Storm data and unusual weather phenomena
Storm Data, May, 2005
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Time Path Path
Local/ Length Width
Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards)
NEBRASKA, Central
Rock County
14 NNE Rose 06 02000ST
Garfield County
22 NNE Burwell 06 0230CST
Garden County
Lewellen 06 1626MST
Garden County
Oshkosh 06 1645MST
Arthur County
17 E Arthur 06 1655MST
Sheridan County
5 NW Bingham 06 1800MST
Perkins County
7 W Grant 06 1803MST
Mcpherson County
25 NW Tryon 06 1805CST
Sheridan County
11 SSE Rushville 06 1825MST
Hail covered the ground.
Mcpherson County
3 SE Ringgold 06 2300CST
Chase County
2 SSE Champion 07 1354MST
Chase County
5 N Wauneta 07 1415MST
Lincoln County
8 SE Wallace 07 1424CST
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt 07 1445CST
1450CST
Lincoln County
10 S Wallace 07 1500CST
Logan County
5 S Stapleton 07 1505CST
Cherry County
30 S Valentine 07 1515CST
Logan County
Stapleton 07 1519CST
Cherry County
58 SSW Merriman 07 1520MST
Custer County
Anselmo 07 1520CST
The hail, combined with estimated wind
gusts of 52kts, damaged roofs and
siding on homes and produced moderate
body damage to vehicles.
Custer County
Anselmo 07 1520CST
Thunderstorm winds broke off eight
inch diameter tree limbs.
Hayes County
14 NNW Hayes Center 07 1539CST
Blaine County
2 N Brewster 07 1544CST
Lincoln County
7 S Dickens 07 1545CST
Custer County
9 NNW Anselmo 07 1600CST
Brown County
3 N Long Pine 07 1617CST
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt 07 1617CST
Keya Paha County
6 SE Springview 07 1628CST
Rock County
4 N Bassett 07 1640CST
Lincoln County
20 NNE Brady 07 1642CST
Loup County
Almeria 07 1645CST
Custer County
8 NW Sargent 07 1647CST
Holt County
11 SSW Atkinson 07 1731CST
Custer County
Sargent 07 1745CST
Holt County
1 E Ewing 10 2140CST
Hayes County
5 NW Hamlet 11 1425CST
Lincoln County
2 S Sutherland 11 1430CST
Hayes County
8 E Hamlet 11 1439CST
Lincoln County
1 E Sutherland 11 1445CST
Hayes County
4 SSW Hayes Center 11 1510CST
Frontier County
18 SW Stockville 11 1515CST
Keith County
4 SSE Roscoe 11 1521MST
Hayes County
11 NE Hayes Center 11 1530CST
Frontier County
11 SSW Curtis 11 1540CST
Lincoln County
10 SW Sutherland 11 1540CST
Frontier County
1 W Maywood 11 1543CST
Mcpherson County
17 WNW Tryon 11 1545CST
Mcpherson County
18 SW Tryon 11 1545CST
Hayes County
11 NE Hayes Center 11 1550CST
Lincoln County
10 ESE Wellfleet 11 1552CST
Frontier County
3 SE Maywood to 11 1555CST 2 50
1 SE Maywood 1602CST
The tornado touched down in the Brushy
Creek area southeast of Maywood
uprooting and breaking numerous trees.
The tornado then moved northwest
approximately a mile into a farmstead
where it broke power lines, destroyed
grain bins, and tossed irrigation
pipe. It then continued northwest
about a mile uprooting and breaking
trees before hitting another
farmstead. At this farmstead, it
destroyed 2 barns and a hog
confinement building. As the tornado
weakened, it circled around the
farmstead and destroyed 2 grain bins,
small sheds and severely damaged a
machine shed. Wooden 2x4 beams from a
destroyed shed impaled the house. Hail
associated with the storm, broke out
windows in the home.
Frontier County
7 W Curtis 11 1610CST
Frontier County
4 W Curtis 11 1625CST
Chase County
11 S Imperial 11 1645MST
Chase County
Imperial 11 1650MST
Golfball size hail caused damage to
roofs, siding, windows, and gutters on
homes in Imperial. A few vehicles also
sustained minor body damage. The
northwest section of town was the
hardest hit.
Frontier County
North Portion 11 1700CST
1800CST
County roads were closed due to water
running over the roadway.
Perkins County
3 NE Grant 11 1710MST
Perkins County
12 S Elsie 11 1745MST
Perkins County
5 SE Madrid 11 1745MST
Lincoln County
11 ENE Wallace 11 1749CST
Lincoln County
Southeast Portion 11 1800CST
1900CST
Numerous roads were closed due to high
water. A few roads were washed away
along the edges.
Chase County
Enders Res 11 1810MST
Lincoln County
4 NW North Platte 11 1819CST
Chase County
Wauneta 11 1820MST
Hayes County
15 NW Hayes Center 11 1830CST
Lincoln County
7 S Wallace 11 1850CST
Custer County
10 S Ansley 11 1900CST
Lincoln County
7 NW Hershey 11 1900CST
Hayes County
2 W Hamlet 11 1923CST
Lincoln County
15 SW North Platte 11 1940CST
Hayes County
6 W Hayes Center 11 1946CST
Lincoln County
10 S North Platte 11 1950CST
Hayes County
Hayes Center 11 1952CST
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt 11 1959CST
Lincoln County
7 ENE North Platte 11 2020CST
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt 11 2022CST
Frontier County
10 SW Maywood 11 2035CST
Frontier County
10 SSW Stockville 11 2130CST
Thomas County
Thedford 11 2133CST
Lightning struck and destroyed the
1948 Opheim-Booth building along
Highway 2 in Thedford. The building
was being used to store a few
computers and other merchandise for
sale.
Cherry County
6 W Brownlee 15 1920CST
Lincoln County
5 SSW Sutherland 17 1455CST
Lincoln County
1 W Sutherland to 17 1457CST
3 E Sutherland
Lincoln County
Sutherland 17 1459CST
Lincoln County
2 SSW Hershey 17 1506CST 0.1 20
A trained weather spotter recorded a
brief tornado touchdown in an open
field near Highway 30 west of North
Platte.
Lincoln County
5 W North Platte 17 1526CST 0.1 20
Storm chasers recorded a weak tornado
touchdown briefly in an open field.
Mcpherson County
11 SSE Tryon 17 1553CST
Mcpherson County
12 SE Tryon 17 1600CST
Hail covered the ground.
Lincoln County
4 SW North Platte 17 1601CST
Blaine County
Purdum 17 1620CST
Logan County
5 W Stapleton 17 1630CST
Hail covered the ground.
Blaine County
5 SSE Purdum 17 1650CST
Blaine County
5 SSE Purdum 17 1650CST
Thunderstorm winds tore numerous
shingles off of a house at a
farmstead.
Lincoln County
17 NNE North Platte 17 1652CST
Logan County
10 ESE Stapleton 17 1659CST
Brown County
15 S Ainsworth 17 1700CST
Custer County
14 NW Callaway 17 1710CST
Rock County
7 WSW Bassett 17 1748CST
Custer County
(Bbw)Broken Bow Arpt 17 1759CST
Custer County
3 W Mason City 17 1906CST
Perkins County
Madrid 23 1524MST
Chase County
9 N Champion 23 1538MST
Chase County
10 WSW Champion 23 1646MST
Lincoln County
6 SSW Hershey 23 1729CST
Lincoln County
7 S North Platte 23 1738CST
Lincoln County
1 N North Platte 23 1815CST
Lincoln County
1 NE North Platte 23 1818CST
Lincoln County
Hershey 23 1847CST
Custer County
4 NNE Arnold 23 1910CST
Custer County
8 ENE Arnold 23 1915CST
Wheeler County
14 NE Bartlett 24 1438CST
Wheeler County
15 NE Bartlett 24 1445CST
Custer County
10 SW Merna 24 1910CST
Grant County
2 NW Hyannis 24 2300MST
Frontier County
4 NW Curtis 28 1110CST
Frontier County
9 NE Stockville 28 1130CST
NEBRASKA, East
Boone County
Cedar Rapids 07 1913CST
Boone County
2 E Cedar Rapids 07 1934CST
Cedar County
2 NE Magnet 07 1955CST
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
60 mph were accompanied by nickel size
hail.
Cedar County
2 NE Magnet 07 1955CST
The hail was accompanied by
thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
60 mph.
Madison County
Norfolk 07 2015CST
Madison County
Meadow Grove 07 2019CST
Madison County
2 NNW Newman Grov 07 2025CST
Boone County
Cedar Rapids 07 2053CST
Madison County
2 SW Battle Creek 07 2054CST
Pierce County
Hadar 07 2115CST
Wayne County
2 NW Carroll 07 2130CST
Boone County
4 W St Edward 07 2140CST
Madison County
Battle Creek 07 2140CST
Accompanied by wind gusts estimated at
40 to 50 mph.
Pierce County
Hadar 07 2142CST
Madison County
Battle Creek 07 2148CST
Cedar County
3 SE Belden 07 2205CST
Madison County
Madison 07 2220CST
Douglas County
Omaha 08 1445CST
1505CST
Hail up to 1 inch in diameter was
reported at 70th and Charles, 90th and
Pacific and 108th and Polk Streets in
Omaha.
Sarpy County
1 W Papillion 08 1448CST
Gage County
Blue Spgs 08 1633CST
Douglas County
3 SW Bennington 08 1700CST
Pawnee County
Lewiston 08 1705CST
Washington County
3 E Kennard 08 1718CST
Washington County
Blair 08 1732CST
1738CST
Washington County
Blair 08 1755CST
Penny to nickel size hail was reported
along with street flooding.
Dodge County
North Bend 10 2055CST
Dodge County
Fremont 10 2112CST
Douglas County
3 NNW Elkhorn 10 2122CST
Dodge County
2 E Fremont 10 2125CST
Washington County
1 E Arlington 10 2125CST
Seward County
2 N Utica 10 2128CST
Douglas County
3 NNW Elkhorn 10 2143CST
Douglas County
3 NE Elk City 10 2144CST
Douglas County
Elkhorn 10 2144CST
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated
at 60 mph by a trained spotter.
Douglas County
1 N Valley 10 2150CST
One inch hail was measured at the NWS
office near Valley.
Washington County
6 SSW Blair 10 2150CST
A thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph was
measured at Eagle Airfield southwest
of Blair.
Douglas County
2 S Elkhorn 10 2155CST
Douglas County
Omaha 10 2200CST
2210CST
Thunderstorm wind gusts that were
measured at 62 mph by the Omaha Eppley
Asos caused scattered tree ... fence
and building damage in Omaha. Most of
the reports of tree damage were on the
western or northern sections of town
and included a 30 year-old ash that
fell on a house north of Dodge Park, a
large maple tree that fell on a home
near 24th and Vane Street, a 60-foot
evergreen that fell onto a house and
car near 38th and Cuming Streets, 4 to
6 inch limbs downed near 210th and
Maple and 10 inch tree limbs downed
near 32nd and Tucker. A construction
crane was blown over onto a performing
arts building downtown causing
$300,000 worth of damage. OPPD
reported that around 13,000 customers
lost their power from the storms.
Douglas County
Omaha 10 2200CST
Reported near 32nd and Tucker and was
accompanied by wind gusts that took
down a 10 inch tree limb.
Douglas County
Omaha 10 2205CST
Near 210th and Maple.
Lancaster County
6 WNW Davey to 10 2220CST
6 ESE Davey 2228CST
Hail up to golf ball size was reported
from around 6 miles west northwest of
Davey to 6 miles east southeast of
town.
Saunders County
Ceresco 10 2228CST
Nickel size hail was reported along
with 50 mph winds.
Douglas County
Ralston 10 2230CST
Thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph were
estimated by a trained spotter in
Ralston.
Sarpy County
2 N Gretna 10 2235CST
A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was
measured by home weather equipment.
Saunders County
2 NW Ashland 10 2245CST
Saunders County
2 NW Ashland 10 2245CST
Sarpy County
La Vista 10 2255CST
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
65 mph knocked down several 8 to 12
inch tree limbs which blocked a street
in La Vista.
Sarpy County
Bellevue 10 2257CST
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated
at 60 mph by the public.
Dodge County
2 E Hooper 11 0000CST
Gage County
3 SE Odell 11 1805CST
Jefferson County
Endicott 11 1853CST
Jefferson County
Steele City 11 1855CST
Jefferson County
Fairbury 11 1900CST
Jefferson County
1 W Diller 11 1912CST
Jefferson County
5 SE Jansen 11 1915CST
Saunders County
Ceresco 11 1915CST
Jefferson County
10 N Fairbury 11 1920CST
1929CST
Hail up to nickel size fell for around
9 minutes 10 miles north of Fairbury.
Gage County
4 N Odell 11 1930CST
Pawnee County
Burchard 11 1941CST
Jefferson County
10 N Fairbury 11 1945CST
Pawnee County
5 S Steinauer 11 2005CST
Gage County
Beatrice 11 2005CST
NEZ030 Boone
11 2210CST
Non-thunderstorm gradient winds
estimated at 60 mph blew down a 30
foot storage shed 5 miles west of
Albion and destroyed a cattle shed 4
miles north of Albion. The winds were
in the rain wake area of a cluster of
thunderstorms well off to the east.
The Awos at Albion recorded sustained
easterly winds of 30 to 35 mph with
gusts to 45 to 50 mph during this time
period.
Seward County
Utica 11 2238CST
A trained spottered estimated that
thunderstorm wind gusts over 80 mph
blew a shed away near Utica.
Butler County
Linwood 12 0300CST
0800CST
Three to 5 inches of rain caused
localized flash flooding along Skull
Creek near Linwood. The flooding
covered several square miles of
pasture land, spread debris across a
few county roads and briefly
completely surrounded a farmstead near
town.
Seward County
Countywide 12 0400CST
0900CST
Heavy rain flooded several county
roads along Lincoln Creek and other
tributaries of the Big Blue River.
Rainfall of 3 to 4 inches likely fell
over much of the county this night.
NEZ065 Seward
12 0700CST
15 0015CST
Very heavy rain fell along the Lincoln
Creek and Big Blue River basins in
Seward county and locations upstream.
Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches was common
over this area during the 24 hours
ending on the morning of May 12th. The
rain caused Lincoln Creek, the Big
Blue River and Plum Creek to flood
near Seward. Lincoln Creek reached
19.8 feet at 745 pm May 12th, flood
stage is 15 feet. The Big Blue River
reached 19.5 feet at 1000 pm May 14th,
flood stage is 18 feet. Both the
Creek and River dropped below flood
stage by the 15th. Farm fields and
many county roads from around
Staplehurst to near Seward were
flooded along with some farm
outbuildings and a few basements of
farm homes. A few homes were
completely surrounded by water for a
time. It was estimated that the
flooding caused around $140,000 worth
of damage to county roads alone.
Lancaster County
3 SE Bennet 12 1400CST
Lancaster County
Panama 12 1400CST
Otoe County
5 N Douglas 12 1420CST
Hail up to nickel size fell along with
1.5 inches of rain in 20 minutes.
Otoe County
3 E Syracuse 12 1456CST
1500CST
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
over 80 mph caused tree damage east of
Syracuse. The damage was initially
reported to have been caused by a
tornado, but a survey done by the
emergency manager revealed that the
damage was probably due to straight
line winds.
Otoe County
3 E Syracuse 12 1515CST
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
over 70 mph snapped trees in half near
Highway 2 and the Otoe spur
intersection. This event was a
continuation of the damaging winds in
the area that began a little before
400 pm local time and originally was
reported as a tornado.
NEZ051 Saunders
12 1530CST
13 0200CST
Heavy rain that fell Wednesday night
5/11/05 caused Wahoo Creek and it's
tributaries to flood Thursday. The
flooding closed several county roads,
including briefly closing Highway 77
east of Wahoo. Flood waters also
caused significant damage to the Wahoo
Wastewater Treatment Plant and also
overspread the fairgrounds and
stockyards near town. Wahoo Creek at
Ithaca reached 20.4 feet at 1115 pm
cdt on Thursday the 12th, flood stage
is 19 feet. The creek at Ithaca first
reached flood stage at 445 pm Thursday
afternoon and didn't drop below flood
stage until 300 am Friday morning.
Heavier rain amounts for the 24 hours
that ended at 7 am Thursday morning
included 3.82 inches at Prague and
3.15 inches in Malmo.
Otoe County
Countywide 12 1537CST
1745CST
Heavy rain caused flash flooding
across parts of Otoe county ... mainly
rural county roads around the Dunbar
... Syracuse ... Unadilla and Douglas
areas. A Weeping Water man driving a
pickup truck was swept off of county
road 62 in extreme southern Otoe
county by flood waters. He managed to
free himself and swim to safety
suffering only minor injuries. Part of
highway 67 just north of Dunbar was
washed out and water was reported over
a bridge near minimum maintenance
County Road F and County Road 36.
Rainfall of 2 to 6 inches was reported
across the county, with much of it
falling between 4 and 5 pm.
NEZ078 Saline
12 2330CST
16 0700CST
Rainfall of at least 3 to 5 inches
fell overnight leading into May 12th
over the upper reaches of the Big Blue
River. This caused both the West Fork
of the Big Blue River and the Big Blue
River to flood from around Dorchester
through Crete. The West Fork near
Dorchester hit 21 feet at 7am on
5/13/05. Flood stage is 15 feet. The
Big Blue River reached 26.3 feet in
Crete at 830 pm on 5/14/05, flood
stage is 18 feet. The flooding
affected mainly agricultural lands in
Saline county, but some county roads
were flooded and the flood waters even
briefly crossed a few streets in
Crete. Damage to roads was much less
than across Seward county, with damage
estimated at less than $2,500.
Butler County
Bellwood 17 2315CST
Accompanied by 40 to 50 mph winds.
Colfax County
2 SE Schuyler 17 2315CST
18 2315CST
Dodge County
1 S Snyder 17 2354CST
The hail covered the ground.
Dodge County
2 W Hooper 18 0000CST
Burt County
Tekamah 18 0043CST
Sarpy County
3 NE Gretna 18 0130CST
Mostly 1/2 inch or less.
Douglas County
Omaha 18 0200CST
Near 96th and Q Streets.
Pierce County
4 NE Osmond 24 1445CST
Antelope County
10 SSW Clearwater 24 1445CST
Antelope County
10 SSW Clearwater 24 1520CST
From the second storm to hit within an
hour.
Antelope County
4 WSW Brunswick 24 1535CST
Lancaster County
7 N Waverly 31 1415CST
Saunders County
1 NW Ashland 31 1420CST
1430CST
Hail around penny size fell for 10
minutes near Ashland.
Douglas County
7 SW Elkhorn 31 1508CST
Sarpy County
Gretna to 31 1531CST
5 ENE Gretna 1551CST
Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell in
Gretna and at least to 5 miles east
northeast of town for around 20
minutes. The hail caused some minor
car damage.
Sarpy County
3 S Papillion to 31 1625CST
2 SW Papillion 1634CST
Hail up to penny size fell south of
Papillion for about 10 minutes.
Sarpy County
La Vista 31 1651CST
Douglas County
Ralston 31 1705CST
Douglas County
Omaha 31 1720CST
Near Saddle Creek and Dodge Streets.
NEBRASKA, Extreme Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest
Dundy County
Haigler 06 1425MST
Ground completely white from hail.
Dundy County
Haigler 06 1439MST
Dundy County
14 N Haigler 06 1450MST
Dundy County
5 W Haigler 06 1455MST
Dundy County
6 NE Haigler 06 154SMST
Dundy County
17 NW Parks 06 1615MST
Dundy County
Benkelman 07 1230MST
Hitchcock County
7 SW Trenton 11 1314MST
Hitchcock County
Palisade 11 1335MST
South side of town.
Hitchcock County
8 NW Culbertson 11 1338MST
Hitchcock County
Palisade 11 1350MST
Hitchcock County
.3 N Trenton 11 1350MST 0.3 25
1351MST
Brief touchdown over open field near
Highway 25 and Highway 36. No known
damage.
Dundy County
5 NNW Haigler 11 1550MST
Dundy County
6 NW Haigler 11 1555MST
Dundy County
5.5 W Parks 11 1615MST 0.3 25
1616MST
Brief touchdown over open fields. No
known damage.
Dundy County
9.7 N Benkelman 11 1634MST 0.3 25
1635MST
Brief touchdown over open field. No
known damage.
Doody County
17 NW Parks 11 1645MST
Dundy County
5 NW Parks 11 1729MST
Dundy County
17 NW Parks 11 1733MST
Hitchcock County
Palisade 11 1844MST
Dundy County
22 NNW Haigler to 23 1602MST
9 W Haigler
Dundy County
20 N Haigler 23 1630MST
Dundy County
Haigler 24 1620MST
Red Willow County
Mc Cook 28 1151MST
NEBRASKA, South Central
Furnas County
7 NW Oxford 07 1510CST
Furnas County
Oxford 07 1518CST
Harlan County
1 E Oxford 07 1518CST
Phelps County
Loomis 07 1530CST
Phelps County
5 SW Holdrege 07 1540CST
Phelps County
Atlanta 07 1545CST
Phelps County
5 S Holdrege to 07 1556CST 9 60
3.5 NE Holdrege 1610CST
A tornado hit two farmsteads and the
airport near Holdrege causing minor
damage along its path.
Buffalo County
Kearney 07 1618CST
Kearney County
3 NW Axtell 07 1618CST 0.1 30
Storm spotters reported a brief
tornado near the county line northwest
of Axtell. No damage was reported.
Buffalo County
Kearney 07 1631CST
Hail ranging in size from golf balls
to baseballs pounded Kearney. Nine
sheriff's deputy cars were damaged by
the hail.
Buffalo County
2 S Kearney 07 1639CST 0.1 30
A brief tornado was reported by
trained storm spotters near the Platte
River just south of Kearney. No damage
was noted.
Buffalo County
1 NE Kearney 07 1646CST
Buffalo County
1 W Gibbon to 07 1700CST 1.5 45
1 NW Gibbon 1705CST
A tornado passed just northwest of
Gibbon and tossed a barn on top of a
garage at a farm northwest of town.
Buffalo County
3 E Kearney 07 1700CST 0.1 30
A brief tornado was reported by a NWS
employee and other trained storm
spotters just cast of Kearney. No
damage was noted.
Buffalo County
10 NW Gibbon to 07 1715CST 9 90
9 N Shelton 1725CST
A tornado skipped along a path from
northwest of Gibbon to north of
Shelton. The tornado only caused minor
damage along its path, but was easily
sighted from just about any direction.
Hall County
5 N Wood River to 07 1730CST 0.5 30
5.5 N Wood River 1733CST
A brief tornado was reported by an off
duty NWS employee and trained spotters
5 miles north of Wood River. No damage
was noted.
Howard County
2 E Boelus 07 1730CST
Hall County
3 S Cairo 07 1735CST
Hall County
2 NE Cairo 07 1743CST
Howard County
3 SE Dannebrog 07 1748CST
Howard County
St Paul 07 1757CST
Buffalo County
Miller 07 1810CST
Howard County
5 NE Boelus 07 1815CST
Merrick County
1 W Palmer 07 1815CST
Howard County
4 NE Cushing 07 1824CST
Howard County
Farwell 07 1827CST
Nance County
4 E Belgrade to 07 1835CST 0.5 30
4.5 E Belgrade 1836CST
A very brief tornado was reported east
of Belgrade. The tornado caused no
damage.
Howard County
St Paul 07 1840CST
Nance County
Belgrade 07 1840CST
Greeley County
Wolbach 07 2015CST
Howard County
Boelus 07 2031CST
Howard County
Dannebrog 07 2037CST
Howard County
1 W Dannebrog 07 2052CST
Howard County
St Paul 07 2105CST
The initial "big" severe weather event
for the 2005 season was quite a deal
across south central Nebraska as
several tornadoes were sighted. Of all
the tornadoes, the most significant
one occurred just east of Holdrege.
The tornado set down south of Holdrege
and bounced its way to the northeast
side of town. About 5 miles south of
Holdrege, two sheds were destroyed.
This tornado damaged a hanger at
Brewster Field and hit another farm
just northeast of town. Five windows
were blown out in the farm house along
with other minor house damage. A barn
was destroyed. Across the road, a
center pivot irrigation system was
heavily damaged.
As the evening continued, there were
numerous other tornado reports from
Holdrege to east of Kearney. In
Buffalo County, several twisters were
sighted. One tornado displaced a barn
onto a garage at a farm northwest of
Gibbon. Another tornado kicked up
quite a large dust cloud, but
fortunately was in open county as it
passed well north of Shelton. In Hall
County, yet another tornado set down
north of Wood River, but again causing
no damage.
The severe thunderstorms brought the
usual entourage of hail, some wind and
a little rain. Hail to the size of
baseballs was reported in Kearney and
there was vehicle and home damage
scattered throughout the city. Golf
ball size hail was reported at Oxford.
Moth ball size hail was reported at
Loomis and two inch in diameter size
hail was reported near Palmer.
Buffalo County
2 S St Michael 10 1755CST
Hall County
6 W Cairo 10 1800CST
Buffalo County
1 S Gibbon 10 1810CST
Sherman County
Rockville 10 1810CST
Hall County
1 W Grand Is 10 1812CST
Howard County
6 E Boelus 10 1812CST
Hall County
Cairo 10 1815CST
Phelps County
Holdrege 10 1815CST
Hall County
2 S Cairo 10 1816CST
Kearney County
Minden 10 1817CST
Kearney County
Minden 10 1825CST
Hall County
Wood River 10 1830CST
Howard County
Dannebrog 10 1845CST
Hall County
10 W Grand Is 10 1850CST
Hall County
Grand Is 10 1855CST
Howard County
St Libory 10 1858CST
Hall County
6 N Grand Is 10 1905CST
Hall County
4 NE Wood River 10 1910CST
Hall County
1 S Grand Is Arpt 10 1914CST
Hall County
4 SE Grand Is 10 1925CST
York County
2 N York 10 1925CST
Merrick County
5 N Chapman 10 1940CST
Merrick County
2 E Chapman 10 1945CST
Merrick County
2 W Central City 10 2005CST
Hamilton County
2 S Marquette 10 2010CST
Polk County
8 W Osceola 10 2015CST
Hamilton County
1 SE Aurora Aaron Ar 10 2020CST 0.1 30
A brief tornado was caught on video
tape just southeast of the Aurora
Airport in an open field. No damage
was reported.
Polk County
6 E Polk 10 2025CST
Hamilton County
3 SE Hordville 10 2030CST
York County
Bradshaw 10 2030CST
York County
3 W Benedict 10 2035CST
Polk County
1 W Stromsburg 10 2041CST 0.1 50
A tornado was reported and
photographed by a group of storm
chasers near Stromsburg. No damage was
noted.
York County
3 N York 10 2041CST
York County
Waco 10 2100CST
York County
3 N York 10 2100CST
Polk County
Shelby 10 2125CST
York County
Gresham 10 2129CST
A wild night of weather was sparked by
a large super cell thunderstorm which
traveled from northwest of Grand
Island to north of York. Along its
path, there were numerous reports of
funnels, large hail, high winds and
even a couple of tornadoes. The
tornadoes were recorded on video and
digital pictures near Aurora and
Stromsburg just after sunset. No
damage was noted in either case.
Earlier in the evening near Grand
Island, numerous funnels and rear
flank downdraft induced near surface
circulations occurred. Strong winds
near the airport destroyed a
construction trailer. Minor damage was
reported southeast of town. Near
Marquette in Hamilton County, straight
line winds destroyed an empty grain
bin. Near the origin of the storm,
baseball size hail was reported near
Centura High School north of Cairo.
There were numerous reports of hail
large than quarters and wind gusts
over 60 mph with the storm. Finally,
on the flanking line, baseball size
hail pummeled a car north of Minden
and there was some minor damage to the
lumber yard.
Kearney County
1 E Norman 11 1440CST
Kearney County
3 SW Minden 11 1448CST
Webster County
11 N Red Cloud 11 1448CST
Adams County
2 S Roseland 11 1509CST
Furnas County
3 SE Hollinger 11 1510CST
Adams County
2 S Ayr 11 1514CST
Kearney County
1 E Minden 11 1520CST
Adams County
3 SW Hastings 11 1526CST
Adams County
1 S Hastings 11 1540CST
Adams County
3 S Hastings 11 1552CST
Buffalo County
1 W Gibbon 11 1553CST
Dawson County
Gothenburg 11 1603CST
Buffalo County
Gibbon 11 1608CST
Adams County
10 S Hastings to 11 1610CST
5 N Hastings 1635CST
A super cell thunderstorm pummeled the
Hastings area with baseball size hail,
torrential rain and strong winds. The
hail was as large as baseballs, and
was reported anywhere from about 10
miles south of Hastings to 5 miles
north of Hastings. Damage was
widespread throughout the central part
of the county.
Gosper County
8 S Elwood 11 1610CST
Gosper County
5 W Elwood 11 1619CST
Adams County
3 NW Kenesaw 11 1623CST
Gosper County
8 S Elwood 11 1630CST
Clay County
1 N Sutton 11 1653CST
Adams County
5 E Hastings 11 1657CST
Dawson County
1 W Lexington 11 1705CST
Gosper County
Johnson Res 11 1718CST
Dawson County
Lexington 11 1720CST
Hall County
2 N Wood River 11 1728CST
Dawson County
6 SE Gothenburg 11 1730CST
Dawson County
1 S Overton 11 1736CST
Dawson County
4 S Darr 11 1740CST
Gosper County
7 NE Elwood 11 1740CST
Dawson County
Countywide 11 1800CST
2350CST
Dawson County
6 W Lexington 11 1800CST
Buffalo County
6 NW Amherst 11 1815CST
1835CST
Three different hail storms were
reported over a 20 minute period, with
hail sizes ranging from dime to golf
balls.
Buffalo County
1 NE Elm Creek 11 1830CST
Buffalo County
Odessa 11 1857CST
Adams County
Countywide 11 1900CST
12 0200CST
Buffalo County
Countywide 11 1900CST
12 0200CST
Gosper County
Countywide 11 1900CST
12 0200CST
Hall County
Countywide 11 1900CST
12 0200CST
Torrential rainfall of 5 to 11 inches
during the evening led to widespread
flash flooding over Adams, Buffalo,
and Hall counties throughout the
evening.
Hamilton County
Countywide 11 1900CST
12 0200CST
Howard County
South Portion 11 1900CST
12 0200CST
Kearney County
Countywide 11 1900CST
12 0200CST
Merrick County
Countywide 11 1900CST
12 0200CST
Nance County
Countywide 11 1900CST
12 0200CST
Phelps County
Countywide 11 1900CST
12 0200CST
Adams County
Prosser 11 1908CST
Phelps County
Holdrege 11 1915CST
Hall County
Grand Is 11 1917CST
1925CST
Fillmore County
6 W Milligan 11 1954CST
Fillmore County
Exeter 11 2011CST
Clay County
Sutton 11 2025CST
York County
Mc Cool Jct 11 2057CST
Fillmore County
Countywide 11 2100CST
12 0300CST
York County
Countywide 11 2100CST
12 0300CST
Hall County
Wood River 11 2105CST 0.1 30
A brief tornado hit a house on the
south side of Wood River.
Buffalo County
Shelton 11 2114CST
Hall County
1 S Grand Is 11 2115CST
York County
Mc Cool Jct 11 2122CST
Hall County
Wood River 11 2127CST
Fillmore County
Grafton 11 2133CST
York County
2 S Mc Cool Jct 11 2133CST
Adams County
Prosser 11 2135CST
Hall County
Grand Is 11 2221CST
Fillmore County
Shickley 11 2233CST
Buffalo County
4 S Pleasanton 11 2300CST
Buffalo County
13 NW Pleasanton 11 2308CST
Merrick County
Central City 12 0014CST
Though well predicted, the severe
weather and flooding on the night of
May 11 was even worse than imagined.
Thunderstorms ravaged a large part of
south central Nebraska with hail, high
winds, a tornado and catastrophic
flooding.
During evening and early morning
hours, 4 to 12 inches of fell from
Dawson County east to York County. At
Kenesaw and Wood River, over 11 inches
of rain was measured. The city of
Grand Island set a rainfall record for
a single event with 7.21 inches of
rain. Statically, this event was a 100
year rain and flood event for the
area.
In Wood River, 12 people were
evacuated due to rising water. It was
estimated every structure in Wood
River sustained some sort of storm
damage and wave after wave of severe
thunderstorms pounded the town. Twelve
homes sustained severe damage. The
Wood River crested at 9 feet in town
and flooding most streets. Thirty-six
homes were evacuated in the city of
Grand Island as flooding was rampant
over the west and north part of the
city. The city's sewer system handled
about 75 million gallons of water, or
about 6 times the normal amount during
the storm. Many parts of the business
and residential districts sustained
flood damage as the Prairie, Silver
and Moores Creeks flooded. The Wood
River near Alda, which had been dry
for three years, tied a record with a
crest of 12.2 feet early on the 12th.
Elsewhere, three miles of roads were
washed out in Kearney County and 15
miles of roads were damaged in Merrick
County. Ten bridges were damaged in
Merrick County as well. In York
County, emergency rescues, one by
helicopter and one by air boat, were
made to retrieve stranded people
trapped by flood waters southeast of
Waco and near McCool Junction. Water
was over Highway 81 north of Fairmont
at the height of the event. In
Fillmore and York counties, 5 to 8
inches of rain fell. Further west, a
section of Highway 40 was washed out
near Miller. Flood damage was in the
tens of millions of dollars, with 12
to 15 million dollars in damage in
Hall County alone.
As flooding rains soaked the region,
large hail, high winds and one tornado
pounded the area. Hastings was
particularly hard hit as baseball size
hail and high winds belted the city
for about 20 minutes. Literally,
thousands of vehicles and homes
sustained damage, especially on the
east side of town, including downtown.
Damage was estimated at 40 million,
and that may be conservative and
insurance agencies processed claims.
State Farm Insurance was expecting to
process 3,000 claims alone.
Thirty-three people left their homes
for shelter provided by the city. In
Wood River, a tornado clipped the
south side of town. In Merrick County,
two Union Pacific trains derailed due
to high winds and a tower for KMMJ
radio was blown down north of town. A
communications tower was also
destroyed in Buffalo County by high
winds. There were widespread, though
brief, power outages in the area. At
one point, about 60 percent of the
city of Lexington was without power.
Twelve center pivot irrigation systems
were damaged in Fillmore County. High
winds destroyed a barn southeast of
Gothenburg and grain binds south of
Darr in Dawson County. Officials
estimate, 2800 homes and businesses
had damaged in Grand Island. Both Hall
and Adams Counties were declared
Federal Disasters Areas.
Dawson County
3 SE Gothenburg to 17 1715CST 1 30
4 SE Gothenburg 1718CST
A non-supercell tornado was caught on
video by storm chasers along the
Platte River ridge line southeast of
Gothenburg. There was no damage caused
by this tornado.
Dawson County
3 NW Cozad 17 1730CST
Dawson County
6 W Eddyville 17 1829CST
Dawson County
7 W Eddyville 17 1850CST
Phelps County
1 N Bertrand 17 1903CST
Gosper County
10 NE Elwood 17 1930CST
Harlan County
2 N Republican City 17 1940CST
Phelps County
Holdrege 17 1950CST
Phelps County
Holdrege 17 1950CST
Phelps County
1 N Funk 17 2007CST
Merrick County
Central City 17 2200CST
Severe thunderstorms rumbled over
south central Nebraska during the
evening hours. The most intense storms
were in Dawson County where 70 mph
winds and golf ball size hail were
reported. Storm chasers video taped a
brief tornado on the southeast flank
of the thunderstorm. The tornado
occurred in a very rural area and no
damage occurred. There were a few
sporadic power outages in Phelps
County as strong winds blew through
the county. Minor street flooding was
reported in Holdrege for a short time,
and over 2 inches of rain fell in
parts of western and southern Phelps
County.
Buffalo County
2 S Elm Creek 24 1535CST
Furnas County
Beaver City 24 1935CST
Howard County
Countywide 24 2100CST
2300CST
Howard County
Dannebrog 24 2120CST
Howard County
Boelus 24 2135CST
Thunderstorms in south central
Nebraska dropped heavy rain, hail and
produced strong winds. Of note,
rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in Howard
County caused some minor flooding. The
Turkey Creek north of Dannebrog rose
13 feet, but remained below flood
stage. The Oak Creek in Dannebrog rose
significantly, but also remained
within its banks. Some basement
flooding was reported in Boelus.
Harlan County
Orleans 28 1048CST
Furnas County
Arapahoe 28 1125CST
Furnas County
4 E Arapahoe 28 1130CST
NEBRASKA, West
Box Butte County
15 WSW Alliance 06 1648MST
1652MST
Cheyenne County
3 S Sidney 06 1743MST
1746MST
Morrill County
8 NE Angora 06 1844MST
1849MST
Box Butte County
17 N Alliance 06 1916MST
1920MST
Cheyenne County
10 SE Sidney 11 1555MST
1558MST
Cheyenne County
Sunol 11 1555MST
1558MST
Sioux County
Harrison 24 2025MST
2030MST
Dawes County
2 S Crawford 24 2057MST
2102MST
Sioux County
Harrison 24 2108MST
2115MST
Box Butte County
Hemingford 24 2315MST
2320MST
NEVADA, North
NVZ036 N Lander & N Eureka
01 0000PST
31 2359PST
The Humboldt River continued above
flood stage from Palisade to Battle
Mountain. Lowland flooding occurred
near the river making some rural roads
impassable.
