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Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North Central ALZ006 Madison 07 0100CST 0 0 0 0 Extreme Cold 1800CST The record low of 29 degrees was tied. ALZ024 Jefferson 10 0100CST 0 0 0 0 Extreme Cold 1800CST A new record low of 29 degrees was set at the Birmingham airport. ALZ006 Madison 10 0100CST 0 0 0 0 Extreme Cold 1800CST A new record low temperature of 30 degrees was set at the Huntsville International Airport. ALZ023 Tuscaloosa 10 0100CST 0 0 0 0 Extreme Cold 1800CST A new record low temperature of 30 degrees was set at the Tuscaloosa airport. Sumter York 14 1627CST 0 0 10K 0 Hail (0.75) Hail up to three-quarters of an inch in diameter covered the ground near York. Greene County Eutaw 14 1627CST 0 0 10K 0 Hail (0.75) Three-quarter inch hail was reported by the Greene County Sheriff's Department. Pickens County Aliceville 14 1638CST 0.5 75 0 0 200K 0 (F1) 1642CST In Aliceville, two mobile homes were destroyed and 12 houses and two other buildings were damaged by falling trees. A nursing home roof was taken off and several cars were damaged by falling trees in what was apparently a tornado. Pickens County Carrollton to 14 1642CST 0 0 100K 0 Wind (G56) 6 N Gordo 1705CST In Carrollton two homes and several cars were damaged by trees downed by the wind. In Gordo several chicken houses and several house roofs were damaged by the wind. In Zion a hay barn was blown down by the wind and a door was blown off a chicken house. Tuscaloosa County 3 W Northport to 14 1707CST 0 0 0 0 7 N Northport 1740CST A funnel cloud was reported 3 miles west of Northport and again 7 miles north of Northport. Tuscaloosa County Holt Junction 14 1740CST 0 0 25K 0 Tstm Wind/Hail Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Holt Junction and thunderstorm wind downed a number of power lines across Tuscaloosa County. Bibb County Brierfield 14 1743CST 0 0 8K 2K Hail (0.75) One-half to three-quarter inch hail was reported at Brierfield. Jefferson County Birmingham 14 1815CST 0 0 200K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) 1830CST Thunderstorm wind caused numerous minor damage across Jefferson County and the city of Birmingham. Wind gust was measured at 50 knots (58 mph) at the Birmingham airport, and the wind equipment at WRBC-TV on Red Mountain measured a wind gust to 58 knots (67 mph). Widespread occurrences of trees and power lines down. Autauga County Prattville 14 1819CST 0 0 15K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Wind gusts with a thunderstorm caused minor damage in Prattville with a number of trees and power lines down. Shelby County 5 NE Pelham 14 1824CST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was reported along Highway 119 east of Interstate 65 in the Cahaba Valley area. Lauderdale County 7 WNW Rogersville 14 1920CST 0 0 25K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A home in Elgin had shingles and siding blown off. A roof was blown off a mobile home with some damage to an adjacent mobile home. Chambers County Waverly 14 1945CST 0 0 8K 2K Hail (0.75) Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Waverly. Lee County Beauregard 14 2005CST 0 0 8K 2K Hail (0.75) Three-quarter inch hail was reported in Beauregard. Russell County 10 NW Seale 14 2005CST 0 0 8K 2K Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North Central Three-quarter inch hail was reported in the northwest part of Russell County. Marshall County Arab 14 2100CST 0 0 75K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A house under construction and a garage were blown down in Arab. Elsewhere across the county, a number of roads were blocked by downed tree and power lines were down in many locations. Lawrence County 10 WSW Moulton to 15 0000CST 0 0 15K 4K Hail (0.75) Moulton 0015CST Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Mt. Hope and Moulton by the County EMA. Lauderdale County 4 E Lexington to 20 0715CST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud Lexington 0720CST Funnel clouds were reported at Grassy and at Lexington. Lauderdale County Lexington 20 0725CST 0 0 8K 2K Hail (0.75) Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Lexington. Morgan County Decatur 20 0730CST 0 0 28K 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm wind blew over several large signs and a number of trees. Limestone County Athens 20 0755CST 0 0 20K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large trees were blown down near Oakdale and Athens. Funnel clouds were reported 3 miles north of Athens and 5 miles east of Athens. Madison County Madison to 20 0830CST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud Huntsville 0840CST Funnel clouds were reported in Madison and Huntsville. Lauderdale County Florence to 20 0900CST 0 0 20K 4K Hail (0.75) 7 WNW Rogersville 0915CST A number of funnel clouds were reported along with reports of three-quarter inch hail from Florence across the eastern part of Lauderdale County to Rogersville and Lexington areas. Franklin County Russellville 20 0945CST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was reported in Russellville. Pickens County Reform 20 1040CST 0 0 8K 2K Hail (0.75) Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Reform. Jefferson County Birmingham 20 1109CST 0.3 45 0 0 75K 0 Tornado (F0) 1114CST A small tornado touched down in the area of Five Points West in Birmingham with a number of trees down and some structural damage. Jefferson County Birmingham to 20 1109CST 0 0 200K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Leeds 1130CST A thunderstorm which produced a small tornado near Five Points West also produced damaging wind from just west of downtown Birmingham eastward to the Leeds area with damage at Irondale and Trussville. The thunderstorm affected an outdoor festival taking place in the downtown Birmingham area and fortunately no injuries were reported. Etowah County Gadsden 20 1135CST 0 0 20K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm wind according to the EMA office. Damage was isolated but widespread across the county. St. Clair County Pell City 20 1145CST 0 0 8K 2K Hail (0.75) Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Pell City. Talladega County Lincoln to 20 1200CST 0 0 35K 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Oxford Airport 1215CST Strong wind downed trees and power lines across the northern section of Talladega County from Lincoln to just south of Oxford. Wind gusted to 50 knots (58 mph) at the Oxford airport (physically in Talladega County). Calhoun County Anniston 20 1220CST 0 0 20K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Wind with a thunderstorm gusted to about 65 miles an hour in Anniston downing a number of trees and power lines and causing some minor roof damage. Wind measuring equipment operated by the EMA office as part of the CSEPP program recorded wind gust to 57 knots (65 mph). Pickens County Aliceville 20 1723CST 0 0 10K 2K Hail (0.88) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North Central Nickel-sized hail was reported at Aliceville. Blount County Locust Fork to 20 1907CST 0 0 35K 5K Hail (0.88) Oneonta 1920CST Nickel-sized hail was reported at Locust Fork, 2 miles northeast of Cleveland, and at Oneonta. Lamar County Millport 20 1933CST 0 0 8K 2K Hail (0.88) 1945CST Hail the size of nickels along with a funnel cloud were reported in the Millport area of southern Lamar County. Winston County 6 SW Arley 20 2040CST 0 1 2K 0 Lightning A 25-year-old male was injured by lightning in Somerville when lightning struck the wall of a house that he was leaning on.

Lamar County 3 NW Millport 20 2040CST 0 0 8K 2K Hail (0.75) Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Fernbank in southern Lamar County. Lauderdale County 8 NW Florence 20 2111CST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was reported at Cloverdale. Fayette County 3 W Berry to 20 2113CST 0 0 25K 2K Tstm Wind/Hail Berry 2123CST Hail ranging in size from half-inch to three-quarters of an inch fell in the Berry area. Many trees and power lines were downed by the wind. Madison County Huntsville 20 2125CST 0 0 8K 0 Hail (0.75) Three-quarter inch hail was reported in Huntsville. Walker County 5 NW Jasper 20 2130CST 0 0 90K 0 Lightning Lightning struck a house in Boldo about 5 miles northwest of Jasper causing a fire that destroyed the house. A 79-year-old woman died in the house fire. Cullman County 4 SW Good Hope to 20 2155CST 0 0 25K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 4 NW Colony 2205CST In Valley Grove a mobile home was destroyed and another blown off its foundation. A funnel cloud was reported near Breely . Cullman County Good Hope 20 2202CST 0 0 15K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) One mobile home was destroyed and another damage by thunderstorm wind. Numerous trees were down along with power lines in Good Hope. There were also scattered reports of trees and power lines down across the county. Jefferson County Graysville to 20 2227CST 0 0 25K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Warrior 2229CST Several trees were downed by the wind in the Graysville area along with three-quarter inch hail reported at Warrior. Blount County Nectar 20 2242CST 0 0 15K 4K Hail (1.00) One inch hail was reported at Nectar. St. Clair County Odenville 20 2255CST 0 0 10K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were reported down in scattered locations across the county. Marshall County Arab to 20 2310CST 0 0 130K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 5 N Arab 2330CST Two chicken houses were destroyed and another severely damaged in Arab. About 85 percent of the roof on a chicken house was destroyed with moderate damage to another one in Brashier Chapel. Winston County Double Springs 21 0930CST 0 0 20K 0 Lightning Eleven (11) cows were killed by lightning near Double Springs. Time of the event estimated. Lauderdale County 5 SW Lexington 22 0628CST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was reported in Wright. Pickens County Gordo 22 2230CST 0 0 30K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) There were numerous trees and power lines down in Gordo and a business and several homes were damaged by thunderstorm wind. Pickens County 3 W Aliceville 22 2240CST 0 0 20K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North Central Several trees and power lines were reported down near Aliceville. Lamar County Millport to 22 2255CST 0 0 60K 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Kennedy 2300CST Thunderstorm wind downed trees and power lines in the Millport and Kennedy communities. One house in the Millport area was destroyed by the wind. Sumter County Livingston 22 2305CST 0 0 40K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Four houses were damaged, one with major damage and one with severe roof damage. The damage was caused by trees downed by the wind that fell on the houses. Numerous trees and power lines were down. Fayette County 11 NW Fayette to 22 2315CST 0 0 75K 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Fayette 2325CST At least a dozen trailers were destroyed or damaged in the area from about 11 miles northwest of Fayette to Fayette. Several downed trees fell on cars. The area around Highway 102 was the hardest hit area. Marion County Hamilton 22 2325CST 0 0 40K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 2330CST Several trees were reported down in the Hamilton area. Some minor roof damage was also reported. Much of the city of Hamilton was without power. Tuscaloosa County Tuscaloosa 22 2328CST 0 1 200K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous buildings on the campus of the University of Alabama had roof and/or window damage. Bleachers at the soccer field were knocked over and damaged. Several cars were damaged by falling trees. Trees and power lines were down in scattered locations across the county. A person was injured when a tree fell on a house and several people were trapped in their homes for several hours after trees fell on houses. Walker County Jasper 22 2345CST 0 0 45K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 23 0005CST Several trees and power lines were downed in and around Jasper. The metal roof ws torn from one building and a tree fell on a car.

Marengo County Linden 22 2345CST 0 0 10K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were downed by thunderstorm wind. Franklin County Phil Campbell 22 2345CST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) The press box and concession stand of the local high school were destroyed as well as some of the stadium lights. Several trees along with several power lines were downed. Two mobile homes were damaged. Several houses sustained minor roof damage. Hale County Greensboro 22 2347CST 0 0 12K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous power lines were reported down along Highway 25 in the Greensboro area. Winston County Double Springs 23 0000CST 0 0 45K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Roof damage to several structures was reported including damage to a nursing home. Several trees were also downed. Lawrence County 8 SW Moulton to 23 0002CST 0 0 65K 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) .5 N Moulton 0020CST A wind gust to 52 knots (60 mph) was reported at Hickory Grove. A few trailers were overturned in Mt. Hope, and a roof was ripped off a business on the north side of Moulton. Jefferson County Birmingport to 23 0003CST 0 0 60K 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Kimberly 0010CST Trees and power lines were reported downed in the Birmingport area of western Jefferson County. Trees and signs were blown down in the Kimberly area. Cullman County Cullman 23 0015CST 0 0 20K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Many trees and power lines were downed across the county. Morgan County Hartselle to 23 0030CST 0 0 25K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Decatur 0110CST A metal roof was blown off a gas station in Hartselle. Power lines were downed in Decatur. Blount County 2 SW Locust Fork to 23 0030CST 0 0 30K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Blountsville 0058CST Power lines were downed in the Blountsville area. Trees fell on power lines near Locust Fork and started a fire on Highway 79. Limestone County 2 W Athens 23 0155CST 0 0 25K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A trailer was blown off its foundation, several trees were downed, and roof damage was reported to several houses in the area just Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North Central west of Athens. Madison County Huntsville 23 0225CST 0 0 8K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Power lines were reported down in Huntsville. Jackson County Scottsboro 23 0330CST 0 0 8K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Power lines were downed in the Scottsboro area. Chilton County Clanton 29 1200CST 0 0 12K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and power lines were downed. Time of the event is estimated. Lauderdale County Waterloo to 29 1216CST 0 0 50K 2K Tstm Wind/Hail Cloverdale 1243CST Large trees were blown down at Waterloo. A garage was destroyed near Cloverdale along with a 70-foot tower being toppled. Three-quarter inch hail was also reported at Waterloo. Marion County 6 WNW Hamilton to 29 1230CST 0 0 40K 2K Tstm Wind/Hail Hamilton 1300CST Three quarter inch hail was reported at Hamilton at 12:30 CST. Thunderstorm wind downed trees along County Road 35 between Hamilton and Bexar. Colbert County 8 NW Cherokee 29 1240CST 0 0 10K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large trees were blown down near Riverton. Autauga County Prattville 29 1255CST 0 0 12K 2K Hail (1.25) One and a quarter inch hail was reported at Prattville. Lawrence County Moulton 29 1328CST 0 0 10K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm wind knocked down large trees in Moulton. Lawrence County 7 S Town Creek to 29 1340CST 0 0 10K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5 SW Hillsboro 1355CST Large trees were reported down across northern Lawrence County from Hatton to Caddo. Elmore County Eclectic 29 1345CST 0 0 20K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several trees were downed along with power lines. An 18-wheeler was flipped over by the wind. Russell County Seale to 29 1350CST 0 0 25K 5K Hail (1.75) Phenix City 1355CST Hail ranging in size from dime to golf ball size fell at Seale and Phenix City. Limestone County Athens 29 1400CST 0 0 30K 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A couple of sheds were blown away and the roof of a barn was blown off. Two trailer were blown off their foundations. Morgan County Decatur 29 1400CST 0 0 10K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees were reported down in the Decatur area. Tallapoosa County 3 S Alexander City to 29 1403CST 0 0 30K 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 10 S Alexander City 1420CST Several trees were downed in the Wind Creek area south of Alexander City including several trees that fell on cabins. Power lines were also downed by the wind. Limestone County Ardmore 29 1410CST 0 0 20K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Strong wind caused damage in the Ardmore area where a trailer was blown off its fundation in Ardmore and several trees were downed. One tree fell on a house. Clay County 6 S Ashland 29 1425CST 0 0 10K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were reported down in the Bluff Springs area. Madison County 11 NW Huntsville 29 1430CST 0 0 10K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large trees were blown down near Toney. Lee County 7 NE Auburn 29 1435CST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud A pilot reported a funnel cloud 7 miles northeast of Auburn. Marshall County Arab 29 1445CST 0 0 15K 0 Lightning Lightning struck a car dealership breaking a large window. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North Central Marshall County Arab to 29 1505CST 0 0 35K 4K Tstm Wind/Hail Union Grove 1510CST Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Arab along with thunderstorm wind that downed trees and power lines in the area from Arab to Union Grove. In Friendship, a porch was blown off a house and the back of a barn was blown out. Blount County Blountsville 29 1515CST 0 0 15K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed on County Road 26 and County Road 55 in the Blountsville area. Cleburne County 7 S Fruithurst 29 1520CST 0 0 10K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed in scattered areas across Cleburne County including a number of trees down near Abernathy. ALABAMA, Southeast Henry County 5 NE Headland 29 0700CST 0 0 1K 0 Hail County Emergency Management reported several trees blown down as well as a few power poles broken. Coffee County Countywide 29 1630CST 0 1 100K 0 Thunderstorm Wind 2130CST Two trailers were blown over. One shed was blown over injuring a man. A barn was destroyed and a carport was ripped from a house and destroyed. Several trees and power lines were reported downed. ALABAMA, Southwest Crenshaw County Honoraville13 1330CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail was reported near Honoraville. Mobile County Irvington to14 1550CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tillmans Corner 1610CST Dime size hail was reported at several locations in south Mobile county. The hail was generally south of I-10 and was reported between 350 and 410 pm. The hail was reported in Irvington and the Tillmans Corner areas. Mobile County Dauphin Is14 1630CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail was reported at several locations on Dauphin Island. Baldwin County Elberta to14 1820CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Fairhope 1840CST Golfball and smaller size hail was reported in the county between 620 and 640 pm. Hail was reported in Lillian, Elberta and Fairhope. Baldwin County Robertsdale14 2000CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail was reported in Robertsdale. Mobile County Fowl River14 2000CST 0 0 300K Flash Flood 15 0500CST Ten to Twelve inches of rainfall in a twelve hour period caused several roads to flood in the south parts of Mobile county, generally along and south of I-10. Flooding of the roads started about 800 pm Sunday evening and continued through 500 am Monday morning. Many roads had to be closed until water had drained from them. Many roads near the Fowl River became impassable and a portion of Lauendine Road was washed away. Traffic had to be rerouted until the road could be repaired. A couple of homes near the Fowl River had water in them and residents had to evacuate. A resident near the Fowl River, who raises exotic fish, saw rising water carry away most of his fish. As a result of the heavy rains, a sewer pipe collapsed spilling 400,000 gallons of untreated waste water into Halls Mill Creek. Baldwin County Daphne to14 2100CST 0 0 200K Flash Flood Robertsdale 15 0500CST Rains of around ten inches caused many roads to become impassable in the south central part of Baldwin county. People living along the Fish River were the hardest hit. The roads started flooding around 900 pm on Sunday evening and continued until 500 am Monday morning. High water cut a 7-foot gap across County Road 48 near Alabama 59. County Road 48 had to also be closed east of Fairhope. About a mile section of Main Street in Daphne had to be closed due to a washout. A couple of roads in the Robertsdale area had to also be closed due to washouts. Ten County bridges were still closed due to high water late Monday. Baldwin County Loxley14 2100CST 0 0 25K Lightning A house was struck by lightning near Loxley triggered by that moved through the area on Sunday night. The family escaped the home and were not injured. Escambia County Atmore29 1115CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail was reported at the state prison in Atmore. Clarke County Jackson29 1140CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Southwest Several trees were blown down along U. S. Hwy 43 near Jackson. Residents saw what appeared to be a funnel cloud but the funnel never touched the ground. Covington County Opp29 1545CST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several trees were blown down in Opp. ALASKA, Northern AKZ024 St. Lawrence Island-Bering Strait Coast 15 0900AST 0 0 High Wind (G43) 16 0734AST A Strengthening pressure gradiaent between strong high pressure over the Arctic Ocean and a low moving north to Kodiak Island produced strong winds in Zone 24. Peak speeds: Gambell 37g43kts, Tin City: 36 kts sustained, Savoonga didn't meet criteria. ALASKA, Southeast AKZ013 Central Southeast Alaska 01 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G60) 0600AST Wind gusting to 60 MPH at Federal Building downtown Juneau continued from 2315 AST 3/31/96. ALASKA, Southern AKZ010-022 Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta - Eastern Aleutians 01 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G42) 02 2359AST Weak low pressure developed near Middleton Island...while a moderate high pressure ridge moved into the northwest Bering Sea. Northerly wind gusts reached 41 mph at Cape Romanzof on Tuesday and 48 mph at Dutch Harbor on Wednesday.

AKZ010>011-019>022 Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta - Bristol Bay Coastal - Central Gulf Coast - Kodiak Island-Eastern Alaska Peninsula - Western Alaska Peninsula - Eastern Aleutians 04 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G53) 05 2359AST Although the northwest Bering high pressure ridge began to weaken...an intense 951mb low formed in the eastern north Pacific...drifting to about 500 miles south of Kodiak Island late Wednesday with its front in an arc to about 240 miles south of the northcentral Gulf Coast. By late Thursday afternoon, the low had moved to within 200 miles south southeast of Kodiak with the front in an arc through Cook Inlet and into the eastern Alaska Range. Moderate winds blew across many areas with peak winds reported following:

Place Speed (mph) Day Dutch Harbor 54 Thursday Cold Bay 55 Thursday Cape Romanzof 43 Friday Cape Newenham 58 Thursday Saint Mary's 40 Thursday Dillingham 45 Thursday Sitkinak 51 Friday Kodiak 41 Thursday Middleton Island 61 Thursday Whittier 52 Friday Seal Island 46 Thursday AKZ019 Central Gulf Coast 05 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G41) 06 2359AST A moderate 974 mb low between Kodiak and Middleton Island caused wind gusts of 45 mph at Seal Island (in Prince William Sound) on Friday and 47 mph at Middleton Island on Saturday. AKZ018>019 Cook Inlet-Susitna Valley - Central Gulf Coast 05 1700AST 0 0 High Wind (G45) 1800AST A weakening 976 mb low over Kodiak late Friday curved counterclockwise moving into the Kenai Peninsula and splitting into multiple centers Saturday. Peak winds observed along the upper Anchorage hillside reached 49 mph at 5:30 pm Saturday. Wind gusts reached 47 mph at Middleton Island on Saturday and 52 mph at Whittier on Friday. AKZ010>011-021>022 Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta - Bristol Bay Coastal - Western Alaska Peninsula - Eastern Aleutians 08 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G50) 09 2359AST A large 972 mb low in the north Pacific moved to 240 miles south of Seguam Island early Monday. The low began to curve northeast and weaken, becoming a 988mb low 300 miles south of Cape Sarichef late Tuesday. The associated weather front moved just north of the eastern Aleutians late Monday. Brisk east to northeast winds were reported at many areas adjacent to the eastern Bering Sea. On Monday, winds reached 51 mph at Dutch Harbor, 48 mph at Cold Bay, 44 mph at Port Heiden, 58 mph at Cape Romanzoff and 44 mph at Saint Mary's. On Tuesday, gusts reached 47 mph at Cold Bay, 46 mph at Port Heiden and 51 mph at Cape Newenham. AKZ022 Eastern Aleutians 12 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G47) 2359AST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALASKA, Southern A strong 964 mb low just south of Attu late Friday remained nearly stationary and slowly began to weaken late Sunday. The strong weather front associated with this low elongated both east and north...weakening in an arc from the southwest Bering Sea to near Cape Sarichef late Sunday. Peak winds reported at Shemya occurred on Friday...54 mph. Also on Friday, Adak reported wind gusts of 44 mph. AKZ022 Eastern Aleutians 12 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G47) 15 2359AST An intense 960 mb low drifted into the extreme western Aleutians Saturday...slowly weakening to 970 mbs early Monday. Wind gusts (reported) reached 44 mph at Adak and 54 mph at Shemya on Friday. AKZ011-020>022 Bristol Bay Coastal - Kodiak Island-Eastern Alaska Peninsula - Western Alaska Peninsula - Eastern Aleutians 19 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G49) 20 2359AST An intense 969 mb low moved northward through the northcentral Pacific...continuing northwest by Dutch Harbor where it began to weaken Saturday. On Friday, wind gusts reached 56 mph at both Adak and Dutch Harbor. On Saturday, gusts reached 56 mph at Cold Bay, 51 mph at both Cape Newenham and Sitkinak Island, 47 mph at Kodiak and 41 mph at Togiak. AKZ019>020 Central Gulf Coast - Kodiak Island-Eastern Alaska Peninsula 22 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G45) 23 2359AST A large frontal low moved northeast...deepening to 967 mbs 450 miles south of Kodiak Island Monday. The low remained nearly stationary and slowly weakened Tuesday. Wind gusts reached 52 mph at Kodiak and 41 mph at Middleton Island on Monday...44 mph at Sitkinak Tuesday. AKZ020 Kodiak Island-Eastern Alaska Peninsula 28 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G37) 29 2359AST Brisk northwest winds blew from the southwest Alaska mainland toward a low near Middleton Island Sunday and Monday. At Sitkinak Island (just southwest of Kodiak Island) gusts reached 40 mph on Sunday and 43 mph on Monday. AKZ022 Eastern Aleutians 29 0000AST 0 0 High Wind (G36) 2359AST A moderate front in the northwest Pacific moved into the extreme western Aleutians Monday. Wind gusts reached 41 mph at Shemya Monday. ARIZONA, Central and Northeast AZZ011 Little River Valley 10 1600MST 0 0 High Wind (G58) 1605MST A disturbance moved over Northern Arizona causing windy conditions across much of the state. Wind speeds reached high wind criteria briefly at St. Johns.

Navajo County Kayenta to 12 1940MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Tuba City 2000MST Thunderstorm related winds, estimated by law enforcement officers to be between 50 to 60 mph, reduced visibility to near zero in Kayenta and Tuba City. No damage was reported.

Coconino County 11 NE Flagstaff30 1130MST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 2359MST A , named the "Slate Fire", was human-caused but wind-driven. The fire grew to over 200 acres in less than two hours. No structures were damaged, but a total of 275 acres of timber were destroyed. The fire was controlled on May 1.

ARIZONA, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. ARIZONA, South AZZ023 Tucson Metro/Santa Cruz Valley 29 0900MST 0 0 High Wind (G58) 1500MST Strong high pressure produced strong gusty winds over southeast Arizona. ARIZONA, Southwest

NONE REPORTED. ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Pulaski County 5 N Jacksonville04 0235CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Lonoke County 3 E Lonoke04 0300CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pulaski County North Little Rock12 1930CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Fld 2030CST Heavy rains resulted in localized flooding of several streets in North Little Rock. Several vehicles were stranded in the high water for a brief period of time. Saline County Woodland12 1930CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2000CST Heavy rains flooded a road in Woodland Hills. A vehicle became stranded in the high waters and several passengers had to be rescued from the vehicle. Saline County 5 SW Benton12 2045CST 0 0 300K Lightning Lightning struck a home which resulted in a fire. The house was completely destroyed. Pike County Delight14 0215CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Faulkner County Conway14 0324CST 0 0 2K Lightning Lightning struck an apartment building in Conway which resulted in a fire. The fire was limited to the laundry room in one of the apartments. Ouachita County Bearden14 1025CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Calhoun County Thornton14 1055CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dallas County Fordyce14 1100CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Calhoun County 11 N Tinsman14 1110CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Bradley County Banks14 1115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees. Cleveland County 4 W New Edinburg14 1115CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Bradley County Ingalls14 1130CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cleveland County 1 S Rye14 1140CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Faulkner County 3 W Conway14 1145CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lincoln County 8 S Star City14 1200CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Faulkner County Conway14 1200CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Drew County Montongo14 1215CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jefferson County Redfield14 1215CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pulaski County 10 S Little Rock14 1217CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lincoln County 3 SE Grady14 1240CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Desha County Reed14 1245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A roof was blown off an outbuilding. Pulaski County Gravel Ridge14 1253CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1257CST Hail up to dime size covered the ground. Pulaski County 5 N Macon14 1540CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lonoke County 5 N Cabot14 1550CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) White County Romance14 1558CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Boone County 3 N Valley Spgs14 1630CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) White County 15 N Searcy14 1635CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Independence County Moorefield14 1645CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jackson County Denmark14 1647CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jackson County Newport14 1715CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Van Buren County Dennard14 1755CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Van Buren County Dennard14 1755CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew over a storage shed at Dennard. Van Buren County Dennard14 1755CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was sighted at Dennard by local spotters and law enforcement personnel. Calhoun County 15 S Hampton14 1810CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stone County 4 NW Fox to14 1810CST 16 880 5 5 2.5M Tornado (F4) Allison 1839CST The tornado first touched down 4 miles northwest of Fox. It moved northeastward, passing south of Timbo, where some homes were damaged or destroyed and a number of trees were blown down. The tornado continued moving northeastward, causing some spotty damage through much of the county until the storm was 3.5 miles southwest of Allison. There, a house was completely destroyed and the first fatality occurred at approximately 730 pm CDT. The tornado then moved into Allison at around 738 pm CDT, damaging a resort area and destroying a bathhouse. The storm then struck a campground near the resort. As the tornado moved through the campground area, trees were downed on recreational vehicles, and several camping trailers were either overturned or tossed into a nearby creek. Four people were killed at the campground. The tornado exited Stone County at 739 pm CDT. Five people also sustained minor injuries.

Damage along the track of the tornado was mostly F3. However, some structural damage was consistant with an F4 rating. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at around $2,500,000. M71MH, F64MH, M65MH, F65MH, F53PH Bradley County 5 S Hermitage 14 1825CST 0 0 5K Hail (1.00) 1828CST Hail up to quarter size damaged part of a tomato crop 5 miles south of Hermitage. Izard County Sylamore to14 1839CST 28 880 2 30 5M Tornado (F4) 2 SE Horseshoe Bend 1922CST Arpt The Stone County tornado moved into Izard County at Sylamore at 739 pm CDT. The tornado destroyed several cabins. Luckily, the cabins were evacuated before the tornado arrived. Just east of the cabins, the tornado moved into a small subdivision where several homes were damaged and one destroyed. Two occupants in the destroyed home were thrown several hundred feet and killed. The storm continued to track northeastward along Highway 9, where isolated damage was noted. The tornado reached Melbourne around 800 pm CDT, damaging or destroying a number of homes and businesses. A Ford dealership was destroyed with a number of new cars totalled. A housing project and local community college were also damaged in Melbourne. The tornado continued northeast toward the town of Franklin and then lifted 3 miles southeast of Horseshoe Bend. Some downed trees were the only noted damage along the last few miles of the tornado's path. 30 people sustained minor injuries from the storm.

Damage along the track of the tornado was mostly F3. However, some damage was consistant with an F4 rating. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at $5,000,000. M54PH, F50PH Faulkner County Enola14 1850CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several buildings sustained roof damage. Drew County Lacey14 1855CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds caused some roof damage to several buildings. White County 12 W Searcy14 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees. Izard County 5 S Horseshoe Bend 14 1922CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Arpt Several trees were blown down. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Newton County Mt Sherman19 1842CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Boone County Gaither19 1842CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Searcy County 2 WSW Cozahome19 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Boone County Harmon19 1855CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Baxter County 10 S Norfork19 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Stone County Fifty Six19 1905CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds, estimated up to 70 mph, downed several trees across area roadways. Marion County Pyatt19 1910CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Newton County Jasper19 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Marion County Yellville19 1916CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Izard County Brockwell19 1920CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Fulton County Mammoth Spg19 1925CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Searcy County Pindall19 1930CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Searcy County Pindall19 1935CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Searcy County Marshall19 1945CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sharp County 1 W Hardy19 1950CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sharp County 1 W Hardy19 1950CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees. Baxter County Mountain Home19 1950CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Marion County Rea Vly19 2000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees. Polk County 1 W Cove19 2007CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Fulton County Elizabeth19 2015CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Franklin County Charleston19 2015CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Polk County 2 W Hatfield19 2015CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Logan County Chismville19 2028CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Polk County Hatfield19 2030CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Polk County Rocky19 2030CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Boone County Valley Spgs19 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Johnson County Hunt19 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Yell County Dardanelle19 2050CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph blew down a number of trees in and around Dardanelle. Yell County Dardanelle19 2050CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Fulton County Bexar19 2050CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A few trees were blown down. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Montgomery County Mt Ida19 2100CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pope County 8 N Dover19 2100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Thunderstorm winds gusted to 65 mph. Searcy County Marshall19 2105CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Montgomery County 3 S Story19 2115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and damaged the roofs of several buildings at a Girl Scout camp. Baxter County Mountain Home19 2115CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Polk County Big Fork19 2115CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Conway County Morrilton19 2120CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Conway County Birdtown19 2120CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Searcy County Harriet19 2120CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Van Buren County 1 S Clinton19 2144CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Perry County Casa19 2145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and damaged several roofs. Perry County Aplin19 2145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several buildings sustained roof damage and some trees were also blown down. Stone County 5 S Hanover19 2155CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Faulkner County 2 N Guy19 2155CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Garland County Jessieville19 2200CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees. Perry County Thornburg19 2200CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and damaged some roofs. Van Buren County Morganton19 2210CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2215CST Hail up to quarter size damaged several vehicles. Cleburne County 5 N Quitman19 2215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees. Cleburne County 5 N Quitman19 2215CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2220CST Hail up to quarter size damaged several vehicles. Sharp County Cave City19 2215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees. Cleburne County Greers Ferry19 2240CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down and some homes sustained roof damage. Independence County Newark19 2245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees were knocked down. Independence County Pleasant Plains19 2303CST 0 0 500K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew a house trailer off its foundation, blew down a chicken house, and downed some trees. Several school buildings also sustained major roof damage. Numerous trees and power lines were also knocked down. Clark County 1 SE Gurdon19 2312CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Scott County Waldron19 2325CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Four homes in Waldron sustained some roof damage. Woodruff County Mc Crory19 2335CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a building in McCrory. Yell County 8 SW Danville19 2340CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ouachita County Stephens20 0035CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Van Buren County Southside20 0040CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ouachita County 1 S Camden20 0055CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cleburne County Heber Spgs20 0055CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees were blown down and several buildings were damaged by thunderstorm winds. Faulkner County Conway20 0110CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds caused some roof damage to several buildings. White County Velvet Ridge20 0150CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) White County Velvet Ridge20 0150CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Prairie County 5 N Des Arc20 0305CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Woodruff County Gregory20 0320CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several buildings sustained roof damage at Gregory. Prairie County Des Arc20 0340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down some power lines. Woodruff County Cotton Plant20 0405CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Bradley County Johnsville20 0415CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Bradley County 5 S Vick20 1535CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Desha County 5 SE Mc Gehee20 1628CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ouachita County Buena Vista20 2340CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Ouachita County Elliott20 2350CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Calhoun County Locust Bayou21 0010CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dallas County Princeton21 0015CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ouachita County Camden21 0130CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Calhoun County Locust Bayou21 0140CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 0145CST Hail up to quarter size damaged several cars and the roofs of some buildings. Ouachita County 12 N Camden21 0155CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 0200CST Hail up to quarter size damaged several vehicles and roofs of buildings. Dallas County Holly Spgs21 0210CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 0215CST Several cars and roofs of buildings were damaged by quarter size hail. Jefferson County 2 N Pine Bluff21 0220CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Calhoun County Thornton21 0230CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 0235CST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Quarter size hail damaged the roofs of several buildings and some cars. Dallas County 8 N Fordyce21 0235CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 0240CST Quarter size hail damaged several vehicles and roofs of buildings. Calhoun County 10 NW Tinsman21 0245CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 0250CST Hail up to quarter size damaged several cars and the roofs of some buildings. Calhoun County Tinsman21 0255CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jefferson County Swan Lake21 0255CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0258CST Dime size hail covered the ground. Cleveland County Pansy21 0320CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 0325CST Quarter size hail damaged several roofs and vehicles. Bradley County Warren21 0320CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Ouachita County Chidester21 0320CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 0323CST Hail up to nickel size damaged a skylight at a fire station. Arkansas County Tichnor21 0330CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Drew County Green Hill21 0340CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Drew County 5 S Monticello21 0355CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Drew County Monticello21 0355CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Desha County Snow Lake21 0355CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some large tree limbs. Ouachita County Bearden21 0420CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Desha County 2 S Mc Gehee21 0445CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Desha County Halley21 0515CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Franklin County Fern to21 2255CST 3 400 0 2 500K Tornado (F2) 3 NE Fern 2300CST The tornado touched down just to the southwest of Fern. It moved northeastward, through the town of Fern, where 7 homes were destroyed and a number of other buildings were damaged. The tornado continued moving northeastward and lifted 3 miles northeast of Fern. A number of trees were blown down along the tornado's path. 2 people sustained minor injuries from the storm. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at around $500,000. Newton County Ponca21 2350CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds caused some roof damage to several buildings. Newton County Ponca21 2350CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2355CST Hail up to quarter size damaged several roofs. Boone County 5 E Gaither22 0022CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Boone County 2 E Valley Spgs22 0025CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Marion County 1 N Pyatt22 0035CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tnunderstorm winds damaged 10 homes just north of Pyatt. Most of the homes sustained roof damage. A number of trees and power lines were also blown down. Marion County 3.5 WSW Yellville to22 0040CST 12 200 0 6 1M Tornado (F2) 4 NNE Flippin 0055CST The tornado touched down 3 1/2 miles southwest of Yellville. It moved north-northeastward, passing just to the north of the town Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Central and North Central of Summit. The tornado then began moving in more of a northeasterly direction, passing just to the north of Flippin and then lifted 4 miles north-northeast of Flippin. A number of homes and some businesses sustained damage along the tornado's path. Several trailers were either damaged or destroyed. 6 people sustained minor injuries. A number of trees and power lines were also blown down. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at $1,000,000. Boone County 1 N Harrison22 0052CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Marion County Lakeway22 0054CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Johnson County 1 W Ozone22 0210CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Johnson County 2 N Coal Hill22 0210CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds demolished a house trailer and knocked down some trees and power lines. Johnson County Clarksville Muni Arp22 0220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several airplanes were damaged at the airport in Clarksville. Johnson County Hagarville22 0230CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn and blew down trees and power lines. Pope County 1 S Pelsor22 0242CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were knocked down. Newton County Ben Hur22 0250CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds caused some minor roof damage to several buildings in Ben Hur. Fulton County Viola22 0320CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several buildings sustained roof damage in Viola. Searcy County Leslie22 0325CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees. Van Buren County 4 SE Shirley22 0340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a building in Fairfield Bay. Pike County Nathan22 1138CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was observed by a local law enforcement official. Jefferson County Pine Bluff22 1424CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Marion County Peel28 0637CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Johnson County Ozone28 1800CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Franklin County 10 W Ozark28 1820CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Scott County 15 SW Waldron28 1825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds damaged the roofs of several buildings. Polk County Wickes28 1850CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Van Buren County 1 NE Clinton28 1850CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Searcy County Morning Star28 1950CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1953CST Hail up to dime size covered the ground. Pike County Daisy28 2010CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Conway County Solgohachia28 2025CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and damaged the roofs of several buildings. Conway County Center Ridge28 2030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several buildings sustained roof damage. Some trees were also blown down. Conway County Springfield28 2030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Several buildings sustained roof damage and several trees were knocked down. Izard County Violet Hill28 2040CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Perry County Casa28 2055CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Conway County Morrilton28 2140CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Garland County Jessieville28 2200CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jackson County Grubbs28 2220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down some trees. Conway County Morrilton28 2350CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Woodruff County Mc Crory29 0100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds up to 60 mph blew down trees and power lines at McCrory. ARKANSAS, East Randolph County 6 S Pocahontas19 2240CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 2245CST Clay County Piggott19 2251CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 2256CST Craighead County Jonesboro19 2345CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind 2350CST Some powerlines were blown down. Greene County Paragould28 2245CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 2250CST Several large tree limbs were blown down on top of power lines. Craighead County 3 SE Jonesboro28 2255CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 2300CST A building was damaged. Crittenden County Lehi29 0050CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 0055CST Mississippi County 5 W Blytheville29 0125CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 0130CST ARKANSAS, Northwest Washington County 1 NW Springdale12 1420CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) A severe thunderstorm produced quarter size hail 1 mile northwest of Springdale. Crawford County 8 N Mountainburg19 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Madison County St Paul19 1835CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Madison County 4 SE Marble19 1905CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Crawford County Van Buren19 1919CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sebastian County Ft Smith19 1919CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sebastian County Ft Smith19 1921CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Sebastian County 1 NE Greenwood19 1955CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County West Fork19 1955CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sebastian County 10 NE Greenwood19 2003CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Crawford County Mulberry19 2005CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Northwest Madison County Combs19 2010CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Madison County Combs19 2010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Severe thunderstorms developed in northwest Arkansas during the evening of April 19th. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 miles an hour in Combs, and hail up to half dollar size fell in Fort Smith. Dime to quarter size hail fell at several other locations in northwest Arkansas. Sebastian County Ft Smith21 2200CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Sebastian County Ft Smith21 2207CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sebastian County Ft Smith21 2208CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sebastian County Ft Smith21 2212CST 4 1050 2 40 150M Tornado (F2) 2218CST F2PH, M5PH Crawford County Van Buren to21 2218CST 6 1050 0 49 150M Tornado (F3) 1 S Rudy 2228CST Crawford County Van Buren21 2223CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Crawford County 2 N Rudy21 2230CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Madison County Witter21 2300CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Madison County 2 N Witter21 2300CST 0 0 40K Thunderstorm Wind Madison County 3 W Combs21 2305CST 0 0 Hail (4.50) Madison County Combs21 2310CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Madison County Combs21 2310CST 0 0 Hail (4.50) Madison County 2 W St Paul21 2310CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Madison County 1 E St Paul21 2315CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Madison County 1 E St Paul21 2315CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Madison County St Paul21 2315CST 0 0 12K Thunderstorm Wind Madison County St Paul21 2315CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Madison County 3 S St Paul to21 2315CST 15 1050 2 6 1M Tornado (F3) 2 NE Venus 2340CST M37MH, M10MH Madison County St Paul21 2316CST 0 0 1.5K Hail (2.75) Madison County Venus21 2320CST 0 2 70K Thunderstorm Wind Madison County Pettigrew21 2320CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Madison County Japton21 2345CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Madison County 2 SW Japton21 2345CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County Farmington21 2355CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County Farmington22 0000CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Washington County Prairie Grove22 0005CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Washington County Greenland22 0010CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Northwest Washington County Fayetteville22 0012CST 0 0 9M Hail (1.75) Madison County Venus22 0021CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind Madison County Hindsville22 0040CST 0 0 3K Hail (1.75) Carroll County Eureka Spgs22 0045CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Crawford County Natural Dam to22 0108CST 1 100 0 0 75K Tornado (F1) 1 E Natural Dam 0110CST Severe thunderstorms moved across northwest Arkansas during the late evening of April 21st and early morning of April 22nd. The storms spawned 3 tornadoes in northwest Arkansas, and also produced damaging winds and large hail.

The first two tornadoes were produced by the same thunderstorm which moved out of eastern Oklahoma across northwest Arkansas. The first tornado formed just across the Arkansas border in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, and quickly crossed the Arkansas River into the city of Fort Smith at 2212CST. The tornado moved northeast through Fort Smith and entered Crawford County and the town of Van Buren at 2218CST. The tornado continued northeast and lifted at 2228CST 1 mile south of Rudy. 2 young children were killed in Fort Smith, 40 people were injured in Sebastian County, and 49 people were injured in Crawford County.

In Sebastian County, 35 homes were destroyed, 120 homes sustained major damage, 1133 homes had minor damage, and 88 businesses were damaged or destroyed. Several brick buildings in downtown Fort Smith were either damaged or destroyed. In Crawford County, 463 homes were destroyed, 500 homes sustained major damage, 142 homes had minor damage, 246 apartment units were damaged, and 10 businesses were damaged or destroyed. The tornado was on the ground for a total of 10 miles and reached a maximum width of 0.6 miles in both Fort Smith and Van Buren. The maximum intensity of the tornado was rated as F2 in Sebastian County and F3 in Crawford County.

The second tornado touched down at 2315CST 3 miles south of St. Paul and moved northeast for 15 miles before lifting at 2340CST 2 miles northeast of Venus. A man and his son were killed south of St. Paul when their mobile home was destroyed by the tornado, and 6 people were injured in Madison County by the tornado. The tornado destroyed 8 homes and damaged a church, and reached a maximum width of 0.6 miles. The maximum intensity of the tornado was rated as F3.

The third tornado touched down at 0108CST in the town of Natural Dam and remained on the ground for 1 mile before lifting at 0110CST 1 mile east of Natural Dam. Several homes were damaged by the 100 yard tornado, and the tornado was rated as F1 in intensity.

Damaging straight-line winds also occurred with the storms. Strong thunderstorm winds destroyed 1 home and 1 trailer house near Venus, injuring 2 people, and a trailer house was blown over in Venus. Strong winds destroyed a mobile home in Pettigrew and damaged a mobile home 2 miles west of St. Paul. A barn was destroyed, two houses were blown off their foundations, and a roof was blown off a house 2 miles north of Witter, and a roof was blown off a barn in Witter. Trees were downed and a roof was blown off a house 2 miles north of Rudy, and large tree limbs were downed and a roof was blown off a house 1 mile east of St. Paul. A roof was blown off a home at a cemetery in St. Paul, and trees and large tree limbs were also blown down in St. Paul, resulting in a gas line being broken. Fallen tree limbs damaged a boat and a vehicle in St. Paul.

Windows were blown out of a home in Van Buren, and thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew the front porch off a home on High Street in Fort Smith and downed numerous signs and large tree limbs in Fort Smith. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 miles an hour in Eureka Springs.

Large hail also accompanied the storms. Softball size hail fell 3 miles west of Combs and near Combs, baseball size hail fell at Combs and at St. Paul, and 2 inch diameter hail fell 1 mile east of St. Paul. The hail broke 4 or 5 car windshields in St. Paul. Golfball size hail in Fayetteville caused 9 million dollars damage to homes and vehicles. 2000 homes and 2500 vehicles were damaged by the hail in Fayetteville. Golfball size hail destroyed a roof in Hindsville, and golfball size hail also fell at Farmington, at Prairie Grove, and at Greenland. Quarter size hail fell in Japton and 2 miles southwest of Japton, and dime size hail fell in Fort Smith. Washington County Fayetteville22 0117CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0145CST Madison County Countywide22 0200CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0300CST Thunderstorms during the evening of April 21st and early morning of April 22nd produced very heavy rainfall which resulted in flash flooding in Washington and Madison Counties in northwest Arkansas. In Washington County, street flooding occurred in the eastern part of the city of Fayetteville, and in Madison County, War Eagle Creek and Kings River both overflowed their banks and flooded county roads. State Highway 23 was also partially flooded 3 miles north of Huntsville in Madison County. Crawford County Van Buren28 1750CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ARKANSAS, Northwest Sebastian County Bloomer28 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Washington County West Fork28 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Severe thunderstorms developed in northwest Arkansas during the late afternoon and early evening of April 28th. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 miles an hour in Bloomer, and dime size hail fell at Van Buren and at West Fork. ARKANSAS, Southeast Chicot County 2 S Eudora20 1700CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down. Ashley County Wilmot20 2110CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Chicot County Eudora20 2213CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Chicot County Eudora20 2220CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Chicot County Dermott21 0430CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) ARKANSAS, Southwest Sevier County Horatio14 0045CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0049CST Sevier County De Queen14 0050CST 0 0 5K Lightning Lightning struck a home causing a small house fire. Columbia County Village14 1700CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Union County El Dorado14 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sevier County 2 N Gillham to19 2050CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Gillham Several large trees blown over. Union County El Dorado20 2100CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Lafayette County Lewisville21 0010CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lafayette County Stamps21 0020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Nevada County Rosston21 0104CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Howard County 1 W Nashville to28 2020CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Nashville 2023CST CALIFORNIA, Extreme Southeast

NONE REPORTED. CALIFORNIA, North Central Stanislaus County Newman01 1440PST 0.1 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1445PST The staff of Orestimba High School in the northwest portion of the town witnessed the small tornado approaching from the south-southeast. It ripped the roof off a small shed and destroyed an athletic field sign. San Joaquin County 1 NW Stockton01 1500PST 0.8 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1510PST A weak tornado touched down on the Swenson Park golf course, uprooting a number of large trees.

San Joaquin County 8 N Stockton01 1500PST 0.3150 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1510PST The Elkhorn Country Club experienced numerous snapped trees as this tornado developed from a bow echo that was evident on the Sacramento WSR-88D.

San Joaquin County 1 E Lodi01 1500PST 0.1100 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1510PST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm CALIFORNIA, North Central This tornado briefly touched down in an agricultural area near the city of Lodi. It snapped a utility pole and brought down a 6-foot diameter oak tree, which crashed into the roof of a two story home.

San Joaquin County Lodi01 1500PST 0.1100 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1510PST This weak tornado briefly touched down in a residential section of downtown Lodi. It damaged approximately 40 trees and did minor damage to residential roofs.

San Joaquin County 8 NW Stockton01 1500PST 0 0 1M Thunderstorm Wind 1510PST A line of severe thunderstorms, associated with a bow echo indicated on the Sacramento WSR-88D at the time, produce straight-line damage in the San Joaquin . Heaviest damage occurred to a boat marina (the source of the estimated value of damage). A local park also sustained damage in the form of 30 uprooted oak trees of more than 2 feet in diameter. On nearby Interstate 5, two tractor trailers were blown over on the highway, which runs north-south, by the strong westerly winds.

CAZ006-009 Sacramento Valley - Northern Sierra Nevada-West Slopes 15 2300PST 0 0 Storm 18 0300PST A spring storm brought high winds to both the Sacramento Valley and northern Sierra Nevada mountain range. In the city of Folsom, CA, a 100-foot oak tree crashed into an apartment building, damaging 6 units. In Tuolumne County, 40000 customers lost electricity. Numerous motor vehicle accidents occurred in the mountains, including a tractor-trailer collision that released hazardous materials and temporarily closed Interstate 80. CALIFORNIA, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. CALIFORNIA, Northwest CAZ001 Northwest California 17 0300PST 0 0 Wind 1200PST Wind gusts to 51 mph at Crescent City airport at 11 am PDT. CAZ001 Northwest California 19 0400PST 0 0 Wind 0700PST Wind gust to 46 mph at Crescent City airport at 6 am PDT.

CAZ001 Northwest California 23 0200PST 0 0 High Wind 2000PST Wind gusts with a strong Pacific cold front reached 50 mph at Bunker Hill (9am PDT), 45 mph at Trinidad Head (9am), 56 mph at Cooskie Mountain (3pm) and 61 mph at Maple Creek at 3pm. CALIFORNIA, South Central Merced County 1 W Los Banos to 01 1438PST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1 NW Los Banos 1443PST High wind from the SSW swept the western edge of the west Merced County town of Los Banos over a path length of 11/2 mile. Very small structures, trees, and powerlines received damage. Eyewitness accounts saw no funnel thus damage is attributed to downburst wind with associated thunderstorms rolling through the area in a "bow echo". High wind lifted one 10'x10' small hay storage structure during heavy rain. Another eyewitness watched powerlines being downed along with a small water utility structure. Additional damage was caused to other small structure tin roofing. This event could have been a very small F0 tornado but evidence appears to support thunderstorm wind. Merced County 3 SW Los Banos 01 1445PST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1450PST High wind from the southwest flattened an older barn 3 miles SW of Los Banos in west Merced County per eyewitness reports. A California Division of Forestry and Fire Protection anemometer measured wind in the hour prior to 1500 PST at a location 10 miles west of Los Banos at 52 knots. This report would match with the line of thunderstorms developing along the San Joaquin Valley west side at that time. Merced County 3.5 S Gustine to 01 1445PST 0 0 230K 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G80) Gustine 1455PST In western Merced County high wind damaged trees and structures beginning 31/2 miles south of Gustine and ended with powerline and structure damage within the town itself. Only tree, very small structures, and some roof damage was apparent from 31/2 miles south of town to 2 miles south of town. About 2 miles south of Gustine and within a 1/2 mile path, a large, well constructed, 60'x60' wood barn, an historical slate rock building, trees, and 40'x100', wood barn were flattened. Eyewitness accounts attribute the damage to high wind only. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm CALIFORNIA, South Central Merced County 8 E Los Banos 01 1455PST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm high wind overturned a tractor-trailer as it was east-bound on State Highway 152 8 miles east of Los Banos. Numerous reports of high wind occurred in the vicinity around the time period of this event. Merced County 12 S Merced to 01 1545PST 0.5 5 0 0 10K 0 Tornado (F0) 11.5 S Merced 1550PST The California Highway Patrol received a report that a motorist from a cellular phone that a tornado occurred southeast of the rural town of El Nido in Merced County. Pacific Gas and Electric did have to repair a pole in that vicinity. Residents reported that high wind and rain immediately preceded a period of calm and no rain. Whistling, humming, and then subsequent damage occurred to roofs, powerlines, and trees while residents hid in their houses. Tulare County 4 SSE Tulare to 01 1630PST 0.3 5 0 0 20K 0 Tornado (F0) 3.8 SSE Tulare 1635PST A small, F0 tornado caused damage 4 miles SSE of Tulare in rural Tulare County. One eyewitness observed an approaching small, rope funnel prior to the occurrence of damage to dairy sunshades, house roof, house windows, and block wall. Madera County 8 SE Chowchilla to 16 1320PST 0 0 0 50K Hail (0.75) 8.5 SE Chowchilla 1325PST Spotter report of 3/4 inch hail in rural Madera County. Path length and width unknown. Crop damage estimated. Fresno County 9 NW Fresno to 16 1345PST 0 0 30K 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 9 NE Fresno 1430PST With severe thunderstorms occurring in Central California during the early to mid afternoon hours, locally heavy rain brought deep ponding of water in several locations of north Fresno. City intersections were flooded deep enough to strand cars. One spotter report indicated 0.73" rain fell in a 25 minute period... another indicated 1.50 inches within 2 hours. Fresno County 9.5 NW Fresno to 16 1350PST 0.5 5 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 9 NW Fresno 1355PST A small F0 tornado occurred with the passage of a severe thunderstorm through Central Fresno County. Little damage was done by the tornado although considerable crop damage resulted from hail and heavy rain with the thunderstorm. Fresno County 15 NW Fresno to 16 1355PST 0 0 0 600K Hail (1.00) 8.5 NW Fresno 1400PST Large hail occurred with the passage of a severe thunderstorm that also generated a small F0 tornado. Damage was sustained by agricultural area grapes, almonds, and plums. Fresno County 6 SE Fresno to 16 1445PST 0 0 0 100K Hail (0.75) 9 SE Fresno 1455PST Severe thunderstorms with accompanying heavy rain and hail damaged sensitive stone fruit crops in Central Fresno County. Fresno County 10 E Fresno to 16 1520PST 0 0 0 7.7M Hail (0.75) 18 ESE Fresno 1530PST Passage of a severe thunderstorm with large hail over a wide area brought substantial damage to area agricultural in rural areas ESE of Fresno. Damage was sustained by area peach, nectarine, almond orchards, and grapes. CALIFORNIA, Southeast CAZ019 Antelope Valley/Mojave Desert/Death Valley 11 0130PST 0 0 150K High Wind (G66) 0300PST Strong gradient winds, with widespread gusts over 60 mph, blew through the Antelope Valley. More than 60 power poles were toppled at Rosamond and a car was severely damaged by a downed tree. Also, a few roofs were damaged and several windows were blown out. CALIFORNIA, Southwest

NONE REPORTED. CALIFORNIA, Upper

NONE REPORTED. CALIFORNIA, West South Central CAZ011>013-021 Southern California Coastal Valleys - Southern California Intermediate Valleys - Southern California Mountain Areas - Santa Clarita Valley 05 0600PST 0 0 High Wind (G41) 1430PST Surface high pressure, building into the Great Basin, produced strong Santa Ana winds across the mountains and valleys of Southern California. Rialto airport reported northeast wind gusts of 50 mph. In Ontario, several power lines were knocked down. In Corona and Hemet, numerous branches and small trees were blown down. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm CALIFORNIA, West South Central CAZ013-023 Southern California Mountain Areas - Santa Barbara-Mountains And Interior Valleys 10 1600PST 0 0 High Wind (G52) 11 0900PST Strong northwest winds, following the passage of a cold front, were reported in the mountains of Southern California. Sustained winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph were measured. Ventura County Fillmore28 1400PST 0 2 Wild/Forest Fire 30 2359PST Dry, gusty Santa Ana winds helped fuel a fire in the Los Padres National Forest. A low voltage electrical line failed, igniting the blaze. Over 10,000 acres were burned. Two firefighters were injured during the fire. By the end of the month, the fire was about 40 percent contained. CAZ011>013-015-021- Southern California Coastal Valleys - Southern California Intermediate Valleys - Southern California Mountain Areas - 023 Santa Barbara-Ventura Coastal Area - Santa Clarita Valley - Santa Barbara-Mountains And Interior Valleys 28 2200PST 0 0 High Wind (G61) 29 1400PST Surface high pressure over the Great Basin produced Santa Ana winds across the mountains and valleys of Southern Cailfornia. Sustained wind speeds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph were reported. Riverside County Rubidoux29 0900PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 30 1100PST Santa Ana winds helped spread a fire in Riverside county. Over 300 acres of land was burned with one home destroyed. CALIFORNIA, Western

NONE REPORTED. COLORADO, Central and Northeast COZ035>036 Northern Foothills/Upper Laramie And Cache La Poudre River Basins - Southern Front Range Foothills/Clear Creek Basin 03 0600MST 0 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 04 0600MST The Front Range Foothills picked up another 6 to 8 inches of new snowfall. Accumulations were much lighter elsewhere. COZ041>044-047 Eastern Douglas And Western Elbert Counties/Castle Rock And Vicinity - Northeastern Weld County - Southern Weld County/Greeley And Vicinity - Morgan County/Fort Morgan And Vicinity - Southern Lincoln County 13 1900MST 0 0 0 Winter Storm 14 0400MST Although these areas lacked the heavy snowfall; light snow and strong northerly winds gusting to 45 mph at times created near blizzard conditions. Icy roads and reduced visibilities in blowing and drifting snow resulted in several accidents. COZ045>046-049 Eastern Adams And Eastern Arapahoe Counties - Eastern Elbert And Northern Lincoln Counties/Limon And Vicinity - Washington County/Akron And Vicinity 13 1900MST 0 0 0 Blizzard 14 0400MST A potent spring storm strengthened as it made its way into Eastern Colorado. As a result, blizzard conditions developed over portions of Northeast Colorado. Strong northerly winds ranging from 25 to 50 mph, cold temperatures and heavy snowfall combined to create very hazardous conditions. The areas hardest hit by the storm included: Eastern Adams, Eastern Arapahoe, Eastern Elbert, Northern Lincoln and Washington Counties. Snow drifts anywhere from 3 to 4 feet high were whipped up by strong winds.

Several power outages were reported, especially around the Limon area, as high winds and heavy wet snow downed power lines. Numerous accidents were reported due to the the adverse weather conditions. As a result, several roads and highways were closed. Some of the more impressive snowfall totals included: 15 inches at Strasburg and Deer Trail, 10 inches at Arriba and 6-9 inches at Genoa, Larkspur, Last Chance, Limon and Kiowa Vicinity.

COZ033>034 Rabbit Ears & Medicine Bow Ranges/Rocky Mountain National Park - Summit County//Indian Peaks 18 1200MST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 19 0600MST A fast moving pacific storm system brought more heavy snow to the Northern Mountains. Winter Park and the Loveland Ski Areas received 14 inches and 13 inches of new snowfall respectively while Arapahoe Basin and Eldora picked up 8 inches.

COZ035>036-038>040- Northern Front Range Foothills/Upper Laramie And Cache La Poudre River Basins - Southern Front Range Foothills/Clear 042-046-050 Creek Basin - Eastern Larimer And Northwestern Weld Counties - Eastern Boulder County/Boulder And Vicinity - Metropolitan Area - Northeastern Weld County - Eastern Elbert And Northern Lincoln Counties/Limon And Vicinity - Sedgwick And Phillips Counties 19 0500MST 0 0 0 High Wind (G85) 1300MST High winds gusting from 70 to near 100 mph (60 to 85 kts) developed along the Front Range Foothills as well as portions of the Northeast Plains. Numerous outages were reported along the Front Range as power lines and poles were downed. In addition, a few trees ranging in height from 70 to 100 feet were also downed in the Greeley and Fort Collins areas. A house was damaged Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm COLORADO, Central and Northeast when one of the trees landed on the roof. High winds also blew the chimney off the roof of a house in Westminster, northwest of Denver. No one was injured in either incident. Elsewhere, numerous homes received minor shingle damage.

Some of the stronger gusts included: 85 kts at Jeffco Airport, 79 kts atop Squaw Mtn in the foothills west of Denver, an estimated 75 kts at Buckhorn Mountain, 72 kts at Nunn, 71 kts at Fort Collins, and 65 kts atop Table Mesa near Boulder and at Virginia Dale.

COZ033>036-038>040- Rabbit Ears & Medicine Bow Ranges/Rocky Mountain National Park - Summit County/Mosquito Range/Indian Peaks - 043>044 Northern Front Range Foothills/Upper Laramie And Cache La Poudre River Basins - Southern Front Range Foothills/Clear Creek Basin - Eastern Larimer And Northwestern Weld Counties - Eastern Boulder County/Boulder And Vicinity - - Southern Weld County/Greeley And Vicinity - Morgan County/Fort Morgan And Vicinity 24 1600MST 0 0 0 High Wind (G79) 25 1600MST High winds gusting from 60 to 90 mph (53 to 79 kts) again developed east of the Continental Divide and spread into the Northeast Plains. Several power lines and poles were downed. In one instance, a downed electrical lines sparked a housefire in Fort Morgan. The home received extensive damage but no injuries were reported. Elsewhere, a portion of a roof was blown off in Fort Collins and strong crosswinds blew a furniture delivery truck on its side near Berthoud in Larimer County.

