roofs and caused
significant interior damage. One local
resident interviewed in the newspaper
reported damage to both her home and
place of employment.
Ward County
Monahans to
4 S Monahans 0 0 0 0
More than one and a half feet of water
was reported flowing through several
city streets in Monahans shortly after
midnight on the 5th. By 01:00 CST the
public reported three feet of flood
waters crossing Farm to Market Road
1176 near the intersection of State
Highway 18 south of the city.
Midland County
Midland to
Greenwood 0 0 10K 0
Multiple reports of flash flooding
indicated high water flowing through
the were received from the Midland
area. Initial reports intersection of
Midkiff Drive and Wall street.
Additional flooding was reported
throughout the night including high
water that crossed the intersection
of State Highway 158 and Interstate 20
near Greenwood, where flood waters
were reported to be up to the
doors on a stranded vehicle shortly
before 05:00 CST.
Scurry County
Snyder 0 0 0 0
Law enforcement officials in Snyder
reported flash flooding along several
low water crossings in the city.
Barricades were deployed to close some
streets.
Crane County
13 N Crane 0 0 0 0
Local law enforcement officials
reported that a fifty foot section of
U.S. Highway 385 was inundated by
flood waters north of Crane.
Upton County
5 N Mc Camey 0 0 0 0
The Upton County Sheriffs Department
reported that high water briefly
covered a stretch of U.S. Highway 385
north of McCamey.
Pecos County
Ft Stockton to
12 SSW Ft Stockton 0 0 0 0
Local officials reported flash
flooding that resulted in high water
flowing through several city streets
and over portions of U.S. Highway 67
south of Interstate 10.
Howard County
Big Spring 0 0 0 0
Big Spring authorities reported flash
flooding in the city. Between two and
three feet of water inundated the 1300
block of 6th Street in the eastern
portions of the city.
Reagan County
21 NE Stiles 0 0 0 0
A local newspaper reported that Reagan
County officials closed portions of
Farm to Market Road 2600 in
northeastern Reagan County due to
flash flooding. Event time is
estimated based on radar data.
The threat of hazardous weather
transitioned from severe local storms
to flash flooding around midnight on
the 5th as an extensive complex of
thunderstorms propagated slowly cast
over the west Texas Upper Trans Pecos
region and the Permian Basin. Extensive
rainfall that accompanied this
activity resulted in road closures and
a few high water rescues of stranded
motorists during the overnight hours.
No injuries were reported.
Reeves County
Toyah to
13 ESE Toyah 0 0 0 0
A linear complex of convection
initiated over Reeves County and
produced severe wind gusts as reported
by both law enforcement officials and
trained storm spotters.
Jeff Davis County
Valentine 0 0 50K 0
A severe thunderstorm at the south end
of the developing squall line produced
large hail over Valentine. Golfball
size hail covered the ground and broke
numerous windows.
Pecos County
Coyanosa 0 0 0 0
Winkler County
17 NE Wink 0 0 0 0
Severe thunderstorm winds broke large
tree limbs up to half a foot in
diameter near a rural residence in
northeastern Winkler County.
Ector County
West Odessa to 0 0 15K 0
Odessa
A bow-shaped segment of the linear
complex moved across central Ector
County. Damaging thunderstorm winds
blew down traffic signs in West Odessa.
Power lines also were blown down in
Odessa. In addition, a few windows were
broken by the winds and several garbage
dumpsters were blown into the city
streets. No injuries were reported.
Andrews County
Andrews 0 0 0 0
Penny size hail was reported in
Andrews.
Ector County
West Odessa to 0 0 0 0
Odessa
Flash flooding resulted in high water
that inundated a few city streets in
West Odessa.
Midland County
Spraberry 0 0 0 0
A storm spotter reported severe
thunderstorm winds that downed large
tree limbs near a rural residence in
eastern Midland County.
Dawson County
Lamesa 0 0 0 0
Law enforcement officials estimated
severe thunderstorm wind gusts to 60
MPH in Lamesa.
Dawson County
Lamesa to 0 0 0 0
7 NNE Lamesa
Flash flooding conditions developed
during the pre-dawn hours when flowing
high water forced the closures of
numerous city streets in Lamesa. By
06:00 CST, the flash flood threat had
spread north of the city. High water
was reported flowing over U.S. Highway
87 north of Lamesa, and traffic was
detoured away from the flooded area.
Pecos County
21 NW Ft Stockton 0 0 0 0
An isolated severe storm developed in
the wake of a departing squall line and
produced large hail along U.S. Highway
285 in northwestern Pecos County.
Pecos County
13 NW Ft Stockton 0 0 0 0
Local officials reported flash flooding
in northern Pecos County. At 04:23 CST
high water was reported flowing over
Farm to Market Road 1776 northwest of
Fort Stockton. Additional rainfall and
runoff caused the flooding to persist
through the late morning hours.
A linear convective complex developed
over the west Texas Upper Trans Pecos
region shortly before midnight CST on
the 6th. This activity propagated east
across the Permian Basin during the
early morning hours of the 7th and
produced damaging winds and large hail.
Jeff Davis County
8 NW Ft Davis 0 0 0 0
The Jeff Davis County Emergency Manager
reported flash flooding in low lying
areas along State Highway 118 near the
McDonald Observatory.
Jeff Davis County
8 NW Ft Davis 0 0 0 0
Nickel size hail was reported near the
McDonald Observatory.
Thunderstorms developed over the Davis
Mountains during the afternoon of the
7th. Nickel size hail accompanied very
heavy rainfall near the McDonald
Observatory north of Fort Davis.
Upton County
Mc Camey 0 0 0 0
Upton County
Mc Camey to 0 0 0 0
1 S Me Camey
Convection developed over the west
Texas Upper Trans Pecos region and the
southern Permian Basin during the late
afternoon of the 8th. An isolated
severe thunderstorm produced large hail
in McCamey. In addition, more than half
a foot of high water flowed over Farm
to Market Road 1901 just south of the
city.
Glasscock County
2 E Garden City 0 0 0 0
A sheriff's deputy report quarter size
hail just east of Garden City.
Glasscock County
12 SSE Garden City 0 0 0 275K
Farmers in southeastern Glasscock
County reported that large hail damaged
almost 4,000 acres of cotton crops.
Reagan County
18 NE Stiles 0 0 0 0
Residents at a ranch headquarters in
northeastern Reagan County reported
penny size hail that covered the
ground. A pair of supercell
thunderstorms developed over the
eastern Permian Basin of west Texas
during the hours around midnight on the
9th. These storms produced large hail
that damaged cotton crops.
Borden County
Gail 0 0 0 0
Three-quarter inch diameter hail and
very strong winds were reported in
Gail.
Midland County
6 SE Midland 0 0 0 0
Penny to nickel size hail was reported
in Valley View.
Dawson County
Lamesa 0 0 0 0
Several reports of three-quarter inch
diameter hail were received as a severe
thunderstorm moved over Lamesa.
Scurry County
4 SE Knapp to 0 0 0 0
4.6 SE Knapp
Multiple reports from both a local
radio station and the public were
received of a tornado between Knapp and
Ira. The tornado remained in open
fields north of Farm to Market Road
2085. No damage was reported.
Scurry County
7 W Ira 0 0 0 150K
A tornadic supercell resulted in
agricultural damage in southwest Scurry
County. A local farmer reported that
large hail and strong winds combined to
destroy cotton crops west of Ira.
Mitchell County
Colorado City 0 0 0 0
Flash flood conditions briefly affected
Colorado City when over two inches of
rain and large hail fell over the city.
More than half a foot of water flowed
through many city streets.
Mitchell County
Colorado City 0 0 0 0
Dime to quarter size hail covered the
ground on the north side of Colorado
City.
Mitchell County
Colorado City 0 0 0 0
Severe thunderstorm winds produced
damage to trees in Colorado City. A ten
inch diameter tree limb was broken by
the winds.
Howard County
(Bgs)Big Spring Arpt to 0 0 0 0
Forsan
A severe thunderstorm produced a swath
of large hail up the size of quarters
from just southwest of Big Spring to
Forsan. At 16:45 CST, three-quarter
inch hail was reported at the Big
Spring Airpark. The storm then tracked
southeast along U.S. Highway 87.
Between 17:20 and 17:30 CST, penny to
quarter size hail was reported in
Forsan. No damage was reported.
Severe thunderstorms developed in
advance of a cold front over the
central and eastern Permian Basin
during the late afternoon and early
evening hours of the 13th. Several
supercell storms developed within a
cluster of strong to severe convection.
A tornado was observed in southwestern
Scurry County. Hail up to one inch in
diameter also resulted in agricultural
losses.
TEXAS, Western North
TXZ087
0 0
Thunderstorms generated heavy rainfall
totals of 2 to 3 inches during the
early morning hours of October 1 in
parts of western north Texas, and the
subsequent runoff produced riverine
flooding along the South Wichita River
in Knox County. Minor rural flooding
occurred on the South Wichita River at
and near the USGS gage site 4 miles
north of Benjamin, TX. The South
Wichita River near Benjamin crested at
12.2 feet, 0.2 feet above flood stage,
at 8:45 am CST on October 1, and
remained above flood stage from 7:00 am
CST to 10:00 am CST on October 1.
Archer County
Lake Kickapoo 0 0
Knox County
Munday 0 0
Wichita County
5 WSW Burkburnett 0 0
A spotter observed this brief tornado
which produced no known damage. This
tornado was due to a mini-supercell
that later produced another tornado
west of Walters, Oklahoma in Cotton
county.
Wichita County
5 WNW Burkburnett 0 0
UTAH, East
UTZ022>025-027>029
0 0
Several storm systems affected eastern
Utah during the month. A number of
these storms brought moderate to heavy
precipitation to some areas, but this
offered little relief due to the
extensive nature of the drought. A
small portion of northeast Utah was
improved to severe drought conditions,
while extreme drought continued across
the remainder of eastern Utah. Please
see the November 2004 Storm Data
Publication for a continuation on this
drought situation.
