MARCH 2008 VOLUME 50 STORM DATA NUMBER 3

AND UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH LATE REPORTS AND CORRECTIONS

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THERE IS NO

“OUTSTANDING STORM OF THE MONTH”

FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2008.

4 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALABAMA, Central

ALZ011>015-017> Autauga - Bibb - Blount - Bullock - Calhoun - Chambers - Cherokee - Chilton - Clay - Cleburne - Coosa - 029-032>048 Dallas - Elmore - Etowah - Fayette - Hale - Jefferson - Lamar - Lee - Lowndes - Macon - Marengo - Marion - Montgomery - Perry - Pickens - Randolph - Russell - Shelby - St. Clair - Talladega - Tallapoosa - Tuscaloosa - Walker - Winston

01 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Drought 31 2359CST Several storm systems across Central Alabama brought limited improvement to the ongoing drought, that had begun in the Spring of 2007. In the first week of March, the last remaining area of Exceptional (D4) Drought was eliminated in Central Alabama, and by the end of the month, the area of Extreme (D3) Drought had been reduced as well. This area was roughly from the cities of Birmingham, Centreville, Selma, Montgomery, and Auburn, north and eastward. Most of the remainder of Central Alabama remained in Moderate (D1) to Severe (D2) Drought. ALZ018-035-040- Autauga - Chilton - Dallas - Etowah - Lee 047 07 0418CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 0600CST An atmospheric gravity wave caused high winds that blew down trees in several counties across central Alabama. Russell County Seale 14 1640CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Lamar County 1 S Millport 14 2347CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Pickens County 1 SSE Carrollton 15 0045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Tuscaloosa County 3 NNE Northport 15 0115CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Winston County Addison 15 0120CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Tuscaloosa County 2 SW Phalan 15 0126CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Hail up to nickel size was reported on Bear Creek Road. Tuscaloosa County 1 E Bucksville 15 0135CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A large tree was blown down just south of Bellview Baptist Church.

Jefferson County 1 W Oak Grove 15 0137CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported on Lock 17 Road. Jefferson County 1 W Concord 15 0144CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A church on Warrior River Road sustained moderate damage. Jefferson County 1 SW Thomas Jct 15 0155CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Half dollar size hail was reported on I-20, between exit 120 and Arkadelphia Road.

Jefferson County 1 ESE Acipco 15 0159CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported in downtown Birmingham. Shelby County 1 NE Maylene 15 0205CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

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ALABAMA, Central Shelby County 2 W Dargin 15 0247CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Etowah County 1 SSW Hokes Bluff 15 0248CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees and power lines were blown down. Shelby County 2 W Alabaster Shelby Arp 15 0249CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Shelby County Alabaster Shelby Arp 15 0250CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Clay County 1 WNW Ashland Lineville Ar 15 0300CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

An aircraft hangar collapsed, and the debris was blown 100-150 yards downwind.

Shelby County Columbiana 15 0303CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Blount County 4 S Mattawana 15 0847CST 6.04 675 0 0 960.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 4 SSE Oneonta Robbins Arpt 0857CST The tornado touched down just east of CR-27, about 5 miles south-southeast of Oneonta. It then moved north of River Road, through the Highland Lake community, and across CR-29 near the Appalachian Community. The Appalachian School property sustained damage, but the school was spared any significant damage. The tornado continued northeastward and strengthened as it nearly paralleled CR-12, before lifting just north of the intersection of CR-12 and US-231. Along the entire path, several hundred trees were either snapped off or were uprooted. A few dozen chicken houses were damaged and many were destroyed. Many outbuildings, garages, and sheds were destroyed. At least 25 homes sustained major damage, and another few dozen received minor damage. At least one mobile home was destroyed and a few more were damaged. At least 6 cows and hundreds of chickens were killed by flying debris. In some instances, the roof debris from damaged structures was blown over one half mile downstream. A few feed silos were tipped over and one rolled at least one half mile.

Cherokee County 2 E Gnatville 15 0950CST 3.61 50 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 2 NNW Spring Garden 0954CST The tornado touched down near the intersection of CR-6 and CR-31, just west of AL-9, about 5 miles north of Piedmont. From there, it moved just north of due east, across AL-9, and then roughly parallel to CR-10 for about 3 miles, before lifting near Hurricane Creek. Some metal roof paneling was torn off a barn and one-half of a roof was torn off a brick home. Two other homes and another barn also sustained damage. Numerous trees in the area were also snapped or uprooted.

Randolph County 3 NNW Rice Mill 15 1448CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1455CST Penny size hail covered the ground at several locations east of Fosters Crossroads, to the Georgia state line.

An upper level disturbance, and a developing surface low and associated cold front, caused several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms across central Alabama. Walker County 2 SSE Jasper 28 1748CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Walker County 1 NW Sipsey 28 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail covered the ground several inches deep in the Sipsey Community.

Isolated severe thunderstorms dropped large hail.

6 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALABAMA, Central ALZ001>010-016 Colbert - Cullman - Dekalb - Franklin - Jackson - Lauderdale - Lawrence - Limestone - Madison - Marshall - Morgan 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 31 2359CST Finally some longer-term drought relief came to the Tennessee Valley in March. Rainfall deficits for the year barely grew and rainfall amounts were almost near normal. A significant cold front moved through on the 3rd and 4th and was the month"s biggest rainmaker in many areas. But periodic rain, and even a little snow, continued to fall throughout the month, about every four days.

However, by March 20th, dry high pressure built into the Tennessee Valley and turned off the rainfall for most of the rest of the month, with only trace amounts beyond that.

Drought conditions improved approximately one category across the board. By the end of March, none of the WFO Huntsville Hydrologic Service area was in the D4 /Exceptional Drought/ category, though more than half of the area was still in the D3 /Extreme Drought/ category. 07 1800CST 0 0 Winter Storm 08 0800CST A potent winter storm system affected portions of northern Alabama, partiuclarly northwestern Alabama and higher elevations of northeastern Alabama, during the evening hours on March 7th through the morning hours on March 8th. ALABAMA, Southeast Dale County Newton 07 0500CST 0 0 0.25K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Clopton 0510CST There were several reports of downed trees on County Roads 14, 67, 68 and 83 in the eastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees across eastern portions of Dale County. ALABAMA, Southwest Baldwin County Gulf Shrs 01 0351CST 0 0 18.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 0353CST Clarke County Grove Hill 04 0120CST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 0122CST A thunderstorm produced high winds that flipped a travel trailer over at Gulf Shores State Park. Another thunderstorm produced high winds that downed trees and powerlines around Grove Hill. ALZ063 Lower Mobile 19 0400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Coastal Flood 0800CST Strong southerly winds caused water to pile up along the causeway in the northern part of Mobile Bay. This caused waters to splash over the causeway and forced the closing of the east bound lanes for several hours during the morning. ALASKA, Northern

AKZ224 Upper Tanana Valley Fortymile 01 0000AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Extreme Cold/Wind Chill 1100AKS Event Continued from February. Strong high pressure over the North Slope and moderate low pressure over the Gulf of Alaska created moderate winds near the Alaska-Canada border, and with cold temperatures this resulted in a period of Extreme Wind Chill, as reported by the Remote Automated Weather Station at Eagle, where the Wind Chill reached -70 F. Sustained Wind speeds were 20 to 30 mph during the event. AKZ201 Western Arctic Coast 17 0356AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Extreme Cold/Wind Chill 1356AKS A cold airmass combined with winds around 15 mph over the Western Arctic Coast produced Extreme Wind Chills, as reported by the Point Lay AWOS, where the Wind Chill dropped to -66 F. AKZ205-206 North Brooks Range Colville River West - North Brooks Range east of Colville River

19 1636AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Extreme Cold/Wind Chill 25 0100AKS Strong high pressure with a cold airmass over the North Slope and a moderate pressure gradient across this area and through Brooks Range passes created occasional Extreme Wind Chills during the 19th through 24th.

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ALASKA, Northern

Lowest Wind Chills reported: Zone 205 - The few reporting sites did not show low wind chills, but further south over the zone, and in passes, low wind chills were likely observed based on similar conditions in zone 206.

Zone 206 - Anaktuvuk Pass AWOS. Lowest Wind Chill -65 F; West Kuparuk Mesonet site -62 F.

AKZ207 Chukchi Sea Coast 23 0756AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0936AKS A moderate pressure gradient over the Lisburne Peninsula strengthened on the 23rd creating high winds at Point Hope. The AWOS reported gusts to 56 knots (64 mph). 24 1056AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 1416AKS Blizzard Conditions were observed at Point Hope briefly on the 24th, as strong winds created reduced visibilities in blowing snow. AKZ201 Western Arctic Coast 25 0400AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Extreme Cold/Wind Chill 26 0200AKS Strong high pressure over the northern Chukchi Sea and the Beaufort Sea created cold temperatures over the North Slope, and winds from 15 to 25 mph created Extreme Wind Chills as reported by the Point Lay AWOS, where the coldest wind chill was - 62 F. AKZ214-215 Lower Yukon Valley - Yukon Delta 29 1500AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 30 A low pressure center along with a strong warm front moved north over southwest Alaska on the 30th, providing overrunning moisture for heavy snow, particularly against the southern Nulato Hills and other south and southeast facing slopes. Later on the 30th, warm enough air caused the snow to change to freezing rain in some locations, though amounts are unknown and likely below warning criteria. Zone 214: Snowfall began on Saturday and continued into the night Saturday night. Low visibility at a number of stations in the area such as St. Mary's, Scammon Bay and Mountain Village, suggest heavy snowfall fell, as the temperatures remained below freezing through Saturday morning. Based on Bethel's snowfall of 10 inches for the event, it is likely a similar amount fell over portions of zone 214. Zone 215: From observations of visibility, temperature, and precipitation amounts and occurrences from Russian Mission, Holy Cross, and Anvik, the region received long durations of snowfall, likely heavy snowfall in low visibility. Based on snowfall at McGrath (6.4 inches) and Bethel (10 inches), it is likely that 6 to 8 inches fell over the southern portion of this zone...including the southern Nulato Hills.

AKZ221 Western Tanana Valley Western Yukon Valley 30 1300AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 31 2300AKS Southwesterly flow over central Alaska moved a warm front over the area creating heavy snowfall. Manley Hot Springs reported 9.5 inches and Eureka Dome Summit on the Elliott highway Milepost 119 received 12.0 inches during the event.

AKZ211-214 Eastern Norton Sound Nulato Hills - Southern Seward Peninsula Coast - Yukon Delta

31 1500AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 2359AKS A 983 mb low pressure center moved north to the central Bering Sea on the 31st, and an associated occlusion moved over southwest Alaska with the low eventually weakening north of the Seward Peninsula on the afternoon of the 1st. This system brought heavy snow and freezing rain to the eastern and northern shores of Norton Sound the night of the 31st and morning of the 1st. Zone 211 - On the 31st, 3.8 inches of snow fell at Nome. Rain started on the evening of the 31st and ended early on the morning on the 1st with 0.21 inches...while air temperatures were at or above freezing, traveling surfaces were still below freezing resulting in ice-covered roads and streets. Zone 212 - Based on snowfall at Nome and the longer periods of reduced visibility at Koyuk, snowfall amounts in the hills over this zone likely exceeded 6 inches for this event. In addition, St. Michael experienced some freezing rain, though below warning criteria. Zone 214 - Rain fell across the zone, freezing on contact with roads and streets. Mountain Village reported the highest amount...around 0.10 inch of rain on the evening of the 31st, ending just before midnight. Events for zones 211 and 212 continued into April.

8 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALASKA, Northern AKZ019 Haines Borough and Lynn Canal 01 1800AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 02 0600AKS Arctic high pressure to 1038 millibars was over central Alaska on the morning of 3/1. The arctic front was over Lynn Canal and warm moist air moved over the front early on the morning of 3/1 for brief heavy snow. 09 0323AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1100AKS A 972 millibar gale force low moved into the western Gulf of Alaska on the morning of 3/9. The associated front moved onto the eastern Gulf coast later that morning causing brief heavy snow over the northern Panhandle. 16 0734AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1600AKS

AKZ021 Eastern Chichagof Island 16 0734AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1300AKS A secondary gale force low developed to 982 millibars on the morning of 3/16 over the central Gulf. The arctic front moved inland as this low approached, but there was enough cold air to cause over-running snow for some sections of the the northern Panhandle on the morning of 3/16. AKZ017 Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area 19 2105AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 20 0200AKS A complex low over the entire Gulf of Alaska brought moisture and over-running snow to the north Gulf coast on 3/19 and 3/20. AKZ023-027-028 Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area - Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area - Southern Inner Channels 22 1400AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0200AKS

AKZ019 Haines Borough and Lynn Canal 22 2333AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 23 0500AKS A major storm force low dominated the Gulf of Alaska on 3/21 through 3/23. Unseasonable cold air aloft strengthened this system to 985 millibars on the morning of 3/22. A secondary low developed to 993 millibars off the Queen Charlotte Islands on the afternoon of 3/22 with a series of strong fronts moving onto the southern SE Alaska coast. This low then rapidly developed to 982 millibars off Yakutat on the morning of 3/23 and then weakened rapidly on the afternoon of 3/23.

ALASKA, Southern

AKZ131-195 Northeastern Prince William Sound - Pribilof Islands 01 0000AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 1553AKS A strong pressure gradient along the Chugach Mountains combined with snow over the mountains produced blizzard conditions through Thompson Pass. AKZ195 Pribilof Islands 03 0353AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 0830AKS A strong storm and front moved to the central and eastern Bering Sea producing strong wind and snow that resulted in a blizzard across the Pribilof Islands. AKZ125 Western Prince William Sound & Kenai Mountains 05 0725AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1142AKS A surface low moved along the Southwest coast of Alaska toward the Kenai Peninsula on the 4th of March. On the morning of the 5th, a strong weather front associated with this low approached the south central coast of Alaska. Wind gusts increased through the morning in the Portage Valley and Turnagain Arm to 60 to 80 mph. The winds in the Southeast Prince William Sound also picked up to 82 mph as the front approached. The winds diminished through the evening of the 5th after the front moved through.

AKZ155 Kuskokwim Delta 05 0900AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 1700AKS A strong storm in the eastern Bering Sea produced snow and wind across the Kuskokwim Delta that resulted in a blizzard. To the west of this storm strong northwest wind and snow resulted in a blizzard in the Pribilof Islands.

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ALASKA, Southern AKZ101-135 Anchorage Muni to Bird Creek - Southeastern Prince William Sound

05 1000AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1800AKS A surface low moved along the Southwest coast of Alaska toward the Kenai Peninsula on the 4th of March. On the morning of the 5th, a strong weather front associated with this low approached the south central coast of Alaska. Wind gusts increased through the morning in the Portage Valley and Turnagain Arm to 60 to 80 mph. The winds in the Southeast Prince William Sound also picked up to 82 mph as the front approached. The winds diminished through the evening of the 5th after the front moved through.

AKZ195 Pribilof Islands 05 1840AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 2200AKS A strong storm in the eastern Bering Sea produced snow and wind across the Kuskokwim Delta that resulted in a blizzard. To the west of this storm strong northwest wind and snow resulted in a blizzard in the Pribilof Islands.

AKZ155 Kuskokwim Delta 06 0725AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 1700AKS A strong low offshore of the Kuskokwim Delta coast produced snow and strong south wind that resulted in a blizzard along the Kuskokwim Delta coast. 09 0730AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 2100AKS A storm over south central Alaska produced strong north wind and bands of snow showers over the Kuskokwim Delta resulting in localized blizzard conditions. AKZ195 Pribilof Islands 13 1553AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 2315AKS A weather front associated with a strong low over the central Aleutians brought snow and gusty winds to the Pribilof Islands. Visibilities of a quarter mile with wind gusts to 42 knots occurred in the afternoon and evening.

AKZ155-191 Kuskokwim Delta - Western Aleutians 14 0759AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 2356AKS Cold northerly flow on the backside of a low pressure system over the central Aleutians produced gusty winds to 60 mph. Combined with fresh snowfall the winds produced blizzard conditions across the western Aleutians.

AKZ195 Pribilof Islands 16 1553AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 1915AKS North winds blowing off the ice sheet over the northern Bering Sea created blizzard conditions on Saint Paul Island.

AKZ181 Alaska Peninsula 17 0400AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 1100AKS Cold northerly winds in combination with light snowfall created blizzard conditions along the north side of the Alaska Peninsula. AKZ171 Kodiak Peninsula 18 0556AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 0900AKS Strong northwest wind and snow produced blizzard conditions across portions of Kodiak Island due to a storm in the Gulf of Alaska. AKZ125 Western Prince William Sound & Kenai Mountains 18 1900AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 19 0800AKS A Gulf of Alaska low moved into Western Prince William Sound March 18th. the strong east southeast flow resulted in extremely heavy snow in northwest Prince William Sound. Whittier report 40 inches of snow between 8 p.m. on the e18th through 9 a.m. on the 19th of March. AKZ181 Alaska Peninsula 21 1521AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 2000AKS A strong pressure gradient between a Bering Sea high and a storm in the north Pacific produced strong northwest wind. Snow and blowing snow in King Cove produced a blizzard in that community. 22 2300AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 23 1400AKS

10 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALASKA, Southern

Strong northwest wind and snow across the Alaska Peninsula resulted in a blizzard. AKZ125 Western Prince William Sound & Kenai Mountains 23 1931AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 24 2000AKS High winds recorded to 76 mph occured at the Whittier access road as a frontal system pushed through the area.

AKZ195 Pribilof Islands 28 1353AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 1800AKS

AKZ155-161 Bristol Bay - Kuskokwim Delta 29 0655AKS 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 1330AKS An intense storm moved across the Aleutians into the eastern Bering Sea March 28th and 29th. Strong wind and snow ahead of the associated front produced blizzard conditions across the Pribilof Islands and along the Bering Sea coast March 29th.

ARIZONA, Central and Northeast

AZZ015 Western Mogollon Rim 16 1210MST 0 53 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1300MST An intense snow shower caused near zero visibility and slick roads that were blamed for a massive pileup on both sides of I-40.

AZZ012-037 Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County - Yavapai County Valleys and Basins

30 1900MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2100MST A strong trough of low pressure moving through Utah brought very strong winds to portions of northern Arizona. ARIZONA, Northwest

AZZ002-025 Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave - Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity

02 0755MST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1700MST A strong Pacific storm brought locally high winds to portions of the Mojave Desert and Southern Great Basin. ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Logan County 2 NNE Hamilton Mine 03 1156CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SW Gray Rock Arkansas Highway 109 was flooded south of Paris. Short Mountain Road and North Carbon City Road were closed due to flooding. Pulaski County 2 WSW Haig 03 1305CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Crystal Hill Road near Interstate 430 was closed and barricaded due to flooding.

Boone County 1 SW (HRO)Harrison Arpt 03 1553CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 4 S Bergman Low water bridges were covered. Faulkner County 2 W Hamlet 03 1553CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 E Saltillo Roads were closed at Arkansas Highway 89 and Saltillo, Lower Ridge Road and U.S. Highway 64, 200 block of Arkansas Highway 36 and in front of 286 Crooked Creek. Roads closed in Conway were Tyler Street and Polkein Street.

Logan County 1 WNW Carolan 03 1553CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 WSW Corley There was minor flooding with low water crossings covered.

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Marion County 1 SW Peel 03 1553CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NE Oakland The low water bridges were covered and some gates were closed over the roads.

Newton County 3 S Pruitt 03 1553CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 N Redrock Flooding occurred at all low water bridges. On Arkansas Highway 123, there was one spot that was impassible. There was one person stranded at their home due to the flooding. Perry County 2 NNW Casa 03 1553CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood There was an auto accident near Casa due to high water on Casa Mountain Road. High water was reported at Smith Crossing Road. Pulaski County 2 SSW Olmstead 03 1553CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 E Valentine High water was over Kelly Road and Reed Road, Marche Road, Marche Lateral Road, and a railroad crossing at Arkansas Highway 161 and Trammel. Batesville Pike and Frenchmen Mountain Road was covered by four inches of water.

Saline County 4 NE Bland 03 1553CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 WNW Tatumville Lake Norrell Road was flooded. South Shady Road in Benton was flooded.

Scott County 2 SSE Evening Shade 03 1553CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 N Waldron Muni Arpt Arkansas Highway 80 was closed just west of Waldron. Searcy County 2 WSW Begley 03 1553CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SSW Canaan Water was over the low water bridges. Yell County Ola 03 1553CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flash Flood South Cook Road was closed and water was over South Fifth and over Old Highway 10. A few low water crossings were covered. Showers and thunderstorms built into the northwest half of Arkansas through the early morning hours of the 3rd. One to three inches of rain fell across the northern and western counties with locally over four inches.

ARZ004>007-012> Baxter - Cleburne - Conway - Fulton - Izard - Marion - Montgomery - Newton - Polk - Pope - Scott - 015-022>024-031- Searcy - Sharp - Stone - Van Buren - Yell 037>038-040>041 04 0200CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1000CST

ARZ003-016-025- Arkansas - Boone - Faulkner - Garland - Grant - Hot Spring - Independence - Jackson - Jefferson - Logan 030-032>034-039- - Lonoke - Monroe - Perry - Prairie - Pulaski - Saline - White - Woodruff 042>047-054>057 04 0200CST 0 0 Winter Weather 1000CST A cold front approached the region from the Plains during the evening of the 2nd. Behind the front, colder air and moisture wrapped around the system, causing snow to fall over much of the state during the morning of the 4th. 06 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 07 0400CST

ARZ004>007-012> Baxter - Fulton - Izard - Johnson - Logan - Marion - Newton - Polk - Pope - Scott - Searcy - Sharp - Stone - 015-021>022-030- Yell 037>038-040 06 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 07 0800CST

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central

At Wayton (Newton County), 12 to 17 inches of snow fell (with locally more) on March 6-7, 2008. The picture is courtesy of Leslie Murphy.

ARZ016 Independence 06 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 07 0400CST

ARZ041-043-052 Montgomery - Pike - Saline 06 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 07 1200CST

ARZ042-053-054 Clark - Garland - Hot Spring 06 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 07 1200CST

ARZ023-031-033- Cleburne - Conway - Perry - Van Buren - White 039 07 0700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 1900CST

ARZ032 Faulkner 07 0700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1900CST

ARZ025-034-045> Arkansas - Bradley - Calhoun - Cleveland - Dallas - Desha - Drew - Grant - Jackson - Jefferson - Lincoln - 047-055>057-062> Lonoke - Monroe - Ouachita - Prairie - Woodruff 069 07 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 2100CST

ARZ044 Pulaski 07 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 2100CST A front pushed through Arkansas on the 5th and stalled along the Gulf Coast. Several storm systems formed along the front, and sent moisture northward into colder air across Arkansas. The moisture built into northern and western sections of the state during the late morning and afternoon of the 6th, with snow developing. Garland County Hot Spgs 13 1650CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Lightning

Several grass fires were started across the county. Garland County 4 E Royal 13 1655CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Garland County Hot Spgs 13 1655CST 0 0 3.00K Lightning

Numerous fires were started across the county. Garland County Hot Spgs 13 1700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Garland County Hot Spgs 13 1702CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Clark County Amity 13 1745CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Lightning

A large tree caught on fire due to lightning. Saline County Salem 13 1758CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Hot Spring County Bismarck 13 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Hail covered the ground in Bismarck. Saline County Bryant 13 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pulaski County 2 W Mabelvale 13 1805CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter sized hail fell in the Otter Creek area of Little Rock.

Hail covered the ground near Otter Creek (Pulaski County) during the evening of 03/13/2008. The picture is courtesy of Danielle Davis. Saline County Bryant 13 1808CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Saline County 2 ENE Slocomb 13 1825CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood U.S. Highway 70 was flooded in southeast Saline County. Hot Spring County Malvern 13 1835CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny sized hail covered the ground in Malvern.

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Garland County Hot Spgs 13 1910CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Lightning

Lightning struck a gas station on Central Avenue. Pope County Russellville 13 2030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Pope County Russellville 13 2033CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Yell County Dardanelle 13 2039CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Logan County 2 NW Booneville 13 2210CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Polk County Mena 13 2228CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Polk County Mena 13 2230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pulaski County 8 W Little Rock 13 2245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail fell at the intersection of Rodney Parham and Shackleford.

Pulaski County North Little Rock 13 2307CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail covered the ground in North Little Rock, with the largest pieces being penny sized.

Pulaski County Sherwood 13 2308CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail covered the ground in Sherwood, with the largest pieces being penny sized.

A strong storm system aloft approached from the southern Plains during the evening of March 13th. Cold air surrounded the system, with much warmer conditions near the ground. This created very unstable conditions, with thunderstorms developing. Cleveland County 5 ESE New Edinburg 14 0242CST 9.4 350 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 1 NE Rye 0255CST An old, unoccupied house was destroyed. Two houses had much of the roofs blown off. A house trailer was destroyed by falling trees. Several chicken houses were destroyed. Roof and shingle damage occurred to several other houses. A number of barns and outbuildings were damaged. Hundreds of trees were blown down.

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central

A chicken house was destroyed by a tornado (rated EF2) 1.2 miles west of Rye (Cleveland County) during the early morning hours of 03/14/2008. Ouachita County Camden 14 1913CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Ouachita County Elliott 14 1916CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Hail covered the ground in Elliott. Bradley County Farmville 14 1945CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Bradley County 7 S Vick 14 2030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny sized hail fell in Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge.

Drew County Valley Farm 14 2040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Ouachita County Buena Vista 14 2105CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Ouachita County 5 W Louann 14 2112CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Ouachita County Louann 14 2123CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Independence County 2 N Batesville 14 2235CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Baxter County Henderson 14 2320CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Johnson County Oark 14 2340CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Conway County Mrriltn Petit Jn Pk 15 0033CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Faulkner County 2 S Wooster 15 0035CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Conway County Springfield 15 0040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Montgomery County Story 15 0040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Conway County 1 W Springfield 15 0048CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Garland County 2 N Avant 15 0055CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Conway County Plumerville 15 0058CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Van Buren County Choctaw 15 0100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

White County Mc Rae 15 0115CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Faulkner County Conway 15 0120CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Faulkner County Conway 15 0124CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported at mile marker 125 on Interstate 40.

White County El Paso 15 0130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Woodruff County Mc Crory 15 0130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Polk County Shady 15 0143CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Garland County 2 S Jessieville 15 0145CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Lonoke County Cabot 15 0147CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

White County Beebe 15 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Saline County Paron 15 0208CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree knocked a power line down near Paron on Arkansas Highway 298, between Arkansas Highways 5 and 9. Also, a tree fell on a power line on Congo Road.

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Monroe County Fargo 15 0210CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Polk County Cove 15 0225CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Pulaski County 6 W Little Rock 15 0238CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Pulaski County 6 W Little Rock 15 0238CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A boat shed was damaged and tree limbs were down near the intersection of Reservoir Rd and Rodney Parham Road.

Pulaski County 10 W Little Rock 15 0239CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Monroe County Brinkley 15 0240CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Prairie County Hazen 15 0240CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pulaski County 2 W Mabelvale 15 0240CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel sized hail fell in the Otter Creek area of Little Rock.

Pulaski County 8 W Little Rock 15 0240CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Hail the size of quarters fell at the intersection of Cantrell Road and Interstate 430.

Pulaski County Scott 15 0245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pulaski County 7 W Little Rock 15 0245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail fell along Shackleford Road. Saline County East End 15 0245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Monroe County Clarendon 15 0250CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Lonoke County Carlisle 15 0315CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Lonoke County Lonoke 15 0315CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Lightning

A hand-built historical house known as Eagle Plantation burned down when struck by lightning.

Montgomery County 2 NW Welsh 15 0319CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Hot Spring County Bonnerdale 15 0330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Monroe County Roe 15 0340CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A storm system was in the Texas Panhandle during the early evening of the 14th. At the same time, a warm front lifted to the north ahead of the system. Strong to severe thunderstorms developed along and north of the front. Polk County 1 ESE Vandervoort 17 1845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Polk County 2 ENE Cherry Hill 17 2031CST 0.3 25 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 2032CST A roof was taken off a room that was being added to a house. A few trees were snapped off.

Very heavy rain began developing late on the 17th in northern and western Arkansas, and continued on the 18th as a powerful storm system approached from Texas. The system dredged copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and sent it toward Arkansas with a deep southerly wind flow. Well above normal precipitable water was noted, which enhanced rainfall efficiency across the region.

The roof of an addition to a home was torn off by a weak tornado (rated EF0) about 2.3 miles east-northeast of Cherry Hill (Polk County) on 03/17/2008. Arkansas County St Charles 18 0000CST 0 0 1.50M 50.00K Flood 31 2359CST Heavy rain caused the White River at St. Charles to flood. Approximately 20 homes were affected. Jack's Bay Road, Ander's Bay Lane, Shepherd Point Lane, Hays Lake Lane, Nady Road, Arkansas Highway 17 at Ethel, Gander Street Road and Refuge Road were closed due to flooding. Numerous hunting properties also were flooded. The flooding continued into April.

Monroe County 7 NNW Clarendon Muni Arpt 18 0000CST 0 0 3.00M 50.00K Flood 1 S Allendale 31 2359CST Heavy rain caused the White River at Clarendon to go above major flood level and to the highest stage since May, 1973. The river was in minor flood at the beginning of the month and continued to rise due to the heavy rains. Approximately 10 county roads and part of Arkansas Highway 302 north of Clarendon were closed because of flooding. Residents of Maddox Bay and Indian Bay were evacuated due to flooding. Numerous homes, possibly as many as 40, flooded at Maddox Bay, Indian Bay, and at St. Charles. There were some minor agricultural losses, such as to winter wheat. The flooding continued into April.

Prairie County 1 E Enarc 18 0000CST 0 0 10.00M 150.00K Flood 2 NNE Lost Hill 31 2359CST

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central

Heavy rain caused the White River at Des Arc to go above major flood level. This was the highest the river had been since April, 1973. The river was at minor flood level at the beginning of the month and continued to rise throughout most of the month due to the heavy rains. Substantial portions of the towns of Des Arc and DeValls Bluff were flooded, as were portions of U.S. Highway 70 near DeValls Bluff. Arkansas Highways 11, 38, and 33 were flooded in and near Des Arc. Riverfront Park on the east bank of the White River flooded. Some 80 homes, campers and cabins were flooded along Bayou Des Arc and at Spring Lake east of Des Arc. There were also about 20 to 30 homes flooded in and near DeValls Bluff. Low areas in the Spring Lake and Horn Lake areas on to the east, and Leisure Acres north of Des Arc were underwater. Many residences on Webb Road were flooded. First Street in Des Arc was flooded. Agricultural losses to winter wheat were also noted. The flooding continued into April.

Boating was the only way to get around in the Horn Lake area about 3.5 miles east-southeast of Des Arc (Prairie County) in late March, 2008. White County 4 ESE Nortons Corner 18 0000CST 0 0 5.00M 250.00K Flood 5 ENE Watkins 31 2359CST Heavy rain caused the White River at Georgetown to go above major flood level. This was the highest the river had risen since the two major flood reduction reservoirs were built in the middle of the twentieth century. The river was above minor flood level to start the event and continued to rise due to heavy rains. Some surrounding fields had six or seven feet of water in them. The communities of Georgetown and Nimmo were cut off for more than a month, when backwaters from the White River covered Arkansas Highway 36 between West Point and Georgetown. During this time, the only access to the area was by boat. Homes and cabins in the Nimmo community were either cut off by high water or flooded. As many as 30 homes were damaged in Georgetown and Nimmo. Agricultural losses to winter wheat were noted. The flooding continued into April.

The only road (Highway 36) into Georgetown (White County) was closed due to high water in late March, 2008.

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Woodruff County 1 SSE Fitzhugh 18 0000CST 0 0 3.50M 500.00K Flood 1 N Augusta 31 2359CST Heavy rain caused the White River at Augusta to go above major flood level. The river was above minor flood level at the start of the event, but continued to rise due to heavy rains. Houses on 4th Street in Augusta were surrounded by water. The Horseshoe Lake community was underwater. About 30 homes, most of them in the Taylor Bay community, were flooded. Agricultural losses were to winter wheat and delayed planting of corn and grain sorghum. Many acres of wheat were also recently fertilized to compound the losses. County roads were flooded, especially in the Taylor Bay portion of the floodplain. Portions of Arkansas Highway 33 north of Augusta were flooded. The flooding continued into April.

Trailers were sitting in the water 1.8 miles west of Augusta (Woodruff County) in late March, 2008. Woodruff County 2 E Overcup 18 0000CST 0 0 500.00K 50.00K Flood 31 2359CST Heavy rain caused the Cache River at Patterson to go above flood stage. The river was above flood stage to start the event and continued as three significant rainfall events occurred during the month to refresh the flooding. County roads were damaged by the flooding and agricultural losses were to pastures and winter wheat. The flooding continued into April.

Home north of Augusta on State Highway 33 with hastily built 5 foot earthen levee which kept the river out. White County 3 E Bradford 18 0001CST 0 0 500.00K 150.00K Flood 31 2359CST

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central

While minor river flooding was ongoing at the beginning of the month, the White River at the Augusta gage rose to highest levels since completion of the large flood control reservoirs in the mid twentieth century. Along the White River, about a dozen homes and recreational cabins flooded near Green Tom Lake and along the riverbank at U.S. Highway 64. Numerous county roads in the floodplain were inundated and some winter wheat was lost. The flooding in this reach of the White River continued into April. Very heavy rain began developing late on the 17th in northern and western Arkansas, and continued on the 18th and early on the 19th as a powerful storm system approached from Texas. The system dredged copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and sent it toward Arkansas with a deep southerly wind flow. Well above normal precipitable water was noted, which enhanced rainfall efficiency across the region. Searcy County 1 N Marshall 18 0846CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Debris blocked U.S. Highway 65 just north of Arkansas Highway 74.

Searcy County Marshall 18 0930CST 0 0 1.20M 0.00K Flash Flood Localized flooding was reported across the county. The Health Department and Civic Center in Marshall had minor flooding in the building, Arkansas Highway 333 at Gilbert was blocked due to flooding. Part of Arkansas Highway 74 near Calf Creek was washed out. Baxter County 4 NW Three Brothers 18 1000CST 0 0 1.50M 0.00K Flash Flood 3 NNE Gamaliel 19 0800CST Many roads were closed across the county and a number of mudslides occurred. Arkansas Highway 201 between Shady Grove and Arkana was flooded, as were County Roads 510 and 10 near Midway, County Road 806 in the Gamaliel area, County Road 63, County Road 65 in the Jordan area, County Road 72 at Plum Tree Lane, County Roads 7 and 1 in the Cotter area, County Road 105 at Norfork, Old Mill Road, and Tucker Cemetery Road. Marion County 2 NNE Bull Shoals Lake Wes 18 1013CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 ENE Price Place 19 0800CST Water rescues were performed by helicopter half way between Flippin and Fairview just off Arkansas Highway 178. Many low water crossings were flooded in the county. Arkansas Highway 235 was flooded near Bruno. There was one rescue from a home in Pyatt. Scott County Hon 18 1033CST 0 0 500.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A home was damaged at Hon. Chicken houses and barns were damaged or destroyed. Trees and power lines were down.

Grant County Sheridan 18 1055CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A large oak tree fell on a church on Bell Street. Logan County 1 NE Booneville 18 1055CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1 ESE Booneville Muni Arpt Trees were blown down. Logan County 1 S Caulksville 18 1057CST 0 0 250.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Homes were damaged across the area. Trees and power lines were blown down.

Logan County 2 SW Caulksville 18 1057CST 0 0 50.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Part of a metal roof was blown off a barn and trees were blown down.

Logan County Booneville Muni Arpt 18 1057CST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (80EG) 2 NE Driggs 1105CST It was reported that 12 to 14 houses and mobile homes were destroyed or rendered unlivable. An outbuilding was blown away on Lowder Road. A home at the intersection of Lowder and Calahan was moved off of its foundation. Most of its roof was removed and the porch was leveled with a portion blown into the road. Trees were blown over at two residences on Arkansas Highway 10. Six hangars, the fuel dispenser, the terminal building and two airplanes at the Booneville Airport were damaged. A roof was blown off a house and a camper trailer was blown into a vehicle. An uninhabited mobile home in a trailer park on Turkey Ridge was also blown over and damaged.

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central

A house was shifted off of its foundation (of cinder blocks) 2.5 miles west-northwest of Magazine (Logan County) on 03/18/2008. Logan County 3 W Carbon City 18 1057CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1059CST A few trees were blown down. Newton County 3 NW George 18 1100CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 W Western Grove 19 0800CST Several roads were flooded throughout the county. Arkansas Highways 43 and 74 were blocked near Boxley Valley. Parts of Arkansas Highway 7 were affected by washouts and landslides.

Johnson County Coal Hill 18 1110CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Shingles were blown off a roof. Road signs were blown down. Johnson County 7 NE Clarksville 18 1150CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several outbuildings were damaged. Fulton County 3 WNW Ott 18 1315CST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 WNW Mammoth Spg 19 0900CST Arkansas Highway 395 north of Salem was closed due to high water. On Arkansas Highway 223 south of Viola, a 22-foot bridge collapsed due to flooding. Two people were rescued at Sadler Falls due to flooding. The South Fork River overflowed its banks in Salem and flooded a construction site for a new baseball complex. Water flooded 120 homes in the county.

Johnson County Coal Hill 18 1330CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 SSW Friley 19 0800CST Low water crossings were flooded in many parts of the county.

Stone County 2 NNE Sugarloaf Mountain 18 1330CST 1 0 2.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 SE Optimus 19 0800CST A 64 year old man died in the flooding, northwest of Onia. He was driving back to his home and apparently missed his turn off Arkansas Highway 263 due to the entire intersection being flooded. His car ended up going into the floodwaters rather than on the county road. It was believed that he tried to exit his vehicle and was swept away. Most of the low water crossings in the county were flooded, as were many of the county roads. Approaches to 15 bridges were washed out, and one bridge was completely gone. Arkansas Highway 9 at Allison was closed due to flooding. Debris from the February 5th tornado jammed ditches and culverts, especially in the Mountain View area. M64VE

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Van Buren County 1 NNW Dennard 18 1340CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NE Old Botkinburg 19 0500CST Water was across roads and low water crossings in Clinton. Water was over Arkansas Highway 16 East. Water swept away the ballfield at Shirley City Park. The basketball courts, walkways, and much of Archey Fork Park were under water. Flooding occurred on U.S. Highway 65 at Bee Branch. Boone County 2 WNW Crest 18 1400CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 N Sugarloaf 19 0800CST Numerous roads and low water bridges were flooded across the county. Crooked Creek overflowed onto Arkansas Highway 7. There were several bridges under water. The soccer field and parking lot at Harrison Junior High were flooded. At Everton, Marshall Creek flooded the town. Several residents were evacuated.

Izard County Dolph 18 1400CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NW Day 19 0800CST Low lying roads, bridges, and low water crossings were flooded. Arkansas Highway 56 was closed briefly between Calico Rock and Brockwell due to flooding. Sharp County 3 NNW Wirth 18 1400CST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 19 0900CST Portions of Hardy were flooded, and U.S. Highway 63 had 2 to 3 feet of water over it. Homes along the Spring River were evacuated. Numerous roads in the county were barricaded. Barnes Road, Hewlett Road, Piney Creek Road, and Bear Creek Road were blocked due to bridges being underwater. U.S. Highway 62 was closed at its intersection with Arkansas Highway 175 five miles south of Hardy. A gas station in Cherokee Village had fuel tanks floating out of the ground. There were 50 evacuations. A car was swept off the road in Williford; the driver was rescued.

Logan County Ione 18 1430CST 0 0 15.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 SSE Echo 2330CST Several roads were impassible across the county. Damage was caused to at least 50 percent of the county's roads. At least three of the county's bridges were damaged. A low spot on Arkansas Highway 109 north of Magazine had water running over it. Arkansas Highway 217 South flooded with water up to the tops of fences around the Petit Jean River. Damage to bridges and roads across the county was estimated at $15 Million.

Pope County 1 NW London 18 1430CST 0 0 1.50M 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WNW Sand Gap 2200CST Minor flooding was reported along side streets in Russellville. Two individuals were rescued from their home in Scottsville before the house floated down the Illinois Bayou. A portion of West Parkway Drive in Russellville was closed due to flooding. North Elizabeth Road, Peaceful Valley Road and Humphrey Road in Dover were closed. Lee Mountain Road was washed out one mile north of Rushing Road. Parts of Arkansas Highway 7 in the Ozark National Forest were affected by washouts and landslides. Polk County 1 WNW Howard 18 1450CST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NW Highland 2330CST Many low water crossings were flooded across the county. County Road 47, County Road 95 and Arkansas Highway 8 were blocked due to flooding. Scott County 1 W Coaldale 18 1450CST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NE Bryan 2330CST Several roads were under water throughout the county. The northbound lane of U.S. Highway 71 at the Scott/Sebastian county line was under water. Minor to major damage was reported to several homes in the Gibson area, and also in the communities of Hon, Cauthron, and Bates. Faulkner County 1 W Carney 18 1500CST 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 ESE Salem 1900CST New Home Road in Guy was flooded. Many roads were flooded in Greenbrier. A man was rescued in Conway after his truck was pinned against a tree in floodwaters on Ridge Road. Ruts were made in Springfield Road and Mallet Town Road by floodwaters. Estimates of $80,000 worth of transportation infrastructure damage were made.

