Storm data and unusual weather phenomena
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Time Path Path
Local/ Length Width
Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards)
MINNESOTA, Central and South Central
MNZ083 Blue Earth
05 15000ST
An elderly couple became stranded in
their van after it became stuck in a
snow drift on rural 176th Lane in
Lincoln Township in Blue Earth County.
When rescue workers found the missing
vehicle they discovered that the
husband and wife had died of exposure.
The wife was found in the van and the
husband was found 75 yards from the
van. Rescue workers found tracks up to
100 yards from the van and noticed that
the man turned around and walked back
toward the van before collapsing.
Temperatures on the day they died rose
into the teens and periods of snow were
also reported. The time of death was
estimated. M650U, F62VE
MNZ043>045- Morrison--Mille Lacs--Kanabec--
049>051 Stearns--Benton--Sherburne
12 03000ST
15000ST
An area of low pressure passing through
Iowa brought a period of snow to
central Minnesota between the evening
of the 14th and the early afternoon of
the 15th. The precipitation was
heaviest during the morning of the 15th
when snowfall rates of up to 2 inches
per hour were reported. Snowfall totals
included 8.3 inches at St. Cloud State
University in addition to 10 miles east
of Woodland, 8.0 inches at St. Joseph,
7.8 inches near Foley; 7.5 inches at
Clear Lake, 8 miles south of Hillman,
Milaca, and Mora; 7.0 inches in Sauk
Rapids, and 6.0 inches in northern
Kanabec County.
MNZ062 Ramsey
15 23000ST
A disabled woman was found dead of
exposure outside of Como Park Conserva-
tory. She arrived at the conservatory
via cab for a wedding around 7 PM on
the 15th but was never seen inside the
building. The motorized scooter she was
driving tipped over outside and she was
found dead near the scooter at about 9
AM on the 16th. The low temperature
during the night that she was missing
was 9 degrees below zero. The time of
death was estimated. F49OU
MNZ041>045- Douglas--Todd--Morrison--Mille Lacs--
048>053-057>063- Kanabec--Pope--Stearns--Benton--
066>070-076>078- Sherburne--Isanti--Chisago--Kandiyohi--
084>085 Meeker--Wright--Hennepin--Anoka--
Ramsey--Washington--Mcleod--Sibley--
Carver--Scott--Dakota--Le Sueur--Rice--
Goodhue--Waseca--Steele
21 1000CST
22 08000ST
MNZ047-054>056- Stevens--Lac Qui Parle--Swift--
064>065-073>075- Chippewa--Yellow Medicine--Renville--
082>083-091>093 Redwood--Brown--Nicollet--Watonwan--
Blue Earth--Martin--Faribault--Freeborn
21 1000CST
22 12000ST
Low pressure moved from South Dakota
into southern Minnesota on the 21st.
Periods of snow resulted between the
morning of the 21st and the early
morning hours of the 22nd. Snowfall
totals ranged from around an inch
southwest of a line from Madison to
Hanley Falls to Springfield to Fairmont
where freezing rain and sleet mixed in
with the snow to a swath of 6 to 8
inches stretching from Alexandria to
St. Cloud to the Twin Cities metropoli-
tan area. After the snow began to taper
off during the predawn hours of the
22nd the winds increased dramatically.
Sustained winds increased to 30 to 40
MPH across west central and south
central Minnesota with gusts as high as
64 MPH. Sustained winds across the
remainder of southern Minnesota reached
25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH.
Peak wind gusts included 64 MPH at New
Ulm, 61 MPH at Blue Earth and Madelia,
60 MPH at St. James and Fairmont, 58
MPH at Starbuck, 55 MPH at Olivia and
Moms, 54 MPH at Appleton, 52 MPH at
Granite Falls, 51 MPH at Redwood Falls,
47 MPH at Mankato, 46 MPH at
Alexandria, 41 MPH at St. Cloud, and 40
MPH at the Minneapolis/St. Paul
International Airport. The gusty winds
caused widespread blowing and drifting
of snow southwest of a line from Moms
to Olivia to Mankato to Albert Lea
which dropped visibilities to near zero
at times. Snowplow operators were
pulled off the road between midnight
and 4 AM on the 22nd because of the
blizzard conditions. In addition,
Interstate 94 was closed west of
Alexandria due to severe drifting and
low visibilities. Snow drifts of up to
3 feet were reported after the winds
died down around midday on the 22nd.
Scattered power outages were reported
during the pre-dawn hours of the 22nd
in Redwood, Brown and Watonwan counties
after ice coated power lines were blown
down by the high winds. Numerous auto-
mobile accidents were also reported
region wide during the storm.
MINNESOTA, Northeast
MNZ010>012- Koochiching--Northern St. Louis--
018>021-026-035- Northern Cook / Northern Lake--Northern
037>038 Itasca--Central St. Louis--Southern
Lake--Southern Cook--Southern Itasca--
Northern Aitkin--Southern St. Louis /
Carlton--Pine
01 04000ST
02 02000ST
Heavy snow fell over northeastern
Minnesota. Eight to twelve inches fell
from Duluth through the Iron Range and
up the north shore. Elsewhere, snow
amounts ranged from 6 to 8 inches. In
the Duluth area, the heaviest snow fell
in the late evening, between 7 pm and
10 pm. The snow was accompanied by
thunder and lightning when snowfall
rates reached 1.5" an hour. South of
Duluth where it was warmer, the preci-
pitation was mainly in the form of
sleet, with some freezing rain, then it
switched to snow. An inch of ice
accumulation resulted from the freezing
precipitation in Pine County.
MNZ012-021-037>038 Northern Cook / Northern Lake--Southern
Cook--Southern St. Louis / Carlton Pine
12 02000ST
18000ST
A winter storm dumped 6 to 10 inches of
snow in an area from Hinckley through
Duluth and up the north shore of Lake
Superior. Some specific snow amounts
include: 9 inches from Moose Lake to
Duluth and Finland and 10 inches 5
miles west of Grand Marais.
MNZ010>012- Koochiching--Northern St. Louis--
018>021-025>026- Northern Cook / Northern Lake--Northern
033>038 Itasca--Central St. Louis--Southern
Lake--Southern Cook--Northern Cass--
Southern Itasca--Southern--Cass Crow
Wing--Northern Aitkin--Southern
Aitkin--Southern St. Louis / Carlton--
Pine
14 0300CST
16 19000ST
The Northland's cold snap began January
13th when the high temperature for the
day occurred at midnight (21 degrees at
Duluth, 11 at International Falls). The
temperatures fell through the day
Thursday with noon readings of -6 in
Duluth and Brainerd and -11 at Interna-
tional Falls. Most schools across
northeastern Minnesota were closed on
Friday (1/14) due to very cold wind
chills. Sporting events were canceled
and recreations areas, ski hills, and
skating rinks were closed. Wind chills
that morning were in the -40s with
frost bite times less than 10 minutes.
Cold temperatures and wind chills
continued through the weekend. By
Monday morning temperatures were in the
-20s and -30s, but winds were calm. By
Tuesday, the 18th, the temperature
finally broke zero, with highs ranging
from the mid teens to the mid 20s,
recovering well from morning lows in
the -20s.
MNZ020-037 Southern Lake--Southern St. Louis /
Carlton
20 1000CST
21 2100CST
Heavy snow, formed from the combination
of lake-effect and terrain-enhanced,
fell along the north shore of Lake
Superior. Snowfall amounts ranged from
7 to 20 inches from Duluth to northwest
of Two Harbors to Little Marais, mainly
in the higher terrain inland from Lake
Superior. At the Wof Ridge Environmen-
tal Learning Center the snowfall was
11", Little Marais called in with 17",
and the Finland DNR had 20".
MNZ012-019>021- Northern Cook / Northern Lake--Central
025>026-033>038 St. Louis--Southern Lake--Southern Cook
Northern Cass--Southern Itasca--
Southern Cass--Crow Wing--Northern
Aitkin--Southern Aitkin--Southern St.
Louis / Carlton--Pine
21 06000ST
22 06000ST
Snow fell in northeastern Minnesota
with amounts ranging from 6 to 11
inches. The highest amounts were
generally a few miles inland from Lake
Superior. Specific amounts include:
Grand Marias, 15"; Silver Bay, 10.8";
Duluth NWS 8.4; Proctor, 9". A record
snow depth of 57" was reached on the
22nd at the Wolf Ridge Environmental
Learning Center near Finland.
MINNESOTA, Northwest
MNZ001>009- West Polk--Norman--Clay--Kittson--
013>017-022>024- Roseau Lake Of The Woods--West
027>028 Marshall--East Marshall--North
Beltrami--Pennington--Red Lake--East
Polk--North Clearwater--South
Beltrami--Mahnomen South Clearwater--
Hubbard--West Becker--East Becker
Ol 0000CST
02 0050CST
This event began on the afternoon of
December 31, 2004. This was a more
typical "Colorado Low," and it brought
some freezing drizzle and snow to
portions of eastern North Dakota and
the northwest quarter of Minnesota. The
surface low tracked from the Kansas
area toward western Wisconsin. The way
this system set up, an impressive
supply of gulf moisture was carried
northward, moisture amounts well above
normal for the time of year. Tempera-
tures on saturday (January 1, 2005)
showed a strong northwest to southeast
gradient, with the Cando (ND) area
having a high of zero and the Park
Rapids (MN) area around 20F. The
freezing precipitation mostly affected
the U.S. Highway 10 corridor. Snowfall
amounts ranged from 5 to 8 inches along
the Canadian border to around 4 inches
along U.S. Highway 2. Wind speeds and
blowing snow were not a factor in this
system. Many county highway departments
advised no travel.
MNZ001>009- West Polk--Norman--Clay--Kittson--
013>017-022>024- Roseau--Lake Of The Woods--West
027>032-040 Marshall--East Marshall--North
Beltrami--Pennington--Red Lake--East
Polk--North Clearwater--South
Beltrami--Mahnomen--South Clearwater--
Hubbard--West Becker--East Becker--
Wilkin--West Otter Tail--East Otter
Tail--Wadena--Grant
13 0535CST
15 1503CST
Eastern North Dakota and portions of
the northwest quarter of Minnesota
ended up in a steady surface pressure
gradient between high pressure just to
the south and low pressure to the
northeast. This produced wind speeds
from 10 to 20 mph in combination with
very cold temperatures. Daytime highs
generally stayed from -5F to -15F while
lows ranged from -20F to -35F. Wind
chill temperatures ranged from -40F to
-60F, which are wind chills for warning
criteria. The cold temperatures were
good news fors vehicle service sta-
tions, which provided jumps, tows, and
new batteries.
MNZ023>024-028-032 South Clearwater--Hubbard--East
Becker--Wadena
21 0420CST
22 0326CST
Surface low pressure tracked from
southern Alberta, to western North
Dakota, into northeast South Dakota,
and then into southern Minnesota. A
little freezing rain fell south of a
Valley City (ND) to Elbow Lake (MN)
line. Meanwhile, 4 to 6 inches of snow
fell along the Devils Lake (ND) to
Fargo (ND) to Wadena (MN) corridor.
MNZ001>005- West Polk--Norman--Clay--Kittson--
007>008-013>015- Roseau--West Marshall--East Marshall--
022-027-029>031-040 Pennington--Red Lak--East Polk--
Mahnomen--West Becker--Wilkin--West
Otter Tail--East Otter Tail--Grant
21 0420CST
22 0653CST
Surface low pressure tracked from
southern Alberta, to western North
Dakota, into northeast South Dakota,
and then into southern Minnesota. A
little freezing rain fell south of a
Valley City (ND) to Elbow Lake (MN)
line. Meanwhile, 4 to 6 inches of snow
fell along the Devils Lake (ND) to
Fargo (ND) to Wadena (MN) corridor.
After the surface low passed through,
wind speeds rapidly increased (gusting
up to 50 mph). Whiteout conditions
developed friday afternoon (the 21st)
and continued into early saturday.
Initially a winter storm warning was
issued for this event, but as it became
clear that whiteout conditions would
develop, it was upgraded to a blizzard
warning. Roseau, Eastern Marshall,
Pennington, Red Lake, and Eastern Polk
counties were not part of the initial
winter storm warning (which was issued
at 420 am CST), but were added when the
blizzard warning was issued at 256 pm
CST. Many schools cancelled early on
friday afternoon, and many evening
events were also rescheduled. Hundreds
of vehicles were reported in the ditch.
Several flights into Hector Internatio-
nal Airport (in Fargo, ND) were can-
celled. Numerous roads were closed.
Interstate 29 was closed its entire
length in eastern North Dakota. Inter-
state 94 was closed between Moorhead
and Alexandria (MN). U.S. Highway 10
was closed between Moorhead and Detroit
Lakes (MN) and U.S. Highway 2 was
closed between East Grand Forks and
Crookston (MN). The saturday mail
delivery was delayed or cancelled in
some areas due to poor road conditions.
Manitoba Highway 75 was also closed
from the Canadian border to Winnipeg.
This forced some people into Pembina
(ND) to look for a place to stay. Local
motels quickly filled up, forcing
officials to house 30 people in the
Pembina school.
MINNESOTA, Southeast
MNZ079-086>088- Wabasha--Dodge--Olmsted--Winona--
094>096 Mower--Fillmore--Houston
01 09000ST
02 03000ST
Freezing rain spread across southeast
Minnesota during the late morning hours
of New Years Day, then continued into
the early morning of January 2. Reports
from weather observers indicated wide-
spread ice accumulations of 1/4 to 1/2
inch. Specific reports included 1/2
inch of ice accumulation near Altura
(Winona County), Chatfield and Stewart-
ville (Olmsted County) and Spring
Valley (Fillmore County). Due to the
icy conditions, numerous automobile
accidents were reported by law enforce-
ment officials, but there were no
serious injuries.
MNZ094 Mower
04 18000ST
06 06000ST
Only a couple days after southeast
Minnesota had been hit by an ice storm,
a winter storm brought localized heavy
snow near the Minnesota-Iowa border.
Snowfall amounts of 6 to 7 inches were
common in this location. Specific
reports from weather observers included
7.0 inches at Austin and 6.5 inches at
Grand Meadow.
MNZ079-086>088- Wabasha--Dodge--Olmsted--Winona--
094>096 Mower--Fillmore--Houston
21 11000ST
22 12000ST
A winter storm produced widespread
heavy snow across southeast Minnesota,
with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches.
Some of the higher amounts reported by
weather observers included 10.0 inches
at Winona (Winona County), 9.6 inches
at Stewartville (Olmsted County), 9.3
inches at Rochester (Olmsted County)
and 9.0 inches at Dodge Center (Dodge
County) and Rollingstone (Winona
County).
MNZ086>087- Dodge--Olmsted--Mower--Fillmore
094>095
22 0000CST
1200CST
The same storm that dumped 6 to 10
inches of snow across southeast Minne-
sota produced blizzard conditions
across parts of the area. Wind gusts as
high as 40 to 50 mph caused blowing
snow to reduce visibility to zero at
times. Snow drifts in some areas were
4 to 6 feet deep, which made numerous
highways impassable.
MNZ089>090-098 Nobles--Jackson--Rock
04 1600CST
05 1800CST
Heavy snow accumulated 6 to 8 inches,
disrupting and delaying travel. A few
schools started later or finished
earlier than scheduled.
MNZ071>072- Lincoln--Lyon--Murray--Cottonwood--
080>081-097 Pipestone
21 06000ST
16000ST
Freezing rain, producing up to a
quarter inch of ice accumulation, was
followed by 1 to 3 inches of snow. The
combination made travel very hazardous;
forcing the early closure of some
schools and businesses. The accumula-
tion of ice and snow on power lines
contributed to power line damage and
power outages which occurred when winds
increased the night following the
storm.
MNZ071>072- Lincoln--Lyon--Murray--Cottonwood--
080>081-089>090 Nobles Jackson
21 23000ST
22 12000ST
High winds reached sustained speeds of
40 mph for several hours, with gusts up
to 55 mph. The winds caused widespread
damage to trees and power lines, which
had been coated with ice and snow less
than a day before. The winds also
damaged an appliance store in Worthing-
ton. Resulting power outages affected
thousands of residents, especially in
the Marshall area.
MINNESOTA, West
NONE REPORTED.
MINNESOTA, West Central
MNZ046 Big Stone
21 0900CST
17000ST
Freezing rain accumulated over one
quarter of an inch of ice during the
morning and early afternoon hours
before changing to snow. Many travel
problems resulted.
MNZ039-046 Traverse--Big Stone
21 19000ST
22 0300CST
Strong north winds gusting over 50 mph
caused widespread blizzard conditions.
MISSISSIPPI, Central
Hinds County
4 NW Jackson 07 1717 0.6 100
1718CST
This tornado touched down 4 miles
northwest of Downtown Jackson and
caused damage on Bonita Street and
Andrea Lane. One home was destroyed as
its roof was blown off, three other
homes sustained major damage with 5
others having minor damage. Addi-
tionally, a few fences and several
trees were blown down.
Hinds County
2.5 NW Jackson to 07 1720CST
Jackson 1725CST
Several shingles were blown off a
ichurch roof on Country Club Drive. A
couple of trees were blown down at
Northside Drive and Bowling Street. One
tree fell on a mobile home.
Lincoln County
4 SE Bogue Chitto to 07 1855 2 200
5 ESE Bogue Chitto 1859CST
This tornado downed numerous trees and
power lines across Pleasant Hill Road,
Shady Grove Road and Willow Road as it
tracked northeast for 2 miles. One
mobile home was overturned and des-
troyed. Two other homes sustained
damage at the corner of Fox and Wind-
mill Roads.
Lawrence County
5 SSW Monticello to 07 1926CST
5 SSE Monticello 1935CST
A 4 mile long swath of wind damage
occurred south of Monticello with do-
zens of trees blown down and scattered
structural damage. One home on Highway
27 sustained damage. East of there, on
Highway 587, a residence, mechanics
shop and shed were destroyed.
Covington County
3 SW Collins to 07 2017CST
2 SW Collins 2018CST
Two chicken houses were destroyed along
with several trees blown down in the
Mount Horeb Community.
Covington County
2 N Collins to 07 2020CST
1 S Hot Coffee 2032CST
Wind damage occurred along a 6 mile
path from just north of Collins to just
south of Hot Coffee. From the Salem
community to near Hot Coffee, mainly
along Hopewell Road, Numerous trees
were uprooted and damaged. One mobile
home was turned over and destroyed just
south of Hot Coffee.
Covington County
Seminary 07 2035CST
A home in Seminary sustained minor
damage.
Lauderdale County
Meridian Arpt to 07 2120CST
Meridian 2126CST
Wind damage began on a portion of Key
Field where a few trees were blown down
along with a large wooden fence. A roof
to a hanger was pealed back and a door
to another hanger was blown in. One
airplane in the hanger was damaged. The
damaging wind continued north-northeast
to Downtown Meridian were two roof were
damaged on C Street and 20th Ave.
Clarke County
7 SW Quitman 07 2130CST
2132CST
Several pine trees were blown down and
one home sustained damage. This
occurred southwest of Quitman on
Stagecoach Road, just west of Highway
18.
Lamar County
3 NW Purvis to 07 2135 3 300
3 N Purvis 2140CST
Forrest County
6 S Hattiesburg 07 2153 2 100
2157CST
This tornado touched down just west of
Interstate 59, 1 mile south of exit 59
for Highway 98, and tracked east for 2
miles crossing Browns Bridge Road and
dissipating around Leffler Road. Just
off Browns Bridge Road, one chicken
house was destroyed and a mobile home
had part of its roof torn off. Numerous
trees were also blown down.
Forrest County
4 S Hattiesburg 07 2155CST
Several trees were blown down.
Warren County
Vicksburg to 13 0410CST
Redwood 0413CST
A few trees and several power lines
were blown down from just north of
Vicksburg to around Redwood.
Yazoo County
Yazoo City 13 0452CST
Yazoo County
Yazoo City 13 0452CST
A pilot reported wind gusts to 60 mph
just off Highway 49.
Yazoo County
1 N Yazoo City 13 05000ST
Several trees were blown down north of
Yazoo City on Rebecca Road.
Madison County
Flora 13 0508CST
Numerous large limbs and several power
lines were blown down.
Madison County
6 NW Madison to 13 0515CST
5 NW Madison 0517CST
Fifty trees were blown down at the golf
course in Annandale along with a
portion of the cart building having a
portion of it blown away.
Copiah County
2 E Gallman 13 0520CST
A power pole was blown down at the
entrance of Sanderson Farms.
Hinds County
3 W Jackson 13 0525CST
WAPT reported a 75 mph wind gust at the
station.
Hinds County
Jackson 13 0527CST
0530CST
Several trees were blown down around
the city.
Copiah County
Hopewell 13 0532CST
Numerous trees were blown down.
Madison County
7 ENE Canton to 13 0540CST
9 ENE Canton 0542CST
Numerous trees were blown down near
Highway 16 and Ratliff Ferry Road and
along Robinson and Sharon Roads.
Rankin County
Brandon 13 0543CST
Two trees and 4 power poles were blown
down along Highway 80 at Crossgates
East.
Rankin County
2 N Brandon 13 0547CST
One large tree was blown down and some
awning was pealed off a garage along
Highway 471. Numerous large limbs were
also blown down in the area.
Montgomery County
4 S Kilmichael 13 0552CST
A few trees were blown down across
Vaiden-Kilmichael Road.
Attala County
2 SE Kosciusko 13 0605CST
Several trees were blown down around
the Williamsville Community.
Webster County
2 SSW Eupora 13 0605CST
A couple of trees were blown down.
Leake County
Lena to 13 0611CST
4 E Tuscola 0622CST
Damaging thunderstorm winds tore a path
across southern Leake county from near
Lena to near Tuscola. Four chicken
houses were severely damaged and four
out buildings were destroyed. Seven
residential homes and one church sus-
tained major roof damage. In addition,
dozens of trees were blown down with
several across area roads and several
more downing power lines.
Choctaw County
2 ENE French Camp 13 0612CST
A few trees were blown down on power
lines.
Scott County
3 W Harperville to 13 0615CST
Steel 0624CST
A swath of damaging winds occurred
across northern Smith county from just
west of Harperville to near the Steel
Community. On Clifton Road, several
trees were blown down and one home had
its roof blown off. The damaging winds
continued cast and downed more trees
around Harperville on Talabouge Road,
Reynolds Road and Highway 21 in the
Steel Community.
Simpson County
Pinola to 13 0615CST
Merit 0618CST
Several trees and power lines were
blown down between the Pinola and Merit
Communities.
Attala County
Mc Cool 13 0622CST
Several trees were blown down.
Choctaw County
5 NW Ackerman 13 0622CST
Several trees were blown down along the
Natchez Trace.
Choctaw County
6 N Ackerman 13 0625CST
A few trees were blown down across
Highway 15 N.
Simpson County
6 N Magee 13 0627CST
A couple of trees and a power line were
blown down on Blackwell Road.
Simpson County
7 E Mendenhall to 13 0628CST
10 E Mendenhall 0631CST
Several trees and large limbs were
blown down in northeast Simpson county
around the Upton Community.
Clay County
Montpelier 13 0630CST
A few trees were blown down around
town.
Smith County
Polkville to 13 0630CST
Raleigh 0640CST
Numerous trees and a few power lines
were blown down from Polkville to
Raleigh.
Webster County
6 NNE Mathiston 13 0630CST
Several trees were blown down along the
Natchez Trace.
Newton County
3 N Conehatta to 13 0637CST
Prospect 0638CST
Several trees were blown down just
north of Conehatta with one tree
falling on a house causing major
damage. Several other homes sustained
minor roof damage. One chicken house
was destroyed near Prospect at Highway
492 and Andrew Fredrick Road.
Neshoba County
Neshoba 13 0645CST
Several trees were blown down on county
road 642.
Newton County
1 S Union to 13 0645CST
3 W Little Rock 0647CST
One tree was blown down on a home near
Spring Hill Road and Highway 489.
Several other trees were blown down the
same general area just south of Union.
Just to the west of Little Rock, a
mobile home had part of its roof pealed
off.
Winston County
Louisville 13 0645CST
Ten to fifteen trees were blown down
around town and in the county.
Covington County
7 NW Collins 13 0655CST
A barn was damaged.
Oktibbeha County
1 SW Starkville to 13 0659CST
1 E Starkville 0703CST
Damaging straight line winds tore a
path across southwest Starkville during
the early morning of January 13th. A
large portion of the Mississippi State
University Raspet Flight Research Lab
was blown off and debris was scattered
around for a few hundred yards. The
Palmer Thrift Store had a portion of
its roof blown off. A few other resi-
dential homes in the area sustained
minor roof damage, numerous trees and
power lines were also blown down. There
were also reports of lawn furniture
getting blown away and a trampoline
getting blown into a tree.
Jasper County
Bay Spgs 13 0710CST
Kemper County
Bluff Spgs 13 0715CST
A portion of a roof was blown off a
home.
Kemper County
7 NW De Kalb 13 0723CST
Severe thunderstorm winds caused major
damage to one home where two people
sustained injuries. Six other homes
sustained minor damage.
Noxubee County
Brooksville 13 0730CST
A mobile home was rolled over and
destroyed on Baldwyn Road where two
people were injured. On Cooksville Road
a bam was destroyed.
Jasper County
Paulding 13 0731CST
A few trees were blown down across a
few roads.
Lowndes County
6 S New Hope 13 0737CST
A few trees and a power line were blown
down.
Clarke County
6 SW Quitman 13 0752CST
Two trees were blown down and destroyed
a house in the Harmony Community along
Highway 18.
Kemper County
Porterville 13 0755CST
A few trees were blown down on power
lines.
Jones County
5 N Laurel 13 08000ST
A roof was blown off an out building
along with several trees blown down
around the area.
Jones County
Ellisville 13 0805CST
0930CST
Two to three inches of rain in about an
hour and a half caused nearly a foot of
water to cover portions of Highway 11.
This heavy rain also flooded a few
secondary roads around town.
Clarke County
5 E Quitman 13 0813CST
A few trees were blown down on a power
line.
MISSISSIPPI, North
Tunica County
Robinsonsville 13 0230CST
0235CST
Two buildings suffered roof damage.
Marshall County
1 S Holly Spgs 13 0430CST
0435CST
Several large tree limbs were knocked
down.
Chickasaw County
7 E Houston 13 0640CST
0645CST
Several trees and power lines were
blown down.