San Juan County
14 NW Monticello 0 0
San Juan County
30 NW Monticello 0 0
Runoff from heavy rain caused a rapid
flow of water 8 to 10 inches deep
across several secondary roads in the
Needles Outpost area. Traffic was
stopped for a while on some roads.
UTZ024
0 0
Minimum temperatures from 30 to 32
degrees occurred across the eastern
Uinta Basin, resulting in the first
killing frost and freeze of the season.
UTZ023
0 0
A vigorous early season storm produced
1 to 2 feet of snow above 8000 feet, as
well as winds that caused blowing and
drifting snow.
UTZ023
0 0
A vigorous Pacific storm produced
snowfall amounts from 9 to 30 inches.
Strong winds also caused blowing and
drifting snow.
UTZ025-028
0 0
A vigorous Pacific storm system
produced strong wind gusts from 30 to
50 mph, along with 3 to 10 inches of
snow.
UTZ029
0 0
Minimum temperatures ranged from 27 to
32 degrees across most of the area.
UTZ023
0 0
13 to 27 inches of snow fell across the
mountains of extreme northeast Utah.
UTZ025-028
0 0
A storm system produced 5 to 12 inches
of snow across the central and southem
mountains of extreme eastern Utah.
UTZ022
0 0
Minimum temperatures from 27 to 32
degrees occurred across much of extreme
southeast Utah.
UTAH, West and Central
Washington County
Toquerville 0 0 15K
Washington County
Pine Vly 0 0 2K
Washington County
New Harmony 0 0 50K
Washington County
Pine Vly 0 0 25K
Washington County
Enterprise 0 0 80K
Washington County
Toquerville 0 0 10K
Washington County
Hurricane 0 0 20K
Davis County
Centerville 0 0 10K
Washington County
Southeast Portion 0 0 0
UTZ017
0 0 25K
Washington County
Zion National Park 0 0 0
Iron County
Cedar City 0 0 400K
A major Pacific storm system slowly
moved east over Utah and brought
incredible amounts of rain and snow to
most locations. Strong southwest flow
ahead of an upper level trough tapped
tropical moisture southwest of Hawaii.
This moisture streamed northeastward
over the state from Sunday the 17th
through Friday the 22nd. Many areas in
Washington county reported flash
flooding. Several bridges were washed
away and many people reported flooded
basements. Heavy snow fell at higher
elevations in the mountains near the
Elk Meadows Ski Resort where 5 feet of
the white stuff was measured. The
heavy, wet snow knocked down power
lines in the mountains of southwest
Utah. Many mountain roads east and
southeast of Cedar City became
impassible.
Several homes in the Cedar Meadows
subdivision in Cedar City were
completely flooded by the heavy rains.
In St. George, the Virgin River was
running 25 to 30 feet higher than
average by the 21st. Northern Utah did
not escape the flooding and heavy, wet
snow. A flash flood was reported in
Centerville after 1.51 inches of rain
fell in a two hour period. Heavy snow
also fell in the mountains of the north
with 56 inches on Mt. Baldy above Alta,
36 inches in Alta, 25 inches in Thaynes
Canyon above Park City, 24 inches at
Snowbird, and 22 inches at Trial Lake.
It was the snowiest October on record
for Alta and Silver Lake Brighton. Alta
recorded 81 inches and Silver Lake
Brighton came in with 77.5. The water
equivalent of the snow that fell was
also impressive with 7.91 inches at
Lava Point in Zion National Park, 7.80
inches at Snowbird, 7.60 inches at
Timpanogos Divide, 6.54 in Thaynes
Canyon, 6.20 inches at Rocky Basin in
the Oquirrh mountains, 5.54 inches at
Alta, and 5.20 inches in Farmington
Canyon.
The worst flooding problems with this
storm system occurred in Washington and
Iron counties. Flooding along the La
Verkin Creek in Zion National Park
trapped several hikers. Rushing water
unable to make its way around debris
underneath a bridge on Coal Creek in
Cedar City caused water to flood homes
in a nearby subdivision. High water on
the Ash and La Verkin Creeks took out
several bridges in Toquerville. Water
from the overflowing Baker Dam
Reservoir flooded homes in the town of
Brookside along the Santa Clara River.
Basement and Creek/River flooding was
reported in Escalante, New Harmony,
Hilldale, Farmington, Draper, and
Herriman.
The following stations recorded their
wettest October on record. Silver Lake
Brighton with 10.22 inches, Ogden with
7.50 inches, Alpine 5.91, Zion National
Park and Kanab 5.83 inches, Logan 5.62
inches, Brigham City 5.41, Farmington
5.29, Milford 4.83, Pleasant Grove
4.81, Cedar City 3.80, and Myton 3.30.
Salt Lake City recorded a record tying
13 days of measurable precipitation.
October 2004 was the fourth wettest
month on record in Salt Lake City with
3.48 inches.
VERMONT, North and Central
NONE REPORTED.
VERMONT, South
VTZ013>015
0 0
A Canadian airmass descended into the
region, bringing the first killing
frost/freeze of the season in Southern
Vermont.
VIRGIN ISLANDS
St. Thomas/St. John
& Islands County
St. Thomas 0 0
Heavy downpours affected part of the
island.
St. Thomas/St. John
& Islands County
St. Thomas 0 0
Intermittent heavy downpours were
reported during the afternoon due to
an upper level trough anchored over the
Eastern Caribbean.
St. Croix County
St. Croix 0 0
The combined effects of a low level
trough interacting with an upper level
trough bought showers and thunderstorms
to the territory that resulted in minor
flooding. The heavy rains forced school
officials to cancel classes at Central
High School due to flooding conditions.
St. Croix County
St. Croix 0 0
Heavy rains affected the island late in
the afternoon and into the early
evening, with the west end of the
island receiving more than one inch of
rain.
St. Croix County
St. Croix 0 0
Persistent rains affected the island
most of the day with rainfall
accumulations varying from one to two
inches.
VIRGINIA, East
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, North
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, Northwest
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, Southwest
VAZ058>059
0 0
River flooding caused by heavy rains
from the remnants of Hurricane Jeanne
in late September, continued along the
Lower Dan, and Lower Roanoke Rivers
into early October.
On the Dan River, at Paces, Halifax
Co., the river fell below flood stage
at 06:34 on October 1st.
On the Dan River, at South Boston,
Halifax Co., the river crested at 25.19
feet at 05:00 on October 1st, then fell
below the flood stage at 22:07 on the
1st.
On the Roanoke River, at Randolph,
Charlotte county, the river fell below
flood stage at 17:52 pm October 2nd.
WASHINGTON, Northeast
Grant County
Ephrata 0 0 30K
A cold front moved across Grant County
Sunday afternoon October 17. Winds to
60 mph caused considerable damage. A
hay storage building 2 miles east of
Soap Lake was destroyed along with
extensive damage to a wheel irrigation
system. At the same time heavy rain
occurred in Ephrata resulting in areas
of ponding water and local power
outages.
WASHINGTON, Northwest
NONE REPORTED.
WASHINGTON, Southeast
Franklin County
11 NNE Pasco 0 0
Outflow from a thunderstorm combined
with a passing cold front produced a
wind gust of 57 knots.
WASHINGTON, Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
WEST VIRGINIA, East
NONE REPORTED.
WEST VIRGINIA, North
WVZ003
0 0
Short Creek flooded North Fork Rd and
GC&P Rd about 3 miles south of West
Liberty because of debris in the creek.
WEST VIRGINIA, Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
WEST VIRGINIA, West
WVZ038-046>047
0 0
A clear sky, dry air, and nearly calm
winds allowed dawn temperatures to drop
into the mid 20s to around 30 degrees
in the coldest valley locations. Glady
was 24 degrees, Bartow measured 29
degrees, Frost and Cheat Bridge were 30
degrees, and near Webster Springs had
31 degrees.
WISCONSIN, Northeast
Winnebago County
Omro 0 0
Outagamie County
2 NW Appleton 0 0
Outagamie County
2 NW Kimberly 0 0
Winnebago County
1 NW Oshkosh 0 0
Winnebago County
1 SE Winneconne to 0 0
3 NE Winneconne
Brown County
Ashwaubenon 0 0
Brown County
Green Bay 0 0
Brown County
Green Bay 0 0
A front made its way through Wisconsin
as a strong low pressure system moved
across the northwest part of the state.
Severe thunderstorms developed in a
moist airmass ahead of the front. Winds
from the storms downed tree limbs and
blew a pontoon boat from its trailer
into a ditch near Winneconne (Winnebago
co.). Road signs in the Oshkosh
(Winnebago co.) area also sustained
wind damaged. Quarter size hail was
reported in Omro (Winnebago co.) and
nickel size hail fell in Ashwaubenon
(Brown co.). A pair of funnel clouds
were observed simultaneously northwest
of Appleton (Outagamie co.) and another
funnel was spotted northwest of
Kimberly (Outagamic co.).
Marathon County
Spencer 0 0
Marathon County
Athens 0 0
Marathon County
Athens 0 0
Lincoln County
Heafford Jet 0 0
Oneida County
2 SW Woodboro 0 0
A line of thunderstorms developed in
unstable air ahead of a strong cold
front that moved through Wiconsin. The
storms produced high winds that downed
large tree limbs in Heafford Junction
(Lincoln co.), knocked down trees and
power lines near Woodboro (Oneida co.)
and dropped nickel size hail at Spencer
(Marathon co.) and Athens (Marathon
co.).
WISCONSIN, Northwest
Price County
1 W Phillips 0 0
Bayfield County
Washburn 0 0
Ashland County
La Pointe 0 0
WISCONSIN, Southeast
WIZ056-062
0 0
Dense fog developed shortly before
sunrise in the Wisconsin River Valley,
reducing visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4
mile. School buses were delayed a
couple hours, and airplane traffic at
the Lone Rock airport were delayed.