Cleburne County 2 NW Brewer 18 1520CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Almond 2330CST

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central

Water was reported over a number of county roads, including some roads in the Higden area and on Paradise Point Road on the south shore of Greers Ferry Lake. Arkansas Highway 263 near Prim was blocked due to high water.

Conway County 2 ENE Lewisburg 18 1600CST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 19 0900CST Water was over the streets in Morrilton. Ditches along Harding Street, St. Joseph Street, and U.S. Highway 64 were at capacity. Arkansas Highway 95 at Overcup was blocked due to flooding. One home in Morrilton received water damage. Chapel Road and Caney Valley Road were under water. Very heavy rain began developing late on the 17th in northern and western Arkansas, and continued on the 18th as a powerful storm system approached from Texas. The system dredged copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and sent it toward Arkansas with a deep southerly wind flow. Well above normal precipitable water was noted, which enhanced rainfall efficiency across the region. Sharp County 2 NW Hardy 18 1805CST 0 0 15.00M 25.00K Flood 2 N Cherokee Vlg 20 1654CST Heavy rain caused the Spring River at Hardy to go above major flood level. The mayor of Hardy was notified by the Little Rock Office of the National Weather Service the day before this event that very heavy rain was possible. The local officials took steps to notify the property owners along the river. As a result, only a few homes along the river had to be evacuated during the event and there were no fatalities. A significant amount of personal property was also moved out of the floodplain. The river rose quickly and the surge of water swept away homes, propane tanks, canoes, parked vehicles, and even pieces of the road. Approximately 112 homes were affected by the flood with at least 6 destroyed and more than 20 with major damage. Approximately 55 to 60 homes were seriously damaged. Two homes were swept down the river. Damage to public property was estimated at $2 Million. The Hardy City Hall, police station and city park sustained heavy damage with 4 feet of water in City Hall. U.S. Highway 63 flooded, as did the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad. A portion of the railroad was washed out. This was the highest the river had been since at least December of 1982. There had been a significant amount of development in the floodplain since the 1982 flood.

Very heavy rain began developing late on the 17th in northern and western Arkansas, and continued on the 18th and early on the 19th as a powerful storm system approached from Texas. The system dredged copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and sent it toward Arkansas with a deep southerly wind flow. Well above normal precipitable water was noted, which enhanced rainfall efficiency across the region.

Parts of Hardy (Sharp County) were inundated by the Spring River on 03/20/2008. Yell County 2 W Waveland 18 1825CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 1 S Marvinville 2200CST Arkansas Highway 307 north of Belleville was closed due to flooding. Damaged areas included Plainview and Rover, including Arkansas Highway 28. Montgomery County 1 N Mt Ida 18 1855CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NW Sweethome 2200CST Arkansas Highway 27 near Parliament feed mill in Mount Ida was flooded.

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Jackson County 2 NNE Milltown 18 1900CST 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Kenyon 2330CST Sand bags were placed on and around the rail line near Jacksonport. The Missouri/North Arkansas Railroad line was shut down all the way to Cotter. Arkansas Highways 69, 226, 37, 14 and 224 were closed due to high water.

Pike County 3 W Kimberley 18 1900CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2200CST The Little Missouri River filled and covered Arkansas Highway 27.

Very heavy rain began developing late on the 17th in northern and western Arkansas, and continued on the 18th as a powerful storm system approached from Texas. The system dredged copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and sent it toward Arkansas with a deep southerly wind flow. Well above normal precipitable water was noted, which enhanced rainfall efficiency across the region. Searcy County 2 ENE Woolum 18 1942CST 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NW Blanco 20 0642CST Heavy rain caused the Buffalo River at St. Joe to crest above major flood level. The river crested at the third highest crest of history. There was some minor damage to county roads and infrastructure. National Park facilities were also damaged with losses to campgrounds and other park facilities.

Very heavy rain began developing late on the 17th in northern and western Arkansas, and continued on the 18th and early on the 19th as a powerful storm system approached from Texas. The system dredged copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and sent it toward Arkansas with a deep southerly wind flow. Well above normal precipitable water was noted, which enhanced rainfall efficiency across the region. Pulaski County 1 NE Sherwood 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Streets were flooded in Sherwood. Grant County Sheridan 18 2030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were blown down on Arkansas Highway 46 North. Clark County Griffithville 18 2110CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Flooded road conditions were reported at Arkansas Highway 7 in Griffithtown.

Hot Spring County Malvern 18 2110CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NW Reyburn The Bismarck School District was closed due to flooding. Hickory Grove Road and Raven Road were under water.

Jefferson County 6 W Sulphur Spgs 18 2110CST 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NE Arsenal Approximately 30 to 50 homes were flooded. Prairie County Stuttgart Muni Arpt 18 2110CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 10 SSW Fairmont Some of the dirt roads were closed due to flooding. Arkansas Highway 323 was under water south of Des Arc. Flooding occurred on 8th Street in Des Arc. Pulaski County Maumelle 18 2110CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 SE Natural Steps The back nine holes at the Maumelle Country Club were flooded.

Pulaski County 2 W Jacksonville 18 2110CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Water ponded on U.S. Highway 67/167 in Jacksonville. Parts of Dupree Park were flooded.

Saline County 1 ESE Bryant 18 2110CST 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 W Haskell

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central

Porter Road and Narrows Road between U.S. Highway 70 and Arkansas Highway 5 sustained damage due to flooding. Boone Road, Mount Carmel Road, Westfield Road, Independence Circle, Sedgefield Drive, NW 4th Street, Kensington Drive, Forest Drive, Springhill Drive, Foxridge Drive, Hilltop Road, South Shobe Road and a home on Waterford were all flooded.

White County 1 SSE Stony Pt 18 2110CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 ESE Beebe Several streets were flooded in Beebe. Lonoke County 1 SW Parnell 18 2120CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 SW Oak Grove Water was across Arkansas Highway 89 on the east side of Cabot. The water was approaching houses. Water was also reported over Campground Road on the east side of Cabot. Very heavy rain began developing late on the 17th in northern and western Arkansas, and continued on the 18th as a powerful storm system approached from Texas. The system dredged copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and sent it toward Arkansas with a deep southerly wind flow. Well above normal precipitable water was noted, which enhanced rainfall efficiency across the region. Baxter County 1 E Arkana 18 2146CST 0 0 4.00M 30.00K Flood Old Joe 21 0330CST Heavy rain caused the White River in Baxter County to flood. Thirty feet of River View Road on the North Fork of the White River were washed out. River View Drive and River Ridge Road were washed out. Deputies used helicopters to rescue about a dozen people from Norfork Village. One family was evacuated from their residence on River Valley Road. Seven campers and 20 residences were evacuated at Buffalo City. Approximately 60 homes were damaged to some degree with about 30 having major damage, 15 with moderate damage, and the remainder with minor damage in the county. Some livestock and pasture losses were noted also. Izard County 1 E Boswell 18 2146CST 0 0 12.00M 50.00K Flood 2 ENE Sylamore 21 0331CST Heavy rain caused the White River at Calico Rock to go well above major flood level. The river crested less than a foot lower than the December, 1982 flood crest, but there has been substantial development in the floodplain during the last 25 years. Water was covering Arkansas Highways 5 and 56. The foot bridges that crossed Calico Creek were washed out. Water got into the lower units of a motel, into a business in Peppersauce Alley, buildings on Chesmond Landing, and many houses. At least 20 homes in Mt. Olive and 13 in Guion were flooded or totally washed away. Over 40 homes sustained some degree of damage and about 20 were washed away by the floodwaters. There was a fishing outfitting businesses that was destroyed, with the business and the dock with boats and equipment torn away by the swift waters. There were also reports of large round hay bales and cattle, both alive and dead, in the river.

A motel was under water at Calico Rock (Izard County) on 03/20/2008. Stone County 7 NE St James 18 2146CST 0 0 6.00M 20.00K Flood 21 0331CST

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central

Heavy rain caused the White River in Stone County to flood. Approximately 41 residences were flooded. A motel, restaurant, resort, Allison-Sylamore fire station and the Mountain View telephone substation were flooded. One trout outfitting business was destroyed.

Water from the White River flooded homes about 2 miles northeast of Allison (Stone County) on 03/20/2008. Independence County 2 NNE Ramsey Hill 18 2347CST 0 0 20.00M 500.00K Flood 2 SSW Underwood 22 0007CST Heavy rain caused the White River at Batesville to go well above major flood level. The flood crest was the highest since December, 1982 and the second highest since the two upstream major flood reduction reservoirs were completed in the middle of the twentieth century. Water rose to within 2 feet of going over the U.S. Highway 167 road bed and more than 20 levee openings had to be stop logged closed. Portions of Batesville along Polk Bayou flooded and some of the business district near the river also flooded. Most of the town of Oil Tough was flooded and approximately 50 to 100 people had to be evacuated. Arkansas Highway 14 was closed near Oil Trough by high water. Riverside Park in Batesville was flooded and the new hydropower facility built in the old lock chamber on the river was isolated by the high water. The Southside Water Utility was also surrounded by the river and the swift currents cut through a small levee and almost destroyed the water intake. Most of the winter wheat throughout the county flooded and was lost. At least 10 homes were destroyed, 13 received major damage, and perhaps 50 more were damaged to a lesser degree.

When the White River at Batesville, Arkansas crested on March 20, 2008, several businesses were flooded near Riverfront Park. The picture is courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey. Yell County 1 WNW Rover 19 0436CST 0 0 600.00K 5.00K Flood 20 0449CST

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central

Heavy rain caused the Fourche LaFave River at Gravelly to go above major flood level. Parts of Arkansas Highway 28 in multiple locations had to be closed because of high water. At least one person drove off into the floodwaters and lost the vehicle but not their life. Downstream, Lake Nimrod rose to its highest level ever with water more than 4.5 feet deep flowing through the emergency spillway. Some homes were isolated by floodwaters and livestock and infrastructure losses were also noted. Yell County 1 SE Waveland 19 0700CST 0 0 1.50M 25.00K Flood 2 ENE Corinth 23 0415CST Heavy rain caused the Petit Jean River at Danville to go above flood stage. Upstream, Blue Mountain Lake rose to record levels and several feet of water was flowing through the emergency spillway. Numerous county roads were flooded and Arkansas Highways 27 and 10 were affected. Pastures along the river and the Petit Jean Wildlife Management Area were inundated.

The Petit Jean River at Danville, Arkansas rose up to near homes, businesses, and industries upstream of the Arkansas Highway 27 bridge. Yell County 4 E Sills 19 0935CST 0 0 600.00K 50.00K Flood 1 NNE Dardanelle 20 0523CST Heavy rain in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas caused the Arkansas River at Dardenelle to go above minor flood level. This was the fifth highest crest since completion of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. Damages were primarily losses to winter wheat and county roads. Conway County 2 NNE Mrriltn Petit Jn Pk 19 1111CST 0 0 1.00K 10.00K Flood 2 SSW Point Remove 23 1334CST Heavy rain caused the Arkansas River to go above flood stage at most locations. The stage at Morrilton exceeded moderate flood level and was the highest since the major flooding in May, 1990.

Clark County 1 NNW Arkadelphia 19 1230CST 0 0 150.00K 25.00K Flood 2 SSW Open Banks 20 2132CST Heavy rain resulted in high releases from Remmel Dam in Hot Spring County. Maximum release rate was near 40,000 cubic feet per second. The resulting rise of the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia crested at minor flood levels. Numerous county roads were flooded along with Arkansas Highway 7 on the east side of town. Agricultural lands were flooded both upstream and downstream of town. Perry County 1 ENE Perryville 19 1400CST 0 0 600.00K 100.00K Flood 1 SW Houston 26 0700CST Heavy rain caused the Fourche LaFave River near Houston to go above moderate flood level and crest at the 7th highest crest of record. Agricultural losses in winter wheat, sod, and livestock were noted. County roads were damaged and Arkansas Highway 300 had water over it for a prolonged period of time.

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Jackson County Reamey 19 1644CST 0 0 5.00M 250.00K Flood Diaz 31 1515CST Heavy rain caused the White River at Newport to crest above major flood level and at the same stage as in December, 1982. Approximately 45 homes in Newport were damaged due to the rising water. The Jacksonport State Park was submerged by water from the river. The camping area, pavilion, playground and bathrooms were flooded. In Jackson County, 53 homes and 47 county roads confirmed damage. Arkansas Highways 14 and 69 were flooded. Agricultural damages were also noted with pastures and winter wheat losses.

Highway 14 was flooded at Highway 367 roughly 1.7 miles west-northwest of Newport (Jackson County) in late March, 2008. White County 2 SSE Judsonia 19 1818CST 0 0 2.00M 250.00K Flood 1 S Nortons Corner 28 1239CST Flooding occurred on the Little Red River at Judsonia due to heavy rain. The river briefly went below flood stage on March 20th through the 22nd, but rose back above flood stage on the morning of the 22nd. Levees protecting the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge were overtopped. Numerous county roads were flooded and Arkansas Highway 36 was flooded just east of West Point. Some homes and recreational cabins and trailers were flooded near West Point. It is hard to delineate between the Little Red River flooding and backwater effects from the more substantial White River flooding downstream. While the crest at Judsonia was within minor flood criteria, the impacts were more than minor only a couple of miles downstream. There were some winter wheat losses in the area and pastures were flooded for a prolonged period of time.

Saline County 2 SW Benton Saline Co Arp 19 2020CST 0 0 1.50M 15.00K Flood 2 W Shaw 20 1211CST Heavy rain caused the Saline River near Benton to go above flood stage. County roads along the river were flooded. Agricultural losses were primarily flooded pastures and the possible loss of a few head of cattle.

Faulkner County 1 SW Salem 20 0700CST 0 0 500.00K 100.00K Flood 2 ENE Lollie 23 0725CST Heavy rain in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas caused the Arkansas River at Toad Suck Lock and Dam to go above moderate flood level. For several days, the flow rate in the river was high enough that the dam functioned in open river operations. During periods such as this, the gates are totally out of the water and the difference in the upper and lower water levels is minimal. Some homes along the river were flooded and access to other homes was flooded for several days. Campers in the camping area had to be evacuated. This was the fifth highest crest since completion of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in the early 1970's. Some winter wheat was also lost.

Ouachita County Camden 20 1931CST 0 0 600.00K 10.00K Flood 1 N Frenchport 30 2150CST Heavy rain caused the Ouachita River at Camden to go above moderate flood level. Numerous county roads were flooded and Arkansas Highway 7 was closed. Many residences were cut off by flooded access roads at points along the river both upstream and downstream of Camden. Access was by boat only. Agricultural damages were primarily to lost pastures due to prolonged inundation.

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central

Very heavy rain began developing late on the 17th in northern and western Arkansas, and continued on the 18th and early on the 19th as a powerful storm system approached from Texas. The system dredged copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and sent it toward Arkansas with a deep southerly wind flow. Well above normal precipitable water was noted, which enhanced rainfall efficiency across the region. Jefferson County 3 SSW Wright 21 1945CST 0 0 1.00M 100.00K Flood 2 ESE Pine Bluff 23 2000CST Heavy rain caused minor flooding of the Arkansas River at Pine Bluff. This was the 4th highest crest since completion of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System which extends into Oklahoma. Homes in the Island Harbor Estates subdivision north of Pine Bluff saw water at the top of street signs and mailboxes, but only 2 homes along Holiday and Canal Roads partially flooded. Some winter wheat flooded in Jefferson County.

Desha County 9 NNW Pendleton 22 1700CST 0 0 1.00M 50.00K Flood 2 NE Mitchellville 23 0400CST The Arkansas River rose to flood stage at Pendleton and caused some damage to roads in the community and a couple of homes. Agricultural losses were noted to the winter wheat crop. The Corps of Engineer park facilities were also damaged.

Very heavy rain began developing late on the 17th in northern and western Arkansas, and continued on the 18th and early on the 19th as a powerful storm system approached from Texas. The system dredged copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, and sent it toward Arkansas with a deep southerly wind flow. Well above normal precipitable water was noted, which enhanced rainfall efficiency across the region. The resultant river flooding lingered for many days after the initial heavy rainfall event. Some rises above flood stage did not occur for more than 3 days after this initial causative event. Scott County 5 N Waldron 27 2240CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees and power lines were reported down in the Pack Saddle area.

A nearly stationary front setup across southern Missouri on the 27th. The front pushed into Arkansas on the 28th and 29th, and was followed by cooler air. Polk County Vandervoort 29 2335CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Johnson County Clarksville 30 0030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Clark County 5 SW Arkadelphia 30 0050CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Scott County Blue Ball 30 0050CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Hot Spring County Social Hill 30 0120CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Garland County 5 NE Lake Hamilton 30 0125CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Hot Spring County Diamondhead 30 0125CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Prairie County 2 NW Little Dixie 30 0130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Numerous roads were flooded due to heavy rainfall. Yell County Danville 30 0130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

The front pushed into Arkansas on the 28th/29th, and was followed by cooler air. The front then moved back to the north on the 30th with temperatures going up. Scattered showers and thunderstorms surrounded the front. During the early morning hours of the 30th, some of the storms became severe in western Arkansas, with large hail reported.

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ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Marion County 1 W Yellville 31 1705CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Flash flooding was reported on roads across the county. Baxter County 1 SE Gassville 31 1710CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Water was reported across roads in Gassville. Logan County Booneville 31 1723CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Logan County Booneville 31 1730CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Fulton County 1 SE Saddle 31 1816CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Low water crossings across the area were flooded. Searcy County 2 NNW Gilbert 31 1820CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood The Arkansas Highway 333 bridge near Gilbert was flooded. Stone County Allison 31 1850CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Water was overflowing from ditches and flooding roads. Sharp County Hardy 31 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NNE Cherokee Vlg Roads were reported flooded in town. One driver was stranded in ponded water.

Jefferson County 2 SW Pine Bluff 31 2155CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

On the 31st, a storm system dragged a front back through Arkansas, with a line of thunderstorms along the front. These storms produced severe weather and flash flooding across the state. ARKANSAS, East Craighead County Jonesboro 03 1700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Bono 1900CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding on county roads in Craighead County.

Greene County Paragould 03 1705CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Walcott 1905CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding on county roads in Greene County making the roads impassable.

Poinsett County 2 S Harrisburg 03 1725CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 N Bethel 1925CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding on Highway 1 South, south of Harrisburg.

An upper level low pressure system approached the Midsouth from Western Arkansas as a surface low tracked northeast from South Central Arkansas into the West Tennessee during the afternoon and early evening hours of March 3, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed over Eastern Arkansas in association with the system. Some of the heavier storms produced flash flooding. ARZ008-017 Lawrence - Randolph 04 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1200CST An upper level low pressure system moved over Northeast Arkansas during the morning hours of March 4, 2008. The system brought light snow that was mixed with sleet at times to the area. Total snow accumulations of one to two inches were seen across Northeast Arkansas. 07 1000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 0000CST

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ARKANSAS, East ARZ009-017-026> Clay - Craighead - Crittenden - Cross - Greene - Lawrence - Lee - Mississippi - Phillips - Poinsett - St. 028-035>036-048> Francis 049-058 07 1000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 0100CST A low pressure system developed along the Gulf of Mexico and tracked northeastward into the Southeastern United States. An abundance of moisture was associated with the system. In addition, cold air was also in place over Eastern Arkansas as a result heavy snow fell in association with the system. Snowfall totals of 3 to 10 inches were seen across East Arkansas. Lawrence County Lynn 14 2305CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 2310CST Crittenden County Crawfordsville 14 2330CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25) 2335CST Quarter to half dollar size hail fell in Crawfordsville. Crittenden County Crawfordsville 14 2331CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2336CST Crittenden County 3 W Marion 14 2333CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 2338CST Quarter size hail fell 3 miles west of Interstate 55. Craighead County Cash 14 2337CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 2342CST Crittenden County Marion 14 2344CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 2349CST Craighead County Jonesboro 14 2355CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 15 0000CST Crittenden County Blanton 14 2355CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25) 15 0000CST Quarter to half dollar size hail fell along Interstate 40 in West Memphis covering the ground.

Craighead County Bay 15 0011CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0016CST Randolph County 4 W Pocahontas 15 0025CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0030CST Poinsett County Lepanto 15 0035CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0040CST Penny size hail cracked a picture window and a windshield near Lepanto.

Mississippi County Dyess 15 0045CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0050CST Mississippi County Keiser 15 0048CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0053CST Cross County Wynne 15 0207CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 0212CST Lee County Marianna 15 0310CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0315CST

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ARKANSAS, East Crittenden County Crawfordsville 15 0900CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 0905CST A cold front stretched from Middle Tennessee through North Mississippi into South Central Arkansas during the evening hours of March 14, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed along and north of the front including portions of Eastern Arkansas. Some of the storms became severe during the overnight hours of March 14th producing large hail and damaging winds. Lawrence County College City 18 1501CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56MG)

Thunderstorm wind gust measured on a home anemometer. Lawrence County (ARG)Walnut Ridge Ar 18 1515CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52MG)

Clay County Corning 18 1526CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)

Greene County 1 SSW Paragould Muni Arpt 18 1558CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG) 1603CST Straight line winds knocked over a large bank sign near Wal-Mart in Paragould.

Greene County 1 WNW Paragould 18 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

Greene County 1 WNW Paragould 18 1600CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1605CST Straight line winds blew three trees down in Paragould. Greene County 2 SW Center Hill 18 1645CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1650CST Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines near the Greene County Technical Institute along Highway 412 west of Paragould. Greene County 1 SSE Paragould Muni Arpt 18 1647CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG) 1652CST Straight line winds turned over a Cessna airplane at the Paragould Airport. Power poles were also knocked down in the area.

Craighead County Egypt 18 1718CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1818CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding on roads in Egypt. Mississippi County 1 WSW Yarbro 18 1900CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1905CST Straight line winds knocked down several telephone poles and damaged a few transformers in Yarbro.

Cross County Wynne 18 2230CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Wynne Muni Arpt 2235CST Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines in Wynne.

St. Francis County 1 SW Forrest City 18 2235CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG) 2 NNW Forrest City Muni Ar 2240CST The roof and carport of a house located on Red Haven Drive in Forrest City were damaged by straight line winds. Numerous power lines were knocked down across the city as well. A low pressure system with a strong cold front moved into the Midsouth during the late afternoon hours of March 18, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the system throughout the overnight hours into the morning of March 19, 2008. Some of the storms became severe producing damaging winds and flash flooding in Eastern Arkansas.

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ARKANSAS, East Clay County 2 NNW Datto 18 2300CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 2 E Brookings 23 0830CST Heavy Rain produced flooding along the Black River and the river's tributaries in western portions of Clay County. Arkansas 211 was closed due to flooding from U.S. 67 to the Arkansas-Missouri Border near Success. Arkansas 280 near Brookings was also closed due to flooding. Clay County was declared a state disaster area.

Craighead County 3 W Fisher 18 2300CST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WNW Herndon 23 0300CST Heavy rain caused flooding along the Cache River and Big Creek ditch. Arkansas 226, County Roads 212 and 204 were closed due to flooding. The Windsor Landing Subdivision on U.S. 49 at Farville was flooded as well as the Cottonwood Subdivision near Jonesboro. Many streets in the city of Jonesboro were flooded as well. Wheat fields were damaged by high water.

Greene County Delaplaine 18 2300CST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Flood Marmaduke 23 0300CST Heavy rain produced flooding along the Black River and it's tributaries. County Roads 933, 960, 911, 520, and 435 were closed as a result of the flooding. Many residents were forced to evacuate due to the rising flood waters. Two houses and several roads received major damage. County road 520 was washed away. Greene County was declared a state disaster area.

Lawrence County 1 E Annieville 18 2300CST 0 0 5.00M 0.00K Flood 3 W Ravenden 29 0815CST Heavy rain produced flooding along the Black River and it's tributaries. Numerous roads were closed due to the high water including Arkansas 115, Arkansas 117, U.S. Highway 63 from Hoxie to the Sharp County line, Arkansas 25, and U.S. Highway 412. County Roads 106 and 107 received damage from the flooding as well. Twenty-five homes were destroyed and forty received major damage. Many cabins and other dwellings received damage as well. Lawrence County was declared a state disaster area. Mississippi County Lennie 18 2300CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood Milligan Ridge 20 0900CST Heavy rain produced flooding along creeks and tributaries that feed off the Mississippi River in Mississippi County. U.S. 61 Northbound was closed in a section near Luxora. In addition, Arkansas 120 from O'Donnell Bend Landing also near Luxora was closed. Arkansas 158 was closed from the intersection of Highway 77 to near Milligan's Ridge.

Randolph County Pocahontas 18 2300CST 0 0 2.25M 0.00K Flood 2 NW Minorca 29 0815CST Heavy rain produced flooding along the Black River and it's tributaries. The flooding provided intense pressure on the county's levees. Two breaches occurred, one of them on the Scaggs-Ferry Levee. Numerous roads were closed from the high water including Arkansas 90, U.S.Highway 62, Arkansas 166, Arkansas 93, Arkansas 328, Arkansas 304, and U.S. Highway 67 South from Pocahontas into Lawrence County. Over forty buildings including some houses and a senior citizen complex received damage from the flooding. Of those, ten houses were destroyed, thirty-four houses had major damage, and twelve had minor damage. Randolph County was declared a state disaster area.

Above normal rainfall across Southern Missouri and Northeast Arkansas brought the Black River to record-setting levels from mid-March to the end of March. The record setting levels put pressure on many levees in the area causing a few breaks. Numerous roads were closed due to the flooding and many homes were inundated with flood waters.

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ARKANSAS, East

Flooding along the Black River in Randolph County. Pictured is a breach in one of the levees that occurred on March 22, 2008. Poinsett County 1 SW Lepanto 18 2305CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG) Lee County 1 N Tongin 18 2308CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1 NNW Brickeys 2313CST Straight line winds broke several large branches off several trees in Brickeys.

Mississippi County 2 SW Joiner 18 2320CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Mississippi County Osceola 18 2330CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2335CST Straight line winds knocked down power lines in Osceola. Poinsett County 1 NNW Ruffin 19 0030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0230CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding and as a result Highway 69 was closed about 3 miles west of Trumann.

Craighead County (JBR)Jonesboro Muni 19 0050CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0250CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding around the Jonesboro Airport. The Airport Road, Neil Road, Aggie Road and Stadium Road were all closed due to flooding. Lawrence County Imboden 19 0205CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0405CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Imboden. Highway 62 and Highway 63 were closed due to flooding.

Clay County 2 N Success 19 0745CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0945CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in northwest Clay County. Highway 211 from Old Highway 67 to the Missouri state line was closed due to flooding. Numerous county roads were flooded in the Success area.

Lawrence County Portia 19 0755CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 NW Powhatan 0955CST

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ARKANSAS, East

Heavy rain produced flash flooding along Highway 63 between Portia and Ravenden. Three feet of water covered the road in spots. Craighead County 1 SSE Trinity 19 0955CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 S Oak Ridge 1155CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding across portions of Craighead County. Highway 91 along with county roads 328 and 361 were closed due to flooding. A low pressure system with a strong cold front moved into the Midsouth during the late afternoon hours of March 18, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the system throughout the overnight hours into the morning of March 19, 2008. Some of the storms became severe producing damaging winds and flash flooding in Eastern Arkansas. Lawrence County Ravenden 31 1910CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1915CST Lawrence County Lynn 31 1920CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1925CST Randolph County Pocahontas 31 1925CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2025CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Pocahontas. Several roads in and around Pocahontas were flooded.

Lawrence County 1 NNW Lynn 31 1931CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2031CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Lynn. Several roads were flooded.

Lawrence County Ravenden 31 1936CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2036CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Ravenden. Several roads were flooded.

Craighead County Jonesboro 31 1955CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 2000CST Craighead County 1 NW Bay 31 2005CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 2010CST Craighead County 1 ENE Jonesboro 31 2030CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Lightning

Lightning struck a transformer at Arkansas State University outside of Kays Hall. 400 students had to be evacuated due to smoke from the transformer. Greene County 3 NNE Center Hill 31 2135CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2235CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Oak Grove Heights. Several roads were flooded.

An upper level disturbance moved over the Mid South on the evening of March 31st and showers and thunderstorms developed across eastern Arkansas. Some of the stronger storms produced large hail and flash flooding. ARKANSAS, Northwest Sebastian County 3 NE Ft Smith 03 0150CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1250CST Heavy rain caused several roads to be closed due to high water. Water also entered several buildings. Some water rescues were performed. Crawford County Van Buren 03 0330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Uniontown 0930CST Heavy rains caused numerous city streets to be closed due to high water in Van Buren. Numerous rural roads across the county were also flooded.

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ARKANSAS, Northwest Franklin County 5 NE Ozark 03 0330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0930CST Heavy rain caused city streets in Ozark and secondary roads around Ozark to be flooded.

Benton County 3 S Siloam Spgs 03 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1000CST Heavy rain caused a few secondary roads in the southwest part of Benton County to be closed due to high water.

Carroll County 7 N Berryville 03 0945CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1145CST Heavy rain caused numerous roads across Carroll County to be closed due to high water.

Madison County 1 W Hindsville 03 0945CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1145CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over some secondary roads. Washington County 2 N Elkins 03 0945CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1145CST A road near Elkins was closed due to high water. Heavy rain caused flash flooding across northwest Arkansas during the morning hours of March 3.

ARZ001-002 Benton - Carroll 03 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 04 0500CST

ARZ029 Sebastian 04 0100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 0500CST A strong upper level storm system tracked across the Southern Plains resulting in widespread precipitation north of a cold front. The precipitation changed to snow during the evening of the 3rd across northwestern Arkansas. The snowfall was heavy at times and resulted in four to six inches over several counties before it ended. 06 1000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 07 0800CST

ARZ002-011-019- Carroll - Crawford - Franklin - Madison 020 06 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 07 0800CST A strong upper level storm system tracked across western and northern Texas into Louisianna resulting in widespread precipitation across northwestern Arkansas. A swath of heavy snow fell east of a Berryville to Fort Smith to Antlers line with a band of ten to twenty inch snow across southern LeFlore County OK into southern Sebastian County AR. Crawford County Figure Five 13 1540CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Crawford County Leecreek 13 1553CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Crawford County Van Buren 13 1555CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Crawford County Rudy 13 1602CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Crawford County Mulberry 13 1620CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Franklin County Jethro 13 1630CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

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ARKANSAS, Northwest Franklin County 3 S Watalula 13 1647CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Franklin County Altus 13 1654CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Sebastian County Greenwood 13 2110CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Sebastian County 2 S Milltown 13 2158CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Franklin County 8 S Cass 13 2330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Severe thunderstorms occurred across northwest Arkansas during the afternoon and evening. Washington County 4 SW Morrow 14 2230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Washington County 1 E Lincoln 14 2238CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Crawford County Mountainburg 14 2245CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down power lines.

Benton County Bentonville 14 2251CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Washington County 6 SE Strickler 14 2255CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Washington County 1 E West Fork 14 2257CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Crawford County 2 SE Mountainburg 14 2310CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Madison County Combs 14 2322CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Severe thunderstorm occurred during the late evening and early morning hours of the 14th. Benton County Sulphur Spgs 18 0310CST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Siloam Spgs 0945CST Heavy rains caused flooding that washed out some unpaved roads across a large part of Benton County. As many as 80 roads were closed at one time. Water also entered some buidings.

Washington County 1 N Johnson 18 0840CST 1 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Farmington 1140CST Heavy rain caused flooding which resulted in roads being closed in the central portion of Washington County. A 48 year old man tried to drive through a flooded low water crossing near West Fork and his vehicle became stranded. He was washed downstream and was found 7 miles away in the White River. M48VE

Crawford County 1 S Van Buren 18 1034CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1300CST Heavy rain caused Peve House Road just outside of Van Buren to be closed due to high water. Hammer Road off Highway 162 just south of Alma was also closed.

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ARKANSAS, Northwest Franklin County 1 SW Charleston 18 1040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (57EG)

A 65 mile an hour wind gust was reported at the east gate of Fort Chaffee.

Franklin County Branch 18 1052CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a tree. The tree fell on a house.

Franklin County 3 WSW Peter Pender 18 1055CST 7 600 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1105CST A tornado destroyed several large barns, damaged several homes, and blew down trees and power poles.

Franklin County 2 N Turners Bend 18 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1330CST Heavy rain caused the Mulberry River to be out of its banks and flow over Highway 23 near Turners Bend.

Sebastian County Greenwood 18 1107CST 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1330CST Heavy rain caused flooding that impacted homes and businesses in Greenwood and closed several roads across the area.

Carroll County 5 NE Green Forest 18 1145CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1330CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over county roads west of Alpena and near Hugh.

Madison County 7 N Huntsville 18 1215CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1515CST Heavy rain caused secondary roads to be flooded across a large part of Madison county.

Isolated severe thunderstorms and thunderstorms with heavy rain, which resulted in flash flooding, occurred on March 18. This event damaged many county roads and bridges across northwestern Arkansas and combined with previous damages, resulted in a Disaster Declaration for Benton, Carroll, Washington, Madison, Crawford, and Franklin Counties. Crawford County Van Buren 18 2045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 21 1130CST The Arkansas River at Van Buren rose above its flood stage of 22 feet at 9:45 p.m. cdt on March 18th. The river crested at 27.97 feet at 1:00 a.m. cdt on March 20th. This crest classified the flood as a moderate flood. The river fell below its flood stage at 12:30 p.m. on March 21st. Heavy rain and releases from lakes upstream caused a moderate flood on the Arkansas River near Van Buren. Benton County 3 W Hiwasse 27 1754CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Benton County Pea Ridge 27 1829CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

A few severe thunderstorms developed in northwest Arkansas during the early evening hours of the 27th. Crawford County Rudy 30 0020CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Franklin County 1 S Jethro 30 0506CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

A few severe thunderstorms occurred in northwest Arkansas during the morning hours of the 30th. Benton County Gentry 31 1330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

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ARKANSAS, Northwest Benton County Gallitin 31 1500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 E Gentry 1700CST Heavy rain caused numerous rural roads to be flooded. City streets in Siloam Springs also had to be closed due to high water.

Washington County 2 N Springdale 31 1500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1700CST Heavy rain caused numerous streets to be closed due to high water. Some water rescues were performed.

Crawford County 4 N Chester 31 1615CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Washington County 7 SE Strickler 31 1615CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Crawford County Mulberry 31 1622CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Flash flooding and severe thunderstorms occurred over the northwest corner of Arkansas during the afternoon and evening hours of the 31st. ARKANSAS, Southeast

ARZ074 Ashley 07 1315CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2355CST A strong upper level trough dropped south out of the plains and helped to evolve a surface low pressure system across the northern Gulf of Mexico which then intensified as it lifted into the southeast United States. This upper trough slowed and intensified across the Lower Mississippi River Valley Friday afternoon, and brought a large swath of rare March snow to some of the region. The heaviest snow fell mainly to the northwest and north of the National Weather Service Jackson forecast area. However, a decent section of the northwest and north central portion of the service area received anywhere from 2 to 6 inches of snow. The heaviest occurred across extreme northern Chicot County where Dermott measured around 5 inches and then across Bolivar County where 3-6 inches occurred.

Snow accumulation map for the rare March southern snow. Ashley County 6 WNW Sulphur Spgs 14 1943CST 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 9 NE Hamburg 2041CST A large supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail across a large portion of Ashley County. The storm moved into the county at Lake Jack Lee and tracked northeast for an hour. Quarter to golf ball sized hail fell across West Crossett, Crossett and North Crossett. The storm continued to the northeast across Hamburg, where more golf ball sized hail occurred, and then toward the Drew County line were it dissipated.

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ARKANSAS, Southeast Ashley County 6 WNW Sulphur Spgs 14 2049CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 6 WSW Wilmot 2137CST Another large supercell thunderstorm moved into southwest Ashley County at Lake Jack Lee. However, this supercell was moving to the southeast and tracked for nearly 45 minutes across the southern portion of Ashley County. A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell with this supercell as well. The storm weakened as it approached Wilmot.

Ashley County 1 NE Portland 14 2053CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

Funnel cloud was observed near Portland. Chicot County 5 SW Lake Vlg 14 2058CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 3 ESE Sunnyside 2118CST A swath of penny to golf ball sized hail fell across central sections of Chicot County. The largest hail fell near the Mississippi River as the storm headed into Washington County.

Ashley County 2 NE White 14 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A couple trees were blown down near the state line off Highway 133.

Ashley County 5 W Sulphur Spgs 14 2220CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 3 W Rawls 2241CST The third and final large supercell thunderstorm moved across southwest Ashley County. The supercell entered the county at Lake Jack Lee and tracked southeast producing a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail. The storm continued to produce large hail as it crossed into Louisiana at the Highway 133 and 142 intersection.

Chicot County 6 WSW Eudora 14 2223CST 0 0 130.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2 NNE Grand Lake 2251CST A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell across the southern portion of Chicot County. Areas just to the west of Eudora and around Eudora received the large hail as the storm moved in a general east direction. The storm continued to produce hail as it crossed the Mississippi River, but did dissipate shortly after crossing the river.

A weak front stalled across the northern portion of the area earlier in the day and provided a focus for thunderstorms to develop by evening. Conditions by afternoon became warm and quite unstable near the front. Several large supercell thunderstorms developed across southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana and tracked east toward the Mississippi River and then across central sections of Mississippi. These storms were prolific hail producers and produced large swaths of quarter to golf ball sized hail. The largest hail was around baseball size which occurred across northeast Louisiana. All the severe weather occurred between 9 pm and 1 am. ARKANSAS, Southwest Little River County 1 NE Pine Prairie 03 0827CST 3 100 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 4 SE Ashdown 0830CST An EF0 tornado occurred southwest of Ashdown, Arkansas, damaging a metal building, some farm equipment and some trees. Trees were uprooted along Little River Road 23. The path was approximately 3 miles long and 100 yards wide.

Howard County 2 SSW Schaal 03 0846CST 7.5 100 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 2 SSW Buck Range 0850CST An EF0 tornado damaged a building along Cottonshed Lane and several trees were downed on the east side of Millwood Lake. Minor damage also occurred in Tollette to Town Hall and to a baseball field adjacent to it. Several homes sustained minor roof damage in the town of Tollette. One mile east of town, damage occurred to a chicken house.

A vigorous upper level storm system over northwest Texas triggered a round of strong to severe thunderstorms over northeast Texas, southwest Arkansas, and northwest Louisiana ahead of a cold front that moved east through the area. Isolated tornadoes occurred ahead of a cold front during the morning hours, and there were a few reports of wind damage and flash flooding as the cold front moved east during the daytime. ARZ051-072 Columbia - Howard 06 1930CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 2100CST

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ARKANSAS, Southwest ARZ051-059>061- Columbia - Hempstead - Howard - Lafayette - Little River - Miller - Nevada - Union 070>073 07 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1700CST A stationary front which extended across northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas during the afternoon of March 6th separated much colder air across the middle Red River valley of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas from a warm and humid airmass across the southern half of northeast Texas as well as northwest and north central Louisiana. The front began to advance southward during the evening of March 6th allowing the colder airmass north of the front to spill southward during the overnight hours of March 6th and into the predawn hours of March 7th. A strong upper level storm system moved eastward from the Texas Hill country overnight with rain transitioning into a brief period of sleet followed by moderate to heavy snow at times across the region. Widespread one to three inches of snow was reported across the northern half of northeast Texas...southeast Oklahoma...southwest Arkansas as well as northwest and north central Louisiana late on March 6th and through the day on March 7th. Heavier snow amounts were reported across the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains in northern McCurtain County Oklahoma. Sevier County 2 WNW Oak Grove 13 2210CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail fell 2 miles east of Lockesburg, Arkansas. A surface cold front during the evening hours of March 13th was located from near southwest Oklahoma onto near southwest Missouri. A surface dryline extended south from near Oklahoma City to near the interstate 35 corridor across north central Texas. An upper level disturbance during the late evening and overnight hours transversed across the southern plains which helped to push the front further south and east into the Middle Red River Valley of northeast Texas...southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas. With the aid of a strong low level jet overnight...a few severe thunderstorms developed across the Red River Valley with large hail being produced. Nevada County 1 ENE Bodcaw 14 1820CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Lafayette County 1 E Bradley 14 1825CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Nevada County 1 E Willisville 14 1825CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Columbia County 1 NE Agricultural School 14 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Columbia County 1 W Waldo 14 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Columbia County 1 W Magnolia 14 1900CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Hail (2.00)

Hail knocked out windows to homes and damaged automobiles. Columbia County 1 W Waldo 14 1915CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Multiple reports of penny to golfball sized hail in Waldo, Arkansas.

Hempstead County 1 WNW Spring Hill 14 1920CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golf ball sized hail in the Springhill Community. Union County 1 S Marysville 14 1934CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail fell in the Mount Holly community. Hempstead County Shover Spgs 14 1940CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Nevada County 1 N Rosston 14 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Quarter to golfball sized hail on the outskirts of town.

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ARKANSAS, Southwest Union County 1 E Calion 14 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG)

Trees and power lines downed along Agnes Road. Hempstead County 1 N Patmos 14 2020CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

Trees were downed along Highway 355 near Patmos, Arkansas. Nevada County 2 WNW Willisville 14 2034CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

Funnel cloud reported between the communities of Willisville and Bodcaw, Arkansas.

Union County 2 NNE El Dorado 14 2050CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny sized hail in downtown. Columbia County 1 W Waldo 14 2053CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter sized hail reported in the community of Waldo, Arkansas.