Some of the stronger gusts included: 79 kts atop Squaw Mountain west of Denver, 78 kts atop Table Mesa near Boulder, 74 kts at Golden Gate Canyon, 73 kts at Red Feather Lakes, 71 kts at Wondervu and an estimated 66 kts at Fort Morgan. COZ036 Southern Front Range Foothills/Clear Creek Basin 27 1500MST 0 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 28 1200MST Heavy snow fell over a portion of the Front Range Foothills as another storm system moved into the area. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 4 to 7 inches. COLORADO, East Central

NONE REPORTED. COLORADO, South Central and Southeast COZ070 02 1100MST 0 0 High Wind (G70) 1415MST High winds swept across the Wet Mountain Valley and Wet Mountains ...with sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph...and gusts of 50 to 80 mph. A 25 foot by 75 foot section of roof was blown off a business in downtown Westcliffe in Custer county. COZ066>068-070>075 Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains - Teller County// - Western Fremont And Northern Custer Counties - Wet Mountains - Southern El Paso County/Colorado Springs And Vicinity - Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge - Pueblo And Eastern Fremont Counties/Pueblo And Vicinity - Upper Huerfano River Basin/Walsenburg And Vicinity - Upper Purgatoire River Basin/Trinidad And Vicinity 03 1600MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 05 0900MST Surface high pressure building south from the Dakotas...in combination with an upper level trough moving into the area from the west produced upslope flow across eastern Colorado. Numerous snow showers were reported over the higher terrain...while rain showers fell across the southeast plains. Areas adjacent to the eastern foothills received 1 to 4 inches of snow...while the higher terrain received considerably more. Rye in Pueblo county reported 10 inches, Cuchara in Huerfano county 13 inches, and San Isabel in Custer county 12 to 18 inches. COZ060>061-065>067- La Garita Mountains - Eastern - Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains - Southern Sangre De Cristo 070>072-074>081 Mountains - Teller County/Rampart Range/Pikes Peak - Wet Mountains - Southern El Paso County/Colorado Springs And Vicinity - Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge - Upper Huerfano River Basin/Walsenburg And Vicinity - Upper Purgatoire River Basin/Trinidad And Vicinity - Crowley And Otero Counties/La Junta And Vicinity - Eastern Las Animas County - Kiowa County - Bent County/Las Animas And Vicinity - Prowers County/Lamar And Vicinity - Baca County/Springfield And Vicinity 13 0100MST 0 0 Winter Storm 14 0330MST A strong winter storm moved across Colorado from the west starting on the morning of the 13th...bringing significant snowfall to the mountains and the plains. 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the high terrain, while 4 to 8 inches fell across the plains. Steady 20 to 40 mph winds...with higher gusts from the north produced blowing snow and reduced visibilities, prompting many road closures across the higher elevations. Near blizzard conditions struck Colorado Springs causing many stranded vehicles. A cold front associated with this system then swept through that afternoon...produced high winds and substantial damage across the southeast plains. A gust of 69 mph was reported in La Junta in Otero county the evening of the 13th, knocking down fences, uprooting trees, and damaging 75 to 100 street signs. One mobile home was destroyed. In Fowler in Otero county, four roofs were blown off in the downtown area. Las Animas county reported up to 8 inches of snow, and wind gusts up to an estimated 70 mph, knocking out power to an estimated 6900 customers for about 3 hours late on the 13th and early on the 14th. COZ068-071>073 Western Fremont And Northern Custer Counties - Southern El Paso County/Colorado Springs And Vicinity - Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge - Pueblo And Eastern Fremont Counties/Pueblo And Vicinity 17 0730MST 0 0 High Wind (G51) 1500MST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm COLORADO, South Central and Southeast Strong west to southwest winds ripped across southern Colorado, producing sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph, with higher gusts of 50 to 60 mph. The highest winds ranged from the Pikes Peak Region south to the Wet Mountains. COZ062>064 Northern /Del Norte And Vicinity - Alamosa County/Alamosa And Vicinity - Southern San Luis Valley 18 1330MST 0 0 High Wind (G53) 2000MST Strong winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere worked down to ground level...and were channeled by the Eastern San Juan Mountains across the San Luis valley. Sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph were reported, with higher gusts of over 60 mph. COZ067-071>072 Teller County/Rampart Range/Pikes Peak - Southern El Paso County/Colorado Springs And Vicinity - Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge 19 0700MST 0 0 300K High Wind (G85) 1030MST A strong jet stream wind, mixing with a cold front brought high winds to the Colorado Springs area in the morning. Winds gusted to between 65 and 98 mph. Winds gusted to 77 mph at Peterson Air Force Base and the Colorado Springs Airport. A piece of metal blew against some power lines...causing two short power outages in Manitou Springs. A fire...spread quickly by the high winds...destroyed a house in Colorado Springs. COZ067-071>072-078 Teller County/Rampart Range/Pikes Peak - Southern El Paso County/Colorado Springs And Vicinity - Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge - Kiowa County 24 2100MST 0 0 High Wind (G58) 25 1415MST Strong west winds developed ahead of a cold front that swept into Colorado from the north. The highest winds where in the Pikes Peak Region and in Kiowa county. COZ065>067-070- Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains - Teller County/Rampart Range/Pikes Peak - 072>073 Wet Mountains - Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge - Pueblo And Eastern Fremont Counties/Pueblo And Vicinity 28 0345MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1400MST A strong spring storm moved into southeast Colorado early on the morning of the 28th while cold air from the north moved into the area. Some snow totals were 4 to 6 inches in Monument in El Paso county and in Woodland Park in Teller county...7 inches in Divide in Teller county and in Cuchara in Huerfano county. 8 to 10 inches of snow fell in the Rye and Beulah areas in Pueblo county. COLORADO, West COZ020 Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River 18 1600MST 0 0 6K High Wind 1630MST Strong gradient winds ripped the roof off a mobile home and damaged the roof of a second mobile home just east of Naturita. COZ006 Grand Valley/Grand Junction And Vicinity 19 0000MST 0 0 3.7M Freeze 0800MST Freeze damage to commercial fruit resulted in considerable losses, primarily in the Palisade area. COZ011 Central Gunnison And Uncompahgre River Basin/Montrose And Vicinity 29 0000MST 0 0 6.8M Freeze 0800MST Freeze damage to commercial fruit resulted in considerable losses, with the majority of damage in Delta county. CONNECTICUT, Northeast CTZ003>004 Tolland - Windham 07 1800EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 08 1000EST A low pressure system developed off the North Carolina coast and a nor'easter accompanied by heavy, wet snow began during the late afternoon and early evening on Easter Sunday. The maximum snowfall accumulation of around 6 inches was measured on grassy surfaces and in higher elevations. Union, in Tolland County, had 6.5 inches while only around 1 inch of snow fell in the Connecticut Valley, including 1 inch at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. Pavements had much less accumulation and many roads remained just wet or slushy. CTZ002>004 Hartford - Tolland - Windham 09 1800EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 10 1200EST A low pressure system developed along the mid-Atlantic coast and intensified to 984 mb (29.06 in.) as its center passed right over Nantucket Island, MA at 10 AM on April 10th. This storm brought a record late-season snowfall to most of northern Connecticut and especially to the higher elevations. Windham and Storrs each recorded 17.0 inches; Willington had 15.5 inches; Union had 14.8 inches; Bristol, at an elevation of 800 feet, had 12.0 inches. Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks had 7.0 inches. Seasonal snowfall totals reached new record maxima of well over 100 inches in many places. Since this was a late-season snowfall event, accumulation on pavement was much less. In Glastonbury, there was a total of 9 inches of snow on the grassy surfaces but only 3 inches on the pavement. The heavy, wet snow stuck to trees and power lines, resulting in many power outages. Up to 83,000 electric customers lost power statewide. Some final seasonal snowfall totals included: Bakersville, 131.9 inches; Putnam, 124.0 inches; and Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, 115.2 inches (old record 84.9 inches in 1993-1994). Hartford County Countywide16 0500EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 17 1700EST Tolland County Countywide16 0500EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 17 1700EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm CONNECTICUT, Northeast Windham County Countywide16 0500EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 17 1700EST CTZ002 Hartford 16 0805EST 0 0 Flood 17 1530EST Hartford County Berlin16 1355EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500EST CTZ002 Hartford 17 0045EST 0 0 Flood 30 2359EST CTZ002 Hartford 17 0415EST 0 0 Flood 19 0800EST CTZ002 Hartford 17 1330EST 0 0 Flood 18 2030EST Two to 3 inches of rain fell on April 16th in northern Connecticut, with totals of 3 to 5 inches in the south portion of Hartford and Tolland Counties. All of the rain fell in about a 12-hour period. The ground had remained saturated from heavy snowmelt during the previous week and this combined with the heavy rain to produce urban flooding, flooding of small , and finally minor to moderate flooding of the major rivers. After a record snowfall during the first ten days of the month, wet and milder weather returned, resulting in the most significant mainstem river flooding along the Connecticut River in 9 years. A flash flood occurred in Berlin, where boats were needed to rescue people stuck in two cars on Route 71 at about 3 PM on the 16th. The North Branch of the Park River crested at Hartford at 12.9 feet at 4:23 PM on the 16th; flood stage is 8 feet. Moderate flooding was reported along the South Branch of the Park River at Hartford. The Farmington River crested at Simsbury at 12.17 feet at 9:30 PM on the 17th. The Connecticut River crested at Thompsonville at 6.61 feet at 1:15 AM on the 18th; flood stage is 5 feet. The Connecticut River crested at Hartford at 22.06 feet at 1:30 PM on the 18th; flood stage is 16 feet. Moderate flooding was reported along the Quinnipiac River at Hartford around 3 PM on the 16th. In general, during this event low-lying riverfront land and some roads were flooded, but no significant damage was reported. CONNECTICUT, Northwest Litchfield County New Milford16 0900EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1500EST Additional rain on already saturated soil caused small stream and street flooding in Torrington and New Milford in Litchfield County Connecticut. The East Aspetuck River spilled over its banks and flooded some areas in New Milford.

CTZ001 Litchfield 16 1400EST 0 0 15K Flood 17 0700EST Additional rain on already saturated soil caused the Housatonic River to flood below Bulls Bridge in Litchfield County. In Gaylordsville the Housatonic River flooded several streets including a shopping plaza along route 7. CONNECTICUT, Southern CTZ005>012 Northern Fairfield - Northern New Haven - Northern Middlesex - Northern New London - Southern Fairfield - Southern New Haven - Southern Middlesex - Southern New London 09 1500EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 10 1200EST A low pressure system formed off the North Carolina Coast during Tuesday morning, April 9th. It intensified as it moved slowly northeast, passing near Cape Cod, MA around 7 am Wednesday morning, April 10th and northeast of Maine during Thursday morning.

With cold air in place, this system spread heavy wet snow across most parts of Southern Connecticut. The weight of the wet snow caused numerous trees and power lines to fall.

Here are some snowfall ranges:

For Fairfield County - from 3.0 inches at Bridgeport to 9.2 inches at Ridgefield.

For New Haven County - from 3.0 inches at Milford to 14.0 inches at Wolcott.

For Middlesex County - from 5.5 inches at Old Saybrook to 9.0 inches at Haddam.

For New London County - from 8.5 inches at Groton and North Stonington to 14.0 inches at Norwich.

New Haven County Countywide16 0430EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1630EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm CONNECTICUT, Southern Fairfield County Countywide16 0705EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0859EST New Haven County Countywide16 0752EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1244EST Middlesex County Countywide16 0830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1259EST Fairfield County Countywide16 0900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1114EST New London County Countywide16 1030EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1304EST

Fairfield County Countywide16 1115EST 0 0 Flash Flood New Haven County Countywide16 1245EST 0 0 1.5M Flash Flood 1845EST As a low pressure system over the midwest on Monday April 15th, moved northeast, its' associated warm and cold fronts moved across the area during the evening of Tuesday, April 16th.

With abundant moisture and unstable air in place, heavy rain and southeast winds gusting over 34 knots preceded the frontal passages.

In New Haven County, 12 hour rainfall amounts ranged from 2.83 inches at Oxford to 6.10 inches at East Haven. The following events occurred:

o Moderate flooding occurred on the Wepawaug River in Milford CT, on the Quinnipiac River in Southington and Wallingford CT, on the Farm River in East Haven and North Branford CT, on the Muddy River in the Spring Lake area, and on Harbor Brook in Meriden CT. MacKenzie Reservoir, at the headwaters of the Muddy River, overtopped its emergency spillway. The reservoir level reached 196.8 feet. Mandatory evacuation of Clintonville CT, the nearest town downstream, occurs when the reservoir reaches 197 feet.

o Five hundred forty seven (547) homes and 28 businessess suffered minor damages.

o Three (3) small dams (2 in Middletown and 1 in Wallingford) were breached.

The total un-insured flood damage was about 1.5 million dollars according to preliminary damage assessments by the Connecticut Office of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Middlesex County Countywide16 1300EST 0 0 Flash Flood New London County Countywide16 1305EST 0 0 Flash Flood As a low pressure system over the midwest on Monday April 15th, moved northeast, its' associated warm and cold fronts moved across the area during the evening of Tuesday, April 16th.

With abundant moisture and unstable air in place, heavy rain and southeast winds gusting over 34 knots preceded the frontal passages.

Heavy rain caused rapid and significant widespread river, small stream and urban (street, poor drainage and low-lying area) flooding.

Here are selected rainfall amounts:

o For Fairfield County - from 1.73 inches at Bethel to 5.23 inches at Bridgeport.

o For New Haven County - from 2.83 inches at Oxford to 6.10 inches at East Haven.

o For Middlesex County - from less than 3 inches over the extreme southeast to at least 6 inches across the extreme northwest parts of the county.

o For New London County - from 2.32 inches at Lebanon to 3.31 inches at Norwich. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm CONNECTICUT, Southern

DELAWARE New Castle County Northern01 2010EST 0 0 Flash Flood 02 0240EST A slow moving cold front and a separate low pressure system that moved off the Middle Atlantic Coast combined to produce heavy rain. About 1.50 inches of rain fell in a basinwide average across the Christina River; the heaviest occurred between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the 1st. The heavy rain pushed the Christina out of its banks a little after 8 p.m.. It crested at 10.6 feet at 1115 p.m. (Flood Stage is 9 feet.) and was back within bankfull by 3 a.m. on the 2nd. No serious injuries or damage were reported. New Castle County Northern16 0530EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1100EST Heavy rain...which averaged around 2 inches in the headwater region of the Christina River Basin in Chester and New Castle Counties caused the flooding of several streams including the Christina. Most of the heavy rain fell between 11 p.m. EDT on the 15th and 6 a.m. EDT on the 16th. The Christina River reached its flood stage of 9 feet at 630 a.m. EDT, crested at 10.8 feet at 9 a.m. EDT and was back within bankfull by noon EDT. No serious damage or injuries were reported. But three young boys had to be rescued by boat from trees they were clinging to after they waded into and were swept downstream into the river. A fourth boy with them ran for help.

Storm totals included 2.20 inches in Honey Brook, 2.23 inches in Glenmoore, 1.55 inches in Chadds Ford, 1.40 inches in Newark and 1.09 inches in Wilmington. A slow moving cold front was responsible for the heavy rain. Weak low pressure systems moving north along the frontal boundary enhanced the heavy rain across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware.

New Castle County Northern23 1815EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1830EST A squall line of severe thunderstorms tore down tree limbs and power lines in Northeast Cecil and adjoining New Castle County. Delmarva Power and Light reported about 4,000 homes lost power and all but 150 were restored by the next morning. Around the City of Wilmington four trees were uprooted in Riverview Cemetery, part of a roof was blown off of a hardward store. A plate glass window was blown out, part of the roof was peeled away from another store and the debris damaged three autos. In Edgemoor, numerous trees were knocked down and damaged two cars. Electrical wires were also ripped down and a roof was torn from a house in the Gordon Heights area. Kent County Dover30 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm overturned a few trailers within Kent. No serious injuries were reported.

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NONE REPORTED. , East Central Osceola County Holopaw30 1015EST 2 30 0 0 1M Tornado (F0) An F0 tornado touched down just south of Highway 192 at the southwest edge of the town of Holopaw. The tornado moved northeast for 2 miles damaging numerous mobile homes and out buildings. No one was injured but 5 mobile homes were destroyed and about 40 others were damaged. FLORIDA, Northeastern Duval County 3 W (Nip)Nas 15 1145EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jacksonvill Duval County Argyle 15 1215EST 0 0 1.5K 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Large trees and utility lines were blown down. Clay County Orange Park15 1220EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Alachua County (Gnv)Gainesville Arp29 1911EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Alachua County Gainesville to 29 1922EST 0 0 6K 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Waldo 1944EST Numerous reports of large trees and utility lines blown down over eastern portions of the county. One large tree fell on a parked car. Clay County Middleburg 29 2200EST 0 0 2K 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Large trees and utility lines were blown down at the intersection of SR-218 and Hidden Acres Road. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm FLORIDA, Northeastern Duval County Whitehouse29 2250EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Putnam County East Palatka30 0621EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees and utility lines blown down. St. Johns County 7 SSW St Augustine 30 0656EST 0.5 10 0 0 25K Tornado (F0) Arpt to 0705EST 6.5 SSW St Augustine Arpt Pilot reported tornado moving along SR-16. One home damaged near SR-16/I-95 and Silo Road.

FLORIDA, Northwest Walton County Niceville 14 2213CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail was reported just north of Niceville. Washington County Caryville 15 0100CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) County Sheriffs Office reported dime sized hail. Bay County Panama City 15 0300CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) County Emergency Management reported dime sized hail. Holmes County Bonifay29 1715CST 0 2 5K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines and trees were reported down. A few homes were damaged. Two people in a car were reported to be injured near Bonifay. FLORIDA, Southern Broward County 12 WSW (Fll)Ft Laudrdl 06 1815EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Intl to 1820EST 12.5 WSW (Fll)Ft Laudrdl Intl A funnel cloud was sighted by a pilot in central Broward County. Broward County 5 S (Fll)Ft Laudrdl Intl07 0930EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was sighted over southeast Broward County. Broward County 12 WNW (Fll)Ft Laudrdl 08 1245EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Intl A funnel cloud was sighted near I-75 in Sunrise.

Monroe County 10 ESE (Eyw)Key West 09 1000EST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Inl Ar Thunderstorm wind gusts capsized an 18-foot pleasure boat near American Shoals Lighthouse plunging four persons into the water. The four persons were rescued by the Coast Guard. A 37-foot sailboat was blown aground by thunderstorm wind gusts near the entrance to Banana Bay Resort on Marathon Key. Monroe County 1 S Marathon09 1015EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) FLORIDA, West Central Hillsborough County 8 W Tampa24 0650EST 0 0 A short-lived waterspout formed near the Courtney/Campbell Parkway along the Hillsborough/Pinellas county border in Old Tampa Bay. Eyewitnesses estimated the waterspout had a width of 10 yards at the base and traveled approximately two tenths of a mile before it dissipated. Citrus County 15 W Chassahowitzka30 0100EST 0 0 50K Tstm Wind/Hail Thunderstorm winds of up to 45 mph produced eight foot waves which capsized and sunk a 30 foot fishing vessel in Homosassa Bay. Citrus County Crystal River30 0410EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees, numerous large branches and power lines in Crystal River. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm FLORIDA, West Central Citrus County Ozello30 0420EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds toppled a large tree which damaged the roof, carpet and shed of a residence in Ozello. Also, a mobile home had it's roof removed by the thunderstorm winds. Pinellas County 11 S Clearwater30 0530EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and power lines in Madiera and Bellair Beach. Pinellas County 10 W St. Petersburg30 0537EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Heavy rain of 2.75 inches in one hour was reported in the town of Seminole. Pinellas County Clearwater Beach30 0620EST 0 0 250K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds caused minor to moderate roof and lanai damage to five homes in the Clearwater Beach Estates. One cat was crushed to death by falling debris. A window of a vehicle in the Clearwater Beach Estates was shattered by wind blown debris. Pinellas County Clearwater30 0625EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees at the intersection of Douglas and North Sedeena Roads. Pasco County 12 SW Dade City30 0630EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind 0650EST Thunderstorm winds caused major damage to a horse barn and trailer near State Road 52 and County Road 581. Also, a few barn tin roofs incurred minor damage and several tree branches were downed from thunderstorm winds in the vicinity of the intersection. Pinellas County Tarpon Springs to30 0632EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Redington Beach 0830EST Excessive heavy rainfall of up to 3.25 inches in less than three hours caused minor street flooding in low-lying and areas of poor drainage in the heavily urbanized areas of western Pinellas county. The most concentrated street flooding was reported along U.S. Highway 19 and Ulmerton Road. Polk County 1 NE Frostproof to30 0748EST 11 15 0 0 10K Tornado (F0) 12 NE Frostproof 0816EST A weak tornado sporatically touched down over rural semi-wooded farm land of eastern Polk county. The first touchdown leveled several large trees one mile northeast of Frostproof. A second touchdown occurred along Walk-In-The-Water Road, one-half mile south of State Road 60, where it removed the tin roofs of several sheds, snapped a few power poles and downed several large oak and pine trees. Most of the downed trees were either snapped half-way up from the base or uprooted.

The weak tornado cross State Road 60 and briefly touched down near Tiger Lake where it downed a few large trees and then lifted and dissipated. Manatee County 12 ESE Bradenton30 0753EST 0 1 1K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed several tree limbs along Lorraine Road between State Roads 70 and 64. A school crossing guard was knocked off his feet and injured by the thunderstorm winds at the Braden Middle School. Lee County 8 SE Ft Myers30 1125EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph was observed and reported at Ft. Myer's Regional Southwest Airport. FLORIDA, West Panhandle Santa Rosa County Allentown to14 1945CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Jay 2000CST Several trees were blown down generally along State Hwy 4 and State Hwy 87 near Jay, Berrydale and Allentown between 745 and 800 pm. Santa Rosa County Pace14 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail was reported in Pace. Okaloosa County Baker14 2030CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several trees were blown down at a residence near Baker. Wind also got up under a tin roof and blew it from a house. A pump house was also damaged. Escambia County Cantonment to14 2300CST 0 0 35K Flash Flood Molino 15 0400CST Heavy rains of eight to ten inches caused several roads to flood in the north part of the county Sunday night. Parts of U. S. Hwy 29 near Cantonment had to be closed due to high water. The highway was reopened Monday morning after the water had time to drain. County road 95A had to also be temporarily closed. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm FLORIDA, West Panhandle Santa Rosa County Jay to14 2330CST 0 0 30K Flash Flood Berrydale 15 0500CST Heavy rains of eight to ten inches caused several roads in the north part of the county to be closed. The heaviest rains were generally along and north of State Hwy 4. Parts of Hwy 4 had to be closed between Jay and Berrydale until the water had drained. Some of the dirt roads that run off of Hwy 4 were washed out. Santa Rosa County Pace18 0700CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail was reported in Pace. Okaloosa County (Hrt)Mary Esther18 0838CST 1 10 Lightning Eleven military personnel were working on an aircraft on Hurlburt Field when lightning either struck the aircraft or near the aircraft. One of the airmen was killed and ten others were injured. The personnel had been ordered inside due to thunderstorms around the area earlier in the morning. The airmen were allowed back on the field at 829 am and lightning hit at 838 am. It was likely the strike that hit the airmen was the first strike out of a developing thunderstorm. M25OU Okaloosa County Okaloosa Island21 1300CST 0 0 Rip Currents 1305CST Two teenagers were playing in the surf at Beasley Park on Okaloosa Island when they were caught in a rip current. Lifeguards had to rescue the two females who were then taken to a local hospital for observation by their parents. They were both examined and released. GEORGIA, East Central Lincoln County 5 SW Lincolnton13 1830EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) GEORGIA, Lower

NONE REPORTED. GEORGIA, North and Central Walton County Monroe13 1622EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball sized hail was reported in Monroe by the public. Taylor County North Taylor County13 1640EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter sized hail was reported over the northern portion of the county by the public. Morgan County N Morgan County13 1645EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) A deputy reported quarter sized hail over north Morgan County. Oconee County Watkinsville13 1700EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Civil Defense reported two inches of quarter sized hail on the ground. Bibb County Macon13 1921EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime sized hail was reported just west of Macon by the county EMA. Wilcox County Abbeville15 0100EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime sized hail was reported around 2 am edt by 911 in Abbeville. Dade County Trenton20 1100EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime sized hail was reported at the sheriff's office in Trenton. Carroll County 2 N Bowden20 1359EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A storm spotter reported dime to nickel sized hail. Cherokee County Woodstock20 1420EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) One inch hail was reported by the Fire Department. Carroll County Carrollton20 1420EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ham operator reported dime sized hail at West Georgia College. Cobb County Marietta20 1434EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Marietta 911 reported dime sized hail. Cobb County Austell20 1437EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A HAM operator reported dime sized hail near Interstate 20 and Bankhead highway. Cobb County Vinings20 1440EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm GEORGIA, North and Central Weather Channel reported nickel to quarter sized hail at their office. Fulton County 5 W Atlanta20 1445EST 0 0 200K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds ripped open a large warehouse on Fulton Industrial Boulevard, demolishing the roof and one wall. Gwinnett County Duluth20 1451EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) CNN reported that dime sized hail was covering the ground at the intersection of Waygreen Road and Interstate 75. Cobb County Smyrna20 1455EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A Weather Channel employee reported dime sized hail in Smyrna. Bibb County Macon 20 1640EST 0 0 5K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds knocked down power lines and caused roof damage in North Macon. Bibb County Macon20 1652EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G63) Macon Airport (ASOS) reported a 63 knot gust. Houston County Perry 26 1214EST 0 0 2.5K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds knocked over two trees and a flag pole in Perry. Laurens County Dublin 26 1250EST 0 0 15K 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1253EST Thunderstorm winds knocked trees down on power lines in the east part of Dublin. Several trees were downed in the city limits of Dublin and a lot of property damage was reported on Old Macon Road. Glascock County Edgehill26 1705EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jefferson County 5 N Louisville26 1825EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Jefferson County 911 reported golfball size hail near Clarksmill Road. Carroll County Countywide29 1630EST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were knocked down throughout the county. Coweta County Madras And Newnan29 1639EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were reported down on power lines along US 29 in Madras and along Hal Jones Road and Millard Farm Road in Newnan. Fulton County Fulton County Aprt29 1705EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Fulton county airport reported a gust of 55 knots. Cobb County Vinings29 1710EST 0 0 0.40K Thunderstorm Wind Weather Channel employee reported two small trees knocked down and limbs snapped in Vinings. Cobb County Smyrna29 1712EST 0 0 0.60K Thunderstorm Wind 1752EST Tree limbs were reported down on Paces Mill Road at Cobb Parkway, along Oakdale and Bankhead Parkway and near Powder Springs at Callaway Road. Fulton County Palmetto29 1745EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were knocked down along Wilkerson Mill Road, Cochran Road, and Riverton Road. Laurens County Unadilla29 1745EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were blown down on Elk Road Unadilla. Houston County Elko29 1745EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Fulton County Roswell29 1750EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind A tree was knocked down on Old Ellis Road and another was knocked down on Old Roswell Road. GEORGIA, Northeast Stephens County Toccoa29 2012EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2045EST A severe thunderstorm produced winds estimated at 60 mph by the Georgia State Patrol. Damage was limited to tree limbs and a Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm GEORGIA, Northeast few signs. GEORGIA, Southeast Jenkins County Millen26 1322EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1330EST Large limbs down. Screven County 8 WNW Sylvania to26 1412EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Sylvania 1420EST Shingles blown off several homes and moderate to large limbs down. Tattnall County 2 E Glennville to29 1455EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Glennville 1500EST Tattnall County 2 E Glennville to29 1455EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Glennville 1500EST GEORGIA, Southwest Early County Blakely29 1840EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind County Sheriffs Office reported trees and powerlines down. Lee County Neyami 29 1930EST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind About 75 trees were blown down and destroyed two houses that were under construction. Many homes were left without power in the wake of the storm. Ben Hill County Countywide29 2110EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sheriffs Office reported nickel sized hail. GEORGIA, West Central

NONE REPORTED. HAWAII Honolulu County 4 N Sunset Beach29 1450HST 0 0 Waterspout 1500HST A waterspout was observed off of the north shore of Oahu. Hawaii County Kohala,Hamakua,Hilo30 1400HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1630HST Heavy showers associated with a southeast moving cold front flooded parts of state highway 190 between the Waimea Kohala Airport and the Saddle Road turnoff. Heaviest showers were in the Waimea area. Minor road flooding also occurred along the Hamakua Coast from Honokaa to near Laupahoehoe. IDAHO, Extreme Southeast

NONE REPORTED. IDAHO, North Clearwater County Orofino24 0900PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600PST Water overflowing banks of small creeks. Two feet of water on some roads with sandbagging near Pierce. Numerous rock and mudslides in the area. Water flowed into some residents homes in outlying areas. Widespread flooding reported. Trees uprooted from strong winds and wet soils near Headquarters. Shoshone County Pine Creek24 0945PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600PST Two feet of water over banks of Pine Creek in Shoshone County. Clearwater County Orofino24 1600PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2000PST High velocity waters on Orofino Creek began to flood and wash away sections of Michigan Ave.

IDAHO, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. IDAHO, Southeast Bonneville County Idaho Falls27 1405MST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1420MST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm IDAHO, Southeast Funnel extended from a small cumulus. An abrupt wind shift was observed as funnel developed overhead. Light to moderate southwest winds shifted to northeast. A cold upper level trough of low pressure was developing over the Northern Rockies.

IDAHO, Southwest IDZ003>004-007 Upper Snake River Valley - Southeast Highlands - Camas Prairie And Sun Valley 17 1600MST 0 0 Winter Storm 18 0800MST Overnight 2 to 5 inches of new snow fell over the Sun Valley area into Southeastern Idaho. IDZ009 Panhandle 24 0700PST 0 0 100K Flood 26 1600PST Flooding took place in Northern Idaho due to rain and snow melt at the mid elevations. One and a half to two in half inches of rain fell in the Panhandle of Idaho causing the St. Joseph and Coeur d'Alene Rivers to rise above flood stage. Both rivers peaked on April 25th. Several structures that were being repaired from the February flood were washed out. From the Coeur d'Alene flooding Latour Creek Road was covered with three feet of water isolating seventy-five families. A farmer reported 30 head of cattle drowned along Latour creek behind the Cataldo Mission. At Kingston between Enaville and Cataldo, there was water over the road and some homes were flooded. In the Rose Lake area, downstream from Cataldo, several homes and businesses were flooded. Damage from flooding from the St. Joe river caused Benewah county to be declared a disaster area. Two important dikes leaked causing flooding to occur in Benewah county. IDZ003-007-010 Upper Snake River Valley - Camas Prairie And Sun Valley - East Central Mountains 24 0800MST 0 0 380K High Wind (G75) 1600MST High winds gusting upto 75 miles an hour ripped through Southeastern Idaho. Damage occured in several communities. The most amount of damage occured in Jefferson county where winds were sustained above 45 miles an hour for four hours with higher gusts. Insurance companies estimated damage at over $250,000. Several power lines and trees were downed. Power line damage was estimated at $90,000. Blowing dust from 68 mph winds closed I-15 between Idaho Falls and Roberts. Other parts of I-15 were closed for over 7 hours. State Highway 33 was also closed for three hours. In Madison County, shingles were blown off of several houses, roofs and sheds were damaged and several trees were toppled. In Butte and Fremont counties trees and power lin es were downed. In the Smith Park community irrigation well lines were mangled, roofs were damaged and trees were toppled. St. Maries suffered a power outage due to trees downed on top of power lines. In Lemhi county, winds were sustained at 40 to 45 miles an hour and gusted to 60 miles an whour uprooting several trees. ILLINOIS, Central Woodford County Roanoke14 1923CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Schuyler County Camden/Littleton18 1715CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Schuyler County Rushville/Browning18 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Scott County Bluffs18 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cass County Arenzville18 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Morgan County Jacksonville18 1735CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cass County Virginia18 1750CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Morgan County Jacksonville18 1801CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Fulton County Ipava/Lewistown18 1809CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball sized hail was reported in Ipava and Lewistown. Also, thunderstorm winds blew down a power pole in Ellisville.

Sangamon County 1 N Springfield18 1840CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Tazewell County Delavan/South Pekin18 1855CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sangamon County 2 W Mechanicsburg18 1931CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Macon County Niantic18 1933CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Macon County 4 SE Niantic18 1948CST 0 0 Hail (2.25) Macon County 1 SSE Decatur to 18 2005CST 2.5220 0 9 1.5M 0 Tornado (F1) 2 SE Decatur 2009CST A tornado touched down in the southeastern portions of Decatur. The initial touchdown was near the intersection of Martin Luther Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Central King Jr. Drive and Marion St. on the northwestern corner of Mueller Park. The path of the storm then moved a little north of east, with damage centered along Lincoln Street to about 19th Street. At that point the damage path center appeared to move somewhat to the north, crossing 22nd Street between Cantrell and Roosevelt. The path then went across the Nelson Park Golf Course, where it knocked down over 100 trees, then crossed over the western portion of the Hwy 36 bridge before lifting. 88 homes were either damaged or destroyed, as well as, numerous businesses. Nine people sustained minor injuries. Also, 6 large utility poles on the Illinois Hwy 36 bridge were blown over, which trapped several motorists in their cars, though no one was injured. The damage is estimated around $1.5 million. Edgar County 4 S Paris18 2233CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Coles County 2.5 N Mattoon19 1520CST 0.1100 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado briefly touched down in a field 2.5 miles north of Mattoon. No damage or injuries were reported.

Douglas County Arcola19 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Coles County 3 N Fairgrange19 1535CST 0.1100 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado briefly touched down in a field 3 miles north of Fairgrange. No damage or injuries were reported. Douglas County Newman19 1547CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Fulton County Canton19 1556CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Edgar County Brocton 19 1558CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew out several windows in a home in Brocton. No damage estimate was available.

Marshall County Toluca 19 1604CST 0 0 0 Hail (1.75) Marble to golfball sized hail fell for over 30 minutes and damaged numerous roofs and cars in Toluca. Also, a couple of windows on several homes were broken. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available. Woodford County Minonk19 1604CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mclean County Gridley19 1609CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Edgar County 3 NW Paris to19 1610CST 2 440 0 0 Tornado (F1) 3 N Paris 1616CST A tornado touched down 3 miles northwest of Paris. It destroyed a barn at this location then continued to the east northeast. The tornado caused damage to 6 farms in the area. It destroyed several machine sheds, a couple of barns and grain bins. One residence sustained moderate roof damage and another had several windows broken by baseball sized hail. The tornado lifted after crossing Hwy 1, 3 miles north of Paris. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available. Edgar County Paris19 1610CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Edgar County 1.5 NNW Paris to19 1612CST 1 220 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2 N Paris 1616CST A tornado touched down 1.5 miles north northwest of Paris, near Cherry Point Road and W200. The tornado destroyed a machine shed at this location. The tornado then lifted briefly and touched back down at the intersection of Steidle Road and Tucker Beach Road where it damaged a three car garage. Then it continued to travel to the east northeast where it damaged another machine shed, blew down numerous trees, and damaged a baseball field. One of the light poles at the baseball field was ripped out of the ground and thrown across a nearby road. Also, the roof of one dugout was blown apart. At Twin Lakes Park, several benches, trees, and a small shed were damaged. It then travelled across the lake and flipped a boat lift upside down and blew down more trees before lifting and dissipating. No one was injured and no damage estimate was available. Edgar County 5 N Paris 19 1620CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew out several windows on a home 5 miles north of Paris. No damage estimate was available.

Schuyler County 1 S Ray19 1621CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Fulton County 5 SW Astoria19 1625CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Knox County 4 S Knoxville/Maquon19 1630CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Schuyler County Rushville 19 1630CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Central Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs in Rushville.

Scott County 5 WSW Winchester to19 1644CST 2 100 0 0 Tornado (F0) 3 WSW Winchester 1646CST A tornado touched down 5 miles west southwest of Winchester and travelled to the east northeast for 2 miles before lifting. Just before it lifted the tornado split off part of a tree which landed on a car causing damage. No one was injured and no damage estimate was available.

Scott County 1 N Winchester 19 1647CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs in Bluffs and snapped a power pole in half 1 mile north of Winchester.

Scott County 5 WSW 19 1648CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Winchester/Riggston Cass County Ashland19 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Morgan County Jacksonville19 1705CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mason County Bath to 19 1707CST 9 250 0 1 0 Tornado (F2) 9 NE Bath 1717CST A tornado touched down in Bath causing major damage to one home and minor damage to 11 homes. Also, 2 trailers were destroyed. In one of the trailers a woman sustained minor injuries when the tornado hit it. After going through Bath, the tornado continued to the northeast where it destroyed and uprooted numerous trees in the Bath Cemetery, blew down numerous power lines, destroyed numerous farm buildings and picked up a semi-truck and blew it into a nearby field. Only the one minor injury was reported and no damage estimate was available.

Peoria County 1 SW Brimfield to19 1710CST 4 100 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2.5 NE Brimfield 1716CST A tornado touched down 1 mile southwest of Brimfield and moved to the northeast into the south side of Brimfield, causing minor damage. The tornado then lifted to tree top level and caused some damage to trees in Jubilee State Park before lifting completely. The tornado uprooted a 12 inch diameter pine tree in Brimfield, caused rivets to pop out of the metal siding on one business, and damaged a steeple on one church. Also, a van parked in a driveway was moved sideways up against a bush in the yard. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available. Mason County 2 WSW Easton to19 1717CST 9 250 0 0 Tornado (F1) 7 NE Easton 1730CST A tornado touched down 2 miles west southwest of Easton and travelled to the northeast. The tornado destroyed 1 home as it moved along the northwest side of Easton. It then lifted 3.5 miles to the northeast of Easton before touching down one mile later. It remained on the ground for 3 more miles, before lifting and dissipating. In all, two homes were destroyed, 5 sustained major damage, and the windows were blown out and the roof lifted up on the high school. Also, numerous power lines and trees were blown down. One barn and one home were lifted off their foundations. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available. Morgan County 2 E Jacksonville to 19 1718CST 6 880 0 1 400K 0 Tornado (F2) 1 N Orleans 1728CST A tornado touched down 2 miles east of Jacksonville, at the MOBIL Chemical Plant, moving east over a portion of the Jacksonville Correctional Facility. "F2" damage was found along this portion of the tornado path. The tornado then lifted and remained aloft for 2 miles before touching down again. It remained on the ground for 2 more miles, lifting 1 mile north of Orleans. Two railroad cars were turned over at the MOBIL Chemical Plant, which itself sustained some roof damage. Also, it damaged two guard towers, a greenhouse, and a fence at the prison. To the east of the prison, one home was destroyed, 3 sustained major damage, and several farm buildings were either damaged or destroyed. One person sustained minor injuries at the prison and damage was estimated around $400,000. Morgan County 2 E Alexander19 1731CST 0.1100 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado briefly touched down 2 miles east of Alexander. No damage was reported.

Sangamon County 2 E New Berlin to 19 1732CST 4 330 0 0 250K 0 Tornado (F0) 5 ENE New Berlin 1741CST A tornado briefly down 2 miles east of New Berlin, then lifted and touched down again 5 miles east northeast of New Berlin. The tornado caused major damage to one home, a barn, and machine shed, though no injuries were reported. Also, two other homes sustained minor damage. Two semis were blown over on I-72 (both trailers were empty) and no injuries were reported. Damage was estimated around $250,000. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Central

Tazewell County Delavan 19 1738CST 0 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball sized hail was reported in Delavan. Also, thunderstorm winds blew down numerous power lines in Delavan. Logan County 2.5 NNE Union to 19 1758CST 0.2220 0 0 15K 0 Tornado (F0) 2.8 NNE Union 1800CST Tazewell County 2 SW Armington to 19 1800CST 4.4440 0 0 1M 0 Tornado (F2) 2.6 E Armington 1809CST Mclean County 5 WNW Mc Lean to 19 1809CST 4.8880 0 0 1M 0 Tornado (F3) 3.6 W Funks Grove 1819CST A tornado touched down just south of the Logan/Tazewell County line (on 1350E), causing minor damage to three homes. Then the tornado travelled to the northeast, through the south side of Armington, destroying one home as well as several outbuildings. Also, 2 homes sustained major damage and 5 homes sustained minor damage. After moving through the Armington area, the tornado moved into southwestern McLean County. Here it destroyed a church and one home and caused major damage to another home in the area. Also, 8 homes sustained minor damage and numerous barns, outbuildings, grain bins, trees, and farm equipment were either damaged or destroyed. No injuries were reported. Damage was estimated around $15,000 in Logan County, $1 million in Tazewell County, and around $1 million in McLean County. Sangamon County Illiopolis 19 1817CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew over a semi-trailer on I-72 near Illiopolis. No injuries were reported. Macon County 2 SSW Niantic to 19 1822CST 5.5220 0 29 9M 0 Tornado (F2) 1 N Harristown 1827CST Macon County 1 N Harristown to 19 1827CST 9 440 0 29 9M 0 Tornado (F3) 3 NE Decatur 1845CST A tornado touched down 2 miles south southwest of Niantic and travelled to the east northeast causing extensive damage. It moved into Old Harristown at 727 pm destroying 4 to 5 homes, extensively damaging the remainder of the homes, tore the roof off of the old grade school gymnasium, and destroyed a grain silo. It continued to the east northeast and moved into the westside of Decatur at the intersection of Wyckles and Center Roads after crossing I-72, destroying a church at that intersection, as well as a couple of homes. Then the tornado lifted to tree top level for a short distance till it reached Ravina Park Road. "F3" damage was seen, as the tornado demolished a house in a gully area, then continued to move to the east northeast down Ravina Park Road, causing "F2" damage. The width of the tornado was from 1 1/2 to 2 blocks wide in this area. It then crossed Oakland Avenue, destroying the Sims Lumber Company, and then it lifted to tree top level again. It dropped down again near the intersection of Bloomington Road and Pythan Avenue, causing minor damage before lifting again just east of Morgan Street. The tornado touched down once more at the intersection of Pershing and 27th, causing damage to the roofs of several buildings at a manufacturing plant and damaging the surrounding fences before lifting. Twenty-nine people were injured, two seriously and damage was estimated around $9 million.

Piatt County Milmine 19 1855CST 0.3 50 0 0 500K 0 Tornado (F1) 1857CST A tornado briefly touched down in Milmine completely destroying a new grain bin, throwing a grain auger across the railroad tracks, and caused minor damage to some homes in town, mainly some shingle and window damage. Also, several trees were blown down, windows on a number of cars were broken and several large trucks were overturned. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated around $500,000. Piatt County 3 S Monticello to 19 1900CST 2 300 0 1 1M 0 Tornado (F1) 2 SE Monticello 1910CST A tornado touched down briefly 3 miles south of Monticello, in the Breezy Meadows subdivision where it destroyed 2 homes, seriously damaged a third, caused major damage to a church and a metal machine shed. The tornado then lifted and travelled to the northeast touching down 2 miles southeast of Monticello at the Monticello Airport. Again, the tornado was only on the ground briefly, destroying 3 single engine planes, 2 gliders, a hanger and caused major damage to another hanger before lifting and dissipating. Only one minor injury was reported and damage was estimated around $1 million. Clay County 3.5 NW Xenia to 19 1910CST 2 50 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2.5 NNW Xenia 1914CST A tornado moved into Clay County, 3.5 miles northwest of Xenia, from Marion County. It continued to the northeast before lifting 2.5 miles north northwest of Xenia. Damage was limited to some downed trees on the north end of Greendale Lake. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available. Clay County Flora 19 1926CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew over several trees and power lines in Flora. Champaign County Champaign19 1930CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Central Champaign County 1 N Savoy to 19 1934CST 4 220 0 12 9M 0 Tornado (F3) 1 SE Urbana 1947CST A tornado briefly touched down 1 mile north of Savoy (near Rt. 45 and Curtis Road) and destroyed 3 homes under construction. Then the tornado lifted, travelled to the northeast, and touched down again 1 mile south of Urbana. The tornado destroyed 30 homes, caused moderate damage to 29 homes and one business, and minor damage to 54 homes and 4 businesses. Twelve people were injured and damage was estimated between $7 and $11 million. Champaign County (Cmi)Willard Fld Cha19 1934CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Champaign County .5 SW Ogden to 19 1955CST 2 1500 1 13 0 Tornado (F3) 1 NNE Ogden 1958CST A tornado touched down half a mile to the southwest of Ogden and travelled to the northeast right through the middle of the town. The tornado destroyed 68 homes, 12 businesses, 3 churches, the library, and a grade school. Once east of town, the tornado crossed I-74, where it killed a woman who was riding in a semi with her husband. The semi and trailer were picked up and rolled into a field. The woman, who had been in the sleeper portion, was thrown about 30 yards from the truck. She was killed instantly. After rolling the semi, the tornado damaged 2 more homes before lifting and dissipating 1 mile north northeast of Ogden. Back in Ogden the damage was variable. One house would have significant damage, when a nearby structure would only have minor damage. In addition to the destroyed homes and businesses, 128 homes and 8 businesses sustained major damage and 51 homes and 12 businesses had minor damage. With it's larger width, it appears that this tornado had multiple circulations within the parent tornado. Overall, one woman was killed and thirteen people were injured. No damage estimate was available yet. F55VE Effingham County Countywide 19 1958CST 0 1 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines throughout the county. Also, in Teutopolis, winds blew down a tree onto a parked car. A woman in the car sustained minor injuries. Richland County Countywide 19 1958CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew apart a trailer 3 miles northwest of Olney and its contents were strung out along the roadway. No injuries were reported. Also, numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county. No damage estimate was available. Vermilion County 1 NW Catlin19 2008CST 0.1100 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado briefly touched down in a field 1 mile northwest of Catlin. No damage was reported. Lawrence County Chauncey 19 2037CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Chauncey. Richland County Olney 21 1920CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees in Olney. Richland County Berryville 21 1935CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Barryville. ILZ042-051>054-056- Logan - Sangamon - Christian - Macon - Moultrie - Coles - Shelby - Cumberland - Clark - Effingham - Jasper - Crawford 061>063-066>068 28 0915CST 0 0 High Wind (G53) 1115CST Strong gradient winds between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts to 61 mph, caused damage over a large area of Central Illinois. Numerous trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down. Also, a part of the roof and guttering on the Charleston High School, in Coles County, was blown off. Several barns and machine sheds sustained minor damage and one grain bin was blown over onto a car. No injuries were reported. A window in a business in Pana, Christian County, was blown out and the roof of the building sustained some damage. One tree fell onto a car in Forsyth, Macon County, though fortunately no one was in it at the time. Numerous houses throughout Central Illinois sustained some minor roof and siding damage as well. No damage estimate was available. ILLINOIS, Northeast Du Page County Dpa12 0939CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Du Page County Glendale Heights12 0945CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kane County Batavia12 0945CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cook County Hanover Park12 0950CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Du Page County Roselle12 0951CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Du Page County Bloomingdale12 0956CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Northeast Will County Joliet12 1003CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Will County Plainfield12 1004CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Will County Joliet12 1005CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Du Page County Carol Stream12 1010CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cook County (Ord)O'Hare Intl Arp12 1010CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cook County Skokie12 1020CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cook County Orland Park12 1020CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cook County Midlothian12 1024CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cook County Chicago12 1025CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cook County Lincolnwood12 1030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Will County Joliet12 1203CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grundy County Coal City12 1210CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Will County Wilmington12 1223CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Will County Crete12 1305CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mchenry County Mc Henry12 1340CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mchenry County Crystal Lake12 1342CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Lake County Waukegan12 1410CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) De Kalb County 11 W Dekalb14 1852CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lee County Amboy18 1834CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) De Kalb County Malta18 1852CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mchenry County Woodstock18 1922CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G63) Livingston County Pontiac19 1625CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) La Salle County Rutland19 1640CST 0.5 50 0 0 Tornado (F1) 1641CST A small tornado uprooted 2 trees on the west side of State Road 251. East of 251 the tornado knocked down limbs, tore part of the roof off a large building and damaged a home and garage. La Salle County Streator19 1650CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Livingston County Odell19 1652CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Livingston County Reddick19 1658CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Livingston County Campus19 1703CST 0 0 Hail (3.00) Baseball size hail dented cars, cracked windshields, chipped siding off of homes and killed birds. Grundy County Kinsman19 1720CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Kankakee County 2 NE Herscher to19 1725CST 4 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 7 W Kankakee 1729CST Several funnel clouds were spotted over western Kankakee County. A small tornado caused minor damage to farm buildings west of Kankakee. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Northeast Kankakee County Bourbonnais19 1740CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kankakee County Kankakee19 1753CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kankakee County 1 SW Momence to19 1801CST 5 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 4 SE Grant Park 1808CST A tornado touched down briefly damaging the roof of a house southwest of Mommence along the Kankakee River. It touched down again briefly southeast of Grant Park, damaging the roof of another house. La Salle County Leonore19 1835CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) La Salle County 5 N Streator 19 1850CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a barn north of Streator. La Salle County Peru19 1905CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kendall County 2 SW Plattville19 2010CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kendall County 2 SE Plattville19 2017CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ogle County Polo 19 2025CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind There was a northwest to southeast oriented path of damage from Eagle Point and Wilson Mill Roads through Church Road just east of Donaldson. A pole barn was destroyed and several trees were damaged. The damage path was 1/2 mile wide and 2 miles long. Winds were estimated to be near 80 mph. A second path of wind damage was from Route 52 and Canada Road to the cemetery north of Polo east of Route 26. Trees were down, a small shed and barn were destroyed and several other buildings were damaged along Hill Road. A pole barn was destroyed north of Polo west of Route 26. The damage was along a path 5 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. Ogle County 2 NE Adeline to19 2025CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1 S Egan 2030CST A barn roof was damaged at Wagner and Rock City Roads. Trees and a windmill were blown down. Farther east along Wagner Road a pole barn was destroyed and several large trees were snapped off. Outbuildings, trees and a home were badly damaged on Mt. Morris Road south of Egan Road. Another barn was destroyed at Leaf River Road. The damage path was 4 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. Winds were estimated to be up to 90 mph. Ogle County 3 N Adeline to19 2030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 2 N Leaf River 2035CST Wind damage occurred from Wagner and Rock City Roads, north of Adeline, to near Leaf River and Egan Roads north of Leaf River. A barn roof was damaged, trees and a windmill were downed, a pole barn was destroyed and large trees were snapped off. Outbuildings, trees and a home were damaged near Mt. Morris Road. The damage was along a path 4 miles long and 1/2 mile wide with winds estimated to be 80 to 90 mph or more. More damage occurred along Summer Road near Hillsdale Road. Several outbuildings were destroyed, trees and limbs were snapped and 50% of a sheep herd was killed. Barn and tree damage occurred along a short path near Lightsville and Hillsdale Roads to Mt. Morris Road. Several outbuildings were destroyed from a downburst north of Leaf River at Montague and Leaf River Road. There were trees down north of 72 east of Leaf River Road and near Egan Road and Victory Road. Ogle County Byron to19 2040CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Davis Junction 2050CST Tree limbs were damaged from Byron to Stillman Valley. A vacant mobile home was turned over at Davis Junction. Cook County Orland Park19 2046CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Will County Mokena19 2046CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cook County Tinley Park19 2046CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cook County Park Forest19 2050CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Will County 3 S Frankfort19 2050CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines and poles on U.S. 45 south of Frankfort. Winnebago County Rockford19 2055CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2101CST Golfball size hail fell at Auburn and Meridian Streets and one inch diameter hail feel at Alpine and Harrison Streets. Winnebago County Rockton 19 2105CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Northeast Winds caused considerable damage over about a 2 mile wide swath near Rockton. Many large trees were broken off or uprooted. Several farm buildings were severely damaged or destroyed. The roof was torn off a garage. A construction trailer was overturned. Winds may have been up to 100 mph. A brief tornado or may have spun up at Rockton but the debris pattern was more indicative of downburst winds. Winnebago County South Beloit 19 2110CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds damaged several buildings and knocked out power lines. A bill board was blown down on top of a parked car. Boone County 4 NE Belvidere19 2118CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A barn was destroyed and the roof of a farm house was damaged. Trees were also damaged. Boone County 2 SE Belvidere19 2124CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind The rear piggy-back trailer of a west bound truck on I-90 east of Genoa was lifted and overturned. Boone County 5 N Capron19 2125CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A barn was damaged, a chicken coop was flattened and 2 other outbuildings were damaged along Coon Trail Road, Trees were uprooted and limbs were downed. De Kalb County Genoa19 2125CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down in the northern part of DeKalb County. Boone County Garden Prairie19 2130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down. Mchenry County Harvard19 2130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind The roof of a building was damaged on the northwest side of Harvard. Mchenry County Hebron to 19 2140CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 2 SW Richmond 2150CST At Hebron part of the roof of a house was torn off and a trailer truck was overturned on Price road just east of Hebron. About 2 miles east of Hebron, corn cribs and other outbuildings were damaged and trees were blown down. About 2 miles southwest of Richmond, farm buildings were damaged and part of the roof of a barn was torn off. Mchenry County 5 E Richmond19 2159CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Sheds and barns were damaged or destroyed near IL Route 173 and Wilmont Road. Lake County Fox Lake to19 2200CST 0 2 5M Thunderstorm Wind Waukegan 2235CST Thunderstorm winds caused considerable damage over northern Lake County. The storms entered northwest Lake County around 1100 pm CDT. Trees and power lines were blown down at Fox Lake, Chain O'Lakes and west of Antioch. Barns and other outbuildings were damaged at the Lake-McHenry County line west of Antioch. In Antioch a billboard was blown down, part of a house roof was torn away and garages were damaged. Many trees were downed. At Round Lake, the roof was blown off a building at a lumberyard. At Lindenhurst, 4 businesses and 12 homes were damaged by winds. Signs were blown down. A tree fell on a house. Trees were down throughout the village. Twenty six homes were damaged in Wadsworth. The Pyramid House sustained a quarter of a million dollars in damage. Several planes were damaged at the Waukegan Regional Airport. The roof of a house was torn off just west of the airport. In Beach Park a Tennessee Walker horse was killed when a barn collapsed. Several homes and garages were damaged. At Illinois Beach State Park, a tree fell on a tent injuring 2 campers. A 5 year old boy was taken to a hospital with a head injury. Cook County Park Forest19 2208CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lake County Libertyville19 2222CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down, damaging a soccer complex. Lake County Zion19 2232CST 2 100 0 2 6.6M Tornado (F2) 2235CST The roof was torn off an apartment building. Over 400 homes and businesses sustained damage and 32 received major damage. Five trucks were overturned at a plant. Homes and garages had roof damage. Numerous trees were damaged or blown down. Injuries included a child with a broken leg and a woman cut by glass. ILLINOIS, Northwest Hancock County Warsaw18 1607CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hancock County Warsaw18 1615CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hancock County Hamilton18 1616CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Northwest Hancock County Carthage18 1635CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hail completely covered the ground. Hancock County Fountain Green18 1653CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Henderson County 1.5 S Stronghurst18 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mcdonough County 1 NW Colchester18 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Henderson County .5 S Stronghurst to18 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) 2 E Stronghurst Damage to outbuildings and a grain bin blown down. Henderson County .5 N Media18 1710CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G90) Mobile Home Destroyed. Mcdonough County 1 N Macomb18 1715CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mcdonough County 1 N Bushnell18 1727CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mcdonough County 3 N Bushnell18 1732CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Henderson County 5 N Oquawka to19 1700CST 5 50 0 0 4M Tornado (F0) 3.5 NW Bald Bluff 1710CST Henderson County 3 W Bald Bluff19 1710CST 3.5100 0 0 4M Tornado (F1) 1716CST At least 2 were responsible for damage to 15 homes, a barn, and many outbuildings. One farm lost one 50,000 bushel and three 2,000 bushel grain bins as well as $20-30,000 of irrigation equipment. Many large and old trees were also snapped off and dumped into the streets and across rural roads, which slowed traffic through the area. Henry County Lynn Center19 1739CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Henry County Cambridge19 1750CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Henry County Bishop Hill to19 1800CST 3 100 0 4 10M Tornado (F1) 1 NE Galva 1810CST Henry County Galva to19 1810CST 0.5 50 0 4 10M Tornado (F0) Galva 1820CST 10 Million in damage and 4 hosipitalized as this tornado moved from Bishop Hill through Galva. At least 6 Million of damage was reported in the city limits of Galva where 150 homes were damaged, 26 recieved extensive damage, and 15 had to be destroyed. Extensive damage was also recieved to the cities sewage treatment plant. Segment 2 was a small and short lived tornado which did much less damage to the eastern part of town, most notibly pushing over gravestones in a cemetery and downing trees. Henry County Galva19 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) Power was cut to the City of Galva, Illinois. Bureau County Tiskilwa19 1840CST 0.1 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado touched down briefly, striking a power pole, before lifting. Carroll County Savanna19 1936CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stephenson County Pearl City19 2010CST 0 0 1.2M Thunderstorm Wind (G90) 2015CST Wind damage was done to several grain bins and power lines were downed. 11 buildings were damaged or destroyed in a 2 mile radius of Pearl City, Illinois. There were no human injuries; however, 8 cattle were killed by flying debris. Severe winds were sustained for several minutes in the Pearl City, Illinois area and remained above severe limits into Freeport, Illinois. Stephenson County Freeport19 2015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds in excess of 100 mph near Pearl City, had decreased to marginally severe by the time they reached the Freeport, Illinois area. Stephenson County Dakota19 2028CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Large hail covered the ground in Dakota, Illinois and drifted up to 3 inches high in some locations. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Northwest Stephenson County Rock City19 2028CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Stephenson County Davis19 2028CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) ILLINOIS, South Perry County Cutler19 1911CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jefferson County Scheller19 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Perry County 1.5 SW Old Duquoin to19 1920CST 1.8100 0 0 50K Tornado (F1) 1.5 E Old Duquoin 1924CST Franklin County 1.5 W Mulkeytown to19 1924CST 0.7100 0 0 20K Tornado (F1) .7 NW Mulkeytown 1926CST A church was damaged, a house roof was damaged, and several small outbuildings were destroyed. A tractor trailer truck was overturned in Franklin County. Tree damage was widespread. Jefferson County Bonnie19 1930CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A steel shed was damaged. Hamilton County 3 W Mc Leansboro19 2011CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind In addition to the strong tornado that affected the Piopolis area, straight-line winds caused damage in many other parts of the county. Sheds were blown away. A state highway was blocked by fallen trees near Mcleansboro. Wayne County 2 S Fairfield19 2015CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jefferson County 8 E Ina to19 2015CST 2 400 0 0 200K Tornado (F3) 10 E Ina 2018CST Hamilton County 8 WSW Piopolis to19 2018CST 13 400 0 0 2.8M Tornado (F3) 10 NE Piopolis 2028CST Wayne County 4 SW Barnhill to19 2028CST 2 400 0 0 200K Tornado (F3) 2 SW Barnhill 2030CST Total damage was estimated around 3 million dollars. The tornado destroyed 3 homes and caused moderate to severe damage to 50 others. About 45 barns and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, along with 60 to 70 grain bins. The small community of Piopolis was nearly devastated. The intensity of the tornado was just weak (F0 or F1) during most of its life, but it briefly reached F3 intensity.

White County .7 W Carmi Muni Arpt 19 2030CST 1 100 0 0 1M Tornado (F1) to 2033CST .5 NE Carmi Muni Arpt The short-lived tornado caused extensive damage to aircraft hangers and aircraft at the Carmi airport. Ten hangars were destroyed, along with eight small planes and an automobile. The windows were blown out of a church half a mile northeast of the airport, and one of its walls was damaged. Metal debris from the airport littered the church property. Wayne County Fairfield19 2035CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Edwards County 4 W Albion19 2045CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Jackson County Murphysboro19 2050CST 0 0 1M Thunderstorm Wind A Wal-mart store was partially unroofed, a house trailer was overturned, and many trees were blown down. A wind gust to 63 MPH was measured at Carbondale Airport. Several businesses in and near Murphysboro sustained roof damage, which allowed rain to damage the interior of the buildings. Mobile homes were severely damaged just east of Murphysboro. The Murphysboro Civic Center was heavily damaged when its roof was partially blown off, allowing the interior to flood. Power was out for up to 16 hours. Williamson County Cambria19 2055CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Franklin County Zeigler19 2112CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind One trailer was overturned, and several others were damaged. The roofs of many buildings were damaged or ripped off in Zeigler, including the roof of the Post Office. In nearby Christopher, a building lost 1500 feet of roofing. Williamson County Johnston City19 2145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees were blown down along Interstate 57. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, South Saline County 1 W Raleigh19 2146CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Johnson County .5 N Goreville21 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Williamson County 5 S Marion21 1704CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hamilton County 3 S Mc Leansboro21 1805CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hamilton County 5 N Mc Leansboro21 1818CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Several homes were damaged. A hog shed was blown over. ILZ081-084>085 Franklin - Jackson - Williamson 22 0400CST 0 0 35K 30K Flood 30 2359CST The Big Muddy River reached 28.3 feet at Murphysboro on the 27th, over 10 feet above the flood stage of 16 feet. In Franklin County, a dairy farm was covered with water, and portions of Illinois Route 149 were threatened by rising water. Fewer than a half dozen homes were evacuated along the river in Jackson County. More heavy rain in May caused the river to reach a second crest. Jackson County Murphysboro22 0523CST 0 0 30K Flash Flood 0900CST Between 3 and 4 inches of rain caused many roads to cover with water. Rainfall rates of 1.3 inches per hour were observed at the Carbondale Airport. Schools were cancelled in Murphysboro because of flooded roads. Williamson County Carterville22 0610CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1000CST Rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches covered roads with water. ILZ087-092>094 Gallatin - Alexander - Pulaski - Massac 26 0300CST 0 0 40K 20K Flood 30 2359CST The Ohio River rose above flood stage at Cairo on the 26th. Between 5 and 8 inches of rain over parts of southern Illinois and southwest Indiana pushed the river over its banks at a few other locations, including Shawneetown and Grand Chain. Mainly low-lying unprotected farmland was affected through the end of April. ILZ083 White 26 0700CST 0 0 Flood 30 2359CST The Little Wabash River rose above flood stage on the 26th, but it did not crest until May. As many as 20 homes were expected to be affected by flooding, so evacuations began near Carmi. Gallatin County Shawneetown28 1345CST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 2200CST Very heavy rainfall around 5 inches in 24 hours caused extensive flooding, especially in and near Omaha. No residential areas were evacuated, but the post office, civic center, and four businesses had water in them. Runoff from Crawford Creek near Ridgway flooded a few basements, and two trailer homes had water in them. Significant flooding of roads occurred.