WIZ052-060
0 0
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WIZ051-059
0 0
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WIZ062>063-067>068
0 0
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WISCONSIN, Southeast
WIZ064>066-069>072
0 0
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WIZ051>052-058>060
0 0
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
Green Lake County
Berlin 0 0
Scattered thunderstorms developed over
south-central Wisconsin and then moved
northeast. One storm briefly pulsed to
severe limits and dumped some large
hail. Afternoon maximum temperatures
were in the lower 70s, or about 15
degrees above normal. As low pressure
tracked northeast through northwest
Wisconsin, a broken line of cells moved
northeast at 35 knots (40 mph) through
the Green Lake County area.
WIZ062>063-067>068
0 0
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
vehicle accidents were noted in
newspapers.
Kenosha County
5 W Kenosha 0 0
Lafayette County
2 S Belmont 0 0
Rock County
3 SE Orfordville 0 0
Rock County
1 S Orfordville 0 0
Jefferson County
3 SW Palmyra 0 0
A late-season severe weather outbreak
affected parts of south-central and
southeast Wisconsin. Locally powerful
downburst wind gusts of 52 to 56 knots
(60-65 mph) toppled large trees, and
there was a report of large hail. The
storms, in the form of bowed lines
along a near a cold front, moved
quickly from west to east at 50 to 60
knots (58 to 69 mph) thanks to a strong
jet stream aloft. One toppled tree
caught fire after pulling down a power
line southesat of Orfordville (Rock
Co.). Synoptically, a very strong
vorticity maxima at 500 mb moved east
through the Wisconsin/Illinois
stateline area. A strong cold front
plowed into unstable air with LI's of
-6 and CAPE's of 1500-2000. Maximum
afternoon temperatures peaked in the
mid 70s F, or about 20 degrees above
normal.
WISCONSIN, Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
WISCONSIN, West
Pierce County
Prescott to 0 0
River Falls
Trees were downed from Prescott to
River Falls.
St. Croix County
2 NW Hammond 0 0
Near the intersection of Highway 12 and
160th Street 2 miles northwest of
Hammond a pole barn was damaged. Pieces
of the barn's corrugated steel roofing
were found up to one quarter mile away.
A playhouse made out of timbers was
destroyed. A car was damaged by flying
debris. A second barn lost a portion of
its roof.
St. Croix County
1 S Hammond 0 0
A tractor trailer was blown over on
Interstate 94 at mile post 13.
Polk County
Countywide 0 0
Trees and power lines were downed in
Clear Lake, Luck, Clayton, Balsam Lake,
St. Croix Falls, Dresser, and Alden
Township.
Barron County
1 E Turtle Lake 0 0
Barron County
Central Portion 0 0
In Standfold Township the south wall
and roof of a new pole barn were blown
off and several trees were downed onto
power lines. Trees were also downed
cast and southeast of Cumberland along
Highway 48 and at the intersection of
County Road T and 7th Street.
St. Croix County
Emerald 0 0
The roof of a barn was blown off near
Emerald on Co. Hwy. D south of Hwy. 64.
The time was estimated.
Barron County
1 N Cameron 0 0
WYOMING, Central and West
WYZ003-011-
019>020
0 0
WYOMING, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
WYOMING, North Central
WYZ099
0 0
7 inches of new snow in Sheridan
WYOMING, Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
WYOMING, Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
Location Character of Storm
TEXAS, Central
Brown County
Brownwood Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Runnels County
Ballinger Thunderstorm Wind (G57)
Tractor trailer was jacknifed due to
the winds.
Irion County
Mertzon Hail (1.00)
Tom Green County
5 SW Christoval Hail (1.50)
Nolan County
Maryneal Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Kimble County
Roosevelt Thunderstorm Wind (G53)
Roof blown off of a home.
Kimble County
5 W Junction Hail (1.75)
Car windsheilds were smashed in.
Taylor County
Abilene Flash Flood
Several cars were stranded in high
water and water rescues had to be
performed.
Callahan County
Clyde Flash Flood
Sutton County
Countywide Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded for several
hours across Sutton County. Mainly at
low water crossings.
Coleman County
16 NW Coleman Hail (1.00)
TEXAS, Central Southeast
Polk County
Onalaska Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Tree down
Polk County
2 W Alabama/Coushat Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Trees down on Camp Ruby Road.
Harris County
3 S South Houston Hail (1.00)
Quarter-size hail between Dixie Farm
Road and Beltway 8 on Interstate 45.
Galveston County
Friendswood Tornado (F0)
18 wheeler overturned at intersection
of FM 518 and FM 2351. Trees snapped
and numerous fences damaged with
widespread power outages in and around
city. 16 foot boat flipped over in
residential yard.
Galveston County
Friendswood Hail (1.00)
Quarter-size hail in Coward Creek
subdivision.
Harris County
Friendswood Hail (0.88)
Nickel-size hail at the intersection of
Blackhawk Road and Whittier Oaks Road.
Galveston County
Friendswood Hail (1.75)
Golfball-size hail at Friendswood
Police Station on FM 518.
Brazoria County
.1 E Pearland Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Galveston County
League City Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
Widespread tree and fence damage along
with minor residential roof and home
damage at FM 518 and Bay Area Blvd near
Hall Elementary School in the
Countyside South subdivision.
Galveston County
Friendswood Hail (1.75)
Roof damage to numerous homes 2 miles
SW of the intersection of FM 518 and FM
528.
Austin County
3 NE Bellville Funnel Cloud
Sighted on Hwy 159 E between Bellville
and the Waller County line, or between
Oil Field Road and Walton Road.
Polk County
2 E Corrigan Flash Flood
FM 352 E of Corrigan impassable due to
flooding.
TEXAS, Extreme West
Hudspeth County
17 W Sierra Blanca Hail (0.88)
Hudspeth County
Dell City Hail (1.75)
Hudspeth County
6 E Dell City Hail (2.00)
A supercell moved over Dell City and
produced golf ball to hen's egg size
hail, and destroying windshields
and damaging a roof/skylights east
of town. A funnel cloud was also
sighted from the storm when it was 13
miles northwest of Dell City.
Hudspeth County
5 W Sierra Blanca Hail (1.00)
Hudspeth County
5 W Salt Flat Hail (0.88)
Hudspeth County
6 SE Ft Hancock Hail (0.88)
TEXAS, Extreme West
Hudspeth County
Sierra Blanca Hail (1.00)
TEXAS, Mid--South
NONE REPORTED.
TEXAS, North
Tarrant County
Benbrook Thunderstorm Wind (G57)
Large tree limbs were blown down.
Comanche County
6 SSE Gustine Hail (0.75)
Comanche County
7 SSE Gustine Hail (1.75)
Golfball size hail occurred at Energy.
Coryell County
Galesville to Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
10 NE Galesville
In Gatesville at least 6 mobile homes
received severe damage and one was
flipped over and destroyed. Several
outbuildings were also destroyed, and
there were numerous reports of trees
and powerlines blown down. Several
small outbuildings were destroyed and
at least three large trees were blown
down northeast of Gatesville.
Bell County
Belton Hail (0.88)
Hamilton County
5 W Hamilton Hail (1.75)
Hamilton County
2 N Hamilton Hail (0.88)
Mclennan County
5 NW Crawford Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Large tree limbs were blown down.
Milam County
Rockdale Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees were blown down by high winds.
Denton County
Denton Lightning
Lightning struck two homes, causing
moderate electrical damage to one, and
blowing a hole in the roof of the
other.
Kaufman County
Forney Hail (1.00)
Kaufman County
Kaufman Hail (0.75)
Denton County
Denton Flash Flood
At least 8 roads were temporarily
closed by high water. There was one
high water rescue and 5 cars were
abandoned in high water.
Kaufman County
Terrell Flash Flood
At least four cars were stranded in
high water in town.
Kaufman County
1 E Forney Hail (1.00)
Henderson County
Payne Springs Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A barn was destroyed by high winds.
Kaufman County
10 N Mabank Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees were blown down by high winds.
TEXAS, North
Henderson County
Payne Springs Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A barn was destroyed by high winds.
Kaufman County
1 N Mabank Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Trees were blown down by high winds.
Mclennan County
Waco Flash Flood
Flooding was reported along Highway 6
west of Waco. 5.75 inches of rain was
reported 7 miles southwest of Waco.
Bell County
Hood Afb Flash Flood
Numerous roads were closed due to high
water.
Hood County
10 NE Granbury Hail (1.75)
Hill County
2 NE Aquilla Flash Flood
All low lying areas were under water
and creeks were flooding.
Hill County
5 S Hillsboro Flash Flood
Interstate 35 on ramps closed at Chatt
due to high water.
Hill County
5 W Hillsboro Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Highway 22 at
Peoria.
Hill County
Hillsboro Flash Flood
The east service roads of Interstate 35
were closed at Highway 22 and FM 286
due to flooding.
Comanche County
6 S De Leon Hail (1.00)
Occurred on the north shore of Lake
Proctor.
Comanche County
5 S De Leon Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Tarrant County
Ft Worth Hail (1.00)
Occurred at the intersection of
Riverside and Carson.
Tarrant County
North Richland Hills Hail (0.88)
Tarrant County
Haltom City Hail (0.88)
Tarrant County
Watauga Hail (0.88)
Dallas County
Coppell Hail (1.00)
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Dallam County
7 NE Perico Hail (0.75)
Dallam County
1 N Dalhart Hail (0.75)
Hartley County
1 S Dalhart Hail (1.25)
Hartley County
5 NE Hartley Hail (0.75)
Severe thunderstorms over the northwest
Texas panhandle during the late
afternoon and early evening hours
produced large hail.
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Randall County
Canyon to Flash Flood
16 ESE Canyon
Thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall
produced flash flooding across the
south-central Texas panhandle during
the late evening and into the early
morning hours. In the Hunsley Hills
area of Canyon hard ... two and a half
feet of water was reported flowing hard
across the low water crossing at
Hunsley Hills Boulevard causing the
road to be impassable. Some residents
of Canyon reported flooded basements.
Southeast Park in Canyon was closed due
to the heavy rainfall. Also ... the low
water crossings at Palo Duro Canyon
State Park were closed as four to six
inches of water reported the road.