Monroe County
Becker 13 0707CST 0.4 40
0710CST
The tornado touched down in Becker and
moved northeast. Four homes and a car
were damaged by falling trees. Many
trees were blown down.
MISSISSIPPI, South
Walthall County
7 SW Tylertown 07 2010CST 0.2 20
2015CST
A weak tornado that briefly touched
down in southwest Walthall County in
the Brockdale, Purvis, and Les
Blackwell Road area knocked down
several trees and a few fences, shifted
a trailer off of its blocks, and caused
minor roof damage to a few structures.
Pearl River County
Picayune 13 0835CST 0.1 20
0840CST
A weak tornado touched down briefly
along Memorial Boulevard causing minor
damage to the windows and roofs of
three businesses and knocking out the
windows of 16 vehicles in parking lots.
Hancock County
Bay St Louis 13 0930CST
0935CST
A funnel cloud was observed.
Harrison County
Lizana 13 0943CST
A tree was blown down.
MISSISSIPPI, Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
MISSOURI, East
Audrain County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
Boone County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
Callaway County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
Cole County
Countywide 05 1000CST
1700CST
Crawford County
Countywide 05 1000CST
1700CST
Franklin County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
Gasconade County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
Jefferson County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
Lincoln County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
Moniteau County
Countywide 05 1000CST
1700CST
Montgomery County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
Osage County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
St. Charles County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
St. Louis County
Countywide 05 1000CST
1700CST
St. Louis (C)
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
Warren County
Countywide 05 1000CST
17000ST
Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches over the past
4 to 5 days caused general flooding
across the area. Many small streams and
creeks flooded throughout the region.
Numerous roads were flooded and were
closed due to the flooded streams or
excessive pending of water from the
rain.
MOZ018>019-026 Knox--Lewis--Shelby
05 1130CST
18000ST
A combination of sleet and freezing
rain fell across parts of Northeast
Missouri causing dangerous conditions.
About 1/4 inch of ices accumulated on
surfaces, causing some large tree
branches and power lines to come down.
The main roads were slick in spots
while secondary roads were ice covered.
Cole County
5 S Brazito 12 1732CST
Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail
south of Brazito.
Audrain County
Countywide 12 2000CST
13 0000CST
Boone County
Countywide 12 2000CST
13 0000CST
Callaway County
Countywide 12 2000CST
13 0000CST
Cole County
Countywide 12 2000CST
13 2000CST
Moniteau County
Countywide 12 2000CST
13 2000CST
Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches caused flash
flooding across much of Central
Missouri. Numerous county roads were
covered by water and impassable.
Highway 94 in southern Cole and
Callaway County was closed due to high
water.
Warren County
1 S Warrenton 12 2035CST
Amateur radio spotters reported 3/4
inch hail just south of Warrenton.
Lincoln County
Foley 12 2103CST
The County Sheriff Department reported
golfball size hail in Foley.
Franklin County
Countywide 13 0030CST
0530CST
Heavy rain caused some flash flooding
across the county, mainly the northeast
part. Some roads in the Gray Summit
area were reported to have 2 feet of
water on them.
MISSOURI, Lower
Dunklin County
Clarkton 13 0230CST
0235CST
A couple of trees were blown down.
MISSOURI, Northeast
MOZ009>010 Scotland--Clark
04 22000ST
05 1500CST
The biggest winter storm of the season
affected Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri
from the evening of 4 January to the
morning of 6 January. A series of low
pressure areas tracked from the Central
and Southern Plains up through the Ohio
Valley while arctic high pressure
remained over the Northern Plains. The
dominate mechanism for the precipita-
tion was isentropic lift and came in
two waves; the first during the evening
of 4 January to the pre-dawn hours of 5
January. A lull in the heavier precipi-
tation occurred during the morning of 5
January with the second round beginning
in earnest by mid-day and continuing
into the pre-dawn hours of 6 January.
Shallow arctic air south of Interstate
80 resulted in a significant ice storm
with mainly snow north of Interstate
80. Winds during the storm were gene-
rally 10 to 20 mph with some gusts in
the 20 to 25 mph range.
For some areas it was the largest storm
(snow wise) in the past 3 to 6 years.
In Delaware County Iowa, 6 people were
indirectly injured near Manchester when
their van slid into a ditch on U.S. 20.
In Mt. Vernon, Iowa, part of a building
collapsed due to the weight of the
snow. For the Tipton Iowa School Dis-
trict it was the first time in memory
that 4 consecutive days of school were
missed due to winter weather. This was
due to 2 other ice events that occurred
on 3 and 4 January.
The axis of the heavy snow ran from
around Ames to near Waterloo, Iowa.
Snowfall amounts of 10+ inches were
common in this band and as far south as
U.S. 30. Heavier snow amounts included
15 inches in Buchanan County at Jesup,
13 inches at Edgewood in Delaware
County, 13 inches at Dyersville in
Dubuque County, 13 inches in Galena and
Warren in Jo Daviess County Illinois,
and 12 inches in Cedar Rapids (Linn
County) and Scotch Grove (Jones
County).
s
South of the heavy snow band were snow
amounts of 3 to 8 inches that mixed
with sleet or freezing rain but ice
accumulations were generally less than
0.25 inch. Snow amounts tapered off to
3 inches or less south of a Hedrick,
Iowa to Princeton, Illinois line.
Significant icing occurred south of a
Hedrick, Iowa to Princeton, Illinois
line due to a shallow surface layer of
arctic air. Ice accumulations ranged
from 0.25 to 0.80 inches with unoffi-
cial amounts of around 1 inch. Some of
the heavier ice accumulations; 0.75
inches at Salem in Henry County Iowa,
and Columbus Junction in Louisa County
Iowa. Ice accumulations of 0.25 to 0.75
inches were common across Van Buren,
Washington, Lee, Des Moines, and
Jefferson Counties in Iowa; Mercer,
Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough,
Southern Henry, Bureau, and Putnam
Counties in Illinois. Across Clark and
Scotland Counties in Northeast
Missouri, ice accumulations of up to
0.50 inch were common.
MISSOURI, Northwest
MOZ006-014 Mercer--Daviess
03 0850CST
15000ST
1/4" of ice was reported in Gallatin
and Princeton, mixed at times with
sleet.
MOZ001 Atchison
03 0940CST
15000ST
1/4" of ice was reported in Rockport,
with many accidents on I-29.
MOZ003>004-017 Worth--Gentry--Adair
03 15000ST
18000ST
1/4" of ice was reported in these
counties, with numerous accidents.
MOZ040 Howard
03 1700CST
23000ST
The Monitcau Creek near Fayette crested
at 17.79 feet, or 1.79 feet above flood
stage.
MOZ046 Cooper
03 2200CST
06 2000CST
The Petite Saline Creek near Boonville
crested at 21.00 feet, or 5.00 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ044 Johnson
03 23000ST
06 0600CST
The Blackwater River near Valley City
crested at 28.50 feet, or 6.50 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ039 Saline
03 2300CST
11 0400CST
The Blackwater River near Blue Lick
crested at 32.35 feet, or 8.35 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ028-037 Platte--Jackson
04 18000ST
05 06000ST
An extensive ice storm hit the area
January 4th into January 5th. Wide-
spread heavy ice accumulations of from
1/4" to 1" of ice was reported. At the
peak of the storm, nearly 22,000
customers were without power.
Saline County
10 S Marshall 04 19000ST
05
Water over Highway 65 due to heavy
rains.
Howard County
3 S Fayette 04 19000ST
05 0000CST
Water over road at Highway 5 and County
Road 320 due to heavy rains.
MOZ015-020-029 Grundy--Buchanan--Clay
04 19000ST
05 06000ST
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported across
these areas, mixed at times with sleet.
Pettis County
2 W Sedalia 04 1916CST
05 0000CST
Water over road on Highway 50 west of
Sedalia due to heavy rains.
MOZ054 Henry
04 21000ST
07 07000ST
The South Grand River near Urich
crested at 27.96 feet, or 3.96 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ054 Henry
04 21000ST
07 06000ST
The Big Creek near Blairstown crested
at 25.12 feet, or 5.12 feet above flood
stage.
MOZ001>005- Atchison--Nodaway--Worth--Gentry--
011>014-021>022- Harrison--Holt--Andrew--De Kalb--
030-038 Daviess--Clinton--Caldwell--Ray--
Lafayette
04 21000ST
05 2000CST
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported across
the area, mixed at times with sleet and
snow. Worth county reported 7" of snow,
with 2-5" common elsewhere.
MOZ008-016>017 Schuyler--Sullivan--Adair
04 2200CST
05 1000CST
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported across
these areas, mixed at times with sleet
and snow. Accumulations reached 2 to 4
inches by the end of the event.
MOZ043 Cass
04 2200CST
05 06000ST
1/4" to 3/4" inch of ice fell across
the county.
MOZ040 Howard
04 2300CST
05 2000CST
The Moniteau Creek near Fayette crested
at 18.92 feet, or 2.92 feet above flood
stage.
MOZ007-023-031 Putnam--Livingston--Carroll
05 04000ST
1500CST
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported across
the area, mixed at times with sleet and
snow. Putnam county reported 5" of snow
by event end. Carroll and Livingston
counties had minor snow accumulations.
MOZ006-032-039-045 Mercer--Chariton--Saline--Pettis
05 07000ST
17000ST
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported in
these counties. Mercer county also had
3 inches of snow.
MOZ024>025-033 Linn--Macon--Randolph
05 09000ST
1700CST
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported across
these areas.
MOZ046 Cooper
05 1200CST
06 09000ST
The Lamine River near Otterville
crested at 20.70 feet, or 5.70 feet
above flood stage.
Schuyler County
Lancaster 12 1135CST
Pettis County
Sedalia 12 1452CST
Bates County
Butler 12 1740CST
21000ST
South Main Street under water due to
heavy rains.
Pettis County
1 S Green Ridge 12 1920CST
13 01000ST
Highway 127 flooded.
Henry County
Montrose 12 1920CST
13 0100CST
K Highway near Montrose was flooded.
Howard County
2 E Fayette 12 21000ST
13 0200CST
Route H and Highway 124 flooded due to
heavy rains.
Johnson County
9 N Knob Noster 12 21000ST
13 02000ST
Highway 23 under water.
Cooper County
3 S Pilot Grove 12 21000ST
13 02000ST
Harfman Road by Highway 135 had water
over the road due to heavy rains.
MOZ044 Johnson
13 0100CST
14 03000ST
The Blackwater River near Valley City
crested at 26.50 feet, or 4.50 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ046 Cooper
13 07000ST
14 02000ST
The Petite Saline Creek near Boonville
crested at 19.21 feet, or 3.21 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ046 Cooper
13 08000ST
14 08000ST
The Lamine River near Otterville
crested at 19.52 feet, or 4.52 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ043 Cass
31 0700CST
1100CST
A narrow band of 6-9" of snow fell from
Cleveland cast through Belton and
Raymore to Pleasant Hill. 9.5 inches
was reported in Raymore and 7 inches at
the National Weather Service office in
Pleasant Hill.
MOZ037>038 Jackson--Lafayette
31 08000ST
12000ST
A narrow band of 6-7" of snow fell from
Greenwood and Lee's Summit, east-
northeast to near Odessa.
MISSOURI, Southeast
MOZ100 Wayne
06 0400CST
14 1200CST
Minor flooding of the St. Francis River
occurred. At Patterson, where flood
stage is 16 feet, the river crested at
19.43 feet on the 14th. This resulted
in flooding of mainly bottomland and
surrounding low-lying areas, including
some lowland campgrounds.
MOZ076-087- Perry--Cape Girardeau--Scott--
111>112-114 Mississippi New Madrid
06 1200CST
30 1500CST
Minor to moderate flooding of the
Mississippi River occurred. The most
significant flooding was downriver from
the confluence with the Ohio River,
including New Madrid. At Cape
Girardeau, where flood stage is 32
feet, the river crested at 35.93 feet
on the 8th. A second smaller crest of
35.41 feet occurred on the 16th. At New
Madrid, where flood stage is 34 feet,
the river crested at 40.45 feet on the
18th. Flood gates were closed in Cape
Girardeau. Some roads were closed near
the river, including State Route 162
in New Madrid County. Most of the
flooding affected low-lying agricultu-
ral land, which was mainly uncultivated
during this winter flood event. No
structures were known to be flooded,
and no direct property damage was
reported.
MOZ108>110-114 Ripley--Butler--Stoddard--New Madrid
10 03000ST
1000CST
Dense fog shrouded parts of southeast
Missouri during the early morning
hours. The visibility at the Poplar
Bluff airport was measured at or below
one-quarter mile for several hours.
Some school systems postponed the start
of classes up to two hours. Motorists
were forced to slow down during the
hazardous conditions.
Butler County
4.5 E Poplar Bluff to 13 0135CST
5.5 E Poplar Bluff 0137CST
A thunderstorm downburst, with estima-
ted peak winds near 70 MPH, occurred
just south of the Poplar Bluff
Municipal Airport. An unanchored and
unoccupied mobile home was overturned,
a carport was picked up and moved, and
a picket fence was partially blown
down. A chicken house was unroofed.
Damage to siding and sheds was reported
at a number of residences. Numerous
trees were blown down. A damage survey
conducted by the National Weather
Service determined that the average
width of the downburst was about one-
half mile.
Butler County
Countywide 13 0145CST
09000ST
A total rainfall of 1.52 inches
occurred at the Poplar Bluff airport
during the early morning hours.
Rainfall rates were as high as 0.42
inch in one hour. Water flowing out of
fields and filled ditches covered many
stretches of gravel roads in low areas
of the county, according to a local
newspaper. No roads were closed.
Mississippi County
.5 W Bertrand to 13 0245CST
1 E Bertrand 0246CST
A thunderstorm downburst, with estima-
ted peak winds near 75 MPH, struck this
farming community located just off
Interstate 57. A couple of irrigation
systems were overturned. A co-op
building received minor damage,
including a comer of the metal roof
peeled back. Shingles were blown off a
home. A few mobile homes were damaged,
including two with significant roof
damage and one shifted off its founda-
tion. The roof was peeled off a large
storage shed. A half dozen trees were
uprooted, and several large tree
branches were down. The width of the
damage area was about one-quarter mile.
This downburst was the second one
produced by this thunderstorm complex
in southeast Missouri. The first down-
burst occurred just east of Poplar
Bluff.
MISSOURI, Southwest
Mcdonald County
9 SE Pineville 04 0324CST
Barry County
Shell Knob to 04 0930CST
Countywide 1659CST
MOZ102-102 Barry
04 1659CST
06 1230CST
Barry County
Countywide 05 0430CST
1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Barry County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists.
Flash flooding occurred over two
separate periods from the 4th through
the 6th of January. In between those
two periods, small stream and river
levels were either full or flowing well
above flood stages. Some roads remained
impassable into the 6th of January
after the second round of heavy rain
and thunderstorms caused more flooding.
Some locations and areas that were
flooded include Highway 39 near Shell
Knob, city streets in the community of
Cassville, a section of Highway 76 six
miles southeast of Cassville, street
flooding in the community of Monett,
numerous county roads were impassable
countywide, a section of Highway 39
that passes over Flat Creek south of
Jenkins, a section of Highway U east of
Highway 37, and a section of Highway C
near Highway VV.
Mcdonald County
9 SE Pineville 04 0930CST
Ozark County
3 S Gainesville to 04 0957CST
Countywide 17000ST
MOZ105 Ozark
04 17000ST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Ozark County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Mcdonald County
3 NW Noel to 04 1030CST
Countywide 1659CST
M69VE, F67VE
MOZ101-101 Mcdonald
04 1700CST
06 1230CST
McDonald County
Countywide 05 0100CST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In McDonald
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists. The flooding caused two
fatalities near the city of Noel as an
elderly couple tried to cross a stream
by foot that swept them down stream.
The woman was found several days later
in Grand Lake Oklahoma near the Cowskin
Creek bridge, while the man was also
found several days later in the Elk
River near the Oklahoma--Missouri state
line. Other locations in McDonald
County that experienced flooding
include, the Elk River through much of
the county, a section of Highway 43
over Buffalo Creek, numerous streets in
the community of Southwest City, a
bridge near the intersection of
Highways C and CC, several county roads
county wide, and a section of Kings
Highway near Noel.
Stone County
3 NW Galena to 04 1130CST
Countywide 17000ST
MOZ103-103 Stone
04 17000ST
06 1230CST
Stone County
Countywide 05 08000ST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Stone County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, a section
of Highway 13 three miles northwest of
Galena, several city streets in the
community of Reeds Spring, sections of
Highways AA and C near the community of
Hurley, a bridge on Swinging Bridge
Road just west of Highway CC, and a
section of Highway M where the Finley
River crosses the highway.
Douglas County
Ava to 04 1150CST
Countywide 1700CST
MOZ096-096 Douglas
04 17000ST
06 1230CST
Douglas County
Countywide 05 08000ST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Douglas
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists countywide. Some locations
that were affected by flooding include,
sections of Highways FF and Y near Ava,
numerous locations along Turkey,
Hunter, and Cowskin creeks, and a sec-
tion of Highway VV east of Highway 14.
Webster County
1 N Northview to 04 1320CST
Countywide 17000ST
MOZ091-091 Webster
04 17000ST
06 1230CST
Webster County
Countywide 05 0330CST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of ex-
treme southeast Kansas and southern and
central Missouri. In Webster County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, a section
of Greenwood Road one mile north of
Northview, areas along Panther Creek
near Fordland, a section of Highway W
near the James River, sections of Flank
and Vinyard roads, and a subdivision
one mile northwest of Marshfield where
50 homes were surrounded by water.
Lawrence County
2 W Verona to 04 1500CST
Countywide 1700CST
MOZ094-094 Lawrence
04 17000ST
06 1230CST
Lawrence County
Countywide 05 Ol000ST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Lawrence
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists. Locations that were affected
by flooding include, a section of Coun-
ty Road 2220 west of Verona, a section
of Highway 97 three miles north of
Stotts City, the Spring River in
several locations of Lawrence County,
several county roads and low water
crossings countywide, a section of
Highway DD near the intersection of
Highway M, and a section of Highway 99
near the intersection of Highway 37.
Howell County
5 SW Pottersville to 04 15000ST
Countywide 1700CST
MOZ097 Howell
04 17000ST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of ex-
treme southeast Kansas and southern and
central Missouri. In Howell County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Locations that were affec-
ted by flooding include, a section of
Highway MM five miles southwest of
Pottersville, a section of Highway 142
one mile west of Moody, and a section
of County Road 8770 just south of
Highway 17
Newton County
Neosho to 04 1537CST
Countywide 1659CST
MOZ093-093 Newton
04 17000ST
06 1230CST
Newton County
Countywide 05 01000ST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Newton County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists.
Locations within Newton County that
experienced flooding include, numerous
city streets in the community of
Neosho, city streets in the community
of Diamond, Hickory Creek in several
locations through the county, numerous
county roads and low water crossings
countywide, Shoal Creek in several
locations through the county, and a
section of Highway 86 near Saginaw.
Vernon County
2 E Deerfield to 04 1550CST
Countywide 22000ST
MOZ066-066 Vernon
04 2200CST
06 1230CST
Vernon County
Countywide 05 0301CST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Vernon County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected include, a section of Highway
54 two miles east of Deerfield, several
impassable low water crossings county-
wide, and a section of a county road
three miles south of Nevada.
Jasper County
1 SE Asbury to 04 1630CST
Countywide 22000ST
MOZ088-088 Jasper
04 22000ST
06 1230CST
Jasper County
Countywide 05 0330CST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Jasper County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists.
Locations and areas that were affected
include, numerous county roads roads
countywide, a section of Highway H west
of the intersection with Highway J, a
section of Highway 37 near the inter-
section with Highway F, Turkey Creek
flooded several areas of Jasper County
including Shifferdecker Road, and
several areas along Center Creek were
flooded.
Greene County
Turners to 04 1653CST
Countywide 18000ST
MOZ090-090 Greene
04 18000ST
06 1230CST
Greene County
Countywide 05 0227CST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Greene County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, the head-
waters of the James River near Turners,
a section of Farm Road 164 one mile
east of the Springfield city limits,
Highway CC west of Farm Road 199, a
section of Highway O near Highway 13,
numerous streets in the city of Spring-
field, several streets in the city of
Fair Grove, and sections of Farm Roads
148, 150, and 156 along Wilson's Creek.
Camden County
2 S Camdenton to 04 1730CST
Countywide 2210CST
MOZ069-069 Camden
04 2210CST
06 1230CST
Camden County
Countywide 05 0500CST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Camden County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, a section
of Lake Road two miles south of Camden-
ton, numerous low water crossing
throughout the county, and all roads
crossing the Wet Glaize, Dry Glaize,
Little Niangua, and the Big Niangua
rivers.
Dade County
2 W Bona 04 1740CST
2000CST
Dade County
3 E Sylvania 04 1745CST
2000CST
Dade County
7 NE Greenfeld to 05 04000ST
Countywide 1215CST
MOZ089 Dade
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Dade County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Locations that were
affected include, a section of Highway
EE seven miles northeast of Greenfield,
a section of Highway 97 three miles
east of Sylvania, a section of Highway
215 two miles west of Bona, a section
of Highway K near Turnback Creek, and
numerous low water crossings county-
wide.
Morgan County
3 NW Gravois Mills to 04 1930CST
Countywide 2210CST
MOZ056-056 Morgan
04 2210CST
06 1230CST
Morgan County
Countywide 05 0430CST
1215CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Morgan County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, a section
of Ritchey Road one half of a mile from
the intersection with MM where a water
rescue was performed and two occupants
acquired injuries and hypothermia, and
several low water crossing countywide.
Polk County
1 E Brighton to 05 0421CST
Countywide 1215CST
MOZ079 Polk
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Polk County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, a section
of a County Road one east of Brighton,
a section of Highway AA one quarter of
a mile north of Highway 32, a section
of Highway 215 two miles east of
Pleasant Hope, and a section of Highway
H two miles south of Pleasant Hope.
Barton County
7 S Lamar to 05 0436CST
Countywide 1215CST
MOZ077 Barton
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Barton County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Locations that were affec-
ted include a section of Highway 126
seven miles south of Lamar, Highway K a
half of a mile south of the intersec-
tion with Highway V, and numerous low
water crossings countywide.
Cedar County
Stockton to 05 0447CST
Countywide 1215CST
MOZ078 Cedar
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Cedar County,
numerous roads, low water crossings,
and low lying areas were inundated and
impassable by motorists countywide.
Dallas County
Buffalo 05 0448CST
1215CST
MOZ080 Dallas
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Dallas County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, several
city streets in the community of
Buffalo, a section of Highway 32 one
mile east of Long Lane, a section of
Route E near Tunas, and a section of
Navy Road near Buffalo,
Hickory County
1 S Preston to 05 0453CST
Countywide 1215CST
MOZ068 Hickory
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Hickory
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists countywide. A section of
Highway D one mile south of Preston
also sustained significant flooding for
several hours.
Benton County
Warsaw to 05 0500CST
Countywide 1215CST
MOZ055 Benton
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Benton County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Laclede County
Lebanon 05 0504CST
1215CST
MOZ081 Laclede
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Laclede
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists countywide. Some locations
that were affected by flooding include,
sections of Highways B and J, numerous
sections of Highways PP and FF, the
Interstate 44 exit ramp 118 was
impassable, and the intersection Ripley
and Evanston Road.
Pulaski County
St Robert to 05 0507CST
Countywide 1215CST
MOZ070 Pulaski
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Pulaski
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists countywide. Some locations
that were affected by flooding include,
Highway O near Dixon, areas near Jones
Creek, a section of Texas Road, and a
section of Cave Road near St. Robert.
Maries County
Countywide 05 0512CST
1215CST
MOZ058 Maries
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Maries County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Miller County
Countywide 05 0514CST
1215CST
MOZ057 Miller
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Miller County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
St. Clair County
Countywide 05 0600CST
1215CST
MOZ067 St. Clair
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In St. Clair
County, numerous roads, low water
crossing and other low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Christian County
4 S Nixa to 05 0650CST
Countywide 1215CST
MOZ095 Christian
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Christian
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists countywide. Some locations
that were affected by flooding include,
a section Riverdale Road four miles
south of Nixa, a section Bull's Creek
five miles south of Ozark, and a
section of the Finley River over the
bridge near the Riverside Inn.
Texas County
Countywide 05 0800CST
1215CST
MOZ082 Texas
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Texas County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Dent County
Countywide 05 0900CST
1215CST
MOZ083 Dent
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Dent County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Phelps County
Countywide 05 0900CST
1215CST
MOZ071 Phelps
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Phelps County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Webster County
Countywide 05 1000CST
1215CST
MOZ091 Webster
05 1215CST
06 1230CST
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little over the winter
months set the stage for widespread
flooding across much of extreme
southeast Kansas and southern and
central Missouri. In Wright County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Greene County
2 S Walnut Grove 12 1550CST
Polk County
3 N Morrisville 12 1555CST
Camden County
Climax Spgs 12 1600CST
Dallas County
1 S Urbana 12 1630CST
Lawrence County
2 N Aurora 12 1642CST
Camden County
Macks Creek 12 1645CST
Camden County
1 W Camdenton 12 1655CST
Camden County
Camdenton 12 1655CST
Camden County
6 W Osage Beach 12 1703CST
Polk County
2 NE Goodson to 12 1728CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ079 Polk
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Polk
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. A section of Highway P was
impassable two miles south of Highway
64.
Miller County
Tuscumbia 12 1730CST
Christian County
Ozark to 12 1800CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ095 Christian
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur mush of southern and
central Missouri. This event followed
quickly on the heels of a previous
flood event that occurred from the 4th
through the 6th of January, therefore
soils were nearly saturated at the
onset of the event. The lack of January
vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Christian County, the primary areas
that flooded were low water crossings
and low lying areas.
Dade County
2 W Everton to 12 1830CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ089 Dade
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur mush of southern and
central Missouri. This event followed
quickly on the heels of a previous
flood event that occurred from the 4th
through the 6th of January, therefore
soils were nearly saturated at the
onset of the event. The lack of January
vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Dade
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. A section of Highway K was
impassable two miles west of Everton.
Dallas County
Louisburg to 12 1856CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ080 Dallas
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Dallas County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Other specific
locations that were affected by
flooding include, a section of Highway
64 west of the Highway 65 intersection,
a section of Highway B two miles north
of the intersection of Highway M near
Earnestville, and a section of Highway
C west of Highway 65.
