Storm data and unusual weather phenomena
Storm Data, Dec, 2008
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
December 2008
Time Path Path
Local/ Length Width
Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards)
GEORGIA, Lower
Coffee County
1 N Douglas 11 0915EST
Central dispatch relayed a report of
trees down in the City of Douglas.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Ware County
1 WSW Hasty 11 0920EST
0925EST
Trees and power lines were blown down at
the NOAA Weather Radio transmitter site.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Jeff Davis County
Hazelhurst 11 0945EST
Law enforcement relayed a report of a
roof blown off an old building and a
tree down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Pierce County
2 E Homestead 11 0950EST
2 SE Blackshear 1000EST
Several trees were blown down along path
of storm. Vinyl fencing blown down with
some shingles ripped off a roof. Two
trampolines were blown a considerable
distance.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 45
knots is equivalent to 52 mph.
Ware County
1 ESE Waycross 11 0950EST
Utility poles were snapped and street
lights were blown down near the
intersection of US Highway 1 and US
Highway 82.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Pierce County
1 SE Blackshear 11 0955EST
0958EST 0.65 50
The tornado touched down near 1421
College Avenue destroying a vinyl
storage shed. A more substantial wood
shed next to it was undamaged and no
significant damage to vegetation was
observed in this vicinity. In this area
the event was a low level EF-0 event
with winds estimated near 65 mph. The
system next moved over Burney Branch Lake
which allowed the circulation to
intensify with winds now closer to an
upper end EF-0 and estimated to be near
85 mph. The tornado made landfall near
1101 Lakeview Drive where several trees
were snapped. The funnel moved over
several lakeside homes and their
backyards in this area. A vinyl fence
was blown down and a wooden child's
backyard play set was uprooted and
overturned. At the northeastern edge of
the lake the most substantial damage
occurred when the roof of a dock was
ripped off and blown onto the roof of a
home at 919 Edgewood Circle. The home's
roof was destroyed opening the contents
to the weather.
Appling County
9 S Elliot 11 1010EST
A church steeple was blown off at
intersection of Red Oak Road and Highway
203. Reports were also received of power
lines and trees down at the intersection
of Red Oak Road and Reese Road. Also
small out buildings were blown over.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Appling County
1 S Baxley 11 1010EST
A several power lines were blown down
and minor structure damage occurred to
a building.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Brantley County
2 SSE Hortense 11 1015EST
Several trees were blown down near
highway 301 with power outages to 100
customers reported by the local utility
company.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Brantley County
2 ENE Atkinson 11 1025EST
A utility company reported a several
trees down between Nahunta and
Waynesville.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Wayne County
3 ENE Redland 11 1025EST
A power line was reported down near
North View Drive.
A squall line moved east across north
Florida over night on Wednesday 12/10
and during the day on Thursday 12/11.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
GEORGIA, North and Central
GAZ006>008-014 Dawson--Fannin--Gilmer--Union
01 0630EST
2000EST
A deep upper trough was sweeping through
the eastern U.S. A strong low pressure
system on the back side of the
accompanying cold front was pushing cold
Canadian air into Georgia. Moisture was
sufficient for upslope flow to result in
snow showers and some sleet across the
higher elevations of the northeast
Georgia mountains from the early morning
into the afternoon hours of the 1st.
Snowfall observed was generally less
than one inch across Union, Fannin,
Dawson, and Gilmer counties, with trace
amounts reported in surrounding counties
as far west as Floyd and as far south as
Cobb county. A few flurries were
observed in north Atlanta. The Nelson
(Cherokee county) police chief was
killed in an automobile accident on
Georgia Highway 515 near Blue Ridge in
Fannin county late in the afternoon on a
snow covered road. The passenger and the
driver of the other vehicle were also
critically injured in the accident.
Dade County
Wildwood 10 0241EST
Rising Fawn 0247EST
The Dade County Emergency Management
Director reported that thunderstorm
winds blew siding off a home, a trestle
off a barn, and at least 14 trees down
across the county.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Walker County
Cedar Grove 10 0335EST
Rock Spg 0342EST
The Walker County 911 Center reported
that up to 10 trees were blown down
across the county from thunderstorm
winds.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Chattooga County
Perennial 10 0657EST
2 NNW Fairview 1054EST
The Chattooga County 911 Center reported
stream and creek flash flooding in at
least four different locations. At least
a foot of water was flowing over Ragland
Road from a stream two miles southwest
of Lyerly. At least six inches of water
was flowing over Spring Creek Road from
Spring Creek three miles southeast of
Trion. At least six inches of water was
flowing over Hair Lake Road from Raccoon
Creek three miles northwest of
Summerville. Finally, six inches of
water was flowing over Fish Hatchery
Creek Road from a stream four miles
west-southwest of Summerville. Although
several roads in the area were closed
because of the high water, damage was
limited to debris removal.
Haralson County
3 ENE Tallapoosa 10 0741EST
0742EST 0.1 50
A damage survey conducted by the
National Weather Service Forecast Office
in Peachtree City, GA concluded that a
brief EF0 tornado touched down at the
Haralson County High School,
approximately three miles east-northeast
of Tallapoosa. The tornado traveled on
the ground between 100 and 150 yards
with a maximum path width of 50 yards.
The main classroom building suffered the
majority of the damage, where a heating
and air conditioning unit was blown off
the roof and into the adjacent parking
lot, causing minor damage to a few cars.
A few windows were also broken and an
outdoor scoreboard was destroyed.
Several small trees on the campus were
snapped, including one which fell onto
the visitor's bleachers. Damage to a
sign board at the Haralson County High
School caused by an EF0 tornado early in
the morning of December 10, 2008.
Photographs taken by the Warning
Coordination Meteorologist at the
National Weather Service Forecast Office
in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Cobb County
Kennesaw 10 0845EST
4 SE Harryat 0915EST
An amateur radio operator relayed a
report of street and highway flooding at
Morris Mill Road and Howell Road. All
lanes of Interstate-75 were blocked in
this area because of high water, except
the HOV lane. Heavy rain of 1.0 to 1.5
inches fell in about one hour across
much of Cobb county as a line of heavy
thunderstorms traversed the area during
this time frame.
De Kalb County
Chamblee 10 0930EST
Panthersville 1000EST
An amateur radio operator relayed a
report of street and highway flooding on
Interstate 85 at Shallowford Road. Water
was reported to be eight to twelve
inches deep on the interstate. Rainfall
of 1.0 to 1.5 inches fell across much of
western DeKalb county in about one hour
as a line of heavy thunderstorms
traversed the area during this time
frame.
Gilmer County
1 SE Ellijay 10 1050EST
2 NE Rolston 1200EST
The Gilmer County Emergency Management
Director reported that two areas in the
county suffered from flash flooding. At
least six inches of water from a local
stream was flowing over Yukon Road just
north of Scarlett Drive. Approximately
$1000 of erosion damage was observed to
the asphalt road. Further east, another
flash flood was observed when flood
waters from Holden Creek tore out a 10
by 12 foot section of Big Creek Road
just west of Pisgah Road. Damage to the
road was estimated to be $5000.
Forsyth County
1 NNW Heardville 10 1730EST
1 SSW Hightower 11 0000EST
The Forsyth County Emergency Management
Director reported that minor flooding
occurred along portions of Yellow Creek
and Settingdown Creek between
Wallace-Tatum and Hurt Bridge Roads.
Damage was confined to minor debris
cleanup.
Crisp County
2 SSW Lamb Town 11 0057EST
1 ESE Cordele Arpt 1230EST
The Crisp County Emergency Management
Director reported that several creeks
and streams across the county exceeded
bank full and resulted in minor
flooding. Six to seven inches of rain
fell across this area in less than 24
hours. Some urban areas also experienced
street flooding as well. At least two
roads, including a portion of Georgia
Highway 257, had to be closed because of
water flowing over the roads. Damage was
limited to minor debris cleanup.
Wilcox County
Seville 11 0057EST
Pineview 1030EST
The Wilcox County 911 Center reported
that some water was flowing over a road
in one spot. The western part of the
county received three to four inches of
rain in less than 24 hours.
A very deep upper trough, located across
the central United States, moved very
slowly toward the eastern states between
December 10th and December 11th. Deep
southwest flow aloft and at the surface
provided the area with copious Gulf
moisture. Temperatures were unseasonably
warm. A slow moving Pacific frontal
system accompanied the upper-level
trough and moved across the area from
west to east during the two-day period.
Slow moving, heavy rain and
thunderstorms accompanied the upper
trough and frontal system. Repeated
rounds of heavy rain resulted in
widespread flooding and some flash
flooding across northwest Georgia
counties, where four to five inches of
rain fell in the two-day period, as well
as in some central Georgia counties,
where up to six inches of rain fell in
the Sumter and Webster county areas.
Several creeks, streams, and smaller
rivers rose above flood stage in
northwest and the southwestern parts of
central Georgia during a three day
period from the 10th to the 13th.
Isolated severe thunderstorms were also
noted at the beginning of the event,
including one which spawned a brief EF0
tornado in Haralson county early on the
10th causing damage to a high school.
GAZ078-089 Harris--Muscogee
11 0750EST
0810EST
In association with the deep upper
trough sweeping through the eastern
United States, a strong low-level jet
developed in advance of this system
early on the 11th. As an area of
moderate to heavy rain showers swept
across west central Georgia, these
strong winds were brought down to the
surface across Muscogee and Harris
counties causing damage to trees and
power lines. More specific details from
the affected counties are provided
below.
The ASOS at the Columbus airport
recorded a wind gust of 59 mph. The high
winds were associated with a line of
showers and a strong low-level jet
accompanying a deep upper-level trough
sweeping through the region. Columbus
television stations and the Columbus
Ledger Inquirer reported that dozens of
trees and a number of power lines
throughout the county, as well as the
city of Columbus, were knocked down by
the high winds. Approximately 12,000
homes in the Columbus area were left
without power for several hours
following the wind storm. In addition,
the Allstate Insurance Agency on Buena
Vista Road lost 20 feet of its metal
roof from the high winds.
The Harris County Emergency Management
Director reported that high winds
knocked down several trees and power
lines throughout the county. The high
winds were associated with a line of
heavy rain showers moving through the
area from southwest to northeast and a
strong low-level jet traversing the
region ahead of a deep upper-level
trough.
Pike County
Molena 11 0835EST
Williamson 0855EST
The Zebulon Newspaper reported that a
few trees and several tree limbs were
blown down across the county when a line
of thunderstorms moved through the
county from southwest to northeast. A
couple of roads were blocked by downed
trees.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Pulaski County
2 NE Hawkinsville 11 0853EST
0858EST
The Pulaski County Emergency Management
Director reported that three trees were
blown down northeast of Hawkinsville.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Dodge County
2 N Eastman 11 0905EST
0909EST
WMAZ Television of Macon reported that
about three large trees were blown down
in northern Dodge county.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Jones County
2 SW Gray 11 0932EST
0935EST
The Jones County Emergency Management
Director reported that three trees were
blown down in and around the Gray area.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Morgan County
Godfrey 11 1013EST
1015EST
The Morgan County Emergency Management
Director reported that a few trees were
blown down in southern Morgan county
near the Putnam county line. U.S.
Highway 411 was blocked at the county
line.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 37
knots is equivalent to 43 mph.
Whitfield County
1 SE Union Point 11 1026EST
1 NE Keiths Mill 13 1405EST
The river gage on the Coahulla Creek at
Keith's Mill near Dalton recorded that
the river rose over 2.5 feet above flood
stage during this period. One road was
affected by the flooded creek and was
closed for some period. Otherwise,
damage was confined to minor debris
cleanup.
Dooly County
2 W Byromville 11 1415EST
2 SSW Dooling 12 0910EST
The river gage on Turkey Creek at
Byromville rose above flood stage at 215
pm EST on December 11th and remained
above bank full stage until 910 am EST
on December 12th. Minor flooding of low
lands and agricultural low lands
occurred along the creek in this area.
Damage was confined to minor debris
cleanup.
A very deep upper trough, located across
the central United States, moved very
slowly toward the eastern states between
December 10th and December 11th. Deep
southwest flow aloft and at the surface
provided the area with copious Gulf
moisture. Temperatures were unseasonably
warm. A slow moving Pacific frontal
system accompanied the upper-level
trough and moved across the area from
west to east during the two-day period.
Slow moving, heavy rain and
thunderstorms accompanied the upper
trough and frontal system. Repeated
rounds of heavy rain resulted in
widespread flooding and some flash
flooding across northwest Georgia
counties, where four to five inches of
rain fell in the two-day period, as well
as in some central Georgia counties,
where up to six inches of rain fell in
the Sumter and Webster county areas.
Several creeks, streams, and smaller
rivers rose above flood stage in
northwest and the southwestern parts of
central Georgia during a three day
period from the 10th to the 13th.
Isolated severe thunderstorms were also
noted at the beginning of the event,
including one which spawned a brief EF0
tornado in Haralson county early on the
10th causing damage to a high school.
Washington County
1 N Oconee 13 0940EST
15 1722EST
The gage on the Oconee river at Oconee
along the Washington/Wilkinson county
line crested around 18.0 feet at 2 am
EST December 14th. The river remained
above the flood stage of 17.0 feet from
mid-morning on December 13th until late
afternoon on December 15th. Minor
flooding of low land agricultural areas
near the river occurs. Damage was
limited to minor debris cleanup.
Wilkinson County
6 E Toomsboro 13 0940EST
15 1722EST
The gage on the Oconee river at Oconee
along the Washington/Wilkinson county
line crested around 18.0 feet at 2 am
EST December 14th. The river remained
above the flood stage of 17.0 feet from
mid-morning on December 13th until late
afternoon on December 15th. At this
stage, minor flooding of low land
agricultural areas near the river
occurs, as well as along the boat ramp
near Georgia Highway 57. Damage was
limited to minor debris cleanup.
Heavy rain of three to six inches fell
across much of north and central Georgia
from December 10th through December
11th. The rainfall resulted in several
creeks and streams overflowing their
banks and/or exceeding flood stage.
Stream and river flooding continued for
several days after the rain ended.
GAZ001-004 Dade--Walker--Whitfield
23 1000EST
1200EST
An Arctic air mass was retreating
northeastward out of the region. Strong
mid-level warm advection and a weak
disturbance in southwest flow provided
support for light precipitation.
Temperatures were still below freezing
when the precipitation initially tracked
across far northwest Georgia. Brief
showers of moderate to heavy sleet fell
across Dade, Walker, and Whitfield
counties during the mid and late morning
hours on the 23rd. Some roads,
especially in Dade county, became slick
and hazardous for a few hours during the
morning, especially Georgia Highway 136
and roads in the Lookout Mountain area.
A couple of traffic accidents occurred
as a result of the slick roads.
GEORGIA, Northeast
GAZ010 Rabun
01 0300EST
1800EST
Snow showers developed during the early
morning hours and continued through much
of the day across the higher elevations
of the Blue Ridge mountains. By late
afternoon, accumulations ranged from
around an inch to as much as 4 inches.
Meanwhile, the valleys saw only
occasional flurries or light snow, with
just a dusting reported here and there.
GEORGIA, Southeast
Tattnall County
6 N Cobbtown 11 1038EST
Law enforcement reported two large trees
down in Cobbtown, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Tattnall County
1 N Glennville 11 1040EST
Law enforcement reported two large trees
and a power line down in Glennville,
Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Bulloch County
Statesboro 11 1118EST
Law enforcement reported several trees
down near the intersection of Highway 24
and Lanier Road in Statesboro, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Jenkins County
1 W Millen 11 1119EST
Law enforcement reported a large tree
down on a powerline along Highway 17 in
Millen, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Screven County
1 N Parker 11 1120EST
Law enforcement reported numerous trees
down along Scarboro Highway in Rocky
Ford, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Bulloch County
4 NW Stilson 11 1125EST
08
A trained weather spotter reported
several trees down and no power on
Arkola Road 4 miles east southeast of
Brooklet Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Screven County
1 W Sylvania 11 1136EST
Law enforcement reported trees down in
three locations in Sylvania, Georgia
between Main Street and Highway 21. One
tree was reported down on a car at the
local Mini Mart and another was down on
a power line and caused a fire at a
local business office.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Chatham County
1 W Bona Bella 11 1150EST
The public reported ten inch diameter
tree limbs down in Garden City, Georgia.
A squall line developed in advance of a
cold front and tracked through the
southeast United States, resulting in
several severe thunderstorms across
southeast Georgia. Note: The estimated
wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to
58 mph.
GEORGIA, Southwest
GAZ124-146-160> Colquitt--Dougherty--Linier--
161 Lowndes--Terrell
11 0630EST
0850EST
Strong winds associated with a line of
heavy showers downed numerous trees and
power lines, and caused minor structural
damage.
HAWAII
HIZ009-013-017> Big Island North and East--Kohala--Maui
019-024>026 Central Valley--Maui Leeward West--Maui
Windward West--Molokai Leeward--Olomana
--South Big Island
01 0000HST
16 2359HST
Significant rainfall over the isle of
Oahu eased drought conditions in the
Olomana area. However, water shortages
continued to adversely impact parts of
Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of
Hawaii throughout the month.
HIZ001>003-006> Kauai Leeward--Kauai
008-012>013-017- Windward--Kohala--Kona--Maui Central
019>020-023-026 Valley--Maui Windward West--Molokai
Leeward--Molokai Windward--Niihau--Oahu
Koolau--Oahu North Shore--Waianae
Coast--Windward Haleakala
02 0400HST
06 1600HST
A deep low far northwest of the islands
generated surf of 15 to 30 feet along
the north-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 10 to 20
feet along the west-facing shores of
Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai; and 8
to 12 feet along the west-facing shores
of the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious
property damage or injuries occurred,
even though lifeguards kept busy aiding
distressed swimmers and surfers.
Kauai County
1 WNW Waimea Kauai 11 0021HST
3 NW Anahola 0648HST
Honolulu County
1SSE Kahuku 11 0620HST
2 NW Hauula 1614HST
Otake Camp near Waialua was evacuated
because of flooding, the Makaha Bridge
was blocked by debris, homes were
inundated in Waianae and Laie, and farm
produce was damaged in the affected
area.
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-005- Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--Lanai
013>014-018>019- Makai--Leeward Haleakala--Maui Central
021 Valley--Maui Leeward West--Molokai
Leeward--Niihau--Oahu South Shore
11 0800HST
1800HST
Strong south winds associated with an
approaching front helped produce surf of
6 to 10 feet along the south-facing
shores Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui,
and Kahoolawe. There were no reports of
significant injuries or property damage.
Maui County
1 W Waihee 11 0911HST
1 W Makawao 1729HST
Maui County
1 S Cape Halawa 11 1142HST
1 E Molokai Airport 1426HST
Hawaii County
2 NNW Hawi 11 1338HST
4 WSW Naalehu 2154HST
Maui County
3 N Koele
1 SE Kaumalapau 11 2236HST
Harbor 12 0115HST
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-006> Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--Niihau--
008 Oahu Koolau--Oahu North Shore--Waianae
Coast
12 0100HST
13 0300HST
A low far northwest of the Aloha State
caused surf of 10 to 20 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, and Oahu. No serious injuries or
property damage were reported.
Honolulu County
2 NE Haleiwa 12 1726HST
1 SW Iroquois Point 2115HST
Kauai County
2 NW Anahola 13 0236HST
1 SW Kapaa 1936HST
A home in Kapaa was flooded by heavy
showers.
Kauai County
1 SW Pakala Village 13 1250HST
1300HST 0.85 10
A waterspout made landfall at Makaweli
near Pakala on the island of Kauai.
Circular crop damage occurred in a
nearby sugarcane field.
Kauai County
Eleele 13 1305HST
1310HST
Gusty winds from a thunderstorm downed
trees along Awawa Road in Hanapepe
Valley on the island of Kauai.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Honolulu County
1 E Haleiwa 13 1557HST
2045HST
Flooding on Farrington Highway and on
Waialua Beach Road in Waialua forced
officials to close the roadways for a
time. Rising water in Waianae trapped
two teenage boys in a stream, but both
were rescued. One boy suffered a cut on
his leg and was taken to the Waianae
Coast Comprehensive Health Center for
treatment. The news article did not
mention the exact age of the injured
boy.
Honolulu County
2 S Hawaii Kai 13 2103HST
2 SE Haleiwa 14 0000HST
Maui County
Maunaloa
2 SW Palaau 14 0020HST
State Park 0610HST
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
Kauai County
Kekaha 15 1805HST
2 NNW Kapaa 16 0124HST
Honolulu County
1 SSE Punaluu 15 2120HST
1 NE Haleiwa 16 0253HST
The Kona low that had severely impacted
the islands from the 11th through the
14th weakened, but it remained strong
enough to deliver heavy showers and
thunderstorms to Kauai and Oahu. The
rain caused ponding on roadways, and
small stream and drainage ditch
flooding. No serious property damage or
injuries were reported.
Kauai County
9 NE Puuwai 18 2229HST
19 0727HST
Kauai County
1 NNW Kalalau
Lookout 19 0152HST
1 SE Waimea Kauai 0742HST
Another Kona low formed to the west of
the Aloha State and generated heavy
showers over Niihau and Kauai. Minor
flooding occurred on roadways, and in
drainage ditches and small streams.
There were no reports of significant
injuries or property damages.
HIZ002-008-012- Big Island North and East--Kauai
017-020-025 Windward--Maui Windward West--Molokai
Windward--Oahu Koolau--Olomana--
Windward Haleakala
24 1400HST
28 1000HST
A trade wind swell generated surf of 6
to 10 feet along the east-facing shores
of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the
Big Island of Hawaii. There were no
reports of significant property damage
or injuries.
Hawaii County
1 W Hilo 26 0330HST
2245HST
Maui County
1 N Kaupo 26 0905HST
1015HST
Heavy rain forced officials to close
Kaupo Road at Pahihi Gulch on the island
of Maui.
Honolulu County
6 W Mokuleia 27 0805HST
1 E Kaaawa 1053HST
Maui County
1 ENE Kipahulu 27 2335HST
28 0435HST
The Kalepa Bridge near Kipahulu on the
island of Maui became impassable as
flood waters rose in the area.
An upper low and trough induced heavy
showers and thunderstorms, especially on
the Valley Isle of Maui and the Big
Island of Hawaii. There were no
significant damages or injuries. Most of
the problems were with road closures.
Maui County
1 NW Huelo 31 0016HST
1 SSW Hana 0302HST
Honolulu County
Kahuku 31 0133HST
1 SSW Mililani Town 0536HST
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
HIZ001>003-023- Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--
026 Kohala--Kona--Niihau
31 0400HST
2359HST
A low far west/northwest of the state
produced surf of 10 to 15 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau
and Kauai, and 6 to 10 feet along the
west-facing shores of the Big Island of
Hawaii. No serious injuries or property
damage were reported. The high surf
continued into January only for the
west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Kauai County
1 SSE Princeville 31 0402HST
0956HST
Kuhio Highway on the island of Kauai was
closed at the Hanalei Bridge because of
flooding.
Maui County
1 SW Hana 31 1626HST
Kipahulu 2359HST
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
HIZ009-013-017> Big Island North and East--Kohala--Maui
019-024>026 Central Valley--Maui Leeward West--Maui
Windward West--Molokai Leeward--Olomana
--South Big Island
01 0000HST
16 2359HST
Significant rainfall over the isle of
Oahu eased drought conditions in the
Olomana area. However, water shortages
continued to adversely impact parts of
Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of
Hawaii throughout the month.
HIZ001>003-006> Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--Kohala--
008-012>013-017- Kona--Maui Central Valley--Maui Windward
019>020-023-026 West--Molokai Leeward--Molokai Windward
--Niihau--Oahu Koolau--Oahu North Shore
--Waianae Coast--Windward Haleakala
02 0400HST
06 1600HST
A deep low far northwest of the islands
generated surf of 15 to 30 feet along
the north-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 10 to 20
feet along the west-facing shores of
Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai; and 8
to 12 feet along the west-facing shores
of the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious
property damage or injuries occurred,
even though lifeguards kept busy aiding
distressed swimmers and surfers.
Kauai County
1 WNW Waimea Kauai 11 0021HST
3 NW Anahola 0648HST
Honolulu County
1 SSE Kahuku 11 0620HST
2 NW Hauula 1614HST
Otake Camp near Waialua was evacuated
because of flooding, the Makaha Bridge
was blocked by debris, homes were
inundated in Waianae and Laie, and farm
produce was damaged in the affected
area.
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-005- Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--Lanai
013>014-018>019- Makai--Leeward Haleakala--Maui Central
021 Valley--Maui Leeward West--Molokai
Leeward--Niihau--Oahu South Shore
11 0800HST
1800HST
Strong south winds associated with an
approaching front helped produce surf of
6 to 10 feet along the south-facing
shores Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui,
and Kahoolawe. There were no reports of
significant injuries or property damage.