TEXAS, Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
TEXAS, South
NONE REPORTED.
TEXAS, South Central
Hays County
Countywide Flash Flood
Showers and thunderstorms spread
general 2 to 3 inch rain totals over
Hays County. Amounts of up to 4 inches
were reported just west of San Marcos
with the highest totals near 6 inches
along the Hays-Comal County line.
Numerous low water crossings were under
water and closed through the morning,
including FM12 and FM32.
Travis County
East Portion Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall over eastern Travis
County caused flash flooding that sent
water over the IH-35 frontage road at
the 2900 block. The east part of the
county received a general 1 inch
rainfall with Pflugerville reporting
nearly 4 inches and the highest total
of 6 inches near Del Valle.
Comal County
Countywide Flash Flood
Showers and thunderstorms dropped
between 2 and 3 inches of water over
Comal County. The heaviest rain fell
near Canyon Lake, where between 5 and 6
inches was reported. The resulting
flash flooding closed parts of IH35 at
SH46, as well as River Road, FM2673 and
FM3009.
Lee County
Countywide Flash Flood
Storms covered most of Lee County with
between 1 and 2 inches of rain. Nearly
6 inches fell at Giddings, with the
maximum accumulation of 9 inches at
Loebau, which is halfway between
Giddings and Lexington. The resulting
flash flooding brought water over FM141
near Giddings. It also washed out a
bridge on CR114 north of Giddings,
digging a 12 foot deep pit on the north
side of the road.
Bandera County
West Portion Flash Flood
The Bandera County Emergency Manager
reported that the western part of the
county had received between 1 and 2
inches of rainfall, with up to 3 inches
just north of Vanderpool. Flash
flooding developed along Fm 187 both
north and south of Vanderpool, closing
the road in several places.
Bexar County
North Portion Flash Flood
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell
over northern Bexar County in the
morning period. Higher totals were
along the Comal County line where up to
4 inches was reported. Several roads in
the northern part of the county were
closed through the morning period,
including FM3351.
Guadalupe County
Countywide Flash Flood
The thunderstorms spread from Bexar and
Comal Counties southeastward into
Guadalupe, producing a general 1 to 2
inch rain over the northwest part of
the county. The rest of the county
received at least an inch of rain.
Highest totals were along the
Guadalupe-Comal County line, where up
to 4 inches was measured. Among the
many roads under water in the morning
period was FM78 near Marion.
Kendall County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms built over Kendall County
through the morning, dropping a general
inch of rain over the county. Highest
totals were near 6 inches between
Sisterdale and Boerne. Flash flooding
sent water over several roads,
including FM1376 and FM474.
Blanco County
South Portion Flash Flood
The heavy rain spread northward from
Kendall County into southern Blanco
County, bringing 1 to 2 inch totals to
the area. Highest amounts were 5 inches
near Blanco. High water flooded FM 1623
and FM 165 through much of the morning.
TXZ206
Flood
The Guadalupe River at New Braunfels
above the Comal crested at 8.58 ft at
1020CST on Oct. 02, where flood stage
is 7 ft.
Fayette County
Countywide Flash Flood
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell
during the morning over Fayette County,
with up to 6 inches in the Ledbetter
area. Flash flooding closed SH237 and
FM 1291 through most of the morning.
Gonzales County
Countywide Flash Flood
The showers and thunderstorms moved
into Gonzales County near 0630CST,
dropping a general 1 inch rain over the
southwest half of the county and
between 1 and 2 inches over the
northeast half. Highest totals were 4
inches just south of Waelder. The
resulting flash flooding closed SH97
and FM532 through the remainder of the
morning.
Bastrop County
Bastrop to Flash Flood
Cedar Creek
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell
between Bastrop and Cedar Creek during
the morning, with some areas receiving
over 3 inches. Flash flooding developed
quickly and closed FM812 through the
rest of the morning.
Caldwell County
Countywide Flash Flood
Showers and thunderstorms spread into
Caldwell County from Guadalupe County,
bringing a general 1 inch rain to the
county. The highest amounts were
between 2 and 3 inches in the stretch
from Lockhart to Maxwell. Several rural
roads were under water through the
morning, including SH140.
Lavaca County
North Portion Flash Flood
The storms from Fayette and Gonzales
Counties drifted into the northern part
of Lavaca County near 0700 CST. They
left an inch of rain across the north
half of the county, with up to 4 inches
near Moulton. FM532 was reported closed
due to flash flooding through much of
the morning.
TXZ207
Flood
The Guadalupe River at New Braunfels
below the Comal crested at 13.34 ft at
0945 CST on Oct. 2, where flood stage
is 13 ft.
Blanco County
1 N Johnson City Hail (0.88)
Medina County
Northwest Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms produced from 1 to 2
inches of rain over the northwestern
quarter of Medina County, with nearly 3
inches falling in the extreme northwest
corner. FM 1796 was closed due to high
water for most of the morning.
Llano County
Countywide Flash Flood
Flash flooding from a general 1 to 2
inch rain countywide, with totals along
the San Saba County line of up to 4
inches, caused widespread flash
flooding. A bridge on CR413 around 10
miles northwest of Llano was washed out
due to the flooding.
Val Verde County
Comstock to Flash Flood
Langtry
Heavy rainfall from late on the night
of the 4th through the early morning of
the 5th resulted in rainfall of 1 to 2
inches from Comstock to Langtry, with
totals of 3 to 4 inches near Langtry.
Flash flooding closed FM2523 15 miles
northeast of Del Rio near 2330 CST.
Barricades were put up in Del Rio near
0130 CST.
Maverick County
Quemado to Flash Flood
El Indio
Heavy rain over the central part of
Maverick County from Quemado to Eagle
Pass to El Indio caused severe flash
flooding. Rainfall varied generally
from 2 to 3 inches, with up to 6 inches
in the city of Eagle Pass. Nearly 50
homes were evacuated in the northern
part of Eagle Pass around 0500 CST,
with some four dozen persons being
taken to shelters as a result of the
flooding. Several high water rescues
were performed in Eagle Pass as flash
flooding closed city and rural streets
alike. In addition to the house damage,
fences were destroyed and an in-ground
swimming pool was lifted out of its bed
and floated onto a playground. Among
the flooded-out roads were SH277 and
FM1021.
Kinney County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms increased just after
midnight over Kinney County, dropping
between 2 and 3 inches of rain that
closed SH277 southeast of Del Rio and
FM674 north of Brackettville.
Val Verde County
North Portion Flash Flood
The Val Verde County Sheriffs Depart-
ment reported that heavy rain during
the early morning had caused flash
flooding that closed FM 163 between
Juno and Comstock. Rain totals between
the two towns were generally from 1 to
2 inches, with spots of up to 4 inches.
Val Verde County
Comstock Funnel Cloud
The public in Comstock reported a
short-lived funnel cloud near Comstock.
An observer noted that it "looked just
like a small snake coming down." The
funnel did not touch down.
Val Verde County
Juno to Flash Flood
Pandale
Heavy rain re-developed over the satu-
rated soils of Val Verde County in the
afternoon of the 8th. Storm totals were
generally between 1 and 2 inches, with
up to 4 inches reported just north of
Juno. Several rural roads, including FM
189 and FM1024 were closed through the
late afternoon due to high water.
Caldwell County
Lockhart Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
The Caldwell County Sheriffs Department
reported trees blown down in the city
of Lockhart.
Blanco County
10 NE Blanco Hail (1.75)
Hays County
Dripping Spgs Hail (1.00)
Hays County
Dripping Spgs Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
The Hays County Sheriffs Department re-
ported that severe thunderstorm winds
had knocked down power lines near Drip-
ping Springs.
Caldwell County
Lockhart to Thunderstorm Wind (G80)
2 S Lockhart
The Caldwell County Emergency Manager
reported that severe thunderstorm winds
estimated near 80 knots blew over large
trees and knocked down power lines just
south of Lockhart. The winds also des-
troyed a metal barn in the area.
Llano County
Llano Hail (1.75)
Hail as large as golfballs damaged ve-
hicle windows and bodies and broke
windows in homes in Llano. Most of the
hail was reported to be near 1 inch in
diameter.
Comal County
Countywide Flash Flood
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain was de-
posited over Comal County during the
evening of Oct. 13 and the early mor-
ning of Oct. 14. Highest accumulations
were near 3 inches along the Guadalupe
County line. An off-duty NWS employee
reported that FM483 was closed near
midnight due to flash flooding.
Guadalupe County
Countywide Flash Flood
Showers and thunderstorms spread from
Comal County into Guadalupe County,
dropping 1 to 2 inches over the area.
Highest totals were 3 inches along the
Comal County line. Several rural roads
in Guadalupe County were closed, inclu-
ding Airport Road and Barbarosa Road.
Gonzales County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms over Gonzales County
dropped from 1 to 2 inch totals county-
wide, with up to 3 inches just south-
east of Waelder. FM 1680 and FM532 were
reported closed due to high water.
Bandera County
Countywide Flash Flood
The Bandera County Emergency Manager
reported that a car was washed off the
road just north of Medina and a bridge
was damaged as thunderstorms dropped
between 2 and 3 inches countywide. The
highest totals were 6 inches near
Medina.
Bexar County
5 W Elmendorf to Flash Flood
Elmendorf
Heavy rainfall of up to 3 inches around
Elmendorf caused flash flooding that
closed FM 1303 through the early mor-
ning hours.
De Witt County Flash Flood
Northwest Portion
Northwest DeWitt County received bet-
ween 1 and 2 inches of rain from thun-
derstorms during the late night of Oct.
13 and early the next morning. Highest
accumulations were 3 inches near
Westhoff, where FM240 was closed due to
high water.
Lavaca County
Southwest Portion Flash Flood
From 1 to 2 inches of rain fell in
southwest Lavaca County during the late
night of Oct. 13. Highest rain totals
were 3 inches between Yoakum and Sweet
Home. FM351 was closed near Sweet Home
due to high water.