Saline County Harrisburg 28 1354CST 0 0 1.5M 50K Flash Flood 2200CST Widespread rainfall amounts from 4 to 7 inches in 24 hours caused extensive flooding. A pickup truck stalled in high water in rural Saline County. By the time the owner returned to it, it was submerged under 6 feet of water. Extensive flooding of farm fields forced farmers to delay spring planting indefinitely. The Harrisburg water treatment plant reported 5.75 inches in 24 hours. A number of roads and highways were closed. Schools were closed. Saline County was declared a federal disaster area. About 1.3 million dollars damage occurred to private property. Franklin County West Frankfort 28 1930CST 0 0 3M 50K Flash Flood 2300CST Extremely heavy rainfall amounts of about 8 inches in less than 24 hours caused severe flash flooding. Franklin County was declared a federal disaster area. Close to 100 people were evacuated from their homes by boat. A railroad berm near the West Frankfort sewage treatment plant gave way to rising water, resulting in catastrophic flooding in the city. Very few if any victims of the flash flooding had flood insurance. All flood victims and volunteers were encouraged to receive free tetanus shots. Water was 4 to 6 feet deep in some areas of the city, closing schools and halting most traffic. At one point, the only access into the city of West Frankfort was from Interstate 57. Preliminary damage estimates to public property were between 1 and 2 million dollars. Damage to homes and private property will be in the millions. Jackson County Murphysboro 28 1930CST 0 0 100K 20K Flash Flood 2300CST Heavy rains between 2 and 4 inches in about 4 hours caused extensive road flooding. Parts of U.S. 51 and Illinois 127 were closed by floodwaters. Some basement flooding occurred. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, South Williamson County Marion 28 1930CST 0 0 500K 50K Flash Flood 2300CST This was the first of two major flash flood events. The second occurred on May 10. The combined effect of the two events prompted a federal disaster declaration for the county. Low-lying areas were evacuated, most streets were closed, and a dike collapsed in Marion's flood control project. The dike, which broke about half a mile south of Marion, flooded a farm field and three acres of land. Illinois Route 37 was closed near Johnston City. Jefferson County Mt Vernon28 2025CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 2330CST Nearly five inches of rain fell in Mt. Vernon, most of it in a 24 hour period. Several roads were closed. A family voluntarily left its home in Mt. Vernon because of the high water threat. Perry County Pinckneyville28 2025CST 0 0 220K Flash Flood 2330CST Very heavy rainfall of 4 to 7 inches in less than 24 hours caused major flash flooding. Schools were closed in DuQuoin due to flooded roads and school buildings. Sandbags were placed around the Pinckneyville water filtration plant to stave off a rising creek. Perry County was eventually declared a federal disaster area.

Edwards County Albion 28 2030CST 0 0 50K 40K Flash Flood 2330CST Between 4 and 7 inches of rain fell, much of it in a 6 hour period. Flooding of cropland was extensive. A few roads were closed. Hamilton County Dahlgren 28 2030CST 0 0 100K 40K Flash Flood 2330CST Several highways were closed by high water, including State Route 142 north and south of McLeansboro. Rainfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches over a two-day period. Most of the damage to private property was caused by flooded basements. Wabash County Mt Carmel 28 2030CST 0 0 50K 20K Flash Flood 2330CST Rainfall amounts between 4 and 7 inches occurred, mostly in a 6 hour period. Flooding of roads and croplands was the main problem. White County Carmi28 2030CST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 2330CST Severe flash flooding was caused by rainfall amounts between 4 and 7 inches in 24 hours. A moving vehicle was swept off a road into a field by fast-moving floodwaters. The female driver was able to escape to safety by walking through neck-deep floodwaters. Six families in East Carmi were evacuated from their homes. Numerous roads were closed. Wayne County Fairfield28 2030CST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 2330CST An unofficial observation of 4.5 inches was received from Fairfield. This resulted in significant flooding of roads.

Johnson County Tunnel Hill29 0400CST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 0900CST About 5 inches of rain fell on saturated ground in less than 24 hours. Rising floodwaters made nine county roads impassable. Sink holes and washouts on roads made travel hazardous. Floodwaters surrounded a restaurant. ILZ076 Wayne 29 0900CST 0 0 5K 20K Flood 30 2359CST The Skillet Fork River crested at 22.1 feet at Wayne City, well above the flood stage of 15 feet. Thousands of acres of cropland were flooded. ILLINOIS, Southwest Adams County 5 E Quincy19 1535CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Public reported golfball size hail east of Quincy. Adams County (Uin)Quincy Muni Arp19 1540CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball size hail fell at the Quincy Airport. Calhoun County 2 S Kampsville19 1605CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) County Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail near Kampsville.

Pike County 4 W Pittsfield19 1615CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) State Police reported golfball size hail near Pittsfield. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Southwest Greene County Carrollton19 1645CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) County Sheriff reported golfball size hail in Carrollton. Monroe County 1 NE Valmeyer to19 1645CST 1 50 0 0 2K Tornado (F0) 2.5 NE Valmeyer 1648CST A small tornado touched down northeast of Valmeyer. Damage was linited to downed trees. Monroe County 4 N Waterloo19 1710CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) County Sheriff reported golfball size hail north of Waterloo. Monroe County 3 W Waterloo19 1715CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) County Sheriff reported golfball size hail near Waterloo. St. Clair County 2 SW Freeburg to19 1720CST 1.5 50 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) .5 SW Freeburg 1725CST A small tornado touched down just southwest of Freeburg. Damage was limited to downed trees and power lines. The damage path missed an elementary school by only 50 yards. St. Clair County Belleville19 1736CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Amateur radio spotters reported 3/4 inch hail in Belleville. St. Clair County Mascoutah19 1737CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Amateur radio spotters reported golfball size hail in Mascoutah. Randolph County 3 WNW Chester to 19 1800CST 1.5 60 0 0 0.50K 5K Tornado (F0) 2.5 NW Chester 1803CST A small tornado touched down in an apple orchard northwest of Chester. Numerous trees were destroyed along with a couple of utility sheds. St. Clair County O Fallon19 1825CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Amateur radio spotters reported 1 inch hail in O'Fallon. Marion County Salem19 1830CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Emergency management personnel reported baseball size hail in Salem. Marion County Odin19 1835CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Skywarn spotters reported baseball size hail in Odin. Marion County 2 S Odin to19 1835CST 20 150 0 7 7M Tornado (F2) 12 ENE Salem 1905CST Marion County was declared a Federal Disaster Area as a tornado, reaching F2 strength at its peak, created a 20 mile path of destruction from south of Odin to east of Salem. The bulk of the damage occurred on the south side of the city of Salem. The tornado moved through the county Fairgrounds, destroying numerous buildings and ripping the roofs off others. Two 2-ton trucks were turned 180 degrees by the tornado. Red Cross damage assessment teams determined that 6 mobile homes and 2 homes were destroyed in the Marion area. Another 46 homes and mobile homes were damaged. At least 23 businesses in Marion were damaged, 17 in one shopping center. Power was out to over 4000 residents. Two more homes were destroyed about 5 miles east of Marion. In one of the mobile homes destroyed on the south side of Marion, a mother and her 4 year old son took the ride of their lives. They were on the couch when the tornado struck, and ended up about 100 yards away in the middle of the debris. Both escaped serious injury. Total damage was estimated between 5 and 7 million dollars. There were only 7 injuries, all minor, primarily cuts and bruises. Monroe County Waterloo19 1840CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wind gusts over 60 mph downed trees and power lines in Waterloo. Randolph County .5 SSW Baldwin to19 1859CST 2 70 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) 1 E Baldwin 1903CST A small tornado touched down south of Baldwin. Damage was limited to trees and power lines. Marion County 11 E Salem to19 1905CST 3 50 0 0 70K Tornado (F1) 14 E Salem 1910CST A tornado touched down in extreme east Marion County, destroying one farm house, a barn and several other farm buildings. Trees and power lines were also downed. The tornado then crossed the Clay County line and continued for another 2 miles. Randolph County 1.5 SW Tilden to19 1912CST 3 70 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) 1.5 E Tilden 1914CST A small tornado touched down south of Tilden. Damage was limited to trees and power lines. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ILLINOIS, Southwest Randolph County .5 W Bremen to19 1915CST 2 50 0 0 9K Tornado (F0) 1 E Bremen 1919CST A small tornado touched down in the Bremen area. One home and barn suffered roof damage, otherwise damage was limited to trees and power lines. Washington County Lively Grove19 1920CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Public reported 3/4 inch hail in Lively Grove. Fayette County 3 E Carlyle Res North to19 1920CST 1.5 80 0 0 75K Tornado (F1) 4 E Carlyle Res North 1923CST Marion County 2 W Patoka to19 1923CST 7 50 0 0 Tornado (F1) 5 NNE Patoka 1930CST Fayette County 4 SE Shobonier to19 1930CST 3 80 0 0 75K Tornado (F1) 5 ESE Shobonier 1935CST A small tornado traveled through parts of Fayette and Marion counties, creating an 11 mile damage path ranging from 50 to 80 yards in width. The tornado reached F1 intensity 3 times along the path. One home and barn were destroyed in extreme southeast Fayette County in the early stages of the tornado, a barn and several sheds were destroyed just north of Patoka in Marion County, and another barn and sheds were destroyed when the tornado crossed into Fayette County again southeast of Shobonier.

Washington County Nashville19 1940CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) County Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail in Nashville. St. Clair County Scott Afb19 2008CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Air Force personnel reported 2 inch hail at Scott Air Force Base. ILZ100>102 Madison - St. Clair - Monroe 28 0800CST 0 0 High Wind (G61) 0930CST A significant pressure difference in the vicinity of a line of thunderstorms caused a widespread high wind event with winds gusts around 70 mph behind the line of storms. Major power outages occurred as trees and power lines were toppled. The majority of the damage in Illinois occurred in Madison County. Roofs were damaged in Edwardsville and Wood River. The Bethalto police station lost their roof during the wind. A tractor-trailer was blown off I-270 near the intersection with I-70. Damage across the area was estimated to be near $1 million. Washington County Okawville28 1610CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) County Sheriff reported 1 inch hail. Clinton County Countywide28 2030CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0500CST Rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused flash flooding across Clinton County. Roads were impassable, including Highway 161 between New Baden and Albers. Madison County Countywide28 2030CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0500CST Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches caused flash flooding across much of Madison County. The worst flooding was in the southern part of the county, along the St. Clair County border. Most roads in the Horseshoe Lake State Park area became impassable.

St. Clair County Countywide28 2030CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0500CST St. Clair County was declared a Federal Disaster Area due to the flash flooding which occurred, the result of a 6 to 8 inch rainfall. A levee along Harding Creek broke flooding numerous homes and businesses. The Washington Park area was especially hard hit as an entire mobile home park had to be evacuated. Interstate highways 70, 64, and 255 were all closed at various times. Flooding also occurred near Freeburg as Silver Creek rose out of its banks closing Highway 13. Much of the floodwater remained standing for several days complicating clean-up activities. County government did not have any damage estimates available. Monroe County Countywide28 2130CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0500CST Rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused widespread flash flooding across Monroe County. Up to 6 inches of water covered most streets in Waterloo during the height of the rainfall. Small streams and creeks rose out of their banks closing several county roads. INDIANA, Central Parke County 15 N Terre Haute18 2225EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2226EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm INDIANA, Central Vigo County Terre Haute19 0025EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 0026EST Vermillion County St Bernice19 1720EST 0 0 Hail (2.75) 1730EST Parke County 2 S Rockville19 1730EST 0 0 Hail (2.75) 1740EST Vermillion County Clinton19 1731EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1735EST Vermillion County Blanford19 1732EST 0 0 Hail (2.75) 1740EST Parke County Rockville19 1749EST 0 0 Hail (2.75) 1800EST Parke County Mecca19 1753EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1800EST Parke County Bellmore19 1756EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1800EST Putnam County 3 W Morton19 1801EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1810EST Parke County Mansfield19 1818EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind 1825EST Putnam County Bainbridge19 1822EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1825EST Putnam County Greencastle19 1828EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1835EST Putnam County Cloverdale19 1830EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1835EST Hendricks County Stilesville19 1841EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1850EST Hendricks County Danville19 1848EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1853EST Hendricks County Belleville19 1850EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1900EST Hendricks County 2 W Belleville19 1900EST 0 0 Hail (2.00) 1905EST Hendricks County 2 S Plainfield19 1900EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1915EST Hendricks County Avon19 1904EST 0 0 Hail (3.00) 1910EST Hendricks County Plainfield19 1905EST 0 0 Hail (3.00) 1915EST Morgan County 2 N Mooresville19 1906EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1915EST Hendricks County Stilesville19 1906EST 0 0 Hail (2.50) 1915EST Marion County Indianapolis19 1910EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1915EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm INDIANA, Central Marion County Indianapolis19 1914EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1920EST Marion County Beech Grove19 1915EST 0 0 Hail (2.00) 1920EST Johnson County Greenwood19 1915EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1920EST Marion County Indianapolis19 1920EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1925EST Marion County Indianapolis19 1921EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1923EST Marion County Indianapolis19 1928EST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1935EST Hendricks County Coatesville19 1931EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind 1935EST Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in Coatsville. Johnson County Greenwood19 1935EST 0 0 Hail (2.00) 1945EST Marion County Cumberland19 1935EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1940EST Morgan County 3 E Mooresville to19 1940EST 3 100 0 5 2M Tornado (F1) 6 E Mooresville 1944EST Johnson County 6 E Mooresville to19 1944EST 2 100 0 0 2M Tornado (F1) 8 E Mooresville 1948EST A supercell having produced golfball to baseball size hail from eastern Illinois to central Indiana produced a weak tornado in the south suburbs of Indianapolis. In Morgan county the tornado destroyed 6 buildings and damaged nearly 50 others. The main damage was between Five Points and Waverly and was concentrated in the Fox Hill area. Marion County Indianapolis19 1940EST 0 0 150K Thunderstorm Wind 1945EST Supercell that produced golfball to baseball size hail and weak tornado also produced strong downburst wind in extreme south side of Indianapolis near the county line just north of the tornado. Twelve homes were damaged. Shelby County Pleasant View19 1950EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1955EST Hancock County Greenfield19 2000EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 2005EST Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in county. Rush County Rushville19 2002EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2010EST Hamilton County Fishers19 2015EST 0 0 45K Lightning Lightning struck a house in Fishers causing extensive fire damage. Owen County Cunot19 2100EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 2105EST Shelby County London19 2140EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind 2145EST Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and took out several power lines in London. Fountain County Attica19 2155EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2200EST Knox County 10 N Vincennes19 2215EST 1 50 0 0 150K Tornado (F0) 2218EST Weak tornado near the Purdue Agricultural Center blew over two train cars and destroyed a pole barn. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm INDIANA, Central Marion County Indianapolis19 2250EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 2253EST Hancock County 6 NW Greenfield19 2257EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G75) 2300EST Daviess County Washington19 2307EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 2312EST Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees across the county. Hamilton County 2 SE Noblesville19 2315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 2319EST Martin County Loogootee19 2320EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind 2325EST Thunderstorm winds blew down trees across parts of the county. Shelby County 7 N Shelbyville19 2322EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2325EST Lawrence County Bedford19 2340EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 2345EST Madison County 1 S Lapel19 2341EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 2345EST Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and turned a trailer over. Lawrence County 6 NE Bedford to19 2357EST 1 75 0 0 100K Tornado (F0) 7 NE Bedford 20 0003EST Weak tornado touched down near Heltonville damaging several homes and numerous trees. Tornado also associated with a downbusrt wind damage in same general area. Downburst winds and damage were as severe as the tornadoes. Jackson County 15 W Seymour to20 0004EST 2 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind 14.3 W Seymour 0007EST Downburst winds killed two campers in the Hoosier National Forest in northwest Jackson County around midnight. The downburst winds blew down hundreds of pine trees, many of which fell on the campers in their tent. Massive chest injuries led to their death. Due to the remoteness of their campsite, these individuals were not found until almost twelve hours after the storms. M56CA, F55CA Jackson County 9.5 W Seymour to20 0005EST 1 50 0 0 150K Tornado (F0) 8.5 W Seymour 0008EST Delaware County Muncie20 0010EST 0 0 250K Thunderstorm Wind 0015EST Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and destroyed a trailer home. Randolph County 2 W Winchester20 0025EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 0030EST Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and damaged a grain bin. Jennings County Lovett20 0033EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0037EST Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in Lovett area. Jackson County Crothersville20 0039EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0042EST Bartholomew County Burnsville20 0045EST 1 50 0 0 250K Tornado (F1) 0050EST A supercell produced a brief tornado along with downburst winds as it tracked east-northeast. The tornado destroyed several farm buildings and a high power transmission tower. Decatur County 5 W Westport to20 0055EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Westport 0059EST Supercell with downburst winds damaged several outbuildings and numerous trees as it travelled into the Westport area. Decatur County Westport20 0055EST 0.1 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) 0058EST Weak tornado destroyed several farm buildings, blew down an electrical transmission tower and caused some damage to the South Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm INDIANA, Central Decatur High School. Decatur County 3 S Greensburg to20 0101EST 1.2 75 0 0 1.2M Tornado (F1) 2.8 S Greensburg 0103EST Weak tornado destroyed several buildings and damaged several more. Numerous trees were uprooted also. This storm was one of two to produce significant damage in the county. Decatur County 5 SE Greensburg20 0108EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind 0112EST Shelby County Shelbyville20 0111EST 0 0 150K Lightning Lightning caused a fire that destroyed a home in Shelbyville. Putnam County Cloverdale21 2225EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2230EST Montgomery County Darlington21 2310EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2312EST Clinton County 10 W Frankfort21 2325EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2330EST Johnson County Trafalgar22 0540EST 0 0 40K Lightning Lightning caused a barn fire which killed the livestock inside. INZ064-071 Bartholomew - Jackson 23 1200EST 0 0 Flood 24 1800EST Heavy rains from several days of thunderstorms brought the East Fork of the White River out of its banks in Jackson and southern Bartholomew counties. Flooding remained in agricultural areas and a few county road sections near the river. Crops were not planted yet and thus not effected. INZ047 Marion 25 1255EST 0 2 1K High Wind 1300EST Strong winds caused by a strong weather system in the midwest resulted in some minor damage and two injuries in the Indianapolis area. INZ047 Marion 25 1400EST 0 0 High Wind (G49) 1403EST INZ055 Johnson 25 1500EST 0 0 High Wind 1505EST Strong winds blew down a tree near the Johnson-Marion county line. INZ060-067>070 Sullivan - Knox - Daviess - Martin - Lawrence 28 1100EST 0 0 Flood 30 2359EST Heavy rains the last 10 days of April brought central and southern Indiana streams out of their banks beginning April 28th. This flooding actually extended into May despite the ending time shown on this report. Flood crests reached 5 to 8 feet above flood stage and in early May approached the flood levels of November 1993. Fountain County Greencastle28 1110EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1800EST INZ051 Vigo 28 1202EST 0 0 0.50K High Wind (G40) 1330EST INZ043>044-052-060-067 Vermillion - Parke - Clay - Sullivan - Knox 28 1210EST 0 0 High Wind (G35) 1315EST Bartholomew County Columbus28 2115EST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0345EST Flash flooding closed several county roads this day. Brown County Nashville28 2115EST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0345EST Flash flooding brought waters over State Road 135 near Nashville. Daviess County Plainville28 2115EST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0345EST Flash flooding caused the closing of SR 257 and SR 358 near Plainville. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm INDIANA, Central Jackson County Dudleytown28 2115EST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0345EST Flash flooding required the closing of SR 250 at Dudleyville and also SR 235 at Medora. INDIANA, Northeast Lagrange County Howe, Indiana12 1405EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1410EST Three quarter inch hail fell at Howe in LaGrange County, Indiana. Noble County Big Lake19 2306EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2311EST Three quarter inch hail fell at Big Lake, Indiana. Whitley County Churubusco19 2316EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2318EST Three quarter inch hail fell at Churubusco, Indiana. Whitley County Southern Whitley Co19 2340EST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind 2355EST Trees were reported down across southern Whitley County. Jay County Dunkirk to20 0003EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind 2 S Bellfountain 0039EST One barn was destroyed, two barns damaged, a 100 foot radio tower blown down, a brick grain storage bin destroyed and several houses and an old school house damaged as thunderstorms moved across Jay County. Additionally, trees and power lines were blown down across portions of Jay County leaving a number of residences without power. Total damage was estimated at around $100,000. INDIANA, Northwest Porter County Portage12 1232EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) St. Joseph County Sbn12 1257EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) St. Joseph County South Bend12 1300EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Elkhart County 4 NW Elkhart to12 1318EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Elkhart La Porte County Michigan City12 1415EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lake County Schererville12 1420EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) La Porte County 5 NW Laporte to12 1435EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Laporte Lake County Lowell19 1930EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Porter County Malden19 2040EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Marshall County Burr Oak19 2050EST 1 20 0 0 Tornado (F1) A samll tornado downed power lines and damaged farm buildings. Marshall County 1.5 W Plymouth to19 2058EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 2 N Plymouth 2105EST Thunderstorm winds gusted to 100 mph at the Plymouth Airport, about 2 miles north of Plymouth. A semi-tractor trailer was overturned on U.S. 30 1 1/2 miles west of Plymouth. Trees and the roof of a home were damaged in Plymouth. Golfball hail fell. Marshall County 2 SE Plymouth19 2105EST 0.5 20 0 0 Tornado (F1) A small tornado touched down briefly southeast of Plymouth. A truck was overturned and a mobile home was damaged. Trees were blown down. Elkhart County Nappanee19 2119EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kosciusko County Milford19 2152EST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) State Police reported a tornado on the ground near Milford. No damage was reported. Lake County Schererville19 2210EST 0 0 10K Tstm Wind/Hail Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm INDIANA, Northwest Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of an apartment building. Lake County Highland19 2210EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) INDIANA, South Central INZ079 Jefferson 01 0700EST 0 0 Flood 02 1900EST The Muscatatuck River at Deputy crested at 21.2 feet (15 foot flood stage) at 1500 est on April 1. Washington County 5 E Campbellsburg20 0015EST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Golfball to baseball size hail reported by the county dispatch. Orange County Orleans20 0015EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 0030EST Several trees were down and barns were damaged near Orleans in the Northeastern part of the county. Crawford County Riddle20 0050EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A mobile home was overturned due to thunderstorm winds. Harrison County Forestry20 0100EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down along Hwy 62 and 462. Floyd County Floyds Knobs20 0108EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A roof was removed off a house on Naydorf Road. Floyd County 2 W Greenville to20 0108EST 1 100 0 1 250K Tornado (F2) 1 W Greenville 0110EST 6 houses were damaged 2 miles west of Greenville due to a brief F2 tornado. Also, mobile homes were overturned near the intersection of Georgetown and Greenville Roads, and a rescue unit was deployed. There were no serious injuries, however. One man was in his mobile home when the tornado struck. The tornado sent the mobile home flying, but the man only had a few cuts. Also, a roof off one house was was lifted up by the tornado and then set back down perfectly with only a few shingles missing. Floyd County 1 S Greenville20 0108EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A roof was blown off a barn just south of Greenville on the Buttondown Road. INZ079 Jefferson 20 0700EST 0 0 Flood 21 0700EST The Muscatatuck River at Deputy crested at 19.5 feet (15 foot flood stage) on April 20 at 1400 est. INZ079 Jefferson 23 0700EST 0 0 Flood 24 0700EST The Muscatatuck River at Deputy crested at 21.0 feet (15 foot flood stage) on April 23 at 2300 est. INZ079 Jefferson 28 1900EST 0 0 Flood 30 1900EST The Muscatatuck River at Deputy crested at 28.5 feet (15 foot flood stage) on April 29 at 1200 est. Crawford County Countywide29 0005EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0300EST Several roads under water. Dubois County Countywide29 0005EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0300EST Several roads were under water across the county. Jefferson County Countywide29 0005EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0300EST Several roads under the water around the county. Orange County Countywide29 0005EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0300EST Several roads under water across the county. Perry County Countywide29 0005EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0300EST Several roads were under water across the county. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm INDIANA, South Central Washington County Countywide29 0005EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0300EST Several roads under water around the county. INZ076>079-083>084- Orange - Washington - Scott - Jefferson - Dubois - Crawford - Perry - Harrison - Clark 089>090-092 29 0700EST 0 0 1.5M Flood 30 2359EST Torrential rains caused the worst flooding since 1959 across many southern Indiana locations. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain fell from the afternoon of April 28 to the morning of April 29. The most notable flooding occurred along the Blue River at Fredericksburg, Milltown and English. Around 70 homes and a few businesses received major damage in Washington, Crawford and Orange counties. Two mobile homes were destroyed in Orange county. Evacuations were made in Milltown, Henryville, English, Paoli and Fredericksburg. The Blue River crested at 27.1 feet at Fredericksburg (20.0 flood stage) at 1800 est on April 29. It crested at 28.9 feet (16.0 flood stage) at Milltown at 0500 est on April 30. Jefferson County Hanover29 1545EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1615EST Mud slide and water on state road 56. INDIANA, Southeast Fayette County Connersville19 2040EST 0 0 Hail (2.00) 2041EST Fayette County 2 N Harrisburg19 2040EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wayne County 2 S Centerville19 2049EST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Wayne County 6 W Richmond19 2100EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) County Moorefield20 0145EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 0147EST Roofs damaged and a barn damaged. Ripley County 5 W Napoleon20 0146EST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 0148EST Trees downed. Poles twisted and roofs blown off homes. Dearborn County Dearborn20 0421EST 0 0 100K Lightning Lightning struck a house and caused a fire. INZ066-074 Franklin - Dearborn 29 0400EST 0 0 1M Flood 30 2000EST Major flooding occurred along the Whitewater river in East-Central and Southeast Indiana. The river level below Brookville lake reached its highest stage since 1968. The heavy rainfall also resulted in the lake level climbing to nearly 4 feet above the previous record pool stage. Flood stage at Brookville was 20 feet and the crest reached 21.86 feet. At least 166 homes and 13 businesses in seven counties had major damage. Numerous roads were washed out and 16 residents were evacuated. Fayette County Countywide29 0515EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 0730EST Ripley County Countywide29 0600EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1400EST Dearborn County Countywide29 0700EST 0 0 4K Flash Flood 1100EST Franklin County Countywide29 0700EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 1100EST Highland Center and Blue Creek roads closed most of the day due to water over the road from the Blue Creek. Ohio County Countywide29 0700EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 1100EST East Laughery and Harkpike roads were closed due to flooding of Laughery creek. Both roads were closed much of the day. Switzerland County 10 N Vevay29 0700EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 1100EST Wayne County Centerville29 0800EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 1100EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm INDIANA, Southeast Stuyes road at East 4679 located northwest of Centerville collapsed due to high water associated with Nolands fork. Road remained under water most of the day.

Union County Countywide29 0800EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 1100EST Culvert collapsed on US 72, 2 miles north of Liberty from flooding associated with Silver Creek. Water remained across the road all day. Ripley County Batesville29 1430EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large trees downed. Dearborn County Moores Hill29 1445EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1446EST Trees downed. Switzerland County Vevay29 1445EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1446EST Trees and power lines downed. Ohio County Rising Sun29 1459EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1500EST Three large trees downed. Dearborn County Countywide29 1800EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 2000EST INDIANA, Southwest Gibson County Lyle19 2100CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Warrick County 2 W Yankeetown to19 2240CST 2 100 0 0 500K Tornado (F2) .3 S Yankeetown 2244CST The damage path was from the Ohio River east across a major manufacturing plant. The tornado tracked just south of State Route 66 and immediately north of the Ohio River. About $250,000 damage occurred to one building at the plant. Five railroad box cars were overturned, 2 metal culverts were lifted and moved 25 feet, and several other buildings at the plant were damaged. Two mobile homes were destroyed. Pike County 1 SSW Arthur to19 2242CST 0.8100 0 0 200K Tornado (F2) .3 SSE Arthur 2245CST Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off. The roof was lifted off one house, which was destroyed. Ten other houses received minor to moderate wind damage. Between 10 and 15 barns and small sheds were demolished. Pike County 1 S Winslow19 2242CST 0 0 40K Thunderstorm Wind A trailer home was destroyed. Spencer County Dale19 2320CST 0 0 200K Thunderstorm Wind A maintenance building lost several walls. A cable TV tower was blown down 1 mile east of Dale. A lady was trapped in her car when power lines fell on it about 5 miles southeast of Dale. A turkey farm just northeast of Dale was extensively damaged. A turkey barn and a garage were destroyed, along with close to 2,000 turkeys. A home received extensive damage to its roof and on e wall. A wholesale warehouse lost a wall and part of its roof.

INZ081>082-085 Gibson - Pike - Posey 27 0600CST 0 0 130K Flood 30 2359CST The Wabash River rose above flood stage at New Harmony on April 27 and continued rising into May. The White River and Patoka River also threatened parts of Gibson and Pike Counties. Many bottomland roads were closed in Pike County along the White River. Some people were kept from their homes near the White River. In Posey County, the Wabash River flooded 15 homes and trailers. Posey County Poseyville28 1920CST 0 0 300K Flash Flood 2300CST Widespread rainfall amounts from 4 to 7 inches resulted in severe flash flooding. The Indiana State Police closed all state highways in Posey County. Schools were closed the following day. About 18 homes were flooded in the Griffin area. Four families were displaced along Highway 69 near Big Creek. Two mobile homes were destroyed. Warrick County Boonville28 2100CST 0 1 80K Flash Flood 29 0100CST Several county roads were closed. A motorist was injured when his van was swept away by floodwaters. He was rescued after Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm INDIANA, Southwest spending three hours in a tree. A 74-year-old man working on a sump pump in his basement suffered a heart attack, collapsed, and drowned. Vanderburgh County Evansville28 2125CST 0 0 400K Flash Flood 2330CST 7.25 inches of rain fell at Evansville in 24 hours. School openings were delayed for two hours because of floodwaters. Damage to county roads and bridges was estimated to be around 150,000 dollars. So much water overloaded the sewer system that officials released raw sewage into the Ohio River.

Gibson County Princeton28 2135CST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 2330CST Widespread rainfall amounts from 2.5 to 4 inches caused flooding of many county roads. Indiana Route 168 was closed for a time. Several cars were stranded in deep water. Numerous basements were flooded in Princeton. An automobile was swept off State Route 68. Schools were closed due to flooded roads. Pike County Petersburg28 2200CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 29 0030CST Widespread rainfall amounts between 4 and 8 inches caused widespread flooding of roads and farm fields. An observer in Stendal measured 7.6 inches of rain in 24 hours. Many roads were closed, including state highways. Spencer County Rockport28 2200CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 29 0030CST Very heavy rains in excess of 3 inches in 3 hours resulted in numerous road closures. As much as 8 inches of rain in a 24 hour period caused prolonged flooding problems. IOWA, Central Marshall County 5 E State Center18 1203CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) A strong cold front moved across Iowa during the afternoon of the 18th. Although moisture was lacking with the system, there was enough upper level dynamics in place to aid in thunderstorm development. The first thunderstorms developed shortly after noon CST in central Iowa. These storms were not to become the main area of thunderstorms however. Later in the afternoon a line of intense thunderstorms developed over southeast Iowa along the cold front. By that time, dew point temperatures had pushed into the 50s across the area. The main feature with the storms was hail. Most of the hail was three quarter to one and one half inches in diameter. Later thunderstorms produced some hail up to golf ball and even baseball in size over the southeast counties. Three quarter inch diameter hail covered the ground east of State Center in Marshall County and also at Traer in Tama County.

Marshall County Marshalltown18 1210CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.75) Tama County Traer18 1310CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.75) Monroe County 9 E Albia18 1400CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Davis County 4 N Drakesville18 1415CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Davis County 6 E Drakesville18 1428CST 0 0 10K Hail (1.25) Wapello County 4 S Blakesburg18 1440CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.90) Wapello County 1 S Ottumwa18 1441CST 0 0 20K Hail (1.75) Wapello County 1 SW Ottumwa18 1445CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.75) 1453CST Three quarter inch diameter hail fell one mile southwest of Ottumwa for a full 8 minutes, nearly covering the ground. Wapello County Eldon18 1450CST 0 0 100K Hail (2.75) A large thunderstorm began taking on supercell characteristics as it moved across southeast Wapello County. The cell dropped baseball size hail in Eldon. Wapello County 1 W Batavia18 1455CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud As the storm moved east-northeast a funnel cloud was sited west of Batavia. Earlier there were unconfirmed reports of a tornado near Drakesville, however surveys suggested there was no touchdown. Taylor County New Market19 2012CST 0 0 35K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorms developed over southwest Iowa. The storms were off the north edge of a very large mesoscale convective system located to the south of the state. The storms produced high winds over several counties. A roof was blown off a school building in New Market. Power lines were also taken down by the high winds. There were several reports of winds around 60 MPH. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm IOWA, Central Adams County Corning19 2018CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Union County 2 S Creston19 2035CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Taylor County Gravity19 2035CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) IAZ004>011-015>019- Emmet - Kossuth - Winnebago - Worth - Mitchell - Howard - Winneshiek - Allamakee - Palo Alto - Hancock - Cerro Gordo - 023>029-033>039- Floyd - Chickasaw - Pocahontas - Humboldt - Wright - Franklin - Butler - Bremer - Fayette - Sac - Calhoun - Webster - 044>050-057>062- Hamilton - Hardin - Grundy - Black Hawk - Crawford - Carroll - Greene - Boone - Story - Marshall - Tama - Audubon - 070>075-081>086- Guthrie - Dallas - Polk - Jasper - Poweshiek - Cass - Adair - Madison - Warren - Marion - Mahaska - Adams - Union - Clarke 092>097 - Lucas - Monroe - Wapello - Taylor - Ringgold - Decatur - Wayne - Appanoose - Davis 25 0930CST 0 0 750K High Wind (G59) 26 0300CST A very intense low pressure system moved to the north of Iowa. It actually passed over northern Minnesota and was near 980 mb central pressure. From the low a cold front extended south. As it passed through Iowa, strong subsidence combined with the tight pressure gradient produced strong winds. The strong winds entered northwest Iowa during the morning hours. The winds continued into the evening hours as an Arctic front pushed south across the state. The high winds spread east and south across the state during the day, reaching the southeast part of Iowa around mid afternoon. Winds were sustained 30 to 35 MPH with frequent gusts to near 60 MPH. By late afternoon the winds produced widespread blowing dust. Visibility was reduced statewide to between 1 and 3 miles at times. Occasionally visibility was reported down to 100 feet in blowing dust in open areas. The reduced visibility resulted in several automobile accidents. Fortunately, the leaves were not yet on the trees or damage would have been extensive. As it was, scattered reports of trees being downed by the high winds were received. Falling trees and branches also caused scattered power outages. In Des Moines for example, electricity as out in over 1000 homes during the early evening hours. There was also damage to many homes as shingles were blown off. A few roofs were also partially removed by the extended period of high winds. Damage was also reported to gutters and awnings. Some of the higher wind speeds reported from observing sites included a 68 MPH gust at the National Weather Service Office in Johnston, 65 MPH at the Des Moines International Airport, and 61 MPH at the Ottumwa Airport. IOWA, East Central and Southeast Clayton County Clayton18 1157CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clayton County Clayton18 1217CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Clayton County Clayton18 1300CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jefferson County 2 S Fairfield18 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Henry County 1 W New London18 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Johnson County 2 E Lone Tree18 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) 20x20 foot Barn tossed 1/2 mile away. Henry County 2.5 NW New London18 1620CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Wind Damage to Barn Doors and Shingles also large tree limbs down. Lee County 2 W Ft Madison18 1624CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Des Moines County Burlington18 1625CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Des Moines County Danville19 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Henry County New London19 1624CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Des Moines County 5 N Danville19 1641CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Des Moines County 2 SE Huron19 1647CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Des Moines County 5 SW Mediapolis19 1649CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cedar County Mechanicsville19 1721CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Linn County Viola19 1814CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cedar County Mechanicsville19 1912CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G80) Wind gusts knocked a tree down on a house and blew a chimney off second home. A bank sign and a fuel barrel were also blown down. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm IOWA, East Central and Southeast Jackson County Preston19 1917CST 0.1 10 0 0 10K Tornado (F0) A brief tornado touch down took the roof off a home before lifting. Clinton County 5 N Goose Lake19 1917CST 0.2 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) A brief tornado touch down damaged trees and took down powerlines. IOWA, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. IOWA, Northwest IAZ001>003-012>014- Lyon - Osceola - Dickinson - Sioux - O'Brien - Clay - Plymouth - Cherokee - Buena Vista - Woodbury - Ida 020>022-031>032 25 0900CST 0 0 High Wind (G50) 1900CST Strong gradient winds gusting to over 50 mph occurred for most of the day. The winds also caused blowing dust with reduced visibilities, and there was undetermined soil erosion. IOWA, Southwest IAZ090 Fremont 19 1815CST 0 0 2K High Wind (G52) Strong winds gusting to 60 mph downed power lines and produced roof damage. IAZ091 Page 19 1910CST 0 0 40K High Wind (G52) Strong winds pulled sheeting off a roof, ripped off a store front, and toppled an 80 foot tower. IAZ043-055>056-069- Monona - Harrison - Shelby - Pottawattamie - Mills - Montgomery - Fremont - Page 079>080-090>091 25 0300CST 0 0 High Wind (G43) 26 0700CST Strong winds sustained from 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph were reported in Southwest Iowa from early the 25th to early the 26th. Numerous power outages were reported. KANSAS, East Coffey County Le Roy 21 1639CST 0 0 1M 25K Hail (2.75) Large hail caused widespread and severe property damage in and around Le Roy. An estimated 250 homes, buildings and properties had damaged estimated at $1 million. The Le Roy high school was closed bacause all windows were broken out. Some early crops were also destroyed. Anderson County 1.5 SW Harris21 1655CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Franklin County 3 SW Princeton21 1715CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Franklin County Ottawa21 1719CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hail damaged roofs and cars in and around the City of Ottawa. Lyon County 1.4 E Bushong21 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lyon County 5 N Admire21 2051CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Large hail caused damage to roofs, windows and cars. Wabaunsee County Harveyville21 2100CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Damage to cars, trucks and some roofs. Osage County 5.3 NW Burlingame21 2126CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Osage County 6 N Burlingame21 2136CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) KANSAS, Extreme Southeast Cherokee County West Mineral 21 1508CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Cherokee County Hallowell21 1509CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Crawford County Girard 21 1540CST 0 0 0.25K 0 Hail (1.75) Thunderstorm winds of 55 KTS were also reported.

Cherokee County Baxter Spgs21 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm KANSAS, Extreme Southeast Cherokee County Baxter Spgs to28 0135CST 0 0 5M Thunderstorm Wind (G73) Galena 0145CST Thunderstorm winds of up to 73 kts (84 mph) blew through southern Cherokee county affecting the towns of Baxter Springs and Galena. The hardest hit was Baxter Springs where 75 percent of the homes and businesses sustained some damage. The majority of the damage was minor and confined to trees falling down on homes and cars and to sections of roofs blown off businesses.

Crawford County Arcadia28 1252CST 0 0 1K Hail (1.75) KANSAS, North Central

NONE REPORTED. KANSAS, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. KANSAS, Northwest KSZ013 Sherman 19 1000MST 0 0 High Wind (G50) 1800MST High winds blew down a large permanent sign onto power lines in the south portion of Goodland. KANSAS, Southeast KSZ069 Butler 02 1430CST 0 0 20K High Wind (G50) 1500CST HIGH WINDS PEELED TIN ROOFING FROM LEON BANK BUILDING. ROOFING HIT POWER LINES RESULTING IN POWER OUTAGES.

Ellsworth County Ellsworth14 0345CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Greenwood County 4 E Fall River21 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Woodson County Toronto21 1615CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Wilson County 3 NW Coyville21 1615CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Woodson County 6 NW Yates Center to21 1630CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 3 NW Yates Center Woodson County 6 NW Yates Center to21 1630CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 3 NW Yates Center 1640CST GOLFBALL-SIZED HAIL AND HIGH WINDS BROKE WINDOWS, INFLICTED ROOF DAMAGE, SHEARED A LARGE TREE NEARLY IN HALF AND BLEW HORSE TRAILER OFF STAND 3-6 MILES NORTHWEST OF YATES CENTER. Sumner County 7 W Wellington21 1712CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sumner County 10 SW Wellington21 1715CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Montgomery County 1 E Caney21 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Labette County 10 S Altamont21 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cowley County 1 N Atlanta21 1900CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) KSZ032 Russell 25 0300CST 0 0 15K High Wind (G61) 0315CST WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH OVERTURNED TRAVEL TRAILER NEAR RUSSELL.

Butler County 10 N El Dorado27 2221CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Butler County El Dorado27 2230CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sedgwick County Derby27 2230CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm KANSAS, Southeast Butler County Douglass27 2243CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Butler County Gordon27 2247CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sumner County South Haven27 2248CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Greenwood County 5 NW Eureka27 2253CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Butler County Rosalia27 2301CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) BARN WITH SEVERAL CARS PARKED INSIDE BLOWN DOWN. Cowley County Atlanta27 2305CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sumner County Geuda Springs27 2310CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Reno County Turon27 2310CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kingman County St Leo27 2316CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kingman County 8 W Kingman27 2322CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kingman County 8 W Kingman27 2322CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) POWER LINES DOWNED.

Butler County Rosalia27 2328CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) BARN ROOF BLOWN OFF.

Kingman County 3 E Zenda27 2330CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Woodson County Toronto27 2330CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kingman County 3 E Zenda27 2330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Elk County 2 W Grenola27 2330CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWNED.

Kingman County Kingman27 2330CST 0 0 800K Thunderstorm Wind (G75) 2340CST ROOF BLOWN OFF BUSINESS. BUILDING AT LUMBER COMPANY DEMOLISHED.

Cowley County Arkansas City27 2340CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wilson County Coyville27 2345CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Wilson County 7 E Altoona27 2350CST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) CARPORT ROOF BLOWN OFF.

Sedgwick County Goddard27 2352CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Sedgwick County Viola28 0002CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Neosho County Thayer28 0005CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Sumner County 5 SW Wellington28 0005CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) WINDOWS BLOWN OUT OF HOUSE. NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED. CAR ROLLED OVER.

Sedgwick County Clearwater28 0015CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm KANSAS, Southeast Sedgwick County Clearwater28 0015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Neosho County Thayer28 0015CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) ROOF BLOWN OFF BUILDING.

Sedgwick County 3 N Wichita Airport28 0017CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kingman County 3 SE Norwich28 0030CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 0040CST HOME HEAVILY DAMAGED 3 MILES SOUTHEAST OF NORWICH. Cowley County Arkansas City28 0030CST 0 0 1.5M Thunderstorm Wind (G80) 0040CST EQUIPMENT DISABLED AT TIME PEAK GUST OCCURRED. NUMEROUS ROOFS BLOWN OFF BUILDINGS AND HOMES. ONE CAR FLIPPED OVER ONTO IT'S ROOF. TREES AND POWER LINES DOWNED.

Kingman County Spivey28 0035CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cowley County Arkansas City28 0040CST 0 0 500K Thunderstorm Wind (G80) 0045CST AT ARKANSAS CITY, MIDDLE SCHOOL GYMNASIUM ROOF CRUSHED.

Sumner County 12 W Wellington28 0040CST 0 0 7M Thunderstorm Wind (G95) 0045CST AT 12 MILES WEST OF WELLINGTON, 68-CAR FREIGHT TRAIN, 1.2 MILES LONG, BLOWN OFF TRACK CAUSING $6-7 MILLION DAMAGE.

Cowley County New Salem28 0046CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cowley County Winfield28 0047CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Harper County 15 NW Anthony28 0050CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Chautauqua County Cedarvale28 0114CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sumner County Mayfield28 0115CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Labette County Chetopa28 0115CST 0 0 250K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) FIVE BUILDINGS DAMAGED.

Chautauqua County Elgin28 0125CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cowley County 3 W Winfield28 0138CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cowley County 3 W Winfield28 0138CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Montgomery County Dearing28 0145CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cowley County Winfield28 0220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 0221CST KANSAS, Southwest KSZ063 Finney 11 2130CST 0 0 High Wind High wind along a strong cold front caused some damage in the Garden City area. Power lines were blown down and windows were blown out of one house. KSZ085 Stevens 13 1800CST 0 0 High Wind (G61) Wind occurred in the Elkhart area as outflow from distant thunderstorms combined with deeping low pressure in Colorado. KSZ074 Stanton 13 1820CST 0 0 High Wind (G65) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm KANSAS, Southwest 3 to 4 power poles were blown down...windows broken and roof damage. Wind was generated from outflow from distant thunderstorms and deeping low pressure in Colorado.

Barber County 21 WSW Medicine 13 2300CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lodge Barber County Lake City13 2308CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) KSZ043>044 Scott - Lane 14 0000CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1800CST 10 inches of snow were reported in the Scott Lake (State Park) area brining down some trees. Six to eight inches were reported in Healy, Manning and Scott City. Edwards County Kinsley27 2300CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Edwards County 7 S Lewis27 2313CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Stafford County 18 SW St John27 2320CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Edwards County Kinsley27 2340CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pratt County Pratt27 2345CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Pratt County 4 S Preston27 2345CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 30 x 100 foot shed blown over

Pratt County 10 N Pratt27 2345CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Pratt County 1 E Pratt to27 2345CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Pratt trees and power poles down

Stafford County 4 SW St John27 2347CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Edwards County Kinsley27 2350CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pratt County 1 N Pratt27 2350CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Pratt County 1 E Pratt27 2350CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1 mile of power poles were blown down Stafford County 4 E Stafford27 2355CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pratt County Cullison27 2355CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ford County Windthorst27 2355CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ford County 2 N Windthorst27 2355CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Edwards County Kinsley27 2358CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Edwards County 12 S Kinsley27 2359CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kiowa County Greensburg28 0013CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kiowa County Haviland28 0030CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pratt County Cullison28 0040CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ford County Bucklin28 0100CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pratt County Pratt28 0114CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm KANSAS, Southwest Pratt County 4 S Preston28 0129CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kiowa County 4 NE Greensburg28 0135CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Edwards County 12 S Kinsley28 0145CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) KENTUCKY, Central Trimble County Countywide20 0110EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0130EST A few trees down across the county. Bullitt County 1 E Mt Washington to20 0140EST 1 200 0 0 300K Tornado (F1) 2 E Mt Washington 0142EST 118 houses were damaged due to downburst winds and an embedded F1 tornado just East of Mt. Washington. 3 homes and 2 mobile homes were destroyed. Most of the damage was in the Country Trace Estates sub-division. An 80 mph wind was reported on Zoneton Road. No injuries were reported. Bullitt County Northern Bullitt Co.20 0145EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) An off duty National Weather Service employee reported dime size hail in Northen Bullitt County. Oldham County Countywide20 0145EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0215EST A few trees down across the county. Jefferson County Fisherville20 0155EST 0 0 3K Tstm Wind/Hail A garage was destroyed, a roof was damaged and 1 inch hail was reported on Dale Lane in Fisherville. Shelby County Finchville to20 0155EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Waddy 0215EST Golfball size hail from Finchville to Waddy. Shelby County 1 S Finchville20 0200EST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G69) A house and a several farming buildings were damaged due to straight-line winds. Spencer County Taylorsville20 0200EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G69) 0300EST A roof was blown off a house, and a garage was destroyed due to straight-line winds. Shelby County Waddy20 0200EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0230EST Streets flooded near Waddy. Henry County Drennon20 0210EST 0 3 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A roof collapsed, and a mobile home was destroyed due to thunderstorm winds. 3 men received minor injuries. Butler County Countywide20 0230EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 0300EST Damage to vehicals from hail. Anderson County Glensboro to20 0240EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 4 W Lawrenceburg 0245EST Shingles blown off by high winds, and golfball size hail reported. Washington County Willisburg20 0240EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A mobile home was slightly damaged due to straight-line winds. Woodford County Countywide20 0300EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0315EST A few trees down across the county. Larue County Magnolia20 0315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 60 mph winds reported in Magnolia. Relayed by HAM radio operater. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm KENTUCKY, Central Hart County Countywide20 0320EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0345EST Dime size hail reported across the county. Edmonson County 4 SE Cedar Spg20 0325EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A few roofs off houses and trees down on Hwy. 31 West near the Barren county line. Wayne County Monticello20 0330EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0335EST Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds. Barren County Goodnight to20 0330EST 0.5100 0 4 15K Tornado (F1) .5 E Goodnight 0331EST A tornado swept a mobile home into the air injuring 4 people. Fayette County Countywide20 0330EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 0345EST Trees and power lines down across the county. Dime size hail reported. Barren County Hiseville to20 0334EST 3 200 0 0 40K Tornado (F1) 3 E Hiseville 0338EST Metcalfe County 3 NW Knob Lick to20 0338EST 1 200 0 0 40K Tornado (F1) 2 NW Knob Lick 0340EST In Barren county, the Queens Chapel Church reported heavy damage, and buildings on Hwy. 314 also recieved damage. The Spillman road area also reported heavy property damage. In Metcalfe county, the tornado desroyed a house-trailer on the Thurman Sexton road. Another trailer and several barns were destroyed. Bourbon County Millersburg20 0340EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees and barns down near Millersburg. Green County Pierce to20 0345EST 3 100 0 0 20K Tornado (F0) 3 E Pierce 0350EST A weak F0 tornado destroyed several barns between Hwy. 68 and Russell Creek. Several utility poles were snapped along the damage path. Fayette County Countywide20 0345EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0400EST Taylor County 3 S Campbellsville20 0350EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1 inch hail reported by dispatch 3 miles south of Cambellsville. Adair County 4 N Columbia20 0355EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 60 mph winds damged a church and blew a roof off a barn. Report from dispatch. Adair County Columbia20 0357EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 60 mph winds reported by dispatch. Casey County 2 N Liberty20 0400EST 0 1 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1 man was injured after being thrown from his mobile home onto Ky 49. DES also reported damage to a trooper's home. Lincoln County Mc Kinney to20 0426EST 12 300 0 7 1.5M Tornado (F2) Preachersville 0440EST A tornado embedded in straight-line winds moved through Lincoln county destroying or damaging 20 houses and mobile homes and 6 buildings. DES coordinator Winfred Todd reported the damage path went from near McKinney across the western part of the county to Preachersville across the eastern part of the county near the Garrard county line. Also damaged or destroyed were the Faith Temple Church, two show pavillions at the county fairgrounds 3 miles south of Stanford and a giant 70 by 70 foot screen at the Stanford Drive-In. The Maywood area was perhaps the hardest hit. A home was picked up and slammed down 50 to 100 feet away and shredded. 7 people had minor injuries including a 2 year old girl who was ripped from her house and placed under a tree. The girl's house collapsed into the basement.

Rockcastle County 3 S Ottawa to20 0428EST 1 100 0 0 20K Tornado (F1) 4 SE Ottawa 0429EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm KENTUCKY, Central Pulaski County Bee Lick to20 0429EST 1 100 0 0 20K Tornado (F1) 1 E Bee Lick 0430EST A tornado knocked over barns, houses and trees as it moved through the Bee Lick community off east Ky. 70. The tornado toppled large trees on one house in Pulaski county. Significant damage was done to the house. In Rockcastle county, the tornado moved a house trailer 30 feet in the air from its foundation. The flying trailer took out several power lines and dropped onto another mobile home. A church steeple in the Bee Lick commumity also was damaged.

Garrard County Harmon'S Lick to 20 0430EST 6 200 0 0 12K 4K Tornado (F1) 6 NW Berea 0440EST Thunderstorm winds and an embedded F1 tornado ripped a path of downed trees and destroyed a dozen barns across southern Garrard County. Also, a farmer lost 6 cows as a barn collapsed on them. Pulaski County Eubank20 0430EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A garage, a mobile home and 3 barns were demolished due to straight-line winds. Pulaski County 4 N Science Hill20 0430EST 0 0 10K Lightning Lightning set a mobile home ablaze. Madison County Berea20 0445EST 2 200 0 10 12.8M Tornado (F2) 0450EST A tornado touched down on the on the East side of interstate 75 at the Ky 21 exit at 445 am est. There the tornado destroyed a Sunoco gasoline station and ripped the roof of a Howard Johnson's motel. The tornado moved East-Northeast across the South side of Berea to just East of Ky 25 before dissapating around 450 am est. The tornado damaged around 800 homes and 40 businesses. 35 houses were destroyed or eceived major damage, while 26 business were destroyed or received major damage. Home damage was estimated at 6.7 million dollars...while damage to businesses was estimated at 6.1 million dollars. There were only minor injuries reported with the most serious being a broken collar bone. The tornado caused a storage tank to topple on the Parker Seal plant which produces O-rings for the space shuttle mission. Also damaged were parts of Berea College. Most of the damage there was due to fallen and uprooted trees. The "Old Town" section of Berea, where craftspeople make and sell high quality furiniture and other goods saw several businesses badly damaged. The roof of the town's old train depot, now a tourist center, caved in. Many homes were reported as flattened. The Red Cross, Salvation Army and 130 members of the National Guard were sent to aid the cleanup effort. The National Weather Service storm survey the damage path revealed an F2 tornado embedded in straight-line winds. Estill County Red Lick to20 0455EST 5 100 0 0 200K Tornado (F1) Barnes Mountain 0505EST Downburst winds and an embedded F1 tornado damaged 40 homes and 20 barns on a 5 mile path from Red Lick to Barnes Mountain. The Barnes Mountain area recieved the worst damage. The DES reported 3 homes were destroyed with pieces of the homes blown into the valley. There was also severe damage to farm machinery, and 12 barns were destroyed. No injuries were reported. Fleming County Poplar Grove 20 0530EST 0 0 30K 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 3 cows were killed, and considerable damage was done to a farm. The owner's car was also damaged as a tree fell on it. Hay damage was estimated at 20 K. KYZ074 Barren 22 1200EST 0 0 50K High Wind (G52) 1203EST High winds did extensive damage to downtown Glasgow. A roof and bricks were blown off one side of a print shop. The bricks were thrown against a few cars. A museum sustained window and roof damage. A roof was blown off a house onto cars. A storage trailer was overturned, and several other minor cases of damage were reported. Hancock County Weberstown23 0700EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) The Weber store at the intersection of Hwy. 144 and 169 and a workshop across the street received major roof damage due to straight-line winds. KYZ047 Mercer 23 0950EST 0 0 1K High Wind (G50) 1000EST A garage was destroyed, and a home received minor damage in Harrodsburg to high gradient winds. Scott County Stamping Ground23 1000EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A mobile home was flipped over, and trees were blown down due to 60 mph winds. Report from the DES. Scott County Georgetown23 1000EST 0 0 80K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Five airplanes were damaged at the Marshall Field Airport in Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm KENTUCKY, Central Georgetown. The planes were sent airborn by thunderstorm winds.

KYZ042 Bourbon 23 1030EST 0 0 1K High Wind (G45) High winds damaged a roof of a vet clinic and antique shop in Millersburg. Harrison County Cynthiana23 1030EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A roof off of the Harrison Tobacco Warehouse was blown off. The warehouse is located at U.S. 27 North and Church street. Harrison County Berry23 1030EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A roof was blown off a fire department in Berry. KYZ085 Whitley 23 1400EST 0 0 1K High Wind (G50) High winds blew a 12 foot section of a roof off a house in Corbin. The roof landed on a car and did some damge to it. Jefferson County 5 NE Louisville29 1420EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees blown down near the Oldham county line. Green County Greensburg29 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down across the county. Nicholas County Carlisle29 1615EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew a roof off a barn. Trees also down across the county. Marion County Lebanon29 1620EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail reported by Lebanon Police department. Taylor County Campbellsville29 1620EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail reported in Campbellsville by DES. Mercer County Bondville29 1705EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail reported across northern Mercer county. Adair County Barnett Spgs29 1750EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1 inch hail reported by DES. KENTUCKY, Eastern Jackson County Mc Kee 20 0520EST 0 2 5K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were downed along Highway 89, and a house trailer was blown over.

Wolfe County Campton 20 0525EST 0 0 1K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Large trees were blown down. Owsley County 4 E Booneville 20 0525EST 0 0 11K 0 Thunderstorm Wind A barn was destroyed, a porch was blown off a trailer, and windows were blown out of a house. Lee County 7 NE Beattyville 20 0530EST 0 0 3K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were downed, and a trailer was damaged. Owsley County 4 E Booneville 20 0530EST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) Clay County 1.5 E Manchester 20 0535EST 0 0 1K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down.

Breathitt County (Jkl)Carroll Arpt Ja 20 0545EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Breathitt County Jackson 20 0545EST 0 0 3K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Several area roofs suffered wind damage, and a trailer was pushed off its blocks. Several trees were downed in the area, with one tree falling on a house at Snowden Branch. Morgan County Cannel City 20 0600EST 0 0 100K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm KENTUCKY, Eastern A house trailer was destroyed, and a school was damaged. Numerous trees were also blown down. Perry County Hazard 20 0600EST 0 0 3K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were downed. Magoffin County 5 NW Salyersville 20 0615EST 0 0 10K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Four trailers and the roof of a house were damaged. Floyd County 2 E Prestonsburg 20 0615EST 0 0 15K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Part of the roof was blown off a business, a carport was demolished, and trees and power lines were downed. Pike County Phelps 20 0710EST 0 0 1K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were downed, and a home was damaged. KENTUCKY, Northeast Lawrence County Louisa20 0635EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were uprooted in town. Martin County Inez20 0645EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A mobile home was blown off its foundation. Large tree branches were snapped off. Martin County Debord20 0645EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind Several mobile homes were blown off their foundation, including some along Crum Branch. Martin County Warfield20 0650EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A mobile home was blown over. KENTUCKY, Northern Mason County Maysville20 0330EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0332EST A roof and a barn were damaged. Mason County Maysville23 1100EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1101EST Roofs peeled off and trees downed. Boone County Countywide29 0600EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 0815EST Kenton County Countywide29 0630EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 0800EST Gallatin County Countywide29 1400EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 1500EST Carroll County Carrollton29 1430EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1431EST Large trees downed. Boone County Florence29 1500EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large limbs downed. Gallatin County Warsaw29 1500EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1502EST Trees and power lines downed. Roofs blown off homes. Campbell County Cold Spg29 1515EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1516EST Trees and power lines downed. Kenton County Countywide29 1530EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and powerlines downed. KENTUCKY, Southwest Carlisle County Arlington19 2301CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were down. Some structural damage was reported. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm KENTUCKY, Southwest Carlisle County Bardwell19 2305CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Carlisle County Arlington19 2330CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Shingles were blown off a house. A car windshield was broken. Graves County 10 S Mayfield19 2330CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Nickel to quarter size hail fell. Livingston County 2 E Smithland19 2334CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Livingston County Grand Rivers19 2335CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hickman County 3 NW Clinton19 2340CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mccracken County 2 SE Lone Oak19 2345CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind A number of trees up to 2 feet in diameter were blown down. A person was injured when their vehicle hit a fallen tree. A small tree limb poked a hole in the roof of a trailer. Marshall County 2 SE Sharpe20 0005CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind A large tree was down near Sharpe. Power lines were down near Benton. The roof was torn off a recreation building in Benton. Calloway County 3 W Murray20 0034CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trigg County Golden Pond20 0046CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Muhlenberg County Greenville20 0120CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were down. Fulton County Hickman21 1545CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Downed trees and power lines blocked roads. Some roof damage was reported. KYZ018 Henderson 23 0500CST 1 0 25K High Wind 0700CST An 84-year-old woman was killed in Reed when her camper trailer was flipped several times by high winds. The winds peeled a tarpaper roof off a Henderson County school. F84CA Union County Morganfield29 1500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Very heavy rainfall from 2 to 3 inches in less than 3 hours caused flooding of streets and highways. Webster County Providence29 1500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Very heavy rainfall from 2 to 3 inches in less than 3 hours caused flooding of streets and highways. Henderson County Henderson29 1500CST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1800CST Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county on the 28th and 29th. This brought the monthly total to near 9 inches. Many homes, especially those near creeks and streams, received water damage. Canoe Creek rose well out of its banks, submerging a vehicle almost to its roof. Numerous streets and roads were closed. Several families became stranded when high water closed off access roads to their houses. Daviess County Owensboro29 1500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Widespread rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches in less than 3 hours caused flooding of streets. Mclean County Calhoun29 1500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches in less than 3 hours caused street and highway flooding. KYZ014 Union 30 0300CST 0 0 Flood 2359CST The Ohio River rose just above flood stage at Uniontown Lock and Dam on the last day of the month. LOUISIANA, Northeast West Carroll Parish Goodwill20 1607CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm LOUISIANA, Northeast Morehouse Parish Beekman20 2055CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Madison Parish 9 S Englewood to22 1525CST 15 440 0 1 500K Tornado (F2) 2 NE Mound 1545CST This strong tornado moved across Madison Parish to the Mississippi River and continued into Warren county in Mississippi. Twenty to thirty structures were damaged or destroyed along the path of this tornado. The weaker structures such as barns and outhouses were destroyed and the houses had major damage. Numerous trees were blown down along the path. One injury occurred when a man was thrown out of his barn and landed in a field. Tensas Parish Somerset22 1815CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were blown down. LOUISIANA, Northwest De Soto Parish 1 S Benson to12 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Benson 1834CST Several trees and power lines down across Hwy 171. Red River Parish 3 S Coushatta to12 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Coushatta Numerous trees down across Hwy 71 and 480. Bienville Parish 5 S Bienville to12 2000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Bienville Numerous trees down along Hwy 155. Sabine Parish Pleasant Hill14 0938CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) 0942CST Natchitoches Parish Allen14 1000CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) 1005CST Ouachita Parish Monroe14 1020CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) 1023CST Ouachita Parish 2 E Sterlington to14 1027CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) Sterlington Bossier Parish Sligo14 1040CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) De Soto Parish Mansfield14 1050CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) Caldwell Parish Columbia14 1400CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1403CST Caldwell Parish Columbia14 1400CST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail A few trees blown down. Bienville Parish Jamestown14 1550CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1554CST De Soto Parish Grand Cane14 1630CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) 1634CST De Soto Parish 8 E Mansfield to14 1641CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mansfield Hail was reported along I-49. De Soto Parish Carmel14 1643CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1646CST Hail reported near Clear Lake along Hwy 509 West. Sabine Parish Many14 1702CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sabine Parish 5 S Many to14 1711CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Many 1714CST Sabine Parish Ft Jessup14 1712CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm LOUISIANA, Northwest De Soto Parish 10 SE Pelican to14 1715CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pelican 1719CST Sabine Parish Many14 1715CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1728CST Hail was two to three inches deep in some places and lasted for 13 minutes. Sabine Parish Zwolle14 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1734CST Natchitoches Parish Provencal14 1740CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grant Parish Pollock14 2000CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2005CST La Salle Parish 7 SW Jena to14 2152CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jena 2154CST Bossier Parish Bossier City20 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) Bossier Parish Taylortown20 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) De Soto Parish Logansport20 1530CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Wind damage to a local High School in Logansport. Caddo Parish Shreveport20 1535CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) Bossier Parish Sligo20 1535CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) De Soto Parish .5 S Kingston to20 1545CST 0.5 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) Kingston 1548CST Public reported a tornado knocking the tops off of several trees. Bienville Parish Ringgold20 1550CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Strong wind gusts blew trees down across Hwy 7. Webster Parish Minden20 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) Red River Parish Coushatta20 1605CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1609CST Numerous trees blown down. Bienville Parish Ringgold20 1605CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 1609CST Several trees down and a barn was destroyed by high winds. Bienville Parish Jamestown20 1615CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Numerous trees were blown down across the city including one that fell through the middle of a house. Lincoln Parish Ruston20 1650CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the city. Trees fell over onto several homes and power poles were reported to have hit several cars. Jackson Parish Jonesboro20 1650CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several large trees blown down. Union Parish Farmerville20 1715CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Several trees blown down. Ouachita Parish Monroe20 1718CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Several trees down inside the city. Winds recorded by student at University. Caddo Parish Oil City20 2026CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Caddo Parish Keithville20 2106CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm LOUISIANA, Northwest Caddo Parish Bethany20 2112CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) 2115CST Caddo Parish Keithville20 2116CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Caddo Parish Keithville20 2118CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) 2122CST De Soto Parish Stonewall20 2121CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2124CST Caddo Parish Shreveport20 2132CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Caddo Parish Oil City20 2155CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2200CST Caddo Parish Oil City20 2213CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2216CST Webster Parish Lake Bistineau North20 2225CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2230CST Bossier Parish Plain Dealing20 2240CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2250CST Bossier Parish Plain Dealing20 2256CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 2300CST Caddo Parish Shreveport22 1325CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1330CST Caddo Parish Shreveport22 1330CST 0 0 2K Hail (1.00) 1334CST Hail broke out windows of buildings and cars at an elementary school. Bossier Parish Sligo22 1343CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Webster Parish Doyline22 1403CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1407CST Webster Parish Minden22 1410CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Natchitoches Parish Natchitoches22 1652CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1655CST LOUISIANA, Southeast St. James Parish Gramercy05 2240CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) West Feliciana Parish Laurel Hill13 0001CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Sheriff's Office reported trees downed in north portion of the parish. Assumption Parish Paincourtville14 1000CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball size hail reported by Sheriff's Office. St. James Parish Gramercy14 1035CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail reported by Sheriff's Office. St. James Parish Convent14 1035CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail reported by Sheriff's Office.