Maui County
1 W Waihee 11 0911HST
1 W Makawao 1729HST
Maui County
1 S Cape Halawa 11 1142HST
1 E Molokai Airport 1426HST
Hawaii County
2 NNW Hawi 11 1338HST
4 WSW Naalehu 2154HST
Maui County
3 N Koele
1 SE Kaumalapau 11 2236HST
Harbor 12 0115HST
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-006> Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--Niihau--
008 Oahu Koolau--Oahu North Shore--Waianae
Coast
12 0100HST
13 0300HST
A low far northwest of the Aloha State
caused surf of 10 to 20 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, and Oahu. No serious injuries or
property damage were reported.
Honolulu County
2 NE Haleiwa 12 1726HST
1 SW Iroquois Point 2115HST
Kauai County
2 NW Anahola 13 0236HST
1 SW Kapaa 1936HST
A home in Kapaa was flooded by heavy
showers.
Kauai County
1 SW Paksla Village 13 1250HST
1300HST 0.85 10
A waterspout made landfall at Makaweli
near Pakala on the island of Kauai.
Circular crop damage occurred in a
nearby sugarcane field.
Kauai County
Eleele 13 1305HST
1310HST
Gusty winds from a thunderstorm downed
trees along Awawa Road in Hanapepe
Valley on the island of Kauai.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Honolulu County
1 E Haleiwa 13 1557HST
2045HST
Flooding on Farrington Highway and on
Waialua Beach Road in Waialua forced
officials to close the roadways for a
time. Rising water in Waianae trapped
two teenage boys in a stream, but both
were rescued. One boy suffered a cut on
his leg and was taken to the Waianae
Coast Comprehensive Health Center for
treatment. The news article did not
mention the exact age of the injured
boy.
Honolulu County
2 S Hawaii Kai 13 2103HST
2 SE Haleiwa 14 0000HST
Maui County
Maunaloa
2 SW Palaau 14 0020HST
State Park 0610HST
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
Kauai County
Kekaha 15 1805HST
2 NNW Kapaa 16 0124HST
Honolulu County
1 SSE Punaluu 15 2120HST
1 NE Haleiwa 16 0253HST
The Kona low that had severely impacted
the islands from the 11th through the
14th weakened, but it remained strong
enough to deliver heavy showers and
thunderstorms to Kauai and Oahu. The
rain caused ponding on roadways, and
small stream and drainage ditch
flooding. No serious property damage or
injuries were reported.
Kauai County
9 NE Puuwai 18 2229HST
19 0727HST
Kauai County
1 NNW Kalalau
Lookout 19 0152HST
1 SE Waimea Kauai 0742HST
Another Kona low formed to the west of
the Aloha State and generated heavy
showers over Niihau and Kauai. Minor
flooding occurred on roadways, and in
drainage ditches and small streams.
There were no reports of significant
injuries or property damages.
HIZ002-008-012- Big Island North and East--Kauai
017-020-025 Windward--Maui Windward West--Molokai
Windward--Oahu Koolau--Olomana--
Windward Haleakala
24 1400HST
28 1000HST
A trade wind swell generated surf of 6
to 10 feet along the east-facing shores
of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the
Big Island of Hawaii. There were no
reports of significant property damage
or injuries.
Hawaii County
1 W Hilo 26 0330HST
2245HST
Maui County
1 N Kaupo 26 0905HST
1015HST
Heavy rain forced officials to close
Kaupo Road at Pahihi Gulch on the island
of Maui.
Honolulu County
6 W Mokuleia 27 0805HST
1 E Kaaawa 1053HST
Maui County
1 ENE Kipahulu 27 2335HST
28 0435HST
The Kalepa Bridge near Kipahulu on the
island of Maui became impassable as
flood waters rose in the area.
An upper low and trough induced heavy
showers and thunderstorms, especially on
the Valley Isle of Maui and the Big
Island of Hawaii. There were no
significant damages or injuries. Most of
the problems were with road closures.
Maui County
1 NW Huelo 31 0016HST
1 SSW Hana 0302HST
Honolulu County
Kahuku 31 0133HST
1 SSW Mililani Town 0536HST
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
HIZ001>003-023- Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--
026 Kohala--Kona--Niihau
31 0400HST
2359HST
A low far west/northwest of the state
produced surf of 10 to 15 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau
and Kauai, and 6 to 10 feet along the
west-facing shores of the Big Island of
Hawaii. No serious injuries or property
damage were reported. The high surf
continued into January only for the
west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Kauai County
1 SSE Princeville 31 0402HST
0956HST
Kuhio Highway on the island of Kauai was
closed at the Hanalei Bridge because of
flooding.
Maui County
1 SW Hann 31 1626HST
Kipahulu 2359HST
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
IDAHO, North
IDZ005-006 Northern Clearwater Mountains--
Southern Clearwater Mountains
12 1600PST
14 1000PST
A strong arctic front pushed through
portions of north central Idaho,
bringing accumulating snow, strong winds
and blowing and drifting snow reducing
visibility. Snow accumulations ranged
from 6 inches at the lower elevations,
to 9 to 12 inches over the mountain
passes.
17 0600PST
19 0400PST
As arctic air remained anchored at the
surface, a moist Pacific weather system
move up over this cold dome of air to
produce heavy snow over portions of
north central Idaho. Eight to twelve
inches of new snow was reported.
21 1000PST
22
IDZ007 Orofino/Grangeville Region
21 1000PST
22
Another Pacific weather system brought
heavy snow to north central Idaho. Nine
to twelve inches of new snow was
reported.
IDZ005 Northern Clearwater Mountains
26 2300PST
28 1530PST
IDZ007 Orofino/Grangeville Region
27 0000PST
28 0840PST
IDZ006 Southern Clearwater Mountains
27 0100PST
28 1530PST
Yet another moist Pacific storm system
interacted with cold air at the surface
to produce a significant snowfall event
across portions of North Central Idaho
with local whiteout conditions reported
over the Camas Prairie. Snowfall amounts
of 10 to 16 inches were reported with
wind gusts up to 50 mph.
29 0400PST
1940PST
Yet another Pacific Storm system brought
moisture, in the form of snow, across
portions of north central Idaho. Six to
thirteen inches of new snow was reported
across the area.
31 0400PST
2000PST
Another Pacific Storm System and a
strong Jet Stream brought another round
of heavy snow to portions of North
Central Idaho. Snow accumulations of 7
to 8 inches were reported with severe
driving conditions along Highway 12 from
near Powell to Lolo Pass.
IDAHO, Northwest
IDZ001 Northern Panhandle
12 1300PST
13 1000PST
IDZ002 Southwest and West Kootenai
12 1300PST
13 1500PST
IDZ004 Central Panhandle Mountains
12 1400PST
13 1300PST
IDZ003 Idaho Palouse
13 0700PST
14 0800PST
A deep surface low tracked through North
Idaho followed by an arctic front
passage. Numerous vehicle collisions
occurred in Moscow on the Idaho Palouse.
Snow accumulations ranged mainly from
six to ten inches with lighter amounts
in the Coeur D'Alene area and on the
Palouse. The Naples area however
received heavier amounts with reports
ranging from 13 to 16 inches.
IDZ001-002 Northern Panhandle--Southwest
and West Kootenai
14 0000PST
1100PST
Cold north to northeast winds behind an
earlier arctic front passage resulted in
wind chill readings near or below minus
20 degrees Fahrenheit from Sandpoint to
Coeur D'Alene. Approximately 1,200
customers lost power in Northern Idaho,
which was contributed to the cold
temperatures. There were also about 80
reports of frozen pipes.
IDZ001>004 Central Panhandle Mountains--Idaho
Palouse--Northern Panhandle--Southwest
and West Kootenai
17 0700PST
18 1500PST
A near stationary arctic front boundary
resulted in record setting snow
accumulations across portions of
Northern Idaho. The Coeur D'Alene area
was hardest hit, where a record two day
total of 33 inches was recorded. An
impressive 25 inches fell in a 24 hour
period, which was also a record. Athol
was also hard hit where 30 inches of
snow fell. The heavy snow closed several
roads, schools, businesses, and led to
numerous accidents. One such accident
closed down west bound lanes of
Interstate 90 near Coeur D'Alene for two
hours. Other snow accumulations from
this event were noteworthy as well. In
the North Idaho Panhandle including the
Coeur D'Alene area; 32 inches fell in
Rathdrum, 29 inches three miles east of
Spirit Lake, 29 inches in Post falls, 28
inches in Rathdrum, 23 inches in
Blanchard, 13 inches in Clark Fork, and
8 inches in Bonners Ferry. In the
Central Panhandle Mountains; 17 inches
fell five miles west of St. Maries, with
14 inches two miles south of Deary. In
the Idaho Palouse; 21 inches fell five
miles north of Moscow, with much less
accumulation south of here.
IDZ001>003-026> Idaho Palouse--Lewis and Southern Nez
027 Perce--Lewiston Area--Northern Panhandle
--Southwest and West Kootenai
21 0100PST
22 1500PST
A winter storm brought significant snow
accumulations to most of north Idaho. A
front tracked through late on the 20th
into the 21st, followed by a cold low
pressure system over the area. Several
collisions and slide-offs occurred in
the Coeur D'Alene area. Storm total snow
accumulations of four to eight inches
with locally higher amounts were
recorded. The higher amounts include 11
inches in Juilaetta in Latah County, and
10 inches six miles north of Coeur
D'Alene and two miles north-northeast of
Hayden.
IDZ001-004 Central Panhandle Mountains--Northern
Panhandle--Southwest and West Kootenai
24 1400PST
25 1600PST
A cold upper trough moved through the
area followed by a surface low tracking
through north Idaho. A combination of
three two features brought heavy snow to
the North Idaho Panhandle, Coeur D'Alene
area, and Central Panhandle Mountains.
Storm total snow accumulations of four
to nine inches were recorded.
26 2100PST
28 1100PST
IDZ002>004 Central Panhandle Mountains--Idaho
Palouse--Southwest and West Kootenai
26 2100PST
27 1400PST
A strong warm front brought heavy snow
to much of north Idaho. Heavy snow load
on roof tops in Coeur D'Alene began to
cause problems. An awning above a
business fell onto a sidewalk. A flat
sunroof of a home also had a partial
roof collapse. The additional snowfall
also contributed to several power
outages resulting from trees failing
onto power lines, mostly south of Lake
Coeur D'Alene. The snow also led to
several slide-offs on U.S. Highway 95
between Moscow and Lewiston. Storm total
snow accumulations ranged mostly from
five to nine inches, except for around a
foot of accumulation in the Sandpoint,
Coeur D'Alene, and St. Maries areas.
29 0700PST
1400PST
IDZ001 Northern Panhandle
29 0800PST
1700PST
A quick but intense low pressure system
brought heavy snow to the North Idaho
Panhandle and the Coeur D'Alene area.
Hauser, Spirit Lake, Athol, and
Sandpoint were hardest hit where snow
accumulations ranged from nine inches to
a foot. Snow from this event contributed
to a couple roof collapses in the Post
Falls and Coeur d'Alene areas. Several
boats at a marina in Coeur d'Alene were
also damaged when a section of a roof
collapsed from the weight of the snow.
IDZ026 Lewiston Area
29 1330PST
1630PST
High winds occurred in Lewiston with a
wind gust of 59 mph recorded. These
winds downed several trees and power
lines.
IDAHO, Southeast
IDZ022 South Central Highlands
07 1700MST
08 0800MST
Heavy snow fell on December 7th and 8th.
Nine inches was recorded at Howell
Canyon with 11 inches at Magic Mountain.
IDZ019-022-025 Caribou Highlands--South Central
Highlands--Upper Snake Highlands--
Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion
12 2000MST
14 1800MST
A strong cold front moved through
southeast Idaho during the evening and
morning of the 12th and 13th and brought
with it heavy snow and strong winds.
Heavy snow fell in high elevations, with
strong winds causing power outages to
15,000 people in Bingham County on the
morning of the 131h. Although heavy snow
did not fall in the Snake River Plain,
30 to 40 minor accidents occurred on icy
roadways.
IDZ018-031 Big and Little Wood River
Region--Sawtooth Mountains
18 1300MST
19 1500MST
IDZ019 Upper Snake Highlands
18 2300MST
19
Heavy snow and strong winds occurred in
the mountains of Idaho. Strong winds and
drifting closed highway 32 from Ashton
to Tetonia in the Upper Snake Highlands
and highway 47 was closed from Ashton to
Bear Gulch. Sugar Salem and Fremont
County schools were closed on the 19th.
One to two feet of snow fell in the
central mountains and Upper Snake River
Highlands.
21 0400MST
22 2300MST
IDZ017-020>023- Big and Little Wood River Region--
025-031 Caribou Highlands--Eastern Magic
Valley--Lower Snake River Plain--
Sawtooth Mountains--South Central
Highlands--Upper Snake River Plain--
Wasatch Mountains/Idaho Portion
21 0400MST
22 2000MST
A strong Pacific storm system dumped
heavy snow on nearly all of southeastern
Idaho starting on Sunday the 21st and
continuing through Monday the 22nd. More
than a foot of snow was common in the
mountains while 6 to 14 inches fell in
the Snake River Plain.
IDZ017-021-022 Eastern Magic Valley--Lower Snake River
Plain--South Central Highlands
24 1700MST
25 1800MST
IDZ018>020-023> Big and Little Wood River Region--Cache
025-031>032 Valley/Idaho Portion--Caribou Highlands
--Lost River/Pahsimeroi--Sawtooth
Mountains--Upper Snake Highlands--Upper
Snake River Plain Wasatch Mountains/
Idaho Portion
24 1700MST
25 0500MST
An intense Pacific storm brought heavy
snow and strong winds to all of
southeast Idaho. One to three feet of
snow fell in the Central Mountains with
4 to 8 inches in the Snake River Plain
with blizzard conditions. One to two
feet were common in the southern and
southeast highlands with up to 32 inches
in the Upper Snake Highlands.
Interstates 84 and 86 were closed east
of Declo. State Highways 39,32,37,46,21,
81, and 77 were all closed. US Highways
20 and 26 were closed.
IDZ031 Big and Little Wood River Region
27 1700MST
29 1400MST
IDZ019-021-022 Lower Snake River Plain--South Central
Highlands--Upper Snake Highlands
27 1700MST
30 1300MST
Another in a series of Pacific storms
the last week of December brought heavy
snow to the Central Mountains and Upper
Snake and South Central Highlands.
Whiteout conditions occurred in the
Snake River Plain with road closures in
the South Central Highlands.
IDAHO, Southwest
IDZ011-013 Boise Mountains--West Central Mountains
12 1900MST
13 0500MST
A large winter system moving out of
Washington state spread heavy snow over
the Intermountain West late December
12th and overnight into the 13th as the
cold front lifted through the Cascade
Mountains into the West Central and
Boise Mountains of Idaho. Mountain areas
saw six to ten inches of snowfall while
valley areas reported four to six
inches. Many accidents were reported by
law enforcement agencies.
IDZ016 Western Magic Valley
16 0000MST
0800MST
A deformation zone situated across
Southern Idaho and Northern Nevada
provided upslope conditions and a
resultant four inches in the Twin Falls
area on December 16th.
IDZ011-013-016- Boise Mountains--Camas Prairie--West
028 Central Mountains--Western Magic Valley
19 0000MST
1000MST
A potent snow storm ripped through
Southwest Idaho on December 19th
bringing strong winds and six to twelve
inches of snow to the West Central and
Boise Mountains and the Camas Prairie.
Many of the area roads experienced heavy
drifting.
21 1700MST
22 0500MST
IDZ012>014-016- Boise Mountains--Camas Prairie--Lower
028 Treasure Valley--Upper Treasure Valley--
Western Magic Valley
21 1700MST
22 0500MST
An intense winter storm pushed into
Southwest Idaho December 21st and 22nd
bringing heavy snow including areas of
blowing and drifting snow to most
locations including the lower valleys.
24 1200MST
25 0400MST
24 1200MST
2200MST
IDZ028-030 Comas Prairie--Southern Twin Falls
County
24 1400MST
25 1000MST
A winter storm blanketed much of
Southwest Idaho with six to fifteen
inches of snow over the Christmas
holiday period from the 24th to the
25th of December.
ILLINOIS, Central
ILZ031-037-038 Mclean--Tazewell--Woodford
01 0000CST
0930CST
ILZ029-042-045 Champaign--De Witt--Logan--Peoria
01 0000CST
0930CST
A major winter storm moved through the
Midwest from November 30th through early
on December 1st. Moderate to heavy snow
impacted locations along and north of
I-74 ... with portions of Tazewell,
Woodford, and Mclean counties picking up
in excess of 6 inches of snow. Further
south, snowfall was lighter ... with a
general 1 to 3 inch accumulation common
between the I-72 and I-70 corridors. As
the snow came to an end, gusty
northwesterly winds caused considerable
blowing and drifting snow that persisted
into the morning of December 1st. In
addition, falling temperatures created
slick and hazardous road conditions ...
even in locations that did not
experience heavy snowfall.
ILZ071 Clay
08 0000CST
1000CST
A warm front lifted northward through
central Illinois during the overnight
hours of December 7th into the early
morning of December 8th. Light freezing
rain accompanied the front, creating icy
roads and numerous traffic accidents
across the area.
ILZ029 Peoria
16 0800CST
2359CST
A winter storm brought between 1 and 3
inches of snow to areas north of the
I-70 corridor on December 16th. Further
south, patchy freezing drizzle created
icy road conditions south of I-70 ...
where numerous traffic accidents were
reported.
ILZ027>031-036> Cass--De Witt--Fulton--Knox--Logan--
038-040>043-047> Marshall--Mason--Mclean--Menard--Peoria
048 --Schuyler--Stark--Tazewell--Woodford
18 1800CST
19 0600CST
A powerful storm system produced between
one quarter and three quarters of an
inch of ice across parts of central
Illinois on December 18th. Areas along
and north of I-72 were most severely
impacted, with widespread tree damage
and power outages reported. Increasing
west to northwest winds in the wake of
the departing storm system resulted in
additional downed tree branches and
power outages into December 20th. At the
height of the storm, over 30,000
customers were reported to be without
power across central Illinois.
Preliminary damage estimates are
approximately 2 million dollars.
ILZ051-066 Effingham--Sangamon
23 0000CST
1200CST
A storm system spread a wintry mix of
snow, sleet, and freezing rain across
central Illinois on December 23rd. The
precipitation was on the light side:
however, locations along and south of
I-72 reported a thin glaze of ice from
the freezing rain.
Schuyler County
Littleton 27 1109CST
1110CST
The roof was blown off a barn.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
1 W Table Grove 27 1118CST
1119CST
A barn was destroyed by high winds.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Knox County
Knoxville 27 1120CST
1121CST
A semi was blown over and a roof was
ripped off a lumber yard near I-74.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mason County
Kilbourne 27 1130CST
1131CST
Thirty utility poles were blown down on
600 North near Kilbourne.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Scott County
Alsey 27 1135CST
1136CST
Power lines were blown down and six to
eight houses sustained wind damage.
Numerous trees and tree branches were
blown down as well.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
Fairview 27 1140CST
1141CST
The roof of a patio was blown off its
supports and a small utility shed was
flipped over.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
1 N Duncan Mills 27 1144CST
1145CST
The roof was blown off a barn and a
small shed was destroyed.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
1 W Canton 27 1200CST
1201CST
The back window was blown out of a
spotter's truck.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Peoria County
4 WSW Trivoli 27 1200CST
1201CST
Multiple power poles were blown down
near the intersection of Downs School
Road and Wasson Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Stark County
3 ESE Toulon 27 1200CST
1201CST
An outbuilding was damaged between
Toulon and Wyoming.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
Canton 27 1201CST
1202CST
Shingles were blown off a roof and
several tree limbs fell into power
lines.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
4 W Springfield 27 1205CST
1206CST
A farmstead west of Springfield on
McQueen Road sustained significant wind
damage.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Logan County
1 N New Holland 27 1220CST
1221CST
High winds damaged two homes in New
Holland. Three outbuildings were blown
down and numerous trees were damaged as
well.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Sangamon County
Springfield 27 1220CST
1221CST
Winds damaged the roof of the District
186 School Administration building.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Sangamon County
2 N Springfield 27 1220CST
1221CST
Loose debris from the State Fairgrounds
was blown across Peoria Road and struck
a nearby gas station.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
2 NE Springfield 27 1222CST
1223CST
Unanchored outdoor displays were blown
off a hardware store parking lot.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Logan County
1 W Lincoln 27 1225CST
1226CST
A semi truck was blown over near exit
126 on 1-55 west of Lincoln.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
2 N Springfield 27 1225CST
1226CST
High winds damaged the roofs of three
large barns and the grandstand overhang
at the State Fairgrounds.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
Springfield 27 1225CST
1226CST
A large section of the roof was blown
off the U.S. Grant School at the
intersection of Monroe and Stage.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Sangamon County
2 N Spaulding 27 1226CST
1227CST
An unanchored mobile home was blown off
its pad near the intersection of
Williamsville Road and Turkey Run Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Logan County
Lincoln 27 1230CST
1231CST
Power poles and lines were blown down
for at least one quarter of a mile along
State Route 10 outside the National
Weather Service office.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Mclean County
Mc Lean 27 1240CST
1241CST
Four power poles were snapped off and
numerous tree limbs were blown down near
the US-136 and I-55 interchange.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Mclean County
Mc Lean 27 1240CST
1241CST
An RV was tipped over at a dealership.
High winds destroyed a grain silo and
caused roof damage at an agriculture
dealership.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Mclean County
2 NW Shirley 27 1250CST
1251CST
Houses were damaged in Covell.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mclean County
Mc Lean 27 1250CST
1251CST
Houses were damaged in the town of
Mclean.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Macon County
5 NW Warrensburg 27 1252CST
1253CST
A barn roof was blown off at the corner
of Durock and Stronn Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Christian County
Kincaid 27 1255CST
1256CST
Multiple buildings sustained wind damage
in Kincaid and Bulpitt.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mclean County
5 E Bloomington 27 1255CST
1256CST
Strong winds damaged three to four
buildings at a farmstead near Ireland
Grove Road and Towanda Barnes Road. A
machine shed was also destroyed.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mclean County
3 W Bloomington 27 1255CST
1256CST
Four semi trucks were blown over on I-55
and I-74 on the west side of
Bloomington.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Fulton County
1 ENE Cuba 27 1326CST
2 S Fiatt 1630CST
Rapid rises were reported along Put
Creek, causing flooding near County Road
2 and along Highway 97.
Macon County
1 N Mt Zion 27 1328CST
1329CST
A pole barn was blown down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Champaign County
1 W Rantoul 27 1350CST
1351CST
Numerous trees and tree branches were
blown down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Christian County
Sharpsburg 27 1405CST
1406CST
The roof of an attached garage was blown
off a well-built home.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Stark County
Stark 27 1430CST
1745CST
Camp Run Creek north of the town of
Stark rapidly rose out of its banks.
This caused high water to flood portions
of 1300 East and West jersey Blacktop.
Schuyler County
Rushville 27 1505CST
4 NE Littleton 1815CST
Water was rapidly rising along numerous
small creeks and streams across Schuyler
County. This caused flooding over some
area roadways.
Coles County
6 WNW Mattoon 27 1505CST
1506CST
Trees and power lines were blown down in
the town of Coles. A strong cold front
pushing into an unseasonably warm and
moist airmass across central Illinois
produced a round of severe thunderstorms
on December 27th. With a very strong
mid-level jet streak in place across the
Midwest, the storms were able to tap
into this energy and produce widespread
damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. In
addition, heavy rainfall failing on
partially frozen ground led to flash
flooding in a few locations. Note: The
estimated wind gust of 52 knots is
equivalent to 60 mph.
ILLINOIS, Northeast
ILZ014 Cook
02 0000CST
0900CST
Low temperatures dropped into the lower
20s on December 2nd. One woman died due
to cold exposure after suffering spinal
injuries from a fall. F480U
04 0000CST
05 1000CST
Low temperatures dropped into the lower
teens on December 4th and to 5 to 10
degrees above zero on December 5th.
Three people died from cold exposure in
Chicago. M80PH, F73PH, M75PH
08 0000CST
0900CST
Low temperatures dropped into the teens
on the morning of December 8th. One man
died in Chicago due to cold exposure.