Newton County
1 S Newtonia to 12 1936CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ093 Newton
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Newton County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Other specific
locations that were affected by
flooding include, a section of Highway
86 between Newtonia and Stark City and
city streets in the community of
Neosho.
Barry County
Countywide 12 2000CST
2255CST
MOZ102 Barry
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Barry
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas.
Greene County
Springfield to 12 2020CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ090 Greene
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Greene County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Other specific
locations that were affected by
flooding include, areas along Ward
Branch Creek in Springfield, a section
of Highway CC two miles west of Fair
Grove, the intersection of Farm Road
235 and Highway E, the intersection of
Farm Roads 231 and 2,
Lawrence County
3 W Mt Vernon to 12 2030CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ094 Lawrence
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
M31VE
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Lawrence County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Significant flooding
occurred at the intersection of County
Roads 2130 and 1090 three miles west of
Mt Vernon, where a 31 year old man was
swept away from the raging flood
waters. He was killed and found in his
car the following morning.
Ozark County
Tecumseh 12 2056CST 1 100
2057CST
A brief tornado touched down near the
community of Tecumseh. Several large
trees were snapped along Highway 160
near Cloud Nine Resort.
Cedar County
Stockton to 12 2100CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ078 Cedar
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Cedar
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. A section of the Stockton City
Park was also inundated.
Stone County
Galena to 12 2100CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ103 Stone
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Stone
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. The Flat Creek flooded over the
bridge in Galena.
Mcdonald County
Jane to 12 2100CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ101 Mcdonald
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
McDonald County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
St. Clair County
9 S Osceola to 12 2120CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ067 St. Clair
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In St.
Clair County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Howell County
1 E Pomona to 12 2130CST 16 440
3 NE Mountain View 2150CST
A tornado intermittently touched down
over rural Howell County for 16 miles.
Several homes were damaged along with
numerous downed trees. The tornado
affected areas near the communities of
Pomona and Mountain View.
Texas County
9 S Houston 12 2130CST
2135CST
Severe thunderstorms affected rural
areas of Texas County south of Houston.
The storms packed severe straight line
winds which damaged a large rodeo arena
along Highway 137. Debris in the road
caused an accident when the motorist
ran into the debris. Numerous trees and
power lines were also downed.
Webster County
Marshfield to 12 2130CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ091 Webster
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Webster County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Vernon County
Nevada to 12 2130CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ066 Vernon
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Vernon County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings,
county roads, and low lying areas.
Shannon County
19 W Winona to 12 2150CST 2 220
13 SW Alley Spg 2152CST
This tornado is a continuation of the
Howell County tornado. The tornado
crossed the Howell and Shannon County
line northeast of Mountain View and
remained on the ground for two miles
into Shannon County. One structure and
several trees were damaged in it's path.
Hickory County
Hermitage to 12 2200CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ068 Hickory
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Hickory County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Morgan County
Versailles to 12 2200CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ056 Morgan
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Morgan County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Pulaski County
4 S Dixon to 12 2200CST
Countywide 13 0645CST
MOZ070 Pulaski
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Pulaski County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Benton County
Countywide 12 2215CST
2255CST
MOZ055 Benton
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Benton County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Shannon County
2 E Akers 12 2220CST
2225CST
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed
several trees along Highway 19 near the
intersection with Highway KK.
Miller County
2 E St Elizabeth to 12 2230CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ057 Miller
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Miller County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Tavern Creek
experienced significant flooding at
several locations including over a
section of Highway 52 two miles east of
St Elizabeth.
Camden County
Camdenton to 12 2230CST
Countywide 2255CST
MOZ069 Camden
12 2255CST
13 1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Camden County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Ozark County
Gainesville to 12 2300CST
Countywide 13 0645CST
MOZ105 Ozark
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Ozark
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. A section of Highway 95 six
miles south of Highway 14 experienced
significant flooding and was impassable
to motorists.
Douglas County
5 W Ava to 12 2300CST
Countywide 13 0645CST
MOZ096 Douglas
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Douglas County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Some specific
locations that experienced flooding
include, Highway Y five miles west of
Ava, a section of Highway FF near the
intersection of Highway 14, and another
section of Highway Y near the
intersection of Highway 5.
Wright County
5 W Mountain Grove t 12 2300CST
Countywide 13 0645CST
MOZ092 Wright
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Wright County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Laclede County
Countywide 12 2300CST
13 0645CST
MOZ081 Laclede
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Laclede County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Taney County
Forsyth to 12 2315CST
Countywide 13 0645CST
MOZ104 Taney
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Taney
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas.
Howell County
3 N West Plains to 13 0000CST
Countywide 0645CST
MOZ097 Howell
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Howell County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Texas County
Success to 13 0200CST
Countywide 0645CST
MOZ082 Texas
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Texas
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. A section of Highway 17 near
Success Elementary School experienced
significant flooding and was impassable
to motorists.
Oregon County
20 E Thayer to 13 0220CST
Countywide 0645CST
MOZ106 Oregon
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Oregon County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Several areas along
Small Creek experienced significant
flooding along with a section of
highway 142, 20 miles east of Thayer
where the 11 Point River crosses the
highway.
Dent County
Salem to 13 0220CST
Countywide 0645CST
MOZ083 Dent
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Dent
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas.
Shannon County
Countywide 13 0305CST
0645CST
MOZ098 Shannon
13 0645CST
1600CST
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Shannon County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
MONTANA, Central
MTZ009-009 North Rocky Mountain Front
06 0100MST
0900MST
A high wind event occurred during the
early hours of the 6th along the
Northern Rocky Mountain Front. Reported
wind speeds include a gust to 71 mph at
East Glacier Park 11 SE and a gust to
68 mph at Babb.
MTZ008>009-055 Beaverhead--North Rocky Mountain Front
--Gallatin
08 1000MST
1100MST
A winter storm brought heavy snows to
the Rocky Mountain Front and to
portions of Southwest Montana on the
8th. Reported snow fall amounts
include: 14 inches at Heart Butte 6W,
10 inches at West Yellowstone 9N and 6
inches at East Glacier Park. Gusty
winds accompanied the storm producing
areas of blowing and drifting snow.
Monida Pass was closed for a time due
to strong winds and blowing snow which
reduced visibility to less than one-
half mile.
MTZ009>013- North Rocky Mountain Front--Eastern
044>051 Glacier--Hill--Cascade--Chouteau--Toole
--Liberty--Eastern Pondera--Blaine--
Southern Rocky Mountain Front--Eastern
Teton--Judith Basin--Fergus
12 0600MST
1730MST
A well organized and powerful winter
storm brought blizzard conditions to a
large area of North Central Montana
during the morning and afternoon hours
of the 12th. Sustained north winds of
30 to 40 mph were common throughout the
area. The wind and accompanying snow
caused whiteout conditions as
visibilities were reduced to less than
a quarter mile in many areas. The
blizzard conditions closed many roads
and restricted use on others to
emergency travel only. Law enforcement
reported numerous accidents and many
vehicles sliding into ditches. In
addition to the strong winds, the storm
brought very cold air to much of North
Central Montana and produced dangerous
wind chills.
MTZ014>015- Southern Lewis And Clark--Madison--
052>055 Jefferson--Broadwater--Meagher--
Gallatin
13 0000MST
1830MST
The same winter storm that brought
blizzard conditions to North Central
Montana on the 12th, brought heavy
snows to Southwest Montana on the 13th.
Reported snow amounts include: 12
inches at Lincoln and at the Lone
Mountain SNOTEL site, 10 inches at
Showdown Ski Resort, 8 inches at
Montana City, 7 inches at Townsend and
6 inches at Bear Canyon. In addition to
the snow, gusty winds caused blowing
and drifting conditions with
visibilities reduced to less than a
mile at times. Emergency travel only
orders were posted for portions of
Interstate 15 and some schools were
closed.
MTZ009>013-044- North Rocky Mountain Front--Eastern
047-049 Glacier--Hill--Cascade--Chouteau--Toole
--Blaine--Eastern Teton
17 1100MST
18 1030MST
A prolonged wind event brough high
winds to a portion of North Central
Montana from early on the 17th through
the 18th. Reported wind speeds include:
a gust to 76 mph at Browning, a gust to
75 mph at Two Medicine, a gust to 68
mph at East Glacier Park 11 SE, a gust
to 67 mph at Cut Bank and a gust to 65
mph at Chinook 11 S. Additionally,
sustained winds of 40 mph or greater
were reported at Inverness 1 W, Loma 1
N and at Monarch 4N.
MONTANA, East
MTZ016>017-019- Central And Se Phillips--Central And
021-023>024 Southern Valley--Sheridan Petroleum
Mccone Richland
01 0000MST
1400MST
Low pressure in western Wyoming early
on the morning of the 1st tracked
across Wyoming and out into the central
plains during the afternoon of the 1st.
3 to 6 inches of snow fell across much
of northeast Montana. The snow was
accompanied by 15 to 30 mph east to
northeast winds which produced
considerable blowing and drifting snow.
A few of the more impressive snowfall
totals included:
Malta (Phillips County): 6 inches
35 E of Jordan (Garfield County): 6
inches
25 N Sidney (Richland County): 5 inches
Sidney (Richland County): 4 inches
Glasgow (Valley County): 4.2 inches
MTZ016>027- Central And Se Phillips--Central And
059>062 Southern Valley--Daniels Sheridan
Western Roosevelt Petroleum Garfield--
Mccone--Richland--Dawson--Prairie
Wibaux Northern Phillips Little Rocky
Mountains Northern Valley--Eastern
Roosevelt
12 0730MST
13 0600MST
An arctic cold front swept across
northeast Montana during the morning
hours of the 12th. In the wake of the
front, northwest winds increased to 20
to 40 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.
The strong wind combined with 6 to 14
inches of snow on the ground from
previous snowfalls to produced
considerable blowing snow with areas of
drifting snow. The visibility was
reduced to a quarter of a mile or less,
and locally near zero in the blowing
snow. The strong wind combined with
falling temperatures to produce wind
chills of 20 to 40 below zero during
the afternoon and evening hours.
MTZ017>020- Central And Southern Valley--Daniels--
023>025-061>062 Sheridan--Western Roosevelt Mccone
Richland Dawson Northern Valley--
Eastern Roosevelt
13 0605MST
1210MST
Northwest wind of 10 to 20 mph combined
with temperature of 20 to 30 below zero
to produce wind chills of 40 to 55
below zero. A few of the colder wind
chills included:
Opheim (Valley County): -52F
US 2 at Stateline (Roosevelt County):
-52F
Glasgow (Valley County): -49F
Plentywood (Sheridan County): -47F
MTZ017-017>020- Central And Southern Valley--Daniels--
023>026-062 Sheridan--Western Roosevelt--Mccone
Richland Dawson Prairie--Eastern
Roosevelt
14 0001MST
1300MST
Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph
combined with temperatures of 15 to 30
below zero to produce wind chills of 40
to 55 below zero. A few of the colder
wind chills included:
McDonald DOT site (Roosevelt County):
-55F
Glasgow (Valley County): -55F
US 2 at Stateline DOT site (Roosevelt
County): -51F
Opheim (Valley County): -50F
MTZ016-060 Central And Se Phillips--Little Rocky
Mountains
18 0440MST
0600MST
A strong chinook produced a period of
strong wind across the Little Rockies
and in central and southeast Phillips
County. Sustained wind speeds of 40 to
55 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph were
reported.
MTZ060 Little Rocky Mountains
19 0640MST
Strong chinook winds produced wind
gusts as high as 60 mph across the
higher elevations of the Little
Rockies.
MONTANA, South
MTZ032-064 Custer--Paradise Valley
01 0500MST
1000MST
New Year's Eve and Day brought the
first heavy snow of the year across
portions of South Central and Eastern
Montana. The following snowfall reports
were received:
6 inches 2NNE Corwin Springs; 7 inches
1 N Gardiner; 6 inches l OSE Miles City
MTZ067 Absarokee / Beartooth Mountains
08 1600MST
1900MST
10 inches 3NE Cooke City (White Mill
Snotel); 11 inches 2W Cooke City; 12
inches 4N Cooke City (Fisher Creek
Snotel); 8 inches 20NW Cooke City
(Monument Peak Snotel).
MONTANA, West
MTZ001>004 Kootenai/Cabinet Region--West Glacier
Region--Flathead/Mission Valleys--Lower
Clark Fork Region
07 0700MST
08 1100MST
Winter storm impacted most of northwest
Montana for a 28 hour period. Snowfall
ranged from 4 to 6 inches in the
valleys up to 9 inches in the
mountains. 10 miles northwest of Noxon,
up to 9 inches of snow fell over a 24
hour period. Gusty north to cast winds
were reported up to 40 mph in Flathead
County, which caused considerable
blowing and drifting snow, as well as
very poor visibility on roads. Near
blizzard conditions were reported from
Bad Rock Canyon to Columbia Falls to
near Glacier International Airport the
morning of January 8. Snow drifts of
four feet were reported near the
airport with drifts of six to seven
feet high reported near Columbia Falls.
Flathead County Sheriff reported very
hazardous road conditions from a
combination of icy roads and poor
visibility from blowing snow.
MTZ001-003>004- Kootenai/Cabinet Region--Flathead/
006-043 Mission Valleys--Lower Clark Fork
Region--Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains--
Blackfoot Region
11 1600MST
13 1000MST
MTZ002 West Glacier Region
11 1600MST
13 0800MST
An arctic cold front moved into western
Montana for a two day period bringing
heavy snow and strong gusty winds to
the region. As the front moved across
the Continental Divide late on January
11 into early January 12th, blizzard
conditions closed U.S. Highway 2 in the
West Glacier Region. Heavy snow fell
first in Mineral, Sanders, Lincoln and
Flathead Counties, where 7 to 10 inches
of snow was reported. Widespread wind
gusts of 30 to 37 mph were reported in
Flathead and Lake Counties, with a
sustained wind of 44 mph gusting to 50
mph reported by the Department of
Transportation weather station at Essex
on U.S. Highway 2. As the arctic front
pushed southward, it continued to dump
heavy snow and bring strong gusty winds
of 20 to 30 mph to most of western
Montana. By January 13, the West
Glacier Region reported up to 15 inches
of new snow; the west side of Flathead
County 12 inches; Lincoln County 2 to 4
inches in the valleys with 6 to 10
inches over higher terrain; the
Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains and
just above the Missoula Valley over the
south hills and Miller Creek areas, 7
to 10 inches with 12 to 21 inches in
the mountains and over Lolo Pass; the
Blackfoot Region 8 to 13 inches. The
highest recorded snowfall in the
valleys occurred in Arlee and St.
Regis, where 25 inches of new snow
fell, closing down schools for the day.
Interstate 90 from 15 miles west of
Drummond to Phosphate Junction was
declared emergency travel only by the
Dept. of Transportation due to heavy
snow and blowing and drifting.
MTZ003>004-043 Flathead/Mission Valleys--Lower Clark
Fork Region--Blackfoot Region
14 0600MST
0900MST
Portions of northwest Montana valleys
experienced a combination of sleet and
freezing rain, causing very icy roads
and numerous vehicle accidents. Highway
93 through the Mission Valley was
declared emergency travel only due to
freezing rain and ice. Vehicles were
reported sliding into ditches through
the Mission Valley to due to icy
conditions. Moderate to heavy freezing
rain was reported in the Seeley Lake
area.
MTZ001>002 Kootenai/Cabinet Region--West Glacier
Region
17 1600MST
18 0900MST
MTZ004>005-043 Lower Clark Fork Region--Missoula /
Bitterroot Valleys--Blackfoot Region
17 1600MST
18 0800MST
MTZ003 Flathead/Mission Valleys
18 0000MST
0900MST
The combination of cold arctic air
trapped in the valleys of western
Montana and warm pacific air over
riding the dome of cold air, caused
very hazardous winter and ice storm
conditions throughout northwest and
west central Montana. Freezing rain
started in the Lower Clark Fork Region
during the afternoon hours of January
17 and lasted until midnight. Montana
Department of Transportation declared
many roads in Sanders and Mineral
Counties emergency travel only during
the evening hours due to icy conditions
from freezing rain. Freezing rain also
began to fall in the Missoula and
northern Bitterroot Valleys and lasted
into the morning hours of January 18,
creating very icy conditions. Power
outages were reported in the Florence
area from accumulating ice, with
schools closed for the day. Schools and
buses were closed down in Missoula
County and in the Stevensville area for
two hours due to icy roads. In the
Kootenai/Cabinet Region, 2 to 5 inches
of snow fell over the area during the
day of January 17 before changing over
to freezing rain during the evening
hours. Widespread emergency travel only
was declared on numerous roads in
northwest Montana by the Department of
Transportation from the evening of
January 17 through the morning hours of
January 18. 7 inches of snow fell in
the West Glacier Region before changing
over to freezing rain overnight. Libby,
Kalispell and West Glacier received .25
inches of freezing rain by the early
morning of January 18, with up to a
tenth of an inch of freezing rain
reported throughout west central
Montana counties. Schools were closed
for the entire day of January 18 in
Flathead and Lincoln counties with
partial closures in Lake County. The
Glacier International Airport closed
its runways from the evening of January
17 through mid morning of January 18
due to icy conditions, cancelling
several flights.
MTZ001 Kootenai/Cabinet Region
19 1600MST
2100MST
Road crews in Lincoln County reported
an ice jam break on Grove Creek near
Fortine, which caused minor flooding of
homes along the creek. Some vehicles
were pushed from the movement of ice
and water during the flood episode.
NEBRASKA, Central
NEZ004>010- Sheridan--Eastern Cherry--Keya Paha--
022>029-035>038- Boyd--Brown--Rock--Holt--Garden--
056>059-069>071-094 Grant--Hooker--Thomas--Blaine--Loup--
Garfield--Wheeler--Arthur--Mcpherson--
Logan--Custer--Deuel--Keith Perkins
Lincoln Chase--Hayes--Frontier--
Western Cherry
05 0200CST
1800CST
A low pressure system moved out into
the Central Plains from the Rockies
producing a long lived winter storm for
western and central Nebraska. Total
snowfall accumulations ranged from 5 to
9 inches combined with winds from 20 to
30 miles per hour creating blowing and
drifting snow and low visibilities.
Arctic air filled in after the system
had passed producing wind chill values
of 20 to 30 below zero. Numerous
indirect accidents were reported
throughout the area with only minor
injuries.
NEZ006>010 Keya Paha--Boyd--Brown--Rock--Holt
21 1710CST
2010CST
A strong cold front backed into the
area from the northeast bringing high
winds.
NEBRASKA, East
NEZ088>093 Jefferson--Gage--Johnson--Nemaha--
Pawnee--Richardson
02 2100CST
03 1000CST
Freezing rain, mixed at times with
sleet, moved across southeast Nebraska
and southwest Iowa from late Sunday
evening January 2nd into Monday morning
the 3rd. Significant icing was reported
across this area with accumulations of
1/4 to 1/3 inch common. Although some
minor tree damage and power outages
were reported, this storm apparently
did not cause widespread or significant
damage.
NEZ015-017>018- Thurston--Pierce--Wayne--Madison--
031>034-042>045- Stanton--Cuming--Burt--Platte--Colfax--
050>053-065>068- Dodge-- Washington Butler--Saunders--
078-089>091 Douglas--Sarpy--Seward--Lancaster--
Cass--Otoe--Saline--Gage--Johnson--
Nemaha
04 1400CST
06 0600CST
This storm dropped 8 to 14 inches of
snow over most of eastern Nebraska and
southwest Iowa, with over a foot
reported across the Omaha metro area.
In fact, 14.1 inches was recorded at
Omaha Eppley from this storm, tying it
for the 3rd heaviest snowstorm on
record. The storm came through in two
main bursts, the first started late
Tuesday afternoon 1/4/05 and continued
to around dawn Wednesday. The second
bout of heavy snow fell from late
Wednesday afternoon until around
midnight that night. Toward the end of
the snow Wednesday evening wind chill
values fell to 10 below to 25 below
zero as brisk north winds combined with
temperatures that eventually fell to
zero or colder. These bitterly cold
wind chill values continued into early
Thursday morning.
The storm claimed 2 lives Tuesday night
as a young couple became disoriented
after leaving their stuck vehicle in a
rural area southwest of Omaha. Despite
calls for help on their cell phone,
they were unable to provide enough
detail to be located before they
collapsed and froze to death.
The storm closed many schools across
the region both Wednesday and Thursday.
Besides the 14.1 inches recorded at
Omaha Eppley, other heavier storm
totals in eastern Nebraska included;
14.2 inches at the NWS in Valley,
12 inches in Fremont and Gretna,
11 inches at Uehling and 10 inches in
David City, Raymond, Springfield,
Weston, Plattsmouth, Bennington and
Friend. Heavier amounts in southwest
Iowa included; 12 inches at Little
Sioux and Underwood, 11 inches in
Harlan and Logan and 10 inches at
Oakland. F200U, M20OU
NEBRASKA, Extreme Northeast
NEZ013>014 Dixon--Dakota
04 1600CST
05 1800CST
Heavy snow accumulated 6 to 10 inches,
disrupting and delaying travel. A few
schools were closed; others started
later or finished earlier than
scheduled.
NEZ013>014 Dixon--Dakota
22 0100CST
1200CST
High winds, with sustained speeds of
40 mph for several hours, and gusts
estimated to near 60 mph, caused minor
damage to trees, roofs, and road signs.
NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest
NEZ079 Dundy
04 1600MST
05 0900MST
NEZ080>081 Hitchcock--Red Willow
04 1600MST
05 0900MST
A winter storm brought locally heavy
snow to parts of extreme southwest
Nebraska. Dundy county observers
reported 5-6 inches of snow, with 2-5
inch totals reported in Hitchcock and
Red Willow counties. Snowfall began
during the morning with accumulations
reaching advisory/warning criteria
during the late afternoon and evening
hours.
NEBRASKA, South Central
NEZ075>077-084>087 Adams--Clay--Fillmore--Franklin--
Webster--Nuckolls--Thayer
03 0000CST
1200CST
The combination of the snow, sleet and
freezing rain brought treacherous
winter weather conditions to a section
of south-central Nebraska. In some
areas, 1 to 2 inches of sleet fell.
Locations near the Kansas border from
Franklin to Hebron were coated with
over one-quarter inch of ice.
NEZ039>041- Valley--Greeley--Nance--Sherman--
046>049-060>064- Howard--Merrick--Polk--Dawson--
073>077-083>087 Buffalo--Hall-- Hamilton--York--
Phelps--Kearney--Adams--Clay--
Fillmore--Harlan--Franklin--Webster--
Nuckolls--Thayer
04 0800CST
05 2100CST
The first major widespread winter storm
of the season dumped heavy snow across
nearly all of south-central Nebraska.
Snowfall ranged from 6 to 14 inches.
The heaviest snow fell in a 60 to 80
mile wide band along a line from
Minden, to Hastings, and then to York.
Hastings reported 14 inches of snow.
Minden came in with 10 inches of snow.
York and Geneva measured 9 inches of
snow. Six inches was common at many
other locations. A mixture of freezing
rain and sleet preceded the heavier
snow, especially south and east of
Hastings. Most schools in the area
postponed classes for at least one day.
Very cold temperatures of 5 to 15
degrees below zero settled across the
area once the snow and ice ended. A
74 year old woman driving back to
Mankato, Kansas from Grand Island,
Nebraska became lost in Clay county.
The woman was found in her care after
it became stuck in a snowdrift near
Harvard. She was uninjured.
NEZ062 Hall
21 0000CST
2000CST
Two men died (indirect weather
fatalities) when the SUV they were
driving crashed into the side of a
semi trailer north of Grand Island.
Visibilities were less than 1/4 mile
in dense fog at the time.
NEZ039>041- Valley--Greeley--Nance--Sherman--
046>049-060>064- Howard--Merrick--Polk--Dawson--
072>077-082>087 Buffalo--Hall-- Hamilton--York--
Gosper--Phelps--Kearney--Adams--Clay--
Fillmore--Furnas--Harlan--Franklin--
Webster--Nuckolls -Thayer
27 1000CST
28 1600CST
A light mixture of snow, freezing
drizzle and sleet impacted
south-central Nebraska over a two day
period. Snow amounts were generally in
the 1 to 4 inch range. The icy mixture
produced some glazing on the roads and
several car accidents were reported.
One two vehicle accident near Bruning
in Thayer county resulted in 5 injuries
(indirect). One vehicle accidents near
Deshler and Hebron resulted in two
injuries (indirect) as well.
NEBRASKA, West
NEZ019-054>055 Scotts Bluff--Kimball--Cheyenne
04 1800MST
05 0500MST
A winter storm system brought heavy
snow to parts of the southern Nebraska
panhandle with snowfall amounts from
5 to 7 inches reported over much of
the area.
NEVADA, North
NVZ013 Northern Nye
04 0500PST
1500PST
The Nye County Sheriff in Tonopah
reported 22 inches of new snow had
fallen.
NVZ030>034-036 Humboldt----N Elko Cnty--Sw & Sc Elko--
X E Elko--Ruby Mountains/E Humboldt
Range--N Lander & N
Eureka
08 0300PST
2300PST
A winter storm brought heavy snow and
gusty winds to northern Nevada. Some
snowfall amounts included: 16 inches at
Wildhorse, 12 inches at Charleston,
9 inches at Battle Mountain, 7 inches
at Elko, 6 inches at Rydon and Wells,
and 4 inches to Pilot Valley.
NVZ030>034-036 Humboldt----N Elko Cnty--Sw & Sc Elko--
X E Elko--Ruby Mountains/E Humboldt
Range--N Lander & N Eureka
11 0800PST
2000PST
Snowfall amounts include: 12 inches at
Montello, 11 inches at Spring Creek,
9 inches at Elko, 7 inches at Oasis
and Battle Mountain, 6 inches at
Wildhorse, Tuscarora, Wells, and Demo.
NEVADA, South
NVZ019 Spring Mountains
03 0800PST
1600PST
The National Park Service on Mt
Charlestion reported 11 inches of new
snow in 12 hours.
Clark County
Las Vegas 03 1400PST
1708PST
Heavy rain throughout Las Vegas caused
several roads to become flooded and
were closed by the city.
NVZ014 Esmeraldo/Central Nye
07 0700PST
1050PST
Law Enforcement in Goldfield reported
4 to 6 inches of new snow since this
morning.
NVZ020 Las Vegas Valley
07 0800PST
1620PST
Snowfall was reported all day in Las
Vegas with totals ranging from 8 inches
in Summcrlin to 1 inch at McCarran
International Airport.