Union County 1 N Huttig 14 2120CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Union County 1 S Smackover 14 2127CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Union County 1 WNW Champagnolle 14 2130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Union County 3 ENE El Dorado 14 2130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Several large limbs were blown down. Union County 2 NNE El Dorado 14 2138CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Union County 2 NNE El Dorado 14 2146CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Union County 1 ENE Strong 14 2200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Several large limbs were blown down on New London highway. About 3 to 4 supercells formed in a moist and unstable air mass in southwest Arkansas and north Louisiana ahead of a surface dry line located over northeast Texas. The supercells produced several episodes of large hail, with a few occurrences of wind damage.

Sevier County Lockesburg 18 1737CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG)

Trees and power lines were downed in town. Other reports of downed trees were also reported across other portions of the county. A deep upper level low pressure system across northern Mexico into the Big Bend area of west Texas moved very slowly towards the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley during the afternoon of March 18th into the overnight hours. Convection developed along and north of the interstate 30 corridor of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas with widespread flash flooding reported across portions of the region. Little River County 3 NW Pine Prairie 18 1915CST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 SSE Ashdown 2045CST

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ARKANSAS, Southwest

Heavy rainfall flooded and washed out several county roads across the southern portion of the county. Several recreational facilities surrounding Lake Millwood also had to be closed. Flooding was particularly bad in the Cerrogordo area of northern Little River county. Pine prairie Road in the southern portion of the county was also flooded. Other roads across the county that were flooded included County Roads 15, 23, 29, 42, 56 and 59.

Howard County 1 ENE County Line 18 1933CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2245CST One foot of water covering Highway 371 west of Dillard Creek.

Howard County Bright Star 18 1940CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2245CST One to two feet of water covering road at Highway 355 at County Line Road South.

A deep upper level low pressure system across northern Mexico into the Big Bend area of west Texas moved very slowly towards the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley during the afternoon of March 18th into the overnight hours. Convection developed along and north of the interstate 30 corridor of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas with widespread flash flooding reported across portions of the region. Along with the flash flooding...severe thunderstorms produced tornadoes across portions of northeast Texas during the late evening hours of March 18th as well. The flooding was significant enough across portions of southwest Arkansas that some counties were declared disaster areas. Miller County 1 E Texarkana 29 2251CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail fell in downtown Texarkana near the intersection of U.S. 67 and U.S. 82.

Hempstead County 1 E Hope 29 2345CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Hail fell on the north side of town. A northward returning warm front across northeast Texas into southwest Arkansas produced scattered severe thunderstorms across the region. With the aid of an upper level disturbance aloft...temperatures aloft were cold enough such that large hail and damaging thunderstorm winds gusts were the result. Thunderstorms trained across the same general area resulting in flash flooding as well. Little River County Foreman 31 2200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Miller County 2 NE Texarkana 31 2255CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Hail fell on New Boston Road. Miller County 4 NE (TXK)Texarkana Arpt 31 2259CST 0 0 85.00M 0.00K Hail (4.00)

Very large hail fell across the entire city of Texarkana, Arkansas resulting in widespread damage to automobiles, home roofs and windows. The estimated monetary damage amount at the time of this publication was nearly 65 million dollars and according to local emergency management officials...this amount would likely be adjusted upward. The hail damage was particularily bad in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. The City Hall's spanish tile roof...some of the hardest material known as far as roofing material was concerned was damaged to destroyed. Many car dealerships inventory was deemed a total loss from the hail. Hail stones not only broke out car windows but went completely through the roofs of some dealerships and then busted out car windows inside the facilities.

Miller County 2 NW Texarkana 31 2259CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Hail fell at the intersection of Interstate 30 and State Line Road.

Miller County 1 W Paup 31 2300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Miller County (TXK)Texarkana Arpt 31 2308CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

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ARKANSAS, Southwest

Hail fell on New Boston Road. Miller County Genoa 31 2308CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Severe thunderstorms developed along and ahead of an approaching cold front across the middle Red River valley of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma as well as southwest Arkansas during the afternoon and evening hours of March 31st. These storms developed in an very unstable atmosphere and produced large hail...damaging wind gusts. Isolated tornadoes were reported across McCurtain County, Oklahoma late in the evening. The hail was large enough to break out automobile and home windows across the city of Texarkana, Texas close to midnight. CALIFORNIA, North Central

CAZ019 Northern San Joaquin Valley 22 0000PST 0 0 Cold/Wind Chill 2359PST Clear skies and dry conditions led to cold morning temperatures across the northern San Joaquin Valley. 31 0000PST 0 0 Cold/Wind Chill 2359PST Clear skies and dry conditions led to cold morning temperatures across the northern San Joaquin Valley. CALIFORNIA, Northeast

CAZ072-073 Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Mono 01 0144PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0504PST A cold front produced strong gusty winds as it moved through the northern Sierra and western Nevada during the evening of February 29th and the morning of March 1st. CAZ071 Lassen/Eastern Plumas/Eastern Sierra 15 1300PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 16 0200PST A winter storm that moved through northeastern California deposited almost a foot of snow in the northern Sierra Nevada.

CALIFORNIA, South Central

CAZ095-098-099 Indian Wells Valley - Kern County Mountains - Southeast Kern County Desert

01 0832PST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 0400PST An upper-level trough moved through northern California during the afternoon of March 1st, riding over, and weakening, the upper-level ridge over the southern part of the state. The trough was mostly dry, but it did tighten surface pressure gradients across southern California. West to northwest winds gusted to 50-55 mph over the Kern County deserts and mountains during the afternoon and evening of the 1st. 13 0700PST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 14 0800PST

CAZ098-099 Indian Wells Valley - Southeast Kern County Desert 13 0915PST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 14 0100PST A weak upper-level trough moved through California on March 13th, bringing gusty winds to the mountains and deserts, but only spotty light precipitation to the region. Numerous gusts of 45-60 mph were reported in the Kern County mountains and deserts on the 13th and 14th. CAZ099 Southeast Kern County Desert 14 1406PST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 15 2000PST

CAZ095-098 Indian Wells Valley - Kern County Mountains 15 1200PST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 2000PST Fresno County Arbios 15 1625PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1627PST Penny sized hail was reported near Mendota.

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CALIFORNIA, South Central Fresno County 1 NW Mendota 15 1630PST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1632PST A trained spotter reported damage to his antenna due to thunderstorm winds.

CAZ089-091-098 Indian Wells Valley - Southwest San Joaquin Valley - West Central San Joaquin Valley

16 1000PST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1700PST 17 0345PST 0 0 0.00K 20.00K Frost/Freeze 0815PST

CAZ091-092 Southeast San Joaquin Valley - Southwest San Joaquin Valley 17 0345PST 0 0 0.00K 20.00K Frost/Freeze 0815PST A strong weather system arrived on the 15th, which brought colder air to the region. Gusty winds"to around 50mph"continued over the mountains and deserts, and gusts even developed over parts of the San Joaquin Valley (where gusts to 37 mph were reported). The main impact of the trough was precipitation, as measurable snow fell as low as 3500 feet on the Grapevine, and thunderstorms developed over the west side of the San Joaquin Valley during the afternoon of the 15th. One thunderstorm, near Mendota, reached severe levels and produced ¿¿-inch hail and damaging winds. Other thunderstorms generated hail that ranged from pea-size to ¿¿-inch in diameter. These storms extended south along the Interstate 5 corridor to near Taft, and as far east as Visalia and Arvin (where the ¿¿-inch hail fell and knocked out power to part of the town when a transformer insulator hub was shattered). A thunderstorm near Maricopa during the late afternoon approached severe criteria, prompting the second Severe Thunderstorm Warning of the day, but the storm weakened before becoming severe.

Up to 4 inches of snow fell on the Frazier Park area, with 4-6 inches falling above 6500 feet in the western Tehachapi Mountains. In the Southern Sierra Nevada, snow amounts ranged from 5 inches at Ponderosa to one-inch accumulations at Lodgepole and Tuolumne Meadows. Other snow reports included 1.5 inches at Bear Valley Springs and Hume Lake, and 2 inches at Grant Grove.

A cold, dry airmass moved into the central California interior with the trough. Several Valley sites reached freezing the morning of the 16th and the 17th, causing frost to form in a few areas.

CAZ097 Tulare County Mountains 30 0200PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1100PST A strong and wet system moved into California on March 28th, bringing interior central California gusty winds and precipitation that persisted through the 30th. In the central and southern San Joaquin Valley, only a few showers developed, with the heaviest rainfall"0.09 inch at Lemon Cove during the early morning of the 30th"near the Sierra foothills. Winds gusted as high as 38 mph on the Valley floor on the 28th, while gusts to around 50 mph continued over the mountains and deserts through March 30th. The storm brought a push of cold air to the region, with snow levels dropping to around 5000 feet by the morning of the 30th, and locally even lower as Tehachapi recorded a trace of new snow. Appreciable snow fell in the Southern Sierra Nevada during the morning of March 30th as the upper-level trough axis moved through the region, with Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park reporting 4 inches of new snow, and further south, Lodgepole had 5.5 inches and Grant Grove getting 4.7 inches of snow. CALIFORNIA, Southeast

CAZ519-520 Eastern Sierra slopes of Inyo County - Owens Valley 01 1240PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2140PST A strong Pacific storm brought locally high winds to portions of the Mojave Desert and Southern Great Basin.

CAZ519-523 Eastern Sierra slopes of Inyo County - Owens Valley - Western Mojave Desert

13 0300PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1651PST

CAZ519 Eastern Sierra slopes of Inyo County 14 1600PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind A series of Pacific storms brought high winds and locally heavy snow to portions of southeast California and southern Nevada.

CAZ520 Owens Valley 16 0514PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind A series of Pacific storms brought high winds and locally heavy snow to portions of southeast California and southern Nevada.

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CALIFORNIA, Southeast CAZ519-520 Eastern Sierra slopes of Inyo County - Owens Valley 26 0140PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0230PST A Pacific storm system brought locally high winds to the Owens Valley and eastern Sierra slopes.

CAZ523 Western Mojave Desert 30 1300PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind Yet another Pacific storm system brought locally high winds to the western Mojave Desert. CALIFORNIA, Southwest

CAZ048-057 San Bernardino County Valley/The Inland Empire - Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills

02 0830PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 03 1513PST

CAZ058 San Diego County Mountains 03 0514PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0845PST An upper trough of low pressure moving through the interior west in combination with surface high pressure near the Great Basin caused gusty east to northeast winds below the local passes and canyons. Wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph on the 2nd caused the usual problems with overturned big rigs and broken tree branches in the Inland Empire and the Santa Ana Mountains. The activity shifted south into San Diego County on the 3rd where wind gusts in excess of 60 mph forced the closure of Interstate 8 to all high-profile vehicles. San Diego County 1 SW Coronado 15 1959PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud 2000PST A trained weather spotter reported a funnel cloud southwest of Balboa Park. The exact location has been estimated.

Shallow convection and thunderstorms associated with upper-level low pressure and cold post-frontal flow produced widespread small hail, brief periods of heavy rain, and a funnel cloud. The strongest convection was enhanced by lee-side convergence in the wake of San Clemente and Catalina Islands. These island bands were responsible for most of the hail and thunderstorm reports as well as the funnel cloud report. CALIFORNIA, West South Central

CAZ053-054 Los Angeles County Mountains Excluding the Santa Monica Range - Ventura County Mountains

01 2030PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2300PST

CAZ088 Santa Clarita Valley 02 1241PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1400PST Strong north to northeast pressure gradients developed across Southern California, producing gusty north to northeast winds across the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties as well as the Santa Clarita Valley.

CAZ053-054 Los Angeles County Mountains Excluding the Santa Monica Range - Ventura County Mountains

12 2230PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 13 0230PST Another round of strong offshore pressure gradients produced gusty north to northeast winds across the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Several automated sensors reported wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. CALIFORNIA, Western San Benito County 4 SW Tres Pinos 15 1815PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1822PST NWS Employee travelling in area noticed 1 inch hail falling from the thunderstorm at Paicines.

A cold and unstable airmass brought scattered thunderstorms to San Benito County. The strongest of the storms contained frequent lightning and large hail. Some hail reached severe criteria.

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CALIFORNIA, Western

Hail event near Paicines on March 15, 2008.

CAZ514 Monterey Bay/North Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley/Carmel Valley

16 1135PST 2 0 0.00K 0.00K Rip Current 17 1400PST Two members of a Church Group died after they entered the surf at Monastery Beach in Carmel...attempting to rescue a 13 year old girl who was swept into the water. The young girl was rescued by another man who came out safely. F23IW, M47IW COLORADO, Central and Northeast

COZ036 Jefferson & West Douglas Counties above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties below 9000 Feet 02 0500MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 1930MST

COZ041 Elbert/Central & east Douglas Counties above 6000 Feet 02 1300MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 2000MST A storm system brought heavy snow to portions of the Front Range Foothills; and localized blizzard conditions to areas along the Palmer Divide. In the foothills of Jefferson and Park Counties storm totals included: 16 inches at Genesee, 14 inches, 4 miles south of Evergreen; 13 inches, 3 miles southeast of Pinecliffe; 12 inches, 5 miles west-southwest of Conifer; 10 inches at Evergreen and 5 miles west of Littleton.

Along the Palmer Divide, south and southeast of Denver, gusty northerly winds and snow caused localized blizzards. Storm totals included: 7 inches, 2 miles east of Castle Rock, 6 inches, 4 miles east of Parker and 2 miles northwest of Elizabeth, and 5 inches near Castle Pines. Winds gusts from 25 to 35 mph stirred up snow drifts from 1 to 3 feet in depth.

COZ036 Jefferson & West Douglas Counties above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties below 9000 Feet 17 0000MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 0900MST A brief period of heavy snow developed over southern portions of the Front Range Foothills. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 5 to nearly 10 inches. Some totals included: 9.5 inches, 4 miles west-northwest of Conifer; 8.5 inches, 1 mile west of Evergreen; with 8 inches, 3 miles northeast of Bergen Park and St. Mary's Glacier.

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COLORADO, Central and Northeast COZ090>092 Cheyenne County - Kit Carson County - Yuma County 02 0930MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 1800MST Light snow accompanied by 40-50 mph winds resulted in whiteout conditions for a time across the Tri-State region during the day. Snowfall totals ranged from one to two inches while visibilities of near zero to 1/4 mile in falling and blowing snow occurred. COLORADO, South Central and Southeast

COZ065-067-069- Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley below 8500 Ft - Northern El Paso County/Monument 072>075-079>080- Ridge/Rampart Range below 7500 Ft - Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft - Northern 084 Sangre De Cristo Mountains between 8500 & 11000 Ft - Saguache County East of Continental Divide below 10000 Ft - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains between 7500 & 11000 Ft - Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains below 10000 Ft - Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft - Wet Mountains between 8500 and 10000 Ft

02 0800MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 03 2100MST A winter storm produced heavy snow across the region including 6 to 8 inches around Beulah...Fort Garland...and Aguilar. Ten to 12 inches of snow was noted near Rye...San Isabel...La Veta and Florissant. Around 16 inches of snow occurred near Westcliffe...Cuchara and Rosita. Finally...24 inches of snow was reported at Del Norte.

COZ086 Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County below 6300 Ft 04 1100MST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Wildfire 1215MST Strong winds and low relative humdity sparked a grassfire on the west edge of Pueblo. Two mobile homes were destroyed.

COZ072>075-078> Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft - Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains between 080-087>088 8500 & 11000 Ft - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft - Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains between 7500 & 11000 Ft - Trinidad Vicinity/Lower Huerfano River Basin & Western Las Animas County below 7500 Ft - Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin below 7500 Ft - Westcliffe Vicinity/Wet Mountain Valley below 8500 Ft - Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft - Wet Mountains between 8500 and 10000 Ft 05 0200MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 2300MST A winter storm generated hefty amounts of snow across the region... including 6 to 9 inches near Trinidad...Walsenburg...Rye...Rosita...San Isabel...Beulah...Colorado City and Aguilar. Around a foot of snow fell around La Veta and Cuchara. COZ079-080 Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft - Wet Mountains between 8500 and 10000 Ft

16 1500MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 17 0900MST Deep...moist northeast upslope flow produced areas of heavy snow including 6 inches near Colorado City...Cuchara and Buena Vista...and around 8 inches at Beulah...San Isabel and Rye. COZ058-060 Eastern Lake County/Western Mosquito Range above 11000 Ft - Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft 30 1500MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 31 1800MST Moist westerly flow aloft generated over 8 inches of snow in the mountains surrounding Leadville in Lake County. Leadville received 7 inches of snow as well. COLORADO, West

COZ004-013 Elkhead and Park Mountains - Flattop Mountains 04 0400MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 05 1300MST An upper level disturbance followed by northwest flow produced significant snowfall across the mountains of northwest Colorado. 06 0900MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 07 1800MST An upper level disturbance followed by northwest flow resulted in significant snowfall across the mountains of northwest Colorado near the Continental Divide. COZ014 Upper Gunnison River Valley 12 0555MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Dense Fog 0815MST A moist and stable air mass resulted in dense fog in the Upper Gunnison River Valley. 13 0535MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Dense Fog 0935MST

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COLORADO, West

A moist and stable air mass produced dense fog. COZ004-010-013 Elkhead and Park Mountains - Flattop Mountains - Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

20 1000MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 21 0400MST A fast moving Pacific storm system produced several inches of snowfall across the northern mountains of western Colorado. 26 2000MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 27 2300MST An upper level disturbance embedded in northwest flow brought significant snowfall to portions of the northwest Colorado mountains. CONNECTICUT, Northeast Windham County Sterling 05 0610EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous large branches were downed as well as an 18 inch diameter tree in the Moosup section of Sterling.

Hartford County 1 N Windsor 05 0724EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1000EST Route 159 in the area of Broad Street was closed due to flooding underneath an overpass.

A warm front, a strong low pressure system and a potent low level jet combined to produce an assortment of weather across southern New England. While the low pressure system contributed to strong winds across much of the area, the combination of the front and low level jet allowed for the development of thunderstorms that produced severe damaging winds. In addition, heavy rain contributed to flooding across the Connecticut River Valley. Windham County 1 N Windham 08 1350EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2251EST Several streets were flooded in Windham, including Route 32, part of which was closed because of the flooding.

Tolland County Talcottville 08 1443EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2200EST The Hockanum River in Vernon went over its banks flooding low lying areas.

Hartford County 2 WNW Marlborough 08 1707EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2100EST A pond overflowed its banks flooding Chapman Road in Marlborough.

Hartford County Simsbury 08 1707EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2100EST The Farmington River overflowed its banks flooding low lying areas of Simsbury. No damage was reported.

CTZ003 Tolland 08 1818EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 2126EST

CTZ002-004 Hartford - Windham 08 1907EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K High Wind 2143EST A powerful low pressure system tracked through eastern New York spreading heavy rain and strong winds across Southern New England. Heavy rain coinciding with spring snowmelt contributed to river flooding, especially along the Connecticut River. In addition, rainfall totals of two to three inches resulted in areal flooding across much of the region.

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CONNECTICUT, Northeast Litchfield County 2 NE Roxbury 05 0630EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1810EST Several roads were closed in and near Roxbury due to flooding. In addition, roads were reportedly washed out near Washington Depot.

Also, a section of Route 7 was closed in New Milford as the Housatonic River overflowed its banks.

A low pressure system tracked northeast from the lower Ohio Valley on Tuesday March 4th, into south central New York State by Wednesday morning on March 5th.

Abundant moisture was associated with this system, which led to widespread heavy rainfall across much of east central New York and western New England, which began late Tuesday night, and persisted into early Wednesday afternoon.

Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches fell during this event. This heavy rainfall, in combination with frozen ground and snowmelt led to flooding in some areas of Litchfield county, particularly in and near Roxbury, where several roads were reportedly washed out or closed due to flooding.

Litchfield County Hancock 08 1600EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Flood Robertsville 09 1000EST Heavy rainfall led to flooding across portions of Litchfield county. Several roads were closed, including Main Street in Hancock, and State Route 7 in Kent.

In addition, flooding was reported along the Still River near Colebrook Lake.

A strengthening low pressure system tracked from the central Gulf Coast states on Friday March 7th, into the central Appalachians by Saturday morning on March 8th. The low then tracked into northern New England by Saturday evening.

Heavy rainfall began early Saturday morning, and persisted into Saturday evening. Total rainfall amounts ranged from 1 to 3 inches.

The combination of heavy rainfall, frozen ground, and snowmelt led to flooding across portions of Litchfield county.

Litchfield County 1 E Falls Vlg 08 2030EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees were reported down on Route 7 in Falls Village as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

Litchfield County 1 E Barkhamsted 08 2036EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree and wires were reported down in Barkhamsted as a result of strong thunderstorm winds.

A strong low pressure system tracked north northeast through eastern New York State and into northern New England during Saturday evening on March 8th. Within the small warm sector ahead of this system, strong to isolated severe thunderstorms developed across portions of western New England Saturday evening. CONNECTICUT, Southern Middlesex County Chester 05 0545EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Several trees were reported down in Chester. A severe thunderstorm moved across Middlesex County ahead of a cold front the morning of March 5th. New London County 2 S Taftville 08 1720EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2015EST Runoff from the prolonged period of rainfall caused a few businesses on Boswell Avenue to take on several inches of water resulting in minor property damage. A total of 4.81 inches of rain was reported in Norwich by an NWS COOP observer.

A complex low pressure system over the Gulf Coast Friday morning March 7th, interacted with a frontal boundary approaching from the Ohio Valley as it moved northeast. The frontal boundary became nearly stationary across the coastal plain Friday night and a wave of low pressure developed along it. This low passed over the region during the overnight period of March 7th to March 8th causing a period of heavy rainfall to develop over Long Island and Eastern Connecticut. The main area of low pressure then moved across the area on Saturday, March 8th, with rainfall totals from both systems generally between 2 and 3 inches. There were also a few isolated reports between 4 and 5 inches across Suffolk County, NY and New London County, CT.

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CONNECTICUT, Southern CTZ005-009 Northern Fairfield - Southern Fairfield 08 2000EST 0 2 5.00K 0.00K High Wind 2205EST

CTZ012 Southern New London 09 1230EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind A powerful low tracked across the Tri-State on the 8th, producing damaging winds across Fairfield County and a measured wind gust of 62 mph along the New London County Coast. DELAWARE

DEZ001>004 Delaware Beaches - Inland Sussex - Kent - New Castle 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Drought 31 2359EST A drought watch remained in effect for all of Delaware. A drought watch calls for a voluntary reduction in water consumption of five percent. March 2008 had near normal precipitation in New Castle County, but was progressively drier farther south. On a county weighted average, March precipitation ranged from 2.7 inches in Sussex County to 3.1 inches in Kent County to 3.6 inches in New Castle County. Normal is around 4.1 inches. The March monthly precipitation total in Georgetown (Sussex County) was 2.50 inches, 2.07 inches drier than normal and at the New Castle County Airport was 4.00 inches exactly, 0.03 inches wetter than normal. Sussex County Gumboro 05 0157EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55MG) Milton 0210EST A line of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage from Gumboro north through Georgetown and Milton. Wires were knocked down in Gumboro. A wind gust to 63 mph was measured at the Sussex County Airport near Georgetown. A hangar was damaged at the airport. Trees fell onto a roadway in Millsboro and poles were leaning with wires down in Milton.

Sussex County Rehoboth Beach 05 0225EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A severe thunderstorm tore down large tree limbs and wires in Rehoboth Beach.

A squall line of severe thunderstorms moved across the Delmarva Peninsula overnight on the 4th and produced wind damage.

DEZ001>004 Delaware Beaches - Inland Sussex - Kent - New Castle 08 1500EST 0 0 23.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 2300EST A line of severe thunderstorms that accompanied a cold frontal passage produced wind damage across northern Delaware during the late afternoon of the 8th. The combination of the severe storms and then strong winds which followed caused about 15,000 Delmarva Power and Light customers to lose power. Elsewhere in the state, there were less power outages, but strong winds caused damage in Kent County and contributed to a death in Sussex County. A 52-year-old man from Delaware Electric Cooperative died after he tried to restore power to a home in Dagsboro. In Kent County, the strong winds blew a 30 foot by 60 foot section of a roof from a barn. The walls of the barn then partially collapsed. It took until the 10th to get all power restored. The last to be restored (all in New Castle County) were Arden, Brandywine Hundred, Newark and Wilmington.

Peak wind gusts included 53 mph in Dover (Kent County), 50 mph in Blackbird (New Castle County) and 48 mph in Lewes (Sussex County). Higher wind gusts occurred in New Castle County when the line of severe storms moved through.

The strong winds were caused by the pressure difference between an intensifying low pressure system that moved through New England on the night of the 8th and a high pressure system moving northeast from the western Gulf States. The strong winds began in the warm sector preceding the cold front during the late afternoon on the 8th as well as in the northwest flow that evening.

New Castle County Newark 08 1715EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54MG) Wilmington 1735EST The squall line of severe storms caused about twenty related wind accidents on Interstate 95 and closed the roadway. There were numerous reports of trees, poles and wires down in the northern part of the county and caused outages. It took until the 10th for all power to be restored. Hardest hit were Arden, Brandywine Hundred, Newark and Wilmington. A wind gust to 62 mph was measured in Bear as the squall line moved through. A wind gust of 56 mph was also reported at the New Castle County Airport. A line of severe thunderstorms that accompanied a cold frontal passage produced wind damage across northern Delaware during the late afternoon of the 8th. The combination of the severe storms and the strong winds which followed caused about 15,000 Delmarva Power and Light customers to lose power. New Castle County 1 NE Dunleith 08 1959EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SE Wilmington 2046EST

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DELAWARE

The Brandywine Creek in Wilmington was above its 11 foot flood stage from 759 p.m. EST through 846 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 11.14 feet at 830 p.m. EST. Storm totals included 2.44 inches at the Porter Reservoir, 2.15 inches at New Castle County Airport and 1.65 inches in Bear. The runoff from the heavy rain caused poor drainage flooding in New Castle County and then caused some minor flooding along the Brandywine Creek. Rain began falling around Noon EST on the 7th and did not end until the early evening on the 8th. It fell at its heaviest between 10 a.m. EST and 2 p.m. EST on the 8th. Storm totals averaged around two inches.

The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that developed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico on the 7th. It deepened to a 997 millibar low by the time it moved slowly northeast into West Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. At 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, there were a pair of 992 millibar lows, one near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the other in northern Virginia. At 4 p.m. EST on the 8th, they combined into one over southeast Pennsylvania and deepened to 987 millibars. At 7 p.m. EST the low had deepened to 985 millibars and was near New York City. Its associated cold front had cleared Delaware and New Jersey and ended the rain.

DEZ001>004 Delaware Beaches - Inland Sussex - Kent - New Castle 20 0400EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1800EST An intensifying low pressure system that went through the Middle Atlantic States overnight on the 19th helped produce strong gusty winds from the early morning into the afternoon on the 20th. Peak wind gusts averaged around 45 mph.

Peak wind gusts included 55 mph in Lewes (Sussex County), 47 mph in Dover (Kent County), 45 mph in Georgetown (Sussex County) and 43 mph at the New Castle County Airport.

A low pressure system moved northeast from the Tennessee Valley on the morning of the 19th into Eastern Pennsylvania during the evening on the 19th and passed near New York City just past midnight EST on the 20th. The low pressure system intensified as it moved through southern New England on the morning of the 20th and reached Nova Scotia on the evening of the 20th. As a high pressure system from the lower Tennesee Valley built northeast, wind speeds began to diminish late in the afternoon on the 20th.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia 1 E Mount Pleasant 08 1700EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

The Washington DC Department of Transportation reported numerous trees and power lines down across the District. Newspaper clippings reported that construction materials were blown off the roof of a building and struck a vehicle.

Low pressure crossed the Mid Atlantic March 8th, bringing a strong cold front through the region during the late afternoon and evening. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms that produced large hail and gusty, damaging winds across the Washington Metro area. There were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines. FLORIDA, East Central Martin County 4 S Stuart 06 1544EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail south of Stuart.

Martin County Stuart Witham Fld 06 1555EST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (84MG)

Air traffic controllers reported a thunderstorm wind gust to 97 mph at Witham Field Airport in Stuart. The winds flipped 7 planes and damaged a total of 14 planes. The roof collapsed on the sheriff annex building. Several hangers were damaged. The storm also knocked out power to 10,000 power company customers in the arera. The local YMCA had minor roof damage as well as a building at the fairgrounds. A slow north moving warm front produced thunderstorms across east central Florida producing large hail and destructive thunderstorm winds. Volusia County Port Orange 07 1613EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

One inch hail was reported by the public in Port Orange. Volusia County 1 SW Glencoe 07 1613EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported at Interstate 95 and Highway SR44.

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FLORIDA, East Central Volusia County 3 ENE Deltona 07 1620EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

The public reported nickel size hail in Deltona. Volusia County 1 S Daytona Beach 07 1620EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail. A cold front moving across central Florida produced a line of thunderstorms that moved southeast across the area. FLORIDA, Northeastern Suwannee County Branford 07 0650EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

One tree was reported to have fallen on a car in the Scaff"s Grocery parking lot in Branford.

Hamilton County 1 N Marion 07 0850EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts over 60 mph that snapped 60 foot tall pine trees about 35 feet above the ground along Interstate 75 at Exit 451 in southeast Hamilton County. The time of the report is based on radar.

Suwannee County 1 SW Live Oak 07 0900EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1030EST A National Weather Service storm spotter reported rainfall in excess of 2 inches per hour with some flooding of roads and low areas. Suwannee County 4 S Lancaster 07 0918EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0923EST A trained spotter report made this report to Emergency Management. The report was relayed to them at 923 a.m. EST and event was ongoing at the time. Suwannee County 1 SW Live Oak 07 0920EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 0935EST At 945 a.m. EST Suwannee County Emergency Management reported power out all over the city of Live Oak. Post event radar analysis and follow up with Emergency Management indicates event started near 920 a.m. EST and lasted until 935 a.m. EST.

Suwannee County 2 W Obrien 07 0920EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A couple of trees were blown down in Troy Springs State Park. The time is estimated based on report and radar imagery.

Gilchrist County 1 NE Bell 07 0925EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 0930EST Four trees were blown down. Public reported a possible tornado on their property at 5401 NW 22nd Court in Bell. Event time estimated based on radar imagery. Suwannee County 4 S Wellborn 07 0930EST 0.01 50 0 0 Tornado (EF0)

Emergency Management received reports of trees down and an old shed blow into the trees off County Road 137. This report was received by emergency management at 1002 a.m. EST. The mesocyclone which spawned this tornado was tracked through Taylor and Lafayette counties and later spanned tornadoes in Columbia, Baker, Charlton, and Nassau counties.

Columbia County 1 NW Lake City 07 0945EST 1.49 800 1 5 4.00M 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 0950EST

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FLORIDA, Northeastern

National Weather Service Storm Survey of the tornado track indicated most damage was EF1 scale with a small area of EF2 damage near NE Denver Street opposite a large field. Numerous Trees and power lines were snapped or blown over by the storm. Truck and trailers were also blown over in an industrial park. Nineteen homes were destroyed, twenty-one suffered major damage, and twenty had minor damage. Two businesses were destroyed with six suffering major damage. One female fatality occurred when a tree went through her mobile home. A male indirect fatality occurred when trying to connect a power generator. The mesocyclone which spanned this tornado was tracked across Taylor, Lafayette, and Suwannee Counties prior to this touchdown and it later spanned tornadoes in Baker, Charlton and Nassau Counties. F62MH

Suwannee County 1 SW Live Oak 07 0955EST 0 0 1.00K Lightning

Lightning struck an old structure igniting a fire. Minimal damage was done to the building.

Baker County 3 ESE Taylor 07 1010EST 1.16 100 0 1 Tornado (EF0) 1020EST A tornado, which was spanned by the same from mesocyclone which moved through Lake City earlier in the day, moved through northeastern Baker County. One brick residence was completely destroyed at 11456 O. C. Horne Road, in Sanderson and a second residence at 20192 Golden Grass Farms Road had tin roof blown. The tornado continued toward the St Marys River but lifted prior to reaching the river. An additional touchdown occurred in Charlton County, Georgia.

Nassau County 5 NNW Kent 07 1030EST 0.01 100 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

Minor damage to outhouse and trees knocked down along River Road.

Putnam County Interlachen 07 1350EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Scattered trees down and isolated power outages reported across the western portion of the county by Putnam County Emergency Management. Time is based on radar imagery and Emergency Management timing of event.

Marion County 1 S Flemington 07 1400EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain 2300EST Storm total precipitation of 6.70 inches reported by a trained spotter in Flemington.

Marion County 3 NE Belleview 07 1412EST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Nickel size hail reported by park official who lives on the Silver River State Park property. Time based on radar imagery.

Marion County 1 N Ocala 07 1808EST 0 0 Heavy Rain

Widespread street flooding was reported in the downtown Ocala area.

A squall line with severe weather and several tornadoes moved across north Florida and southeast Georgia.

FLZ024-025 Duval - Nassau 08 1400EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Astronomical Low Tide 1600EST Very low astronomical tides were observed on Saturday, March 8, 2008 due to a combination of strong offshore winds and the new moon phase. At least 2 National Ocean Service tide stations had record low tide measurements.

FLZ025-037 Duval - Putnam 19 1200EST 0 0 100.00K Wildfire 2100EST Strong high pressure built into the area with strong winds fanning several wildfires.

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FLORIDA, Northeastern Franklin County 3 W Apalachicola Arpt 07 0620EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 5 N Carrabelle 0630EST There were numerous downed trees and power lines across much of the county.

Wakulla County 5 SW Sopchoppy 07 0655EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 3 E Shadeville 0705EST Straight line winds downed numerous trees and power lines across the southern and eastern portions of the county. Forty homes were without power. Leon County 2 SSW Lafayette 07 0710EST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 0715EST There were several power poles down in the Southwood Plantation community near Apalachee Parkway and Idlewild Drive. Several business signs were damaged along the Apalachee Parkway. A large branch was hurtled through the roof of a business. The awning of a restaurant was blown down. Leon County 3 ENE Henrietta 07 0715EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Several vehicles were damaged by furniture that was tossed around outside a Starbucks in Southwood. A power outage affected the plaza. Leon County Capitola 07 0725EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

A funnel cloud was sighted by the public. Leon County 2 W Bradfordville 07 0725EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A large tree fell on a single family home on Tim Tam Trail in the Killearn Lakes subdivision. The home was severely damaged. Leon County 1 W Capitola 07 0725EST 4.6 150 0 1 750.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1 NE Baum 0730EST A tornado touched down just west of Capitola near Capitola and Baum Roads, and downed trees and power lines. It then traveled northeast across Capitola and severely damaged eight homes on Whitehouse and Capitola Roads. One person was injured and transported to a local hospital. Downed trees and power lines closed Whitehouse Road at Eva Road, Bucklake Road at Epping Forest Road, Dayflower Circle at Blackberry Lane, and Jefferson Road at Roalde Road. Several homes were damaged with downed trees and power lines on Turkey Roost Road just north of Interstate 10. The tornado lifted just northeast of Wadesboro near Wadesboro Road. Leon County 1 NW Capitola 07 0727EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

There were downed trees, power lines and a traffic light on Baum Road.

Leon County Chaires Xrds 07 0730EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Straight line winds blew down several large trees. Jefferson County 1 SW Drifton 07 0742EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

There were numerous downed trees and a barn damaged just north of Interstate 10 near Drifton.

Jefferson County 3 S Festus 07 0742EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 1 WNW Jarrott 0745EST Straight line winds downed numerous trees and power lines and damaged a home from Lake Miccosukee north to Lake Road. The damage swath was four miles long and a half mile wide. Leon County Tallahassee 07 0745EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain

Very heavy rain in a short period of time caused urban floodind in Tallahassee. Two feet of water was reported over Franklin Boulevard.

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FLORIDA, Northeastern Madison County Greenville 07 0755EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees were blown down over railroad tracks in Greenville.

Madison County 1 W Madison 07 0806EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees were blown down across a road. Madison County 1 S Hopewell 07 0815EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees were blown down just south of Hopewell. Madison County 2 E Cherry Lake 07 0822EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) Pinetta 0825EST There were some downed trees and power lines from just east of Cherry Lake to near Pinetta.

Taylor County Jack Lee Island 07 0836EST 0.4 200 0 2 500.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 0837EST A waterspout came ashore as a tornado at Keaton Beach. Damage began along Keaton Beach Drive, just south of Beach Road, and continued east to Marina Drive where most of the significant damage occurred. Sporadic tree and power line damage was observed near Marina Drive. Fifteen homes between Marina Drive and Keaton Beach Drive sustained minor to moderate roof damage. Several decks on these homes failed. One home was destroyed when it was blown off its foundation and tossed into the road. Two injuries were reported. A few small boats were lofted into the air, with one boat moved over 100 feet. The tornado quickly lifted over an open area east of Marina Drive.

Dixie County 15 W Cross City 07 0905EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 1 W Old Town 0915EST Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the central portion of the county. In the Forest Hills subdivision, a roof was torn off a mobile home, while another was damaged by a fallen tree. Another mobile home was destroyed when a large tree fell on it. A vehicle was damaged by flying debris from a nearby building.

Lafayette County Mayo 07 0910EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

A funnel cloud was observed near the high school in Mayo. A brief, but extensive severe weather episode occurred across the Florida Big Bend during the morning of March 7, 2008. There were widespread reports of straight line wind damage across the area, with two confirmed tornadoes reported by NWS survey teams. There was also some urban street flooding in Tallahassee. Nearly 10,000 Tallahassee customers were without power. FLORIDA, Southern

FLZ063-066-069> Coastal Collier - Glades - Hendry - Inland Collier - Inland Palm Beach 070 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Drought 31 2359EST Long term drought conditions continued into March across interior and western portions of South Florida, although some improvement in drought conditions was noted by the end of the month. Palm Beach County Delray Beach 05 1619EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53MG)

A severe thunderstorm moved east at 20 mph across southern portions of Palm Beach County producing a wind gust of 61 mph at Delray Beach. A severe thunderstorm moved east across southern portions of Palm Beach County producing a high wind gust at Delray Beach. Palm Beach County 1 S Belvedere Homes 06 1430EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A severe thunderstorm moved across coastal sections of Palm Beach County and over the Lake Clarke Shores area downing power lines onto Forest Hill Boulevard and also downing a fence.

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FLORIDA, Southern Palm Beach County West Palm Beach 06 1438EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A severe thunderstorm continued northward after producing wind damage in the Lake Clarke Shores area and produced quarter sized hail in West Palm Beach along Southern Boulevard between the Intracoastal Waterway and Dixie Highway.

A weak frontal boundary remained across South Florida for a second day as another short wave moved across the region during the afternoon hours allowing severe thunderstorms to develop over Palm Beach County. The storms produced wind damage and hail. Palm Beach County 2 WNW Wellington 22 1700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1830EST Heavy rain across the Wellington area produced multiple reports of knee deep water in yards and across roadways.

Heavy rain across central portions of Palm Beach County including the Wellington area produced flooded roads and water approaching a structure. FLORIDA, West Central Levy County Bronson 07 1030EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Emergency Management reported trees down on powerlines and a house in Bronson.

Levy County 10 SE Otter Creek 07 1030EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Emergency Management reported trees and powerlines down. Levy County Chiefland 07 1030EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Emergency Management reported trees and powerlines down in Chiefland.

An area of low pressure developed in the Gulf of Mexico and pulled a strong cold front through the area. FLORIDA, West Panhandle

FLZ002 Coastal Escambia 15 1530CST 1 0 0.00K 0.00K Rip Current A 27-year old man became the first drowning victim in Pensacola Beach waters since September 2005. The out-of-town resident was not breathing and had no pulse when lifeguards pulled him ashore behind the Emerald Isle condominiums at about 330 pm. Red flags were flying due to rough surf that day. M27IW GEORGIA, East Central Burke County Waynesboro 04 0245EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) Girard 0255EST Dispatch reported trees and powerlines down from Waynesboro to Girard.

Lincoln County Lincolnton 04 1904EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Dispatch reported trees and powerlines down in and around Lincolnton.

Columbia County Appling 04 1915EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Emergency Manager reported trees and powerlines down in Appling.

Richmond County Augusta 04 2005EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

A downburst took the roof off a building and damaged several others. The roof at Josey High School was damaged. There were also took down trees and powerlines. There were no injuries.

A squall line moved throug the CSRA and produced wind damage from straight line winds and several downburst.

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GEORGIA, East Central Lincoln County 3 NE Gill 15 1515EST 4.58 110 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1517EST NWS survey found an F0 touched down and took down many trees along its path. Witnesses saw the tornado go across the river into McCormick county SC. Lincoln County New Hope 15 1638EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Sheriff reported nickel size hail in the New Hope area. Mcduffie County 5 NNE Thmson Mcduffee Arpt 15 1648EST 3.46 110 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1650EST Storm survey found an F0 started in McDuffie county taking down many trees and continued into Columbia county.

Columbia County 1 WNW Winfield 15 1653EST 5.28 440 0 2 140.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 4 W Snead 1703EST Several mobile homes had moderate damage and one was destroyed. Numerous trees and powerlines were down along path. Two people had minor injuries. Columbia County Martinez 15 1714EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

SKYWARN spotter reported widespread wind damage in Martinez. Trees and powerlines down and some structural damage. Estimted winds of 70mph. Mcduffie County Dearing 15 1725EST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Public reported nickel size hail. Burke County 2 SSW Keysville 15 1727EST 13.87 880 0 0 Tornado (EF2) 3 NNW Greens Cut 1745EST A supercell spawned a tornado over Wrens in Jefferson county which moved across northern Burke county. It destroyed a church, a mobile home, and a large portion of a dairy farming business and damaged other homes and mobile homes. Numerous trees and powerlines were down.