M40OU
ILZ022 Will
15 0000CST
0900CST
Low temperatures dropped to 5 to 10
degrees above zero during the morning of
December 15th. One woman died due to
cold exposure. F660U
ILZ023-032-039 Ford--Iroquois--Kankakee--Livingston
18 2100CST
19 0600CST
ILZ003-008-010> Boone--Cook--De Kalb--Du Page--Grundy--
014-019>022 Kane--Kendall--La Salle--Lee--Ogle--
Will--Winnebago
18 2200CST
19 0900CST
ILZ005-006 Lake--McHenry
19 0000CST
1000CST
A strong winter storm moved across
northern Illinois during the late
evening hours of December 18th into the
morning of December 19th. Ice
accumulations of one quarter to one half
inch were reported across much of
Livingston, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois
Counties. This ice accumulation caused
numerous tree limbs and power lines to
break, which also brought down utility
poles. Power outages were widespread
across these areas. A combination of
snow, sleet and freezing rain fell
across LaSalle, Grundy, Kendall, Will
and southern Cook Counties where ice
accumulations were around one quarter of
an inch and sleet/snow accumulations
ranged between one half and one inch. A
combination of snow and sleet fell
across Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane, Dupage
and much of Cook County where snow and
accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches
with sleet accumulations of one half
inch. Heavy snow fell across Winnebago,
Boone, McHenry, and Lake Counties where
snowfall totals ranged between 6 and 9
inches. The snow, ice and sleet caused
numerous vehicle accidents and spinouts.
ILZ014 Cook
21 0000CST
25 1200CST
Very cold air spread across northern
Illinois starting on December 21st and
continuing through December 25th. Low
temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10
below zero on the 21st and 22nd, and
were in the low single digits on the
23rd, 24th and 25th. Five people died
due to cold exposure, two in Chicago,
one in Des Plaines, one in Western
Springs and one in Addison. F480U,
F83PH, F64PH, F62PH, M520U
ILZ003>005-008- Boone--De Kalb--Grundy--Kane--Kendall--
010>012-019>022 La Salle--Lee--McHenry--Ogle--Will--
Winnebago
21 0100CST
1800CST
Blizzard conditions developed during the
early morning of December 21st and
continued through the early evening
hours. Many areas received new snowfall
of 1 to 2 inches during the evening of
December 20th. This fresh snowfall was
blown around by winds gusting to 40 mph,
which caused visibilities to drop to
near zero in many locations.
ILZ003>006-008- Boone--Cook--De Kalb--Du Page--Kane--
010>014-020-022 Kendall--Lake--Lee--McHenry--Ogle--
Will--Winnebago
21 0600CST
1300CST
A combination of temperatures falling to
5 below to 10 below zero and winds of 20
to 30 mph caused wind chill readings to
drop to 35 below zero across much of
northern Illinois during the morning
hours of December 21st.
Du Page County
Woodridge 27 0635CST
2 SW Fronteac 2030CST
A combination of melting snow and heavy
rain caused flash flooding across much
of Dupage County. Basement flooding was
reported in Naperville, Addison and
Elmhurst. Many streets were closed due
to flooding in Wheaton, Westmont, Glen
Ellyn, Downers Grove, Carol Stream,
Naperville, Villa Park, Lisle,
Warrenville, and Willowbrook. Storm total
rainfall amounts included 2.19 inches
near Downers Grove, 1.95 inches near
Westmont, 1.95 inches near Wheaton, 1.82
inches near Lisle and 1.66 inches near
Carol Stream.
Cook County
3 SSE Bryn Mawr 27 0800CST
1 ESE Santa Fe Park 28 1800CST
Heavy rain and melting snow caused
flooding of some roads, creeks and low
lying areas across southern Cook County
on December 27th. The flood waters
slowly receded on December 28th.
Cook County
3 SSE Bryn Mawr 27 0800CST
2 NNW Glencoe 1800CST
Heavy rain and melting snow caused
flooding of some roads, creeks and low
lying areas across central and northern
Cook County on December 27th. The flood
waters slowly receded on December 28th.
La Salle County
2 SSW Milla 27 1310CST
Ten inch diameter tree limbs were blown
down near Route 18 and East 9th Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Lee County
2 ESE Kingdom 27 1312CST
5 NE Steward 2030CST
Many roads across eastern Lee County
were flooded, some were closed. Ditches
and creeks were also flooded. Storm total
rainfall amounts included 1.88 inches
near Dixon and 1.44 inches near Paw Paw.
Ogle County
3 N Stillman Vly 27 1312CST
5 NE Monroe Center 2030CST
Numerous roads were reported to be
flooded and closed across eastern Ogle
County, including Route 72 near Davis
Junction, Route 251 south of Route 64
and Route 2 north of Bryon. Storm total
rainfall amounts included 1.48 inches 3
miles north of Bryon and 1.18 inches
near Rochelle.
Winnebago County
2 ESE Wempleton 27 1343CST
2 SSW Argyle 2030CST
Street flooding was reported in Rockford
with ditches and culverts full.
Storm total rainfall amounts included
1.50 inches at Rockford Airport, 1.39
inches about 3 miles northeast of
Rockford and 1.24 inches near Roscoe.
Ford County
2 SW Gibson City 27 1345CST
A wind gust to 63 mph was measured
southwest of Gibson City.
Note: The measured wind gust of 55 knots
is equivalent to 63 mph.
Iroquois County
Onarga 27 1400CST
Two utility poles and several power
lines were blown down on North Pine
Street.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Iroquois County
Ashkum 27 1404CST
A farmer reported buildings and vehicles
moved on his property by strong winds
near Ashkum.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Cook County
1 N Chippewa 27 1412CST
Chicago Howell Arpt 2030CST
Six feet of water was reported on 135th
Street between Central and Harlem.
Iroquois County
1 SW Cissna Park 27 1415CST
Several garage doors were blown out on
Harrison Avenue. Several buildings had
shingles tom off. One building suffered
significant roof damage. A construction
trailer was blown onto its side,
partially crushing a parked car. Many
tree limbs and power lines, which were
still coated with ice from a recent ice
storm, were blown down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Kendall County
1 S Oswego 27 1443CST
2030CST
Collins Road between Plainfield Road and
Grove Road was flooded and impassable.
Storm total rainfall amounts included
1.99 inches about one mile west of
Yorkville and 1.93 inches near Plano.
Lake County
1 NNE Wadsworth 27 1600CST
1 W Zion 2030CST
Flood water was reported up to the
foundations of several homes and was
flooding over several roads. A tributary
was one foot above the Adams Road
bridge.
Lake County
Bannockburn 27 1600CST
Ft Sheridan 2030CST
Numerous basements were flooded in
Highland Park. Several roads were also
flooded including Trailway Street, Green
Bay Road and Park Avenue.
Du Page County
Woodridge 27 2030CST
2 SW Fronteac 28 1800CST
After heavy rain and melting snow caused
widespread flooding and flash flooding
across Dupage County on December 27th,
flooding continued on December 28th as
flood waters slowly receded.
Heavy rain fell across northern Illinois
during the early morning hours of
December 27th. Another round of heavy
rain and thunderstorms moved across
northern Illinois during the afternoon
hours of December 27th. Some of the
thunderstorms produced severe weather.
ILZ014 Cook
27 2300CST
28 0600CST
Strong winds gusting as high as 45 mph
blew down numerous tree limbs and power
lines. A tree was blown down at 83rd and
Yates in Chicago. The tree fell onto an
SUV and injured five people inside the
SUV. Another tree was completely
uprooted at Scott and Astor Roads. The
tree fell onto two cars.
ILLINOIS, Northwest
ILZ001-007-009- Bureau--Carroll--Henderson--Henry--Jo
015>018-024>026 Daviess--Mercer--Putnam--Rock Island--
Stephenson--Warren--Whiteside
03 0800CST
1700CST
An arctic front swept through the region
on December 3, 2008 accompanied by a
band of snow behind the frontal passage.
Mainly light snow fell for about a 5 to
7 hour period with total accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches across eastern Iowa and
northwest and western Illinois. The most
reported was 4.1 inches at the Quad City
International Airport at Moline,
Illinois.
ILZ001-007-009- Bureau--Carroll--Henry--Jo Daviess--
015>018-024 Mercer--Putnam--Rock Island--
Stephenson--Whiteside
08 0850CST
1230CST
A warm front lifting northward out of
Missouri triggered a band of freezing
rain just north of the front on December
8, 2008. The freezing rain only lasted
about an hour or two during the morning
and early afternoon hours at any given
location. However, surface temperatures
were in the mid to upper 20s resulting
in a quick glazing of ice on roads and
highways. There were dozens of vehicle
accidents with mainly minor injuries.
However, an indirect fatality occurred
in Bureau county as a result of a
vehicle accident on icy roads. Local
hospitals also reported some injuries
from people falling on the ice.
ILZ015-016 Henry--Rock Island
14 1835CST
2045CST
An intense arctic cold front tracked
across eastern Iowa and western Illinois
on December 14, 2008. There was an
incredible 50 degree or more temperature
drop over about a 12 hour period after
the passage of the front. Afternoon
temperatures that were in the 50s had
fallen to the single digits and even
several degrees below zero by late in
the evening. To make matters worse,
thunderstorms producing heavy sleet
developed in the early evening hours
just behind the arctic front. These
storms erupted from the Quad Cities to
Burlington with sleet accumulations of
0.5 to 1 inch in less than 2 hours.
ILZ001-007-009- Bureau--Carroll--Hancock--Henderson--
015>018-024>026- Henry--Jo Daviess--McDonough--Mercer--
034-035 Putnam--Rock Island--Stephenson--
Warren--Whiteside
16 0900CST
2300CST
Low pressure developing in the central
Rockies brought southerly winds and
increasing moisture into the region on
December 16, 2008. This warmer air
riding atop arctic air entrenched across
the area produced about a 12 hour period
of light to moderate snow. The snow was
quite fluffy but winds were light with
little if any blowing or drifting
reported. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches were common with isolated amounts
near 6 inches in northwest Illinois.
ILZ015>018-024> Bureau--Hancock--Henderson--Henry--
026-034>035 McDonough--Mercer--Putnam--Rock
Island--Warren
18 1830CST
19 1000CST
ILZ007-009 Carroll--Whiteside
18 2030CST
19 0930CST
ILZ001-002 Jo Daviess--Stephenson
18 2200CST
19 0945CST
A major winter storm tracked from
eastern Colorado to northern Missouri
and then to central Illinois December
18-19, 2008, and was the most
significant winter event of the month.
Heavy snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches were widespread across northeast
Iowa and northwest Illinois, mainly
north of Highway 30. Roughly along the
Interstate 80 corridor, 2 to 4 inches of
sleet and up to 1/2 inch ice
accumulations were reported. Locations
south of I-80 in southeast Iowa, western
Illinois and northeast Missouri
experienced a major ice storm. Ice
accumulations of 1/4 to nearly 1 inch
were common, with many trees and
branches down due to the weight of the
ice. Scattered thunderstorms also
developed helping to produce the heavy
precipitation amounts. Power outages of
up to a week occurred, especially in
western Illinois, due to the ice storm.
21 0200CST
1700CST
ILZ002-007-009- Bureau--Carroll--Henry--Mercer--Putnam--
015>018-024 Rock Island--Stephenson--Whiteside
21 0200CST
1800CST
A powerful arctic cold front swept
across the region on December 20-21,
2008. Ahead of the front, 1 to 3 inches
of fluffy snow fell during the afternoon
of December 20. The snow was confined to
locations in Iowa and Illinois along and
north of Interstate 80. After this
snowfall ended by evening, snow depths
north of Highway 34 ranged from 5 to 12
inches. With the passage of the arctic
cold front, northwest winds gradually
increased to 20 to 35 mph with gusts to
45 mph late in the evening on December
20 through the day on December 21. This
created ground blizzard conditions with
frequent whiteouts as visibilities were
reduced to 1/4 mile or less, especially
in rural and open areas. With
temperatures below zero, wind chill
readings were as low as 30 to 40 below
zero. The combination of blizzard
conditions and very cold temperatures
made for a dangerous situation.
ILZ001-007-009- Bureau--Carroll--Henry--Jo Daviess--
015>018-024 Mercer--Putnam--Rock Island--
Stephenson--Whiteside
24 0440CST
1200CST
Low pressure moved from southeast
Colorado to central Missouri and then
into southern Lower Michigan on December
23-24, 2008. This spread an area of snow
across much of eastern Iowa and
northwest Illinois on December 24. The
snow fell during a 7 to 12 hour period
and accumulated to 2 to 4 inches.
ILZ001-007-009- Bureau--Carroll--Hancock--Henderson--
015>018-024>026- Henry--Jo Daviess--McDonough--Mercer--
034-035 Putnam--Rock Island--Stephenson--
Warren--Whiteside
26 1215CST
27 0030CST
A strong low pressure system in the
southern Plains pulled warm and moist
gulf air northward into much of the
Midwest. This airmass flowing over a 6
to 12 inch snow depth, caused widespread
dense fog to form across eastern Iowa
and northwest and western Illinois.
Frequent visibilities were less than 1/4
mile making travel difficult. The fog
became dense during the afternoon hours
of December 26, finally dissipating in
the morning of December 27 as a cold
front moved through the region, bringing
drier and colder air.
Hancock County
2 NW Sutter 27 0435CST
0835CST
Road just north of Sutter reported to be
flooded by several inches of water over
the road and impassable.
Strong low pressure in the southern
Plains brought a surge of gulf moisture
northward into the region, as a cold
front approached from the west.
Thunderstorms erupted over western
Illinois dumping 1 to 2 inches of rain,
which caused isolated flash flooding.
Hancock County
3 ESE Carthage 27 1011CST
1013CST
Law enforcement reported power poles
snapped off and half of a barn roof
blown off about 2 miles southeast of
Carthage. Winds were estimated at 75
mph.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Mcdonough County
1 S Macomb 27 1106CST
1108CST
A trained spotter reported trees down
near Macomb.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 60
knots is equivalent to 69 mph.
Mcdonough County
New Philadelphia 27 1120CST
1121CST 0.3 50
A brief tornado touchdown occurred at
about 1120 am CST 1/3 mile east of New
Philadelphia near Highway 95. The EF0
tornado, about 50 yards in width, struck
a garage tearing the roof off and
blowing the back of the garage away. The
debris littered a nearby field for up to
1/3 mile from where the garage had been.
A person in the garage at the time was
not injured, but described being blasted
with a terrific wind filled with grass
and leaves. The person also stated the
event was over as fast as it had
started. The temperature at the time of
the tornado was 61 F which was
unseasonably warm for the end of
December. Winds were estimated at 80
mph.
Strong low pressure tracked from
Oklahoma to northern Illinois on
December 27, 2008. Unseasonably warm
moist air flooding northward ahead of
the low, combined with a strong cold
front approaching from the west,
triggered isolated severe thunderstorms
in western Illinois. These storms formed
during the morning hours while
temperatures were in the power 60s. Near
Carthage, power poles were snapped and
half of a barn roof was blown off. Near
New Philadelphia, an EF0 tornado with
winds estimated at 80 mph, briefly
touched down. A garage was destroyed
with the debris field extending about a
third of a mile.
ILLINOIS, South
ILZ075>078-080> Edwards--Franklin--Hamilton--Jackson--
084 Jefferson--Perry--Wabash--Wayne--White
14 1000CST
1600CST
Strong south winds ahead of a developing
low pressure system gusted to between 45
and 50 mph. The strong winds were from
Carbondale to the Wabash Valley,
including the Interstate 64 corridor.
ILZ088>094 Alexander--Hardin--Johnson--
Massac--Pope--Pulaski--Union
15 1300CST
16 0800CST
The first winter storm of the season
brought widespread sleet and freezing
rain to extreme southern Illinois. South
of a line from Carbondale to Harrisburg,
up to one quarter inch of ice coated
roadways during the evening commute.
Numerous accidents and slide-offs
occurred. A strong cold front ushered
much colder air into the region. A weak
low pressure system then moved northeast
along the front, causing the widespread
sleet and freezing rain.
ILZ075>078-080> Alexander--Edwards--Franklin--Gallatin--
094 Hamilton--Hardin--Jackson--Jefferson--
Johnson--Massac--Perry--Pope--Pulaski--
Saline--Union--Wabash--Wayne--White--
Williamson
16 1200CST
17 0600CST
Areas of light freezing drizzle caused
roads to become very icy. Multiple
vehicle accidents were reported. Highway
13, which runs from Murphysboro to
Harrisburg, was littered with accidents,
slowing traffic to a crawl. A pickup
truck and horse trailer rolled over on
Interstate 57 northbound near the West
Frankfort interchange. Only minor
injuries not requiring hospital
treatment were reported. Near Mount
Carmel, there were numerous accidents,
including a rollover accident with an
injury. An accident with injuries also
occurred near Golden Gate in Wayne
County. Interstate 64 was shut down at
the Indiana state line due to dangerous
conditions in Indiana. Secondary roads
were extremely hazardous into the 17th.
Schools were cancelled in many counties,
including White, Gallatin, Saline,
Hamilton, Wayne, Edwards, and Wabash.
The wintry precipitation was caused by a
weak surface trough of low pressure
combined with a moist southwest flow
aloft.
ILZ088>090-092> Alexander--Johnson--Massac--
094 Pope--Pulaski--Union
18 0100CST
0800CST
Areas of light freezing rain and
freezing drizzle caused slick spots on
roadways. Bridges and overpasses were
the most affected surfaces. Traffic
accidents were not as numerous as during
the winter event the previous day. Areas
of dense freezing fog contributed to the
light icing. Surface high pressure over
the southern Great Lakes region provided
a cold low level northeast wind flow. At
the same time, milder southwest winds
just above the surface were overrunning
the cold air.
ILZ075>078-080> Alexander--Edwards--Franklin--Gallatin--
094 Hamilton--Hardin--Jackson--Jefferson--
Johnson--Massac--Perry--Pope--Pulaski--
Saline--Union--Wabash--Wayne--White--
Williamson
18 2300CST
19 0300CST
Widespread dense fog reduced visibility
to one-quarter mile or less. The dense
fog occurred along and just ahead of a
warm front. Light east to southwest
winds brought moist air over cold, icy
ground.
ILZ077-080>091- Edwards--Franklin--Gallatin--Hamilton--
094 Hardin--Jackson--Johnson--Massac--Perry
--Pope--Saline--Union--Wabash--White--
Williamson
19 0900CST
1300CST
Strong southwest winds in advance of a
cold front were sustained from 30 to 35
mph for a few hours. Peak wind gusts
were from 40 to 50 mph. In Harrisburg,
wind gusts estimated near 50 mph blew
vinyl shutters off a house. Small tree
limbs were blown down.
ILZ075>078-080> Alexander--Edwards--Franklin--Gallatin--
094 Hamilton--Hardin--Jackson--Jefferson--
Johnson--Massac--Perry--Pope--Pulaski--
Saline--Union--Wabash--Wayne--White--
Williamson
23 0500CST
1300CST
Widespread freezing rain coated surfaces
with up to one-tenth inch of ice. Due to
very cold antecedent conditions,
pavement temperatures were low enough
that the initial drops of precipitation
immediately created hazardous
conditions. A southerly flow of warmer
air around high pressure over the
Carolina coast overspread a shallow
layer of cold air near the surface. The
result was widespread icing. The
freezing rain occurred during the
morning commute, causing a rash of
traffic accidents and school closings.
ILZ075>078-080> Alexander--Edwards--Franklin--Hamilton--
085-088>089-092> Jackson--Jefferson--Johnson--Perry--
093 Pulaski--Union--Wabash--Wayne--White--
Williamson
26 0830CST
1400CST
Dense fog blanketed much of southern
Illinois as milder south winds blew over
cold, frozen ground. Visibility was
reduced to one-quarter mile or less.
ILZ075>078-080> Alexander--Edwards--Franklin--Gallatin--
094 Hamilton--Hardin--Jackson--Jefferson--
Johnson--Massac--Perry--Pope--Pulaski--
Saline--Union--Wabash--Wayne--White--
Williamson
27 1100CST
1800CST
Strong southerly winds developed ahead
of a strong cold front moving east
across Missouri. Winds at 2,000 feet
were averaging near 60 mph. Enough
daytime heating occurred to bring down
some of this wind in the afternoon.
Gusts at the surface ranged from 45 to
50 mph. The highest reported wind gust
was 51 mph at the Carbondale airport's
automated observing station.
Jackson County
Murphysboro 27 1725CST
Utility poles and numerous trees were
down in and around the city. At least
one tree fell on a vehicle with persons
inside. At least one other vehicle was
damaged by a falling tree.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Jefferson County
Mt Vernon 27 1748CST
Some trees were down on the north side
of the city.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Williamson County
Johnston City 27 1800CST
Marion 1815CST
Numerous trees and power lines were
blown down. About 1,500 customers lost
power.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Hamilton County
4 N Mc Leansboro 27 1830CST
1835CST
Some trees and limbs were down on
roadways. Power lines were down and
arcing.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Saline County
Harrisburg 27 1845CST
Raleigh
One building in Harrisburg lost its
roof. A business in Raleigh lost one
fourth of its roof. Large trees were
down, blocking Highway 34.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Massac County
Metropolis 27 1850CST
1855CST
High tension power lines were down along
a side street. Wind gusts were estimated
near 60 mph by law enforcement officers.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Wabash County
Mt Carmel 27 1915CST
A new workplace structure under
construction was blown down. None of the
walls or roof were complete. Trees were
damaged at another location in town.
A strong cold front was accompanied by a
squall line of thunderstorms with strong
winds. Despite record warm temperatures
in the 70's, instability was minimal
where the narrow squall line occurred.
Winds were very strong in the power
levels of the atmosphere. Widespread
wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range
were observed, with isolated higher
gusts around 70 mph. The storms were not
prolific lightning producers. Note: The
estimated wind gust of 52 knots is
equivalent to 60 mph.
ILLINOIS, Southwest
Adams County
3 NW Liberty 27 1030CST
1033CST 0.93 50
A tornado touched down in an open field
west of Illinois Route 104. It damaged
several trees in this location. The
tornado travelled to the east northeast.
It damaged the roof of one home just
east of Illinois Route 104. It then
destroyed a large barn just south of
County Road 1050N. The debris field
extended for a mile to the north
northeast of the barn.
Adams County
3 NNE Liberty 27 1033CST
1035CST 0.73 30
A tornado touched down just west of
County Road 2250th Street, north of
N1025th Avenue. It damaged a machine
shed and a mobile home in this location.
It travelled to the northeast and caused
some additional tree damage before
lifting and dissipating.
Pike County
Barry 27 1037CST
Thunderstorm winds blew down several
large tree limbs and a few power lines
in Barty.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Pike County
2 N Perry 27 1054CST
Several large trees were blown down
blocking the intersection of Illinois
Routes 104 and 107.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 56
knots is equivalent to 64 mph.
Macoupin County
Girard 27 1230CST
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous
large tree limbs with a few falling onto
homes causing minor roof damage. Part of
the roof of a mobile home was blown off.
Also, an old barn was destroyed and 2
grain bins were damaged.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
St. Clair County
Fairview Hgts 27 1400CST
An apartment building in Fairview
Heights sustained major roof damage when
thunderstorm winds peeled off part of
the roof structure. No one was injured
by the storm.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Madison County
Godfrey 27 1429CST
Bethalto 1830CST
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. In Godfrey and Bethalto,
several streets were flooded.
Monroe County
2 NW Waterloo 27 1502CST
1830CST
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. Numerous roads in
Waterloo were flooded with between 4 and
5 inches of water on several of those
roads.
Macoupin County
Shipman 27 1507CST
3 NNE Gillespie 1800CST
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. Illinois Route 16 near
Shipman was closed due to 2 to 3 feet of
water over the roadway.
Jersey County
Jerseyville 27 1518CST
1830CST
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. About 3 miles east of
Jerseyville, Illinois Route 16 was
flooded.
Washington County
1 W Lively Grove 27 1618CST
Thunderstorm winds blew down several
large tree limbs.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Washington County
Nashville 27 1635CST
Thunderstorm winds blew down several
large tree limbs.
A strong cold front moved through the
region ... triggering showers and
thunderstorms. Some of the thunderstorms
became severe with large hail, damaging
winds, tornadoes and flash flooding
reported. Note: The estimated wind gust
of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Number of Estimated
Persons Damage
Location Killed Injured Property Crops
GEORGIA, Lower
Coffee County
1 N Douglas 0 0 0.00K
Central dispatch relayed a report of
trees down in the City of Douglas.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Ware County
1 WSW Hasty
0 0 0.00K
Trees and power lines were blown down at
the NOAA Weather Radio transmitter site.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Jeff Davis County
Hazelhurst 0 0 0.00K
Law enforcement relayed a report of a
roof blown off an old building and a
tree down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Pierce County
2 E Homestead
2 SE Blackshear 0 0 5.00K 0.00K
Several trees were blown down along path
of storm. Vinyl fencing blown down with
some shingles ripped off a roof. Two
trampolines were blown a considerable
distance.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 45
knots is equivalent to 52 mph.