St. Charles Parish Norco14 1100CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Quarter to golfball size hail was reported by State Police and Civil Defense. St. John The Baptist Parish La Place14 1105CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dime to quarter size hail reported by Civil Denfense. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm LOUISIANA, Southeast

St. Charles Parish Norco14 1200CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) State Police reported golfball size hail. Orleans Parish 1 S (New)Lkfrnt Arpt 14 1206CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) New Dime size hail reported by National Weather Service Employee. St. Tammany Parish 7 E Slidell14 1240CST 0.1 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) The public reported that a tornado touched down briefly in a wooded area along Interstate Highway 10. Orleans Parish 10 E New Orleans 14 1400CST 0 0 Lightning Lakefron A power outage occurred when a tree limb struck by lightning fell across a utility line. Tangipahoa Parish Manchac14 1636CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Tangipahoa Parish 4 S Ponchatoula14 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) A cooperative weather observer reported golfball size hail.

St. Tammany Parish Madisonville14 1907CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sheriff's Office reported nickle to golfball size hail. St. Tammany Parish 3 N Covington14 1935CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A cooperative weather observer reported dime size hail on Louisiana State Highway 21. St. Tammany Parish Covington Arpt14 1945CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind A house was damaged by thunderstorm winds. St. Tammany Parish Waldheim14 2000CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Public reported dime size hail. Tangipahoa Parish Pumpkin Center14 2000CST 0 0 5K Lightning Lightning struck an antenna and started a fire in a house attic. St. Tammany Parish Slidell14 2020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A large tree was downed and fell across a fence crushing a shed and breaking glass in a condominium. St. Tammany Parish 2 S Abita Spgs14 2200CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail was reported between Abita Springs and Interstate Highwar 12.

St. Tammany Parish Slidell14 2300CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Six to nine inches of rain caused widespread street flooding and flooding of a few houses and automobiles. St. Tammany Parish Pearl River14 2300CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Five to eight inches of rain caused widespread street flooding and flooding of a few houses. Orleans Parish 5 E New Orleans 17 1545CST 1 0 Lightning Lakefron A boy was killed when he was struck by lightning standing under a tree in front of his house. M16UT Pointe Coupee Parish New Roads29 0855CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Sheriff's Office reported trees and power lines downed. Livingston Parish Watson29 1020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Sheriff's Office reported trees downed by thunderstorm winds. Livingston Parish French Settlement29 1030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Sheriff's Office reported trees downed by thunderstorm winds. Tangipahoa Parish Ponchatoula29 1050CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Sheriff's Office reported trees downed by thunderstorm winds. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm LOUISIANA, Southeast Tangipahoa Parish Loranger29 1050CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Sheriff's Office reported trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Washington Parish Bogalusa29 1125CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Police reported trees downed and marble size hail.

Washington Parish 5 SE Franklinton29 1130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Fallen trees downed power lines. LOUISIANA, Southwest Calcasieu Parish De Quincy12 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Beauregard Parish Singer12 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Allen Parish Oakdale12 1955CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Beauregard Parish 5 W De Ridder12 2100CST 0.1 10 0 0 15K Tornado (F0) 2105CST A small tornado briefly touched down in a field, blowing several trees onto the power lines. One mobile home lost a roof, and a barn nearby was destroyed. No one was injured. Lafayette Parish Carencro12 2315CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) St. Mary Parish Charenton14 0835CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) St. Mary Parish Baldwin14 0905CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jefferson Davis Parish Welsh14 1015CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Vernon Parish Simpson14 1920CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Rapides Parish (Aex)England Afb Alx14 1931CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rapides Parish Boyce14 1940CST 0.2 10 0 0 7.5K Tornado (F0) 1945CST A small tornado knocked a mobile home off its blocks on Phillips Road in Boyce.A small barn had the roof blown off. No one was injured. Rapides Parish (Esf)Esler Arpt Alxn14 2005CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Calcasieu Parish Moss Bluff22 2039CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down on Sutherland Road. Beauregard Parish 3 SW Singer29 0530CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown on power lines on North Bearhead Road. Calcasieu Parish 5 N Sulphur29 0544CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down on Highway 27 5 miles north of Sulphur. Evangeline Parish St Landry29 0646CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind One home in St. Landry had a tree blown down on it, and a neighboring barn was destroyed. Rapides Parish Lecompte29 0707CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down at the intersection of I-49 and Highway 112 in LeCompte. St. Landry Parish Opelousas29 0730CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down on power lines. Avoyelles Parish Belledeau29 0739CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown across railroad tracks. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MAINE MEZ011-015-017-022 Central Penobscot - Southern Penobscot - Interior Washington - Interior Waldo 08 0600EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1600EST A low pressure system moving northeast well off the coast dropped 6 to 9 inches of wet snow over interior sections of eastern Maine.

MEZ001>029 Northwest Aroostook - Northeast Aroostook - Northern Somerset - Northern Piscataquis - Northern Penobscot - Southeast Aroostook - Northern Oxford - Northern Franklin - Central Somerset - Southern Piscataquis - Central Penobscot - Southern Oxford - Southern Franklin - Southern Somerset - Southern Penobscot - Interior Hancock - Interior Washington - Interior York - Interior Cumberland - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Interior Waldo - Coastal York - Coastal Cumberland - Sagadahoc - Lincoln - Knox - Coastal Waldo - Coastal Hancock 09 2000EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 11 0200EST A strong low pressure center traveling northeast just off the coast dumped 10 or more inches of snow over most of Maine. Accumulations ran as high as 21 inches in the western mountains, but were only a few inches, at most, along the immediate downeast coast, where the snow changed to rain. Wet, heavy snow caused tree branches to fall onto power lines, cutting power to at least 15,000 customers. MEZ027 Knox 16 0000EST 0 0 570K Landslump The combination of saturated soil conditions, abnormally high tides and wave action contributed to a landslump in a coastal area of Rockland very early on the 16th. Two houses that were located on top of a seaside embankment were destroyed and sections of a highly traveled road and the public utilities that were buried beneath it were also damaged or destroyed. MEZ012>013-018>021- Southern Oxford - Southern Franklin - Interior York - Interior Cumberland - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Coastal York - 023>026 Coastal Cumberland - Sagadahoc - Lincoln 16 0700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2300EST A low pressure center that developed near Wilmington, Delaware and tracked north-northeastward along the Connecticut River Valley in western New England brought strong south to southeast flow to the state. This flow from this low transported moisture-laden air from the Atlantic to Maine, dropping 3 to 5 inches of rain in 16 hours over southwest and central sections of the state. MEZ012-014-018>021- Southern Oxford - Southern Somerset - Interior York - Interior Cumberland - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Coastal York - 023>024 Coastal Cumberland 16 2000EST 0 0 2.3M Flood 18 0900EST Low pressure moving through western New England caused flooding to parts of the state. Stream and rivers were already high from normal spring runoff and the ground was saturated. Copious heavy rains and mountain snowmelt sent streams and rivers over their banks. Roads and embankments were severely damaged, basements were flooded, and two small dams failed.

Storm damage to non-federal public property was estimated at $2.5 million from the storm, including river and coastal flooding damage and the landslump damage to public property. A Federal disaster was declared for the counties of Androscoggin, Cumberland, Knox, Oxford, and York. MEZ023>024 Coastal York - Coastal Cumberland 16 2130EST 0 0 Coastal Flooding 2330EST Strong south to southeast onshore gale force winds generated abnormally high tides and large waves which caused coastal flooding in southwestern Maine. Seawalls in York and Cumberland Counties were severely damaged during the late evening high tides. MEZ001>002 Northwest Aroostook - Northeast Aroostook 23 0300EST 0 0 Flood 29 1500EST A combination of headwater snowmelt and rainfall sent the St. John River over flood stage. Flooding was minor.

MEZ014 Southern Somerset 23 0900EST 0 0 Flood 25 2300EST A combination of headwater snowmelt and rainfall sent the Kennebec River over flood stage. Flooding was minor. MARYLAND, Central Frederick County Woodsboro to23 1625EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Rocky Ridge 1635EST A severe thunderstorm tracked through Frederick Co from southwest to northeast, knocking down numerous trees and cutting power to approximately 3000 customers.

MDZ004>006-009>011- Frederick - Carroll - Northern Baltimore - Montgomery - Howard - Southern Baltimore - Anne Arundel 014 23 2000EST 0 0 100K High Wind 2300EST Gusty gradient winds associated with a vigorous cold front caused numerous power outages across north central Maryland during the evening of the 23rd. Baltimore Gas and Electric reported over 30,500 customers without power - a combination of minor Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MARYLAND, Central damage from early (daytime) gusty winds ahead of the cold front and more substantial damage associated with the front. The largest outages were clustered in Annapolis (MDZ014, 8100 customers); Baltimore City/Glen Burnie (MDZ011/14; 11,500 customers) and Howard Co (MDZ010; 4256 customers). MARYLAND, Northeast Cecil County Northeast23 1815EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A squall line of severe thunderstorms tore down tree limbs and power lines in Northeast Cecil and adjoining New Castle County. Delmarva Power and Light reported about 4,000 homes lost power and all but 150 were restored by the next morning. MARYLAND, South

NONE REPORTED. MARYLAND, West

NONE REPORTED. MASSACHUSETTS, Central and East MAZ002-005-009>010- Western Franklin - Western Middlesex - Western Hampden - Eastern Hampshire - Southern Worcester - Western Norfolk - 012>017-020-022 Southeast Middlesex - Suffolk - Eastern Norfolk - Northern Bristol - Southern Bristol - Barnstable 07 1800EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 08 1000EST A low pressure system developed off the North Carolina coast and a nor'easter accompanied by heavy, wet snow began during the late afternoon and early evening on Easter Sunday. The maximum snowfall accumulation of 6 to 10 inches from this storm was measured on grassy surfaces and snow boards and was reported from several parts of the state, including a small area on western Cape Cod near Falmouth and Sandwich, which had 6 inches. Other areas on the Cape and Martha's Vineyard had from 2 to 5 inches. Parts of Bristol and Norfolk Counties and most of Worcester and Middlesex Counties had 6 to 8 inches. Similar totals were reported from higher elevations of Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. The maximum amounts included: West Townsend, 8.0 inches; Shrewsbury, 7.8 inches; Blue Hill Observatory - Milton, 7.0 inches; and Norton, 6.7 inches. Boston had only 1.3 inches. Road surfaces and other pavements had only slushy accumulations, except in higher elevations. Temperatures remained slightly above freezing and snow stuck to trees and wires, resulting in a few scattered power outages. MAZ002>020 Western Franklin - Eastern Franklin - Northern Worcester - Western Middlesex - Western Essex - Eastern Essex - Western Hampshire - Western Hampden - Eastern Hampshire - Eastern Hampden - Southern Worcester - Western Norfolk - Southeast Middlesex - Suffolk - Eastern Norfolk - Northern Bristol - Western Plymouth - Eastern Plymouth - Southern Bristol 09 1800EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 10 1500EST A low pressure system developed along the middle Atlantic coast and intensified to 984 mb (29.06 in.) as its center passed right over Nantucket Island at 10 AM on April 10. This storm brought a record late-season snowfall to most of the state, except right along the immediate coast. New snowfall records were established, especially at inland locations and even at those locations along the coast which had some elevation. Some of the records set included the greatest April snowfall in a single storm, for a 24-hour period in April, and for a late-season storm. Seasonal snowfall totals reached all-time new record maxima of well over 100 inches. The greatest totals for this storm of 15 to 21 inches occurred across central Massachusetts from the Rhode Island/Connecticut border to the New Hampshire border. Some totals included: West Townsend, 21.0 inches; West Boylston and Shrewsbury, 17.4 inches; Grafton and Worcester, 16.0 inches. Blue Hill Observatory-Milton, elevation 635 feet, received 15.0 inches. Also, at Blue Hill, the maximum snow depth on the ground reached 18 inches, setting a record for April and for so late in the season. A general snowfall of 4 to 8 inches was observed near sea level, except within several miles of the coast, where less than 4 inches fell. However, Boston's Logan International Airport had 6 inches, pushing the seasonal total to 107.6 inches, beating the old record of 101.6 inches set just a few days earlier. There was little accumulation on Nantucket Island or outer Cape Cod, however Martha's Vineyard received 3 to 5 inches. All slightly higher terrain locations, especially above 500 feet had totals of 12 to 20 inches. Since this was a late-season event, snowfall on pavements was much less.

Accumulation of heavy, wet snow on trees and power lines and gusty winds up to 30 to 40 mph resulted in many power outages. There were numerous reports of lightning in the eastern part of the state between 8 PM on the 9th and 5 AM on the 10th. A peak wind gust of 50 mph was recorded at Gloucester at 955 AM on the 10th. The Blue Hill Observatory in Milton reported a peak gust to 53 mph. A 129-year-old elm tree crashed down on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, crushing one car and severely damaging another. Up to 10,000 electric customers lost power inside Route 128 in the immediate Greater Boston area and up to 40,000 customers lost power in towns south of Boston. An arcing fallen power line in Waltham set a house on fire and prevented firefighters from putting out the flames...the family was left homeless.

Some final seasonal snowfall totals after this storm included: Worthington, 152.5 inches; West Granville, 146.4 inches; West Townsend, 146.0 inches; Blue Hill Observatory-Milton, 144.4 inches (old record 136.0 inches in 1947-1948); Shrewbury, 141.3 inches; Randolph, 136.7 inches; Methuen, 135.6 inches; Worcester, 132.9 inches (old record 120.1 inches in 1992-1993); Reading, 125.5 inches; Easton, 124.0 inches; Taunton, 112.3 inches; Hingham, 112.3 inches (old record 95.1 inches in 1993-1994); Acushnet, 112.2 inches; and Boston 107.6 inches (old record 96.3 inches in 1993-1994). Worcester County Countywide16 0700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1800EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MASSACHUSETTS, Central and East Worcester County Auburn16 1400EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST MAZ003 Eastern Franklin 16 2300EST 0 0 Flood 18 0330EST MAZ005 Western Middlesex 17 0400EST 0 0 Flood 20 1500EST MAZ005 Western Middlesex 17 1500EST 0 0 Flood 19 0000EST MAZ012 Southern Worcester 17 2200EST 0 0 Flood 18 0600EST A strong low pressure system moving through southern New England brought two to three and one-half inches of rainfall on April 16th to central and western Massachusetts. Amherst received 3.27 inches and Worcester reported 3.23 inches. The ground had remained saturated from melting of a record-breaking snowfall during the previous week and there was considerable runoff from this heavy rainfall. In Auburn, a 70-foot section of Route 12 collapsed and the resulting hole was up to 6 feet deep. The crater in the roadway was near the Massachusetts Turnpike. The rising Middle River prompted Worcester officials to open a diversion channel located in Auburn for the first time in three years. Minor flooding was reported along the Ware River in Barre. There were a number of road closures in cities and towns in Worcester County, including Bolton, Fitchburg, Leominster, Lunenburg, and Westminster. Many basements were reported flooded. The Connecticut River crested at Montague City at 30.78 feet at 2:30 PM on the 17th; flood stage is 28 feet. The Blackstone River crested at Northbridge at 9.29 feet at 12:43 AM on the 18th; flood stage is 9 feet. The Merrimack River crested at Lowell at 52.98 feet at 12:45 AM on the 18th; flood stage is 52 feet. The Nashua River crested at East Pepperell at 10.29 feet at 9:45 AM on the 18th; flood stage is 8 feet. MASSACHUSETTS, West Berkshire County New Ashford22 1937EST 0 0 2K Hail Berkshire County North Adams22 1937EST 0 0 5K Hail Severe thundestorms developed along a warm frontal boundary during the evening of April 22. Dime size hail was reported at New Ashford and North Adams in Berkshire County. MICHIGAN, East Genesee County Otisville12 0943EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lapeer County Columbiaville12 1000EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Shiawassee County Owosso12 1415EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lenawee County Hudson12 1505EST 0 0 1M Tstm Wind/Hail Lenawee County Adrian12 1519EST 0 0 1M Hail (1.00) Lenawee County Clayton12 1522EST 0 1 1M Hail (1.50) Washtenaw County Salem12 1530EST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Lenawee County Adrian12 1550EST 0 0 1M Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Monroe County Ottawa Lake12 1557EST 0.1 15 0 0 Tornado (F0) Monroe County Lambertville12 1600EST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Wayne County Romulus12 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Lenawee County Riga12 1604EST 0 0 7.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G78) Lenawee County Morenci12 1704EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Midland County Midland12 1758EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Midland County 10 S Sanford12 1805EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Bay County 5 W Linwood12 1812EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MICHIGAN, East Lenawee County Deerfield12 1844EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Monroe County Petersburg12 1850EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Saginaw County 5 S Mbs Airport13 0013EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Bay County Bay City13 0030EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Severe weather developed north of a stationary front on the 12th. The strongest storms moved across the far southern part of Michigan during the late afternoon on the 12th. The most damage was done in Lenawee county, where hailstones with diameters of up to 2.5 inches did widespread damage to windows, roofs and alluminum siding. One man was injured when large hail broke through the windshield of his car. In western Lenawee county, haildrifts of up to a foot deep were reported. In addition, wind associated with the storms downed trees, flattened a few barns, and knocked down a quansit hut. A tornado was reported near Ottawa Lake, in Monroe county, but no damage occurred. Farther north, several reports of large hail and strong winds were received in the Saginaw/Midland area, where power outages affected over 2000 customers late in the afternoon. Lenawee County Cadmus19 2135EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lenawee County Clayton19 2140EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Monroe County Whiteford Center20 0059EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) MIZ076 Wayne 20 0700EST 0 0 Flood 21 0500EST Low pressure tracked northeast across the western Great Lakes during the evening of the 19th and early morning on the 20th, bringing locally heavy rains to southeast Michigan. A rainfall total of 1.22 inches was measured at Detroit's metro airport. As a result, the Middle Rouge River near Garden City went over its 7.0 foot flood stage at around 8 am on the 20th. The river crested at 8.5 feet around 10 pm on the 20th, then fell below flood stage at 6 am on the 21st. The Edward Hines parkway near Garden City was closed during the flood event, but no damage was reported. MIZ063-069>070- St. Clair - Oakland - Macomb - Washtenaw - Wayne 075>076 20 1400EST 0 1 61K High Wind (G55) 1800EST High winds accompanied a cold front across southeast Michigan during the afternoon on the 20th. A peak wind gust of 58 mph was reported at Ann Arbor, and 52 mph at Pontiac. At the University of Michigan, part of the roof of the Yost Ice Arena was ripped loose by the high winds. A cinder block wall was toppled by the wind in Pontiac, crushing the hoods of six parked cars. At the Oakland County International Airport, a parked plane was flipped upside down. In Lake Orion, a 3500 pound canvas roof was blown off of an indoor golf dome. Downed powerlines resulted in power outages for a total of 30000 Detroit Edison customers. Sanilac County Peck20 1405EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) MICHIGAN, Extreme Southwest

NONE REPORTED. MICHIGAN, North

NONE REPORTED. MICHIGAN, Upper MIZ002>007-009>014 Ontonagon - Houghton - Baraga - Marquette - Alger - Luce - Gogebic - Iron - Dickinson - Menominee - Delta - Schoolcraft 12 1700EST 0 0 Winter Storm 13 1500EST A low pressure system moved northeast from Iowa on the afternoon of Friday April 12 to Southeast Lower Michigan on the morning of Saturday April 13. Snow developed over West Upper Michigan during Friday afternoon and spread into North Central Upper Michigan Friday night. Meanwhile, a mix of sleet and freezing rain developed over South Central Upper Michigan. The snow became heavy...especially over Marquette and Baraga counties around 10 pm Friday as strong northeast winds developed. The exited the region between noon and 3 pm EDT on Saturday. The heaviest snow totals were over Marquette and Baraga counties where northeast winds blowing off of Lake Superior boosted snow totals to 12 inches at Marquette and Herman, 10 inches at L'anse and 9 inches at Watton. Other snow totals included 8 inches at Au Train and Newberry, 7 inches at Pelkie, Munising, Channing and Michigamme and 6 inches at Watersmeet, Rockland and Ironwood. Areas south of Iron River and Newberry received mostly sleet and freezing rain.

MIZ012 Menominee 19 0800EST 0 0 800K Flood 25 2000EST Melting of a heavy snow pack triggered flooding to the Escanaba River, Ford River and several small streams across Delta County. The flooding washed out and inundated several roads and flooded peoples yards and basements. Most of the damage was to Delta County roads and bridges. The flooding began on the 19th and receded from most areas by the evening of the 22nd. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MICHIGAN, Upper

MIZ004 Baraga 20 0500EST 0 0 41.7K Flood 27 2200EST Flooding due to snow melt along the Sturgeon River and Pequaming Bay closed several roads and did minor property damage. MIZ010 Iron 20 0700EST 0 0 130K Flood 27 2000EST Minor flooding across Iron County damaged a few sewer systems. MIZ009 Gogebic 20 1000EST 0 0 Flood 25 2000EST An ice jam at the Kimberly Road bridge on the Presque Isle River near Marenisco caused flooding that closed Kimberly Road from 21st through the 25th. No property damage or casualities occured with this event. MIZ014 Schoolcraft 20 1100EST 0 0 Flood 26 2200EST Heavy runoff due to snow melt and rain flooded and washed out several roads near Manistique. An old fish hatchery dam near Thompson broke, washing out a section of County Road 435 on the 25 th. There were no property damage estimates available from Schoolcraft County for this event. MIZ002 Ontonagon 20 1200EST 0 0 40K Flood 27 1500EST Heavy snowmelt resulted in flooding that closed several roads and minor property damage. MIZ013 Delta 20 1200EST 0 0 800K Flood 27 2200EST Rapid snowmelt combined with rain pushed the Escanaba River above flood stage on the 20th near Cornell. Flooding occured during this period to the Escanaba and Ford Rivers along with numerous small streams. The flooding closed up to 24 roads at the height of the flooding on the 21st and washed out several roads. The most severe washout occured on Highway M35 near Portage Creek south of Escanaba. The flooding was confined to roads, yards and basements. Most of the damage was to washed out roads.

MIZ001>006-009>011 Keweenaw - Ontonagon - Houghton - Baraga - Marquette - Alger - Gogebic - Iron - Dickinson 29 1800EST 0 0 Winter Storm 30 2359EST A major late winter storm resulted from a low pressure system moving north from Illinois on the afternoon of Monday April 29 across Lake Michigan and cross Upper Michigan near Sault Ste. Marie on The afternoon of Tuesday April 30.

Snow developed across Central Upper Michigan around 6 pm on Monday and overspread most of West and Central Upper Michigan by midnight. The snow became very heavy overnight and continue until Tuesday evening when the snow diminished to flurries between 8 pm and midnight. Areas west of Munising and Escanaba received mostly snow while areas to the east received mostly rain from this storm.

The highest snow total was 16 inches at Watton. The snow total was newsworthy in Marquette as the 15 inches there broke its single season snowfall record of 243.8 inches set in 1981-82. The new record is 251.4 inches. It also set a new April snow record of 43.4 inches. The 10 inches at Iron River also broke its single season snowfall record of 113.7 inches set in 1959-60. The new record is now at 114.5 inches.

Other snow totals included 15 inches at L'anse, Bruce Crossing and Kenton, 13 inches at Calumet, Alberta, Ahmeek and Skandia, 11 inches at Ironwood, Watersmeet and Pelkie, 10 inches at Amasa and 9 inches at Trenary, Au Train and Crystal Falls.

MICHIGAN, West Mecosta County Big Rapids12 0130EST 0 0 50K Lightning Lightning struck the radio antenna atop the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department, knocking out the telephone system in the county complex and damaging computers. The telephone system at Mecosta County General Hospital was also damaged by lightning. Oceana County Shelby12 1200EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1205EST Golf ball size hail reported by Oceana County Sheriff's Department. Muskegon County Montague12 1215EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1216EST Quarter size hail reported by spotter in Montague. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MICHIGAN, West Berrien County Galien12 1255EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1256EST Golf ball size hail reported by spotters at Galien. Cass County Union12 1330EST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1335EST Spotters reported hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter covering the ground to a depth of four inches. Clinton County 6 S St Johns12 1347EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1350EST Dime size hail reported by spotters near Airport Road and Jason Road. Branch County 5 S Bronson to12 1404EST 0 0 1M Hail (1.75) Quincy 1440EST Golf ball size hail fell across the southern townships from 5 miles south of Bronson to Quincy. Tree limbs, power lines, and power poles were brought down. Aluminun and vinyl siding on houses was damaged. Siding was torn off in places. St. Joseph County 1 S Centreville12 1410EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1411EST Thunderstorm winds blew over trees south of Centreville and caused some damage to mobile homes. St. Joseph County Constantine12 1414EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1415EST Thunderstorm winds blew trees down and caused some mobile home damage in Constantine. Hillsdale County Reading to12 1445EST 0 0 2M Hail (2.00) 1 W Hudson 1510EST Hail of 1-3/4 to 2 inches diameter was reported along the path of a severe thunderstorm from Reading to near Hudson on the Lenawee County line. Widespread hail damage occurred with windows on west side of buildings broken and vinyl or aluminum siding left with holes and cracks. Highway M-34 was covered with hail between Pittsford and Hudson. Numerous recreational vehicles parked at a dealership were badly damaged. Ottawa County 3 E Holland12 1654EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1700EST Spotter reported hail stones up to 3/4 inch diameter covering the ground near Adams St. and 80th Ave. Clare County 5 NE Harrison12 1937EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Eaton County Dimondale12 2035EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Calhoun County 5 SW Marshall15 0455EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail reported by spotter from 12 mile road and C Drive. Clinton County 3 SW St Johns18 2140EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) MINNESOTA, Central and South Central MNZ042>045-048>052- Todd - Morrison - Mille Lacs - Kanabec - Pope - Stearns - Benton - Sherburne - Isanti - Lac Qui Parle - Swift - Chippewa - 054>058-064 Kandiyohi - Meeker - Yellow Medicine 12 0900CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1900CST 10 INCHES REPORTED AT MILAN, 9 INCHES AT BENSON AND CANBY, 7 INCHES AT MORA, MILACA AND MELROSE. MINNESOTA, Northeast MNZ025>026-033>038 Northern Cass - Southern Itasca - Southern Cass - Crow Wing - Northern Aitkin - Southern Aitkin - Southern St. Louis / Carlton - Pine 12 1430CST 0 0 Ice/Snow 2030CST A low pressure system moving across Iowa and northern Illinois brought a late-season mix of snow, sleet, rain, and freezing rain to northeast Minnesota, mainly south of Duluth, from Brainerd to Hinckley. Two to three inches of snow fell on roads glazed by sleet and freezing rain, resulting in numerous traffic accidents. The 1.5 inches of snow that fell in Duluth pushed that city's total seasonal snowfall to a new record. MNZ010>012-021 Koochiching - Northern St. Louis - Northern Cook / Northern Lake - Southern Cook 25 0330CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1500CST A late-season winter storm dumped almost 10 inches of snow on extreme northeast Minnesota. The 9.6 inches that fell at International Falls pushed that city's total seasonal snowfall to a new record. Six inches of new snow fell at Little Fork and Babbitt, and 5 inches at Embarrass. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MINNESOTA, Northwest MNZ001>005-007-029 West Polk - Norman - Clay - Kittson - Roseau - West Marshall - Wilkin 10 1300CST 0 0 Flood 30 2300CST Moderate to severe flooding occurred on the Red River of the North and many of its tributaries in Minnesota. Above normal precipitation was observed over the basin for the 6 months prior to the flood. In addition, heavy snow cover, with drifts up to 12 feet, lingered into early April. This combined with a rapid snowmelt to produce a memorable spring flood, despite below average precipitation from mid-March through April. Ice jams contributed to the flooding. The flooding was, for many areas, the worst since 1979, which for some, was the most devastating on record. On April 19th at 7 pm, a 19-year-old man from Warroad, Minnesota, drowned while attempting to cross the Robin bridge over the Red River at Drayton, North Dakota. The man unfortunately did not heed a road closed sign, which clearly marked the flooding hazard. The governor of Minnesota activated the National Guard to assist with the flood. On the Roseau River, a record stage was observed. On the Red River, the most extensive damage was from Grand Forks downstream. Many roads and bridges were closed. MNZ005>006 Roseau - Lake Of The Woods 25 0300CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1800CST A powerful spring snowstorm dumped from 4 to 6 inches of snow along the Canadian border from Roseau to International Falls. Up to 10 inches of snow was reported in the Baudette area. Winds of 15 to 25 mph created whiteout conditions, forcing the International Falls airport to close for only the second time in its history. MINNESOTA, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. MINNESOTA, Southwest MNZ071>072-080>081- Lincoln - Lyon - Murray - Cottonwood - Nobles - Jackson - Pipestone - Rock 089>090-097>098 25 0900CST 0 0 High Wind (G52) 1900CST Strong gradient winds of up to 60 mph occurred for most of the day. The winds also caused considerable blowing dust with areas of low visibility and undetermined soil erosion. MINNESOTA, West

NONE REPORTED. MINNESOTA, West Central

NONE REPORTED. MISSISSIPPI, Central Lawrence County Monticello06 0155CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) MSZ047 Warren 13 0145CST 0 0 5K High Wind (G40) Several trees were blown down and a roof was blown off a carport by high winds. MSZ060 Adams 13 0145CST 0 0 High Wind (G45) 45 mph gusts were reported at Natchez Airport. No damage was done.

MSZ061 Franklin 13 0200CST 0 0 High Wind (G45) A couple of trees were blown down by high winds.

Jefferson Davis County 5 E Bassfield13 0235CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Several chicken houses were blown over. Issaquena County Valley Park14 1250CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Warren County Vicksburg14 1330CST 0 0 50K Hail (1.75) Golfball size hail broke out windshields on cars. Rankin County 3 SW Fannin14 1340CST 0 0 100K Hail (4.50) Many roofs and automobiles were damaged by softball size hail. Numerous windows were broken out. Smith County Raleigh14 1340CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Yazoo County Yazoo City14 1345CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees blown down on houses. Hinds County Jackson14 1400CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSISSIPPI, Central Numerous trees were blown down along Highway 18 in southwest Jackson. Yazoo County Yazoo City14 1400CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind The wind damaged several houses and tore roofing off of another. Several trees were blown down on automobiles. Issaquena County Valley Park14 1400CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Several trees were blown down. Scott County Morton14 1400CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Rankin County Brandon14 1405CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Rankin County Brandon14 1405CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Rankin County Brandon14 1415CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees blown down, one on a house. Hinds County Jackson14 1420CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Pine trees were blown down and windows blown out in southwest Jackson along Highway 80. Hinds County Jackson14 1445CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees and powerlines were blown down. Copiah County Carpenter to14 1445CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Crystal Spgs 1450CST Numerous trees were blown down. Scott County 5 N Morton14 1445CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees blown down and roofs blown off buildings and barns. Smith County Mize14 1455CST 0 0 Hail Attala County Kosciusko14 1500CST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees and powerlines were blown down along the Natchez Trace Highway.

Leake County Thomastown14 1500CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees and powerlines were blown down. Lauderdale County Meridian14 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lauderdale County Meridian14 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Newton County Newton14 1530CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind A roof was blown off a trailer. Several trees and powerlines were blown down. Kemper County Scooba14 1540CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were blown down along Highway 45 near Scooba.

Neshoba County House14 1545CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down and a few structures were damaged. Forrest County Petal14 1644CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Rankin County Cleary14 1728CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hinds County Jackson14 1746CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rankin County Brandon14 1746CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sharkey County Rolling Fork14 1820CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Bolivar County Cleveland14 1925CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSISSIPPI, Central Lawrence County 3 N Monticello14 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sunflower County Inverness14 2045CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down on Highway 49. Adams County Sibley14 2100CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sunflower County Sunflower20 0615CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Several structures were damaged and a wood fence was blown down. Bolivar County 2 W Pace20 0620CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Leflore County Greenwood20 0655CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Carroll County 5 SSW Carrollton20 0730CST 1 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind An eighteen year old male was killed when a single tree fell across his mobile home and crushed him. Several trees were blown down just west of where this person was killed. M18MH Carroll County 3.5 SE Carrollton to20 0740CST 6 200 0 0 100K Tornado (F1) 7 E Carrollton 0748CST A barn and a cabin had major damaged. A pump house was totally destroyed. A church had minor damage. The porch of a vetenery clinic was totally blown off. Numerous trees were blown down along the path of the tornado. Madison County 10 N Canton20 0925CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Washington County 1 SE Hollandale to20 0955CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hollandale Leake County Thomastown20 1000CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Leake County Carthage20 1000CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kemper County De Kalb20 1100CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kemper County Preston20 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Issaquena County 2 W Grace20 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County Chatham20 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sharkey County Panther Burn20 1725CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Humphreys County Jaketown20 1745CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Choctaw County Ackerman20 1805CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Attala County Kosciusko20 1805CST 0 0 20K Hail (1.75) Several roofs of houses were damaged. Attala County 4 E Ethel20 1816CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Winston County Louisville20 1822CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Choctaw County Ackerman20 1825CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Winston County Louisville20 1829CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Yazoo County 1 N Yazoo City20 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Yazoo County Yazoo City20 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Choctaw County Weir20 1903CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Madison County Cameron20 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSISSIPPI, Central Attala County 5 NE Kosciusko20 1945CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Winston County 5 NE Louisville20 2010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down along Highway 25. Carroll County Malmaison20 2345CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sunflower County Inverness21 0500CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sunflower County Moorhead21 0615CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Bolivar County Shaw21 0720CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Webster County Walthall21 0745CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Leflore County 10 W Greenwood21 0814CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Leflore County Itta Bena21 0823CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grenada County Elliott21 0833CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Leflore County 5 N Greenwood21 0836CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Carroll County Jefferson21 0900CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Webster County Eupora21 1000CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Warren County 8 W Waltersville to22 1545CST 21 440 0 0 100K Tornado (F2) 2 NE Ballground 1615CST This tornado moved out of Louisiana and continued through Warren county in Mississippi. The tornado moved through a very sparcely populated area. Two houses had the roofs blown off. Numerous trees were blown down. Hinds County Jackson22 1635CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Madison County 5 W Flora22 1714CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Hinds County Bolton22 1715CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hinds County Bolton22 1715CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Claiborne County 5 W Port Gibson22 1830CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Warren County Vicksburg22 1830CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Yazoo County Yazoo City22 1844CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Madison County Flora22 2005CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Hinds County Byram22 2007CST 0 0 200K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Many houses were damaged by the fallen trees. Hinds County 4 SW Jackson22 2010CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Many houses were damaged by fallen trees. Rankin County Richland22 2020CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind At least four trees were blown down. A couple of the trees fell on houses causing extensive damage. Rankin County Whitfield to22 2025CST 0 0 250K Thunderstorm Wind 1 E Pelahatchie 2045CST A large severe thunderstorm cause widespread damage over Rankin county. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in about a five mile wide swath from Whitfield to just east of Pelahatchie. In Pelahatchie an estimated 100 tree were blown down. Many houses were damaged by the fallen trees. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSISSIPPI, Central Copiah County 12 NW Hazlehurst22 2030CST 0 2 40K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were blown down. A mobile home was picked up and totally destroyed. Two people were injured in the mobile home. Madison County Madison22 2035CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A weather service employee recorded a 58 mph wind gust at his house. Attala County Kosciusko22 2050CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Many trees and power lines were blown down. Leake County Walnut Grove22 2100CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were blown down. Many houses had extensive roof damage. Several chicken houses were totally destroyed. Simpson County Pinola22 2118CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down. Winston County 4 SW Louisville22 2120CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Several chicken houses were blown down. Simpson County Magee22 2130CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down. Choctaw County Ackerman22 2130CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down in and around Ackerman. Neshoba County Philadelphia22 2131CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down and roofing materials were blown off of several houses. Newton County Newton22 2145CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees and power lines were blown down. Noxubee County Macon22 2210CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county. In Macon trees fell on a coulple of houses. Lauderdale County Meridian22 2215CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down on to houses. Kemper County Cleveland22 2215CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down. MISSISSIPPI, North Clay County Pheba14 0345CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 0350CST Several trees were knocked down. Clay County West Pt14 0400CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 0405CST A 30x40 foot section of a roof was blown off a house. Several other homes suffered minor damage. Itawamba County Evergreen14 1155CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 1159CST A few trees were knocked down. Benton County Ashland14 2100CST 0 0 50K Lightning The Ashland Middle School library was destroyed in a fire started by lightning. Monroe County Amory14 2305CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 2310CST Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Monroe County Smithville14 2310CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 2315CST Chickasaw County Okolona14 2315CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 2320CST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSISSIPPI, North Monroe County Smithville15 2310CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 2315CST A few trees were knocked down. Chickasaw County Okolona20 1800CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 1805CST A few trees were downed. Monroe County Aberdeen20 1858CST 0 0 0.20K Hail (1.25) 1903CST Lowndes County Steens20 1950CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1955CST Clay County West Pt20 2020CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 2025CST Clay County West Pt20 2030CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 2035CST A few large trees were knocked down. Lowndes County Columbus20 2035CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 2040CST Lowndes County Columbus Afb21 0015CST 0 0 0.10K Hail (1.00) 0020CST Coahoma County Clarksdale21 0420CST 0 0 0.05K Hail (0.88) 0425CST Lee County 2 N Tupelo21 0515CST 0 0 0.05K Hail (0.88) 0520CST Tallahatchie County Sumner21 0530CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 0540CST Calhoun County Calhoun City21 0700CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 0705CST Several trees and power lines were blown down. Calhoun County Calhoun City21 0700CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 0705CST A few trees and power lines were blown down. Clay County Cedarbluff21 1115CST 0 0 0.05K Hail (0.88) 1120CST Alcorn County Corinth22 1700CST 0 0 0.05K Hail (0.88) 1705CST Prentiss County Booneville22 1707CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1712CST Prentiss County Blue Hill22 1716CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1721CST Itawamba County Dorsey22 2100CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 2105CST Lowndes County Caledonia22 2100CST 0 0 60K Thunderstorm Wind 2105CST Three schools in the town were significantly damaged with portions of roofs blown off, awnings damaged, skylights blown off, windows broken out, football field fences damaged and the press box destryoed. Ten homes suffered some damage. Five power poles were broken. Clay County West Pt29 1050CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind 1105CST The clock face at City Hall was damaged. A roof was blown completely off a house. A few power lines and trees were blown down. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSISSIPPI, North Lee County (Tup)Lemons Arpt Tup29 1100CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1105CST Lee County Baldwyn29 1115CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1120CST Lee County Chapelville29 1115CST 0 0 1K Hail (1.75) 1120CST Lee County 5 E Guntown29 1118CST 0 0 0.20K Hail (1.25) 1123CST Tishomingo County 5 N Tishomingo29 1147CST 0 0 10K Hail (2.75) 1152CST Prentiss County Altitude29 1155CST 0 0 1K Hail (1.75) 1200CST Tishomingo County Tishomingo29 1210CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 1215CST One house suffered roof damage. A roof was blown off of a shed. Shingles were blown off many buildings. Numerous trees were knocked down.

Monroe County Hamilton29 1215CST 0 1 5K Thunderstorm Wind 1220CST A metal building collapsed injuring one person. Lowndes County Columbus29 1600CST 0 1 5K Thunderstorm Wind 1605CST A man was injured when a temporary roof that was built over two trailers blew off and landed on the man. MISSISSIPPI, South Amite County Gillsburg13 0116CST 0 1 100K Thunderstorm Wind State Police reported an 18 wheeler was overturned and the driver was injured, trees were downed, a house's roof was damaged and windows blown out along Mississippi State Highway 568.

Hancock County 5 NW Kiln13 0225CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sheriff's Office reported dime size hail on Mississippi State Highway 43. Harrison County Gulfport13 1345CST 0.5 10 0 0 1K Tornado (F0) The public reported that a waterspout damaged several boat's sails, moved onshore and traveled a short distance down a street on the west side of Gulfport. Harrison County Gulfport14 1345CST 0.5 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) The public reported a waterspout moved onshore and traveled a short distance down a street in Gulfport. No damage was reported. Harrison County Pass Christian14 1400CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind A tree fell and damaged a van. Harrison County Long Beach14 1400CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind A utility pole was downed and a sign at a mall was demolished. Jackson County Ocean Spgs14 1600CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sheriff's Office reported golfball size hail. Pike County 4 NW Summit14 1645CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Civil Defense reported dime size hail. Pike County 3 E Mc Comb14 1952CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Civil Defense reported dime size hail. Pearl River County 1 NE Picayune15 0110CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) State Police reported quarter size hail on Interstate Highway 59. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSISSIPPI, South Jackson County Pecan15 0600CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1200CST Heavy rain of 7 to 9 inches resulted in a stream overflowing it's banks and flooding six houses. Harrison County Gulfport15 0600CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1200CST A heavy rain of 7 to 9 inches caused significant flooding of streets in portions of Gulfport. Pike County Mc Comb15 1830CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind A tree fell crushing an automobile and damaging two others. A business sustained minor damage. Hancock County 1 S Bay St Louis29 0917CST 0 0 Waterspout Sheriff's Office reported a waterspout one mile offshore. Jackson County Ocean Spgs29 1320CST 0 0 2K Waterspout A waterspout damaged several small sailboats. Jackson County Ocean Spgs29 1320CST 0 0 4K Lightning Lightning struck an electric meter and caused a house fire. Jackson County Gautier to29 1320CST 5 20 0 0 100K Tornado (F0) Moss Point Arp 1330CST A waterspout moved on shore and caused damage at a small airport. Two light aircraft were destroyed, two others were damaged, and aircraft hanger was slightly damaged and several trees were downed. MISSISSIPPI, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. MISSOURI, East Moniteau County Clarksburg14 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) County Sheriff reported nickel size hail. Clark County Winchester18 1555CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) County Sheriff reported dime size hail covered the ground. Ralls County 2 S New London19 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) County Sheriff reported nickel size hail near New London Lincoln County 7 E Troy19 1540CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Skywarn spotters reported 3/4 inch hail east of Troy. St. Charles County Defiance19 1555CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Slywarn spotters reported 3/4 inch hail in Defiance. Franklin County St Clair19 1559CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Amateur radio spotters reported 1 inch hail in St. Clair. Franklin County St Clair19 1559CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Skywarn spotters reported 1 inch hail in St. Clair. Jefferson County Cedar Hill19 1610CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Amateur radio spotters reported 1 inch hail in Cedar Hill. St. Charles County St Peters19 1610CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Amateur radio spotters reported 3/4 inch hail in St. Peters. Jefferson County Hillsboro19 1610CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Skywarn spotters reported golfball size hail in Hillsboro. Jefferson County Cedar Hill19 1624CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Amateur radio spotters reported that golfball size hail covered the ground. Jefferson County Hillsboro19 1630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A house received minor roof damage from thunderstorm wind gusts. Crawford County Cuba19 1630CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSOURI, East Skywarn spotters reported golfball size hail in Cuba. Franklin County Catawissa19 1635CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Amateur radio spotters reported 1 inch hail in Catawissa. St. Louis County Fenton19 1655CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Amateur radio spotters reported half dollar size hail in Fenton. Washington County Potosi19 1710CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) County Sheriff reported 1 inch hail in Potosi. Jefferson County Festus19 1710CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Skywarn spotters reported nickel size hail in Festus. St. Louis (C) Carondelet19 1710CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Public reported quarter size hail in the southern part of the city. Washington County Potosi19 1720CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) County Sheriff reported 1 inch size hail in Potosi. Jefferson County De Soto19 1720CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Skywarn spotters reported nickel size hail in DeSoto. Iron County Ironton19 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Skywarn spotters reported golfball size hail in Ironton. St. Francois County Farmington19 1735CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) County Sheriff reported 1 inch hail in Farmington. Jefferson County Hillsboro19 1755CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) County Sheriff reported 1 inch hail in Hillsboro. St. Louis County Webster Groves19 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Amateur radio spotters reported 1 inch hail in Webster Groves. Crawford County Countywide19 1800CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200CST Heavy rain from several thunderstorms caused small creeks to flood, closing some county roads and flooding low-water bridges. Washington County Countywide19 1800CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200CST Heavy rain from several thunderstorms caused flooding of low-water bridges and county roads. Ste. Genevieve (C) Bloomsdale19 1800CST 0.3 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) Sheriff department reported a tornado touched down briefly just outside Bloomsdale. Damage was limited to a couple of downed trees. St. Louis County Maplewood19 1810CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Off duty National Weather Service personnel reported golfball size hail in Maplewood. St. Louis (C) St Louis19 1815CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Off duty National Weather Service personnel reported golfball size hail in south central St. Louis City. Iron County Belleview19 1836CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Skywarn spotters reported 1 inch hail in Belleview. St. Francois County Knob Lick19 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) County Sheriff reported 1 inch hail in Knob Lick. Reynolds County Bunker19 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) County Sheriff reported that 1 inch hail covered the ground. Iron County Countywide19 1900CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300CST Heavy rainfall from several thunderstorms caused small streams to flood making numerous county roads impassable. Reynolds County Ellington19 1945CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSOURI, East County Sheriff reported 1 inch hail in Ellington. Madison County Fredricktown Muni Ar19 2010CST 0.3 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado touched down briefly at the end of a runway at the airport. No damage. St. Francois County Countywide19 2015CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300CST Heavy rain from several thunderstorms caused flooding of small creeks and streams. Numersous county roads and low-water crossings were impassable. Madison County Countywide19 2015CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300CST Heavy rain from several thunderstorms caused creeks and small streams to overflow their banks. Numerous low-water crossings were impassable. Boone County (Cou)Columbia Rgnl A21 1615CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Reported by the weather observation station at the airport. Knox County Novelty21 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) A radio station reported golfball size hail. Pike County Clarksville21 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) County Sheriff reported quarter size hail. St. Charles County St Charles21 2131CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Amateur radio spotters reported dime size hail at the intersection of Highways 370 and 94. Gasconade County Countywide21 2230CST 0 0 Flash Flood 22 0300CST Heavy rain caused flooding of county roads, mainly in low-lying areas. Franklin County Countywide21 2230CST 0 0 Flash Flood 22 0300CST Heavy rain flooded county roads, primarily in low-lying areas. St. Francois County Countywide22 0500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0900CST Heavy rain flooded numersous roads across the county. Highways H, W, B, and V were all closed at various times. Ste. Genevieve (C) Countywide22 0500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0900CST County roads were flooded mainly across the south part of the county near the Perry County line. Iron County Countywide22 0500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0900CST Heavy rain caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Highways 72 and 21 were closed near Ironton. Madison County Countywide22 0500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0900CST Numerous county roads were flooded, mainly across the northeast part of the county. Highway 72 had to be closed near Roselle. Reynolds County Countywide22 0500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0900CST Heavy rain caused creeks and small streams to rise out of their banks. The West Fork of the Black River flooded Highway KK east of Bunker. Highway J was also flooded. MOZ061>063-065 St. Charles - Franklin - St. Louis - Jefferson 28 0800CST 0 0 High Wind (G61) 0930CST A large pressure difference in the vicinity of a line of thunderstorms produced a widespread high wind event across the St. Louis area with wind gusts up to 70 mph reported behind the line of storms. Union Electric, the major electric utility in the area, reported nearly 200,000 customers lost power. A company spokesperson called the storm the worst "in more than a decade". Trees were toppled throughout the area, some falling on homes and vehicles. A major hospital in St. Louis suffered roof damage from the wind and a large furniture store was destroyed by fire caused by downed electric lines. Damage at the furniture store was in excess of $1 million. Damage across the area was extimated to approach $5 million. Jefferson County House Spgs28 1525CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Reported by observers for KTVI-TV. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSOURI, East St. Louis County Lemay28 1535CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Amateur radio spotters reported 3/4 inch hail near the intersection of I-55 and I-270. St. Louis (C) St Louis28 1542CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Amateur radio spotters reported quarter size hail near Broadway and I-55. Jefferson County Dittmer28 1655CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) County Sheriff reported golfball size hail. Crawford County Steelville28 1836CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) County Sheriff reported nickel size hail. Gasconade County Countywide28 1900CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0200CST Heavy rain of 4 to 6 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Several county roads were washed out. Franklin County Countywide28 1900CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0200CST Heavy rain of 4 to 6 inches caused widespread flooding across the county. Numerous roads were flooded with some washed out. Water up to 2 feet deep covered many roads in Union during the peak of the flooding. The Meramec River which runs across the southwest part of the county rose over 10 feet in less than 24 hours. Jefferson County Countywide28 1900CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0200CST Rainfall averaging 6 inches...with some local amounts over 8 inches in less than 24 hours caused widespread flash flooding across Jefferson County. The Meramec and Big Rivers, and all other smaller streams and creeks rose over their banks. Some rises exceeded 10 feet in less than 24 hours. Evacuations were necessary in some areas as residents became isolated. Mud slides occurred in the Barnhart area closing roads. Some fields were covered with 6 to 8 feet of water trapping cattle. St. Charles County Countywide28 1900CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0200CST Rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused widespread flash flooding across St. Charles County. County roads B, C, and N were all closed at various times due to flooding. Basements flooded from the rain, many because of storm sewer back-ups. St. Louis County Countywide28 1900CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0200CST Rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused widespread flash flooding across St. Louis County. Numersous roads, icluding Trampe, Missouri Bottom, Aubuchon, Creve Coeur Mill, Pritchard Farm, Hanley, Marshall, Hillsboro, Meramec Station, Butler Hill, Meramec Bottom, and Gregg Road were all closed at various times. Basements flooded as storm water drainage systems became overwhelmed. St. Louis (C) Citywide28 1900CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0200CST Rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the city of St. Louis. Roads flooded and underpasses became impassable due to the rapid runoff of water. Basements flooded as storm water drainage systems became overwhelmed. Warren County Countywide28 2000CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0200CST Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches caused flash flooding across Warren County. Numerous county roads were closed, some damaged due to water runoff. MISSOURI, Lower Dunklin County Glennonville19 2248CST 0 0 0.05K Hail (0.88) 2253CST Dunklin County Campbell19 2300CST 0 0 0.10K Hail (1.00) 2305CST Nickel to quarter size hail fell in the Campbell area. Dunklin County Kennett19 2308CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G63) 2313CST Dunklin County Malden19 2315CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 2320CST A mobile home was damaged. A few carports and small storage sheds were damaged as well. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSOURI, Lower Dunklin County Senath22 0600CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0605CST A shed had its roof partially ripped off. Dunklin County Kennett28 2302CST 0 0 0.01K Thunderstorm Wind (G83) 2305CST Dunklin County Campbell28 2320CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind 2325CST Several large tree limbs were blown down. MISSOURI, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. MISSOURI, Southeast Ripley County Pine19 2022CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A small car was blown out of its lane. Perry County 1 N Perryville to19 2030CST 11.5175 0 0 5M Tornado (F3) Menfro 2105CST The tornado destroyed 13 homes and caused major structural damage to 5 others. 63 other homes received minor or moderate structural damage. A total of 69 outbuildings and 6 businesses were damaged or destroyed. The Salvation Army and Red Cross were called in to provide food and shelter. State highways and county roads were cleared of tornado debris and open for travel within 24 hours. Extensive damage to utility lines resulted in prolonged power outages lasting a day or two. The F3 damage occurred just west of Menfro, shortly before the tornado dissipated. Ripley County 3 WSW Doniphan to19 2100CST 10 100 0 0 100K Tornado (F2) 5 ESE Doniphan 2115CST A mobile home was overturned. Large trees fell on cars and homes. Ripley County 6 N Doniphan to19 2100CST 0 0 80K Thunderstorm Wind 8 NE Doniphan 2110CST Large trees were blown down on houses and cars. A few outbuildings were damaged by wind. Ripley County Ponder19 2105CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Straight line winds brought down numerous trees and power lines. Ripley County Ponder19 2105CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Butler County 8 WNW Poplar Bluff to19 2105CST 2.5 75 0 0 300K Tornado (F2) 4 WNW Poplar Bluff 2109CST The tornado destroyed numerous barns, damaged several houses, and uprooted hundreds of trees. At one farmstead, the tornado lifted a 40-foot section of a 1 by 2 foot concrete base that had been under a wooden barn. Farm equipment such as tractors and hay balers were damaged. Large grain bins and other items were blown over a hundred feet. 18 utility poles were destroyed, knocking out power for 12 to 18 hours. A portion of U.S. Highway 60 was closed for several hours because of debris in the road.

Wayne County Lake Wappapello19 2110CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Bollinger County Marble Hill19 2115CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A 1200 square foot machine shop lost its roof and three walls. The front porch of a nearby house was extensively damaged. Wayne County Silva19 2115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Stoddard County .5 W Bernie to19 2203CST 0.6 50 0 0 700K Tornado (F1) Bernie 2204CST This short-lived tornado damaged several houses. A house trailer was destroyed. A couple schools in Bernie lost their roofs. In the city park, many trees were blown down, and a pavilion collapsed. A large grocery store lost part of its roof. Signs were blown down. Stoddard County Bernie to19 2206CST 0 0 400K Thunderstorm Wind 1 NE Essex 2215CST Straight-line winds demolished a mobile home, 2 large tool storage sheds, and 2 large grain bin systems. New Madrid County 1 NE Catron19 2244CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down. A building sustained minor structural damage. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSOURI, Southeast Mississippi County East Prairie19 2245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Stoddard County Dexter21 1500CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Perry County Perryville22 0300CST 1 1 10K Flash Flood 0900CST Several county roads became impassable due to the flooding. A turkey hunter drowned while attempting to drive his jeep over Saline Creek, which was flooding badly. A passenger in the vehicle escaped with only minor injuries. M31VE Bollinger County Marble Hill22 0615CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 1015CST About 3 inches of rain in 3 hours caused flooding of roads and streams. Cape Girardeau County 5 N Jackson22 0749CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1030CST One to 2 inches of rain caused road flooding. MOZ100 Wayne 22 0800CST 0 0 Flood 24 1800CST The St. Francis River crested at 24.2 feet at Patterson, well above its flood stage of 16 feet. Cape Girardeau County Millersville28 1500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800CST A couple of county roads were closed by high standing water. A portion of Highway 72 was flooded when the Whitewater River overflowed its banks. Hubble and Juden Creeks also flooded. Cape Girardeau County Cape Girardeau28 1718CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) MISSOURI, Southwest Benton County 3 E Cole Camp 14 1515CST 0 0 1K 0 Hail (1.75) Greene County Strafford14 1530CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dallas County Windyville14 1545CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Webster County 5 E Rogersville14 1600CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dallas County Long Lane 14 1612CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) Thunderstorm winds also downed a few trees.

Christian County Sparta14 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dallas County 2 W Bennett Springs 14 1620CST 0 0 0.50K 0 Hail (1.75) Ping Pong size hail was reported by the Park Ranger at Bennett Springs State Park.

Laclede County 5 E Bennett Springs 14 1625CST 0 0 5K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds destroyed several outbuildings 5 miles east of the city of Bennett Springs.

Morgan County Gravois Mills14 1632CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Webster County Rogersville14 1645CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wright County Mansfield 14 1742CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew several large limbs down.

Texas County Roby14 1851CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Phelps County Duke14 1852CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSOURI, Southwest Dent County Salem 19 1605CST 0 0 0.50K 0 Hail (1.75) Texas County Licking19 1803CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Douglas County 2 N Champion19 1846CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Oregon County 2 S Thayer19 1923CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Howell County White Church19 1925CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Howell County West Plains19 1955CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Oregon County Koshkonong19 2000CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Howell County Lanton 19 2013CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed trees.

Oregon County Thayer19 2135CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Vernon County Horton21 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Morgan County Barnett21 1601CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Vernon County Walker21 1627CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Newton County Neosho21 1638CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Newton County Diamond21 1709CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jasper County Jasper21 1723CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Benton County Lincoln 21 1735CST 0 0 10K 0 Hail (1.75) Thunderstorm winds also uprooted two trees and blew bricks of chimney off of a home.

Barton County 10 SE Lamar21 1739CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jasper County 3 S Carthage 21 1754CST 0 0 5K 0 Hail (2.75) Baseball size hail was reported at mile marker 20 along Interstate 44.

Newton County 1 N Diamond21 1755CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jasper County Sarcoxie 21 1800CST 0 0 5K 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball size hail damaged windshield on patrol car.

Morgan County Barnett21 1801CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Polk County Eudora21 1835CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Newton County Racine 21 1947CST 0 0 5K 0 Hail (4.50) Camden County Macks Creek21 2000CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dallas County Tunas21 2008CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Polk County Cliquot 21 2008CST 0 0 0.50K 0 Hail (1.75) Polk County Fair Play21 2024CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSOURI, Southwest Dallas County Buffalo21 2046CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lawrence County 5 W Mount Vernon21 2050CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Greene County Springfield21 2117CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Christian County Clever 21 2125CST 0 0 0.50K 0 Hail (1.75) Greene County Republic21 2126CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lawrence County Monett21 2127CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Greene County Springfield21 2139CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Christian County Nixa 21 2143CST 0 0 0.75K 0 Hail (1.75) Christian County Billings 21 2203CST 0 0 0.50K 0 Hail (1.75) Greene County 2 W Rogersville 21 2205CST 0 0 0.50K 0 Hail (1.75) Webster County Rogersville to 21 2205CST 0 0 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Seymour 2240CST Thunderstorm winds caused spotty damage along Highway 60 from Rogersville to Seymour. Power lines, small sheds, and billboards were damaged and a few trees were uprooted.