NVZ013-030>037 Northern Nye--Humboldt--N Elko Cnty--
Sw & Sc Elko--X E Elko--Ruby
Mountains/E Humboldt Range--White
Pine--N Lander & N Eureka--S Lander &
S Eureka
09 1600PST
11 2300PST
A winter storm brought heavy snow to
the mountains and higher elevations of
northern and central Nevada. Many
Snotel sites in the mountains reported
between 10 and 20 inches of snow from
this storm. Ruth reported 10 inches of
snow, Moorman Ranch in White Pine
County reported nearly 8 inches of
snow, and Ely had 4 inches.
NVZ030>032-034>035 Humboldt--N Elko Cnty--Sw & Sc Elko--
Ruby Mountains/E Humboldt Range--White
Pine
15 0900PST
31 2359PST
A much above normal snowpack combined
with a very wet spring caused many
streams and rivers to rise above flood
stage. The Humboldt River went above
flood stage from Deeth to Carlin in
Elko county and along its stretch in
Humboldt county. Lowland flooding
occurred near the river. Some streets
along the Humboldt River in Elko and
Winnemucca were flooded. In Deeth many
roads were impassable due to high
water. Both the Bruneau and Owyhee
Rivers had moderate lowland flooding
along their reaches. Minor flooding
also occurred along Lamoille creek in
the town of Lamoille.
Flooding along the Jarbidge River
washed out two bridges near the town
of Jarbidge closing off access to the
town. In White Pine county some rural
roads were washed out by flood waters
as many streams went above flood
stage.
White Pine County
Ruth 16 1345PST
1347PST
Elko County
15 SW West Wendover 16 1350PST
1450PST
Elko County
20 SE San Jacinto 16 1410PST
1420PST
Elko County
West Wendover 16 1420PST
1445PST
NVZ035 White Pine
16 2000PST
17 0300PST
Four inches of snow was reported in
Ely with Snotel sites in the nearby
mountains reporting 5 to 6 inches of
snow.
NVZ033 X E Elko
29 1705PST
2105PST
NEVADA, South
NONE REPORTED.
NEVADA, West
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
18 0100PST
A 62 kt (71 mph) wind gusts recorded
at the Galena RAWS.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
18 0800PST
A 52 kt (60 mph) wind gust reported by
a trained spotter 5 miles southwest of
Gardnerville.
NVZ001 Mineral/Southern Lyon
18 1145PST
A 65 kt (75 mph) wind gust was
reported at the NDOT weather station
on Highway 395 near the southwest
shore of Walker Lake.
NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central
NHZ014 Coastal Rockingham
25 2300EST
26 0200EST
A late season storm developed off the
New England coast May 25th. High
astronomical tides combined with
strong northeast winds and large ocean
waves to produce tidal flooding and
beach erosion. The tide gauge in
Portland Harbor, Maine, topped out at
12.6 feet which was 0.6 feet above the
flood stage of 12.0 feet. Boulders the
size of basketballs were reported to
have washed up on the road in Hampton,
New Hampshire where a portion of a
seawall was damaged and basements were
reported to be flooded.
NEW HAMPSHIRE, Southern
Hillsborough County
Nashua 18 1230EST
Lightning produced from a thunderstorm
moving through Nashua struck a middle
school, causing damage to a window. No
injuries were reported.
NEW JERSEY, Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest
Atlantic County
Countywide 20 0300EST
1500EST
Cape May County
Countywide 20 0300EST
1500EST
Cumberland County
Countywide 20 0300EST
1500EST
Heavy rain fell across southeastern
New Jersey mainly between 4 a.m. EDT
and 4 p.m. EDT on the 20th. Rain began
falling just before Midnight EDT on
the 20th and ended between 4 p.m. and
6 p.m. EDT on the 20th. Storm totals
averaged between 2 and 3 inches and
caused poor drainage flooding. Since
the rain fell heavy, but was spread
across a large enough period of time,
no stream or river flooding was
reported. The combination of heavy
rain and strong northeast winds did
knock down some shallow rooted trees
and tree limbs. Specific storm totals
included 3.40 inches in West Cape May
(Cape May County), 3.30 inches in
Absecon (Atlantic County), 3.26 inches
in Cape May (Cape May County), 2.92
inches in North Wildwood (Cape May
County), 2.91 inches in Margate
(Atlantic County), 2.72 inches in
Ocean City (Cape May County), 1.89
inches at the Atlantic City
International Airport, 1.88 inches in
Hammonton (Atlantic County), 1.80
inches in Vineland (Cumberland County)
and 1.79 inches in Millville
(Cumberland County). The peak wind
gust at Rio Grande Airport (Cape May
County) was 45 mph.
The heavy rain was caused by a low
pressure system that moved cast along
a nearly stationary frontal boundary
on the 20th. The low pressure system
moved from near Cincinnati, Ohio at 8
a.m. EDT on the 20th east to La Plata,
Maryland at 2 p.m. EDT on the 20th and
to about 50 miles east of Ocean City,
Maryland at 8 p.m. EDT on the 20th.
NJZ014-023>026 Eastern Monmouth--Western Cape May--
Eastern Cape May--Eastern Atlantic--
Eastern Ocean
23 1800EST
27 0100EST
The combination of a persistent
onshore flow and spring tides
associated with the departing perigean
full moon caused minor tidal flooding
during the evening high tides on the
23rd, 24th and 26th. Widespread minor
with locally moderate tidal flooding
occurred with the evening high tide on
the 25th. In addition, the onshore
flow caused a pounding surf with
mainly minor beach erosion just before
the start of the Memorial Day Weekend.
The worst erosion occurred along Long
Beach Island in Ocean County and parts
of Cape May County.
In Monmouth County, Allenhurst Beach
suffered a significant beach loss at
Spire Avenue. In Ocean County on Long
Beach Island, three to four foot
vertical drops occurred from
Loveladies southward. Vertical drops
reached up to five feet in Brant
Beach. The surf made a 10 by 20 foot
wide and 1000 foot long cut in the
dune from 43rd through 53rd Streets.
In Beach Haven, emergency repairs were
needed after water reached up to
houses at Leeward and Merivale
Avenues. The water was also within
twenty-five feet of homes on 85th and
86th Streets in Long Beach Township.
In Cape May County, the surf created a
5 to 10 foot vertical cut into a dune
from Seaspray to Beach Road in Ocean
City. A 3 to 4 foot vertical cut to
the beach occurred from Beach Road to
11th Avenue. In North Wildwood, a 3 to
4 foot vertical cut in the beach
occurred. On the Delaware Bay side of
Cape May County, tidal flooding
reached the roads at Reeds Beach.
The highest tides occurred with the
evening high tide on the 25th and
included 7.77 feet above mean lower
low water in Cape May (Cape May
County), 7.41 feet above mean lower
low water at Sandy Hook (Monmouth
County) and 7.00 feet above mean lower
low water at Atlantic City (Atlantic
County). Moderate tidal flooding
begins at 7.7 feet above mean lower
low water and minor tidal flooding
begins at 6.7 feet above mean lower
low water.
The higher than normal tides were
caused by a persistent northeast flow
as a blocking pattern occurred in the
western Atlantic Ocean. A low pressure
system in the Ohio Valley during the
morning of the 23rd moved east and
reached the Atlantic Ocean east of
Delaware and New Jersey on the 24th.
This low pressure system was captured
by a closed low at higher levels of
the atmosphere and remained over the
nearby offshore waters through the
26th. A high pressure system over
southeastern Canada helped enhanced
the northeast flow from the 24th
through the 26th. The whole low
pressure system then started to drift
east on the 26th and was east of Cape
Cod, Massachusetts by the morning of
the 27th.
Gloucester County
Westville to 28 1500EST
Cecil 1510EST
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
trees, power and cable lines across
parts of eastern Gloucester County.
Wind damage was reported in Westville
Borough and Mantua and Monroe
Townships.
Camden County
Cherry Hill 28 1515EST
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a
couple of trees in Cherry Hill
Township and several tree limbs in
Voorhees Township. One downed tree
fell onto a house on Covered Bridge
Road in Cherry Hill Township. A
SKYWARN Spotter recorded a wind gust
to 57 mph in Voorhees Township.
Burlington County
Cinnaminson to 28 1520EST
Medford 1530EST
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several trees and power lines in
Cinnaminson, Evesham, Maple Shade,
Medford, Moorestown and Mount Laurel
Townships. Some of the worst tree
damage occurred on Westerly Drive in
Evesham Township. A SKYWARN Spotter
measured a wind gust to 64 mph in
Medford Township. Burlington County
Emergency Services responded to about
50 calls of wind damage throughout the
county.
Burlington County
Bordentown to 28 1538EST
Jobstown 1540EST
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a
couple of large trees in Bordentown
Township and several large tree limbs
and wires in Springfield and Mansfield
Townships. Burlington County Emergency
Services responded to about 50 calls
of wind damage throughout the county.
Mercer County
Trenton 28 1540EST
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several tree limbs and wires in and
around Trenton.
Burlington County
Buddtown 28 1545EST
Burlington County
Pemberton to 28 1550EST
Arneytown
A severe thunderstorm knocked large
tree limbs and wires in North Hanover
and Pemberton Townships. Burlington
County Emergency Services responded to
about 50 calls of wind damage
throughout the county. A funnel cloud
formed over Southampton Township near
U.S. Route 206 in Buddtown, but did
not reach the ground. No damage was
reported in the township.
Mercer County
Hamilton Square 28 1550EST
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several large trees on and around New
Jersey State Route 33 on Hamilton
Township. Some of the trees were up to
two feet in diameter.
Ocean County
New Egypt 28 1600EST
Ocean County
New Egypt to 28 1600EST
Hyson 1610EST
A funnel cloud was sighted over
Plumstead Township in Ocean County. In
spite that it did not reach ground,
straight-line damaging winds occurred
from the parent thunderstorm in
Plumstead and Jackson Townships.
Several trees and poles were knocked
down in both townships.
Monmouth County
Manalapan to 28 1615EST
Freehold 1620EST
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several trees in Manalapan and Freehold
Townships.
Somerset County
South Bound Brook 28 1615EST
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a
couple of trees in South Bound Brook
Borough.
Middlesex County
Woodbridge 28 1630EST
The gust front from a severe
thunderstorm that passed north of
Middlesex County pushed southward into
Woodbridge Township and knocked down a
couple of trees.
NEW MEXICO, Central and North
Union County
6 S Amistad to 06 1950MST
12 S Amistad 2000MST
Santa Fe County
13 W Stanley 15 1418MST
One inch diameter hail covering ground
to two inch depth at Cedar Grove.
Colfax County
7 N Raton 22 1718MST
1728MST
Windows broken at the Interstate 25
Port of Entry.
NMZ001-004 Northwest Plateau--Sangre De Cristo
Mountains
23 0600MST
31 2359MST
Some of the highest water levels in
years were recorded on northern New
Mexico streams and rivers as near
record temperatures sent a wave of snow
melt runoff into the watersheds of the
upper Rio Grande and Pecos Rivers while
heavy snowmelt from Colorado filled the
Animas River at Farmington. This
season's heavier snow cover had many
streams running at their best water
levels since about 1999. Even with a
sudden increase in snow melt runoff as
temperatures rose during mid May, most
streams saw only bank full conditions
or just minor localized water problems.
Cabresto Creek northeast of Questa was
the focus of flooding worries for
several days as heavy runoff filled
Lake Cabresto and uncontrolled releases
over the spillway caused bank and road
damage downstream to near Questa.
Bank erosion and damage to irrigation
ditches and acequas was reported along
the Animas River also. A young woman
from Santa Fe apparently drowned in the
swift waters of the bank full Pecos
River after her vehicle somehow plunged
into the river. River rafting was
exciting along the Rio Grande between
Taos and Embudo but was marred by one
drowning (indirect) when rafts flipped.
F181W
Union County
16 NE Gladstone 23 1547MST
Union County
16 NE Gladstone 23 13639MST
Union County
16 W Sedan 23 1655MST
Union County
12 E Gladstone 23 1702MST
San Miguel County
6 SW Las Vegas 25 1644MST
San Miguel County
7 S Las Vegas 25 1700MST
Guadalupe County
1 N Anton Chico 25 1725MST
Guadalupe County
20 SE Santa Rosa 25 1805MST
Curry County
Bellview 25 1820MST
De Baca County
Yeso 25 1832MST
Guadalupe County
25 SE Santa Rosa 25 1845MST
Curry County
Pleasant Hill 25 1854MST
De Baca County
12 NW Ft Sumner 25 1900MST
De Baca County
16 N Ft Sumner 25 1900MST
Curry County
Pleasant Hill 25 1905MST
De Baca County
Ft Sumner 25 1925MST
Curry County
5 NE Clovis 25 1930MST
De Baca County
5 S Ft Sumner 25 1930MST
De Baca County
10 S Taiban 25 1948MST
De Baca County
11 S Taiban 25 2009MST
Roosevelt County
13 SE Tolar 25 2020MST
Roosevelt County
Elida 25 2105MST
Chaves County
Dexter 25 2130MST
Storms with bursts of large hail formed
near Las Vegas propagated southeast
into east central New Mexico and
finally diminished over Chaves County.
San Miguel County
7 SW Las Vegas 27 1315MST
San Miguel County
7 S Las Vegas 27 1315MST
San Miguel County
Villanueva 27 1405MST
Guadalupe County
13 SW Anton Chico 27 1508MST
San Miguel County
Las Vegas 27 1510MST
Storms with large hail developed south
of Las Vegas into northwest Guadalupe
County to Interstate 40 at mile marker
240.
Guadalupe County
14 NE Santa Rosa 29 1850MST
Guadalupe County
14 NE Santa Rosa 29 1850MST
Harding County
5 N Mills 30 1305MST
Harding County
Roy to 30 1330MST
7 NE Roy 1346MST
Harding County
Roy 30 1346MST
1349MST
Harding County
Mosquero 30 1421MST
San Miguel County
Conchas Dam 30 1446MST
Colfax County
Maxwell 30 1510MST
Quay County
Montoya 30 1530MST
Quay County
3 S Ragland 30 1534MST
Quay County
3 S Ragland 30 1635MST
Quay County
Mc Alister 30 1643MST
Curry County
5 NW Clovis 30 1743MST
Curry County
Clovis 30 1745MST
Intense storms with extended periods of
large hail formed during early
afternoon between Raton and Santa Rosa
then moved southeast staying over the
open rangelands mainly west and
northwest of Tucumcari but reaching
Clovis before dissipating during early
evening.
Colfax County
8 N Raton 30 1545MST
San Miguel County
Conchas Dam 30 1625MST
1630MST
San Miguel County
23 NE Conchas Dam 30 1630MST
Harding County
25 SE Mosquero 30 1753MST
Harding County
30 SE Mosquero to 30 1753MST 1 200
31 SE Mosquero 1802MST
Guadalupe County
Newkirk 30 1800MST
Quay County
Quay 30 1855MST
1900MST
Quay County
10 S San Jon 30 2013MST
Curry County
Cannon Afb 30 2300MST
Roosevelt County
5 SE Lingo 30 2315MST
Several intense storms that formed
north and northwest of Tucumcari during
early evening moved southeast across
east central New Mexico to reach Clovis
and eastern Roosevelt by late evening.
The storms were located mainly over
unpopulated and open rangelands and
produced extended periods with strong
radar signatures of large hail and
small tornadoes. Spotters were able to
confirm one tornado in rural southern
Harding County north of Logan which
destroyed a grove of trees. Large hail
reports were received as the storms
passed near populated locations.
Chaves County
10 W Roswell 30 1724MST
Chaves County
10 SW Roswell 30 1745MST
Chaves County
10 SW Roswell 30 1745MST
Chaves County
Dexter 30 1830MST
Chaves County
Dexter 30 1900MST
Chaves County
10 SE Hagerman 30 1925MST 0.1 50
1927MST
Several strong thunderstorms formed
west of Roswell then moved southeast
producing a series of funnel clouds
over open rangeland then reports of
large hail at Dexter and one brief
tornado over open spaces southeast of
Hagerman. Thunderstorm winds downed
several telephone poles in Dexter.
Union County
5 E Des Moines 30 1746MST
NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest
Sierra County
Arrey 22 1955MST
A dry microburst flipped a 35 foot
trailer and caused power outages.
NEW MEXICO, Southeast
Eddy County
4 SW Carlsbad to 06 1709MST
6 ESE Carlsbad 1714MST
A large swath of penny to golfball size
hail affected the area from four miles
southwest of Carlsbad, northeastward
over the city, to approximately six
miles east-southeast along New Mexico
State Highway 128. Widespread damage to
homes and businesses, including roof
damage as well as broken windows and
skylights, was reported. Additionally,
many vehicles were damaged, including
200 cars at two Carlsbad dealerships.
Eddy County
4S Carlsbad 06 1714MST
Hen egg size hailstones mixed with
smaller hail just south of downtown
Carlsbad. Storm spotters and local
officials reported damage to area
vehicles and homes.
Eddy County
1 S Carlsbad 06 1722MST
Golfball hail with sporadic tennis ball
size hailstones were reported in
Carlsbad. Several skylights were broken
and vehicles were damaged along the
Pecos River just south of the downtown
area.
Eddy County
Carlsbad 06 1732MST
1930MST
Storm spotters and emergency management
officials reported that flash flooding
resulted in six to eight inches of
rapidly running water flowing through
several streets in the southern parts
of Carlsbad. San Jose Boulevard was
rendered impassable by the flood
waters.
Eddy County
9 SE Carlsbad 06 1802MST
A spotter reported that several utility
poles were blown down by thunderstorm
winds along U.S. Highway 285 southeast
of Carlsbad.
Eddy County
19 ESE Carlsbad 06 1818MST 0.2 200
1819MST
A Skywarn Spotter observed the first of
two tornadoes in eastern Eddy County.
The tornado was described as being
"fairly wide" and was located in open
range land near New Mexico State
Highway 128. No damage resulted from
the tornado.
Eddy County
21 ESE Carlsbad 06 1826MST 0.1 75
A Skywarn Spotter observed a second
tornado in open range land along New
Mexico State Highway 128 in eastern
Eddy County. This tornado was
relatively small and short-lived. No
damage was reported.
Eddy County
23 ESE Carlsbad to 06 1845MST
25 E Carlsbad 1850MST
Storm spotters reported ping pong ball
size hail along New Mexico Route 128
and near the Department of Energy WIPP
Site in eastern Eddy County.
Lea County
9 W Eunice to 06 2004MST
Oil Center 2006MST
Quarter to half dollar size hail was
reported by law enforcement officials
and storm spotters along New Mexico
State Highway 176 west of Eunice to Oil
Center.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
explosively developed southwest of
Carlsbad during the early evening of
Friday the 6th. This storm produced
giant hail up to the size of tennis
balls and two tornadoes as it slowly
propagated cast-northeast across Eddy
and Lea Counties.
The most significant damage occurred in
Carlsbad when very large hail disrupted
the start of a "Relay for Life" cancer
benefit where several hundred people
were gathered outdoors. Thanks to early
warnings, emergency management
officials were able to get people
attending the event to shelter indoors.
Although no injuries resulted, the hail
caused nearly a million dollars worth
of damage to homes, businesses, and
vehicles throughout the city.
Storm spotters observed two tornadoes
as the evolving high precipitation
supercell tracked over rural areas of
eastern Eddy County. The tornadoes were
short-lived and remained over open
range land near New Mexico State
Highway 128.
The supercell storm eventually
dissipated as it approached Eunice in
eastern Lea County during the late
evening hours. Hail up to the size of
half dollars was reported as the storm
weakened just west of the city.
Lea County
Nadine 10 1530MST
The Hobbs Police Department reported
that several road signs were blown down
in Nadine.
Lea County
11 WSW Hobbs to 10 1534MST
3 N Hobbs 1600MST
A left moving supercell thunderstorm
quickly propagated northeast across
eastern Lea County during the late
afternoon of the 10th. This storm
produced a swath of destructive hail
ranging in size from nickels to
golfballs as it moved from southwest of
Hobbs, in the vicinity of the Hobbs
Airport, and then over the city. Local
officials reported extensive damage to
vehicles, roofs, and windows. No
injuries were reported.
Lea County
Hobbs 10 1540MST
1550MST
Storm spotters reported that sporadic
tennis ball size hailstones accompanied
smaller hailstones in downtown Hobbs.
Extensive damage occurred as windows
were shattered in vehicles, homes, and
businesses. No injuries were reported.
Lea County
3 N Hobbs 10 1544MST
1550NIST
Local officials reported that wind
gusts to 60 MPH accompanied the large
hail north of Hobbs. These winds blew
large hail horizontally and destroyed
lightweight structures such as sheds
and carports.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
erupted along a dryline over eastern
Lea County during the late afternoon of
the 10th. This storm split early in its
life cycle, and the dominant left
moving member quickly propagated
northeast. This storm produced a swath
of destructive hail ranging in size
from nickels to tennis balls as it
affected the Hobbs area. The hail was
intermittently driven by severe winds.
Storm total damage estimates exceeded
$400,000. No injuries were reported.
Eddy County
3 W Carlsbad Arpt to 14 2330MST
3 E Carlsbad Arpt 2342MST
Numerous reports of quarter to golfball
size hail were received from the area
in the vicinity of the Carlsbad Airport
as a severe thunderstorm propagated
southeast off of the Sacramento
Mountains.
Lea County
Hobbs 23 1800MST
An isolated thunderstorm produced
damaging winds in Hobbs during the
early evening hours of the 23rd. The
Hobbs Police Department reported that
large trees, power poles and lines were
blown down by the severe winds.
Lea County
Tatum 25 2253MST
A National Weather Service Cooperative
Observer recorded a severe thunderstorm
wind gust to 66 MPH with a home weather
station. No reports of damage were
received.
Eddy County
6 E Artesia 25 2230MST
2335MST
The Artesia Fire Department reported
large hail up to the size of golfballs
over U.S. Highway 82 east of the city.
Lea County
Lovington 25 2345MST
Eddy County
Lakewood 25 2353MST
26 0010MST
Large hail ranging in size from
quarters to hen eggs severely damaged
the roof of a residence in Lakewood.
This caused water from heavy rainfall
to enter the structure.
Lea County
3 W Lovington 26 0030MST
A 58 MPH thunderstorm wind gust was
measured at the Lovington Airport.
These winds severely damaged an
aircraft hanger.
Lea County
31 WSW Jal 26 0110MST
Motorists traveling on County Road 1
reported large hail in far southwestern
Lea County.
Eddy County
10 NE Loco Hills 26 0126MST
An automated fire weather observing
site measured a thunderstorm wind gust
to 58 MPH in rural northeastern Eddy
County.
Lea County
23 SW Eunice 26 0135MST
0155MST
Severe thunderstorm winds blew down
large tree limbs at a rural residence
southwest of Eunice. An active round of
severe thunderstorms affected the
southeastern New Mexico plains during
the late evening hours of the 25th and
the very early morning hours of the
26th. Severe thunderstorms developed
during the afternoon hours along the
higher terrain of the New Mexico
mountains, and produced large hail up
to the size of hen eggs and damaging
winds as they propagated southeast. In
Eddy County, large hail punctured the
roof of a Lakewood home and allowed
heavy rain to enter the structure. In
addition, an aircraft hanger was
damaged by severe thunderstorm winds at
the Lovington Airport in Lea County.
Eddy County
18 ENE Carlsbad to 27 2209MST
22 ENE Carlsbad 28 0030MST
The public reported up to two feet of
water flowing over New Mexico Route 31
in eastern Eddy County at 22:09 MDT. By
22:45 MDT, local law enforcement
officials had closed the highway to
through traffic. Flood waters washed
out 150 feet of railroad track that
parallels the state route. Rail traffic
was halted for more than a week until
crews were able to repair the damage.
Lea County
Lovington 28 0130MST
0400MST
A Lovington police detective reported
flash flooding along several city
streets. A few streets were impassable
due to flowing flood waters.
Strong thunderstorms over the
southeastern New Mexico plains resulted
in flash flooding across parts of
eastern Eddy and Lea Counties. Several
area highways and city streets were
rendered impassable by flowing flood
waters. A railroad track section near
New Mexico State Highway 31 was
destroyed by the flood waters.
Eddy County
4 SE Carlsbad 29 1700MST
The public reported that ping pong ball
size hail fell over U.S. Highway 285
southeast of Carlsbad.
Eddy County
Malaga to 29 1752MST
1 S Malaga 1755MST
Penny size hail was reported near
Malaga.
Isolated severe thunderstorms produced
large hail over portions of Eddy County
during the early evening hours of the
29th. Hail ranging in size from pennies
to ping pong balls was reported between
Carlsbad and Malaga.
Lea County
6 N Maljamar 30 2010MST
A local utility company reported that a
power pole was blown down by severe
thunderstorm winds north of Maljamar.
Lea County
6 NW Hobbs to 30 2135MST
1 SE Hobbs 2200MST
Numerous large hail reports were
received ranging in size from pennies
to golfballs in the vicinity of Hobbs.
Initial reports indicated penny size
hail along State Highway 18 northwest
of Hobbs. Additional reports indicated
quarter to golfball size hail in the
city. No reports of significant damage
were received.
Lea County
10 W Hobbs 30 2150MST
Local law enforcement officials
reported that severe thunderstorm winds
accompanied large hail near the the
Hobbs Airport. Gusts were estimated to
be 60 MPH.
A long-lived supercell with a history
of producing tornadoes over Chaves
County propagated east-southeast across
the plains of southeastern New Mexico
during the late evening of the 30th.
This storm produced damaging winds and
large hail as it affected portions of
central Lea County.
NEW YORK, Central
Steuben County
Bradford 27 1512EST
Schuyler County
4 N Monterey 27 1521EST
Sullivan County
Bethel to 27 1530EST
Summitville 1600EST
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and
wires. Some of the towns that had
damage were Bethel, Woodbourne,
Summitville, and Youngsville.
Schuyler County
Reading Center 27 1540EST
1545EST
Multiple reports of large hail in the
town of Reading.
Tompkins County
Cayuga Hgts 27 1640EST
Steuben County
Wayne Four Corners 30 1435EST
Tioga County
Spencer 30 1620EST
NEW YORK, Coastal
NYZ077-080>081 Nassau--Southwest Suffolk--Southeast
Suffolk
24 1900EST
2359EST
Northeast winds produced by a coastal
storm southeast of Long Island combined
with high astronomical tides caused
moderate coastal flooding, mainly along
the back bay shores of Nassau and
Suffolk Counties. Northeast winds
averaged between 20 and 25 mph with
gusts from 35 to 45 mph.
In Freeport, up to 4 feet of water
accumulated in the streets. Similarly,
moderate street flooding also occurred
in Lindenhurst and Amityville. In
Southampton, up to 4 feet of water
accumulated along Tiana Beach and Dune
Road along Shinnecock Bay, where 1
family evacuated their home and 1
police car was submerged.
Orange County
Monroe 27 1645EST
As an area of heavy showers and
thunderstorms swept east across the
region at about 40 mph, it produced
damaging wind gusts and heavy rain. Law
enforcement reported downed trees and
wires along Harriman Heights Road
between Post and Pine Roads in the town
of Monroe. Trained spotters also
reported wind damage in Middletown
(downed tree branches), Cuddebackville
(downed wires), and Walkill, where an
outer wall under construction at the
Galleria Mall was downed.
Queens County
Countywide 28 1730EST
As a band of heavy showers and
thunderstorms moved northeast, they
produced high winds and heavy rain that
downed several trees throughout Queens.
Putnam County
Lake Carmel 29 1838EST
Putnam County
Carmel 29 1849EST
As a series of severe thunderstorms
moved southeast at 15 to 20 mph across
the region, they produced hail that
varied in size from penny to nickel.
NEW YORK, East
NONE REPORTED.
NEW YORK, North
St. Lawrence County
Edwards 02 0940EST
0945EST
St. Lawrence County
Ogdensburg 02 1110EST
1115EST
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of pea
size hail.
Clinton County
5 E Dannemora 28 1305EST
1315EST
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of pea
size hail.
NEW YORK, North
Franklin County
Paul Smiths 29 1620EST
1625EST
Franklin County
St Regis Falls 29 1623EST
1628EST
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of
small hail accumulating on the ground.
Clinton County
Plattsburgh 29 1655EST
1700EST
A cold upper level trough over the
northeast US resulted in reports of
pea size hail.
St. Lawrence County
Madrid 30 1225EST
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of
pea size hail.
NEW YORK, West
NONE REPORTED.
NORTH CAROLINA, Central
Anson County
Wadesboro 10 1650EST
Alamance County
Mebane 12 1508EST
The roof was peeled off of a
flat-roofed building. Limbs were blown
down, and a railroad crossing arm was
bent.
Wake County
2 NE Raleigh 12 1712EST
Reported at Interstate 440 and US 1
North.
Halifax County
3 W Enfield 15 1500EST
Nickel hail covering the ground,
including an area around Interstate 95.
Halifax County
3 N Enfield 15 1523EST
Nash County
10 NE Dortches 15 1525EST
Halifax County
Tillery 15 1600EST
Edgecombe County
Leggett 15 1607EST
Orange County
4 W Hillsborough 19 1405EST
Penny sized hail reported at exit 157
along Interstate 40.
Davidson County
2 NW Thomasville 19 1650EST
Dime to penny sized hail covered the
ground at Winding Creek Golf Course,
near Business 85 and State Route 109.
Nash County
6 NE Goldrock 19 1845EST
Nickel sized hail reported in
Whitakers near US 301 and State Route
33
Edgecombe County
2 E Whitakers 19 1850EST
Halifax County
6 W Enfield 19 2015EST
Dime to penny sized hail reported at
exit 154 along Interstate 95.
Moore County
Aberdeen 24 1546EST
Cumberland County
Ft Bragg 24 1607EST
NORTH CAROLINA, Central Coastal
NCZ095-098-103 Carteret--Onslow--Eastern Dare
06 0950EST
1122EST
Report from Cedar Island Ferry.
NCZ093>095-103>104 Craven--Pamlico--Carteret--Eastern
Dare--Eastern Hyde
06 1100EST
2300EST
Emergency Manager reported one to two
feet of water over the roadway near
Adams Creek.
Dare County
Hatteras 06 1525EST
Report of shingles off roofs in
Hatteras Village.
Dare County
Frisco 06 1555EST
An unseasonable and strong Nor'caster
buffeted the North Carolina coast on
the 6th with damaging wind gusts,
torrential rain, high surf, and
coastal flooding. Winds were sustained
as high as 45 to 55 mph with wind
gusts to 80 mph across coastal counties
of Eastern North Carolina. Water levels
rose four to six feet above normal
along Pamlico Sound, and the lower
reaches of the Neuse River. Storm total
rainfall amounts ranged from 4 to 7
inches. During the peak of storm, the
Diamond buoy reported 20 foot waves.
Moderate beach erosion was reported
along the Outer Banks.
Pamlico County
Oriental 12 1720EST
Carteret County
Newport 20 2015EST
Two sheds destroyed and trees down
near NWS office.
Carteret County
Morehead City 20 2025EST
Trees down on Country Club Road.
Beaufort County
Pinetown 24 1735EST
Nickel hail covering the ground.
Beaufort County
Pinetown 24 1744EST
Craven County
5 NE Havelock 24 1750EST
Carteret County
South River 24 1755EST
Pamlico County
Merritt 24 1825EST
Onslow County
North Topsail Beach 24 1835EST
Dare County
Kill Devil Hills 27 1400EST
Two swimmers at the Ramada Plaza in
Kill Devil Hills were pulled away from
the shore by a strong rip current
during the mid afternoon. One man
drowned. M251W
Dare County
Kill Devil Hills 28 1521EST
NORTH CAROLINA, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
NORTH CAROLINA, North Coastal
Currituck County
Waterlily 28 1357EST
NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central
Alleghany County
Sparta 10 1819EST
Lightning struck a tree and caused it
to fall across a road, temporarily
blocking traffic.
NORTH CAROLINA, South Coastal
Columbus County
6 E Tabor City to 20 1710EST 2.6 50
8.5 NE Tabor City 1715EST
A NWS storm survey concluded a tornado
touched down in the Mollie community.
An areal survey showed that the tornado
tracked NNE and crossed several county
roads, farm fields, and wooded areas.
The tornado produced three spots of F1
damage along its path with winds
estimated between 73 and 112 mph.
Damage occurred to several homes,
vehicles, outbuildings, and sheds,
with many large trees down.
NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest
Macon County
4 E Franklin 10 1145EST
Transylvania County
Balsam Grove 10 1305EST
Gaston County
Gastonia 10 1350EST
Lightning struck and injured a person.
Madison County
10 S Hot Spgs 10 1444EST
Report of 3 trees blown down in the
Luck area.
Lincoln County
Vale 10 1515EST
Burke County
Hildebran 10 1515EST
Lightning struck and injured a person.
Gaston County
Lowell 10 1542EST
Caldwell County
9 E Lenoir 10 1554EST
Caldwell County
9 E Lenoir 10 1554EST
Trees and power lines down.
Catawba County
3 SE Hickory 10 1600EST
Hail reported hail on Interstate 40
between Hickory and Conover.
Mecklenburg County
Pineville 10 1602EST
Mitchell County
2 S Spruce Pine to 10 1608EST
Spruce Pine 1617EST
Mostly pea size hail, with some stones
as large as nickels, accumulated to a
depth of 2.5 inches in the Carters
Ridge area south of Spruce Pine. Hail
also accumulated to a depth of several
inches in town. Several buildings
received minor damage, mainly water
damage due to ice dams developing on
roofs and in gutters.
Yancey County
Busick 10 1620EST
Alexander County
Bethlehem 10 1630EST
Mecklenburg County
14 N Charlotte 10 1634EST
Catawba County
7 E Newton 10 1645EST
Iredell County
7 N Statesville 10 1657EST
Penny hail at intersection of Jennings
and Snow Creek Roads 10 miles north of
Statesville. Another spotter reported
nickel hail 4 to 6 miles north of
Statesville.
Alexander County
Hiddenite 10 1710EST
Newspaper report of non-specific wind
and hail damage.
Rowan County
5 N Salisbury 10 1750EST
Trees and lines down.
NCZ050 Mitchell
10 1800EST
A section of bank gave way and
flattened a storage shed below.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 10 1830EST
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 10 1830EST
Report of 8 to 9 homes struck by
lightning. A fire was started at one
of the homes, resulting in considerable
damage.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 10 1845EST
2030EST
Severe urban flooding developed, with
2 cars stranded in water on Sugar
Creek Rd. There was also water over
North Tryon St.
NCZ050 Mitchell
10 1851EST
Landslide caused unspecified damage
to a structure and took down some
power lines.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte to 10 1900EST
Matthews 1915EST
Two spotters reported dime to penny
hail in south Mecklenburg County until
8:15
Mecklenburg County
Matthews 10 1925EST
1930EST
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 12 1900EST
2000EST
Severe urban flooding developed, with
water deep enough to float a car into
the median on Independence Bvd, and
several inches of water covering
Queens Rd.
Madison County
Luck 13 1545EST
1730EST
Spring Creek left its banks and
threatened 3 mobile homes in the Luck
area.
Mcdowell County
5 NE Marion 14 1550EST
Burke County
10 W Morganton 14 1600EST
Hail reported at Lake James.
Catawba County
Longview 19 1550EST
1700EST
Water up to the windows of a car.
Burke County
Northeast Portion 19 1555EST
1700EST
Fire chief reported unspecified
flooding. County reported water removal
became necessary on Main St. in Icard.
Haywood County
Canton 19 2015EST
Part of a tin roof off a barn.
Haywood County
Canton 19 2015EST
Lightning struck a building, resulting
in some windows being blown out.
Cleveland County
8 N Shelby 19 2343EST
Lincoln County
Lincolnton 20 0035EST
Avery County
13 N Newland 20 0050EST
Report of 2 to 3 inch diameter limbs
blown down.
Madison County
Big Laurel to 20 0110EST
1 N Mars Hill 0120EST
Trees down along highway 64.
Buncombe County
Countywide 20 0145EST
0200EST
Wind blew down 3 trees at scattered
locations across the county.
Henderson County
Edneyville to 20 0212EST
4 NE Edneyville 0215EST
Trees down along highway 64. Trees
were also reported down around
Sugarloaf Mountain.
Henderson County
Etowah 20 0238EST
Trees down along highway 64.
Graham County
Robbinsville 20 0500EST
Trees down. Also, power was out in
town for a while in the morning, but
it is unclear whether lightning or
wind was the culprit.
NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West
Sheridan County
10 N Mcclusky 07 1810CST
1815CST
Emmons County
10 S Strasburg 07 1815CST
1819CST
Oliver County
10 E Center 07 2040CST
2245CST
Heavy rainfall of 3.50 inches caused
water to flow across farm yard and
into the basement of a farm house.
Mclean County
7 SE Washburn 07 2100CST
2230CST
Ward County
Minot 08 0250CST
0400CST
Heavy rainfall caused flooding of the
city streets and underpasses. Several
streets were closed due to the
flooding. Two men had to be rescued
from flood waters after crossing
emergency road closure signs.
Mcintosh County
12 ESE Ashley 08 1445CST
1455CST
Dickey County
Forbes 08 1500CST
1508CST
Morton County
13 SE New Salem 08 1505CST
1509CST
Morton County
9 E Almont 08 1505CST
1510CST
Dickey County
2 N Forbes 08 1530CST
1532CST
La Moure County
5 W Edgeley 08 1620CST
1624CST
NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West
Dickey County
Ellendale 08 1630CST
1643CST
Morton County
13 E New Salem 08 1630CST
1631CST
Dickey County
Forbes 08 1635CST
1640CST
Reported by a NWS cooperative observer.