Ware County
1 ESE Waycross 0 0 0.00K
Utility poles were snapped and street
lights were blown down near the
intersection of US Highway 1 and US
Highway 82.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Pierce County
1 SE Blackshear
0 0 0.00K
The tornado touched down near 1421
College Avenue destroying a vinyl
storage shed. A more substantial wood
shed next to it was undamaged and no
significant damage to vegetation was
observed in this vicinity. In this area
the event was a low level EF-0 event
with winds estimated near 65 mph. The
system next moved over Burney Branch Lake
which allowed the circulation to
intensify with winds now closer to an
upper end EF-0 and estimated to be near
85 mph. The tornado made landfall near
1101 Lakeview Drive where several trees
were snapped. The funnel moved over
several lakeside homes and their
backyards in this area. A vinyl fence
was blown down and a wooden child's
backyard play set was uprooted and
overturned. At the northeastern edge of
the lake the most substantial damage
occurred when the roof of a dock was
ripped off and blown onto the roof of a
home at 919 Edgewood Circle. The home's
roof was destroyed opening the contents
to the weather.
Appling County
9 S Elliot 0 0 0.00K
A church steeple was blown off at
intersection of Red Oak Road and Highway
203. Reports were also received of power
lines and trees down at the intersection
of Red Oak Road and Reese Road. Also
small out buildings were blown over.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Appling County
1 S Baxley 0 0 0.00K
A several power lines were blown down
and minor structure damage occurred to
a building.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Brantley County
2 SSE Hortense 0 0 0.00K
Several trees were blown down near
highway 301 with power outages to 100
customers reported by the local utility
company.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Brantley County
2 ENE Atkinson 0 0 0.00K
A utility company reported a several
trees down between Nahunta and
Waynesville.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Wayne County
3 ENE Redland 0 0 0.00K
A power line was reported down near
North View Drive.
A squall line moved east across north
Florida over night on Wednesday 12/10
and during the day on Thursday 12/11.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
GEORGIA, North and Central
GAZ006>008-014
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A deep upper trough was sweeping through
the eastern U.S. A strong low pressure
system on the back side of the
accompanying cold front was pushing cold
Canadian air into Georgia. Moisture was
sufficient for upslope flow to result in
snow showers and some sleet across the
higher elevations of the northeast
Georgia mountains from the early morning
into the afternoon hours of the 1st.
Snowfall observed was generally less
than one inch across Union, Fannin,
Dawson, and Gilmer counties, with trace
amounts reported in surrounding counties
as far west as Floyd and as far south as
Cobb county. A few flurries were
observed in north Atlanta. The Nelson
(Cherokee county) police chief was
killed in an automobile accident on
Georgia Highway 515 near Blue Ridge in
Fannin county late in the afternoon on a
snow covered road. The passenger and the
driver of the other vehicle were also
critically injured in the accident.
Dade County
Wildwood
Rising Fawn 0 0 25.00K 0.00K
The Dade County Emergency Management
Director reported that thunderstorm
winds blew siding off a home, a trestle
off a barn, and at least 14 trees down
across the county.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Walker County
Cedar Grove
Rock Spg 0 0 2.00K 0.00K
The Walker County 911 Center reported
that up to 10 trees were blown down
across the county from thunderstorm
winds.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Chattooga County
Perennial
2 NNW Fairview 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
The Chattooga County 911 Center reported
stream and creek flash flooding in at
least four different locations. At least
a foot of water was flowing over Ragland
Road from a stream two miles southwest
of Lyerly. At least six inches of water
was flowing over Spring Creek Road from
Spring Creek three miles southeast of
Trion. At least six inches of water was
flowing over Hair Lake Road from Raccoon
Creek three miles northwest of
Summerville. Finally, six inches of
water was flowing over Fish Hatchery
Creek Road from a stream four miles
west-southwest of Summerville. Although
several roads in the area were closed
because of the high water, damage was
limited to debris removal.
Haralson County
3 ENE Tallapoosa
0 0 600.00K 0.00K
A damage survey conducted by the
National Weather Service Forecast Office
in Peachtree City, GA concluded that a
brief EF0 tornado touched down at the
Haralson County High School,
approximately three miles east-northeast
of Tallapoosa. The tornado traveled on
the ground between 100 and 150 yards
with a maximum path width of 50 yards.
The main classroom building suffered the
majority of the damage, where a heating
and air conditioning unit was blown off
the roof and into the adjacent parking
lot, causing minor damage to a few cars.
A few windows were also broken and an
outdoor scoreboard was destroyed.
Several small trees on the campus were
snapped, including one which fell onto
the visitor's bleachers. Damage to a
sign board at the Haralson County High
School caused by an EF0 tornado early in
the morning of December 10, 2008.
Photographs taken by the Warning
Coordination Meteorologist at the
National Weather Service Forecast Office
in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Cobb County
Kennesaw
4 SE Harryat 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
An amateur radio operator relayed a
report of street and highway flooding at
Morris Mill Road and Howell Road. All
lanes of Interstate-75 were blocked in
this area because of high water, except
the HOV lane. Heavy rain of 1.0 to 1.5
inches fell in about one hour across
much of Cobb county as a line of heavy
thunderstorms traversed the area during
this time frame.
De Kalb County
Chamblee
Panthersville 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
An amateur radio operator relayed a
report of street and highway flooding on
Interstate 85 at Shallowford Road. Water
was reported to be eight to twelve
inches deep on the interstate. Rainfall
of 1.0 to 1.5 inches fell across much of
western DeKalb county in about one hour
as a line of heavy thunderstorms
traversed the area during this time
frame.
Gilmer County
1 SE Ellijay
2 NE Rolston 0 0 6.00K 0.00K
The Gilmer County Emergency Management
Director reported that two areas in the
county suffered from flash flooding. At
least six inches of water from a local
stream was flowing over Yukon Road just
north of Scarlett Drive. Approximately
$1000 of erosion damage was observed to
the asphalt road. Further east, another
flash flood was observed when flood
waters from Holden Creek tore out a 10
by 12 foot section of Big Creek Road
just west of Pisgah Road. Damage to the
road was estimated to be $5000.
Forsyth County
1 NNW Heardville
1 SSW Hightower 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
The Forsyth County Emergency Management
Director reported that minor flooding
occurred along portions of Yellow Creek
and Settingdown Creek between
Wallace-Tatum and Hurt Bridge Roads.
Damage was confined to minor debris
cleanup.
Crisp County
2 SSW Lamb Town
1 ESE Cordele Arpt 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
The Crisp County Emergency Management
Director reported that several creeks
and streams across the county exceeded
bank full and resulted in minor
flooding. Six to seven inches of rain
fell across this area in less than 24
hours. Some urban areas also experienced
street flooding as well. At least two
roads, including a portion of Georgia
Highway 257, had to be closed because of
water flowing over the roads. Damage was
limited to minor debris cleanup.
Wilcox County
Seville
Pineview 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
The Wilcox County 911 Center reported
that some water was flowing over a road
in one spot. The western part of the
county received three to four inches of
rain in less than 24 hours.
A very deep upper trough, located across
the central United States, moved very
slowly toward the eastern states between
December 10th and December 11th. Deep
southwest flow aloft and at the surface
provided the area with copious Gulf
moisture. Temperatures were unseasonably
warm. A slow moving Pacific frontal
system accompanied the upper-level
trough and moved across the area from
west to east during the two-day period.
Slow moving, heavy rain and
thunderstorms accompanied the upper
trough and frontal system. Repeated
rounds of heavy rain resulted in
widespread flooding and some flash
flooding across northwest Georgia
counties, where four to five inches of
rain fell in the two-day period, as well
as in some central Georgia counties,
where up to six inches of rain fell in
the Sumter and Webster county areas.
Several creeks, streams, and smaller
rivers rose above flood stage in
northwest and the southwestern parts of
central Georgia during a three day
period from the 10th to the 13th.
Isolated severe thunderstorms were also
noted at the beginning of the event,
including one which spawned a brief EF0
tornado in Haralson county early on the
10th causing damage to a high school.
GAZ078-089
0 0 125.0K 0.00K
In association with the deep upper
trough sweeping through the eastern
United States, a strong low-level jet
developed in advance of this system
early on the 11th. As an area of
moderate to heavy rain showers swept
across west central Georgia, these
strong winds were brought down to the
surface across Muscogee and Harris
counties causing damage to trees and
power lines. More specific details from
the affected counties are provided
below.
The ASOS at the Columbus airport
recorded a wind gust of 59 mph. The high
winds were associated with a line of
showers and a strong low-level jet
accompanying a deep upper-level trough
sweeping through the region. Columbus
television stations and the Columbus
Ledger Inquirer reported that dozens of
trees and a number of power lines
throughout the county, as well as the
city of Columbus, were knocked down by
the high winds. Approximately 12,000
homes in the Columbus area were left
without power for several hours
following the wind storm. In addition,
the Allstate Insurance Agency on Buena
Vista Road lost 20 feet of its metal
roof from the high winds.
The Harris County Emergency Management
Director reported that high winds
knocked down several trees and power
lines throughout the county. The high
winds were associated with a line of
heavy rain showers moving through the
area from southwest to northeast and a
strong low-level jet traversing the
region ahead of a deep upper-level
trough.
Pike County
Molena
Williamson 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
The Zebulon Newspaper reported that a
few trees and several tree limbs were
blown down across the county when a line
of thunderstorms moved through the
county from southwest to northeast. A
couple of roads were blocked by downed
trees.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Pulaski County
2 NE Hawkinsville
0 0 1.00K 0.00K
The Pulaski County Emergency Management
Director reported that three trees were
blown down northeast of Hawkinsville.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Dodge County
2 N Eastman
0 0 1.00K 0.00K
WMAZ Television of Macon reported that
about three large trees were blown down
in northern Dodge county.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Jones County
2 SW Gray
0 0 1.00K 0.00K
The Jones County Emergency Management
Director reported that three trees were
blown down in and around the Gray area.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Morgan County
Godfrey
0 0 1.00K 0.00K
The Morgan County Emergency Management
Director reported that a few trees were
blown down in southern Morgan county
near the Putnam county line. U.S.
Highway 411 was blocked at the county
line.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 37
knots is equivalent to 43 mph.
Whitfield County
1 SE Union Point
1 NE Keiths Mill 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
The river gage on the Coahulla Creek at
Keith's Mill near Dalton recorded that
the river rose over 2.5 feet above flood
stage during this period. One road was
affected by the flooded creek and was
closed for some period. Otherwise,
damage was confined to minor debris
cleanup.
Dooly County
2 W Byromville
2 SSW Dooling 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
The river gage on Turkey Creek at
Byromville rose above flood stage at 215
pm EST on December 11th and remained
above bank full stage until 910 am EST
on December 12th. Minor flooding of low
lands and agricultural low lands
occurred along the creek in this area.
Damage was confined to minor debris
cleanup.
A very deep upper trough, located across
the central United States, moved very
slowly toward the eastern states between
December 10th and December 11th. Deep
southwest flow aloft and at the surface
provided the area with copious Gulf
moisture. Temperatures were unseasonably
warm. A slow moving Pacific frontal
system accompanied the upper-level
trough and moved across the area from
west to east during the two-day period.
Slow moving, heavy rain and
thunderstorms accompanied the upper
trough and frontal system. Repeated
rounds of heavy rain resulted in
widespread flooding and some flash
flooding across northwest Georgia
counties, where four to five inches of
rain fell in the two-day period, as well
as in some central Georgia counties,
where up to six inches of rain fell in
the Sumter and Webster county areas.
Several creeks, streams, and smaller
rivers rose above flood stage in
northwest and the southwestern parts of
central Georgia during a three day
period from the 10th to the 13th.
Isolated severe thunderstorms were also
noted at the beginning of the event,
including one which spawned a brief EF0
tornado in Haralson county early on the
10th causing damage to a high school.
Washington County
1 N Oconee
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
The gage on the Oconee river at Oconee
along the Washington/Wilkinson county
line crested around 18.0 feet at 2 am
EST December 14th. The river remained
above the flood stage of 17.0 feet from
mid-morning on December 13th until late
afternoon on December 15th. Minor
flooding of low land agricultural areas
near the river occurs. Damage was
limited to minor debris cleanup.
Wilkinson County
6 E Toomsboro
0 0 1.00K 0.00K
The gage on the Oconee river at Oconee
along the Washington/Wilkinson county
line crested around 18.0 feet at 2 am
EST December 14th. The river remained
above the flood stage of 17.0 feet from
mid-morning on December 13th until late
afternoon on December 15th. At this
stage, minor flooding of low land
agricultural areas near the river
occurs, as well as along the boat ramp
near Georgia Highway 57. Damage was
limited to minor debris cleanup.
Heavy rain of three to six inches fell
across much of north and central Georgia
from December 10th through December
11th. The rainfall resulted in several
creeks and streams overflowing their
banks and/or exceeding flood stage.
Stream and river flooding continued for
several days after the rain ended.
GAZ001-004
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
An Arctic air mass was retreating
northeastward out of the region. Strong
mid-level warm advection and a weak
disturbance in southwest flow provided
support for light precipitation.
Temperatures were still below freezing
when the precipitation initially tracked
across far northwest Georgia. Brief
showers of moderate to heavy sleet fell
across Dade, Walker, and Whitfield
counties during the mid and late morning
hours on the 23rd. Some roads,
especially in Dade county, became slick
and hazardous for a few hours during the
morning, especially Georgia Highway 136
and roads in the Lookout Mountain area.
A couple of traffic accidents occurred
as a result of the slick roads.
GEORGIA, Northeast
GAZ010
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Snow showers developed during the early
morning hours and continued through much
of the day across the higher elevations
of the Blue Ridge mountains. By late
afternoon, accumulations ranged from
around an inch to as much as 4 inches.
Meanwhile, the valleys saw only
occasional flurries or light snow, with
just a dusting reported here and there.
GEORGIA, Southeast
Tattnall County
6 N Cobbtown 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
Law enforcement reported two large trees
down in Cobbtown, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Tattnall County
1 N Glennville 0 0 1.50K 0.00K
Law enforcement reported two large trees
and a power line down in Glennville,
Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Bulloch County
Statesboro 0 0 1.50K 0.00K
Law enforcement reported several trees
down near the intersection of Highway 24
and Lanier Road in Statesboro, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Jenkins County
1 W Millen 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
Law enforcement reported a large tree
down on a powerline along Highway 17 in
Millen, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Screven County
1 N Parker 0 0 5.00K 0.00K
Law enforcement reported numerous trees
down along Scarboro Highway in Rocky
Ford, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Bulloch County
4 NW Stilson 0 0 2.00K 0.00K
A trained weather spotter reported
several trees down and no power on
Arkola Road 4 miles east southeast of
Brooklet Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Screven County
1 W Sylvania 0 0 10.00K 0.00K
Law enforcement reported trees down in
three locations in Sylvania, Georgia
between Main Street and Highway 21. One
tree was reported down on a car at the
local Mini Mart and another was down on
a power line and caused a fire at a
local business office.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Chatham County
1 W Bona Bella 0 0 0.50K 0.00K
The public reported ten inch diameter
tree limbs down in Garden City, Georgia.
A squall line developed in advance of a
cold front and tracked through the
southeast United States, resulting in
several severe thunderstorms across
southeast Georgia. Note: The estimated
wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to
58 mph.
GEORGIA, Southwest
GAZ124-146-160>
161
0 0 86.0K 0.00K
Strong winds associated with a line of
heavy showers downed numerous trees and
power lines, and caused minor structural
damage.
HAWAII
HIZ009-013-017>
019-024>026
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Significant rainfall over the isle of
Oahu eased drought conditions in the
Olomana area. However, water shortages
continued to adversely impact parts of
Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of
Hawaii throughout the month.
HIZ001>003-006>
008-012>013-017-
019>020-023-026
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A deep low far northwest of the islands
generated surf of 15 to 30 feet along
the north-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 10 to 20
feet along the west-facing shores of
Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai; and 8
to 12 feet along the west-facing shores
of the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious
property damage or injuries occurred,
even though lifeguards kept busy aiding
distressed swimmers and surfers.
Kauai County
1 WNW Waimea Kauai
3 NW Anahola 0 0
Honolulu County
1SSE Kahuku
2 NW Hauula 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Otake Camp near Waialua was evacuated
because of flooding, the Makaha Bridge
was blocked by debris, homes were
inundated in Waianae and Laie, and farm
produce was damaged in the affected
area.
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-005-
013>014-018>019-
021
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Strong south winds associated with an
approaching front helped produce surf of
6 to 10 feet along the south-facing
shores Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui,
and Kahoolawe. There were no reports of
significant injuries or property damage.
Maui County
1 W Waihee
1 W Makawao 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Maui County
1 S Cape Halawa
1 E Molokai Airport 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Hawaii County
2 NNW Hawi
4 WSW Naalehu 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Maui County
3 N Koele
1 SE Kaumalapau
Harbor 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-006>
008
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A low far northwest of the Aloha State
caused surf of 10 to 20 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, and Oahu. No serious injuries or
property damage were reported.
Honolulu County
2 NE Haleiwa
1 SW Iroquois Point 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Kauai County
2 NW Anahola
1 SW Kapaa 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A home in Kapaa was flooded by heavy
showers.
Kauai County
1 SW Pakala Village
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A waterspout made landfall at Makaweli
near Pakala on the island of Kauai.
Circular crop damage occurred in a
nearby sugarcane field.
Kauai County
Eleele
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Gusty winds from a thunderstorm downed
trees along Awawa Road in Hanapepe
Valley on the island of Kauai.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Honolulu County
1 E Haleiwa
0 1 0.00K 0.00K
Flooding on Farrington Highway and on
Waialua Beach Road in Waialua forced
officials to close the roadways for a
time. Rising water in Waianae trapped
two teenage boys in a stream, but both
were rescued. One boy suffered a cut on
his leg and was taken to the Waianae
Coast Comprehensive Health Center for
treatment. The news article did not
mention the exact age of the injured
boy.
Honolulu County
2 S Hawaii Kai
2 SE Haleiwa 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Maui County
Maunaloa
2 SW Palaau
State Park 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
Kauai County
Kekaha
2 NNW Kapaa 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Honolulu County
1 SSE Punaluu
1 NE Haleiwa 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
The Kona low that had severely impacted
the islands from the 11th through the
14th weakened, but it remained strong
enough to deliver heavy showers and
thunderstorms to Kauai and Oahu. The
rain caused ponding on roadways, and
small stream and drainage ditch
flooding. No serious property damage or
injuries were reported.
Kauai County
9 NE Puuwai
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Kauai County
1 NNW Kalalau
Lookout
1 SE Waimea Kauai 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Another Kona low formed to the west of
the Aloha State and generated heavy
showers over Niihau and Kauai. Minor
flooding occurred on roadways, and in
drainage ditches and small streams.
There were no reports of significant
injuries or property damages.
HIZ002-008-012-
017-020-025
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A trade wind swell generated surf of 6
to 10 feet along the east-facing shores
of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the
Big Island of Hawaii. There were no
reports of significant property damage
or injuries.
Hawaii County
1 W Hilo
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Maui County
1 N Kaupo
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Heavy rain forced officials to close
Kaupo Road at Pahihi Gulch on the island
of Maui.
Honolulu County
6 W Mokuleia
1 E Kaaawa 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Maui County
1 ENE Kipahulu
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
The Kalepa Bridge near Kipahulu on the
island of Maui became impassable as
flood waters rose in the area.
An upper low and trough induced heavy
showers and thunderstorms, especially on
the Valley Isle of Maui and the Big
Island of Hawaii. There were no
significant damages or injuries. Most of
the problems were with road closures.
Maui County
1 NW Huelo
1 SSW Hana 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Honolulu County
Kahuku
1 SSW Mililani Town 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
HIZ001>003-023-
026
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A low far west/northwest of the state
produced surf of 10 to 15 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau
and Kauai, and 6 to 10 feet along the
west-facing shores of the Big Island of
Hawaii. No serious injuries or property
damage were reported. The high surf
continued into January only for the
west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Kauai County
1 SSE Princeville
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Kuhio Highway on the island of Kauai was
closed at the Hanalei Bridge because of
flooding.
Maui County
1 SW Hana
Kipahulu 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
HIZ009-013-017>
019-024>026
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Significant rainfall over the isle of
Oahu eased drought conditions in the
Olomana area. However, water shortages
continued to adversely impact parts of
Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of
Hawaii throughout the month.
HIZ001>003-006>
008-012>013-017-
019>020-023-026
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A deep low far northwest of the islands
generated surf of 15 to 30 feet along
the north-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 10 to 20
feet along the west-facing shores of
Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai; and 8
to 12 feet along the west-facing shores
of the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious
property damage or injuries occurred,
even though lifeguards kept busy aiding
distressed swimmers and surfers.
Kauai County
1 WNW Waimea Kauai
3 NW Anahola 0 0
Honolulu County
1 SSE Kahuku
2 NW Hauula 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Otake Camp near Waialua was evacuated
because of flooding, the Makaha Bridge
was blocked by debris, homes were
inundated in Waianae and Laie, and farm
produce was damaged in the affected
area.
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-005-
013>014-018>019-
021
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Strong south winds associated with an
approaching front helped produce surf of
6 to 10 feet along the south-facing
shores Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui,
and Kahoolawe. There were no reports of
significant injuries or property damage.
Maui County
1 W Waihee
1 W Makawao 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Maui County
1 S Cape Halawa
1 E Molokai Airport 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Hawaii County
2 NNW Hawi
4 WSW Naalehu 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Maui County
3 N Koele
1 SE Kaumalapau
Harbor 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-006>
008
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A low far northwest of the Aloha State
caused surf of 10 to 20 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, and Oahu. No serious injuries or
property damage were reported.
Honolulu County
2 NE Haleiwa
1 SW Iroquois Point 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Kauai County
2 NW Anahola
1 SW Kapaa 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A home in Kapaa was flooded by heavy
showers.
Kauai County
1 SW Paksla Village
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A waterspout made landfall at Makaweli
near Pakala on the island of Kauai.
Circular crop damage occurred in a
nearby sugarcane field.
Kauai County
Eleele
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Gusty winds from a thunderstorm downed
trees along Awawa Road in Hanapepe
Valley on the island of Kauai.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Honolulu County
1 E Haleiwa
0 1 0.00K 0.00K
Flooding on Farrington Highway and on
Waialua Beach Road in Waialua forced
officials to close the roadways for a
time. Rising water in Waianae trapped
two teenage boys in a stream, but both
were rescued. One boy suffered a cut on
his leg and was taken to the Waianae
Coast Comprehensive Health Center for
treatment. The news article did not
mention the exact age of the injured
boy.
Honolulu County
2 S Hawaii Kai
2 SE Haleiwa 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Maui County
Maunaloa
2 SW Palaau
State Park 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
Kauai County
Kekaha
2 NNW Kapaa 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Honolulu County
1 SSE Punaluu
1 NE Haleiwa 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
The Kona low that had severely impacted
the islands from the 11th through the
14th weakened, but it remained strong
enough to deliver heavy showers and
thunderstorms to Kauai and Oahu. The
rain caused ponding on roadways, and
small stream and drainage ditch
flooding. No serious property damage or
injuries were reported.
Kauai County
9 NE Puuwai
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Kauai County
1 NNW Kalalau
Lookout
1 SE Waimea Kauai 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Another Kona low formed to the west of
the Aloha State and generated heavy
showers over Niihau and Kauai. Minor
flooding occurred on roadways, and in
drainage ditches and small streams.
There were no reports of significant
injuries or property damages.
HIZ002-008-012-
017-020-025
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A trade wind swell generated surf of 6
to 10 feet along the east-facing shores
of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the
Big Island of Hawaii. There were no
reports of significant property damage
or injuries.
Hawaii County
1 W Hilo
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Maui County
1 N Kaupo
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Heavy rain forced officials to close
Kaupo Road at Pahihi Gulch on the island
of Maui.
Honolulu County
6 W Mokuleia
1 E Kaaawa 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Maui County
1 ENE Kipahulu
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
The Kalepa Bridge near Kipahulu on the
island of Maui became impassable as
flood waters rose in the area.
An upper low and trough induced heavy
showers and thunderstorms, especially on
the Valley Isle of Maui and the Big
Island of Hawaii. There were no
significant damages or injuries. Most of
the problems were with road closures.