NVZ015 Lincoln County Except The Sheep Range
07 0800PST
1540PST
A spotter in Rachel reported 5 to 6
inches of snow since the morning.
NVZ015>016 Lincoln County Except The Sheep
Range--Northeast Clark
11 0300PST
12 2200PST
Heavy rains and rapid snow melt caused
extensive flooding along the Virgin
River and the Muddy Rivers in southern
Lincoln and northeast Clark counties.
Over 200 homes in the Overton,
Mesquite, Caliente, and Littlefield
areas were damaged or destroyed by
flood waters. Several hundred people
were evacuated and spent several
nights in shelters and several roads
throughout the region were washed away.
A train carrying kitchen supplies had
also overturned due to the weakening
of the dirt beneath the tracks.
NVZ017 Western Clark/Southern Nye
11 1230PST
1235PST
High winds in Pahrump caused a trailer
to be blown off its foundation causing
one injury.
Clark County
Las Vegas 11 1700PST
2350PST
Heavy rains in Las Vegas caused several
roads to become flooded in a short
amount of time. There were several
swift water rescues preformed and many
roads were closed throughout the city.
NEVADA, West
NVZ002 Greater Lake Tahoe Area
07 0500PST
11 2000PST
The second major snowstorm in as many
weeks hit the eastern Sierra and
western Nevada from January 7th to the
1lth. This was the most impressive
series of snowstorms since January,
1916 (when four snowstorms moved
through the region). Up to five feet
of snow was reported at ski resorts in
the Sierra and Carson ranges. Up to
two feet of snow fell in the valleys
of western Nevada. Water equivalents
were high with up to five inches
reported with the snow in the higher
elevations of the Sierra. Dozens of
flights were delayed or canceled at
the Reno/Tahoe International Airport,
many during the height of the snowstorm
on the 8th. Three major routes across
the Sierra crest were closed from the
evening of the 7th into the 8th.
Interstate 80 over Donner Summit was
closed for 13 hours beginning the
evening of the 7th. U.S. Highway 50
across Echo Summit, and Highway 88
over Carson Pass, both remained closed
on the 8th. U.S. Highway 395 between
Reno and Carson City was also closed
for 24 hours. Roofs and carports
collapsed due to the weight of the
heavy, wet snow from this and the
previous storm. Up to 2,000 customers
were without power in northwest Nevada
on the 8th.
Storm total snowfall amounts:
Heavenly Valley Ski Resort 72 inches
Mt. Rose Ski Resort 60 inches
Diamond Peak Ski Resort 49 inches
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
07 0500PST
11 2000PST
The second major snowstorm in as many
weeks hit the eastern Sierra and
western Nevada from January 7th to the
11th. This was the most impressive
series of snowstorms since January,
1916 (when four snowstorms moved
through the region). Up to five feet
of snow was reported at ski resorts in
the Sierra and Carson ranges. Up to
two feet of snow fell in the valleys
of western Nevada. Water equivalents
were high with up to five inches
reported with the snow in the higher
elevations of the Sierra. Dozens of
flights were delayed or canceled at
the Reno/Tahoe International Airport,
many during the height of the
snowstorm on the 8th. Three major
routes across the Sierra crest were
closed from the evening of the 7th
into the 8th. Interstate 80 over
Donner Summit was closed for 13 hours
beginning the evening of the 7th. U.S.
Highway 50 across Echo Summit, and
Highway 88 over Carson Pass, both
remained closed on the 8th. U.S.
Highway 395 between Reno and Carson
City was also closed for 24 hours.
Roofs and carports collapsed due to
the weight of the heavy, wet snow from
this and the previous storm. Up to
2,000 customers were without power in
northwest Nevada on the 8th.
Storm total snowfall amounts:
Reno area 20-26 inches
Carson City area 21 inches
Virginia City area 15-21 inches
Sparks 19 inches
Cold Springs Valley
(N of Reno) 18 inches
Washoe Valley 18 inches
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
07 1720PST
A 54 kt (62 mph) wind gust measured at
the Desert Springs RAWS wind sensor.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
07 1730PST
A 52 kt (60 mph) wind gust measured at
the NDOT wind sensor in Gardnerville.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
07 1740PST
A 50 kt (58 mph) wind gust measured
at the DRI wind sensor in southwest
Reno.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
07 1750PST
A 55 kt (63 mph) wind gust measured at
the DRI wind sensor in Stead.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
07 1815PST
A 50 kt (59 mph) wind gust measured at
the NDOT wind sensor 2 miles south of
Washoe City in Washoe Valley.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
08 1718PST
A 50 kt (58 mph) wind gust reported by
a trained weather spotter 6 miles
southwest of Gardnerville.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
09 0035PST
A 52 kt (60 mph) wind gust reported by
a trained weather spotter 8 miles
south of Reno.
NVZ002 Greater Lake Tahoe Area
09 0740PST
A 73 kt (84 mph) wind gust reported by
a trained weather spotter 2 miles NNE
of Incline Village.
NVZ001>005 Mineral/Southern Lyon--Greater Lake
Tahoe Area--Greater Reno/Carson City/
Minden Area--Western Nevada Basin And
Range--Northern Washoe
16 2000PST
31 2200PST
The first widespread significant fog
event since 1993 plagued the region
during the last two weeks of January.
Fog lasted throughout the daytime hours
in the vicinity of the Carson and
Humbolt sinks and near Honey Lake.
Across the remainder of northwest
Nevada and the cast slopes of the
Sierra the dense fog usually burned
off by late morning, only to redevelop
during the evening. The fog affected
mainly persons who were traveling.
Numerous automobile accidents were
reported during the two-week event.
More than 300 flights were canceled as
a result of the fog at the Reno/Tahoe
International Airport.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
25 0700PST
1130PST
Due to a strong inversion across the
eastern Sierra and western Nevada,
freezing rain fell on the morning of
January 25th. Automobile accidents were
reported along U.S.Hwy. 50 in Lyon
County, Nevada. A newspaper report by
the Associated Press stated that one
person was killed "in a single-vehicle
rollover accident about 13 miles east
of Reno". The report also said that,
due to the icy conditions, a 15-car
pileup occurred on U.S. Hwy. 50 near
Moundhouse. Power outages were reported
in areas north of Reno. M70VE
NVZ002 Greater Lake Tahoe Area
27 1800PST
28 1500PST
Storm total snowfall amounts:
Mt. Rose Ski Resort 10 inches
NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central
NHZ009>010 Belknap--Strafford
08 1200EST
09 0000EST
Low pressure passing near Cape Cod on
Saturday, the 8th of January resulted
in a widespread snowfall of 1 to 6
inches across southern and central
New Hampshire. An isolated band of of
heavy snow persisted over Belknap and
Strafford counties where accumulations
of 5 to 9 inches where reported.
NHZ001>009 Northern Coos--Southern Coos--Northern
Grafton--Northern Carroll--Southern
Grafton--Southern Carroll--Sullivan--
Merrimack--Belknap
18 0000EST
1500EST
Wind chills of 14 to 29 below zero
affected much of Southwest to 3:00 ...
Central and Northern New Hampshire from
midnight pm on the 18th of January.
NHZ001>002 Northern Coos--Southern Coos
21 0100EST
1300EST
Wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero
affected far Northern New Hampshire
from 1:00 am to 1:00 pm on the 21st of
January.
NHZ003>010- Northern Grafton--Northern Carroll--
013>014 Southern Grafton--Southern Carroll--
Sullivan--Merrimack--Belknap--
Strafford--Interior Rockingham--
Coastal Rockingham
21 0100EST
1300EST
Wind chills of 15 to 29 below zero
affected Southeast and Central New
Hampshire from 1:00 am to 1:00 pm on
the 21st of January.
NHZ003-005>010- Northern Grafton--Southern Grafton--
013>014 Southern Carroll--Sullivan--Merrimack--
Belknap--Strafford--Interior
Rockingham--Coastal Rockingham
22 1600EST
23 1500EST
Low pressure developing along the mid
Atlantic coast on the evening of
Saturday the 22nd of January
intensified rapidly as it moved
northeast through the Gulf of Maine
overnight. Snowfall accumulations of
6 to 20 inches where recorded across
much of southern and central New
Hampshire with near-blizzard conditions
over the extreme southeastern part of
the state due to strong northeasterly
winds.
NHZ001>004 Northern Coos--Southern Coos--Northern
Grafton--Northern Carroll
23 1900EST
24 0500EST
Wind chills of 15 to 29 below zero
affected much of Northern New Hampshire
from 7:00 pm on the 23rd to 5:00 am on
the 24th of January.
NEW HAMPSHIRE, Southern
NHZ011>012 Cheshire--Hillsborough
22 1500EST
23 1300EST
A major winter storm brought heavy
snow, high winds, and coastal flooding
to southern New England. In southwest
New Hampshire, snowfall totals of 12 to
20 inches were widely observed in
Cheshire and Hillsborough counties.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph created
near blizzard conditions at times,
making travel impossible during the
height of the storm. Some specific
snowfall totals, as reported by trained
spotters, included 21 inches in
Francestown; 19 inches in Dublin,
Hollis, and Nashua; 18 inches in New
Ipswich and Wilton; 15 inches in
Bedford and Milford; 13 inches in
Alstead and South Weare; 11 inches in
Hinsdale; and 9 inches in Swanzcy.
NEW JERSEY, Northeast
NJZ002 Western Passaic
06 0700EST
A cold Canadian high pressure system
was north of the region as a low
pressure system developed along a
front draped cast across the Mid
Atlantic States during Wednesday,
January 5th. Light snow developed
across the region between 4 pm and
6 pm. It became moderate and
occasionally heavy overnight, before
it mixed with sleet and freezing rain
between 4 am and 6 am Thursday morning,
January 6th. The mixture of snow,
sleet, and freezing rain ended between
3 pm and 5 pm. In general, a 4 to 6
inch snowfall was followed by up to
0.25 inches of ice. This created
widespread hazardous travel conditions
across the region, which disrupted
mass transit.
Passaic County
Wanaque 14 0520EST
Passaic County
Clifton 14 0535EST
Union County
Garwood to 14 0535EST
Springfield 0540EST
As a line of severe thunderstorms moved
cast, it produced damaging wind gusts
up to 65 mph. Wires were downed in
Wanaque, trees were downed in Clifton
and Springfield, and a trained
spotter's wind system measured a peak
wind gust to 65 mph at Garwood.
NJZ002>006-011 Western Passaic--Bergen--Eastern
Passaic--Essex--Hudson--Union
22 1730EST
2000EST
With cold air in place, as an Alberta
Clipper moved southeast across the Ohio
Valley, it weakened and redeveloped
off the DELMARVA Coast during Saturday,
January 22nd. This low rapidly
intensified as it moved south of Long
Island Saturday night and offshore
Sunday. These systems produced near
blizzard conditions with heavy snow,
strong and gusty winds, blowing snow,
and drifting snow.
Light snow spread northeast across the
region between 10 am and noon. It
quickly became heavy, falling at a rate
of at least 1 inch per hour, starting
around noon and lasting until between
6 pm and 8 pm. Temperatures rose slowly
from 9 to 14 degrees above zero into
the lower 20s as northeast winds
increased up to 15 to 25 mph during
this time. Driving was hazardous and
there were widespread impacts to mass
transit. The State of New Jersey
declared a State of Emergency during
this time. As the snowfall intensity
decreased during Saturday night, north
winds increased to 20 to 30 mph with
gusts between 35 and 45 mph. This
caused blowing and drifting snow
through Sunday, January 23rd.
Storm total snowfalls ranged from 8.0
to 16.0 inches across the region. Here
are selected snowfall amounts for:
Passaic County--from 8.2 inches at
Hawthorne to 15.0 inches at Little
Falls.
Bergen County--from 8.0 inches at
Hillsdale to 15.0 inches at Elmwood
Park.
Essex County--from 10.1 inches at
Belleville to 16.0 inches at West
Orange. At Newark Airport, 13.4 inches
of snow was measured.
Hudson County--from 9.3 inches at
Kearny to 12.0 inches at Harrison.
Union County--from 12.0 inches at
Union and Mountainside to 15.7 inches
at Roselle Park.
NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest
NJZ001-007>008 Sussex--Warren--Morris
05 0900EST
06 1500EST
NJZ009 Hunterdon
06 0000EST
0600EST
A winter storm affected northwestern
New Jersey on January 5th and 6th. A
combination of snow, sleet and ice
fell throughout the region. While
downed trees and tree limbs caused
about 3,000 homes and businesses to
lose power; the region escaped the
catastrophic damage that occurred to
the trees in the Poconos.
Ironically precipitation started as
plain rain around dawn on the 5th. It
changed to snow during the morning in
Sussex County and then later during
the afternoon in Warren and Morris
Counties. Precipitation then started
to transition to freezing rain and
sleet during the late evening of the
5th in Warren and Morris Counties and
overnight in Sussex County. It took
until the morning of the 6th for
precipitation to change to freezing
rain throughout Sussex County.
Precipitation ended as freezing rain
during the daylight hours on the 6th.
Precipitation also fell as freezing
rain between Midnight and 6 a.m. EST
on the 6th in northern parts of
Hunterdon County where ice accretions
were generally less than two-tenths of
an inch. Ice accretions in Warren and
Morris County averaged between
one-quarter and half an inch and
around one quarter of an inch in
Sussex County. Snowfall accumulations
averaged 1 to 2 inches, except between
2 and 6 inches in Sussex County.
The ice caused treacherous traveling
conditions. A tractor-trailer
overturned on Interstate 78 in
Pohatcong Township in Warren County.
About 3,000 homes and businesses lost
power with the hardest hit townships
included Blairstown and Hope in Warren
County. All power was restored by
Midnight EST on the 8th. Sussex County
was spared outages as more
precipitation fell as snow and sleet
and not freezing rain.
Snowfall accumulations included 6.0
inches in Wantage (Sussex County), 4.6
inches in Barry Lakes (Sussex County),
4.0 inches in Sussex (Sussex County),
2.0 inches in Butler (Morris County)
and Andover (Sussex County) and 1.2
inches in Blairstown (Warren County).
Ice accretions included one half of an
inch in Blairstown (Warren County),
one quarter of an inch in Dover (Morris
County) and one-sixth of an inch in
Port Murray (Hunterdon County).
The set was stage for a winter storm
when a cold front moved through the
region on the 4th. This allowed a cold
air mass in the low levels to establish
itself in the region. As a low pressure
system moved east from the the
Mississippi Valley into the Ohio
Valley, it pushed warmer air aloft
above this cold air mass. Initially
there was enough cold air from a high
pressure system that slid across nearby
Canada for precipitation to fall as
snow. Eventually enough warm air moved
in aloft for precipitation to fall as
rain. But the high pressure system in
nearby Canada kept enough of a fresh
supply of cold air near the surface to
have either sleet fall or the rain
freeze on contact.
NJZ001-007>008 Sussex--Warren--Morris
08 0100EST
1000EST
NJZ009 Hunterdon
08 0100EST
0600EST
An ice storm affected the higher
terrain of northwestern New Jersey on
the 8th. Some freezing rain fell as
far south as Hunterdon County. Unlike
the previous event, precipitation fell
as either plain rain or freezing rain.
There was no sleet or snow.
Precipitation type was elevation
dependent as plain rain fell in the
valleys, but fell as freezing rain
over the higher terrain. Ice accretions
averaged between one-quarter to half
an inch with the highest accretions in
northwestern Sussex County.
Precipitation began a little after
Midnight EST on the 8th and ended
around Noon EST. Prior to dawn,
temperatures in the higher terrain were
below freezing. They rose above
freezing during the morning as
precipitation was ending. It took until
late in the morning of the 10th for
temperatures to rise above freezing in
the higher terrain of northwestern
New Jersey. Around one-quarter of an
inch of additional ice accrued on
higher terrain locations in Warren and
Morris Counties and up to around half
an inch of additional ice accrued on
exposed surfaces in Sussex County.
The ice caused additional outages in
northwestern New Jersey as more trees
and tree limbs were knocked down. The
greatest number of new outages occurred
in Hope, Blairstown and Independence
Townships.
The ice storm was caused by a low
pressure system that developed in the
western Gulf of Mexico on the morning
of the 7th. It moved northeast and
reached near Pittsburgh on the morning
of the 8th. Unlike the previous storm,
the high pressure system was not in a
favorable location for ice as it was
located over the New England coastal
waters on the morning of the 8th. But
the previous ice storm left an
environment (plenty of snow and ice)
which made it difficult for the cold
air near the surface to be scoured. In
fact the primary low pressure system
weakened as it moved into Lake Ontario
and a secondary low pressure system
formed along the Delaware Coast during
the afternoon of the 8th. This
secondary low helped keep a northeast
flow throughout the event.
NJZ024 Eastern Cape May
10 0700EST
0900EST
The combination of a weak onshore flow
preceding a cold front and unusually
high spring tides associated with the
new moon produced some minor tidal
flooding at the times of the morning
high tide on the 10th in Cape May
County. The high tide reached 6.72 feet
above mean lower low water in Cape May.
Minor tidal flooding begins at 6.7 feet
above mean lower low water.
NJZ016>019 Salem--Gloucester--Camden--Northwestern
Burlington
10 1100EST
1500EST
The combination of a weak up the river
flow preceding a cold front and
unusually high spring tides associated
with the new moon produced some minor
tidal flooding at the times of the
daytime high tide on the 10th along the
Delaware River and tidal sections of
its tributaries in New Jersey. The high
tide reached 9.30 feet above mean lower
low water in Burlington City
(Burlington County). Minor tidal
flooding begins at 9.0 feet above mean
lower low water.
NJZ001-007>008 Sussex--Warren--Morris
11 1100EST
12 0700EST
A wintry mix of snow, sleet and
freezing rain fell across northwestern
New Jersey on the 11th and 12th.
Precipitation started as snow across
the region during the second half of
the morning. As warmer air moved in
aloft, the snow changed to sleet and
freezing rain during the first part of
the evening in Warren and Morris
Counties. Precipitation then changed
to plain rain during the second half
of the evening. In Sussex County,
precipitation changed to sleet and
freezing rain during the middle of the
evening. The freezing rain ended around
Midnight EST on the 12th, but freezing
drizzle persisted into the morning of
the 12th. Snow accumulations were
elevation dependent and ranged from
around one to five inches. Ice
accretions averaged between one and
two-tenths of an inch with the greatest
accretions in Sussex County.
Specific snow accumulations included
5.5 inches in Wantage (Sussex County),
4.4 inches in Highland Lakes (Sussex
County), 3 inches in Sussex (Sussex
County) and Butler (Morris County),
2.1 inches in Marcella (Morris County)
and 1.0 inch in Hackettstown
(Warren County).
The wintry mix as caused by moisture
being lifted north and above a nearly
stationary front across the Middle
Atlantic States. A high pressure system
that was located in northern New York
when precipitation started supplied
enough cold air for precipitation to
start as snow. But as it moved east and
warmer air moved in above the ground,
precipitation turned to sleet and then
freezing rain.
There was enough of an easterly flow in
Warren and Morris Counties to scour the
cold air from the surface and raise
temperatures above freezing before
the precipitation ended.
NJZ014-024>026 Eastern Monmouth--Eastern Cape May--
Eastern Atlantic--Eastern Ocean
12 0800EST
1100EST
The combination of an onshore flow from
around a high pressure system located
over New England and spring tides
associated with the departing new moon
produced minor tidal flooding at the
6.82 feet above mean lower low water
in Cape May (Cape May County) and 7.03
feet above mean lower low water in
Sandy Hook (Monmouth County). Minor
tidal flooding begins at 6.7 feet above
mean lower low water.
NJZ016-016>017- Salem--Gloucester--Camden--Northwestern
017>018-018>019-019 Burlington
12 1400EST
13 1800EST
The combination of a weak upriver flow
and spring tides associated with the
departing new moon produced some minor
tidal flooding at the times of the
afternoon high tide on the 12th and
13th along the Delaware River and tidal
sections of its tributaries in New
Jersey. The high tide reached 9.12 feet
above mean lower low water on the 12th
and 9.14 feet above mean lower low
water on the 13th in Burlington City
(Burlington County). Minor tidal
flooding begins at 9.0 feet above mean
lower low water.
Hunterdon County
Quakertown to 14 0450EST
Clinton 0455EST
A line of showers with damaging winds
knocked down trees, wires and
transformers in Clinton and Franklin
Townships.
Somerset County
Pluckemin 14 0510EST
A line of showers with damaging winds
knocked down trees, wires and
transformers in Bedminster Township.
Morris County
Succasunna to 14 0510EST
Chatham 0530EST
A line of showers with damaging winds
knocked down trees, wires and
transformers in Morris County. In
Jefferson Township, a 100-foot oak
tree fell down onto a home in the Long
Wood Lake section of the township. It
damaged the home's chimney, kitchen
and dining area. A downed telephone
pole fell onto Brady Bridge and closed
it for several hours.
Somerset County
Green Brook 14 0530EST
The same line of showers with damaging
winds also knocked down trees, wires
and transformers in Green Brook
Township.
Burlington County
Florence 14 0600EST
A line of showers with damaging winds
knocked down large tree limbs and
wires in Florence Township.
NJZ015 Mercer
14 0931EST
1701EST
A slow moving cold front with waves of
low pressure produced heavy rain across
Mercer County during the first half of
the day (mainly between 4 a.m. and Noon
EST) on the 14th. Storm totals averaged
between one and two inches. This caused
urban and foot floodpoor drainage
flooding and led to creek flooding
within the county. The Assunpink Creek
at Trenton was above its 7 stage from
931 a.m. through 501 p.m. EST on the
14th. It crested at 8.07 feet at 1230
p.m. EST. Specific storm totals
included 1.36 inches in Trenton.
The cold front moved from the central
Great Lakes during the morning of the
13th slowly east and reached Ohio
during the early evening on the 13th,
central Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on
the 14th, eastern New Jersey at 7 a.m.
EST on the 14th and just about cleared
Cape Cod, Massachusetts at 1 p.m. EST
on the 14th. The heavy rain accompanied
the cold front and fell for several
hours behind it.
NJZ010 Somerset
14 1149EST
15 2300EST
A slow moving cold front with waves of
low pressure produced heavy rain across
Somerset County during the first half
of the day (mainly between 5 a.m. and
Noon EST) on the 14th. Storm totals
averaged between one and two inches.
This caused urban and poor drainage
flooding and led to pockets of river
flooding within the county. The
Millstone River at Griggstown was
above its 10 foot flood stage from
200 p.m. EST on the 14th through 1100
p.m. EST on the 15th. It crested at
11.83 feet at 400 a.m. EST on the 15th
The North Branch of the Raritan River
at South Branch was above its 7 foot
flood stage from 1149 a.m. EST through
824 p.m. EST on the 14th. It crested at
8.3 feet at 4 p.m. EST. Specific storm
totals included 1.30 inches in
Blackwells Mills and 1.18 inches in
Somerville.
The cold front moved from the central
Great Lakes during the morning of the
13th slowly east and reached Ohio
during the early evening on the 13th,
central Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on
the 14th, eastern New Jersey at 7 a.m.
EST on the 14th and just about cleared
Cape Cod, Massachusetts at 1 p.m. EST
on the 14th. The heavy rain accompanied
the cold front and fell for several
hours behind it.
NJZ001 Sussex
14 1756EST
2315EST
A slow moving cold front with waves of
low pressure produced heavy rain across
Sussex County during the first half of
the day. Melting from the previous
week's snow and ice contributed to the
runoff. Storm totals averaged between
one inch and an inch and a half. This
caused poor drainage flooding and led
to brook and creek flooding in the
county. The Flat Brook at
Flatbrookville was above its 6 foot
flood stage from 556 p.m. EST through
1115 p.m. EST on the 14th. It crested
at 6.16 feet at 745 p.m. EST. Specific
storm totals included 1.29 inches in
Andover and 1.07 inches in Sussex.
The cold front moved from the central
Great Lakes during the morning of the
13th slowly east and reached Ohio
during the early evening on the 13th,
central Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on
the 14th, eastern New Jersey at 7 a.m.
EST on the 14th and just about cleared
Cape Cod, Massachusetts at 1 p.m. EST
on the 14th. The heavy rain accompanied
the cold front and fell for several
hours behind it.
NJZ001-007>010- Sussex--Warren--Morris--Hunterdon--
012>027 Somerset--Middlesex--Western Monmouth--
Eastern Monmouth--Mercer--Salem--
Gloucester--Camden--Northwestern
Burlington--Western Ocean--Cumberland--
Western Atlantic--Western Cape May--
Eastern Cape May--Eastern Atlantic--
Eastern Ocean--Southeastern Burlington
18 0400EST
1400EST
An unseasonably cold air mass that
originated in Siberia poured across the
Middle Atlantic States on the 18th. The
combination of strong northwest winds
(winds gusted to around 30 mph during
the latter half of the morning) and
unseasonably cold air produced wind
chill factors that fell between zero
and 10 degrees below zero during the
morning and early afternoon of the
18th. Actual low temperatures during
the morning of the 18th ranged from the
single numbers in northwestern New
Jersey to the teens elsewhere. Many
municipalities declared a code blue to
help get homeless people off the
streets and into shelters. The city of
Camden (Camden County) opened the doors
to its Malandra Hall Community Center
as a shelter. As the core of the arctic
air mass moved east, winds diminished
toward evening on the 18th.
NJZ001-007>010- Sussex--Warren--Morris--Hunterdon--
012>027 Somerset--Middlesex--Western Monmouth--
Eastern Monmouth--Mercer--Salem--
Gloucester--Camden--Northwestern
Burlington--Western Ocean--Cumberland--
Western Atlantic--Western Cape May--
Eastern Cape May--Eastern Atlantic--
Eastern Ocean--Southeastern Burlington
19 1300EST
2300EST
Light snow fell during the afternoon
and evening on the 19th. Since the
recent weather was very cold, it stuck
instantly to all surfaces. Traveling on
untreated roadways became very
slippery. Accumulations averaged only
an inch or two, but many accident
occurred. Sixty accidents occurred on
Interstate 295 between New Jersey State
Route 73 in Burlington County and East
Greenwich Township in Gloucester
County. Some schools dismissed early
and there were many cancellations of
evening school classes and
organizational events.
Specific accumulations included 2.0
inches in Butler (Morris County), 1.9
inches in Stewartsville (Warren
County), 1.8 inches in Runnemede
(Camden County), 1.5 inches in Maple
Shade (Burlington County), 1.3 inches
in Glassboro (Gloucester County) and
1.0 inch in Ewing (Mercer County).