Wilson County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms produced between 1 and 2
inches of rain over Wilson County, with
up to 4 inches near LaVernia. Many of
the county roads were under water
through the early morning hours, inclu-
ding FM775, FM539, and FM2772.
Karnes County
Northeast Portion Flash Flood
Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches over north-
east Karnes County, with up to 3 inches
in spots closed several rural roads due
to high water. FM887 was closed west of
Gillett through the early morning
hours.
Kendall County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms developed over Kerr and
Kendall Counties during the late night
hours of Oct. 22 and spread eastward.
In Kendall County, they dropped general
3 to 4 inch amounts, with isolated 6
inch accumulations near Boerne. Flash
flooding was widespread across the
county.
Kerr County
East Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms developed over Kerr and
Kendall Counties during the late night
hours of Oct. 22 and spread eastward.
In Kerr County, they dropped general 2
to 3 inch amounts, with up to 5 inches
in the Pipe Creek area. The Kerr County
Sheriffs Department reported widespread
flash flooding across the county
through the early morning hours.
Blanco County
South Portion Flash Flood
As the storms from Kendall County
spread into Blanco County, they pro-
duced a general 2 to 3 inch rain over
the county. Maximum amounts were near 6
inches in the Blanco area. High water
closed several roads across the county
through the early morning.
Comal County
Countywide Flash Flood
Storms from Kendall County continued to
slip very slowly eastward, developing
heavy rain after midnight over Comal
County. Rain totals averaged 2 to 3
inches over the county, with up to 6
inches near Fischer. The Comal Sheriffs
Department reported widespread road
closures due to high water through the
early morning.
Hays County
Countywide Flash Flood
As the storms from Blanco County spread
eastward into Hays County, they pro-
duced general rain totals of 4 to 5
inches. Driftwood reported receiving
as much as 8 inches. Flash flooding be-
gan in the early morning hours and con-
tinued past sunrise.
Caldwell County
Countywide Flash Flood
Showers and thunderstorms continued to
spread eastward into Caldwell County,
producing general 2 to 3 inch totals.
Lockhart reported almost 4 inches of
rain and flash flooding of area streets
just before 0800 CST.
Gonzales County
Countywide Flash Flood
Storms spread southeastward into
Gonzales and Guadalupe Counties from
Caldwell and Hays Counties before sun-
rise. Rain totals over the county ave-
raged 2 inches, with 3 to 4 inches a-
cross the central part of the county.
Highest totals were 6 inches in the
stretch from Belmont to Gonzales. Gon-
zales reported widespread street
flooding, with most central Gonzales
County rural roads under water.
Guadalupe County
Countywide Flash Flood
Storms from Hays County moved south-
eastward into Guadalupe County before
sunrise, producing rain totals of 2 to
3 inches countywide. Highest totals
were between 3 and 4 inches along the
Gonzales County line near where US90
crosses. Widespread flash flooding
closed county roads through the early
morning.
TXZ191
Flood
The Blanco River at Wimberley crested
at 17.94 ft at 1130 CST on Oct. 23,
where flood stage is 13 feet.
TXZ191
Flood
The San Marcos River below Luling cres-
ted at 27.70 ft at 1130 CST on Oct. 24,
where flood stage is 20 ft.
Bexar County
Countywide Flash Flood
Showers and thunderstorms through the
early afternoon spread rain totals of 1
to 2 inches across Bexar County.
Highest totals were in the northwest
and northeast sections of the county.
Totals of up to 8 inches were reported
in Helotes and in Schertz. Flash
flooding developed by mid afternoon,
with emergency crews setting up barri-
cades in all areas of the county. Bexar
County Emergency Management reported 31
high water rescues, mainly in the
northwest part of the county. Some of
these were vehicles stalled in the
water, while others were children who
had been playing in the fast moving
water.
Bexar County
Randolph Afb Thunderstorm Wind (G58)
58 knot winds were observed at Randolph
AFB as severe thunderstorm winds
knocked down power lines between Garden
Ridge and Randolph AFB.
Comal County
South Portion Flash Flood
Bexar County showers spread into Comal
and Guadalupe Counties by mid after-
noon. Storms in Comal County produced
heavy rain over the southern half of
the county, with average amounts bet-
ween 1 and 2 inches and highest amounts
between 3 and 4 inches near where
FM3009 crosses the Bexar County line.
FM3009 was closed in several places
due to high water, along with several
other rural roads in south Comal
County.
Guadalupe County
Countywide Flash Flood
The storms spreading eastward from
Bexar County moved into Guadalupe
County by mid afternoon, producing ge-
neral 1 to 2 inch totals. Highest
amounts were between 3 and 4 inches
near McQueeny. Numerous roads were
closed due to high water.
Medina County
South Portion Flash Flood
Showers and thunderstorms formed in the
late afternoon over southern Medina
County. The storms produced a general
1 inch rain over that part of the
county, with up to 3 inches in the
Yancey area. Several roads in south
Medina County were closed due to flash
flooding, including FM2200 and FM462
Val Verde County
Del Rio Hail (0.88)
TXZ205
Flood
The San Antonio River near Elmendorf
crested at 36.70 ft at 1200 CST on Oct.
25, where flood stage is 35 ft.
TXZ222
Flood
Cibolo Creek near Falls City crested at
18.20 ft at 1045 CST on Oct. 26, where
flood stage is 17 ft.
Val Verde County
North Portion Flash Flood
Heavy rain began falling across north-
western Val Verde County in the late
morning and spread into the north cen-
tral part of the county by early after-
noon. Rain totals averaged 1 to 2 in-
ches over the north part of the county,
with 3 to 4 inches between Pandale and
Juno. Portions of SH163 and FM1024
were closed through the mid afternoon
due to high water.
TXZ183
Flood
The Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch near
Juno crested at 7.85 ft at 1600 CST on
Oct. 26, where flood stage is 5 ft.
TXZ183
Flood
The Devils River 19N Bakers Crossing
crested at 10.78 ft at 0600 CST on Oct.
27, where flood stage is 8 ft.
Williamson County
Liberty Hill to Flash Flood
Cedar Park
Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms
dropped between 2 and 3 inches of rain
in southwest Williamson County in the
late evening period. Maximum totals
were 5 to 6 inches between Leander and
Cedar Park, closing most low water
crossings due to flash flooding. Seve-
ral high water rescues were made bet-
ween the two cities. Newspapers repor-
ted several cars cut off and stranded
by water up to 6 feet deep and rising
on FM2243 just northeast of Leander.
TXZ183
Flood
The Devils River at Pafford Crossing
crested at 5.02 ft at 1400 CST on Oct.
27, where flood stage is 5 ft.
TEXAS, South Panhandle
Swisher County
Tulia Lightning
Tulia Police Department reported to the
National Weather Service that a person
was struck and injured by a lightning
strike at the Tulia feed lot and was
later hospitalized but recovered.
Yoakum County
Bronco Hail (1.75)
Yoakum County
6 W Plains to Hail (1.75)
Plains
Yoakum County
3 N Plains Thunderstorm Wind (G68)
Bailey County
Muleshoe Flash Flood
One to two feet of water flooded High-
way 84 with surrounded roadways
flooded.
Yoakum County
Plains Flash Flood
Three inches of rain flooded the area
in 30 minutes. Law enforcement reported
cars washed off roadways.
Parmer County
Friona Flash Flood
Several roads reported to be under
water.
Parmer County
Farwell Flash Flood
Several automobiles stranded on highway
60 between Friona and Farwell.
Garza County
12 NW Post Hail (1.00)
Garza County
2 S Southland Hail (0.88)
TEXAS, Southeast
Tyler County
5 W Woodville Hail (1.00)
Newton County
Bon Wier Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees fell on power lines.
Tyler County
Fred Hail (0.75)
TEXAS, West
TXZ046 Flood
Local newspapers reported that a playa
lake just west of U.S. Highway 87 in
northern Dawson County flooded and
restricted travel on the federal
highway for an extended period of
time. Rain fell over portions of
Dawson County for a sixteen day period
spanning the last week in September
and the first week in October. The
playa lake swelled to inundate a
stretch of the U.S. highway's
southbound lane during a flash flood
event on September 30th. Runoff from
daily rainfall maintained flood waters
that covered the highway through
October 8th. These flood waters ranged
in depth from nine to fourteen inches
over the driving surface.
Texas Department of Transportation
crews and troopers from the Texas
Department of Public Safety worked
around the clock to divert traffic
west from U.S. Highway 87 along Farm
to Market Road 1066, then south along
State Highway 179 to Lamesa. Water
levels rose to additionally inundate
the elevated northbound lane briefly
during several periods of additional
rainfall. Portions of the highway were
damaged by the ponding water.
Brewster County
Marathon Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was reported in
Marathon.
Reeves County
Pecos Hail (1.00)
Reports of large hail were received as
a severe thunderstorm passed over the
city of Pecos. Hailstones ranged in
size from pennies to quarters.
Reeves County
Pecos Flash Flood
Numerous reports of flash flooding
were received following heavy rainfall
that fell as the severe storm moved
over the city of Pecos. At 00:40 CST
local officials reported over one foot
of flowing water that covered several
city street intersections. By 01:25
CST at least nine city streets were
closed due to flash flooding.
Reeves County
Pecos Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall resulted in the
collapse of a roof on a residence in
the eastern parts of the city.
Upton County
4 SW Rankin Flash Flood
The Rankin News reported over one and
half inches of rain fell during the
early morning hours of the 2nd. Runoff
resulted in flash southwest of Rankin.
flooding near the intersection of U.S.
Highway 67 and Texas Route 349 High
water was observed flowing across the
intersection and inundating a rest
area. Event times are estimated.
TXZ069 Flood
Standing flood waters continued to
inundate the intersection of U.S.
Highway 67 and State Route 349 hours
after heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
ended over Upton County. Local
newspaper reporters indicated that the
flood waters slowly receded by early
morning on the 3rd.