Maui County
1 NW Huelo
1 SSW Hana 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Honolulu County
Kahuku
1 SSW Mililani Town 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
HIZ001>003-023-
026
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A low far west/northwest of the state
produced surf of 10 to 15 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau
and Kauai, and 6 to 10 feet along the
west-facing shores of the Big Island of
Hawaii. No serious injuries or property
damage were reported. The high surf
continued into January only for the
west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Kauai County
1 SSE Princeville
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Kuhio Highway on the island of Kauai was
closed at the Hanalei Bridge because of
flooding.
Maui County
1 SW Hann
Kipahulu 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
IDAHO, North
IDZ005-006
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A strong arctic front pushed through
portions of north central Idaho,
bringing accumulating snow, strong winds
and blowing and drifting snow reducing
visibility. Snow accumulations ranged
from 6 inches at the lower elevations,
to 9 to 12 inches over the mountain
passes.
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
As arctic air remained anchored at the
surface, a moist Pacific weather system
move up over this cold dome of air to
produce heavy snow over portions of
north central Idaho. Eight to twelve
inches of new snow was reported.
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IDZ007
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Another Pacific weather system brought
heavy snow to north central Idaho. Nine
to twelve inches of new snow was
reported.
IDZ005
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
IDZ007
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
IDZ006
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Yet another moist Pacific storm system
interacted with cold air at the surface
to produce a significant snowfall event
across portions of North Central Idaho
with local whiteout conditions reported
over the Camas Prairie. Snowfall amounts
of 10 to 16 inches were reported with
wind gusts up to 50 mph.
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Yet another Pacific Storm system brought
moisture, in the form of snow, across
portions of north central Idaho. Six to
thirteen inches of new snow was reported
across the area.
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Another Pacific Storm System and a
strong Jet Stream brought another round
of heavy snow to portions of North
Central Idaho. Snow accumulations of 7
to 8 inches were reported with severe
driving conditions along Highway 12 from
near Powell to Lolo Pass.
IDAHO, Northwest
IDZ001
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
IDZ002
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
IDZ004
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
IDZ003
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A deep surface low tracked through North
Idaho followed by an arctic front
passage. Numerous vehicle collisions
occurred in Moscow on the Idaho Palouse.
Snow accumulations ranged mainly from
six to ten inches with lighter amounts
in the Coeur D'Alene area and on the
Palouse. The Naples area however
received heavier amounts with reports
ranging from 13 to 16 inches.
IDZ001-002
0 0 0.00K
Cold north to northeast winds behind an
earlier arctic front passage resulted in
wind chill readings near or below minus
20 degrees Fahrenheit from Sandpoint to
Coeur D'Alene. Approximately 1,200
customers lost power in Northern Idaho,
which was contributed to the cold
temperatures. There were also about 80
reports of frozen pipes.
IDZ001>004
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A near stationary arctic front boundary
resulted in record setting snow
accumulations across portions of
Northern Idaho. The Coeur D'Alene area
was hardest hit, where a record two day
total of 33 inches was recorded. An
impressive 25 inches fell in a 24 hour
period, which was also a record. Athol
was also hard hit where 30 inches of
snow fell. The heavy snow closed several
roads, schools, businesses, and led to
numerous accidents. One such accident
closed down west bound lanes of
Interstate 90 near Coeur D'Alene for two
hours. Other snow accumulations from
this event were noteworthy as well. In
the North Idaho Panhandle including the
Coeur D'Alene area; 32 inches fell in
Rathdrum, 29 inches three miles east of
Spirit Lake, 29 inches in Post falls, 28
inches in Rathdrum, 23 inches in
Blanchard, 13 inches in Clark Fork, and
8 inches in Bonners Ferry. In the
Central Panhandle Mountains; 17 inches
fell five miles west of St. Maries, with
14 inches two miles south of Deary. In
the Idaho Palouse; 21 inches fell five
miles north of Moscow, with much less
accumulation south of here.
IDZ001>003-026>
027
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A winter storm brought significant snow
accumulations to most of north Idaho. A
front tracked through late on the 20th
into the 21st, followed by a cold low
pressure system over the area. Several
collisions and slide-offs occurred in
the Coeur D'Alene area. Storm total snow
accumulations of four to eight inches
with locally higher amounts were
recorded. The higher amounts include 11
inches in Juilaetta in Latah County, and
10 inches six miles north of Coeur
D'Alene and two miles north-northeast of
Hayden.
IDZ001-004
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A cold upper trough moved through the
area followed by a surface low tracking
through north Idaho. A combination of
three two features brought heavy snow to
the North Idaho Panhandle, Coeur D'Alene
area, and Central Panhandle Mountains.
Storm total snow accumulations of four
to nine inches were recorded.
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IDZ002>004
0 0 0.00K
A strong warm front brought heavy snow
to much of north Idaho. Heavy snow load
on roof tops in Coeur D'Alene began to
cause problems. An awning above a
business fell onto a sidewalk. A flat
sunroof of a home also had a partial
roof collapse. The additional snowfall
also contributed to several power
outages resulting from trees failing
onto power lines, mostly south of Lake
Coeur D'Alene. The snow also led to
several slide-offs on U.S. Highway 95
between Moscow and Lewiston. Storm total
snow accumulations ranged mostly from
five to nine inches, except for around a
foot of accumulation in the Sandpoint,
Coeur D'Alene, and St. Maries areas.
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IDZ001
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A quick but intense low pressure system
brought heavy snow to the North Idaho
Panhandle and the Coeur D'Alene area.
Hauser, Spirit Lake, Athol, and
Sandpoint were hardest hit where snow
accumulations ranged from nine inches to
a foot. Snow from this event contributed
to a couple roof collapses in the Post
Falls and Coeur d'Alene areas. Several
boats at a marina in Coeur d'Alene were
also damaged when a section of a roof
collapsed from the weight of the snow.
IDZ026
0 0 6.0K 0.00K
High winds occurred in Lewiston with a
wind gust of 59 mph recorded. These
winds downed several trees and power
lines.
IDAHO, Southeast
IDZ022
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Heavy snow fell on December 7th and 8th.
Nine inches was recorded at Howell
Canyon with 11 inches at Magic Mountain.
IDZ019-022-025
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A strong cold front moved through
southeast Idaho during the evening and
morning of the 12th and 13th and brought
with it heavy snow and strong winds.
Heavy snow fell in high elevations, with
strong winds causing power outages to
15,000 people in Bingham County on the
morning of the 131h. Although heavy snow
did not fall in the Snake River Plain,
30 to 40 minor accidents occurred on icy
roadways.
IDZ018-031
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
IDZ019
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Heavy snow and strong winds occurred in
the mountains of Idaho. Strong winds and
drifting closed highway 32 from Ashton
to Tetonia in the Upper Snake Highlands
and highway 47 was closed from Ashton to
Bear Gulch. Sugar Salem and Fremont
County schools were closed on the 19th.
One to two feet of snow fell in the
central mountains and Upper Snake River
Highlands.
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IDZ017-020>023-
025-031
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A strong Pacific storm system dumped
heavy snow on nearly all of southeastern
Idaho starting on Sunday the 21st and
continuing through Monday the 22nd. More
than a foot of snow was common in the
mountains while 6 to 14 inches fell in
the Snake River Plain.
IDZ017-021-022
1 0 0.00K 0.00K
IDZ018>020-023>
025-031>032
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
An intense Pacific storm brought heavy
snow and strong winds to all of
southeast Idaho. One to three feet of
snow fell in the Central Mountains with
4 to 8 inches in the Snake River Plain
with blizzard conditions. One to two
feet were common in the southern and
southeast highlands with up to 32 inches
in the Upper Snake Highlands.
Interstates 84 and 86 were closed east
of Declo. State Highways 39,32,37,46,21,
81, and 77 were all closed. US Highways
20 and 26 were closed.
IDZ031
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
IDZ019-021-022
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Another in a series of Pacific storms
the last week of December brought heavy
snow to the Central Mountains and Upper
Snake and South Central Highlands.
Whiteout conditions occurred in the
Snake River Plain with road closures in
the South Central Highlands.
IDAHO, Southwest
IDZ011-013
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A large winter system moving out of
Washington state spread heavy snow over
the Intermountain West late December
12th and overnight into the 13th as the
cold front lifted through the Cascade
Mountains into the West Central and
Boise Mountains of Idaho. Mountain areas
saw six to ten inches of snowfall while
valley areas reported four to six
inches. Many accidents were reported by
law enforcement agencies.
IDZ016
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A deformation zone situated across
Southern Idaho and Northern Nevada
provided upslope conditions and a
resultant four inches in the Twin Falls
area on December 16th.
IDZ011-013-016-
028
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A potent snow storm ripped through
Southwest Idaho on December 19th
bringing strong winds and six to twelve
inches of snow to the West Central and
Boise Mountains and the Camas Prairie.
Many of the area roads experienced heavy
drifting.
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IDZ012>014-016-
028
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
An intense winter storm pushed into
Southwest Idaho December 21st and 22nd
bringing heavy snow including areas of
blowing and drifting snow to most
locations including the lower valleys.
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0 0 0.00K 0.00K
IDZ028-030
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A winter storm blanketed much of
Southwest Idaho with six to fifteen
inches of snow over the Christmas
holiday period from the 24th to the
25th of December.
ILLINOIS, Central
ILZ031-037-038
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ILZ029-042-045
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A major winter storm moved through the
Midwest from November 30th through early
on December 1st. Moderate to heavy snow
impacted locations along and north of
I-74 ... with portions of Tazewell,
Woodford, and Mclean counties picking up
in excess of 6 inches of snow. Further
south, snowfall was lighter ... with a
general 1 to 3 inch accumulation common
between the I-72 and I-70 corridors. As
the snow came to an end, gusty
northwesterly winds caused considerable
blowing and drifting snow that persisted
into the morning of December 1st. In
addition, falling temperatures created
slick and hazardous road conditions ...
even in locations that did not
experience heavy snowfall.
ILZ071
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A warm front lifted northward through
central Illinois during the overnight
hours of December 7th into the early
morning of December 8th. Light freezing
rain accompanied the front, creating icy
roads and numerous traffic accidents
across the area.
ILZ029
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A winter storm brought between 1 and 3
inches of snow to areas north of the
I-70 corridor on December 16th. Further
south, patchy freezing drizzle created
icy road conditions south of I-70 ...
where numerous traffic accidents were
reported.
ILZ027>031-036>
038-040>043-047>
048
0 0 2.05M 0.00K
A powerful storm system produced between
one quarter and three quarters of an
inch of ice across parts of central
Illinois on December 18th. Areas along
and north of I-72 were most severely
impacted, with widespread tree damage
and power outages reported. Increasing
west to northwest winds in the wake of
the departing storm system resulted in
additional downed tree branches and
power outages into December 20th. At the
height of the storm, over 30,000
customers were reported to be without
power across central Illinois.
Preliminary damage estimates are
approximately 2 million dollars.
ILZ051-066
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A storm system spread a wintry mix of
snow, sleet, and freezing rain across
central Illinois on December 23rd. The
precipitation was on the light side:
however, locations along and south of
I-72 reported a thin glaze of ice from
the freezing rain.
Schuyler County
Littleton
0 0 10.00K 0.00K
The roof was blown off a barn.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
1 W Table Grove
0 0 30.00K 0.00K
A barn was destroyed by high winds.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Knox County
Knoxville
0 0 20.00K 0.00K
A semi was blown over and a roof was
ripped off a lumber yard near I-74.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mason County
Kilbourne
0 0 35.00K 0.00K
Thirty utility poles were blown down on
600 North near Kilbourne.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Scott County
Alsey
0 0 55.00K 0.00K
Power lines were blown down and six to
eight houses sustained wind damage.
Numerous trees and tree branches were
blown down as well.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
Fairview
0 0 8.00K 0.00K
The roof of a patio was blown off its
supports and a small utility shed was
flipped over.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
1 N Duncan Mills
0 0 12.00K 0.00K
The roof was blown off a barn and a
small shed was destroyed.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
1 W Canton
0 0 2.00K 0.00K
The back window was blown out of a
spotter's truck.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Peoria County
4 WSW Trivoli
0 0 15.00K 0.00K
Multiple power poles were blown down
near the intersection of Downs School
Road and Wasson Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Stark County
3 ESE Toulon
0 0 10.00K 0.00K
An outbuilding was damaged between
Toulon and Wyoming.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
Canton
0 0 12.00K 0.00K
Shingles were blown off a roof and
several tree limbs fell into power
lines.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
4 W Springfield
0 0 40.00K 0.00K
A farmstead west of Springfield on
McQueen Road sustained significant wind
damage.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Logan County
1 N New Holland
0 0 60.00K 0.00K
High winds damaged two homes in New
Holland. Three outbuildings were blown
down and numerous trees were damaged as
well.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Sangamon County
Springfield
0 0 15.00K 0.00K
Winds damaged the roof of the District
186 School Administration building.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Sangamon County
2 N Springfield
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Loose debris from the State Fairgrounds
was blown across Peoria Road and struck
a nearby gas station.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
2 NE Springfield
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Unanchored outdoor displays were blown
off a hardware store parking lot.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Logan County
1 W Lincoln
0 0 10.00K 0.00K
A semi truck was blown over near exit
126 on 1-55 west of Lincoln.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
2 N Springfield
0 0 35.00K 0.00K
High winds damaged the roofs of three
large barns and the grandstand overhang
at the State Fairgrounds.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
Springfield
0 0 25.00K 0.00K
A large section of the roof was blown
off the U.S. Grant School at the
intersection of Monroe and Stage.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Sangamon County
2 N Spaulding
0 0 20.00K 0.00K
An unanchored mobile home was blown off
its pad near the intersection of
Williamsville Road and Turkey Run Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Logan County
Lincoln
0 0 15.00K 0.00K
Power poles and lines were blown down
for at least one quarter of a mile along
State Route 10 outside the National
Weather Service office.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Mclean County
Mc Lean
0 0 T00K 0.00K
Four power poles were snapped off and
numerous tree limbs were blown down near
the US-136 and I-55 interchange.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Mclean County
Mc Lean
0 0 40.00K 0.00K
An RV was tipped over at a dealership.
High winds destroyed a grain silo and
caused roof damage at an agriculture
dealership.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Mclean County
2 NW Shirley
0 0 35.00K 0.00K
Houses were damaged in Covell.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mclean County
Mc Lean
0 0 40.00K 0.00K
Houses were damaged in the town of
Mclean.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Macon County
5 NW Warrensburg
0 0 12.00K 0.00K
A barn roof was blown off at the corner
of Durock and Stronn Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Christian County
Kincaid
0 0 55.00K 0.00K
Multiple buildings sustained wind damage
in Kincaid and Bulpitt.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mclean County
5 E Bloomington
0 0 50.00K 0.00K
Strong winds damaged three to four
buildings at a farmstead near Ireland
Grove Road and Towanda Barnes Road. A
machine shed was also destroyed.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mclean County
3 W Bloomington
0 0 40.00K 0.00K
Four semi trucks were blown over on I-55
and I-74 on the west side of
Bloomington.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Fulton County
1 ENE Cuba
2 S Fiatt 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Rapid rises were reported along Put
Creek, causing flooding near County Road
2 and along Highway 97.
Macon County
1 N Mt Zion
0 0 40.00K 0.00K
A pole barn was blown down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Champaign County
1 W Rantoul
0 0 12.00K 0.00K
Numerous trees and tree branches were
blown down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Christian County
Sharpsburg
0 0 15.00K 0.00K
The roof of an attached garage was blown
off a well-built home.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Stark County
Stark
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Camp Run Creek north of the town of
Stark rapidly rose out of its banks.
This caused high water to flood portions
of 1300 East and West jersey Blacktop.
Schuyler County
Rushville
4 NE Littleton 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Water was rapidly rising along numerous
small creeks and streams across Schuyler
County. This caused flooding over some
area roadways.
Coles County
6 WNW Mattoon
0 0 12.00K 0.00K
Trees and power lines were blown down in
the town of Coles. A strong cold front
pushing into an unseasonably warm and
moist airmass across central Illinois
produced a round of severe thunderstorms
on December 27th. With a very strong
mid-level jet streak in place across the
Midwest, the storms were able to tap
into this energy and produce widespread
damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. In
addition, heavy rainfall failing on
partially frozen ground led to flash
flooding in a few locations. Note: The
estimated wind gust of 52 knots is
equivalent to 60 mph.
ILLINOIS, Northeast
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Low temperatures dropped into the lower
20s on December 2nd. One woman died due
to cold exposure after suffering spinal
injuries from a fall. F480U
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Low temperatures dropped into the lower
teens on December 4th and to 5 to 10
degrees above zero on December 5th.
Three people died from cold exposure in
Chicago. M80PH, F73PH, M75PH
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Low temperatures dropped into the teens
on the morning of December 8th. One man
died in Chicago due to cold exposure.
M40OU
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Low temperatures dropped to 5 to 10
degrees above zero during the morning of
December 15th. One woman died due to
cold exposure. F660U
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A strong winter storm moved across
northern Illinois during the late
evening hours of December 18th into the
morning of December 19th. Ice
accumulations of one quarter to one half
inch were reported across much of
Livingston, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois
Counties. This ice accumulation caused
numerous tree limbs and power lines to
break, which also brought down utility
poles. Power outages were widespread
across these areas. A combination of
snow, sleet and freezing rain fell
across LaSalle, Grundy, Kendall, Will
and southern Cook Counties where ice
accumulations were around one quarter of
an inch and sleet/snow accumulations
ranged between one half and one inch. A
combination of snow and sleet fell
across Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane, Dupage
and much of Cook County where snow and
accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches
with sleet accumulations of one half
inch. Heavy snow fell across Winnebago,
Boone, McHenry, and Lake Counties where
snowfall totals ranged between 6 and 9
inches. The snow, ice and sleet caused
numerous vehicle accidents and spinouts.
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Very cold air spread across northern
Illinois starting on December 21st and
continuing through December 25th. Low
temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10
below zero on the 21st and 22nd, and
were in the low single digits on the
23rd, 24th and 25th. Five people died
due to cold exposure, two in Chicago,
one in Des Plaines, one in Western
Springs and one in Addison. F480U,
F83PH, F64PH, F62PH, M520U
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Blizzard conditions developed during the
early morning of December 21st and
continued through the early evening
hours. Many areas received new snowfall
of 1 to 2 inches during the evening of
December 20th. This fresh snowfall was
blown around by winds gusting to 40 mph,
which caused visibilities to drop to
near zero in many locations.
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A combination of temperatures falling to
5 below to 10 below zero and winds of 20
to 30 mph caused wind chill readings to
drop to 35 below zero across much of
northern Illinois during the morning
hours of December 21st.
Du Page County
Woodridge
2 SW Fronteac 0 0 100M 0.00K
A combination of melting snow and heavy
rain caused flash flooding across much
of Dupage County. Basement flooding was
reported in Naperville, Addison and
Elmhurst. Many streets were closed due
to flooding in Wheaton, Westmont, Glen
Ellyn, Downers Grove, Carol Stream,
Naperville, Villa Park, Lisle,
Warrenville, and Willowbrook. Storm total
rainfall amounts included 2.19 inches
near Downers Grove, 1.95 inches near
Westmont, 1.95 inches near Wheaton, 1.82
inches near Lisle and 1.66 inches near
Carol Stream.
Cook County
3 SSE Bryn Mawr
1 ESE Santa Fe Park 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Heavy rain and melting snow caused
flooding of some roads, creeks and low
lying areas across southern Cook County
on December 27th. The flood waters
slowly receded on December 28th.
Cook County
3 SSE Bryn Mawr
2 NNW Glencoe 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Heavy rain and melting snow caused
flooding of some roads, creeks and low
lying areas across central and northern
Cook County on December 27th. The flood
waters slowly receded on December 28th.
La Salle County
2 SSW Milla 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Ten inch diameter tree limbs were blown
down near Route 18 and East 9th Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Lee County
2 ESE Kingdom
5 NE Steward 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Many roads across eastern Lee County
were flooded, some were closed. Ditches
and creeks were also flooded. Storm total
rainfall amounts included 1.88 inches
near Dixon and 1.44 inches near Paw Paw.
Ogle County
3 N Stillman Vly
5 NE Monroe Center 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Numerous roads were reported to be
flooded and closed across eastern Ogle
County, including Route 72 near Davis
Junction, Route 251 south of Route 64
and Route 2 north of Bryon. Storm total
rainfall amounts included 1.48 inches 3
miles north of Bryon and 1.18 inches
near Rochelle.
Winnebago County
2 ESE Wempleton
2 SSW Argyle 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Street flooding was reported in Rockford
with ditches and culverts full.
Storm total rainfall amounts included
1.50 inches at Rockford Airport, 1.39
inches about 3 miles northeast of
Rockford and 1.24 inches near Roscoe.
Ford County
2 SW Gibson City 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A wind gust to 63 mph was measured
southwest of Gibson City.
Note: The measured wind gust of 55 knots
is equivalent to 63 mph.
Iroquois County
Onarga 0 0 3.00K 0.00K
Two utility poles and several power
lines were blown down on North Pine
Street.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Iroquois County
Ashkum 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A farmer reported buildings and vehicles
moved on his property by strong winds
near Ashkum.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Cook County
1 N Chippewa
Chicago Howell Arpt 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Six feet of water was reported on 135th
Street between Central and Harlem.
Iroquois County
1 SW Cissna Park 0 0 50.00K 0.00K
Several garage doors were blown out on
Harrison Avenue. Several buildings had
shingles tom off. One building suffered
significant roof damage. A construction
trailer was blown onto its side,
partially crushing a parked car. Many
tree limbs and power lines, which were
still coated with ice from a recent ice
storm, were blown down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Kendall County
1 S Oswego
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Collins Road between Plainfield Road and
Grove Road was flooded and impassable.
Storm total rainfall amounts included
1.99 inches about one mile west of
Yorkville and 1.93 inches near Plano.
Lake County
1 NNE Wadsworth
1 W Zion 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Flood water was reported up to the
foundations of several homes and was
flooding over several roads. A tributary
was one foot above the Adams Road
bridge.
Lake County
Bannockburn
Ft Sheridan 0 0 25.00K 0.00K
Numerous basements were flooded in
Highland Park. Several roads were also
flooded including Trailway Street, Green
Bay Road and Park Avenue.
Du Page County
Woodridge
2 SW Fronteac 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
After heavy rain and melting snow caused
widespread flooding and flash flooding
across Dupage County on December 27th,
flooding continued on December 28th as
flood waters slowly receded.
Heavy rain fell across northern Illinois
during the early morning hours of
December 27th. Another round of heavy
rain and thunderstorms moved across
northern Illinois during the afternoon
hours of December 27th. Some of the
thunderstorms produced severe weather.
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Strong winds gusting as high as 45 mph
blew down numerous tree limbs and power
lines. A tree was blown down at 83rd and
Yates in Chicago. The tree fell onto an
SUV and injured five people inside the
SUV. Another tree was completely
uprooted at Scott and Astor Roads. The
tree fell onto two cars.
ILLINOIS, Northwest
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An arctic front swept through the region
on December 3, 2008 accompanied by a
band of snow behind the frontal passage.
Mainly light snow fell for about a 5 to
7 hour period with total accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches across eastern Iowa and
northwest and western Illinois. The most
reported was 4.1 inches at the Quad City
International Airport at Moline,
Illinois.
ILZ001-007-009-
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A warm front lifting northward out of
Missouri triggered a band of freezing
rain just north of the front on December
8, 2008. The freezing rain only lasted
about an hour or two during the morning
and early afternoon hours at any given
location. However, surface temperatures
were in the mid to upper 20s resulting
in a quick glazing of ice on roads and
highways. There were dozens of vehicle
accidents with mainly minor injuries.
However, an indirect fatality occurred
in Bureau county as a result of a
vehicle accident on icy roads. Local
hospitals also reported some injuries
from people falling on the ice.
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An intense arctic cold front tracked
across eastern Iowa and western Illinois
on December 14, 2008. There was an
incredible 50 degree or more temperature
drop over about a 12 hour period after
the passage of the front. Afternoon
temperatures that were in the 50s had
fallen to the single digits and even
several degrees below zero by late in
the evening. To make matters worse,
thunderstorms producing heavy sleet
developed in the early evening hours
just behind the arctic front. These
storms erupted from the Quad Cities to
Burlington with sleet accumulations of
0.5 to 1 inch in less than 2 hours.
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Low pressure developing in the central
Rockies brought southerly winds and
increasing moisture into the region on
December 16, 2008. This warmer air
riding atop arctic air entrenched across
the area produced about a 12 hour period
of light to moderate snow. The snow was
quite fluffy but winds were light with
little if any blowing or drifting
reported. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches were common with isolated amounts
near 6 inches in northwest Illinois.
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A major winter storm tracked from
eastern Colorado to northern Missouri
and then to central Illinois December
18-19, 2008, and was the most
significant winter event of the month.