Morton County
10 S New Salem 08 1730CST
2000CST
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding
10 miles south to 14 miles south of
New Salem. Many county roads were
washed out. Water depth estimated to
be one to two feet deep over roads.
Stutsman County
2 E Jamestown 08 1733CST
1738CST
Heavy rains accompanied the hail
producing minor street flooding in the
city of Jamestown.
Stutsman County
5 W Jamestown to 08 1755CST
5 E Jamestown 1805CST
Hail began 5 miles west of Jamestown
and traveled through the city of
Jamestown and ending 5 miles east of
Jamestown.
Foster County
Carrington 08 2030CST
2200CST
Heavy rainfall up to 3 inches produced
street and yard flooding in the city
of Carrington.
NDZ031>033- Golden Valley--Billings--Stark--Slope--
040>041-043>044 Hettinger--Bowman--Adams
11 2000CST
12 1800CST
A late season spring winter storm
brought up to a foot of wet snow to
southwestern North Dakota. Travel
become very treacherous and no travel
was advised by the North Dakota Highway
Patrol. The heaviest snowfall occurred
at Amidon in Slope County where 12
inches fell. Other areas in the
southwest received 8 to 10 inches.
Mclean County
Riverdale 19 1830CST
1835CST
3/4 inch hail accompanied the storm.
Stutsman County
Jamestown 20 1831CST
1835CST
Heavy rains accompanied the hail
producing flash flooding in the city
of Jamestown.
Stutsman County
Jamestown 20 1900CST
1902CST
Stutsman County
Medina to 20 1916CST
13 E Jamestown 2100CST
A series of strong thunderstorms
passed through Stutsman County, many
along the same path, creating a path
of heavy rain along interstate 94. The
pathway included the city of Jamestown
where reports of over 1.50 inches of
rain fell along with nickel size hail.
A number of city streets were flooded
along with the railroad viaduct. A
number of streets were temporarily
barricaded. Traffic caused wave action
problems in a number of residential
areas which forced flood waters to
flow up to homes.
Billings County
Medora 20 2302CST
2305CST
Stark County
7 NW Taylor 21 0015CST
0017CST
Slope County
Amidon 21 0030CST
0034CST
Hail damaged police vehicle in the
city of Amidon.
Mercer County
Beulah 21 0116CST
0120CST
45 mph winds accompanied the storm.
Ward County
20 S Minot to 21 0130CST
Minot 0330CST
Strong thunderstorms produced heavy
rainfall with one to two feet of water
in fields. Water flowed into several
basements of homes causing minor
damage.
NDZ034-040>041- Morton--Slope--Hettinger--Bowman--Adams
043>044
21 1200CST
1430CST
Low pressure centered over
northwestern North Dakota the morning
of May 21st, 2005, intensified and
moved northeastward through central
North Dakota and over southern Manitoba
by the early afternoon. Strong winds
developed within the vicinity of this
low, with stronger winds west and
southwest of the low gusting to over
50 mph.
NDZ001>002- Divide--Burke--Williams--Mountrail--
009>010-017 Mckenzie
21 1430CST
1700CST
Low pressure system in Manitoba
produced sustained winds of 40 to 50
mph and gusts around 60 mph.
NORTH DAKOTA, East
NDZ014>015-026 Benson--Ramsey--Nelson
01 0000CST
31 2359CST
Devils Lake experienced some minor
fluctuations during the month of May
2005, but essentially hovered around
1448.40 feet MSL. Stump Lake rose
around 10 feet in the past year, to
around a May 2005 level around 1428.20
feet MSL. Work continued on the Devils
Lake outlet and on raising the dike
around the southern periphery of
Devils Lake (to protect the city to a
level of 1460 feet MSL). An estimated
$30 million was targeted for Devils
Lake area road construction projects
in 2005. Numerous roads were flooded
around Stump Lake in Nelson county.
Towner County
15 NE Rocklake 07 0714CST
Sargent County
2 N Crete 07 2025CST
Ransom County
8 SSW Englevale 07 2035CST
Ransom County
10 SW Me Leod 07 2105CST
Sargent County
2 ENE Milnor 07 2105CST
Cass County
6 WSW Alice 07 2130CST
Barnes County
8 W Pillsbury 07 2132CST
Ransom County
9 N Mc Leod 07 2145CST
Nelson County
3 S Tolna 07 2220CST
Grand Forks County
Thompson 08 1615CST
Grand Forks County
Thompson 08 1623CST
Grand Forks County
6 SW Larimore 08 1625CST
Grand Forks County
1 S Niagara 08 1629CST
Grand Forks County
3 N Thompson 08 1637CST
Nelson County
3 S Michigan City 08 1640CST
Grand Forks County
3 S Grand Forks 08 1651CST
Eddy County
12 E New Rockford 08 1700CST
Grand Forks County
2 S Grand Forks 08 1702CST
Grand Forks County
2 S Grand Forks 08 1705CST
Nelson County
Lakota 08 1724CST
Eddy County
7 NE New Rockford 08 1730CST
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks 08 1734CST
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks 08 1741CST
1744CST
Eddy County
Sheyenne 08 1745CST
Grand Forks County
2 SW Merrifeld 08 1749CST
09 0600CST
Water covered a road southwest of
Merrifield. Four to five inches of
rain fell in the area.
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks 08 1750CST
Benson County
9 W Warwick 08 1800CST
Sargent County
3 NW Straubville 08 1800CST
Ransom County
1 W Lisbon 08 1820CST
Steele County
2 NW Sharon 08 1830CST
Griggs County
14 NNW Cooperstown 08 1845CST
Nelson County
1 E Aneta 08 1845CST
Barnes County
Valley City 08 1940CST
Griggs County
2 NW Walum 08 1945CST 0.3 15
1946CST
A tornado touched down northwest of
Walum and moved northwest across a
swamp and an open field. It then
crossed a county road and passed
through a shelterbelt. Trees up to 4
feet in diameter were blown down or
snapped off.
Barnes County
2 SW Dazey 08 2000CST
Griggs County
1 WNW Walum 08 2010CST
Trees 4 feet in circumference were
completely uprooted.
Cass County
2 E Durbin 08 2145CST
Nelson County
5 S Mc Ville 17 1700CST
Cass County
8 W Hunter 18 1655CST
Steele County
5 NW Hope 20 1505CST 0.2 25
1506CST
A tornado briefly touched down in an
open field.
Steele County
16 NE Finley 20 1530CST
The hail fell 6 miles northeast of
Golden Lake.
Steele County
19 NE Finley to 20 1531CST 1 50
20 NE Finley 1532CST
Intermittent touchdowns occurred about
1.5 miles west of Hatton to the Traill
county line 1 mile northwest of Hatton.
Traill County
1 NW Hatton to 20 1533CST 3 50
2 NNE Hatton 1537CST
Intermittent touchdowns occurred in
northwest Traill county, from the
Steele county line northwest of Hatton
to the Grand Forks county line
northeast of Hatton.
Grand Forks County
6 WSW Holmes to 20 1538CST 1 50
5 WSW Holmes 1540CST
Intermittent touchdowns occurred in
southwest Grand Forks county, from the
Traill county line 2 miles northeast
of Hatton to 5 miles west-southwest of
Holmes.
Traill County
Reynolds 20 1545CST
Grand Forks County
2 SW Grand Forks to 20 1555CST 2.5 75
2 S Grand Forks 1602CST
A tornado touched down on the south
end of Grand Forks, travelling along
county road 17 from one-half mile west
of Interstate 29 to near county road
81. Trees were torn down on the north
side of county road 17 near the
intersection of Columbia Road. The
tornado weakened as it crossed county
road 17 off the south edge of Kings
Walk golf course. A dust plume
generated by the tornado pushed north
across open fields and the golf course
into housing and shopping areas in
south Grand Forks. Top wind speeds
were estimated to be around 75 mph.
Cass County
5 W Wheatland 20 1616CST
Cass County
3 WSW Wheatland to 20 1619CST
7 SW Casselton 1630CST
A dust-shrouded tornado tore through
an Interstate 94 construction zone and
dislodged temporary lane markers,
twisted highway signs, and flipped
over lighted arrow signals. This
resulted in an hour of disrupted
interstate travel. The tornado was
viewed by Embden and Casselton storm
spotters as it crossed nearly 3 miles
of open field.
Cass County
6 S Casselton 20 1634CST
Cass County
6 S Casselton 20 1635CST
Cass County
2 SE Casselton 20 1652CST
Cass County
3 W Kindred to 20 1705CST 0.5 50
3 WSW Kindred 1706CST
A large and persistent wall cloud with
pendant funnel produced a brief
touchdown near the Cass-Richland
county line. A dust plume was
generated as the tornado touched down
in an open field. The tornado tracked
into Richland county.
Richland County
8 NW Walcott 20 1706CST 0.2 50
1707CST
A persistent wall cloud and pendant
funnel produced a brief tornado
touchdown near the Cass-Richland
county line. The tornado crossed an
open field into Richland county about
3 miles west-southwest of Kindred and
lifted by 607 put CDT. The tornado
originated in Cass county.
Cass County
Kindred 20 1708CST
Cass County
1 S Kindred 20 1727CST
Richland County
1 NW Colfax 20 1747CST
A persistent wall cloud with pendant
funnel was viewed from Colfax.
Richland County
3 E Colfax 20 1750CST
Richland County
1 N Abercrombie 20 1835CST
Barnes County
3 N Fingal 20 1900CST
Cass County
5 S Tower City 20 1920CST
Cass County
3 WNW Embden 20 1930CST
Cass County
1 NE Chaffee 20 2000CST
Barnes County
17 SW Valley City 20 2010CST
Barnes County
5 S Urbana 20 2030CST
21 0700CST
Fields were flooded and water covered
several farm access roads in Mansfield
township.
Cass County
Embden 20 2030CST
21 0700CST
Streets and fields were flooded.
Barnes County
7 SE Wimbledon 20 2045CST
NDZ006>008- Towner--Cavalier--Pembina--Benson--
014>016-024- Ramsey--Eastern Walsh--Eddy--Nelson--
026>030-054 Grand Forks--Griggs--Steele--Traill--
Western Walsh
21 2000CST
22 1300CST
A low pressure system travelled from
near Winnipeg, Manitoba, into northwest
Minnesota. A cold front trailing
behind this system brought a period of
very strong wind speeds to a portion
of the Devils Lake region and the
northern Red River Valley. The highest
measured wind gusts were pretty
uniform, around 60 mph. Some shingle
damage was reported. The high winds
generated significant wave action on
Devils Lake. A number of locations
lost several feet of rip rap (which
helps prevent erosion on the roadbeds).
Highway 57 was closed for a time, as
plows were called out to remove tree
branches and other debris from the
road.
OHIO, East
Muskingum County
Dresden 13 1800EST
Coshocton County
Warsaw 13 1845EST
Muskingum County
8 W Zanesville 13 1855EST
Large trees blown down.
Muskingum County
Zanesville 13 1930EST
Several large trees blown down north
of 1-70.
Coshocton County
Plainfield 13 1935EST
Guernsey County
Old Washington 13 1945EST
Guernsey County
Antrim 13 1955EST
Columbiana County
5 SW Salem 13 2012EST
Belmont County
Barnesville to 13 2020EST
Bethesda
Large trees down in Bethesda. About the
same time, high winds ripped a roof off
two businesses, on North Chestnut St in
Barnesville, causing them to collapse.
The collapse ripped down several power
lines.
Belmont County
Morristown 13 2020EST
Guernsey County
Antrim 13 2030EST
2130EST
Parts of Rte 22 flooded between Antrim
and South Fork Park afler 2.2 inchcs of
rain.
Tuscarawas County
Newcomerstown 28 1430EST
1435EST
Between 330 and 335 PM EDT, a
downburst, with wind gust estimated at
60 mph (52 kt) struck a farm on
Township Rd 121. It snapped off 7
trees, about half way up, and
significantly damaged 9 others. Damage
area was 500 ft wide and 1000 ft long.
Vinyl siding on the house was damaged
from wind and flying dcbris (small
stones).
OHIO, North
Medina Countv
Medina 10 1445EST
A 15 year old girl was struck by
lightning while walking across a
parking lot at school. The girl
suffered extensive injuries and was
hospitalized for several weeks. A house
nearby was also struck by lightning.
The resulting fire caused $100,000
damage to the house.
Wayne County
5 S Doylestown to 10 1640EST
Doylestown
Penny size hail was observed.
Summit County
Clinton 10 1645EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Walbridge 13 1520EST
A few large limbs were reported down.
Lucas County
10 E Toledo 13 1535EST
A few large limbs were downed in Bono.
Ottawa County
Trowbridge 13 1545EST
Several telephone poles were snapped
along with downed power lines.
Wood County
Weston 13 1606EST
Thunderstorm winds toppled two power
poles near Weston.
Marion County
1 S La Rue 13 1724EST
A 58 mph wind gust was measured by a
trained spotter located just south of
La Rue
Morrow County
Cardington 13 1735EST
Trees were reported down in Cardington.
Hancock County
Countywide 13 1738EST
Quarter size hail was obscrved, mainly
across the northern portion of the
County.
Wyandot County
Upper Sandusky to 13 1738EST
Sycamore 1750EST
An 18 inch diameter tree was reported
down just north of Upper Sandusky. In
Sycamore, there were several reports of
trees down.
OHIO, North
Holmes County
Nashville 13 1740EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Knox County
Countywide 13 1740EST
Several trees and large limbs were
reported down across the county from
thunderstorm winds. Trees were reported
down in Danville, Apple Valley and
Fredericktown.
Wood County
Walbridge 13 1740EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Marion County
Countywide 13 1743EST
Numerous trees reported down across
the County.
Crawford County
Bucyrus 13 1745EST
A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was
measured.
Ottawa County
Oak Harbor 13 1755EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Sandusky County
Clyde 13 1755EST
Thunderstorm winds tore vinyl siding
off of a house and garage.
Richland County
Lexington 13 1800EST
Several trees reported down.
Seneca County
Countywide 13 1800EST
Several trees were reported down across
the County.
Wayne County
Apple Creek 13 1805EST
One tree reported down.
Richland County
Mansfield 13 1809EST
1909EST
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 58 mph
did considerable damage at a racetrack
near Mansfield Lahm Airport. A 52 mph
wind gust was recorded at the airport
at 7:09 p.m. Two sections of temporary
bleachers were toppled and destroyed.
Richland County
Mansfield 13 1811EST
Penny size hail was observed just
northeast of Mansfield.
Erie County
Huron 13 1830EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Ashland County
Jeromesville 13 1840EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
Countywide 13 1845EST
1925EST
Thunderstorm winds were estimated to be
in excess of 58 mph by an off duty NWS
employee in Lagrange. Trees were downed
in East Carlisle, North Eaton and Avon
Lake.
Wayne County
New Pittsburg 13 1845EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Wayne County
Wooster 13 1845EST
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 mph
blew a semi-truck over on U.S. Route 30
near Wooster. Several trees were downed
in and around Wooster.
Holmes County
Millersburg 13 1848EST
A few large limbs were reported down.
Holmes County
Winesburg 13 1900EST
Thunderstorm winds downed one tree.
Medina County
Brunswick 13 1903EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Bedford Hgts 13 1930EST
A few large limbs were reported down.
Summit County
Cuyahoga Falls 13 1930EST
Half dollar size hail was observed.
Stark County
3 N Canton to 13 1935EST
Canton
Half dollar size hail was observed.
Stark County
North Canton 13 1935EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Geauga County
Russell 13 1950EST
A few large limbs were reported down.
Portage County
Hiram 13 1957EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Canton 13 2003EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Canton 13 2003EST
2103EST
Several frees reported down.
Lake County
Painesville
13 2005EST
Several frees reported down in
Painesville and Fairport.
Geauga County
Parkman 13 2010EST
Penny size hail was observed one mile
east of Parkman.
Mahoning County
12 SW Austintown 13 2010EST
A few large limbs were down in Lake
Milton.
Mahoning County
Lake Milton 13 2010EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Trumbull County
Leavittsburg 13 2012EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Trumbull County
3 W Warren 13 2012EST
A trained spotter estimated wind gusts
between 60 and 65 mph.
Trumbull County
Countywide 13 2015EST
Thunderstorm winds downed frees in
Champion, Warren and Braceville
Township.
Summit County
Barberton 23 1300EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
Tiffin 23 1440EST
Thunderstorms winds blew several
containers off of a moving train five
miles west of Tiffin.
Hancock County
Findlay 28 1105EST
Penny size hail was observed in
Findlay.
Lorain County
3 N Huntington 28 1258EST
Penny size hail was observed three
miles north of Huntington.
Wayne County
Doylestown 28 1340EST
Penny size hail was observed.
OHIO, Northwest
Paulding County
2 E Grover Hill 11 1629EST
Defiance County
5 SE Defiance 13 1420EST
Van Wert County
Van Wert 13 1620EST
Van Wert County
Van Wert 13 1623EST
Numerous large tree limbs down.
Van Wert County
1 SE Convoy 13 1635EST
Roof ripped off an autobody shop and
thrown into a car.
Putnam County
2 NW Ottoville 13 1640EST
Metal grain bin rolled and wrapped
around a pole.
Henry County
Countywide to 13 1708EST
Napoleon
Numerous branches down throughout the
County, ranging from 5 to 6 feet in
length and 3 inches in diameter.
OHIO, Southeast
Perry County
New Lexington 13 1935EST
Lawrence County
Waterloo 14 1440EST
Gallia County
Patriot 14 1448EST
Washington County
3 NE Whipple 23 1621EST
A porch roof was damaged at a house
along County Route 15. An unconfirmed
sighting of a funnel cloud was
associated with this storm in
Washington County. The funnel cloud was
reported in the aviation obscrvation
from the Wood County airport, several
miles to the south and across the Ohio
River.
OHIO, Southwest
Miami County
Piqua
11 1715EST
1718EST
A few trees and power poles were
downed.
Preble County
7 NW Eaton
11 1845EST
1848EST
Trees and power lines were knocked down
near the intersection of US Route 40
and Gettysburg Road.
Butler County
Hamilton 13 1500EST
1503EST
Butler County
2 NE Jacksonburgh 13 1610EST
1614EST
Three to five inch tree limbs were
knocked down near the intersection of
State Route 122 and Mill Road.
Montgomery County
West Carrollton to 13 1630EST
Miamisburg 1640EST
Numerous frees were downed.
Licking County
Buckeye Lake 13 1654EST
1658EST
Several frees and large limbs were also
knocked down.
Franklin County
Whitehall 13 1659EST
1703EST
Union County
Marysville 13 1710EST
1714EST
Several frees and large limbs were
knocked down. Fallen trees caused
damage to two homes in town, and a
business lost part of its roof.
Fairfield County
Pickerington 13 1714EST
1717EST
Delaware County
4 N Delaware 13 1720EST
1724EST
Nickel size hail fell at Delaware State
Park.
Champaign County
Mingo 13 1730EST
1734EST
Fayette County
Staunton 13 1743EST
1747EST
Clinton County
4 SSE Wilmington
13 1745EST
1749EST
A car sustained minor damage from the
hail.
Ross County
Frankfort 13 1750EST
1754EST
Trees and large limbs were downed. A
metal roof was blown off of a shcd.
Pickaway County
Five Pts to
4 S Five Pts 13 1825EST
1828EST
Thunderstorm winds knocked down
powerlines.
Fairfield County
Lithopolis
13 1835EST
1838EST
Thunderstorm winds knocked down
powerlines.
Scioto County
5 SW Otway to 19 1415EST 2 50
5 S Otway 1420EST
Several 100 year old frees were
twisted, with numerous other trees
stripped of their bark. The roof of a
barn was ripped off and carried 0.5
miles to the east.
Scioto County
Wheelersburg to
South Webster 19 1450EST 0 0
1457EST
Trees were knocked down.
Ross County
2SE Richmond Dale 28 1645EST 0 0
1648EST
Fifteen trees were downed in a 100 yard
by 50 yard swath on Limerick Road. This
was possibly a downburst.
Number of Estimated
Persons Damage
Location Killed Injured Property Crops
NEBRASKA, Central
Rock County
14 NNE Rose 0 0
Garfield County
22 NNE Burwell 0 0
Garden County
Lewellen 0 0
Garden County
Oshkosh 0 0
Arthur County
17 E Arthur 0 0
Sheridan County
5 NW Bingham 0 0 1K
Perkins County
7 W Grant 0 0
Mcpherson County
25 NW Tryon 0 0
Sheridan County
11 SSE Rushville 0 0
Hail covered the ground.
Mcpherson County
3 SE Ringgold 0 0
Chase County
2 SSE Champion 0 0
Chase County
5 N Wauneta 0 0
Lincoln County
8 SE Wallace 0 0
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt 0 0 15K
Lincoln County
10 S Wallace 0 0 5K
Logan County
5 S Stapleton 0 0
Cherry County
30 S Valentine 0 0
Logan County
Stapleton 0 0
Cherry County
58 SSW Merriman 0 0
Custer County
Anselmo 0 0 25K
The hail, combined with estimated wind
gusts of 52kts, damaged roofs and
siding on homes and produced moderate
body damage to vehicles.
Custer County
Anselmo 0 0
Thunderstorm winds broke off eight
inch diameter tree limbs.
Hayes County
14 NNW Hayes Center 0 0 3K
Blaine County
2 N Brewster 0 0
Lincoln County
7 S Dickens 0 0 5K
Custer County
9 NNW Anselmo 0 0
Brown County
3 N Long Pine 0 0
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt 0 0
Keya Paha County
6 SE Springview 0 0
Rock County
4 N Bassett 0 0
Lincoln County
20 NNE Brady 0 0
Loup County
Almeria 0 0
Custer County
8 NW Sargent 0 0
Holt County
11 SSW Atkinson 0 0
Custer County
Sargent 0 0
Holt County
1 E Ewing 0 0
Hayes County
5 NW Hamlet 0 0
Lincoln County
2 S Sutherland 0 0
Hayes County
8 E Hamlet 0 0 15K
Lincoln County
1 E Sutherland 0 0 5K
Hayes County
4 SSW Hayes Center 0 0 2K
Frontier County
18 SW Stockville 0 0
Keith County
4 SSE Roscoe 0 0
Hayes County
11 NE Hayes Center 0 0
Frontier County
11 SSW Curtis 0 0 5K
Lincoln County
10 SW Sutherland 0 0
Frontier County
1 W Maywood 0 0 4K
Mcpherson County
17 WNW Tryon 0 0 2K
Mcpherson County
18 SW Tryon 0 0
Hayes County
11 NE Hayes Center 0 0
Lincoln County
10 ESE Wellfleet 0 0 2K
Frontier County
3 SE Maywood to 0 0 50K
1 SE Maywood
The tornado touched down in the Brushy
Creek area southeast of Maywood
uprooting and breaking numerous trees.
The tornado then moved northwest
approximately a mile into a farmstead
where it broke power lines, destroyed
grain bins, and tossed irrigation
pipe. It then continued northwest
about a mile uprooting and breaking
trees before hitting another
farmstead. At this farmstead, it
destroyed 2 barns and a hog
confinement building. As the tornado
weakened, it circled around the
farmstead and destroyed 2 grain bins,
small sheds and severely damaged a
machine shed. Wooden 2x4 beams from a
destroyed shed impaled the house. Hail
associated with the storm, broke out
windows in the home.
Frontier County
7 W Curtis 0 0 5K
Frontier County
4 W Curtis 0 0 5K
Chase County
11 S Imperial 0 0 2K
Chase County
Imperial 0 0 25K
Golfball size hail caused damage to
roofs, siding, windows, and gutters on
homes in Imperial. A few vehicles also
sustained minor body damage. The
northwest section of town was the
hardest hit.
Frontier County
North Portion 0 0 5K
County roads were closed due to water
running over the roadway.
Perkins County
3 NE Grant 0 0
Perkins County
12 S Elsie 0 0
Perkins County
5 SE Madrid 0 0
Lincoln County
11 ENE Wallace 0 0
Lincoln County
Southeast Portion 0 0 3K
Numerous roads were closed due to high
water. A few roads were washed away
along the edges.
Chase County
Enders Res 0 0
Lincoln County
4 NW North Platte 0 0 3K
Chase County
Wauneta 0 0 5K
Hayes County
15 NW Hayes Center 0 0 2K
Lincoln County
7 S Wallace 0 0
Custer County
10 S Ansley 0 0
Lincoln County
7 NW Hershey 0 0 1K
Hayes County
2 W Hamlet 0 0 2K
Lincoln County
15 SW North Platte 0 0 2K
Hayes County
6 W Hayes Center 0 0
Lincoln County
10 S North Platte 0 0 7K
Hayes County
Hayes Center 0 0 5K
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt 0 0 4K
Lincoln County
7 ENE North Platte 0 0
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt 0 0
Frontier County
10 SW Maywood 0 0
Frontier County
10 SSW Stockville 0 0
Thomas County
Thedford 0 0
Lightning struck and destroyed the
1948 Opheim-Booth building along
Highway 2 in Thedford. The building
was being used to store a few
computers and other merchandise for
sale.
Cherry County
6 W Brownlee 0 0 1K
Lincoln County
5 SSW Sutherland 0 0
Lincoln County
1 W Sutherland to 0 0 18K 1K
3 E Sutherland
Lincoln County
Sutherland 0 0
Lincoln County
2 SSW Hershey 0 0
A trained weather spotter recorded a
brief tornado touchdown in an open
field near Highway 30 west of North
Platte.
Lincoln County
5 W North Platte 0 0
Storm chasers recorded a weak tornado
touchdown briefly in an open field.
Mcpherson County
11 SSE Tryon 0 0
Mcpherson County
12 SE Tryon 0 0
Hail covered the ground.
Lincoln County
4 SW North Platte 0 0
Blaine County
Purdum 0 0
Logan County
5 W Stapleton 0 0
Hail covered the ground.
Blaine County
5 SSE Purdum 0 0
Blaine County
5 SSE Purdum 0 0 2K
Thunderstorm winds tore numerous
shingles off of a house at a
farmstead.
Lincoln County
17 NNE North Platte 0 0
Logan County
10 ESE Stapleton 0 0
Brown County
15 S Ainsworth 0 0
Custer County
14 NW Callaway 0 0
Rock County
7 WSW Bassett 0 0
Custer County
(Bbw)Broken Bow Arpt 0 0
Custer County
3 W Mason City 0 0
Perkins County
Madrid 0 0 10K 2K
Chase County
9 N Champion 0 0
Chase County
10 WSW Champion 0 0 4K 1K
Lincoln County
6 SSW Hershey 0 0 8K 2K
Lincoln County
7 S North Platte 0 0 8K 2K
Lincoln County
1 N North Platte 0 0
Lincoln County
1 NE North Platte 0 0
Lincoln County
Hershey 0 0 10K
Custer County
4 NNE Arnold 0 0 2K
Custer County
8 ENE Arnold 0 0
Wheeler County
14 NE Bartlett 0 0
Wheeler County
15 NE Bartlett 0 0
Custer County
10 SW Merna 0 0
Grant County
2 NW Hyannis 0 0
Frontier County
4 NW Curtis 0 0
Frontier County
9 NE Stockville 0 0
NEBRASKA, East
Boone County
Cedar Rapids 0 0
Boone County
2 E Cedar Rapids 0 0
Cedar County
2 NE Magnet 0 0
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
60 mph were accompanied by nickel size
hail.
Cedar County
2 NE Magnet 0 0
The hail was accompanied by
thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
60 mph.
Madison County
Norfolk 0 0
Madison County
Meadow Grove 0 0
Madison County
2 NNW Newman Grov 0 0
Boone County
Cedar Rapids 0 0
Madison County
2 SW Battle Creek 0 0
Pierce County
Hadar 0 0
Wayne County
2 NW Carroll 0 0
Boone County
4 W St Edward 0 0
Madison County
Battle Creek 0 0
Accompanied by wind gusts estimated at
40 to 50 mph.
Pierce County
Hadar 0 0
Madison County
Battle Creek 0 0
Cedar County
3 SE Belden 0 0
Madison County
Madison 0 0
Douglas County
Omaha 0 0
Hail up to 1 inch in diameter was
reported at 70th and Charles, 90th and
Pacific and 108th and Polk Streets in
Omaha.
Sarpy County
1 W Papillion 0 0
Gage County
Blue Spgs 0 0
Douglas County
3 SW Bennington 0 0
Pawnee County
Lewiston 0 0
Washington County
3 E Kennard 0 0
Washington County
Blair 0 0
Washington County
Blair 0 0
Penny to nickel size hail was reported
along with street flooding.
Dodge County
North Bend 0 0
Dodge County
Fremont 0 0
Douglas County
3 NNW Elkhorn 0 0
Dodge County
2 E Fremont 0 0
Washington County
1 E Arlington 0 0
Seward County
2 N Utica 0 0
Douglas County
3 NNW Elkhorn 0 0
Douglas County
3 NE Elk City 0 0
Douglas County
Elkhorn 0 0
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated
at 60 mph by a trained spotter.
Douglas County
1 N Valley 0 0
One inch hail was measured at the NWS
office near Valley.
Washington County
6 SSW Blair 0 0
A thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph was
measured at Eagle Airfield southwest
of Blair.
Douglas County
2 S Elkhorn 0 0
Douglas County
Omaha 0 0 500K
Thunderstorm wind gusts that were
measured at 62 mph by the Omaha Eppley
Asos caused scattered tree ... fence
and building damage in Omaha. Most of
the reports of tree damage were on the
western or northern sections of town
and included a 30 year-old ash that
fell on a house north of Dodge Park, a
large maple tree that fell on a home
near 24th and Vane Street, a 60-foot
evergreen that fell onto a house and
car near 38th and Cuming Streets, 4 to
6 inch limbs downed near 210th and
Maple and 10 inch tree limbs downed
near 32nd and Tucker. A construction
crane was blown over onto a performing
arts building downtown causing
$300,000 worth of damage. OPPD
reported that around 13,000 customers
lost their power from the storms.
Douglas County
Omaha 0 0
Reported near 32nd and Tucker and was
accompanied by wind gusts that took
down a 10 inch tree limb.
Douglas County
Omaha 0 0
Near 210th and Maple.
Lancaster County
6 WNW Davey to 0 0
6 ESE Davey
Hail up to golf ball size was reported
from around 6 miles west northwest of
Davey to 6 miles east southeast of
town.
Saunders County
Ceresco 0 0
Nickel size hail was reported along
with 50 mph winds.
Douglas County
Ralston 0 0
Thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph were
estimated by a trained spotter in
Ralston.
Sarpy County
2 N Gretna 0 0
A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was
measured by home weather equipment.
Saunders County
2 NW Ashland 0 0
Saunders County
2 NW Ashland 0 0
Sarpy County
La Vista 0 0
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
65 mph knocked down several 8 to 12
inch tree limbs which blocked a street
in La Vista.
Sarpy County
Bellevue 0 0
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated
at 60 mph by the public.
Dodge County
2 E Hooper 0 0
Gage County
3 SE Odell 0 0
Jefferson County
Endicott 0 0
Jefferson County
Steele City 0 0
Jefferson County
Fairbury 0 0
Jefferson County
1 W Diller 0 0
Jefferson County
5 SE Jansen 0 0
Saunders County
Ceresco 0 0
Jefferson County
10 N Fairbury 0 0
Hail up to nickel size fell for around
9 minutes 10 miles north of Fairbury.
Gage County
4 N Odell 0 0
Pawnee County
Burchard 0 0
Jefferson County
10 N Fairbury 0 0
Pawnee County
5 S Steinauer 0 0
Gage County
Beatrice 0 0
NEZ030
0 0
Non-thunderstorm gradient winds
estimated at 60 mph blew down a 30
foot storage shed 5 miles west of
Albion and destroyed a cattle shed 4
miles north of Albion. The winds were
in the rain wake area of a cluster of
thunderstorms well off to the east.
The Awos at Albion recorded sustained
easterly winds of 30 to 35 mph with
gusts to 45 to 50 mph during this time
period.
Seward County
Utica 0 0
A trained spottered estimated that
thunderstorm wind gusts over 80 mph
blew a shed away near Utica.
Butler County
Linwood 0 0
Three to 5 inches of rain caused
localized flash flooding along Skull
Creek near Linwood. The flooding
covered several square miles of
pasture land, spread debris across a
few county roads and briefly
completely surrounded a farmstead near
town.
Seward County
Countywide 0 0
Heavy rain flooded several county
roads along Lincoln Creek and other
tributaries of the Big Blue River.
Rainfall of 3 to 4 inches likely fell
over much of the county this night.
NEZ065
0 0 200K
Very heavy rain fell along the Lincoln
Creek and Big Blue River basins in
Seward county and locations upstream.
Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches was common
over this area during the 24 hours
ending on the morning of May 12th. The
rain caused Lincoln Creek, the Big
Blue River and Plum Creek to flood
near Seward. Lincoln Creek reached
19.8 feet at 745 pm May 12th, flood
stage is 15 feet. The Big Blue River
reached 19.5 feet at 1000 pm May 14th,
flood stage is 18 feet. Both the
Creek and River dropped below flood
stage by the 15th. Farm fields and
many county roads from around
Staplehurst to near Seward were
flooded along with some farm
outbuildings and a few basements of
farm homes. A few homes were
completely surrounded by water for a
time. It was estimated that the
flooding caused around $140,000 worth
of damage to county roads alone.
Lancaster County
3 SE Bennet 0 0
Lancaster County
Panama 0 0
Otoe County
5 N Douglas 0 0
Hail up to nickel size fell along with
1.5 inches of rain in 20 minutes.
Otoe County
3 E Syracuse 0 0
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
over 80 mph caused tree damage east of
Syracuse. The damage was initially
reported to have been caused by a
tornado, but a survey done by the
emergency manager revealed that the
damage was probably due to straight
line winds.
Otoe County
3 E Syracuse 0 0
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
over 70 mph snapped trees in half near
Highway 2 and the Otoe spur
intersection. This event was a
continuation of the damaging winds in
the area that began a little before
400 pm local time and originally was
reported as a tornado.
NEZ051
0 0
Heavy rain that fell Wednesday night
5/11/05 caused Wahoo Creek and it's
tributaries to flood Thursday. The
flooding closed several county roads,
including briefly closing Highway 77
east of Wahoo. Flood waters also
caused significant damage to the Wahoo
Wastewater Treatment Plant and also
overspread the fairgrounds and
stockyards near town. Wahoo Creek at
Ithaca reached 20.4 feet at 1115 pm
cdt on Thursday the 12th, flood stage
is 19 feet. The creek at Ithaca first
reached flood stage at 445 pm Thursday
afternoon and didn't drop below flood
stage until 300 am Friday morning.
Heavier rain amounts for the 24 hours
that ended at 7 am Thursday morning
included 3.82 inches at Prague and
3.15 inches in Malmo.
Otoe County
Countywide 0 1
Heavy rain caused flash flooding
across parts of Otoe county ... mainly
rural county roads around the Dunbar
... Syracuse ... Unadilla and Douglas
areas. A Weeping Water man driving a
pickup truck was swept off of county
road 62 in extreme southern Otoe
county by flood waters. He managed to
free himself and swim to safety
suffering only minor injuries. Part of
highway 67 just north of Dunbar was
washed out and water was reported over
a bridge near minimum maintenance
County Road F and County Road 36.
Rainfall of 2 to 6 inches was reported
across the county, with much of it
falling between 4 and 5 pm.
NEZ078
0 0 3K
Rainfall of at least 3 to 5 inches
fell overnight leading into May 12th
over the upper reaches of the Big Blue
River. This caused both the West Fork
of the Big Blue River and the Big Blue
River to flood from around Dorchester
through Crete. The West Fork near
Dorchester hit 21 feet at 7am on
5/13/05. Flood stage is 15 feet. The
Big Blue River reached 26.3 feet in
Crete at 830 pm on 5/14/05, flood
stage is 18 feet. The flooding
affected mainly agricultural lands in
Saline county, but some county roads
were flooded and the flood waters even
briefly crossed a few streets in
Crete. Damage to roads was much less
than across Seward county, with damage
estimated at less than $2,500.
Butler County
Bellwood 0 0
Accompanied by 40 to 50 mph winds.
Colfax County
2 SE Schuyler 0 0
Dodge County
1 S Snyder 0 0
The hail covered the ground.
Dodge County
2 W Hooper 0 0
Burt County
Tekamah 0 0
Sarpy County
3 NE Gretna 0 0
Mostly 1/2 inch or less.
Douglas County
Omaha 0 0
Near 96th and Q Streets.
Pierce County
4 NE Osmond 0 0
Antelope County
10 SSW Clearwater 0 0
Antelope County
10 SSW Clearwater 0 0
From the second storm to hit within an
hour.
Antelope County
4 WSW Brunswick 0 0
Lancaster County
7 N Waverly 0 0
Saunders County
1 NW Ashland 0 0
Hail around penny size fell for 10
minutes near Ashland.
Douglas County
7 SW Elkhorn 0 0
Sarpy County
Gretna to 0 0
5 ENE Gretna
Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell in
Gretna and at least to 5 miles east
northeast of town for around 20
minutes. The hail caused some minor
car damage.
Sarpy County
3 S Papillion to 0 0
2 SW Papillion
Hail up to penny size fell south of
Papillion for about 10 minutes.
Sarpy County
La Vista 0 0
Douglas County
Ralston 0 0
Douglas County
Omaha 0 0
Near Saddle Creek and Dodge Streets.