The light snow was caused by an a quick
moving Alberta Clipper that was in
Saskatchewan Province on the morning
of the 18th, the northern Great Lakes
the morning of the 19th, Lake Ontario
during the early evening of the 19th
and into Maine on the morning of the
20th. Snow fell until the low
pressure's system cold front moved
through late in the evening on the
19th.
NJZ016>022-026>027 Salem--Gloucester--Camden--Northwestern
Burlington--Western Ocean--Cumberland--
Western Atlantic--Eastern Ocean--
Southeastern Burlington
22 1000EST
23 1100EST
NJZ023>025 Western Cape May--Eastern Cape May--
Eastern Atlantic
22 1000EST
1900EST
NJZ001-007>008-010- Sussex--Warren--Morris--Somerset--
012>015 Middlesex--Western Monmouth--Eastern
Monmouth--Mercer
22 1100EST
23 1200EST
A very potent Alberta low pressure
system dropped heavy snow across
northern and southwestern New Jersey
and a wintry mix across southeastern
New Jersey. Only Cape May County and
coastal Atlantic County were spared
heavy accumulations. In northern and
southwestern New Jersey accumulations
ranged from 8 to 17 inches with the
highest amounts in Ocean, Burlington,
Monmouth and Middlesex Counties. Across
southeastern New Jersey accumulations
ranged from around 10 inches in
interior Atlantic and Cumberland
Counties to less than an inch along
coastal Cape May County. Seventeen of
the twenty-one New Jersey counties
reported at least one measurement of a
foot or greater of snow. Governor
Richard Codey declared a state of
emergency from 8 p.m. EST on the 22nd
through 8 a.m. EST on the 23rd.
Vehicles were required to stay off of
public roads and thoroughfares.
Snow began falling during the late
morning of the 22nd, fell at its
heaviest during the second half of the
afternoon and early part of the evening
of the 22nd. Snow mixed with sleet over
interior sections of Atlantic County,
in Cumberland County and in southern
Ocean County. By the time the heavier
precipitation arrived in extreme
southeast New Jersey, enough of an
onshore flow changed the snow to rain.
The snow ended during the morning of
the 23rd. Gusty northwest winds which
followed in the wake of the storm
caused considerable drifting snow and
hampered road crews efforts as drifts
continued to form on roads through the
night of the 23rd. The unseasonably
cold weather also rendered the salt
less effective. Many of the reported
accidents were minor. Some
municipalities were reporting more
sledding than vehicular accidents.
Strong winds in Monmouth and Ocean
Counties caused downed tree limbs and
wires and caused about 15,000 homes
and businesses to lose power.
Many sporting, community events and
church services were cancelled. Museums
and malls closed early on the 22nd and
many opened late on the 23rd. Even
Rutgers University cancelled classes
on the 22nd and 23rd. Prior to the
snow's arrival many supermarkets and
video stores were reporting record
sales. Snow emergencies were declared
by many municipalities. A Hopatcong
(Morris County) man died shoveling
snow. A pedestrian was struck and
killed by a snow plow in Mercer County.
Many schools were closed on the 24th.
The remainder that opened had delayed
openings. Regional rail lines reported
delays from the 22nd through the 24th.
For the first time in 9 years, nearby
Philadelphia International Airport was
closed for about 5 hours on the 22nd.
Eight hundred passengers were stranded.
Only half of the normal flights left
the airport on the 23rd.
Specific snowfall accumulations
included 17.0 inches in Howell
(Monmouth County) and New Egypt (Ocean
County), 16.5 inches in Wrightstown
(Burlington County), Kingston (Somerset
County) and Cream Ridge (Monmouth
County), 15.7 inches in Parlin
(Middlesex County), 15.4 inches in
Whitehouse (Hunterdon County), 15.0
inches in Sussex (Sussex County),
Hackettstown (Warren County),
Tabernacle (Burlington County) and
Hopewell (Mercer County), 14.7 inches
in Brick Township (Ocean County), 14.4
inches in Belle Mead (Somerset County),
14.3 inches in Ewing (Mercer County)
and New Brunswick (Middlesex County),
13.1 inches in Stewartsville (Warren
County), 13.0 inches in Randolph
(Morris County) 12.8 inches in Voorhees
(Camden County), 12.3 inches in
Morristown (Morris County), 12.2 inches
in Mount Holly (Burlington County),
12.0 inches in Verga (Gloucester
County) and Broadway (Warren County),
11.5 inches in Newport (Cumberland
County) and Flemington (Hunterdon
County), 11.0 inches in Lindenwold
(Camden County), 10.9 inches in Barry
Lakes (Sussex County), 10.0 inches in
Vineland (Cumberland County), 8.7
inches in Hammonton (Atlantic County)
and Quinton (Salem County), 7.0 inches
in Forked River (Ocean County), 3.5
inches in Woodbine (Cape May County),
3.4 inches at the Atlantic City
International Airport, 1.7 inches in
Margate (Atlantic County) and 0.5
inches in Cape May (Cape May County).
The winter storm was caused by a very
powerful Alberta low pressure system.
This type of low rarely produce
snowfalls of this intensity. This low
moved southeast from eastern Montana on
the morning of the 21st to southern
Minnesota on the evening of the 21st
to near Dayton, Ohio around sunrise on
the 22nd. It then moved to just south
of Erie, Pennsylvania on the afternoon
of the 22nd. A secondary low pressure
system formed over the lower Chesapeake
Bay on the afternoon of the 22nd. It
would become the main low over the next
twelve hours as it intensified over the
nearby Atlantic Ocean. It deepened
quickly as it passed near the
Nantucket, Massachusetts buoy at 7 a.m.
EST on the 23rd.
NJZ014-026 Eastern Monmouth--Eastern Ocean
23 0500EST
1000EST
The combination of the strong northeast
onshore flow from the departing winter
storm and spring tides associated with
the full moon produced minor tidal
flooding at the times of the morning
high tide on the 23rd across the
northern half of coastal New Jersey.
Farther south winds shifted to the
northwest in time to prevent minor
tidal flooding from occurring. The
high tide reached 6.94 feet above mean
lower low water in Sandy Hook (Monmouth
County). Minor tidal flooding begins at
6.7 feet above mean lower low water.
NJZ001-007>010- Sussex--Warren--Morris--Hunterdon--
012>027 Somerset--Middlesex--Western Monmouth--
Eastern Monmouth--Mercer--Salem--
Gloucester--Camden--Northwestern
Burlington--Western Ocean--Cumberland--
Western Atlantic--Western Cape May--
Eastern Cape May--Eastern Atlantic--
Eastern Ocean--Southeastern Burlington
23 1800EST
24 1000EST
In the wake of the winter storm, a high
pressure system from Canada built into
the northeastern part of the United
States. The pressure gradient
difference between this high and the
departing low pressure system produced
windy conditions from the 23rd into the
morning of the 24th. The combination
of the wind and unseasonably cold
temperatures produced wind chill
factors of 5 to 15 degrees below zero
across New Jersey from the evening of
the 23rd into the morning of the 24th.
Many municipalities declared code blues
to assist the homeless and elderly. The
unseasonably cold weather led to an
increase number of municipal and private
water lines that froze and/or broke.
Actual low temperatures the morning of
the 24th ranged from around zero to
around 5 degrees above zero, except in
the northwest part of the state where
low temperatures were between zero and
10 degrees below zero.
NJZ001-007>010- Sussex--Warren--Morris--Hunterdon--
012>027 Somerset--Middlesex--Western Monmouth--
Eastern Monmouth--Mercer--Salem--
Gloucester--Camden--Northwestern
Burlington--Western Ocean--Cumberland--
Western Atlantic--Western Cape May--
Eastern Cape May--Eastern Atlantic--
Eastern Ocean--Southeastern Burlington
28 0000EST
0900EST
The combination of light winds courtesy
of being located under a large high
pressure system and snow cover produced
for many locations one of the coldest
mornings of the winter season in New
Jersey. Low temperatures were mainly
around zero, but some lows in the
northwest part of the state were colder
than 10 degrees below zero. An
88-year-old husband and his 80-year-old
wife died of hypothermia within their
Dover Township (Moms County). The
furnace was off and the house
temperature was in the 40s when the
authorities arrived. On the 31st, an
82-year-old man and his 71-year-old
sister were found dead within their
Wantage (Sussex County) home. They died
from hypothermia after the fire in an
old wood stove extinguished. The
unseasonably cold weather continued
code blue declarations to help the
homeless, elderly, homebound and poor.
It continued the high demand for
heating oil, natural gas and
electricity. There was also an increase
in the number of slip and fall
accidents. The cold weather increased
the number of dead batteries. For
example, AAA Mid-Atlantic reported a
25 to 30 percent increase in emergency
calls.
Specific low temperatures included 17
degrees below zero in Pellettown
(Sussex County), 14 degrees below zero
in Sussex (Sussex County), 10 degrees
below zero in Andover (Sussex County),
6 degrees below zero in Somerville
(Somerset County), 4 degrees below
zero in Chatham (Morris County), 3
degrees below zero in Millville
(Cumberland County), 2 degrees below
zero in New Brunswick (Middlesex
County), zero in Mount Holly
(Burlington County), 2 degrees in
Marlboro (Monmouth County), Trenton
(Mercer County) and Flemington
(Hunterdon County), 3 degrees at the
Atlantic City International Airport,
6 degrees in Harvey Cedars (Ocean
County), Williamstown (Gloucester
County) and Somerdale (Camden County)
and 9 degrees in Wildwood (Cape May
County). M88PH, F80PH, M82PH, M71PH
NJZ016>018-021>025 Salem--Gloucester--Camden--Cumberland--
Western Atlantic--Western Cape May--
Eastern Cape May--Eastern Atlantic
29 2100EST
30 1500EST
A low pressure system that formed in
the Gulf of Mexico spread light snow
across the southwestern part of New
Jersey and a wintry mix of snow, sleet
and freezing rain across southeastern
portions of New Jersey. Snow
accumulations averaged one to two
inches. But in addition to the snow,
southeastern parts of the state also
received some sleet and one to
two-tenths of an inch of ice that
accrued onto exposed surfaces. Travel
on untreated roads was very dangerous.
Precipitation started as snow across
the southern part of the state during
the second half of the evening. In the
southwestern part of the state,
precipitation fell as light snow
throughout the event and ended around
Noon EST on the 30th. In the
southeastern part of the state,
precipitation mixed with sleet and
freezing rain toward 6 a.m. EST on the
30th and fell mainly as freezing rain
during the morning of the 30th.
Precipitation changed back to snow
around Noon EST on the 30th and ended
during that afternoon.
Specific snow accumulations included
2.0 inches in Millville (Cumberland
County), 1.9 inches in Hammonton
(Atlantic County), 1.6 inches in Cape
May (Cape May County), 1.5 inches in
Lindenwold (Camden County), Newport
(Cumberland County) and Mullica Hill
(Gloucester County) and 1.2 inches in
Atlantic City (Atlantic County) and
Green Creek (Cape May County).
The low pressure system that caused the
wintry weather formed in the northern
Gulf of Mexico on the morning of the
29th. It move northeast and during the
early evening of the 29th, it was
located near the Florida Panhandle.
Meanwhile a second low pressure system
was forming along the South Carolina
coast and at 1 a.m. EST on the 30th,
it was located near Charleston. This
low became the primary low pressure
system and moved northeast to near
Wilmington, North Carolina at 7 a.m.
EST on the 30th. It moved northeast
along coastal North Carolina and exited
the state near Elizabeth City during
the afternoon of the 30th. From there
the low pressure system moved cast
northeast into the Atlantic Ocean. This
eastward jog prevented heavier
precipitation from moving farther north
into New Jersey.
NEW MEXICO, Central and North
NMZ002-004>005- Northwest Mountains Including Jemez--
008-014 Sangre De Cristo Mountains--Northeast
Highlands--Westcentral Mountains--
Southwest Mountains/Upper Gila Region
04 2200MST
05 0600MST
A prolonged winter storm event dropped
heavy snow over the northern and
western mountains of New Mexico. Snow
began to fall late in the day on the
2nd, but significant accumulations did
not occur until the evening of the 4th.
Snow ended on the morning of the 5th.
Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
were common in the western mountains
with 6 to 12 inches in the northern
mountains. Lesser amounts of 2 to 4
inches occurred in the northeast
highlands.
NMZ002-004 Northwest Mountains Including Jemez--
Sangre De Cristo Mountains
12 0100MST
1200MST
A winter storm produced snow and wind
across the northern mountains of New
Mexico mainly during the late night
hours of the 11th and the early morning
hours of the 12th. Snow began to fall
around 7 pm on the 1 Ith and continued
through noon on the 12th.
Snow amounts averaged 5 to 9 inches but
were accompanied by 45 to 55 mph wind
gusts, which caused considerable
blowing and drifting snow.
NMZ004>007 Sangre De Cristo Mountains--Northeast
Highlands--Harding--Far Northeast
Plains
30 0200MST
31 2000MST
A winter storm dumped heavy snow over
north central and northeast New Mexico
on the 30th and 31st. Rain and snow
began late in the afternoon of the 29th
and changed to snow during the evening.
Heavy accumulations began during the
predawn hours of the 30th. By the time
snow ended during the evening of the
31st, 12 to 18 inches of snow
accumulated in the Sangre De Cristo
Mountains. Six to twelve inches of snow
fell over the Jemez Mountains and the
northeast highlands with 3 to 7 inches
over the northeast plains.
NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
NEW MEXICO, Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
Number of Estimated
Persons Damage
Location Killed Injured Property Crops
MINNESOTA, Central and South Central
MNZ083
2 0
An elderly couple became stranded in
their van after it became stuck in a
snow drift on rural 176th Lane in
Lincoln Township in Blue Earth County.
When rescue workers found the missing
vehicle they discovered that the
husband and wife had died of exposure.
The wife was found in the van and the
husband was found 75 yards from the
van. Rescue workers found tracks up to
100 yards from the van and noticed that
the man turned around and walked back
toward the van before collapsing.
Temperatures on the day they died rose
into the teens and periods of snow were
also reported. The time of death was
estimated. M650U, F62VE
MNZ043>045-
049>051
0 0
An area of low pressure passing through
Iowa brought a period of snow to
central Minnesota between the evening
of the 14th and the early afternoon of
the 15th. The precipitation was
heaviest during the morning of the 15th
when snowfall rates of up to 2 inches
per hour were reported. Snowfall totals
included 8.3 inches at St. Cloud State
University in addition to 10 miles east
of Woodland, 8.0 inches at St. Joseph,
7.8 inches near Foley; 7.5 inches at
Clear Lake, 8 miles south of Hillman,
Milaca, and Mora; 7.0 inches in Sauk
Rapids, and 6.0 inches in northern
Kanabec County.
MNZ062
1 0
A disabled woman was found dead of
exposure outside of Como Park Conserva-
tory. She arrived at the conservatory
via cab for a wedding around 7 PM on
the 15th but was never seen inside the
building. The motorized scooter she was
driving tipped over outside and she was
found dead near the scooter at about 9
AM on the 16th. The low temperature
during the night that she was missing
was 9 degrees below zero. The time of
death was estimated. F49OU
MNZ041>045-
048>053-057>063-
066>070-076>078-
084>085
0 0
MNZ047-054>056-
064>065-073>075-
082>083-091>093
0 0
Low pressure moved from South Dakota
into southern Minnesota on the 21st.
Periods of snow resulted between the
morning of the 21st and the early
morning hours of the 22nd. Snowfall
totals ranged from around an inch
southwest of a line from Madison to
Hanley Falls to Springfield to Fairmont
where freezing rain and sleet mixed in
with the snow to a swath of 6 to 8
inches stretching from Alexandria to
St. Cloud to the Twin Cities metropoli-
tan area. After the snow began to taper
off during the predawn hours of the
22nd the winds increased dramatically.
Sustained winds increased to 30 to 40
MPH across west central and south
central Minnesota with gusts as high as
64 MPH. Sustained winds across the
remainder of southern Minnesota reached
25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH.
Peak wind gusts included 64 MPH at New
Ulm, 61 MPH at Blue Earth and Madelia,
60 MPH at St. James and Fairmont, 58
MPH at Starbuck, 55 MPH at Olivia and
Moms, 54 MPH at Appleton, 52 MPH at
Granite Falls, 51 MPH at Redwood Falls,
47 MPH at Mankato, 46 MPH at
Alexandria, 41 MPH at St. Cloud, and 40
MPH at the Minneapolis/St. Paul
International Airport. The gusty winds
caused widespread blowing and drifting
of snow southwest of a line from Moms
to Olivia to Mankato to Albert Lea
which dropped visibilities to near zero
at times. Snowplow operators were
pulled off the road between midnight
and 4 AM on the 22nd because of the
blizzard conditions. In addition,
Interstate 94 was closed west of
Alexandria due to severe drifting and
low visibilities. Snow drifts of up to
3 feet were reported after the winds
died down around midday on the 22nd.
Scattered power outages were reported
during the pre-dawn hours of the 22nd
in Redwood, Brown and Watonwan counties
after ice coated power lines were blown
down by the high winds. Numerous auto-
mobile accidents were also reported
region wide during the storm.
MINNESOTA, Northeast
MNZ010>012-
018>021-026-035-
037>038
0 0
Heavy snow fell over northeastern
Minnesota. Eight to twelve inches fell
from Duluth through the Iron Range and
up the north shore. Elsewhere, snow
amounts ranged from 6 to 8 inches. In
the Duluth area, the heaviest snow fell
in the late evening, between 7 pm and
10 pm. The snow was accompanied by
thunder and lightning when snowfall
rates reached 1.5" an hour. South of
Duluth where it was warmer, the preci-
pitation was mainly in the form of
sleet, with some freezing rain, then it
switched to snow. An inch of ice
accumulation resulted from the freezing
precipitation in Pine County.
MNZ012-021-037>038
0 0
A winter storm dumped 6 to 10 inches of
snow in an area from Hinckley through
Duluth and up the north shore of Lake
Superior. Some specific snow amounts
include: 9 inches from Moose Lake to
Duluth and Finland and 10 inches 5
miles west of Grand Marais.
MNZ010>012-
018>021-025>026-
033>038
0 0
The Northland's cold snap began January
13th when the high temperature for the
day occurred at midnight (21 degrees at
Duluth, 11 at International Falls). The
temperatures fell through the day
Thursday with noon readings of -6 in
Duluth and Brainerd and -11 at Interna-
tional Falls. Most schools across
northeastern Minnesota were closed on
Friday (1/14) due to very cold wind
chills. Sporting events were canceled
and recreations areas, ski hills, and
skating rinks were closed. Wind chills
that morning were in the -40s with
frost bite times less than 10 minutes.
Cold temperatures and wind chills
continued through the weekend. By
Monday morning temperatures were in the
-20s and -30s, but winds were calm. By
Tuesday, the 18th, the temperature
finally broke zero, with highs ranging
from the mid teens to the mid 20s,
recovering well from morning lows in
the -20s.
MNZ020-037
0 0
Heavy snow, formed from the combination
of lake-effect and terrain-enhanced,
fell along the north shore of Lake
Superior. Snowfall amounts ranged from
7 to 20 inches from Duluth to northwest
of Two Harbors to Little Marais, mainly
in the higher terrain inland from Lake
Superior. At the Wof Ridge Environmen-
tal Learning Center the snowfall was
11", Little Marais called in with 17",
and the Finland DNR had 20".
MNZ012-019>021-
025>026-033>038
0 0
Snow fell in northeastern Minnesota
with amounts ranging from 6 to 11
inches. The highest amounts were
generally a few miles inland from Lake
Superior. Specific amounts include:
Grand Marias, 15"; Silver Bay, 10.8";
Duluth NWS 8.4; Proctor, 9". A record
snow depth of 57" was reached on the
22nd at the Wolf Ridge Environmental
Learning Center near Finland.
MINNESOTA, Northwest
MNZ001>009-
013>017-022>024-
027>028
0 0
This event began on the afternoon of
December 31, 2004. This was a more
typical "Colorado Low," and it brought
some freezing drizzle and snow to
portions of eastern North Dakota and
the northwest quarter of Minnesota. The
surface low tracked from the Kansas
area toward western Wisconsin. The way
this system set up, an impressive
supply of gulf moisture was carried
northward, moisture amounts well above
normal for the time of year. Tempera-
tures on saturday (January 1, 2005)
showed a strong northwest to southeast
gradient, with the Cando (ND) area
having a high of zero and the Park
Rapids (MN) area around 20F. The
freezing precipitation mostly affected
the U.S. Highway 10 corridor. Snowfall
amounts ranged from 5 to 8 inches along
the Canadian border to around 4 inches
along U.S. Highway 2. Wind speeds and
blowing snow were not a factor in this
system. Many county highway departments
advised no travel.
MNZ001>009-
013>017-022>024-
027>032-040
0 0
Eastern North Dakota and portions of
the northwest quarter of Minnesota
ended up in a steady surface pressure
gradient between high pressure just to
the south and low pressure to the
northeast. This produced wind speeds
from 10 to 20 mph in combination with
very cold temperatures. Daytime highs
generally stayed from -5F to -15F while
lows ranged from -20F to -35F. Wind
chill temperatures ranged from -40F to
-60F, which are wind chills for warning
criteria. The cold temperatures were
good news fors vehicle service sta-
tions, which provided jumps, tows, and
new batteries.
MNZ023>024-028-032
0 0
Surface low pressure tracked from
southern Alberta, to western North
Dakota, into northeast South Dakota,
and then into southern Minnesota. A
little freezing rain fell south of a
Valley City (ND) to Elbow Lake (MN)
line. Meanwhile, 4 to 6 inches of snow
fell along the Devils Lake (ND) to
Fargo (ND) to Wadena (MN) corridor.
MNZ001>005-
007>008-013>015-
022-027-029>031-040
0 0
Surface low pressure tracked from
southern Alberta, to western North
Dakota, into northeast South Dakota,
and then into southern Minnesota. A
little freezing rain fell south of a
Valley City (ND) to Elbow Lake (MN)
line. Meanwhile, 4 to 6 inches of snow
fell along the Devils Lake (ND) to
Fargo (ND) to Wadena (MN) corridor.
After the surface low passed through,
wind speeds rapidly increased (gusting
up to 50 mph). Whiteout conditions
developed friday afternoon (the 21st)
and continued into early saturday.
Initially a winter storm warning was
issued for this event, but as it became
clear that whiteout conditions would
develop, it was upgraded to a blizzard
warning. Roseau, Eastern Marshall,
Pennington, Red Lake, and Eastern Polk
counties were not part of the initial
winter storm warning (which was issued
at 420 am CST), but were added when the
blizzard warning was issued at 256 pm
CST. Many schools cancelled early on
friday afternoon, and many evening
events were also rescheduled. Hundreds
of vehicles were reported in the ditch.
Several flights into Hector Internatio-
nal Airport (in Fargo, ND) were can-
celled. Numerous roads were closed.
Interstate 29 was closed its entire
length in eastern North Dakota. Inter-
state 94 was closed between Moorhead
and Alexandria (MN). U.S. Highway 10
was closed between Moorhead and Detroit
Lakes (MN) and U.S. Highway 2 was
closed between East Grand Forks and
Crookston (MN). The saturday mail
delivery was delayed or cancelled in
some areas due to poor road conditions.
Manitoba Highway 75 was also closed
from the Canadian border to Winnipeg.
This forced some people into Pembina
(ND) to look for a place to stay. Local
motels quickly filled up, forcing
officials to house 30 people in the
Pembina school.
MINNESOTA, Southeast
MNZ079-086>088-
094>096
0 0
Freezing rain spread across southeast
Minnesota during the late morning hours
of New Years Day, then continued into
the early morning of January 2. Reports
from weather observers indicated wide-
spread ice accumulations of 1/4 to 1/2
inch. Specific reports included 1/2
inch of ice accumulation near Altura
(Winona County), Chatfield and Stewart-
ville (Olmsted County) and Spring
Valley (Fillmore County). Due to the
icy conditions, numerous automobile
accidents were reported by law enforce-
ment officials, but there were no
serious injuries.
MNZ094
0 0
Only a couple days after southeast
Minnesota had been hit by an ice storm,
a winter storm brought localized heavy
snow near the Minnesota-Iowa border.
Snowfall amounts of 6 to 7 inches were
common in this location. Specific
reports from weather observers included
7.0 inches at Austin and 6.5 inches at
Grand Meadow.
MNZ079-086>088-
094>096
0 0
A winter storm produced widespread
heavy snow across southeast Minnesota,
with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches.
Some of the higher amounts reported by
weather observers included 10.0 inches
at Winona (Winona County), 9.6 inches
at Stewartville (Olmsted County), 9.3
inches at Rochester (Olmsted County)
and 9.0 inches at Dodge Center (Dodge
County) and Rollingstone (Winona
County).
MNZ086>087-
094>095
0 0
The same storm that dumped 6 to 10
inches of snow across southeast Minne-
sota produced blizzard conditions
across parts of the area. Wind gusts as
high as 40 to 50 mph caused blowing
snow to reduce visibility to zero at
times. Snow drifts in some areas were
4 to 6 feet deep, which made numerous
highways impassable.
MNZ089>090-098
0 0
Heavy snow accumulated 6 to 8 inches,
disrupting and delaying travel. A few
schools started later or finished
earlier than scheduled.
MNZ071>072-
080>081-097
0 0
Freezing rain, producing up to a
quarter inch of ice accumulation, was
followed by 1 to 3 inches of snow. The
combination made travel very hazardous;
forcing the early closure of some
schools and businesses. The accumula-
tion of ice and snow on power lines
contributed to power line damage and
power outages which occurred when winds
increased the night following the
storm.
MNZ071>072-
080>081-089>090
0 0 850K
High winds reached sustained speeds of
40 mph for several hours, with gusts up
to 55 mph. The winds caused widespread
damage to trees and power lines, which
had been coated with ice and snow less
than a day before. The winds also
damaged an appliance store in Worthing-
ton. Resulting power outages affected
thousands of residents, especially in
the Marshall area.
MINNESOTA, West
NONE REPORTED.
MINNESOTA, West Central
MNZ046
0 0
Freezing rain accumulated over one
quarter of an inch of ice during the
morning and early afternoon hours
before changing to snow. Many travel
problems resulted.
MNZ039-046
0 0
Strong north winds gusting over 50 mph
caused widespread blizzard conditions.