Church heavily damaged by tornado. Richmond County 3 NNW National Hills 15 1735EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

SKYWARN spotter reported many trees and some powerlines down near Bonair and estimated winds of 70 mph.

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GEORGIA, East Central Richmond County Mc Bean 15 1744EST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Public reported nickel size hail. Burke County 3 S Shell Bluff 15 1805EST 0 0 60.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

One home suffered moderate damage from large hail and a tornado. Windows were broken from the hail and siding was severely damaged. Burke County 3 S Shell Bluff 15 1805EST 15.23 440 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 4 ESE Girard 1815EST Storm survey found numerous trees and powerlines down along path. One home suffered moderate damage from large hail and the tornado. Windows were broken from the hail and siding was severely damaged. Shingles and a small part of the roof were gone. Several mobile homes had minor to moderate damage.

Three supercells tracked across portions of the GA CSRA and produce multiple long-lived tornadoes that produced significant damage. GEORGIA, Lower Ware County 2 NW Braganza 07 0940EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A 4 inch diameter tree was blown down on the Laura Walker Golf Course. The time of event was estimated by radar.

Charlton County 6 SW Clarking 07 1020EST 5.51 100 0 0 Tornado (EF1) 1025EST A total of 5 houses were damaged with one house sustaining major structural damage. Possible tornado induced damage was along State Road 185 near Mile Marker 2. Numerous power lines were reported down in southern Charlton County. The mesocyclone which dropped this tornado was tracked through Columbia and Baker Counties in Florida and spanned several tornadoes there. The mesocyclone also moved into western Nassau County Florida with a brief touchdown there.

Wayne County 2 SSW Mt Pleasant 07 1020EST 0.61 200 0 0 1.00K 10.00K Tornado (EF1) 1025EST Wayne County Emergency Management reported a 200 yard wide and one half mile long tornado track crossing Post Road and Boones Branch Road south of Mount Pleasant. Hundreds of trees were snapped by the event with the Road Department sent to clear the roadways. Several garages were damaged with the tornado path transiting between several homes.

Brantley County 1 WNW Lulaton 07 1027EST 0.01 50 0 0 Tornado (EF0)

Five public reports of a tornado received by Emergency Management nine miles west of Waynesville at Turkey Ridge. There was damage to at least one home. Glynn County 1 W Pyles Marsh 07 1050EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A local utility company reported several trees down on power lines west of Interstate 95. The times were estimated by radar.

Camden County 5 NE St Marys Arpt 07 1130EST 0.64 100 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1135EST Former National Weather Service employee reported a waterspout and tornado over the intra-coastal waterway and marshes between Kings Bay Submarine Base and Cumberland Island Georgia. The mesocyclone which spawned this tornado was tracked across north Florida and southeast Georgia from Taylor County through Lake City to near Cumberland Island.

A squall line with severe weather and several tornadoes moved across north Florida and southeast Georgia.

GAZ154 Coastal Glynn 08 1400EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Astronomical Low Tide 1600EST Very low astronomical tides were observed on Saturday, March 8, 2008 due to a combination of strong offshore winds and the new moon phase.

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GEORGIA, Lower GAZ135-149 Appling - Atkinson 19 1400EST 0 0 2.00K Strong Wind 1800EST Strong high pressure built in across southeast Georgia resulting in downed trees and power lines in several locations.

GEORGIA, North and Central Douglas County 1 NNW Chapel Hill 07 1925EST 6.97 100 0 1 2.00M 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1 WSW Lithia Spgs 1940EST A storm damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that a tornado, with a maximum intensity of EF1, tracked nearly seven miles across eastern Douglas county. Maximum path width was determined to be 100 yards and maximum wind speeds were estimated at 110 mph, near the upper end of the EF1 scale. The tornado, which began as an EF0 tornado, touched down in the 4300 block of Hampton Mill Drive in Chapel Hill, or about 4 miles south-southeast of Douglasville. Damage at this location was confined to minor roof damage and several snapped trees. The tornado continued across Stratford Drive as an EF0 where several more trees were snapped or bent over and a fence was blown down. The tornado then strengthened to an EF1 tornado as it crossed into a shopping center at the intersection of Bomar and Chapel Hill Roads. A Kroger grocery store sustained considerable damage when an air conditioning unit was blown off the roof, causing considerable damage to the roof of the building. An employee of the Kroger store was injured with a broken arm during the tornado. The tornado then continued as an EF1 into the Ashland Subdivision where numerous homes sustained minor roof damage and many trees were either uprooted or snapped. A number of homes in this area also sustained broken windows. A portion of the Kroger grocery store roof was found scattered about this neighborhood. As the EF1 continued on its north-northeastward track from this area, a mobile home was destroyed when a large pine tree fell on the structure. A number of large trees were also uprooted in the area. A trampoline was found up in the trees. The tornado than continued toward Ossabaw Court and Brookhollow, where winds associated with the tornado were estimated to have reached their maximum intensity of 110 mph. Numerous trees were blown down, the north side of a home was destroyed, a garage was damaged, a chimney blown down, and several homes sustained roof damage. As the tornado continued toward Warren and Pope Road, a shed was destroyed, several more large trees were uprooted, and shingles were blown off the roofs of several homes. Debris throughout the area was scattered up to 200 yards from its origin. The tornado continued on its north- northeastward track and began to weaken back to an EF0 as it tracked across Georgia Highway 92 and into the southern portions of the Lithia Springs area. A few large trees were blown down along Georgia Highway 92 just west of Bomar Road. In the southern part of Lithia Springs, several homes on Annette Drive suffered minor roof damage, a fence was blown down, a basketball goal blown over, and several trees were uprooted. The tornado ended near the intersection of Beaver Run Creek Road and Vulcan Drive, where several trees were down.

All together, one mobile home and one site-built home were destroyed, 10 homes sustained major damage, 52 sustained minor damage, 1 business had major damage, and 1 business had minor damage.

A strong arctic cold front and very deep upper trough were sweeping from the central into the eastern U.S. from the 7th into the 8th. A surface low pressure area was developing in response to this synoptic pattern along the southeast U.S. coast. Widespread showers and thunderstorms accompanied the system through Georgia during the morning hours, moving out of the region during the early afternoon. However, additional scattered showers and thunderstorms developed during the evening hours in advance of the strong cold front. As this occurred, a couple of these thunderstorms, albeit small, became severe. One spawned an EF1 tornado in the Chapel Hill area of Douglas county, causing significant damage to a large grocery store and at least 50 homes. GAZ001-005>009- Dade - Dawson - Fannin - Floyd - Gilmer - Murray - Towns - Union 014-019 08 0600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1200EST A deep upper trough was sweeping through the eastern U.S. on the 8th. An Arctic cold front accompanied the upper trough allowing unseasonably cold air to filtering into the southeast U.S. Warp around moisture accompanying the upper trough resulted in light snow developing across north Georgia during the morning hours. Strong winds combined with the snow and cold temperatures to result in unseasonably winter-like conditions for March.

Snowfall amounts were light and generally less than 1 inch. A few spots in north Georgia did record up to 2 inches of snow, with 2.5 inches of snow the maximum report from a mountain top in Fannin county. The majority of the snowfall amounts reported were only a trace. Roads remained ice free as ground and surface temperatures remain just above freezing throughout the event.

Snowfall amounts more than a trace were as follows, Dade - 1.30 inches, Dawson - 1.50 inches, Fannin - 2.50 inches, Floyd - 0.20 inch, Gilmer - 1.75 inches, Murray - 1.50 inches, Towns - 0.50 inch, and Union - 1.00 inch. Trace amounts were observed in several of the remaining north Georgia counties, generally north of a line from Carrollton, to Atlanta, to Gainesville.

Polk County 2 W Lake Creek 14 1910EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1920EST The Polk County Sheriff's Department reported that several trees had been blown down onto homes in the Lake Creek area of far northern Polk county. At that time it was reported to have been a possible tornado. A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in this area concluded that the damage was caused by a microburst and not a tornado.

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GEORGIA, North and Central Cobb County 4 W Kennesaw 14 2000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Fair Oaks 2016EST The public reported quarter-sized hail in far northwest Cobb county, west of Kennesaw and penny-sized hail in the Marietta and Fair Oaks area. Fulton County 2 WSW Atlanta 14 2038EST 4.92 200 1 30 25.00M 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 2048EST A ground and aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia in cooperation with the Atlanta Police Department, confirmed that an EF2 tornado tracked through the heart of the city of Atlanta causing millions of dollars of damage to buildings, including several high rise business and/or hotel buildings, within the downtown Atlanta area. The tornado also resulted in one death and 30 non-life threatening injuries. The death occurred on Decatur Street across from the Martin Luther King MARTA station.

The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Simpson and Burbank Streets in the Vine City neighborhood just west of downtown Atlanta. The tornado then tracked near due east over the center of the Georgia World Congress Center, about 100 yards north of the Georgia Dome, which was concurrently hosting an SEC basketball conference, across the CNN Omni Hotel Complex and the Phillips Arena, where an NBA basketball game was underway, across the Equitable Bank tower, across the Interstate 75/85 Downtown Connector at the Edgewood Exit, and then into the Cotton Mill Lofts across the Oakland Cemetery located near the Fulton/DeKalb county line. The tornado then weakened, but continued into extreme western DeKalb county before finally lifting for good.

The tornado had a total path length of six miles, five of which fell within Fulton county, and a maximum path width of 200 yards. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 130 mph, which is a high end EF2. The tornado had a path width of 100 yards as it moved across the Georgia World Congress Center and CNN Omni Hotel complex and was ranked an EF1 at that point.

At least 50 homes were damaged by the tornado, as were several multi-story towers and commercial buildings near and east of Centennial Olympic Park. Windows were blown out of several of these high rise tower buildings at multiple heights. Damage in residential and industrial areas ranged from roofing materials blown from homes and businesses to trees falling on structures and vehicles. The Cotton Mill Lofts experienced some of the most significant damage with the roof blown off and exterior walls on the top or fourth floors blown inward. Two sections of the fourth flour collapsed all the way into the basement of the building, trapping several people. Most of the injuries observed were associated with this damage.

Damaged buildings and structures in the downtown Atlanta area included two Hermes 65-foot tall light towers at Centennial Olympic Park, the CNN Center/Omni Hotel, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Equitable Bank Building, Georgia-Pacific Building, Georgia World Congress Center, Grady Hospital, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, Martin Luther King Center, Oakland Cemetery, SunTrust Building, Tabernacle, Ted's Montana Grill, Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, and Walton Building Barbershop.

In addition to the damage reports, a wind gust of 83 mph was measured at Atlanta Fire Station No. 13 at 447 Flat Shoals Road Southeast in Atlanta, and a wind gust of 65 mph was measured at Atlanta Fire Station No. 4 at 309 Edgewood Drive in Atlanta. M?OU

Extensive damage to the Equitable Bank Building in downtown Atlanta caused by an EF1 tornado that traveled through the heart of the downtown area.

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GEORGIA, North and Central De Kalb County 3 S Vista Grove 14 2048EST 1.33 100 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 2 WNW Gresham Park 2050EST A ground and aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia in cooperation with the Atlanta Police Department confirmed that the EF2 tornado, that tracked through the heart of downtown Atlanta in Fulton county, continued into extreme western DeKalb county as an EF1 tornado before lifting. The tornado tracked approximately one mile into DeKalb county, entering the county near the intersection of Moreland Avenue and Glenwood Avenue and lifting just west of Interstate 20 near the intersection of Josephine Avenue Southeast and Braeburn Street. Damage within DeKalb county was generally confined to spotty tree and roof damage. Within DeKalb county the tornado had a maximum path width of 100 yards. Haralson County 4 N Draketown 14 2049EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 2059EST The public reported that penny-sized hail covered the ground north of Draketown near the Haralson/Paulding county line. High wind was also reported, but no wind damage was noted. Newton County Oxford 14 2136EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 4 SE Covington 2141EST The public reported penny-sized hail in the Covington area. Fulton County 2 W East Pt 14 2154EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 5 SSW College Park 2208EST The public reported nickel-sized hail from East Point to College Park. Hail was observed on U.S. 29, Roosevelt Highway, and on Georgia Highway 279, Old National Highway. Clayton County 3 SW Atlanta Hartsfield I 14 2203EST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2210EST The public reported penny to golf ball-sized hail in the far northwestern part of Clayton county, just south of Atlanta Hartsfield- Jackson International Airport, near U.S. 29 Highway, Roosevelt Highway, and Georgia Highway 279, Old National Highway.

A series of vigorous upper-level disturbances were racing through a fast zonal flow across the southern states. A supercell thunderstorm developed across north central Alabama and tracked southeast into northwest Georgia and eventually across downtown Atlanta, spawning an EF2 tornado that tracked right through the heart of downtown Atlanta. This was the first recorded incident of a tornado touchdown in downtown Atlanta. The tornado wreaked havoc on the downtown streets as it tracked from the Vine City neighborhood on the west, across the I-75/85 corridor, through the Cotton Mill Lofts, and into extreme western DeKalb county before weakening. One death was reported and dozens were injured as they were trapped in downtown buildings amidst debris. Damage was in the millions. Floyd County 3 WNW Wax 15 0438EST 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Lightning

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that a home at 5229 Rockmart Road in Silver Creek was struck by lightning and completely destroyed from the resulting fire. Fulton County 7 W Palmetto 15 0445EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0500EST The public reported that penny-sized hail fell for up to 15 minutes in the Palmetto area.

De Kalb County 3 SSW Gresham Park 15 0515EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0519EST An employee of the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia observed penny-sized hail in the far southwest corner of DeKalb county, just north of Conley.

Whitfield County Dalton 15 1040EST 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain 1055EST The Whitfield County Emergency Management Director reported that the older of two pillow manufacturing facility buildings collapsed as a result of the weight of rain water runoff on the roof of the two adjacent buildings. The older building was in need of repair. The wash-out effect caused by the water runoff resulted in the collapse of a wall on the older of the two buildings, which result in the roof caving in as well. Because of the age and condition of the building, it was considered a total loss. Floyd County 1 S Cave Spg 15 1105EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 1107EST The public observed nickel-sized hail south of Cave Spring.

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GEORGIA, North and Central Polk County 6 NW Cedartown 15 1105EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 1107EST The public reported nickel-sized hail in the far north central part of the county, about three miles south of Cave Spring.

Polk County Lake Creek 15 1120EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud 1125EST The Polk County Sheriff's office observed a funnel cloud moving east from the Lake Creek area in far northern Polk county. Shortly thereafter, a tornado touched down just east of Seney.

Polk County 1 ENE Seney 15 1125EST 3.18 880 1 1 3.50M 0.00K Tornado (EF3) 3 NNE Hamlet 1128EST A ground and aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, GA in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol and local emergency managers confirmed that an EF3 tornado had touched down in extreme north central Polk county, just east of the town of Seney near the intersection of Georgia Highway 101 and the Floyd county line. The tornado then tracked approximately 16 miles across extreme northeast Polk, extreme southeast Floyd, and into southern Bartow county before lifting southwest of Cartersville. The tornado had a maximum path width of 1/2 mile with maximum wind speeds estimated at 150 mph. EF3 damage was noted at three locations along the path of the tornado as it tracked across the three counties. The tornado made an approximate 3-mile track across far northern Polk county.

Within Polk county, four homes were destroyed, two sustained major damage, five had minor damage, and 5 others were minimally impacted. All of these were in the far north central and northeast part of the county between Georgia Highway 101 and the Floyd county line where Bon Loop Road intersects the Floyd county line. One fatality and one injury occurred on Bon Loop Road where a home was destroyed. In addition, several county outbuildings, barns, shops, vehicles, one motor home, one travel trailer, one dog kennel business, several fences were heavily damaged. Several livestock were either injured or killed. Hundreds of trees and power lines were down in the area, including several high tension power lines support structures, which were heavily damaged. ??PH

An example of a home completely destroyed by an EF3 tornado in northeastern Polk county east of Lake Creek, near the Floyd county line. The residents of this home were blown away with the home. One resident was killed and the other was left seriously injured. Floyd County 2 SSE Wax 15 1128EST 2.86 880 1 1 1.00M 0.00K Tornado (EF3) 1132EST

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GEORGIA, North and Central

A ground and aerial storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City Georgia in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol confirmed that the EF3 tornado, that first touched down in extreme north central Polk county just east of Seney, continued on an east-northeastward track across extreme southeast Floyd county. Approximately three miles of the 16-mile long path of this tornado was within Floyd county. The maximum path was once again estimated to be approximately 1/2 mile. Despite the relatively short time frame and small area of the county affected, considerable damage was inflicted to the far southeast part of the county. A home was destroyed on Old Wax Road, resulting in additional fatality and injury. Dozens of trees and several power lines were also down in this part of the county.

Overall damage consisted of 20 homes, 10 of which were destroyed, and 10 with minor damage. M71PH

Bartow County 4 WNW Taylorsville 15 1132EST 10.89 880 0 0 3.00M 0.00K Tornado (EF3) Cartersville Arpt 1145EST A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol confirmed that the EF3 tornado, that originated in Polk county just east of Seney, and continued across extreme southeast Floyd county, continued into southern Bartow county. The tornado entered the county about 3 1/4 miles west-northwest of Taylorsville and finally lifted about four miles southwest of Cartersville. The tornado tracked approximately 11 miles across southern Bartow county. While no deaths or injuries were reported from the tornado in Bartow county, several mobile homes were heavily damaged and hundreds of trees and several high voltage power transmission lines were knocked down and there was damage to the Georgia Power Plant on Georgia Highway 113. In addition, the Taylorsville Elementary School sustained significant damage.

Several homes sustained roof damage along Popum Road just north of Taylorsville, a number of trees were down along Euharlee Road, and several bulidings, a number of trees, and several street signs were down in the area of Woodland High School about three miles southwest of Cartersville. All together, there were approximately 55 homes damaged, six of which were destroyed, and 30 homes with minor damage. Two schools, as noted above Taylorsville Elementary and Woodland High School suffered heavy damage. Some Georgia Power high transmission towers were also down.

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GEORGIA, North and Central

A home destroyed by an EF3 tornado in southern Bartow county. This tornado tracked across northeast Polk, southeast Floyd, and southern Bartow counties. Bartow County Euharlee 15 1135EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 3 SW Cartersville 1147EST The public observed penny-sized hail. Floyd County Silver Creek 15 1150EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 1152EST An off duty National Weather Service employee observed penny to nickel-sized hail in the Silver Creek area.

Cherokee County 6 WNW Waleska 15 1200EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1 SE Canton 1220EST The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and power lines were down across the county from the northwest part of the county, west-northwest of Waleska, to the southeast part of the county, just southeast of Canton. No structures were damaged. Cherokee County 1 SE Canton 15 1210EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud 1211EST A storm spotter observed a rotating funnel cloud southeast of Canton. This funnel cloud was observed from the same parent thunderstorm that earlier had spawned a tornado across northeastern Polk, southeastern Floyd, and southern Bartow counties.

Cherokee County Ball Ground 15 1220EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 1230EST The public reported nickel-sized hail in the Ball Ground area.

Dawson County 3 W Dawsonville 15 1225EST 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 1235EST The public observed golf ball-sized hail. Forsyth County Ducktown 15 1230EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Oscarville 1248EST Amateur radio operators reported that several trees and power lines were down across the county, but especially across the north part of Cumming. Trees were down on the Truman Mountain Road at Georgia Highway 53 and several trees were uprooted at Byers Road and Bramble Road in north Cumming. All together the county 911 center received 37 calls of downed trees and 13 calls of downed power lines. Several roads were blocked.

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GEORGIA, North and Central Forsyth County 3 N Cumming 15 1238EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud 1239EST The Forsyth County Sheriff's Department observed a funnel cloud crossing Georgia Highway 400 north of Cumming. This was the same thunderstorm that had earlier spwaned a tornado across Polk, Floyd, and Bartow counties.

Floyd County 5 S Lindale 15 1239EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1243EST An amateur radio operator reported quarter-sized hail in south central and southeast Floyd county, south and southeast of Lindale. Hall County Murrayville 15 1245EST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2 SE Gainesville 1305EST Numerous reports of large hail, the size of quarters and larger, were received from the public and the broadcast media across the northern half of Hall county. Nickel-sized hail was reported by the public in Murrayville in northwest Hall county, ping- pong ball-sized hail west of Gainesville on the east side of Lake Lanier, with at least a half-a-dozen reports of ping-pong to golf ball-sized hail around the Gainesville area. The Times of Gainesville reported that Hardy Chevrolet had up to 500 vehicles suffering some form of damage from hail. At Moss Robertson Cadillac/Mazda/Isuzu, more than 100 vehicles were damaged from hail. Milton Martin Honda had 63 vehicles damaged from hail.

Forsyth County 2 SE Coal Mtn 15 1248EST 0 0 3.00M 0.00K Hail (2.00) 2 SE Chestatee 1300EST Several reports of large hail were received from north central and northeast Forsyth county. The public reported two inch- diameter hail two miles south of Chestatee and penny to quarter-sized hail northeast of Cumming near the intersection of Georgia Highway 400 and Georgia Highway 20, and on Georgia Highway 369. Nickel-sized hail was observed just west of Lake Lanier near the intersection of Georgia Highways 53 and 300. Finally, Forsyth County Fire and Rescue Services observed quarter-sized hail near Cumming. Hall County 2 W Gainesville 15 1258EST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1305EST The Hall County Fire and Rescue Department reported that up to 20 trees and several power lines were down in the Gainesville area, and up to three miles south of Gainesville. It was originally reported that a tornado had touched down on the south side of Gainesville, but an aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast office in Peachtree City, Georgia in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol concluded that the damage observed in Hall county was from straight-line winds and not that of a tornado. Several power lines were also down in the area, including several near the intersection of Georgia Highway 53 and McEver Road, about three miles west-southwest of Gainesville. The Gainesville Times reported that two brand new Hondas at Milton Martin Honda were destroyed when a tree was blown down onto them.

Hall County Gainesville 15 1300EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain 1500EST The Times of Gainesville reported that heavy rain at the Downtown Mobile Home Park in Gainesville on McConnell Road off Atlanta Highway caused 22 trailers to become flooded. At least seven of the trailers were completely under water, resulting in the displacement of 100 residents. AT least $10,000 in damages was caused by the high water.

Banks County 2 NW Homer 15 1311EST 0 0 7.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Five Pts 1330EST The Banks County Emergency Management Director reported several trees and power lines were blown down scattered about the county. One barn was destroyed by the strong winds. Banks County 4 WNW Homer 15 1317EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1330EST An amateur radio operator reported penny-sized hail in northern Banks county, north of Homer.

Cherokee County Cherokee 15 1320EST 0 0 5.00M 0.00K Hail (2.75) Free Home 1337EST

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GEORGIA, North and Central

Numerous reports of large damaging hail were received from the Cherokee County Emergency Management Director and the public from southern and eastern Cherokee county. The hail began in the southwest part of the county between Canton and Cherokee, where the Emergency Manager reported quarter-sized hail. Shortly thereafter, the Emergency Manager and the public reported golf ball-sized hail in the Holly Springs area. As the thunderstorm continued on its east-northeastward track, hail up to the size of baseballs was reported by the Emergency Manager from the Buffington and Free Home areas.

Banks County 6 SSE Homer 15 1325EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud 1326EST The Banks County Emergency Management Director reported that a funnel cloud was spotted just east of the Banks Crossing area along Interstate-85. Gordon County Oostanaula 15 1325EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 3 ENE Calhoun 1330EST The public reported nickel-sized hail. Madison County Ila 15 1330EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Harrison 1345EST The Madison County Emergency Management Director reported that at least six trees were down along Georgia Highway 106 north of Ila to the Banks county line. A chicken house in Shiloh was damaged when a portion of the tin was blown off and the New Hope church on Georgia Highway 281 in Harrison sustained some roof damage.

Forsyth County Drew 15 1340EST 0 0 2.50M 0.00K Hail (2.00) Oscarville 1350EST The public reported quarter to golf ball-sized hail across central Forsyth county, particularly in the Cumming area. One report of 2.00 inch diameter hail was received from the public within the city of Cumming.

Gwinnett County 3 W Buford 15 1354EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 2 E Rest Haven 1402EST An amateur radio operator reported quarter-sized hail in far northern Gwinnett county in the Buford area.

Hall County 6 W Flowery Branch 15 1400EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50) 6 W Chesnut Mtn 1411EST An amateur radio operator reported 1.5 inch hail on Lake Lanier Island. Numerous reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to quarters, were received from the public and storm spotters in southern Hall county, especially in the Flowery Branch area.

Haralson County 2 W Tallapoosa 15 1402EST 0 0 172.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 6 ENE Bremen 1420EST An amateur radio operator reported golf ball-sized hail in the Tallapoosa area.

Banks County 1 W Banks Crossing 15 1414EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1416EST The Banks County Emergency Management Director reported that thunderstorm winds caused minor damage to five buildings in the Tanger Outlet Mall of Banks Crossing. Jackson County 8 W Jefferson 15 1415EST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Hail (2.50) Nicholson 1440EST The public reported tennis ball-sized hail in Nicholson, and quarter-sized hail in the Jefferson area. The Jackson Herald reported that extensive damage to vehicles at two car dealerships was observed. More than 3000 vehicles were damaged at Southeast Toyota and approximately 1600 vehicles were damaged at Wayne Neal Chevrolet, both in Jackson. Damages to these vehicles was estimated at $400,000. The public reported that several vehicles in the Nicholson area were also damaged.

Jackson County 5 W Pendergrass 15 1415EST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 5 W Nicholson 1440EST

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GEORGIA, North and Central

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency reported that one home in the county had major damage and another minor damage when trees fell on the structures. Roofs were also damaged on three businesses, one at the Tanger II Outlet Mall on the Banks county line, one at a convenience store in Dry Pond, and another in Maysville. A number of trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county, including one which fell on a vehicle in Commerce. A number of signs were also damaged from strong thunderstorms winds. Power was out in much of the northern part of the county for several hours.

Carroll County Temple 15 1420EST 0 0 1.50M 0.00K Hail (2.75) Villa Rica 1432EST An amateur radio operator in Villa Rica observed tennis ball to baseball-sized hail. Several other reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the public across far northern Carroll county, especially in the Villa Rica area.

Douglas County 4 W Winston 15 1430EST 0 0 5.00M 0.00K Hail (2.75) 4 SE Lithia Spgs 1448EST An amateur radio operator relayed a report of baseball-sized hail at Lee Road and Fairburn Road, just south of Interstate 20. The public and reported golf ball to tennis ball-sized hail across northern Douglas county, roughly along and just north of Interstate-20. Golf ball-sized hail was also reported by the public in Winston and west of Winston near Villa Rica. An amateur radio operator reported golf ball-sized just north of Douglasville, and the public observed tennis ball-sized hail east of Douglasville, between Douglasville and Sweetwater State Park. Another amateur radio operator observed nickel to tennis ball- sized hail approximately two miles southwest of the intersection of Interstate-20 and Georgia Highway 92.

Paulding County New Hope 15 1435EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25) 1438EST The Cooperative Observer for Paulding county observed half-dollar-sized hail in northeastern Paulding county.

Madison County Ila 15 1439EST 0 0 800.00K 0.00K Hail (3.00) Carlton 1502EST A cooperative observed in Ila reported hail larger than baseballs, namely 3.00 inch diameter hail. Hail the size of baseballs was observed further southeast just west of Danielsville. Radar supported that large hail continued to the southeast part of the county. Cobb County Kennesaw 15 1440EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50) 1448EST An off duty meteorologist with The Weather Channel observed hail ranging in size from dimes in the northern part of Kennesaw to almost golf balls in the southern part of Kennesaw. Dawson County 3 E Dawsonville 15 1443EST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Hail (2.75) 1446EST An amateur radio operator reported baseball-sized hail in eastern Dawson county.

Fulton County 6 SW Adamsville 15 1445EST 0 0 5.00M 0.00K Hail (2.75) 4 SE Atlanta 1505EST The Fulton County Emergency Management Director observed baseball-sized hail across downtown Atlanta. Because of the extensive damage caused by the tornado the previous evening, it was hard to distinguish what damage was caused by the hail, but chards of glass were reported to have been spread across much of the downtown area. In addition, the public reported golf ball-sized hail southwest of Six Flags, just south of Interstate-20 in western Fulton county, including the area around Fulton Industrial Boulevard, and an off duty National Weather Service employee observed penny-sized hail just southeast of downtown Atlanta in the Grant Park area. An amateur radio operator relayed a report of penny to quarter-sized hail in Centennial Olympic Park. De Kalb County 4 WNW Panthersville 15 1502EST 0 0 1.50M 0.00K Hail (1.75) Lithonia 1530EST The public observed golf ball-sized hail across the central and southeast portions of DeKalb county from west of Decatur to Lithonia. Hall County 5 N Gainesville 15 1505EST 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2 NW Lula 1507EST

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GEORGIA, North and Central

A storm spotter observed golf ball-sized hail just northwest of Lula. The public observed ping-pong ball-sized hail approximately five miles north of Gainesville along near Georgia Highway 284/Clarks Bridge Road.

Carroll County 2 SW Sand Hill 15 1507EST 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1511EST The Carroll Star News of Carrollton reported that a number of trees and power lines were blown down in the Sand Hill area and near the intersection of Georgia Highway 166 and 61 northeast of Carrollton causing damage to four mobile homes. One of the mobile homes, located on Garden Ridge Drive, was destroyed, leaving four adults and two children homeless. The other other three mobile homes were heavily damaged. Gwinnett County 1 WSW Duluth 15 1511EST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Hail (1.75) Dacula 1540EST Several reports of large damaging hail were received from the public across the northern half of Gwinnett county. Half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail was observed in Duluth, half-dollar-sized hail just south of Suwanee, and quarter-sized hail in the Lawrenceville area. The ground was covered three inches deep in some areas. Many vehicles were damaged. The public noted damage to guttering on some homes as well. The public noted that the hail was up to three inches deep in the Duluth area following the storm. Fulton County 3 SSE Atlanta 15 1515EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1520EST Yet another round of hail, this time penny-sized, was reported by an off-duty National Weather Service employee in the Grant Park area southeast of Atlanta. Rockdale County 4 NW Conyers 15 1515EST 0 0 5.00M 0.00K Hail (2.75) 1537EST Amateur radio operators relayed reports of golf ball to baseball-sized hail across the northern half of Rockdale county. The baseball-sized hail was observed about three miles north of Conyers at the J. H. Elementary school and at several other locations across the northern portion of the county. Walton County 1 W Walnut Grove 15 1520EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 3 E Jersey 1525EST The public observed nickel-sized hail along Georgia Highway 138 near Stewart Road.

Newton County 1 N Almon 15 1530EST 0 0 700.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 6 SE Alcovy 1550EST Several reports of half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail were received from the public and amateur radio operators across the northern portions of Newton county. Golf ball-sized hail was observed in Covington as well.

Newton County Oxford 15 1530EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Alcovy 1550EST The Newton County Sheriff's office reported that several trees were blown down across the northern portion of the county.

Walton County Walnut Grove 15 1534EST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Hail (2.75) 4 SE Social Circle 1551EST The public observed baseball-sized hail across southern Walton county near the Rockdale and Newton county lines. The ground was completely covered with the large hail and many vehicles were damaged.

Clayton County 4 SSW Atlanta Hartsfield I 15 1537EST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Hail (1.75) 3 ENE Morrow 1550EST The public observed half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail across northern Clayton county from just south of Atlanta Hartsfield- Jackson International Airport in the College Park area to northeast of Morrow. One-half inch diameter hail was observed at the airport. Fulton County Hapeville 15 1537EST 0 0 1.50M 0.00K Hail (1.75) 4 SW College Park 1540EST The public observed half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail in the Hapeville and College Park areas just west and southwest of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

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GEORGIA, North and Central Barrow County 4 W Winder 15 1539EST 0 0 400.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) Statham 1551EST An amateur radio operator reported penny golf ball-sized hail from the Winder area. Most of the hail was penny size.

Carroll County 1 W Carrollton 15 1541EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1542EST An amateur radio operator observed penny-sized hail in the Carrollton area.

Henry County Stockbridge 15 1547EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 4 E Whitehouse 1600EST The public observed quarter-sized hail in the Stockbridge area.

Fulton County Union City 15 1551EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1556EST An amateur radio operator observed quarter-sized hail in the Union City area with yet another thunderstorm cell that tracked across southern Fulton county. Morgan County 2 W Rutledge 15 1551EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2 E Buckhead 1610EST The public observed golf ball-sized hail about two miles south of Rutledge. However, a large swath of half-dollar-sized hail was observed by the public across the central part of Morgan county from Rutledge in the west to Buckhead in the east. Half- dollar-sized hail also fell in the Lake Oconee area in the southern part of the county.

Oconee County 2 W Bogart 15 1553EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1558EST The Oconee County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail in the far northern part of the county around Bogart.

Jasper County 4 N Monticello 15 1554EST 0 0 65.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) Shady Dale 1600EST The public observed golf ball-sized hail north of Monticello. Radar supports that this storm moved from roughly four miles north of Monticello to near Shady Dale. Clayton County 2 WSW Morrow 15 1600EST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Hail (2.00) 1610EST The public reported hail, larger in size than golf balls, but smaller in size then tennis balls in the Morrow area.

Rockdale County 3 W Magnet 15 1600EST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Hail (1.75) 1605EST The public observed golf ball-sized hail in southern Rockdale county near Magnet.

Rockdale County 5 SW Conyers 15 1604EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud 1605EST A trained storm spotter observed a funnel cloud near the intersection of Georgia Highway 138 and Georgia Highway 212 in western Rockdale county, southwest of Conyers. Clarke County 2 NE Whitehall 15 1610EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud 1612EST The public observed a funnel cloud near the intersection of Gaines School and Lexington Roads in southern Clarke county.

Henry County Stockbridge 15 1610EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25) 4 E Whitehouse 1620EST

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GEORGIA, North and Central

The public observed yet another round of hail across northern Henry county. Half-dollar-sized hail was observed in the Stockbridge area. This thunderstorm took the same west-to-east path across the county as the previous storm. Once again, radar support this large or larger hail from Stockbridge in the west to Whitehouse on the east side of the county.

Putnam County Reids Crossroads 15 1612EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) Phoenix 1620EST The Putnam County Emergency Management Director report golf ball-sized hail across the northern portion of the county. At least two vehicles suffered significant damage from the hail.

Putnam County Reids Crossroads 15 1612EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Phoenix 1620EST The public reported that at least 10 trees were blown down across the northern portion of the county.

Madison County Danielsville 15 1617EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud Paoli 1631EST Several sightings of funnel clouds were received from the public and the Madison County Emergency Management Director.

Madison County 1 W Danielsville 15 1617EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1624EST The Madison County Emergency Management Director reported quarter-sized hail in the Danielsville area.

Madison County 2 NE Hull 15 1617EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1618EST The public reported that a roof was blown off a barn just south of Diamond Hill near the Clark county line.

Wilkes County 1 W Washington 15 1622EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 8 SSE Metasville 1636EST The Wilkes County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail in the Washington area. Radar supported that this large or larger hail continued on an east-southeastward tack into southeast Wilkes county, east of the Aonia community.

Gordon County 1 W Calhoun 15 1624EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1630EST The public observed quarter-sized hail in the Calhoun area. Wilkes County Washington 15 1624EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (39EG) 1628EST The Wilkes County Emergency Management Director reported that a couple of power lines were down.

Carroll County 1 WSW Carrollton 15 1630EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1632EST The Carroll County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail at West Georgia College.

Coweta County Newnan 15 1630EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 4 ESE Thomas Xrds 1645EST The public observed penny-sized or larger hail across the eastern portion of Coweta county from Newnan eastward to the Fayette county line just west of Peachtree City. The hail was extensive enough along Lower Fayetteville road to accumulate over one inch deep in spots. In addition, a couple of trees and several tree limbs were reported down along Lower Fayetteville Road. In addition, wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph on the Georgia Highway 34 Bypass at Georgia Highway 16.

Coweta County Newnan 15 1630EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Thomas Xrds 1645EST

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GEORGIA, North and Central

The Times Herald of Newnan reported that trees and power lines were down in four different areas.

Morgan County 4 SSE Madison 15 1637EST 0 0 400.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75) 1647EST The public reported golf ball to baseball-sized hail in southeast Morgan county as yet another severe thunderstorm moved through the county. Newton County 4 NE Stewart 15 1637EST 0 0 700.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 4 NE Mansfield 1642EST The Newton County Sheriff's office observed golf ball-sized hail near Covington. Radar supported that this thunderstorm tracked mainly across southern Newton county. Floyd County 7 NE Cave Spg 15 1637EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (45EG) 1639EST An off duty National Weather Service employee reported that a roof was blown off a barn between Cave Spring and Rome.

Jasper County 3 NNW Palato 15 1642EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1647EST The public reported that a number of trees were down along Georgia Highway 11 north of Palato and in the Eudora area of northwest Jasper county. Fayette County Peachtree City 15 1645EST 0 0 1.50M 0.00K Hail (1.75) Brooks 1654EST The public observed golf ball-sized hail at the intersection of Redwine Road and Peachtree Parkway on the east side of Peachtree City. Half-dollar-sized hail was observed at the National Weather Service Forecast Office on the south side of Peachtree City at Falcon Field. Penny to nickel-sized hail was observed south of Fayetteville in the Starrs Mill and Brooks areas. Fayette County Peachtree City 15 1645EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 5 SSE Fayetteville 1654EST The public reported that four trees were down in the Wilshire Estates area of Peachtree City. In addition, several trees and a couple of power lines were down south of Fayeteville off Antioch Road.

Warren County 7 SW Warrenton 15 1654EST 0 0 90.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75) 1720EST The public observed baseball-sized hail across the southern portions of Warren county. Nickel-sized hail was observed by the public in Warrenton. Radar supported that a swath of large hail fell across much of the southern portion of Warren county, south of Warrenton and Norris, including the far southeastern panhandle.

Putnam County 4 W Reids Crossroads 15 1655EST 0 0 130.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 4 E Rockville 1712EST The public reported golf ball-sized hail from the Eatonton area as yet another severe thunderstorm tracked across northern Putnam county. Radar supported that large hail fell across much of northwest, north central, and east central Putnam county.

Greene County 5 S Veazey 15 1700EST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2 SW White Plains 1705EST The Greene County Emergency Management Director reported that golf ball-sized hail covered the ground along the north shores of Lake Oconee in southern Greene county. Similar hail was observed on the Putnam county side of the lake as well. The public reported half-dollar-sized hail in the same area.

Spalding County Griffin 15 1704EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 16 1713EST The public reported quarter-sized hail in the Griffin area.

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GEORGIA, North and Central Glascock County 6 N Gibson 15 1704EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1708EST The public reported that several trees were down along Georgia Highway 171 from Gibson north toward the Warren county line. Spalding County Experiment 15 1704EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 7 ESE Griffin 1713EST The public reported that a number of trees were down in the Griffin area. One building sustained damage when a tree fell on the structure. In addition, roof damage was noted to some homes.

Hancock County 5 NNW Culverton 15 1710EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Linton 1737EST The public observed quarter-sized hail on the east side of Lake Sinclair. Radar supported quarter or larger-sized hail with two separate storms further north, north and northeast of Sparta in the same time frame.

Jefferson County Stapleton 15 1710EST 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75) Mathews 1723EST The public observed tennis ball-sized hail across northern Jefferson county, especially in the Wrens area. The Huddle House restaurant on Main Street in Wrens suffered considerable damage from the large hail as a number of windows were broken.

Putnam County 7 ESE Eatonton 15 1710EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 2 SSW Nona 1715EST The public reported that dozens of trees in the area along the north and west side of Lake Sinclair had their tops sheared or blown off. Butts County 7 W Jackson 15 1715EST 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) Flovilla 1730EST The Butts County Sheriff's observed golf ball-sized hail in western Jackson county near Interstate-75. The public observed half -dollar-sized hail in southeast Butts county near Flovilla. Radar supported half this large or larger tracked across much of western and southern Butts county. Butts County 1 NNE Towaliga 15 1715EST 4.42 100 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1 N Elgin 1719EST An aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, GA in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol confirmed that an EF0 tornado touched down in southwest Butts county and made a three mile track across southern Butts county. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Joe Land Road and Kinards Mill Road and lifted near the intersection of Brooks Road and Nathan Thaxton Road. The path length was between three and four miles long. The Emergency Management Director reported that 136 homes suffered minor damage. In addition, one barn was destroyed and many trees were blown down along the path of the tornado. The combination of the high winds and quarter-sized hail caused the siding and paint on several homes to be damaged.

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GEORGIA, North and Central

Trees uprooted and a shed destroyed by an EF0 tornado in southern Butts county. Jefferson County 1 NW Wrens 15 1715EST 8.2 440 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 1 SE Padgett Crossing 1727EST A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in northern Jefferson county. The tornado touched down approximately one mile northwest of Wrens and traveled east a little less than nine miles across northeastern Jefferson county and the town of Matthews, before crossing into Burke county just south of the town of Keysville. The tornado continued on the ground an additional eight to nine miles into Burke county before finally lifting near the Applewood County Club in Burke county. The total tornado path length was 19 miles. The maximum path width was one-quarter mile and maximum sustained winds were estimated at 120 mph. The most significant damage occurred in Matthews, where several mobile homes were destroyed. Two businesses in Wrens were destroyed and several others sustained damage. A church and an elementary school, and several homes in Wrens also suffered at least minor damage from wind and numerous downed trees. ficant roof damage. No serious injuries or fatalities were reported from this tornado.