NEBRASKA, Extreme Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest
Dundy County
Haigler 0 0
Ground completely white from hail.
Dundy County
Haigler 0 0
Dundy County
14 N Haigler 0 0
Dundy County
5 W Haigler 0 0
Dundy County
6 NE Haigler 0 0
Dundy County
17 NW Parks 0 0
Dundy County
Benkelman 0 0
Hitchcock County
7 SW Trenton 0 0
Hitchcock County
Palisade 0 0
South side of town.
Hitchcock County
8 NW Culbertson 0 0
Hitchcock County
Palisade 0 0
Hitchcock County
.3 N Trenton 0 0
Brief touchdown over open field near
Highway 25 and Highway 36. No known
damage.
Dundy County
5 NNW Haigler 0 0
Dundy County
6 NW Haigler 0 0
Dundy County
5.5 W Parks 0 0
Brief touchdown over open fields. No
known damage.
Dundy County
9.7 N Benkelman 0 0
Brief touchdown over open field. No
known damage.
Doody County
17 NW Parks 0 0
Dundy County
5 NW Parks 0 0
Dundy County
17 NW Parks 0 0
Hitchcock County
Palisade 0 0
Dundy County
22 NNW Haigler to 0 0
9 W Haigler
Dundy County
20 N Haigler 0 0
Dundy County
Haigler 0 0
Red Willow County
Mc Cook 0 0
NEBRASKA, South Central
Furnas County
7 NW Oxford 0 0 25K 150K
Furnas County
Oxford 0 0 0 0
Harlan County
1 E Oxford 0 0 0 0
Phelps County
Loomis 0 0 25K 75K
Phelps County
5 SW Holdrege 0 0 25K 75K
Phelps County
Atlanta 0 0 0 0
Phelps County
5 S Holdrege to 0 0 250K 0
3.5 NE Holdrege
A tornado hit two farmsteads and the
airport near Holdrege causing minor
damage along its path.
Buffalo County
Kearney 0 0 0 0
Kearney County
3 NW Axtell 0 0 0 0
Storm spotters reported a brief
tornado near the county line northwest
of Axtell. No damage was reported.
Buffalo County
Kearney 0 0 1M 0
Hail ranging in size from golf balls
to baseballs pounded Kearney. Nine
sheriff's deputy cars were damaged by
the hail.
Buffalo County
2 S Kearney 0 0 0 0
A brief tornado was reported by
trained storm spotters near the Platte
River just south of Kearney. No damage
was noted.
Buffalo County
1 NE Kearney 0 0 0 0
Buffalo County
1 W Gibbon to 0 0 50K 0
1 NW Gibbon
A tornado passed just northwest of
Gibbon and tossed a barn on top of a
garage at a farm northwest of town.
Buffalo County
3 E Kearney 0 0 0 0
A brief tornado was reported by a NWS
employee and other trained storm
spotters just cast of Kearney. No
damage was noted.
Buffalo County
10 NW Gibbon to 0 0 25K 0
9 N Shelton
A tornado skipped along a path from
northwest of Gibbon to north of
Shelton. The tornado only caused minor
damage along its path, but was easily
sighted from just about any direction.
Hall County
5 N Wood River to 0 0 0 0
5.5 N Wood River
A brief tornado was reported by an off
duty NWS employee and trained spotters
5 miles north of Wood River. No damage
was noted.
Howard County
2 E Boelus 0 0 0 0
Hall County
3 S Cairo 0 0 25K 0
Hall County
2 NE Cairo 0 0 0 0
Howard County
3 SE Dannebrog 0 0 25K 0
Howard County
St Paul 0 0 0 0
Buffalo County
Miller 0 0 0 0
Howard County
5 NE Boelus 0 0 0 0
Merrick County
1 W Palmer 0 0 100K 0
Howard County
4 NE Cushing 0 0 0 0
Howard County
Farwell 0 0 0 0
Nance County
4 E Belgrade to 0 0 0 0
4.5 E Belgrade
A very brief tornado was reported east
of Belgrade. The tornado caused no
damage.
Howard County
St Paul 0 0 0 0
Nance County
Belgrade 0 0 0 0
Greeley County
Wolbach 0 0 0 0
Howard County
Boelus 0 0 0 0
Howard County
Dannebrog 0 0 0 0
Howard County
1 W Dannebrog 0 0 0 0
Howard County
St Paul 0 0 0 0
The initial "big" severe weather event
for the 2005 season was quite a deal
across south central Nebraska as
several tornadoes were sighted. Of all
the tornadoes, the most significant
one occurred just east of Holdrege.
The tornado set down south of Holdrege
and bounced its way to the northeast
side of town. About 5 miles south of
Holdrege, two sheds were destroyed.
This tornado damaged a hanger at
Brewster Field and hit another farm
just northeast of town. Five windows
were blown out in the farm house along
with other minor house damage. A barn
was destroyed. Across the road, a
center pivot irrigation system was
heavily damaged.
As the evening continued, there were
numerous other tornado reports from
Holdrege to east of Kearney. In
Buffalo County, several twisters were
sighted. One tornado displaced a barn
onto a garage at a farm northwest of
Gibbon. Another tornado kicked up
quite a large dust cloud, but
fortunately was in open county as it
passed well north of Shelton. In Hall
County, yet another tornado set down
north of Wood River, but again causing
no damage.
The severe thunderstorms brought the
usual entourage of hail, some wind and
a little rain. Hail to the size of
baseballs was reported in Kearney and
there was vehicle and home damage
scattered throughout the city. Golf
ball size hail was reported at Oxford.
Moth ball size hail was reported at
Loomis and two inch in diameter size
hail was reported near Palmer.
Buffalo County
2 S St Michael 0 0 25K 0
Hall County
6 W Cairo 0 0 25K 0
Buffalo County
1 S Gibbon 0 0 0 0
Sherman County
Rockville 0 0 25K 0
Hall County
1 W Grand Is 0 0 0 0
Howard County
6 E Boelus 0 0 250K 0
Hall County
Cairo 0 0 100K 0
Phelps County
Holdrege 0 0 0 0
Hall County
2 S Cairo 0 0 0 0
Kearney County
Minden 0 0 0 0
Kearney County
Minden 0 0 100K 0
Hall County
Wood River 0 0 0 0
Howard County
Dannebrog 0 0 25K 0
Hall County
10 W Grand Is 0 0 25K 0
Hall County
Grand Is 0 0 100K 0
Howard County
St Libory 0 0 0 0
Hall County
6 N Grand Is 0 0 25K 0
Hall County
4 NE Wood River 0 0 0 0
Hall County
1 S Grand Is Arpt 0 0 100K 0
Hall County
4 SE Grand Is 0 0 50K 0
York County
2 N York 0 0 0 0
Merrick County
5 N Chapman 0 0 25K 0
Merrick County
2 E Chapman 0 0 0 0
Merrick County
2 W Central City 0 0 25K 0
Hamilton County
2 S Marquette 0 0 50K 0
Polk County
8 W Osceola 0 0 0 0
Hamilton County
1 SE Aurora Aaron Ar 0 0 0 0
A brief tornado was caught on video
tape just southeast of the Aurora
Airport in an open field. No damage
was reported.
Polk County
6 E Polk 0 0 0 0
Hamilton County
3 SE Hordville 0 0 25K 0
York County
Bradshaw 0 0 25K 0
York County
3 W Benedict 0 0 0 0
Polk County
1 W Stromsburg 0 0 0 0
A tornado was reported and
photographed by a group of storm
chasers near Stromsburg. No damage was
noted.
York County
3 N York 0 0 0 0
York County
Waco 0 0 0 0
York County
3 N York 0 0 25K 0
Polk County
Shelby 0 0 25K 0
York County
Gresham 0 0 0 0
A wild night of weather was sparked by
a large super cell thunderstorm which
traveled from northwest of Grand
Island to north of York. Along its
path, there were numerous reports of
funnels, large hail, high winds and
even a couple of tornadoes. The
tornadoes were recorded on video and
digital pictures near Aurora and
Stromsburg just after sunset. No
damage was noted in either case.
Earlier in the evening near Grand
Island, numerous funnels and rear
flank downdraft induced near surface
circulations occurred. Strong winds
near the airport destroyed a
construction trailer. Minor damage was
reported southeast of town. Near
Marquette in Hamilton County, straight
line winds destroyed an empty grain
bin. Near the origin of the storm,
baseball size hail was reported near
Centura High School north of Cairo.
There were numerous reports of hail
large than quarters and wind gusts
over 60 mph with the storm. Finally,
on the flanking line, baseball size
hail pummeled a car north of Minden
and there was some minor damage to the
lumber yard.
Kearney County
1 E Norman 0 0 0 0
Kearney County
3 SW Minden 0 0 0 0
Webster County
11 N Red Cloud 0 0 0 100K
Adams County
2 S Roseland 0 0 0 0
Furnas County
3 SE Hollinger 0 0 0 0
Adams County
2 S Ayr 0 0 0 0
Kearney County
1 E Minden 0 0 0 0
Adams County
3 SW Hastings 0 0 0 0
Adams County
1 S Hastings 0 0 25K 75K
Adams County
3 S Hastings 0 0 25K 75K
Buffalo County
1 W Gibbon 0 0 0 0
Dawson County
Gothenburg 0 0 0 0
Buffalo County
Gibbon 0 0 0 0
Adams County
10 S Hastings to 0 0 40M 2.5M
5 N Hastings
A super cell thunderstorm pummeled the
Hastings area with baseball size hail,
torrential rain and strong winds. The
hail was as large as baseballs, and
was reported anywhere from about 10
miles south of Hastings to 5 miles
north of Hastings. Damage was
widespread throughout the central part
of the county.
Gosper County
8 S Elwood 0 0 0 0
Gosper County
5 W Elwood 0 0 0 0
Adams County
3 NW Kenesaw 0 0 50K 0
Gosper County
8 S Elwood 0 0 0 0
Clay County
1 N Sutton 0 0 0 0
Adams County
5 E Hastings 0 0 0 0
Dawson County
1 W Lexington 0 0 25K 0
Gosper County
Johnson Res 0 0 25K 0
Dawson County
Lexington 0 0 25K 0
Hall County
2 N Wood River 0 0 0 0
Dawson County
6 SE Gothenburg 0 0 40K 0
Dawson County
1 S Overton 0 0 0 0
Dawson County
4 S Darr 0 0 40K 0
Gosper County
7 NE Elwood 0 0 25K 0
Dawson County
Countywide 0 0 3M 1M
Dawson County
6 W Lexington 0 0 0 0
Buffalo County
6 NW Amherst 0 0 50K 250K
Three different hail storms were
reported over a 20 minute period, with
hail sizes ranging from dime to golf
balls.
Buffalo County
1 NE Elm Creek 0 0 100K 100K
Buffalo County
Odessa 0 0 0 0
Adams County
Countywide 0 0 10M 5M
Buffalo County
Countywide 0 0 2M 5M
Gosper County
Countywide 0 0 1M 250K
Hall County
Countywide 0 0 10M 5M
Torrential rainfall of 5 to 11 inches
during the evening led to widespread
flash flooding over Adams, Buffalo,
and Hall counties throughout the
evening.
Hamilton County
Countywide 0 0 2M 500K
Howard County
South Portion 0 0 2M 250K
Kearney County
Countywide 0 0 3M 1M
Merrick County
Countywide 0 0 3M 500K
Nance County
Countywide 0 0 1M 250K
Phelps County
Countywide 0 0 1M 500K
Adams County
Prosser 0 0 0 0
Phelps County
Holdrege 0 0 0 0
Hall County
Grand Is 0 0 10K 0
Fillmore County
6 W Milligan 0 0 0 0
Fillmore County
Exeter 0 0 0 0
Clay County
Sutton 0 0 25K 100K
York County
Mc Cool Jct 0 0 0 0
Fillmore County
Countywide 0 0 2M 1M
York County
Countywide 0 0 2M 1M
Hall County
Wood River 0 0 125K 0
A brief tornado hit a house on the
south side of Wood River.
Buffalo County
Shelton 0 0 25K 0
Hall County
1 S Grand Is 0 0 0 0
York County
Mc Cool Jct 0 0 0 0
Hall County
Wood River 0 0 50K 250K
Fillmore County
Grafton 0 0 50K 0
York County
2 S Mc Cool Jct 0 0 75K 0
Adams County
Prosser 0 0 100K 0
Hall County
Grand Is 0 0 100K 0
Fillmore County
Shickley 0 0 0 0
Buffalo County
4 S Pleasanton 0 0 75K 250K
Buffalo County
13 NW Pleasanton 0 0 75K 250K
Merrick County
Central City 0 0 500K 0
Though well predicted, the severe
weather and flooding on the night of
May 11 was even worse than imagined.
Thunderstorms ravaged a large part of
south central Nebraska with hail, high
winds, a tornado and catastrophic
flooding.
During evening and early morning
hours, 4 to 12 inches of fell from
Dawson County east to York County. At
Kenesaw and Wood River, over 11 inches
of rain was measured. The city of
Grand Island set a rainfall record for
a single event with 7.21 inches of
rain. Statically, this event was a 100
year rain and flood event for the
area.
In Wood River, 12 people were
evacuated due to rising water. It was
estimated every structure in Wood
River sustained some sort of storm
damage and wave after wave of severe
thunderstorms pounded the town. Twelve
homes sustained severe damage. The
Wood River crested at 9 feet in town
and flooding most streets. Thirty-six
homes were evacuated in the city of
Grand Island as flooding was rampant
over the west and north part of the
city. The city's sewer system handled
about 75 million gallons of water, or
about 6 times the normal amount during
the storm. Many parts of the business
and residential districts sustained
flood damage as the Prairie, Silver
and Moores Creeks flooded. The Wood
River near Alda, which had been dry
for three years, tied a record with a
crest of 12.2 feet early on the 12th.
Elsewhere, three miles of roads were
washed out in Kearney County and 15
miles of roads were damaged in Merrick
County. Ten bridges were damaged in
Merrick County as well. In York
County, emergency rescues, one by
helicopter and one by air boat, were
made to retrieve stranded people
trapped by flood waters southeast of
Waco and near McCool Junction. Water
was over Highway 81 north of Fairmont
at the height of the event. In
Fillmore and York counties, 5 to 8
inches of rain fell. Further west, a
section of Highway 40 was washed out
near Miller. Flood damage was in the
tens of millions of dollars, with 12
to 15 million dollars in damage in
Hall County alone.
As flooding rains soaked the region,
large hail, high winds and one tornado
pounded the area. Hastings was
particularly hard hit as baseball size
hail and high winds belted the city
for about 20 minutes. Literally,
thousands of vehicles and homes
sustained damage, especially on the
east side of town, including downtown.
Damage was estimated at 40 million,
and that may be conservative and
insurance agencies processed claims.
State Farm Insurance was expecting to
process 3,000 claims alone.
Thirty-three people left their homes
for shelter provided by the city. In
Wood River, a tornado clipped the
south side of town. In Merrick County,
two Union Pacific trains derailed due
to high winds and a tower for KMMJ
radio was blown down north of town. A
communications tower was also
destroyed in Buffalo County by high
winds. There were widespread, though
brief, power outages in the area. At
one point, about 60 percent of the
city of Lexington was without power.
Twelve center pivot irrigation systems
were damaged in Fillmore County. High
winds destroyed a barn southeast of
Gothenburg and grain binds south of
Darr in Dawson County. Officials
estimate, 2800 homes and businesses
had damaged in Grand Island. Both Hall
and Adams Counties were declared
Federal Disasters Areas.
Dawson County
3 SE Gothenburg to 0 0 0 0
4 SE Gothenburg
A non-supercell tornado was caught on
video by storm chasers along the
Platte River ridge line southeast of
Gothenburg. There was no damage caused
by this tornado.
Dawson County
3 NW Cozad 0 0 0 0
Dawson County
6 W Eddyville 0 0 25K 0
Dawson County
7 W Eddyville 0 0 10K 0
Phelps County
1 N Bertrand 0 0 0 0
Gosper County
10 NE Elwood 0 0 0 0
Harlan County
2 N Republican City 0 0 25K 100K
Phelps County
Holdrege 0 0 0 0
Phelps County
Holdrege 0 0 25K 0
Phelps County
1 N Funk 0 0 25K 100K
Merrick County
Central City 0 0 0 0
Severe thunderstorms rumbled over
south central Nebraska during the
evening hours. The most intense storms
were in Dawson County where 70 mph
winds and golf ball size hail were
reported. Storm chasers video taped a
brief tornado on the southeast flank
of the thunderstorm. The tornado
occurred in a very rural area and no
damage occurred. There were a few
sporadic power outages in Phelps
County as strong winds blew through
the county. Minor street flooding was
reported in Holdrege for a short time,
and over 2 inches of rain fell in
parts of western and southern Phelps
County.
Buffalo County
2 S Elm Creek 0 0 0 0
Furnas County
Beaver City 0 0 0 0
Howard County
Countywide 0 0 10K 150K
Howard County
Dannebrog 0 0 0 0
Howard County
Boelus 0 0 25K 0
Thunderstorms in south central
Nebraska dropped heavy rain, hail and
produced strong winds. Of note,
rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in Howard
County caused some minor flooding. The
Turkey Creek north of Dannebrog rose
13 feet, but remained below flood
stage. The Oak Creek in Dannebrog rose
significantly, but also remained
within its banks. Some basement
flooding was reported in Boelus.
Harlan County
Orleans 0 0 0 0
Furnas County
Arapahoe 0 0 30K 100K
Furnas County
4 E Arapahoe 0 0 0 0
NEBRASKA, West
Box Butte County
15 WSW Alliance 0 0
Cheyenne County
3 S Sidney 0 0
Morrill County
8 NE Angora 0 0
Box Butte County
17 N Alliance 0 0
Cheyenne County
10 SE Sidney 0 0
Cheyenne County
Sunol 0 0
Sioux County
Harrison 0 0
Dawes County
2 S Crawford 0 0
Sioux County
Harrison 0 0
Box Butte County
Hemingford 0 0
NEVADA, North
NVZ036
0 0
The Humboldt River continued above
flood stage from Palisade to Battle
Mountain. Lowland flooding occurred
near the river making some rural roads
impassable.
NVZ013-030>037
0 0
A winter storm brought heavy snow to
the mountains and higher elevations of
northern and central Nevada. Many
Snotel sites in the mountains reported
between 10 and 20 inches of snow from
this storm. Ruth reported 10 inches of
snow, Moorman Ranch in White Pine
County reported nearly 8 inches of
snow, and Ely had 4 inches.
NVZ030>032-034>035
0 0 100K
A much above normal snowpack combined
with a very wet spring caused many
streams and rivers to rise above flood
stage. The Humboldt River went above
flood stage from Deeth to Carlin in
Elko county and along its stretch in
Humboldt county. Lowland flooding
occurred near the river. Some streets
along the Humboldt River in Elko and
Winnemucca were flooded. In Deeth many
roads were impassable due to high
water. Both the Bruneau and Owyhee
Rivers had moderate lowland flooding
along their reaches. Minor flooding
also occurred along Lamoille creek in
the town of Lamoille.
Flooding along the Jarbidge River
washed out two bridges near the town
of Jarbidge closing off access to the
town. In White Pine county some rural
roads were washed out by flood waters
as many streams went above flood
stage.
White Pine County
Ruth 0 0
Elko County
15 SW West Wendover 0 0
Elko County
20 SE San Jacinto 0 0
Elko County
West Wendover 0 0
NVZ035
0 0
Four inches of snow was reported in
Ely with Snotel sites in the nearby
mountains reporting 5 to 6 inches of
snow.
NVZ033
0 0
NEVADA, South
NONE REPORTED.
NEVADA, West
NVZ003
0 0
A 62 kt (71 mph) wind gusts recorded
at the Galena RAWS.
NVZ003
0 0
A 52 kt (60 mph) wind gust reported by
a trained spotter 5 miles southwest of
Gardnerville.
NVZ001
0 0
A 65 kt (75 mph) wind gust was
reported at the NDOT weather station
on Highway 395 near the southwest
shore of Walker Lake.
NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central
NHZ014
0 0 150K 0
A late season storm developed off the
New England coast May 25th. High
astronomical tides combined with
strong northeast winds and large ocean
waves to produce tidal flooding and
beach erosion. The tide gauge in
Portland Harbor, Maine, topped out at
12.6 feet which was 0.6 feet above the
flood stage of 12.0 feet. Boulders the
size of basketballs were reported to
have washed up on the road in Hampton,
New Hampshire where a portion of a
seawall was damaged and basements were
reported to be flooded.
NEW HAMPSHIRE, Southern
Hillsborough County
Nashua 0 0 5K
Lightning produced from a thunderstorm
moving through Nashua struck a middle
school, causing damage to a window. No
injuries were reported.
NEW JERSEY, Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest
Atlantic County
Countywide 0 0
Cape May County
Countywide 0 0
Cumberland County
Countywide 0 0
Heavy rain fell across southeastern
New Jersey mainly between 4 a.m. EDT
and 4 p.m. EDT on the 20th. Rain began
falling just before Midnight EDT on
the 20th and ended between 4 p.m. and
6 p.m. EDT on the 20th. Storm totals
averaged between 2 and 3 inches and
caused poor drainage flooding. Since
the rain fell heavy, but was spread
across a large enough period of time,
no stream or river flooding was
reported. The combination of heavy
rain and strong northeast winds did
knock down some shallow rooted trees
and tree limbs. Specific storm totals
included 3.40 inches in West Cape May
(Cape May County), 3.30 inches in
Absecon (Atlantic County), 3.26 inches
in Cape May (Cape May County), 2.92
inches in North Wildwood (Cape May
County), 2.91 inches in Margate
(Atlantic County), 2.72 inches in
Ocean City (Cape May County), 1.89
inches at the Atlantic City
International Airport, 1.88 inches in
Hammonton (Atlantic County), 1.80
inches in Vineland (Cumberland County)
and 1.79 inches in Millville
(Cumberland County). The peak wind
gust at Rio Grande Airport (Cape May
County) was 45 mph.
The heavy rain was caused by a low
pressure system that moved cast along
a nearly stationary frontal boundary
on the 20th. The low pressure system
moved from near Cincinnati, Ohio at 8
a.m. EDT on the 20th east to La Plata,
Maryland at 2 p.m. EDT on the 20th and
to about 50 miles east of Ocean City,
Maryland at 8 p.m. EDT on the 20th.
NJZ014-023>026
0 0
The combination of a persistent
onshore flow and spring tides
associated with the departing perigean
full moon caused minor tidal flooding
during the evening high tides on the
23rd, 24th and 26th. Widespread minor
with locally moderate tidal flooding
occurred with the evening high tide on
the 25th. In addition, the onshore
flow caused a pounding surf with
mainly minor beach erosion just before
the start of the Memorial Day Weekend.
The worst erosion occurred along Long
Beach Island in Ocean County and parts
of Cape May County.
In Monmouth County, Allenhurst Beach
suffered a significant beach loss at
Spire Avenue. In Ocean County on Long
Beach Island, three to four foot
vertical drops occurred from
Loveladies southward. Vertical drops
reached up to five feet in Brant
Beach. The surf made a 10 by 20 foot
wide and 1000 foot long cut in the
dune from 43rd through 53rd Streets.
In Beach Haven, emergency repairs were
needed after water reached up to
houses at Leeward and Merivale
Avenues. The water was also within
twenty-five feet of homes on 85th and
86th Streets in Long Beach Township.
In Cape May County, the surf created a
5 to 10 foot vertical cut into a dune
from Seaspray to Beach Road in Ocean
City. A 3 to 4 foot vertical cut to
the beach occurred from Beach Road to
11th Avenue. In North Wildwood, a 3 to
4 foot vertical cut in the beach
occurred. On the Delaware Bay side of
Cape May County, tidal flooding
reached the roads at Reeds Beach.
The highest tides occurred with the
evening high tide on the 25th and
included 7.77 feet above mean lower
low water in Cape May (Cape May
County), 7.41 feet above mean lower
low water at Sandy Hook (Monmouth
County) and 7.00 feet above mean lower
low water at Atlantic City (Atlantic
County). Moderate tidal flooding
begins at 7.7 feet above mean lower
low water and minor tidal flooding
begins at 6.7 feet above mean lower
low water.
The higher than normal tides were
caused by a persistent northeast flow
as a blocking pattern occurred in the
western Atlantic Ocean. A low pressure
system in the Ohio Valley during the
morning of the 23rd moved east and
reached the Atlantic Ocean east of
Delaware and New Jersey on the 24th.
This low pressure system was captured
by a closed low at higher levels of
the atmosphere and remained over the
nearby offshore waters through the
26th. A high pressure system over
southeastern Canada helped enhanced
the northeast flow from the 24th
through the 26th. The whole low
pressure system then started to drift
east on the 26th and was east of Cape
Cod, Massachusetts by the morning of
the 27th.
Gloucester County
Westville to 0 0
Cecil
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
trees, power and cable lines across
parts of eastern Gloucester County.
Wind damage was reported in Westville
Borough and Mantua and Monroe
Townships.
Camden County
Cherry Hill 0 0
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a
couple of trees in Cherry Hill
Township and several tree limbs in
Voorhees Township. One downed tree
fell onto a house on Covered Bridge
Road in Cherry Hill Township. A
SKYWARN Spotter recorded a wind gust
to 57 mph in Voorhees Township.
Burlington County
Cinnaminson to 0 0
Medford
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several trees and power lines in
Cinnaminson, Evesham, Maple Shade,
Medford, Moorestown and Mount Laurel
Townships. Some of the worst tree
damage occurred on Westerly Drive in
Evesham Township. A SKYWARN Spotter
measured a wind gust to 64 mph in
Medford Township. Burlington County
Emergency Services responded to about
50 calls of wind damage throughout the
county.
Burlington County
Bordentown to 0 0
Jobstown
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a
couple of large trees in Bordentown
Township and several large tree limbs
and wires in Springfield and Mansfield
Townships. Burlington County Emergency
Services responded to about 50 calls
of wind damage throughout the county.
Mercer County
Trenton 0 0
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several tree limbs and wires in and
around Trenton.
Burlington County
Buddtown 0 0 0 0
Burlington County
Pemberton to 0 0
Arneytown
A severe thunderstorm knocked large
tree limbs and wires in North Hanover
and Pemberton Townships. Burlington
County Emergency Services responded to
about 50 calls of wind damage
throughout the county. A funnel cloud
formed over Southampton Township near
U.S. Route 206 in Buddtown, but did
not reach the ground. No damage was
reported in the township.
Mercer County
Hamilton Square 0 0
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several large trees on and around New
Jersey State Route 33 on Hamilton
Township. Some of the trees were up to
two feet in diameter.
Ocean County
New Egypt 0 0 0 0
Ocean County
New Egypt to 0 0
Hyson
A funnel cloud was sighted over
Plumstead Township in Ocean County. In
spite that it did not reach ground,
straight-line damaging winds occurred
from the parent thunderstorm in
Plumstead and Jackson Townships.
Several trees and poles were knocked
down in both townships.
Monmouth County
Manalapan t o 0 0
Freehold
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several trees in Manalapan and Freehold
Townships.
Somerset County
South Bound Brook 0 0
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a
couple of trees in South Bound Brook
Borough.
Middlesex County
Woodbridge 0 0
The gust front from a severe
thunderstorm that passed north of
Middlesex County pushed southward into
Woodbridge Township and knocked down a
couple of trees.
NEW MEXICO, Central and North
Union County
6 S Amistad to 0 0
12 S Amistad
Santa Fe County
13 W Stanley 0 0
One inch diameter hail covering ground
to two inch depth at Cedar Grove.
Colfax County
7 N Raton 0 0
Windows broken at the Interstate 25
Port of Entry.
NMZ001-004
1 0 30K
Some of the highest water levels in
years were recorded on northern New
Mexico streams and rivers as near
record temperatures sent a wave of snow
melt runoff into the watersheds of the
upper Rio Grande and Pecos Rivers while
heavy snowmelt from Colorado filled the
Animas River at Farmington. This
season's heavier snow cover had many
streams running at their best water
levels since about 1999. Even with a
sudden increase in snow melt runoff as
temperatures rose during mid May, most
streams saw only bank full conditions
or just minor localized water problems.
Cabresto Creek northeast of Questa was
the focus of flooding worries for
several days as heavy runoff filled
Lake Cabresto and uncontrolled releases
over the spillway caused bank and road
damage downstream to near Questa.
Bank erosion and damage to irrigation
ditches and acequas was reported along
the Animas River also. A young woman
from Santa Fe apparently drowned in the
swift waters of the bank full Pecos
River after her vehicle somehow plunged
into the river. River rafting was
exciting along the Rio Grande between
Taos and Embudo but was marred by one
drowning (indirect) when rafts flipped.
F181W
Union County
16 NE Gladstone 0 0
Union County
16 NE Gladstone 0 0
Union County
16 W Sedan 0 0
Union County
12 E Gladstone 0 0
San Miguel County
6 SW Las Vegas 0 0
San Miguel County
7 S Las Vegas 0 0
Guadalupe County
1 N Anton Chico 0 0
Guadalupe County
20 SE Santa Rosa 0 0
Curry County
Bellview 0 0
De Baca County
Yeso 0 0
Guadalupe County
25 SE Santa Rosa 0 0
Curry County
Pleasant Hill 0 0
De Baca County
12 NW Ft Sumner 0 0
De Baca County
16 N Ft Sumner 0 0
Curry County
Pleasant Hill 0 0
De Baca County
Ft Sumner 0 0
Curry County
5 NE Clovis 0 0
De Baca County
5 S Ft Sumner 0 0
De Baca County
10 S Taiban 0 0
De Baca County
11 S Taiban 0 0
Roosevelt County
13 SE Tolar 0 0
Roosevelt County
Elida 0 0
Chaves County
Dexter 0 0
Storms with bursts of large hail formed
near Las Vegas propagated southeast
into east central New Mexico and
finally diminished over Chaves County.
San Miguel County
7 SW Las Vegas 0 0
San Miguel County
7 S Las Vegas 0 0
San Miguel County
Villanueva 0 0
Guadalupe County
13 SW Anton Chico 0 0
San Miguel County
Las Vegas 0 0
Storms with large hail developed south
of Las Vegas into northwest Guadalupe
County to Interstate 40 at mile marker
240.
Guadalupe County
14 NE Santa Rosa 0 0
Guadalupe County
14 NE Santa Rosa 0 0
Harding County
5 N Mills 0 0
Harding County
Roy to 0 0
7 NE Roy
Harding County
Roy 0 0
Harding County
Mosquero 0 0
San Miguel County
Conchas Dam 0 0
Colfax County
Maxwell 0 0
Quay County
Montoya 0 0
Quay County
3 S Ragland 0 0
Quay County
3 S Ragland 0 0
Quay County
Mc Alister 0 0
Curry County
5 NW Clovis 0 0
Curry County
Clovis 0 0
Intense storms with extended periods of
large hail formed during early
afternoon between Raton and Santa Rosa
then moved southeast staying over the
open rangelands mainly west and
northwest of Tucumcari but reaching
Clovis before dissipating during early
evening.
Colfax County
8 N Raton 0 0
San Miguel County
Conchas Dam 0 0
San Miguel County
23 NE Conchas Dam 0 0
Harding County
25 SE Mosquero 0 0
Harding County
30 SE Mosquero to 0 0
31 SE Mosquero
Guadalupe County
Newkirk 0 0
Quay County
Quay 0 0
Quay County
10 S San Jon 0 0
Curry County
Cannon Afb 0 0
Roosevelt County
5 SE Lingo 0 0
Several intense storms that formed
north and northwest of Tucumcari during
early evening moved southeast across
east central New Mexico to reach Clovis
and eastern Roosevelt by late evening.
The storms were located mainly over
unpopulated and open rangelands and
produced extended periods with strong
radar signatures of large hail and
small tornadoes. Spotters were able to
confirm one tornado in rural southern
Harding County north of Logan which
destroyed a grove of trees. Large hail
reports were received as the storms
passed near populated locations.
Chaves County
10 W Roswell 0 0
Chaves County
10 SW Roswell 0 0
Chaves County
10 SW Roswell 0 0
Chaves County
Dexter 0 0
Chaves County
Dexter 0 0
Chaves County
10 SE Hagerman 0 0
Several strong thunderstorms formed
west of Roswell then moved southeast
producing a series of funnel clouds
over open rangeland then reports of
large hail at Dexter and one brief
tornado over open spaces southeast of
Hagerman. Thunderstorm winds downed
several telephone poles in Dexter.
Union County
5 E Des Moines 0 0
NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest
Sierra County
Arrey 0 0 5K
A dry microburst flipped a 35 foot
trailer and caused power outages.
NEW MEXICO, Southeast
Eddy County
4 SW Carlsbad to 0 0 700K 0
6 ESE Carlsbad
A large swath of penny to golfball size
hail affected the area from four miles
southwest of Carlsbad, northeastward
over the city, to approximately six
miles east-southeast along New Mexico
State Highway 128. Widespread damage to
homes and businesses, including roof
damage as well as broken windows and
skylights, was reported. Additionally,
many vehicles were damaged, including
200 cars at two Carlsbad dealerships.
Eddy County
4S Carlsbad 0 0 100K 0
Hen egg size hailstones mixed with
smaller hail just south of downtown
Carlsbad. Storm spotters and local
officials reported damage to area
vehicles and homes.
Eddy County
1 S Carlsbad 0 0 150K 0
Golfball hail with sporadic tennis ball
size hailstones were reported in
Carlsbad. Several skylights were broken
and vehicles were damaged along the
Pecos River just south of the downtown
area.
Eddy County
Carlsbad 0 0 0 0
Storm spotters and emergency management
officials reported that flash flooding
resulted in six to eight inches of
rapidly running water flowing through
several streets in the southern parts
of Carlsbad. San Jose Boulevard was
rendered impassable by the flood
waters.
Eddy County
9 SE Carlsbad 0 0 15K 0
A spotter reported that several utility
poles were blown down by thunderstorm
winds along U.S. Highway 285 southeast
of Carlsbad.
Eddy County
19 ESE Carlsbad 0 0 0 0
A Skywarn Spotter observed the first of
two tornadoes in eastern Eddy County.
The tornado was described as being
"fairly wide" and was located in open
range land near New Mexico State
Highway 128. No damage resulted from
the tornado.
Eddy County
21 ESE Carlsbad 0 0 0 0
A Skywarn Spotter observed a second
tornado in open range land along New
Mexico State Highway 128 in eastern
Eddy County. This tornado was
relatively small and short-lived. No
damage was reported.
Eddy County
23 ESE Carlsbad to 0 0 0 0
25 E Carlsbad
Storm spotters reported ping pong ball
size hail along New Mexico Route 128
and near the Department of Energy WIPP
Site in eastern Eddy County.
Lea County
9 W Eunice to 0 0 0 0
Oil Center
Quarter to half dollar size hail was
reported by law enforcement officials
and storm spotters along New Mexico
State Highway 176 west of Eunice to Oil
Center.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
explosively developed southwest of
Carlsbad during the early evening of
Friday the 6th. This storm produced
giant hail up to the size of tennis
balls and two tornadoes as it slowly
propagated cast-northeast across Eddy
and Lea Counties.
The most significant damage occurred in
Carlsbad when very large hail disrupted
the start of a "Relay for Life" cancer
benefit where several hundred people
were gathered outdoors. Thanks to early
warnings, emergency management
officials were able to get people
attending the event to shelter indoors.
Although no injuries resulted, the hail
caused nearly a million dollars worth
of damage to homes, businesses, and
vehicles throughout the city.
Storm spotters observed two tornadoes
as the evolving high precipitation
supercell tracked over rural areas of
eastern Eddy County. The tornadoes were
short-lived and remained over open
range land near New Mexico State
Highway 128.
The supercell storm eventually
dissipated as it approached Eunice in
eastern Lea County during the late
evening hours. Hail up to the size of
half dollars was reported as the storm
weakened just west of the city.
Lea County
Nadine 0 0 5K 0
The Hobbs Police Department reported
that several road signs were blown down
in Nadine.
Lea County
11 WSW Hobbs to 0 0 150K 0
3 N Hobbs
A left moving supercell thunderstorm
quickly propagated northeast across
eastern Lea County during the late
afternoon of the 10th. This storm
produced a swath of destructive hail
ranging in size from nickels to
golfballs as it moved from southwest of
Hobbs, in the vicinity of the Hobbs
Airport, and then over the city. Local
officials reported extensive damage to
vehicles, roofs, and windows. No
injuries were reported.
Lea County
Hobbs 0 0 150K 0
Storm spotters reported that sporadic
tennis ball size hailstones accompanied
smaller hailstones in downtown Hobbs.
Extensive damage occurred as windows
were shattered in vehicles, homes, and
businesses. No injuries were reported.
Lea County
3 N Hobbs 0 0 100K 0
Local officials reported that wind
gusts to 60 MPH accompanied the large
hail north of Hobbs. These winds blew
large hail horizontally and destroyed
lightweight structures such as sheds
and carports.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
erupted along a dryline over eastern
Lea County during the late afternoon of
the 10th. This storm split early in its
life cycle, and the dominant left
moving member quickly propagated
northeast. This storm produced a swath
of destructive hail ranging in size
from nickels to tennis balls as it
affected the Hobbs area. The hail was
intermittently driven by severe winds.
Storm total damage estimates exceeded
$400,000. No injuries were reported.