Webster County 2 E Rogersville 21 2207CST 0 0 0.25K 0 Hail (1.75) Webster County 4 S Seymour to 21 2230CST 2 70 0 0 100K 0 Tornado (F0) 2 SE Seymour 2235CST An F0 tornado touchdown occurred 4 miles south of Seymour. The intermittent damage patch was 2 miles long and 200 feet wide. A four-car garage and a barn were destroyed at a farmer's home located 3 miles south of Highway 60 along Webster County Route 309. Christian County 2 N Ozark 21 2235CST 0 0 0.50K 0 Hail (1.75) Webster County Fordland 21 2235CST 0 0 5K 0 Hail (2.75) Baseball size hail broke car windshields. Wright County Cedar Gap 21 2245CST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds damaged buildings at a Cedar Gap lumber yard.

Christian County Sparta21 2255CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wright County Hartville 21 2259CST 0 0 0.50K 0 Hail (1.75) Texas County Fairview 21 2335CST 0 0 15K 0 Hail (2.75) Baseball size hail knocked out windows. Winds of 88 knots were estimated by spotters. Texas County Houston 21 2345CST 0 0 5K 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball size hail damaged several cars.

Ozark County Bakersfield 22 0130CST 0 0 1K 0 Hail (1.75) Howell County West Plains22 0140CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Howell County West Plains 22 0140CST 0 0 10K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew a roof off of a building in the western edge of the city.

Howell County 4 N West Plains 22 0209CST 0 0 1K 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSOURI, Southwest Jasper County Joplin 28 0145CST 2.5200 0 12 12M 0 Tornado (F1) 0148CST An F1 tornado struck the south and southeast part of Joplin along the Jasper and Newton county line. The damage path was centered one-half mile north of the intersection of South Range Line Road and I-44. Eight businesses were heavily damaged, including three hotels. A dozen other businesses suffered minor damage, such as broken winds and trees downed on roofs. Minor wind damage, mostly confined to trees and signs down, occurred throughout the rest of the city.

Jasper County Joplin 28 0148CST 0.1 50 0 0 1M 0 Tornado (F1) An F1 tornado briefly touched down in the east part of Joplin 3 miles north of I-44 along South Range Line Road. A small strip mall was destroyed. No injuries were reported.

Newton County Redding Mill28 0200CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm winds blew a roof off of a home. Lawrence County 2 NE Monett to 28 0450CST 0 0 1M 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Marionville 0505CST A thunderstorm complex containing straight-line winds of 80 mph moved from west to east across the southern part of the county. The damage path was from 2 miles northeast of Monett to Aurora to Marionville. The hardest hit was the city of Aurora where 75 homes and 38 businesses were damaged. Most of the damage was confined to roofs being blown off and to trees and signs being blown down onto cars and homes. No injuries were reported.

Barry County Exeter to28 0505CST 0 4 500K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Wheelerville 0515CST A thunderstorm complex containing straight-line winds of 80 mph moved across the county from west to east. Up to 10 structures were heavily damaged or destroyed and numerous trees were downed in an area from Exeter through Cassville to Wheelerville. Two trailers were destroyed 2 miles south of Cassville. Four trailers were destroyed in Wheelerville with 4 persons sustaining minor injuries.

Christian County 2 W Billings to 28 0505CST 0 2 2.5M 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Clever 0520CST A thunderstorm complex containing straight-line winds of 80 mph affected the western part of the county. The main damage was in a path from Billings to Clever where over a total of 150 homes and businesses sustained damage. The hardest hit was the town of Clever where 100 homes and businesses were severely damaged, including the First Peoples Bank which had its roof blown off. Two people were injured in Clever when winds hit a mobile home park overturning trailers.

Greene County Springfield28 0510CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew a section of a roof off a church in the southwest part of the city.

Polk County Bolivar28 0510CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Christian County Highlandville28 0525CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed large trees. Webster County Marshfield 28 0535CST 0 0 250K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) Thunderstorm winds destroyed two maintenance county road department maintenance sheds along south Oak Street. One state highway shed was also destroyed.

Taney County 5 S Chestnutridge28 0537CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees, powerlines, and a barn.

Wright County Hartville28 0600CST 0 0 500K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Thunderstorm winds uprooted trees and caused damage to houses, vehicles, and the Hartville school. Several buildings and fences sustained damage and three barns were reported destroyed. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MISSOURI, Southwest Pulaski County Dixon28 0610CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees.

Texas County Raymondville to28 0630CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Licking 0645CST Thunderstorm winds blew through Texas county destroying barns and downing trees in Raymondville and Licking.

Howell County Willow Springs28 0640CST 0 0 7K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees and broke windows out of one business.

Dent County Turtle28 0700CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees and caused structural damage near the town of Turtle, located 6 miles southeast of Salem. Vernon County Bronaugh28 1300CST 0 0 1K Hail Cedar County El Dorado Springs28 1329CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Morgan County Laurie28 1524CST 0 0 1K Flash Flood Up to 3 inches of rain in three hours flooded several roads in the southern part of Morgan county. Texas County Roby28 1755CST 0 0 2K Hail (1.75) Dent County Sligo28 1835CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) MONTANA, Central MTZ003 Northwest Chinook Zone 01 0100MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1800MST The northern front range of the rockies recieved 7 to 12 inches of snow. Cascade County 17 SW (Gtf)Great Falls 09 1609MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Int Reported by military missle silo operator. Cascade County (Gtf)Great Falls Int09 1619MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Blaine County Chinook10 0700MST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1800MST Runoff from snowmelt in canada caused Lodge and Battle creeks to go out of their banks, flooding part of Chinook. Four homes were evacuated for one day, after which the flood waters receded. Only minor damage was reported to basements and county roads. MTZ003-005 Northwest Chinook Zone - North Central Montana 10 1800MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 11 1200MST Much of north central Montana received 6 to 9 inches of heavy, wet snow. Havre reported 10 inches and the town of Power received 13 inches. MTZ003 Northwest Chinook Zone 12 1800MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 13 0600MST The town of Del Bonita recorded six inches of new snow. MTZ003>005 Northwest Chinook Zone - Southwest Montana - North Central Montana 24 0300MST 0 0 High Wind (G70) 1800MST A deep surface low pressure area tracked across with southern Canada, resulting in very strong winds over Montana. Gusts to 60 mph were common across central Montana with gusts up to 80 mph along the front range of the rockies. Spotty power outages and very minor damge was reported across the region. MONTANA, East MTZ008 Northeast Montana 24 1600MST 0 0 1K High Wind (G75) 25 1600MST A STRONG PACIFIC FRONTAL SYSTEM MOVED RAPIDLY ACROSS NORTHEAST MONTANA. IN ITS WAKE STRONG WEST TO NORTHWEST WIND DEVELOPED. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 TO 50 MILES AN HOUR OCCURRED AND GUSTS TO 70 MILES AN HOUR WERE COMMON. A PEAK GUST OF 86 MILES AN HOUR WEST REPORTED SOUTHWEST OF VANDALIA. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm MONTANA, South MTZ007 South Central Montana 24 1000MST 0 0 High Wind (G87) 2200MST High winds blew a tree down onto U.S. 89 in Park County of south central Montana, just south of the Grey Owl Fishing Access. Wind speed given is an estimate. MTZ007 South Central Montana 26 1100MST 0 0 High Wind (G89) 2100MST High winds blew a tree over power lines on Washington Street in Billings, Yellowstone County, south central Montana. Besides power lines being severed, a utility pole was broken. Wind speed given is an estimate. MTZ009 Southeast Montana 29 0900MST 0 0 High Wind (G80) 2000MST High winds over east central Montana in Prairie County uprooted a large pine tree in a yard in Terry. Wind speed given is an estimate. MONTANA, West MTZ001 Northwest Montana 01 0000MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 0830MST 3 inches at base of Big Mountain and 8 inches at summit. This event is continued from Mar 31st.

Deer Lodge County Anaconda10 0700MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) MTZ001 Northwest Montana 10 0800MST 0 0 Flood 18 0800MST Ashley creek west of Kalispell ran out of its banks on 4/10/96 and began to flood homes. Stillwater River also ran out of its banks and flooded low lying areas in southeast parts of Kalispell. Flood waters filled fields on 4/14/96 of east Flathead Valley farmers with road closures and washouts. Flood waters ruined the winter wheat crop. On 4/15/96 flood waters on the Stillwater River caused a log jams on bridges north of Kalispell with numerous road washouts and slumping of Twin Bridges road. On 4/17/97 flood waters caused roads to be closed and washed out in Whitefish. Lake County 15 SE St. Ignatius16 1845MST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 1900MST A sailor on St. Marys Lake southeast of St. Ignatius reported one inch hail with very strong winds.

Deer Lodge County Anaconda19 0640MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0650MST pea to marble sized hail at Anaconda MTZ001 Northwest Montana 19 2048MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 20 0848MST 4 inches snow west of Darby in mountains, 500 feet above town. Flathead County Whitefish/Kalispell24 1425MST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600MST Report of low lying flooding along the Stillwater River and from Whitefish Lake along the Whitefish River near Highway 2 in Whitefish. Ashley Creek flooding west side of Kalispell with home being threatened. MTZ001 Northwest Montana 24 1445MST 0 0 High Wind (G45) Report of 35 to 45 mph winds with a gust to 52 mph.

MTZ002 West Central Montana 27 1200MST 0 0 High Wind (G45) 1240MST Pine trees and power lines blown down in the Seeley Lake area of northeast Missoula County. Winds estimated to be in the 50 to 55 mph range. Power outages from 6 to 8 hours long.

NEBRASKA, Central NEZ006>010 Keya Paha - Boyd - Brown - Rock - Holt 25 1100CST 0 0 100K High Wind (G53) 2200CST A vigorous cold front swept across the area with strong gradient winds of 35 to 45 MPH and gusts to around 60 MPH. A large grain storage building, 8 miles southeast of O'Neill, was half destroyed by the winds. Shingles were torn from homes and trees Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEBRASKA, Central were blown down in O'Neill. Some power outtages were reported. NEBRASKA, East NEZ066 Lancaster 19 1650CST 0 0 2K High Wind (G52) Strong winds resulted in damage to a construction site and downed power lines. NEZ011>012-015>018- Knox - Cedar - Thurston - Antelope - Pierce - Wayne - Boone - Madison - Stanton - Cuming - Burt - Platte - Colfax - Dodge - 030>034-042>045- Washington - Butler - Saunders - Douglas - Sarpy - Seward - Lancaster - Cass - Otoe - Saline - Jefferson - Gage - Johnson - 050>053-065>068-078- Nemaha - Pawnee - Richardson 088>093 25 0200CST 1 1 16K High Wind (G61) 26 0600CST High winds sustained from 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 70 mph were found over Eastern Nebraska from early the 25th until early the 26th. Winds gusting to 51 mph toppled a 65 foot tree, killing a 13 year old Omaha boy as he played outside. A Creighton man was injured when a beam from a parking canopy was blown on him. Knox County had several reports of windows broken and vehicle doors being blown open and breaking their springs. At Verdigre in Knox County, high winds blew over a semi-trailer. M13UT NEBRASKA, Extreme Northeast NEZ013>014 Dixon - Dakota 25 0800CST 0 0 High Wind (G52) 1900CST Strong gradient winds gusting to near 60 mph occurred for most of the day. The winds also caused blowing dust with reduced visibilities and undetermined soil erosion. NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest

NONE REPORTED. NEBRASKA, South Central

NONE REPORTED. NEBRASKA, West NEZ001>003-019>021- Sioux - Dawes - Box Butte - Scotts Bluff - Banner - Morrill - Kimball - Cheyenne 054>055 24 0500MST 0 0 High Wind (G55) 2000MST Very strong winds occurred over the western Nebraska panhandle. Sustained winds were between 40 and 50 MPH with some gusts over 70 MPH. At 730 PM, strong winds blew over some power poles near Gering, resulting in a one and one-half power outage for the area.

NEZ001>003-019>021- Sioux - Dawes - Box Butte - Scotts Bluff - Banner - Morrill - Kimball - Cheyenne 054>055 25 0500MST 0 0 High Wind (G50) 1730MST NEVADA, North

NONE REPORTED. NEVADA, South NVZ009 Extreme Southern Nevada 28 0100PST 0 0 250K High Wind (G52) 1400PST Gusty north winds following a cold front reached speeds of 60 mph along the Colorado River Valley. For several hours, the winds harrassed boats on Lake Mohave and succeeded at swamping six vessels and severely damaged 20 others. A marina also received severe damage. NEVADA, West

NONE REPORTED. NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central NHZ005-007>009-013 Southern Grafton - Sullivan - Merrimack - Belknap - Interior Rockingham 07 2100EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 08 0800EST A low pressure system moving northeast well off the coast dropped 6 to 9 inches of wet snow over portions of central and interior southeast New Hampshire. NHZ001>010-013>014 Northern Coos - Southern Coos - Northern Grafton - Northern Carroll - Southern Grafton - Southern Carroll - Sullivan - Merrimack - Belknap - Strafford - Interior Rockingham - Coastal Rockingham 09 1800EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 10 2300EST A strong low pressure center traveling northeast just off the coast dumped 8 to 22 inches of snow over much of New Hampshire. Amounts were extremely variable, with some locations receiving less than 5 inches. Wet, heavy snow knocked down tree branches Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central onto power lines, cutting power to almost 14,000 customers. NHZ002-004-006- Southern Coos - Northern Carroll - Southern Carroll - Merrimack - Belknap - Strafford 008>010 16 0500EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2100EST A low pressure system that developed near Wilmington, Delaware, and tracked north-northeastward along the Connecticut River Valley through western New England brought a strong south to southeast flow of moisture laden air from the Atlantic. Over 3 inches of rain fell during a 16-hour period over portions of central and southeast New Hampshire. At the time, the ground was still saturated from previous rainfall and snowmelt. Streams and rivers, already high from the spring runoff, overflowed their banks. Roads, fields, parking lots, and some residences were flooded. The heavy rains also caused some road washouts.

NEW HAMPSHIRE, Southern NHZ011>012 Cheshire - Hillsborough 07 2000EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 08 1200EST A low pressure system developed off the North Carolina coast and a nor'easter accompanied by heavy, wet snow began during the late afternoon and early evening on Easter Sunday. Snow accumulated to the maximum amounts on grassy surfaces and the greatest reported snowfalls were 10 inches in Jaffrey in Cheshire County and 6.5 inches at Hancock in Hillsborough County. Nashua had only 4.0 inches. The snow melted to a slushy accumulation on pavements. NHZ011>012 Cheshire - Hillsborough 09 1800EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 10 1700EST A low pressure system developed along the mid-Atlantic coast and intensified to 984 mb (29.06 in.) as its center passed right over Nantucket Island, MA at 10 AM on April 10th. This storm brought a record late-season heavy snowfall to the region. In Cheshire County, Jaffrey had a total of 21.0 inches, pushing the seasonal total up to a record 168.0 inches. Snowfall amounts varied considerably with elevation, with downtown Jaffrey receiving only 16 inches for the storm. Most other locations in Cheshire County reported 4 to 8 inches. In Hillsborough County, New Ipswich had 19.0 inches and Weare had 14.0 inches. Peterborough recorded a total of 11.0 inches and Nashua had 10.0 inches. Since this was a late-season snowfall event, accumulations on pavements were considerably less, but the heavy, wet snow stuck to trees and wires, resulting in scattered power outages. Cheshire County Countywide16 0700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1900EST NHZ012 Hillsborough 16 2000EST 0 0 Flood 17 1200EST Flooding at Goffstown...see narrative below. NHZ012 Hillsborough 17 0600EST 0 0 Flood 18 1800EST A strong storm system moving through southern New England brought two to three and one-half inches of rainfall on April 16th to southern New Hampshire. The ground had remained saturated after snowmelt of a record snowfall during the previous week. Heavy runoff from this rainfall flooded homes and roads in some communities. In Nashua, an overflowing storm drain caused flooding of at least two homes. A large sinkhole developed on a Nashua street. In Goffstown, about a dozen homes were evacuated and about 30 people were asked to voluntarily move to higher ground along the Piscataquog River as water levels rose to knee-deep around some of the homes. In Peterborough, a cellar collapsed at one home but no injuries were reported. The Piscataquog River crested at Goffstown at 9.93 feet at 4 AM on the 17th; flood stage is 9 feet. The Merrimack River crested at Goffs Falls at 12.29 feet at 12:26 AM on the 18th; flood stage is 11 feet. Minor flooding was reported along the Souhegan River at Merrimack and along the Contoocook River at Peterborough in Hillsborough County. NEW JERSEY, Northeast Bergen County Countywide16 0330EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1720EST Essex County Countywide16 0330EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1530EST Hudson County Countywide16 0330EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1530EST Passaic County Countywide16 0330EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1530EST Union County Countywide16 0330EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1530EST As a low pressure system over the midwest on Monday April 15th, moved northeast, its' associated warm and cold fronts moved across the area during the evening of Tuesday, April 16th.

With abundant moisture and unstable air in place, heavy rain and southeast winds gusting over 34 knots preceded the frontal Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEW JERSEY, Northeast passages.

Heavy rain caused rapid and widespread small stream and urban (street, poor drainage and low-lying area) flooding. In response to this heavy rain, the following rivers rose above flood stage:

o The Saddle River at Lodi NJ in Southern Bergen County.

o The Rahway River at Springfield NJ in Union County.

Here are selected rainfall amounts:

o For Passaic County - from 1.91 inches at Greenwood Lake to 4.35 inches at Garret Mt.

o For Bergen County - from 2.25 inches at Saddle River to 3.94 inches at Woodcliff Lake.

o For Essex County - from 1.58 inches at Newark Airport to 3.90 inches at Verona.

o For Hudson County - from 1.61 inches at Harrison to 1.75 inches at Jersey City.

o For Union County - 2.19 inches at Elizabeth.

Hudson County Harrison23 1950EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Union County Westfield23 1950EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind

Passaic County Clifton23 2010EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind With moist unstable air in place, as a cold front moved southeast toward the area during the evening of Tuesday April 23rd, a line of scattered to broken severe thunderstorms developed.

As this line moved across the area, severe thunderstorms produced high winds (measured at 52 knots at Harrison in Hudson County) that knocked down trees, snapped telephone poles, and downed wires in Clifton of Passiac County and knocked down trees elsewhere.

NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest NJZ001-007>010-012- Sussex - Warren - Morris - Hunterdon - Somerset - Middlesex - Mercer - Salem - Gloucester - Camden - Burlington 015>019 09 0400EST 0 0 Late Snow 10 0300EST A low pressure system developed near Cape Hatteras the morning of the 9th, intensified and moved slowly northeast during the next 24 hours. It reached Cape Cod the morning of the 10th. This caused a late season rain and snow storm across New Jersey with the heaviest accumulations along Coastal New Jersey. Precipitation started as rain in Southern New Jersey and a rain and snow mixture farther north during the predawn hours on the 9th. Precipitation type became intensity dependent during the day on the 9th. When precipitation became heavier, it fell as snow; when its intensity decreased, it changed back to rain. Nevertheless above freezing temperatures plus indirect radiation from the April sun caused much of the snow to melt as it reached the ground during the day.

As sunset arrived (after 7 p.m. EDT), the snow began to accumulate mainly on grassy areas and overpasses across the area. But, this was not the case across coastal New Jersey where bands of heavy wet snow began accumulating on all surfaces including roadways. By the evening hours, the heaviest precipitation was mainly confined to the east of the New Jersey Turnpike. Accumulations averaged around 2 inches with the lightest accumulations in Sussex County. Roads and overpasses became slippery and this caused some accidents.

Specific accumulations included 4 inches in Belle Mead and Flemington, 3 inches in Wrightstown, 2 to 3 inches in the hills of Morris County, 2 inches in New Brunswick and Mount Laurel, 1 inch in Hackettstown and less than an inch in Wantage.

This was the last measurable snow of the season for New Jersey. The following are seasonal snowfall accumulations, many are records, but the state snowfall record of 108 inches remained intact. Wantage (Sussex) 107 inches, Newton (Sussex) 98.5 inches, Knowlton (Warren) 93.5 inches, Rockaway Township and Chatham (Morris) 90.8 inches, Long Valley (Morris) 87 inches, Fords (Middlesex) 81.6 inches, Schooley's Mountain (Morris) 80.4 inches, Belle Mead (Somerset) 76.8 inches, New Brunswick (Middlesex) 76.5 inches a new record, Bridgewater (Somerset) 70.7 inches, Mount Laurel (Burlington) 69 inches, Mount Holly (Burlington) 67 inches, Flemington (Hunterdon) 65.9 inches, Hightstown (Mercer) 64.7 inches, Estelle Manor (Atlantic) 53.1 inches, Woodstown (Salem) 51.4 inches, Downstown (Gloucester) 50 inches, Seabrook (Cumberland) 47.6 inches and Cape May City (Cay May) 44.3 inches. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest NJZ013>014-020>026 Western Monmouth - Eastern Monmouth - Western Ocean - Cumberland - Western Atlantic - Western Cape May - Eastern Cape May - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Ocean 09 1700EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 10 0400EST A low pressure system developed near Cape Hatteras the morning of the 9th, intensified and moved slowly northeast during the next 24 hours. It reached Cape Cod the morning of the 10th. This caused a late season rain and snow storm across New Jersey with the heaviest accumulations along Coastal New Jersey. Precipitation started as rain in Southern New Jersey and a rain and snow mixture farther north during the predawn hours on the 9th. Precipitation type became intensity dependent during the day on the 9th. When precipitation became heavier, it fell as snow; when its intensity decreased, it changed back to rain. Nevertheless above freezing temperatures plus indirect radiation from the April sun caused much of the snow to melt as it reached the ground during the day.

As sunset arrived (after 7 p.m. EDT), the snow began to accumulate mainly on grassy areas and overpasses across the area. But, this was not the case across coastal New Jersey where bands of heavy wet snow began accumulating on all surfaces including roadways. By the evening hours, the heaviest precipitation was mainly confined to the east of the New Jersey Turnpike. Accumulations inland averaged around 2 inches, but along the coast increased to 5 to 8 inches. Roads and overpasses became slippery and this resulted in accidents. Along coastal New Jersey, the accumulating snow started causing power outages as the heavy wet snow pulled tree limbs and power lines down. Hardest hit were Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Toms River, Brick, Lakewood, Seaside Heights, Manchester, Lakehurst, Waretown and Tuckerton. In all about 59,000 Jersey Central Power and Light customers lost power, mainly in southern Ocean County. About 15,000 still did not have power 24 hours later. A Red Cross Shelter was opened in Manchester. In Atlantic County, about 10,000 customers lost power starting at about 645 pm EDT on the 9th. All but 600 had power restored by 4 a.m. EDT on the 10th.

Specific accumulations included 8 inches in Egg Harbor City, Cape May, Toms River, Brick Township and Matawan; 7 inches in Mays Landing; 5 inches in Pomona (Atlantic City International Airport), Ocean City, Freehold and Estelle Manor and 4 inches in Vineland.

Cape May County Petersburg16 0130EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A wind gust to 60 mph was reported in Upper Township. Atlantic County 3 E Devonshire16 0200EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A small line of severe thunderstorms caused wind damage in Egg Harbor Township. The winds blew part of the roof off of Marty Sussman Auto Mall, shattered the showroom window at Sheehy Ford and blew away a carport. No injuries were reported. Ocean County Eastern16 0200EST 0 0 250K Thunderstorm Wind (G68) 0230EST A small line of severe thunderstorms caused wind damage across eastern parts of Ocean County. Hardest hit was the Forked River Beach area of Lacey Township where about 100 homes suffered damage and many dry docked boats were blown off supports. Many windows were damaged, deck railings, shingles and aluminum siding were ripped from homes and sheds were destroyed. A wind gust to 78 mph was recorded at Seaside Park. A gust of 58 mph was recorded at Bay Head.

Damage in the county was reported from Bayville southwest to Little Egg Harbor Township. In Barnegat Township, the wind blew over about a dozen dry docked boats including a 5 ton yacht. A 300 pound catamaran was tossed into a pine tree. The line uprooted trees in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor Township, Manahawkin and on Mystic Island. At least one car was damaged. No serious injuries were reported. About 7,400 homes lost power because of downed trees and power lines, with a large concentration along State Route 72 west of Manahawkin. Burlington County Burlington23 1915EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm blew over several sheds within Burlington City. Morris County Rockaway23 1940EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees in Rockaway and Jefferson Townships. Salem County Carneys Pt30 1533EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A severe thunderstorm caused wind damage near the conjunction of Golfview and Hollywood Avenues in Carneys Point. A rain gutter at Salem Community College was twisted off and a tree on campus was snapped. Downed tree limbs, fences, electirc lines and chimneys occurred near the campus on Oakwood, Pinewood and Hickory Avenues. No serious injuries were reported. Hunterdon County Holland30 1535EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were uprooted by a severe thunderstorm in Holland Township. This was the same storm that earlier in the day caused considerably more damage in Bucks County. Hunterdon County Readington30 1555EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm uprooted about 15 oak trees and damaged several fruit trees in Readington Township. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest Somerset County Central/Northern30 1630EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind 1645EST Severe thunderstorms caused wind related damage in central and northern Somerset Counties. The hardest hit locations were Branchburg, Far Hills and Peapack. In Far Hills a small microburst (A concentrated downburst of damaging winds from a thunderstorm) caused extensive tree damage in about a quarter acre area. A few of them fell on houses. A couple of roofs were torn off and downed power lines forced the closure of Lake Road. In Peapack mainly smaller trees were uprooted. One large tree was uprooted and dented a roof. In Branchburg shingles were torn from two houses. Downed trees damaged several homes and garages mostly on Narraganset and Yuma Trails. The damaging winds also blew over a fence and shed. A few trees were also uprooted in Bound Brook and Hillsborough on East Mountain Road. No serious injuries were reported. Morris County Rockaway30 1642EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm for the second time in two weeks uprooted trees and knocked over power lines in Rockaway Township. NEW MEXICO, Central and North NMZ001>021 Northwest Plateau - Northwest Mountains Including Jemez - Upper Valley - Sangre De Cristo Mountains - Northeast Highlands - Harding - Far Northeast Plains - Westcentral Mountains - Middle Rio Grande Valley - Sandia/Manzano Mountains - Central High Plains/Estancia Valley County - Conchas Lake/Guadalupe - Quay - Southwest Mountains/Upper Gila Region - Lower Rio Grande Valley - Lincoln County High Plains/Hondo Valley - Capitan/Northern Sacramento Mountains - De Baca - Chaves County Plains - Roosevelt - Curry 01 0000MST 0 0 30 2359MST Drought conditions intensified throughout New Mexico with many locations reporting little measureable rainfall and warmer than normal temperatures through April. By the end of the month rainfall totals since January 1 ranged from only 10-15 percent of normal across most eastern counties to 40-60 percent of normal elsewhere. Fuel moisture conditions in the national forests were at their lowest levels in 30 years. Fire danger climbed to and then remained at extreme levels throughout the month. Agricultural losses were estimated in the millions of dollars as farmers suffered 80 to 90 percent losses of the typical wheat harvest. Ranchers in many areas were being forced to liquidate herds in lieu of no grassland grazing and high feeding costs. Harding County 10 SW Roy09 1900MST 0 0 Lightning A lightning caused fire destroyed a historic homestead era barn on the Weisdorfer Ranch southwest of Roy. NMZ006 Harding 10 1500MST 0 0 High Wind (G35) 1700MST Sustained winds reached 40 mph for a brief period at Clayton. NMZ005-007-009-021 Northeast Highlands - Far Northeast Plains - Middle Rio Grande Valley - Curry 13 1100MST 0 0 High Wind (G62) 2300MST Sustained winds exceeded 40 mph at Albuquerque, Clayton and Clovis. Las Vegas also reported gusts to 64 mph. NMZ002-005-008 Northwest Mountains Including Jemez - Northeast Highlands - Westcentral Mountains 17 1255MST 0 0 High Wind (G56) 1700MST Gusts reached 58 mph at Grants and 71 mph at Las Vegas. Elsewhere gusts ranged 40 to 55 mph across the northern two thirds of the state. NMZ008 Westcentral Mountains 20 1909MST 0 0 High Wind (G53) Gusts at the Grants airport reached 63 mph. Socorro County 1 E San Marcial to25 1300MST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 3 E San Marcial 28 1800MST Sandoval County 6 W Frijoles to25 2020MST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 3 W Frijoles 30 2359MST Winds and extremely dry conditions on the 26th and 27th exacerbated small fires into a ranging firestorms which grew from less than several hundred acres to 2000-3000 acres in less than 6 hours. The Dome Fire, south of Los Alamos, was sparked by embers from an unattended camp fire on the 25th. By early afternoon of the 26th the fire had spread to about 200 acres. The fire then intensified explosively during the mid and late afternoon in low humidity of 5 percent and gusty winds of 25 to 35 mph to engulf 3500 acres by early evening. Erratic and gusty winds fanned the flames throughout the night and on through the 27th. The Dome Fire spread to over 14000 acres by the 28th but slowed considerably in cooler temperatures and light winds which allowed aerial tanker attack and effective backfires on the 29th and 30th. At the peak, over 1000 fire fighters with 11 planes and helicopters were used to fight the Dome blaze and cost estimates for fire control had reached $4 million. No structures or houses were lost, but several remote Indian artifact sites were damage when the fire raced into western areas of the Bandelier National Monument. Two other human caused fires northwest of Raton and south of Socorro were also whipped out of control by dry, gusty winds. Each consumed about 2500 acres. Colfax County 5 NE Raton to27 1500MST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 6 NE Raton 28 1800MST NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest

NONE REPORTED. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest NEW MEXICO, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. NEW YORK, Central Cortland County Taylor 20 2010EST 0 0 8K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms moved across Cortland County, ahead of a cold front approaching from the Great Lakes. Thunderstorm winds snapped off a telephone pole in Taylor, and also blew over a trailer in Freetown.

Otsego County Worcester 21 1920EST 0 0 4K 0 Flash Flood 2035EST Heavy rainfall in early April caused an earthen dam to fail in the town of Worcester. Flood waters traveled along a small creek between Burnside and Mooney Roads to the portion of Center Valley Road from Mooney Road to County Route 40. Since county officials were aware of the possibility of a dam break a few days before, those residents in the affected area were evacuated and no injuries were reported. Madison County Cazenovia 22 1908EST 0 0 7K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms downed power lines in Cazenovia.

Oneida County Rome 22 1922EST 0 0 7K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms downed power lines on Dix Road in Rome. Chemung County 2 NW Big Flats 30 1128EST 0 0 3K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms downed several trees in Owen Hollow.

Steuben County Countywide 30 1130EST 0 0 25K 0 Flash Flood 1400EST Up to one and a half inches of rain fell across much of Steuben County in a three hour period, causing creeks and small streams to rise out of their banks after several days of heavy rainfall. Flash flooding closed many county and town roads between Prattsburg and Wayne in northern Steuben County, to Woodhull and Lindley in southern Steuben County. Seneca County Waterloo 30 1200EST 0 0 3K 0 Flash Flood 1315EST Showers and thunderstorms brought torrential rainfall to Seneca County. Up to one and a half inches of rain caused several streams and creeks to rise out of their banks. Many roads in Waterloo were also flooded. Yates County Countywide 30 1200EST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 1400EST Showers and thunderstorms brought torrential rainfall to Yates County, with up to one and a half inches of rain reported in a few hours time. This resulted in flash flooding of many creeks and small streams throughout the county. The hardest hit areas were in Jerusalem where County Route 29 was flooded between Route 54A and Belknap Road, and also in Penn Yan where several roads were closed due to flooding.

Cortland County Cortland 30 1220EST 0 0 8K 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1230EST Severe thunderstorms produced a wind gust of 60 MPH at the Cortland County Airport, and downed trees and wires along Groton Avenue in the city of Cortland.

Broome County Endicott30 1245EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1250EST Severe thunderstorms downed power lines in Endwell and West Endicott, and also downed a tree onto a car in Endicott.

NEW YORK, Coastal NYZ077>081 Nassau - Northwest Suffolk - Northeast Suffolk - Southwest Suffolk - Southeast Suffolk 09 1400EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 10 1200EST A low pressure system formed off the North Carolina Coast during Tuesday morning, April 9th. It intensified as it moved slowly northeast, passing near Cape Cod, MA around 7 am Wednesday morning, April 10th and northeast of Maine during Thursday morning.

With cold air in place, this system spread wet snow across Southeast NY (and Northeast NJ). Heavy wet snow "downed" Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEW YORK, Coastal numerous trees and power lines across Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties).

West of Nassau County, NY, less than 5 inches of snow fell with 0.7 inches measured at Newark Airport, NJ and Central Park, NY. Here are some snowfall ranges:

For Nassau County, NY - from 4.5 inches at Merrick and Manhasset to 9 inches in Syosset.

For Suffolk County, NY - from 6.0 inches at Plum Island to 12.5 inches at the NWS Forecast Office at Brookhaven National Lab.

Orange County Countywide16 0330EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1530EST Rockland County Countywide16 0330EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1530EST Richmond County Countywide16 0330EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1530EST Bronx County Countywide16 0400EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600EST Kings County Countywide16 0400EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600EST Nassau County Countywide16 0400EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600EST New York County Countywide16 0400EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600EST Putnam County Countywide16 0400EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600EST Queens County Countywide16 0400EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600EST Suffolk County Countywide16 0400EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600EST Westchester County Northern Westchester16 0400EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600EST Westchester County Southern Westchester16 0700EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0959EST Westchester County Southern Westchester16 1000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600EST As a low pressure system over the midwest on Monday April 15th, moved northeast, its' associated warm and cold fronts moved across the area during the evening of Tuesday, April 16th.

With abundant moisture and unstable air in place, heavy rain and southeast winds gusting over 34 knots preceded the frontal passages.

Heavy rain caused rapid and widespread small stream and urban (street, poor drainage and low-lying area) flooding. The Mahwah River at Suffern NY in Rockland County rose above flood stage. Significant flooding occurred at Bronxville in Southern Westchester County.

Here are selected rainfall amounts:

o For Orange County - from 1.57 inches at Greenwood Lake to 2.07 inches at Port Jervis.

o For Putnam County - less than 2 inches.

o For Rockland County - from 1.84 inches at Suffern to 2.66 inches at Pearl River.

o For Westchester County - from 1.23 inches at Ossining to 3.21 inches at White Plains. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEW YORK, Coastal o For New York City - from 1.05 inches at Jamaica Estates to 2.16 inches at Central Park.

o For Nassau County - from 2.26 inches at North Massapequa to 2.64 inches at Levittown.

o For Suffolk County - from 1.87 inches at Bridgehampton to 2.33 inches at Islip. Orange County New Windsor23 2000EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Rockland County New City23 2015EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Westchester County Yonkers23 2015EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind With moist unstable air in place, as a cold front moved southeast toward the area during the evening of Tuesday April 23rd, a line of scattered to broken severe thunderstorms developed.

As this line moved over the area, severe thunderstorms produced high winds that knocked down several trees.

Orange County Middletown30 1630EST 0.2 33 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1631EST During Tuesday April 30th, as a low pressure system moved northwest of the area, a warm front followed by a cold front swept across the area during the evening.

A severe thunderstorm spawned a weak F0 tornado (wind speeds up to 63 knots) near Middletown in Orange County around 4:30 pm EST.

There was a well-defined narrow path of damage, mainly between West Main Street and California Road near Middletown. Most damage occurred on Mercer Street (between West Main Street and California Road). Four houses had roof damage. There were at least 3 uprooted trees and 3 other trees suffered major limb damage.

NEW YORK, East NYZ041-050 Northern Saratoga - Southern Saratoga 16 1900EST 0 0 40K Flood 2200EST Additional rain on already saturated soil caused road washouts and one bridge closure in Saratoga County. In the Town of Halfmoon the Hudson River Road was washed out. In the Town of Ballston along Outlet Road a bridge was closed due to high water and in the Town of Moreau, Spier Falls Road was washed out. Herkimer County Town Of Litchfield22 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Herkimer County Jacksonburg22 1715EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Montgomery County Canajoharie22 1752EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Montgomery County Amsterdam22 1803EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Montgomery County Town Of Mohawk22 1805EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Saratoga County Galway22 1828EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Saratoga County Milton Center22 1828EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Saratoga County Town Of Providence22 1828EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Albany County Colonie22 1857EST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75) Albany County Albany22 1900EST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75) Albany County Albany22 1900EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind Rensselaer County Buskirk22 1900EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rensselaer County Defreestville22 1903EST 0 0 5K Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEW YORK, East Rensselaer County Defreestville22 1903EST 0 0 200K Thunderstorm Wind Rensselaer County Wynantskill22 1905EST 0 3 20K Thunderstorm Wind Albany County Glenmont22 1908EST 0 0 5K Hail (1.00) Schenectady County Schenectady22 1930EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thundestorms developed along a warm frontal boundary during the afternoon of April 22. The storms produced damage in the counties of Herkimer, Montgomery, Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady. At Defreetsville in Rensselaer County, numerous trees were downed by the wind which resulted in damage to cars and houses. Three people were injured at Wynantskill in Rensselaer County. Hail was also reported in Albany County at Albany, Glenmont and Colonie and in Rensselaer County at Defreetsville and Buskirk. Telephone poles were downed by the storms in Montgomery County at Amsterdam and Mohawk. In Herkimer County at Jacksonburg, downed trees landed on a mobile home. Rensselaer County Hoosick23 1615EST 0 0 45K Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm at Hoosick in Rensselaer County downed many trees, took the roof off a double wide trailer home and moved an old barn off its foundation. NYZ063>064 Western Ulster - Eastern Ulster 30 1600EST 0 0 30K High Wind 1630EST An intense low pressure system was located over western New York on the morning of April 30. This system produced damaging winds which downed many trees and power lines over Ulster County. NEW YORK, North NYZ028-031-034>035 Northeast Clinton - Southwest Clinton - Western Essex - Eastern Essex 10 1000EST 0 0 5K Light Snow 2100EST A storm system off the Virginia coast Tuesday morning (4/9/96) moved to near Cape Cod Wednesday morning (4/10/96) and then continued northeast toward the Canadian Maritimes Wednesday night.

Snow spread into the New York counties of Clinton and Essex Wednesday morning and ended Wednesday evening. Snow accumulations were generally between 1 and 4 inches. The heaviest report was 4 inches in Ray Brook (Essex County). St. Lawrence County (Mss)Richards Fld Ma20 2100EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2110EST A storm system moved through the eastern Great Lakes region Saturday (4/20/96). Its associated warm front spread showers and thunderstorms across northern New York late Saturday night into early Sunday morning (4/21/96). A few thunderstorms resulted in the following damage: --winds which blew down trees and power lines in Norfolk, NY (St. Lawrence County) at 905 PM EST and in Burke, NY (Franklin County) at 955 PM EST (4/20/96). --Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in Cranberry Lake, NY (St. Lawrence County) at 10 PM EST and in Tupper Lake, NY (Franklin County) at 11 PM EST (4/20/96). --hail 3/4 inch in diameter was reported in North Burke, NY (Franklin County) at 955 PM EST (4/20/96). --Wind gust measured at 58 mph at Massena, NY (St. Lawrence County) at 9 PM EST (4/20/96). St. Lawrence County Norfolk20 2105EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 2115EST Franklin County Burke20 2155EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 2205EST Franklin County North Burke20 2155EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2200EST St. Lawrence County Cranberry Lake20 2200EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 2205EST Franklin County Tupper Lake20 2300EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 2310EST NYZ034 Western Essex 23 1700EST 0 0 10K Flood 2000EST A cold front moved across northern New York Tuesday (4/23/96). Thunderstorms with locally heavy rain and gusty winds moved across the area during Tuesday afternoon and night. Locally heavy rain resulted in plugged culverts in Essex County NY with field flooding. The Ausable River overflowed its banks in Keene NY (Essex county) at 1900 EST. Minor field flooding was reported along the Oswegatchie River in southern St. Lawrence county of NY. Small hail was reported in Lake placid, NY (Essex County) at 440 PM EST. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEW YORK, West Chautauqua County Findlay Lake12 1900EST 0 0 40K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms crossed the area during the evening hours. The thunderstorm winds downed power lines and several dozen trees. One camper trailer was destroyed and two others damaged. A boat dock was also ruined. Chautauqua County Celeron12 1910EST 0 0 18K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Severe thunderstorms crossed the area during the evening hours. The thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.

Chautauqua County Carroll12 1930EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms crossed the area during the evening hours. The thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.

Cattaraugus County South Valley12 1945EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms crossed the area during the evening hours. The thunderstorm winds downed trees in South Valley

Allegany County Alfred12 2045EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 2345EST Strong thunderstorms dropped several inches of rain in a short amount of time. The flash floods closed roads and flooded basements. Rte. 21 in Alfred as closed when a portion of the road was washed away by a mudslide. Cattaraugus County Freedom12 2049EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2300EST Strong thunderstorms dropped several inches of rain in a short amount of time. The flash floods closed roads and flooded basements. In Freedom, Rte. 98 was closed.

NYZ003-011-013 Monroe - Genesee - Livingston 13 0800EST 0 0 25K Flood 15 1300EST A general one to two inch rainfall combined with lingering snowmelt from higher elevations to result in considerable lowland flooding. Most major creeks and rivers rose to bankful. The Genesee River was above flood stage for five hours. Oatka Creek was above flood stage for 31 hours. Black Creek was above flood stage for eight hours.

Monroe County Hamlin20 1745EST 0 0 15K Hail (1.50) Severe thunderstorms developed in the late afternoon. The thunderstorms dropped large hail across the region. Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.

Chautauqua County Ripley20 1950EST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Severe thunderstorms developed in the late afternoon. The thunderstorms dropped large hail across the region. Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.

Chautauqua County Ripley20 2009EST 0 0 8K Hail (0.75) Severe thunderstorms which developed during the afternoon hours dropped large hail across the area.

Wayne County Sodus20 2030EST 0 0 15K Hail (1.75) Severe thunderstorms developed in the late afternoon. The thunderstorms dropped large hail across the region. Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.

Chautauqua County Ellicott22 1118EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind An isolated thunderstorm late in the morning downed trees and power lines.

Lewis County Castorland23 1500EST 0 0 8K Flash Flood 2000EST Persistent rains of two to three inches fell on already saturated ground. The resulting urban and small stream flooding closed many roads throughout the area. Erie County Clarence23 1530EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1945EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NEW YORK, West Persistent rains of two to three inches fell on already saturated ground. The resulting urban and small stream flooding closed many roads throughout the area.

Chautauqua County Jamestown to23 1535EST 0 0 8K Flash Flood Dunkirk 2000EST Persitent rains of two to three inches fell on already saturated ground. The resulting urban and small stream flooding closed many roads throughout the area.

Orleans County Holley23 2000EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2300EST Persistent rains of two to three inches fell on already saturday ground. The resulting urban and small stream flooding closed many roads through out the area. Chautauqua County Stockton23 2000EST 0 0 6K Flash Flood 24 0000EST Persistent rains of two to three inches fell on already saturated ground. The resulting urban and small stream flooding closed many roads throughout the area. Erie County Orchard Park23 2100EST 0 0 7K Flash Flood 2345EST Persistent rains of two to three inches fell on already saturated ground. The resulting urban and small stream flooding closed many roads throughout the area. NORTH CAROLINA, Central Hoke County Raeford15 1145EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) DIME SIZED HAIL IN RAEFORD REPORTED BY SHERIFF

Cumberland County Fort Bragg15 1220EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL FELL ON FORT BRAGG

Harnett County Lillington15 1245EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) DIME SIZED HAIL AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

Cumberland County Spring Lake15 1300EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in the Spring Lake community. Harnett County Erwin15 1307EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cumberland County Linden15 1330EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds produced roof and barn damage near Linden.

Johnston County Wilson Mills15 1404EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wake County New Hill15 1555EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees and damaged a home and a car. Wake County Wendell to15 1708EST 2 200 0 0 10K Tornado (F0) Wakefield 1723EST An F0 tornado initially touched down off Hwy 64 in Wendell. The tornado width was initially only 50 feet where several trees were taken down. The tornado increased in width to 200 yards as it paralleled Hwy 64 and moved into the west side of the town of Zebulon. The storm damaged the Courtesy Car Dealership and tossed a showroom car across the highway. Numerous trees were twisted and felled. The tornado then crossed the highway and narrowed significantly as it reached Hwy 96 and Greenspeace Road about 0.3 miles west of the Wakefield community where it lifted. Wake County Wendell to15 1725EST 3 50 0 26 3M Tornado (F1) Zebulon 1745EST The second is a series of three tornadoes began about 100 yards to the SE of where the first tornado began (off Hwy 64 in Wendell). The storm was initially less than 25 yards wide asit moved NNE and twisted trees and blew shingles off several houses. About one half mile from the initial touchdown, the storm widened to 50 yards as it approached the town of Zebulon. Trees were Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NORTH CAROLINA, Central downed and the roof was blown off a brick home near the railroad tracks. Another home and a manufactured home were damaged as the storm crossed a street and moved up a hill. The storm then preceded over and down the hill into a mobile home park. Damage was extensive to all the trailers in the park that were directly in the path. The storm continued moving NNE into downtown Zebulon where it downed numerous large trees. Houses in the direct path of the storm were all brick and sustained only roof damage. The Zebulon Middle School sustained major roof damage to the main building. The tornado was last noted at Karial and Old Bunn Roads where minor damage occurred to a frame house and severel trees were twisted. Franklin County Pilot15 1745EST 2 400 0 5 1M Tornado (F2) 1805EST The storm moved into Franklin county and destroyed a cement block building 1 mile SW of the community of Pilot. The storm then crossed over Hwy 64 where numerous trees were twisted and downed. Several outbuildings were also destroyed. The storm then entered Pilot where the damage path reached 250 yards across.

A frame house was rotated, lifted off its foundation, and moved 30 feet. Cars were thrown into a local farm pond along with other debris. As the tornado left Pilot and approached HWY 39, the tornado reached it greatest width of nearly 400 yards. Damage was evident at every home in its path. The storm then weakened before it moved into Nash county.

Nash County Spring Hope15 1745EST 4 50 0 0 50K Tornado (F1) 1805EST The third tornado moved into Nash county from Franklin. Damage was sporadic as the storm moved up the western edge of the county. The storm finally lifted about 5 miles north of Spring Hope. Trees were blown down, roofs blown off trailers, and numerous farm buildings destroyed. Granville County Hester15 1810EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees and damaged a stable, barn and storage houses on a farm.

Forsyth County Winston-Salem20 1505EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds down several trees on Martin Luther King Drive and I-40 in Winston-Salem. Davidson County Meadowview20 1545EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm winds downed trees in the Meadowview community.

Randolph County Hillsville20 1552EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Guilford County Greensboro20 1555EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm winds downed trees in Greensboro.

Alamance County Union Ridge20 1615EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm winds downed trees in Union Ridge.

Orange County Hillsborough20 1640EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm winds downed trees in Hillsborough. Harnett County Lillington20 1731EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees 1 mile north of Lillington. Franklin County Louisburg20 1735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were knocked down by strong thunderstorm winds in Louisburg.

Johnston County Kenly20 1835EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees near the Kenly Speedway. Wilson County Lucama20 1845EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Two farm buildings were damaged and trees downed near Lucama by strong thunderstorm winds. Wake County Raleigh23 1930EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm winds blew over several trees on Jones Sausage Road. Wilson County Wilson23 2025EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NORTH CAROLINA, Central Strong thunderstorm winds toppled trees that fell onto power lines.

Stanly County Badin30 0040EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm winds toppled trees and blew down power lines in the Badin area. Anson County Anson30 0100EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Plank Road in Ansonville. Davidson County Lexington30 0105EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew the roof off a barn, damaged a mobile home, and downed several trees near Lexington. Randolph County Archdale30 0120EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees on state roads 2470\2471 and NC22. Montgomery County Troy30 0130EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on highway 109 just north of Troy. NORTH CAROLINA, Central Coastal Duplin County 3 S Magnolia15 1425EST 0.3 50 0 0 30K Tornado (F1) 1426EST A tornado touched down 3 miles south of Magnolia on Highway 117 destroying 2 vacant hog houses. Debris was lifted 200 feet in the air. Eyewitnesses reported a multiple vortices tornado. Duplin County 4 S Kenansville to15 1430EST 1.5 75 0 0 450K Tornado (F2) 3.5 S Kenansville 1432EST Eyewitnesses saw a tornado as it destroyed 3 hog houses on NC11 south of Kenansville. Travelled NE downing trees which blocked the highway and struck another hog farm about a mile away destroying 4 hog buildings. Duplin County 2.5 S Kenansville15 1433EST 1 75 0 3 70K Tornado (F2) 1434EST Tornado on Williamson Road ripped the roof off one trailer and totally destroyed another trailer. Three people were slightly injured. Duplin County 2 S Kenansville15 1435EST 0.8 75 0 0 200K Tornado (F2) 1436EST Three turkey barns totally destroyed and the roof of a vacant house was partially blown off on NC50. Thousands of baby turkeys were killed. Duplin County 1 E Kenansville15 1440EST 0.5 50 0 0 75K Tornado (F1) 1441EST Brief touchdown on Paul Ed Dail Road destroyed the roofs on 2 homes and damaged a third. Duplin County 5 N Kenansville to15 1448EST 1 75 0 0 Tornado (F2) 6 N Kenansville 1450EST Tornado destroyed 2 hog houses and damaged a third along Highway 903. Lenoir County 1 W Deep Run15 1520EST 0.3 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) Spotter reports a touchdown near Deep Run and NC11 in open field. Lenoir County 1 W Kinston15 1532EST 0.3 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1533EST Eyewitnesses reported a tornado near Highway 70 and 258. Lenoir County 1 W Kinston to15 1535EST 0.5 50 0 0 200K Tornado (F1) 1 NW Kinston 1536EST Tornado touched down in Forest Hills Estates off Highway 258. Several mobile homes were damaged. Lenoir County 1 N Kinston15 1540EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Funnel spotted near hospital just north of Kinston. Lenoir County 3 N Kinston15 1545EST 0.5 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) Tornado near Mewborn's Crossroads, NC58. In open field. Greene County 1 E Ormandsville15 1600EST 1.3 75 0 0 150K Tornado (F2) 1603EST Tornado ripped the roof off a church on NC903. Sanctuary was left intact. The tornado crossed a field and totally destroyed a modular home on Gray Road one-half mile NE of the church. Family had left the house and sought refuge at a relatives home. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NORTH CAROLINA, Central Coastal Pitt County 9 S Greenville15 1610EST 0.3 50 0 0 25K Tornado (F1) Pitt County 7 S Greenville15 1610EST 0.4 50 0 0 25K Tornado (F0) 1611EST Garage destroyed on Pocosin Road. Further north on US264 a billboard constructed with 6x6 pressure treated wood was snapped off at the base. Jones County 1 NE Comfort26 1330EST 0.5 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) Public reported a tornado/ on the ground on Highway 41 NE of Comfort. Onslow County Richlands26 1346EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees down in Nine Mile area. Jones County 2 S Pollocksville26 1350EST 0.2 25 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) Brief touchdown of a tornado/landspout near Pollocksville. Craven County Ernul26 1356EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Two trees down. Pamlico County Grantsboro26 1414EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Tree fell on Highway 304. Dare County 1 W Kill Devil Hills to26 1435EST 0 0 Waterspout .5 W Kill Devil Hills 1437EST Waterspout in Albemarle Sound near Kill Devil Hills. NORTH CAROLINA, Extreme Southwest Clay County Countywide 20 1110EST 0 0 1K 5K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees downed across county and several small buildings damaged. NORTH CAROLINA, North Coastal

NONE REPORTED. NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central NCZ001-018 Ashe - Watauga 08 2100EST 0 0 Snow 09 1600EST Snow showers resulted in accumulations of generally 1 to 3 inches across Ashe and Watauga Counties. Watauga County 3 SE Boone20 1300EST 0.1 20 0 2 50K Tornado (F1) A tornado briefly touched down at 1300 EST approximately 3 miles southeast of Boone at an amusement park. The tornado damaged 16 vehicles and injured two people. The tornado ripped the car door off of one vehicle and then blew a significant amounts of small stones into the vehicle. In addition, a man broke a rib after being lifted into the air by the tornado and then dropped. Several vehicles were turned around by the tornado. Caswell County 3 S Milesville20 1614EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Caswell County Blanch20 1614EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Caswell County Stony Creek20 1614EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Caswell County 4 SSW Milton20 1620EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Caswell County Prospect Hill20 1635EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms in Caswell County during the early evening on the 20th produced hail up to nickel size and damaging winds.

Thunderstorms knocked down trees 3 miles south of Milesville and in Stoney Creek, broke off tree limbs in Blanch, destroyed a barn and knocked down trees 4 miles south-southwest of Milton, blew half the roof off a fire department building in Prospect Hill. Wilkes County Wilkesboro23 1400EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds during the afternoon hours on the 23rd knocked down trees in Wilkesboro. Ashe County 2 S West Jefferson29 1527EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ashe County West Jefferson29 1530EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Severe thunderstorms during the late afternoon of the 29th produced hail up to quarter size in Ashe County. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NORTH CAROLINA, South Coastal New Hanover County Wilmington01 0205EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Report from Dotson Court area. New Hanover County Wilmington01 0211EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Report from North Chase subdivision Pender County 2 S Rocky Pt to01 0230EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Rocky Pt Hail covered US Highway I-40, reported by Sheriff.

Pender County 1 WNW Currie to15 1005EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Currie Reported from Moore's Creek National Battlefield, where 2.65 inch rain fell in short time. Pender County 2 N Malpass Corner15 1020EST 0.2 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) Reported by Malpass Corner School officials and a motorist. Trees down, 1.5 inch hail. Pender County Wards Corner15 1050EST 0.1 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) Reported by NC Highway Patrol. Brief touchdown downed tree, with 0.75 inch hail. Robeson County St Pauls15 1545EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sheriff report. Columbus County Whiteville26 1320EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G62) County Courthouse had windows blown out, as did cars in parking lot. Columbus County Tabor City26 1320EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Mobile home wall collapsed. Columbus County Nakina26 1330EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Several buildings damaged or destroyed, trees fell on cars in Nakina-Bug Hill-Old Dock area. Columbus County 1 S Old Dock26 1345EST 0.2 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) Woman on tractor sighted tornado. Columbus County Riegelwood26 1350EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Large tree downed on Highway 87. Brunswick County 1 S Long Beach26 1416EST 0 0 Waterspout Waterspout sighted from Long Beach over ocean. Brunswick County 2 S Winnabow26 1420EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Fire Dept reported Roof peeled off mobile home. New Hanover County Wilmington26 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Trees reported down at 3rd and New Hanover St, and off Greenville Loop Rd. New Hanover County 1 E Carolina Beach26 1440EST 0 0 Waterspout 1445EST Waterspout sighted from Carolina Beach, off Snow's Cut, over the ocean. NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest NCZ033-048>052 Avery - Madison - Yancey - Mitchell - Swain - Haywood 01 2000EST 0 0 Snow 02 0800EST Light snoww accumulated to a inch or two mostly at higher elevations. NCZ070 Gaston 07 1445EST 0 0 5K 1500EST An unusually strong dust devil took the roof off a multi-purpose building at a residence. Debris was scattered for a mile or two along Interstate 85. NCZ062>063 Macon - Southern Jackson 08 0400EST 0 0 5K High Wind 0500EST High winds estimated at 60 mph blew down some trees and tore shingles off houses in the Cashiers/ Highlands area. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest NCZ033-048>052 Avery - Madison - Yancey - Mitchell - Swain - Haywood 08 0400EST 0 0 Snow 1600EST Light snow accumulated to an inch or two mostly at higher elevations. The snow persisted into the afternoon and then diminished. Union County 20 S Monroe13 1903EST 1 50 0 0 200K Tornado (F1) 1910EST A tornado touched down briefly and caused significant damage to a house, destroyed several outbuildings, damaged a mobile home, and blew down a few trees. The damage was surveyed the next day and convergent rotary wind damage was quite evident. The funnel was observed as it approached the residence. Gaston County Gastonia15 0720EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0750EST Several strong thunderstorms developed quickly across the piedmont during the early morning. One became briefly severe causing large hail in Gastonia. Swain County 20 E Bryson City20 1114EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1145EST Swain County 20 E Bryson City20 1114EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1130EST Macon County Burning Town20 1120EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1150EST Macon County 60 NNW Franklin20 1127EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1200EST Haywood County Maggie Vly to20 1130EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Lake Junaluska 1145EST Haywood County 60 W Waynesville20 1140EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1215EST Haywood County 60 W Waynesville20 1140EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1200EST Severe thunderstorms developed in the mountains of western North Carolina. Damaging winds accompanied these storms as they moved east. Funnel clouds were sighted in Swain and Haywood counties. Jackson County Cashiers20 1204EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind 1230EST Transylvania County Brevard20 1215EST 0 0 50K Hail (0.75) 1245EST Buncombe County Asheville20 1227EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1300EST Severe thunderstorms developed in the mountains of western North Carolina and moved east. Trees and power lines were blown down and large hail was common. Damage was most intense around Brevard where wind damage also occurred. Transylvania County Brevard20 1230EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind 1300EST Mcdowell County 8 S Marion20 1250EST 0.1 30 0 0 20K Tornado (F0) 1310EST A small tornado briefly touched down south of Marion. the roof was blown off a carport, part of the roof of a house was removed, and several trees and antennae were blown down. A concrete well lid was blown off and carried several hunderd yards. The damage was surveyed by emergency managment personnel and determined to be tornadic. Gaston County Gastonia20 1425EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind 1500EST Gaston County Dallas20 1445EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind 1515EST Mecklenburg County 10 W Charlotte20 1510EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1530EST Union County 60 SW Marshville to20 1530EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 60 SW Monroe 1600EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Severe thunderstorms developed in the western North Carolina mountains and moved east. Trees and power lines were blown down at several locations from Swain county to Union county. Around Maggie Valley and Lake Junaluska a porch was blown off a house and landed on a car. Power was out to about 5700 people in that area. Another area of damage was near the Blue Ridge Parkway where trees and signs were blown down. Around Cashiers a number of trees were downed causing damage to homes and a pickup truck was blown off an embankment. Also shingles were blown off houses and roofs were blown off of some utility buildings. Near Brevard there was a damage swath about 200 yards wide and 3/4 mile long where a mobile home was blown off its foundation. Nine other mobile homes and two houses were damaged by the wind. In Gaston county shingles were blown off homes in a couple of locations, large trees were downed by the wind and a trampoline was blown into power lines. A damaging storm traversed Union county, blowing over a mobile home, destroying a barn and downing a number of large trees. Trees and power lines were downed near Charlotte. Union County Monroe29 0645EST 0 0 25K Lightning Union County Monroe29 0915EST 0 0 Lightning 0930EST Morning thunderstorms caused lightning strikes which partially burned two houses. Caldwell County Baton29 1500EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1530EST A severe thunderstorm blew down some power lines south of Lenior. Jackson County Sylva29 2230EST 0 0 Flash Flood 30 0400EST Heavy rain caused small streams to flood and caused mud slides. Mecklenburg County 50 S Charlotte30 0010EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind 1200EST Union County Monroe30 0030EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1200EST Cabarrus County 10 SE Concord30 0040EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0115EST An area of severe thunderstorms moved across the Charlotte metro area causing scattered wind damage. A roof was blown off a business in the south part of town and trees and power lines were downed. Trees and power lines were also blown down near Concord and Monroe. NCZ071 Mecklenburg 30 0100EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0700EST NCZ082 Union 30 0100EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0600EST Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which caused some local flooding in and around Charlotte. NCZ082 Union 30 0100EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0600EST Thunderstroms produced heavy rain which caused some local flooding in and around charlotte. Union County Near Charlotte30 0100EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0600EST Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which caused some local flooding in and around Charlotte. NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West NDZ007>008-016- Cavalier - Pembina - Walsh - Nelson - Grand Forks - Griggs - Steele - Traill - Barnes - Cass - Ransom - Sargent - Richland 026>030-038>039-049- 052>053 10 1300CST 0 0 Flood 30 2300CST Moderate to severe flooding occurred on the Red River on the North and many of its tributaries in North Dakota. Above normal precipitation was observed over the basin for the 6 months prior to the flood. In addition, heavy snow cover, with drifts up to 12 feet, lingered into early April. This combined with a rapid snowmelt to produce a memorable spring flood, despite below average precipitation from mid-March through April. Ice jams contributed to the flooding, particularly along the Pembina River near the Cnadian border. The flooding was, for many areas, the worst since 1979, which for some, was the most devastating on record. In Grand forks, the fifth highest stage was recorded. On April 19th at 7 pm, a 19 yr. old man from Warroad, MN, drowned while attempting to cross the Robin bridge over the Red River at Drayton, ND. The man unfortunately did not heed a road closed sign, which clearly marked the flooding hazard. Residents along the Sheyenne River were hit particularly hard. At Kindred, ND, a flood disaster was declared by Governor Schafer. The governor of ND activated the National Guard to assist with the flood, In Grafton, the Park River swamped a mobile home court and flooded many basements in the city. On the Red River, the most extensive damage was from Grand forks downstream. Many roads and bridges, including I-29 just north of Grand forks, were closed. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West NDZ007>008-016- Cavalier - Pembina - Walsh - Nelson - Grand Forks - Griggs - Steele - Traill - Barnes - Cass - Ransom - Sargent - Richland 026>030-038>039-049- 052>053 10 1300CST 0 0 Flood 30 2300CST Moderate to severe flooding occurred on the Red River of the North and many of its tributaries in North Dakota. Above normal precipitation was observed over the basin for the 6 months prior to the flood. In addition, heavy snow cover, with drifts up to 12 feet, lingered into early April. This combined with a rapid snowmelt to produce a memorable spring flood, despite below average precipitation from mid-March through April. Ice jams contributed to the flooding, particularly along the Pembina River near the Canadian border. The flooding was, for many areas, the worst since 1979, which for some, was the most devastating on record. In Grand Forks, the fifth highest state was recorded. On April 19th at 7 pm, a 19 yr. old man from Warroad, MN drowned while attempting to cross the Robin bridge over the Red River at Drayton, ND. The man unfortunately did not heed a road closed sign, which clearly maked the flooding hazard. Residents along the Sheyenne River wer hit particularly hard. At Kindred, ND, a flood disaster was declared by Gov. Schafer. The governor activated the National Guard to assist with the flood, In Grafton, the Park River swamped a mobile home court and flooded many basements in the city. On the Red River, the most extensive damage was from Grand Forks downstream. Many roads and bridges, including I-29 just north of Grand Forks, were closed. Stark County Belfield 26 2030MST 0 0 8K 0 Lightning Lightning caused an oil tank to explode near Belfield(Stark Co) on the 26th. It took about an hour to bring the fire under control. The lightning bolt blew the top of the tank about 250 feet.