An aerial photo of the path of damage from an EF2 tornado in northern Jefferson county. Jasper County 10 WNW Hillsboro 15 1730EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50) 1745EST The public observed tennis ball-sized hail along in far southern Jasper county in the Hillsboro area, near the Jones county line. An amateur radio operator observed quarter-sized hail in far southern Jasper county in the Hillsboro area.

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GEORGIA, North and Central Jones County Blountsville 15 1751EST 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75) 2 E Haddock 1800EST The public observed tennis to baseball-sized hail in eastern Jones county from Bountsville to east of Haddock near the Baldwin county line. A number of vehicles and mobile homes in the area were damaged from the large hail, especially near the Baldwin county line. Baldwin County Browns Crossing 15 1800EST 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 9 E Milledgeville 1822EST Numerous reports of golf ball-sized hail, and several reports of quarter-sized hail, were received from the public across Baldwin county from the Jones county line west of Browns Crossing and through the central and southern portions of the Milledgeville area. Damage to home and automobiles was observed. An amateur radio operator reported that quarter-sized hail reports were received from the northern part of the county near the Hancock county line to the eastern part of the county near the Washington county line. Baldwin County Milledgeville 15 1800EST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 6 SE Scottsboro 1809EST The public reported that thunderstorm winds caused considerable damage in the Milledgeville area. Several trailers were overturned, windows in homes were broken, and several vehicles were damaged along Deerwood Drive.

Washington County Oconee 15 1830EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) Riddleville 1856EST The Washington County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail in southern Washington county near Riddleville. Washington County Oconee 15 1835EST 0 0 7.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Riddleville 1856EST The Washington County Emergency Management Director and amateur radio operators reported that thunderstorm winds had blown down several power lines from Oconee to Harrison in the southern part of the county. Power lines were down on Georgia Highway 272 near Oconee. Twiggs County 1 NW Jeffersonville 15 1845EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (45EG) 1846EST An amatuer radio operator reported that a couple of power lines and two to three trees were down along U.S. Highway 80 in the Jeffersonville area. Laurens County 10 N Dublin 15 1920EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

The Laurens County Emergency Management Director spotted a funnel cloud near the Johnson county line.

Houston County Warner Robins 15 1923EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52MG) 1924EST An amatuer radio operator measured a wind gust of 60 mph at a retail store on North Watson Drive in Warner Robins.

Johnson County Wrightsville 15 2000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) Kite 2020EST The Johnson County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail in the Wrightsville area. Radar supported similar size hail from Donavan to Kite. The pattern that began to evolve on March 14th continued and intensified on March 15th. A stationary front remained draped across north Georgia from near Atlanta to Athens. South of this front, the air mass was becoming increasingly warm, moist and unstable. Meanwhile, aloft, a low amplitude, yet vigorous short wave embedded within a fast zonal flow, was tracking rapidly eastward from the mid south into the southeast. Strong shear and high helicity combined with the unstable air mass and the frontal boundary to allow repeated severe thunderstorms to develop and track eastward along the boundary across north Georgia. The activity began early in the day as a complex of thunderstorms moved into the area from Alabama and continued until nearly midnight. As the day progressed, especially during the afternoon, the development of the activity gradually progressed further south and by midnight had reached the south and southeast parts of the state. Numerous severe thunderstorms and tornadic supercells were observed throughout the day.

Historical records indicate that this was one of the most significant severe weather days for the Peachtree City Weather Forecast Office with more events and warnings than had been observed since May 2003.

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GEORGIA, North and Central GAZ095 Houston 19 1230EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1300EST A deep upper-level trough and associated cold front were accelerating eastward from the Mississippi Valley region into the southeast U.S. late on the 19th and into the 20th. Widespread showers and a few thunderstorms accompanied this system producing generous 1.0 to 1.5 inch rainfall amounts across much of north and central Georgia. While no severe weather was reported, strong gradient winds in advance of this system resulted in several trees being blown down in Houston county. This was the only report received of any damage associated with this weather system. Henry County 4 NE Hampton 29 0245EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WNW Blacksville 30 0530EST The Henry County 911 Center reported that rainfall of six to eight inches in a 4 hour period, with localized amounts of eight to ten inches, had resulted in several road closures as a result of flooding and flash flooding across central Henry county, especially the McDonough area. Much of the flash flooding was a result of excessive runoff into the Towaliga River, Walnut Creek, Pates Crees, and Big Cotton Indian Creek. At 12:30 am EDT, just southwest of McDonough, Georgia Highway 20 was closed at McDonough Parkway because of flooding. At 1:45 am EDT, several lanes of Interstate-75 were closed at Exit 222 because of flooding. At 3:45 am EDT, Culpepper Road and Jonesboro Roads were blocked and closed as a result of flooding. Up to two feet of water was observed flowing across the road and a three foot mudslide was observed along Jonesboro Road. At 400 am EDT, two other roads were flooded, including Chambers Road and Mt. Carmel Road. A cooperative observer for FOX 5 Television of Atlanta relayed a report that 9 inches of rain had fallen at their residence in McDonough. This agreed well with radar storm total precipitation data.

No significant damages were observed or reported and no roads were washed out, only minor debris cleanup.

A wedge cold front had moved south to near the Georgia/Florida border as a 1040mb Canadian High moved toward New England. The front provided uplift for repeated showers and thunderstorms across north and central Georgia during the evening hours of the 29th and the early morning hours of the 30th. Of particular note, was a band of west-east showers and thunderstorms, with moderate to heavy rain, training across eastern Fayette county, southern Clayton, central Henry, Newton and Morgan counties from around 10 pm on the 29th until nearly 6 am in the morning before finally moving east out of the region. Rainfall amounts of five to six inches were common across central Henry county, with localized amounts of eight to ten inches from northeast of Hampton to just east of McDonough. The heavy rainfall resulted in several road closures. Lamar County 3 SW Chappel 29 1435EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1440EST A storm spotter observed penny-sized hail between Chappel and Milner.

Hancock County 5 SE Devereux 29 1445EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1448EST The public observed penny-sized hail. A strong Canadian high pressure area sliding from the Ohio Valley toward New England was pushing a cold front down into Georgia from the north and northeast. This eventually set up a strong wedge of cold air into north and central Georgia by the 30th. As the wedge front was sagging southward into north and central Georgia during the afternoon hours, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed. A few became marginally severe producing small hail. GEORGIA, Northeast Habersham County 7 W Clarkesville 04 1530EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 1605EST Widespread damage to trees and power lines across the county.

Rabun County Clayton 04 1530EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Franklin County Carnesville 04 1630EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

County comms reported the roof blown off a home. Hart County 6 SW Hartwell 04 1705EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees down on Eagle School Rd near Eagle Grove and trees down on highway 172 near Bowman.

Elbert County Elberton 04 1730EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

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GEORGIA, Northeast

Numerous trees down around Elberton. Also, a large tree was blown down 1 SW Dewy Rose around the same time.

A line of severe storms moved across northeast Georgia during the late afternoon hours producing widespread wind damage and large hail. Franklin County 3 W Franklin Spgs 15 1340EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Reported in the Sandy Cross area. Franklin County 1 W Franklin Spgs 15 1344EST 2.31 20 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) Royston 1349EST NWS survey found an intermittent tornado track from just southwest of Franklin Springs in Franklin County to just outside of Vanna in Hart County. Damage was mainly confined to downed trees and power lines. One tree fell on a home in the Vanna area. Hart County 3 W Goldmine 15 1349EST 0.93 20 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1351EST A tornado begin in Franklin County, then crossed into Hart County a little south of Royston. The tornado lifted just northwest of Vanna. Damage was mainly confined to downed trees and power lines. One tree fell on a home in the Vanna area.

Hart County Nuberg 15 1410EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Reported along highway 77 near the Elbert County line. Hart County Nuberg 15 1425EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A second period of large hail affected Nuberg as another severe thunderstorm moved along the Hart/Elbert County line.

Elbert County Elberton 15 1510EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Elbert County 11 SE Elberton 15 1519EST 8.04 100 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 1530EST NWS survey found a tornado damage track in far southern and southeast Elbert County. The tornado, which was spawned from a supercell, touched down southeast of Fortsonia near the intersection of River Rd and Flatwoods Rd. As the tornado tracked east along River Rd, damage was mainly confined to trees and power lines. The tornado began to take on a more east/southeast track near the intersection of River Rd and Balchin Rd, remaining just north of the Wilkes County line. Intensification occurred just west of highway 79 near its intersection with Cooter Creek Rd. The tornado continued to track east southeast, snapping or uprooting numerous trees between Cooter Creek Rd and the Broad River. Two homes received heavy roof damage consistent with EF2 intensity on Bramblett Circle along the Broad River. A boat dock was also lifted and tossed 25 feet in this area. The tornado continued to blow down trees before finally lifting in Bobby Brown State Park in the extreme southeast corner of the county. Hart County Hartwell 15 1548EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Hail reportedly broke a car windshield. Elbert County Elberton 15 1638EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Elbert County Elberton 15 1638EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees down on power lines along highway 72. Several supercell thunderstorms affected the mountains and foothills of extreme northeast Georgia during the afternoon and early evening hours. Very large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes accompanied the storms.

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GEORGIA, Northeast Chatham County 1 NW Sandfly 07 1030EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A trained weather spotter reported a pine tree branch that was six inches in diameter and thirty feet long fell and dented the roof of a car. Mcintosh County 3 N Belleview Pt 07 1057EST 0.01 25 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

The Emergency Manager relayed a report received from Law Enforcement of two brief Tornado touchdowns.

A strong area of low pressure tracked through the upstate of South Carolina and given adequate instability and strong wind fields aloft, a few thunderstorms developed across the area. GAZ087-099>101- Bulloch - Candler - Coastal Chatham - Effingham - Evans - Inland Bryan - Inland Chatham - Inland 114>116-118>119- Liberty - Inland McIntosh - Jenkins - Long - Screven - Tattnall 137>138-140 08 0600EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K High Wind 1705EST A rapidly strengthening area of low pressure tracked just to the northwest of the region early in the morning, dragging a strong cold front through southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Very strong winds resulted from rapid pressure rises behind the cold front as a strong area of high pressure began to build in behind the departing system. Bulloch County 2 NNE Statesboro Muni Arpt 15 2010EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Tree limbs were reported down on power lines on Highway 301 North, 5 miles northeast of Statesboro, Georgia.

Jenkins County 6 S Scarboro 15 2011EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

Screven County 911 relayed a public report of funnel clouds moving toward Rocky Ford, Georgia.

Screven County Dover 15 2015EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A post office employee reported a power line down in front of the Paradise Motel in Dover, Georgia.

Effingham County 3 WSW Kildare 15 2020EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

A trained weather spotter reported a funnel cloud 2 miles east of Oliver, Georgia.

Effingham County Clyo 15 2033EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

A trained weather spotter reported nickel sized hail in Clyo, Georgia.

Effingham County 2 WNW Springfield 15 2034EST 7 440 0 5 1.50M 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 2043EST An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in Effingham county 1 mile northeast of Springfield, Georgia at 934 PM EDT and traveled southeast approximately 7 miles before lifting at 943 PM EDT about 6 miles east-southeast of Springfield, Georgia. This Tornado destroyed three mobile homes, damaged three to four dozen homes, knocked down 15 high voltage transmission towers, destroyed or damaged 20 vehicles, destroyed numerous outbuildings, sheds, and barns. Five people were injured when the mobile home they were in was blown over and rolled a time or two. Another person was injured when they drove a car into a tree that had fallen across the road. This tornado was a quarter mile wide at its widest point when it crossed Ebenezer Road and had maximum sustained winds estimated between 110 and 120 mph.

Effingham County 2 ESE Lorenzo 15 2038EST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A trained weather spotter reported trees down on Stillwell-Clyo Road near Logs Landing Road, 3 miles east-southeast of Clyo, Georgia.

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GEORGIA, Northeast Effingham County 3 NE Rincon 15 2044EST 0.5 100 0 0 3.00M 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 2045EST An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in Effingham county 3.5 miles northeast of Rincon, Georgia and just northwest of the Georgia Power McIntosh Plant around 944 PM EDT and traveled southeast approximately a half a mile before lifting at 945 PM EDT. This Tornado destroyed a water cooling tower, damaged another water cooling tower and several buildings, toppled two high voltage transmission towers, knocked down or uprooted several dozen trees, tossed tractor trailer cargo containers with equipment inside up to 100 yards. In addition, at the time of the survey one of the tractor trailer containers could not be found. A steel hoist roof assembly weighing a couple thousand pounds used to load and unload heavy items was tossed 100 feet. This tornado was up to 100 yards wide and had maximum sustained winds estimated between 120 and 130 mph.

Chatham County 1 W Port Wentworth 15 2143EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A public report of quarter sized hail was received in Port Wentworth, Georgia.

Effingham County 1 W Rincon 15 2143EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

A public report of golf ball sized hail was reported in Rincon, Georgia.

A large and intense area of low pressure lifted northward through the central Appalachians, dragging a strong cold front toward southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia. The combination of the approaching cold front along with strong dynamic forcing and plenty of instability resulted in a widespread organized severe weather outbreak across the region. Jenkins County Herndon 19 1750EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A Jenkins county official reported a small tree down near Herndon, Georgia.

A strong cold front approached the southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia from the west and in combination with adequate instability resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms across southeast Georgia. GEORGIA, Southwest Lowndes County 1 N Remerton 07 0820EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 3 W Twin Lakes 0825EST There were reports of some downed trees between Valdosta and the Florida/Georgia state line.

Thunderstorm winds downed some trees over the southern half of the county. HAWAII

HIZ025 Big Island North and East 01 1410HST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 04 2100HST A fire blackened 2600 acres of brush on the middle slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii, directly upslope from Hakalau near the 6000-foot elevation. The dry conditions in the area were the main factor in allowing the blaze to spread. No serious injuries or property damage were reported. The cause of the fire was unknown.

HIZ001>003-006> Kauai Leeward - Kauai Windward - Maui Central Valley - Maui Windward West - Molokai Leeward - 008-012>013-017- Molokai Windward - Niihau - Oahu Koolau - Oahu North Shore - Waianae Coast - Windward Haleakala 019>020 11 2200HST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Surf 13 0200HST A strong low northwest of the Hawaiian Islands generated surf of 15 to 25 feet along the north-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; and 12 to 18 feet along the west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries. HIZ002-008-012> Big Island North and East - Kauai Windward - Maui Windward West - Molokai Leeward - Molokai 013-017-020-024> Windward - Oahu Koolau - Olomana - South Big Island - Windward Haleakala 025 17 0900HST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Surf 21 1100HST A trade wind swell produced surf of 6 to 12 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii. No significant injuries or property damage were reported.

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HAWAII Honolulu County 1 N Barbers Pt Housing 21 1405HST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain Waianae 1526HST Heavy showers caused ponding on roadways, and small stream and drainage ditch flooding in the western part of Oahu. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries. HIZ025 Big Island North and East 01 1410HST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 04 2100HST A fire blackened 2600 acres of brush on the middle slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii, directly upslope from Hakalau near the 6000-foot elevation. The dry conditions in the area were the main factor in allowing the blaze to spread. No serious injuries or property damage were reported. The cause of the fire was unknown.

HIZ001>003-006> Kauai Leeward - Kauai Windward - Maui Central Valley - Maui Windward West - Molokai Leeward - 008-012>013-017- Molokai Windward - Niihau - Oahu Koolau - Oahu North Shore - Waianae Coast - Windward Haleakala 019>020 11 2200HST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Surf 13 0200HST A strong low northwest of the Hawaiian Islands generated surf of 15 to 25 feet along the north-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; and 12 to 18 feet along the west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries. HIZ002-008-012> Big Island North and East - Kauai Windward - Maui Windward West - Molokai Leeward - Molokai 013-017-020-024> Windward - Oahu Koolau - Olomana - South Big Island - Windward Haleakala 025 17 0900HST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Surf 21 1100HST A trade wind swell produced surf of 6 to 12 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii. No significant injuries or property damage were reported. Honolulu County 1 N Barbers Pt Housing 21 1405HST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain Waianae 1526HST Heavy showers caused ponding on roadways, and small stream and drainage ditch flooding in the western part of Oahu. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries. IDAHO, North

IDZ005-006 Northern Clearwater Mountains - Southern Clearwater Mountains

03 1600PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 04 2300PST On March 3 and 4, a winter weather system moved across the Clearwater Mountains and produced heavy snowfall and gusty winds. 21 0200PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 0600PST On March 21, a fast moving winter weather system moved east across the Northern Clearwater Mountains and produced heavy snowfall accumulations. 26 2300PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 27 1700PST On March 26 and 27, a winter weather system moved east across the Northern Clearwater Mountains and produced heavy snowfall. IDAHO, Northwest

IDZ027 Lewis and Southern Nez Perce 03 1600PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 04 0900PST Cold and unstable upslope flow into the Camas Prairie resulted in heavy snow accumulations, with Winchester picking up seven inches. Snowfall amounts of three to six inches were common above 2500 feet. In addition to the snow, west to northwest winds gusted to near 45 mph at times resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow.

IDZ001-004 Central Panhandle Mountains - Northern Panhandle - Southwest and West Kootenai

28 1500PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 29 An unseasonably cold upper level low pressure system brought heavy snow showers to much of north Idaho. The unstable atmosphere resulted in widely varying snowfall accumulations across relatively short distances. In the North Idaho Panhandle, Blanchard picked up ten inches of snow while four inches fell three miles west of Naples. In the Central Panhandle, Lookout Pass picked up 11 inches of accumulation while St. Maries picked up eight inches. In the Coeur D'Alene area, accumulations ranged from four inches to a foot.

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IDAHO, Northwest IDZ019 Upper Snake Highlands 13 0500MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 14 0600MST Heavy snow fell in the Upper Snake Highlands with 12 inches in Marysville and 10 inches in Ashton.

IDZ021 Lower Snake River Plain 15 1500MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1800MST A quick snowfall at the rate of 2 to 2.5 inches per hour fell in the Pocatello and Chubbuck areas with amounts as high as 7.5 inches in the benches surrounding the city. The snow began at 3 pm and amounts of 5 inches were measured by National Weather Service personnel in the cities of Pocatello and Chubbuck by 5:30 pm. As much as 7.5 inches of snow were measured on the benches. ILLINOIS, Central

ILZ066 Effingham 03 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 04 0000CST A winter storm brought a period of freezing rain to southeast Illinois. The most significant icing occurred over Effingham county, where one quarter inch of glaze was reported. The icing caused tree and power line damage, as well as many traffic accidents. 04 0700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 1300CST

ILZ067-071 Clay - Jasper 04 0700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 1500CST

ILZ055 Douglas 04 1000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Sleet 1200CST A winter storm brought a second period of freezing rain in as many days to southeast Illinois. Periods of sleet were reported as well. Clay, Effingham and Jasper counties were most significantly impacted, receiving one quarter of an inch of glaze. Sleet up to one half inch was reported in Douglas county. The icing caused tree and power line damage and resulted in numerous traffic accidents. Shelby County Findlay 27 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1905CST Hail to one inch in diameter accumulated to at least an inch deep in and around Findlay.

Coles County 1 W Mattoon 27 1912CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1919CST Spotters reported penny to quarter sized hail on the west and north sides of Mattoon.

Strong to severe thunderstorms formed to the north of a strong frontal boundary during the evening hours of the 27th. Many of the storms produced hail heavy enough to accumulate on the ground, but the majority of the hail was pea size. A few storms produced severe hail up to 1 inch in diameter. Cass County Beardstown 31 0756CST 0 0 67.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) 0800CST Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of the Beardstown Fire Department.

Cass County 2 S Philadelphia 31 0842CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0843CST A decaying storm complex moved east along a warm front during the morning hours of the 31st. This storm complex produced isolated reports of severe wind and hail. ILZ038 Mclean 31 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1700CST A deepening area of low pressure produced strong winds across portions of central Illinois during the afternoon hours of the 31st. The gusty winds were enhanced by showers over McLean county, producing minor wind damage to several outbuildings. In addition, several semi trailers were blown off the highway and rolled over. The highest measured wind gust was 62 miles per hour at the Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington, but several other reports of wind gusts between 50 and 60 miles per hour were received.

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ILLINOIS, Central ILZ014 Cook 16 0200CST 1 0 0.00K 0.00K Cold/Wind Chill 1200CST A man was found unresponsive on a sidewalk in Harvey during the morning hours and later died at a hospital. The low temperature at Chicago O'Hare Airport was 26 degrees. M61OU ILZ003>005-012> Boone - Du Page - Kane - McHenry - Winnebago 013 21 0130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 1600CST Snow began during the early morning hours of March 21st and continued into the late afternoon hours. Storm total snowfall amounts included 11.0 inches near Gurnee, 10.0 inches near Beach Park, 8.2 inches in Mundelein, 7.0 inches in Spring Grove, 6.5 inches in Woodstock, 6.5 inches in Northbrook, 6.0 inches in Loves Park, 6.1 inches near Elk Grove Village and 5.4 inches at Chicago O'Hare Airport. ILZ014 Cook 21 0200CST 1 0 0.00K 0.00K Cold/Wind Chill 1200CST An elderly man suffered a fall outside on the 21st and was unable to move or get help. Low temperatures fell into the upper 20s and the man died from hypothermia. M72OU 21 0245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 2000CST

ILZ006 Lake 21 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 2000CST Snow began during the early morning hours of March 21st and continued into the late afternoon hours. Storm total snowfall amounts included 11.0 inches near Gurnee, 10.0 inches near Beach Park, 8.2 inches in Mundelein, 7.0 inches in Spring Grove, 6.5 inches in Woodstock, 6.5 inches in Northbrook, 6.0 inches in Loves Park, 6.1 inches near Elk Grove Village and 5.4 inches at Chicago O'Hare Airport. ILZ033-039 Ford - Iroquois 31 1710CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Strong Wind Strong winds blew across east central Illinois during the evening hours of March 31st. A grain storage bin was pulled off it's foundation on the east side of Gilman. The bin fell onto a grain dryer. Some utility poles were snapped near Piper City causing power outages. ILLINOIS, Northwest Rock Island County 1 W (MLI) quad City Arpt 02 1730CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2330CST For the second time in about two weeks, a portion of Interstate 280 by mile marker 15 near Moline, Illinois had to be closed due to a flash flood. Water was flowing up to 3 feet deep over both the east and west bound lanes. The Illinois State Police closed the interstate and detoured traffic from the late afternoon on March 2 until the morning of March 3. The flooded roadway was the result of an ice jam downstream on nearby Mill Creek.

An ice jam along with snowmelt occurred on Mill Creek near Moline, Illinois on March 2, 2008 causing a flash flood. The water covered a portion of Interstate 280 up to 3 feet deep with the road closed from late in the afternoon on March 2 until the morning of March 3. Rock Island County 2 W Milan 06 0050CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1500CST Record flooding occurred on the Rock River near Moline and Milan Illinois on March 6, 2008. The river was already experiencing major flooding due to the combination of snow melt and heavy precipitation a few days earlier. The stage at the Moline river gage rose to a record crest of 16.38 feet at 830 am CST on March 6, 2008. The previous record was 16.15 feet on April 26, 1973. The main ice jam formed on the newly constructed Veterans Memorial Bridge, or the extension to the Milan Beltway. Nearly 100 homes were quickly evacuated, in some cases by boat because of the already high river levels.

Record flooding occurred on the Rock River near Moline, Illinois on March 6, 2008. The river was already experiencing major flooding due to the combination of snow melt and heavy precipitation a few days earlier. About 100 homes were evacuated due to the record flooding. ILZ001 Jo Daviess 27 0645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1815CST Low pressure tracked out of Colorado and into Missouri on March 27, 2008. A warm front lifted northward into the region separating colder air to the north and mild air to the south. This temperature contrast led to a variety of weather conditions. North of a Belle Plaine to Maquoketa to Freeport line 2 to 4 inches of snow fell. At Dubuque Iowa, a new record for seasonal snowfall was established. Along the Interstate 80 corridor, thundersnows were observed during the morning with isolated accumulations of around an inch mainly on grassy surfaces.

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ILLINOIS, Northwest ILZ075-080>082- Franklin - Hamilton - Jackson - Jefferson - Perry - Union - Wayne - Williamson 084>085-088 03 1800CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 04 1500CST A strong low pressure system moved from Texas northeast across western Kentucky. Northwest of the storm track, colder air resulted in freezing rain and some sleet over parts of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. The heaviest ice accumulations were from Mount Vernon southwest into Pinckneyville. Numerous downed tree limbs and power outages were reported in those areas. About 4,000 customers were without power in the Mount Vernon area. Another 2,600 customers were without power in the Marion, Carbondale, and Murphysboro areas. Extensive damage occurred to utility poles and lines in parts of Union County, especially between Cobden and Alto Pass. Ten poles were down in that area. In the Mount Vernon area, the Red Cross opened a shelter for those without heat. Gusty winds brought down ice-covered tree limbs, including at least one that fell on a vehicle. About half a dozen trees fell in Mount Vernon, in addition to numerous limbs. Power was restored within three days. Ice accumulations on trees and power lines averaged from one-quarter to one-half inch along and northwest of a line from Fairfield to Marion to Carbondale. Wabash County 1 ENE Mt Carmel 05 0800CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Wabash River occurred. At the Mt. Carmel gage, the river crested at 29.72 feet on March 27. Flood stage there is 19 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 25 feet. This was the ninth highest crest on record at Mount Carmel. Extensive flooding occurred on the northern outskirts of Mount Carmel. Numerous local river roads were flooded. Beall Woods conservation area had 160 to 200 acres flooded. High water backed up into Bon Pas Creek. The river was 3 miles wide at I-64. Cattle and farm equipment were relocated. Installation of flood gates at Mount Carmel was necessary. Access to local camp sites was blocked, but there was minimal impact to commercial activities because of gate closure. Fifth Street that parallels the river was closed. Twin Restaurant along the river also closed. All oil field production ceased with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these was by boat only.

White County Maunie 06 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NNE Rising Sun 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Wabash River occurred. At the New Harmony, IN gage, the river crested at 20.87 feet on March 28. Flood stage there is 15 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 20 feet. Considerable flooding of low ground occurred on the Illinois side of the river. Most of the low ground was dormant agricultural land.

Moderate flooding of the Wabash River occurred after a series of heavy rainfall events. Very heavy rain of 5 to 8 inches fell on the 18th and 19th. The ensuing flood along the Wabash River was very similar to March 2006. What differed for this March 2008 flood was the duration of the extensive flooding. As the crest reached the Mount Carmel area on the 27th, rain of 1 to nearly 6 inches fell from the evening of the 26th to the night of the 31st. This additional rain caused a slight increase in the crests and prolonged the flooding. Pulaski County 4 ESE New Grand Chain 07 0700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 ESE Levings 31 2359CST Major flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Grand Chain gage, the river crested at 54.40 feet on March 26. Flood stage there is 42 feet, and major flooding begins at 53 feet. Water reached the power house at Lock and Dam 53. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible.

Alexander County Cairo 07 1000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 N Urbandale 31 2359CST Major flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Cairo gage, the river crested at 53.89 feet on March 25. Flood stage there is 40 feet, and major flooding begins at 53 feet. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Flood gates were closed at Cairo. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible.

Gallatin County Shawneetown 07 1000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Shawneetown gage, the river crested at 48.04 feet on March 27. Flood stage there is 33 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 43 feet. Seeps developed in the levee at Old Shawneetown. Pumps were set up in the town to lower water levels. Over 5,000 sandbags were filled to combat seeps and boils in the levee. Eight or ten families evacuated the town. Several county roads were closed. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Crop losses were negligible since planting was not yet underway. Backwater caused flooding on the Saline River, a tributary that flows through Gallatin and Saline Counties. A series of strong storm systems in February and March combined to raise the Ohio River above flood stage for an extended period of time. ILZ085-089 Johnson - Saline - Williamson 07 1500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 2200CST

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A low pressure system developed over the central Gulf coast, then moved northeast across the Tennessee Valley. This surface low produced light to moderate accumulations of snow early in the morning. Following the surface low, an intensifying upper level low produced a more significant round of snow during the late afternoon and evening hours. Locally heavy snow fell in the Marion, Harrisburg, and Vienna areas, where four to five inches was reported. Gusty winds caused by a strong pressure gradient between the surface low and arctic high pressure over the upper Mississippi Valley caused blowing and drifting snow. Visibility was below one-quarter mile at times. Roads became snow-covered and very slippery, and a number of accidents occurred. Massac County Brookport 08 1100CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 2 ESE Metropolis 31 2359CST Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Brookport gage, the river crested at 47.70 feet on March 25. Flood stage there is 37 feet. Floodwaters entered a neighborhood in Metropolis, closing a few side streets and inundating one mobile home. Long-term deterioration of the Brookport floodwall resulted in large volumes of water entering the town. City pumps were manned 24 hours a day for weeks to lower water levels in the town. Very few structures were affected, though water reached the foundation of at least one house. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded countywide, but planting was not yet underway. Much of Fort Massac State Park was flooded.

Hardin County Rosiclare 10 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. Low areas of Rosiclare were affected. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Crop losses were negligible since planting was not yet underway. The ferry from Hardin County, IL to Crittenden County, KY was closed for an extended duration, even longer than during the flood of 1997.

Pope County Golconda 10 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Golconda gage, the river crested at 48.62 feet on March 27. Flood stage there is 40 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 50 feet. Several families were evacuated in Hall Town. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Crop losses were negligible since planting was not yet underway.

A series of strong storm systems in February and March combined to raise the Ohio River above flood stage for an extended period of time. Perry County Swanwick 18 0300CST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NE Willisville 21 1700CST A house along Beaucoup Creek near the Pinckneyville-Du Quoin Airport flooded. Water in the basement rose to within three inches of the floor joists. Four feet of water filled an adjacent barn. The mortar was washed out of the foundation blocks. The family used a boat to access the house. Numerous basements were flooded around the county, including more than 100 in Du Quoin alone. Sump pumps and shop vacs were sold out at many stores. Several roads were closed in Du Quoin. An intersection was closed by flooding in Du Quoin. Jackson County Ava 18 0400CST 0 0 1.80M 0.00K Flood Elkville 21 1700CST A large mobile home park east-northeast of Carbondale was flooded due to Crab Orchard Creek. Water was up to the bottom of mobile homes, and vehicles were submerged. Over 100 people were evacuated from the park. A business in Carbondale had two to six feet of water on the first floor. A two-day power outage affecting several buildings at Southern Illinois University was caused by water in manholes. Up to six feet of water was pumped out of a manhole before repairs could start. The small community of Makanda was cut off by flooded roads. A number of roads were closed by flooding, including Route 13, the main east-west artery through the county. At least one water rescue was conducted. About 30 basements were flooded in Murphysboro. Jefferson County Dix 18 0400CST 2 0 58.00K 0.00K Flood 2 SE Harmony 21 0200CST Two persons died after their truck stalled in floodwater on a secondary road near Waltonville. The three occupants of the truck climbed on top of it. One of the victims dropped her purse in the water and dove after it. Two other occupants of the truck dove in to rescue her. One of the rescuers swam to safety, but the other two persons were found submerged in debris about 1,000 yards from the truck. Numerous roads were closed around the county. Schools were closed. Illinois Route 148 was closed at the Big Muddy River bridge as water rose several feet over the bridge. Route 37 was closed south of Mount Vernon. One family in Mount Vernon was displaced when the basement walls caved in. At least fifty basements were flooded in the city. M35VE, F20VE Wayne County Johnsonville 18 0400CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flood Mt Erie 21 1600CST Some roads were closed, including the main road from Orchardville to Keenes. The excessive rainfall caused gravel and dirt roads to become very soft. Heavy traffic was urged to stay on paved roads.

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ILLINOIS, Northwest Franklin County Thompsonville 18 0500CST 0 0 1.50M 0.00K Flood 1 NE Ezra 21 1700CST Residents were evacuated from their homes and taken to a shelter. Flooding was most serious in West Frankfort, where there were concerns about the safety of the drinking water. It was later determined that no contamination occurred. The city's sewer plant was shut down after it flooded. Most of the evacuations in West Frankfort were on the northwest side of town. Two structures on the south end of town received major damage, including a large business. Basement flooding rose to the floor joists of the first floor of several structures. A number of dogs drowned in flooded pens and doghouses, while many others were rescued. In Royalton, a woman was trapped in her house for more than 24 hours. She was standing in more than a foot of water. Flooding on Main Street in Royalton came within a foot or two of village hall and the post office. Several roads were closed by flooding. Illinois Route 37 was closed north and south of West Frankfort. A woman was trapped in a submerged vehicle on Route 37 and was pulled to safety. A few streets in Benton were submerged. Drivers not familiar with the streets ended up in ditches after losing sight of the road surface.

Wabash County Lancaster 18 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NE Allendale 21 1600CST A few county roads were under water. Alexander County 4 WSW Mc Clure 18 0700CST 0 0 800.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WNW Roth 21 1700CST Numerous road closures were reported, though all major roads were reopened within 24 hours. U.S. Highway 51 was closed at the northern entrance to Cairo. Several homes were flooded, mainly in the Olive Branch and Gale areas. Basement flooding occurred in Cairo, especially north parts of the city. Ten people were rescued with three boats used by the Department of Natural Resources. Edwards County Albion 18 0700CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 1 E Ellery 21 1700CST Some county roads were closed due to flooding. Gallatin County Ridgway 18 0700CST 0 0 1.20M 0.00K Flood 2 SW Equality 21 1700CST Much of the flooding was due to a combination of backwater from the Ohio River and tremendous runoff from inland areas. The emergency management director reported that flooding in Old Shawneetown was the worst since 1964. All but the eastern part of town was flooded. About 20 families evacuated flooded parts of the county. Near Ridgway, firefighters rescued three children who were boating in floodwaters. The boat was taking on water, and the children were bailing water. Sandbagging was done to protect property in Equality and Junction. The Saline River was the primary cause of flooding there. A State of Emergency was declared for the county. Old Shaweetown was closed to all traffic except emergency local traffic.

Hamilton County Dahlgren 18 0700CST 0 0 340.00K 0.00K Flood 4 WNW Braden 21 1700CST Illinois Route 142 was closed near Broughton. Illinois 242 was closed about seven miles south of McLeansboro. Numerous smaller county roads were closed. Some damage occurred to roads.

Hardin County Cave In Rock 18 0700CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 1 W Elizabethtown 20 1600CST In Rosiclare, several basements were flooded. Sandbagging was done around a few structures, including the only grocery store in the county. Some secondary roads were flooded and closed.

Pope County Mc Cormick 18 0700CST 0 0 750.00K 0.00K Flood 2 SSE Dixon Spgs Station 20 1600CST Illinois 145 was closed two miles north of Route 146. Route 145 is the main north-south route through the county. More than 1,000 sandbags were filled in Pope County for residents in flood-prone areas. Many of the sandbags were placed around a water pumping station that services parts of the county with drinking water.

Pulaski County Ullin 18 0700CST 0 0 2.50M 0.00K Flood 2 SSW Mounds 21 1600CST

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Ullin was especially hard hit. At least 50 homes in Ullin were flooded, along with the town's pump station. The town's post office and grocery store were flooded. A car was submerged up to the steering wheel. Floodwaters rushed over a bridge in Ullin. Two to three bridges were washed out. Dozens of residents of an assisted living facility were evacuated as water entered the facility. The facility sustained major damage. Flooding of the Cache River closed Shawnee College Road for several days. Most of the county back roads were closed, and other areas of the county outside Ullin were evacuated. Six apartments and two houses were flooded in Mound City. Several homes in Karnak were surrounded with water or sandbagged, mainly due to flooding of the Cache River. Portions of Route 37 and U.S. Highway 51 were closed.

Saline County Galatia 18 0700CST 0 0 16.80M 0.00K Flood 1 SSW Carriers Mills 23 1500CST Over 16 million dollars in damage occurred to homes and businesses in Harrisburg due to disastrous flooding. Five homes and one business were considered destroyed. At least 30 homes and 44 businesses had water over the first floor. All three of the supermarkets in the city were closed due to flooding. Eighteen homes and three businesses reported water in the basement, though many others likely did not report basement flooding. About 300 residents of the city were evacuated, many to a Red Cross shelter. Emergency personnel evacuated at least one family from flooded areas outside the city. Many streets were closed in Harrisburg. U.S. Highway 45 was closed for days. Significant damage occurred to roads countywide. Four feet of water covered the basement of a church in Carrier Mills. Access to the local Harrisburg hospital was blocked by floodwaters, closing it for a short time. In Carrier Mills, 17 homes were flooded, five more had flooded basements, and vehicles and sheds were submerged. A major problem in Carrier Mills was contamination of the wells that supply public drinking water. Residents were urged to boil water before using it. Utilities were shut off to the hardest hit flood zones. A makeshift levee about seven feet tall was constructed on State Route 34 to protect parts of Harrisburg from renewed flooding of the Saline River. The levee worked, even though a vehicle drove through barricades and struck the levee. The main water line to Galatia broke, and residents were urged to boil their water. Near Stonefort, a railway was washed out. About 100 basements were flooded in Eldorado.

Union County Ware 18 0700CST 0 0 1.30M 0.00K Flood 1 W Larue 21 1700CST Historic flooding inundated the county after close to 12 inches of rain fell in 48 hours. Levees were overtopped along the Clear Creek drainage district, essentially cutting the county in two. All east-west roads were impassable or closed. Between 30 and 35 people were rescued or evacuated by emergency personnel using boats. About 12 houses were flooded. Highway 146 was closed near Ware. Evacuations were concentrated near Clear Creek, Ware, and west of Jonesboro. On secondary roads and side streets, creeks rose over bridges. Damage was reported to roads all over the county. A couple of bridges were severely damaged. Flooding affected a telephone company building in Anna, knocking out communications to much of the county. A house trailer was reportedly floated onto a road in a rural southwest part of the county. The Red Cross opened a shelter for evacuees. Flooding occurred in the Mill Creek area, where evacuations were conducted. Illinois Route 127 was flooded. In Anna, several streets were closed. White County Burnt Prairie 18 0700CST 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSE Grayville 21 1600CST Many rural and county roads were flooded. U.S. Highway 45 was closed north of Enfield. A vehicle became stranded in floodwaters west of Grayville. The driver was rescued by emergency personnel. Illinois Route 1 in Crossville was closed for a few hours. In Omaha, a fertilizer and agrichemical warehouse was flooded with four feet of water.

Williamson County Cambria 18 0700CST 0 0 375.00K 0.00K Flood 6 NW Wolf Creek 21 1600CST In Marion, firefighters used boats to rescue 13 residents of the city's housing project. Water was up to a foot deep in some apartments. Five stranded motorists were rescued by Marion firefighters. A total of 21 persons were rescued by boat by firefighters in the city of Marion. At least a few vehicles were submerged up to their headlights. Victims were transported to a Red Cross shelter. A Marion official stated this was the worst flood since May of 1996, before the flood control project was completed. Many streets were underwater, including the main access road to Marion High School. An SUV was stranded in floodwaters. In Johnston City, most roadways were closed. A bridge was taken out by floodwaters on a side street. Route 148 was closed north of the Crab Orchard bridge. Numerous county roads were closed. Ten basements were flooded in Herrin.

Johnson County Goreville 18 0800CST 0 0 1.60M 0.00K Flood 2 NNE Tunnel Hill 21 1700CST

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Major flooding occurred in Vienna, where numerous businesses were flooded. A car dealership and another business had 2 to 3 feet of water inside. Local residents reported that flooding in Vienna was the worst since 1973. A number of residences around the county were flooded. Route 37 south of West Vienna was impassable, with water up to the headlights of vehicles. Flooding of the Cache River closed a large section of Illinois Route 37 for days. Railroad tracks were washed out near Belknap. Due to damaged tracks, a train derailed north of Vienna. The engineer and conductor were injured when two locomotives tipped on their side. Sections of U.S. Highway 45 and Route 37 were damaged by floodwater rushing across them. Most of the damage was erosion of shoulders. Farmers lost some animals and equipment to the flooding. Water rose over bridges, and at least three vehicles were carried away by floodwaters. Numerous roads were closed, including the most vital routes: U.S. Highway 45, Route 146, and Route 37. Interstate 24 remained open. Cypress was inaccessible due to road flooding.

Flooding of Route 37 at the Cache River. Massac County Big Bay 18 1600CST 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Flood 1 N Boaz 20 A few basements were flooded in Metropolis. Street flooding occurred in Metropolis. Several roads were closed. U.S. Highway 45 was covered with water in several areas. Thousands of acres of farmland were flooded. Some roads were damaged.

Torrential rainfall amounts from 6 to 12 inches occurred over a two-day period, causing an historic flood event. A very slow- moving cold front over southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri provided the focus for prolonged heavy rainfall. A deep southwest wind flow brought subtropical moisture across the frontal zone. Two-day rainfall amounts included 11.64 inches at Anna (Union County) and 11.50 inches at Galatia (Saline County). At the Carbondale airport, the two-day total was 6.61 inches. Other two-day totals included: 7.66 at Harrisburg, 7.53 at Mt. Carmel, and 10.50 at Du Quoin.

Flooding in Round Knob area.

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ILLINOIS, Northwest Franklin County Plumfield 19 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SE Zeigler 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Big Muddy River occurred. At the Plumfield gage, the river crested at 29.86 feet on March 21. Flood stage there is 20 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 25 feet. Yellow Banks Road was closed at the bridge over the Big Muddy River. While floodwaters approached some homes or made access difficult to homes, no homes were known to have been flooded by the river. Considerable flooding of low-lying fields occurred.