MISSISSIPPI, Central
Hinds County
4 NW Jackson 0 0 50K
This tornado touched down 4 miles
northwest of Downtown Jackson and
caused damage on Bonita Street and
Andrea Lane. One home was destroyed as
its roof was blown off, three other
homes sustained major damage with 5
others having minor damage. Addi-
tionally, a few fences and several
trees were blown down.
Hinds County
2.5 NW Jackson to
Jackson 0 0 15K
Several shingles were blown off a
ichurch roof on Country Club Drive. A
couple of trees were blown down at
Northside Drive and Bowling Street. One
tree fell on a mobile home.
Lincoln County
4 SE Bogue Chitto to
5 ESE Bogue Chitto 0 0 60K
This tornado downed numerous trees and
power lines across Pleasant Hill Road,
Shady Grove Road and Willow Road as it
tracked northeast for 2 miles. One
mobile home was overturned and des-
troyed. Two other homes sustained
damage at the corner of Fox and Wind-
mill Roads.
Lawrence County
5 SSW Monticello to
5 SSE Monticello 0 0 200K
A 4 mile long swath of wind damage
occurred south of Monticello with do-
zens of trees blown down and scattered
structural damage. One home on Highway
27 sustained damage. East of there, on
Highway 587, a residence, mechanics
shop and shed were destroyed.
Covington County
3 SW Collins to
2 SW Collins
0 0 500K
Two chicken houses were destroyed along
with several trees blown down in the
Mount Horeb Community.
Covington County
2 N Collins to
1 S Hot Coffee 0 0 50K
Wind damage occurred along a 6 mile
path from just north of Collins to just
south of Hot Coffee. From the Salem
community to near Hot Coffee, mainly
along Hopewell Road, Numerous trees
were uprooted and damaged. One mobile
home was turned over and destroyed just
south of Hot Coffee.
Covington County
Seminary 0 0 10K
A home in Seminary sustained minor
damage.
Lauderdale County
Meridian Arpt to
Meridian 0 0 80K
Wind damage began on a portion of Key
Field where a few trees were blown down
along with a large wooden fence. A roof
to a hanger was pealed back and a door
to another hanger was blown in. One
airplane in the hanger was damaged. The
damaging wind continued north-northeast
to Downtown Meridian were two roof were
damaged on C Street and 20th Ave.
Clarke County
7 SW Quitman 0 0 25K
Several pine trees were blown down and
one home sustained damage. This
occurred southwest of Quitman on
Stagecoach Road, just west of Highway
18.
Lamar County
3 NW Purvis to 0 0 200K
3 N Purvis
Forrest County
6 S Hattiesburg 0 0 125K
This tornado touched down just west of
Interstate 59, 1 mile south of exit 59
for Highway 98, and tracked east for 2
miles crossing Browns Bridge Road and
dissipating around Leffler Road. Just
off Browns Bridge Road, one chicken
house was destroyed and a mobile home
had part of its roof torn off. Numerous
trees were also blown down.
Forrest County
4 S Hattiesburg 0 0 5K
Several trees were blown down.
Warren County
Vicksburg to 0 0 10K
Redwood
A few trees and several power lines
were blown down from just north of
Vicksburg to around Redwood.
Yazoo County
Yazoo City 0 0
Yazoo County
Yazoo City 0 0
A pilot reported wind gusts to 60 mph
just off Highway 49.
Yazoo County
1 N Yazoo City 0 0 5K
Several trees were blown down north of
Yazoo City on Rebecca Road.
Madison County
Flora 0 0 10K
Numerous large limbs and several power
lines were blown down.
Madison County
6 NW Madison to 0 0 40K
5 NW Madison
Fifty trees were blown down at the golf
course in Annandale along with a
portion of the cart building having a
portion of it blown away.
Copiah County
2 E Gallman 0 0 5K
A power pole was blown down at the
entrance of Sanderson Farms.
Hinds County
3 W Jackson 0 0
WAPT reported a 75 mph wind gust at the
station.
Hinds County
Jackson 0 0 10K
Several trees were blown down around
the city.
Copiah County
Hopewell 0 0 20K
Numerous trees were blown down.
Madison County
7 ENE Canton to 0 0 20K
9 ENE Canton
Numerous trees were blown down near
Highway 16 and Ratliff Ferry Road and
along Robinson and Sharon Roads.
Rankin County
Brandon 0 0 30K
Two trees and 4 power poles were blown
down along Highway 80 at Crossgates
East.
Rankin County
2 N Brandon 0 0 5K
One large tree was blown down and some
awning was pealed off a garage along
Highway 471. Numerous large limbs were
also blown down in the area.
Montgomery County
4 S Kilmichael 0 0 3K
A few trees were blown down across
Vaiden-Kilmichael Road.
Attala County
2 SE Kosciusko 0 0 10K
Several trees were blown down around
the Williamsville Community.
Webster County
2 SSW Eupora 0 0 1K
A couple of trees were blown down.
Leake County
Lena to 0 0 1M
4 E Tuscola
Damaging thunderstorm winds tore a path
across southern Leake county from near
Lena to near Tuscola. Four chicken
houses were severely damaged and four
out buildings were destroyed. Seven
residential homes and one church sus-
tained major roof damage. In addition,
dozens of trees were blown down with
several across area roads and several
more downing power lines.
Choctaw County
2 ENE French Camp 0 0 5K
A few trees were blown down on power
lines.
Scott County
3 W Harperville to 0 0 100K
Steel
A swath of damaging winds occurred
across northern Smith county from just
west of Harperville to near the Steel
Community. On Clifton Road, several
trees were blown down and one home had
its roof blown off. The damaging winds
continued cast and downed more trees
around Harperville on Talabouge Road,
Reynolds Road and Highway 21 in the
Steel Community.
Simpson County
Pinola to 0 0 10K
Merit
Several trees and power lines were
blown down between the Pinola and Merit
Communities.
Attala County
Mc Cool 0 0 10K
Several trees were blown down.
Choctaw County
5 NW Ackerman 0 0 3K
Several trees were blown down along the
Natchez Trace.
Choctaw County
6 N Ackerman 0 0 3K
A few trees were blown down across
Highway 15 N.
Simpson County
6 N Magee 0 0 5K
A couple of trees and a power line were
blown down on Blackwell Road.
Simpson County
7 E Mendenhall to 0 0 5K
10 E Mendenhall
Several trees and large limbs were
blown down in northeast Simpson county
around the Upton Community.
Clay County
Montpelier 0 0 2K
A few trees were blown down around
town.
Smith County
Polkville to 0 0 25K
Raleigh
Numerous trees and a few power lines
were blown down from Polkville to
Raleigh.
Webster County
6 NNE Mathiston 0 0 5K
Several trees were blown down along the
Natchez Trace.
Newton County
3 N Conehatta to 0 0 170K
Prospect
Several trees were blown down just
north of Conehatta with one tree
falling on a house causing major
damage. Several other homes sustained
minor roof damage. One chicken house
was destroyed near Prospect at Highway
492 and Andrew Fredrick Road.
Neshoba County
Neshoba 0 0 5K
Several trees were blown down on county
road 642.
Newton County
1 S Union to 0 0 40K
3 W Little Rock
One tree was blown down on a home near
Spring Hill Road and Highway 489.
Several other trees were blown down the
same general area just south of Union.
Just to the west of Little Rock, a
mobile home had part of its roof pealed
off.
Winston County
Louisville 0 0 10K
Ten to fifteen trees were blown down
around town and in the county.
Covington County
7 NW Collins 0 0 10K
A barn was damaged.
Oktibbeha County
1 SW Starkville to 0 0 200K
1 E Starkville
Damaging straight line winds tore a
path across southwest Starkville during
the early morning of January 13th. A
large portion of the Mississippi State
University Raspet Flight Research Lab
was blown off and debris was scattered
around for a few hundred yards. The
Palmer Thrift Store had a portion of
its roof blown off. A few other resi-
dential homes in the area sustained
minor roof damage, numerous trees and
power lines were also blown down. There
were also reports of lawn furniture
getting blown away and a trampoline
getting blown into a tree.
Jasper County
Bay Spgs 0 0
Kemper County
Bluff Spgs 0 0 25K
A portion of a roof was blown off a
home.
Kemper County
7 NW De Kalb 0 2 250K
Severe thunderstorm winds caused major
damage to one home where two people
sustained injuries. Six other homes
sustained minor damage.
Noxubee County
Brooksville 0 2 35K
A mobile home was rolled over and
destroyed on Baldwyn Road where two
people were injured. On Cooksville Road
a bam was destroyed.
Jasper County
Paulding 0 0 2K
A few trees were blown down across a
few roads.
Lowndes County
6 S New Hope 0 0 5K
A few trees and a power line were blown
down.
Clarke County
6 SW Quitman 0 0 50K
Two trees were blown down and destroyed
a house in the Harmony Community along
Highway 18.
Kemper County
Porterville 0 0 5K
A few trees were blown down on power
lines.
Jones County
5 N Laurel 0 0 15K
A roof was blown off an out building
along with several trees blown down
around the area.
Jones County
Ellisville 0 0 5K
Two to three inches of rain in about an
hour and a half caused nearly a foot of
water to cover portions of Highway 11.
This heavy rain also flooded a few
secondary roads around town.
Clarke County
5 E Quitman 0 0 5K
A few trees were blown down on a power
line.
MISSISSIPPI, North
Tunica County
Robinsonsville 0 0 5K
Two buildings suffered roof damage.
Marshall County
1 S Holly Spgs 0 0 5K
Several large tree limbs were knocked
down.
Chickasaw County
7 E Houston 0 10K
Several trees and power lines were
blown down.
Monroe County
Becker 0 0 50K
The tornado touched down in Becker and
moved northeast. Four homes and a car
were damaged by falling trees. Many
trees were blown down.
MISSISSIPPI, South
Walthall County
7 SW Tylertown 0 0 4K
A weak tornado that briefly touched
down in southwest Walthall County in
the Brockdale, Purvis, and Les
Blackwell Road area knocked down
several trees and a few fences, shifted
a trailer off of its blocks, and caused
minor roof damage to a few structures.
Pearl River County
Picayune 0 0 7K
A weak tornado touched down briefly
along Memorial Boulevard causing minor
damage to the windows and roofs of
three businesses and knocking out the
windows of 16 vehicles in parking lots.
Hancock County
Bay St Louis 0 0
A funnel cloud was observed.
Harrison County
Lizana 0 0 0.50K
A tree was blown down.
MISSISSIPPI, Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
MISSOURI, East
Audrain County
Countywide 0 0
Boone County
Countywide 0 0
Callaway County
Countywide 0 0
Cole County
Countywide 0 0
Crawford County
Countywide 0 0
Franklin County
Countywide 0 0
Gasconade County
Countywide 0 0
Jefferson County
Countywide 0 0
Lincoln County
Countywide 0 0
Moniteau County
Countywide 0 0
Montgomery County
Countywide 0 0
Osage County
Countywide 0 0
St. Charles County
Countywide 0 0
St. Louis County
Countywide 0 0
St. Louis (C)
Countywide 0 0
Warren County
Countywide 0 0
Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches over the past
4 to 5 days caused general flooding
across the area. Many small streams and
creeks flooded throughout the region.
Numerous roads were flooded and were
closed due to the flooded streams or
excessive pending of water from the
rain.
MOZ018>019-026
0 0
A combination of sleet and freezing
rain fell across parts of Northeast
Missouri causing dangerous conditions.
About 1/4 inch of ices accumulated on
surfaces, causing some large tree
branches and power lines to come down.
The main roads were slick in spots
while secondary roads were ice covered.
Cole County
5 S Brazito 0 0
Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail
south of Brazito.
Audrain County
Countywide 0 0
Boone County
Countywide 0 0
Callaway County
Countywide 0 0
Cole County
Countywide 0 0
Moniteau County
Countywide 0 0
Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches caused flash
flooding across much of Central
Missouri. Numerous county roads were
covered by water and impassable.
Highway 94 in southern Cole and
Callaway County was closed due to high
water.
Warren County
1 S Warrenton 0 0
Amateur radio spotters reported 3/4
inch hail just south of Warrenton.
Lincoln County
Foley 0 0
The County Sheriff Department reported
golfball size hail in Foley.
Franklin County
Countywide 0 0
Heavy rain caused some flash flooding
across the county, mainly the northeast
part. Some roads in the Gray Summit
area were reported to have 2 feet of
water on them.
MISSOURI, Lower
Dunklin County
Clarkton 0 0 5K
A couple of trees were blown down.
MISSOURI, Northeast
MOZ009>010
0 0 20K
The biggest winter storm of the season
affected Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri
from the evening of 4 January to the
morning of 6 January. A series of low
pressure areas tracked from the Central
and Southern Plains up through the Ohio
Valley while arctic high pressure
remained over the Northern Plains. The
dominate mechanism for the precipita-
tion was isentropic lift and came in
two waves; the first during the evening
of 4 January to the pre-dawn hours of 5
January. A lull in the heavier precipi-
tation occurred during the morning of 5
January with the second round beginning
in earnest by mid-day and continuing
into the pre-dawn hours of 6 January.
Shallow arctic air south of Interstate
80 resulted in a significant ice storm
with mainly snow north of Interstate
80. Winds during the storm were gene-
rally 10 to 20 mph with some gusts in
the 20 to 25 mph range.
For some areas it was the largest storm
(snow wise) in the past 3 to 6 years.
In Delaware County Iowa, 6 people were
indirectly injured near Manchester when
their van slid into a ditch on U.S. 20.
In Mt. Vernon, Iowa, part of a building
collapsed due to the weight of the
snow. For the Tipton Iowa School Dis-
trict it was the first time in memory
that 4 consecutive days of school were
missed due to winter weather. This was
due to 2 other ice events that occurred
on 3 and 4 January.
The axis of the heavy snow ran from
around Ames to near Waterloo, Iowa.
Snowfall amounts of 10+ inches were
common in this band and as far south as
U.S. 30. Heavier snow amounts included
15 inches in Buchanan County at Jesup,
13 inches at Edgewood in Delaware
County, 13 inches at Dyersville in
Dubuque County, 13 inches in Galena and
Warren in Jo Daviess County Illinois,
and 12 inches in Cedar Rapids (Linn
County) and Scotch Grove (Jones
County).
South of the heavy snow band were snow
amounts of 3 to 8 inches that mixed
with sleet or freezing rain but ice
accumulations were generally less than
0.25 inch. Snow amounts tapered off to
3 inches or less south of a Hedrick,
Iowa to Princeton, Illinois line.
Significant icing occurred south of a
Hedrick, Iowa to Princeton, Illinois
line due to a shallow surface layer of
arctic air. Ice accumulations ranged
from 0.25 to 0.80 inches with unoffi-
cial amounts of around 1 inch. Some of
the heavier ice accumulations; 0.75
inches at Salem in Henry County Iowa,
and Columbus Junction in Louisa County
Iowa. Ice accumulations of 0.25 to 0.75
inches were common across Van Buren,
Washington, Lee, Des Moines, and
Jefferson Counties in Iowa; Mercer,
Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough,
Southern Henry, Bureau, and Putnam
Counties in Illinois. Across Clark and
Scotland Counties in Northeast
Missouri, ice accumulations of up to
0.50 inch were common.
MISSOURI, Northwest
MOZ006-014
0 0
1/4" of ice was reported in Gallatin
and Princeton, mixed at times with
sleet.
MOZ001
0 0
1/4" of ice was reported in Rockport,
with many accidents on I-29.
MOZ003>004-017
0 0
1/4" of ice was reported in these
counties, with numerous accidents.
MOZ040
0 0
The Monitcau Creek near Fayette crested
at 17.79 feet, or 1.79 feet above flood
stage.
MOZ046
0 0
The Petite Saline Creek near Boonville
crested at 21.00 feet, or 5.00 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ044
0 0
The Blackwater River near Valley City
crested at 28.50 feet, or 6.50 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ039
0 0
The Blackwater River near Blue Lick
crested at 32.35 feet, or 8.35 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ028-037
0 0
An extensive ice storm hit the area
January 4th into January 5th. Wide-
spread heavy ice accumulations of from
1/4" to 1" of ice was reported. At the
peak of the storm, nearly 22,000
customers were without power.
Saline County
10 S Marshall 0 0
Water over Highway 65 due to heavy
rains.
Howard County
3 S Fayette 0 0
Water over road at Highway 5 and County
Road 320 due to heavy rains.
MOZ015-020-029
0 0
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported across
these areas, mixed at times with sleet.
Pettis County
2 W Sedalia 0 0
Water over road on Highway 50 west of
Sedalia due to heavy rains.
MOZ054
0 0
The South Grand River near Urich
crested at 27.96 feet, or 3.96 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ054
0 0
The Big Creek near Blairstown crested
at 25.12 feet, or 5.12 feet above flood
stage.
MOZ001>005-
011>014-021>022-
030-038
0 0
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported across
the area, mixed at times with sleet and
snow. Worth county reported 7" of snow,
with 2-5" common elsewhere.
MOZ008-016>017
0 0
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported across
these areas, mixed at times with sleet
and snow. Accumulations reached 2 to 4
inches by the end of the event.
MOZ043
0 0
1/4" to 3/4" inch of ice fell across
the county.
MOZ040
0 0
The Moniteau Creek near Fayette crested
at 18.92 feet, or 2.92 feet above flood
stage.
MOZ007-023-031
0 0
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported across
the area, mixed at times with sleet and
snow. Putnam county reported 5" of snow
by event end. Carroll and Livingston
counties had minor snow accumulations.
MOZ006-032-039-045
0 0
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported in
these counties. Mercer county also had
3 inches of snow.
MOZ024>025-033
0 0
1/4" to 3/4" of ice was reported across
these areas.
MOZ046
0 0
The Lamine River near Otterville
crested at 20.70 feet, or 5.70 feet
above flood stage.
Schuyler County
Lancaster 0 0
Pettis County
Sedalia 0 0
Bates County
Butler 0 0
South Main Street under water due to
heavy rains.
Pettis County
1 S Green Ridge 0 0
Highway 127 flooded.
Henry County
Montrose 0 0
K Highway near Montrose was flooded.
Howard County
2 E Fayette 0 0
Route H and Highway 124 flooded due to
heavy rains.
Johnson County
9 N Knob Noster 0 0
Highway 23 under water.
Cooper County
3 S Pilot Grove 0 0
Harfman Road by Highway 135 had water
over the road due to heavy rains.
MOZ044
0 0
The Blackwater River near Valley City
crested at 26.50 feet, or 4.50 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ046
0 0
The Petite Saline Creek near Boonville
crested at 19.21 feet, or 3.21 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ046
0 0
The Lamine River near Otterville
crested at 19.52 feet, or 4.52 feet
above flood stage.
MOZ043
0 0
MOZ037>038
0 0
A narrow band of 6-7" of snow fell from
Greenwood and Lee's Summit, east-
northeast to near Odessa.
MISSOURI, Southeast
MOZ100
0 0
Minor flooding of the St. Francis River
occurred. At Patterson, where flood
stage is 16 feet, the river crested at
19.43 feet on the 14th. This resulted
in flooding of mainly bottomland and
surrounding low-lying areas, including
some lowland campgrounds.
MOZ076-087-
111>112-114
0 0
Minor to moderate flooding of the
Mississippi River occurred. The most
significant flooding was downriver from
the confluence with the Ohio River,
including New Madrid. At Cape
Girardeau, where flood stage is 32
feet, the river crested at 35.93 feet
on the 8th. A second smaller crest of
35.41 feet occurred on the 16th. At New
Madrid, where flood stage is 34 feet,
the river crested at 40.45 feet on the
18th. Flood gates were closed in Cape
Girardeau. Some roads were closed near
the river, including State Route 162
in New Madrid County. Most of the
flooding affected low-lying agricultu-
ral land, which was mainly uncultivated
during this winter flood event. No
structures were known to be flooded,
and no direct property damage was
reported.
MOZ108>110-114
0 0
Dense fog shrouded parts of southeast
Missouri during the early morning
hours. The visibility at the Poplar
Bluff airport was measured at or below
one-quarter mile for several hours.
Some school systems postponed the start
of classes up to two hours. Motorists
were forced to slow down during the
hazardous conditions.
Butler County
4.5 E Poplar Bluff to 0 0 45K
5.5 E Poplar Bluff
A thunderstorm downburst, with estima-
ted peak winds near 70 MPH, occurred
just south of the Poplar Bluff
Municipal Airport. An unanchored and
unoccupied mobile home was overturned,
a carport was picked up and moved, and
a picket fence was partially blown
down. A chicken house was unroofed.
Damage to siding and sheds was reported
at a number of residences. Numerous
trees were blown down. A damage survey
conducted by the National Weather
Service determined that the average
width of the downburst was about one-
half mile.
Butler County
Countywide 0 0
A total rainfall of 1.52 inches
occurred at the Poplar Bluff airport
during the early morning hours.
Rainfall rates were as high as 0.42
inch in one hour. Water flowing out of
fields and filled ditches covered many
stretches of gravel roads in low areas
of the county, according to a local
newspaper. No roads were closed.
Mississippi County
.5 W Bertrand to 0 0 75K
1 E Bertrand
A thunderstorm downburst, with estima-
ted peak winds near 75 MPH, struck this
farming community located just off
Interstate 57. A couple of irrigation
systems were overturned. A co-op
building received minor damage,
including a comer of the metal roof
peeled back. Shingles were blown off a
home. A few mobile homes were damaged,
including two with significant roof
damage and one shifted off its founda-
tion. The roof was peeled off a large
storage shed. A half dozen trees were
uprooted, and several large tree
branches were down. The width of the
damage area was about one-quarter mile.
This downburst was the second one
produced by this thunderstorm complex
in southeast Missouri. The first down-
burst occurred just east of Poplar
Bluff.
MISSOURI, Southwest
Mcdonald County
9 SE Pineville 0 0
Barry County
Shell Knob to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ102-102
0 0
Barry County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Barry County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists.
Flash flooding occurred over two
separate periods from the 4th through
the 6th of January. In between those
two periods, small stream and river
levels were either full or flowing well
above flood stages. Some roads remained
impassable into the 6th of January
after the second round of heavy rain
and thunderstorms caused more flooding.
Some locations and areas that were
flooded include Highway 39 near Shell
Knob, city streets in the community of
Cassville, a section of Highway 76 six
miles southeast of Cassville, street
flooding in the community of Monett,
numerous county roads were impassable
countywide, a section of Highway 39
that passes over Flat Creek south of
Jenkins, a section of Highway U east of
Highway 37, and a section of Highway C
near Highway VV.
Mcdonald County
9 SE Pineville 0 0
Ozark County
3 S Gainesville to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ105
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Ozark County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Mcdonald County
3 NW Noel to 2 0
Countywide
M69VE, F67VE
MOZ101-101
0 0
McDonald County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In McDonald
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists. The flooding caused two
fatalities near the city of Noel as an
elderly couple tried to cross a stream
by foot that swept them down stream.
The woman was found several days later
in Grand Lake Oklahoma near the Cowskin
Creek bridge, while the man was also
found several days later in the Elk
River near the Oklahoma--Missouri state
line. Other locations in McDonald
County that experienced flooding
include, the Elk River through much of
the county, a section of Highway 43
over Buffalo Creek, numerous streets in
the community of Southwest City, a
bridge near the intersection of
Highways C and CC, several county roads
county wide, and a section of Kings
Highway near Noel.
Stone County
3 NW Galena to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ103-103
0 0
Stone County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Stone County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, a section
of Highway 13 three miles northwest of
Galena, several city streets in the
community of Reeds Spring, sections of
Highways AA and C near the community of
Hurley, a bridge on Swinging Bridge
Road just west of Highway CC, and a
section of Highway M where the Finley
River crosses the highway.
Douglas County
Ava to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ096-096
0 0
Douglas County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Douglas
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists countywide. Some locations
that were affected by flooding include,
sections of Highways FF and Y near Ava,
numerous locations along Turkey,
Hunter, and Cowskin creeks, and a sec-
tion of Highway VV east of Highway 14.
Webster County
1 N Northview to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ091-091
0 0
Webster County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of ex-
treme southeast Kansas and southern and
central Missouri. In Webster County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, a section
of Greenwood Road one mile north of
Northview, areas along Panther Creek
near Fordland, a section of Highway W
near the James River, sections of Flank
and Vinyard roads, and a subdivision
one mile northwest of Marshfield where
50 homes were surrounded by water.
Lawrence County
2 W Verona to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ094-094
0 0
Lawrence County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Lawrence
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists. Locations that were affected
by flooding include, a section of Coun-
ty Road 2220 west of Verona, a section
of Highway 97 three miles north of
Stotts City, the Spring River in
several locations of Lawrence County,
several county roads and low water
crossings countywide, a section of
Highway DD near the intersection of
Highway M, and a section of Highway 99
near the intersection of Highway 37.
Howell County
5 SW Pottersville to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ097
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of ex-
treme southeast Kansas and southern and
central Missouri. In Howell County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Locations that were affec-
ted by flooding include, a section of
Highway MM five miles southwest of
Pottersville, a section of Highway 142
one mile west of Moody, and a section
of County Road 8770 just south of
Highway 17
Newton County
Neosho to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ093-093
0 0
Newton County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Newton County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists.
Locations within Newton County that
experienced flooding include, numerous
city streets in the community of
Neosho, city streets in the community
of Diamond, Hickory Creek in several
locations through the county, numerous
county roads and low water crossings
countywide, Shoal Creek in several
locations through the county, and a
section of Highway 86 near Saginaw.
Vernon County
2 E Deerfield to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ066-066
0 0
Vernon County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Vernon County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected include, a section of Highway
54 two miles east of Deerfield, several
impassable low water crossings county-
wide, and a section of a county road
three miles south of Nevada.
Jasper County
1 SE Asbury to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ088-088
0 0
Jasper County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Jasper County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists.
Locations and areas that were affected
include, numerous county roads roads
countywide, a section of Highway H west
of the intersection with Highway J, a
section of Highway 37 near the inter-
section with Highway F, Turkey Creek
flooded several areas of Jasper County
including Shifferdecker Road, and
several areas along Center Creek were
flooded.
Greene County
Turners to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ090-090
0 0
Greene County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Greene County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, the head-
waters of the James River near Turners,
a section of Farm Road 164 one mile
east of the Springfield city limits,
Highway CC west of Farm Road 199, a
section of Highway O near Highway 13,
numerous streets in the city of Spring-
field, several streets in the city of
Fair Grove, and sections of Farm Roads
148, 150, and 156 along Wilson's Creek.