NORTH DAKOTA, East NDZ007>008-016- Cavalier - Pembina - Walsh - Nelson - Grand Forks - Griggs - Steele - Traill - Barnes - Cass - Ransom - Sargent - Richland 026>030-038>039-049- 052>053 10 1300CST 0 0 Flood 30 2300CST Moderate to severe flooding occurred on the Red River of the North and many of its tributaries in North Dakota. Above normal precipitation was observed over the basin for the 6 months prior to the flood. In addition, heavy snow cover, with drifts up to 12 feet, lingered into early April. This combined with a rapid snowmelt to produce a memorable spring flood, despite below average precipitation from mid-March through April. Ice jams contributed to the flooding, particularly along the Pembina River near the Canadian border. The flooding was, for many areas, the worst since 1979, which for some, was the most devastating on record. In Grand Forks, the fifth highest stage was recorded. On April 19th at 7 pm, a 19-year-old man from Warroad, Minnesota, drowned while attempting to cross the Robin bridge over the Red River at Drayton, North Dakota. The man unfortunately did not heed a road closed sign, which clearly marked the flooding hazard. Residents along the Sheyenne River were hit particularly hard. At Kindred, North Dakota, a flood disaster was declared by Governor Schafer. The governor of North Dakota activated the National Guard to assist with the flood. In Grafton, the Park River swamped a mobile home court and flooded many basements in the city. On the Red River, the most extensive damage was from Grand Forks downstream. Many roads and bridges, including Interstate 29 just north of Grand Forks, were closed. OHIO, East Belmont County Bellaire15 1711EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed power lines in Bellaire. Belmont County Shadyside15 1730EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed a tree in Shadyside. A few trees were also downed across Route 7 near Shadyside. Belmont County 3 NW Bridgeport15 1730EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees northwest of Bridgeport along Route 250. Monroe County 3 N Graysville23 1410EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree and large limbs just north of Graysville. Muskingum County Dresden29 1803EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Dresden. Coshocton County Coshocton29 1820EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A tree and some large limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds in Coshocton. Coshocton County 3 N Coshocton29 1825EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Skywarn spotters reported a funnel cloud near S.R. 643 and S.R. 83. Coshocton County Coshocton29 1847EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Thunderstorm winds were clocked at 65 mph near Coshocton. Tuscarawas County New Philadelphia29 1850EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 1900EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OHIO, East Numerous trees and power lines were downed in Dover and New Philadelphia. Harrison County Jewett29 1940EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Carroll County 4 SW Carrollton29 1945EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind 2000EST Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and a few branches southwest of Carrollton.

Columbiana County Lisbon29 1955EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A Skywarn spotter reported 0.50 to 0.75 inch diameter hail. Carroll County 4 SW Carrollton29 1955EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Columbiana County 2 N Wellsville29 2017EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Coshocton County 7 NW Coshocton30 0640EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1959EST Flood waters rose on the Killbuck Creek. Route 60, north of Blissfield, was closed by 400 PM EST. County Road 343 was also closed. In the northwest part of the county, County Road 206 was closed above the Mohawk Dam. This flood event turned into a prolonged event, affecting mainly the northwest part of the county for several more weeks. OHZ048 Coshocton 30 2000EST 0 0 Flood 2359EST A flash flood event earlier in the day turned into a prolonged flood that lasted through the end of April and continued into May. Numerous state, county, and township roads, especially in the northern and western part of the county were closed. OHIO, North Lucas County Countywide12 1545EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wind gusts of 60 mph were reported near Sylvania and other locations. Trees were downed, some on power lines. Ottawa County Countywide12 1555EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail Hail, three quarter inch in diameter fell in Oak Harbor. Trees were downed. Sandusky County Countywide12 1647EST 0 0 120K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Winds estimated to 60 mph downed trees on power lines. Localized higher gusts as high as 80 mph occurred. Bellevue was hard hit. Roof damage was common with Bellevue's high school roof blown off. The roofs were also blown off a barn and an unoccupied house. A boat storage building and a grain bin were destroyed. An outbuilding was destroyed at the Yogi Bear Campground. In Fremont, an outbuilding was blown from one neighbor's yard to the next and roads were closed from fallen trees. An outbuilding was destroyed in Clyde. Erie County Bellevue12 1650EST 0.3 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1651EST A small tornado touched down in a field in extreme southwest Erie County near State Route 269. It was witnessed by a deputy sheriff who watched it move across the field and lift back into the storm cloud. No damage occurred from the tornado although straight line wind damage occurred in nearby areas from the storm. Erie County Countywide12 1712EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Huron County Countywide12 1720EST 0 1 60K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees were downed, some on power lines, cars and structures. A Monroeville (Huron County) man was seriously injured by a downed tree. Also, a press box was destroyed at a varsity baseball game in Monroeville. Roof damage was reported at a number of locations. Some trailers were damaged in Florence (Erie County). Lorain County Countywide12 1730EST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind (G72) Lake County Countywide12 1730EST 0 0 400K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Cuyahoga County Countywide12 1737EST 1 1 1M Thunderstorm Wind (G72) F75PH Medina County Countywide12 1742EST 1 2 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G80) M75VE Summit County North Half12 1800EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Portage County North Half12 1810EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OHIO, North Ashtabula County Countywide12 1815EST 2 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G62) M?BO, M?BO Trumbull County Countywide12 1830EST 0 0 200K Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Geauga County Countywide12 1831EST 0 4 150K Tstm Wind/Hail A squall line of powerful thunderstorms, a derecho, roared across extreme north central and northeast Ohio producing microbursts. Numerous trees were downed with some communities reporting hundreds of downed trees, blocked roads, and power outages, some lasting for several days. Wind gusts were measured at 84 mph in Elyria (Lorain County) and Solon (Cuyahoga County) and it is likely some of the gusts approached 100 mph locally. Structures and automobiles were damaged by downed trees. A barn was blown down in Vermilion (Lorain) and a parking garage was badly damaged in Willoughby Hills (Cuyahoga). The roof was blown off a shopping center in Beachwood but none of the shoppers were injured. A truck was blown off the turnpike in Lorain County. Much of the roof was blown off a school in Kirtland (Lake) and a barn was blown down in Austinburg (Ashtabula). A woman was injured by a falling tree in East Cleveland. Four people received minor injuries at the Maple Festival in Geauga County. A 75 year old woman was killed on the southeast side of Cleveland when she was struck with an awning swinging in the strong winds. Two fisherman died on Pymatuning Reservoir in Ashtabula County when the sudden storm caught them on the lake and capsized their boat into the 40 degree water. One man was killed and two injured in York Township in Medina County when a tremendous wind gust lifted a car partially off the highway. Witnesses reported that the car came down and careened across the center line and was immediately struck by oncoming traffic. Large hail covered the ground in Middlefield (Geauga). Funnel clouds were sighted at a number of locations but no touchdown was confirmed. The temperature before the storm was in the 70s and dropped dramtically into the 40s with the passage of the storm with some 30 degree readings reported near Lake Erie. Summit County Barberton15 1700EST 0 0 Lightning A woman was injured in her home when it was struck by lightning. Cuyahoga County Parma20 1545EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lorain County Amherst20 1558EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Geauga County Chesterland20 1715EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Erie County Huron22 0840EST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a man riding a garbage truck and a nearby tree. The man was thrown from the truck , but was not seriously injured. Erie County Huron22 0845EST 0 0 Lightning Two people were struck by lightning Cuyahoga County Strongsville22 0930EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cuyahoga County Cleveland Heights22 0950EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) The roof was partially blown off a school and trees were downed. Cuyahoga County Cleveland22 0950EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lorain County Countywide23 0755EST 0 0 4K Flash Flood 1200EST Erie County Countywide23 0800EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1130EST Huron County Countywide23 0815EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1200EST Richland County Countywide23 0815EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1215EST Ashland County Countywide23 0830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1230EST Morrow County Countywide23 0830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1230EST Medina County Countywide23 0830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1230EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OHIO, North Cuyahoga County Countywide23 0830EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1230EST Lake County Countywide23 0845EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1230EST Ashtabula County Countywide23 0845EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 1300EST Geauga County Countywide23 0845EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1300EST Wayne County Countywide23 0845EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1245EST Summit County Countywide23 0900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1300EST Portage County Countywide23 0900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1330EST Trumbull County Countywide23 0900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1330EST One to two inches of rain on top of saturated ground caused flooding of streams, basements, low lying areas and poor drainage areas. High water was reported on many roads and some had to be closed including Ohio Route 13 and Route 30 in Richland County, Pitts Boulevard in Lorain County, and Route 700 in Hiram Township (Portage County). A man had to be rescued from his truck which stalled in high water on Route 13 near Mansfield. Flooding decreased gradually during the afternoon as the rain changed to snow, but high water remained in some areas into the 24th. OHZ009 Erie 23 1130EST 0 0 Flood 24 1500EST The Huron River at Milan went into flood at 1130 EST on 04/23 and crested at 17.79 feet at 2200 EST on 04/23. Flooding occurred in the lagoon communities and some access roads were flooded. OHZ011 Cuyahoga 23 1545EST 0 0 Flood 24 0700EST The Cuyahoga River at Independence went into flood at 1545 EST on 04/23 and crested at 17.73 feet at 2200 EST on 4/23. Flood stage is 16 feet. Tinkers Creek Rd. and Canal Rd. were water covered. OHZ036 Marion 23 2000EST 0 0 Flood 25 0700EST The Scioto River at LaRue went into flood and crested at 12.51 feet at 0530 EST on 4/24. Flood stage is 11 Feet. There was flooding of low lying areas and highways. OHZ008 Sandusky 24 1150EST 0 0 Flood 1800EST The Portage River at Woodville went into flood at 1150 EST on 4/24 and crested at 9.2 feet at 1500 EST on 4/24. Flood stage is 9 feet. There was minor flooding of low lying areas and in Trail Marker Park. OHZ036 Marion 24 2100EST 0 0 Flood 26 2000EST The Scioto River at Prospect went into flood at 2100 EST on 4/24 and crested at 10.52 feet at 1930 EST on 4/25. Flood stage is 9 feet. There was flooding of Highway 203 and Elm Street and other low lying areas. OHZ003 Lucas 25 1300EST 0 0 Flood 2000EST The Maumee River at Waterville went into flood at 1300 EST on 4/25 and crested at 9.1 feet at 1400 EST on 4/25. Flood stage is 9 feet. There was minor flooding of low lying areas. OHZ007>013-018>022- Ottawa - Sandusky - Erie - Lorain - Cuyahoga - Lake - Geauga - Seneca - Huron - Medina - Summit - Portage - Wyandot - 027>032-036>038 Crawford - Richland - Ashland - Wayne - Stark - Marion - Morrow - Holmes 25 1400EST 0 0 44K High Wind (G52) 2130EST Local wind gusts to 60 mph caused a few trees and large branches to be downed, as well as causing a few power outages. Structural damage was isolated, but a roof was partially blown off a high school in Tiffin (Seneca County) and an outbuilding was damaged in Galion (Crawford County). Knox County Southern Portion29 0615EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down, some on power lines. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OHIO, North Knox County Southern Portion29 0700EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0800EST Water was over bridges and roads including State Route 13. Stark County Minerva29 0700EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0800EST Almost two and a half inches of rain in 20 minutes caused street flooding. Stark County Canton Twp29 0715EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed, some on power lines. Stark County Canton Twp29 0715EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Trees were downed, some on power lines. Richland County Southern Portion29 0730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed, some on power lines. Holmes County Winesburg29 0735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed, some on power lines. Marion County Waldo29 1715EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Trees were downed, some on power lines, and the roof was blown off a warehouse. Seneca County S Of Tiffin29 1720EST 0 0 Flash Flood Heavy thunderstorm rains of 1 to 2 inches on top of saturated ground produced flooding of streams, basements, and low lying areas. State Route 53 was flooded south of Tiffin near the Wyandot County line. Morrow County Mt Gilead29 1725EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were downed near Routes 229 and 26 and nearby locations. Holmes County Richland Twp29 1800EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Thunderstorms produced flooding of low lying areas and roads including Route 62. OHZ036 Marion 29 2100EST 0 0 Flood 30 2359EST The Scioto River at LaRue went into flood at 2100 EST on 4/29 and crested at 12.2 feet at 1600 EST on 4/30. Flood stage is 11 feet. There was flooding of low lying areas and roadways. Flooding continued into May. OHZ036 Marion 30 1130EST 0 0 Flood 1359EST The Scioto River at Prospect went into flood at 1130 EST on 4/30 and crested at 11.03 feet at 0500 EST on 5/2. Flood stage is 9 feet. There was flooding of Highway 203 north of Prospect and along Main Street. OHZ038 Holmes 30 1130EST 0 0 Flood 2359EST The Killbuck Creek at Killbuck went into flood at 1130 EST on 4/30 and crested at 16.2 feet at 1600 EST on 4/30. Flood stage is 16 feet. There was minor flooding of low lying areas. Flooding continued into May. OHZ011 Cuyahoga 30 1600EST 0 0 Flood 1615EST The Cuyahoga River at Independence went into flood at 1600 EST on 4/30 and crested at 16 feet at 1600 EST on 4/30. Flood stage is 16 feet. There was minor flooding of low lying areas. OHZ009 Erie 30 1615EST 0 0 Flood 1630EST The Huron River at Milan went into flood at 1615 EST on 4/30 and crested at 14 feet at 1615 EST on 4/30. Flood stage is 14 feet. There was minor flooding of low lying areas. OHIO, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. OHIO, Southeast Lawrence County Countywide01 1000EST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1600EST An overnight and morning rain of 0.75 to 1.25 inches caused several creeks to flood and close secondary roads during Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OHIO, Southeast the late morning and afternoon. Cannons Creek, Symmes Creek, and Storms Creek were the main streams causing the minor flooding. No evacuations were reported. Washington County Barlow15 1545EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind A mobile home was overturned, a metal roof of the fairground's round building was blown off, and a few big trees were uprooted. Jackson County 5 SW Jackson23 1210EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind A barn along John Hoops Road in Scioto Township was heavily damaged. Athens County Albany23 1215EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were toppled and a residential garage was blown apart.

Lawrence County Ironton23 1215EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Jackson County Oak Hill23 1215EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees were uprooted. Athens County Athens23 1219EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees fell down along Dairy Lane. Lawrence County Chesapeake23 1225EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Gallia County 2 NW Addison23 1235EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down across Bulaville Road. Meigs County Middleport23 1315EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown over. Meigs County Tuppers Plains23 1321EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind A roof was blown off a house. Washington County Reno23 1340EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down. Washington County Reno26 1400EST 0 0 2K Lightning Lightning splintered a tree and shattered window panes on the nearby house. A tree limb was imbedded into a wall of the hous. The resident's phone receiver was knocked out of her hands, when the current traveled through the underground telephone wires. She was not injuried. Perry County Shawnee29 1810EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) OHIO, Southwest Scioto County Countywide16 1315EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1316EST Trees and power lines downed. Preble County Lewisburg19 2119EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Darke County Pottsdam19 2130EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A shed and barn were damaged. Montgomery County 2 N Dayton19 2135EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Darke County 5 N Philipsburg19 2140EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Large trees downed.

Greene County Beavercreek19 2200EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) One-half inch diameter hail covered the ground. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OHIO, Southwest Mercer County Ft Recovery20 0048EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 0050EST Roofs blown off homes. Putnam County Columbus Grove20 0225EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Observer reported wind gust. Clermont County 3 N New Richmond20 0333EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines downed. Delaware County Sunbury20 0402EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Observer reported wind gust. Auglaize County Wapakoneta22 0559EST 0 0 50K Lightning Lightning caused a barn fire. Clermont County Manchester23 1100EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1101EST Trees downed. Adams County Wrightsville23 1115EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 1116EST Barn destroyed. Scioto County 2 N Portsmouth23 1150EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1151EST Trees downed. OHZ071-077>078 Warren - Hamilton - Clermont 29 0400EST 0 0 11K Flood 30 2200EST Flooding occurred along the Little Miami river. At both Kings Mill and Milford, the flood stage was 17 and the crest reached 19 feet. Numerous roads were closed along the river due to high water. High water also caused evacuations in a moble home park in Clermont county. OHZ070-077 Butler - Hamilton 29 0430EST 0 0 20K Flood 30 2100EST Flooding occurred on the Great Miami River. The flood stage at Miamitown was 16 feet while the crest reached 25 feet. A campground was evacuated in Butler County due to high water. Numerous roads were closed due to high water. In Hamilton county, the river inundated Combs Park. Greene County Countywide29 0500EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 0800EST Clark County Countywide29 0530EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 0900EST Montgomery County Countywide29 0530EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 0715EST Hamilton County Countywide29 0600EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 0815EST Roads closed and mud slides due to heavy rains. Champaign County Countywide29 0600EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 0745EST Miami County Countywide29 0600EST 0 0 4K Flash Flood 0815EST Thirteen roads covered by flood waters. Clinton County Countywide29 0645EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 0815EST Warren County Countywide29 0645EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 0815EST Clermont County Edenton29 0700EST 0 0 2K Flash Flood 0900EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OHIO, Southwest Preble County Countywide29 0700EST 0 0 3K Flash Flood 0915EST Butler County Countywide29 0700EST 1 0 3K Flash Flood 0915EST 15 month old drowned in flooded stream. M6IW Butler County Fairfield29 1518EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Observer reported wind gust. Hamilton County Rossmoyne29 1525EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1526EST Large trees downed. Hamilton County 2 E Cincinnati29 1535EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Observer reported wind gust. Warren County Maineville29 1539EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1540EST Trees downed. Clermont County 2 S Batavia29 1543EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1544EST Trees downed. Montgomery County Countywide29 1545EST 1 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind 1615EST Over 100 trees downed. Church steeple downed. .88 inch diameter hail. High winds caused 25,000 customers to lose electrical power. Winds around 100 mph snapped telephone poles at bases and ripped a roof off a building. M6IW Greene County Yellow Spgs29 1555EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1556EST Trees downed. Clark County Enon29 1559EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1601EST Large trees downed. Clinton County Wilmington29 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) NWSO Wilmington observed 58 mph gust. Brown County Countywide29 1600EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1601EST Large trees down. Clark County Medway29 1635EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1640EST Large trees downed. Champaign County Urbana29 1645EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1647EST Trees downed across roads. Madison County West Jefferson29 1648EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1650EST Telephone poles downed. Structural damage. Adams County West Union29 1655EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1659EST Franklin County Columbus Intl Arpt29 1708EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1710EST Observer reported wind gust. Delaware County Sunbury29 1715EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1717EST Trees and power lines downed. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OHIO, Southwest Pickaway County Circleville29 1715EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1717EST Trees downed. Pike County Waverly29 1717EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1719EST Trees downed. Fairfield County Carroll29 1745EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1748EST Numerous trees down. Hocking County Rockbridge29 1800EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1802EST Trees downed. Montgomery County Countywide29 1800EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2000EST OHZ082-088 Pike - Scioto 30 0400EST 0 0 10K Flood 2200EST Flooding occurred along the Scioto River creating high water across Ohio State Rte. 104 near the Pickaway county line and Plyley's Lane near Paint Creek. Other roads were also covered. OKLAHOMA, Extreme Southeast Mccurtain County 1 N Broken Bow to14 0020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Broken Bow Mccurtain County Tom14 0023CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mccurtain County Wright City19 1924CST 0 1 Hail (2.75) 1928CST One man suffered from a broken toe as a hail stone fell on his foot. Mccurtain County Valliant19 1927CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mccurtain County Broken Bow19 1945CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) 1949CST Mccurtain County Idabel19 2110CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) OKLAHOMA, Northeast Ottawa County Miami03 1940CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Creek County 1 S Depew03 1955CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Creek County 2 S Bristow03 2000CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Tulsa County Tulsa03 2029CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tulsa County Tulsa03 2035CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tulsa County Tulsa03 2036CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tulsa County Tulsa03 2039CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tulsa County Tulsa03 2040CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Okfuskee County 10 N Weleetka03 2115CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Okmulgee County Henryetta03 2120CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Mayes County 2 S Spavinaw03 2125CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mcintosh County Hanna03 2135CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mcintosh County Eufaula03 2215CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Northeast Haskell County 5 S Stigler03 2255CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Latimer County Panola03 2300CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind Le Flore County Howe03 2340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma during the evening of April 3rd. Strong thunderstorm winds blew an awning down off a business in Henryetta and downed large tree limbs in Eufaula and in Panola. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 miles an hour 5 miles south of Stigler and in Howe, and nickel size hail fell 2 miles south of Bristow. Dime size hail fell at several other locations in eastern Oklahoma. Mcintosh County 22 W Eufaula12 1300CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pittsburg County 4 W Quinton12 1410CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Isolated severe thunderstorms developed in eastern Oklahoma during the afternoon of April 12th and produced nickel size hail 22 miles west of Eufaula and dime size hail 4 miles west of Quinton. Haskell County Lequire19 1830CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Le Flore County Pocola19 1920CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Le Flore County Heavener19 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Le Flore County 2 SE Page19 2045CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Severe thunderstorms developed in southeast Oklahoma during the evening of April 19th and produced nickel size hail at Pocola and dime size hail at Lequire, at Heavener, and 2 miles southeast of Page. Pawnee County 2.5 N Mannford21 1316CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Creek County 2 N Mannford21 1316CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Creek County Mannford21 1319CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Creek County 2 NE Mannford21 1331CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Tulsa County 8 W Sand Springs21 1331CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Tulsa County Sand Springs21 1341CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tulsa County 1 S Sand Springs21 1344CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Osage County Osage21 1355CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tulsa County Tulsa21 1358CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tulsa County Owasso21 1405CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Rogers County Claremore21 1405CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tulsa County Owasso21 1408CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tulsa County Skiatook21 1413CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Washington County Copan21 1415CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pawnee County Pawnee21 1425CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Osage County Avant21 1430CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mayes County 6 NW Pryor21 1434CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Osage County Hominy21 1440CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Osage County 6 W Hominy21 1440CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pawnee County Skedee21 1445CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Northeast Rogers County 2 N Claremore21 1445CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Osage County 1 SW Pawhuska21 1445CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Craig County 6 S Vinita21 1508CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Craig County Vinita21 1518CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Craig County Big Cabin21 1520CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Craig County Nr Big Cabin21 1524CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mayes County Pryor21 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Osage County 10 N Pawhuska21 1546CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Osage County 10 W Pawhuska21 1546CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ottawa County Fairland21 1548CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pawnee County Pawnee21 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ottawa County Fairland21 1625CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pawnee County Pawnee21 1634CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ottawa County Wyandotte21 1642CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County Copan21 1716CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Osage County 5 N Barnsdall21 1735CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Osage County Okesa21 1740CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Osage County Pawhuska21 1745CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nowata County 5 S South Coffeyville21 1745CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Nowata County South Coffeyville21 1750CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Osage County Wynona21 1800CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Osage County Barnsdall21 1800CST 0.5100 0 0 150K Tornado (F1) Washington County Ochelata21 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Washington County Bartlesville21 1825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Craig County 7 W Welch21 1828CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Nowata County 4 NW Nowata21 1828CST 0.1 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) Craig County Vinita21 1835CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Nowata County Nowata21 1856CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ottawa County Miami21 1905CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Ottawa County Fairland21 1905CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ottawa County 2 W Fairland21 1915CST 0.1 25 0 0 50K Tornado (F1) Pittsburg County 10 N Ashland21 1949CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pittsburg County 8 N Ashland21 1955CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Northeast Mcintosh County Eufaula21 2000CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Pittsburg County Mc Alester to21 2015CST 3 100 0 9 750K Tornado (F0) 3 ENE Mc Alester 2020CST Pittsburg County 7 ENE Mc Alester to21 2030CST 5 100 0 0 100K Tornado (F1) 12 ENE Mc Alester 2040CST Mcintosh County Checotah21 2043CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Haskell County 5 W Kinta21 2050CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Haskell County Countywide21 2050CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind 2140CST Pittsburg County 1 S Quinton21 2053CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind Okfuskee County Okemah21 2100CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Haskell County 2 N Kinta to21 2100CST 1 75 0 0 Tornado (F1) 2 NNE Kinta 2102CST Haskell County Stigler21 2107CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind Haskell County Stigler21 2107CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Haskell County 3 NW Stigler21 2115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Okmulgee County Henryetta21 2117CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Haskell County Keota21 2130CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Cherokee County Tahlequah21 2130CST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2330CST Sequoyah County Muldrow21 2147CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Le Flore County Panama21 2150CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Sequoyah County Muldrow21 2158CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sequoyah County Moffett21 2212CST 0.1 50 0 0 Tornado (F1) Creek County Bristow21 2215CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind Tulsa County Tulsa21 2224CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Okfuskee County 2 E Boley21 2237CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Okfuskee County 2 E Castle21 2241CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Okfuskee County 2 E Castle21 2241CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Okfuskee County Boley21 2247CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Okfuskee County Boley21 2247CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Okmulgee County Henryetta21 2308CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Mcintosh County Hitchita21 2320CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Adair County Baron21 2325CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Mcintosh County Checotah21 2340CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wagoner County Okay21 2345CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Northeast Delaware County 2 E Ketchum21 2345CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Muskogee County Oktaha21 2350CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Muskogee County Muskogee21 2353CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Muskogee County 1 S Warner22 0000CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Muskogee County Oktaha22 0009CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Muskogee County Braggs22 0016CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Pittsburg County 4 N Mc Alester22 0020CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cherokee County 4 SW Cookson22 0025CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Sequoyah County Marble City22 0030CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Adair County Bunch22 0035CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pittsburg County 2 S Quinton22 0055CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Haskell County Lequire22 0125CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Le Flore County Shady Point22 0150CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening of April 21st and early morning of April 22nd. The storms spawned 7 tornadoes in eastern Oklahoma, and also produced damaging winds and large hail.

The first tornado touched down at 1800CST in the town of Barnsdall. The tornado partially destroyed the new fire department building in Barnsdall and damaged a few homes in town. The tornado was on the ground for 1/2 mile, was 100 yards wide, and was rated as F1 in intensity.

The second tornado touched down briefly at 1828CST 4 miles northwest of Nowata. No damage occurred with this F0 tornado.

The third tornado touched down briefly at 1915CST 2 miles west of Fairland. The tornado overturned several tractor trailers on Interstate 44 and was rated as F1 in intensity.

Tornadoes 4 through 7 were all produced by the same supercell thunderstorm which moved across southeast Oklahoma. The fourth tornado touched down at 2015CST in the city of McAlester. The tornado damaged 4 homes and 77 businesses in McAlester, and 9 people who injured in McAlester. The 100 yard wide tornado remained on the ground for 3 miles before lifting at 2020CST 3 miles east northeast of McAlester and was rated as F0 in intensity.

The fifth tornado touched down at 2030CST 7 miles east northeast of McAlester and remained on the ground for 5 miles before lifting at 2040CST 12 miles east northeast of McAlester. The 100 yard wide tornado damaged several homes and was rated as F1 in intensity.

The sixth tornado touched down at 2100CST 2 miles north of Kinta and remained on the ground for 1 mile before lifting a t 2102CST 2 miles north northeast of Kinta. Trees were downed by this 75 yard wide tornado, but no structural damage occurred, and the tornado was rated as F1 in intensity.

The seventh tornado touched down at 2212CST in the town of Moffett and quickly crossed the Arkansas River into Arkansas. Trees and power lines were downed by this tornado in Oklahoma, but no structural damage occurred in Oklahoma. The tornado was 50 yards wide in Oklahoma and was rated as F1 in intensity in Oklahoma. The tornado strengthened as it moved into Arkansas, where 2 young children were killed in Fort Smith.

Damaging straight-line winds also occurred with the storms. Strong thunderstorm winds damaged roofs and downed numerous large trees 5 miles north of Barnsdall, and a tractor trailer was overturned by the high winds on Interstate 40 1 mile south of Warner. Windows were blown out in Okemah, a roof was blown off a barn near Eufaula, a tin roof was blown off a shed 5 miles south of South Coffeyville, and grain silos were blown over in South Coffeyville. A roof was blown off a building and power lines were blown down in Keota, trees were blown down in Stigler, and trees, fences, and power lines were blown down 5 miles west of Kinta and throughout all of Haskell County. Trees were blown down in Shady Point, and power lines were blown down 1 mile south of Quinton and in Bristow.

Thunderstorm winds gusted to 70 miles an hour in Bartlesville and in Boley, to 60 to 70 miles an hour in Henryetta, and to 65 miles an hour on the northwest side of Muskogee. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 63 miles an hour at an automated observing site 3 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Northeast miles northwest of Stigler, to 61 miles an hour at an automated observing site 8 miles north of Ashland, and to 60 miles an hour 2 miles east of Castle.

Large hail also accompanied the storms. Baseball size hail fell at Braggs, and 2 inch diameter hail fell at Panama. Golfball size hail fell 2 miles northeast of Mannford, 8 miles west of Sand Springs, 7 miles west of Welch, at Stigler, at Muldrow, at Okay, at Oktaha, and at Marble City. Half dollar size hail fell 2 miles south of Quinton, and quarter to half dollar size hail fell at Miami. Dime to quarter size hail fell at numerous other locations in eastern Oklahoma.

Very heavy rainfall from the thunderstorms also resulted in flash flooding in Tahlequah. Several downtown streets were blocked off due to street flooding, and water entered a few businesses in downtown Tahlequah. Latimer County Red Oak22 0200CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0700CST Haskell County Countywide22 0300CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0400CST Pittsburg County West Of Mcalester22 0300CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0800CST Le Flore County West Of Panama to22 0500CST 0 0 Flash Flood West Of Shady Point 0800CST Pittsburg County South Of Mcalester22 0800CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0830CST Thunderstorms during the evening of April 21st and morning of April 22nd produced very heavy rainfall which resulted in flash flooding in Latimer, Haskell, Pittsburg, and Le Flore Counties in southeast Oklahoma. In Latimer County, parts of State Highway 82 in the Red Oak area were flooded, and numerous county roads were also flooded. In Haskell County, San Bois Creek overflowed its banks two different times during the morning of the 22nd and flooded a couple county roads each time. In Pittsbu rg County, State Highway 31 and U.S. Highway 270 were closed west of McAlester due to high water, and U.S. Highway 69 was closed south of McAlester due to high water. In Le Flore County, roads were flooded west of Panama and west of Shady Point. Haskell County Countywide22 0800CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0930CST Osage County 3 E Burbank27 2340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Osage County 3 E Burbank28 0000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Osage County 1 N Shidler28 0010CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Osage County 1 W Foraker28 0016CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Osage County Shidler28 0019CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G59) Osage County 2 E Foraker28 0023CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County 2 ENE Copan28 0025CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Osage County 10 W Pawhuska28 0026CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Nowata County 8 W Nowata28 0040CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Osage County 8 N Pawhuska28 0045CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Nowata County 4 W Nowata28 0045CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Nowata County Nowata28 0050CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind Craig County Welch28 0100CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind Craig County 10 W Vinita28 0113CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Ottawa County Cardin/Picher/Quapaw28 0120CST 0 0 70K Thunderstorm Wind (G93) 0130CST Ottawa County Picher28 0123CST 0 0 60K Thunderstorm Wind (G93) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Northeast Osage County 3 E Burbank28 0126CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Washington County Copan28 0140CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County Copan28 0140CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Osage County Bowring28 0142CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G87) Nowata County Lenapah28 0148CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nowata County Lenapah28 0150CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Washington County 2 W Copan28 0200CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Nowata County 2 NE Nowata28 0215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G66) Craig County 5 W Welch28 0230CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Ottawa County Miami28 0245CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms moved across extreme northeast Oklahoma during the very late evening of April 27th and early morning of April 28th. Thunderstorm winds estimated at 100 to 115 miles an hour caused extensive damage in the Carpin, Picher, and Quapaw areas in Ottawa County. Several mobile homes were blown over, roofs were damaged, and trees were uprooted in these areas. U.S. Highway 69 was closed from Picher to the Kansas state line due to debris across the roadway. In Picher, 1 mobile home was destroyed, numerous utility poles were downed, windows were blown out, and numerous trees were downed. Some of the fallen trees damaged houses in Picher. A broken gas main in Picher was also caused by an uprooted tree.

Strong thunderstorm winds damaged a residential roof 2 miles west of Copan, and a barn roof was torn off 8 miles west of Nowata. Windows were blown out of a home 5 miles west of Welch, and many telephone poles were broken off by the wind in Lenapah. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Miami, and trees were blown down in Nowata and in Welch. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 100 miles an hour in Bowring, to 76 miles an hour at an automated observing site 2 miles northeast of Nowata, to 70 miles an hour in Copan, and to 68 miles an hour in Shidler. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 miles an hour 3 miles east of Burbank, 4 miles west of Nowata, and 10 miles west of Vinita, and to 59 miles an hour at an automated observing site 2 miles east northeast of Copan.

Large hail also accompanied the storms. Golfball to tennis ball size hail fell 1 mile north of Shidler, golfball size hail fell 1 mile west of Foraker, and half dollar size hail fell 10 miles west of Pawhuska and 8 miles north of Pawhuska. Quarter size hail fell 2 miles east of Foraker and at Copan, and nickel size hail fell at Lenapah. Pittsburg County Alderson28 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Muskogee County Webbers Falls28 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Sequoyah County Gore28 1625CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cherokee County Cookson28 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cherokee County 1 N Cookson28 1648CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cherokee County 10 NE Cookson28 1650CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Le Flore County Whitesboro28 1705CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sequoyah County Muldrow28 1732CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Le Flore County Hodgen28 1752CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Le Flore County Octavia28 1805CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Severe thunderstorms developed in east central and southeast Oklahoma during the late afternoon of April 28th. Quarter size hail fell near Gore and 10 miles northeast of Cookson, and dime to nickel size hail fell at several other locations in east central and southeast Oklahoma. OKLAHOMA, Panhandle OKZ001>003 Cimarron - Texas - Beaver 01 0001CST 0 0 Drought 30 2359CST Prolonged dry spell continues across the region. Over the past seven months most locations are receiving only 15 to 25 percent of Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Panhandle their normal rainfall. OKZ001>003 Cimarron - Texas - Beaver 13 1400CST 0 0 High Wind (G71) 14 1900CST A strong low pressure system moved slowly across the northern Texas panhandle. There was a slight lull in the winds from shortly after sunset the 13th until 3 am the 14th. Peak winds were during the afternoon hours both days. Sustained winds were generally 35 to 45 mph with gust recorded from 57 to 82 mph. OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast OKZ022>023-026>027- Washita - Caddo - Lincoln - Grady - Cleveland - Pottawatomie - Kiowa - Comanche - Stephens - Murray - Cotton - Jefferson 029>030-035-038>039- - Carter - Johnston - Atoka - Bryan - Choctaw 041-044>048-052>053 03 1715CST 0 0 Summary Of April 3Rd 2345CST Severe thunderstorms moved across southwest, southern, and central Oklahoma during the evening of April 3rd.

Up to 2-inch diameter hail was reported in Hastings and 2 miles east of Hastings in Jefferson County.

Severe thunderstorm winds caused damage in Comanche in Stephens County, in Chickasha in Grady County, in Gene Autry in Carter County, in Tishomingo and Milburn in Johnston County, and near Lane in Atoka County. (See individual reports for details.) Washita County Sentinel03 1720CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Washita County Sentinel03 1723CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kiowa County Mountain View03 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter-sized hail covered the ground in Mountain View. Kiowa County 1 N Hobart03 1737CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Washita County 3 N Rocky03 1743CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cleveland County Norman03 1805CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cleveland County Norman03 1812CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kiowa County Mountain View03 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cotton County 15 W Walters03 1830CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Caddo County 5 S Carnegie03 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jefferson County Hastings03 1849CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Cotton County Cookietown03 1855CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Comanche County Geronimo03 1855CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cleveland County Norman03 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cotton County 2 W Walters03 1902CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cleveland County Norman03 1903CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cleveland County 3 NW Norman03 1905CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cleveland County Wrn Norman03 1907CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Comanche County 8 N Chattanooga03 1935CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cotton County Temple03 1935CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Jefferson County 2 E Hastings03 1949CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Lincoln County 5 W Prague03 2000CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Cotton County 3 W Walters03 2002CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Stephens County 2 NW Duncan03 2008CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Carter County 2 S Fox03 2008CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Stephens County Comanche03 2010CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds ripped the metal roof off of a new, near-completed building and blew it against a neighboring lodge. Windows, electrical poles and power lines were also damaged around Comanche. Grady County Chickasha03 2015CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind A 150-foot radio tower at the Police/Fire Department complex in Chickasha was snapped in half after its guide-wires were broken by severe thunderstorm winds. Cotton County 2 N Temple03 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pottawatomie County 5 S Tecumseh03 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cleveland County Slaughterville03 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stephens County 4 W Comanche03 2045CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Comanche County Geronimo03 2045CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jefferson County 1 N Addington03 2055CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Pottawatomie County 5 S Tecumseh03 2055CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stephens County 1 WSW Marlow03 2104CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Carter County 2 S Fox03 2108CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Carter County Gene Autry03 2145CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds damaged the roofs of 3 houses. Johnston County 3 N Tishomingo03 2209CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Johnston County Tishomingo03 2218CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds blew down trees and damged shingles on numerous houses. Johnston County Milburn03 2225CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Severe thunderstorm winds blew down a radio tower at the Milburn Fire Department. Numerous trees and power lines were also downed and several homes sustained minor roof damage. Atoka County 2 E Lane03 2315CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds blew 10-inch diameter limbs out of a tree. Choctaw County 6 N Boswell03 2330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) OKZ032-041>042-047 Hughes - Murray - Pontotoc - Johnston 12 1140CST 0 0 Summary Of April 12 1330CST Severe thunderstorms produced hail as large as nickels across parts of south-central and central Oklahoma. Nickel-sized hail was reported in Murray and Johnston Counties. Johnston County 6 N Mannsville12 1155CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Murray County Dougherty12 1215CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pontotoc County 7 S Fittstown12 1230CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Johnston County Pontotoc12 1230CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hughes County 5 S Calvin12 1315CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jefferson County 7 SW Waurika13 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Jefferson County Waurika13 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) OKZ004>005-045 Harper - Woods - Jefferson 13 1915CST 0 0 Summary Of April 13 2015CST Severe thunderstorms in Harper and Jefferson Counties produced nickel-sized hail. Also, lightning caused damage in Woods County. Woods County 2 SE Avard13 2010CST 0 0 2K Lightning Lightning struck and set fire to a pasture 2 miles southeast of Avard. Before the fire was extinguished by the fire department, 5 acres of grass, a corral, and several fences were destroyed. Harper County 2 E May13 2015CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Atoka County 4 E Lane19 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pushmataha County 13 NNW Antlers19 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) OKZ008-012>013- Kay - Garfield - Noble - Kingfisher - Logan - Payne - Beckham - Washita - Caddo - Canadian - Oklahoma - Grady - 018>025-027-029- Cleveland - Seminole - Hughes - Kiowa - Tillman - Comanche - Stephens - Garvin - Murray - Pontotoc - Coal - Cotton - 031>032-035-037>053 Jefferson - Carter - Johnston - Atoka - Pushmataha - Love - Marshall - Bryan - Choctaw 21 1340CST 0 0 Summary Of April 21 22 0415CST Severe thunderstorms formed during the afternoon along a low-pressure trough in western Oklahoma and a warm front moving northward across the state. The storms moved into central and southeastern Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening, before weakening during the early morning hours of the 22nd. In all, ten tornados, baseball-sized hail, straight-line wind damage, and lightning damage were reported.

The first tornado was reported 2 miles east of Perry in Noble County. The following 5 tornados occurred in Carter County in Ratliff City, in Jefferson/Carter Counties from north of Ringling to west of Healdton, 8 miles north of Healdton, 5 miles south of Healdton, and 5 miles southeast of Fox. The final 4 tornados occurred in Murray County 5 miles northwest of Sulphur, 2.5 miles southeast of Davis, 2 miles west of Sulphur, and near Hickory. (See individual reports for more information.)

Hail as large as baseballs was reported in Tipton in Tillman County, near Waurika in Jefferson County, in Bethany in Oklahoma County, and south of Thackerville in Love County.

Significant thunderstorm wind damage was reported in Frederick and near Tipton in Tillman County, in Temple in Cotton County, southeast of Ratliff City in Carter County, in Stonewall, in Lula, northwest of Roff, and northwest of Fitzhugh in Pontotoc County, in Maud in Seminole County, northwest of Albany in Bryan County, near Boswell in Choctaw County, and near Stratford in Garvin County.

Lightning injured one man near Frederick in Tillman County, and set destructive fires west of Mead in Bryan County and in Oil Center in Pontotoc County.

Payne County 5 N Stillwater21 1400CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Payne County 8 N Stillwater21 1405CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Tillman County 2 S Tipton21 1426CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Winds estimated at 50 mph drove half dollar sized hail into windows. Residential windows and car windshields were broken. Tillman County Frederick21 1430CST 0 0 31K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds in Frederick peeled away a 30-foot X 50-foot section of the roof of the S-Mart building. Damage was estimated at $30,000.

Also, a shed was blown through a power line along Highway 183 near town. Tillman County Tipton21 1440CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Kiowa County Snyder21 1445CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kingfisher County Hennessey21 1500CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Logan County 7 E Marshall21 1510CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Garfield County 10 SSW Covington21 1510CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Kiowa County Roosevelt21 1515CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Noble County 10 NE Perry21 1520CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Comanche County Meers21 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cotton County Temple21 1530CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds damaged iron roofs, carports, a front porch, and some trees. Kiowa County Gotebo21 1530CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Cotton County 3 E Walters21 1535CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Noble County Perry21 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Garfield County 10 S Covington21 1550CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tillman County Grandfield21 1556CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Noble County 2 E Perry to21 1600CST 2 100 0 0 Tornado (F0) 4 E Perry 1603CST A brief tornado was reported by an amateur radio operator. No damage was reported. Stephens County 3 SSW Duncan21 1601CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jefferson County Addington21 1604CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Jefferson County 7 E Addington21 1605CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball-sized hail covered the ground 7 miles east of Addington. Stephens County 1.5 S Duncan21 1605CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Noble County 10 E Perry21 1610CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) 1612CST Stephens County 12 E Comanche21 1623CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Cotton County 2 E Walters21 1625CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Carter County 5 N Healdton21 1630CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Carter County 1 E Ratliff City21 1635CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cotton County Walters21 1635CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Carter County 1 E Ratliff City21 1635CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cotton County 2 W Walters21 1640CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Carter County Ratliff City21 1642CST 0.5 50 0 0 5K Tornado (F1) A brief tornado, lasting only 1 minute, occurred in Ratliff City. The tornado was a poorly defined rope funnel with a dust whirl underneath.

Power poles and lines were downed, trees were downed and outbuildings were damaged in and near Ratliff City. Kingfisher County 3 S Hennessey21 1650CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Comanche County Lawton21 1654CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Logan County Orlando21 1656CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jefferson County 1 E Waurika21 1657CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Garvin County 1 E Hennepin21 1657CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Garvin County Hennepin to21 1657CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2 E Hennepin 1658CST Jefferson County 1 W Waurika21 1659CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Noble County 10 WSW Perry21 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Canadian County 6 N Yukon21 1704CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Jefferson County Waurika21 1715CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Tillman County Frederick21 1720CST 0 0 Lightning A storm spotter was standing next to his pick-up videotaping a thunderstorm, when he was struck by lightning. He was released from a local hospital within a few hours. Murray County 1 W Joy21 1725CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Comanche County 5 N Lawton21 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Jefferson County 4 N Ringling to21 1730CST 2.5150 0 0 Tornado (F1) 6 NE Ringling 1733CST Carter County 6.5 W Healdton to21 1733CST 2 150 0 0 Tornado (F1) 4 NW Healdton 1735CST A tornado touched down 4 miles north of Ringling in Jefferson County and moved northeast across the county line to 4 miles northwest of Healdton in Carter County. (Storm Data entries under both Carter and Jefferson Counties.)

A mobile home was damaged and windows were blown out of homes north of Ringling. Trees were downed north of Ringling and northwest of Healdton. Murray County 7 N Davis21 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Stephens County Loco21 1732CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Many windshields throughout town were broken by wind-driven hail. Carter County 8 N Healdton21 1735CST 0.1 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) A brief tornado was sighted 8 miles north of Healdton. No damage was reported. Carter County 5 S Healdton21 1735CST 0.1 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) A brief tornado was spotted 5 miles south of Healdton. No damage was reported. Caddo County 2 N Cyril21 1740CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Carter County 5 SE Fox21 1745CST 2.5500 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1750CST A tornado was reported 5 miles southeast of Fox. It remained on the ground for 5 minutes and moved a distance of 2.5 miles. No damage was reported. Garfield County 3 S Garber21 1745CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Beckham County Sayre21 1745CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Murray County Davis21 1745CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Garfield County 10 SSW Covington21 1750CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Murray County 5 NW Sulphur21 1751CST 0.1 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) Rain-wrapped tornado was reported 5 miles northwest of Sulphur. Grady County Verden21 1755CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Carter County 2 SE Ratliff City21 1755CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds (possibly from the rear-flank downdraft) destroyed a mobile home and a barn 2 miles southeast of Ratliff City.

Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Grady County Pocasset21 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Beckham County Elk City21 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Pontotoc County 4 NW Roff21 1800CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind One barn was completely destroyed and the top was taken off another. Kay County Blackwell21 1804CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1807CST Canadian County Nw Oklahoma City21 1804CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) at County Line Road and Northwest Expressway (on Oklahoma/Canadian County line) Oklahoma County Nw Oklahoma City21 1804CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) at County Line Road and Northwest Expressway (on Oklahoma/Canadian County line) Pontotoc County 3 NW Fitzhugh21 1810CST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew down 2 large trees, which then fell onto a satellite dish. Shingles and siding were also ripped off a house. Pontotoc County Vanoss21 1814CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Murray County 3 W Davis21 1815CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1825CST Grady County 3 E Tuttle21 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Canadian County Mustang21 1820CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Murray County 2.5 SE Davis to21 1825CST 1 100 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2.5 E Davis A tornado touched down 2.5 miles southeast of Davis and moved 1 mile northeast before lifting.

The roof of one house was damaged, and a mobile home was blown off its foundation. Canadian County Mustang21 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Canadian County Yukon21 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Kay County 5 NW Tonkawa21 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Canadian County Oklahoma City21 1827CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) at Northwest 10th and Sara Road in western Oklahoma City Murray County 2 W Sulphur to21 1828CST 3 150 0 0 280K Tornado (F1) 1 NE Sulphur 1837CST A tornado touched down 2 miles west of Sulphur, moved east-northeast for about 3 miles through the north side of Sulphur, and lifted 1 mile northeast of Sulphur. Preliminary damage estimates in Sulphur exceeded $275,000.

A church on Highway 7 between Sulphur and Davis was damaged. An apartment complex on the west side of Sulphur and a small restaurant received roof damage. Eight high tension power poles were blown over onto 3 houses, resulting in roof damage. A car wash sustained $15,000 in damage. Numerous outbuildings, radio antennas, and trees were destroyed. At least 12 homes sustained minor to major damage. Washita County Dill City21 1830CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Caddo County Cyril21 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tillman County Manitou21 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Oklahoma County Warr Acres21 1832CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) at Northwest 39th and MacArthur in Warr Acres Oklahoma County Bethany21 1834CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Oklahoma County Oklahoma City21 1836CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) at Northwest 36th and Thompson Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Oklahoma County Bethany21 1840CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Oklahoma County Edmond21 1840CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Washita County Cordell21 1845CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Oklahoma County Oklahoma City21 1847CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 0.5 miles north of NW 206th and MacArthur Murray County 2 SW Hickory21 1849CST 0.5 50 0 0 0.50K Tornado (F0) A brief tornado was observed near Hickory. Damage was reported to barns and silos. Murray County 2 SW Hickory21 1850CST 0.5 50 0 0 0.50K Tornado (F0) A second brief tornado touched down, resulting in damage to barns and 2 silos southwest of Hickory. Oklahoma County Oklahoma City21 1857CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) at Simpson and Broadway Grady County Minco21 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Logan County Guthrie21 1904CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Logan County 2 N Guthrie21 1907CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Pontotoc County Stonewall21 1910CST 0 0 0.80K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds blew down a few large trees and separated a porch from a house. Pontotoc County Frisco21 1910CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were downed in Frisco. Comanche County 2 N Sterling21 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pontotoc County Ada21 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pontotoc County Lula21 1920CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds blew a roof off a house. Canadian County Mustang21 1930CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) at Southwest 89th and Richland Road in southeast Canadian County Grady County 2 NE Rush Spgs21 1935CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Bryan County Denison Dam21 2110CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Bryan County 4 W Mead21 2116CST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck an oil tank battery, setting 2 tanks on fire. Bryan County 8 W Durant21 2120CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Love County 3 S Thackerville21 2141CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Baseball sized hail knocked out the rear window of a police car. Cleveland County Noble21 2145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Cleveland County Noble21 2147CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Bryan County Achille21 2205CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Bryan County 8 W Durant21 2205CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Marshall County 5 E Kingston21 2215CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Atoka County Farris21 2230CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Seminole County Maud21 2238CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Severe thunderstorm winds tore awnings and roofs off of several stores in downtown Maud, causing the storefronts to collapse. Power lines were also downed. Garvin County 3 N Stratford21 2251CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Seminole County Konawa21 2304CST 0 0 0.10K Hail (1.00) Windows were blown out by wind-driven hail at a residence in Konawa. Seminole County Seminole21 2305CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kay County Newkirk21 2310CST 0 0 Hail (4.50) 2315CST Hail as large as softballs fell across the Newkirk area. One hailstone, reported to be "as large as a human head", fell through the roof and ceiling into the living room of a home in southeast Newkirk.

An unfortunate flock of ducks was caught in the storm, and several residents saw ducks falling with the hail. Kay County Braman21 2315CST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds blew a barn down in Braman. Seminole County Sasakwa21 2320CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Bryan County 3 NW Albany21 2330CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Large barn was blown down and several other barns damaged. Pontotoc County Oil Center21 2345CST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a tank battery in Oil Center (6 miles west of ADA), setting it on fire. Pushmataha County 3 S Antlers22 0025CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Choctaw County Kent22 0025CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kay County Ponca City22 0025CST 0 0 0.20K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds broke a 75-foot transmission pole, knocking out power for much of Ponca City for up to a day. Hughes County Gerty22 0030CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Garvin County 1 SE Stratford22 0035CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Garvin County 1 SE Stratford22 0035CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds blew the roof off a barn. Pontotoc County 11 W Ada22 0040CST 0 0 0.20K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds blew a cellar door off its hinges. Bryan County 2 W Bennington22 0045CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Choctaw County 4 SSW Boswell22 0100CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Barns were damaged and trees and power lines were downed by severe thunderstorm winds 4 miles south-southwest of Boswell. Choctaw County 3 W Hugo22 0125CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pontotoc County 6 W Ada22 0139CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pontotoc County Stonewall22 0140CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Johnston County Pontotoc22 0205CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Coal County Cottonwood22 0215CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pontotoc County 5 S Ada22 0300CST 0 0 70K Lightning Lightning struck and set fire to a house. The house and contents, valued at $70,000, were destroyed. OKZ007>008 Grant - Kay 27 2220CST 0 0 Summary Of April 27 28 0025CST Severe thunderstorms moved over north-central Oklahoma, producing gigantic hail in Peckham and Newkirk in Kay County. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Severe thunderstorm winds caused damage in Braman and Ponca City, also in Kay County. (See individual reports for details.) Grant County Wakita27 2225CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kay County 2 S Newkirk27 2230CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kay County Braman27 2310CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2320CST Kay County Peckham27 2325CST 0 0 Hail (4.50) Kay County Newkirk27 2337CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kay County Peckham27 2350CST 0 0 Hail (4.50) Kay County 9 SSE Hardy28 0015CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Pushmataha County Kiamichi28 1703CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pushmataha County 9 E Nashoba28 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) OREGON, Central and East

NONE REPORTED. OREGON, Northwest ORZ006-011 Northern Cascades - Northeast Mountain Areas 11 1000PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 13 0800PST A Pacific storm system brought heavy snow to the Northern Oregon Cascades and the Northeast Mountains. Timberline and Willamette Pass recieved 6 inches and Spout Springs 4 inches on the 12th and 5 more inches on the 13th as the storm exited the state. ORZ001>002 Northern Oregon Coast - Central Oregon Coast 11 1300PST 0 0 High Wind (G59) 12 1000PST A Pacific storm approached the Oregon coast bringing high winds to the North and Central Oregon coast. Cape Blanco gusted to 46 mph, Netarts sustained wind of 45 mph, Cannon Beach 40 mph and Sea Lion Caves Gusted to 68 mph.

Marion County Salem11 1500PST 0 0 20K Microburst 1600PST Thunderstorms formed over Western Oregon. A thunderstorm produced a downburst which destroyed a barn near Salem. Clatsop County Cannon Beach11 1700PST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1730PST A severe thunderstorm with frequent lightning, 3/4 inch hail and wind gusting to 42 mph was reported by a spotter at Cannon Beach. ORZ005 Southwest Interior 15 1700PST 0 0 Microburst 1900PST A downburst from a convective hail storm knocked down two dozen trees and destroyed a small barn in the Douglas County town of Melrose. ORZ002>003 Central Oregon Coast - Southern Oregon Coast 15 1800PST 0 0 High Wind (G52) 17 1000PST A vigorous Pacific storm crossed Oregon bringing strong winds to the central and south coast. On the Central Oregon Coast, Sea Lion Caves gusted to 61 mph. on the southern coast Gold Beach reported a 53 mph wind gust. ORZ010 Columbia Basin Plateau 16 1500PST 0 0 Dust Storm 17 0000PST Strong winds in the Columbia Basin produced a Dust Storm near Hepner. ORZ011-013 Northeast Mountain Areas - Southern Cascades And Siskiyou Mountains 17 1400PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 18 1200PST A second storm moved ashore on April the 17th through the 18th and dumped heavy snow in the Southern Cascades, with Crater Lake reciving 7 inches. Weston Mountain in the Northeastern Mountains recieved 4 inches with lesser amounts over the Central Oregon Plateau. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OREGON, Northwest ORZ011 Northeast Mountain Areas 19 0000PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 20 0000PST Unstable air behind a coldfront triggered thunderstorms and convective snow storms over higher elevations of Oregon. Spout Springs recieved 4 inches of snow with lesser amounts over the southern Cascades.

ORZ002>003 Central Oregon Coast - Southern Oregon Coast 19 0000PST 0 0 High Wind (G51) 20 0000PST Strong winds lashed the Oregon coast. Cape Blanco recorded winds of 48 mph, Gold Beach winds gusted to 53 mph. Sea Lion Caves recorded wind gusts to 59 mph and Brookings reported wind gusts to 52 mph. Lincoln County Waldport19 1200PST 0 0 Waterspout 1300PST A convective shower off the Central Coast community of Waldport produced a large Waterspout over the Pacific Ocean. The spout dissipated before reacing land. ORZ011 Northeast Mountain Areas 19 1800PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 20 1000PST Lingering snow showers deposited an additional 5 inches of snow at Spout Springs and 4 inches at Meacham. ORZ006 Northern Cascades 21 1200PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 22 1200PST Another storm system moved into Oregon bringing heavy snow to the Northern Oregon Cascades. 12 inches fell at Mt. Hood Meadows, 10 inches at Bennett Pass and 6 inches at Timberline. ORZ001>003 Northern Oregon Coast - Central Oregon Coast - Southern Oregon Coast 21 1200PST 0 0 High Wind (G56) 22 1200PST ORZ001-003 Northern Oregon Coast - Southern Oregon Coast 21 1500PST 0 0 High Wind (G56) 22 1000PST High winds along the Oregon coast. Cape Blanco recorded 65 mph winds and 40 mph winds were reported near the mouth of the Columbia River. ORZ001>003 Northern Oregon Coast - Central Oregon Coast - Southern Oregon Coast 22 1200PST 0 0 High Wind (G75) 23 0800PST The Oregon Coast continued to record high winds as another weather disturbance moved into Oregon. Cape Blanco 65 mph, Sea Lion Caves 74 mph, and Netarts gusted to 75 mph. ORZ001>003-006-008- Northern Oregon Coast - Central Oregon Coast - Southern Oregon Coast - Northern Cascades - North Central - Columbia 010 Basin Plateau 23 0600PST 0 0 High Wind (G101) 24 0000PST The strongest in a series of Pacific storms moved into Oregon on April 23rd. This storm brought heavy winds to most of Western Oregon, Central Oregon and the Columbia Basin. Cannon Beach recorded sustained winds of 60 mph with a gust to 116 mph. Newport 52 mph gusting to 62 mph, Gold Beach 45 mph gusting to 74 mph. Inland, Umpqua reported 51 mph winds, Bandon 40 mph gusting to 59 mph. Downed trees and power outages were reported at Salem, Woodburn and Beaverton. In Jackson County part of a roof was blown off of a school. In Eastern Oregon, a 48 mph gust was recorded at Redmond, with a 56 mph gust at Condon. ORZ001>002-004- Northern Oregon Coast - Central Oregon Coast - Willamette Valley - Columbia Basin Plateau - Northeast Mountain Areas 010>011 23 0800PST 0 0 Flood 25 2300PST Heavy rainfall occurred on the 22nd of April over the Coast Mountains of Northwestern Oregon. 4.35 inches of rain in 24 hours was recorded at Elsie, and 5.98 inches in 24 hours at Laurel Mountain. This rain caused rivers draining this region to flood. Gaged rivers which recorded flooding problems included the Siletz, Wilson, and Nehalem Rivers. Heavy rains also fell over the Northern Cascades, swelling rivers draining the western slopes. In Eastern Oregon lesser amounts of rain fell, but still enough to cause the Umatilla River to reach flood stage along with other rivers draining the Northeast Mountains. The Columbia River crested slightly above flood stage at Vancouver, WA. Most rivers and streams receeded to below flood stages by April 26th.

ORZ001 Northern Oregon Coast 24 0000PST 0 0 Mudslide 26 0000PST Heavy rains softened hillsides enough to trigger numerous mudslides in the Coast Range of Northwestern Oregon. In Kerry a manufactured home was pushed 200 yards. Buildings were also damaged in Woodson while 3 homes were destroyed by a mudslide in Clatskanie. OREGON, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm OREGON, Southwest Douglas County 10 NW (Rbg)Roseburg 18 1620PST 0 0 Wet Micoburst Arpt 1625PST This was a wet micoburst event. Around 40 trees were blown down and a small barn was turned over. The owner of the property reported event lasted less than 3 minutes with heavy rain and strong winds. PACIFIC

NONE REPORTED. PENNSYLVANIA, Central Warren County Warren12 1929EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were downed by thuderstorm winds just north of Warren and at Conowanga. Elk County Russell City12 1940EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Winds took down trees on the Allegheny National Forest north of Russell City. Mckean County Bradford12 1955EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down south of Bradford.

Potter County Coudersport12 2034EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clearfield County Penfield12 2045EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds took down trees in Penfield. Cambria County Cherry Tree12 2050EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Potter County Port Allegany12 2050EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Cameron County Emporium 12 2118EST 0 0 1K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorms crossed the region taking down trees in many locations. Clinton County Lamar12 2127EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Winds snapped the tops out of trees near Lamar. Lycoming County English Center12 2130EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees and powerlines were taken down between English Center and Buttonwood. Lancaster County Ephrata16 0300EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0900EST Heavy rains caused small streams to overflow their banks. Union County Lewisburg23 1500EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Trees fell on a car and a home in Lewisburg

Lycoming County Lairdesville23 1510EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Montour County Danville23 1510EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Columbia County Millville23 1515EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees and powerlines were blown down by thunderstorm winds. Winds gusted to 60 mph in Millville. Northumberland County Sunbury23 1515EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind The roof of a building was lifted and about 15 autos were damaged in a parking lot in Sunbury as a thunderstorm moved through the area. Cambria County Ebensburg23 1545EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Winds took down trees and power lines across the central part of the county from Johnstown to Ebensburg and Cresson.