Heavy snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches were widespread across northeast
Iowa and northwest Illinois, mainly
north of Highway 30. Roughly along the
Interstate 80 corridor, 2 to 4 inches of
sleet and up to 1/2 inch ice
accumulations were reported. Locations
south of I-80 in southeast Iowa, western
Illinois and northeast Missouri
experienced a major ice storm. Ice
accumulations of 1/4 to nearly 1 inch
were common, with many trees and
branches down due to the weight of the
ice. Scattered thunderstorms also
developed helping to produce the heavy
precipitation amounts. Power outages of
up to a week occurred, especially in
western Illinois, due to the ice storm.
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A powerful arctic cold front swept
across the region on December 20-21,
2008. Ahead of the front, 1 to 3 inches
of fluffy snow fell during the afternoon
of December 20. The snow was confined to
locations in Iowa and Illinois along and
north of Interstate 80. After this
snowfall ended by evening, snow depths
north of Highway 34 ranged from 5 to 12
inches. With the passage of the arctic
cold front, northwest winds gradually
increased to 20 to 35 mph with gusts to
45 mph late in the evening on December
20 through the day on December 21. This
created ground blizzard conditions with
frequent whiteouts as visibilities were
reduced to 1/4 mile or less, especially
in rural and open areas. With
temperatures below zero, wind chill
readings were as low as 30 to 40 below
zero. The combination of blizzard
conditions and very cold temperatures
made for a dangerous situation.
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Low pressure moved from southeast
Colorado to central Missouri and then
into southern Lower Michigan on December
23-24, 2008. This spread an area of snow
across much of eastern Iowa and
northwest Illinois on December 24. The
snow fell during a 7 to 12 hour period
and accumulated to 2 to 4 inches.
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A strong low pressure system in the
southern Plains pulled warm and moist
gulf air northward into much of the
Midwest. This airmass flowing over a 6
to 12 inch snow depth, caused widespread
dense fog to form across eastern Iowa
and northwest and western Illinois.
Frequent visibilities were less than 1/4
mile making travel difficult. The fog
became dense during the afternoon hours
of December 26, finally dissipating in
the morning of December 27 as a cold
front moved through the region, bringing
drier and colder air.
Hancock County
2 NW Sutter
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Road just north of Sutter reported to be
flooded by several inches of water over
the road and impassable.
Strong low pressure in the southern
Plains brought a surge of gulf moisture
northward into the region, as a cold
front approached from the west.
Thunderstorms erupted over western
Illinois dumping 1 to 2 inches of rain,
which caused isolated flash flooding.
Hancock County
3 ESE Carthage
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Law enforcement reported power poles
snapped off and half of a barn roof
blown off about 2 miles southeast of
Carthage. Winds were estimated at 75
mph.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Mcdonough County
1 S Macomb
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A trained spotter reported trees down
near Macomb.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 60
knots is equivalent to 69 mph.
Mcdonough County
New Philadelphia
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A brief tornado touchdown occurred at
about 1120 am CST 1/3 mile east of New
Philadelphia near Highway 95. The EF0
tornado, about 50 yards in width, struck
a garage tearing the roof off and
blowing the back of the garage away. The
debris littered a nearby field for up to
1/3 mile from where the garage had been.
A person in the garage at the time was
not injured, but described being blasted
with a terrific wind filled with grass
and leaves. The person also stated the
event was over as fast as it had
started. The temperature at the time of
the tornado was 61 F which was
unseasonably warm for the end of
December. Winds were estimated at 80
mph.
Strong low pressure tracked from
Oklahoma to northern Illinois on
December 27, 2008. Unseasonably warm
moist air flooding northward ahead of
the low, combined with a strong cold
front approaching from the west,
triggered isolated severe thunderstorms
in western Illinois. These storms formed
during the morning hours while
temperatures were in the power 60s. Near
Carthage, power poles were snapped and
half of a barn roof was blown off. Near
New Philadelphia, an EF0 tornado with
winds estimated at 80 mph, briefly
touched down. A garage was destroyed
with the debris field extending about a
third of a mile.
ILLINOIS, South
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Strong south winds ahead of a developing
low pressure system gusted to between 45
and 50 mph. The strong winds were from
Carbondale to the Wabash Valley,
including the Interstate 64 corridor.
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The first winter storm of the season
brought widespread sleet and freezing
rain to extreme southern Illinois. South
of a line from Carbondale to Harrisburg,
up to one quarter inch of ice coated
roadways during the evening commute.
Numerous accidents and slide-offs
occurred. A strong cold front ushered
much colder air into the region. A weak
low pressure system then moved northeast
along the front, causing the widespread
sleet and freezing rain.
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Areas of light freezing drizzle caused
roads to become very icy. Multiple
vehicle accidents were reported. Highway
13, which runs from Murphysboro to
Harrisburg, was littered with accidents,
slowing traffic to a crawl. A pickup
truck and horse trailer rolled over on
Interstate 57 northbound near the West
Frankfort interchange. Only minor
injuries not requiring hospital
treatment were reported. Near Mount
Carmel, there were numerous accidents,
including a rollover accident with an
injury. An accident with injuries also
occurred near Golden Gate in Wayne
County. Interstate 64 was shut down at
the Indiana state line due to dangerous
conditions in Indiana. Secondary roads
were extremely hazardous into the 17th.
Schools were cancelled in many counties,
including White, Gallatin, Saline,
Hamilton, Wayne, Edwards, and Wabash.
The wintry precipitation was caused by a
weak surface trough of low pressure
combined with a moist southwest flow
aloft.
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Areas of light freezing rain and
freezing drizzle caused slick spots on
roadways. Bridges and overpasses were
the most affected surfaces. Traffic
accidents were not as numerous as during
the winter event the previous day. Areas
of dense freezing fog contributed to the
light icing. Surface high pressure over
the southern Great Lakes region provided
a cold low level northeast wind flow. At
the same time, milder southwest winds
just above the surface were overrunning
the cold air.
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Widespread dense fog reduced visibility
to one-quarter mile or less. The dense
fog occurred along and just ahead of a
warm front. Light east to southwest
winds brought moist air over cold, icy
ground.
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Strong southwest winds in advance of a
cold front were sustained from 30 to 35
mph for a few hours. Peak wind gusts
were from 40 to 50 mph. In Harrisburg,
wind gusts estimated near 50 mph blew
vinyl shutters off a house. Small tree
limbs were blown down.
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Widespread freezing rain coated surfaces
with up to one-tenth inch of ice. Due to
very cold antecedent conditions,
pavement temperatures were low enough
that the initial drops of precipitation
immediately created hazardous
conditions. A southerly flow of warmer
air around high pressure over the
Carolina coast overspread a shallow
layer of cold air near the surface. The
result was widespread icing. The
freezing rain occurred during the
morning commute, causing a rash of
traffic accidents and school closings.
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Dense fog blanketed much of southern
Illinois as milder south winds blew over
cold, frozen ground. Visibility was
reduced to one-quarter mile or less.
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Strong southerly winds developed ahead
of a strong cold front moving east
across Missouri. Winds at 2,000 feet
were averaging near 60 mph. Enough
daytime heating occurred to bring down
some of this wind in the afternoon.
Gusts at the surface ranged from 45 to
50 mph. The highest reported wind gust
was 51 mph at the Carbondale airport's
automated observing station.
Jackson County
Murphysboro 0 0 100.00K 0.00K
Utility poles and numerous trees were
down in and around the city. At least
one tree fell on a vehicle with persons
inside. At least one other vehicle was
damaged by a falling tree.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Jefferson County
Mt Vernon 0 0 10.00K 0.00K
Some trees were down on the north side
of the city.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Williamson County
Johnston City
Marion 0 0 10.00K 0.00K
Numerous trees and power lines were
blown down. About 1,500 customers lost
power.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Hamilton County
4 N Mc Leansboro
0 0 10.00K 0.00K
Some trees and limbs were down on
roadways. Power lines were down and
arcing.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Saline County
Harrisburg 0 0 50.00K 0.00K
Raleigh
One building in Harrisburg lost its
roof. A business in Raleigh lost one
fourth of its roof. Large trees were
down, blocking Highway 34.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Massac County
Metropolis
0 0 3.00K 0.00K
High tension power lines were down along
a side street. Wind gusts were estimated
near 60 mph by law enforcement officers.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Wabash County
Mt Carmel 0 0 20.00K 0.00K
A new workplace structure under
construction was blown down. None of the
walls or roof were complete. Trees were
damaged at another location in town.
A strong cold front was accompanied by a
squall line of thunderstorms with strong
winds. Despite record warm temperatures
in the 70's, instability was minimal
where the narrow squall line occurred.
Winds were very strong in the power
levels of the atmosphere. Widespread
wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range
were observed, with isolated higher
gusts around 70 mph. The storms were not
prolific lightning producers. Note: The
estimated wind gust of 52 knots is
equivalent to 60 mph.
ILLINOIS, Southwest
Adams County
3 NW Liberty
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A tornado touched down in an open field
west of Illinois Route 104. It damaged
several trees in this location. The
tornado travelled to the east northeast.
It damaged the roof of one home just
east of Illinois Route 104. It then
destroyed a large barn just south of
County Road 1050N. The debris field
extended for a mile to the north
northeast of the barn.
Adams County
3 NNE Liberty
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
A tornado touched down just west of
County Road 2250th Street, north of
N1025th Avenue. It damaged a machine
shed and a mobile home in this location.
It travelled to the northeast and caused
some additional tree damage before
lifting and dissipating.
Pike County
Barry 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Thunderstorm winds blew down several
large tree limbs and a few power lines
in Barty.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Pike County
2 N Perry 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Several large trees were blown down
blocking the intersection of Illinois
Routes 104 and 107.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 56
knots is equivalent to 64 mph.
Macoupin County
Girard 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous
large tree limbs with a few falling onto
homes causing minor roof damage. Part of
the roof of a mobile home was blown off.
Also, an old barn was destroyed and 2
grain bins were damaged.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
St. Clair County
Fairview Hgts 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
An apartment building in Fairview
Heights sustained major roof damage when
thunderstorm winds peeled off part of
the roof structure. No one was injured
by the storm.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Madison County
Godfrey
Bethalto 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. In Godfrey and Bethalto,
several streets were flooded.
Monroe County
2 NW Waterloo
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. Numerous roads in
Waterloo were flooded with between 4 and
5 inches of water on several of those
roads.
Macoupin County
Shipman
3 NNE Gillespie 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. Illinois Route 16 near
Shipman was closed due to 2 to 3 feet of
water over the roadway.
Jersey County
Jerseyville
0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. About 3 miles east of
Jerseyville, Illinois Route 16 was
flooded.
Washington County
1 W Lively Grove 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Thunderstorm winds blew down several
large tree limbs.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Washington County
Nashville 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Thunderstorm winds blew down several
large tree limbs.
A strong cold front moved through the
region ... triggering showers and
thunderstorms. Some of the thunderstorms
became severe with large hail, damaging
winds, tornadoes and flash flooding
reported. Note: The estimated wind gust
of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Location Character of storm
GEORGIA, Lower
Coffee County
1 N Douglas Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Central dispatch relayed a report of
trees down in the City of Douglas.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Ware County
1 WSW Hasty
Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Trees and power lines were blown down at
the NOAA Weather Radio transmitter site.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Jeff Davis County
Hazelhurst Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Law enforcement relayed a report of a
roof blown off an old building and a
tree down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Pierce County
2 E Homestead
2 SE Blackshear Thunderstorm Wind (45EG)
Several trees were blown down along path
of storm. Vinyl fencing blown down with
some shingles ripped off a roof. Two
trampolines were blown a considerable
distance.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 45
knots is equivalent to 52 mph.
Ware County
1 ESE Waycross Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Utility poles were snapped and street
lights were blown down near the
intersection of US Highway 1 and US
Highway 82.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Pierce County
1 SE Blackshear
Tornado (EF0)
The tornado touched down near 1421
College Avenue destroying a vinyl
storage shed. A more substantial wood
shed next to it was undamaged and no
significant damage to vegetation was
observed in this vicinity. In this area
the event was a low level EF-0 event
with winds estimated near 65 mph. The
system next moved over Burney Branch Lake
which allowed the circulation to
intensify with winds now closer to an
upper end EF-0 and estimated to be near
85 mph. The tornado made landfall near
1101 Lakeview Drive where several trees
were snapped. The funnel moved over
several lakeside homes and their
backyards in this area. A vinyl fence
was blown down and a wooden child's
backyard play set was uprooted and
overturned. At the northeastern edge of
the lake the most substantial damage
occurred when the roof of a dock was
ripped off and blown onto the roof of a
home at 919 Edgewood Circle. The home's
roof was destroyed opening the contents
to the weather.
Appling County
9 S Elliot Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
A church steeple was blown off at
intersection of Red Oak Road and Highway
203. Reports were also received of power
lines and trees down at the intersection
of Red Oak Road and Reese Road. Also
small out buildings were blown over.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Appling County
1 S Baxley Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
A several power lines were blown down
and minor structure damage occurred to
a building.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Brantley County
2 SSE Hortense Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Several trees were blown down near
highway 301 with power outages to 100
customers reported by the local utility
company.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Brantley County
2 ENE Atkinson Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
A utility company reported a several
trees down between Nahunta and
Waynesville.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Wayne County
3 ENE Redland Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
A power line was reported down near
North View Drive.
A squall line moved east across north
Florida over night on Wednesday 12/10
and during the day on Thursday 12/11.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
GEORGIA, North and Central
GAZ006>008-014
Winter Weather
A deep upper trough was sweeping through
the eastern U.S. A strong low pressure
system on the back side of the
accompanying cold front was pushing cold
Canadian air into Georgia. Moisture was
sufficient for upslope flow to result in
snow showers and some sleet across the
higher elevations of the northeast
Georgia mountains from the early morning
into the afternoon hours of the 1st.
Snowfall observed was generally less
than one inch across Union, Fannin,
Dawson, and Gilmer counties, with trace
amounts reported in surrounding counties
as far west as Floyd and as far south as
Cobb county. A few flurries were
observed in north Atlanta. The Nelson
(Cherokee county) police chief was
killed in an automobile accident on
Georgia Highway 515 near Blue Ridge in
Fannin county late in the afternoon on a
snow covered road. The passenger and the
driver of the other vehicle were also
critically injured in the accident.
Dade County
Wildwood
Rising Fawn Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
The Dade County Emergency Management
Director reported that thunderstorm
winds blew siding off a home, a trestle
off a barn, and at least 14 trees down
across the county.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Walker County
Cedar Grove
Rock Spg Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
The Walker County 911 Center reported
that up to 10 trees were blown down
across the county from thunderstorm
winds.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Chattooga County
Perennial
2 NNW Fairview Flash Flood
The Chattooga County 911 Center reported
stream and creek flash flooding in at
least four different locations. At least
a foot of water was flowing over Ragland
Road from a stream two miles southwest
of Lyerly. At least six inches of water
was flowing over Spring Creek Road from
Spring Creek three miles southeast of
Trion. At least six inches of water was
flowing over Hair Lake Road from Raccoon
Creek three miles northwest of
Summerville. Finally, six inches of
water was flowing over Fish Hatchery
Creek Road from a stream four miles
west-southwest of Summerville. Although
several roads in the area were closed
because of the high water, damage was
limited to debris removal.
Haralson County
3 ENE Tallapoosa
Tornado (EF0)
A damage survey conducted by the
National Weather Service Forecast Office
in Peachtree City, GA concluded that a
brief EF0 tornado touched down at the
Haralson County High School,
approximately three miles east-northeast
of Tallapoosa. The tornado traveled on
the ground between 100 and 150 yards
with a maximum path width of 50 yards.
The main classroom building suffered the
majority of the damage, where a heating
and air conditioning unit was blown off
the roof and into the adjacent parking
lot, causing minor damage to a few cars.
A few windows were also broken and an
outdoor scoreboard was destroyed.
Several small trees on the campus were
snapped, including one which fell onto
the visitor's bleachers. Damage to a
sign board at the Haralson County High
School caused by an EF0 tornado early in
the morning of December 10, 2008.
Photographs taken by the Warning
Coordination Meteorologist at the
National Weather Service Forecast Office
in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Cobb County
Kennesaw
4 SE Harryat Heavy Rain
An amateur radio operator relayed a
report of street and highway flooding at
Morris Mill Road and Howell Road. All
lanes of Interstate-75 were blocked in
this area because of high water, except
the HOV lane. Heavy rain of 1.0 to 1.5
inches fell in about one hour across
much of Cobb county as a line of heavy
thunderstorms traversed the area during
this time frame.
De Kalb County
Chamblee
Panthersville Heavy Rain
An amateur radio operator relayed a
report of street and highway flooding on
Interstate 85 at Shallowford Road. Water
was reported to be eight to twelve
inches deep on the interstate. Rainfall
of 1.0 to 1.5 inches fell across much of
western DeKalb county in about one hour
as a line of heavy thunderstorms
traversed the area during this time
frame.
Gilmer County
1 SE Ellijay
2 NE Rolston Flash Flood
The Gilmer County Emergency Management
Director reported that two areas in the
county suffered from flash flooding. At
least six inches of water from a local
stream was flowing over Yukon Road just
north of Scarlett Drive. Approximately
$1000 of erosion damage was observed to
the asphalt road. Further east, another
flash flood was observed when flood
waters from Holden Creek tore out a 10
by 12 foot section of Big Creek Road
just west of Pisgah Road. Damage to the
road was estimated to be $5000.
Forsyth County
1 NNW Heardville
1 SSW Hightower Flood
The Forsyth County Emergency Management
Director reported that minor flooding
occurred along portions of Yellow Creek
and Settingdown Creek between
Wallace-Tatum and Hurt Bridge Roads.
Damage was confined to minor debris
cleanup.
Crisp County
2 SSW Lamb Town
1 ESE Cordele Arpt Flood
The Crisp County Emergency Management
Director reported that several creeks
and streams across the county exceeded
bank full and resulted in minor
flooding. Six to seven inches of rain
fell across this area in less than 24
hours. Some urban areas also experienced
street flooding as well. At least two
roads, including a portion of Georgia
Highway 257, had to be closed because of
water flowing over the roads. Damage was
limited to minor debris cleanup.
Wilcox County
Seville
Pineview Heavy Rain
The Wilcox County 911 Center reported
that some water was flowing over a road
in one spot. The western part of the
county received three to four inches of
rain in less than 24 hours.
A very deep upper trough, located across
the central United States, moved very
slowly toward the eastern states between
December 10th and December 11th. Deep
southwest flow aloft and at the surface
provided the area with copious Gulf
moisture. Temperatures were unseasonably
warm. A slow moving Pacific frontal
system accompanied the upper-level
trough and moved across the area from
west to east during the two-day period.
Slow moving, heavy rain and
thunderstorms accompanied the upper
trough and frontal system. Repeated
rounds of heavy rain resulted in
widespread flooding and some flash
flooding across northwest Georgia
counties, where four to five inches of
rain fell in the two-day period, as well
as in some central Georgia counties,
where up to six inches of rain fell in
the Sumter and Webster county areas.
Several creeks, streams, and smaller
rivers rose above flood stage in
northwest and the southwestern parts of
central Georgia during a three day
period from the 10th to the 13th.
Isolated severe thunderstorms were also
noted at the beginning of the event,
including one which spawned a brief EF0
tornado in Haralson county early on the
10th causing damage to a high school.
GAZ078-089
High Wind
In association with the deep upper
trough sweeping through the eastern
United States, a strong low-level jet
developed in advance of this system
early on the 11th. As an area of
moderate to heavy rain showers swept
across west central Georgia, these
strong winds were brought down to the
surface across Muscogee and Harris
counties causing damage to trees and
power lines. More specific details from
the affected counties are provided
below.
The ASOS at the Columbus airport
recorded a wind gust of 59 mph. The high
winds were associated with a line of
showers and a strong low-level jet
accompanying a deep upper-level trough
sweeping through the region. Columbus
television stations and the Columbus
Ledger Inquirer reported that dozens of
trees and a number of power lines
throughout the county, as well as the
city of Columbus, were knocked down by
the high winds. Approximately 12,000
homes in the Columbus area were left
without power for several hours
following the wind storm. In addition,
the Allstate Insurance Agency on Buena
Vista Road lost 20 feet of its metal
roof from the high winds.
The Harris County Emergency Management
Director reported that high winds
knocked down several trees and power
lines throughout the county. The high
winds were associated with a line of
heavy rain showers moving through the
area from southwest to northeast and a
strong low-level jet traversing the
region ahead of a deep upper-level
trough.
Pike County
Molena
Williamson Thunderstorm Wind (39EG)
The Zebulon Newspaper reported that a
few trees and several tree limbs were
blown down across the county when a line
of thunderstorms moved through the
county from southwest to northeast. A
couple of roads were blocked by downed
trees.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Pulaski County
2 NE Hawkinsville
Thunderstorm Wind (39EG)
The Pulaski County Emergency Management
Director reported that three trees were
blown down northeast of Hawkinsville.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Dodge County
2 N Eastman
Thunderstorm Wind (39EG)
WMAZ Television of Macon reported that
about three large trees were blown down
in northern Dodge county.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Jones County
2 SW Gray
Thunderstorm Wind (39EG)
The Jones County Emergency Management
Director reported that three trees were
blown down in and around the Gray area.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 39
knots is equivalent to 45 mph.
Morgan County
Godfrey
Thunderstorm Wind (37EG)
The Morgan County Emergency Management
Director reported that a few trees were
blown down in southern Morgan county
near the Putnam county line. U.S.
Highway 411 was blocked at the county
line.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 37
knots is equivalent to 43 mph.
Whitfield County
1 SE Union Point
1 NE Keiths Mill Flood
The river gage on the Coahulla Creek at
Keith's Mill near Dalton recorded that
the river rose over 2.5 feet above flood
stage during this period. One road was
affected by the flooded creek and was
closed for some period. Otherwise,
damage was confined to minor debris
cleanup.
Dooly County
2 W Byromville
2 SSW Dooling Flood
The river gage on Turkey Creek at
Byromville rose above flood stage at 215
pm EST on December 11th and remained
above bank full stage until 910 am EST
on December 12th. Minor flooding of low
lands and agricultural low lands
occurred along the creek in this area.
Damage was confined to minor debris
cleanup.
A very deep upper trough, located across
the central United States, moved very
slowly toward the eastern states between
December 10th and December 11th. Deep
southwest flow aloft and at the surface
provided the area with copious Gulf
moisture. Temperatures were unseasonably
warm. A slow moving Pacific frontal
system accompanied the upper-level
trough and moved across the area from
west to east during the two-day period.
Slow moving, heavy rain and
thunderstorms accompanied the upper
trough and frontal system. Repeated
rounds of heavy rain resulted in
widespread flooding and some flash
flooding across northwest Georgia
counties, where four to five inches of
rain fell in the two-day period, as well
as in some central Georgia counties,
where up to six inches of rain fell in
the Sumter and Webster county areas.
Several creeks, streams, and smaller
rivers rose above flood stage in
northwest and the southwestern parts of
central Georgia during a three day
period from the 10th to the 13th.
Isolated severe thunderstorms were also
noted at the beginning of the event,
including one which spawned a brief EF0
tornado in Haralson county early on the
10th causing damage to a high school.
Washington County
1 N Oconee
Flood
The gage on the Oconee river at Oconee
along the Washington/Wilkinson county
line crested around 18.0 feet at 2 am
EST December 14th. The river remained
above the flood stage of 17.0 feet from
mid-morning on December 13th until late
afternoon on December 15th. Minor
flooding of low land agricultural areas
near the river occurs. Damage was
limited to minor debris cleanup.
Wilkinson County
6 E Toomsboro
Flood
The gage on the Oconee river at Oconee
along the Washington/Wilkinson county
line crested around 18.0 feet at 2 am
EST December 14th. The river remained
above the flood stage of 17.0 feet from
mid-morning on December 13th until late
afternoon on December 15th. At this
stage, minor flooding of low land
agricultural areas near the river
occurs, as well as along the boat ramp
near Georgia Highway 57. Damage was
limited to minor debris cleanup.
Heavy rain of three to six inches fell
across much of north and central Georgia
from December 10th through December
11th. The rainfall resulted in several
creeks and streams overflowing their
banks and/or exceeding flood stage.
Stream and river flooding continued for
several days after the rain ended.
GAZ001-004
Winter Weather
An Arctic air mass was retreating
northeastward out of the region. Strong
mid-level warm advection and a weak
disturbance in southwest flow provided
support for light precipitation.
Temperatures were still below freezing
when the precipitation initially tracked
across far northwest Georgia. Brief
showers of moderate to heavy sleet fell
across Dade, Walker, and Whitfield
counties during the mid and late morning
hours on the 23rd. Some roads,
especially in Dade county, became slick
and hazardous for a few hours during the
morning, especially Georgia Highway 136
and roads in the Lookout Mountain area.