Camden County
2 S Camdenton to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ069-069
0 0
Camden County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Camden County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, a section
of Lake Road two miles south of Camden-
ton, numerous low water crossing
throughout the county, and all roads
crossing the Wet Glaize, Dry Glaize,
Little Niangua, and the Big Niangua
rivers.
Dade County
2 W Bona 0 0
Dade County
3 E Sylvania 0 0
Dade County
7 NE Greenfeld to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ089
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Dade County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Locations that were
affected include, a section of Highway
EE seven miles northeast of Greenfield,
a section of Highway 97 three miles
east of Sylvania, a section of Highway
215 two miles west of Bona, a section
of Highway K near Turnback Creek, and
numerous low water crossings county-
wide.
Morgan County
3 NW Gravois Mills to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ056-056
0 0
Morgan County
Countywide 0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Morgan County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, a section
of Ritchey Road one half of a mile from
the intersection with MM where a water
rescue was performed and two occupants
acquired injuries and hypothermia, and
several low water crossing countywide.
Polk County
1 E Brighton to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ079
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Polk County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, a section
of a County Road one east of Brighton,
a section of Highway AA one quarter of
a mile north of Highway 32, a section
of Highway 215 two miles east of
Pleasant Hope, and a section of Highway
H two miles south of Pleasant Hope.
Barton County
7 S Lamar to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ077
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in con-
junction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Barton County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Locations that were affec-
ted include a section of Highway 126
seven miles south of Lamar, Highway K a
half of a mile south of the intersec-
tion with Highway V, and numerous low
water crossings countywide.
Cedar County
Stockton to 0 0
Countywide
MISSOURI, Southwest
MOZ078
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Cedar County,
numerous roads, low water crossings,
and low lying areas were inundated and
impassable by motorists countywide.
Dallas County
Buffalo 0 0
MOZ080
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Dallas County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide. Some locations that were
affected by flooding include, several
city streets in the community of
Buffalo, a section of Highway 32 one
mile east of Long Lane, a section of
Route E near Tunas, and a section of
Navy Road near Buffalo,
Hickory County
1 S Preston to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ068
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Hickory
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists countywide. A section of
Highway D one mile south of Preston
also sustained significant flooding for
several hours.
Benton County
Warsaw to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ055
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Benton County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Laclede County
Lebanon 0 0
MOZ081
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Laclede
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists countywide. Some locations
that were affected by flooding include,
sections of Highways B and J, numerous
sections of Highways PP and FF, the
Interstate 44 exit ramp 118 was
impassable, and the intersection Ripley
and Evanston Road.
Pulaski County
St Robert to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ070
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Pulaski
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists countywide. Some locations
that were affected by flooding include,
Highway O near Dixon, areas near Jones
Creek, a section of Texas Road, and a
section of Cave Road near St. Robert.
Maries County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ058
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Maries County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Miller County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ057
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Miller County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
St. Clair County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ067
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In St. Clair
County, numerous roads, low water
crossing and other low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Christian County
4 S Nixa to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ095
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Christian
County, numerous roads and low lying
areas were inundated and impassable by
motorists countywide. Some locations
that were affected by flooding include,
a section Riverdale Road four miles
south of Nixa, a section Bull's Creek
five miles south of Ozark, and a
section of the Finley River over the
bridge near the Riverside Inn.
Texas County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ082
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Texas County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Dent County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ083
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Dent County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Phelps County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ071
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little vegetation over
the winter months set the stage for
widespread flooding across much of
extreme southeast Kansas and southern
and central Missouri. In Phelps County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Webster County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ091
0 0
Several periods of heavy rain in
conjunction with little over the winter
months set the stage for widespread
flooding across much of extreme
southeast Kansas and southern and
central Missouri. In Wright County,
numerous roads and low lying areas were
inundated and impassable by motorists
countywide.
Greene County
2 S Walnut Grove 0 0
Polk County
3 N Morrisville 0 0
Camden County
Climax Spgs 0 0
Dallas County
1 S Urbana 0 0
Lawrence County
2 N Aurora 0 0
Camden County
Macks Creek 0 0
Camden County
1 W Camdenton 0 0
Camden County
Camdenton 0 0
Camden County
6 W Osage Beach 0 0
Polk County
2 NE Goodson to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ079
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Polk
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. A section of Highway P was
impassable two miles south of Highway
64.
Miller County
Tuscumbia 0 0
Christian County
Ozark to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ095
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur mush of southern and
central Missouri. This event followed
quickly on the heels of a previous
flood event that occurred from the 4th
through the 6th of January, therefore
soils were nearly saturated at the
onset of the event. The lack of January
vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Christian County, the primary areas
that flooded were low water crossings
and low lying areas.
Dade County
2 W Everton to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ089
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur mush of southern and
central Missouri. This event followed
quickly on the heels of a previous
flood event that occurred from the 4th
through the 6th of January, therefore
soils were nearly saturated at the
onset of the event. The lack of January
vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Dade
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. A section of Highway K was
impassable two miles west of Everton.
Dallas County
Louisburg to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ080
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Dallas County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Other specific
locations that were affected by
flooding include, a section of Highway
64 west of the Highway 65 intersection,
a section of Highway B two miles north
of the intersection of Highway M near
Earnestville, and a section of Highway
C west of Highway 65.
Newton County
1 S Newtonia to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ093
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Newton County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Other specific
locations that were affected by
flooding include, a section of Highway
86 between Newtonia and Stark City and
city streets in the community of
Neosho.
Barry County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ102
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Barry
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas.
Greene County
Springfield to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ090
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Greene County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Other specific
locations that were affected by
flooding include, areas along Ward
Branch Creek in Springfield, a section
of Highway CC two miles west of Fair
Grove, the intersection of Farm Road
235 and Highway E, the intersection of
Farm Roads 231 and 2,
Lawrence County
3 W Mt Vernon to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ094
1 0
M31VE
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Lawrence County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Significant flooding
occurred at the intersection of County
Roads 2130 and 1090 three miles west of
Mt Vernon, where a 31 year old man was
swept away from the raging flood
waters. He was killed and found in his
car the following morning.
Ozark County
Tecumseh 0 0 50K 0
A brief tornado touched down near the
community of Tecumseh. Several large
trees were snapped along Highway 160
near Cloud Nine Resort.
Cedar County
Stockton to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ078
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Cedar
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. A section of the Stockton City
Park was also inundated.
Stone County
Galena to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ103
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Stone
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. The Flat Creek flooded over the
bridge in Galena.
Mcdonald County
Jane to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ101
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
McDonald County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
St. Clair County
9 S Osceola to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ067
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In St.
Clair County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Howell County
1 E Pomona to 0 0 300K 0
3 NE Mountain View
A tornado intermittently touched down
over rural Howell County for 16 miles.
Several homes were damaged along with
numerous downed trees. The tornado
affected areas near the communities of
Pomona and Mountain View.
Texas County
9 S Houston 0 0 50K
Severe thunderstorms affected rural
areas of Texas County south of Houston.
The storms packed severe straight line
winds which damaged a large rodeo arena
along Highway 137. Debris in the road
caused an accident when the motorist
ran into the debris. Numerous trees and
power lines were also downed.
Webster County
Marshfield to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ091
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Webster County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Vernon County
Nevada to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ066
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Vernon County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings,
county roads, and low lying areas.
Shannon County
19 W Winona to 0 0 100K 0
13 SW Alley Spg
This tornado is a continuation of the
Howell County tornado. The tornado
crossed the Howell and Shannon County
line northeast of Mountain View and
remained on the ground for two miles
into Shannon County. One structure and
several trees were damaged in it's path.
Hickory County
Hermitage to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ068
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Hickory County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Morgan County
Versailles to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ056
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Morgan County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Pulaski County
4 S Dixon to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ070
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Pulaski County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Benton County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ055
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Benton County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Shannon County
2 E Akers 0 0
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed
several trees along Highway 19 near the
intersection with Highway KK.
Miller County
2 E St Elizabeth to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ057
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Miller County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Tavern Creek
experienced significant flooding at
several locations including over a
section of Highway 52 two miles east of
St Elizabeth.
Camden County
Camdenton to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ069
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Camden County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Ozark County
Gainesville to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ105
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Ozark
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. A section of Highway 95 six
miles south of Highway 14 experienced
significant flooding and was impassable
to motorists.
Douglas County
5 W Ava to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ096
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Douglas County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Some specific
locations that experienced flooding
include, Highway Y five miles west of
Ava, a section of Highway FF near the
intersection of Highway 14, and another
section of Highway Y near the
intersection of Highway 5.
Wright County
5 W Mountain Grove t 0 0
Countywide
MOZ092
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Wright County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Laclede County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ081
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Laclede County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Taney County
Forsyth to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ104
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Taney
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas.
Howell County
3 N West Plains to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ097
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Howell County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
Texas County
Success to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ082
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Texas
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas. A section of Highway 17 near
Success Elementary School experienced
significant flooding and was impassable
to motorists.
Oregon County
20 E Thayer to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ106
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Oregon County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas. Several areas along
Small Creek experienced significant
flooding along with a section of
highway 142, 20 miles east of Thayer
where the 11 Point River crosses the
highway.
Dent County
Salem to 0 0
Countywide
MOZ083
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In Dent
County, the primary areas that flooded
were low water crossings and low lying
areas.
Shannon County
Countywide 0 0
MOZ098
0 0
A slow moving storm system caused heavy
rain to occur across much of southern
and central Missouri. This event
followed quickly on the heels of a
previous flood event that occurred from
the 4th through the 6th of January,
therefore soils were nearly saturated
at the onset of the event. The lack of
January vegetation also contributed to
increased runoff and flooding. In
Shannon County, the primary areas that
flooded were low water crossings and
low lying areas.
MONTANA, Central
MTZ009-009
0 0
A high wind event occurred during the
early hours of the 6th along the
Northern Rocky Mountain Front. Reported
wind speeds include a gust to 71 mph at
East Glacier Park 11 SE and a gust to
68 mph at Babb.
MTZ008>009-055
0 0
A winter storm brought heavy snows to
the Rocky Mountain Front and to
portions of Southwest Montana on the
8th. Reported snow fall amounts
include: 14 inches at Heart Butte 6W,
10 inches at West Yellowstone 9N and 6
inches at East Glacier Park. Gusty
winds accompanied the storm producing
areas of blowing and drifting snow.
Monida Pass was closed for a time due
to strong winds and blowing snow which
reduced visibility to less than one-
half mile.
MTZ009>013-
044>051
0 0
A well organized and powerful winter
storm brought blizzard conditions to a
large area of North Central Montana
during the morning and afternoon hours
of the 12th. Sustained north winds of
30 to 40 mph were common throughout the
area. The wind and accompanying snow
caused whiteout conditions as
visibilities were reduced to less than
a quarter mile in many areas. The
blizzard conditions closed many roads
and restricted use on others to
emergency travel only. Law enforcement
reported numerous accidents and many
vehicles sliding into ditches. In
addition to the strong winds, the storm
brought very cold air to much of North
Central Montana and produced dangerous
wind chills.
MTZ014>015-
052>055
0 0
The same winter storm that brought
blizzard conditions to North Central
Montana on the 12th, brought heavy
snows to Southwest Montana on the 13th.
Reported snow amounts include: 12
inches at Lincoln and at the Lone
Mountain SNOTEL site, 10 inches at
Showdown Ski Resort, 8 inches at
Montana City, 7 inches at Townsend and
6 inches at Bear Canyon. In addition to
the snow, gusty winds caused blowing
and drifting conditions with
visibilities reduced to less than a
mile at times. Emergency travel only
orders were posted for portions of
Interstate 15 and some schools were
closed.
MTZ009>013-044-
047-049
0 0
A prolonged wind event brough high
winds to a portion of North Central
Montana from early on the 17th through
the 18th. Reported wind speeds include:
a gust to 76 mph at Browning, a gust to
75 mph at Two Medicine, a gust to 68
mph at East Glacier Park 11 SE, a gust
to 67 mph at Cut Bank and a gust to 65
mph at Chinook 11 S. Additionally,
sustained winds of 40 mph or greater
were reported at Inverness 1 W, Loma 1
N and at Monarch 4N.
MONTANA, East
MTZ016>017-019-
021-023>024
0 0
Low pressure in western Wyoming early
on the morning of the 1st tracked
across Wyoming and out into the central
plains during the afternoon of the 1st.
3 to 6 inches of snow fell across much
of northeast Montana. The snow was
accompanied by 15 to 30 mph east to
northeast winds which produced
considerable blowing and drifting snow.
A few of the more impressive snowfall
totals included:
Malta (Phillips County): 6 inches
35 E of Jordan (Garfield County): 6
inches
25 N Sidney (Richland County): 5 inches
Sidney (Richland County): 4 inches
Glasgow (Valley County): 4.2 inches
MTZ016>027-
059>062
0 0
An arctic cold front swept across
northeast Montana during the morning
hours of the 12th. In the wake of the
front, northwest winds increased to 20
to 40 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.
The strong wind combined with 6 to 14
inches of snow on the ground from
previous snowfalls to produced
considerable blowing snow with areas of
drifting snow. The visibility was
reduced to a quarter of a mile or less,
and locally near zero in the blowing
snow. The strong wind combined with
falling temperatures to produce wind
chills of 20 to 40 below zero during
the afternoon and evening hours.
MTZ017>020-
023>025-061>062
0 0
Northwest wind of 10 to 20 mph combined
with temperature of 20 to 30 below zero
to produce wind chills of 40 to 55
below zero. A few of the colder wind
chills included:
Opheim (Valley County): -52F
US 2 at Stateline (Roosevelt County):
-52F
Glasgow (Valley County): -49F
Plentywood (Sheridan County): -47F
MTZ017-017>020-
023>026-062
0 0
Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph
combined with temperatures of 15 to 30
below zero to produce wind chills of 40
to 55 below zero. A few of the colder
wind chills included:
McDonald DOT site (Roosevelt County):
-55F
Glasgow (Valley County): -55F
US 2 at Stateline DOT site (Roosevelt
County): -51F
Opheim (Valley County): -50F
MTZ016-060
0 0
A strong chinook produced a period of
strong wind across the Little Rockies
and in central and southeast Phillips
County. Sustained wind speeds of 40 to
55 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph were
reported.
MTZ060
0 0
Strong chinook winds produced wind
gusts as high as 60 mph across the
higher elevations of the Little
Rockies.
MONTANA, South
MTZ032-064
0 0
New Year's Eve and Day brought the
first heavy snow of the year across
portions of South Central and Eastern
Montana. The following snowfall reports
were received:
6 inches 2NNE Corwin Springs; 7 inches
1 N Gardiner; 6 inches l OSE Miles City
MTZ067
0 0
10 inches 3NE Cooke City (White Mill
Snotel); 11 inches 2W Cooke City; 12
inches 4N Cooke City (Fisher Creek
Snotel); 8 inches 20NW Cooke City
(Monument Peak Snotel).
MONTANA, West
MTZ001>004
0 0
Winter storm impacted most of northwest
Montana for a 28 hour period. Snowfall
ranged from 4 to 6 inches in the
valleys up to 9 inches in the
mountains. 10 miles northwest of Noxon,
up to 9 inches of snow fell over a 24
hour period. Gusty north to cast winds
were reported up to 40 mph in Flathead
County, which caused considerable
blowing and drifting snow, as well as
very poor visibility on roads. Near
blizzard conditions were reported from
Bad Rock Canyon to Columbia Falls to
near Glacier International Airport the
morning of January 8. Snow drifts of
four feet were reported near the
airport with drifts of six to seven
feet high reported near Columbia Falls.
Flathead County Sheriff reported very
hazardous road conditions from a
combination of icy roads and poor
visibility from blowing snow.
MTZ001-003>004-
006-043
0 0
MTZ002
0 0
An arctic cold front moved into western
Montana for a two day period bringing
heavy snow and strong gusty winds to
the region. As the front moved across
the Continental Divide late on January
11 into early January 12th, blizzard
conditions closed U.S. Highway 2 in the
West Glacier Region. Heavy snow fell
first in Mineral, Sanders, Lincoln and
Flathead Counties, where 7 to 10 inches
of snow was reported. Widespread wind
gusts of 30 to 37 mph were reported in
Flathead and Lake Counties, with a
sustained wind of 44 mph gusting to 50
mph reported by the Department of
Transportation weather station at Essex
on U.S. Highway 2. As the arctic front
pushed southward, it continued to dump
heavy snow and bring strong gusty winds
of 20 to 30 mph to most of western
Montana. By January 13, the West
Glacier Region reported up to 15 inches
of new snow; the west side of Flathead
County 12 inches; Lincoln County 2 to 4
inches in the valleys with 6 to 10
inches over higher terrain; the
Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains and
just above the Missoula Valley over the
south hills and Miller Creek areas, 7
to 10 inches with 12 to 21 inches in
the mountains and over Lolo Pass; the
Blackfoot Region 8 to 13 inches. The
highest recorded snowfall in the
valleys occurred in Arlee and St.
Regis, where 25 inches of new snow
fell, closing down schools for the day.
Interstate 90 from 15 miles west of
Drummond to Phosphate Junction was
declared emergency travel only by the
Dept. of Transportation due to heavy
snow and blowing and drifting.
MTZ003>004-043
0 0
Portions of northwest Montana valleys
experienced a combination of sleet and
freezing rain, causing very icy roads
and numerous vehicle accidents. Highway
93 through the Mission Valley was
declared emergency travel only due to
freezing rain and ice. Vehicles were
reported sliding into ditches through
the Mission Valley to due to icy
conditions. Moderate to heavy freezing
rain was reported in the Seeley Lake
area.
MTZ001>002
0 0
MTZ004>005-043
0 0
MTZ003
0 0
The combination of cold arctic air
trapped in the valleys of western
Montana and warm pacific air over
riding the dome of cold air, caused
very hazardous winter and ice storm
conditions throughout northwest and
west central Montana. Freezing rain
started in the Lower Clark Fork Region
during the afternoon hours of January
17 and lasted until midnight. Montana
Department of Transportation declared
many roads in Sanders and Mineral
Counties emergency travel only during
the evening hours due to icy conditions
from freezing rain. Freezing rain also
began to fall in the Missoula and
northern Bitterroot Valleys and lasted
into the morning hours of January 18,
creating very icy conditions. Power
outages were reported in the Florence
area from accumulating ice, with
schools closed for the day. Schools and
buses were closed down in Missoula
County and in the Stevensville area for
two hours due to icy roads. In the
Kootenai/Cabinet Region, 2 to 5 inches
of snow fell over the area during the
day of January 17 before changing over
to freezing rain during the evening
hours. Widespread emergency travel only
was declared on numerous roads in
northwest Montana by the Department of
Transportation from the evening of
January 17 through the morning hours of
January 18. 7 inches of snow fell in
the West Glacier Region before changing
over to freezing rain overnight. Libby,
Kalispell and West Glacier received .25
inches of freezing rain by the early
morning of January 18, with up to a
tenth of an inch of freezing rain
reported throughout west central
Montana counties. Schools were closed
for the entire day of January 18 in
Flathead and Lincoln counties with
partial closures in Lake County. The
Glacier International Airport closed
its runways from the evening of January
17 through mid morning of January 18
due to icy conditions, cancelling
several flights.
MTZ001
0 0
Road crews in Lincoln County reported
an ice jam break on Grove Creek near
Fortine, which caused minor flooding of
homes along the creek. Some vehicles
were pushed from the movement of ice
and water during the flood episode.
NEBRASKA, Central
NEZ004>010-
022>029-035>038-
056>059-069>071-094
0 0
A low pressure system moved out into
the Central Plains from the Rockies
producing a long lived winter storm for
western and central Nebraska. Total
snowfall accumulations ranged from 5 to
9 inches combined with winds from 20 to
30 miles per hour creating blowing and
drifting snow and low visibilities.
Arctic air filled in after the system
had passed producing wind chill values
of 20 to 30 below zero. Numerous
indirect accidents were reported
throughout the area with only minor
injuries.
NEZ006>010
0 0
A strong cold front backed into the
area from the northeast bringing high
winds.
NEBRASKA, East
NEZ088>093
0 0
Freezing rain, mixed at times with
sleet, moved across southeast Nebraska
and southwest Iowa from late Sunday
evening January 2nd into Monday morning
the 3rd. Significant icing was reported
across this area with accumulations of
1/4 to 1/3 inch common. Although some
minor tree damage and power outages
were reported, this storm apparently
did not cause widespread or significant
damage.
NEZ015-017>018-
031>034-042>045-
050>053-065>068-
078-089>091
2 0
This storm dropped 8 to 14 inches of
snow over most of eastern Nebraska and
southwest Iowa, with over a foot
reported across the Omaha metro area.
In fact, 14.1 inches was recorded at
Omaha Eppley from this storm, tying it
for the 3rd heaviest snowstorm on
record. The storm came through in two
main bursts, the first started late
Tuesday afternoon 1/4/05 and continued
to around dawn Wednesday. The second
bout of heavy snow fell from late
Wednesday afternoon until around
midnight that night. Toward the end of
the snow Wednesday evening wind chill
values fell to 10 below to 25 below
zero as brisk north winds combined with
temperatures that eventually fell to
zero or colder. These bitterly cold
wind chill values continued into early
Thursday morning.
The storm claimed 2 lives Tuesday night
as a young couple became disoriented
after leaving their stuck vehicle in a
rural area southwest of Omaha. Despite
calls for help on their cell phone,
they were unable to provide enough
detail to be located before they
collapsed and froze to death.
The storm closed many schools across
the region both Wednesday and Thursday.
Besides the 14.1 inches recorded at
Omaha Eppley, other heavier storm
totals in eastern Nebraska included;
14.2 inches at the NWS in Valley,
12 inches in Fremont and Gretna,
11 inches at Uehling and 10 inches in
David City, Raymond, Springfield,
Weston, Plattsmouth, Bennington and
Friend. Heavier amounts in southwest
Iowa included; 12 inches at Little
Sioux and Underwood, 11 inches in
Harlan and Logan and 10 inches at
Oakland. F200U, M20OU
NEBRASKA, Extreme Northeast
NEZ013>014
0 0
Heavy snow accumulated 6 to 10 inches,
disrupting and delaying travel. A few
schools were closed; others started
later or finished earlier than
scheduled.
NEZ013>014
0 0
High winds, with sustained speeds of
40 mph for several hours, and gusts
estimated to near 60 mph, caused minor
damage to trees, roofs, and road signs.
NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest
NEZ079
0 0
NEZ080>081
0 0
A winter storm brought locally heavy
snow to parts of extreme southwest
Nebraska. Dundy county observers
reported 5-6 inches of snow, with 2-5
inch totals reported in Hitchcock and
Red Willow counties. Snowfall began
during the morning with accumulations
reaching advisory/warning criteria
during the late afternoon and evening
hours.
NEBRASKA, South Central
NEZ075>077-084>087
0 0 0 0
The combination of the snow, sleet and
freezing rain brought treacherous
winter weather conditions to a section
of south-central Nebraska. In some
areas, 1 to 2 inches of sleet fell.
Locations near the Kansas border from
Franklin to Hebron were coated with
over one-quarter inch of ice.
NEZ039>041-
046>049-060>064-
073>077-083>087
0 0 0 0
The first major widespread winter storm
of the season dumped heavy snow across
nearly all of south-central Nebraska.
Snowfall ranged from 6 to 14 inches.
The heaviest snow fell in a 60 to 80
mile wide band along a line from
Minden, to Hastings, and then to York.
Hastings reported 14 inches of snow.
Minden came in with 10 inches of snow.
York and Geneva measured 9 inches of
snow. Six inches was common at many
other locations. A mixture of freezing
rain and sleet preceded the heavier
snow, especially south and east of
Hastings. Most schools in the area
postponed classes for at least one day.
Very cold temperatures of 5 to 15
degrees below zero settled across the
area once the snow and ice ended. A
74 year old woman driving back to
Mankato, Kansas from Grand Island,
Nebraska became lost in Clay county.
The woman was found in her care after
it became stuck in a snowdrift near
Harvard. She was uninjured.
NEZ062
0 0 40K 0
Two men died (indirect weather
fatalities) when the SUV they were
driving crashed into the side of a
semi trailer north of Grand Island.
Visibilities were less than 1/4 mile
in dense fog at the time.
NEZ039>041-
046>049-060>064-
072>077-082>087
0 0 40K 0
A light mixture of snow, freezing
drizzle and sleet impacted
south-central Nebraska over a two day
period. Snow amounts were generally in
the 1 to 4 inch range. The icy mixture
produced some glazing on the roads and
several car accidents were reported.
One two vehicle accident near Bruning
in Thayer county resulted in 5 injuries
(indirect). One vehicle accidents near
Deshler and Hebron resulted in two
injuries (indirect) as well.
NEBRASKA, West
NEZ019-054>055
0 0
A winter storm system brought heavy
snow to parts of the southern Nebraska
panhandle with snowfall amounts from
5 to 7 inches reported over much of
the area.
NEVADA, North
NVZ013
0 0
The Nye County Sheriff in Tonopah
reported 22 inches of new snow had
fallen.
NVZ030>034-036
0 0
A winter storm brought heavy snow and
gusty winds to northern Nevada. Some
snowfall amounts included: 16 inches at
Wildhorse, 12 inches at Charleston,
9 inches at Battle Mountain, 7 inches
at Elko, 6 inches at Rydon and Wells,
and 4 inches to Pilot Valley.
NVZ030>034-036
0 0
Snowfall amounts include: 12 inches at
Montello, 11 inches at Spring Creek,
9 inches at Elko, 7 inches at Oasis
and Battle Mountain, 6 inches at
Wildhorse, Tuscarora, Wells, and Demo.
NEVADA, South
NVZ019
0 0
The National Park Service on Mt
Charlestion reported 11 inches of new
snow in 12 hours.
Clark County
Las Vegas 0 0
Heavy rain throughout Las Vegas caused
several roads to become flooded and
were closed by the city.
NVZ014
0 0
Law Enforcement in Goldfield reported
4 to 6 inches of new snow since this
morning.
NVZ020
0 0
Snowfall was reported all day in Las
Vegas with totals ranging from 8 inches
in Summcrlin to 1 inch at McCarran
International Airport.
NVZ015
0 0
A spotter in Rachel reported 5 to 6
inches of snow since the morning.
NVZ015>016
0 0 20M
Heavy rains and rapid snow melt caused
extensive flooding along the Virgin
River and the Muddy Rivers in southern
Lincoln and northeast Clark counties.
Over 200 homes in the Overton,
Mesquite, Caliente, and Littlefield
areas were damaged or destroyed by
flood waters. Several hundred people
were evacuated and spent several
nights in shelters and several roads
throughout the region were washed away.