Cambria County Johnstown23 1545EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Somerset County Somerset23 1545EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Winds blew down trees and powerlines in Somerset and Jennerstown. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm PENNSYLVANIA, Central

Sullivan County Colley23 1550EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Bedford County Bedford to23 1558EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Manns Choice Winds took down trees and power lines in Bedford and Manns Choice. Bedford County Charlesville23 1558EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Part of a roof and the front of a barn was blown off in Charles ville. Blair County Altoona23 1615EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Huntingdon County Kistler23 1640EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down in Altoona. Many trees were also taken down in Kissler. Centre County State College23 1643EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Winds gusted to 65 knots at Penn State University and trees were blown over in Lamont and Park Forest Village. York County Seven Valleys23 1645EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind A roof was partially blown off a factory in Seven Valleys. High winds also ripped shingles from a home in Dallastown. Mifflin County Lewistown23 1650EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees and wires were down in Lewistown, Newton, Hamilton and McVeytown. Snyder County Beaver Springs23 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Lancaster County New Holland23 1745EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind A roof was blown off a business near New Holland. Dauphin County Millersburg23 1749EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Winds blew down a tree 1 miles east of Millersburg.

Cambria County Johnstown26 1650EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Clearfield County Clearfield26 1710EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Clearfield County Osceola Mills26 1720EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds took down trees in Clearfield and Osceloa Mills. Trees were also blown down in Johnstown. Mckean County Farmers Valley26 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Warren County Warren26 1735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down in Farmers Valley. A window was blown out of a house in Warren where pea size hail was also reported. Perry County Loysville26 1817EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Perry County Newport26 1840EST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind Part of a roof was taken off a house and several light standards were blown over at a ball park in Loysville. Winds also damaged a roof in Newport. Tioga County Beechwood Lake30 1130EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800EST Potter County Coudersport30 1400EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1700EST Heavy rains caused flooding of small streams and poor drainage areas at Beechwood Lake, in Coundersport and other rural areas. PENNSYLVANIA, East Chester County Countywide01 2100EST 0 0 Flash Flood 02 0430EST Montgomery County Countywide01 2200EST 0 0 Flash Flood 02 0630EST A slow moving cold front and a separate low pressure system that moved off the Middle Atlantic Coast combined to produce heavy rain. Storm totals averaged closed to two inches in Chester and Montgomery Counties. The heavy rain (The heaviest of which fell Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm PENNSYLVANIA, East between 6 and 10 p.m.on the 1st.) combined with the lack of vegetation and saturated grounds from a snowy and wet winter caused flooding of numerous smaller streams throughout the two county area. The Perkiomen Creek in Graterford reached its flood stage of 11 feet at about 2 a.m. on the 2nd, crested at 11.7 feet at 430 a.m. and was back within bankfull by 7 a.m. No serious damage or injuries were reported. Storm totals included 3.00 inches in Collegeville, 2.05 inches in Valley Forge, 2.00 inches in Phoenixville, 1.95 inches in Green Lane, 1.54 inches in Glenmoore and 1.51 inches in Crum Creek. Lehigh County Eastern02 0045EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0430EST A slow moving cold front and a separate low pressure system that moved off the Middle Atlantic Coast combined to produce heavy rain. The heavy rain combined with saturated soil to produce the flooding of smaller streams in the eastern part of the county. This included Cedar Creek in the Allentown Area. Storm totals averaged around 1.5 inches and included 1.91 in Springtown and 1.30 inches at the Lehigh Valley International Airport. PAZ054>055-060>062- Carbon - Monroe - Berks - Lehigh - Northampton - Chester - Montgomery - Bucks - Delaware - Philadelphia 067>071 09 0300EST 0 0 Late Snow 10 0300EST A low pressure system developed near Cape Hatteras the morning of the 9th, intensified and moved slowly northeast during the next 24 hours. It reached Cape Cod the morning of the 10th. This caused a late season rain and snow storm across Eastern Pennsylvania. Precipitation started as rain in Southeast Pennsylvania and rain and snow farther north during the predawn hours on the 9th. Precipitation type became intensity dependent during the day on the 9th. When precipitation became heavier, it fell as snow; when its intensity decreased, it changed back to rain. Nevertheless above freezing temperatures plus indirect radiation from the April sun caused much of the snow to melt as it reached the ground during the day.

Once the sun set (after 7 p.m. EDT), the snow began to accumulate mainly on grassy areas and overpasses across the area. By evening, the heaviest precipitation was confined to Southeast Pennsylvania. Grassy area accumulations averaged 1 to 3 inches across the region. Roads and overpasses became slippery and resulted in accidents. Within Philadelphia two fatal accidents occurred. At 6 p.m. on the 9th, an 83-year-old female passenger was killed at the intersection of 68th Street and Media when a vehicle crashed into a tree. At 720 p.m. a 23-year-old male was killed by a vehicle at the intersection of Erdrick and Cottman Streets. According to police reports slippery roadways were contributing factors in both accidents.

An estimated (Because it melted as it fell.) 2.4 inches of snow FELL at Philadelphia International Airport bringing the record breaking season SNOWFALL total to 65.5 inches. At the Lehigh Valley International Airport, 0.2 of an inch of snow fell. This left the seasonal total 0.1 of an inch short of the record 75.9 inches set just two winters ago. Accumulations included 3 inches in Tobyhanna, Green Lane, Perkasie, Exton and Glenmoore, 2 inches in Springtown and 1 inch in Valley Forge. For most locations this was the last measurable snow event of the season. Chester County West Central16 0015EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1000EST Chester County Countywide16 0100EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1100EST Heavy rain...which averaged around 2 inches caused the flooding of several streams throughout the county. About an inch fell between 1030 p.m. EDT on the 15th and 130 a.m. EDT on the 16th. Small streams in Valley Township were the first to flood 115 a.m. EDT. Most of the rain was over by 7 a.m. EDT on the 16th, but not before the Brandywine Creek exceeded its banks at both Downingtown and Chadds Ford. In Downingtown, the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek reached its flood stage of 7 feet at 5 a.m. EDT on the 16th, and crested at 9.81 feet at 9 a.m. EDT. The Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford reached its flood stage of 9 feet at 11 a.m. EDT.

No serious damage or injuries were reported, but in neighboring Montgomery County, the Coast Guard Helicopter rescued four young men (Ages 20 to 23) from the rain swollen Perkiomen Creek in Lower Providence Township the morning of the 16th. Their fishing boat's tie to the shore broke, the boat hit a tree and capsized. The four young men were rescued from tree tops.

Storm totals included 2.23 inches in Glenmoore, 2.20 inches in Palm, 2.06 inches in Palm, 1.91 inches in Valley Forge and 1.81 inches in Norristown. A slow moving cold front was responsible for the heavy rain. Weak low pressure systems moving north along the frontal boundary enhanced the heavy rain across Eastern Pennsylvania. Berks County Countywide16 0115EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0400EST Lehigh County Western16 0130EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0400EST Carbon County Countywide16 0200EST 0 0 Flash Flood 0400EST Monroe County Countywide16 0300EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1345EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm PENNSYLVANIA, East Heavy rain...which averaged around 2 inches caused the flooding of several streams in Berks, Carbon, Western Lehigh and Monroe Counties. Hardest hit was Monroe County where pockets of 3 to 4 inches of rain fell and forced many streams out of their banks and resulted in several road closures. Heavy rain moved in from south to north beginning in Berks County a little after midnight EDT on the 16th. Most of the heavy rain was over by 7 a.m. EDT, except it lingered in Monroe County through the morning. No serious injuries were reported.

Storm totals included 2.63 inches in Pottstown, 2.45 inches in Tannersville, 2.42 inches in Hopewell Village, 2.40 inches in Walnutport, 2.35 inches in Tobyhanna, 2.28 inches in Hamburg, 2.05 inches in Palm, 2.00 inches in Reading and 1.89 inches in Allentown. A slow moving cold front was responsible for the heavy rain. Weak low pressure systems moving north along the frontal boundary enhanced the heavy rain across Eastern Pennsylvania. Delaware County Western16 1000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Heavy rain...which averaged 1.5 to 2 inches caused the flooding of the Brandywine Creek along the Chester County border. Several other small streams in the western part of the county also exceeded their banks. Heavy rain fell mainly between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. EDT on the 16th. The Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford reached its flood stage of 9 feet at 11 a.m. EDT, crested at 9.8 feet at 4 p.m. EDT on the 16th and was back within bankfull at 8 p.m. EDT that evening. No serious damage or injuries were reported.

Storm totals included 2.23 inches in Glenmoore and 1.55 inches in Chadds Ford. Weak low pressure systems moving north along the frontal boundary enhanced the heavy rain across Eastern Pennsylvania. Chester County Marshallton23 1804EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Northampton County Bethlehem23 1805EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Chester County Bucktown23 1815EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm ripped off a 40 foot by 60 foot section of the Owen J. Roberts High School Auditorium in Bucktown. While the inner roof held in place, the heavy rains that accompanied the thunderstorm caused water damage to it and the auditorium. Northampton County 2 E Tatamy23 1820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms downed trees within Bethlehem that included a 60 foot evergreen tree which tore down power lines. In Forks Township more trees were uprooted and one damaged a car.

Berks County South Central23 1820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm knocked over trees and power lines in Brecknock, Cumru and Muhlenberg Townships in south central Berks County. In Shillington, the thunderstorm blew away pieces of the roof and wooden rafters of the Berkshire Candy Company. Montgomery County Northeast23 1830EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1837EST A severe thunderstorm tore down power lines in Hatfield. About 1,300 homes lost power as trees fell on the lines. All power was restored by 5 a.m. EDT on the 24th. An additional 8,700 homes lost power in the northeast part of the county. A SKYWARN Spotter in Zeiglersville recorded a wind gust to 55 mph at 730 p.m. EDT. Other power outages were reported in East Greenville, Lansdale, Pennsburg and Red Hill. Bucks County Northwest23 1845EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1855EST A squall line of severe thunderstorms tore down trees and power lines in Northwest Bucks County. Power outages were reported in East Rockhill, parts of Hilltown, Milford, Quakertown and Trumbauersville. A SKYWARN Spotter reported a wind gust to 58 mph in Doylestown.

Lehigh County 1 N Macungie23 1850EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm tore down power lines and snapped a transformer pole in two in Lower Macungie Township. About 7,200 homes lost power. Philadelphia County (Pne)Ne Arpt Philade23 1900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Monroe County Southern23 1900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A thunderstorm with damaging wind gusts caused power outages to 8,600 homes in the Pennsylvania Power and Light service area including southern Monroe County. Delaware County 3 SE Media26 1730EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm PENNSYLVANIA, East Montgomery County Melrose Park26 1750EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Delaware County Haverford30 1510EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm uprooted a few trees in Haverford Township. Bucks County Richlandtown30 1515EST 0 0 250K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Bucks County Bucksville30 1525EST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A severe thunderstorm caused wind damage in Richlandtown and Nockamixon and destroyed or badly damaged about a dozen homes and businesses in both locations. Damage estimates were around $550,000. No serious injuries were reported. The storm struck Richlandtown first about 415 p.m. EDT. Dan's Auto Service was badly damaged as concrete block walls were pushed over. Part of their roof was found two fields away. Four other homes along Richlandtown Pike were damaged. One was immediately condemned as it was pushed off its foundation. Another house lost its roof. The deck was ripped from another house. Shingles were removed from another house. The outer walls of three garages were also blown down.

Farther east in Bucks County the same thunderstorm caused wind damage in Nockamixon Township near the intersection of Pennsylvania State Routes 412 and 611 at 425 p.m. EDT. Damage started at Aspen Ford as the thunderstorm blew away a couple of showroom doors and a display tent. Damage then followed Route 611 as five homes suffered roof damage, two completely lost them. Two garages and two sheds were also badly damaged sending debris flying. One home lost a porch. Wind damage also occured at the local drive-in. No serious injuries were reported. Montgomery County Horsham30 1536EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm uprooted trees and tossed lawn furniture in Horsham. One house was damaged by a tree in the Hidden Creek Development as a unearthed willow tree punctured a hole in the roof. About 2 miles northeast of Horsham the same severe thunderstorm uprooted two large oak trees and ripped the siding from one house.

PENNSYLVANIA, Northeast Susquehanna County Harford 23 1620EST 0 0 15K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms downed large trees across roads in Jessup Township and Springville, and downed another large tree onto power lines in Harford. Luzerne County Hanover 23 1820EST 0 0 6K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms downed large trees in Hanover and Sugarnotch Burrough. Lackawanna County Moosic 30 1345EST 0 0 12K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorms downed trees in Moosic, and also blew down a large billboard along Interstate 81.

PENNSYLVANIA, Northwest Erie County Countywide12 1830EST 0 12 800K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Powerful thunderstorms crossed the county causing widespread downed trees and power outages. Some trees were downed on cars and structures. Winds estimated at at least 70 mph partially collapsed an apartment building in Edinboro. Twelve people were injured. Crawford County Countywide12 1835EST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Trees were down in a number of locations including Conneaut Lake and Meadville, some on power lines. Several structures were damaged by falling trees and the strong winds. Erie County Erie12 1900EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Crawford County Crossingville23 1042EST 0 0 Flash Flood Heavy thunderstorms produced flooding on Route 98 north of Crossingville. Erie County Nw Portion23 1045EST 0 0 Flash Flood Heavy thunderstorms caused flooding of Routes 5 and US 20. Erie County Erie Airport23 1530EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood A trailer park at the east end of the Erie Airport experienced some flooding from heavy thunderstorm rains. Erie County Millcreek Twp23 1736EST 0 0 20K Flash Flood Heavy thunderstorms produced flooding in Millcreek Twp. including at a trailer park where 100 trailers experienced power outages. Crawford County Conneautville23 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm PENNSYLVANIA, Northwest Some roads were closed due to high water from heavy thunderstorms. PENNSYLVANIA, West Venango County Franklin12 1915EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees were downed in Franklin. Venango County President12 1930EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in President. Mercer County Greenville12 1930EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind A Skywarn spotter reported that thunderstorms winds downed trees near Greenville.

Lawrence County New Wilmington12 1936EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind A Skywarn spotter reported that thunderstorm winds downed trees in New Wilmington. The trees blocked State Route 208. Butler County Portersville12 1936EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large limbs were downed by 60 mph thunderstorm winds at Portersville. Butler County Slippery Rock12 1936EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds. Clarion County Kossuth12 1940EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Kossuth. Clarion County Strattanville12 1950EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Strattanville. Jefferson County Corsica12 1955EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in Corsica. Indiana County Smicksburg12 2010EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds near Smicksburg. Indiana County 7 NNW Indiana to12 2015EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Indiana Trees and large limbs were downed near Willet. Jefferson County Big Run12 2017EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in Big Run. Indiana County 1 E Hooverhurst12 2027EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and large limbs were downed just east of Hooverhurst. Washington County Avella15 1715EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Three large trees were downed and a few windows were broken by severe thunderstorm winds in Avella. Beaver County Shippingport15 1736EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds, gusting to 58 mph, downed a tree in Shippingport. Greene County Waynesburg23 1420EST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind 1440EST Strong downburst winds from a severe thunderstorm produced substantial damage through a path across Greene County. Numerous trees were downed. Twenty structures were either damaged or destroyed in the county. Waynesburg was particularly hard hit. Most of the roof of a hotel was torn from the building. Damage to the hotel alone totaled $60,000. Part of the hotel's roof struck the side of a passing pick-up truck. The driver was not injured, but his truck door was damaged and a window was smashed. A few cars in the parking lot were also damaged. Roofs were also torn from barns, houses and a roller skating rink in and near Waynesburg. Heavy damage was occurred at the Greene County Fairgrounds, where about 15 unoccupied horse stalls were destroyed. The fair office, a mobile home, blew off its foundation, rolled, and was destroyed.

Washington County Fredericktown23 1441EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a moving vehicle. No injuries were reported. Washington County 3 N Fredericktown23 1441EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm PENNSYLVANIA, West Part of a roof was blown off a house by thunderstorm winds. Washington County Centerville23 1450EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees and some power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds. Fayette County Brownsville23 1455EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind Severe thunderstorm winds downed many trees and tore a roof off a house. Power lines were also downed.

Fayette County Perryopolis23 1500EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds ripped away the steeple and part of the roof off of a church located along Route 51 just outside of Perryopolis. Westmoreland County Norvelt23 1510EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds lifted a garage off its foundation, destroying it. Trees and power lines were also downed by the winds. Westmoreland County 7 SSE Greensburg23 1515EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were downed and two windows were broken out of a house. Westmoreland County Mt Pleasant23 1520EST 0 0 35K Thunderstorm Wind A roof was blown off a house and trees were downed in Mt. Pleasant. Strong winds also toppled a mobile home.

Westmoreland County Lawson Hgts23 1520EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Severe thunderstorm winds, gusting to 60 mph, downed trees near Lawson Heights. Damage also occurred to a nearby Drive-In Theater. The roofs of the projection room and concession stand were torn away. Indiana County 2 NE Robinson23 1520EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind A roof was partially torn from a house. Westmoreland County Pleasant Unity23 1520EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind A grain silo collapsed in strong thunderstorm winds near Pleasant Unity. Indiana County Armagh23 1530EST 0 0 6K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and some power lines were downed near Armagh. Allegheny County Pittsburgh26 1528EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds were clocked at 62 mph at the Carnegie Science Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Allegheny County Crafton26 1530EST 0 1 10K Thunderstorm Wind A woman was seriously injured when thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto her car. Allegheny County Milesville26 1545EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree. Westmoreland County Latrobe26 1605EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees near Latrobe. Mercer County Fredonia26 1618EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree in Fredonia. Westmoreland County 1 E Greensburg26 1635EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree across Route 30 just east of Greensburg. PAZ020>021-029 Beaver - Allegheny - Washington 30 0545EST 0 0 25K High Wind (G51) 1100EST High winds, with and behind a strong cold front passing through Southwestern Pennsylvania, gusted to 59 mph at the Pittsburgh International Airport. A tree fell into power lines in Aliquippa in Beaver County. Numerous power outages occurred across Washington County. In Houston, Washington County, a powerful gust of wind ripped a porch from a home and damaged the roof around 545 EST. A pine tree was also downed onto another porch of a nearby home. Jefferson County Lanes Mills30 1030EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900EST Rattlesnake Creek from near Lanes Mills to just south of Brockway was out of its banks and flooding low-lying areas. Flood waters reached Route 219 along the creek, but no significant road flooding was reported. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm PUERTO RICO Fajardo Rio Grande Luquillo03 1000AST 0 0 Waterspout 1100AST A PILOT REPORTED A WATERSPOUT TWO MILES NORTHEAST OF LUQUILLO IN NORTHEAST PUERTO RICO.

Bayamon San Juan03 1500AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2359AST A COLD FRONT MOVING ACROSS PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS BROUGHT ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE INTERIOR AND NORTH SECTIONS OF PUERTO RICO. MANY FLOODING PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED IN THE SAN JUAN METROPOLITAN AREA, SUCH AS STREETS AND ROADS FLOODING AND FLOODED HOUSES. Bayamon San Juan Metro Area04 1200AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2000AST THE CONTINUATION OF THE PREVIOUS DAY HEAVY RAINS KEPT CAUSING FLOODING PROBLEMS ACROSS THE SAN JUAN METROPOLITAN AREA.

St Thomas17 1750AST 0 0 Waterspout 1850AST A PILOT OBSERVED A WATERSPOUT AROUND FOUR MILES WEST OF ST THOMAS IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. RHODE ISLAND RIZ001>002-004 Northwest Providence - Southeast Providence - Eastern Kent 07 1800EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 08 1000EST A low pressure system developed off the North Carolina coast and a nor'easter accompanied by heavy, wet snow beagn during the late afternoon on Easter Sunday. The maximum snowfall accumulation of 6 to 8 inches fell in the higher elevations in the northern part of the state. The greatest reported totals included: North Foster, 8.0 inches; West Warwick, 7.0 inches; Woonsocket, 6.1 inches; and Johnston, 6.0 inches. Temperatures remained slightly above freezing during this storm, except in the higher elevations. Snow melted to only slushy accumulations on pavements but stuck to trees and wires. No significant travel problems were reported. RIZ001>006 Northwest Providence - Southeast Providence - Western Kent - Eastern Kent - Bristol - Washington 09 1800EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 10 1500EST A low pressure system developed along the mid-Atlantic coast and intensified to 984 mb (29.06 in.) as its center passed right over Nantucket Island, MA at 10 AM on April 10th. The storm brought a record late-season snowfall to much of the state and especially to the higher elevations of northern Rhode Island. North Foster had the maximum total of 21.5 inches, followed by North Smithfield with 16.9 inches and Clayville with 16.0 inches and a water equivalent of 2.05 inches. Providence had 7 inches, Block Island had 7 inches, yet less than 6 inches of snow fell in Newport County.

New snowfall records were established for a single April storm and for a 24-hour period during the month of April. At Providence, a new record monthly total for April was established at 12.9 inches. Snow depths on the ground reached new record maxima for April and for so late in the season. Seasonal snowfall totals hit all-time new record highs of well over 100 inches in many locations, especially in northern Rhode Island. Since this was a late-season event, considerably less snow accumulated on pavements, but the heavy, wet snow stuck to trees and power lines, which resulted in scattered power outages. There were numerous reports of lightning accompanying the snow between 8 PM on the 9th and 5 AM on the 10th. Some final seasonal totals included: North Foster, 129.1 inches; Warwick (T.F. Green Airport), 106.1 inches (old record 75.6 inches in 1947-1948); and Woonsocket, 93.7 inches. RIZ007 Newport 16 1000EST 0 0 High Wind (G52) 1500EST RIZ002 Southeast Providence 17 1030EST 0 0 Flood 1745EST A strong storm system moving through southern New England brought two to three and one-half inches of rainfall on April 16th to central and northern Rhode Island. In addition, strong winds accompanied this system along the south coast in Newport County. Tiverton reported a gust to 60 mph and Barrington had a gust to 58 mph from the east-southeast. The heavy rain fell on ground that had been saturated by heavy snowmelt from a record April snowfall the previous week. This resulted in minor flooding along the Patuxent River in Providence and Kent Counties between 3 PM and 5 PM on April 17th, or about 24 hours after the rain ended. The Blackstone River crested at Woonsocket at 9.1 feet at 2:30 PM on the 17th; flood stage is 9 feet. SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Newberry County 5 NW Newberry13 1858EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G75) Thunderstorm winds took down several trees. Mccormick County Modoc13 1911EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A severe thunderstorm produced 3/4 inch hail from Modoc to McCormick. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Fairfield County Simpson13 1939EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds took down several trees and powerlines. Richland County 1 N Blythewood13 2006EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 2008EST A severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds taking down trees and 3/4 inch hail near Blythewood in northern Richland county. Richland County 1 N Blythewood13 2006EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm took down several trees. Richland County 1 N Blythewood13 2008EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A severe thunderstorm produced 3/4 inch hail. Edgefield County Johnston20 1530EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs taken down by thunderstorm winds. Aiken County Langly20 1600EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Spotter reports observed wind gust to 59 mph. Aiken County 5 W New Ellington20 1617EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm took down several trees. Richland County 1 ENE Columbia20 1702EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm took down several trees. Sumter County Sumter20 1719EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm took down several trees on the west and south sides of Sumter. Orangeburg County Bowman20 1745EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Orangeburg County Cope20 1752EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm produced 3/4 inch hail and damaging winds in Orangebur county. A roof was torn off a mobile home in Cope and the roof was also torn off a storage shed. Bamberg County Ehrhardt20 1800EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Richland County Ballentine29 2300EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees blow down in Ballentine. Newberry County Chappels29 2305EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees and powerlines down in Chappels. Lexington County Chapin29 2330EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees taken down by thunderstorm winds. Fairfield County Ridgeway & Winnsboro29 2330EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down in Ridgeway and Winnsboro. Richland County Columbia30 0000EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down along Forest Drive in east Columbia. Lancaster County Lancaster30 0015EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Powerlines taken down by thunderstorm winds with widespread blackouts in Lancaster. SOUTH CAROLINA, North Coastal Marion County Marion15 1155EST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Police report. Florence County Lake City26 1258EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Report from South Lynches Fire Dept Horry County Galivants Ferry26 1312EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Horry County Conway26 1324EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm SOUTH CAROLINA, North Coastal Horry County Garden City26 1345EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Carport damaged. Horry County Myrtle Beach26 1350EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Vents blown off roof of middle school. SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Laurens County Clinton13 0500EST 0 0 9K Lightning Abbeville County Abbeville13 1755EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1830EST Abbeville County Honea Path13 1815EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1845EST Greenwood County Greenwood13 1815EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1845EST Severe thunderstorms caused large hail over part of the piedmont. Laurens County Clinton13 2300EST 0 0 Lightning Two separate lightning strikes caused damage at Clinton and caused power to be out for a number of customers for several hours. SCZ007 Spartanburg 16 1400EST 0 0 50K High Wind 1430EST An unusual gust of wind tore the roof off a large commercial building in downtown Spartanburg. Winds across the area were very gusty during the afternoon but this was the only significant damage reported. Greenville County Simpsonville20 1355EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind 1430EST A severe thunderstorm blew down trees, destroyed some utility sheds and blew roofs off some outbuildings. Some trees fell on a couple of houses. Pickens County Central Portion26 0810EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 0840EST Greenville County Donaldson Afb26 0838EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 0850EST A small line of severe thunderstorms developed near lake Hartwell and moved east. Wind damage was reported in Central and near Greenville. Anderson County 3 SSE Anderson Co 26 0844EST 0.8150 0 0 75K Tornado (F1) Arpt 0900EST A small tornado struck the Homeland community 3 miles SSE of Anderson airport. The F1 tornado downed a number of large trees some of which fell on homes and vehicles. Some light structural damage to homes also occurred. An area of weaker damage from inflow to the storm occurred 1/4 to 1/2 miles south of the main damage track. Laurens County 5 WSW Laurens26 0940EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0955EST Front porch blown off house.

York County Ft Mill30 0000EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 0030EST The wind from a severe thunderstorm blew down a number of large trees and power lines. York County Clover30 0100EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 0130EST Heavy rain may have caused a roof to collapse at a textile plant. SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal

NONE REPORTED. SOUTH DAKOTA, Central and North SDZ009>010-015 Walworth - Edmunds - Dewey 11 1800CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 12 0400CST Heavy wet snow fell across part of north central South Dakota from the evening of the 11th to the morning of the 12th. Some snowfall amounts include, 6 inches at Isabel, 8 inches at Bowdle, Eagle Butte, Timber Lake, and Selby. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm SOUTH DAKOTA, Central and North Jones County 7.5 NW Murdo17 2000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lyman County Kennebec17 2100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) SDZ003>004-009- Corson - Campbell - Walworth - Dewey - Potter - Stanley - Sully - Hughes - Hyde - Jones - Lyman - Buffalo 015>016-033>036-045- 048-051 24 1730CST 0 0 High Wind (G70) 2000CST A fast moving cold front moved across central and north central South Dakota from the early to the middle evening creating high winds from 30 to 50 mph with isolated gusts to 80 mph. Some gusts include, 58 mph at Mobridge, 60 mph at Mclaughlin and Kennebec, 65 mph at Timber Lake, and 80 mph at Presho. In Presho, one-third of the old high school roof was blown off and a corner section of the elementary school roof was blown off. In Mobridge, a tree was uprooted. SDZ003>005-009>010- Corson - Campbell - Mcpherson - Walworth - Edmunds - Dewey - Potter - Faulk - Stanley - Sully - Hughes - Hyde - Hand - 015>017-033>037-045- Jones - Lyman - Buffalo 048-051 25 0700CST 0 0 High Wind (G70) 2000CST An intense area of low pressure brought high winds of 30 to 50 mph with isolated gusts to 80 mph to central and north central South Dakota from the morning to the evening of the 25th. The dry April soil was picked up by the high winds lowering visibilities in blowing dust. Some places experienced duststorm conditions with low visibilities and drifting dust. Many roofs lost shingles due to the high winds. In Eagle Butte, the Vietnam Vet's Center roof was blown off. Other buildings were also damaged across the area along with some broken windows. Some power poles and lines were downed west of Fort Pierre. Some trees and branches were also downed. Near Isabel, a cattle trailer was tipped over and two calf shelters were destroyed. Also, a twenty foot Conoco sign was blown down near Isabel along with other signs damaged across the area. The duststorm reminded many of the 1930s. Some win d gusts include, 60 mph at Mobridge and Selby, 70 mph at Miller, Pierre, and Murdo, and 80 mph at Isabel and Eagle Butte. SOUTH DAKOTA, Southeast SDZ063-066>069 Charles Mix - Turner - Lincoln - Bon Homme - Yankton 12 0800CST 0 3 5K Heavy Snow 1700CST Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches fell in a narrow band. One report of an undetermined amount greater than 8 inches came from Avon in Bon Homme County. A rollover accident in the snow 3 miles west of Canton resulted in 3 injuries. SDZ038>040-050- Beadle - Kingsbury - Brookings - Gregory - Jerauld - Sanborn - Miner - Lake - Moody - Brule - Aurora - Davison - Hanson - 052>071 Mccook - Minnehaha - Charles Mix - Douglas - Hutchinson - Turner - Lincoln - Bon Homme - Yankton - Clay - Union 25 0800CST 0 0 230K High Wind (G62) 2000CST Strong gradient winds with frequent gusts of 50 to 70 mph occurred for most of the day. Widespread minor tree damage was reported and a few large trees were blown down. Some power lines and poles were blown down. Other damage included television antennas and roof shingles blown off. The winds caused damage to a convenience store and a church near Menno in Hutchinson County. The roof of a school was blown off at Bonesteel in Gregory County while the school was in session. The roof damaged 8 cars when it fell in a parking lot but there were no injuries. The wind also damaged a home under construction at Avon in Bon Homme County. Blowing dust reduced visibility in many areas. There was significant damage to farmland and crops, especially wheat, caused by soil erosion, but the amount of damage could not be determined until the amount of crop recovery was known. SOUTH DAKOTA, West SDZ012>014-024>029 Butte - Meade Co. Plains - Ziebach - Northern Black Hills - Northern Foot Hills - Central Foot Hills - Southern Foot Hills - Central Black Hills - Southern Black Hills 11 0900MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 12 0400MST Six to 16 inches of snow fell across the Black Hills and western South Dakota. Roads were closed and numerous accidents occurred, but no major injuries were reported.

SDZ001-012-024>026- Harding - Butte - Northern Black Hills - Northern Foot Hills - Central Foot Hills - Central Black Hills 028 13 0000MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1500MST Heavy snow covered the Black Hills and western South Dakota. Accumulations ranged from six inches in the foothills to 15 inches at Mt. Rushmore.

SDZ001>002-012>013- Harding - Perkins - Butte - Meade Co. Plains - Northern Black Hills - Northern Foot Hills - Central Foot Hills - Southern 024>031-042>044- Foot Hills - Central Black Hills - Southern Black Hills - Custer Plains - Pennington Plains - Shannon - Jackson - Bennett - 046>047-049 Mellette - Todd - Tripp 24 1500MST 0 0 225K High Wind (G80) 25 2100MST High winds slammed across western South Dakota, causing damage throughout the area. Around 4 pm MDT on the 24th, winds over 80 mph ripped through Belle Fourche. A metal roof was torn from the Mid-State Wool Growers warehouse; carried 200 yards; and damaged stores, cars, and a street light. State Street was closed for three hours until the debris could be cleared. A mobile home between Nisland and Vale was destroyed when it was blown off its foundation. Another mobile home being transported was overturned and destroyed two miles east of Newell. A tree fell in Deadwood and damaged windows and a roof. A Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm SOUTH DAKOTA, West downed power line about 25 miles south of Rapid City (east of Rockerville) started a fire of 650 acres. A tree branch tore power lines from a home in Rapid City, which ignited the contents and caused extensive damage. A blinding dirt storm with visibility near zero caused a ten-vehicle pile-up on I-90 east of Kadoka Thursday evening. Ten to 15 people received minor injuries; one had serious injuries. Just outside Rapid City, a wind gust overturned a semi-trailer, sending its driver to the hospital with minor injuries. Near Wall a camper was blown from a pickup truck. In Spearfish, large metal culverts 30 feet long, five feet wide, and weighing 1500 pounds each, damaged fences and other structures as they rolled down Interstate-90. A 20,000 bushel grain bin was blown over in Kadoka. Farmers reported damage to their winter wheat crops from the blowing dust.

TENNESSEE, Central Overton County Livingston13 1300CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind The winds blew off a porch roof from a building. The winds blew out a concrete wall from another building that used to be used as a Chevrolet garage. Lawrence County Lawrenceburg14 2015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree blown down near Lawrenceburg. Benton County Countywide20 0130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Local law enforcement reported widespread trees down. Stewart County Dover20 0140CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Electric company reported power lines and trees down. Montgomery County Countywide20 0140CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Local law enforcement reported trees down around the county. Montgomery County Clarksville20 0140CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The hail report was by law enforcement. Montgomery County Woodlawn20 0145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Local law enforcement reported uprooted trees on Lylewood Rd. Montgomery County Fredonia20 0145CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail was reported by law enforcement. Dickson County Dickson20 0155CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail reported by local law enforcement. Dickson County Cumberland Furnace20 0155CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hail report was by law enforcement. Cheatham County Pleasant View20 0200CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail covered the ground 1.5 inches to 2.0 inches deep from Pleasant View to Joelton. Report was by local law enforcement agency. Davidson County Joelton20 0200CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail covered the ground 1.5 inches to 2.0 inches deep from Joelton to Pleasant View. Cheatham County Countywide20 0200CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Law enforcement reported power lines down across the county. Dickson County Charlotte20 0200CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Law enforcement reported 2 trees blown down. Dickson County White Bluff20 0200CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Law enforcement reported power lines down. Davidson County 1.6 W Millersville20 0220CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Half dollar size hail near the Sumner county-Davidson county line. Robertson County Greenbrier20 0240CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Electric company reported power lines down. Sumner County Hendersonville20 0245CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TENNESSEE, Central Public reported 4 trees blown down at Hendersonville and Portland. Sumner County Portland20 0245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Public reported 4 trees blown down at Hendersonville and Portland. Macon County Haysville20 0315CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Law enforcement reported trees down. Decatur County Decaturville20 0515CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind One tree and power lines down. Report was by law enforcement and local electric company. Perry County 8 SW Linden20 0515CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Nickel to dime size hail reported by local law enforcement agency at Cedar Creek Landing. Lewis County Hohenwald20 0545CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were down. Report was by law enforcement. Lawrence County .5 S Barnesville to20 0545CST 0.5200 0 12 1.3M Tornado (F2) .6 SE Barnesville 0546CST A strong line of thunderstorms entered middle Tennesee Saturday morning, April 20. The storms moved from northwest to southeast. Some of these storms produced tornadoes, but a significant part of the damage occurred from straight line winds. Many homes...mobile homes and businesses were damaged. Damage estimates from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) was placed at 1.25 million dollars across middle Tennessee during this storm event.

The tornado started at Barnesville and then went back up as a funnel cloud. It touched down again at Summertown, Waco and Cornersville. Areas east of Cornersville toward Bell Buckle received straight line wind damage. The distance from Barnesville to Cornersville is about 33 miles. Lengths and widths are estimated at Barnesville, Summertown, Waco and Cornersville. Cornersville was the hardest hit.

An eyewitness saw the funnel come down and take the roof off a basement house about 1/2 mile south of Barnesville on Barnesville Rd. The tornado went up as a funnel cloud but came down again later as a tornado at Summertown and did some damaged to 25 homes...2 severe. Trees were uprooted, including a large oak tree and a cherry tree with a diameter of 12 to 14 inches. The tornado went up as a funnel cloud, and touched down briefly at Waco, in Giles county. The tornado damaged a brick structure that was used as a store. The building lost its roof and most of its walls. A mobile home was leveled across the street. Straight line winds appeared to have damaged a cabinet and wood shop business at the junction of highway 31 and highway 129. Storm damage estimate for Giles county is about $400,000.

The tornado came down again for the final time at Cornersville, at 0615 CST, and was on the ground for an estimated 1.5 miles. Its width was estimated about 1/4 mile. The tornado started at 1.5 miles northwest of the junction of U.S. Route 31A and Coleman Rd. or 1.3 miles southwest of Cornersville. The tornado damage ends near the junction of Coleman Rd. and U.S. Route 31A.

The tornado demolished a mobile home park. 7 mobile homes were totally destroyed and 10 others damage. 7 people were injured in the mobile home park, one critically. Another person was injured in Marshall county. 2 high tension towers were bent in half and telephone poles were snapped along Coleman Rd. The Cornersville School auditorium was damaged, but it was not from the tornado.

There were 2 injuries in Coffee county and 2 injured in Bedford county, for a total of 12 injuries from the storm.

TEMA estimates of the number of homes, mobile homes and businesses that were destroyed or sustained severely damage from the tornado and the straight line winds for the following counties are in the respective order: Marshall County...5, 10, 14 Lawrence County...10, 1. and zero. Coffee County...4, 10, 1. Giles County...6, 2, 2. Bedford County...0, 4, 0.

Lawrence County Summertown to20 0550CST 1 440 0 0 Tornado (F2) 5.2 SE Summertown 0556CST Giles County 5.2 SE Summertown to20 0556CST 1 440 0 0 Tornado (F2) 6 E Waco 0603CST Marshall County 6 E Waco to20 0603CST 1.5440 0 0 Tornado (F2) .7 S Cornersville 0613CST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TENNESSEE, Central Maury County 6 S Columbia20 0600CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Law enforcement reported dime size hail. Williamson County Fairview20 0615CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind 0616CST Electric company reported power lines down. Maury County Culleoka20 0615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Law enforcement reported trees down. Bedford County Countywide20 0630CST 0 2 100K Thunderstorm Wind (G80) 0705CST Telephones and power lines were down around the county from straight line winds. Trees were uprooted. 2 dairy barns were severely damaged 1.5 miles south of Bell Buckle on State Route 269 around 0645 CST. At 0705 CST 2 mobile homes overturned at Roseville, and there was a 3 mile swath of damage. Windows were blown out a business in Shelbyville. Coffee County Tullahoma20 0630CST 0 0 500K Lightning A direct lightning hit destroyed 2 huge 161 kV transformers in Tullahoma. Estimate by the power compnay to rebuild them will be 1/2 million dollars. Coffee County Tullahoma20 0650CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) 58 mph wind gusts and dime size hail reported by spotter. Coffee County Tullahoma20 0650CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Spotter reported dime size hail and 58 mph wind gusts. Cannon County Hollow Spgs20 0700CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Law enforcement reported large tree limbs down. Franklin County Capitol Hill20 0715CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail reported by law enforcement. Grundy County Altamont20 0720CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Law enforcement reported dime size hail. Warren County Countywide20 0720CST 0 0 250K Thunderstorm Wind The thunderstorms tracked mainly across southern Warren county from Morrision to Harrison Ferry Mountain. Law enforcement reported trees and telephone poles down. Many barns, sheds and out buildings were destroyed. Several homes had minor to major roof damage. The hardest hit area in the county was from Viola to Irving College. There was some damage around the Green Hill area in the northern part of the county. Newspaper article estimate of damage for Warren county was placed at around 1/4 million dollars. Warren County Mt Zion20 0720CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Law enforcement reported a barn was demolished and trees on 2 mobile homes. Grundy County Altamont20 0730CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees blown down. A tree was down on a mobile home. Coffee County 4.7 NW Manchester20 0730CST 0 2 500K Thunderstorm Wind Several homes and mobile homes were damaged from straight line winds. Many trees and power lines were down. The hardest hit area in the county was 4.7 miles northwest of Manchester or in the Boyton Valley region. The Boyton Valley Baptist Church had major damage. There was also some damage in the Summitville and Normandy area. One woman was injured by a falling tree limb at the Coffee County Flea Market on Highway 55. There was about 1/2 million dollars worth of damage in Coffee county. Van Buren County Countywide20 0740CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Widespread trees and power lines were down around the county. Marion County Monteagle20 0745CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail reported by law enforcement. Sequatchie County Cagle Mountain20 0750CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail. Sequatchie County Cagle Mountain20 0750CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Shingles were blown off a roof. Trees and power lines down. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TENNESSEE, Central Bledsoe County Fall Creek Falls20 0755CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Widespread trees and power lines down. Bledsoe County Pikeville20 0755CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Widespread trees and power lines down. Bledsoe County Summer City20 0755CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Air conditioner unit removed off elementary school. Wayne County Southgate20 0830CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1030CST Law enforcement reported water over highway 13 with vehicle stuck in the water. Giles County East Central Portion20 0830CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1030CST Flooding was occurring on U.S. Route 64 in eastern central Giles county. Wayne County Western Sections20 0830CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1030CST Flooding on U.S. Route 64 in the western part of Wayne county. Wayne County 10 W Waynesboro20 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail was reported. Lincoln County 5 SE Fayetteville20 2110CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail reported. Grundy County Gruetli20 2150CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail was reported. Grundy County Coalmont20 2155CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Public reported dime size hail covering the ground at Coalmont. Wayne County 10 S Collinwood29 1245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Several trees were blown down. Maury County 5 E Columbia29 1320CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Car damaged by hailstones one inch in diameter. Williamson County Nolensville29 1330CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.75) 1335CST Hail chipped paint on cars. Williamson County Nolensville29 1400CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Tree blown down over a power line. Davidson County 8 ESE Nashville29 1425CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail reported at Long Hunter State Park. Rutherford County Smyrna Arpt29 1425CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Rutherford County Smyrna29 1425CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1430CST Golf ball size hail came down so hard at the intersection of Sam Ridley Parkway and north Lowry that 2 inches of ice covered the ground. Wilson County Mt Juliet29 1432CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail reported by Mt. Juliet Police Department. Rutherford County Smyrna29 1440CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind The thunderstorm winds ripped off a roof from the United Auto Workers Building on South Lowry Street. A houseboat was also damaged at the neighboring Fann and Nickens Motors salvage business also on South Lowry Street. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TENNESSEE, Central Franklin County Winchester29 1445CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Winchester Utility said four 80-foot high electric poles were dropped into Tims Ford Lake near Winchester City Park due to thunderstorm winds. The winds caused 5 to 6 foot waves on the lake according to witnesses. The whole county was blacked out for about 20-30 minutes from these storms. TENNESSEE, East Hamilton County Countywide13 0855EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Rhea County Spring City13 1350EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Anderson County Oak Ridge13 1410EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Knox County Halls Xrds13 1430EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mcminn County Englewood13 1430EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Roane County Kingston13 1455EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grainger County Rutledge 13 1505EST 0 0 10K 5K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous reports were received of trees and powerlines being blown down. Union County South Part Of County13 1506EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees down in south part of county Monroe County Nw Part Of County13 1510EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Blount County Chilhowee13 1512EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hamblen County Morristown13 1515EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hamblen County Morristown 13 1515EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down Hancock County Treadway 13 1530EST 0 0 10K 5K Thunderstorm Wind A trampoline was blown into power lines and numerous trees were blown down Knox County Countywide 13 1533EST 0 0 10K 5K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous reports were received of trees and powerlines being blown down. Hawkins County Surgoinsville to13 1610EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Church Hill 1615EST Trees down in the Churchill and Surgoinsville areas Sullivan County Kingsport13 1630EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Washington County Countywide 13 1700EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were blown down countywide Cumberland County New Era20 0815EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 0820EST Trees, powerlines, and a large sign were blown down as well as damage to a barn in the New Era area. Hamilton County North Portion20 0900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Meigs County Countywide 20 0915EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were downed across the county. Roane County Countywide 20 0920EST 0 0 15K 10K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and powerlines countywide. One automobile was also damaged. Rhea County Countywide 20 0930EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Trees down countywide Morgan County Coalfield20 0940EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TENNESSEE, East Mcminn County Countywide 20 0943EST 0 0 20K 10K Thunderstorm Wind Several transformers destroyed by lightning and several trees and power lines were downed. Mcminn County Countywide20 0943EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1000EST Two trees and several power lines were blown down. Polk County Nw Part Of County20 0947EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1000EST Power outages and transformers blown due to power lines down. Bradley County Countywide20 0950EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1025EST Power lines and trees were knocked down countywide. Loudon County Lenoir City20 1000EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1015EST A chimney and porch were damaged and trees and powerlines were knocked down. Monroe County Vonore20 1000EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1015EST An older barn was blown down and several power lines were blown down. Blount County Alcoa 20 1015EST 0 0 100K 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 1025EST Thunderstorm winds overturned two tractor trailers, blew several barn rooves off, downed numerous trees and powerlines. Monroe County Madisonville20 1030EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn. Sevier County Gatlinburg20 1057EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm winds were reported to have damaged several small buildings, downed trees and powerlines.

Cocke County Newport20 1105EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Wind gusts snapped off utility poles and downed numerous trees. TENNESSEE, West Hardeman County Whiteville14 0438CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 0443CST Shelby County Frayser19 0215CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 0220CST Several trees were blown on top of power lines. Dyer County Dyersburg20 0015CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind 0020CST Twenty-nine cars of a southbound Illinois Central train were derailed by thunderstorm winds. The derailment damaged about 300 feet of track. A couple of large trees were blown down near the airport. Other large trees fell around the city. Gibson County 2 N Tyson Store20 0019CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 0024CST Two trees slammed into the northwest corner of a church's new recreation building. Dyer County Dyersburg20 0025CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 0030CST Dyer County 3 N Newbern20 0030CST 0 0 200K Thunderstorm Wind 0035CST A baptist church was completely destroyed. A trailer was blown over on top of a car. A large section of a roof was blown off a house. Another house had nine windows broken out, two sheds destroyed and a tree blown down on it. A trucking company had 17 rolling shop doors torn off its building and a portion of the rear wall of the building was damaged. Four other homes suffered minor damage. Gibson County Yorkville20 0045CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 0050CST Six homes suffered considerable damage and 30 other sustained minor damage. Several power lines were knocked down. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TENNESSEE, West Weakley County Dresden20 0045CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 0050CST Gibson County Walnut Grove20 0045CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind 0050CST A barn collapsed killing two cows. One house was damaged with its floors buckled, front porch damaged, one corner of the house's siding blown off and one window broken. Another house lost nearly every shingle and several windows were broken. A large oak tree was uprooted. Gibson County Cool Spgs20 0050CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 0055CST A shop had its roof completely blown off. A barn was heavily damaged. Henry County Paris20 0200CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind 0205CST A two-story home was pushed off its foundation and a recent addition to the house was torn away from the original structure. A nearby van was thrown 200 feet. Several power poles and trees were blown over. A 20'x 20' tool barn was flattened. A truck and a roof to another barn were also damaged. Tipton County Covington22 0830CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 0835CST A carport was destroyed. A trailer was lifted off its foundation. Several outbuildings were destroyed. Shelby County Northaven29 0034CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 0039CST Carroll County Mc Kenzie29 0255CST 0 1 110K Thunderstorm Wind 0320CST Four houses, six mobile homes and one outbuilding were damaged or destroyed. One person suffered injuries in one of the mobile homes. A pickup truck and trailer were flattened by a fallen tree. TEXAS, Central Irion County Mertzon04 1253CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) TXZ049-053>054- Fisher - Mitchell - Nolan - Sterling - Coke - Runnels - Tom Green - Jones - Shackelford - Taylor - Callahan 064>066-072-113>114- 127>128 05 0600CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 06 0100CST A late season winter snowstorm dumped record snowfall over much of the Big Country and Concho Valley on the afternoon and evening of the 5th. The storm began early Friday morning (the 5th), but did not reach its peak until the middle of the afternoon, before finally tapering to an end after midnight Saturday morning. The 9.3 inches of snow in Abilene shattered the all-time 24 hour record snowfall for the city. The snowfall was even heavier to the west of Abilene in Nolan County, where Sweetwater picked up an incredible 18 inches of snow and Maryneal received 12 inches.

The snowstorm came as a result of a nearly stationary upper-level system over southern New Mexico. Weak upper-level disturbances spreading out from this system were riding up and over the warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico which also rode over the top of the cold air. In this case, the weak disturbances collided with the cold air at the surface and the warm air above the surface to create widespread clouds and precipitation across central and west Texas.

The heavy wet snow brought Easter holiday travel to a halt across parts of the Big Country when I-20 was closed in Nolan County. Warehouses collapsed under the weight of the snow. The combination of rain and melting snow left streets and underpasses covered with standing water. On the positive side, the snow and the rain that preceded it did help alleviate the very dry conditions across the area.

Callahan County Dudley12 1253CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Taylor County 5 W Abilene21 1430CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Taylor County Abilene21 1445CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jones County Stamford21 1500CST 0 0 Hail (4.50) Taylor County 4 NW Abilene21 1503CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, Central Jones County 2 N Hawley21 1530CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Shackelford County 8 W Albany21 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Shackelford County Ft Griffin21 1643CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mitchell County Lowe21 2355CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Taylor County 4 S Merkel22 0100CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jones County Hamlin22 0139CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Taylor County 4 NW Abilene22 0202CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Taylor County Abilene Muni Arpt22 0205CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Taylor County (Dys)Dyess Afb Abile22 0205CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Taylor County Abilene22 0230CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Taylor County 3 SE Abilene22 0230CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous tree limbs were blown down at Lyttle Lake. Power outages occurred in south Abilene. Taylor County 5 SE Abilene22 0235CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Jones County Hamby22 0235CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Callahan County Clyde22 0240CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Callahan County Baird22 0245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Shackelford County Albany22 0245CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Coke County 5 SSW Bronte22 0247CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Callahan County Clyde22 0300CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Taylor County Ovalo22 0315CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tom Green County San Angelo22 0420CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tom Green County Mereta22 0420CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Concho County Paint Rock22 0445CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tom Green County Veribest22 0455CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Kimble County 1 S Cleo28 2000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A two-inch diameter tree was blown down and many one to two inch limbs were broken. TEXAS, Central Southeast TXZ163>164-176>179- Houston - Trinity - Madison - Walker - San Jacinto - Polk - Burleson - Brazos - Washington - Grimes - Montgomery - 195>200-210>214- Liberty - Colorado - Austin - Waller - Harris - Chambers - Wharton - Fort Bend - Jackson - Matagorda - Brazoria - 226>227-235>238 Galveston 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 30 2359CST The winter of 1995-1996 had below normal precipitation over all of Southeast Texas. This trend continued into April of 1996. Conditions have become so serious that this dry spell is now being referred to the drought of 1996. Through the first 4 months of 1996 the rainfall amounts have been less than 50% normal with some areas only receiving only 30% of their normal rainfall. The lack of rainfall has created hazardous conditions for throughout Southeast Texas especially in the forests of East Texas. If the drought continues, losses to agricultural products will be in the billions of dollars. Estimated property damage for Southeast Texas so far is $2 million, with agricultural losses at $8 million. Jackson County 2 N Lolita05 1331CST 0 0 5K Hail (1.75) Wharton County Pierce05 1348CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, Central Southeast Galveston County San Leon05 1350CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Austin County Catspring/Sealy05 1500CST 0 0 20K Hail (1.75) Golfball hail between Catspring and Sealy.

Austin County 5 N Sealy05 1508CST 0 0 20K Hail (1.75) Golfball size hail at FM 331 & HWY 36. Waller County Monaville/Pattison05 1525CST 0 0 10K Hail (1.75) Golfball size hail in Monaville/Pattison.

Grimes County Stoneham05 1602CST 0 0 10K Hail (1.75) Colorado County Sheridan05 1604CST 0 0 10K Hail (1.75) Colorado County Columbus05 1625CST 0 0 10K Hail (1.75) Montgomery County Woodlands12 1653CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.75) San Jacinto County Shepherd12 1728CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Polk County 5 ENE Corrigan12 1740CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Houston County Hwy 28720 1340CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees blown down on HWY 287 between Latexo and Grapeland.

Houston County Ratcliff20 1405CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind Shingle/siding and parts of plywood blown off roof of home in Ratcliff. Trees/tops also blown down/off.

Houston County Latexo22 1434CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Hail covering the ground in Latexo.

Grimes County Anderson to22 1454CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Roans Prairie Mobile home with roof blown off between Anderson and Roans Prairie. Roof damage at FM 2562. Brazos County 15 E Bryan22 1500CST 0 0 5K Hail (1.75) Houston County 16 NE Crockett22 1500CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Montgomery County Nrn County22 1505CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees/limbs blown down by possible downburst. Walker County Huntsville22 1515CST 0 0 5K Hail (1.75) Walker County 5 W Huntsville22 1520CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Walker County Sw County22 1520CST 0 0 75K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous reports of trees down and roof damage. Most damage reported near Pool Rd. and near the intersection of HWY 1791 & 3179.

Harris County Cypress22 1546CST 0.5 50 0 0 40K Tornado (F0) 1548CST Awning from Cy-Fair High School blown off. Evening news reported 1 car and 1 van lifted off ground and spun around near FM 1960 and Steubnar airlines. San Jacinto County Evergreen22 1610CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, Central Southeast Harris County Houston22 1611CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees blown down (key map 452 Z).

Polk County Indian Springs/Soda22 1624CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Harris County Houston22 1626CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees blown down (key map 453 P).

Liberty County Nrn County22 1626CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees blown down in NRN County.

Harris County Friendswood22 1750CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Galveston County Texas City22 1830CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Galveston County Bolivar22 1850CST 0 0 5K Hail (1.00) Houston County Grapeland28 2105CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Brazos County Millican28 2247CST 0 0 5K Hail (1.00) Colorado County Weimar29 0030CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind Cattle sheds unroofed and trees blown down in Weimar. Harris County Tomball29 0150CST 0 0 500K Thunderstorm Wind Extensive wall/roof damage to a grocery store and sports store in Tomball. Trees and windows blown down/out at nearby apartment complex.

Austin County Srn County29 0210CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind DPS reported power lines/trees/signs blown down.

Fort Bend County Rosenberg29 0250CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind Storage shed destroyed, trailer damaged near Rosenberg. Montgomery County Montgomery29 0255CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 70 foot tree blown down. Montgomery County Dobbin29 0300CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees/power lines blown down near Dobbin.

Galveston County Dickinson29 0320CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind Trailer damaged and dumpster overturned by high winds.