Eddy County
3 W Carlsbad Arpt to 0 0 0 0
3 E Carlsbad Arpt
Numerous reports of quarter to golfball
size hail were received from the area
in the vicinity of the Carlsbad Airport
as a severe thunderstorm propagated
southeast off of the Sacramento
Mountains.
Lea County
Hobbs 0 0 15K 0
An isolated thunderstorm produced
damaging winds in Hobbs during the
early evening hours of the 23rd. The
Hobbs Police Department reported that
large trees, power poles and lines were
blown down by the severe winds.
Lea County
Tatum 0 0 0 0
A National Weather Service Cooperative
Observer recorded a severe thunderstorm
wind gust to 66 MPH with a home weather
station. No reports of damage were
received.
Eddy County
6 E Artesia 0 0 0 0
The Artesia Fire Department reported
large hail up to the size of golfballs
over U.S. Highway 82 east of the city.
Lea County
Lovington 0 0 0 0
Eddy County
Lakewood 0 0 0 0
0 0 15K 0
Large hail ranging in size from
quarters to hen eggs severely damaged
the roof of a residence in Lakewood.
This caused water from heavy rainfall
to enter the structure.
Lea County
3 W Lovington 0 0 10K 0
A 58 MPH thunderstorm wind gust was
measured at the Lovington Airport.
These winds severely damaged an
aircraft hanger.
Lea County
31 WSW Jal 0 0 0 0
Motorists traveling on County Road 1
reported large hail in far southwestern
Lea County.
Eddy County
10 NE Loco Hills 0 0 0 0
An automated fire weather observing
site measured a thunderstorm wind gust
to 58 MPH in rural northeastern Eddy
County.
Lea County
23 SW Eunice 0 0 0 0
Severe thunderstorm winds blew down
large tree limbs at a rural residence
southwest of Eunice. An active round of
severe thunderstorms affected the
southeastern New Mexico plains during
the late evening hours of the 25th and
the very early morning hours of the
26th. Severe thunderstorms developed
during the afternoon hours along the
higher terrain of the New Mexico
mountains, and produced large hail up
to the size of hen eggs and damaging
winds as they propagated southeast. In
Eddy County, large hail punctured the
roof of a Lakewood home and allowed
heavy rain to enter the structure. In
addition, an aircraft hanger was
damaged by severe thunderstorm winds at
the Lovington Airport in Lea County.
Eddy County
18 ENE Carlsbad to 0 0 150K 0
22 ENE Carlsbad
The public reported up to two feet of
water flowing over New Mexico Route 31
in eastern Eddy County at 22:09 MDT. By
22:45 MDT, local law enforcement
officials had closed the highway to
through traffic. Flood waters washed
out 150 feet of railroad track that
parallels the state route. Rail traffic
was halted for more than a week until
crews were able to repair the damage.
Lea County
Lovington 0 0 0 0
A Lovington police detective reported
flash flooding along several city
streets. A few streets were impassable
due to flowing flood waters.
Strong thunderstorms over the
southeastern New Mexico plains resulted
in flash flooding across parts of
eastern Eddy and Lea Counties. Several
area highways and city streets were
rendered impassable by flowing flood
waters. A railroad track section near
New Mexico State Highway 31 was
destroyed by the flood waters.
Eddy County
4 SE Carlsbad 0 0 0 0
The public reported that ping pong ball
size hail fell over U.S. Highway 285
southeast of Carlsbad.
Eddy County
Malaga to 0 0 0 0
1 S Malaga
Penny size hail was reported near
Malaga.
Isolated severe thunderstorms produced
large hail over portions of Eddy County
during the early evening hours of the
29th. Hail ranging in size from pennies
to ping pong balls was reported between
Carlsbad and Malaga.
Lea County
6 N Maljamar 0 0 4K 0
A local utility company reported that a
power pole was blown down by severe
thunderstorm winds north of Maljamar.
Lea County
6 NW Hobbs to 0 0 0 0
1 SE Hobbs
Numerous large hail reports were
received ranging in size from pennies
to golfballs in the vicinity of Hobbs.
Initial reports indicated penny size
hail along State Highway 18 northwest
of Hobbs. Additional reports indicated
quarter to golfball size hail in the
city. No reports of significant damage
were received.
Lea County
10 W Hobbs 0 0 0 0
Local law enforcement officials
reported that severe thunderstorm winds
accompanied large hail near the the
Hobbs Airport. Gusts were estimated to
be 60 MPH.
A long-lived supercell with a history
of producing tornadoes over Chaves
County propagated east-southeast across
the plains of southeastern New Mexico
during the late evening of the 30th.
This storm produced damaging winds and
large hail as it affected portions of
central Lea County.
NEW YORK, Central
Steuben County
Bradford 0 0 0
Schuyler County
4 N Monterey 0 0 0
Sullivan County
Bethel to 0 0 20K
Summitville
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and
wires. Some of the towns that had
damage were Bethel, Woodbourne,
Summitville, and Youngsville.
Schuyler County
Reading Center 0 0 0
Multiple reports of large hail in the
town of Reading.
Tompkins County
Cayuga Hgts 0 0 0
Steuben County
Wayne Four Corners 0 0 0
Tioga County
Spencer 0 0 0
NEW YORK, Coastal
NYZ077-080>081
0 0
Northeast winds produced by a coastal
storm southeast of Long Island combined
with high astronomical tides caused
moderate coastal flooding, mainly along
the back bay shores of Nassau and
Suffolk Counties. Northeast winds
averaged between 20 and 25 mph with
gusts from 35 to 45 mph.
In Freeport, up to 4 feet of water
accumulated in the streets. Similarly,
moderate street flooding also occurred
in Lindenhurst and Amityville. In
Southampton, up to 4 feet of water
accumulated along Tiana Beach and Dune
Road along Shinnecock Bay, where 1
family evacuated their home and 1
police car was submerged.
Orange County
Monroe 0 0
As an area of heavy showers and
thunderstorms swept east across the
region at about 40 mph, it produced
damaging wind gusts and heavy rain. Law
enforcement reported downed trees and
wires along Harriman Heights Road
between Post and Pine Roads in the town
of Monroe. Trained spotters also
reported wind damage in Middletown
(downed tree branches), Cuddebackville
(downed wires), and Walkill, where an
outer wall under construction at the
Galleria Mall was downed.
Queens County
Countywide 0 0
As a band of heavy showers and
thunderstorms moved northeast, they
produced high winds and heavy rain that
downed several trees throughout Queens.
Putnam County
Lake Carmel 0 0
Putnam County
Carmel 0 0
As a series of severe thunderstorms
moved southeast at 15 to 20 mph across
the region, they produced hail that
varied in size from penny to nickel.
NEW YORK, East
NONE REPORTED.
NEW YORK, North
St. Lawrence County
Edwards 0 0 1K
St. Lawrence County
Ogdensburg 0 0 1K
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of pea
size hail.
Clinton County
5 E Dannemora 0 0 1K
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of pea
size hail.
NEW YORK, North
Franklin County
Paul Smiths 0 0 1K
Franklin County
St Regis Falls 0 0 1K
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of
small hail accumulating on the ground.
Clinton County
Plattsburgh 0 0 1K
A cold upper level trough over the
northeast US resulted in reports of
pea size hail.
St. Lawrence County
Madrid 0 0 1K
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of
pea size hail.
NEW YORK, West
NONE REPORTED.
NORTH CAROLINA, Central
Anson County
Wadesboro 0 0
Alamance County
Mebane 0 0
The roof was peeled off of a
flat-roofed building. Limbs were blown
down, and a railroad crossing arm was
bent.
Wake County
2 NE Raleigh 0 0
Reported at Interstate 440 and US 1
North.
Halifax County
3 W Enfield 0 0
Nickel hail covering the ground,
including an area around Interstate 95.
Halifax County
3 N Enfield 0 0
Nash County
10 NE Dortches 0 0
Halifax County
Tillery 0 0
Edgecombe County
Leggett 0 0
Orange County
4 W Hillsborough 0 0
Penny sized hail reported at exit 157
along Interstate 40.
Davidson County
2 NW Thomasville 0 0
Dime to penny sized hail covered the
ground at Winding Creek Golf Course,
near Business 85 and State Route 109.
Nash County
6 NE Goldrock 0 0
Nickel sized hail reported in
Whitakers near US 301 and State Route
33
Edgecombe County
2 E Whitakers 0 0
Halifax County
6 W Enfield 0 0
Dime to penny sized hail reported at
exit 154 along Interstate 95.
Moore County
Aberdeen 0 0
Cumberland County
Ft Bragg 0 0
NORTH CAROLINA, Central Coastal
NCZ095-098-103
0 0
Report from Cedar Island Ferry.
NCZ093>095-103>104
0 0
Emergency Manager reported one to two
feet of water over the roadway near
Adams Creek.
Dare County
Hatteras 0 0
Report of shingles off roofs in
Hatteras Village.
Dare County
Frisco 0 0
An unseasonable and strong Nor'caster
buffeted the North Carolina coast on
the 6th with damaging wind gusts,
torrential rain, high surf, and
coastal flooding. Winds were sustained
as high as 45 to 55 mph with wind
gusts to 80 mph across coastal counties
of Eastern North Carolina. Water levels
rose four to six feet above normal
along Pamlico Sound, and the lower
reaches of the Neuse River. Storm total
rainfall amounts ranged from 4 to 7
inches. During the peak of storm, the
Diamond buoy reported 20 foot waves.
Moderate beach erosion was reported
along the Outer Banks.
Pamlico County
Oriental 0 0
Carteret County
Newport 0 0 5K
Two sheds destroyed and trees down
near NWS office.
Carteret County
Morehead City 0 0
Trees down on Country Club Road.
Beaufort County
Pinetown 0 0
Nickel hail covering the ground.
Beaufort County
Pinetown 0 0
Craven County
5 NE Havelock 0 0
Carteret County
South River 0 0
Pamlico County
Merritt 0 0
Onslow County
North Topsail Beach 0 0
Dare County
Kill Devil Hills 0 0
Two swimmers at the Ramada Plaza in
Kill Devil Hills were pulled away from
the shore by a strong rip current
during the mid afternoon. One man
drowned. M251W
Dare County
Kill Devil Hills 0 0
NORTH CAROLINA, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
NORTH CAROLINA, North Coastal
Currituck County
Waterlily 0 0
NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central
Alleghany County
Sparta 0 0
Lightning struck a tree and caused it
to fall across a road, temporarily
blocking traffic.
NORTH CAROLINA, South Coastal
Columbus County
6 E Tabor City to 0 0 200K
8.5 NE Tabor City
A NWS storm survey concluded a tornado
touched down in the Mollie community.
An areal survey showed that the tornado
tracked NNE and crossed several county
roads, farm fields, and wooded areas.
The tornado produced three spots of F1
damage along its path with winds
estimated between 73 and 112 mph.
Damage occurred to several homes,
vehicles, outbuildings, and sheds,
with many large trees down.
NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest
Macon County
4 E Franklin 0 0
Transylvania County
Balsam Grove 0 0
Gaston County
Gastonia 0 1
Lightning struck and injured a person.
Madison County
10 S Hot Spgs 0 0
Report of 3 trees blown down in the
Luck area.
Lincoln County
Vale 0 0
Burke County
Hildebran 0 1
Lightning struck and injured a person.
Gaston County
Lowell 0 0
Caldwell County
9 E Lenoir 0 0
Caldwell County
9 E Lenoir 0 0
Trees and power lines down.
Catawba County
3 SE Hickory 0 0
Hail reported hail on Interstate 40
between Hickory and Conover.
Mecklenburg County
Pineville 0 0
Mitchell County
2 S Spruce Pine to 0 0 10K
Spruce Pine
Mostly pea size hail, with some stones
as large as nickels, accumulated to a
depth of 2.5 inches in the Carters
Ridge area south of Spruce Pine. Hail
also accumulated to a depth of several
inches in town. Several buildings
received minor damage, mainly water
damage due to ice dams developing on
roofs and in gutters.
Yancey County
Busick 0 0
Alexander County
Bethlehem 0 0
Mecklenburg County
14 N Charlotte 0 0
Catawba County
7 E Newton 0 0
Iredell County
7 N Statesville 0 0
Penny hail at intersection of Jennings
and Snow Creek Roads 10 miles north of
Statesville. Another spotter reported
nickel hail 4 to 6 miles north of
Statesville.
Alexander County
Hiddenite 0 0
Newspaper report of non-specific wind
and hail damage.
Rowan County
5 N Salisbury 0 0
Trees and lines down.
NCZ050
0 0 1K
A section of bank gave way and
flattened a storage shed below.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 0 0
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 0 0 50K
Report of 8 to 9 homes struck by
lightning. A fire was started at one
of the homes, resulting in considerable
damage.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 0 0 10K
Severe urban flooding developed, with
2 cars stranded in water on Sugar
Creek Rd. There was also water over
North Tryon St.
NCZ050
0 0
Landslide caused unspecified damage
to a structure and took down some
power lines.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte to 0 0
Matthews
Two spotters reported dime to penny
hail in south Mecklenburg County until
8:15
Mecklenburg County
Matthews 0 0
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 0 0 4K
Severe urban flooding developed, with
water deep enough to float a car into
the median on Independence Bvd, and
several inches of water covering
Queens Rd.
Madison County
Luck 0 0
Spring Creek left its banks and
threatened 3 mobile homes in the Luck
area.
Mcdowell County
5 NE Marion 0 0
Burke County
10 W Morganton 0 0
Hail reported at Lake James.
Catawba County
Longview 0 0 5K
Water up to the windows of a car.
Burke County
Northeast Portion 0 0
Fire chief reported unspecified
flooding. County reported water removal
became necessary on Main St. in Icard.
Haywood County
Canton 0 0 1K
Part of a tin roof off a barn.
Haywood County
Canton 0 0 2K
Lightning struck a building, resulting
in some windows being blown out.
Cleveland County
8 N Shelby 0 0
Lincoln County
Lincolnton 0 0
Avery County
13 N Newland 0 0
Report of 2 to 3 inch diameter limbs
blown down.
Madison County
Big Laurel to 0 0
1 N Mars Hill
Trees down along highway 64.
Buncombe County
Countywide 0 0
Wind blew down 3 trees at scattered
locations across the county.
Henderson County
Edneyville to 0 0
4 NE Edneyville
Trees down along highway 64. Trees
were also reported down around
Sugarloaf Mountain.
Henderson County
Etowah 0 0
Trees down along highway 64.
Graham County
Robbinsville 0 0
Trees down. Also, power was out in
town for a while in the morning, but
it is unclear whether lightning or
wind was the culprit.
NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West
Sheridan County
10 N Mcclusky 0 0
Emmons County
10 S Strasburg 0 0
Oliver County
10 E Center 0 0
Heavy rainfall of 3.50 inches caused
water to flow across farm yard and
into the basement of a farm house.
Mclean County
7 SE Washburn 0 0
Ward County
Minot 0 0
Heavy rainfall caused flooding of the
city streets and underpasses. Several
streets were closed due to the
flooding. Two men had to be rescued
from flood waters after crossing
emergency road closure signs.
Mcintosh County
12 ESE Ashley 0 0
Dickey County
Forbes 0 0
Morton County
13 SE New Salem 0 0
Morton County
9 E Almont 0 0
Dickey County
2 N Forbes 0 0
La Moure County
5 W Edgeley 0 0
NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West
Dickey County
Ellendale 0 0
Morton County
13 E New Salem 0 0
Dickey County
Forbes 0 0
Reported by a NWS cooperative observer.
Morton County
10 S New Salem 0 0
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding
10 miles south to 14 miles south of
New Salem. Many county roads were
washed out. Water depth estimated to
be one to two feet deep over roads.
Stutsman County
2 E Jamestown 0 0
Heavy rains accompanied the hail
producing minor street flooding in the
city of Jamestown.
Stutsman County
5 W Jamestown to 0 0
5 E Jamestown
Hail began 5 miles west of Jamestown
and traveled through the city of
Jamestown and ending 5 miles east of
Jamestown.
Foster County
Carrington 0 0
Heavy rainfall up to 3 inches produced
street and yard flooding in the city
of Carrington.
NDZ031>033-
040>041-043>044
0 0
A late season spring winter storm
brought up to a foot of wet snow to
southwestern North Dakota. Travel
become very treacherous and no travel
was advised by the North Dakota Highway
Patrol. The heaviest snowfall occurred
at Amidon in Slope County where 12
inches fell. Other areas in the
southwest received 8 to 10 inches.
Mclean County
Riverdale 0 0
3/4 inch hail accompanied the storm.
Stutsman County
Jamestown 0 0
Heavy rains accompanied the hail
producing flash flooding in the city
of Jamestown.
Stutsman County
Jamestown 0 0
Stutsman County
Medina to 0 0
13 E Jamestown
A series of strong thunderstorms
passed through Stutsman County, many
along the same path, creating a path
of heavy rain along interstate 94. The
pathway included the city of Jamestown
where reports of over 1.50 inches of
rain fell along with nickel size hail.
A number of city streets were flooded
along with the railroad viaduct. A
number of streets were temporarily
barricaded. Traffic caused wave action
problems in a number of residential
areas which forced flood waters to
flow up to homes.
Billings County
Medora 0 0
Stark County
7 NW Taylor 0 0
Slope County
Amidon 0 0
Hail damaged police vehicle in the
city of Amidon.
Mercer County
Beulah 0 0
45 mph winds accompanied the storm.
Ward County
20 S Minot to 0 0
Minot
Strong thunderstorms produced heavy
rainfall with one to two feet of water
in fields. Water flowed into several
basements of homes causing minor
damage.
NDZ034-040>041-
043>044
0 0
Low pressure centered over
northwestern North Dakota the morning
of May 21st, 2005, intensified and
moved northeastward through central
North Dakota and over southern Manitoba
by the early afternoon. Strong winds
developed within the vicinity of this
low, with stronger winds west and
southwest of the low gusting to over
50 mph.
NDZ001>002-
009>010-017
0 0
Low pressure system in Manitoba
produced sustained winds of 40 to 50
mph and gusts around 60 mph.
NORTH DAKOTA, East
NDZ014>015-026
0 0
Devils Lake experienced some minor
fluctuations during the month of May
2005, but essentially hovered around
1448.40 feet MSL. Stump Lake rose
around 10 feet in the past year, to
around a May 2005 level around 1428.20
feet MSL. Work continued on the Devils
Lake outlet and on raising the dike
around the southern periphery of
Devils Lake (to protect the city to a
level of 1460 feet MSL). An estimated
$30 million was targeted for Devils
Lake area road construction projects
in 2005. Numerous roads were flooded
around Stump Lake in Nelson county.
Towner County
15 NE Rocklake 0 0
Sargent County
2 N Crete 0 0
Ransom County
8 SSW Englevale 0 0
Ransom County
10 SW Me Leod 0 0
Sargent County
2 ENE Milnor 0 0
Cass County
6 WSW Alice 0 0
Barnes County
8 W Pillsbury 0 0
Ransom County
9 N Mc Leod 0 0
Nelson County
3 S Tolna 0 0
Grand Forks County
Thompson 0 0
Grand Forks County
Thompson 0 0
Grand Forks County
6 SW Larimore 0 0
Grand Forks County
1 S Niagara 0 0
Grand Forks County
3 N Thompson 0 0
Nelson County
3 S Michigan City 0 0
Grand Forks County
3 S Grand Forks 0 0
Eddy County
12 E New Rockford 0 0
Grand Forks County
2 S Grand Forks 0 0
Grand Forks County
2 S Grand Forks 0 0
Nelson County
Lakota 0 0
Eddy County
7 NE New Rockford 0 0
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks 0 0
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks 0 0
Eddy County
Sheyenne 0 0
Grand Forks County
2 SW Merrifeld 0 0
Water covered a road southwest of
Merrifield. Four to five inches of
rain fell in the area.
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks 0 0
Benson County
9 W Warwick 0 0
Sargent County
3 NW Straubville 0 0
Ransom County
1 W Lisbon 0 0
Steele County
2 NW Sharon 0 0
Griggs County
14 NNW Cooperstown 0 0
Nelson County
1 E Aneta 0 0
Barnes County
Valley City 0 0
Griggs County
2 NW Walum 0 0
A tornado touched down northwest of
Walum and moved northwest across a
swamp and an open field. It then
crossed a county road and passed
through a shelterbelt. Trees up to 4
feet in diameter were blown down or
snapped off.
Barnes County
2 SW Dazey 0 0
Griggs County
1 WNW Walum 0 0
Trees 4 feet in circumference were
completely uprooted.
Cass County
2 E Durbin 0 0
Nelson County
5 S Mc Ville 0 0
Cass County
8 W Hunter 0 0
Steele County
5 NW Hope 0 0
A tornado briefly touched down in an
open field.
Steele County
16 NE Finley 0 0
The hail fell 6 miles northeast of
Golden Lake.
Steele County
19 NE Finley to 0 0
20 NE Finley
Intermittent touchdowns occurred about
1.5 miles west of Hatton to the Traill
county line 1 mile northwest of Hatton.
Traill County
1 NW Hatton to 0 0
2 NNE Hatton
Intermittent touchdowns occurred in
northwest Traill county, from the
Steele county line northwest of Hatton
to the Grand Forks county line
northeast of Hatton.
Grand Forks County
6 WSW Holmes to 0 0
5 WSW Holmes
Intermittent touchdowns occurred in
southwest Grand Forks county, from the
Traill county line 2 miles northeast
of Hatton to 5 miles west-southwest of
Holmes.
Traill County
Reynolds 0 0
Grand Forks County
2 SW Grand Forks to 0 0
2 S Grand Forks
A tornado touched down on the south
end of Grand Forks, travelling along
county road 17 from one-half mile west
of Interstate 29 to near county road
81. Trees were torn down on the north
side of county road 17 near the
intersection of Columbia Road. The
tornado weakened as it crossed county
road 17 off the south edge of Kings
Walk golf course. A dust plume
generated by the tornado pushed north
across open fields and the golf course
into housing and shopping areas in
south Grand Forks. Top wind speeds
were estimated to be around 75 mph.
Cass County
5 W Wheatland 0 0
Cass County
3 WSW Wheatland to 0 0 10K
7 SW Casselton
A dust-shrouded tornado tore through
an Interstate 94 construction zone and
dislodged temporary lane markers,
twisted highway signs, and flipped
over lighted arrow signals. This
resulted in an hour of disrupted
interstate travel. The tornado was
viewed by Embden and Casselton storm
spotters as it crossed nearly 3 miles
of open field.
Cass County
6 S Casselton 0 0
Cass County
6 S Casselton 0 0
Cass County
2 SE Casselton 0 0
Cass County
3 W Kindred to 0 0
3 WSW Kindred
A large and persistent wall cloud with
pendant funnel produced a brief
touchdown near the Cass-Richland
county line. A dust plume was
generated as the tornado touched down
in an open field. The tornado tracked
into Richland county.
Richland County
8 NW Walcott 0 0
A persistent wall cloud and pendant
funnel produced a brief tornado
touchdown near the Cass-Richland
county line. The tornado crossed an
open field into Richland county about
3 miles west-southwest of Kindred and
lifted by 607 put CDT. The tornado
originated in Cass county.
Cass County
Kindred 0 0
Cass County
1 S Kindred 0 0
Richland County
1 NW Colfax 0 0
A persistent wall cloud with pendant
funnel was viewed from Colfax.
Richland County
3 E Colfax 0 0
Richland County
1 N Abercrombie 0 0
Barnes County
3 N Fingal 0 0
Cass County
5 S Tower City 0 0
Cass County
3 WNW Embden 0 0
Cass County
1 NE Chaffee 0 0
Barnes County
17 SW Valley City 0 0
Barnes County
5 S Urbana 0 0
Fields were flooded and water covered
several farm access roads in Mansfield
township.
Cass County
Embden 0 0
Streets and fields were flooded.
Barnes County
7 SE Wimbledon 0 0
NDZ006>008-
014>016-024-
026>030-054
0 0 50K
A low pressure system travelled from
near Winnipeg, Manitoba, into northwest
Minnesota. A cold front trailing
behind this system brought a period of
very strong wind speeds to a portion
of the Devils Lake region and the
northern Red River Valley. The highest
measured wind gusts were pretty
uniform, around 60 mph. Some shingle
damage was reported. The high winds
generated significant wave action on
Devils Lake. A number of locations
lost several feet of rip rap (which
helps prevent erosion on the roadbeds).
Highway 57 was closed for a time, as
plows were called out to remove tree
branches and other debris from the
road.
OHIO, East
Muskingum County
Dresden 0 0
Coshocton County
Warsaw 0 0
Muskingum County
8 W Zanesville 0 0
Large trees blown down.
Muskingum County
Zanesville 0 0
Several large trees blown down north
of 1-70.
Coshocton County
Plainfield 0 0
Guernsey County
Old Washington 0 0
Lea County
9 W Eunice to Hail (1.25)
Oil Center
Quarter to half dollar size hail was
reported by law enforcement officials
and storm spotters along New Mexico
State Highway 176 west of Eunice to Oil
Center.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
explosively developed southwest of
Carlsbad during the early evening of
Friday the 6th. This storm produced
giant hail up to the size of tennis
balls and two tornadoes as it slowly
propagated cast-northeast across Eddy
and Lea Counties.
The most significant damage occurred in
Carlsbad when very large hail disrupted
the start of a "Relay for Life" cancer
benefit where several hundred people
were gathered outdoors. Thanks to early
warnings, emergency management
officials were able to get people
attending the event to shelter indoors.
Although no injuries resulted, the hail
caused nearly a million dollars worth
of damage to homes, businesses, and
vehicles throughout the city.
Storm spotters observed two tornadoes
as the evolving high precipitation
supercell tracked over rural areas of
eastern Eddy County. The tornadoes were
short-lived and remained over open
range land near New Mexico State
Highway 128.
The supercell storm eventually
dissipated as it approached Eunice in
eastern Lea County during the late
evening hours. Hail up to the size of
half dollars was reported as the storm
weakened just west of the city.
Lea County
Nadine Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
The Hobbs Police Department reported
that several road signs were blown down
in Nadine.
Lea County
11 WSW Hobbs to Hail (1.75)
3 N Hobbs
A left moving supercell thunderstorm
quickly propagated northeast across
eastern Lea County during the late
afternoon of the 10th. This storm
produced a swath of destructive hail
ranging in size from nickels to
golfballs as it moved from southwest of
Hobbs, in the vicinity of the Hobbs
Airport, and then over the city. Local
officials reported extensive damage to
vehicles, roofs, and windows. No
injuries were reported.
Lea County
Hobbs Hail (2.50)
Storm spotters reported that sporadic
tennis ball size hailstones accompanied
smaller hailstones in downtown Hobbs.
Extensive damage occurred as windows
were shattered in vehicles, homes, and
businesses. No injuries were reported.
Lea County
3 N Hobbs Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Local officials reported that wind
gusts to 60 MPH accompanied the large
hail north of Hobbs. These winds blew
large hail horizontally and destroyed
lightweight structures such as sheds
and carports.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
erupted along a dryline over eastern
Lea County during the late afternoon of
the 10th. This storm split early in its
life cycle, and the dominant left
moving member quickly propagated
northeast. This storm produced a swath
of destructive hail ranging in size
from nickels to tennis balls as it
affected the Hobbs area. The hail was
intermittently driven by severe winds.
Storm total damage estimates exceeded
$400,000. No injuries were reported.
Eddy County
3 W Carlsbad Arpt to Hail (1.75)
3 E Carlsbad Arpt
Numerous reports of quarter to golfball
size hail were received from the area
in the vicinity of the Carlsbad Airport
as a severe thunderstorm propagated
southeast off of the Sacramento
Mountains.
Lea County
Hobbs Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
An isolated thunderstorm produced
damaging winds in Hobbs during the
early evening hours of the 23rd. The
Hobbs Police Department reported that
large trees, power poles and lines were
blown down by the severe winds.
Lea County
Tatum Thunderstorm Wind (G58)
A National Weather Service Cooperative
Observer recorded a severe thunderstorm
wind gust to 66 MPH with a home weather
station. No reports of damage were
received.
Eddy County
6 E Artesia Hail (1.75)
The Artesia Fire Department reported
large hail up to the size of golfballs
over U.S. Highway 82 east of the city.
Lea County
Lovington Hail (0.75)
Eddy County
Lakewood Hail (2.00)
Large hail ranging in size from
quarters to hen eggs severely damaged
the roof of a residence in Lakewood.
This caused water from heavy rainfall
to enter the structure.
Lea County
3 W Lovington Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A 58 MPH thunderstorm wind gust was
measured at the Lovington Airport.
These winds severely damaged an
aircraft hanger.
Lea County
31 WSW Jal Hail (0.75)
Motorists traveling on County Road 1
reported large hail in far southwestern
Lea County.
Eddy County
10 NE Loco Hills Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
An automated fire weather observing
site measured a thunderstorm wind gust
to 58 MPH in rural northeastern Eddy
County.
Lea County
23 SW Eunice Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Severe thunderstorm winds blew down
large tree limbs at a rural residence
southwest of Eunice. An active round of
severe thunderstorms affected the
southeastern New Mexico plains during
the late evening hours of the 25th and
the very early morning hours of the
26th. Severe thunderstorms developed
during the afternoon hours along the
higher terrain of the New Mexico
mountains, and produced large hail up
to the size of hen eggs and damaging
winds as they propagated southeast. In
Eddy County, large hail punctured the
roof of a Lakewood home and allowed
heavy rain to enter the structure. In
addition, an aircraft hanger was
damaged by severe thunderstorm winds at
the Lovington Airport in Lea County.
Eddy County
18 ENE Carlsbad to Flash Food
22 ENE Carlsbad
The public reported up to two feet of
water flowing over New Mexico Route 31
in eastern Eddy County at 22:09 MDT. By
22:45 MDT, local law enforcement
officials had closed the highway to
through traffic. Flood waters washed
out 150 feet of railroad track that
parallels the state route. Rail traffic
was halted for more than a week until
crews were able to repair the damage.
Lea County
Lovington Flash Food
A Lovington police detective reported
flash flooding along several city
streets. A few streets were impassable
due to flowing flood waters.
Strong thunderstorms over the
southeastern New Mexico plains resulted
in flash flooding across parts of
eastern Eddy and Lea Counties. Several
area highways and city streets were
rendered impassable by flowing flood
waters. A railroad track section near
New Mexico State Highway 31 was
destroyed by the flood waters.
Eddy County
4 SE Carlsbad Hail (1.50)
The public reported that ping pong ball
size hail fell over U.S. Highway 285
southeast of Carlsbad.
Eddy County
Malaga to Hail (0.75)
1 S Malaga
Penny size hail was reported near
Malaga.
Isolated severe thunderstorms produced
large hail over portions of Eddy County
during the early evening hours of the
29th. Hail ranging in size from pennies
to ping pong balls was reported between
Carlsbad and Malaga.
Lea County
6 N Maljamar Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A local utility company reported that a
power pole was blown down by severe
thunderstorm winds north of Maljamar.
Lea County
6 NW Hobbs to Hail (1.75)
1 SE Hobbs
Numerous large hail reports were
received ranging in size from pennies
to golfballs in the vicinity of Hobbs.
Initial reports indicated penny size
hail along State Highway 18 northwest
of Hobbs. Additional reports indicated
quarter to golfball size hail in the
city. No reports of significant damage
were received.
Lea County
10 W Hobbs Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Local law enforcement officials
reported that severe thunderstorm winds
accompanied large hail near the the
Hobbs Airport. Gusts were estimated to
be 60 MPH.
A long-lived supercell with a history
of producing tornadoes over Chaves
County propagated east-southeast across
the plains of southeastern New Mexico
during the late evening of the 30th.
This storm produced damaging winds and
large hail as it affected portions of
central Lea County.
NEW YORK, Central
Steuben County
Bradford Hail (1.25)
Schuyler County
4 N Monterey Hail (1.25)
Sullivan County
Bethel to Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Summitville
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and
wires. Some of the towns that had
damage were Bethel, Woodbourne,
Summitville, and Youngsville.
Schuyler County
Reading Center Hail (1.00)
Multiple reports of large hail in the
town of Reading.
Tompkins County
Cayuga Hgts Hail (0.75)
Steuben County
Wayne Four Corners Hail (0.75)
Tioga County
Spencer Hail (0.75)
NEW YORK, Coastal
NYZ077-080>081
Astronomical High Tide
Northeast winds produced by a coastal
storm southeast of Long Island combined
with high astronomical tides caused
moderate coastal flooding, mainly along
the back bay shores of Nassau and
Suffolk Counties. Northeast winds
averaged between 20 and 25 mph with
gusts from 35 to 45 mph.
In Freeport, up to 4 feet of water
accumulated in the streets. Similarly,
moderate street flooding also occurred
in Lindenhurst and Amityville. In
Southampton, up to 4 feet of water
accumulated along Tiana Beach and Dune
Road along Shinnecock Bay, where 1
family evacuated their home and 1
police car was submerged.
Orange County
Monroe Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
As an area of heavy showers and
thunderstorms swept east across the
region at about 40 mph, it produced
damaging wind gusts and heavy rain. Law
enforcement reported downed trees and
wires along Harriman Heights Road
between Post and Pine Roads in the town
of Monroe. Trained spotters also
reported wind damage in Middletown
(downed tree branches), Cuddebackville
(downed wires), and Walkill, where an
outer wall under construction at the
Galleria Mall was downed.
Queens County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
As a band of heavy showers and
thunderstorms moved northeast, they
produced high winds and heavy rain that
downed several trees throughout Queens.
Putnam County
Lake Carmel Hail (0.88)
Putnam County
Carmel Hail (0.75)
As a series of severe thunderstorms
moved southeast at 15 to 20 mph across
the region, they produced hail that
varied in size from penny to nickel.
NEW YORK, East
NONE REPORTED.
NEW YORK, North
St. Lawrence County
Edwards Hail (0.00)
St. Lawrence County
Ogdensburg Hail (0.00)
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of pea
size hail.
Clinton County
5 E Dannemora Hail (0.00)
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of pea
size hail.
NEW YORK, North
Franklin County
Paul Smiths 0 0 1K
Franklin County
St Regis Falls 0 0 1K
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of
small hail accumulating on the ground.
Clinton County
Plattsburgh 0 0 1K
A cold upper level trough over the
northeast US resulted in reports of
pea size hail.
St. Lawrence County
Madrid 0 0 1K
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of
pea size hail.
NEW YORK, West
NONE REPORTED.
NORTH CAROLINA, Central
Anson County
Wadesboro 0 0
Alamance County
Mebane 0 0
The roof was peeled off of a
flat-roofed building. Limbs were blown
down, and a railroad crossing arm was
bent.
Wake County
2 NE Raleigh 0 0
Reported at Interstate 440 and US 1
North.
Halifax County
3 W Enfield 0 0
Nickel hail covering the ground,
including an area around Interstate 95.
Halifax County
3 N Enfield 0 0
Nash County
10 NE Dortches 0 0
Halifax County
Tillery 0 0
Edgecombe County
Leggett 0 0
Orange County
4 W Hillsborough 0 0
Penny sized hail reported at exit 157
along Interstate 40.
Davidson County
2 NW Thomasville 0 0
Dime to penny sized hail covered the
ground at Winding Creek Golf Course,
near Business 85 and State Route 109.
Nash County
6 NE Goldrock 0 0
Nickel sized hail reported in
Whitakers near US 301 and State Route
33
Edgecombe County
2 E Whitakers 0 0
Halifax County
6 W Enfield 0 0
Dime to penny sized hail reported at
exit 154 along Interstate 95.
Moore County
Aberdeen 0 0
Cumberland County
Ft Bragg 0 0
NORTH CAROLINA, Central Coastal
NCZ095-098-103
0 0
Report from Cedar Island Ferry.
NCZ093>095-103>104
0 0
Emergency Manager reported one to two
feet of water over the roadway near
Adams Creek.
Dare County
Hatteras 0 0
Report of shingles off roofs in
Hatteras Village.
Dare County
Frisco 0 0
An unseasonable and strong Nor'caster
buffeted the North Carolina coast on
the 6th with damaging wind gusts,
torrential rain, high surf, and
coastal flooding. Winds were sustained
as high as 45 to 55 mph with wind
gusts to 80 mph across coastal counties
of Eastern North Carolina. Water levels
rose four to six feet above normal
along Pamlico Sound, and the lower
reaches of the Neuse River. Storm total
rainfall amounts ranged from 4 to 7
inches. During the peak of storm, the
Diamond buoy reported 20 foot waves.
Moderate beach erosion was reported
along the Outer Banks.
Pamlico County
Oriental 0 0
Carteret County
Newport 0 0 5K
Two sheds destroyed and trees down
near NWS office.
Carteret County
Morehead City 0 0
Trees down on Country Club Road.
Beaufort County
Pinetown 0 0
Nickel hail covering the ground.
Beaufort County
Pinetown 0 0
Craven County
5 NE Havelock 0 0
Carteret County
South River 0 0
Pamlico County
Merritt 0 0
Onslow County
North Topsail Beach 0 0
Dare County
Kill Devil Hills 0 0
Two swimmers at the Ramada Plaza in
Kill Devil Hills were pulled away from
the shore by a strong rip current
during the mid afternoon. One man
drowned. M251W
Dare County
Kill Devil Hills 0 0
NORTH CAROLINA, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
NORTH CAROLINA, North Coastal
Currituck County
Waterlily 0 0
NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central
Alleghany County
Sparta 0 0
Lightning struck a tree and caused it
to fall across a road, temporarily
blocking traffic.
NORTH CAROLINA, South Coastal
Columbus County
6 E Tabor City to 0 0 200K
8.5 NE Tabor City
A NWS storm survey concluded a tornado
touched down in the Mollie community.