Strong to severe thunderstorms
developed in the vicinity of the Davis
Mountains and the west Texas Upper
Trans Pecos during the late afternoon
and evening of the 1st. Convection
lingered past midnight and propagated
cast across the southern Permian
Basin. A few storms became severe and
produced large hail and very heavy
rainfall during the evening hours.
Heavy rainfall over the southern
Permian Basin additionally resulted in
flash flooding.
Andrews County
13 N Andrews Flash Flood
Local officials reported high water
flowing over U.S. Highway 385 at the
Gaines and Andrews County line.
Gaines County
14 S Seminole Flash Flood
Local officials reported high water
flowing over U.S. Highway 385 at the
Gaines and Andrews County line.
Dawson County
2 SSW Patricia Flash Flood
Flash flooding caused high water to
flow out of cotton fields and across
Texas State Highway 349 south of
Patricia. The highway was covered by
more than half a foot of flowing water
in some spots. A round of strong
convection during the morning hours of
the 3rd resulted in very heavy
rainfall and flash flooding over parts
of the northern Permian Basin.
Jeff Davis County
Ft Davis Hail (1.75)
Isolated thunderstorms developed by
early evening on the 3rd over the
Davis Mountains. At least one
thunderstorm became severe and
produced quarter to golfball size hail
over Fort Davis. No damage was
reported.
Loving County
4 NW Mentone Hail (0.75)
A storm spotter reported pea to penny
size hail northwest of Mentone.
Ector County
Odessa Flash Flood
Several strong to severe thunderstorms
impacted Ector County during the
morning of the 4th. Urban flash
flooding quickly developed as heavy
rains fell over Odessa. Several city
streets were closed due to flowing
flood waters, including portions of
42nd, University, and Farm to Market
Road 1936. Although most of the heavy
rainfall had moved away from the city
by 10:00 CST, runoff along asphalt
and concrete surfaces posed a
continued threat of flash flooding. At
10:15 CST the local broadcast media
reported that the Odessa Police
Department conducted high water
rescues at the intersection of 42nd
and Grandview.
Ector County
West Odessa to Hail (1.00)
3 NE Odessa
Multiple reports were received of
nickel to quarter size hail from West
Odessa to the intersection of
Interstate 20 and Loop 338 on the
northeast side of Odessa. No damage
was reported.
Midland County
10 SW Midland Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was reported by
motorists along Interstate 20 in
western Midland County.
Pecos County
6 N Sheffield to Flash Flood
Sheffield
The public reported flash flooding
that resulted in high water flowing
over Farm to Market Road 1901 north of
Sheffield. In high water to addition,
fire department officials reported
flash flooding that caused flow
through several city streets.
A round of strong to severe
thunderstorms produced large hail and
very heavy rainfall over portions of
the west Texas Upper Trans Pecos and
the Permian Basin during the morning
hours of the 4th. Flash flooding in
Odessa prompted the rescue of several
stranded motorists.
Brewster County
10 E Marathon Hail (1.75)
A local radio station relayed reports
of golfball size hail along U.S.
Highway 90 east of Marathon.
Brewster County
22 S Alpine Hail (0.75)
Local law enforcement officials
reported three-quarter inch diameter
hail along State Highway 118 south of
Alpine.
Presidio County
2 WNW Ryan Hail (1.25)
Quarter to half dollar size hail was
reported west of Ryan.
A second round of severe convection
developed over the Davis Mountains and
Big Bend of west Texas during the
afternoon of the 4th. This activity
produced large hail up to the size of
golfballs.
Reeves County
18 NW Pecos Tornado (FO)
A local television broadcast
meteorologist observed a brief tornado
near Farm to Market Road 2119
northwest of Pecos. The tornado
remained in open rangeland for less
than one minute and no damage was
reported.
Reeves County
Orla Hail (0.75)
The public reported large hail in
Orla.
At least five supercell thunderstorms
developed in vicinity of the Guadalupe
Mountains and over of the Upper Trans
Pecos region of west Texas during the
late afternoon and early evening of
the 5th. Several of these storms
displayed Doppler radar signatures
characteristic of very large hail
(well-defined three-body scatter
spikes) and tornadic activity (strong
mesocyclones and hook echo
reflectivity structures). Given that
the storms generally occurred over
remote rural areas, however, few
reports of severe weather were
received. A local television
meteorologist that was storm chasing
in the area did observe a brief
tornado in northern Reeves County.
Loving County
Mentone Hail (0.88)
A storm spotter in Mentone reported
penny to nickel size hail.
Reeves County
17 NNW Pecos Hail (0.75)
Local law enforcement officials
reported three-quarter inch diameter
hail that accumulated on the ground
four inches deep at the intersection
of State Highway 302 and U.S. Highway
285.
Ward County
2 WSW Monahans to Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
2 W Monahans
A large tree was blown down by severe
thunderstorm winds just west of
Monahans.
Pecos County
Ft Stockton Hail (0.88)
A storm spotter reported nickel size
hail and 60 MPH winds in Fort
Stockton. No damage was reported.
Pecos County
Ft Stockton Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
The supercell storms that affected
portions of the west Texas Upper Trans
Pecos on the 5th merged with a squall
line that moved southeast out of the
plains of southeastern New Mexico. The
threat for tornadoes, large hail, and
damaging winds slowly diminished
during the late evening hours as the
evolution to a large linear complex
occurred.
Gaines County
Seminole Flash Flood
Local emergency management officials
reported flash flooding that resulted
in curb-high water flowing through
many city streets in Seminole.
Winkler County
Kermit Flash Flood
The Winkler County Sheriffs Office
reported high water that flowed
through several city streets in
Kermit.
Andrews County
Andrews Flash Flood
Local law enforcement officials
reported flash flooding along several
city streets. High water was reported
flowing across portions of Mustang,
Avenue B, and 5th Streets in the
northwestern parts of the city.
Dawson County
3 N Lamesa Flash Flood
Dawson County officials reported flash
flooding along State Route 137 with
over one foot of flowing water over
the highway just north of Lamesa.
Ector County
Odessa Flash Flood
Numerous reports of flash flooding
were received from Odessa during the
hours around midnight on the 5th. High
water was initially reported crossing
portions of Business Interstate 20 on
the east side of the city. By 00:30
CST significant street flooding in
the city was reported with fire
department personnel conducting high
water rescues of stranded motorists on
Pueblo Street between 8th and 10th
Streets. At 00:50 CST flood waters
entered several residences along Moss,
Stevenson, and Yukon Streets. Portions
of Pueblo and Stevenson Streets
remained underwater through sunrise on
the 6th as runoff maintained the flash
flood threat.
Midland County
Midland Heavy Rain
According to local newspaper accounts,
very heavy rainfall associated with a
complex of strong thunderstorms late
on the 5th and early on the 6th caused
damage to structures in Midland.
Several business and homes suffered
minor roof damage when water
accumulated on flat-roof surfaces.
Water entered the structures through
the compromised roofs and caused
significant interior damage. One local
resident interviewed in the newspaper
reported damage to both her home and
place of employment.
Ward County
Monahans to
4 S Monahans Flash Flood
More than one and a half feet of water
was reported flowing through several
city streets in Monahans shortly after
midnight on the 5th. By 01:00 CST the
public reported three feet of flood
waters crossing Farm to Market Road
1176 near the intersection of State
Highway 18 south of the city.
Midland County
Midland to
Greenwood Flash Flood
Multiple reports of flash flooding
indicated high water flowing through
the were received from the Midland
area. Initial reports intersection of
Midkiff Drive and Wall street.
Additional flooding was reported
throughout the night including high
water that crossed the intersection
of State Highway 158 and Interstate 20
near Greenwood, where flood waters
were reported to be up to the
doors on a stranded vehicle shortly
before 05:00 CST.
Scurry County
Snyder Flash Flood
Law enforcement officials in Snyder
reported flash flooding along several
low water crossings in the city.
Barricades were deployed to close some
streets.
Crane County
13 N Crane Flash Flood
Local law enforcement officials
reported that a fifty foot section of
U.S. Highway 385 was inundated by
flood waters north of Crane.
Upton County
5 N Mc Camey Flash Flood
The Upton County Sheriffs Department
reported that high water briefly
covered a stretch of U.S. Highway 385
north of McCamey.
Pecos County
Ft Stockton to
12 SSW Ft Stockton Flash Flood
Local officials reported flash
flooding that resulted in high water
flowing through several city streets
and over portions of U.S. Highway 67
south of Interstate 10.
Howard County
Big Spring Flash Flood
Big Spring authorities reported flash
flooding in the city. Between two and
three feet of water inundated the 1300
block of 6th Street in the eastern
portions of the city.
Reagan County
21 NE Stiles Flash Flood
A local newspaper reported that Reagan
County officials closed portions of
Farm to Market Road 2600 in
northeastern Reagan County due to
flash flooding. Event time is
estimated based on radar data.
The threat of hazardous weather
transitioned from severe local storms
to flash flooding around midnight on
the 5th as an extensive complex of
thunderstorms propagated slowly cast
over the west Texas Upper Trans Pecos
region and the Permian Basin. Extensive
rainfall that accompanied this
activity resulted in road closures and
a few high water rescues of stranded
motorists during the overnight hours.
No injuries were reported.
Reeves County
Toyah to
13 ESE Toyah Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A linear complex of convection
initiated over Reeves County and
produced severe wind gusts as reported
by both law enforcement officials and
trained storm spotters.
Jeff Davis County
Valentine Hail (1.75)
A severe thunderstorm at the south end
of the developing squall line produced
large hail over Valentine. Golfball
size hail covered the ground and broke
numerous windows.
Pecos County
Coyanosa Hail (0.75)
Winkler County
17 NE Wink Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Severe thunderstorm winds broke large
tree limbs up to half a foot in
diameter near a rural residence in
northeastern Winkler County.
Ector County
West Odessa to Thunderstorm Wind (G57)
Odessa
A bow-shaped segment of the linear
complex moved across central Ector
County. Damaging thunderstorm winds
blew down traffic signs in West Odessa.
Power lines also were blown down in
Odessa. In addition, a few windows were
broken by the winds and several garbage
dumpsters were blown into the city
streets. No injuries were reported.