Jackson County 2 W Murphysboro 19 0500CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WNW Mt Carbon 31 2359CST Major flooding of the Big Muddy River occurred. At the Murphysboro gage, the river crested at 37.19 feet on March 23. Flood stage there is 22 feet, and major flooding begins at 36 feet. Residents of a mobile home park were asked to voluntarily evacuate. A few houses near Shoemaker Drive in Murphysboro were flooded. A church on Route 127 was flooded. Sandbagging was done around some affected structures. Extensive flooding of low-lying fields occurred. The intersection of 3rd and Plum Streets in Murphysboro was closed. Floodwater covered the ground below an electrical substation. Slides or slumps developed along a portion of the levee near Grand Tower, prompting concerns about levee failure. Residents were asked to voluntarily evacuate a large area behind the levee. In Murphysboro, three boys were rescued after their canoe capsized near Riverside Park. The boys were found in a tree above the river. A passerby offered firefighters the use of his boat to rescue the boys. Major flooding of the Big Muddy River occurred after 9 to 12 inches of rain fell in 48 hours. Union County 3 SW Aldridge 19 0800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 WSW Wolf Lake 30 1300CST Moderate flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At the Thebes gage, the river crested at 40.37 feet on March 24. Flood stage there is 33 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 37 feet. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible.

A series of strong storm systems in March raised the Mississippi River above flood stage. The record-setting heavy rainfall on the 18th and 19th was the primary cause of the flooding. Wayne County Wayne City 19 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 30 1800CST Major flooding of the Skillet Fork River occurred. At the Wayne City gage, the river crested at 23.29 feet on March 20. Flood stage there is 15 feet, and major flooding begins at 20 feet. Considerable flooding of low-lying fields occurred.

Very heavy rainfall on the 18th and 19th caused major flooding on the Little Wabash and Skillet Fork Rivers. Alexander County Thebes 19 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 W Thebes Jct 30 0800CST Moderate flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At the Thebes gage, the river crested at 40.37 feet on March 24. Flood stage there is 33 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 37 feet. Flooding occurred in the town of Thebes, prompting some evacuations that are fairly routine. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible. A series of strong storm systems in March raised the Mississippi River above flood stage. The record-setting heavy rainfall on the 18th and 19th was the primary cause of the flooding. White County Carmi 19 2100CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSE Carmi Muni Arpt 31 2359CST Major flooding of the Little Wabash River occurred. At the Carmi gage, the river crested at 35.34 feet on March 25. Flood stage there is 27 feet, and major flooding begins at 35 feet. Businesses just downstream of IL Route 14 and Route 1 in Carmi flooded. Flood waters flowed up McHenry Slough, and areas near Route 1 and 14 in Carmi began to flood. County roads were inundated. Considerable flooding of low-lying fields occurred.

Very heavy rainfall on the 18th and 19th caused major flooding on the Little Wabash and Skillet Fork Rivers. Alexander County 1 N Tamms 27 2233CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 2 ENE Miller City Pulaski County Olmsted 27 2253CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

An isolated severe thunderstorm produced dime to nickel size hail. The severe storm crossed the Mississippi River just south of Cape Girardeau and weakened as it moved east across Pulaski County. The storm occurred along a cold front as it moved east across the Mississippi River. Perry County Swanwick 31 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2010CST Several roads were closed and under water.

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ILLINOIS, Northwest Williamson County Johnston City 31 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2045CST Six to eight inches of water was over a road in Johnston City.

Saline County Harrisburg 31 1930CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NNW Ledford 2045CST Several roads were closed and under water. Jefferson County Scheller 31 2200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain 5 SW Roaches 2330CST Water was over a road between Scheller and Woodlawn. An area of thunderstorms with torrential rain occurred on the cool side of a stationary front that extended from western Tennessee through central Kentucky. Rainfall amounts were generally from one to two inches, most of which fell within two hours. INDIANA, Central Sullivan County Riverton 01 0000EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSW Merom 02 0540EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Sullivan County, including near Riverton, due to heavy rain and snow melt. This flooding is a continuation from February flooding that began on February 2nd at 22:30. Approximately ten thousand dollars in property damage occurred due to the flooding during February.

Sullivan County 4 WSW Graysville 01 0000EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 2134EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in western Sullivan County. This flooding was a continuation from February flooding that began on February 5th at 20:00 EST. Approximately ten thousand dollars worth of property damage occurred during February. Flooding occurred during the month of March across central Indiana, this flooding was a continuation from February flooding. Damage from the February flooding was around ten thousand dollars per event. Fountain County 3 NNW Covington 03 0700EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 27 0046EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Fountain County, including near Covington, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Jackson County Sparksville 03 0700EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Jackson County, including near Sparksville, due to heavy rain and snow melt. Flooding continued until April 17th at 07:00. Warren County 2 ENE Foster 03 0700EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 27 0046EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in eastern Warren County due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Tippecanoe County 2 NNE West Lafayette 03 1100EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 18 0254EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, including near Lafayette, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Parke County Montezuma 03 1151EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Parke County, including near Montezuma, due to heavy rain and snow melt. Flooding continued into April until the morning of April 9th at 00:30.

Vermillion County Alta 03 1151EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 1 N Hillsdale 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in eastern Vermillion County due to heavy rain and snow melt. Flooding continued until April 9th at 00:30.

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INDIANA, Central Sullivan County Riverton 04 0030EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSW Merom 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Sullivan County, including near Riverton, due to heavy rain and snow melt. Flooding continued until April 19th at 04:30. Vigo County Terre Haute 04 0130EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NW Grover 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Vigo County, including near Terre Haute, due to heavy rain and snow melt. Flooding continued until April 9th at 05:10. Jackson County 4 SSE Medora 04 0600EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 4 ESE Sparksville 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the Muscatatuck River in Jackson County, including near Wheeler Hollow, due to heavy rain and snow melt. Flooding continued until April 17th at 16:33. Greene County Elliston 04 1000EST 0 0 11.00K 0.00K Flood 10 2226EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Greene County, including near Elliston, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Flooding occurred across central Indiana due to heavy rain and snow melt. A few observers in south central and southeast Indiana received more than a foot of snow and a foot of rain during March. During March the focus for the heavy rain and snow events shifted from northern Indiana to southern Indiana. Rain of one to three inches fell on the 3rd and 4th. The heaviest rain fell in southern Indiana. As the lowland flooding was beginning to subside, a large March snow storm struck portions of Indiana, Kentucky, and all of Ohio on the 7th and 8th. Snow of one to nearly fifteen inches fell in Indiana south and east of Indianapolis. There was a sharp gradient with the heaviest snow. While the Indianapolis airport measured slightly over an inch of snow, the Columbus area received over nine inches. The snow began to melt on the 9th and was completely gone by the 13th. The melting snow in southeast and south central Indiana caused a slight rise on the East Fork White River and kept the river high. INZ021-028-035- Carroll - Delaware - Fountain - Hamilton - Hancock - Hendricks - Henry - Madison - Marion - Randolph - 039>042-046>049 Warren 04 1100EST 0 0 Winter Storm 2359EST A winter storm occurred across central Indiana that brought with it a mixture of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Upwards of a half inch of ice accumulated in some locations across central Indiana and in others over six inches of snow fell. Shelby County 1 NW Shelbyville 04 1100EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 06 1435EST Flooding occurred along the Big Blue River in Shelby County, including in Shelbyville, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Knox County 5 ESE Willis 04 1130EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 17 0500EST Flooding occurred along the White River in southeastern Knox County due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Morgan County 2 WSW Centerton 04 1130EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 07 0445EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Morgan County, including near Centerton, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Greene County Newberry 04 1230EST 0 0 11.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NNE Slinkard 10 2219EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Greene County, including near Newberry, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Jackson County Rockford 04 1230EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 09 1454EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Jackson County, including near Rockford and Seymour, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

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INDIANA, Central

Photo taken by hydrologist Al Shipe near Seymour and the East Fork White River on March 6th. Johnson County 2 NW Edinburg 04 1530EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 06 2056EST Flooding occurred along Sugar Creek in Johnson County, including near Edinburgh, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Photo taken by hydrologist Al Shipe near Edinburgh and the State Route 252 bridge on March 6th. Owen County 1 ENE Spencer 04 1830EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 09 0802EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Owen County, including near Spencer, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Daviess County 5 WNW Plainville 04 2200EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 12 0741EST Flooding occurred along the White River in western Daviess County due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Knox County Edwardsport 04 2200EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 12 0741EST

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Flooding occurred along the White River in Knox County, including near Edwardsport, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Knox County 3 WSW Decker 05 0600EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 17 0744EST Flooding occurred along the White River in southern Knox County due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Bartholomew County 2 NNW Garden City 05 1330EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 07 0342EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Bartholomew County, including near Columbus, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Photo taken by hydrologist Al Shipe near Columbus of the East Fork White River on March 6th. Knox County 1 NNW Orrville 05 1330EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 17 1910EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in southwestern Knox County due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Flooding occurred across central Indiana due to heavy rain and snow melt. A few observers in south central and southeast Indiana received more than a foot of snow and a foot of rain during March. During March the focus for the heavy rain and snow events shifted from northern Indiana to southern Indiana. Rain of one to three inches fell on the 3rd and 4th. The heaviest rain fell in southern Indiana. As the lowland flooding was beginning to subside, a large March snow storm struck portions of Indiana, Kentucky, and all of Ohio on the 7th and 8th. Snow of one to nearly fifteen inches fell in Indiana south and east of Indianapolis. There was a sharp gradient with the heaviest snow. While the Indianapolis airport measured slightly over an inch of snow, the Columbus area received over nine inches. The snow began to melt on the 9th and was completely gone by the 13th. The melting snow in southeast and south central Indiana caused a slight rise on the East Fork White River and kept the river high. Lawrence County 1 NE River Vale 06 1300EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood Heltonville 12 1538EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Lawrence County, including near Rivervale, due to heavy rain and snow melt. Flooding occurred across central Indiana due to heavy rain and snow melt. INZ041-049-056> Bartholomew - Brown - Decatur - Delaware - Henry - Jackson - Jennings - Lawrence - Randolph - Rush - 057-063>065-070> Shelby 072 07 1200EST 0 0 Winter Storm 08 1513EST A winter storm developed across southeastern and eastern portions of Indiana on March 7th and continued into March 8th. Upwards of 11 inches of snow fell in some locations. Lawrence County 1 NNW Riverview 07 1200EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 11 2204EST

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Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Lawrence County, including near Bedford, due to heavy rain and snow melt. Lawrence County 3 W Williams 07 1300EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 12 0705EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Lawrence County, including near Williams, due to heavy rain and snow melt. Martin County Shoals 09 0345EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NNW Pleasant Vly 11 2315EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Martin County, including near Shoals, due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Flooding occurred across central Indiana due to heavy rain and snow melt. Knox County 4 SW Orrville 18 1030EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in southwestern Knox County due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 19th at 17:07. Knox County 5 SE Willis 18 1115EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the White River in southern Knox County due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 18th at 19:51. Jennings County 4 NNW Zenas 18 1200EST 0 0 60.00K 0.00K Flood 7 N Scipio 20 Flooding occurred across numerous locations in Jennings County due to heavy rain. Many county roads were closed due to high water. Late in the day on the 18th a woman whose car was submersed by Graham Creek east of Lovett was rescued from the flood waters. Water was also being pumped out of several homes in North Vernon.

Johnson County 6 NE Rocklane 18 1200EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flood 4 E Needham 20 Flooding occurred across numerous locations in Johnson County due to heavy rain. Two people were rescued by divers after a driver ignored high water signs and became stranded in a vehicle near Franklin early in the day on the 19th. Numerous other roads were closed across Johnson County due to the high water. No injuries were reported.

Monroe County 3 NW Stinesville 18 1200EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 5 SSW Stanford 20 Flooding occurred in many locations throughout Monroe County. Heavy rain caused high water which closed several roads. One man was rescued by boat from the roof of a submerged vehicle. One household was submerged by the high water.

Putnam County 5 WNW Russellville 18 1200EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NNW Barnard 20 Flooding occurred across numerous locations in Putnam County due to heavy rain. High water closed over 18 county roads.

Rush County 1 ENE Raleigh 18 1200EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NNW Carthage 20 Heavy rains caused flooding of several roads across Rush County.

Vigo County 2 S Shirkleville 18 1200EST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Flood 1 W New Goshen 20 Flooding occurred across many locations due to heavy rain that fell in Vigo County. High water closed many roads in the county. A motorist had to be rescued from her car after she disregarded a road closed sign. No injuries were reported.

Knox County 1 NNW Vincennes 18 1800EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST

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Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Knox County, including near Vincennes, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 16th at 15:00. Knox County 3 SW Decker 18 1800EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the White River in southern Knox County due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 19th at 23:51. Greene County 1 NNE Slinkard 18 1830EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NNE Newberry 26 1502EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Greene County, including near Newberry, due to heavy rain.

Jackson County Rockford 18 1830EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 24 1315EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Jackson County, including near Seymour and Rockford, due to heavy rain. Flooding forced some families from their homes. Minor damage also occurred to roads. Two vehicles drove into flooded waters. No injuries were reported. Multiple roads were flooded near the river.

Greene County Elliston 18 1900EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 26 0341EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Greene County, including near Elliston, due to heavy rain.

Knox County 3 N Vincennes 18 1900EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Knox County, including near Red Skelton Bridge, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 14th at 04:36. Daviess County 5 W Plainville 18 2200EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the White River in western Daviess County due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 8th at 1630. Knox County Edwardsport 18 2200EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Knox County, including near Edwardsport, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 8th at 1630. Decatur County 1 WNW Germantown 18 2307EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 20 1735EST Flooding occurred along the Flatrock River in Decatur County, including near St. Paul, due to heavy rain.

Shelby County 3 SE Waldron 18 2307EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 20 1735EST Flooding occurred along the Flatrock River in southeastern Shelby County due to heavy rain.

Lawrence County River Vale 18 2330EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Lawrence County, including near Rivervale, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 9th at 12:40. Multiple roads were flooded due to heavy rain.

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INDIANA, Central

Photo was taken by Mike Wright east of Rivervale and near Tunnelton. Lawrence County 2 W Williams 19 0230EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Lawrence County, including near Williams, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 6th at 07:15. Multiple roads were flooded due to the heavy rain.

Photo taken by hydrologist Al Shipe just outside of Williams on March 24th. Owen County Spencer 19 0300EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 24 1938EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Owen County, including near Spencer, due to heavy rain. Multiple roads were closed due to high water. Clay County 2 NW Bowling Green 19 0330EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 21 0124EST Flooding occurred along the Eel River in Clay County, including near Bowling Green, due to heavy rain.

Randolph County 1 W Deerfield 19 0419EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 20 1530EST

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Flooding occurred along the Mississinewa River in Randolph County, including near Ridgeville, due to heavy rain.

Shelby County 1 NW Shelbyville 19 0430EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 21 1246EST Flooding occurred along the Big Blue River in Shelby County, including in Shelbyville, due to heavy rain.

Morgan County 2 WSW Centerton 19 0530EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 23 0921EST Flooding occurred on the White River in Morgan County, including near Centerton, due to heavy rain.

Johnson County 2 NW Edinburg 19 0552EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 22 0340EST Flooding occurred along Sugar Creek in Johnson County, including near Edinburgh, due to heavy rain.

Lawrence County 2 NNE Coxton 19 0600EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 2 ENE Riverview 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Lawrence County, including near Bedford, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 5th at 14:50. Multiple roads were flooded due to heavy rain.

Photo taken by hydrologist Al Shipe near the Bedford Boat Club on March 24th. Bartholomew County 1 SW Riverview Acres 19 0700EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 21 1745EST Flooding occurred along the Flatrock River in Bartholomew County, including near Columbus, due to heavy rain. Multiple roads were flooded due to the heavy rain. Tippecanoe County 2 N Welborn Arpt 19 0700EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 1 N West Lafayette 26 1100EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, including near Lafayette, due to heavy rain.

Martin County Shoals 19 0930EST 0 0 60.00K 0.00K Flood 2 N Pleasant Vly 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Martin County, including near Shoals, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 5th at 22:37. Martin County was under a state of emergency on March 19th. Several roads were flooded due to the heavy rain.

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INDIANA, Central

Photo taken by hydrologist Al Shipe near Shoals on March 24th.. Madison County Anderson 19 0950EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 21 1117EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Madison County, including near Anderson, due to heavy rain.

Delaware County 1 SSE Delaware Co Arpt 19 1007EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSE Morningside 20 2018EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Delaware County, including near Muncie, due to heavy rain. Multiple County Roads were closed with high water near the White River. On the 19th, one woman had to be rescued from her car after she drove into flood waters. No injuries were reported. Bartholomew County 2 N Garden City 19 1500EST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Flood 22 0607EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Bartholomew County, including near Columbus, due to heavy rain. Multiple roads were flooded due to heavy rain. A school bus had to be rescued from flood waters on March 27th west of Columbus. No injuries were reported. Hamilton County Noblesville 19 1730EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 22 0126EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Hamilton County, including near Noblesville, due to heavy rain.

Marion County 1 E Nora 19 1915EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NW Allisonville 22 1018EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Marion County, including near Nora, due to heavy rain.

Flooding occurred across central Indiana due to heavy rain. Rain of five to more than eight inches fell on the 18th and 19th in much of southern Indiana near and south of U.S. Highway 50. Many areas of southern Indiana were paralyzed for two or more days as a result. Martin County declared an emergency and told drivers to stay off the roads until flood waters receded. Martin County 2 SSE Natchez 20 1700EST 1 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST An elderly man drowned after driving into floodwaters while he was on his way to a doctor's appointment. The 85 year old male was pulled from a flooded area near the Lost River. His body was found about 70 feet away from his car in four and a half feet of water. His death was ruled an accidental drowning. Flooding continued until around April 2nd. The flood death occurred late in the morning on March 31st. Flood times are approximate. M85IW

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An elderly man drowned after driving into floodwaters while he was on his way to a doctor's appointment. The 85 year old male was pulled from a flooded area near the Lost River. His body was found about 70 feet away from his car in four and a half feet of water. His death was ruled an accidental drowning. M85IW Greene County 1 ENE Newberry 27 0730EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Greene County, including near Newberry, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 6th at 19:27. Greene County 1 N Elliston 27 1300EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the White River in Greene County, including near Elliston, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 6th at 21:11. Jackson County Rockford 27 1300EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Jackson County, including near Rockford and Seymour, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 3rd at 20:13. Tippecanoe County 2 N West Lafayette 28 1630EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 1 S (LAF)Purdue Univ Laf 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, including near Lafayette, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 5th at 17:12. Fountain County Covington 29 0700EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Fountain County, including near Covington, due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 6th at 14:37. Warren County 2 E Foster 29 0700EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359EST Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in eastern Warren County due to heavy rain. Flooding continued until April 6th at 14:37. Flooding occurred across central Indiana due to heavy rainfall. Just as the crest was reaching the Hazleton and Mount Carmel areas on the 27th, rain of one to nearly six inches fell from the evening of the 26th through the night of the 31st in southern Indiana. This additional rain prolonged the extensive flooding. Vigo County Terre Haute 31 1745EST 0 0 8.00K 0.00K Lightning

Lightning struck a hospital fitness center Monday afternoon. The time listed is approximate. The lightning hit the top floor of the hospital professional office building sending pieces of brick falling five stories to the parking lot below. The falling bricks damaged two cars. The hospital also lost about 40 percent of its phone service temporarily. The professional office building of the hospital was evacuated for 15 minutes.

Lightning struck a hospital during the afternoon hours of March 31st. INDIANA, Northeast

INZ007>009-015> Adams - Allen - Blackford - Cass - De Kalb - Fulton - Grant - Huntington - Jay - Kosciusko - Miami - 018-022>027-032> Noble - Steuben - Wabash - Wells - Whitley 034 04 1400EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 05 0200EST Strong low pressure tracked from Arkansas into central Ohio, bringing a swath of precipitation to all of northern Indiana. A band of heavy snow, with amounts ranging from six to ten inches, extended from Cass county Indiana northeast through Whitley and Allen counties. Some sleet was also mixed in with higher amounts noted north and south of the heavy snow. Drier air allowed for lighter snow amounts and a bit more in the way of sleet into northwestern Indiana where amounts were in the one to four inch range. At least one fatality was reported in the area when a 78 year old Kosciusko county resident was killed when her car was struck by another, sending the woman's vehicle into a tree. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

INZ034 Jay 07 2130EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1500EST

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INDIANA, Northeast

Another area of low pressure tracked across central Indiana into central Ohio. Snow was spread north of the low but remained confined to mainly Jay County where 4 to 6 inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, causing difficult travel.

INZ007 Steuben 21 1230EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 22 0400EST Low pressure tracked across portions of northern Indiana, spreading a swath of moderate to heavy snow across extreme northeastern Indiana, where accumulations of three to six inches occurred along with some blowing and drifting snow. INDIANA, South Central Jefferson County Deputy 04 0815EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0655EST The Muscatatuck River at Deputy crested at 23.1 feet around 330 PM EST on March 4. Flood stage at Deputy is 20 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with some county roads under water.

A fast moving cold front coupled with an upper level low brought some heavy rains and river flooding to south central Indiana.

INZ076>079-083> Clark - Crawford - Dubois - Floyd - Harrison - Jefferson - Orange - Perry - Scott - Washington 084-089>092 07 0700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 08 1200EST A snowstorm across southern Indiana produced the heaviest snowfall since the storm of the century on December 22nd, 2004. Snow fell intermittently during a 24 hour period, starting during the morning hours March 7th. The first episode ended by mid- afternoon on the 7th. This bought 2 to 4 inches across the area with around 4 inches of accumulation across Floyd and Clark counties. Snowfall then redeveloped by early evening and continued through late morning on the 8th. Total accumulations ranged from 7 inches across Perry and Dubois counties to near one foot right along the Ohio River. Prior to this well-advertised storm, schools were canceled for Friday throughout the area. Perry County 2 NW Tell City 08 0700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 W Cannelton 14 2100EST The Ohio River at Tell City crested at 40.5 feet around 700 AM EST on March 12. Flood stage at Tell City is 38 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with Indiana Highway 66 closed between Rome and Derby. The Tell City flood wall is closed at this level. An upper level low brought heavy rains to the mid and upper Ohio Valley. Jefferson County Deputy 18 1540EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 20 1040EST The Muscatatuck River at Deputy crested at 30.5 feet around 830 AM EST on March 19. Flood stage at Deputy is 20 feet. At this level, water is over the county bridge were the gage is located.

Dubois County 1 S Millersport 18 1745EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 ENE Huntingburg 2345EST Several roads were closed in the Huntingburg area. Meridian Road was closed. County Road 230S was closed near St. Anthony. First Street in Huntingburg was closed. Highway 200W was closed south of Huntingburg. Highway 400W was closed north of Brescher Drive. Scott County 4 SW Austin 18 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Leota 2359EST High water closed numerous roads across the county, including State Highway 56.

Crawford County 1 NE Marengo 18 1941EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 ESE Brownstown 19 0141EST A few roads in the county were closed due to high water. Otter Creek Road was closed south of English. Valeene Road north of Marengo was closed. Lower Bacon Ridge Road was closed west of Marengo, and Pleasant Avenue in Marengo was closed.

Floyd County 2 E Edwardsville 18 1950EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 N New Albany 19 0150EST High water from heavy rains closed numerous road in New Albany and Floyds Knobs.

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INDIANA, South Central Clark County 2 SSE Bennettsville 18 2047EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NNE Charlestown 2347EST Several roads around Charlestown and Sellersburg were closed due to high water.

Jefferson County 1 SSW Deputy 18 2050EST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 19 0250EST Sections of State Road 250 and Deputy Pike were closed due to high water. Three vehicles were submerged in high waters. The occupants were rescued. Orange County 2 NW Frentresstown 18 2050EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 ESE Paoli 19 0250EST Numerous state and county roads were closed due to high water. Some homes in Paoli were evacuated.

Washington County Salem 18 2136EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NE Hitchcock Station 19 0336EST Occupants of a vehicle stalled in high water on Cox's Ferry Road were rescued. U.S. Highway 150 was closed near Fredericksburg. Several other roads around the county were closed. Washington County Freddricksburg 18 2250EST 0 0 3.00M 0.00K Flood 20 1140EST The Blue River at Fredericksburg crested at 27.3 feet around 330 PM EST on March 19. Flood stage at Fredericksburg is 20 feet. This is the major flooding level for this location. Water enters businesses in the town and some evacuations are required. U.S. Highway 150 is closed. Dubois County 3 ENE Ferdinand 19 0230EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WSW Holland 0830EST Numerous road in the county were closed due to high water. Old Huntinburg Road was closed in Bainbridge. Ferdinand Road was closed east of County Road 200W. Old Petersburg Road was closed north of State Road 56. Kellersville Road was closed.

Clark County 2 SSW Underwood 19 0231EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 N St Joseph Hill 0531EST High water resulting from heavy rain closed sections of the Utica-Sellersburg Road, and the Memphis-Charlestown Road. Portions of U.S. Highway 31 were flooded and closed. Crawford County 1 WNW Mifflin 19 0232EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0832EST High water closed a few roads in central Crawford County, including Otter Creek Road and Milltown Road. Four to five feet of water covered East 5th Street in English. Harrison County 1 SW Laconia 19 0234EST 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 N Fishtown 0834EST Numerous roads in the county were flooded, including portions of Indiana Highway 11. Big Indian Creek near Corydon was flooding, with trailers and vehicles under water. Flood waters from Big Indian Creek were close to Indiana Highway 335.

Perry County 1 E Tell City 19 0236EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 W Bristow 0636EST Numerous roads were flooded and closed due to heavy rains. Crawford County 1 S Milltown 19 0411EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1011EST The Blue River was out its banks around Milltown. Several roads were under water.

Dubois County 3 WNW Ireland 19 0830EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NE Dubois 2030EST Numerous roads across the county remained closed due to high water.

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INDIANA, South Central Harrison County 1 NW Corydon 19 0835EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 N Kings Store 1500EST The Big Indian Creek near Corydon flooded a campground. Trailers and vehicles were submerged in high water. Several creeks and streams were out of their banks near Palmyra. Crawford County 1 S Milltown 19 1244EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2245EST Flooding on the Blue River in Milltown closed some streets. Water was surrounding some homes.

Perry County 1 SSE Troy 19 1700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 W Cannelton 27 0715EST The Ohio River at Tell City crested at 44.5 feet around 600 AM EST on March 22. Flood stage at Tell City is 38 feet. The city flood wall is closed at 40 feet, and water reaches the base of the flood wall. Bottom land on both sides of the river floods.

Perry County Tell City 20 0350EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 26 0030EST The Ohio River at Cannelton crested at 45.4 feet around 230 AM EST on March 22. Flood stage at Cannelton is 42 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with agricultural land flooded between Cloverport, KY and Tell City, IN.

A frontal boundary over the lower Ohio Valley brought training thunderstorms and heavy rain to south central Indiana. Jefferson County Deputy 27 1020EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 28 2030EST The Muscatatuck River at Deputy crested at 22.0 feet around noon EST on March 28. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with some county roads closed in the area. A stationary front over the lower Ohio Valley produced some heavy rains over ground saturated by storms earlier in the month.

INDIANA, Southeast

INZ050-058-066- Dearborn - Fayette - Franklin - Ohio - Ripley - Switzerland - Union - Wayne 073>075-080 07 1200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1500EST Surface low pressure tracked from the southern Appalachians to western Virginia by Saturday March 8th. A deepening upper level trough worked into the Ohio Valley overnight, combining with the surface low and strengthening the entire system. The surface pressure gradient tightened in response to the upper low, and gusts of 30 to 40 mph brought blizzard-like conditions to the region. INDIANA, Southwest Pike County Petersburg 04 0600EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NE Bowman 31 2359EST Moderate flooding of the White River occurred. At the Petersburg gage, the river crested at 25.89 feet on March 25. Flood stage there is 16 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 23 feet. This flood crest was just under the major flood stage of 26 feet. This was the sixth highest flood crest in about 100 years of record. It was the worst flood since the January, 2005 flood. Levees were monitored closely. Numerous roads were flooded. Flood waters approached State Road 56 near Bowman. Extensive flooding occurred in Dodge City. Evacuations began from river cabins in Dodge City. Livestock were moved. Extensive flooding affected agricultural and rural residential areas. Oil fields were inaccessible. State Road 257 south of Washington was completely flooded. Gibson County 1 WNW Hazleton 05 0400CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the White River occurred. At the Hazleton gage, the river crested at 27.70 feet on March 27. Flood stage there is 16 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 24 feet. Water was more than two feet deep in the west end of Hazleton, with the deepest flood water at the corner of West 2nd Street and Brown Street. People in residential cabins on the riverward side of the levee relocated. Many local roads were completely impassable. Oil fields were inaccessible. Water pumps were installed on the west end of Hazleton. Since cropland was dormant, this flood caused little if any agricultural damage. Flood gates were installed at Hazleton. Gibson County East Mt Carmel 05 1900CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WSW Skelton 31 2359CST

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INDIANA, Southwest

Moderate flooding of the Wabash River occurred. At the Mt. Carmel, IL gage, the river crested at 29.72 feet on March 27. Flood stage there is 19 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 25 feet. This was the ninth highest crest on record at Mount Carmel. Extensive flooding occurred in western Gibson County, with some evacuations needed. Numerous local river roads were flooded. The river was three miles wide at I-64. Cattle and farm equipment were relocated. Access to local campsites was blocked, but there was minimal impact to commercial activities because of gate closure. Flood waters affected residents of East Mt. Carmel, Indiana. Fifth Street that parallels the river was closed. Twin restaurant along the river also closed.

Moderate flooding of the Wabash and White Rivers occurred after a series of heavy rainfall events. Very heavy rain of 5 to 8 inches fell on the 18th and 19th. The ensuing flood along the White and Wabash Rivers was very similar to March 2006. What differed for this March 2008 flood was the duration of the extensive flooding. As the crest reached the Hazleton and Mount Carmel areas on the 27th, rain of 1 to nearly 6 inches fell from the evening of the 26th to the night of the 31st. This additional rain caused a slight increase in the crests and prolonged the flooding. Posey County Mt Vernon 06 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SE Mt Vernon Arpt 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Mt. Vernon gage, the river crested at 45.60 feet on March 25. Flood stage there is 35 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 45 feet. Large portions of Point Township in Posey County were flooded. Farmland and some main roads were flooded in places southwest and west of Mt. Vernon. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible. A series of strong storm systems in February and March combined to raise the Ohio River above flood stage for an extended period of time. Posey County New Harmony 06 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Wabash River occurred. At the New Harmony gage, the river crested at 20.87 feet on March 28. Flood stage there is 15 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 20 feet. Parts of northern New Harmony began to flood, and sandbagging became necessary in town. Surrounding bottomland was flooded. Harmonie State Park was closed.

Moderate flooding of the Wabash and White Rivers occurred after a series of heavy rainfall events. Very heavy rain of 5 to 8 inches fell on the 18th and 19th. The ensuing flood along the White and Wabash Rivers was very similar to March 2006. What differed for this March 2008 flood was the duration of the extensive flooding. As the crest reached the Hazleton and Mount Carmel areas on the 27th, rain of 1 to nearly 6 inches fell from the evening of the 26th to the night of the 31st. This additional rain caused a slight increase in the crests and prolonged the flooding. Warrick County Newburgh 06 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Newburgh gage, the river crested at 46.49 feet on March 23. Flood stage there is 38 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 48 feet. Highway 662 near the old lock and dam was flooded. Considerable flooding of agricultural lowlands occurred. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible.

Vanderburgh County 1 SSE Howell 07 0000CST 0 0 35.00K 0.00K Flood 3 SSW Evansville 30 2300CST Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Evansville gage, the river crested at 43.65 feet on March 23. Flood stage there is 42 feet. Basements along the riverfront were flooded. At the Angel Mounds boat ramp, a man in a pickup truck was swept into the Ohio River. The man floated down the river inside his truck until fire crews rescued him about 100 yards down the river. He was found clinging to a tree, showing signs of hypothermia. Backwater aggravated flooding along Pigeon Creek, a tributary that flows through Vanderburgh County. The river was 3300 feet wide.

Spencer County Rockport 07 0200CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NNE Africa 30 2300CST Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Owensboro, KY gage, the river crested at 43.3 feet on March 23. Flood stage there is 40 feet. Floodwaters entered the basements of houses along the river's edge below the Rockport bluff. Water covered the parking lot and park road in Grandview. Low-lying fields near the river were flooded.

A series of strong storm systems in February and March combined to raise the Ohio River above flood stage for an extended period of time. INZ082-086>088 Pike - Spencer - Vanderburgh - Warrick 07 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 0500CST

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INDIANA, Southwest

A low pressure system developed over the central Gulf coast, then moved northeast across the Tennessee Valley. This surface low produced light to moderate accumulations of snow early in the morning. Following the surface low, an intensifying upper level low produced a more significant round of heavy snow during the evening through the overnight hours. Four to eight inches accumulated along and east of a line from Petersburg to Evansville. The four-inch amounts were in Evansville, and amounts increased with eastward extent. Up to 8 inches fell in Spencer County. Gusty winds caused by a strong pressure gradient between the surface low and arctic high pressure over the upper Mississippi Valley caused blowing and drifting snow. Visibility was below one-quarter mile at times. Roads became snow-covered and very slippery, and a number of accidents occurred. Drifts were commonly measured around one foot deep, with isolated reports of drifts to two feet. Gibson County Hazleton 18 0700CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SE Buckskin 21 1600CST Schools were closed in parts of the county. The sheriff department received six or seven calls about motorists stranded in high water. The Red Cross opened a shelter for people needing to evacuate their homes. Residents of low-lying towns stacked sandbags. Several roads were closed, including one major state road.

Pike County 5 W Petersburg 18 0700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 N Algiers 21 1600EST Three major state roads and many rural roads were closed. Highway 257 was closed from Velpen to Otwell. The Pike County emergency management director reported flooding in low-lying areas that don't normally flood.

Posey County Griffin 18 0700CST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Flood 4 WNW Hovey 21 1600CST A number of structures throughout the county were damaged by flooding. A subdivision off Indiana Highway 62 was flooded. Flooding of Big Creek raised water to the eaves of structures of an historic village off Indiana 69. The village is an attraction that consists of recreated historic buildings. Numerous roads were closed. Five motorists were rescued from flooded roads. Schools were closed. The county declared a State of Emergency.

Flooding from Big Creek near Blairsville on Highway 66. Vanderburgh County 4 WSW Evansville 18 0700CST 0 0 350.00K 0.00K Flood 4 SSE Smythe 23 1800CST Major flooding of Pigeon Creek occurred. Sandbag walls and pumps were placed around a number of residences near the creek, which flows into the Ohio River near Evansville. National Guard troops and firefighters were among those helping with sandbagging. About 100,000 sandbags were filled in this massive flood-fighting effort. Voluntary evacuations were in effect for residents of 194 mobile homes at a mobile home park which was threatened by a weakening levee. Water was about one feet from the top of the levee, and sinkholes formed in the levee. Floodwaters seeping through the levee flooded parts of the mobile home park, but water was not believed to have entered any homes. At least a dozen other homes were threatened by the creek. The Red Cross opened a shelter for evacuees. Access to one home was by boat only. Four teenagers were rescued from an SUV that stalled in floodwaters. In the city of Evansville, the manager of the water and sewer department received 29 reports of storm water in homes. Thirty homes were affected by floodwaters, and a few were heavily damaged. Motorists were stuck in high water on roads near the Evansville Regional Airport. Schools were closed across the county, and a State of Emergency was declared.

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INDIANA, Southwest Spencer County Richland 18 1300CST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NE Enterprise 21 1600CST Three young boys were rescued unhurt when their boat capsized in Anderson River backwaters just southeast of New Boston. Several stranded motorists were rescued. At least one family was rescued from a flooded home in St. Meinrad. A home near the Anderson River was sandbagged. Schools were closed. Numerous roads were closed, including roads that don't normally flood. Major roads that were closed included portions of U.S. Highway 231, Indiana 62, and Indiana 161. Some damage occurred to county roads. Some water entered the Spencer County courthouse and other structures around the county. Residents of a house on Indiana 66 could access their house only by boat.

Warrick County Elberfeld 18 1400CST 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Flood Newburgh 21 1600CST Major flooding occurred after 7 to 10 inches of rain fell in 36 hours. Many roads were closed, including one major road. The county exhausted its supply of road closed signs. Sand bags were distributed to homeowners and business owners threatened by flooding. A mudslide on Rockport Road exposed a gas line. Floodwaters rushed over the top of a bridge on a seconday road just north of Chandler. A railroad track along U.S. Highway 62 was flooded. An SUV was washed off a secondary road into a ditch. Roadways and culverts were washed out. Torrential rainfall amounts from 5 to 9 inches occurred over a two-day period, causing a major flood event. A very slow- moving cold front over southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri provided the focus for prolonged heavy rainfall. A deep southwest wind flow brought subtropical moisture across the frontal zone. The two-day rainfall amount was 7.70 inches at the Evansville airport. Other two-day totals included: 8.70 near Darmstadt (Vanderburgh County), 7.30 at Ft. Branch (Gibson County), and 9.29 at Wadesville (Posey County). The lowest amounts were northeast of Evansville in Pike County, where 4.83 inches was reported near Petersburg. Gibson County 2 SE Patoka 19 0800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Major flooding of the Patoka River occurred. At the gage northeast of Princeton, the river crested at 24.11 feet on March 25. Flood stage there is 18 feet, and major flooding begins at 22 feet. Floodwaters reached the edge of old U.S. Highway 41. Two to three inches of water was over Indiana Route 65 at Wheeling Crossing. Extensive flooding of low-lying fields occurred.

Very heavy rainfall on the 18th and 19th caused major flooding on the Patoka River. IOWA, Central Lucas County 3 WSW Russell 02 1315CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 07 1245CST Wayne County 2 SSE Confidence 02 1530CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSW Bethlehem 03 March began with very welcome mild weather as temperatures reached 74¿¿ at Keosauqua on the 2nd. Iowa entered the month with an extensive and very moisture-rich snowpack over northern areas of the state. Snowmelt, fortunately, was gradual, without any prolonged warm-ups. Additionally, precipitation was well below normal over most of Iowa in March. The result was that snowmelt flooding, although widespread, did not reach severe proportions in most areas. Preliminary precipitation totals varied from 0.43 inches at Swea City to 2.68 inches at Dubuque. Snowfall was frequent during the month, and preliminary amounts ranged from just 0.3 inches at Washington to 12.0 inches at Sanborn. The statewide average snowfall was 4.1 inches, which was 0.7 inches below normal. The preliminary seasonal snowfall total for Iowa stands at 43.8 inches or 13.3 inches above normal to rank as the 14th snowiest season among 121 years of record. Streamflow across Iowa was elevated through the month March. Ice jams moved out of the state"s rivers in the beginning of the month with some minor flooding along the Raccoon, Des Moines, Iowa, Cedar and Grand Basins in central Iowa. Flooding would also occur downstream toward the Mississippi River. The early March warm up would also cause snowmelt flooding with some water problems in central Iowa. Streamflow would continue to be elevated for the rest of the month. Two other periods of flooding occurred during the month and will be addressed later. Since significant rainfall events were not the main issue, another extended narrative will not be composed. The flooding that occurred during the month was not major and generally restricted to agricultural lands. It was fortunate that precipitation for the month was below normal as there was a considerable snowpack at the beginning of the month. Marshall County 3 W State Center 02 1600CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2100CST Water was reported flowing over Highway 30. In addition, water was flowing over Highway 65 near Zearing and just south of Colo. Numerous county roads have water over them. Story County 1 S Colo 02 1600CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2100CST

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IOWA, Central

The seasons first strong push of warm air moved into Iowa during the overnight hours of the 1st into the 2nd. Temperatures rose through the night with readings soaring into the 60s to around 70 by the afternoon of the 2nd. At the same time, dew point temperatures rose into the mid 50s across southern Iowa. Considerable snow remained on the ground before the warming took place. In addition, rivers were completely covered with ice from the cold temperatures of the preceding month. Rapid melt caused flooding over parts of central and southern Iowa as snow melt water flowed into the rivers rapidly. In addition, the rapid rise in water broke some of the ice free in the rivers and resulted in some ice jam flooding as well. Several highways were reported as having water flowing over them. Flash flooding occurred in Wapello and Marshall Counties due to ice action. There were several reports of washouts on gravel roads as soft soils were eroded by the flood waters. Considerable flooding took place in the Marion County area. Once the flooding occurred, cold temperatures and ice action caused water levels to remain high into the day on the 4th. Warren County 3 NW Milo 02 1645CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 2 SW Ackworth 03 1800CST Warren County 2 ENE Hartford 02 1645CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 03 0715CST March began with very welcome mild weather as temperatures reached 74¿¿ at Keosauqua on the 2nd. Iowa entered the month with an extensive and very moisture-rich snowpack over northern areas of the state. Snowmelt, fortunately, was gradual, without any prolonged warm-ups. Additionally, precipitation was well below normal over most of Iowa in March. The result was that snowmelt flooding, although widespread, did not reach severe proportions in most areas. Preliminary precipitation totals varied from 0.43 inches at Swea City to 2.68 inches at Dubuque. Snowfall was frequent during the month, and preliminary amounts ranged from just 0.3 inches at Washington to 12.0 inches at Sanborn. The statewide average snowfall was 4.1 inches, which was 0.7 inches below normal. The preliminary seasonal snowfall total for Iowa stands at 43.8 inches or 13.3 inches above normal to rank as the 14th snowiest season among 121 years of record. Streamflow across Iowa was elevated through the month March. Ice jams moved out of the state"s rivers in the beginning of the month with some minor flooding along the Raccoon, Des Moines, Iowa, Cedar and Grand Basins in central Iowa. Flooding would also occur downstream toward the Mississippi River. The early March warm up would also cause snowmelt flooding with some water problems in central Iowa. Streamflow would continue to be elevated for the rest of the month. Two other periods of flooding occurred during the month and will be addressed later. Since significant rainfall events were not the main issue, another extended narrative will not be composed. The flooding that occurred during the month was not major and generally restricted to agricultural lands. It was fortunate that precipitation for the month was below normal as there was a considerable snowpack at the beginning of the month. Hardin County 6 W Iowa Falls 02 1724CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flood 2 E Buckeye 03 0400CST Shallow water was flowing over county road D15. Water was forced onto highway by blocked culvert in the Alden area.