An areal survey showed that the tornado
tracked NNE and crossed several county
roads, farm fields, and wooded areas.
The tornado produced three spots of F1
damage along its path with winds
estimated between 73 and 112 mph.
Damage occurred to several homes,
vehicles, outbuildings, and sheds,
with many large trees down.
NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest
Macon County
4 E Franklin 0 0
Transylvania County
Balsam Grove 0 0
Gaston County
Gastonia 0 1
Lightning struck and injured a person.
Madison County
10 S Hot Spgs 0 0
Report of 3 trees blown down in the
Luck area.
Lincoln County
Vale 0 0
Burke County
Hildebran 0 1
Lightning struck and injured a person.
Gaston County
Lowell 0 0
Caldwell County
9 E Lenoir 0 0
Caldwell County
9 E Lenoir 0 0
Trees and power lines down.
Catawba County
3 SE Hickory 0 0
Hail reported hail on Interstate 40
between Hickory and Conover.
Mecklenburg County
Pineville 0 0
Mitchell County
2 S Spruce Pine to 0 0 10K
Spruce Pine
Mostly pea size hail, with some stones
as large as nickels, accumulated to a
depth of 2.5 inches in the Carters
Ridge area south of Spruce Pine. Hail
also accumulated to a depth of several
inches in town. Several buildings
received minor damage, mainly water
damage due to ice dams developing on
roofs and in gutters.
Yancey County
Busick 0 0
Alexander County
Bethlehem 0 0
Mecklenburg County
14 N Charlotte 0 0
Catawba County
7 E Newton 0 0
Iredell County
7 N Statesville 0 0
Penny hail at intersection of Jennings
and Snow Creek Roads 10 miles north of
Statesville. Another spotter reported
nickel hail 4 to 6 miles north of
Statesville.
Alexander County
Hiddenite 0 0
Newspaper report of non-specific wind
and hail damage.
Rowan County
5 N Salisbury 0 0
Trees and lines down.
NCZ050
0 0 1K
A section of bank gave way and
flattened a storage shed below.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 0 0
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 0 0 50K
Report of 8 to 9 homes struck by
lightning. A fire was started at one
of the homes, resulting in considerable
damage.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 0 0 10K
Severe urban flooding developed, with
2 cars stranded in water on Sugar
Creek Rd. There was also water over
North Tryon St.
NCZ050
0 0
Landslide caused unspecified damage
to a structure and took down some
power lines.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte to 0 0
Matthews
Two spotters reported dime to penny
hail in south Mecklenburg County until
8:15
Mecklenburg County
Matthews 0 0
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte 0 0 4K
Severe urban flooding developed, with
water deep enough to float a car into
the median on Independence Bvd, and
several inches of water covering
Queens Rd.
Madison County
Luck 0 0
Spring Creek left its banks and
threatened 3 mobile homes in the Luck
area.
Mcdowell County
5 NE Marion 0 0
Burke County
10 W Morganton 0 0
Hail reported at Lake James.
Catawba County
Longview 0 0 5K
Water up to the windows of a car.
Burke County
Northeast Portion 0 0
Fire chief reported unspecified
flooding. County reported water removal
became necessary on Main St. in Icard.
Haywood County
Canton 0 0 1K
Part of a tin roof off a barn.
Haywood County
Canton 0 0 2K
Lightning struck a building, resulting
in some windows being blown out.
Cleveland County
8 N Shelby 0 0
Lincoln County
Lincolnton 0 0
Avery County
13 N Newland 0 0
Report of 2 to 3 inch diameter limbs
blown down.
Madison County
Big Laurel to 0 0
1 N Mars Hill
Trees down along highway 64.
Buncombe County
Countywide 0 0
Wind blew down 3 trees at scattered
locations across the county.
Henderson County
Edneyville to 0 0
4 NE Edneyville
Trees down along highway 64. Trees
were also reported down around
Sugarloaf Mountain.
Henderson County
Etowah 0 0
Trees down along highway 64.
Graham County
Robbinsville 0 0
Trees down. Also, power was out in
town for a while in the morning, but
it is unclear whether lightning or
wind was the culprit.
NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West
Sheridan County
10 N Mcclusky 0 0
Emmons County
10 S Strasburg 0 0
Oliver County
10 E Center 0 0
Heavy rainfall of 3.50 inches caused
water to flow across farm yard and
into the basement of a farm house.
Mclean County
7 SE Washburn 0 0
Ward County
Minot 0 0
Heavy rainfall caused flooding of the
city streets and underpasses. Several
streets were closed due to the
flooding. Two men had to be rescued
from flood waters after crossing
emergency road closure signs.
Mcintosh County
12 ESE Ashley 0 0
Dickey County
Forbes 0 0
Morton County
13 SE New Salem 0 0
Morton County
9 E Almont 0 0
Dickey County
2 N Forbes 0 0
La Moure County
5 W Edgeley 0 0
NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West
Dickey County
Ellendale 0 0
Morton County
13 E New Salem 0 0
Dickey County
Forbes 0 0
Reported by a NWS cooperative observer.
Morton County
10 S New Salem 0 0
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding
10 miles south to 14 miles south of
New Salem. Many county roads were
washed out. Water depth estimated to
be one to two feet deep over roads.
Stutsman County
2 E Jamestown 0 0
Heavy rains accompanied the hail
producing minor street flooding in the
city of Jamestown.
Stutsman County
5 W Jamestown to 0 0
5 E Jamestown
Hail began 5 miles west of Jamestown
and traveled through the city of
Jamestown and ending 5 miles east of
Jamestown.
Foster County
Carrington 0 0
Heavy rainfall up to 3 inches produced
street and yard flooding in the city
of Carrington.
NDZ031>033-
040>041-043>044
0 0
A late season spring winter storm
brought up to a foot of wet snow to
southwestern North Dakota. Travel
become very treacherous and no travel
was advised by the North Dakota Highway
Patrol. The heaviest snowfall occurred
at Amidon in Slope County where 12
inches fell. Other areas in the
southwest received 8 to 10 inches.
Mclean County
Riverdale 0 0
3/4 inch hail accompanied the storm.
Stutsman County
Jamestown 0 0
Heavy rains accompanied the hail
producing flash flooding in the city
of Jamestown.
Stutsman County
Jamestown 0 0
Stutsman County
Medina to 0 0
13 E Jamestown
A series of strong thunderstorms
passed through Stutsman County, many
along the same path, creating a path
of heavy rain along interstate 94. The
pathway included the city of Jamestown
where reports of over 1.50 inches of
rain fell along with nickel size hail.
A number of city streets were flooded
along with the railroad viaduct. A
number of streets were temporarily
barricaded. Traffic caused wave action
problems in a number of residential
areas which forced flood waters to
flow up to homes.
Billings County
Medora 0 0
Stark County
7 NW Taylor 0 0
Slope County
Amidon 0 0
Hail damaged police vehicle in the
city of Amidon.
Mercer County
Beulah 0 0
45 mph winds accompanied the storm.
Ward County
20 S Minot to 0 0
Minot
Strong thunderstorms produced heavy
rainfall with one to two feet of water
in fields. Water flowed into several
basements of homes causing minor
damage.
NDZ034-040>041-
043>044
0 0
Low pressure centered over
northwestern North Dakota the morning
of May 21st, 2005, intensified and
moved northeastward through central
North Dakota and over southern Manitoba
by the early afternoon. Strong winds
developed within the vicinity of this
low, with stronger winds west and
southwest of the low gusting to over
50 mph.
NDZ001>002-
009>010-017
0 0
Low pressure system in Manitoba
produced sustained winds of 40 to 50
mph and gusts around 60 mph.
NORTH DAKOTA, East
NDZ014>015-026
0 0
Devils Lake experienced some minor
fluctuations during the month of May
2005, but essentially hovered around
1448.40 feet MSL. Stump Lake rose
around 10 feet in the past year, to
around a May 2005 level around 1428.20
feet MSL. Work continued on the Devils
Lake outlet and on raising the dike
around the southern periphery of
Devils Lake (to protect the city to a
level of 1460 feet MSL). An estimated
$30 million was targeted for Devils
Lake area road construction projects
in 2005. Numerous roads were flooded
around Stump Lake in Nelson county.
Towner County
15 NE Rocklake 0 0
Sargent County
2 N Crete 0 0
Ransom County
8 SSW Englevale 0 0
Ransom County
10 SW Me Leod 0 0
Sargent County
2 ENE Milnor 0 0
Cass County
6 WSW Alice 0 0
Barnes County
8 W Pillsbury 0 0
Ransom County
9 N Mc Leod 0 0
Nelson County
3 S Tolna 0 0
Grand Forks County
Thompson 0 0
Grand Forks County
Thompson 0 0
Grand Forks County
6 SW Larimore 0 0
Grand Forks County
1 S Niagara 0 0
Grand Forks County
3 N Thompson 0 0
Nelson County
3 S Michigan City 0 0
Grand Forks County
3 S Grand Forks 0 0
Eddy County
12 E New Rockford 0 0
Grand Forks County
2 S Grand Forks 0 0
Grand Forks County
2 S Grand Forks 0 0
Nelson County
Lakota 0 0
Eddy County
7 NE New Rockford 0 0
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks 0 0
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks 0 0
Eddy County
Sheyenne 0 0
Grand Forks County
2 SW Merrifeld 0 0
Water covered a road southwest of
Merrifield. Four to five inches of
rain fell in the area.
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks 0 0
Benson County
9 W Warwick 0 0
Sargent County
3 NW Straubville 0 0
Ransom County
1 W Lisbon 0 0
Steele County
2 NW Sharon 0 0
Griggs County
14 NNW Cooperstown 0 0
Nelson County
1 E Aneta 0 0
Barnes County
Valley City 0 0
Griggs County
2 NW Walum 0 0
A tornado touched down northwest of
Walum and moved northwest across a
swamp and an open field. It then
crossed a county road and passed
through a shelterbelt. Trees up to 4
feet in diameter were blown down or
snapped off.
Barnes County
2 SW Dazey 0 0
Griggs County
1 WNW Walum 0 0
Trees 4 feet in circumference were
completely uprooted.
Cass County
2 E Durbin 0 0
Nelson County
5 S Mc Ville 0 0
Cass County
8 W Hunter 0 0
Steele County
5 NW Hope 0 0
A tornado briefly touched down in an
open field.
Steele County
16 NE Finley 0 0
The hail fell 6 miles northeast of
Golden Lake.
Steele County
19 NE Finley to 0 0
20 NE Finley
Intermittent touchdowns occurred about
1.5 miles west of Hatton to the Traill
county line 1 mile northwest of Hatton.
Traill County
1 NW Hatton to 0 0
2 NNE Hatton
Intermittent touchdowns occurred in
northwest Traill county, from the
Steele county line northwest of Hatton
to the Grand Forks county line
northeast of Hatton.
Grand Forks County
6 WSW Holmes to 0 0
5 WSW Holmes
Intermittent touchdowns occurred in
southwest Grand Forks county, from the
Traill county line 2 miles northeast
of Hatton to 5 miles west-southwest of
Holmes.
Traill County
Reynolds 0 0
Grand Forks County
2 SW Grand Forks to 0 0
2 S Grand Forks
A tornado touched down on the south
end of Grand Forks, travelling along
county road 17 from one-half mile west
of Interstate 29 to near county road
81. Trees were torn down on the north
side of county road 17 near the
intersection of Columbia Road. The
tornado weakened as it crossed county
road 17 off the south edge of Kings
Walk golf course. A dust plume
generated by the tornado pushed north
across open fields and the golf course
into housing and shopping areas in
south Grand Forks. Top wind speeds
were estimated to be around 75 mph.
Cass County
5 W Wheatland 0 0
Cass County
3 WSW Wheatland to 0 0 10K
7 SW Casselton
A dust-shrouded tornado tore through
an Interstate 94 construction zone and
dislodged temporary lane markers,
twisted highway signs, and flipped
over lighted arrow signals. This
resulted in an hour of disrupted
interstate travel. The tornado was
viewed by Embden and Casselton storm
spotters as it crossed nearly 3 miles
of open field.
Cass County
6 S Casselton 0 0
Cass County
6 S Casselton 0 0
Cass County
2 SE Casselton 0 0
Cass County
3 W Kindred to 0 0
3 WSW Kindred
A large and persistent wall cloud with
pendant funnel produced a brief
touchdown near the Cass-Richland
county line. A dust plume was
generated as the tornado touched down
in an open field. The tornado tracked
into Richland county.
Richland County
8 NW Walcott 0 0
A persistent wall cloud and pendant
funnel produced a brief tornado
touchdown near the Cass-Richland
county line. The tornado crossed an
open field into Richland county about
3 miles west-southwest of Kindred and
lifted by 607 put CDT. The tornado
originated in Cass county.
Cass County
Kindred 0 0
Cass County
1 S Kindred 0 0
Richland County
1 NW Colfax 0 0
A persistent wall cloud with pendant
funnel was viewed from Colfax.
Richland County
3 E Colfax 0 0
Richland County
1 N Abercrombie 0 0
Barnes County
3 N Fingal 0 0
Cass County
5 S Tower City 0 0
Cass County
3 WNW Embden 0 0
Cass County
1 NE Chaffee 0 0
Barnes County
17 SW Valley City 0 0
Barnes County
5 S Urbana 0 0
Fields were flooded and water covered
several farm access roads in Mansfield
township.
Cass County
Embden 0 0
Streets and fields were flooded.
Barnes County
7 SE Wimbledon 0 0
NDZ006>008-
014>016-024-
026>030-054
0 0 50K
A low pressure system travelled from
near Winnipeg, Manitoba, into northwest
Minnesota. A cold front trailing
behind this system brought a period of
very strong wind speeds to a portion
of the Devils Lake region and the
northern Red River Valley. The highest
measured wind gusts were pretty
uniform, around 60 mph. Some shingle
damage was reported. The high winds
generated significant wave action on
Devils Lake. A number of locations
lost several feet of rip rap (which
helps prevent erosion on the roadbeds).
Highway 57 was closed for a time, as
plows were called out to remove tree
branches and other debris from the
road.
OHIO, East
Muskingum County
Dresden 0 0
Coshocton County
Warsaw 0 0
Muskingum County
8 W Zanesville 0 0
Large trees blown down.
Muskingum County
Zanesville 0 0
Several large trees blown down north
of 1-70.
Coshocton County
Plainfield 0 0
Guernsey County
Old Washington 0 0
Guernsey County
Antrim 0 0
Columbiana County
5 SW Salem 0 0
Belmont County
Barnesville to 0 0 20K
Bethesda
Large trees down in Bethesda. About the
same time, high winds ripped a roof off
two businesses, on North Chestnut St in
Barnesville, causing them to collapse.
The collapse ripped down several power
lines.
Belmont County
Morristown 0 0
Guernsey County
Antrim 0 0
Parts of Rte 22 flooded between Antrim
and South Fork Park afler 2.2 inchcs of
rain.
Tuscarawas County
Newcomerstown 0 0 5K
Between 330 and 335 PM EDT, a
downburst, with wind gust estimated at
60 mph (52 kt) struck a farm on
Township Rd 121. It snapped off 7
trees, about half way up, and
significantly damaged 9 others. Damage
area was 500 ft wide and 1000 ft long.
Vinyl siding on the house was damaged
from wind and flying dcbris (small
stones).
OHIO, North
Medina Countv
Medina 0 1
A 15 year old girl was struck by
lightning while walking across a
parking lot at school. The girl
suffered extensive injuries and was
hospitalized for several weeks. A house
nearby was also struck by lightning.
The resulting fire caused $100,000
damage to the house.
Wayne County
5 S Doylestown to 0 0
Doylestown
Penny size hail was observed.
Summit County
Clinton 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Walbridge 0 0 4K
A few large limbs were reported down.
Lucas County
10 E Toledo 0 0 4K
A few large limbs were downed in Bono.
Ottawa County
Trowbridge 0 0 20K
Several telephone poles were snapped
along with downed power lines.
Wood County
Weston 0 0 15K
Thunderstorm winds toppled two power
poles near Weston.
Marion County
1 S La Rue 0 0
A 58 mph wind gust was measured by a
trained spotter located just south of
La Rue
Morrow County
Cardington 0 0 4K
Trees were reported down in Cardington.
Hancock County
Countywide 0 0
Quarter size hail was obscrved, mainly
across the northern portion of the
County.
Wyandot County
Upper Sandusky to 0 0 2K
Sycamore
An 18 inch diameter tree was reported
down just north of Upper Sandusky. In
Sycamore, there were several reports of
trees down.
OHIO, North
Holmes County
Nashville 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Knox County
Countywide 0 0 12K
Several trees and large limbs were
reported down across the county from
thunderstorm winds. Trees were reported
down in Danville, Apple Valley and
Fredericktown.
Wood County
Walbridge 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Marion County
Countywide 0 0 lOK
Numerous trees reported down across
the County.
Crawford County
Bucyrus 0 0
A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was
measured.
Ottawa County
Oak Harbor 0 0
Quarter size hail was observed.
Sandusky County
Clyde 0 0 3K
Thunderstorm winds tore vinyl siding
off of a house and garage.
Richland County
Lexington 0 0 lOK
Several trees reported down.
Seneca County
Countywide 0 0 10K
Several trees were reported down across
the County.
Wayne County
Apple Creek 0 0 1K
One tree reported down.
Richland County
Mansfield 0 0 25K
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 58 mph
did considerable damage at a racetrack
near Mansfield Lahm Airport. A 52 mph
wind gust was recorded at the airport
at 7:09 p.m. Two sections of temporary
bleachers were toppled and destroyed.
Richland County
Mansfield 0 0
Penny size hail was observed just
northeast of Mansfield.
Erie County
Huron 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Ashland County
Jeromesville 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
Countywide 0 0 15K
Thunderstorm winds were estimated to be
in excess of 58 mph by an off duty NWS
employee in Lagrange. Trees were downed
in East Carlisle, North Eaton and Avon
Lake.
Wayne County
New Pittsburg 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Wayne County
Wooster 0 0 80K
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 mph
blew a semi-truck over on U.S. Route 30
near Wooster. Several trees were downed
in and around Wooster.
Holmes County
Millersburg 0 0 4K
A few large limbs were reported down.
Holmes County
Winesburg 0 0 1K
Thunderstorm winds downed one tree.
Medina County
Brunswick 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Bedford Hgts 0 0 4K
A few large limbs were reported down.
Summit County
Cuyahoga Falls 0 0
Half dollar size hail was observed.
Stark County
3 N Canton to 0 0
Canton
Half dollar size hail was observed.
Stark County
North Canton 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Geauga County
Russell 0 0 4K
A few large limbs were reported down.
Portage County
Hiram 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Canton 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Canton 0 0 5K
Several frees reported down.
Lake County
Painesville
0 0 5K
Several frees reported down in
Painesville and Fairport.
Geauga County
Parkman 0 0
Penny size hail was observed one mile
east of Parkman.
Mahoning County
12 SW Austintown 0 0 5K
A few large limbs were down in Lake
Milton.
Mahoning County
Lake Milton 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Trumbull County
Leavittsburg 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Trumbull County
3 W Warren 0 0
A trained spotter estimated wind gusts
between 60 and 65 mph.
Trumbull County
Countywide 0 0 105K
Thunderstorm winds downed frees in
Champion, Warren and Braceville
Township.
Summit County
Barberton 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
Tiffin 0 0 150K
Thunderstorms winds blew several
containers off of a moving train five
miles west of Tiffin.
Hancock County
Findlay 0 0
Penny size hail was observed in
Findlay.
Lorain County
3 N Huntington 0 0
Penny size hail was observed three
miles north of Huntington.
Wayne County
Doylestown 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
OHIO, Northwest
Paulding County
2 E Grover Hill 0 0
Defiance County
5 SE Defiance 0 0
Van Wert County
Van Wert 0 0
Van Wert County
Van Wert 0 0
Numerous large tree limbs down.
Van Wert County
1 SE Convoy 0 0 15K
Roof ripped off an autobody shop and
thrown into a car.
Putnam County
2 NW Ottoville 0 0 7.5K
Metal grain bin rolled and wrapped
around a pole.
Henry County
Countywide to 0 0
Napoleon
Numerous branches down throughout the
County, ranging from 5 to 6 feet in
length and 3 inches in diameter.
OHIO, Southeast
Perry County
New Lexington 0 0
Lawrence County
Waterloo 0 0
Gallia County
Patriot 0 0
Washington County
3 NE Whipple 0 0 2K
A porch roof was damaged at a house
along County Route 15. An unconfirmed
sighting of a funnel cloud was
associated with this storm in
Washington County. The funnel cloud was
reported in the aviation obscrvation
from the Wood County airport, several
miles to the south and across the Ohio
River.
OHIO, Southwest
Miami County
Piqua
0 0 3K
A few trees and power poles were
downed.
Preble County
7 NW Eaton
0 0 3K
Trees and power lines were knocked down
near the intersection of US Route 40
and Gettysburg Road.
Butler County
Hamilton 0 0
Butler County
2 NE Jacksonburgh 0 0 3K
Three to five inch tree limbs were
knocked down near the intersection of
State Route 122 and Mill Road.
Montgomery County
West Carrollton to 0 0 6K
Miamisburg
Numerous frees were downed.
Licking County
Buckeye Lake 0 0 lOK
Several frees and large limbs were also
knocked down.
Franklin County
Whitehall 0 0
Union County
Marysville 0 0 15K
Several frees and large limbs were
knocked down. Fallen trees caused
damage to two homes in town, and a
business lost part of its roof.
Fairfield County
Pickerington 0 0
Delaware County
4 N Delaware 0 0
Nickel size hail fell at Delaware State
Park.
Champaign County
Mingo 0 0
Fayette County
Staunton 0 0
Clinton County
4 SSE Wilmington 0 0 4K
A car sustained minor damage from the
hail.
Ross County
Frankfort 0 0 8K
Trees and large limbs were downed. A
metal roof was blown off of a shcd.
Pickaway County
Five Pts to 0 0 3K
4 S Five Pts
Thunderstorm winds knocked down
powerlines.
Fairfield County
Lithopolis 0 0 3K
Thunderstorm winds knocked down
powerlines.
Scioto County
5 SW Otway to 0 0 20K
5 S Otway
Several 100 year old frees were
twisted, with numerous other trees
stripped of their bark. The roof of a
barn was ripped off and carried 0.5
miles to the east.
Scioto County
Wheelersburg to
South Webster 0 0 5K
Trees were knocked down.
Ross County
2SE Richmond Dale 0 0 8K
Fifteen trees were downed in a 100 yard
by 50 yard swath on Limerick Road. This
was possibly a downburst.
Number of Estimated
Persons Damage
Location Killed Injured Property Crops
NEBRASKA, Central
Rock County
14 NNE Rose Hail (0.88)
Garfield County
22 NNE Burwell Hail (0.75)
Garden County
Lewellen Hail (0.88)
Garden County
Oshkosh Hail (0.88)
Arthur County
17 E Arthur Hail (1.00)
Sheridan County
5 NW Bingham Hail (1.50)
Perkins County
7 W Grant Hail (0.88)
Mcpherson County
25 NW Tryon Hail (1.00)
Sheridan County
11 SSE Rushville Hail (1.00)
Hail covered the ground.
Mcpherson County
3 SE Ringgold Hail (1.00)
Chase County
2 SSE Champion Hail (0.75)
Chase County
5 N Wauneta Hail (0.88)
Lincoln County
8 SE Wallace Hail (1.00)
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt Hail (1.50)
Lincoln County
10 S Wallace Hail (1.75)
Logan County
5 S Stapleton Hail (0.88)
Cherry County
30 S Valentine Hail (1.00)
Logan County
Stapleton Hail (1.00)
Cherry County
58 SSW Merriman Hail (0.75)
Custer County
Anselmo Hail (1.25)
The hail, combined with estimated wind
gusts of 52kts, damaged roofs and
siding on homes and produced moderate
body damage to vehicles.
Custer County
Anselmo Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Thunderstorm winds broke off eight
inch diameter tree limbs.
Hayes County
14 NNW Hayes Center Hail (1.50)
Blaine County
2 N Brewster Hail (0.88)
Lincoln County
7 S Dickens Hail (2.75)
Custer County
9 NNW Anselmo Hail (1.00)
Brown County
3 N Long Pine Hail (0.75)
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Keya Paha County
6 SE Springview Hail (0.75)
Rock County
4 N Bassett Hail (0.88)
Lincoln County
20 NNE Brady Hail (1.00)
Loup County
Almeria Hail (1.00)
Custer County
8 NW Sargent Hail (0.88)
Holt County
11 SSW Atkinson Hail (0.75)
Custer County
Sargent Hail (0.75)
Holt County
1 E Ewing Hail (0.88)
Hayes County
5 NW Hamlet Hail (1.00)
Lincoln County
2 S Sutherland Hail (0.88)
Hayes County
8 E Hamlet Hail (4.25)
Lincoln County
1 E Sutherland Hail (1.75)
Hayes County
4 SSW Hayes Center Hail (1.75)
Frontier County
18 SW Stockville Hail (0.88)
Keith County
4 SSE Roscoe Hail (0.75)
Hayes County
11 NE Hayes Center Hail (0.88)
Frontier County
11 SSW Curtis Hail (2.75)
Lincoln County
10 SW Sutherland Hail (0.88)
Frontier County
1 W Maywood Hail (1.25)
Mcpherson County
17 WNW Tryon Hail (1.75)
Mcpherson County
18 SW Tryon Hail (0.88)
Hayes County
11 NE Hayes Center Hail (0.88)
Lincoln County
10 ESE Wellfleet Hail (1.75)
Frontier County
3 SE Maywood to Tornado (F1)
1 SE Maywood
The tornado touched down in the Brushy
Creek area southeast of Maywood
uprooting and breaking numerous trees.
The tornado then moved northwest
approximately a mile into a farmstead
where it broke power lines, destroyed
grain bins, and tossed irrigation
pipe. It then continued northwest
about a mile uprooting and breaking
trees before hitting another
farmstead. At this farmstead, it
destroyed 2 barns and a hog
confinement building. As the tornado
weakened, it circled around the
farmstead and destroyed 2 grain bins,
small sheds and severely damaged a
machine shed. Wooden 2x4 beams from a
destroyed shed impaled the house. Hail
associated with the storm, broke out
windows in the home.
Frontier County
7 W Curtis Hail (2.50)
Frontier County
4 W Curtis Hail (2.50)
Chase County
11 S Imperial Hail (1.50)
Chase County
Imperial Hail (1.75)
Golfball size hail caused damage to
roofs, siding, windows, and gutters on
homes in Imperial. A few vehicles also
sustained minor body damage. The
northwest section of town was the
hardest hit.
Frontier County
North Portion Flash Flood
County roads were closed due to water
running over the roadway.
Perkins County
3 NE Grant Hail (0.75)
Perkins County
12 S Elsie Hail (0.75)
Perkins County
5 SE Madrid Hail (1.00)
Lincoln County
11 ENE Wallace Hail (1.00)
Lincoln County
Southeast Portion Flash Flood
Numerous roads were closed due to high
water. A few roads were washed away
along the edges.
Chase County
Enders Res Hail (1.00)
Lincoln County
4 NW North Platte Hail (1.75)
Chase County
Wauneta Hail (1.75)
Hayes County
15 NW Hayes Center Hail (2.50)
Lincoln County
7 S Wallace Hail (1.00)
Custer County
10 S Ansley Hail (0.88)
Lincoln County
7 NW Hershey Hail (1.50)
Hayes County
2 W Hamlet Hail (1.75)
Lincoln County
15 SW North Platte Hail (1.75)
Hayes County
6 W Hayes Center Hail (0.88)
Lincoln County
10 S North Platte Hail (2.75)
Hayes County
Hayes Center Hail (1.75)
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt Hail (1.50)
Lincoln County
7 ENE North Platte Hail (0.88)
Lincoln County
North Platte Arpt Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Frontier County
10 SW Maywood Hail (0.75)
Frontier County
10 SSW Stockville Hail (0.88)
Thomas County
Thedford Lightning
Lightning struck and destroyed the
1948 Opheim-Booth building along
Highway 2 in Thedford. The building
was being used to store a few
computers and other merchandise for
sale.
Cherry County
6 W Brownlee Hail (1.25)
Lincoln County
5 SSW Sutherland Hail (0.75)
Lincoln County
1 W Sutherland to Hail (1.75)
3 E Sutherland
Lincoln County
Sutherland Hail (1.00)
Lincoln County
2 SSW Hershey Tornado (F0)
A trained weather spotter recorded a
brief tornado touchdown in an open
field near Highway 30 west of North
Platte.
Lincoln County
5 W North Platte Tornado (F0)
Storm chasers recorded a weak tornado
touchdown briefly in an open field.
Mcpherson County
11 SSE Tryon Hail (0.75)
Mcpherson County
12 SE Tryon Hail (1.00)
Hail covered the ground.
Lincoln County
4 SW North Platte Hail (1.00)
Blaine County
Purdum Hail (1.00)
Logan County
5 W Stapleton Hail (1.00)
Hail covered the ground.
Blaine County
5 SSE Purdum Hail (1.00)
Blaine County
5 SSE Purdum Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Thunderstorm winds tore numerous
shingles off of a house at a
farmstead.
Lincoln County
17 NNE North Platte Hail (0.88)
Logan County
10 ESE Stapleton Hail (1.00)
Brown County
15 S Ainsworth Hail (0.88)
Custer County
14 NW Callaway Hail (1.00)
Rock County
7 WSW Bassett Hail (0.88)
Custer County
(Bbw)Broken Bow Arpt Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Custer County
3 W Mason City Hail (0.88)
Perkins County
Madrid Hail (1.50)
Chase County
9 N Champion Hail (0.75)
Chase County
10 WSW Champion Hail (1.25)
Lincoln County
6 SSW Hershey Hail (1.75)
Lincoln County
7 S North Platte Hail (1.75)
Lincoln County
1 N North Platte Hail (0.88)
Lincoln County
1 NE North Platte Hail (1.00)
Lincoln County
Hershey Hail (1.75)
Custer County
4 NNE Arnold Hail (1.75)
Custer County
8 ENE Arnold Hail (1.00)
Wheeler County
14 NE Bartlett Hail (0.88)
Wheeler County
15 NE Bartlett Hail (0.88)
Custer County
10 SW Merna Hail (0.88)
Grant County
2 NW Hyannis Hail (0.75)
Frontier County
4 NW Curtis Hail (1.00)
Frontier County
9 NE Stockville Hail (0.88)
NEBRASKA, East
Boone County
Cedar Rapids Hail (0.75)
Boone County
2 E Cedar Rapids Hail (0.88)
Cedar County
2 NE Magnet Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
60 mph were accompanied by nickel size
hail.
Cedar County
2 NE Magnet Hail (0.88)
The hail was accompanied by
thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
60 mph.
Madison County
Norfolk Hail (0.88)
Madison County
Meadow Grove Hail (1.00)
Madison County
2 NNW Newman Grov Hail (0.75)
Boone County
Cedar Rapids Hail (0.75)
Madison County
2 SW Battle Creek Hail (0.75)
Pierce County
Hadar Hail (0.75)
Wayne County
2 NW Carroll Hail (0.75)
Boone County
4 W St Edward Hail (0.88)
Madison County
Battle Creek Hail (0.88)
Accompanied by wind gusts estimated at
40 to 50 mph.
Pierce County
Hadar Hail (0.88)
Madison County
Battle Creek Hail (0.75)
Cedar County
3 SE Belden Hail (0.88)
Madison County
Madison Hail (0.75)
Douglas County
Omaha Hail (1.00)
Hail up to 1 inch in diameter was
reported at 70th and Charles, 90th and
Pacific and 108th and Polk Streets in
Omaha.
Sarpy County
1 W Papillion Hail (0.75)
Gage County
Blue Spgs Hail (0.75)
Douglas County
3 SW Bennington Hail (0.75)
Pawnee County
Lewiston Hail (0.75)
Washington County
3 E Kennard Hail (0.75)
Washington County
Blair Hail (1.00)
Washington County
Blair Hail (0.88)
Penny to nickel size hail was reported
along with street flooding.
Dodge County
North Bend Hail (0.88)
Dodge County
Fremont Hail (0.88)
Douglas County
3 NNW Elkhorn Hail (0.75)
Dodge County
2 E Fremont Hail (0.88)
Washington County
1 E Arlington Hail (0.88)
Seward County
2 N Utica Hail (1.00)
Douglas County
3 NNW Elkhorn Hail (0.75)
Douglas County
3 NE Elk City Hail (1.00)
Douglas County
Elkhorn Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated
at 60 mph by a trained spotter.
Douglas County
1 N Valley Hail (1.00)
Washington County
6 SSW Blair Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
A thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph was
measured at Eagle Airfield southwest
of Blair.
Douglas County
2 S Elkhorn Hail (0.88)
Douglas County
Omaha Thunderstorm Wind (G54)
Thunderstorm wind gusts that were
measured at 62 mph by the Omaha Eppley
Asos caused scattered tree ... fence
and building damage in Omaha. Most of
the reports of tree damage were on the
western or northern sections of town
and included a 30 year-old ash that
fell on a house north of Dodge Park, a
large maple tree that fell on a home
near 24th and Vane Street, a 60-foot
evergreen that fell onto a house and
car near 38th and Cuming Streets, 4 to
6 inch limbs downed near 210th and
Maple and 10 inch tree limbs downed
near 32nd and Tucker. A construction
crane was blown over onto a performing
arts building downtown causing
$300,000 worth of damage. OPPD
reported that around 13,000 customers
lost their power from the storms.
Douglas County
Omaha Hail (0.75)
Reported near 32nd and Tucker and was
accompanied by wind gusts that took
down a 10 inch tree limb.
Douglas County
Omaha Hail (0.88)
Near 210th and Maple.
Lancaster County
6 WNW Davey to Hail (1.75)
6 ESE Davey
Hail up to golf ball size was reported
from around 6 miles west northwest of
Davey to 6 miles east southeast of
town.
Saunders County
Ceresco Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was reported along
with 50 mph winds.
Douglas County
Ralston Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph were
estimated by a trained spotter in
Ralston.
Sarpy County
2 N Gretna Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was
measured by home weather equipment.
Saunders County
2 NW Ashland Hail (0.88)
Saunders County
2 NW Ashland Hail (0.88)
Sarpy County
La Vista Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
65 mph knocked down several 8 to 12
inch tree limbs which blocked a street
in La Vista.
Sarpy County
Bellevue Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated
at 60 mph by the public.
Dodge County
2 E Hooper Hail (0.75)
Gage County
3 SE Odell Hail (0.88)
Jefferson County
Endicott Hail (0.75)
Jefferson County
Steele City Hail (0.75)
Jefferson County
Fairbury Hail (0.75)
Jefferson County
1 W Diller Hail (0.88)
Jefferson County
5 SE Jansen Hail (0.75)
Saunders County
Ceresco Hail (0.75)
Jefferson County
10 N Fairbury Hail (0.88)
Hail up to nickel size fell for around
9 minutes 10 miles north of Fairbury.
Gage County
4 N Odell Hail (0.75)
Pawnee County
Burchard Hail (1.00)
Jefferson County
10 N Fairbury Hail (1.25)
Pawnee County
5 S Steinauer Hail (0.88)
Gage County
Beatrice Hail (1.00)
NEZ030
High Wind (G50)
Non-thunderstorm gradient winds
estimated at 60 mph blew down a 30
foot storage shed 5 miles west of
Albion and destroyed a cattle shed 4
miles north of Albion. The winds were
in the rain wake area of a cluster of
thunderstorms well off to the east.
The Awos at Albion recorded sustained
easterly winds of 30 to 35 mph with
gusts to 45 to 50 mph during this time
period.
Seward County
Utica Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
A trained spottered estimated that
thunderstorm wind gusts over 80 mph
blew a shed away near Utica.
Butler County
Linwood Flash Flood
Three to 5 inches of rain caused
localized flash flooding along Skull
Creek near Linwood. The flooding
covered several square miles of
pasture land, spread debris across a
few county roads and briefly
completely surrounded a farmstead near
town.
Seward County
Countywide Flash Flood
Heavy rain flooded several county
roads along Lincoln Creek and other
tributaries of the Big Blue River.
Rainfall of 3 to 4 inches likely fell
over much of the county this night.
NEZ065
Flood
Very heavy rain fell along the Lincoln
Creek and Big Blue River basins in
Seward county and locations upstream.
Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches was common
over this area during the 24 hours
ending on the morning of May 12th. The
rain caused Lincoln Creek, the Big
Blue River and Plum Creek to flood
near Seward. Lincoln Creek reached
19.8 feet at 745 pm May 12th, flood
stage is 15 feet. The Big Blue River
reached 19.5 feet at 1000 pm May 14th,
flood stage is 18 feet. Both the
Creek and River dropped below flood
stage by the 15th. Farm fields and
many county roads from around
Staplehurst to near Seward were
flooded along with some farm
outbuildings and a few basements of
farm homes. A few homes were
completely surrounded by water for a
time. It was estimated that the
flooding caused around $140,000 worth
of damage to county roads alone.
Lancaster County
3 SE Bennet Hail (0.75)
Lancaster County
Panama Hail (0.75)
Otoe County
5 N Douglas Hail (0.88)
Hail up to nickel size fell along with
1.5 inches of rain in 20 minutes.
Otoe County
3 E Syracuse Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
over 80 mph caused tree damage east of
Syracuse. The damage was initially
reported to have been caused by a
tornado, but a survey done by the
emergency manager revealed that the
damage was probably due to straight
line winds.