Andrews County
Andrews Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was reported in
Andrews.
Ector County
West Odessa to Flash Flood
Odessa
Flash flooding resulted in high water
that inundated a few city streets in
West Odessa.
Midland County
Spraberry Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A storm spotter reported severe
thunderstorm winds that downed large
tree limbs near a rural residence in
eastern Midland County.
Dawson County
Lamesa Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Law enforcement officials estimated
severe thunderstorm wind gusts to 60
MPH in Lamesa.
Dawson County
Lamesa to Flash Flood
7 NNE Lamesa
Flash flooding conditions developed
during the pre-dawn hours when flowing
high water forced the closures of
numerous city streets in Lamesa. By
06:00 CST, the flash flood threat had
spread north of the city. High water
was reported flowing over U.S. Highway
87 north of Lamesa, and traffic was
detoured away from the flooded area.
Pecos County
21 NW Ft Stockton Hail (0.75)
An isolated severe storm developed in
the wake of a departing squall line and
produced large hail along U.S. Highway
285 in northwestern Pecos County.
Pecos County
13 NW Ft Stockton Flash Flood
Local officials reported flash flooding
in northern Pecos County. At 04:23 CST
high water was reported flowing over
Farm to Market Road 1776 northwest of
Fort Stockton. Additional rainfall and
runoff caused the flooding to persist
through the late morning hours.
A linear convective complex developed
over the west Texas Upper Trans Pecos
region shortly before midnight CST on
the 6th. This activity propagated east
across the Permian Basin during the
early morning hours of the 7th and
produced damaging winds and large hail.
Jeff Davis County
8 NW Ft Davis Flash Flood
The Jeff Davis County Emergency Manager
reported flash flooding in low lying
areas along State Highway 118 near the
McDonald Observatory.
Jeff Davis County
8 NW Ft Davis Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was reported near the
McDonald Observatory.
Thunderstorms developed over the Davis
Mountains during the afternoon of the
7th. Nickel size hail accompanied very
heavy rainfall near the McDonald
Observatory north of Fort Davis.
Upton County
Mc Camey Hail (1.00)
Upton County
Mc Camey to Flash Flood
1 S Mc Camey
Convection developed over the west
Texas Upper Trans Pecos region and the
southern Permian Basin during the late
afternoon of the 8th. An isolated
severe thunderstorm produced large hail
in McCamey. In addition, more than half
a foot of high water flowed over Farm
to Market Road 1901 just south of the
city.
Glasscock County
2 E Garden City Hail (1.00)
A sheriff's deputy report quarter size
hail just east of Garden City.
Glasscock County
12 SSE Garden City Hail (0.75)
Farmers in southeastern Glasscock
County reported that large hail damaged
almost 4,000 acres of cotton crops.
Reagan County
18 NE Stiles Hail (0.75)
Residents at a ranch headquarters in
northeastern Reagan County reported
penny size hail that covered the
ground. A pair of supercell
thunderstorms developed over the
eastern Permian Basin of west Texas
during the hours around midnight on the
9th. These storms produced large hail
that damaged cotton crops.
Borden County
Gail Hail (0.75)
Three-quarter inch diameter hail and
very strong winds were reported in
Gail.
Midland County
6 SE Midland Hail (0.88)
Penny to nickel size hail was reported
in Valley View.
Dawson County
Lamesa Hail (0.75)
Several reports of three-quarter inch
diameter hail were received as a severe
thunderstorm moved over Lamesa.
Scurry County
4 SE Knapp to Tornado (F0)
4.6 SE Knapp
Multiple reports from both a local
radio station and the public were
received of a tornado between Knapp and
Ira. The tornado remained in open
fields north of Farm to Market Road
2085. No damage was reported.
Scurry County
7 W Ira Hail (0.88)
A tornadic supercell resulted in
agricultural damage in southwest Scurry
County. A local farmer reported that
large hail and strong winds combined to
destroy cotton crops west of Ira.
Mitchell County
Colorado City Flash Flood
Flash flood conditions briefly affected
Colorado City when over two inches of
rain and large hail fell over the city.
More than half a foot of water flowed
through many city streets.
Mitchell County
Colorado City Hail (1.00)
Dime to quarter size hail covered the
ground on the north side of Colorado
City.
Mitchell County
Colorado City Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Severe thunderstorm winds produced
damage to trees in Colorado City. A ten
inch diameter tree limb was broken by
the winds.
Howard County
(Bgs)Big Spring Arpt to Hail (1.00)
Forsan
A severe thunderstorm produced a swath
of large hail up the size of quarters
from just southwest of Big Spring to
Forsan. At 16:45 CST, three-quarter
inch hail was reported at the Big
Spring Airpark. The storm then tracked
southeast along U.S. Highway 87.
Between 17:20 and 17:30 CST, penny to
quarter size hail was reported in
Forsan. No damage was reported.
Severe thunderstorms developed in
advance of a cold front over the
central and eastern Permian Basin
during the late afternoon and early
evening hours of the 13th. Several
supercell storms developed within a
cluster of strong to severe convection.
A tornado was observed in southwestern
Scurry County. Hail up to one inch in
diameter also resulted in agricultural
losses.
TEXAS, Western North
TXZ087
Flood
Thunderstorms generated heavy rainfall
totals of 2 to 3 inches during the
early morning hours of October 1 in
parts of western north Texas, and the
subsequent runoff produced riverine
flooding along the South Wichita River
in Knox County. Minor rural flooding
occurred on the South Wichita River at
and near the USGS gage site 4 miles
north of Benjamin, TX. The South
Wichita River near Benjamin crested at
12.2 feet, 0.2 feet above flood stage,
at 8:45 am CST on October 1, and
remained above flood stage from 7:00 am
CST to 10:00 am CST on October 1.
Archer County
Lake Kickapoo Hail (1.75)
Knox County
Munday Hail (1.00)
Wichita County
5 WSW Burkburnett Tornado (F0)
A spotter observed this brief tornado
which produced no known damage. This
tornado was due to a mini-supercell
that later produced another tornado
west of Walters, Oklahoma in Cotton
county.
Wichita County
5 WNW Burkburnett Hail (0.88)
UTAH, East
UTZ022>025-027>029
Drought
Several storm systems affected eastern
Utah during the month. A number of
these storms brought moderate to heavy
precipitation to some areas, but this
offered little relief due to the
extensive nature of the drought. A
small portion of northeast Utah was
improved to severe drought conditions,
while extreme drought continued across
the remainder of eastern Utah. Please
see the November 2004 Storm Data
Publication for a continuation on this
drought situation.
San Juan County
14 NW Monticello Hail (0.88)
San Juan County
30 NW Monticello Flash Flood
Runoff from heavy rain caused a rapid
flow of water 8 to 10 inches deep
across several secondary roads in the
Needles Outpost area. Traffic was
stopped for a while on some roads.
UTZ024
Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures from 30 to 32
degrees occurred across the eastern
Uinta Basin, resulting in the first
killing frost and freeze of the season.
UTZ023
Winter Storm
A vigorous early season storm produced
1 to 2 feet of snow above 8000 feet, as
well as winds that caused blowing and
drifting snow.
UTZ023
Winter Storm
A vigorous Pacific storm produced
snowfall amounts from 9 to 30 inches.
Strong winds also caused blowing and
drifting snow.
UTZ025-028
Winter Weather/Mix
A vigorous Pacific storm system
produced strong wind gusts from 30 to
50 mph, along with 3 to 10 inches of
snow.
UTZ029
Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures ranged from 27 to
32 degrees across most of the area.
UTZ023
Winter Storm
13 to 27 inches of snow fell across the
mountains of extreme northeast Utah.
UTZ025-028
Winter Weather/Mix
A storm system produced 5 to 12 inches
of snow across the central and southem
mountains of extreme eastern Utah.
UTZ022
Frost/Freeze
Minimum temperatures from 27 to 32
degrees occurred across much of extreme
southeast Utah.
UTAH, West and Central
Washington County
Toquerville Flash Flood
Washington County
Pine Vly Flash Flood
Washington County
New Harmony Flash Flood
Washington County
Pine Vly Flash Flood
Washington County
Enterprise Flash Flood
Washington County
Toquerville Flash Flood
Washington County
Hurricane Flash Flood
Davis County
Centerville Flash Flood
Washington County
Southeast Portion Flash Flood
UTZ017
Heavy Snow
Washington County
Zion National Park Flash Flood
Iron County
Cedar City Flash Flood
A major Pacific storm system slowly
moved east over Utah and brought
incredible amounts of rain and snow to
most locations. Strong southwest flow
ahead of an upper level trough tapped
tropical moisture southwest of Hawaii.
This moisture streamed northeastward
over the state from Sunday the 17th
through Friday the 22nd. Many areas in
Washington county reported flash
flooding. Several bridges were washed
away and many people reported flooded
basements. Heavy snow fell at higher
elevations in the mountains near the
Elk Meadows Ski Resort where 5 feet of
the white stuff was measured. The
heavy, wet snow knocked down power
lines in the mountains of southwest
Utah. Many mountain roads east and
southeast of Cedar City became
impassible.
Several homes in the Cedar Meadows
subdivision in Cedar City were
completely flooded by the heavy rains.
In St. George, the Virgin River was
running 25 to 30 feet higher than
average by the 21st. Northern Utah did
not escape the flooding and heavy, wet
snow. A flash flood was reported in
Centerville after 1.51 inches of rain
fell in a two hour period. Heavy snow
also fell in the mountains of the north
with 56 inches on Mt. Baldy above Alta,
36 inches in Alta, 25 inches in Thaynes
Canyon above Park City, 24 inches at
Snowbird, and 22 inches at Trial Lake.
It was the snowiest October on record
for Alta and Silver Lake Brighton. Alta
recorded 81 inches and Silver Lake
Brighton came in with 77.5. The water
equivalent of the snow that fell was
also impressive with 7.91 inches at
Lava Point in Zion National Park, 7.80
inches at Snowbird, 7.60 inches at
Timpanogos Divide, 6.54 in Thaynes
Canyon, 6.20 inches at Rocky Basin in
the Oquirrh mountains, 5.54 inches at
Alta, and 5.20 inches in Farmington
Canyon.