TEXAS, Extreme West

NONE REPORTED. TEXAS, Mid - South Nueces County Corpus Christi05 1130CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sheriff and public reports of hail. Nueces County Corpus Christi05 1145CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sheriff and public reports of hail. San Patricio County Aransas Pass05 1230CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) County sheriff reports of hail. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, Mid - South Kleberg County Riviera06 0230CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Sheriff and public reports of hail. Live Oak County Three Rivers29 0030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large trees and power lines blown down near Three Rivers and Oakville. Numerous trees down blocking the roadway near Lake Corpus Christi. Live Oak County Lagarteo29 0045CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sheriff reports of hail. TEXAS, North Stephens County Ivan03 1824CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Young County 2 SE Graham03 2011CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Denton County Little Elm04 0050CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Collin County Princeton04 0140CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Mclennan County Axtell04 2250CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hill County 1 NE Hubbard04 2300CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Navarro County 1 SW Dawson04 2305CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Navarro County Pursley05 0001CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) TXZ100 Young 05 0800CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 2200CST A cold airmass that settled over North Texas early on the 5th was overriden by warm, moist air ahead of a strong upper level disturbance. Widespread rain and occasional sleet changed to snow west of a Montague to Weatherford to Eastland line during the morning. The snow continued over this area throughout the day with 3 to 6 inches reported by evening. Isolated snowfall amounts of up to ten inches occurred in Stephens and Young Counties. Sixty-year-old snowfall records were broken by this late season event. Young County Newcastle12 0909CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Explosive thunderstorm development occurred along a cold front from Cooke County to Parker County. This activity developed south and east during the late afternoon. Several moved across the region with widespread large hail to golfball and baseball size. A few tornadoes also occurred during the evening over the south central counties. Young County Loving12 0928CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Young County Jean12 0928CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Jack County Antelope12 0955CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tarrant County Benbrook12 1020CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Montague County Ringgold12 1020CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Tarrant County Bedford12 1030CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Tarrant County Bedford12 1030CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew shingles off roofs and blew down power lines. Montague County Bowie12 1030CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Tarrant County Grapevine12 1050CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Tarrant County Grapevine12 1052CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Denton County Lewisville12 1059CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Young County 8 E Graham12 1145CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North Quarter size hail covered the ground. Jack County Bryson12 1148CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Fannin County Duplex12 1153CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Jack County 5 N Jacksboro12 1200CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Montague County 5 NE Nocona12 1210CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Jack County Jacksboro12 1225CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Collin County Mc Kinney12 1238CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Collin County Anna12 1238CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Fannin County Ravenna12 1245CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Montague County Sunset12 1310CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wise County 3 SE Cottondale12 1410CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Palo Pinto County Salesville12 1410CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cooke County 3 N Muenster12 1410CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Parker County 3 S Springtown12 1412CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel size hail covered the ground. Wise County 3 N Rhome12 1430CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Parker County 3 N Millsap12 1430CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Parker County Peaster12 1450CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Parker County Weatherford12 1456CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Parker County 7 N Weatherford12 1500CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Grayson County Sadler12 1500CST 0 0 10K Lightning Lightning struck a 500-gallon oil storage tank and caused a fire that engulfed 5 such tanks. Parker County 2 N Weatherford12 1504CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Tarrant County Azle12 1521CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Parker County Aledo12 1529CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tarrant County White Settlement12 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County Ft Worth12 1535CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County White Settlement12 1544CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Tarrant County Keller12 1548CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Denton County Roanoke12 1550CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County Ft Worth12 1611CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail fell at the WSFO in northern Fort Worth. Denton County Bartonville12 1611CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County Ft Worth12 1613CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Tarrant County Arlington12 1615CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North Denton County Lake Dallas12 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County Arlington12 1635CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Denton County 3 NE Lewisville12 1638CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Collin County Frisco12 1645CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dallas County Cedar Hill12 1647CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Collin County Anna12 1648CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County Ft Worth12 1652CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Johnson County Rio Vista12 1652CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County Keller12 1655CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Denton County Roanoke12 1658CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tarrant County Ft Worth12 1659CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Johnson County Alvarado12 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dallas County Dallas12 1708CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dallas County Dallas12 1713CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Dallas County De Soto12 1715CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dallas County Garland12 1720CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dallas County Lancaster12 1723CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Collin County Wylie12 1726CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ellis County 4 W Waxahachie12 1726CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ellis County 4 W Waxahachie12 1727CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hill County Hillsboro12 1735CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rockwall County Heath12 1735CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ellis County Forreston12 1740CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ellis County Maypearl12 1740CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hill County Bynum12 1755CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ellis County Forreston12 1758CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Kaufman County 2 N Terrell12 1814CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mclennan County China Spg12 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Kaufman County 6 NE Terrell12 1820CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mclennan County Elm Mott12 1826CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Bell County Zabcikville12 1841CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1844CST A brief tornado touchdown was reported. Mclennan County Axtell12 1843CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North Mclennan County Waco12 1843CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Bell County 1 SW to12 1846CST 1 250 0 0 60K Tornado (F2) Cyclone 1851CST A tornado destroyed a mobile home, two barns and a cattle feeder. Van Zandt County 4 E Canton12 1847CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mclennan County Axtell12 1850CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hopkins County 8 E Sulphur Spgs12 1855CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Van Zandt County 3 NE Canton12 1906CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Limestone County Watt12 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Milam County Burlington12 1920CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail covered the ground. Van Zandt County Canton12 1923CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Limestone County Ben Hur12 1940CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Limestone County Prairie Hill12 1940CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Limestone County Thornton12 2010CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Limestone County Thornton12 2010CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2013CST A brief tornado touchdown was reported by storm spotters. Freestone County Fairfield12 2010CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Anderson County Frankston12 2013CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Falls County Reagan12 2025CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Robertson County Bremond12 2105CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Robertson County Calvert12 2120CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Robertson County Franklin12 2134CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Jack County Jacksboro13 1925CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Severe thunderstorms developed along a dry line over the western portions of North Texas during the evening. The severe storms produced hail to golfball size, downbursts of nearly 90 mph and at least two tornadoes. Wise County Bridgeport13 1955CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cooke County 4 NW Gainesville13 2005CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wise County 3 SW Boyd to13 2018CST 0.5 75 0 0 100K Tornado (F2) 2.5 SW Boyd 2024CST Two mobile homes and a barn were destroyed by a tornado in Keeter. Wise County Boyd13 2020CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wise County Rhome13 2030CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2033CST Law enforcement officials reported a brief tornado touchdown. Cooke County Valley View13 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Denton County 3 S Justin13 2036CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Denton County 2 N Roanoke13 2040CST 0 0 65K Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North Strong winds blew several mobile homes over at the construction site of the Texas Motor Speedway. A house under construction and another mobile home were also damaged. Denton County Denton13 2045CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Denton County Bolivar13 2048CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Denton County 2 SE Argyle13 2058CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Somervell County 4 S Glen Rose13 2058CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Somervell County Glen Rose13 2058CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Denton County Argyle13 2100CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Denton County 5 E Roanoke13 2100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down by high winds. Denton County Navo13 2110CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Denton County 2 E Lewisville13 2110CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were blown down by high winds. Bosque County 2 N Walnut Spgs13 2115CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Denton County 3 NE Lewisville13 2118CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Collin County 5 N Plano13 2124CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were blown down by high winds. Collin County Mc Kinney13 2139CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Grayson County Howe13 2145CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were blown down by high winds. Collin County 1 S Weston13 2148CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Johnson County Venus13 2154CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Johnson County Alvarado13 2155CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Bosque County Moshiem13 2205CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind A shed was blown onto a road. Collin County Murphy13 2208CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Collin County Lucas13 2209CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down by high winds. Collin County Farmersville13 2210CST 0 0 40K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds damaged roofs, destroyed barns, snapped power poles and blew down trees. Hunt County Floyd13 2210CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G76) A communications product manufacturing plant measured 88 mph winds. An outbuilding was destroyed and some of their equipment was damaged. Hunt County 2 N Greenville13 2230CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous power lines were blown down by high winds. Delta County Klondike13 2325CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hopkins County Ridgeway13 2328CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Rockwall County Rockwall19 1720CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Severe thunderstorms developed over the central portions of North Texas during the early evening with numerous reports of large hail to softball size and wind damage. Two tornadoes were also produced by the supercell thunderstorms as they moved through Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North the area. Rockwall County Rockwall19 1720CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Rockwall County Rockwell Muni Arpt19 1730CST 0 0 40K Thunderstorm Wind An aircraft was blown over and severely damaged. Rockwall County Rockwall19 1730CST 0 2 400K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds toppled a ferris wheel injuring two carnival employees. The roof of the middle school auditorium was removed and the press box at the football field was destroyed. Trees and power lines were also blown down. Hunt County Caddo Mills19 1730CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down by high winds. Rockwall County Royse City19 1735CST 0 6 10K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew out the windows at a diner. The shattered glass injured 6 people, one of which had to go to the hospital for stitches. Hunt County Cash19 1740CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Dallas County Sunnyvale19 1745CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew trees down and damaged several chimneys. Hill County Itasca19 1752CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind A barn was damaged by high winds. Dallas County Garland19 1800CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees and power lines were blown down by high winds. Dallas County Mesquite19 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Hill County Hillsboro19 1800CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Two vehicles were blown over on I-35. Coryell County Gatesville19 1805CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hunt County 4 SE Greenville19 1810CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Kaufman County Terrell19 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Ellis County Forreston19 1810CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hopkins County Brashear19 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dallas County Duncanville19 1820CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ellis County Garrett19 1820CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hunt County Greenville19 1825CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hunt County Greenville19 1825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down by high winds. Dallas County Dallas19 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ellis County Palmer19 1825CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Coryell County Pidcoke19 1830CST 0.1 20 0 0 4K Tornado (F0) 1833CST A brief tornado touched down and destroyed several barns. Hopkins County 3 SE Sulphur Spgs19 1830CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Delta County Klondike19 1835CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hill County Hillsboro19 1837CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North Strong winds blew the roofs off several barns, turned over several sheds and blew down power lines. Hunt County 2 N Commerce to19 1838CST 0.5 50 0 0 150K Tornado (F2) 2 NE Commerce 1843CST Two mobile homes were destroyed, two homes were damaged, and trees and power lines were blown down by a tornado. Lamar County 8 S Paris19 1838CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Lamar County Paris19 1845CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Lamar County 8 NE Paris19 1851CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Kaufman County 4 E Kaufman19 1855CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew shingles off several roofs, levelled several barns and uprooted a few trees. Kaufman County 4 E Kaufman19 1855CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hail up to golfball size covered the ground. Rains County Emory19 1855CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Delta County 4 NW Klondike19 1902CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew down power lines and trees. Delta County 4 NW Klondike19 1902CST 0 0 50K Hail (2.75) Baseball size hail broke windows and damaged roofs. Delta County Cooper19 1910CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were blown down by high winds. Lamar County Paris19 1912CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Mclennan County Mc Gregor19 1912CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Golfball to baseball size hail was reported. Mclennan County Moody19 1920CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Navarro County Frost19 1920CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lamar County 5 NE Paris19 1923CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Lamar County Blossom19 1925CST 0 0 800K Hail (2.75) Baseball size hail damaged 400 vehicles, 20 to 30 of which were classic cars, at a drag strip. Numerous law enforcement vehicles were also damaged. Van Zandt County 2 N Wills Pt19 1925CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Henderson County Tool19 1935CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Kaufman County Mabank19 1940CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Hopkins County 1 E Pickton19 1945CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mclennan County 5 E Lorena19 1950CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Bell County Moffat19 1950CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind A boat storage building was damaged by high winds. Bell County Moffat19 1950CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Delta County Charleston19 1955CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Falls County 8 NW Marlin19 1955CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Bell County 5 N Belton19 2000CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Van Zandt County Whiton19 2010CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North Bell County Temple19 2010CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Bell County Temple19 2015CST 0 0 200M Hail (4.50) A large supercell thunderstorm moved across the area producing widespread hail to softball size. Substantial damage was done at the airport and across the northern half of the city. Cooperate buildings sustained major hail damage, windows were broken, and many roofs were damaged. Falls County Rosebud19 2050CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Limestone County Thornton19 2050CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Leon County Centerville20 1340CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines and trees were blown over the road. Henderson County 6 S Athens20 1827CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Henderson County Athens20 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Trees were uprooted by strong winds. Henderson County Baxter20 1836CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Henderson County 4 NE Poynor20 1900CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Throckmorton County 6 W Throckmorton21 1422CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Severe thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon along a dry line. Widespread large hail up to baseball size was produced by these storms over several counties in the northwestern portion of North Texas. As the evening progressed, the main focus for development shifted to just south of the Red River. The development of the low level jet increased the low level shear and inflow into the storms, thus increasing their tornadic potential. Several large high precipitation supercell thunderstorms repeatedly moved across Montague, Cooke and Grayson Counties for several hours producing widespread hail to softball size, damaging downbursts, heavy rain and at least 10 weak tornadoes. Throckmorton County 15 SW Throckmorton21 1516CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Haskell County 13 E Haskell21 1529CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Haskell County 10 S Haskell21 1531CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Throckmorton County Throckmorton21 1540CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Haskell County Haskell21 1611CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Throckmorton County 14 SE Throckmorton21 1640CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Young County Murray21 1703CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Young County Newcastle21 1726CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Young County Loving21 1746CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Throckmorton County 8 E Throckmorton21 1752CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Jack County Antelope21 1803CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Throckmorton County 2 N Elbert21 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Young County 3 W Olney21 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Montague County 2 N Bowie21 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Montague County Bowie21 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Montague County Bowie21 1915CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew down power lines. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North Montague County 5 E Sunset21 1925CST 0.1 20 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) 1928CST A brief tornado touchdown blew down power lines. Montague County 1 E Bowie21 1930CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1933CST A brief tornado touchdown was reported by storm spotters. Montague County Bowie21 1930CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Cooke County Muenster21 1940CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Montague County 5 S Montague21 2000CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hail to golfball size covered the ground up to 4 inches deep. Cooke County 2 N Lindsay to21 2000CST 2 30 0 0 10K Tornado (F0) 2 NE Lindsay 2010CST A weak tornado touched down 2 miles north of Lindsay and moved east-northeast where it lifted near the Gainesville airport. Trees were damaged and 2 barns were destroyed. Cooke County 2 W Lindsay21 2004CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Cooke County 2 W Lindsay21 2004CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind A large tree was damaged by strong winds. Cooke County 2 W Lindsay to21 2005CST 2 30 0 0 15K Tornado (F0) Lindsay 2015CST Tornado number two developed, evidently when tornado one occluded, and moved across the northern portion of the town of Lindsay. Trees were damaged and some siding was removed from several homes. Cooke County Lindsay21 2009CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G63) Wind gusts up to 73 mph were measured at the Lindsay Elementary School. Cooke County 2 S Gainesville21 2020CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2023CST A brief tornado touchdown was reported by storm spotters. Cooke County Callisburg21 2025CST 0 0 Hail (4.50) Grayson County 2 N Dixie21 2030CST 0 0 Hail (4.50) Grayson County Dixie21 2030CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Grayson County Dixie21 2030CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds ripped a portion of the siding off of a home. Grayson County 1 S Dixie to21 2033CST 1 25 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) 1 SE Dixie 2038CST A tornado destroyed a barn and damaged trees. Grayson County Whitesboro21 2035CST 0 0 Hail (4.00) Grayson County 1 S Dixie21 2039CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind A downburst took the roof off a barn and damaged trees. Grayson County Gordonville21 2040CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Montague County 2 E Montague21 2045CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Montague County St Jo21 2053CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Montague County 1 E St Jo21 2100CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew two tractor trailers over on Highway 82. Grayson County 4 W Denison21 2107CST 0.1 20 0 0 2K Tornado (F0) 2110CST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North A brief tornado blew down trees and power lines. Cooke County Muenster21 2110CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Grayson County Pottsboro21 2113CST 0 0 Hail (4.50) Cooke County Lindsay21 2125CST 0 0 Hail (4.50) Cooke County 2 W Lindsay to21 2125CST 1 20 0 0 8K Tornado (F0) 1 W Lindsay 2130CST A weak tornado destroyed a fence and damaged trees along Highway 82 west of Lindsay. Cooke County 6 E Marysville21 2125CST 0 0 15K Hail (4.00) Grapefruit size hail pummeled at least one home near Hubert H. Moss Lake. Cooke County 1 N Gainesville21 2135CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cooke County Gainesville21 2135CST 0 0 500K Hail (4.50) Softball size hail damaged 185 cars, some of which had the windows totally smashed out, at a dealership near the intersection of I-35 and Highway 82. Roofs were damaged and windows were broken out of homes and businesses. Cooke County Gainesville21 2140CST 0 0 300K Hail (4.50) Softball size hail broke windows and damaged roofs and automobiles. Cooke County Gainesville21 2140CST 0 0 55K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew down a large business sign and a wall of a building under construction. Grayson County 1 N Dixie to21 2158CST 2 30 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) 2 NE Dixie 2208CST A tornado destroyed a barn and damaged trees. Grayson County Gordonville21 2200CST 0 0 30K Hail (2.75) Baseball size hail broke windows. Grayson County Sadler21 2239CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Grayson County 8 NE Sadler to21 2240CST 2 30 0 0 2K Tornado (F0) 10 NE Sadler 2250CST Storm spotters videotaped a tornado on the ground for about 10 minutes. Trees and power lines were damaged by the tornado. Grayson County 2 NE Gordonville21 2301CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds damaged a marina in the Sherwood Shores area at Lake Texoma. Grayson County 2 NE Gordonville21 2301CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Grayson County 2 N Dixie21 2304CST 0 1 200K Thunderstorm Wind A downburst destroyed a large horse show stadium. Metal debris from the stadium was thrown 1/4 of a mile away and some of this damaged a pickup truck. The owner of the stadium was in the pickup and received minor injuries. Cooke County 2 NE Gainesville21 2305CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind A mobile home was damaged by strong winds. Grayson County Gordonville22 0000CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0100CST At least three supercell thunderstorms moved over this area in less than 5 hours. Radar estimated over 8 inches of rain across northern Grayson County. Farm-to-Market Road 901 was flooded. Haskell County Haskell22 0215CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Throckmorton County Woodson22 0310CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stephens County 6 W Breckenridge22 0310CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Young County Graham22 0408CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were blown down by high winds. Eastland County Rising Star22 0420CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North Cooke County 2 W Lindsay22 0440CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Somervell County 8 W Glen Rose22 0630CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Johnson County Alvarado22 0650CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County Ft Worth22 0650CST 0 0 100K Lightning 0700CST Lightning struck a duplex apartment and started a fire. Ellis County Midlothian22 0715CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mclennan County 2 E Bellmead28 1719CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Severe thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon along a cold front as it moved into the south central portion of North Texas. A few of these severe storms became supercells producing hail to tennis ball size and several short-lived, weak tornadic circulations on the northern flank of the resultant "comma-head" echoes. Mclennan County Axtell28 1745CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mclennan County Mart28 1745CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Limestone County Groesbeck28 1800CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1803CST A brief tornado touchdown was reported. Henderson County Athens28 1810CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1813CST Amateur radio spotters reported a brief tornado touchdown. Limestone County Coolidge28 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Falls County 5 SE Marlin28 1845CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Navarro County 4 SE Corsicana28 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Limestone County 1 E Kosse28 1901CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Freestone County 3 W Fairfield28 1910CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1913CST A brief tornado touchdown was reported. Freestone County 3 W Fairfield28 1910CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Freestone County Young28 1922CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1925CST A brief tornado touchdown was reported. Anderson County 2 N Montalba28 1922CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1925CST A brief tornado touchdown was reported. Freestone County 10 NE Fairfield28 1925CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Anderson County 5 NW Palestine28 1929CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Limestone County 2 E Oletha28 1940CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Tennis ball size hail fell near Lake Limestone. Anderson County Pert28 1950CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Anderson County Palestine28 2000CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Strong winds blew down trees and damaged a power transformer. Fannin County 7 S Honey Grove28 2025CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A car was blown off a road by high winds. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, North Anderson County 12 NE Palestine28 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lamar County 7 N Paris28 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lamar County Roxton28 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) TEXAS, North Panhandle TXZ001>020 Dallam - Sherman - Hansford - Ochiltree - Lipscomb - Hartley - Moore - Hutchinson - Roberts - Hemphill - Oldham - Potter - Carson - Gray - Wheeler - Deaf Smith - Randall - Armstrong - Donley - Collingsworth 01 0001CST 0 0 25M Drought 30 2359CST Rainfall continues well below normal. NWS Amarillo is now in it's longest dry period on record. The month of April had two trace events and no measurable rain. During the past seven plus months the region has only received 15 to 25 percent of its normal rain. Agriculture has been seriously effected with estimated losses at 25 million dollars. Most of the loss is due to the total loss of dry land wheat pasture and increased feed cost. Further losses were from the forced sale of livestock in a depressed price cycle due to lack of feed availability. TXZ001>010 Dallam - Sherman - Hansford - Ochiltree - Lipscomb - Hartley - Moore - Hutchinson - Roberts - Hemphill 13 1400CST 0 0 50K High Wind (G71) 14 1900CST A strong low pressure system moved slowly across the nothern Texas panhandle. There was slight lull in the winds from shortly after sunset the 13th until about 3 AM the 14th. Peak winds were during the afternoon period of both days. Sustained winds were generally 35 to 45 mph with gusts recorded from 57 to 82 mph. Reported damage from these high winds seemed to be confined to outbuilding in the northwestern Texas panhandle. TEXAS, Northeast Panola County Fairplay12 1515CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) Upshur County 1 E Big Sandy to12 2038CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Big Sandy 2042CST Shelby County Center14 0845CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) Shelby County Center14 1000CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) Shelby County Center14 1512CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Shelby County 12 SE Center to14 1530CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Center Shelby County 10 S Center to14 1535CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Center Franklin County Mt Vernon19 1907CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Red River County Clarksville19 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Titus County Monticello19 1945CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1949CST Red River County Bogata19 2005CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Red River County Avery19 2010CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Titus County Mt Pleasant19 2010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several large trees blown over. Morris County 5 S Naples to19 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Naples Morris County Omaha19 2024CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Morris County Naples19 2024CST 0 0 Hail (0.50) Cass County Marietta19 2035CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cherokee County Forest20 1350CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G75) 1356CST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, Northeast Numerous trees down in a three mile wide area due to a macroburst. Angelina County Lufkin20 1440CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Winds knocked down power lines in the city. Shelby County Timpson20 1515CST 5 250 0 0 Tornado (F1) 1525CST A tornado ripped through a trailer park destroying two trailers. Numerous trees and power lines were also reported down. Smith County Tyler20 1935CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rusk County Henderson20 2000CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Harrison County Marshall20 2015CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Gregg County Liberty City20 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Panola County Tatum20 2030CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Gregg County Longview20 2032CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Panola County De Berry20 2050CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Gregg County Longview20 2100CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) 2104CST Largest hail stone was oblong shaped. It had a length of 2.5 inches and a width of 0.6 inches. Panola County Deadwood20 2101CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Gregg County 8 W Longview to28 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Longview Gregg County White Oak28 2023CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Smith County Arp28 2037CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Gregg County 3 N Longview to28 2038CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Longview 2041CST Harrison County Harleton28 2045CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 2049CST Winds downed several trees. Rusk County Overton28 2055CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Rusk County Henderson28 2100CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Nacogdoches County 5 SE Nacogdoches to28 2305CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Nacogdoches 2309CST TEXAS, South

NONE REPORTED. TEXAS, South Central TXZ171>173-183>194- Llano - Burnet - Williamson - Val Verde - Edwards - Real - Kerr - Bandera - Gillespie - Kendall - Blanco - Hays - Travis - 202>209-217>225- Bastrop - Lee - Kinney - Uvalde - Medina - Bexar - Comal - Guadalupe - Caldwell - Fayette - Maverick - Zavala - Frio - 228>230-233>234-239- Atascosa - Wilson - Karnes - Gonzales - De Witt - Lavaca - Dimmit - La Salle - Mcmullen - Goliad - Victoria - Webb - 247 Calhoun 01 0001CST 0 0 Drought 30 2359CST Drought persisted into April across South Central Texas. Through the first four months of 1996, rainfall accumulations were between 1 and 2 inches across the area. Real County 15 N Leakey04 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1740CST Kerr County Camp Verde04 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1840CST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, South Central Kerr County Center Poin to04 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Center Point 1840CST Kerr County 5 SW Hunt04 1840CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1850CST Kerr County 8 S Kerrville04 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1855CST Kerr County Camp Verde04 1905CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1910CST Kerr County 6 S Center Point04 1925CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1935CST Kendall County 2 S Comfort04 1952CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 2000CST Kendall County Comfort04 1955CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2005CST Edwards County 8 E Rocksprings04 2005CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2010CST Edwards County 8 E Rocksprings04 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2030CST Real County 10 N Leakey04 2040CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 2050CST Real County 15 N Leakey04 2057CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2110CST Maverick County Eagle Pass04 2134CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) 2155CST Maverick County El Indio to04 2220CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 5 E El Indio 2235CST Kerr County Kerrville04 2230CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2240CST Travis County Austin05 1420CST 1 0 Lightning Lightning struck a 51-year old visitor from Scotland as he was playing golf in the southeast part of Austin. He remainded in critical condition for nearly 2 weeks after the strike, and died on April 13th. M51GF Guadalupe County Geronimo20 0310CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0315CST Bandera County Bandera20 0933CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 0940CST Bandera County Pipe Creek20 0950CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1000CST Kendall County 4 NW Boerne20 1010CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1015CST Bexar County 1 W Leon Spgs20 1020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1025CST Travis County Austin20 1120CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1125CST Edwards County Carta Valley21 2325CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2330CST Val Verde County Langtry28 1737CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1740CST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, South Central Edwards County 1 E Rocksprings28 1832CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1840CST Edwards County Rocksprings28 1850CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1855CST Val Verde County 12 N Comstock28 1850CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1855CST Real County 15 N Leakey28 1930CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1935CST Webb County Laredo28 2000CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2010CST Gillespie County Fredericksburg28 2030CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2040CST Bandera County Pipe Creek28 2105CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 2115CST Blanco County 14 W Johnson City to28 2120CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 14 N Johnson City 2125CST Bexar County 3 NW San Antonio to 28 2125CST 0 0 70K 10K Thunderstorm Wind 10 S San Antonio 2215CST At the onset of this event, severe thunderstorm winds ripped flags off flag poles and damaged a fire station in northwest San Antonio at 2125CST. Roofs were blown off buildings at 2145CST at Lake Braunig, south of San Antonio. Trees were blown over in downtown San Antonio at 2150CST. Wind damage was reported to home and apartment buildings in central San Antonio at 2215 CST. Bexar County San Antonio28 2135CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2140CST Comal County 3 E New Braunfels 28 2150CST 0 0 10K 3K Thunderstorm Wind 2155CST Trees were knocked over by thunderstorm winds.

Guadalupe County 8 E New Braunfels28 2155CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) 2159CST Guadalupe County Lake Mcqueeny28 2205CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 2210CST Guadalupe County Lake Mcqueeny28 2205CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2210CST Caldwell County 6 SE Luling 28 2205CST 0 0 5K 3K Thunderstorm Wind 2210CST Frio County 7 E Frio Town28 2214CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 2218CST Travis County Austin28 2215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 2220CST Gusts to 57 knots were measured by the School Weather Network in Austin. Guadalupe County Seguin28 2226CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2235CST Frio County 7 N Pearsall28 2230CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2240CST Gonzales County Nixon 28 2305CST 0 0 5K 2K Thunderstorm Wind 2315CST Trees were reported blown over by the Department of Public Safety. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, South Central De Witt County Yorktown 28 2305CST 0 0 10K 5K Thunderstorm Wind 2315CST Roofs were destroyed by thunderstorm winds. Fayette County Schulenberg 28 2358CST 0 0 10K 3K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown over by thunderstorm winds. Lavaca County Yoakum 28 2358CST 0 0 5K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Trees were knocked down by thunderstorm winds.

TEXAS, South Panhandle TXZ021>044 Parmer - Castro - Swisher - Briscoe - Hall - Childress - Bailey - Lamb - Hale - Floyd - Motley - Cottle - Cochran - Hockley - Lubbock - Crosby - Dickens - King - Yoakum - Terry - Lynn - Garza - Kent - Stonewall 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 30 2359CST Very dry weather continued to plague the South Plains of West Texas in April. On average, South Plains cities received only 0.26 inches of precipitation this month, bringing the year-to-date precipitation to just 0.90 inches (which is about 33 percent of normal).

The drought will likely impact the area's agriculture significantly. However, this impact will be more noticed in later months since the area's main crop (cotton) is not planted until May and/or June. TEXAS, Southeast Jefferson County Beaumont12 1720CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Newton County 5 S Newton12 2030CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down on power lines along Highway 87. Jasper County 3 S Kirbyville14 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hardin County Kountze22 1745CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down on power lines in Kountze. Jasper County Evadale22 1820CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down on Highway 2246. Jasper County Kirbyville29 0445CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown on power lines. TEXAS, West TXZ047>048-051>052- Borden - Scurry - Martin - Howard - Van Horn And Salt Flat Basin - Midland - Glasscock - Reagan 057-062>063-070 05 0500CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1700CST Rain fell across the Permian Basin during the early morning hours, but by daybreak had changed mostly to snow. Heavy snow fell over all but the southern Permian Basin during the middle and late morning hours and continued in the eastern parts of the region into the afternoon. More snow moved into the transpecos region during the afternoon, but by sunset only a few flurries remained.

Snow amounts ranged from traces in the western and southern Permian Basin, to 2-3 inches in the central Basin, to generally 6-8 inches in the eastern areas. Within the Midland area of responsibility the heaviest totals were in southeastern Scurry County where 10-11 inches of snow were reported at Inadale. In northwestern Howard County U.S. Highway 87 was closed for a few hours due to heavy snows and slick conditions.

Although officially only 2 inches of snow was recorded at the Midland NWS office this was the biggest snow on record for the month of April. The latest measurable snow on record was 1/2 inch on 4/7/83. The home-opening baseball game for the Midland Angels was snowed out, the first ever for a Texas League game. Upton County 5 S Midkiff21 2324CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Reagan County 35 NNW Big Lake21 2345CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Glasscock County 15 SSW Garden City22 0000CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Reagan County 20 N Big Lake22 0030CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Upton County 5 N Mc Camey22 0140CST 0 0 5K Hail (2.00) Two inch diameter hail fell at a ranch north of McCamey that damaged three vehicles including broken windshields. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, West Crane County 4 S Crane22 0145CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Reagan County 20 N Big Lake22 0155CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Upton County Rankin22 0204CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Upton County 2 N Mc Camey to22 0225CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mc Camey Upton County 7 NE Rankin22 0225CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Reagan County 4 W Big Lake22 0332CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Reagan County Big Lake22 0400CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Synopsis for evening of April 21 and early morning of April 22: A cold front which had pushed south through the Permian Basin on the 20th began to return northward as a warm front during the evening of the 21st in response to a short-wave trough approaching West Texas in a moderately strong southwesterly mid-level flow. Shortly after 7pm CDT, a southward moving surface boundary collided with the warm front, which was now over Upton and Glasscock Counties. By 10pm, convection was initiated over Central Upton and southern Glasscock counties. Initially the cells moved with the mean flow along the warm frontal boundary, however by about midnight two cells in the northern half of Upton County developed supercellular characteristics and began to move to the right of the mean wind. The two supercells moved east into northern Reagan County producing hail between 1.75 and 2.00 inches. Meanwhile, a third supercell developed in northeastern Glasscock County at approximately 1250 am and moved quickly into Sterling County. By 150 am, outflow boundary interactions reinitiated convection over Northern Upton county with additional convective development further southwest over Northern Pecos county. These cells quickly became outflow-dominated and merged together to form a mesoscale convective complex. This complex increased in areal coverage as it moved northeast over Upton and Reagan counties producing hail of up to 1.75 inches in diameter. TEXAS, Western North TXZ089>090 Archer - Clay 12 0820CST 0 0 Summary Of April 12 1020CST Severe thunderstorms moved across Archer and Clay Counties, producing hail as large as baseballs in Bellevue in Clay County. Archer County 5 ESE Megargel12 0825CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Archer County Archer City12 0835CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Archer County Archer City12 0845CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Archer County 11 S Windthorst12 0945CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clay County 1 S Joy12 1012CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Clay County Bellevue12 1020CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Clay County 1.5 SE Bellevue13 1827CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) TXZ085>086-088>090 Wilbarger - Wichita - Baylor - Archer - Clay 21 1345CST 0 0 Summary Of April 21 2000CST Severe thunderstorms formed during the afternoon along a low pressure trough moving eastward out of the Texas panhandle and a warmfront moving northward toward the Red River. Hail as large as baseballs was reported with these storms in Seymour and Mabelle in Baylor County and at Lake Kickapoo in Archer County. Wilbarger County 4 S Vernon21 1350CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Wichita County 3 N Electra21 1409CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Archer County 10 E Holliday21 1430CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Archer County Lake Kickapoo21 1435CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Wichita County Wichita Falls21 1458CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Archer County 7 S Dundee21 1500CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Archer County 10 E Holliday21 1500CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm TEXAS, Western North Archer County Lake Kickapoo21 1530CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Wichita County Electra21 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Archer County 10 SW Holliday21 1530CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Archer County 1 S Lakeside21 1551CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Baylor County 8 S Seymour21 1555CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Archer County 3 SE Holliday21 1558CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Baylor County Seymour21 1600CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Baylor County Mabelle21 1610CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Clay County Dean21 1622CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wichita County Kamay21 1624CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Wichita County 9 S Electra21 1625CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Clay County Petrolia21 1630CST 0 0 380K Hail (1.75) Damage due to hail was estimated at $175,000 to automobiles and $200,000 to homes and roofs. Wilbarger County 11 S Vernon21 1645CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wichita County Electra21 1647CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Baylor County 4 N Mabelle21 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Wichita County 10 S Electra21 1712CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Archer County Lake Kickapoo21 1813CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Clay County 4 W Buffalo Spgs21 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) at Highways 148 and 174 Archer County 20 NNW Archer City21 1827CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) just north of 79 and 1954 Wichita County 4 N Electra21 1830CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clay County 3 S Bluegrove21 1835CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Clay County Shannon21 1840CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Wichita County Wichita Falls21 1840CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Archer County 3 W Archer City21 1841CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Clay County 10 SW Henrietta21 1855CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Clay County Arrowhead Lake21 1855CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) 1859CST Clay County 3 W Vashti21 1856CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Clay County Henrietta21 1910CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clay County Henrietta21 1916CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Clay County 1 E Joy21 1958CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm UTAH, North, Central and South Washington County (Sgu)St George Muni12 1800MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G66) 1930MST A fast moving cold front swept through Utah during the late afternoon and evening hours. Along this cold front in southwest Utah several strong thunderstorms and one severe thunderstorm developed. Microburst winds and lightning were the main hazards from these storms. Many locations had wind gusts in excess of 50 mph (43 kts). Numerous power outages were reported. The severe thunderstorm put down a wind gust that measured 76 mph (66 kts) at the St. George Municipal Airport. Only minor damage was reported. The same thunderstorm produced a wind gust estimated at 65 mph (56 kts) in the town of Virgin about 20 minutes later. Lightning damage to several trees was also noted by the weather spotter in Virgin. UTZ006-009 Southwest Valleys And Deserts - Utah'S Dixie 18 0930MST 0 0 High Wind (G53) 1400MST The cold front that brought snow to northern Utah's Mountains created strong, gusty winds elsewhere in the state. Among the reports were a 61 mph (53 kts) wind gust at the St. George Municipal Airport and a 60 mph (52 kts) gust at Pinto Junction (6 miles west of Cedar City). No damage was reported from these winds.

UTZ010 Northern Mountains 18 1300MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 2100MST Another weather system rapidly swept a cold front through Utah on this date. Generally Utah's northern mountains received from 6-8" in this 8-hour period. Brighton ski resort measured 9" and Nordic Valley 11" for the most in the state. UTZ010 Northern Mountains 20 0400MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1600MST Another weather system in a series of disturbances swept through northern Utah on this date. The northern mountains averaged from 6-9" during this 12-hour period. The Alta ski resort measured the highest total with 10" during this event. UTZ004 Uinta Basin 24 1600MST 0 0 100K High Wind (G52) 2100MST A cold front moved through northeast Utah this afternoon and evening stirring-up some strong westerly winds. The strongest wind gust in the Uinta Basin of 60 mph (52 kts) occurred at the Veranl Airport. Minor tree damage was reported there. About 3 miles west of Vernal in the town of Maesser, the gusty winds rapidly spread a fire through a lumberyard. Damage estimates for that blaze were at $100,000. UTAH, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. VERMONT, North and Central VTZ001>012 Grand Isle - Franklin - Orleans - Essex - Chittenden - Lamoille - Caledonia - Washington - Addison - Orange - Rutland - Windsor 10 0300EST 0 0 55K Winter Storm 11 0300EST A storm system off the Virginia coast Tuesday morning (4/9/96) moved to near Cape Cod Wednesday morning (4/10/96). This system then continued to move northeast toward the Canadian Maritimes Wednesday night.

Snow spread into Southern Vermont during the predawn hours of Wednesday and overspread the remainder of Vermont during the morning. The snow tapered off to flurries late Wednesday night except not until 3 AM Thursday (4/11/96) in Northeast Vermont.

The heaviest snow fell over and east of the Green Mountains with 7 to 14 inches. In the Champlain Valley 2 to 5 inches fell with heaviest amounts above the 700 foot level. The wet snow resulted in some power outages and minor automobile accidents.

A few snowfall reports include: Canaan (Essex County)...... 12 inches Newport (Orleans County)...... 10 inches West Danville (Caledonia County)...... 9 inches Cambridge (Lamoille County)...... 8 inches Fletcher (Franklin)...... 7 inches Wallingford (Rutland)...... 6 inches Bethel (Windsor County)...... 6 inches So. Burlington (Chittenden County).....5.5 inches

VTZ008-011 Washington - Rutland 16 1000EST 0 0 20K Flood 17 1500EST An area of low pressure over the northern Great Lakes region and a low over the Mid Atlantic States Tuesday morning (4/16/96) combined late Tuesday as they moved east and north respectively. A single storm system moved across northern portions of Vermont and New Hampshire Wednesday morning (4/17/96) and then into Canada.

Rain began in Vermont around midnight (4/16/96) and continued most of Tuesday (4/16/96). The rain mixed with snow and sleet Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm VERMONT, North and Central above the 1000 foot elevation with slippery roads across North Central and Northeast Vermont. A few automobile accidents were reported in Washington County.

Across Vermont between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell...except an inch or less across northwest Vermont. The heaviest rain fell across southern Vermont and along and east of the Green Mountains. The rain tapered off to rain and snow showers Tuesday night into Wednesday (4/17/96).

Many rivers reached bankful with some minor field flooding. Most notably the North Branch of the Winooski (Washington County), The otter Creek (Rutland County), The Black River (Windsor County) and the Lamoille Rivers (Lamoille County) resulted in flooding of low lying areas. A few roads were closed in Pittsford (Rutland County) due to flooding. Windsor County Ludlow23 1524EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A cold front moved across Vermont during Tuesday (4/23/96). Thunderstorms moved across Vermont during Tuesday afternoon and night with locally heavy rain, gusty winds and some hail.

Dime size hail was reported in Ludlow, Vermont (Windsor County) and localized street flooding occurred in the town of ludlow (Windsor county) between 330 PM EST and 4 PM EST due to thunderstorm rains with a few dirt roads washed out.

A lightning strike in southern Caledonia county at 4 PM EST resulted in widespread power outages in the southern portion of the county.

VTZ007 Caledonia 27 0900EST 0 0 5K Flood 1100EST A cold front moved across Vermont late Friday (4/26/96) and early Saturday (4/27/96). Showers moved across the area Friday and Saturday with several rivers approaching bankful. Flooding did occur in Caledonia county along the Passumpsic River with water on Rte 5. VERMONT, South VTZ013>014 Bennington - Windham 09 2200EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 10 1400EST A spring storm rapidly intensified as it moved northeast along the Atlantic coast during April 9 and 10. The system produced a general snowfall of 6 inches across Bennington and Windham Counties of southern Vermont. Some specific snowfall totals included: 6 inches at Bennington and Shaftsbury in Bennington County and 7 inches at Brattleboro in Windham County. VTZ013 Bennington 24 0600EST 0 0 10K Flood 1400EST Significant rains on Tuesday evening April 23 resulted in flooding along the Walloomsac and Battenkill Rivers in Bennington County. The Walloomsac River crested 1.5 feet over flood stage at North Bennington and the Battenkill crested 1 foot over flood stage at Arlington. The flooding resulted in several road closures but much of the flooding was minor. VIRGIN ISLANDS

NONE REPORTED. VIRGINIA, East Nottoway County Countywide16 1655EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1710EST THUNDERSTORM WINDS BLEW DOWN POWER LINES CAUSING POWER OUTAGES ACROSS NOTTOWAY COUNTY AND PARTS OF AMELIA AND PRINCE EDWARD COUNTIES.

Williamsburg (C) Williamsburg16 1820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind NUMEROUS TREES AND SEVERAL POWER LINES WERE DOWNED. LARGE TREE SMASHED PARTIALLY THROUGH THE ROOF OF A HOME. Chesterfield County Countywide23 1800EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind 1825EST TREES BLOWN ONTO AROUND HALF DOZEN HOMES RESULTING IN $100,000 DAMAGE. OTHER TREES WERE DOWNED ONTO SECONDARY ROADS AND POWER LINES IN WESTERN AND NORTHERN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY. ALSO, ROOF BLOWN IN 3 MILES WEST OF RICHMOND HEIGHTS. Amelia County Chula23 1810EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind SEVERAL TREES DOWNED NEAR ROUTE 360. Richmond (C) Richmond23 1825EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 60 MPH WINDS BROKE OFF RADIO ANTENNA 2 BLOCKS FROM CITY HALL. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm VIRGINIA, East Henrico County 5 E Richmond Airport 23 1827EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind to Richmond Airport TREES DOWNED EAST END OF HENRICO COUNTY. SEVERAL TREES TOPPLED ONTO TELEPHONE POLES AND POWER LINES.

Henrico County Richmond Hgts23 1830EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind SEVERAL ROOFS BLOWN OFF OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX ON STAPLES MILL ROAD NEAR INTERSTATE 64. Hanover County Mechanicsville23 1830EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind TIN ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A SCHOOL. King William County King William23 1850EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 2 LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN ON POWER LINE NEAR COURTHOUSE AND POST OFFICE. New Kent County Quinton to23 1855EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind New Kent 1905EST NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWNED.

Essex County Dunnsville23 1900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 3 TREES DOWNED.

Lancaster County Lancaster23 1910EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1920EST NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED ALL OVER THE COUNTY. POWER OUTAGES IN MERRY POINT SECTION OF LANCASTER.

Middlesex County Church View to23 1925EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Urbanna 1935EST NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED AND POWER OUTAGES REPORTED.

Northumberland County Callao to23 1935EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Heathsville 1940EST NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED AND POWER OUTAGES REPORTED. Mecklenburg County Chase City29 1830EST 0 0 23K Thunderstorm Wind LARGE ROOF WAS COMPLETELY TORN OFF A SHED OF LOCAL AUTO PARTS BUSINESS. WINDS CARRIED A PORTION OF THE ROOF ACROSS A HIGHWAY WHERE IT SLAMMED INTO THE FRONT OF ONE OF THE BUSINESS' TWO BUILDINGS, DOING DAMAGE TO A PARKED VAN, CRACKING BRICK Cumberland County Countywide29 1900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1910EST DOWNED POWER LINES CAUSED SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.

Prince Edward County Countywide29 1900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1910EST DOWNED POWER LINES CAUSED SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.

Lunenburg County Countywide29 1900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1910EST SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWNED ONTO HIGHWAY. ALSO, DOWNED POWER LINES CAUSED NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES.

Nottoway County Countywide29 1910EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1920EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm VIRGINIA, East SEVERAL LARGE TREES WERE DOWNED ONTO HIGHWAYS. ALSO, DOWNED POWER LINES CAUSED SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.

Amelia County Countywide29 1910EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1920EST LARGE TREE DOWNED ONTO HIGHWAY. ALSO, DOWNED POWER LINES CAUSED SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.

Powhatan County Countywide29 1910EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1920EST SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWNED ONTO HIGHWAY. ALSO, DOWNED POWER LINES CAUSED NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES. VIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest Scott County Weber City13 1611EST 0.5100 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1615EST A tornado was reported to have touched down in Weber City collapsing a metal building, overturning six concrete picnic tables. Several 20-25 foot trees 8-10 inches in diameter were smapped off 3 feet from the base. Over 180 people were without power for 3 hours. Washington County Countywide 13 1615EST 0 0 5K 10K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous large trees downed countywide. Also reported was a roof blown off a building and huge restaurant sign blown down into several cars. Russell County Lebanon 13 1645EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 1700EST Numerous trees were blown down. VIRGINIA, North Fauquier County North01 1645EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1845EST Moderate to heavy rainfall on saturated soil caused minor flash flooding, closing numerous roads in northern Fauquier Co. Several streams and creeks were reported out of their banks.

VAZ030 Warren 03 0900EST 0 1 15K River Flooding 1200EST The swollen Shenandoah River took a vehicle, and nearly a life, when a driver attempted to cross a low-water bridge near Linden. Although the gaging point at Front Royal was nearly 6 feet below flood stage, the level reached it's monthly peak the prior evening.

Fauquier County 6 S Warrenton23 1620EST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds blew siding off of 6 homes in a residential neighborhood south of Warrenton. One home had siding stripped up the entire length of it's chimney.

VAZ042-053 Loudoun - Fairfax 23 2000EST 0 0 25K High Wind (G69) 2200EST A wind gust of 80 mph was reported at Bluemont as a vigorous cold front swept through the Virginia piedmont. Wind gusts progressed eastward through the county and into Fairfax County, causing scattered power outages. In Fairfax Co, the high winds caused 4000 customers to temporarily lose power.

Clarke County All 25 1100EST 0 0 750K Wild/Forest Fire 28 2300EST Prolonged dry weather, combined with several breezy days in March and April, set the stage for scattered wildfires across portions of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. A particularly active period occurred late on the 23rd, when persistent high winds buffeted the area, initially ahead of a strong cold front and moreso behind the front.

Fires may have ensued early on the 24th, and were full-blown on the 25th. Countywide, a total of 760 acres burned in three separate fires. Two large fires occurred on the 25th and 28th, respectively.

Nelson County All 25 1100EST 0 0 37.5K Wild/Forest Fire 2200EST Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm VIRGINIA, North Clarke County All 25 1100EST 0 0 750K Wild/Forest Fire 28 2300EST Several forest fires were ignited across the northern and central Shenandoah Valley near the end of April, a result of continued dry and breezy weather. The stage was set for fire initiation on the 23rd, when strong winds developed ahead of and behind a vigorous cold front.

The fires likely began early on the 24th, and reached their maximum intensity between the 25th and 28th. In Clarke Co, 760 acres burned, with one fire on the 25th and another on the 28th producing the majority of damage. Nelson County All 25 1100EST 0 0 37.5K Wild/Forest Fire 2300EST Several forest fires were ignited across the northern and central Shenandoah Valley near the end of April, a result of continued dry and breezy weather. The stage was set for fire initiation on the 23rd, when strong winds developed ahead of and behind a vigorous cold front.

The fires likely began early on the 24th, and reached their maximum intensity between the 25th and 28th. In Madison Co, a moderate-sized fire burned 30 acres on the 25th.

VAZ028 Frederick 29 1145EST 0 0 25K High Wind 1215EST High winds tore through Winchester during the early afternoon of the 29th, cutting power to 2400 Potomac Edison customers by knocking large limbs onto power lines.

VIRGINIA, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. VIRGINIA, Southwest VAZ007-009>010-012- Tazewell - Smyth - Bland - Wythe - Grayson 015 08 2100EST 0 0 Snow 09 1600EST Snow showers resulted in accumulations of 1 to 2 inches of snow across the higher terrain of Tazewell, Bland, Smyth, Wythe, and Grayson Counties. Smyth County Marion13 1720EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wythe County Countywide13 1745EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind 1815EST Pulaski County Pulaski13 1815EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 1820EST Pulaski County Radford13 1820EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 1825EST Montgomery County 2.5 SW Blacksburg13 1832EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Roanoke County Salem13 1900EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Roanoke County 4 NW Roanoke13 1905EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Franklin County Countywide13 1915EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind 1925EST Severe thunderstorms in portions of southwest Virginia during the evening hours on the 13th produced hail up to dime size and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines across portions of Wythe County and in Salem, knocked down trees and power lines, and damaged the roof of a home in Radford, damaged the roof of an historic home and ripped the roof off a barn in Pulaski, and uprooted several trees across Franklin County. Smyth County Chilhowie15 2020EST 0 0 100K Lightning Lightning started a fire which damaged a bed and breakfast in Chilhowie. The roof and attic sustained major damage. Pittsylvania County Danville16 1500EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind An isolated severe thunderstorm during the afternoon hours on the 16th knocked down several trees in Danville. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm VIRGINIA, Southwest Grayson County Independence20 1330EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grayson County Independence20 1445EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Thunderstorms during the afternoon hours on the 20th produced hail up to nickel size in Grayson County. Roanoke County 4 NW Roanoke23 1422EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Roanoke County 2 NW Roanoke23 1425EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Roanoke County 1 SE Roanoke23 1430EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorms during the afternoon hours on the 23rd produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm winds knocked down 4 large trees and a telephone pole 2 miles northwest of Roanoke and knocked a tree onto a house which damaged the roof and broke out windows 1 mile southeast of Roanoke. Alleghany County Callaghan30 0200EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down in Callaghan. WASHINGTON, Northeast Spokane County Deer Park16 1625PST 0 0 Lightning LIGHTNING CAUSED FATALITY IN DEER PARK. Spokane County Spokane20 1500PST 0 0 Hail (0.38) 1600PST .38 INCH HAIL AT SHADLE PARK AND NEAR AUDOBON PARK. Stevens County 6 W Colville23 2130PST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300PST Flash flood in colville area destroyed a house, damaged another and washed out many roads. Worst damage was within a 20-mile radius of Colville. Roads all around Stevens County were washed out when numerous creeks overwhelmed culverts. Estimated more than $500,000 in damage.

WASHINGTON, Northwest Chelan County Deer Park16 1430PST 1 0 Lightning 1525PST A 15 year old boy was struck by lightning during a brief thunderstorm. M15OU Mason County Hoodsport23 1400PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1700PST High winds and heavy rain caused damage to homes and cut off power to 20,000 homes and businesses. Mudslides were also caused by the heavy rains. Winds 35 to 40 mph and gusting to 50 mph were reported on Lummi island. Two of the highest wind gusts reported were 58 mph at the Whatcom county courthouse and 72 mph at the county public works. 2.3 inches of rain fell in a six hour period that afternoon at Lake Cushman, and in the 24 hr period ending at 430 pm about 5 inches fell at Hoodsport. Okanogan County Colville23 2000PST 0 0 60K Flash Flood 2300PST Gold Creek, five miles west of Colville, was hit with a flash flood that caused $600,000 worth of damage to Stevens County roads and bridges. It also damaged one and destroyed another house. Highway 395 and others were down to one lane that night. WASHINGTON, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. WASHINGTON, Southwest

NONE REPORTED. WEST VIRGINIA, East WVZ054 Pendleton 30 0330EST 0 0 30K High Wind 0430EST High winds, associated with a strong cold front, caused numerous power outages across much of Pendleton Co during the early morning of April 30.

WEST VIRGINIA, North Ohio County Wheeling15 1718EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed power lines in Wheeling. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm WEST VIRGINIA, North Marshall County Moundsville15 1735EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm tore a portion of the roof off of the Prima Marina in Moundsville. Several boats were also blown off their trailers and damaged. Power lines were also downed. A funnel cloud was also sighted nearby. Marshall County Moundsville15 1735EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was spotted near Moundsville. Marshall County 10 S Moundsville23 1415EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees south of Moundsville. Wetzel County Wileyville23 1415EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed trees and blew a large trampoline off of its base. Marion County Fairmont23 1420EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed a few some pine trees in Fairmont. Monongalia County 5 SSE Morgantown23 1540EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A tree and some limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds along Route 119. WEST VIRGINIA, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. WEST VIRGINIA, West Putnam County Hurricane15 1610EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lincoln County Garretts Bend15 1615EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kanawha County Ruth15 1625EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mingo County Greyeagle20 0652EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down, damaging homes. One garage roof was thrown 200 feet, where a 2x2 board penetrated a wall of a neighbor's house. Wayne County Dunlow20 0710EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were uprooted. Cabell County Huntington23 1240EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were down on roads. A 70 foot pin oak tree damaged a residential roof on 13th Ave. A vehicle was damaged on 9th Ave. Cabell County Lesage23 1250EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down across Route 2. Mason County New Haven23 1300EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind A mobile home was damaged by fallen trees. Wood County Parkersburg23 1300EST 0 1 250K Thunderstorm Wind The northern neighborhoods of the city sustained the most damage. A porch roof was blown off and crashed into a neighbor's window, slightly injuring a man. Business signs were blown down. Vehicles were damaged by fallen trees. A house on 45 Street saw a tree heavily damage its roof. Putnam County Hurricane23 1300EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Jackson County Ripley23 1300EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Fallen trees damaged a few homes. Mason County Hartford City23 1315EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind Two houses and a mobile home were damaged by fallen trees. An uprooted tree pulled a fire hydrant out of the ground. Power lines, poles, and signs were damaged. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm WEST VIRGINIA, West Wood County Parkersburg Arpt23 1325EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Ritchie County Harrisville23 1330EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Clay County Bomont23 1330EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Braxton County Sutton23 1345EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Roane County Walton23 1350EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Calhoun County Grantsville23 1350EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Doddridge County West Union23 1400EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Tyler County Middlebourne23 1400EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Pleasants County St Marys23 1400EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Wirt County Elizabeth23 1405EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Webster County Waneta23 1410EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Upshur County Rock Cave23 1415EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Harrison County Peoria23 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Taylor County Grafton23 1430EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Randolph County Elkins23 1430EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Harrison County Clarksburg23 1435EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Prefrontal thunderstorms formed into short lines and caused spotty minor damage as winds gusted into the 50 to 70 mph range. Temperatures dropped from the 60s and lower 70s into the upper 40s and lower 50s. Cabell County Huntington26 1300EST 0 0 10K Wind Wind gusts of 40 to 50 MPH caused a few trees to fall and block roads in the city. A vehicle was damaged. Randolph County Elkins Arpt26 1528EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A 63 MPH wind gust was measured on the field, but state police, airport and county officials reported no damage. WVZ015>016-026>028- Kanawha - Roane - Boone - Clay - Braxton - Lewis - Raleigh - Fayette - Nicholas - Webster - Upshur - Pocahontas - 030-035>039-046>047 Randolph 30 2300EST 0 0 Seasonal Snowfall At season's end, the snowfall for the memorable winter of 95-96 was a record for at Elkins, Beckley, and Charleston. Elkins had 137 inches of snowfall, breaking the 1993/94 record of 125 inches. Beckley seasonal total was 100 inches, surpassing the 95 inches in 1959/60. Charleston had 106 inches, well above their previous snowiest of 77 inches in 1977/78. WISCONSIN, Extreme Southwest

NONE REPORTED. WISCONSIN, Northeast WIZ020>022-030>031- Menominee - Oconto - Door - Marathon - Shawano - Wood - Portage - Waupaca - Outagamie - Brown - Kewaunee - 035>040-045-048>050 Waushara - Winnebago - Calumet - Manitowoc 03 1500CST 0 0 Glaze 04 0900CST Sleet and freezing rain glazed the roadways over much of central, east central and northeast Wisconsin. One to three inches of snow fell on top of the ice, further complicating the driving situation. Numerous accidents were reported across the region, including at least 60 in the Appleton area alone. Oneida County Rhinelander11 0815CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) An isolated severe thunderstorm dropped three-quarter inch hail in the Rhinelander area. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm WISCONSIN, Northeast Forest County 6 W Crandon11 0900CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) An isolated severe thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail 6 miles west of Crandon. WIZ005-010>012 Vilas - Oneida - Forest - Florence 12 1400CST 0 0 Ice Storm 13 0700CST Ice accumulations of one-quarter inch or more were reported across far north central and northeast Wisconsin. Snow accumulations of up to 2 inches were also reported. This event had a convective nature in its early stages, with several reports of pea to marble size hail on the afternoon of the 12th. WIZ013-018>021- Marinette - Lincoln - Langlade - Menominee - Oconto - Marathon - Shawano 030>031 12 1400CST 0 0 Glaze 13 0700CST Freezing rain glazed the roads across much of central and northeast Wisconsin. This event had a convective nature in its early stages, with several reports of pea to marble size hail during the afternoon of the 12th. WIZ013-021>022- Marinette - Oconto - Door - Outagamie - Brown 038>039 14 1900CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 15 0900CST A low pressure system tracking across extreme southern Lake Michigan brought 6 inches of snow to parts of Marinette, Oconto, Door, Brown and Outagamie counties. WIZ018 Lincoln 19 1200CST 0 0 Flood 21 1200CST Water backed up behind a dam on the Prairie River at Merrill (Lincoln county), resulting in the flooding of the 1200 block of East 14th Street and a nearby park. Area basements were filled with up to 3 feet of water. Eight homes suffered damage. The flooding was the result of a faulty gate on the dam and increased flows from spring snow melt. WIZ005-010>012-018 Vilas - Oneida - Forest - Florence - Lincoln 19 1200CST 0 0 Flood 23 1200CST Heavy runoff from spring snow melt and recent rains resulted in widespread minor flooding across north central and far northeast Wisconsin. Numerous roads and culverts were washed out in Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence and Lincoln counties. The Wisconsin River at Merrill (Lincoln county) rose to a river stage of 12.94 feet on the 21st, nearly 2 feet above the flood stage of 11.00 feet. Street flooding was reported in the Merrill area. WIZ013 Marinette 23 0500CST 0 0 Flood 29 0300CST Significant lowland flooding occurred along the Menominee River in the northern portion of Marinette county. The river stage peaked at 15.11 feet at Niagara, over 2 feet over the flood stage of 13.00 feet. At Pembine, the river crested at 15.68 feet, compared to a flood stage of 14.00 feet. Langlade County Antigo25 1610CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind A severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds in the Antigo area, blowing the roof off of a metal building at the Langlade county fairgrounds. Oconto County 2 W Pensaukee25 1755CST 0.1 40 0 0 1K Tornado (F0) 1757CST A cold-core tornado briefly touched down 2 miles west of Pensaukee, knocking down several 6 to 8 inch diameter birch trees. WIZ005-010>012- Vilas - Oneida - Forest - Florence - Lincoln - Langlade - Menominee - Marathon - Shawano - Portage - Waupaca - Waushara 018>020-030>031- 036>037-045 29 1000CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 30 1400CST A late season snowstorm brought 6 to 14 inches of heavy, wet snow to much of central and north central Wisconsin. The heaviest snow fell across eastern Vilas, eastern Oneida and northeast Lincoln counties, where a foot or more of snow was measured. Some of the higher accumulations included: 13.3 inches at Rhinelander (Oneida county), 13 inches at Harrison (Lincoln county), 12 inches at Lac Vieux Desert (Vilas county), 11 inches at Rosholt (northeast Portage county) and 10 inches at Wausau (Marathon county) and Eagle River (Vilas county). Tree branches that were weighed down by snow snapped off and fell on power lines, resulting in power outages for at least 3000 people in north central Wisconsin. WISCONSIN, Northwest WIZ001>004-006>009 Douglas - Bayfield - Ashland - Iron - Burnett - Washburn - Sawyer - Price 12 0330CST 0 0 Ice/Snow 13 0300CST A low pressure system moving across Iowa and northern Illinois brought a late-season mix of snow, sleet, rain, and freezing rain to northwest Wisconsin. Two to Five inches of snow fell on roads glazed by as much as one-half inch of sleet and freezing rain, resulting in numerous traffic accidents. The accidents included a six-car pile-up on U.S. Highway 2 in Ashland County. Injuries were minor. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm WISCONSIN, Northwest WIZ003>004-009 Ashland - Iron - Price 18 1700CST 0 0 Sml Stream Fld 19 0300CST Strong thunderstorms dropped heavy rain on ground already saturated by winter snow-melt, causing small streams to overflow. Several county roads were covered by water. WIZ001>004 Douglas - Bayfield - Ashland - Iron Superior19 1755CST 0 0 Sml Stream Fld 22 1020CST The combination of melting snowpack, ice jams, and heavy rain caused flooding of creeks, streams, and small rivers across northwest Wisconsin. The most serious flooding occurred along the Bad River where 15-20 homes near the community of Odanah were flooded. High water near Odanah also closed a 300 yard stretch of U.S. Highway 2, the main east-west traffic carrier across northern Wisconsin. Minor flooding also occurred along other area waterways, including the Montreal River on the Wisconsin-Michigan border, the Nemadji and Amnicon Rivers in Douglas County, and Devils Creek in Mellen. WIZ004 Iron 30 0400CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1500CST A lake-effect snow event dumped 8 to 10 inches of early spring snow on northern Iron County, including the communities of Hurley and Saxon. WISCONSIN, Southeast Jefferson County Ixonia11 2330CST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a home in Ixonia causing extensive electrical damage to the home's appliances, TV, and PC. Siding was also torn off the home. Jefferson County 1 E Watertown11 2330CST 0 0 Lightning Lightning hit a home just east of Watertown, for the second time in two years. Damage was done to the garage door opener, antenna, and the garage cement floor. Rock County Janesville 14 1940CST 0 0 7K 0 Lightning Lightning struck a home and started a fire that damaged its roof. Kenosha County Twin Lakes14 2005CST 0 1 Lightning Lightning struck a home, traveled down a pipe, and then struck and injured a male teenager leaning against the home. WIZ059 Washington 15 0000CST 0 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 0700CST Heavy snow accumulated to 6.6 inches in the city of West Bend. The snow caused numerous vehicles to slide into roadside ditches. Local road construction was delayed. Jefferson County 1 W Busseyville18 1845CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Powerful thunderstorm winds damaged a shed and playground set. Jefferson County 3.6 SE Sullivan18 1910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Green County 4 E Juda19 2045CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Rock County Beloit19 2100CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Rock County Beloit19 2130CST 0 0 800K Thunderstorm Wind Powerful downburst thunderstorm winds extensively damaged Beloit's City Hall, the Waste Treatment Plant, and other buildings. Many trees were felled. Eight miles east of Beloit a barn and its equipment were severely damaged, and 14 cows were killed. Rock County 3 E Clinton19 2140CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Powerful downburst thunderstorm winds knocked over many large trees. Walworth County Sharon19 2148CST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind Many large trees or tree branches were toppled in and around Sharon as the bow echo and its damaging winds moved out of Rock county and into Walworth county. West of Sharon two large grain bins were either blown over or damaged, and several sheds were damaged. Northwest of Sharon near the village of Allens Grove a large barn was destroyed and two cows inside were killed. Some large trees were also toppled east of Sharon on the west side of the village of Walworth. Walworth County Genoa City19 2201CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind As the bow echo moved rapidly east, powerful downburst winds removed a sunroom from a Genoa City home, and peeled off a 20 foot section of the home's roof. A local business's large plate window was also blown in. Numerous large trees were pushed over in and near Genoa City by the strong winds. Kenosha County Twin Lakes19 2204CST 0 0 700K Thunderstorm Wind Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm WISCONSIN, Southeast The Walworth county bow echo moved into Kenosha county and continued to generate downbursts with damaging winds. Dozens of large trees were toppled around Twin Lakes, and a summer cottege was flattened. A missionary building in Twin Lakes was destroyed. East of Twin Lakes on the way to Wilmot several barns, machine sheds, and mobile homes were damaged or leveled. Kenosha County Pleasant Prairie19 2222CST 0 0 1.1M Thunderstorm Wind As the bow echo tore east/northeast through Kenosha county on the way to Pleasant Prairie, its powerful west/southwest winds, estimated to be 80 to 100 mph, leveled or damaged several more barns and machine sheds. In addition, major building damage was sustained at St. Benedicts Abby on Benet Lake. The city of Pleasant Prairie was hard hit as many buildings sustained damage, and numerous large trees were pushed over. The storm continued through the south part of the city of Kenosha, pushing some cars sideways, pulling down power lines, and felling large trees. In scattered spots along the damage path, small hail accumulated to a depth of 6 to 12 inches. On the backside of the bow echo there were numerous reports of an easterly wind gust of 40 to 50 mph. Racine County Burlington19 2226CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Racine County Racine19 2245CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind On the north side of the bow echo the powerful winds toppled a large tree onto a house, damaging its siding and roof, and tore many large limbs out of neighborhood trees. WISCONSIN, Southwest Crawford County 4 NE Ferryville18 1257CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) WISCONSIN, West

NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, Central and West WYZ015 Natrona 19 0300MST 0 0 Winter Storm 0900MST Up to 8 inches of snow fell across Natrona County during the morning. Numerous rural schools were closed. WYZ012 Lander Foothills 24 0830MST 0 0 High Wind (G72) 1600MST Strong winds blew across most of western and central Wyoming on this day, but the damaging winds were confined mainly to the Lander area. Emergency Management Official in Lander estimated that up to 30 percent of the homes in Lander were damaged. Numerous large trees were also blown over. Damage estimated at $530,000. WYOMING, Extreme Southwest

NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, North Central

NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, Northeast WYZ054>058 Gillette - South Campbell - Moorcroft - Wyoming Black Hills - Weston 24 1700MST 0 0 20K High Wind (G54) 25 1800MST High winds whipped through Northeast Wyoming. Roofs were blown off two mobile homes--one in Gillette and the other in Upton, causing over $11,000 in damage. The Day's Inn in Gillette also lost part of its roof and had to evacuate some people.

WYOMING, Southeast Platte County 5 SE Wheatland to10 1540MST 0 0 Dry Microburst 10 SE Wheatland 1550MST A brief gust to 60 MPH occurred just southeast of Wheatland. The strong gust was due to showers and thunderstorms in the area.

WYZ060 Niobrara 11 0900MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1530MST Six inches of snow fell in the Lusk area.

WYZ062>063-066 North Carbon - Snowy Range - Laramie Range 12 2300MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 13 0900MST Heavy snow fell in and near the southeast mountains. During that time, Elk Mountain received seven inches of new snow and Buford six inches of new snow. Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 1996 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm WYOMING, Southeast

WYZ061>067-069 Southwest Carbon - North Carbon - Snowy Range - North Laramie Range - Laramie Valley - Laramie Range - Platte - Cheyenne Foothills 19 0200MST 0 0 High Wind (G70) 1000MST Very strong winds raked southeast Wyoming. Sustained winds were from 40 to 50 MPH, with many gusts between 60 MPH and 80 MPH. The strongest reported wind gust was 81 MPH, ten miles south of Wheatland at 500 AM MST. Some shingles were lost on houses northeast of Cheyenne.

WYZ059>060-064- Converse - Niobrara - North Laramie Range - Laramie Range - Platte - Goshen - Cheyenne Foothills - Pine Bluffs 066>070 19 1100MST 0 0 Blizzard 1400MST Strong winds and snowfall created near blizzard conditions in southeast Wyoming. Although not much snow accumulated, visibilities were near zero at times.

WYZ059>070 Converse - Niobrara - Southwest Carbon - North Carbon - Snowy Range - North Laramie Range - Laramie Valley - Laramie Range - Platte - Goshen - Cheyenne Foothills - Pine Bluffs 24 0500MST 0 0 High Wind (G85) 2100MST Very strong winds occurred over southeast Wyoming and the western Nebraska panhandle. Sustained winds were between 40 and 50 MPH, with some gusts over 70 MPH. The strongest wind gust was 87 MPH at a location ten miles south of Wheatland around 200 PM MST. At 730 PM MST, strong winds blew over some power poles near Gering, reulting in a power outage of one and one-half hours in the area. WYZ059>070 Converse - Niobrara - Southwest Carbon - North Carbon - Snowy Range - North Laramie Range - Laramie Valley - Laramie Range - Platte - Goshen - Cheyenne Foothills - Pine Bluffs 25 0500MST 0 0 High Wind (G50) 1730MST Winds were sustained between 40 and 45 MPH.

WYZ061>067-069 Southwest Carbon - North Carbon - Snowy Range - North Laramie Range - Laramie Valley - Laramie Range - Platte - Cheyenne Foothills 26 1200MST 0 0 High Wind (G52) 1900MST Winds were sustained at between 40 and 45 MPH with some gusts around 60 MPH.