Otoe County
3 E Syracuse Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at
over 70 mph snapped trees in half near
Highway 2 and the Otoe spur
intersection. This event was a
continuation of the damaging winds in
the area that began a little before
400 pm local time and originally was
reported as a tornado.
NEZ051
Flood
Heavy rain that fell Wednesday night
5/11/05 caused Wahoo Creek and it's
tributaries to flood Thursday. The
flooding closed several county roads,
including briefly closing Highway 77
east of Wahoo. Flood waters also
caused significant damage to the Wahoo
Wastewater Treatment Plant and also
overspread the fairgrounds and
stockyards near town. Wahoo Creek at
Ithaca reached 20.4 feet at 1115 pm
cdt on Thursday the 12th, flood stage
is 19 feet. The creek at Ithaca first
reached flood stage at 445 pm Thursday
afternoon and didn't drop below flood
stage until 300 am Friday morning.
Heavier rain amounts for the 24 hours
that ended at 7 am Thursday morning
included 3.82 inches at Prague and
3.15 inches in Malmo.
Otoe County
Countywide Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding
across parts of Otoe county ... mainly
rural county roads around the Dunbar
... Syracuse ... Unadilla and Douglas
areas. A Weeping Water man driving a
pickup truck was swept off of county
road 62 in extreme southern Otoe
county by flood waters. He managed to
free himself and swim to safety
suffering only minor injuries. Part of
highway 67 just north of Dunbar was
washed out and water was reported over
a bridge near minimum maintenance
County Road F and County Road 36.
Rainfall of 2 to 6 inches was reported
across the county, with much of it
falling between 4 and 5 pm.
NEZ078
Flood
Rainfall of at least 3 to 5 inches
fell overnight leading into May 12th
over the upper reaches of the Big Blue
River. This caused both the West Fork
of the Big Blue River and the Big Blue
River to flood from around Dorchester
through Crete. The West Fork near
Dorchester hit 21 feet at 7am on
5/13/05. Flood stage is 15 feet. The
Big Blue River reached 26.3 feet in
Crete at 830 pm on 5/14/05, flood
stage is 18 feet. The flooding
affected mainly agricultural lands in
Saline county, but some county roads
were flooded and the flood waters even
briefly crossed a few streets in
Crete. Damage to roads was much less
than across Seward county, with damage
estimated at less than $2,500.
Butler County
Bellwood Hail (0.75)
Accompanied by 40 to 50 mph winds.
Colfax County
2 SE Schuyler Hail (0.75)
Dodge County
1 S Snyder Hail (1.00)
The hail covered the ground.
Dodge County
2 W Hooper Hail (0.75)
Burt County
Tekamah Hail (0.88)
Sarpy County
3 NE Gretna Hail (0.75)
Mostly 1/2 inch or less.
Douglas County
Omaha Hail (0.75)
Near 96th and Q Streets.
Pierce County
4 NE Osmond Hail (1.00)
Antelope County
10 SSW Clearwater Hail (1.25)
Antelope County
10 SSW Clearwater Hail (0.88)
From the second storm to hit within an
hour.
Antelope County
4 WSW Brunswick Hail (0.75)
Lancaster County
7 N Waverly Hail (0.75)
Saunders County
1 NW Ashland Hail (0.75)
Hail around penny size fell for 10
minutes near Ashland.
Douglas County
7 SW Elkhorn Hail (0.75)
Sarpy County
Gretna to Hail (1.00)
5 ENE Gretna
Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell in
Gretna and at least to 5 miles east
northeast of town for around 20
minutes. The hail caused some minor
car damage.
Sarpy County
3 S Papillion to Hail (0.75)
2 SW Papillion
Hail up to penny size fell south of
Papillion for about 10 minutes.
Sarpy County
La Vista Hail (0.75)
Douglas County
Ralston Hail (0.75)
Douglas County
Omaha Hail (1.00)
Near Saddle Creek and Dodge Streets.
NEBRASKA, Extreme Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest
Dundy County
Haigler Hail (1.00)
Ground completely white from hail.
Dundy County
Haigler Hail (1.25)
Dundy County
14 N Haigler Hail (2.00)
Dundy County
5 W Haigler Hail (0.88)
Dundy County
6 NE Haigler Hail (2.00)
Dundy County
17 NW Parks Hail (1.00)
Dundy County
Benkelman Hail (0.75)
Hitchcock County
7 SW Trenton Hail (1.00)
Hitchcock County
Palisade Hail (1.75)
South side of town.
Hitchcock County
8 NW Culbertson Hail (1.75)
Hitchcock County
Palisade Hail (1.00)
Hitchcock County
.3 N Trenton Tornado (F0)
Brief touchdown over open field near
Highway 25 and Highway 36. No known
damage.
Dundy County
5 NNW Haigler Hail (0.75)
Dundy County
6 NW Haigler Hail (1.75)
Dundy County
5.5 W Parks Tornado (F0)
Brief touchdown over open fields. No
known damage.
Dundy County
9.7 N Benkelman Tornado (F0)
Brief touchdown over open field. No
known damage.
Doody County
17 NW Parks Hail (1.25)
Dundy County
5 NW Parks Hail (0.75)
Dundy County
17 NW Parks Hail (1.25)
Hitchcock County
Palisade Hail (1.00)
Dundy County
22 NNW Haigler to Hail (1.50)
9 W Haigler
Dundy County
20 N Haigler Hail (0.75)
Dundy County
Haigler Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Red Willow County
Mc Cook Hail (1.00)
NEBRASKA, South Central
Furnas County
7 NW Oxford Hail (1.75)
Furnas County
Oxford Hail (1.25)
Harlan County
1 E Oxford Hail (0.75)
Phelps County
Loomis Hail (1.75)
Phelps County
5 SW Holdrege Hail (1.75)
Phelps County
Atlanta Hail (1.00)
Phelps County
5 S Holdrege to Tornado (F0)
3.5 NE Holdrege
A tornado hit two farmsteads and the
airport near Holdrege causing minor
damage along its path.
Buffalo County
Kearney Hail (0.75)
Kearney County
3 NW Axtell Tornado (F0)
Storm spotters reported a brief
tornado near the county line northwest
of Axtell. No damage was reported.
Buffalo County
Kearney Hail (2.75)
Hail ranging in size from golf balls
to baseballs pounded Kearney. Nine
sheriff's deputy cars were damaged by
the hail.
Buffalo County
2 S Kearney Tornado (F0)
A brief tornado was reported by
trained storm spotters near the Platte
River just south of Kearney. No damage
was noted.
Buffalo County
1 NE Kearney Hail (1.00)
Buffalo County
1 W Gibbon to Tornado (F0)
1 NW Gibbon
A tornado passed just northwest of
Gibbon and tossed a barn on top of a
garage at a farm northwest of town.
Buffalo County
3 E Kearney Tornado (F0)
A brief tornado was reported by a NWS
employee and other trained storm
spotters just cast of Kearney. No
damage was noted.
Buffalo County
10 NW Gibbon to Tornado (F0)
9 N Shelton
A tornado skipped along a path from
northwest of Gibbon to north of
Shelton. The tornado only caused minor
damage along its path, but was easily
sighted from just about any direction.
Hall County
5 N Wood River to Tornado (F0)
5.5 N Wood River
A brief tornado was reported by an off
duty NWS employee and trained spotters
5 miles north of Wood River. No damage
was noted.
Howard County
2 E Boelus Hail (1.00)
Hall County
3 S Cairo Hail (1.75)
Hall County
2 NE Cairo Hail (0.75)
Howard County
3 SE Dannebrog Hail (1.50)
Howard County
St Paul Hail (0.75)
Buffalo County
Miller Hail (0.75)
Howard County
5 NE Boelus Hail (0.88)
Merrick County
1 W Palmer Hail (2.00)
Howard County
4 NE Cushing Hail (0.75)
Howard County
Farwell Hail (0.88)
Nance County
4 E Belgrade to Tornado (F0)
4.5 E Belgrade
A very brief tornado was reported east
of Belgrade. The tornado caused no
damage.
Howard County
St Paul Hail (0.88)
Nance County
Belgrade Hail (1.00)
Greeley County
Wolbach Hail (1.00)
Howard County
Boelus Hail (1.00)
Howard County
Dannebrog Hail (0.75)
Howard County
1 W Dannebrog Hail (1.00)
Howard County
St Paul Hail (1.00)
The initial "big" severe weather event
for the 2005 season was quite a deal
across south central Nebraska as
several tornadoes were sighted. Of all
the tornadoes, the most significant
one occurred just east of Holdrege.
The tornado set down south of Holdrege
and bounced its way to the northeast
side of town. About 5 miles south of
Holdrege, two sheds were destroyed.
This tornado damaged a hanger at
Brewster Field and hit another farm
just northeast of town. Five windows
were blown out in the farm house along
with other minor house damage. A barn
was destroyed. Across the road, a
center pivot irrigation system was
heavily damaged.
As the evening continued, there were
numerous other tornado reports from
Holdrege to east of Kearney. In
Buffalo County, several twisters were
sighted. One tornado displaced a barn
onto a garage at a farm northwest of
Gibbon. Another tornado kicked up
quite a large dust cloud, but
fortunately was in open county as it
passed well north of Shelton. In Hall
County, yet another tornado set down
north of Wood River, but again causing
no damage.
The severe thunderstorms brought the
usual entourage of hail, some wind and
a little rain. Hail to the size of
baseballs was reported in Kearney and
there was vehicle and home damage
scattered throughout the city. Golf
ball size hail was reported at Oxford.
Moth ball size hail was reported at
Loomis and two inch in diameter size
hail was reported near Palmer.
Buffalo County
2 S St Michael Hail (1.75)
Hall County
6 W Cairo Hail (1.75)
Buffalo County
1 S Gibbon Funnel Cloud
Sherman County
Rockville Hail (1.75)
Hall County
1 W Grand Is Funnel Cloud
Howard County
6 E Boelus Hail (2.75)
Hall County
Cairo Hail (1.75)
Phelps County
Holdrege Funnel Cloud
Hall County
2 S Cairo Funnel Cloud
Kearney County
Minden Funnel Cloud
Kearney County
Minden Hail (2.75)
Hall County
Wood River Funnel Cloud
Howard County
Dannebrog Hail (1.50)
Hall County
10 W Grand Is Hail (1.75)
Hall County
Grand Is Hail (1.75)
Howard County
St Libory Hail (1.00)
Hall County
6 N Grand Is Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Hall County
4 NE Wood River Hail (0.75)
Hall County
1 S Grand Is Arpt Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Hall County
4 SE Grand Is Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
York County
2 N York Hail (0.75)
Merrick County
5 N Chapman Hail (1.75)
Merrick County
2 E Chapman Thunderstorm Wind (G51)
Merrick County
2 W Central City Hail (1.75)
Hamilton County
2 S Marquette Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Polk County
8 W Osceola Funnel Cloud
Hamilton County
1 SE Aurora Aaron Ar Tornado (F0)
A brief tornado was caught on video
tape just southeast of the Aurora
Airport in an open field. No damage
was reported.
Polk County
6 E Polk Funnel Cloud
Hamilton County
3 SE Hordville Hail (1.50)
York County
Bradshaw Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
York County
3 W Benedict Hail (1.00)
Polk County
1 W Stromsburg Tornado (F0)
A tornado was reported and
photographed by a group of storm
chasers near Stromsburg. No damage was
noted.
York County
3 N York Funnel Cloud
York County
Waco Hail (0.75)
York County
3 N York Hail (1.75)
Polk County
Shelby Hail (1.75)
York County
Gresham Hail (1.00)
A wild night of weather was sparked by
a large super cell thunderstorm which
traveled from northwest of Grand
Island to north of York. Along its
path, there were numerous reports of
funnels, large hail, high winds and
even a couple of tornadoes. The
tornadoes were recorded on video and
digital pictures near Aurora and
Stromsburg just after sunset. No
damage was noted in either case.
Earlier in the evening near Grand
Island, numerous funnels and rear
flank downdraft induced near surface
circulations occurred. Strong winds
near the airport destroyed a
construction trailer. Minor damage was
reported southeast of town. Near
Marquette in Hamilton County, straight
line winds destroyed an empty grain
bin. Near the origin of the storm,
baseball size hail was reported near
Centura High School north of Cairo.
There were numerous reports of hail
large than quarters and wind gusts
over 60 mph with the storm. Finally,
on the flanking line, baseball size
hail pummeled a car north of Minden
and there was some minor damage to the
lumber yard.
Kearney County
1 E Norman Hail (0.75)
Kearney County
3 SW Minden Hail (1.00)
Webster County
11 N Red Cloud Hail (1.00)
Adams County
2 S Roseland Hail (0.88)
Furnas County
3 SE Hollinger Hail (0.75)
Adams County
2 S Ayr Funnel Cloud
Kearney County
1 E Minden Funnel Cloud
Adams County
3 SW Hastings Hail (0.88)
Adams County
1 S Hastings Hail (1.50)
Adams County
3 S Hastings Hail (1.75)
Buffalo County
1 W Gibbon Hail (0.75)
Dawson County
Gothenburg Hail (1.00)
Buffalo County
Gibbon Hail (0.75)
Adams County
10 S Hastings to Hail (2.75)
5 N Hastings
A super cell thunderstorm pummeled the
Hastings area with baseball size hail,
torrential rain and strong winds. The
hail was as large as baseballs, and
was reported anywhere from about 10
miles south of Hastings to 5 miles
north of Hastings. Damage was
widespread throughout the central part
of the county.
Gosper County
8 S Elwood Hail (0.88)
Gosper County
5 W Elwood Hail (1.00)
Adams County
3 NW Kenesaw Hail (1.50)
Gosper County
8 S Elwood Thunderstorm Wind (G51)
Clay County
1 N Sutton Hail (1.00)
Adams County
5 E Hastings Funnel Cloud
Dawson County
1 W Lexington Hail (1.75)
Gosper County
Johnson Res Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Dawson County
Lexington Hail (1.75)
Hall County
2 N Wood River Hail (1.00)
Dawson County
6 SE Gothenburg Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Dawson County
1 S Overton Hail (1.00)
Dawson County
4 S Darr Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Gosper County
7 NE Elwood Thunderstorm Wind (G51)
Dawson County
Countywide Flash Flood
Dawson County
6 W Lexington Thunderstorm Wind (G51)
Buffalo County
6 NW Amherst Hail (1.75)
Three different hail storms were
reported over a 20 minute period, with
hail sizes ranging from dime to golf
balls.
Buffalo County
1 NE Elm Creek Thunderstorm Wind (G51)
Buffalo County
Odessa Funnel Cloud
Adams County
Countywide Flash Flood
Buffalo County
Countywide Flash Flood
Gosper County
Countywide Flash Flood
Hall County
Countywide Flash Flood
Torrential rainfall of 5 to 11 inches
during the evening led to widespread
flash flooding over Adams, Buffalo,
and Hall counties throughout the
evening.
Hamilton County
Countywide Flash Flood
Howard County
South Portion Flash Flood
Kearney County
Countywide Flash Flood
Merrick County
Countywide Flash Flood
Nance County
Countywide Flash Flood
Phelps County
Countywide Flash Flood
Adams County
Prosser Hail (1.00)
Phelps County
Holdrege Hail (1.00)
Hall County
Grand Is Hail (1.00)
Fillmore County
6 W Milligan Hail (1.25)
Fillmore County
Exeter Hail (1.25)
Clay County
Sutton Hail (1.75)
York County
Mc Cool Jct Hail (1.00)
Fillmore County
Countywide Flash Flood
York County
Countywide Flash Flood
Hall County
Wood River Tornado (F0)
A brief tornado hit a house on the
south side of Wood River.
Buffalo County
Shelton Hail (1.75)
Hall County
1 S Grand Is Hail (1.00)
York County
Mc Cool Jct Hail (1.25)
Hall County
Wood River Hail (1.75)
Fillmore County
Grafton Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
York County
2 S Mc Cool Jct Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Adams County
Prosser Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Hall County
Grand Is Hail (2.00)
Fillmore County
Shickley Hail (1.00)
Buffalo County
4 S Pleasanton Hail (1.75)
Buffalo County
13 NW Pleasanton Hail (1.75)
Merrick County
Central City Thunderstorm Wind (G72)
Though well predicted, the severe
weather and flooding on the night of
May 11 was even worse than imagined.
Thunderstorms ravaged a large part of
south central Nebraska with hail, high
winds, a tornado and catastrophic
flooding.
During evening and early morning
hours, 4 to 12 inches of fell from
Dawson County east to York County. At
Kenesaw and Wood River, over 11 inches
of rain was measured. The city of
Grand Island set a rainfall record for
a single event with 7.21 inches of
rain. Statically, this event was a 100
year rain and flood event for the
area.
In Wood River, 12 people were
evacuated due to rising water. It was
estimated every structure in Wood
River sustained some sort of storm
damage and wave after wave of severe
thunderstorms pounded the town. Twelve
homes sustained severe damage. The
Wood River crested at 9 feet in town
and flooding most streets. Thirty-six
homes were evacuated in the city of
Grand Island as flooding was rampant
over the west and north part of the
city. The city's sewer system handled
about 75 million gallons of water, or
about 6 times the normal amount during
the storm. Many parts of the business
and residential districts sustained
flood damage as the Prairie, Silver
and Moores Creeks flooded. The Wood
River near Alda, which had been dry
for three years, tied a record with a
crest of 12.2 feet early on the 12th.
Elsewhere, three miles of roads were
washed out in Kearney County and 15
miles of roads were damaged in Merrick
County. Ten bridges were damaged in
Merrick County as well. In York
County, emergency rescues, one by
helicopter and one by air boat, were
made to retrieve stranded people
trapped by flood waters southeast of
Waco and near McCool Junction. Water
was over Highway 81 north of Fairmont
at the height of the event. In
Fillmore and York counties, 5 to 8
inches of rain fell. Further west, a
section of Highway 40 was washed out
near Miller. Flood damage was in the
tens of millions of dollars, with 12
to 15 million dollars in damage in
Hall County alone.
As flooding rains soaked the region,
large hail, high winds and one tornado
pounded the area. Hastings was
particularly hard hit as baseball size
hail and high winds belted the city
for about 20 minutes. Literally,
thousands of vehicles and homes
sustained damage, especially on the
east side of town, including downtown.
Damage was estimated at 40 million,
and that may be conservative and
insurance agencies processed claims.
State Farm Insurance was expecting to
process 3,000 claims alone.
Thirty-three people left their homes
for shelter provided by the city. In
Wood River, a tornado clipped the
south side of town. In Merrick County,
two Union Pacific trains derailed due
to high winds and a tower for KMMJ
radio was blown down north of town. A
communications tower was also
destroyed in Buffalo County by high
winds. There were widespread, though
brief, power outages in the area. At
one point, about 60 percent of the
city of Lexington was without power.
Twelve center pivot irrigation systems
were damaged in Fillmore County. High
winds destroyed a barn southeast of
Gothenburg and grain binds south of
Darr in Dawson County. Officials
estimate, 2800 homes and businesses
had damaged in Grand Island. Both Hall
and Adams Counties were declared
Federal Disasters Areas.
Dawson County
3 SE Gothenburg to Tornado (F0)
4 SE Gothenburg
A non-supercell tornado was caught on
video by storm chasers along the
Platte River ridge line southeast of
Gothenburg. There was no damage caused
by this tornado.
Dawson County
3 NW Cozad Hail (0.75)
Dawson County
6 W Eddyville Hail (1.75)
Dawson County
7 W Eddyville Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Phelps County
1 N Bertrand Hail (1.00)
Gosper County
10 NE Elwood Hail (0.75)
Harlan County
2 N Republican City Hail (1.75)
Phelps County
Holdrege Hail (0.88)
Phelps County
Holdrege Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Phelps County
1 N Funk Hail (1.75)
Merrick County
Central City Hail (1.00)
Severe thunderstorms rumbled over
south central Nebraska during the
evening hours. The most intense storms
were in Dawson County where 70 mph
winds and golf ball size hail were
reported. Storm chasers video taped a
brief tornado on the southeast flank
of the thunderstorm. The tornado
occurred in a very rural area and no
damage occurred. There were a few
sporadic power outages in Phelps
County as strong winds blew through
the county. Minor street flooding was
reported in Holdrege for a short time,
and over 2 inches of rain fell in
parts of western and southern Phelps
County.
Buffalo County
2 S Elm Creek Hail (1.00)
Furnas County
Beaver City Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Howard County
Countywide Heavy Rain
Howard County
Dannebrog Hail (0.88)
Howard County
Boelus Hail (1.75)
Thunderstorms in south central
Nebraska dropped heavy rain, hail and
produced strong winds. Of note,
rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in Howard
County caused some minor flooding. The
Turkey Creek north of Dannebrog rose
13 feet, but remained below flood
stage. The Oak Creek in Dannebrog rose
significantly, but also remained
within its banks. Some basement
flooding was reported in Boelus.
Harlan County
Orleans Hail (0.75)
Furnas County
Arapahoe Hail (2.00)
Furnas County
4 E Arapahoe Hail (0.75)
NEBRASKA, West
Box Butte County
15 WSW Alliance Hail (0.88)
Cheyenne County
3 S Sidney Hail (0.75)
Morrill County
8 NE Angora Hail (0.88)
Box Butte County
17 N Alliance Hail (1.75)
Cheyenne County
10 SE Sidney Hail (0.88)
Cheyenne County
Sunol Hail (0.88)
Sioux County
Harrison Hail (1.00)
Dawes County
2 S Crawford Hail (1.00)
Sioux County
Harrison Hail (1.00)
Box Butte County
Hemingford Hail (0.88)
NEVADA, North
NVZ036
Flood
The Humboldt River continued above
flood stage from Palisade to Battle
Mountain. Lowland flooding occurred
near the river making some rural roads
impassable.
NVZ013-030>037
Heavy Snow
A winter storm brought heavy snow to
the mountains and higher elevations of
northern and central Nevada. Many
Snotel sites in the mountains reported
between 10 and 20 inches of snow from
this storm. Ruth reported 10 inches of
snow, Moorman Ranch in White Pine
County reported nearly 8 inches of
snow, and Ely had 4 inches.
NVZ030>032-034>035
Flood
A much above normal snowpack combined
with a very wet spring caused many
streams and rivers to rise above flood
stage. The Humboldt River went above
flood stage from Deeth to Carlin in
Elko county and along its stretch in
Humboldt county. Lowland flooding
occurred near the river. Some streets
along the Humboldt River in Elko and
Winnemucca were flooded. In Deeth many
roads were impassable due to high
water. Both the Bruneau and Owyhee
Rivers had moderate lowland flooding
along their reaches. Minor flooding
also occurred along Lamoille creek in
the town of Lamoille.
Flooding along the Jarbidge River
washed out two bridges near the town
of Jarbidge closing off access to the
town. In White Pine county some rural
roads were washed out by flood waters
as many streams went above flood
stage.
White Pine County
Ruth Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Elko County
15 SW West Wendover Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Elko County
20 SE San Jacinto Thunderstorm Wind (G58)
Elko County
West Wendover Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
NVZ035
Heavy Snow
Four inches of snow was reported in
Ely with Snotel sites in the nearby
mountains reporting 5 to 6 inches of
snow.
NVZ033
High Wind (G55)
NEVADA, South
NONE REPORTED.
NEVADA, West
NVZ003
High Wind (G62)
A 62 kt (71 mph) wind gusts recorded
at the Galena RAWS.
NVZ003
High Wind (G52)
A 52 kt (60 mph) wind gust reported by
a trained spotter 5 miles southwest of
Gardnerville.
NVZ001
High Wind (G65)
A 65 kt (75 mph) wind gust was
reported at the NDOT weather station
on Highway 395 near the southwest
shore of Walker Lake.
NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central
NHZ014
Storm Surge
A late season storm developed off the
New England coast May 25th. High
astronomical tides combined with
strong northeast winds and large ocean
waves to produce tidal flooding and
beach erosion. The tide gauge in
Portland Harbor, Maine, topped out at
12.6 feet which was 0.6 feet above the
flood stage of 12.0 feet. Boulders the
size of basketballs were reported to
have washed up on the road in Hampton,
New Hampshire where a portion of a
seawall was damaged and basements were
reported to be flooded.
NEW HAMPSHIRE, Southern
Hillsborough County
Nashua Lightning
Lightning produced from a thunderstorm
moving through Nashua struck a middle
school, causing damage to a window. No
injuries were reported.
NEW JERSEY, Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest
Atlantic County
Countywide Heavy Rain
Cape May County
Countywide Heavy Rain
Cumberland County
Countywide Heavy Rain
Heavy rain fell across southeastern
New Jersey mainly between 4 a.m. EDT
and 4 p.m. EDT on the 20th. Rain began
falling just before Midnight EDT on
the 20th and ended between 4 p.m. and
6 p.m. EDT on the 20th. Storm totals
averaged between 2 and 3 inches and
caused poor drainage flooding. Since
the rain fell heavy, but was spread
across a large enough period of time,
no stream or river flooding was
reported. The combination of heavy
rain and strong northeast winds did
knock down some shallow rooted trees
and tree limbs. Specific storm totals
included 3.40 inches in West Cape May
(Cape May County), 3.30 inches in
Absecon (Atlantic County), 3.26 inches
in Cape May (Cape May County), 2.92
inches in North Wildwood (Cape May
County), 2.91 inches in Margate
(Atlantic County), 2.72 inches in
Ocean City (Cape May County), 1.89
inches at the Atlantic City
International Airport, 1.88 inches in
Hammonton (Atlantic County), 1.80
inches in Vineland (Cumberland County)
and 1.79 inches in Millville
(Cumberland County). The peak wind
gust at Rio Grande Airport (Cape May
County) was 45 mph.
The heavy rain was caused by a low
pressure system that moved cast along
a nearly stationary frontal boundary
on the 20th. The low pressure system
moved from near Cincinnati, Ohio at 8
a.m. EDT on the 20th east to La Plata,
Maryland at 2 p.m. EDT on the 20th and
to about 50 miles east of Ocean City,
Maryland at 8 p.m. EDT on the 20th.
NJZ014-023>026
Astronomical High Tide
The combination of a persistent
onshore flow and spring tides
associated with the departing perigean
full moon caused minor tidal flooding
during the evening high tides on the
23rd, 24th and 26th. Widespread minor
with locally moderate tidal flooding
occurred with the evening high tide on
the 25th. In addition, the onshore
flow caused a pounding surf with
mainly minor beach erosion just before
the start of the Memorial Day Weekend.
The worst erosion occurred along Long
Beach Island in Ocean County and parts
of Cape May County.
In Monmouth County, Allenhurst Beach
suffered a significant beach loss at
Spire Avenue. In Ocean County on Long
Beach Island, three to four foot
vertical drops occurred from
Loveladies southward. Vertical drops
reached up to five feet in Brant
Beach. The surf made a 10 by 20 foot
wide and 1000 foot long cut in the
dune from 43rd through 53rd Streets.
In Beach Haven, emergency repairs were
needed after water reached up to
houses at Leeward and Merivale
Avenues. The water was also within
twenty-five feet of homes on 85th and
86th Streets in Long Beach Township.
In Cape May County, the surf created a
5 to 10 foot vertical cut into a dune
from Seaspray to Beach Road in Ocean
City. A 3 to 4 foot vertical cut to
the beach occurred from Beach Road to
11th Avenue. In North Wildwood, a 3 to
4 foot vertical cut in the beach
occurred. On the Delaware Bay side of
Cape May County, tidal flooding
reached the roads at Reeds Beach.
The highest tides occurred with the
evening high tide on the 25th and
included 7.77 feet above mean lower
low water in Cape May (Cape May
County), 7.41 feet above mean lower
low water at Sandy Hook (Monmouth
County) and 7.00 feet above mean lower
low water at Atlantic City (Atlantic
County). Moderate tidal flooding
begins at 7.7 feet above mean lower
low water and minor tidal flooding
begins at 6.7 feet above mean lower
low water.
The higher than normal tides were
caused by a persistent northeast flow
as a blocking pattern occurred in the
western Atlantic Ocean. A low pressure
system in the Ohio Valley during the
morning of the 23rd moved east and
reached the Atlantic Ocean east of
Delaware and New Jersey on the 24th.
This low pressure system was captured
by a closed low at higher levels of
the atmosphere and remained over the
nearby offshore waters through the
26th. A high pressure system over
southeastern Canada helped enhanced
the northeast flow from the 24th
through the 26th. The whole low
pressure system then started to drift
east on the 26th and was east of Cape
Cod, Massachusetts by the morning of
the 27th.
Gloucester County
Westville to Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Cecil
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
trees, power and cable lines across
parts of eastern Gloucester County.
Wind damage was reported in Westville
Borough and Mantua and Monroe
Townships.
Camden County
Cherry Hill Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a
couple of trees in Cherry Hill
Township and several tree limbs in
Voorhees Township. One downed tree
fell onto a house on Covered Bridge
Road in Cherry Hill Township. A
SKYWARN Spotter recorded a wind gust
to 57 mph in Voorhees Township.
Burlington County
Cinnaminson to Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
Medford
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several trees and power lines in
Cinnaminson, Evesham, Maple Shade,
Medford, Moorestown and Mount Laurel
Townships. Some of the worst tree
damage occurred on Westerly Drive in
Evesham Township. A SKYWARN Spotter
measured a wind gust to 64 mph in
Medford Township. Burlington County
Emergency Services responded to about
50 calls of wind damage throughout the
county.
Burlington County
Bordentown to Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Jobstown
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a
couple of large trees in Bordentown
Township and several large tree limbs
and wires in Springfield and Mansfield
Townships. Burlington County Emergency
Services responded to about 50 calls
of wind damage throughout the county.
Mercer County
Trenton Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several tree limbs and wires in and
around Trenton.
Burlington County
Buddtown Funnel Cloud
Burlington County
Pemberton to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Arneytown
A severe thunderstorm knocked large
tree limbs and wires in North Hanover
and Pemberton Townships. Burlington
County Emergency Services responded to
about 50 calls of wind damage
throughout the county. A funnel cloud
formed over Southampton Township near
U.S. Route 206 in Buddtown, but did
not reach the ground. No damage was
reported in the township.
Mercer County
Hamilton Square Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several large trees on and around New
Jersey State Route 33 on Hamilton
Township. Some of the trees were up to
two feet in diameter.
Ocean County
New Egypt Funnel Cloud
Ocean County
New Egypt to Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Hyson
A funnel cloud was sighted over
Plumstead Township in Ocean County. In
spite that it did not reach ground,
straight-line damaging winds occurred
from the parent thunderstorm in
Plumstead and Jackson Townships.
Several trees and poles were knocked
down in both townships.
Monmouth County
Manalapan to Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Freehold
A severe thunderstorm knocked down
several trees in Manalapan and Freehold
Townships.
Somerset County
South Bound Brook Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a
couple of trees in South Bound Brook
Borough.
Middlesex County
Woodbridge Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
The gust front from a severe
thunderstorm that passed north of
Middlesex County pushed southward into
Woodbridge Township and knocked down a
couple of trees.
NEW MEXICO, Central and North
Union County
6 S Amistad to Hail (2.00)
12 S Amistad
Santa Fe County
13 W Stanley Hail (1.00)
One inch diameter hail covering ground
to two inch depth at Cedar Grove.
Colfax County
7 N Raton Hail (1.75)
Windows broken at the Interstate 25
Port of Entry.
NMZ001-004
Flood
Some of the highest water levels in
years were recorded on northern New
Mexico streams and rivers as near
record temperatures sent a wave of snow
melt runoff into the watersheds of the
upper Rio Grande and Pecos Rivers while
heavy snowmelt from Colorado filled the
Animas River at Farmington. This
season's heavier snow cover had many
streams running at their best water
levels since about 1999. Even with a
sudden increase in snow melt runoff as
temperatures rose during mid May, most
streams saw only bank full conditions
or just minor localized water problems.
Cabresto Creek northeast of Questa was
the focus of flooding worries for
several days as heavy runoff filled
Lake Cabresto and uncontrolled releases
over the spillway caused bank and road
damage downstream to near Questa.
Bank erosion and damage to irrigation
ditches and acequas was reported along
the Animas River also. A young woman
from Santa Fe apparently drowned in the
swift waters of the bank full Pecos
River after her vehicle somehow plunged
into the river. River rafting was
exciting along the Rio Grande between
Taos and Embudo but was marred by one
drowning (indirect) when rafts flipped.
F181W
Union County
16 NE Gladstone Hail (0.75)
Union County
16 NE Gladstone Hail (0.75)
Union County
16 W Sedan Hail (0.75)
Union County
12 E Gladstone Hail (1.75)
San Miguel County
6 SW Las Vegas Hail (1.75)
San Miguel County
7 S Las Vegas Hail (1.00)
Guadalupe County
1 N Anton Chico Hail (1.75)
Guadalupe County
20 SE Santa Rosa Hail (0.75)
Curry County
Bellview Hail (1.75)
De Baca County
Yeso Hail (1.75)
Guadalupe County
25 SE Santa Rosa Hail (0.75)
Curry County
Pleasant Hill Hail (1.00)
De Baca County
12 NW Ft Sumner Hail (1.75)
De Baca County
16 N Ft Sumner Hail (1.00)
Curry County
Pleasant Hill Hail (2.00)
De Baca County
Ft Sumner Hail (0.88)
Curry County
5 NE Clovis Hail (1.00)
De Baca County
5 S Ft Sumner Hail (1.00)
De Baca County
10 S Taiban Hail (0.75)
De Baca County
11 S Taiban Hail (0.75)
Roosevelt County
13 SE Tolar Hail (0.88)
Roosevelt County
Elida Hail (1.75)
Chaves County
Dexter Hail (1.50)
Storms with bursts of large hail formed
near Las Vegas propagated southeast
into east central New Mexico and
finally diminished over Chaves County.
San Miguel County
7 SW Las Vegas Hail (0.75)
San Miguel County
7 S Las Vegas Hail (1.00)
San Miguel County
Villanueva Hail (1.75)
Guadalupe County
13 SW Anton Chico Hail (1.75)
San Miguel County
Las Vegas Hail (0.88)
Storms with large hail developed south
of Las Vegas into northwest Guadalupe
County to Interstate 40 at mile marker
240.
Guadalupe County
14 NE Santa Rosa Hail (1.00)
Guadalupe County
14 NE Santa Rosa Hail (1.00)
Harding County
5 N Mills Hail (0.75)
Harding County
Roy to Hail (1.75)
7 NE Roy
Harding County
Roy Hail (2.75)
Harding County
Mosquero Hail (0.88)
San Miguel County
Conchas Dam Hail (0.88)
Colfax County
Maxwell Hail (1.75)
Quay County
Montoya Hail (1.75)
Quay County
3 S Ragland Hail (0.88)
Quay County
3 S Ragland Hail (0.88)
Quay County
Mc Alister Hail (1.00)
Curry County
5 NW Clovis Hail (0.88)
Curry County
Clovis Hail (0.75)
Intense storms with extended periods of
large hail formed during early
afternoon between Raton and Santa Rosa
then moved southeast staying over the
open rangelands mainly west and
northwest of Tucumcari but reaching
Clovis before dissipating during early
evening.
Colfax County
8 N Raton Hail (0.88)
San Miguel County
Conchas Dam Hail (1.25)
San Miguel County
23 NE Conchas Dam Hail (1.25)
Harding County
25 SE Mosquero Hail (2.00)
Harding County
30 SE Mosquero to Tornado (F0)
31 SE Mosquero
Guadalupe County
Newkirk Hail (1.75)
Quay County
Quay Hail (1.00)
Quay County
10 S San Jon Hail (0.75)
Curry County
Cannon Afb Hail (1.25)
Roosevelt County
5 SE Lingo Hail (2.00)
Several intense storms that formed
north and northwest of Tucumcari during
early evening moved southeast across
east central New Mexico to reach Clovis
and eastern Roosevelt by late evening.
The storms were located mainly over
unpopulated and open rangelands and
produced extended periods with strong
radar signatures of large hail and
small tornadoes. Spotters were able to
confirm one tornado in rural southern
Harding County north of Logan which
destroyed a grove of trees. Large hail
reports were received as the storms
passed near populated locations.
Chaves County
10 W Roswell Funnel Cloud
Chaves County
10 SW Roswell Funnel Cloud
Chaves County
10 SW Roswell Hail (1.00)
Chaves County
Dexter Hail (2.75)
Chaves County
Dexter Thunderstorm Wind (G75)
Chaves County
10 SE Hagerman Tornado (F0)
Several strong thunderstorms formed
west of Roswell then moved southeast
producing a series of funnel clouds
over open rangeland then reports of
large hail at Dexter and one brief
tornado over open spaces southeast of
Hagerman. Thunderstorm winds downed
several telephone poles in Dexter.
Union County
5 E Des Moines Funnel Cloud
NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest
Sierra County
Arrey Thunderstorm Wind (G45)
A dry microburst flipped a 35 foot
trailer and caused power outages.
NEW MEXICO, Southeast
Eddy County
4 SW Carlsbad to Hail (1.75)
6 ESE Carlsbad
A large swath of penny to golfball size
hail affected the area from four miles
southwest of Carlsbad, northeastward
over the city, to approximately six
miles east-southeast along New Mexico
State Highway 128. Widespread damage to
homes and businesses, including roof
damage as well as broken windows and
skylights, was reported. Additionally,
many vehicles were damaged, including
200 cars at two Carlsbad dealerships.
Eddy County
4S Carlsbad Hail (2.00)
Hen egg size hailstones mixed with
smaller hail just south of downtown
Carlsbad. Storm spotters and local
officials reported damage to area
vehicles and homes.