A couple of traffic accidents occurred
as a result of the slick roads.
GEORGIA, Northeast
GAZ010
Winter Weather
Snow showers developed during the early
morning hours and continued through much
of the day across the higher elevations
of the Blue Ridge mountains. By late
afternoon, accumulations ranged from
around an inch to as much as 4 inches.
Meanwhile, the valleys saw only
occasional flurries or light snow, with
just a dusting reported here and there.
GEORGIA, Southeast
Tattnall County
6 N Cobbtown Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Law enforcement reported two large trees
down in Cobbtown, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Tattnall County
1 N Glennville Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Law enforcement reported two large trees
and a power line down in Glennville,
Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Bulloch County
Statesboro Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Law enforcement reported several trees
down near the intersection of Highway 24
and Lanier Road in Statesboro, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Jenkins County
1 W Millen Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Law enforcement reported a large tree
down on a powerline along Highway 17 in
Millen, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Screven County
1 N Parker Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Law enforcement reported numerous trees
down along Scarboro Highway in Rocky
Ford, Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Bulloch County
4 NW Stilson Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
A trained weather spotter reported
several trees down and no power on
Arkola Road 4 miles east southeast of
Brooklet Georgia.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Screven County
1 W Sylvania Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Law enforcement reported trees down in
three locations in Sylvania, Georgia
between Main Street and Highway 21. One
tree was reported down on a car at the
local Mini Mart and another was down on
a power line and caused a fire at a
local business office.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Chatham County
1 W Bona Bella Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
The public reported ten inch diameter
tree limbs down in Garden City, Georgia.
A squall line developed in advance of a
cold front and tracked through the
southeast United States, resulting in
several severe thunderstorms across
southeast Georgia. Note: The estimated
wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to
58 mph.
GEORGIA, Southwest
GAZ124-146-160>
161
Strong Wind
Strong winds associated with a line of
heavy showers downed numerous trees and
power lines, and caused minor structural
damage.
HAWAII
HIZ009-013-017>
019-024>026
Drought
Significant rainfall over the isle of
Oahu eased drought conditions in the
Olomana area. However, water shortages
continued to adversely impact parts of
Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of
Hawaii throughout the month.
HIZ001>003-006>
008-012>013-017-
019>020-023-026
High Surf
A deep low far northwest of the islands
generated surf of 15 to 30 feet along
the north-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 10 to 20
feet along the west-facing shores of
Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai; and 8
to 12 feet along the west-facing shores
of the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious
property damage or injuries occurred,
even though lifeguards kept busy aiding
distressed swimmers and surfers.
Kauai County
1 WNW Waimea Kauai
3 NW Anahola Heavy Rain
Honolulu County
1SSE Kahuku
2 NW Hauula Flash Flood
Otake Camp near Waialua was evacuated
because of flooding, the Makaha Bridge
was blocked by debris, homes were
inundated in Waianae and Laie, and farm
produce was damaged in the affected
area.
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-005-
013>014-018>019-
021
High Surf
Strong south winds associated with an
approaching front helped produce surf of
6 to 10 feet along the south-facing
shores Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui,
and Kahoolawe. There were no reports of
significant injuries or property damage.
Maui County
1 W Waihee
1 W Makawao Heavy Rain
Maui County
1 S Cape Halawa
1 E Molokai Airport Heavy Rain
Hawaii County
2 NNW Hawi
4 WSW Naalehu Heavy Rain
Maui County
3 N Koele
1 SE Kaumalapau
Harbor Heavy Rain
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-006>
008
High Surf
A low far northwest of the Aloha State
caused surf of 10 to 20 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, and Oahu. No serious injuries or
property damage were reported.
Honolulu County
2 NE Haleiwa
1 SW Iroquois Point Heavy Rain
Kauai County
2 NW Anahola
1 SW Kapaa Flash Flood
A home in Kapaa was flooded by heavy
showers.
Kauai County
1 SW Pakala Village
Tornado (EF0)
A waterspout made landfall at Makaweli
near Pakala on the island of Kauai.
Circular crop damage occurred in a
nearby sugarcane field.
Kauai County
Eleele
Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Gusty winds from a thunderstorm downed
trees along Awawa Road in Hanapepe
Valley on the island of Kauai.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Honolulu County
1 E Haleiwa
Flash Flood
Flooding on Farrington Highway and on
Waialua Beach Road in Waialua forced
officials to close the roadways for a
time. Rising water in Waianae trapped
two teenage boys in a stream, but both
were rescued. One boy suffered a cut on
his leg and was taken to the Waianae
Coast Comprehensive Health Center for
treatment. The news article did not
mention the exact age of the injured
boy.
Honolulu County
2 S Hawaii Kai
2 SE Haleiwa Heavy Rain
Maui County
Maunaloa
2 SW Palaau
State Park Heavy Rain
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
Kauai County
Kekaha
2 NNW Kapaa Heavy Rain
Honolulu County
1 SSE Punaluu
1 NE Haleiwa Heavy Rain
The Kona low that had severely impacted
the islands from the 11th through the
14th weakened, but it remained strong
enough to deliver heavy showers and
thunderstorms to Kauai and Oahu. The
rain caused ponding on roadways, and
small stream and drainage ditch
flooding. No serious property damage or
injuries were reported.
Kauai County
9 NE Puuwai
Heavy Rain
Kauai County
1 NNW Kalalau
Lookout
1 SE Waimea Kauai Heavy Rain
Another Kona low formed to the west of
the Aloha State and generated heavy
showers over Niihau and Kauai. Minor
flooding occurred on roadways, and in
drainage ditches and small streams.
There were no reports of significant
injuries or property damages.
HIZ002-008-012-
017-020-025
High Surf
A trade wind swell generated surf of 6
to 10 feet along the east-facing shores
of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the
Big Island of Hawaii. There were no
reports of significant property damage
or injuries.
Hawaii County
1 W Hilo
Flash Flood
Maui County
1 N Kaupo
Flash Flood
Heavy rain forced officials to close
Kaupo Road at Pahihi Gulch on the island
of Maui.
Honolulu County
6 W Mokuleia
1 E Kaaawa Heavy Rain
Maui County
1 ENE Kipahulu
Flash Flood
The Kalepa Bridge near Kipahulu on the
island of Maui became impassable as
flood waters rose in the area.
An upper low and trough induced heavy
showers and thunderstorms, especially on
the Valley Isle of Maui and the Big
Island of Hawaii. There were no
significant damages or injuries. Most of
the problems were with road closures.
Maui County
1 NW Huelo
1 SSW Hana Heavy Rain
Honolulu County
Kahuku
1 SSW Mililani Town Heavy Rain
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
HIZ001>003-023-
026
High Surf
A low far west/northwest of the state
produced surf of 10 to 15 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau
and Kauai, and 6 to 10 feet along the
west-facing shores of the Big Island of
Hawaii. No serious injuries or property
damage were reported. The high surf
continued into January only for the
west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Kauai County
1 SSE Princeville
Flash Flood
Kuhio Highway on the island of Kauai was
closed at the Hanalei Bridge because of
flooding.
Maui County
1 SW Hana
Kipahulu Heavy Rain
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
HIZ009-013-017>
019-024>026
Drought
Significant rainfall over the isle of
Oahu eased drought conditions in the
Olomana area. However, water shortages
continued to adversely impact parts of
Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of
Hawaii throughout the month.
HIZ001>003-006>
008-012>013-017-
019>020-023-026
High Surf
A deep low far northwest of the islands
generated surf of 15 to 30 feet along
the north-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 10 to 20
feet along the west-facing shores of
Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai; and 8
to 12 feet along the west-facing shores
of the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious
property damage or injuries occurred,
even though lifeguards kept busy aiding
distressed swimmers and surfers.
Kauai County
1 WNW Waimea Kauai
3 NW Anahola Heavy Rain
Honolulu County
1 SSE Kahuku
2 NW Hauula Flash Flood
Otake Camp near Waialua was evacuated
because of flooding, the Makaha Bridge
was blocked by debris, homes were
inundated in Waianae and Laie, and farm
produce was damaged in the affected
area.
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-005-
013>014-018>019-
021
High Surf
Strong south winds associated with an
approaching front helped produce surf of
6 to 10 feet along the south-facing
shores Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui,
and Kahoolawe. There were no reports of
significant injuries or property damage.
Maui County
1 W Waihee
1 W Makawao Heavy Rain
Maui County
1 S Cape Halawa
1 E Molokai Airport Heavy Rain
Hawaii County
2 NNW Hawi
4 WSW Naalehu Heavy Rain
Maui County
3 N Koele
1 SE Kaumalapau
Harbor Heavy Rain
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
HIZ001>003-006>
008
High Surf
A low far northwest of the Aloha State
caused surf of 10 to 20 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau,
Kauai, and Oahu. No serious injuries or
property damage were reported.
Honolulu County
2 NE Haleiwa
1 SW Iroquois Point Heavy Rain
Kauai County
2 NW Anahola
1 SW Kapaa Flash Flood
A home in Kapaa was flooded by heavy
showers.
Kauai County
1 SW Paksla Village
Tornado (EF0)
A waterspout made landfall at Makaweli
near Pakala on the island of Kauai.
Circular crop damage occurred in a
nearby sugarcane field.
Kauai County
Eleele
Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Gusty winds from a thunderstorm downed
trees along Awawa Road in Hanapepe
Valley on the island of Kauai.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Honolulu County
1 E Haleiwa
Flash Flood
Flooding on Farrington Highway and on
Waialua Beach Road in Waialua forced
officials to close the roadways for a
time. Rising water in Waianae trapped
two teenage boys in a stream, but both
were rescued. One boy suffered a cut on
his leg and was taken to the Waianae
Coast Comprehensive Health Center for
treatment. The news article did not
mention the exact age of the injured
boy.
Honolulu County
2 S Hawaii Kai
2 SE Haleiwa Heavy Rain
Maui County
Maunaloa
2 SW Palaau
State Park Heavy Rain
A surface low northwest of the Garden
Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an
upper air trough generated heavy showers
and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha
State. Several schools were closed, and
many roadways became impassable because
of high water and debris. Damages were
extensive to homes and other structures,
and to agriculture. The cost estimate
for the losses was $50 million. There
were no serious injuries, though a
teenage boy suffered a leg cut before
being rescued from flood waters near
Waianae on Oahu.
Kauai County
Kekaha
2 NNW Kapaa Heavy Rain
Honolulu County
1 SSE Punaluu
1 NE Haleiwa Heavy Rain
The Kona low that had severely impacted
the islands from the 11th through the
14th weakened, but it remained strong
enough to deliver heavy showers and
thunderstorms to Kauai and Oahu. The
rain caused ponding on roadways, and
small stream and drainage ditch
flooding. No serious property damage or
injuries were reported.
Kauai County
9 NE Puuwai
Heavy Rain
Kauai County
1 NNW Kalalau
Lookout
1 SE Waimea Kauai Heavy Rain
Another Kona low formed to the west of
the Aloha State and generated heavy
showers over Niihau and Kauai. Minor
flooding occurred on roadways, and in
drainage ditches and small streams.
There were no reports of significant
injuries or property damages.
HIZ002-008-012-
017-020-025
High Surf
A trade wind swell generated surf of 6
to 10 feet along the east-facing shores
of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the
Big Island of Hawaii. There were no
reports of significant property damage
or injuries.
Hawaii County
1 W Hilo
Flash Flood
Maui County
1 N Kaupo
Flash Flood
Heavy rain forced officials to close
Kaupo Road at Pahihi Gulch on the island
of Maui.
Honolulu County
6 W Mokuleia
1 E Kaaawa Heavy Rain
Maui County
1 ENE Kipahulu
Flash Flood
The Kalepa Bridge near Kipahulu on the
island of Maui became impassable as
flood waters rose in the area.
An upper low and trough induced heavy
showers and thunderstorms, especially on
the Valley Isle of Maui and the Big
Island of Hawaii. There were no
significant damages or injuries. Most of
the problems were with road closures.
Maui County
1 NW Huelo
1 SSW Hana Heavy Rain
Honolulu County
Kahuku
1 SSW Mililani Town Heavy Rain
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
HIZ001>003-023-
026
High Surf
A low far west/northwest of the state
produced surf of 10 to 15 feet along the
north- and west-facing shores of Niihau
and Kauai, and 6 to 10 feet along the
west-facing shores of the Big Island of
Hawaii. No serious injuries or property
damage were reported. The high surf
continued into January only for the
west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Kauai County
1 SSE Princeville
Flash Flood
Kuhio Highway on the island of Kauai was
closed at the Hanalei Bridge because of
flooding.
Maui County
1 SW Hann
Kipahulu Heavy Rain
A persistent upper low/trough system
continued to cause problems for the
residents of the Aloha State. The
feature induced more heavy rain and
thunderstorms as a moist trade flow
moved beneath the cold air aloft.
However, there were no significant
injuries or property damage.
IDAHO, North
IDZ005-006
Heavy Snow
A strong arctic front pushed through
portions of north central Idaho,
bringing accumulating snow, strong winds
and blowing and drifting snow reducing
visibility. Snow accumulations ranged
from 6 inches at the lower elevations,
to 9 to 12 inches over the mountain
passes.
Heavy Snow
As arctic air remained anchored at the
surface, a moist Pacific weather system
move up over this cold dome of air to
produce heavy snow over portions of
north central Idaho. Eight to twelve
inches of new snow was reported.
Heavy Snow
IDZ007
Heavy Snow
Another Pacific weather system brought
heavy snow to north central Idaho. Nine
to twelve inches of new snow was
reported.
IDZ005
Heavy Snow
IDZ007
Winter Storm
IDZ006
Heavy Snow
Yet another moist Pacific storm system
interacted with cold air at the surface
to produce a significant snowfall event
across portions of North Central Idaho
with local whiteout conditions reported
over the Camas Prairie. Snowfall amounts
of 10 to 16 inches were reported with
wind gusts up to 50 mph.
Heavy Snow
Yet another Pacific Storm system brought
moisture, in the form of snow, across
portions of north central Idaho. Six to
thirteen inches of new snow was reported
across the area.
Heavy Snow
Another Pacific Storm System and a
strong Jet Stream brought another round
of heavy snow to portions of North
Central Idaho. Snow accumulations of 7
to 8 inches were reported with severe
driving conditions along Highway 12 from
near Powell to Lolo Pass.
IDAHO, Northwest
IDZ001
Heavy Snow
IDZ002
Winter Weather
IDZ004
Heavy Snow
IDZ003
Winter Weather
A deep surface low tracked through North
Idaho followed by an arctic front
passage. Numerous vehicle collisions
occurred in Moscow on the Idaho Palouse.
Snow accumulations ranged mainly from
six to ten inches with lighter amounts
in the Coeur D'Alene area and on the
Palouse. The Naples area however
received heavier amounts with reports
ranging from 13 to 16 inches.
IDZ001-002
Extreme Cold Wind Chill
Cold north to northeast winds behind an
earlier arctic front passage resulted in
wind chill readings near or below minus
20 degrees Fahrenheit from Sandpoint to
Coeur D'Alene. Approximately 1,200
customers lost power in Northern Idaho,
which was contributed to the cold
temperatures. There were also about 80
reports of frozen pipes.
IDZ001>004
Heavy Snow
A near stationary arctic front boundary
resulted in record setting snow
accumulations across portions of
Northern Idaho. The Coeur D'Alene area
was hardest hit, where a record two day
total of 33 inches was recorded. An
impressive 25 inches fell in a 24 hour
period, which was also a record. Athol
was also hard hit where 30 inches of
snow fell. The heavy snow closed several
roads, schools, businesses, and led to
numerous accidents. One such accident
closed down west bound lanes of
Interstate 90 near Coeur D'Alene for two
hours. Other snow accumulations from
this event were noteworthy as well. In
the North Idaho Panhandle including the
Coeur D'Alene area; 32 inches fell in
Rathdrum, 29 inches three miles east of
Spirit Lake, 29 inches in Post falls, 28
inches in Rathdrum, 23 inches in
Blanchard, 13 inches in Clark Fork, and
8 inches in Bonners Ferry. In the
Central Panhandle Mountains; 17 inches
fell five miles west of St. Maries, with
14 inches two miles south of Deary. In
the Idaho Palouse; 21 inches fell five
miles north of Moscow, with much less
accumulation south of here.
IDZ001>003-026>
027
Heavy Snow
A winter storm brought significant snow
accumulations to most of north Idaho. A
front tracked through late on the 20th
into the 21st, followed by a cold low
pressure system over the area. Several
collisions and slide-offs occurred in
the Coeur D'Alene area. Storm total snow
accumulations of four to eight inches
with locally higher amounts were
recorded. The higher amounts include 11
inches in Juilaetta in Latah County, and
10 inches six miles north of Coeur
D'Alene and two miles north-northeast of
Hayden.
IDZ001-004
Heavy Snow
A cold upper trough moved through the
area followed by a surface low tracking
through north Idaho. A combination of
three two features brought heavy snow to
the North Idaho Panhandle, Coeur D'Alene
area, and Central Panhandle Mountains.
Storm total snow accumulations of four
to nine inches were recorded.
Heavy Snow
IDZ002>004
Heavy Snow
A strong warm front brought heavy snow
to much of north Idaho. Heavy snow load
on roof tops in Coeur D'Alene began to
cause problems. An awning above a
business fell onto a sidewalk. A flat
sunroof of a home also had a partial
roof collapse. The additional snowfall
also contributed to several power
outages resulting from trees failing
onto power lines, mostly south of Lake
Coeur D'Alene. The snow also led to
several slide-offs on U.S. Highway 95
between Moscow and Lewiston. Storm total
snow accumulations ranged mostly from
five to nine inches, except for around a
foot of accumulation in the Sandpoint,
Coeur D'Alene, and St. Maries areas.
Heavy Snow
IDZ001
Heavy Snow
A quick but intense low pressure system
brought heavy snow to the North Idaho
Panhandle and the Coeur D'Alene area.
Hauser, Spirit Lake, Athol, and
Sandpoint were hardest hit where snow
accumulations ranged from nine inches to
a foot. Snow from this event contributed
to a couple roof collapses in the Post
Falls and Coeur d'Alene areas. Several
boats at a marina in Coeur d'Alene were
also damaged when a section of a roof
collapsed from the weight of the snow.
IDZ026
High Wind
High winds occurred in Lewiston with a
wind gust of 59 mph recorded. These
winds downed several trees and power
lines.
IDAHO, Southeast
IDZ022
Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell on December 7th and 8th.
Nine inches was recorded at Howell
Canyon with 11 inches at Magic Mountain.
IDZ019-022-025
Heavy Snow
A strong cold front moved through
southeast Idaho during the evening and
morning of the 12th and 13th and brought
with it heavy snow and strong winds.
Heavy snow fell in high elevations, with
strong winds causing power outages to
15,000 people in Bingham County on the
morning of the 131h. Although heavy snow
did not fall in the Snake River Plain,
30 to 40 minor accidents occurred on icy
roadways.
IDZ018-031
Heavy Snow
IDZ019
Winter Storm
Heavy snow and strong winds occurred in
the mountains of Idaho. Strong winds and
drifting closed highway 32 from Ashton
to Tetonia in the Upper Snake Highlands
and highway 47 was closed from Ashton to
Bear Gulch. Sugar Salem and Fremont
County schools were closed on the 19th.
One to two feet of snow fell in the
central mountains and Upper Snake River
Highlands.
Heavy Snow
IDZ017-020>023-
025-031
Heavy Snow
A strong Pacific storm system dumped
heavy snow on nearly all of southeastern
Idaho starting on Sunday the 21st and
continuing through Monday the 22nd. More
than a foot of snow was common in the
mountains while 6 to 14 inches fell in
the Snake River Plain.
IDZ017-021-022
Blizzard
IDZ018>020-023>
025-031>032
Winter Storm
An intense Pacific storm brought heavy
snow and strong winds to all of
southeast Idaho. One to three feet of
snow fell in the Central Mountains with
4 to 8 inches in the Snake River Plain
with blizzard conditions. One to two
feet were common in the southern and
southeast highlands with up to 32 inches
in the Upper Snake Highlands.
Interstates 84 and 86 were closed east
of Declo. State Highways 39,32,37,46,21,
81, and 77 were all closed. US Highways
20 and 26 were closed.
IDZ031
Heavy Snow
IDZ019-021-022
Winter Storm
Another in a series of Pacific storms
the last week of December brought heavy
snow to the Central Mountains and Upper
Snake and South Central Highlands.
Whiteout conditions occurred in the
Snake River Plain with road closures in
the South Central Highlands.
IDAHO, Southwest
IDZ011-013
Heavy Snow
A large winter system moving out of
Washington state spread heavy snow over
the Intermountain West late December
12th and overnight into the 13th as the
cold front lifted through the Cascade
Mountains into the West Central and
Boise Mountains of Idaho. Mountain areas
saw six to ten inches of snowfall while
valley areas reported four to six
inches. Many accidents were reported by
law enforcement agencies.
IDZ016
Heavy Snow
A deformation zone situated across
Southern Idaho and Northern Nevada
provided upslope conditions and a
resultant four inches in the Twin Falls
area on December 16th.
IDZ011-013-016-
028
Heavy Snow
A potent snow storm ripped through
Southwest Idaho on December 19th
bringing strong winds and six to twelve
inches of snow to the West Central and
Boise Mountains and the Camas Prairie.
Many of the area roads experienced heavy
drifting.
Heavy Snow
IDZ012>014-016-
028
Heavy Snow
An intense winter storm pushed into
Southwest Idaho December 21st and 22nd
bringing heavy snow including areas of
blowing and drifting snow to most
locations including the lower valleys.
Heavy Snow
Heavy Snow
IDZ028-030
Heavy Snow
A winter storm blanketed much of
Southwest Idaho with six to fifteen
inches of snow over the Christmas
holiday period from the 24th to the
25th of December.
ILLINOIS, Central
ILZ031-037-038
Heavy Snow
ILZ029-042-045
Winter Weather
A major winter storm moved through the
Midwest from November 30th through early
on December 1st. Moderate to heavy snow
impacted locations along and north of
I-74 ... with portions of Tazewell,
Woodford, and Mclean counties picking up
in excess of 6 inches of snow. Further
south, snowfall was lighter ... with a
general 1 to 3 inch accumulation common
between the I-72 and I-70 corridors. As
the snow came to an end, gusty
northwesterly winds caused considerable
blowing and drifting snow that persisted
into the morning of December 1st. In
addition, falling temperatures created
slick and hazardous road conditions ...
even in locations that did not
experience heavy snowfall.
ILZ071
Winter Weather
A warm front lifted northward through
central Illinois during the overnight
hours of December 7th into the early
morning of December 8th. Light freezing
rain accompanied the front, creating icy
roads and numerous traffic accidents
across the area.
ILZ029
Winter Weather
A winter storm brought between 1 and 3
inches of snow to areas north of the
I-70 corridor on December 16th. Further
south, patchy freezing drizzle created
icy road conditions south of I-70 ...
where numerous traffic accidents were
reported.
ILZ027>031-036>
038-040>043-047>
048
Ice Storm
A powerful storm system produced between
one quarter and three quarters of an
inch of ice across parts of central
Illinois on December 18th. Areas along
and north of I-72 were most severely
impacted, with widespread tree damage
and power outages reported. Increasing
west to northwest winds in the wake of
the departing storm system resulted in
additional downed tree branches and
power outages into December 20th. At the
height of the storm, over 30,000
customers were reported to be without
power across central Illinois.
Preliminary damage estimates are
approximately 2 million dollars.
ILZ051-066
Winter Weather
A storm system spread a wintry mix of
snow, sleet, and freezing rain across
central Illinois on December 23rd. The
precipitation was on the light side:
however, locations along and south of
I-72 reported a thin glaze of ice from
the freezing rain.
Schuyler County
Littleton
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
The roof was blown off a barn.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
1 W Table Grove
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
A barn was destroyed by high winds.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Knox County
Knoxville
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
A semi was blown over and a roof was
ripped off a lumber yard near I-74.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mason County
Kilbourne
Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
Thirty utility poles were blown down on
600 North near Kilbourne.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Scott County
Alsey
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Power lines were blown down and six to
eight houses sustained wind damage.