A train carrying kitchen supplies had
also overturned due to the weakening
of the dirt beneath the tracks.
NVZ017
0 1 60K
High winds in Pahrump caused a trailer
to be blown off its foundation causing
one injury.
Clark County
Las Vegas 0 0
Heavy rains in Las Vegas caused several
roads to become flooded in a short
amount of time. There were several
swift water rescues preformed and many
roads were closed throughout the city.
NEVADA, West
NVZ002
0 0
The second major snowstorm in as many
weeks hit the eastern Sierra and
western Nevada from January 7th to the
1lth. This was the most impressive
series of snowstorms since January,
1916 (when four snowstorms moved
through the region). Up to five feet
of snow was reported at ski resorts in
the Sierra and Carson ranges. Up to
two feet of snow fell in the valleys
of western Nevada. Water equivalents
were high with up to five inches
reported with the snow in the higher
elevations of the Sierra. Dozens of
flights were delayed or canceled at
the Reno/Tahoe International Airport,
many during the height of the snowstorm
on the 8th. Three major routes across
the Sierra crest were closed from the
evening of the 7th into the 8th.
Interstate 80 over Donner Summit was
closed for 13 hours beginning the
evening of the 7th. U.S. Highway 50
across Echo Summit, and Highway 88
over Carson Pass, both remained closed
on the 8th. U.S. Highway 395 between
Reno and Carson City was also closed
for 24 hours. Roofs and carports
collapsed due to the weight of the
heavy, wet snow from this and the
previous storm. Up to 2,000 customers
were without power in northwest Nevada
on the 8th.
Storm total snowfall amounts:
Heavenly Valley Ski Resort 72 inches
Mt. Rose Ski Resort 60 inches
Diamond Peak Ski Resort 49 inches
NVZ003
0 0
The second major snowstorm in as many
weeks hit the eastern Sierra and
western Nevada from January 7th to the
11th. This was the most impressive
series of snowstorms since January,
1916 (when four snowstorms moved
through the region). Up to five feet
of snow was reported at ski resorts in
the Sierra and Carson ranges. Up to
two feet of snow fell in the valleys
of western Nevada. Water equivalents
were high with up to five inches
reported with the snow in the higher
elevations of the Sierra. Dozens of
flights were delayed or canceled at
the Reno/Tahoe International Airport,
many during the height of the
snowstorm on the 8th. Three major
routes across the Sierra crest were
closed from the evening of the 7th
into the 8th. Interstate 80 over
Donner Summit was closed for 13 hours
beginning the evening of the 7th. U.S.
Highway 50 across Echo Summit, and
Highway 88 over Carson Pass, both
remained closed on the 8th. U.S.
Highway 395 between Reno and Carson
City was also closed for 24 hours.
Roofs and carports collapsed due to
the weight of the heavy, wet snow from
this and the previous storm. Up to
2,000 customers were without power in
northwest Nevada on the 8th.
Storm total snowfall amounts:
Reno area 20-26 inches
Carson City area 21 inches
Virginia City area 15-21 inches
Sparks 19 inches
Cold Springs Valley
(N of Reno) 18 inches
Washoe Valley 18 inches
NVZ003
0 0
A 54 kt (62 mph) wind gust measured at
the Desert Springs RAWS wind sensor.
NVZ003
0 0
A 52 kt (60 mph) wind gust measured at
the NDOT wind sensor in Gardnerville.
NVZ003
0 0
A 50 kt (58 mph) wind gust measured
at the DRI wind sensor in southwest
Reno.
NVZ003
0 0
A 55 kt (63 mph) wind gust measured at
the DRI wind sensor in Stead.
NVZ003
0 0
A 50 kt (59 mph) wind gust measured at
the NDOT wind sensor 2 miles south of
Washoe City in Washoe Valley.
NVZ003
0 0
A 50 kt (58 mph) wind gust reported by
a trained weather spotter 6 miles
southwest of Gardnerville.
NVZ003
0 0
A 52 kt (60 mph) wind gust reported by
a trained weather spotter 8 miles
south of Reno.
NVZ002
0 0
A 73 kt (84 mph) wind gust reported by
a trained weather spotter 2 miles NNE
of Incline Village.
NVZ001>005
0 0
The first widespread significant fog
event since 1993 plagued the region
during the last two weeks of January.
Fog lasted throughout the daytime hours
in the vicinity of the Carson and
Humbolt sinks and near Honey Lake.
Across the remainder of northwest
Nevada and the cast slopes of the
Sierra the dense fog usually burned
off by late morning, only to redevelop
during the evening. The fog affected
mainly persons who were traveling.
Numerous automobile accidents were
reported during the two-week event.
More than 300 flights were canceled as
a result of the fog at the Reno/Tahoe
International Airport.
NVZ003
1 0
Due to a strong inversion across the
eastern Sierra and western Nevada,
freezing rain fell on the morning of
January 25th. Automobile accidents were
reported along U.S.Hwy. 50 in Lyon
County, Nevada. A newspaper report by
the Associated Press stated that one
person was killed "in a single-vehicle
rollover accident about 13 miles east
of Reno". The report also said that,
due to the icy conditions, a 15-car
pileup occurred on U.S. Hwy. 50 near
Moundhouse. Power outages were reported
in areas north of Reno. M70VE
NVZ002
0 0
Storm total snowfall amounts:
Mt. Rose Ski Resort 10 inches
NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central
NHZ009>010
0 0
Low pressure passing near Cape Cod on
Saturday, the 8th of January resulted
in a widespread snowfall of 1 to 6
inches across southern and central
New Hampshire. An isolated band of of
heavy snow persisted over Belknap and
Strafford counties where accumulations
of 5 to 9 inches where reported.
NHZ001>009
0 0
Wind chills of 14 to 29 below zero
affected much of Southwest to 3:00 ...
Central and Northern New Hampshire from
midnight pm on the 18th of January.
NHZ001>002
0 0
Wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero
affected far Northern New Hampshire
from 1:00 am to 1:00 pm on the 21st of
January.
NHZ003>010-
013>014
0 0
Wind chills of 15 to 29 below zero
affected Southeast and Central New
Hampshire from 1:00 am to 1:00 pm on
the 21st of January.
NHZ003-005>010-
013>014
0 0
Low pressure developing along the mid
Atlantic coast on the evening of
Saturday the 22nd of January
intensified rapidly as it moved
northeast through the Gulf of Maine
overnight. Snowfall accumulations of
6 to 20 inches where recorded across
much of southern and central New
Hampshire with near-blizzard conditions
over the extreme southeastern part of
the state due to strong northeasterly
winds.
NHZ001>004
0 0
Wind chills of 15 to 29 below zero
affected much of Northern New Hampshire
from 7:00 pm on the 23rd to 5:00 am on
the 24th of January.
NEW HAMPSHIRE, Southern
NHZ011>012
0 0
A major winter storm brought heavy
snow, high winds, and coastal flooding
to southern New England. In southwest
New Hampshire, snowfall totals of 12 to
20 inches were widely observed in
Cheshire and Hillsborough counties.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph created
near blizzard conditions at times,
making travel impossible during the
height of the storm. Some specific
snowfall totals, as reported by trained
spotters, included 21 inches in
Francestown; 19 inches in Dublin,
Hollis, and Nashua; 18 inches in New
Ipswich and Wilton; 15 inches in
Bedford and Milford; 13 inches in
Alstead and South Weare; 11 inches in
Hinsdale; and 9 inches in Swanzcy.
NEW JERSEY, Northeast
NJZ002
0 0
A cold Canadian high pressure system
was north of the region as a low
pressure system developed along a
front draped cast across the Mid
Atlantic States during Wednesday,
January 5th. Light snow developed
across the region between 4 pm and
6 pm. It became moderate and
occasionally heavy overnight, before
it mixed with sleet and freezing rain
between 4 am and 6 am Thursday morning,
January 6th. The mixture of snow,
sleet, and freezing rain ended between
3 pm and 5 pm. In general, a 4 to 6
inch snowfall was followed by up to
0.25 inches of ice. This created
widespread hazardous travel conditions
across the region, which disrupted
mass transit.
Passaic County
Wanaque 0 0
Passaic County
Clifton 0 0
Union County
Garwood to 0 0
Springfield
As a line of severe thunderstorms moved
cast, it produced damaging wind gusts
up to 65 mph. Wires were downed in
Wanaque, trees were downed in Clifton
and Springfield, and a trained
spotter's wind system measured a peak
wind gust to 65 mph at Garwood.
NJZ002>006-011
0 0
With cold air in place, as an Alberta
Clipper moved southeast across the Ohio
Valley, it weakened and redeveloped
off the DELMARVA Coast during Saturday,
January 22nd. This low rapidly
intensified as it moved south of Long
Island Saturday night and offshore
Sunday. These systems produced near
blizzard conditions with heavy snow,
strong and gusty winds, blowing snow,
and drifting snow.
Light snow spread northeast across the
region between 10 am and noon. It
quickly became heavy, falling at a rate
of at least 1 inch per hour, starting
around noon and lasting until between
6 pm and 8 pm. Temperatures rose slowly
from 9 to 14 degrees above zero into
the lower 20s as northeast winds
increased up to 15 to 25 mph during
this time. Driving was hazardous and
there were widespread impacts to mass
transit. The State of New Jersey
declared a State of Emergency during
this time. As the snowfall intensity
decreased during Saturday night, north
winds increased to 20 to 30 mph with
gusts between 35 and 45 mph. This
caused blowing and drifting snow
through Sunday, January 23rd.
Storm total snowfalls ranged from 8.0
to 16.0 inches across the region. Here
are selected snowfall amounts for:
Passaic County--from 8.2 inches at
Hawthorne to 15.0 inches at Little
Falls.
Bergen County--from 8.0 inches at
Hillsdale to 15.0 inches at Elmwood
Park.
Essex County--from 10.1 inches at
Belleville to 16.0 inches at West
Orange. At Newark Airport, 13.4 inches
of snow was measured.
Hudson County--from 9.3 inches at
Kearny to 12.0 inches at Harrison.
Union County--from 12.0 inches at
Union and Mountainside to 15.7 inches
at Roselle Park.
NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest
NJZ001-007>008
0 0
NJZ009 0 0
A winter storm affected northwestern
New Jersey on January 5th and 6th. A
combination of snow, sleet and ice
fell throughout the region. While
downed trees and tree limbs caused
about 3,000 homes and businesses to
lose power; the region escaped the
catastrophic damage that occurred to
the trees in the Poconos.
Ironically precipitation started as
plain rain around dawn on the 5th. It
changed to snow during the morning in
Sussex County and then later during
the afternoon in Warren and Morris
Counties. Precipitation then started
to transition to freezing rain and
sleet during the late evening of the
5th in Warren and Morris Counties and
overnight in Sussex County. It took
until the morning of the 6th for
precipitation to change to freezing
rain throughout Sussex County.
Precipitation ended as freezing rain
during the daylight hours on the 6th.
Precipitation also fell as freezing
rain between Midnight and 6 a.m. EST
on the 6th in northern parts of
Hunterdon County where ice accretions
were generally less than two-tenths of
an inch. Ice accretions in Warren and
Morris County averaged between
one-quarter and half an inch and
around one quarter of an inch in
Sussex County. Snowfall accumulations
averaged 1 to 2 inches, except between
2 and 6 inches in Sussex County.
The ice caused treacherous traveling
conditions. A tractor-trailer
overturned on Interstate 78 in
Pohatcong Township in Warren County.
About 3,000 homes and businesses lost
power with the hardest hit townships
included Blairstown and Hope in Warren
County. All power was restored by
Midnight EST on the 8th. Sussex County
was spared outages as more
precipitation fell as snow and sleet
and not freezing rain.
Snowfall accumulations included 6.0
inches in Wantage (Sussex County), 4.6
inches in Barry Lakes (Sussex County),
4.0 inches in Sussex (Sussex County),
2.0 inches in Butler (Morris County)
and Andover (Sussex County) and 1.2
inches in Blairstown (Warren County).
Ice accretions included one half of an
inch in Blairstown (Warren County),
one quarter of an inch in Dover (Morris
County) and one-sixth of an inch in
Port Murray (Hunterdon County).
The set was stage for a winter storm
when a cold front moved through the
region on the 4th. This allowed a cold
air mass in the low levels to establish
itself in the region. As a low pressure
system moved east from the the
Mississippi Valley into the Ohio
Valley, it pushed warmer air aloft
above this cold air mass. Initially
there was enough cold air from a high
pressure system that slid across nearby
Canada for precipitation to fall as
snow. Eventually enough warm air moved
in aloft for precipitation to fall as
rain. But the high pressure system in
nearby Canada kept enough of a fresh
supply of cold air near the surface to
have either sleet fall or the rain
freeze on contact.
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An ice storm affected the higher
terrain of northwestern New Jersey on
the 8th. Some freezing rain fell as
far south as Hunterdon County. Unlike
the previous event, precipitation fell
as either plain rain or freezing rain.
There was no sleet or snow.
Precipitation type was elevation
dependent as plain rain fell in the
valleys, but fell as freezing rain
over the higher terrain. Ice accretions
averaged between one-quarter to half
an inch with the highest accretions in
northwestern Sussex County.
Precipitation began a little after
Midnight EST on the 8th and ended
around Noon EST. Prior to dawn,
temperatures in the higher terrain were
below freezing. They rose above
freezing during the morning as
precipitation was ending. It took until
late in the morning of the 10th for
temperatures to rise above freezing in
the higher terrain of northwestern
New Jersey. Around one-quarter of an
inch of additional ice accrued on
higher terrain locations in Warren and
Morris Counties and up to around half
an inch of additional ice accrued on
exposed surfaces in Sussex County.
The ice caused additional outages in
northwestern New Jersey as more trees
and tree limbs were knocked down. The
greatest number of new outages occurred
in Hope, Blairstown and Independence
Townships.
The ice storm was caused by a low
pressure system that developed in the
western Gulf of Mexico on the morning
of the 7th. It moved northeast and
reached near Pittsburgh on the morning
of the 8th. Unlike the previous storm,
the high pressure system was not in a
favorable location for ice as it was
located over the New England coastal
waters on the morning of the 8th. But
the previous ice storm left an
environment (plenty of snow and ice)
which made it difficult for the cold
air near the surface to be scoured. In
fact the primary low pressure system
weakened as it moved into Lake Ontario
and a secondary low pressure system
formed along the Delaware Coast during
the afternoon of the 8th. This
secondary low helped keep a northeast
flow throughout the event.
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The combination of a weak onshore flow
preceding a cold front and unusually
high spring tides associated with the
new moon produced some minor tidal
flooding at the times of the morning
high tide on the 10th in Cape May
County. The high tide reached 6.72 feet
above mean lower low water in Cape May.
Minor tidal flooding begins at 6.7 feet
above mean lower low water.
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The combination of a weak up the river
flow preceding a cold front and
unusually high spring tides associated
with the new moon produced some minor
tidal flooding at the times of the
daytime high tide on the 10th along the
Delaware River and tidal sections of
its tributaries in New Jersey. The high
tide reached 9.30 feet above mean lower
low water in Burlington City
(Burlington County). Minor tidal
flooding begins at 9.0 feet above mean
lower low water.
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A wintry mix of snow, sleet and
freezing rain fell across northwestern
New Jersey on the 11th and 12th.
Precipitation started as snow across
the region during the second half of
the morning. As warmer air moved in
aloft, the snow changed to sleet and
freezing rain during the first part of
the evening in Warren and Morris
Counties. Precipitation then changed
to plain rain during the second half
of the evening. In Sussex County,
precipitation changed to sleet and
freezing rain during the middle of the
evening. The freezing rain ended around
Midnight EST on the 12th, but freezing
drizzle persisted into the morning of
the 12th. Snow accumulations were
elevation dependent and ranged from
around one to five inches. Ice
accretions averaged between one and
two-tenths of an inch with the greatest
accretions in Sussex County.
Specific snow accumulations included
5.5 inches in Wantage (Sussex County),
4.4 inches in Highland Lakes (Sussex
County), 3 inches in Sussex (Sussex
County) and Butler (Morris County),
2.1 inches in Marcella (Morris County)
and 1.0 inch in Hackettstown
(Warren County).
The wintry mix as caused by moisture
being lifted north and above a nearly
stationary front across the Middle
Atlantic States. A high pressure system
that was located in northern New York
when precipitation started supplied
enough cold air for precipitation to
start as snow. But as it moved east and
warmer air moved in above the ground,
precipitation turned to sleet and then
freezing rain.
There was enough of an easterly flow in
Warren and Morris Counties to scour the
cold air from the surface and raise
temperatures above freezing before
the precipitation ended.
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The combination of an onshore flow from
around a high pressure system located
over New England and spring tides
associated with the departing new moon
produced minor tidal flooding at the
6.82 feet above mean lower low water
in Cape May (Cape May County) and 7.03
feet above mean lower low water in
Sandy Hook (Monmouth County). Minor
tidal flooding begins at 6.7 feet above
mean lower low water.
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0 0 0
The combination of a weak upriver flow
and spring tides associated with the
departing new moon produced some minor
tidal flooding at the times of the
afternoon high tide on the 12th and
13th along the Delaware River and tidal
sections of its tributaries in New
Jersey. The high tide reached 9.12 feet
above mean lower low water on the 12th
and 9.14 feet above mean lower low
water on the 13th in Burlington City
(Burlington County). Minor tidal
flooding begins at 9.0 feet above mean
lower low water.
Hunterdon County
Quakertown to 0 0
Clinton
A line of showers with damaging winds
knocked down trees, wires and
transformers in Clinton and Franklin
Townships.
Somerset County
Pluckemin 0 0
A line of showers with damaging winds
knocked down trees, wires and
transformers in Bedminster Township.
Morris County
Succasunna to 0 0
Chatham
A line of showers with damaging winds
knocked down trees, wires and
transformers in Morris County. In
Jefferson Township, a 100-foot oak
tree fell down onto a home in the Long
Wood Lake section of the township. It
damaged the home's chimney, kitchen
and dining area. A downed telephone
pole fell onto Brady Bridge and closed
it for several hours.
Somerset County
Green Brook 0 0
The same line of showers with damaging
winds also knocked down trees, wires
and transformers in Green Brook
Township.
Burlington County
Florence 0 0
A line of showers with damaging winds
knocked down large tree limbs and
wires in Florence Township.
NJZ015
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A slow moving cold front with waves of
low pressure produced heavy rain across
Mercer County during the first half of
the day (mainly between 4 a.m. and Noon
EST) on the 14th. Storm totals averaged
between one and two inches. This caused
urban and foot floodpoor drainage
flooding and led to creek flooding
within the county. The Assunpink Creek
at Trenton was above its 7 stage from
931 a.m. through 501 p.m. EST on the
14th. It crested at 8.07 feet at 1230
p.m. EST. Specific storm totals
included 1.36 inches in Trenton.
The cold front moved from the central
Great Lakes during the morning of the
13th slowly east and reached Ohio
during the early evening on the 13th,
central Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on
the 14th, eastern New Jersey at 7 a.m.
EST on the 14th and just about cleared
Cape Cod, Massachusetts at 1 p.m. EST
on the 14th. The heavy rain accompanied
the cold front and fell for several
hours behind it.
NJZ010
0 0
A slow moving cold front with waves of
low pressure produced heavy rain across
Somerset County during the first half
of the day (mainly between 5 a.m. and
Noon EST) on the 14th. Storm totals
averaged between one and two inches.
This caused urban and poor drainage
flooding and led to pockets of river
flooding within the county. The
Millstone River at Griggstown was
above its 10 foot flood stage from
200 p.m. EST on the 14th through 1100
p.m. EST on the 15th. It crested at
11.83 feet at 400 a.m. EST on the 15th
The North Branch of the Raritan River
at South Branch was above its 7 foot
flood stage from 1149 a.m. EST through
824 p.m. EST on the 14th. It crested at
8.3 feet at 4 p.m. EST. Specific storm
totals included 1.30 inches in
Blackwells Mills and 1.18 inches in
Somerville.
The cold front moved from the central
Great Lakes during the morning of the
13th slowly east and reached Ohio
during the early evening on the 13th,
central Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on
the 14th, eastern New Jersey at 7 a.m.
EST on the 14th and just about cleared
Cape Cod, Massachusetts at 1 p.m. EST
on the 14th. The heavy rain accompanied
the cold front and fell for several
hours behind it.
NJZ001
0 0
A slow moving cold front with waves of
low pressure produced heavy rain across
Sussex County during the first half of
the day. Melting from the previous
week's snow and ice contributed to the
runoff. Storm totals averaged between
one inch and an inch and a half. This
caused poor drainage flooding and led
to brook and creek flooding in the
county. The Flat Brook at
Flatbrookville was above its 6 foot
flood stage from 556 p.m. EST through
1115 p.m. EST on the 14th. It crested
at 6.16 feet at 745 p.m. EST. Specific
storm totals included 1.29 inches in
Andover and 1.07 inches in Sussex.
The cold front moved from the central
Great Lakes during the morning of the
13th slowly east and reached Ohio
during the early evening on the 13th,
central Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on
the 14th, eastern New Jersey at 7 a.m.
EST on the 14th and just about cleared
Cape Cod, Massachusetts at 1 p.m. EST
on the 14th. The heavy rain accompanied
the cold front and fell for several
hours behind it.
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012>027
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An unseasonably cold air mass that
originated in Siberia poured across the
Middle Atlantic States on the 18th. The
combination of strong northwest winds
(winds gusted to around 30 mph during
the latter half of the morning) and
unseasonably cold air produced wind
chill factors that fell between zero
and 10 degrees below zero during the
morning and early afternoon of the
18th. Actual low temperatures during
the morning of the 18th ranged from the
single numbers in northwestern New
Jersey to the teens elsewhere. Many
municipalities declared a code blue to
help get homeless people off the
streets and into shelters. The city of
Camden (Camden County) opened the doors
to its Malandra Hall Community Center
as a shelter. As the core of the arctic
air mass moved east, winds diminished
toward evening on the 18th.
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0 0
Light snow fell during the afternoon
and evening on the 19th. Since the
recent weather was very cold, it stuck
instantly to all surfaces. Traveling on
untreated roadways became very
slippery. Accumulations averaged only
an inch or two, but many accident
occurred. Sixty accidents occurred on
Interstate 295 between New Jersey State
Route 73 in Burlington County and East
Greenwich Township in Gloucester
County. Some schools dismissed early
and there were many cancellations of
evening school classes and
organizational events.
Specific accumulations included 2.0
inches in Butler (Morris County), 1.9
inches in Stewartsville (Warren
County), 1.8 inches in Runnemede
(Camden County), 1.5 inches in Maple
Shade (Burlington County), 1.3 inches
in Glassboro (Gloucester County) and
1.0 inch in Ewing (Mercer County).
The light snow was caused by an a quick
moving Alberta Clipper that was in
Saskatchewan Province on the morning
of the 18th, the northern Great Lakes
the morning of the 19th, Lake Ontario
during the early evening of the 19th
and into Maine on the morning of the
20th. Snow fell until the low
pressure's system cold front moved
through late in the evening on the
19th.
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A very potent Alberta low pressure
system dropped heavy snow across
northern and southwestern New Jersey
and a wintry mix across southeastern
New Jersey. Only Cape May County and
coastal Atlantic County were spared
heavy accumulations. In northern and
southwestern New Jersey accumulations
ranged from 8 to 17 inches with the
highest amounts in Ocean, Burlington,
Monmouth and Middlesex Counties. Across
southeastern New Jersey accumulations
ranged from around 10 inches in
interior Atlantic and Cumberland
Counties to less than an inch along
coastal Cape May County. Seventeen of
the twenty-one New Jersey counties
reported at least one measurement of a
foot or greater of snow. Governor
Richard Codey declared a state of
emergency from 8 p.m. EST on the 22nd
through 8 a.m. EST on the 23rd.
Vehicles were required to stay off of
public roads and thoroughfares.
Snow began falling during the late
morning of the 22nd, fell at its
heaviest during the second half of the
afternoon and early part of the evening
of the 22nd. Snow mixed with sleet over
interior sections of Atlantic County,
in Cumberland County and in southern
Ocean County. By the time the heavier
precipitation arrived in extreme
southeast New Jersey, enough of an
onshore flow changed the snow to rain.
The snow ended during the morning of
the 23rd. Gusty northwest winds which
followed in the wake of the storm
caused considerable drifting snow and
hampered road crews efforts as drifts
continued to form on roads through the
night of the 23rd. The unseasonably
cold weather also rendered the salt
less effective. Many of the reported
accidents were minor. Some
municipalities were reporting more
sledding than vehicular accidents.
Strong winds in Monmouth and Ocean
Counties caused downed tree limbs and
wires and caused about 15,000 homes
and businesses to lose power.
Many sporting, community events and
church services were cancelled. Museums
and malls closed early on the 22nd and
many opened late on the 23rd. Even
Rutgers University cancelled classes
on the 22nd and 23rd. Prior to the
snow's arrival many supermarkets and
video stores were reporting record
sales. Snow emergencies were declared
by many municipalities. A Hopatcong
(Morris County) man died shoveling
snow. A pedestrian was struck and
killed by a snow plow in Mercer County.
Many schools were closed on the 24th.
The remainder that opened had delayed
openings. Regional rail lines reported
delays from the 22nd through the 24th.
For the first time in 9 years, nearby
Philadelphia International Airport was
closed for about 5 hours on the 22nd.
Eight hundred passengers were stranded.
Only half of the normal flights left
the airport on the 23rd.
Specific snowfall accumulations
included 17.0 inches in Howell
(Monmouth County) and New Egypt (Ocean
County), 16.5 inches in Wrightstown
(Burlington County), Kingston (Somerset
County) and Cream Ridge (Monmouth
County), 15.7 inches in Parlin
(Middlesex County), 15.4 inches in
Whitehouse (Hunterdon County), 15.0
inches in Sussex (Sussex County),
Hackettstown (Warren County),
Tabernacle (Burlington County) and
Hopewell (Mercer County), 14.7 inches
in Brick Township (Ocean County), 14.4
inches in Belle Mead (Somerset County),
14.3 inches in Ewing (Mercer County)
and New Brunswick (Middlesex County),
13.1 inches in Stewartsville (Warren
County), 13.0 inches in Randolph
(Morris County) 12.8 inches in Voorhees
(Camden County), 12.3 inches in
Morristown (Morris County), 12.2 inches
in Mount Holly (Burlington County),