The worst flooding problems with this
storm system occurred in Washington and
Iron counties. Flooding along the La
Verkin Creek in Zion National Park
trapped several hikers. Rushing water
unable to make its way around debris
underneath a bridge on Coal Creek in
Cedar City caused water to flood homes
in a nearby subdivision. High water on
the Ash and La Verkin Creeks took out
several bridges in Toquerville. Water
from the overflowing Baker Dam
Reservoir flooded homes in the town of
Brookside along the Santa Clara River.
Basement and Creek/River flooding was
reported in Escalante, New Harmony,
Hilldale, Farmington, Draper, and
Herriman.
The following stations recorded their
wettest October on record. Silver Lake
Brighton with 10.22 inches, Ogden with
7.50 inches, Alpine 5.91, Zion National
Park and Kanab 5.83 inches, Logan 5.62
inches, Brigham City 5.41, Farmington
5.29, Milford 4.83, Pleasant Grove
4.81, Cedar City 3.80, and Myton 3.30.
Salt Lake City recorded a record tying
13 days of measurable precipitation.
October 2004 was the fourth wettest
month on record in Salt Lake City with
3.48 inches.
VERMONT, North and Central
NONE REPORTED.
VERMONT, South
VTZ013>015
Frost/Freeze
A Canadian airmass descended into the
region, bringing the first killing
frost/freeze of the season in Southern
Vermont.
VIRGIN ISLANDS
St. Thomas/St. John
& Islands County
St. Thomas Heavy Rain
Heavy downpours affected part of the
island.
St. Thomas/St. John
& Islands County
St. Thomas Heavy Rain
Intermittent heavy downpours were
reported during the afternoon due to
an upper level trough anchored over the
Eastern Caribbean.
St. Croix County
St. Croix Heavy Rain
The combined effects of a low level
trough interacting with an upper level
trough bought showers and thunderstorms
to the territory that resulted in minor
flooding. The heavy rains forced school
officials to cancel classes at Central
High School due to flooding conditions.
St. Croix County
St. Croix Heavy Rain
Heavy rains affected the island late in
the afternoon and into the early
evening, with the west end of the
island receiving more than one inch of
rain.
St. Croix County
St. Croix Heavy Rain
Persistent rains affected the island
most of the day with rainfall
accumulations varying from one to two
inches.
VIRGINIA, East
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, North
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, Northwest
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGINIA, Southwest
VAZ058>059
Flood
River flooding caused by heavy rains
from the remnants of Hurricane Jeanne
in late September, continued along the
Lower Dan, and Lower Roanoke Rivers
into early October.
On the Dan River, at Paces, Halifax
Co., the river fell below flood stage
at 06:34 on October 1st.
On the Dan River, at South Boston,
Halifax Co., the river crested at 25.19
feet at 05:00 on October 1st, then fell
below the flood stage at 22:07 on the
1st.
On the Roanoke River, at Randolph,
Charlotte county, the river fell below
flood stage at 17:52 pm October 2nd.
WASHINGTON, Northeast
Grant County
Ephrata Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
A cold front moved across Grant County
Sunday afternoon October 17. Winds to
60 mph caused considerable damage. A
hay storage building 2 miles east of
Soap Lake was destroyed along with
extensive damage to a wheel irrigation
system. At the same time heavy rain
occurred in Ephrata resulting in areas
of ponding water and local power
outages.
WASHINGTON, Northwest
NONE REPORTED.
WASHINGTON, Southeast
Franklin County
11 NNE Pasco Thunderstorm Wind (G57)
Outflow from a thunderstorm combined
with a passing cold front produced a
wind gust of 57 knots.
WASHINGTON, Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
WEST VIRGINIA, East
NONE REPORTED.
WEST VIRGINIA, North
WVZ003
Flood
Short Creek flooded North Fork Rd and
GC&P Rd about 3 miles south of West
Liberty because of debris in the creek.
WEST VIRGINIA, Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
WEST VIRGINIA, West
WVZ038-046>047
Frost/Freeze
A clear sky, dry air, and nearly calm
winds allowed dawn temperatures to drop
into the mid 20s to around 30 degrees
in the coldest valley locations. Glady
was 24 degrees, Bartow measured 29
degrees, Frost and Cheat Bridge were 30
degrees, and near Webster Springs had
31 degrees.
WISCONSIN, Northeast
Winnebago County
Omro Hail (1.00)
Outagamie County
2 NW Appleton Funnel Cloud
Outagamie County
2 NW Kimberly Funnel Cloud
Winnebago County
1 NW Oshkosh Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Winnebago County
1 SE Winneconne to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
3 NE Winneconne
Brown County
Ashwaubenon Hail (0.88)
Brown County
Green Bay Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Brown County
Green Bay Hail (0.75)
A front made its way through Wisconsin
as a strong low pressure system moved
across the northwest part of the state.
Severe thunderstorms developed in a
moist airmass ahead of the front. Winds
from the storms downed tree limbs and
blew a pontoon boat from its trailer
into a ditch near Winneconne (Winnebago
co.). Road signs in the Oshkosh
(Winnebago co.) area also sustained
wind damaged. Quarter size hail was
reported in Omro (Winnebago co.) and
nickel size hail fell in Ashwaubenon
(Brown co.). A pair of funnel clouds
were observed simultaneously northwest
of Appleton (Outagamie co.) and another
funnel was spotted northwest of
Kimberly (Outagamic co.).
Marathon County
Spencer Hail (0.88)
Marathon County
Athens Hail (0.88)
Marathon County
Athens Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Lincoln County
Heafford Jet Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Oneida County
2 SW Woodboro Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A line of thunderstorms developed in
unstable air ahead of a strong cold
front that moved through Wiconsin. The
storms produced high winds that downed
large tree limbs in Heafford Junction
(Lincoln co.), knocked down trees and
power lines near Woodboro (Oneida co.)
and dropped nickel size hail at Spencer
(Marathon co.) and Athens (Marathon
co.).
WISCONSIN, Northwest
Price County
1 W Phillips Hail (1.00)
Bayfield County
Washburn Hail (0.75)
Ashland County
La Pointe Hail (0.75)
WISCONSIN, Southeast
WIZ056-062
Dense Fog
Dense fog developed shortly before
sunrise in the Wisconsin River Valley,
reducing visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4
mile. School buses were delayed a
couple hours, and airplane traffic at
the Lone Rock airport were delayed.
WIZ052-060
Dense Fog
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WIZ051-059
Dense Fog
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WIZ062>063-067>068
Dense Fog
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WISCONSIN, Southeast
WIZ064>066-069>072
Dense Fog
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
WIZ051>052-058>060
Dense Fog
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
school buses were delayed a couple
hours, and some airplane traffic was
delayed.
Green Lake County
Berlin Hail (0.88)
Scattered thunderstorms developed over
south-central Wisconsin and then moved
northeast. One storm briefly pulsed to
severe limits and dumped some large
hail. Afternoon maximum temperatures
were in the lower 70s, or about 15
degrees above normal. As low pressure
tracked northeast through northwest
Wisconsin, a broken line of cells moved
northeast at 35 knots (40 mph) through
the Green Lake County area.
WIZ062>063-067>068
Dense Fog
Dense fog developed overnight, reducing
visibilities to 1/8 to 1/4 miles. Some
vehicle accidents were noted in
newspapers.
Kenosha County
5 W Kenosha Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Lafayette County
2 S Belmont Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Rock County
3 SE Orfordville Hail (0.75)
Rock County
1 S Orfordville Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Jefferson County
3 SW Palmyra Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A late-season severe weather outbreak
affected parts of south-central and
southeast Wisconsin. Locally powerful
downburst wind gusts of 52 to 56 knots
(60-65 mph) toppled large trees, and
there was a report of large hail. The
storms, in the form of bowed lines
along a near a cold front, moved
quickly from west to east at 50 to 60
knots (58 to 69 mph) thanks to a strong
jet stream aloft. One toppled tree
caught fire after pulling down a power
line southesat of Orfordville (Rock
Co.). Synoptically, a very strong
vorticity maxima at 500 mb moved east
through the Wisconsin/Illinois
stateline area. A strong cold front
plowed into unstable air with LI's of
-6 and CAPE's of 1500-2000. Maximum
afternoon temperatures peaked in the
mid 70s F, or about 20 degrees above
normal.
WISCONSIN, Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
WISCONSIN, West
Pierce County
Prescott to Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
River Falls
Trees were downed from Prescott to
River Falls.
St. Croix County
2 NW Hammond Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Near the intersection of Highway 12 and
160th Street 2 miles northwest of
Hammond a pole barn was damaged. Pieces
of the barn's corrugated steel roofing
were found up to one quarter mile away.
A playhouse made out of timbers was
destroyed. A car was damaged by flying
debris. A second barn lost a portion of
its roof.
St. Croix County
1 S Hammond Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
A tractor trailer was blown over on
Interstate 94 at mile post 13.
Polk County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Trees and power lines were downed in
Clear Lake, Luck, Clayton, Balsam Lake,
St. Croix Falls, Dresser, and Alden
Township.
Barron County
1 E Turtle Lake Hail (1.75)
Barron County
Central Portion Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
In Standfold Township the south wall
and roof of a new pole barn were blown
off and several trees were downed onto
power lines. Trees were also downed
cast and southeast of Cumberland along
Highway 48 and at the intersection of
County Road T and 7th Street.
St. Croix County
Emerald Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
The roof of a barn was blown off near
Emerald on Co. Hwy. D south of Hwy. 64.
The time was estimated.
Barron County
1 N Cameron Hail (0.75)
WYOMING, Central and West
WYZ003-011-
019>020
High Wind (G54)
WYOMING, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
WYOMING, North Central
WYZ099
Heavy Snow
7 inches of new snow in Sheridan
WYOMING, Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
WYOMING, Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
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