Grundy County 3 NNW Holland 02 1757CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NE Morrison 03 0200CST Water blocked at a culvert forced water onto Highway 14. Highway 175 also had water backed onto the road surface. Traffic was allowed to pass. Wapello County 4 W Chillicothe 02 1800CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2200CST At least 3 inches of water was reported in the spotters basement, along with several other homes in Ottumwa neighborhood taking on water in basements. The seasons first strong push of warm air moved into Iowa during the overnight hours of the 1st into the 2nd. Temperatures rose through the night with readings soaring into the 60s to around 70 by the afternoon of the 2nd. At the same time, dew point temperatures rose into the mid 50s across southern Iowa. Considerable snow remained on the ground before the warming took place. In addition, rivers were completely covered with ice from the cold temperatures of the preceding month. Rapid melt caused flooding over parts of central and southern Iowa as snow melt water flowed into the rivers rapidly. In addition, the rapid rise in water broke some of the ice free in the rivers and resulted in some ice jam flooding as well. Several highways were reported as having water flowing over them. Flash flooding occurred in Wapello and Marshall Counties due to ice action. There were several reports of washouts on gravel roads as soft soils were eroded by the flood waters. Considerable flooding took place in the Marion County area. Once the flooding occurred, cold temperatures and ice action caused water levels to remain high into the day on the 4th. Dallas County 2 NNE Van Meter 02 1815CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Flood 03 2300CST

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IOWA, Central

March began with very welcome mild weather as temperatures reached 74¿¿ at Keosauqua on the 2nd. Iowa entered the month with an extensive and very moisture-rich snowpack over northern areas of the state. Snowmelt, fortunately, was gradual, without any prolonged warm-ups. Additionally, precipitation was well below normal over most of Iowa in March. The result was that snowmelt flooding, although widespread, did not reach severe proportions in most areas. Preliminary precipitation totals varied from 0.43 inches at Swea City to 2.68 inches at Dubuque. Snowfall was frequent during the month, and preliminary amounts ranged from just 0.3 inches at Washington to 12.0 inches at Sanborn. The statewide average snowfall was 4.1 inches, which was 0.7 inches below normal. The preliminary seasonal snowfall total for Iowa stands at 43.8 inches or 13.3 inches above normal to rank as the 14th snowiest season among 121 years of record. Streamflow across Iowa was elevated through the month March. Ice jams moved out of the state"s rivers in the beginning of the month with some minor flooding along the Raccoon, Des Moines, Iowa, Cedar and Grand Basins in central Iowa. Flooding would also occur downstream toward the Mississippi River. The early March warm up would also cause snowmelt flooding with some water problems in central Iowa. Streamflow would continue to be elevated for the rest of the month. Two other periods of flooding occurred during the month and will be addressed later. Since significant rainfall events were not the main issue, another extended narrative will not be composed. The flooding that occurred during the month was not major and generally restricted to agricultural lands. It was fortunate that precipitation for the month was below normal as there was a considerable snowpack at the beginning of the month. Marshall County 3 W State Center 02 1822CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NW Rhodes 2100CST Water was reported flowing over Highway 30. Butler County 3 WNW Kesley 02 1850CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 03 0100CST Water reported over the road on county road T16. Traffic flow was not impeded however.

Wapello County 2 SSW Chillicothe 02 1950CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 SSW Ottumwa 2200CST Wildwood Road in Ottumwa was closed from high water. Numerous other gravel roads in the county were closed due to water running over them. Some washouts were also reported. Hamilton County 6 ENE Ellsworth 02 1950CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 4 N Jewell 03 0300CST Water was 3 feet deep with a wash out on 400th Street, at the intersection of 400th Street and Vail Ave. in southern Hamilton County. The shoulder was completely washed out as well.

The seasons first strong push of warm air moved into Iowa during the overnight hours of the 1st into the 2nd. Temperatures rose through the night with readings soaring into the 60s to around 70 by the afternoon of the 2nd. At the same time, dew point temperatures rose into the mid 50s across southern Iowa. Considerable snow remained on the ground before the warming took place. In addition, rivers were completely covered with ice from the cold temperatures of the preceding month. Rapid melt caused flooding over parts of central and southern Iowa as snow melt water flowed into the rivers rapidly. In addition, the rapid rise in water broke some of the ice free in the rivers and resulted in some ice jam flooding as well. Several highways were reported as having water flowing over them. Flash flooding occurred in Wapello and Marshall Counties due to ice action. There were several reports of washouts on gravel roads as soft soils were eroded by the flood waters. Considerable flooding took place in the Marion County area. Once the flooding occurred, cold temperatures and ice action caused water levels to remain high into the day on the 4th. Dallas County 9 ESE Hadden Hill 02 2145CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 03 2300CST March began with very welcome mild weather as temperatures reached 74¿¿ at Keosauqua on the 2nd. Iowa entered the month with an extensive and very moisture-rich snowpack over northern areas of the state. Snowmelt, fortunately, was gradual, without any prolonged warm-ups. Additionally, precipitation was well below normal over most of Iowa in March. The result was that snowmelt flooding, although widespread, did not reach severe proportions in most areas. Preliminary precipitation totals varied from 0.43 inches at Swea City to 2.68 inches at Dubuque. Snowfall was frequent during the month, and preliminary amounts ranged from just 0.3 inches at Washington to 12.0 inches at Sanborn. The statewide average snowfall was 4.1 inches, which was 0.7 inches below normal. The preliminary seasonal snowfall total for Iowa stands at 43.8 inches or 13.3 inches above normal to rank as the 14th snowiest season among 121 years of record. Streamflow across Iowa was elevated through the month March. Ice jams moved out of the state"s rivers in the beginning of the month with some minor flooding along the Raccoon, Des Moines, Iowa, Cedar and Grand Basins in central Iowa. Flooding would also occur downstream toward the Mississippi River. The early March warm up would also cause snowmelt flooding with some water problems in central Iowa. Streamflow would continue to be elevated for the rest of the month. Two other periods of flooding occurred during the month and will be addressed later. Since significant rainfall events were not the main issue, another extended narrative will not be composed. The flooding that occurred during the month was not major and generally restricted to agricultural lands. It was fortunate that precipitation for the month was below normal as there was a considerable snowpack at the beginning of the month.

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IOWA, Central Warren County 1 E Ackworth 02 2147CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Flood 03 0700CST Water was reported over Highway 92 due to the South River overflow at Ackworth.

Warren County 3 SSW Ackworth 02 2311CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Flood 03 0700CST The South River was over County Highway S23 southeast of Ackworth.

The seasons first strong push of warm air moved into Iowa during the overnight hours of the 1st into the 2nd. Temperatures rose through the night with readings soaring into the 60s to around 70 by the afternoon of the 2nd. At the same time, dew point temperatures rose into the mid 50s across southern Iowa. Considerable snow remained on the ground before the warming took place. In addition, rivers were completely covered with ice from the cold temperatures of the preceding month. Rapid melt caused flooding over parts of central and southern Iowa as snow melt water flowed into the rivers rapidly. In addition, the rapid rise in water broke some of the ice free in the rivers and resulted in some ice jam flooding as well. Several highways were reported as having water flowing over them. Flash flooding occurred in Wapello and Marshall Counties due to ice action. There were several reports of washouts on gravel roads as soft soils were eroded by the flood waters. Considerable flooding took place in the Marion County area. Once the flooding occurred, cold temperatures and ice action caused water levels to remain high into the day on the 4th. Polk County 2 N (DSM)Des Moines Intl 02 2315CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 2 E West Des Moines 03 1145CST March began with very welcome mild weather as temperatures reached 74¿¿ at Keosauqua on the 2nd. Iowa entered the month with an extensive and very moisture-rich snowpack over northern areas of the state. Snowmelt, fortunately, was gradual, without any prolonged warm-ups. Additionally, precipitation was well below normal over most of Iowa in March. The result was that snowmelt flooding, although widespread, did not reach severe proportions in most areas. Preliminary precipitation totals varied from 0.43 inches at Swea City to 2.68 inches at Dubuque. Snowfall was frequent during the month, and preliminary amounts ranged from just 0.3 inches at Washington to 12.0 inches at Sanborn. The statewide average snowfall was 4.1 inches, which was 0.7 inches below normal. The preliminary seasonal snowfall total for Iowa stands at 43.8 inches or 13.3 inches above normal to rank as the 14th snowiest season among 121 years of record. Streamflow across Iowa was elevated through the month March. Ice jams moved out of the state"s rivers in the beginning of the month with some minor flooding along the Raccoon, Des Moines, Iowa, Cedar and Grand Basins in central Iowa. Flooding would also occur downstream toward the Mississippi River. The early March warm up would also cause snowmelt flooding with some water problems in central Iowa. Streamflow would continue to be elevated for the rest of the month. Two other periods of flooding occurred during the month and will be addressed later. Since significant rainfall events were not the main issue, another extended narrative will not be composed. The flooding that occurred during the month was not major and generally restricted to agricultural lands. It was fortunate that precipitation for the month was below normal as there was a considerable snowpack at the beginning of the month. Wapello County 1 SSW Eddyville 03 0100CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flood 4 ENE Farson 1015CST The seasons first strong push of warm air moved into Iowa during the overnight hours of the 1st into the 2nd. Temperatures rose through the night with readings soaring into the 60s to around 70 by the afternoon of the 2nd. At the same time, dew point temperatures rose into the mid 50s across southern Iowa. Considerable snow remained on the ground before the warming took place. In addition, rivers were completely covered with ice from the cold temperatures of the preceding month. Rapid melt caused flooding over parts of central and southern Iowa as snow melt water flowed into the rivers rapidly. In addition, the rapid rise in water broke some of the ice free in the rivers and resulted in some ice jam flooding as well. Several highways were reported as having water flowing over them. Flash flooding occurred in Wapello and Marshall Counties due to ice action. There were several reports of washouts on gravel roads as soft soils were eroded by the flood waters. Considerable flooding took place in the Marion County area. Once the flooding occurred, cold temperatures and ice action caused water levels to remain high into the day on the 4th. Mahaska County 4 WNW Peoria 03 0415CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 06 0030CST Lucas County 39 SE Russell 03 0600CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 1630CST

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IOWA, Central

March began with very welcome mild weather as temperatures reached 74¿¿ at Keosauqua on the 2nd. Iowa entered the month with an extensive and very moisture-rich snowpack over northern areas of the state. Snowmelt, fortunately, was gradual, without any prolonged warm-ups. Additionally, precipitation was well below normal over most of Iowa in March. The result was that snowmelt flooding, although widespread, did not reach severe proportions in most areas. Preliminary precipitation totals varied from 0.43 inches at Swea City to 2.68 inches at Dubuque. Snowfall was frequent during the month, and preliminary amounts ranged from just 0.3 inches at Washington to 12.0 inches at Sanborn. The statewide average snowfall was 4.1 inches, which was 0.7 inches below normal. The preliminary seasonal snowfall total for Iowa stands at 43.8 inches or 13.3 inches above normal to rank as the 14th snowiest season among 121 years of record. Streamflow across Iowa was elevated through the month March. Ice jams moved out of the state"s rivers in the beginning of the month with some minor flooding along the Raccoon, Des Moines, Iowa, Cedar and Grand Basins in central Iowa. Flooding would also occur downstream toward the Mississippi River. The early March warm up would also cause snowmelt flooding with some water problems in central Iowa. Streamflow would continue to be elevated for the rest of the month. Two other periods of flooding occurred during the month and will be addressed later. Since significant rainfall events were not the main issue, another extended narrative will not be composed. The flooding that occurred during the month was not major and generally restricted to agricultural lands. It was fortunate that precipitation for the month was below normal as there was a considerable snowpack at the beginning of the month. Marion County 3 N Swan 03 0900CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flood 7 NNE Pella 04 1000CST The seasons first strong push of warm air moved into Iowa during the overnight hours of the 1st into the 2nd. Temperatures rose through the night with readings soaring into the 60s to around 70 by the afternoon of the 2nd. At the same time, dew point temperatures rose into the mid 50s across southern Iowa. Considerable snow remained on the ground before the warming took place. In addition, rivers were completely covered with ice from the cold temperatures of the preceding month. Rapid melt caused flooding over parts of central and southern Iowa as snow melt water flowed into the rivers rapidly. In addition, the rapid rise in water broke some of the ice free in the rivers and resulted in some ice jam flooding as well. Several highways were reported as having water flowing over them. Flash flooding occurred in Wapello and Marshall Counties due to ice action. There were several reports of washouts on gravel roads as soft soils were eroded by the flood waters. Considerable flooding took place in the Marion County area. Once the flooding occurred, cold temperatures and ice action caused water levels to remain high into the day on the 4th. Warren County 2 NNW Churchville 03 2145CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 2 WSW Norwalk 05 1000CST March began with very welcome mild weather as temperatures reached 74¿¿ at Keosauqua on the 2nd. Iowa entered the month with an extensive and very moisture-rich snowpack over northern areas of the state. Snowmelt, fortunately, was gradual, without any prolonged warm-ups. Additionally, precipitation was well below normal over most of Iowa in March. The result was that snowmelt flooding, although widespread, did not reach severe proportions in most areas. Preliminary precipitation totals varied from 0.43 inches at Swea City to 2.68 inches at Dubuque. Snowfall was frequent during the month, and preliminary amounts ranged from just 0.3 inches at Washington to 12.0 inches at Sanborn. The statewide average snowfall was 4.1 inches, which was 0.7 inches below normal. The preliminary seasonal snowfall total for Iowa stands at 43.8 inches or 13.3 inches above normal to rank as the 14th snowiest season among 121 years of record. Streamflow across Iowa was elevated through the month March. Ice jams moved out of the state"s rivers in the beginning of the month with some minor flooding along the Raccoon, Des Moines, Iowa, Cedar and Grand Basins in central Iowa. Flooding would also occur downstream toward the Mississippi River. The early March warm up would also cause snowmelt flooding with some water problems in central Iowa. Streamflow would continue to be elevated for the rest of the month. Two other periods of flooding occurred during the month and will be addressed later. Since significant rainfall events were not the main issue, another extended narrative will not be composed. The flooding that occurred during the month was not major and generally restricted to agricultural lands. It was fortunate that precipitation for the month was below normal as there was a considerable snowpack at the beginning of the month. Kossuth County 4 ENE Burt 08 1445CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flood 1845CST Warming temperature continued to melt snow rapidly over southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. The rapid snow melt caused the East Fork of the Des Moines River to rise above flood stage in Algona. Ice action along the river resulted in flooding in Kossuth County. Mahaska County 4 WNW Peoria 12 2015CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 17 1230CST Webster County 3 NW Ft Dodge 12 2345CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 14 1545CST Flooding continued to be a problem through the middle of the month. Snowmelt and additional rainfall resulted in flooding along many of the rivers in north central through northeast Iowa. Marshall County 1 NW Marietta 14 0400CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1015CST The Iowa Highway Patrol reported water over Highway 330 south of Albion and were in the process of blocking the area off.

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IOWA, Central

A strong warm-up took place over Iowa during the 14th and the several days before with highs reaching the 40s and 50s, and overnight lows remaining in the 30s. This melted a considerable amount of snow and began the process of ice break-up on the rivers. There were reports of ice jamming along many of the rivers in the state, however most of the rivers were able to handle the ice. There were two areas where ice jams became a significant problem. One was in Marshall County north of Marshalltown. An ice jam formed on the Iowa River and caused flash flooding south of the Albion area. Iowa Highway 330 was closed for a time by the high water. The second area was in Boone County along the Des Moines River. Ice jammed along the river from south of the Webster County line to just west of Boone. Flash flooding was reported with reports of the river rising as much as 15 feet at times. Initial reports indicated that flood waters caused limited damage and flowed mainly into agricultural lands, however several roads were closed due to the high water. Cerro Gordo County 5 E Portland 14 0430CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flood 5 NNE Cartersville 1230CST Butler County 3 ESE New Hartford 14 0515CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 16 0630CST Flooding continued to be a problem through the middle of the month. Snowmelt and additional rainfall resulted in flooding along many of the rivers in north central through northeast Iowa. Boone County 1 ESE Pilot Mound 14 1315CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 E Ogden 1830CST A strong warm-up took place over Iowa during the 14th and the several days before with highs reaching the 40s and 50s, and overnight lows remaining in the 30s. This melted a considerable amount of snow and began the process of ice break-up on the rivers. There were reports of ice jamming along many of the rivers in the state, however most of the rivers were able to handle the ice. There were two areas where ice jams became a significant problem. One was in Marshall County north of Marshalltown. An ice jam formed on the Iowa River and caused flash flooding south of the Albion area. Iowa Highway 330 was closed for a time by the high water. The second area was in Boone County along the Des Moines River. Ice jammed along the river from south of the Webster County line to just west of Boone. Flash flooding was reported with reports of the river rising as much as 15 feet at times. Initial reports indicated that flood waters caused limited damage and flowed mainly into agricultural lands, however several roads were closed due to the high water. Marshall County 2 ESE Minerva 14 1700CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flood 2 W Marshalltown 16 0100CST Black Hawk County 1 N Finchford 15 0630CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 4 WNW Boies 18 2000CST Black Hawk County 2 E Benson 15 1115CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 1 N Farmer 17 1915CST Hamilton County 3 N Stratford 15 1700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 16 0630CST Flooding continued to be a problem through the middle of the month. Snowmelt and additional rainfall resulted in flooding along many of the rivers in north central through northeast Iowa. IAZ035 Webster 27 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1330CST Low pressure formed over the southern Plains. A polar cold front had moved south across Iowa during the previous day and had become stationary from the Ohio River Valley, southwest through Missouri, into the low in Oklahoma. The surface low moved into central Missouri by the afternoon of the 27th. Strong over running developed during the day on the 26th, and continued into the 27th. Bands of snow, with embedded thunderstorms, set up over Iowa. With warm ground temperatures the snow was slow to stick, but did accumulate on grassy areas. Two to 5 inches of snow was common from southeast of Sioux Falls, SD, through Fort Dodge, toward Dubuque. A small area of heavier snow centered over southern Webster County. Six inches was measured about 3 miles east of Gowrie in Webster County. The snow did not result in major travel problems as much of it melted on road surfaces during the daylight hours. Mahaska County 3 WSW Peoria 27 0725CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

One inch diameter hail was reported by KCCI TV. Strong warm air advection was in place over Iowa as low pressure intensified over the southern Plains. A polar cold front extended from the Ohio River Valley, southwest through Missouri, into the low. Elevated thunderstorms formed over southern Iowa during the overnight and early morning hours of the 27th. Many of them produced one quarter to one half inch diameter hail. One of the storms became severe over Mahaska County and produced one inch diameter hail northeast of Pella.

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IOWA, Central Wayne County Seymour 31 1451CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Brief hail was reported with the storm. It was mostly pea size, with a few as large as pennies.

A strong low pressure system formed over the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles during the night of the 30th into the early morning of the 31st. The low pushed northeast, tracking across northeast Kansas and through southwest into east central Iowa. A strong push of moist and unstable air was drawn north ahead of the low. Surface temperatures warmed into the upper 60s to low 70s with dew points in the low 60s by the mid afternoon hours. As the cold front, which extended southwest from the low, moved through the area, a line of thunderstorms developed. The storms produced hail that was mostly pea size. One of the storms dropped penny size hail just west of Seymour in Wayne County. IOWA, East Central and Southeast

IAZ051 Benton 02 2330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 03 0330CST

IAZ040-052>053 Buchanan - Delaware - Jones - Linn 03 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 0515CST Strong low pressure tracked from southeast Nebraska to northern Iowa and into Wisconsin on March 2-3, 2008. A strong cold front pushing across Iowa changed rain over to snow for several hours. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches were reported northwest of a Belle Plaine to Dubuque line. In addition, gusty northwest winds behind the front howled at 30 to 40 mph, causing considerable blowing and drifting. IAZ040>042-051> Benton - Buchanan - Delaware - Dubuque - Linn 052 27 0615CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1945CST Louisa County 3 E Letts 27 0755CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0805CST A trained spotter reported penny size hail fell for 10 minutes that covered the ground.

IAZ053-054 Jackson - Jones 27 1015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1900CST Low pressure tracked out of Colorado and into Missouri on March 27, 2008. A warm front lifted northward into the region separating colder air to the north and mild air to the south. This temperature contrast led to a variety of weather conditions. North of a Belle Plaine to Maquoketa to Freeport line 2 to 4 inches of snow fell. At Dubuque Iowa, a new record for seasonal snowfall was established. Along the Interstate 80 corridor, thundersnows were observed during the morning with isolated accumulations of around an inch mainly on grassy surfaces. South of I-80, several reports of pea size hail covering the ground up to a depth of one inch were received. One thunderstorm became severe and dropped penny size hail near Letts, Iowa in Louisa county. Iowa County 2 N Marengo 31 1659CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

A trained spotter reported nickel size hail 2 miles north of Marengo.

A strong upper level disturbance,combined with a warm front moving into the region, triggered thunderstorms on March 31, 2008 across portions of eastern Iowa. There were many reports of pea size hail west of a line from Williamsburg to Cedar Rapids to Manchester. However, one thunderstorm became severe and produced nickel size hail near Marengo Iowa. IOWA, Northwest

IAZ001-012 Lyon - Sioux 16 2300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 17 1800CST

IAZ002-013>014 Clay - Dickinson - O`Brien - Osceola 17 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 2000CST Snow accumulated 3 to 5 inches in northwest Iowa near the northern border of the state from the night of March 16th into the early evening of March 17th. IAZ001 Lyon 31 0400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1500CST

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IOWA, Northwest IAZ002-012 Dickinson - Osceola - Sioux 31 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1300CST The far northwestern corner of Iowa was on the southeastern edge of an area of widespread snow. Around 6 inches accumulated near the northwest tip of the state, with lesser accumulations a little to the southeast. The snow fell during the predawn hours into the afternoon of March 31st. IOWA, Southwest

IAZ090 Fremont 07 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1000CST An upper level disturbance dropping southeast across the plains caused weak low pressure to develop over northeast Kansas. The low developed ahead of an Arctic cold front that was also dropping southeast across the area. The combination of these systems caused snow to develop from southeast Nebraska into southwest Iowa. Although sparse moisture limited most snow amounts to just an inch or two, a narrow band of heavier snow persisted for several hours over southwest Iowa. Under this band...6 inches of snow fell in Sidney, Iowa which is in central Fremont county, and 5.5 inches was reported at Shenandoah, which sits on the Fremont/Page county line. Snow amounts to the north tapered off to less than an inch at Red Oak and to around 4 inches to the east in Clarinda. KANSAS, East Cloud County 1 E Concordia 31 0110CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Ottawa County 1 SE Minneapolis 31 0126CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Dickinson County 1 E Sutphen 31 0130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Dickinson County 2 SW Enterprise 31 0137CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Geary County Junction City 31 0155CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 0158CST Marshall County 1 S Marysville 31 0203CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Clay County Clay Center 31 0212CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Marshall County 1 S Lillis 31 0237CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Pottawatomie County Louisville 31 0240CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Brown County 1 SW Hiawatha Arpt 31 0245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Marshall County 1 NW Home 31 0310CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Marshall County 1 N Home 31 0310CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Elevated thunderstorms developed during the early morning hours of the 31st on the nose of the low level jet across north central Kansas. The stroms pushed eastward and spread large hail across portions of the local warning area. Hail up to the size of golfballs was reported.

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KANSAS, East KSZ054>056-058> Anderson - Coffey - Franklin - Lyon - Osage 059 31 0405CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0559CST A cluster of thunderstorms tracked across southeast Kansas early the morning of the 31st. A strong, 55kt to 65kt low level jet helped to fuel these thunderstorms. An anvil shield overspread the skies of east central Kanas. Light rain from the anvil fell through the strong low level jet and forced this newly cooled air to rapidly push down to the surface. The momentum transport brought a period of high winds to east central Kansas, with reports up to 70mph and damage reported. The most significant damage occurred to the Lyndon High School, where the roof was torn off. KANSAS, Extreme Southeast Crawford County 3 ENE Walnut 02 2326CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NW Mc Cune 04 1100CST Moderate street flooding was observed in Pittsburg for several hours. Other low lying roads across the county were also inundated with flooding. Cherokee County 5 NNE Sherman 03 0812CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SE Kniveton 04 1100CST Numerous low lying roads and low water crossings became flooded and impassable to motorists for several hours.

One to two inches of rain fell over extreme southeast Kansas causing minor flooding. Cherokee County 6 NW West Mineral 18 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 ENE Kniveton 0600CST One to three and a half inches of rain fell over Cherokee County. Widespread flooding along creeks and mainstem rivers occurred. The Spring River experienced moderate flooding while Cherry and Lightning creeks flooded lowlands along these streams. Numerous county roads flooded. Crawford County 1 E Walnut 18 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 ESE Gross 19 Two inches of rain fell over southeast Crawford County. Minor flooding occurred over lowlands along Cowskin Creek.

Cherokee County 6 NW West Mineral 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 ENE Kniveton 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Flooding continued over poor drainage areas for several days.

Excessive rainfall developed over southern Missouri during the evening of 17 March. A line of training convection assumed a position roughly along a line from Anderson to Ozark to Licking. This convection expanded with time, eventually covering all of Crawford and Cherokee counties. Moderate to heavy rain continued into the overnight period and did not stop until the morning of 19 March. Crawford County Walnut 31 0829CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Crawford County 1 S Hepler 31 0834CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Bourbon County 1 NW Ft Scott 31 0915CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (58EG)

Winds from a severe thunderstorm damaged roofs and siding in Fort Scott. A tree was also reported to have been blown onto a home. Crawford County 1 NE Girard 31 0922CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

A few marginally severe thunderstorms impacted extreme southeast Kansas.

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KANSAS, Extreme Southeast Jewell County 6 N Esbon 31 0150CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Isolated thunderstorms rumbled across north central Kansas during the early morning hours and produced pea to penny size hail. KANSAS, Northeast Leavenworth County 1 NE Easton 03 1155CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2130CST The Stranger Creek at Easton crested at 17.99 feet, or 0.99 feet above flood stage.

Heavy rains associated with a frontal boundary and upper level storm system, caused minor flooding on Stranger Creek. Linn County 3 WNW La Cygne 18 2245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 20 0925CST The Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne crested at 26.11 feet, or 1.11 feet above flood stage.

Miami County 2 ESE O Brien 18 2315CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NE Osawatomie 19 0437CST The Marais Des Cygnes River at Osawatomie crested at 28.06 feet, or 0.06 of a foot above flood stage.

A frontal boundary and an associated upper level storm system, caused heavy rain and minor river flooding, on the Marais Des Cygnes River. Doniphan County 3 W Highland 31 0432CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A warm front lifting north across Doniphan county, caused a hail producing thunderstorm. KSZ105 Johnson 31 0700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0800CST Strong low level jet propagated to the surface, during the morning hours of March 31, 2008. Light rain evaporating as it fell, combined with the low level jet, to produce wind gusts up to 60 mph, across portions of Johnson county. KANSAS, Northwest

KSZ001 Cheyenne 02 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 2000CST Light snow accompanied by 40-50 mph winds resulted in whiteout conditions for a time across the Tri-State region during the day. Snowfall totals ranged from one to two inches while visibilities of near zero to 1/4 mile in falling and blowing snow occurred. KANSAS, Southeast Harper County 10 SSW Anthony 02 1640CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Harper County 2 S Anthony 02 1649CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Harper County 2 S Anthony 02 1649CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Harper County 1 N Freeport 02 1704CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

A trained spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 70 mph. This caused several large tree limbs to be downed. Pea sized hail was also reported. Sumner County 1 SSE Milan 02 1705CST 0.8 75 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1707CST The tornado touched down briefly in an open field causing no damage. The report was submitted via KWCH TV.

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KANSAS, Southeast Sumner County Argonia 02 1713CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Several tree limbs were downed in the town of Argonia. Sumner County Argonia 02 1718CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Sumner County Argonia 02 1718CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Sumner County Mayfield 02 1723CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Sumner County Perth 02 1726CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Sumner County 2 W Mayfield 02 1732CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Sumner County 6 NW Wellington 02 1741CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Half inch sized hail was also reported. Sumner County Riverdale 02 1759CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51EG)

Sumner County 4 E Belle Plaine 02 1759CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Cowley County 2 S Udall 02 1800CST 0 0 135.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (87EG) Dale 1810CST Thunderstorm wind gusts caused extensive damage to several locations along the path of the channeled microburst. Damage included but was not limited to, blowing the second story of a barn off, tearing the front portion of a homes roof off, caving in part of a silo, flipping a plane over at the air strip, and completely destroying a metal pole barn.

Butler County 8 S Leon 02 1819CST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Thunderstorm winds, estimated to be between 60 and 70 mph knocked power lines and power poles down for three quarters of a mile along southwest 170th and Cole Creek Road. A powerful cold front surged into warm moist air across South Central Kansas the afternoon of March 2nd, spawning severe thunderstorms. The line of thunderstorms erupted on the cold front and produced damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph, however, a channeled microburst of 100 mph occurred in Cowley County. Golf ball sized hail and even an EF0 tornado occurred with this event. Wilson County 1 S Neodesha 17 0508CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Elevated convection developed across Northern Oklahoma and Southern Kansas during the early morning hours of March 17th, 2008. The elevated convection lead to an isolated strong storm that produced hail. Sumner County 2 SSE Milan 30 2314CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Sedgwick County 1 E Derby 30 2343CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Sedgwick County 1 E Derby 30 2346CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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KANSAS, Southeast Sedgwick County 1 E Derby 30 2347CST 0 0 Hail (1.50)

Sedgwick County 1 E Derby 30 2349CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Butler County 1 NE Benton 31 0000CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Kingman County 1 S Zenda 31 0030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Chautauqua County 8 N Sedan 31 0547CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A few gusts reached 60 mph. Montgomery County 7 ENE Sycamore 31 0818CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Labette County 2 NE Parsons 31 0910CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Labette County Parsons 31 0938CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Labette 1311CST Two rounds of thunderstorms from the early morning through the morning hours of March 31st produced widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain across primarily the northern half of Labette County. Numerous county and secondary roads were flooded, and flooding in and around Parsons affected some properties. However, no known injuries or damages occurred.

Neosho County Erie 31 0938CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood St Paul 1311CST Two rounds of thunderstorms from the early morning through the morning hours of March 31st produced widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain across primarily the southern half of Neosho County. Numerous county and secondary roads were flooded. No known injuries or damages occurred. A strong upper level disturbance and associated cold front produced strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of south- central and southeast Kansas from the overnight through the morning hours of March 31st. Golf ball sized hail and 60 mph winds accompanied the strongest storms. Additionally, two rounds of thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall and localized flooding across southeast Kansas. No known injuries or damages occurred. KANSAS, Southwest Barber County 9 E Aetna 02 1601CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

In addition to the hail heavy rain fell also. Barber County 6 W Hardtner 02 1603CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Barber County 1 S Hardtner 02 1605CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Barber County 3 SSW (P28)Medicine Lodge 02 1608CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Barber County 4 N Stubbs 02 1615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

In addition to the wind there was also 1/4 inch diameter hail.

Barber County 1 S Hazelton 02 1623CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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KANSAS, Southwest

Nickel to quarter size hail covered the ground. A powerful upper level storm diving into west Texas and a strong cold front combined to produce the seasons first severe weather in the southeast part of the County Warning Area (CWA). At the same time snow fell in the western half of the area but only minimal accumulations were reported. KENTUCKY, Central Jessamine County 1 NNE Wilmore 04 0211EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree, and the tree fell through a house.

Ohio County Dundee 04 0800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 06 2110CST The Rough River at Dundee crested at 27.4 feet around 1130 AM CST on March 5. Flood stage at Dundee is 25 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with a half-mile section of Kentucky Highway 69 flooded near the bridge. Bottom land begins to flood. Anderson County 1 SW Gudgel 04 1430EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NW Fox Creek 1600EST Gilbert Creek Road, Dry Dock Road, and Rice Road were all covered by flowing water in spots due to streams flowing out of their banks. Clark County 3 W Winchester Heliport 04 1452EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG) 2 NW Winchester 1457EST Thunderstorm winds damaged roofs along Interstate 64 in the western part of town.

Jefferson County 3 NE Ballardsville 04 1453EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1700EST Old Brownsboro Road Alternate near the intersection of Highway 329 and Interstate 71 was covered by a foot of flowing water.

Madison County 1 SE Richmond 04 1459EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed trees. Clark County 1 NNW Winchester 04 1500EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed trees. Butler County Rochester 04 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 09 0130CST The Green River at Rochester crested at 19.3 feet around 405 PM CST on March 6. Flood stage at Rochester is 17 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with ferry operations shut down.

Butler County Woodbury 04 2300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 07 0815CST The Green River at Woodbury crested at 36.7 feet around 5 AM CST on March 6. Flood stage at Woodbury is 33 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level with some lowlands around the town of Woodbury covered with water.

Bourbon County 2 SSW Currentsville 05 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 E Paris 0500EST Stoner Creek at Paris crested at 18.1 feet around 3 AM EST on March 5. Flood stage at Paris is 18 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with the creek at bank full. Nelson County Boston 05 0615EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SW Culvertown 06 2350EST

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KENTUCKY, Central

The Rolling Fork River at Boston crested at 37.6 feet around 7 AM EST on March 6. Flood stage at Boston is 35 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with some agricultural bottom land covered with water.

A fast moving cold front coupled with an upper level low brought some heavy rains and a few severe thunderstorms to parts of north central and east central Kentucky. KYZ023>042-045> Anderson - Bourbon - Boyle - Breckinridge - Bullitt - Butler - Edmonson - Fayette - Franklin - Grayson - 048-053>055-061> Green - Hancock - Hardin - Harrison - Hart - Henry - Jefferson - Jessamine - Larue - Logan - Marion - 065-070>072 Meade - Mercer - Nelson - Ohio - Oldham - Scott - Shelby - Simpson - Spencer - Taylor - Trimble - Warren - Washington - Woodford

07 0700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 08 1200EST

KYZ043-049-057 Clark - Madison - Nicholas 07 2000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1200EST

KYZ056-066-073> Adair - Allen - Barren - Casey - Clinton - Cumberland - Garrard - Lincoln - Metcalfe - Monroe 077-081>082 08 0100EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1200EST A snowstorm developed during the early morning hours Friday March 7th. Snow and some sleet fell intermittently over the next 28 hours. Snowfall totals were highest along the Ohio River, where accumulations varied from 10 to 12 inches. Farther south...snow started later in the day and accumulations were lower. Snow totals varied widely across the Bluegrass region, ranging from 8 inches in Frankfort to less than 4 inches south and east of Lexington. Sleet with occasional thunder fell across the eastern Bluegrass region late on the 7th...with 1 to 2 inches of sleet accumulating. Across south central Kentucky, snowfall ranged from over 8 inches north of Bowling green to just under 4 inches along the Kentucky-Tennessee border. Meade County 4 S Hillgrove 18 2300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 19 0500EST Scott Hill Road was closed due to high water. Knob Road and Pine Ridge Road near Battletown were closed due to high water. Some roads near Rhodelia were covered with water. Hancock County 1 NNE Patesville 19 0100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Goering 0700CST Goering Road, Middle Knobsville Road, and Indian Hill Road were all closed due to high water.

Breckinridge County 1 SW Basin Spg 19 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SE Corners 0800CST High waters from heavy rains closed the Rosetta-Corners Road, the Bethel-Dents Bridge-Rosetta Road, and Tules Creek Road.

Ohio County 1 N Taffy 19 0230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0800CST Sections of Highway 1414 were covered by six inches of water.

Oldham County Ballardsville 19 0239EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NNE Centerfield 0430EST Moody Lane and Fort Pickens Road were closed due to high waters.

Henry County 1 NNE Pendleton 19 0240EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 S Jericho 0430EST Numerous low water bridge crossings were closed due to high water.

Jefferson County 3 NW Louisville 19 0549EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SSE Greenwood 1000EST Numerous roads in the Louisville Metropolitan area were closed due to high water. Cherokee Park was closed due to flooding.

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KENTUCKY, Central Trimble County 2 WNW Milton 19 0730EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1045EST Highways 625 and 2870 were closed due to high water. Heavy rains caused a mudslide that closed a section of Coopers Bottom Road near the Ohio River. Logan County 2 NW Cave Sprg 19 1104CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flood Homer 1700CST Water covered numerous roadways in the county. Water was in homes around Highway 79 North, and on 1st Street in Russellville. Jefferson County 2 SSE Louisville 19 1244EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1700EST High water covered the intersection of 3rd Street and Central Avenue.

Shelby County 1 ENE Toddspoint 19 1308EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSE Veechdale 1900EST Anderson Lane, Antioch Road, Scott's Station Road, Fox Run road, Figg Store Road, and Brunerstown Road were all closed due to high water. Ohio County Dundee 19 1355CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 21 2210CST The Rough River at Dundee crested at 27.2 feet around 215 PM CST on March 20. Flood stage at Dundee is 25 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with a half mile section of Kentucky Highway 69 flooded near the bridge. Bottom land is covered with water. Anderson County 2 NE Gudgel 19 1358EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NNW Lawrenceburg 2000EST The bridge on Case Lane over Hammond Creek was covered by two feet of water. Gilbert's Creek Road was covered by one to two feet of water from Gilbert's Creek. Rice Road was also closed due to high water.

Franklin County Jett 19 1419EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2000EST Slickaway Road was closed due to high water. Bourbon County 1 SSW Jacksonville 19 1518EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WNW Clintonville 2100EST Several roads around the county were closed due to high water.

Jefferson County 2 NNW Audubon Park 19 2320EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 5 W Goose Creek 23 1825EST The Ohio River above Louisville crested at 26.1 feet around 800 AM EST on March 21. Flood stage on the upper gage is 23 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with sections of River Road closed near Cox's Park, and some flooding in homes along River Road. Bourbon County 2 SW Brentsville 19 2330EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 ESE Monterey 20 0955EST Stoner Creek at Paris crested at 18.6 feet around 3 AM EST on March 20. Flood stage at Paris is 18 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with the creek at bank full. Butler County Woodbury 20 0045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NW Morgantown 23 0515CST The Green River at Woodbury crested at 37.7 feet around 4 AM CST on March 21. Flood stage at Woodbury is 33 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level with some county roads covered with water.

Nelson County Boston 20 0235EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 SW Culvertown 22 2255EST

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KENTUCKY, Central

The Rolling Fork River at Boston crested at 41.2 feet around 345 PM EST on March 20. Flood stage at Boston is 35 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with the moderate flood threshold at 42 feet. Water covers some low spots on county roads, and some homes in the flood plain are cut off. Jefferson County Valley Station 20 0450EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 S Kosmosdale 23 1125EST The Ohio River below Louisville crested around 57.6 feet around 800 AM EST on March 21. Flood stage on the lower gage is 55 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with River Front Park in downtown Louisville flooded.

Butler County Rochester 20 1430CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 25 0250CST The Green River at Rochester crested at 20.5 feet around 5 AM CST on March 22. Flood stage at Rochester is 17 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with ferry operations shut down.

Edmonson County Brownsville 20 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 21 1555CST The Green River at Brownsville crested at 18.7 feet around 630 AM CST on March 21. Flood stage at Brownsville is 18 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with the river overflowing some of its banks and covering some bottom land.

Training thunderstorms brought heavy rains and flash flooding to parts of central Kentucky. Nicholas County Barterville 28 1745EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Myers 2205EST The Licking River at Blue Licks Spring crested at 25.2 feet around 815 PM EST on March 28. Flood stage at Blue Licks Spring is 25 feet. Minor flooding of bottom land occurs at this level.

A stationary frontal boundary over the lower Ohio Valley brought some training thunderstorms to parts of east central Kentucky. These thunderstorms over previously saturated ground caused some river flooding over the Licking River basin.

KENTUCKY, Eastern Pulaski County 3 S Somerset 04 1352EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55MG) 1356EST A wind gust of 63 mph was measured near Somerset. Pulaski County 5 N Somerset 04 1400EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG) 1404EST Several trailers were blown over by thunderstorm wind gusts. A trailer in the Science Hill Area on highway 635 was destroyed. Trees and power lines were also blown down both the southern and southwestern portions of the county.

Jackson County Mc Kee 04 1437EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1441EST One tree was blown down onto a power line, causing a power outage in McKee.

Jackson County Parrot 04 1447EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1451EST One tree was blown down on Highway 2002. Whitley County Fairview 04 1450EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1454EST A tree was blown down near Interstate 75. Jackson County 2 NNW Olin 04 1452EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1456EST One tree was blown down on KY Highway 290.