Numerous trees and tree branches were
blown down as well.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
Fairview
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
The roof of a patio was blown off its
supports and a small utility shed was
flipped over.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
1 N Duncan Mills
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
The roof was blown off a barn and a
small shed was destroyed.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
1 W Canton
Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
The back window was blown out of a
spotter's truck.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Peoria County
4 WSW Trivoli
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Multiple power poles were blown down
near the intersection of Downs School
Road and Wasson Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Stark County
3 ESE Toulon
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
An outbuilding was damaged between
Toulon and Wyoming.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Fulton County
Canton
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Shingles were blown off a roof and
several tree limbs fell into power
lines.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
4 W Springfield
Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
A farmstead west of Springfield on
McQueen Road sustained significant wind
damage.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Logan County
1 N New Holland
Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
High winds damaged two homes in New
Holland. Three outbuildings were blown
down and numerous trees were damaged as
well.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Sangamon County
Springfield
Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
Winds damaged the roof of the District
186 School Administration building.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Sangamon County
2 N Springfield
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Loose debris from the State Fairgrounds
was blown across Peoria Road and struck
a nearby gas station.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
2 NE Springfield
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Unanchored outdoor displays were blown
off a hardware store parking lot.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Logan County
1 W Lincoln
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
A semi truck was blown over near exit
126 on 1-55 west of Lincoln.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
2 N Springfield
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
High winds damaged the roofs of three
large barns and the grandstand overhang
at the State Fairgrounds.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Sangamon County
Springfield
Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
A large section of the roof was blown
off the U.S. Grant School at the
intersection of Monroe and Stage.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Sangamon County
2 N Spaulding
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
An unanchored mobile home was blown off
its pad near the intersection of
Williamsville Road and Turkey Run Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Logan County
Lincoln
Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
Power poles and lines were blown down
for at least one quarter of a mile along
State Route 10 outside the National
Weather Service office.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Mclean County
Mc Lean
Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
Four power poles were snapped off and
numerous tree limbs were blown down near
the US-136 and I-55 interchange.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Mclean County
Mc Lean
Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
An RV was tipped over at a dealership.
High winds destroyed a grain silo and
caused roof damage at an agriculture
dealership.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Mclean County
2 NW Shirley
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Houses were damaged in Covell.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mclean County
Mc Lean
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Houses were damaged in the town of
Mclean.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Macon County
5 NW Warrensburg
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
A barn roof was blown off at the corner
of Durock and Stronn Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Christian County
Kincaid
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Multiple buildings sustained wind damage
in Kincaid and Bulpitt.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mclean County
5 E Bloomington
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Strong winds damaged three to four
buildings at a farmstead near Ireland
Grove Road and Towanda Barnes Road. A
machine shed was also destroyed.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Mclean County
3 W Bloomington
Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
Four semi trucks were blown over on I-55
and I-74 on the west side of
Bloomington.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Fulton County
1 ENE Cuba
2 S Fiatt Flash Flood
Rapid rises were reported along Put
Creek, causing flooding near County Road
2 and along Highway 97.
Macon County
1 N Mt Zion
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
A pole barn was blown down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Champaign County
1 W Rantoul
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Numerous trees and tree branches were
blown down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Christian County
Sharpsburg
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
The roof of an attached garage was blown
off a well-built home.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Stark County
Stark
Flash Flood
Camp Run Creek north of the town of
Stark rapidly rose out of its banks.
This caused high water to flood portions
of 1300 East and West jersey Blacktop.
Schuyler County
Rushville
4 NE Littleton Flash Flood
Water was rapidly rising along numerous
small creeks and streams across Schuyler
County. This caused flooding over some
area roadways.
Coles County
6 WNW Mattoon
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Trees and power lines were blown down in
the town of Coles. A strong cold front
pushing into an unseasonably warm and
moist airmass across central Illinois
produced a round of severe thunderstorms
on December 27th. With a very strong
mid-level jet streak in place across the
Midwest, the storms were able to tap
into this energy and produce widespread
damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. In
addition, heavy rainfall failing on
partially frozen ground led to flash
flooding in a few locations. Note: The
estimated wind gust of 52 knots is
equivalent to 60 mph.
ILLINOIS, Northeast
ILZ014
Cold/Wind Chill
Low temperatures dropped into the lower
20s on December 2nd. One woman died due
to cold exposure after suffering spinal
injuries from a fall. F480U
Cold/Wind Chill
Low temperatures dropped into the lower
teens on December 4th and to 5 to 10
degrees above zero on December 5th.
Three people died from cold exposure in
Chicago. M80PH, F73PH, M75PH
Cold/Wind Chill
Low temperatures dropped into the teens
on the morning of December 8th. One man
died in Chicago due to cold exposure.
M40OU
ILZ022
Cold/Wind Chill
Low temperatures dropped to 5 to 10
degrees above zero during the morning of
December 15th. One woman died due to
cold exposure. F660U
ILZ023-032-039
Ice Storm
ILZ003-008-010>
014-019>022
Winter Storm
ILZ005-006
Winter Storm
A strong winter storm moved across
northern Illinois during the late
evening hours of December 18th into the
morning of December 19th. Ice
accumulations of one quarter to one half
inch were reported across much of
Livingston, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois
Counties. This ice accumulation caused
numerous tree limbs and power lines to
break, which also brought down utility
poles. Power outages were widespread
across these areas. A combination of
snow, sleet and freezing rain fell
across LaSalle, Grundy, Kendall, Will
and southern Cook Counties where ice
accumulations were around one quarter of
an inch and sleet/snow accumulations
ranged between one half and one inch. A
combination of snow and sleet fell
across Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane, Dupage
and much of Cook County where snow and
accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches
with sleet accumulations of one half
inch. Heavy snow fell across Winnebago,
Boone, McHenry, and Lake Counties where
snowfall totals ranged between 6 and 9
inches. The snow, ice and sleet caused
numerous vehicle accidents and spinouts.
ILZ014
Cold/Wind Chill
Very cold air spread across northern
Illinois starting on December 21st and
continuing through December 25th. Low
temperatures dropped to 5 below to 10
below zero on the 21st and 22nd, and
were in the low single digits on the
23rd, 24th and 25th. Five people died
due to cold exposure, two in Chicago,
one in Des Plaines, one in Western
Springs and one in Addison. F480U,
F83PH, F64PH, F62PH, M520U
ILZ003>005-008-
010>012-019>022
Blizzard
Blizzard conditions developed during the
early morning of December 21st and
continued through the early evening
hours. Many areas received new snowfall
of 1 to 2 inches during the evening of
December 20th. This fresh snowfall was
blown around by winds gusting to 40 mph,
which caused visibilities to drop to
near zero in many locations.
ILZ003>006-008-
010>014-020-022
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A combination of temperatures falling to
5 below to 10 below zero and winds of 20
to 30 mph caused wind chill readings to
drop to 35 below zero across much of
northern Illinois during the morning
hours of December 21st.
Du Page County
Woodridge
2 SW Fronteac Flash Flood
A combination of melting snow and heavy
rain caused flash flooding across much
of Dupage County. Basement flooding was
reported in Naperville, Addison and
Elmhurst. Many streets were closed due
to flooding in Wheaton, Westmont, Glen
Ellyn, Downers Grove, Carol Stream,
Naperville, Villa Park, Lisle,
Warrenville, and Willowbrook. Storm total
rainfall amounts included 2.19 inches
near Downers Grove, 1.95 inches near
Westmont, 1.95 inches near Wheaton, 1.82
inches near Lisle and 1.66 inches near
Carol Stream.
Cook County
3 SSE Bryn Mawr
1 ESE Santa Fe Park Flood
Heavy rain and melting snow caused
flooding of some roads, creeks and low
lying areas across southern Cook County
on December 27th. The flood waters
slowly receded on December 28th.
Cook County
3 SSE Bryn Mawr
2 NNW Glencoe Flood
Heavy rain and melting snow caused
flooding of some roads, creeks and low
lying areas across central and northern
Cook County on December 27th. The flood
waters slowly receded on December 28th.
La Salle County
2 SSW Milla Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Ten inch diameter tree limbs were blown
down near Route 18 and East 9th Road.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Lee County
2 ESE Kingdom
5 NE Steward Flash Flood
Many roads across eastern Lee County
were flooded, some were closed. Ditches
and creeks were also flooded. Storm total
rainfall amounts included 1.88 inches
near Dixon and 1.44 inches near Paw Paw.
Ogle County
3 N Stillman Vly
5 NE Monroe Center Flash Flood
Numerous roads were reported to be
flooded and closed across eastern Ogle
County, including Route 72 near Davis
Junction, Route 251 south of Route 64
and Route 2 north of Bryon. Storm total
rainfall amounts included 1.48 inches 3
miles north of Bryon and 1.18 inches
near Rochelle.
Winnebago County
2 ESE Wempleton
2 SSW Argyle Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported in Rockford
with ditches and culverts full.
Storm total rainfall amounts included
1.50 inches at Rockford Airport, 1.39
inches about 3 miles northeast of
Rockford and 1.24 inches near Roscoe.
Ford County
2 SW Gibson City Thunderstorm Wind (55MG)
A wind gust to 63 mph was measured
southwest of Gibson City.
Note: The measured wind gust of 55 knots
is equivalent to 63 mph.
Iroquois County
Onarga Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Two utility poles and several power
lines were blown down on North Pine
Street.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Iroquois County
Ashkum Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)
A farmer reported buildings and vehicles
moved on his property by strong winds
near Ashkum.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Cook County
1 N Chippewa
Chicago Howell Arpt Flash Flood
Six feet of water was reported on 135th
Street between Central and Harlem.
Iroquois County
1 SW Cissna Park Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)
Several garage doors were blown out on
Harrison Avenue. Several buildings had
shingles tom off. One building suffered
significant roof damage. A construction
trailer was blown onto its side,
partially crushing a parked car. Many
tree limbs and power lines, which were
still coated with ice from a recent ice
storm, were blown down.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Kendall County
1 S Oswego
Flash Flood
Collins Road between Plainfield Road and
Grove Road was flooded and impassable.
Storm total rainfall amounts included
1.99 inches about one mile west of
Yorkville and 1.93 inches near Plano.
Lake County
1 NNE Wadsworth
1 W Zion Flash Flood
Flood water was reported up to the
foundations of several homes and was
flooding over several roads. A tributary
was one foot above the Adams Road
bridge.
Lake County
Bannockburn
Ft Sheridan Flash Flood
Numerous basements were flooded in
Highland Park. Several roads were also
flooded including Trailway Street, Green
Bay Road and Park Avenue.
Du Page County
Woodridge
2 SW Fronteac Flood
After heavy rain and melting snow caused
widespread flooding and flash flooding
across Dupage County on December 27th,
flooding continued on December 28th as
flood waters slowly receded.
Heavy rain fell across northern Illinois
during the early morning hours of
December 27th. Another round of heavy
rain and thunderstorms moved across
northern Illinois during the afternoon
hours of December 27th. Some of the
thunderstorms produced severe weather.
ILZ014
Strong Wind
Strong winds gusting as high as 45 mph
blew down numerous tree limbs and power
lines. A tree was blown down at 83rd and
Yates in Chicago. The tree fell onto an
SUV and injured five people inside the
SUV. Another tree was completely
uprooted at Scott and Astor Roads. The
tree fell onto two cars.
ILLINOIS, Northwest
ILZ001-007-009-
015>018-024>026
Winter Weather
An arctic front swept through the region
on December 3, 2008 accompanied by a
band of snow behind the frontal passage.
Mainly light snow fell for about a 5 to
7 hour period with total accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches across eastern Iowa and
northwest and western Illinois. The most
reported was 4.1 inches at the Quad City
International Airport at Moline,
Illinois.
ILZ001-007-009-
015>018-024
Winter Weather
A warm front lifting northward out of
Missouri triggered a band of freezing
rain just north of the front on December
8, 2008. The freezing rain only lasted
about an hour or two during the morning
and early afternoon hours at any given
location. However, surface temperatures
were in the mid to upper 20s resulting
in a quick glazing of ice on roads and
highways. There were dozens of vehicle
accidents with mainly minor injuries.
However, an indirect fatality occurred
in Bureau county as a result of a
vehicle accident on icy roads. Local
hospitals also reported some injuries
from people falling on the ice.
ILZ015-016
Sleet
An intense arctic cold front tracked
across eastern Iowa and western Illinois
on December 14, 2008. There was an
incredible 50 degree or more temperature
drop over about a 12 hour period after
the passage of the front. Afternoon
temperatures that were in the 50s had
fallen to the single digits and even
several degrees below zero by late in
the evening. To make matters worse,
thunderstorms producing heavy sleet
developed in the early evening hours
just behind the arctic front. These
storms erupted from the Quad Cities to
Burlington with sleet accumulations of
0.5 to 1 inch in less than 2 hours.
ILZ001-007-009-
015>018-024>026-
034-035
Winter Weather
Low pressure developing in the central
Rockies brought southerly winds and
increasing moisture into the region on
December 16, 2008. This warmer air
riding atop arctic air entrenched across
the area produced about a 12 hour period
of light to moderate snow. The snow was
quite fluffy but winds were light with
little if any blowing or drifting
reported. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches were common with isolated amounts
near 6 inches in northwest Illinois.
ILZ015>018-024>
026-034>035
Ice Storm
ILZ007-009
Winter Storm
ILZ001-002
Heavy Snow
A major winter storm tracked from
eastern Colorado to northern Missouri
and then to central Illinois December
18-19, 2008, and was the most
significant winter event of the month.
Heavy snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches were widespread across northeast
Iowa and northwest Illinois, mainly
north of Highway 30. Roughly along the
Interstate 80 corridor, 2 to 4 inches of
sleet and up to 1/2 inch ice
accumulations were reported. Locations
south of I-80 in southeast Iowa, western
Illinois and northeast Missouri
experienced a major ice storm. Ice
accumulations of 1/4 to nearly 1 inch
were common, with many trees and
branches down due to the weight of the
ice. Scattered thunderstorms also
developed helping to produce the heavy
precipitation amounts. Power outages of
up to a week occurred, especially in
western Illinois, due to the ice storm.
Blizzard
ILZ002-007-009-
015>018-024
Blizzard
A powerful arctic cold front swept
across the region on December 20-21,
2008. Ahead of the front, 1 to 3 inches
of fluffy snow fell during the afternoon
of December 20. The snow was confined to
locations in Iowa and Illinois along and
north of Interstate 80. After this
snowfall ended by evening, snow depths
north of Highway 34 ranged from 5 to 12
inches. With the passage of the arctic
cold front, northwest winds gradually
increased to 20 to 35 mph with gusts to
45 mph late in the evening on December
20 through the day on December 21. This
created ground blizzard conditions with
frequent whiteouts as visibilities were
reduced to 1/4 mile or less, especially
in rural and open areas. With
temperatures below zero, wind chill
readings were as low as 30 to 40 below
zero. The combination of blizzard
conditions and very cold temperatures
made for a dangerous situation.
ILZ001-007-009-
015>018-024
Winter Weather
Low pressure moved from southeast
Colorado to central Missouri and then
into southern Lower Michigan on December
23-24, 2008. This spread an area of snow
across much of eastern Iowa and
northwest Illinois on December 24. The
snow fell during a 7 to 12 hour period
and accumulated to 2 to 4 inches.
ILZ001-007-009-
015>018-024>026-
034-035
Dense Fog
A strong low pressure system in the
southern Plains pulled warm and moist
gulf air northward into much of the
Midwest. This airmass flowing over a 6
to 12 inch snow depth, caused widespread
dense fog to form across eastern Iowa
and northwest and western Illinois.
Frequent visibilities were less than 1/4
mile making travel difficult. The fog
became dense during the afternoon hours
of December 26, finally dissipating in
the morning of December 27 as a cold
front moved through the region, bringing
drier and colder air.
Hancock County
2 NW Sutter
Flash Flood
Road just north of Sutter reported to be
flooded by several inches of water over
the road and impassable.
Strong low pressure in the southern
Plains brought a surge of gulf moisture
northward into the region, as a cold
front approached from the west.
Thunderstorms erupted over western
Illinois dumping 1 to 2 inches of rain,
which caused isolated flash flooding.
Hancock County
3 ESE Carthage
Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)
Law enforcement reported power poles
snapped off and half of a barn roof
blown off about 2 miles southeast of
Carthage. Winds were estimated at 75
mph.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Mcdonough County
1 S Macomb
Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)
A trained spotter reported trees down
near Macomb.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 60
knots is equivalent to 69 mph.
Mcdonough County
New Philadelphia
Tornado (EF0)
A brief tornado touchdown occurred at
about 1120 am CST 1/3 mile east of New
Philadelphia near Highway 95. The EF0
tornado, about 50 yards in width, struck
a garage tearing the roof off and
blowing the back of the garage away. The
debris littered a nearby field for up to
1/3 mile from where the garage had been.
A person in the garage at the time was
not injured, but described being blasted
with a terrific wind filled with grass
and leaves. The person also stated the
event was over as fast as it had
started. The temperature at the time of
the tornado was 61 F which was
unseasonably warm for the end of
December. Winds were estimated at 80
mph.
Strong low pressure tracked from
Oklahoma to northern Illinois on
December 27, 2008. Unseasonably warm
moist air flooding northward ahead of
the low, combined with a strong cold
front approaching from the west,
triggered isolated severe thunderstorms
in western Illinois. These storms formed
during the morning hours while
temperatures were in the power 60s. Near
Carthage, power poles were snapped and
half of a barn roof was blown off. Near
New Philadelphia, an EF0 tornado with
winds estimated at 80 mph, briefly
touched down. A garage was destroyed
with the debris field extending about a
third of a mile.
ILLINOIS, South
ILZ075>078-080>
084
Strong Wind
Strong south winds ahead of a developing
low pressure system gusted to between 45
and 50 mph. The strong winds were from
Carbondale to the Wabash Valley,
including the Interstate 64 corridor.
ILZ088>094
Winter Storm
The first winter storm of the season
brought widespread sleet and freezing
rain to extreme southern Illinois. South
of a line from Carbondale to Harrisburg,
up to one quarter inch of ice coated
roadways during the evening commute.
Numerous accidents and slide-offs
occurred. A strong cold front ushered
much colder air into the region. A weak
low pressure system then moved northeast
along the front, causing the widespread
sleet and freezing rain.
ILZ075>078-080>
094
Winter Weather
Areas of light freezing drizzle caused
roads to become very icy. Multiple
vehicle accidents were reported. Highway
13, which runs from Murphysboro to
Harrisburg, was littered with accidents,
slowing traffic to a crawl. A pickup
truck and horse trailer rolled over on
Interstate 57 northbound near the West
Frankfort interchange. Only minor
injuries not requiring hospital
treatment were reported. Near Mount
Carmel, there were numerous accidents,
including a rollover accident with an
injury. An accident with injuries also
occurred near Golden Gate in Wayne
County. Interstate 64 was shut down at
the Indiana state line due to dangerous
conditions in Indiana. Secondary roads
were extremely hazardous into the 17th.
Schools were cancelled in many counties,
including White, Gallatin, Saline,
Hamilton, Wayne, Edwards, and Wabash.
The wintry precipitation was caused by a
weak surface trough of low pressure
combined with a moist southwest flow
aloft.
ILZ088>090-092>
094
Winter Weather
Areas of light freezing rain and
freezing drizzle caused slick spots on
roadways. Bridges and overpasses were
the most affected surfaces. Traffic
accidents were not as numerous as during
the winter event the previous day. Areas
of dense freezing fog contributed to the
light icing. Surface high pressure over
the southern Great Lakes region provided
a cold low level northeast wind flow. At
the same time, milder southwest winds
just above the surface were overrunning
the cold air.
ILZ075>078-080>
094
Dense Fog
Widespread dense fog reduced visibility
to one-quarter mile or less. The dense
fog occurred along and just ahead of a
warm front. Light east to southwest
winds brought moist air over cold, icy
ground.
ILZ077-080>091-
094
Strong Wind
Strong southwest winds in advance of a
cold front were sustained from 30 to 35
mph for a few hours. Peak wind gusts
were from 40 to 50 mph. In Harrisburg,
wind gusts estimated near 50 mph blew
vinyl shutters off a house. Small tree
limbs were blown down.
ILZ075>078-080>
094
Winter Weather
Widespread freezing rain coated surfaces
with up to one-tenth inch of ice. Due to
very cold antecedent conditions,
pavement temperatures were low enough
that the initial drops of precipitation
immediately created hazardous
conditions. A southerly flow of warmer
air around high pressure over the
Carolina coast overspread a shallow
layer of cold air near the surface. The
result was widespread icing. The
freezing rain occurred during the
morning commute, causing a rash of
traffic accidents and school closings.
ILZ075>078-080>
085-088>089-092>
093
Dense Fog
Dense fog blanketed much of southern
Illinois as milder south winds blew over
cold, frozen ground. Visibility was
reduced to one-quarter mile or less.
ILZ075>078-080>
094
Strong Wind
Strong southerly winds developed ahead
of a strong cold front moving east
across Missouri. Winds at 2,000 feet
were averaging near 60 mph. Enough
daytime heating occurred to bring down
some of this wind in the afternoon.
Gusts at the surface ranged from 45 to
50 mph. The highest reported wind gust
was 51 mph at the Carbondale airport's
automated observing station.
Jackson County
Murphysboro Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
Utility poles and numerous trees were
down in and around the city. At least
one tree fell on a vehicle with persons
inside. At least one other vehicle was
damaged by a falling tree.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Jefferson County
Mt Vernon Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Some trees were down on the north side
of the city.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Williamson County
Johnston City
Marion Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Numerous trees and power lines were
blown down. About 1,500 customers lost
power.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Hamilton County
4 N Mc Leansboro
Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)
Some trees and limbs were down on
roadways. Power lines were down and
arcing.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 50
knots is equivalent to 58 mph.
Saline County
Harrisburg Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)
Raleigh
One building in Harrisburg lost its
roof. A business in Raleigh lost one
fourth of its roof. Large trees were
down, blocking Highway 34.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 65
knots is equivalent to 75 mph.
Massac County
Metropolis
Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
High tension power lines were down along
a side street. Wind gusts were estimated
near 60 mph by law enforcement officers.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Wabash County
Mt Carmel Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
A new workplace structure under
construction was blown down. None of the
walls or roof were complete. Trees were
damaged at another location in town.
A strong cold front was accompanied by a
squall line of thunderstorms with strong
winds. Despite record warm temperatures
in the 70's, instability was minimal
where the narrow squall line occurred.
Winds were very strong in the power
levels of the atmosphere. Widespread
wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range
were observed, with isolated higher
gusts around 70 mph. The storms were not
prolific lightning producers. Note: The
estimated wind gust of 52 knots is
equivalent to 60 mph.
ILLINOIS, Southwest
Adams County
3 NW Liberty
Tornado (EF1)
A tornado touched down in an open field
west of Illinois Route 104. It damaged
several trees in this location. The
tornado travelled to the east northeast.
It damaged the roof of one home just
east of Illinois Route 104. It then
destroyed a large barn just south of
County Road 1050N. The debris field
extended for a mile to the north
northeast of the barn.
Adams County
3 NNE Liberty
Tornado (EF0)
A tornado touched down just west of
County Road 2250th Street, north of
N1025th Avenue. It damaged a machine
shed and a mobile home in this location.
It travelled to the northeast and caused
some additional tree damage before
lifting and dissipating.
Pike County
Barry Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Thunderstorm winds blew down several
large tree limbs and a few power lines
in Barty.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Pike County
2 N Perry Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)
Several large trees were blown down
blocking the intersection of Illinois
Routes 104 and 107.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 56
knots is equivalent to 64 mph.
Macoupin County
Girard Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous
large tree limbs with a few falling onto
homes causing minor roof damage. Part of
the roof of a mobile home was blown off.
Also, an old barn was destroyed and 2
grain bins were damaged.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
St. Clair County
Fairview Hgts Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)
An apartment building in Fairview
Heights sustained major roof damage when
thunderstorm winds peeled off part of
the roof structure. No one was injured
by the storm.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 61
knots is equivalent to 70 mph.
Madison County
Godfrey
Bethalto Flash Flood
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. In Godfrey and Bethalto,
several streets were flooded.
Monroe County
2 NW Waterloo
Flash Flood
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. Numerous roads in
Waterloo were flooded with between 4 and
5 inches of water on several of those
roads.
Macoupin County
Shipman
3 NNE Gillespie Flash Flood
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. Illinois Route 16 near
Shipman was closed due to 2 to 3 feet of
water over the roadway.
Jersey County
Jerseyville
Flash Flood
Several inches of rain fell in a short
amount of time on frozen ground causing
flash flooding. About 3 miles east of
Jerseyville, Illinois Route 16 was
flooded.
Washington County
1 W Lively Grove Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Thunderstorm winds blew down several
large tree limbs.
Note: The estimated wind gust of 52
knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
Washington County
Nashville Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)
Thunderstorm winds blew down several
large tree limbs.
A strong cold front moved through the
region ... triggering showers and
thunderstorms. Some of the thunderstorms
became severe with large hail, damaging
winds, tornadoes and flash flooding
reported. Note: The estimated wind gust
of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph.
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