Eddy County
1 S Carlsbad Hail (2.50)
Golfball hail with sporadic tennis ball
size hailstones were reported in
Carlsbad. Several skylights were broken
and vehicles were damaged along the
Pecos River just south of the downtown
area.
Eddy County
Carlsbad Flash Flood
Storm spotters and emergency management
officials reported that flash flooding
resulted in six to eight inches of
rapidly running water flowing through
several streets in the southern parts
of Carlsbad. San Jose Boulevard was
rendered impassable by the flood
waters.
Eddy County
9 SE Carlsbad Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A spotter reported that several utility
poles were blown down by thunderstorm
winds along U.S. Highway 285 southeast
of Carlsbad.
Eddy County
19 ESE Carlsbad Tornado (F0)
A Skywarn Spotter observed the first of
two tornadoes in eastern Eddy County.
The tornado was described as being
"fairly wide" and was located in open
range land near New Mexico State
Highway 128. No damage resulted from
the tornado.
Eddy County
21 ESE Carlsbad Tornado (F0)
A Skywarn Spotter observed a second
tornado in open range land along New
Mexico State Highway 128 in eastern
Eddy County. This tornado was
relatively small and short-lived. No
damage was reported.
Eddy County
23 ESE Carlsbad to Hail (1.50)
25 E Carlsbad
Storm spotters reported ping pong ball
size hail along New Mexico Route 128
and near the Department of Energy WIPP
Site in eastern Eddy County.
Lea County
9 W Eunice to Hail (1.25)
Oil Center
Quarter to half dollar size hail was
reported by law enforcement officials
and storm spotters along New Mexico
State Highway 176 west of Eunice to Oil
Center.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
explosively developed southwest of
Carlsbad during the early evening of
Friday the 6th. This storm produced
giant hail up to the size of tennis
balls and two tornadoes as it slowly
propagated cast-northeast across Eddy
and Lea Counties.
The most significant damage occurred in
Carlsbad when very large hail disrupted
the start of a "Relay for Life" cancer
benefit where several hundred people
were gathered outdoors. Thanks to early
warnings, emergency management
officials were able to get people
attending the event to shelter indoors.
Although no injuries resulted, the hail
caused nearly a million dollars worth
of damage to homes, businesses, and
vehicles throughout the city.
Storm spotters observed two tornadoes
as the evolving high precipitation
supercell tracked over rural areas of
eastern Eddy County. The tornadoes were
short-lived and remained over open
range land near New Mexico State
Highway 128.
The supercell storm eventually
dissipated as it approached Eunice in
eastern Lea County during the late
evening hours. Hail up to the size of
half dollars was reported as the storm
weakened just west of the city.
Lea County
Nadine Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
The Hobbs Police Department reported
that several road signs were blown down
in Nadine.
Lea County
11 WSW Hobbs to Hail (1.75)
3 N Hobbs
A left moving supercell thunderstorm
quickly propagated northeast across
eastern Lea County during the late
afternoon of the 10th. This storm
produced a swath of destructive hail
ranging in size from nickels to
golfballs as it moved from southwest of
Hobbs, in the vicinity of the Hobbs
Airport, and then over the city. Local
officials reported extensive damage to
vehicles, roofs, and windows. No
injuries were reported.
Lea County
Hobbs Hail (2.50)
Storm spotters reported that sporadic
tennis ball size hailstones accompanied
smaller hailstones in downtown Hobbs.
Extensive damage occurred as windows
were shattered in vehicles, homes, and
businesses. No injuries were reported.
Lea County
3 N Hobbs Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Local officials reported that wind
gusts to 60 MPH accompanied the large
hail north of Hobbs. These winds blew
large hail horizontally and destroyed
lightweight structures such as sheds
and carports.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
erupted along a dryline over eastern
Lea County during the late afternoon of
the 10th. This storm split early in its
life cycle, and the dominant left
moving member quickly propagated
northeast. This storm produced a swath
of destructive hail ranging in size
from nickels to tennis balls as it
affected the Hobbs area. The hail was
intermittently driven by severe winds.
Storm total damage estimates exceeded
$400,000. No injuries were reported.
Eddy County
3 W Carlsbad Arpt to Hail (1.75)
3 E Carlsbad Arpt
Numerous reports of quarter to golfball
size hail were received from the area
in the vicinity of the Carlsbad Airport
as a severe thunderstorm propagated
southeast off of the Sacramento
Mountains.
Lea County
Hobbs Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
An isolated thunderstorm produced
damaging winds in Hobbs during the
early evening hours of the 23rd. The
Hobbs Police Department reported that
large trees, power poles and lines were
blown down by the severe winds.
Lea County
Tatum Thunderstorm Wind (G58)
A National Weather Service Cooperative
Observer recorded a severe thunderstorm
wind gust to 66 MPH with a home weather
station. No reports of damage were
received.
Eddy County
6 E Artesia Hail (1.75)
The Artesia Fire Department reported
large hail up to the size of golfballs
over U.S. Highway 82 east of the city.
Lea County
Lovington Hail (0.75)
Eddy County
Lakewood Hail (2.00)
Large hail ranging in size from
quarters to hen eggs severely damaged
the roof of a residence in Lakewood.
This caused water from heavy rainfall
to enter the structure.
Lea County
3 W Lovington Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A 58 MPH thunderstorm wind gust was
measured at the Lovington Airport.
These winds severely damaged an
aircraft hanger.
Lea County
31 WSW Jal Hail (0.75)
Motorists traveling on County Road 1
reported large hail in far southwestern
Lea County.
Eddy County
10 NE Loco Hills Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
An automated fire weather observing
site measured a thunderstorm wind gust
to 58 MPH in rural northeastern Eddy
County.
Lea County
23 SW Eunice Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Severe thunderstorm winds blew down
large tree limbs at a rural residence
southwest of Eunice. An active round of
severe thunderstorms affected the
southeastern New Mexico plains during
the late evening hours of the 25th and
the very early morning hours of the
26th. Severe thunderstorms developed
during the afternoon hours along the
higher terrain of the New Mexico
mountains, and produced large hail up
to the size of hen eggs and damaging
winds as they propagated southeast. In
Eddy County, large hail punctured the
roof of a Lakewood home and allowed
heavy rain to enter the structure. In
addition, an aircraft hanger was
damaged by severe thunderstorm winds at
the Lovington Airport in Lea County.
Eddy County
18 ENE Carlsbad to Flash Food
22 ENE Carlsbad
The public reported up to two feet of
water flowing over New Mexico Route 31
in eastern Eddy County at 22:09 MDT. By
22:45 MDT, local law enforcement
officials had closed the highway to
through traffic. Flood waters washed
out 150 feet of railroad track that
parallels the state route. Rail traffic
was halted for more than a week until
crews were able to repair the damage.
Lea County
Lovington Flash Food
A Lovington police detective reported
flash flooding along several city
streets. A few streets were impassable
due to flowing flood waters.
Strong thunderstorms over the
southeastern New Mexico plains resulted
in flash flooding across parts of
eastern Eddy and Lea Counties. Several
area highways and city streets were
rendered impassable by flowing flood
waters. A railroad track section near
New Mexico State Highway 31 was
destroyed by the flood waters.
Eddy County
4 SE Carlsbad Hail (1.50)
The public reported that ping pong ball
size hail fell over U.S. Highway 285
southeast of Carlsbad.
Eddy County
Malaga to Hail (0.75)
1 S Malaga
Penny size hail was reported near
Malaga.
Isolated severe thunderstorms produced
large hail over portions of Eddy County
during the early evening hours of the
29th. Hail ranging in size from pennies
to ping pong balls was reported between
Carlsbad and Malaga.
Lea County
6 N Maljamar Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A local utility company reported that a
power pole was blown down by severe
thunderstorm winds north of Maljamar.
Lea County
6 NW Hobbs to Hail (1.75)
1 SE Hobbs
Numerous large hail reports were
received ranging in size from pennies
to golfballs in the vicinity of Hobbs.
Initial reports indicated penny size
hail along State Highway 18 northwest
of Hobbs. Additional reports indicated
quarter to golfball size hail in the
city. No reports of significant damage
were received.
Lea County
10 W Hobbs Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Local law enforcement officials
reported that severe thunderstorm winds
accompanied large hail near the the
Hobbs Airport. Gusts were estimated to
be 60 MPH.
A long-lived supercell with a history
of producing tornadoes over Chaves
County propagated east-southeast across
the plains of southeastern New Mexico
during the late evening of the 30th.
This storm produced damaging winds and
large hail as it affected portions of
central Lea County.
NEW YORK, Central
Steuben County
Bradford Hail (1.25)
Schuyler County
4 N Monterey Hail (1.25)
Sullivan County
Bethel to Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Summitville
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and
wires. Some of the towns that had
damage were Bethel, Woodbourne,
Summitville, and Youngsville.
Schuyler County
Reading Center Hail (1.00)
Multiple reports of large hail in the
town of Reading.
Tompkins County
Cayuga Hgts Hail (0.75)
Steuben County
Wayne Four Corners Hail (0.75)
Tioga County
Spencer Hail (0.75)
NEW YORK, Coastal
NYZ077-080>081
Astronomical High Tide
Northeast winds produced by a coastal
storm southeast of Long Island combined
with high astronomical tides caused
moderate coastal flooding, mainly along
the back bay shores of Nassau and
Suffolk Counties. Northeast winds
averaged between 20 and 25 mph with
gusts from 35 to 45 mph.
In Freeport, up to 4 feet of water
accumulated in the streets. Similarly,
moderate street flooding also occurred
in Lindenhurst and Amityville. In
Southampton, up to 4 feet of water
accumulated along Tiana Beach and Dune
Road along Shinnecock Bay, where 1
family evacuated their home and 1
police car was submerged.
Orange County
Monroe Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
As an area of heavy showers and
thunderstorms swept east across the
region at about 40 mph, it produced
damaging wind gusts and heavy rain. Law
enforcement reported downed trees and
wires along Harriman Heights Road
between Post and Pine Roads in the town
of Monroe. Trained spotters also
reported wind damage in Middletown
(downed tree branches), Cuddebackville
(downed wires), and Walkill, where an
outer wall under construction at the
Galleria Mall was downed.
Queens County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
As a band of heavy showers and
thunderstorms moved northeast, they
produced high winds and heavy rain that
downed several trees throughout Queens.
Putnam County
Lake Carmel Hail (0.88)
Putnam County
Carmel Hail (0.75)
As a series of severe thunderstorms
moved southeast at 15 to 20 mph across
the region, they produced hail that
varied in size from penny to nickel.
NEW YORK, East
NONE REPORTED.
NEW YORK, North
St. Lawrence County
Edwards Hail (0.00)
St. Lawrence County
Ogdensburg Hail (0.00)
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of pea
size hail.
Clinton County
5 E Dannemora Hail (0.00)
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of pea
size hail.
NEW YORK, North
Franklin County
Paul Smiths Hail (0.00)
Franklin County
St Regis Falls Hail (0.00)
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of
small hail accumulating on the ground.
Clinton County
Plattsburgh Hail (0.00)
A cold upper level trough over the
northeast US resulted in reports of
pea size hail.
St. Lawrence County
Madrid Hail (0.00)
A cold upper level trough across the
northeast US resulted in reports of
pea size hail.
NEW YORK, West
NONE REPORTED.
NORTH CAROLINA, Central
Anson County
Wadesboro Hail (1.75)
Alamance County
Mebane Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
The roof was peeled off of a
flat-roofed building. Limbs were blown
down, and a railroad crossing arm was
bent.
Wake County
2 NE Raleigh Hail (0.75)
Reported at Interstate 440 and US 1
North.
Halifax County
3 W Enfield Hail (0.88)
Nickel hail covering the ground,
including an area around Interstate 95.
Halifax County
3 N Enfield Hail (1.00)
Nash County
10 NE Dortches Hail (0.88)
Halifax County
Tillery Hail (1.00)
Edgecombe County
Leggett Hail (0.88)
Orange County
4 W Hillsborough Hail (0.75)
Penny sized hail reported at exit 157
along Interstate 40.
Davidson County
2 NW Thomasville Hail (0.75)
Dime to penny sized hail covered the
ground at Winding Creek Golf Course,
near Business 85 and State Route 109.
Nash County
6 NE Goldrock Hail (0.88)
Nickel sized hail reported in
Whitakers near US 301 and State Route
33
Edgecombe County
2 E Whitakers Hail (1.00)
Halifax County
6 W Enfield Hail (0.75)
Dime to penny sized hail reported at
exit 154 along Interstate 95.
Moore County
Aberdeen Hail (0.75)
Cumberland County
Ft Bragg Hail (0.75)
NORTH CAROLINA, Central Coastal
NCZ095-098-103
High Wind (G69)
Report from Cedar Island Ferry.
NCZ093>095-103>104
Storm Surge
Emergency Manager reported one to two
feet of water over the roadway near
Adams Creek.
Dare County
Hatteras Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
Report of shingles off roofs in
Hatteras Village.
Dare County
Frisco Thunderstorm Wind (G65)
An unseasonable and strong Nor'caster
buffeted the North Carolina coast on
the 6th with damaging wind gusts,
torrential rain, high surf, and
coastal flooding. Winds were sustained
as high as 45 to 55 mph with wind
gusts to 80 mph across coastal counties
of Eastern North Carolina. Water levels
rose four to six feet above normal
along Pamlico Sound, and the lower
reaches of the Neuse River. Storm total
rainfall amounts ranged from 4 to 7
inches. During the peak of storm, the
Diamond buoy reported 20 foot waves.
Moderate beach erosion was reported
along the Outer Banks.
Pamlico County
Oriental Hail (0.88)
Carteret County
Newport Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Two sheds destroyed and trees down
near NWS office.
Carteret County
Morehead City Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees down on Country Club Road.
Beaufort County
Pinetown Hail (0.88)
Nickel hail covering the ground.
Beaufort County
Pinetown Hail (1.50)
Craven County
5 NE Havelock Hail (0.75)
Carteret County
South River Hail (0.75)
Pamlico County
Merritt Hail (1.75)
Onslow County
North Topsail Beach Hail (0.88)
Dare County
Kill Devil Hills Rip Current
Two swimmers at the Ramada Plaza in
Kill Devil Hills were pulled away from
the shore by a strong rip current
during the mid afternoon. One man
drowned. M251W
Dare County
Kill Devil Hills Hail (0.75)
NORTH CAROLINA, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
NORTH CAROLINA, North Coastal
Currituck County
Waterlily Hail (0.88)
NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central
Alleghany County
Sparta Lightning
Lightning struck a tree and caused it
to fall across a road, temporarily
blocking traffic.
NORTH CAROLINA, South Coastal
Columbus County
6 E Tabor City to Tornado (F1)
8.5 NE Tabor City
A NWS storm survey concluded a tornado
touched down in the Mollie community.
An areal survey showed that the tornado
tracked NNE and crossed several county
roads, farm fields, and wooded areas.
The tornado produced three spots of F1
damage along its path with winds
estimated between 73 and 112 mph.
Damage occurred to several homes,
vehicles, outbuildings, and sheds,
with many large trees down.
NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest
Macon County
4 E Franklin Hail (0.88)
Transylvania County
Balsam Grove Hail (0.75)
Gaston County
Gastonia Lightning
Lightning struck and injured a person.
Madison County
10 S Hot Spgs Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Report of 3 trees blown down in the
Luck area.
Lincoln County
Vale Hail (0.75)
Burke County
Hildebran Lightning
Lightning struck and injured a person.
Gaston County
Lowell Hail (1.00)
Caldwell County
9 E Lenoir Hail (0.88)
Caldwell County
9 E Lenoir Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees and power lines down.
Catawba County
3 SE Hickory Hail (0.88)
Hail reported hail on Interstate 40
between Hickory and Conover.
Mecklenburg County
Pineville Hail (0.88)
Mitchell County
2 S Spruce Pine to Hail (0.88)
Spruce Pine
Mostly pea size hail, with some stones
as large as nickels, accumulated to a
depth of 2.5 inches in the Carters
Ridge area south of Spruce Pine. Hail
also accumulated to a depth of several
inches in town. Several buildings
received minor damage, mainly water
damage due to ice dams developing on
roofs and in gutters.
Yancey County
Busick Hail (0.75)
Alexander County
Bethlehem Hail (0.75)
Mecklenburg County
14 N Charlotte Hail (0.75)
Catawba County
7 E Newton Hail (0.88)
Iredell County
7 N Statesville Hail (0.88)
Penny hail at intersection of Jennings
and Snow Creek Roads 10 miles north of
Statesville. Another spotter reported
nickel hail 4 to 6 miles north of
Statesville.
Alexander County
Hiddenite Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Newspaper report of non-specific wind
and hail damage.
Rowan County
5 N Salisbury Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees and lines down.
NCZ050
Landslide
A section of bank gave way and
flattened a storage shed below.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte Hail (0.75)
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte Lightning
Report of 8 to 9 homes struck by
lightning. A fire was started at one
of the homes, resulting in considerable
damage.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte Flash Flood
Severe urban flooding developed, with
2 cars stranded in water on Sugar
Creek Rd. There was also water over
North Tryon St.
NCZ050
Landslide
Landslide caused unspecified damage
to a structure and took down some
power lines.
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte to Hail (0.75)
Matthews
Two spotters reported dime to penny
hail in south Mecklenburg County until
8:15
Mecklenburg County
Matthews Hail (1.00)
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte Flash Flood
Severe urban flooding developed, with
water deep enough to float a car into
the median on Independence Bvd, and
several inches of water covering
Queens Rd.
Madison County
Luck Flash Flood
Spring Creek left its banks and
threatened 3 mobile homes in the Luck
area.
Mcdowell County
5 NE Marion Hail (0.88)
Burke County
10 W Morganton Hail (0.88)
Hail reported at Lake James.
Catawba County
Longview Flash Flood
Water up to the windows of a car.
Burke County
Northeast Portion Flash Flood
Fire chief reported unspecified
flooding. County reported water removal
became necessary on Main St. in Icard.
Haywood County
Canton Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Part of a tin roof off a barn.
Haywood County
Canton Lightning
Lightning struck a building, resulting
in some windows being blown out.
Cleveland County
8 N Shelby Hail (0.88)
Lincoln County
Lincolnton Hail (0.75)
Avery County
13 N Newland Thunderstorm Wind
Report of 2 to 3 inch diameter limbs
blown down.
Madison County
Big Laurel to Thunderstorm Wind
1 N Mars Hill
Trees down along highway 64.
Buncombe County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind
Wind blew down 3 trees at scattered
locations across the county.
Henderson County
Edneyville to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
4 NE Edneyville
Trees down along highway 64. Trees
were also reported down around
Sugarloaf Mountain.
Henderson County
Etowah Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees down along highway 64.
Graham County
Robbinsville Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees down. Also, power was out in
town for a while in the morning, but
it is unclear whether lightning or
wind was the culprit.
NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West
Sheridan County
10 N Mcclusky Funnel Cloud
Emmons County
10 S Strasburg Hail (0.88)
Oliver County
10 E Center Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall of 3.50 inches caused
water to flow across farm yard and
into the basement of a farm house.
Mclean County
7 SE Washburn Flash Flood
Ward County
Minot Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall caused flooding of the
city streets and underpasses. Several
streets were closed due to the
flooding. Two men had to be rescued
from flood waters after crossing
emergency road closure signs.
Mcintosh County
12 ESE Ashley Hail (1.00)
Dickey County
Forbes Hail (1.00)
Morton County
13 SE New Salem Hail (1.75)
Morton County
9 E Almont Hail (1.75)
Dickey County
2 N Forbes Hail (0.75)
La Moure County
5 W Edgeley Hail (1.00)
NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West
Dickey County
Ellendale Hail (0.75)
Morton County
13 E New Salem Hail (0.88)
Dickey County
Forbes Hail (0.88)
Reported by a NWS cooperative observer.
Morton County
10 S New Salem Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding
10 miles south to 14 miles south of
New Salem. Many county roads were
washed out. Water depth estimated to
be one to two feet deep over roads.
Stutsman County
2 E Jamestown Hail (0.88)
Heavy rains accompanied the hail
producing minor street flooding in the
city of Jamestown.
Stutsman County
5 W Jamestown to Hail (0.88)
5 E Jamestown
Hail began 5 miles west of Jamestown
and traveled through the city of
Jamestown and ending 5 miles east of
Jamestown.
Foster County
Carrington Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall up to 3 inches produced
street and yard flooding in the city
of Carrington.
NDZ031>033-
040>041-043>044
Winter Storm
A late season spring winter storm
brought up to a foot of wet snow to
southwestern North Dakota. Travel
become very treacherous and no travel
was advised by the North Dakota Highway
Patrol. The heaviest snowfall occurred
at Amidon in Slope County where 12
inches fell. Other areas in the
southwest received 8 to 10 inches.
Mclean County
Riverdale Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
3/4 inch hail accompanied the storm.
Stutsman County
Jamestown Hail (0.88)
Heavy rains accompanied the hail
producing flash flooding in the city
of Jamestown.
Stutsman County
Jamestown Hail (0.88)
Stutsman County
Medina to Flash Flood
13 E Jamestown
A series of strong thunderstorms
passed through Stutsman County, many
along the same path, creating a path
of heavy rain along interstate 94. The
pathway included the city of Jamestown
where reports of over 1.50 inches of
rain fell along with nickel size hail.
A number of city streets were flooded
along with the railroad viaduct. A
number of streets were temporarily
barricaded. Traffic caused wave action
problems in a number of residential
areas which forced flood waters to
flow up to homes.
Billings County
Medora Hail (1.00)
Stark County
7 NW Taylor Hail (0.75)
Slope County
Amidon Hail (1.75)
Hail damaged police vehicle in the
city of Amidon.
Mercer County
Beulah Hail (0.88)
45 mph winds accompanied the storm.
Ward County
20 S Minot to Flash Flood
Minot
Strong thunderstorms produced heavy
rainfall with one to two feet of water
in fields. Water flowed into several
basements of homes causing minor
damage.
NDZ034-040>041-
043>044
High Wind (G53)
Low pressure centered over
northwestern North Dakota the morning
of May 21st, 2005, intensified and
moved northeastward through central
North Dakota and over southern Manitoba
by the early afternoon. Strong winds
developed within the vicinity of this
low, with stronger winds west and
southwest of the low gusting to over
50 mph.
NDZ001>002-
009>010-017
High Wind (G52)
Low pressure system in Manitoba
produced sustained winds of 40 to 50
mph and gusts around 60 mph.
NORTH DAKOTA, East
NDZ014>015-026
Flood
Devils Lake experienced some minor
fluctuations during the month of May
2005, but essentially hovered around
1448.40 feet MSL. Stump Lake rose
around 10 feet in the past year, to
around a May 2005 level around 1428.20
feet MSL. Work continued on the Devils
Lake outlet and on raising the dike
around the southern periphery of
Devils Lake (to protect the city to a
level of 1460 feet MSL). An estimated
$30 million was targeted for Devils
Lake area road construction projects
in 2005. Numerous roads were flooded
around Stump Lake in Nelson county.
Towner County
15 NE Rocklake Hail (0.75)
Sargent County
2 N Crete Hail (0.75)
Ransom County
8 SSW Englevale Hail (0.88)
Ransom County
10 SW Me Leod Hail (0.75)
Sargent County
2 ENE Milnor Hail (0.75)
Cass County
6 WSW Alice Hail (0.75)
Barnes County
8 W Pillsbury Hail (0.88)
Ransom County
9 N Mc Leod Hail (0.88)
Nelson County
3 S Tolna Hail (0.75)
Grand Forks County
Thompson Hail (1.25)
Grand Forks County
Thompson Hail (1.00)
Grand Forks County
6 SW Larimore Hail (1.25)
Grand Forks County
1 S Niagara Hail (0.75)
Grand Forks County
3 N Thompson Hail (1.75)
Nelson County
3 S Michigan City Hail (0.75)
Grand Forks County
3 S Grand Forks Hail (0.75)
Eddy County
12 E New Rockford Hail (0.75)
Grand Forks County
2 S Grand Forks Hail (0.75)
Grand Forks County
2 S Grand Forks Hail (1.75)
Nelson County
Lakota Hail (0.75)
Eddy County
7 NE New Rockford Hail (0.75)
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks Hail (0.75)
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks Hail (0.75)
Eddy County
Sheyenne Hail (0.75)
Grand Forks County
2 SW Merrifeld Flash Flood
Water covered a road southwest of
Merrifield. Four to five inches of
rain fell in the area.
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks Hail (0.75)
Benson County
9 W Warwick Hail (0.75)
Sargent County
3 NW Straubville Hail (0.75)
Ransom County
1 W Lisbon Hail (0.75)
Steele County
2 NW Sharon Hail (0.75)
Griggs County
14 NNW Cooperstown Hail (0.75)
Nelson County
1 E Aneta Hail (0.75)
Barnes County
Valley City Hail (0.75)
Griggs County
2 NW Walum Tornado (F1)
A tornado touched down northwest of
Walum and moved northwest across a
swamp and an open field. It then
crossed a county road and passed
through a shelterbelt. Trees up to 4
feet in diameter were blown down or
snapped off.
Barnes County
2 SW Dazey Hail (1.00)
Griggs County
1 WNW Walum Thunderstorm Wind (G90)
Trees 4 feet in circumference were
completely uprooted.
Cass County
2 E Durbin Hail (0.75)
Nelson County
5 S Mc Ville Hail (0.75)
Cass County
8 W Hunter Hail (0.88)
Steele County
5 NW Hope Tornado (F0)
A tornado briefly touched down in an
open field.
Steele County
16 NE Finley Hail (0.88)
The hail fell 6 miles northeast of
Golden Lake.
Steele County
19 NE Finley to Tornado (F0)
20 NE Finley
Intermittent touchdowns occurred about
1.5 miles west of Hatton to the Traill
county line 1 mile northwest of Hatton.
Traill County
1 NW Hatton to Tornado (F0)
2 NNE Hatton
Intermittent touchdowns occurred in
northwest Traill county, from the
Steele county line northwest of Hatton
to the Grand Forks county line
northeast of Hatton.
Grand Forks County
6 WSW Holmes to Tornado (F0)
5 WSW Holmes
Intermittent touchdowns occurred in
southwest Grand Forks county, from the
Traill county line 2 miles northeast
of Hatton to 5 miles west-southwest of
Holmes.
Traill County
Reynolds Hail (1.00)
Grand Forks County
2 SW Grand Forks to Tornado (F1)
2 S Grand Forks
A tornado touched down on the south
end of Grand Forks, travelling along
county road 17 from one-half mile west
of Interstate 29 to near county road
81. Trees were torn down on the north
side of county road 17 near the
intersection of Columbia Road. The
tornado weakened as it crossed county
road 17 off the south edge of Kings
Walk golf course. A dust plume
generated by the tornado pushed north
across open fields and the golf course
into housing and shopping areas in
south Grand Forks. Top wind speeds
were estimated to be around 75 mph.
Cass County
5 W Wheatland Funnel Cloud
Cass County
3 WSW Wheatland to Tornado (F1)
7 SW Casselton
A dust-shrouded tornado tore through
an Interstate 94 construction zone and
dislodged temporary lane markers,
twisted highway signs, and flipped
over lighted arrow signals. This
resulted in an hour of disrupted
interstate travel. The tornado was
viewed by Embden and Casselton storm
spotters as it crossed nearly 3 miles
of open field.
Cass County
6 S Casselton Hail (0.88)
Cass County
6 S Casselton Hail (2.50)
Cass County
2 SE Casselton Hail (0.75)
Cass County
3 W Kindred to Tornado (F0)
3 WSW Kindred
A large and persistent wall cloud with
pendant funnel produced a brief
touchdown near the Cass-Richland
county line. A dust plume was
generated as the tornado touched down
in an open field. The tornado tracked
into Richland county.
Richland County
8 NW Walcott Tornado (F0)
A persistent wall cloud and pendant
funnel produced a brief tornado
touchdown near the Cass-Richland
county line. The tornado crossed an
open field into Richland county about
3 miles west-southwest of Kindred and
lifted by 607 put CDT. The tornado
originated in Cass county.
Cass County
Kindred Hail (0.75)
Cass County
1 S Kindred Hail (0.88)
Richland County
1 NW Colfax Funnel Cloud
A persistent wall cloud with pendant
funnel was viewed from Colfax.
Richland County
3 E Colfax Hail (0.75)
Richland County
1 N Abercrombie Hail (0.75)
Barnes County
3 N Fingal Hail (0.75)
Cass County
5 S Tower City Hail (1.00)
Cass County
3 WNW Embden Hail (1.00)
Cass County
1 NE Chaffee Hail (1.00)
Barnes County
17 SW Valley City Hail (0.75)
Barnes County
5 S Urbana Flash Flood
Fields were flooded and water covered
several farm access roads in Mansfield
township.
Cass County
Embden Flash Flood
Streets and fields were flooded.
Barnes County
7 SE Wimbledon Hail (0.75)
NDZ006>008-
014>016-024-
026>030-054
High Wind (G54)
A low pressure system travelled from
near Winnipeg, Manitoba, into northwest
Minnesota. A cold front trailing
behind this system brought a period of
very strong wind speeds to a portion
of the Devils Lake region and the
northern Red River Valley. The highest
measured wind gusts were pretty
uniform, around 60 mph. Some shingle
damage was reported. The high winds
generated significant wave action on
Devils Lake. A number of locations
lost several feet of rip rap (which
helps prevent erosion on the roadbeds).
Highway 57 was closed for a time, as
plows were called out to remove tree
branches and other debris from the
road.
OHIO, East
Muskingum County
Dresden Hail (0.88)
Coshocton County
Warsaw Hail (0.75)
Muskingum County
8 W Zanesville Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Large trees blown down.
Muskingum County
Zanesville Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Several large trees blown down north
of 1-70.
Coshocton County
Plainfield Hail (0.75)
Guernsey County
Old Washington Hail (0.75)
Guernsey County
Antrim Hail (0.75)
Columbiana County
5 SW Salem Hail (0.75)
Belmont County
Barnesville to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Bethesda
Large trees down in Bethesda. About the
same time, high winds ripped a roof off
two businesses, on North Chestnut St in
Barnesville, causing them to collapse.
The collapse ripped down several power
lines.
Belmont County
Morristown Hail (0.75)
Guernsey County
Antrim Flash Flood
Parts of Rte 22 flooded between Antrim
and South Fork Park afler 2.2 inchcs of
rain.
Tuscarawas County
Newcomerstown Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Between 330 and 335 PM EDT, a
downburst, with wind gust estimated at
60 mph (52 kt) struck a farm on
Township Rd 121. It snapped off 7
trees, about half way up, and
significantly damaged 9 others. Damage
area was 500 ft wide and 1000 ft long.
Vinyl siding on the house was damaged
from wind and flying dcbris (small
stones).
OHIO, North
Medina Countv
Medina Lightning
A 15 year old girl was struck by
lightning while walking across a
parking lot at school. The girl
suffered extensive injuries and was
hospitalized for several weeks. A house
nearby was also struck by lightning.
The resulting fire caused $100,000
damage to the house.
Wayne County
5 S Doylestown to Hail (0.75)
Doylestown
Penny size hail was observed.
Summit County
Clinton Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Walbridge Thunderstorm Wind
A few large limbs were reported down.
Lucas County
10 E Toledo Thunderstorm Wind
A few large limbs were downed in Bono.
Ottawa County
Trowbridge Thunderstorm Wind
Several telephone poles were snapped
along with downed power lines.
Wood County
Weston Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds toppled two power
poles near Weston.
Marion County
1 S La Rue Thunderstorm Wind
A 58 mph wind gust was measured by a
trained spotter located just south of
La Rue
Morrow County
Cardington Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in Cardington.
Hancock County
Countywide Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was obscrved, mainly
across the northern portion of the
County.
Wyandot County
Upper Sandusky to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Sycamore
An 18 inch diameter tree was reported
down just north of Upper Sandusky. In
Sycamore, there were several reports of
trees down.
OHIO, North
Holmes County
Nashville Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Knox County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees and large limbs were
reported down across the county from
thunderstorm winds. Trees were reported
down in Danville, Apple Valley and
Fredericktown.
Wood County
Walbridge Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Marion County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous trees reported down across
the County.
Crawford County
Bucyrus Thunderstorm Wind (G53)
A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was
measured.
Ottawa County
Oak Harbor Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Sandusky County
Clyde Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Thunderstorm winds tore vinyl siding
off of a house and garage.
Richland County
Lexington Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees reported down.
Seneca County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down across
the County.
Wayne County
Apple Creek Thunderstorm Wind
One tree reported down.
Richland County
Mansfield Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 58 mph
did considerable damage at a racetrack
near Mansfield Lahm Airport. A 52 mph
wind gust was recorded at the airport
at 7:09 p.m. Two sections of temporary
bleachers were toppled and destroyed.
Richland County
Mansfield Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed just
northeast of Mansfield.
Erie County
Huron Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Ashland County
Jeromesville Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Thunderstorm winds were estimated to be
in excess of 58 mph by an off duty NWS
employee in Lagrange. Trees were downed
in East Carlisle, North Eaton and Avon
Lake.
Wayne County
New Pittsburg Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Wayne County
Wooster Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 mph
blew a semi-truck over on U.S. Route 30
near Wooster. Several trees were downed
in and around Wooster.
Holmes County
Millersburg Thunderstorm Wind
A few large limbs were reported down.
Holmes County
Winesburg Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed one tree.
Medina County
Brunswick Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Bedford Hgts Thunderstorm Wind
A few large limbs were reported down.
Summit County
Cuyahoga Falls Hail (1.25)
Half dollar size hail was observed.
Stark County
3 N Canton to Hail (1.25)
Canton
Half dollar size hail was observed.
Stark County
North Canton Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Geauga County
Russell Thunderstorm Wind
A few large limbs were reported down.
Portage County
Hiram Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Canton Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Canton Thunderstorm
Several frees reported down.
Lake County
Painesville
Thunderstorm Wind
Several frees reported down in
Painesville and Fairport.
Geauga County
Parkman Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed one mile
east of Parkman.
Mahoning County
12 SW Austintown Thunderstorm Wind
A few large limbs were down in Lake
Milton.
Mahoning County
Lake Milton Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Trumbull County
Leavittsburg Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Trumbull County
3 W Warren Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated wind gusts
between 60 and 65 mph.
Trumbull County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Thunderstorm winds downed frees in
Champion, Warren and Braceville
Township.
Summit County
Barberton Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
Tiffin Thunderstorm Wind (G40)
Thunderstorms winds blew several
containers off of a moving train five
miles west of Tiffin.
Hancock County
Findlay Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed in
Findlay.
Lorain County
3 N Huntington Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed three
miles north of Huntington.
Wayne County
Doylestown Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
OHIO, Northwest
Paulding County
2 E Grover Hill Hail (1.75)
Defiance County
5 SE Defiance Hail (1.00)
Van Wert County
Van Wert Thunderstorm
Van Wert County
Van Wert Thunderstorm
Numerous large tree limbs down.
Van Wert County
1 SE Convoy Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Roof ripped off an autobody shop and
thrown into a car.
Putnam County
2 NW Ottoville Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Metal grain bin rolled and wrapped
around a pole.
Henry County
Countywide to Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Napoleon
Numerous branches down throughout the
County, ranging from 5 to 6 feet in
length and 3 inches in diameter.
OHIO, Southeast
Perry County
New Lexington Hail (0.88)
Lawrence County
Waterloo Hail (1.00)
Gallia County
Patriot Hail (0.88)
Washington County
3 NE Whipple Hail (1.50)
A porch roof was damaged at a house
along County Route 15. An unconfirmed
sighting of a funnel cloud was
associated with this storm in
Washington County. The funnel cloud was
reported in the aviation obscrvation
from the Wood County airport, several
miles to the south and across the Ohio
River.
OHIO, Southwest
Miami County
Piqua
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees and power poles were
downed.
Preble County
7 NW Eaton
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees and power lines were knocked down
near the intersection of US Route 40
and Gettysburg Road.
Butler County
Hamilton Hail (0.75)
Butler County
2 NE Jacksonburgh Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Three to five inch tree limbs were
knocked down near the intersection of
State Route 122 and Mill Road.
Montgomery County
West Carrollton to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Miamisburg
Numerous frees were downed.
Licking County
Buckeye Lake Hail (1.75)
Several frees and large limbs were also
knocked down.
Franklin County
Whitehall Hail (0.75)
Union County
Marysville Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several frees and large limbs were
knocked down. Fallen trees caused
damage to two homes in town, and a
business lost part of its roof.
Fairfield County
Pickerington Hail (0.75)
Delaware County
4 N Delaware Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail fell at Delaware State
Park.
Champaign County
Mingo Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Fayette County
Staunton Hail (0.88)
Clinton County
4 SSE Wilmington Hail (0.75)
A car sustained minor damage from the
hail.
Ross County
Frankfort Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees and large limbs were downed. A
metal roof was blown off of a shcd.
Pickaway County
Five Pts to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
4 S Five Pts
Thunderstorm winds knocked down
powerlines.
Fairfield County
Lithopolis Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Thunderstorm winds knocked down
powerlines.
Scioto County
5 SW Otway to Tornado (F1)
5 S Otway
Several 100 year old frees were
twisted, with numerous other trees
stripped of their bark. The roof of a
barn was ripped off and carried 0.5
miles to the east.
Scioto County
Wheelersburg to
South Webster Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees were knocked down.
Ross County
2SE Richmond Dale Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Fifteen trees were downed in a 100 yard
by 50 yard swath on Limerick Road. This
was possibly a downburst.
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