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KENTUCKY, Eastern Jackson County Annville 04 1459EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1503EST One tree was blown down on KY Highway 30. Jackson County Welchburg 04 1459EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1503EST One tree was blown down on Highway 578. Powell County 3 NW Clay City 04 1515EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1519EST Two trees were blown down on Highway 11. Bath County Owingsville 04 1534EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1538EST Two tree's were blown down on East Fork and Little Flat Roads. A porch was also damaged at a home in Owingsville.

Bell County 1 E Meldrum 04 1535EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1539EST One tree was blown down on Highway 188 and Colmar Road. Leslie County 4 W Hyden 04 1537EST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 1541EST Highway depts were called to remove numerous trees and other debris from roadways countywide. The damage was caused by thunderstorm wind gusts. Clay County Gardner 04 1541EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1545EST One tree was blown down on KY Highway 66. Bell County 2 S Beverly 04 1542EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1546EST One tree was blown down on KY Highway 2011. Leslie County Warbranch 04 1548EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1552EST One tree was blown down on KY Highway 1850. Harlan County Bledsoe 04 1557EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1601EST One tree was blown down on KY Highway 421. Leslie County Cinda 04 1558EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1602EST One tree was blown down on KY Highway 3427. Harlan County Wallins Creek 04 1600EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1604EST One tree was blown down onto power lines in Wallins Creek. Harlan County 1 NE Rosspoint 04 1610EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1614EST One tree was blown down on KY Highway 522. A cold front moving across Kentucky during the afternoon hours of March 4th caused the development of severe thunderstorms across the area. Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received. Several mobile homes were blown over and destroyed as well. KYZ052 Rowan 07 1630EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1800EST

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KENTUCKY, Eastern KYZ079 Pulaski 07 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Sleet 08

KYZ058 Estill 07 1930EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 08 1800EST

KYZ044-050-068> Bath - Fleming - Jackson - Montgomery - Rockcastle 069 07 1930EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Sleet 08 1800EST

KYZ080-084-108 Laurel - McCreary - Wolfe 07 2030EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 08 1800EST

KYZ059-114>116 Clay - Menifee - Owsley - Perry - Powell 07 2030EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Sleet 08 1800EST

KYZ104 Elliott 07 2130EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 08 1800EST

KYZ106 Morgan 07 2130EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Sleet 08 1800EST

KYZ120 Pike 07 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 08 2000EST

KYZ085 Whitley 07 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 08 1800EST

KYZ117 Leslie 07 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Sleet 08 1800EST

KYZ118 Letcher 07 2300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 08 1830EST

KYZ086 Knox 07 2330EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 08 1800EST

KYZ088-107-109> Breathitt - Floyd - Harlan - Johnson - Knott - Lee - Magoffin - Martin 113-119 08 0100EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1800EST A strong low pressure system moved northeast along the eastern side of the Appalachian Mountains, spreading a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow across the area late of March 7th through March 8th. Several thunderstorms were also reported on the evening of March 7th, with freezing rain and sleet. The precipitation was mainly sleet and freezing rain on the evening of March 7th, but changed over to snow by the morning of March 8th. KYZ079 Pulaski 19 0430EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 0440EST Strong winds ahead of an approaching cold front were reported across some locations in Eastern Kentucky during the morning hours of March 19th. These winds caused some structural damage, and brought down trees and power lines as well. Pulaski County Somerset 19 1432EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 1436EST

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KENTUCKY, Eastern

A tree fell on top of a trailer in Somerset. Trees were also blown down and damage done to fences just north of Highway 914 between Slate Branch Road and the east end of Parkers Mill Road.

Pulaski County Somerset 19 1452EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 1456EST Damage occurred at the Somerset Mall including downed trees, broken glass in some of the Mall shops and signs blown over.

Mccreary County 2 NW Whitley City 19 1507EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1511EST A tree fell on a powerline near Wagon Ridge on Highway 92. A tree also fell on a power line in Vanover Ridge near Parkers Lake. Mccreary County Stearns 19 1513EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 1517EST Trees were blown down on Highways 1470, 742, and 1045. Perry County Browns Fork 19 1515EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1519EST One tree was blown down on Route 28 near Buckhorn. Bell County Pineville 19 1520EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG) 1524EST A tree and a utility pole were blown down on a roadway near Pineville. The utility pole fell at Four Mile and the tree fell in Jenson. A tree also fell onto a roadway near Fonde. Estill County 2 W Alumbaugh 19 1530EST 0 0 7.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 1534EST Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts. Jackson County 4 NNE Sand Spgs 19 1530EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1534EST Two trees were blown down. Lee County Ida May 19 1535EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1539EST An estimated wind gust of 60 to 65 mph occurred at Ida May. Lee County 4 ENE Beattyville 19 1542EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1546EST A tree fell on a utility pole on Route 2016. Another tree fell on Route 2017 near Saint Helens.

Breathitt County War Creek 19 1550EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1554EST A tree was blown down. Clay County 7 NW Manchester 19 1551EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1555EST A tree was blown down on KY Highway 638. Clay County 6 N Manchester 19 1551EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1555EST A tree was blown down on Highway 11. Breathitt County Jackson 19 1605EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1609EST Shingles were blown off a building by thunderstorm wind gusts.

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KENTUCKY, Eastern Johnson County 8 NW Paintsville 19 1629EST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 1633EST A small barn was blown onto Stone Coal Road. Several trees were also blown down on Routes 1596 and 172.

Johnson County Paintsville 19 1640EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 1644EST Numerous trees and power lines were blown down countywide. Perry County Hazard 19 1643EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1647EST A tree was blown down on Route 476 near Rowdy. Perry County Jeff 19 1647EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG) 1651EST Two trees were blown down on Route 7. Martin County Inez 19 1650EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1654EST A couple of trees fell on roadways on old Route 3 at the one mile marker and on Route 40 near Ooten.

Bell County 4 ESE Pineville 19 1701EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1705EST A tree was blown down on Highway 2017 near Pineville. A second tree was blown down on Highway 987 near Miracle.

Martin County Tomahawk 19 1701EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG) 1705EST Three trees were blown down on Route 40 near Tomahawk. Another tree was blown down on Route 3 near Inez.

A strong cold front moving across the area during the afternoon of March 19th, combined with strong winds above the surface, caused severe thunderstorms with damaging winds to develop across the area. A line of thunderstorms along the front moved east across the area, with numerous reports of downed trees. Some minor structural damage was also reported.

KENTUCKY, Northeast

KYZ089>103 Boone - Boyd - Bracken - Campbell - Carroll - Carter - Gallatin - Grant - Greenup - Kenton - Lewis - Mason - Owen - Pendleton - Robertson 07 2300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1500EST A cold rain fell during the daylight hours on the 7th. A lull in the storm occurred that evening. As temperatures began to drop slowly, freezing rain developed late at night, changing to snow before dawn on the 8th. The snow ended by the evening on the 8th. Snow totals of 3 to 6 inches accumulated in 12 hours. The snow fell on top of a quarter inch of ice, that had accumulated earlier from the freezing rain. KENTUCKY, Southwest Mccracken County West Paducah 03 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NE Grahamville 04 0100CST A few roads were covered by water. West of Paducah, a pickup truck ran off a road into a flooded creek. The occupants of the truck were found standing on top of the vehicle, which was almost entirely under water. Swift water divers from the county rescue squad went out about 30 feet into the water and got the men into an inflatable boat. Both victims were treated for mild hypothermia. Carlisle County Arlington 03 1930CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 04 0100CST Water was over Kentucky Highways 80, 1820, and 1688. No closures were reported.

Christian County Hopkinsville 03 1930CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flood 2 ENE Gracey 04 2000CST

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KENTUCKY, Southwest

Two people were rescued from their partially submerged vehicles on flooded Hopkinsville streets. One of the rescues occurred at a bridge over the Little River, which experienced major flooding. The bridge was completely submerged. The vehicle stalled in several feet of water. The woman climbed onto the roof of the car. Firefighters using a ladder truck extended the 100-foot ladder to her vehicle. Three firefighters guided her to safety along the ladder. In a second water rescue attempt, a car was swept downstream into a clump of trees. The driver of the car was found on the roof of the vehicle, which was in several feet of flowing water. Firefighters entered the water with life jackets and safety lines to retrieve the man. No injuries were reported in either rescue attempt.

Fulton County Cayce 03 1930CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NNE State Line 04 0100CST Water was over Kentucky Highways 94, 166, 1129, and at least two others. No road closures were reported.

Graves County Hickory 03 1930CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 SW West Viola 04 0100CST Water was reported over a few state highways, including Highway 97.

Hickman County Beulah 03 1930CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 04 0100CST Water was over Kentucky Highways 307, 80, and 58 in spots. No road closures were reported.

Calloway County Almo 03 2000CST 0 1 20.00K 0.00K Flood 04 Due to flooding of the Clarks River, several roads were underwater. A car drove into the floodwaters near Almo. The vehicle stalled and then floated about 100 yards before stopping in a ditch. The woman driver was rescued from her vehicle by a state trooper, who found her waist deep in water. She was clinging to the top of her car door with her feet dangling. The water was several feet deep. The trooper was just tall enough to wade through the water, then help her to safety. The woman was treated for hypothermia at a local hospital. Another water rescue occurred shortly afterward, when teenagers tried to cross a flooded section of highway in another area of the county.

Trigg County 1 SSW Montgomery 03 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 04 Several roads were flooded, and the Little River rose out of its banks.

A strong low pressure system moved from Texas northeast across western Kentucky. Widespread heavy rainfall along and east of the storm track brought areas of flooding. Most of western Kentucky averaged from two to four inches of rain. Muhlenberg County 1 SSE Paradise 04 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 29 1900CST Moderate flooding of the Green River occurred. At the Paradise gage, the river crested at 388.88 feet on March 23. Flood stage there is 380 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 386 feet. Large areas of bottomland fields and cropland were flooded. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible.

Mclean County Calhoun 06 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 29 1100CST Moderate flooding of the Green River occurred. At the Calhoun gage, the river crested at 27.50 feet on March 24. Flood stage there is 23 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 26 feet. Thousands of acres were flooded in the Rumsey, Island, and Jewel City areas. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible.

A series of winter storms raised the Green River above flood stage in early March. A heavy rainfall event on the 18th and 19th aggravated the flooding. KYZ008-011>022 Caldwell - Calloway - Christian - Daviess - Henderson - Hopkins - Lyon - Marshall - McLean - Muhlenberg - Todd - Trigg - Union - Webster 07 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 0500CST

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KENTUCKY, Southwest

A low pressure system developed over the central Gulf coast, then moved northeast across the Tennessee Valley. This surface low produced light to moderate accumulations of snow early in the morning. Following the surface low, an intensifying upper level low produced a more significant round of heavy snow during the late afternoon and nighttime hours. Four to eight inches of snow fell along and southeast of a line from Morganfield (Union County) through Princeton (Caldwell County) and Benton (Marshall County) to Murray (Calloway County). The highest amounts of 6 to 8 inches were over the Pennyrile region, including Owensboro, Henderson, Madisonville, and Hopkinsville. Isolated amounts to 10 inches were reported in Muhlenberg County. Gusty winds caused by a strong pressure gradient between the surface low and arctic high pressure over the upper Mississippi Valley caused blowing and drifting snow. Visibility was below one-quarter mile at times. Roads became snow- covered and very slippery, and a number of accidents occurred. A major wreck involved two tractor-trailer rigs on the Pennyrile Parkway in Henderson County. Three people were injured, none seriously. The northbound lanes of the parkway were shut down. About a dozen other accidents were reported in Henderson County. Drifts were commonly measured around one foot deep, with isolated reports of 2-foot drifts. Schools were closed. Daviess County Stanley 18 1300CST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NW Panther 21 1600CST Major urban flooding occurred in Owensboro, where the city used all 65 of its high water signs. Water was up to three feet deep in some spots. Wakes caused by vehicles driving through floodwaters aggravated damage to businesses and residential property. County schools were closed. The Red Cross opened a shelter for any evacuees. Due to flooding around gas meters, utilities were turned off to homes on a couple of streets. A landslide occurred along U.S. Highway 60 near Stanley. The road was closed for repairs. Fifteen to 20 roads were under water in the county.

Henderson County Smith Mills 18 1300CST 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Flood 2 SSE Kings Mills 21 0800CST Creeks and low-lying areas experienced major flooding. Voluntary evacuations were in effect for several neighborhoods in Henderson that were flooded. At least one family was evacuated from their flooded home by boat. Several animals were rescued from the flooded area. A Henderson church was flooded. Flooding of Canoe Creek was responsible for many of the problems. Near Audubon State Park, a mudslide pushed several trees toward U.S. Highway 41 on the north side of Henderson. Elsewhere in the county, U.S. Highway 60 was closed at the Union County line.

Union County Uniontown 18 1300CST 0 0 153.00K 0.00K Flood 5 W Henshaw 21 1700CST Due to flooding, U.S. Highway 60 was closed near the Henderson County line. Nine other less travelled state roads were closed. About a dozen county roads were closed. Two county roads collapsed.

Heavy rainfall amounts from 2 to 6 inches occurred over a two-day period, causing significant flooding. A very slow-moving cold front over southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri provided the focus for prolonged heavy rainfall. A deep southwest wind flow brought subtropical moisture across the frontal zone. The heaviest rainfall, from 4 to 6 inches, occurred in counties along the Ohio River. The two-day rainfall amount at the Paducah National Weather Service office was 4.40 inches. Other two- day totals included 5.72 at Henderson and 5.11 near Sturgis (Union County). The lowest totals occurred southeast of Paducah, especially in the Hopkinsville area. Two-day rainfall was 2.50 at Pembroke (Christian County) and 2.75 at Hanson (Hopkins County). Union County 1 N Uniontown 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the J.T. Myers Lock and Dam gage, the river crested at 48.95 feet on March 26. Flood stage there is 37 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 50 feet. Low-lying fields and some county roads near the river were flooded. A series of strong storm systems in February and March combined to raise the Ohio River above flood stage for an extended period of time. Ballard County Wickliffe 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NW Oscar 20 1500CST Numerous rural roads were closed. A water rescue was conducted on U.S. Highway 62.

Caldwell County Fredonia 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 E Flat Rock 19 1500CST Water was over many roads, but no closures were reported. Carlisle County 2 NW Bardwell 18 2000CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SE Magee Spgs 20 1500CST Flooding closed parts of U.S. Highway 62 and Kentucky 307, both major routes through the county. Highway 80 was closed west of Arlington, where a water rescue was conducted.

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KENTUCKY, Southwest Crittenden County Tolu 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 4 WSW Frances 21 1700CST Many roads were impassable for a short time. Water rose over U.S. Highway 60 near the Union County line. Several county roads were closed for a couple of days. Fulton County Hickman 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 SSW Anna Lynne 19 2300CST Flooding was reported in Hickman, where a few evacuations were conducted. Several roads were closed by flooding, including parts of Kentucky Highways 1354, 94, 1129, 1907, 137, and 1436.

Graves County Fancy Farm 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 N Water Vly 19 1500CST Water was over many roads, mostly secondary roads. One vehicle was heavily damaged after encountering a washout. Several creeks were out of their banks. Hickman County Columbus 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 W Beulah 20 0100CST Water was over U.S. Highway 51 North and Kentucky 58 West. Both are major arteries in the county. Neither was closed.

Hopkins County Nebo 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 ESE Hanson 20 1500CST About 20 homes in Nortonville were evacuated when floodwaters approached.

Livingston County Birdsville 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 S Lola 20 1500CST Water was over Highway 453 and a few local roads. No closures were reported.

Lyon County 2 N Eddyville 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SW Saratoga 19 1500CST Water was over Kentucky 1943, but the road remained open. Mccracken County St Johns 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 WNW Massac 19 1500CST Several roads were closed outside the city of Paducah. Water was over Kentucky Highways 786, 996, and 1255 in spots. Those hazards were marked with signs. Flooding of the Clarks River caused water to go over a couple of secondary roads.

Mclean County Beech Grove 18 2000CST 0 0 49.00K 0.00K Flood 21 1500CST Several roads were under water. Marshall County Sharpe 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 S Gilbertsville Arpt 19 1500CST A couple of roads were closed by flooding. Webster County Blackford 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NNE Dixon 21 1500CST Several roads were closed due to flooding. Kentucky 109 between Clay and Wheatcroft was closed due to two feet of water across it. Most of the other roads were near Clay and in the Slaughter area. State Route 132 between Dixon and Clay was covered with water but not closed. Heavy rainfall amounts from 2 to 6 inches occurred over a two-day period, causing significant flooding. A very slow-moving cold front over southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri provided the focus for prolonged heavy rainfall. A deep southwest wind flow brought subtropical moisture across the frontal zone. The heaviest rainfall, from 4 to 6 inches, occurred in counties along the Ohio River. The two-day rainfall amount at the Paducah National Weather Service office was 4.40 inches. Other two- day totals included 5.72 at Henderson and 5.11 near Sturgis (Union County). The lowest totals occurred southeast of Paducah, especially in the Hopkinsville area. Two-day rainfall was 2.50 at Pembroke (Christian County) and 2.75 at Hanson (Hopkins County).

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KENTUCKY, Southwest Crittenden County Tolu 19 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Golconda, IL gage, the river crested at 48.62 feet on March 27. Flood stage there is 40 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 50 feet. The ferry from Hardin County, IL to Crittenden County was shut down due to high water for an extended period of time. The ferry operator reported the shutdown was longer than the Flood of 1997. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Crop losses were negligible since planting was not yet underway.

Henderson County 2 NNW Baskett 19 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 4 SSE White City 30 Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Evansville, IN gage, the river crested at 43.65 feet on March 23. Flood stage there is 42 feet. Low-lying fields near the river were flooded.

A series of strong storm systems in February and March combined to raise the Ohio River above flood stage for an extended period of time. Fulton County Hickman 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At the New Madrid, MO gage, the river crested at 41.44 feet on March 27. Flood stage there is 34 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 40 feet. Flood gates were installed in the floodwall at Hickman. These flood gates are normally installed when the river reaches 51 feet on the Cairo gage. The ferry from Hickman, KY to Dorena, MO was shut down for over a week due to high water. Kentucky Highway 239 was closed heading toward Clinton. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible.

Ballard County 1 SW Wickliffe 19 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At the New Madrid, MO gage, the river crested at 41.44 feet on March 27. Flood stage there is 34 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 40 feet. Floodwaters rose onto U.S. Highway 51 just south of Wickliffe. The road remained open with a flagman directing traffic.

A series of strong storm systems in March raised the Mississippi River above flood stage. The record-setting heavy rainfall in southeast Missouri on the 18th and 19th was the primary cause of the flooding. Ballard County Oscar 19 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Major flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Grand Chain, IL gage, the river crested at 54.40 feet on March 26. Flood stage there is 42 feet, and major flooding begins at 53 feet. Floodwaters approached several homes between Oscar and Bandana, where sandbagging was done as a precaution. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible. Floodwaters came to the edge of U.S. Highway 51 near the approach to the Ohio River bridge. Floodwaters covered one lane of U.S. Highway 51 south of Wickliffe near a paper mill.

Mccracken County Rowlandtown 19 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NNE Maxon 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Paducah gage, the river crested at 45.55 feet on March 28. Flood stage there is 39 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 43 feet. The riverfront park near downtown Paducah was mostly flooded. West of the Interstate 24 bridge, a section of Noble Road was closed by flooding, and water approached several homes. Many acres of agricultural land were flooded. Crop losses were negligible since planting was not yet underway.

Livingston County Birdsville 19 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NNW Smithland 31 2359CST Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Smithland gage, the river crested at 45.17 feet on March 28. Flood stage there is 40 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 48 feet. Parts of Kentucky 137 and 1436 were closed, affecting the communities of Birdsville and Bayou. Agricultural land and wooded river bottomlands were flooded. Crop losses were negligible since planting was not yet underway. Daviess County 1 NW Owensboro 20 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 29 1500CST Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At the Owensboro gage, the river crested at 43.3 feet on March 23. Flood stage there is 40 feet. Water spilled onto parts of Water Street in Owensboro. Low-lying bottomland fields near the river were flooded. A series of strong storm systems in February and March combined to raise the Ohio River above flood stage for an extended period of time.

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LOUISIANA, Northeast

LAZ007 Morehouse 07 1320CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2355CST A strong upper level trough dropped south out of the plains and helped to evolve a surface low pressure system across the northern Gulf of Mexico which then intensified as it lifted into the southeast United States. This upper trough slowed and intensified across the Lower Mississippi River Valley Friday afternoon, and brought a large swath of rare March snow to some of the region. The heaviest snow fell mainly to the northwest and north of the National Weather Service Jackson forecast area. However, a decent section of the northwest and north central portion of the service area received anywhere from 2 to 6 inches of snow. The heaviest occurred across extreme northern Chicot County where Dermott measured around 5 inches and then across Bolivar County where 3-6 inches occurred.

Snow accumulation map for the rare March southern snow. Richland Parish 3 NNW Crew Lake 14 2156CST 0 0 70.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2 N Holly Ridge 2218CST A supercell thunderstorm moved out of eastern Ouachita Parish and tracked east southeast across a large portion of northern and north central Richland Parish. This storm produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail. The largest hail fell along the Richland/Morehouse Parish line north of Start and Rayville.

Morehouse Parish 5 N Naff 14 2239CST 0 0 600.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75) 8 SE Bonita 2315CST The large and intense supercell thunderstorm entered northern Morehouse Parish, from southwest Ashely County, and produced as swath of golf ball to baseball sized hail as it tracked southeast. The largest hail occurred around the Beekman Community and then as the storm was entering central West Carroll Parish. Around Beekman, tennis ball to baseball sized hail fell. Some vehicles were damaged as well as several roofs. As the storm exited eastern Morehouse Parish, the hail grew large again, possibly as large as baseballs, and caused damage in western West Carroll Parish.

West Carroll Parish 4 WSW Fiske 14 2310CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.00) 5 E Forest 2334CST A large and intense supercell thunderstorm moved into central West Carroll Parish, from eastern Morehouse Parish, and produced a swath of golf ball to hen egg sized hail. Several vehicles were damaged in the Goodwill Community by the large hail. At this location, the hail may have been larger than hen egg size. The supercell storm continued to produce large hail as it moved to the southeast and into central East Carroll Parish.

East Carroll Parish 5 WNW Bowie 14 2328CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2 SE Lake Providence 2346CST The long lived supercell thunderstorm, which moved across Morehouse and West Carroll Parishes, moved into East Carroll Parish and produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail. The storm tracked east southeast with the core of the storm passing just south of Lake Providence. The supercell crossed the Mississippi River into central Issaquena County.

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LOUISIANA, Northeast

A weak front stalled across the northern portion of the area earlier in the day and provided a focus for thunderstorms to develop by evening. Conditions by afternoon became warm and quite unstable near the front. Several large supercell thunderstorms developed across southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana and tracked east toward the Mississippi River and then across central sections of Mississippi. These storms were prolific hail producers and produced large swaths of quarter to golf ball sized hail. The largest hail was around baseball size which occurred across northeast Louisiana. All the severe weather occurred between 9 pm and 1 am. LAZ007-015-024 Catahoula - Morehouse - Richland 18 1300CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1700CST Concordia Parish 1 E Frogmore 19 0010CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

A home in Frogmore sustained roof damage. During the afternoon of March 18th, a strong area of low pressure developed across east Texas and lifted northeast into Arkansas. This deepening surface low increased the pressure gradient across the region and provided sustained winds between 30 and 35 mph with some gusts between 40 and 50 mph. These gradient winds caused sporadic damage across the parishes of northeast Louisiana and portions of central and southwest Mississippi. Scattered trees were blown down, some on power lines, which caused power outages. A couple trees fell on homes and two on vehicles which caused 2 injuries.

During the overnight and early morning hours of March 19th, the strong surface low and upper level disturbance helped push a cold front through the area. A line of thunderstorms developed along the front and brought scattered wind damage to portions of central and southern Mississippi.

LOUISIANA, Northwest Caddo Parish 1 S Jewella 03 1120CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A few trees were blown down in town. Caddo Parish 1 S Jewella 03 1139CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees were downed on McCain Road. A vigorous upper level storm system over northwest Texas triggered a round of strong to severe thunderstorms over northeast Texas, southwest Arkansas, and northwest Louisiana ahead of a cold front that moved east through the area. Isolated tornadoes occurred ahead of a cold front during the morning hours, and there were a few reports of wind damage and flash flooding as the cold front moved east during the daytime. LAZ001>006-012 Bienville - Bossier - Caddo - Claiborne - Lincoln - Union - Webster

07 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1715CST A stationary front which extended across northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas during the afternoon of March 6th separated much colder air across the middle Red River valley of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas from a warm and humid airmass across the southern half of northeast Texas as well as northwest and north central Louisiana. The front began to advance southward during the evening of March 6th allowing the colder airmass north of the front to spill southward during the overnight hours of March 6th and into the predawn hours of March 7th. A strong upper level storm system moved eastward from the Texas Hill country overnight with rain transitioning into a brief period of sleet followed by moderate to heavy snow at times across the region. Widespread one to three inches of snow was reported across the northern half of northeast Texas...southeast Oklahoma...southwest Arkansas as well as northwest and north central Louisiana late on March 6th and through the day on March 7th. Heavier snow amounts were reported across the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains in northern McCurtain County Oklahoma. Caddo Parish Hosston 14 1810CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.25)

Caddo Parish 3 ENE Hosston 14 1810CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny sized hail fell on Highway 71. Webster Parish Shongaloo 14 1840CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Webster Parish 5 N Sykes Ferry 14 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

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LOUISIANA, Northwest

Golfball sized hail fell in Sarepta, Louisiana. Webster Parish 5 NNE Sykes Ferry 14 1905CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail fell in Sarepta, Louisiana. Webster Parish 1 S Cotton Vly 14 1910CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

Funnel cloud was spotted just south of Cotton Valley, Louisiana.

Webster Parish 1 S Cotton Vly 14 1910CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Webster Parish 1 S Cotton Vly 14 1915CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

Trees were downed in Cotton Valley, Louisiana. Claiborne Parish 2 SSE Hurricane 14 1940CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Webster Parish 3 NNE Nine Forks 14 1940CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Claiborne Parish 1 NE Homer 14 1940CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG)

Trees were downed in Homer, Louisiana. Claiborne Parish 1 NE Homer 14 1950CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Multiple reports of golfball sized hail in town and communities near town.

Lincoln Parish 1 SE Chautauqua Spgs 14 2013CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail reported just west of U.S. Highway 167. Lincoln Parish 1 NW Ruston 14 2015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Quarter to half dollar sized hail reported in Ruston, Louisiana.

Lincoln Parish 1 NW Ruston 14 2020CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

Lincoln Parish 1 NW Ruston 14 2020CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golfball sized hail reported in town and across several communities near town.

Lincoln Parish 1 NW Ruston 14 2020CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

Trees were downed in Ruston, Louisiana. Lincoln Parish 1 NW Ruston 14 2023CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter sized hail reported just east of U.S. Highway 167 and Interstate 20.

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LOUISIANA, Northwest Lincoln Parish 1 NE Grambling 14 2025CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

Lincoln Parish 1 NW Ruston 14 2026CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Half dollar sized hail fell just south of town on U. S. Highway 167.

Union Parish 1 ENE Downsville 14 2030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golfball sized hail in the city of Downsville, Louisiana. Lincoln Parish Choudrant 14 2035CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

Lincoln Parish 1 NE Choudrant 14 2039CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Half dollar sized hail reported along the Interstate 20 corridor and mile marker 91.

Lincoln Parish 1 NW Ruston 14 2039CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golfball sized hail busted the windshield out of a car. Ouachita Parish 1 ENE Carlton 14 2040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny sized hail reported one mile north of U.S. Highway 80 on Brownlee Road.

Ouachita Parish 1 NE Cheniere 14 2040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel sized hail reported half way between Monroe and Calhoun, Louisiana.

Ouachita Parish 1 E Calhoun 14 2045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Half dollar sized hail reported along the Interstate 20 corridor and mile marker 101.

Lincoln Parish 1 NE Downsville 14 2050CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Ouachita Parish 2 WSW Calhoun 14 2050CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Hail fell in the city of Calhoun, Louisiana. Ouachita Parish 1 SE Calhoun 14 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail fell in Calhoun, Louisiana. Union Parish Farmerville 14 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

Several trees were downed in Farmerville, Louisiana. Ouachita Parish 1 SE Bawcomville 14 2102CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Ouachita Parish 1 E Claiborne 14 2103CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Hail fell at the intersection of Well Road and U.S. 80.

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LOUISIANA, Northwest Ouachita Parish 1 SW Lakeshore 14 2105CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Hail fell in downtown Monroe, Louisiana. Ouachita Parish 1 ENE Steven 14 2105CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Hail reported on Forty Oaks Farm Road. Ouachita Parish 1 ESE Kiroli Woods 14 2110CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail fell on the northwest side of town. Ouachita Parish Brownsville 14 2114CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail fell on the southwest part of town. Ouachita Parish 1 N Breard 14 2138CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Ouachita Parish 1 NE Highland Park 14 2145CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Hail fell on the edge of the Monroe, Louisiana city limits. Ouachita Parish 1 E Frizzell 14 2150CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Ouachita Parish 2 E Sicard 14 2153CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Ouachita Parish 1 E Frizzell 14 2153CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Ouachita Parish 1 N Magenta 14 2156CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

About 3 to 4 supercells formed in a moist and unstable air mass in southwest Arkansas and north Louisiana ahead of a surface dry line located over northeast Texas. The supercells produced several episodes of large hail, with a few occurrences of wind damage.

LAZ001>003-005- Bossier - Caddo - Lincoln - Natchitoches - Ouachita - Sabine - Webster 014-017>018 18 1205CST 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1543CST Strong low level winds nearing 60 knots at approximately four thousand feet in the atmosphere mixed down to the surface during the afternoon of March 18th. These winds, not associated with thunderstorms, resulted in widespread trees and power lines down across portions of northeast Texas as well as northwest Louisiana during the afternoon of the March 18th. Sabine Parish 1 ENE Pleasant Hill 30 1015CST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 4 SSE Union Spgs 31 0745CST Road in and near Converse, Louisiana were flooded. Numerous other roads across the parish were also flooded. Several roads and bridges also washed out across the parish. Flooding was spotted at the intersection of Highway 171 and San Antonio Avenue, Elizabeth Street and at the intersection of Highway 171 and Smith Street and on Buffalo Drive. Several automobiles were flooded in town including one in which a man had to wade out of his car to safety. A boater on nearby Toledo Bend Reservoir barely escaped injury when his boat overturned as it was pinned against a bridge. Culverts and parish roadways were washed out near the town of Zwolle, Louisiana. Other roadways closed from flood water included Belmont Road as well as Blue Lake Road, Highway 1216 and Highway 175.

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LOUISIANA, Northwest

Widespread flooding was reported along and south of a northward moving warm front across the lower Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn country of Deep East Texas as well as west central Louisiana. These storms trained across the same area for most of the pre-dawn hours of the 30th as well as during the day. Large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts were reported across portions of the region as well with isolated tornadoes reported across portions of Deep East Texas as well as west central Louisiana during the afternoon hours of March 30th. Natchitoches Parish 2 W Provencal 30 1406CST 1.5 100 0 3 750.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1407CST An EF0 tornado with winds of 75 to 85 mph snapped several trees and uprooted others before crossing into the Victoria Mobile Home Park. One mobile home was severely damaged when 2 large trees severed the home in half. A second mobile home was damaged when it was struck by an uprooted tree. Several other homes in the community had their roofs and insulation peeled and scattered throughout the area. All 17 of the homes sustained at least some damage. Three non-life threatening injuries were reported in the park. Two of the injuries occurred in a camping trailer that was flipped on its side with the occupants inside. The third injury occurred in the home that was severed by the tree. The tornado continued several hundred yards into the forest northwest of the community just south of Robeline Provencal Road snapping several trees.

Sabine Parish 1 ESE Fisher 30 1631CST 0.82 50 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1633CST An EF0 tornado with winds of 70 to 80 mph occurred in the community of Fisher, Louisiana in Sabine Parish. Several trees were snapped off and uprooted along the path which originated just east of Laurel Street on the east side of U.S. 171. A large shed was also destroyed and shingles were scattered across several lawns before crossing U.S. 171. Several trees were uprooted or snapped in Fisher and a wood framed home sustained minor roof damage.

Natchitoches Parish Irma 30 1714CST 1.25 50 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1715CST An EF0 tornado with winds of 65 to 75 mph occurred approximately 5 miles northeast of Natchitoches, Louisiana in Natchitoches Parish. Several large trees were snapped off and uprooted along the path which originated near a church along State Route 1225 and crossed U.S. Hwy. 71 before lifting. Widespread flooding was reported along and south of a northward moving warm front across the lower Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn country of Deep East Texas into the piney woods of northeast Texas. These storms trained across the same area for most of the pre-dawn hours of the 30th as well as during the day. Large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts were reported across portions of the region as well with isolated tornadoes reported across portions of Deep East Texas as well as west central Louisiana during the afternoon hours of March 30th. LOUISIANA, Southeast St. Helena Parish Greensburg 03 1625CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

West Baton Rouge Parish Port Allen 03 1940CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A large tree was blown down on Rebel Lane. East Feliciana Parish 12 SE Clinton 03 2000CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were blown down on Cook Road between Baywood and Bluff Creek.

Washington Parish Bogalusa 03 2130CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and caused minor roof damage to a home in Bogalusa. A few trees were also knocked down at other scattered locations around Washington Parish. Lafourche Parish Cut Off 03 2247CST 0 0 2.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

The roof of a trailer was taken off. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms moved across southeast Louisiana as a strong upper level disturbance and an associated cold front moved across the lower Mississippi Valley. St. Charles Parish Hahnville 06 2330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

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LOUISIANA, Southeast Washington Parish Enon 06 2330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

St. Tammany Parish Goodbee 06 2345CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Isolated severe thunderstorms developed as an upper trough moved across the lower Mississippi Valley and an associated area of low pressure moved along the Louisiana coast. Jefferson Parish Estelle 19 0300CST 1.28 20 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 0305CST A tornado damaged 13 homes and snapped several large hardwood trees in half along an intermittent path. Some of the trees fell on roofs of houses and one car was crushed by a falling tree. One person was injured when hit by a section of a falling rafter. St. Tammany Parish Covington 19 0330CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees which caused minor damage to a few homes.

A strong upper level trough and an associated cold front produced isolated strong to severe thunderstorms across southeast Louisiana. LOUISIANA, Southwest

LAZ033-042-043 Acadia - Jefferson Davis - St. Landry 03 1300CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1330CST Vernon Parish 1 WSW Simpson 03 1514CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

St. Landry Parish 1 NW Port Barre 03 1810CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

The police chief reported dime to penny size hail. An approaching cold front produced strong gradient winds of 40 to 50 mph. When the front passed across the region, a few storms produced large hail. LAZ028>030-033- Avoyelles - Beauregard - Calcasieu - Iberia - Jefferson Davis - Lafayette - Rapides - St. Landry 041>042-044-053 18 1200CST 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1700CST A strong low pressure system moved across the region, producing non-convective wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph across parts of southwest Louisiana. Lafayette Parish 1 W Lafayette 18 2323CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were blown near the intersection of Ambassador Caffrey and Congress.

St. Martin Parish 1 N Cecelia 18 2359CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were blown down near Highway 347. Thunderstorms briefly reached severe limits, producing minor wind damage in Lafayette and St. Martin Parish. Calcasieu Parish 1 N Vinton 30 1005CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Calcasieu Parish 2 NNW Vincent 30 1030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A thunderstorm flared up and briefly produced quarter size hail in Calcasieu Parish. MAINE, North

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MAINE, North MEZ001>006-010> Central Penobscot - Central Piscataquis - Central Washington - Coastal Hancock - Coastal Washington - 011-015>017-029> Interior Hancock - Northeast Aroostook - Northern Penobscot - Northern Piscataquis - Northern Somerset 032 - Northern Washington - Northwest Aroostook - Southeast Aroostook - Southern Penobscot - Southern Piscataquis

01 0600EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 02 0400EST Low pressure approaching from the Great Lakes re-developed along the Maine coast during the 1st. The low then rapidly intensified while tracking along the Maine coast to the maritimes from the night of the 1st through the 2nd. Snow developed during the morning of the 1st...with heavy snow expanding northward through the late morning and afternoon hours. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were common...with localized rates occasionally reaching 3 to 4 inches per hour. The snow diminished...from south to north across the region...from late on the 1st through the 2nd. Storm total snow accumulations across the region generally ranged from 8 to 13 inches...though local totals to around 15 inches occurred across portions of Washington county beneath the more persistent heavier snow bands. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph...with occasional gusts in excess of 40 mph...contributed to extensive blowing and drifting snow during the 2nd with near whiteout conditions at times. Winds then diminished during the evening of the 2nd. The combination of gusty winds and snow weighing down tree limbs and power lines contributed to around 700 customers losing power in parts of Downeast Maine from late on the 1st into the 2nd.

MEZ011-015>017- Central Penobscot - Central Washington - Coastal Hancock - Interior Hancock - Northern Washington - 029-031>032 Southern Penobscot - Southern Piscataquis 05 0600EST 0 0 Winter Storm 1500EST Low pressure approached late on the 4th...then tracked northeast across the region during the 5th. Precipitation initially began in the form of snow early on the 5th...then quickly transitioned to sleet and freezing rain while warmer air aloft was drawn north across the region. Precipitation diminished during the afternoon of the 5th in the wake of the exiting low. Storm total snow accumulations across interior Downeast areas generally ranged from 1 to 2 inches...with 2 to 4 inches across the central highlands. However...sleet accumulations of up to an inch and ice accumulations of 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch also occurred across these regions. The combination of gusty winds and ice weighing down tree limbs and power lines contributed to power outages with around 1,100 customers across mostly Hancock county losing power.

MEZ005-010 Central Piscataquis - Northern Penobscot 08 1300EST 0 0 Winter Storm 09 1200EST

MEZ001 Northwest Aroostook 08 1600EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 09 1200EST

MEZ002>004-006 Northeast Aroostook - Northern Piscataquis - Northern Somerset - Southeast Aroostook

08 1600EST 0 0 Winter Storm 09 1200EST Hancock County Bar Harbor 08 1830EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Southwest Harbor 09 0600EST A combination of heavy rain...melting snow and clogged storm drains contributed to urban and poor drainage flooding. Total rainfall with this storm ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 inches...which was in addition to 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain which had fallen just 24 hours earlier in a previous storm. The urban and poor drainage flooding...along with standing water in low lying areas...limited traffic in spots and also led to some road closures. Rivers...streams and brooks ran high...though generally remained within their banks.

Penobscot County Bangor 08 1830EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Orono 09 0600EST A combination of heavy rain...melting snow and clogged storm drains contributed to urban and poor drainage flooding. Total rainfall with this storm ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 inches...which was in addition to 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain which had fallen just 24 hours earlier in a previous storm. The urban and poor drainage flooding...along with standing water in low lying areas...limited traffic in spots and also led to some road closures. Rivers...streams and brooks ran high...though generally remained within their banks.

Washington County Cherryfield 08 1830EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Machias 09 0600EST

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MAINE, North

A combination of heavy rain...melting snow and clogged storm drains contributed to urban and poor drainage flooding. Total rainfall with this storm ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 inches...which was in addition to 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain which had fallen just 24 hours earlier in a previous storm. The urban and poor drainage flooding...along with standing water in low lying areas...limited traffic in spots and also led to some road closures. Rivers...streams and brooks ran high...though generally remained within their banks.

Low pressure tracking northeast across Maine overnight on the 8th through the morning of the 9th brought heavy snow...sleet and freezing rain to northern and central areas. Across Downeast areas...mixed precipitation quickly transitioned to heavy rain. Precipitation initially developed during the afternoon of the 8th...then continued through the morning of the 9th. A sharp gradient to storm total snow accumulations existed across Aroostook county. Storm total snow accumulations across exteme northern and northwest Aroostook county generally ranged from 10 to 15 inches...with locally greater totals where precipitation remained mostly snow. Snow accumulations rapidly diminished south of this area...tapering to 1 to 3 inches across southeast Aroostook county where a much greater portion of the precipitation fell in the form of sleet and freezing rain. Storm total snow accumulations across northern portions of Piscataquis and Somerset counties ranged from 6 to 8 inches. Sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches occurred across Aroostook county just south of the area of heaviest snow. Ice accumlations of 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch were common from southeast Aroostook...to northern Penobscot...to central Piscataquis counties with local ice accumulations up to 3/4 of an inch. Trees were snapped in this area due to the weight of the ice. Precipitation quickly transitioned to heavy rain across Downeast areas south of the low track. The storm brought 1 to 2 inches of rain to Downeast areas...which had received 0.50 to 1 inch of rain just 24 hours earlier from another storm which had already helped saturate conditions. In addition to the heavy rain...melting snow also contributed to runoff. The combination of the additional rain...and snow melt with clogged drains...led to urban and poor drainage flooding along with standing water in poor drainage and low lying areas across portions of Washington...Hancock and southern Penobscot counties. The high water led to some road closures near the coast. Rivers...streams and brooks were running high though generally remained within their banks. Several garage roofs across southern Piscataquis county collapsed due to the combined weight of snow and rain.

MEZ001>003 Northeast Aroostook - Northern Somerset - Northwest Aroostook

19 1900EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 21 0600EST

MEZ004>006-010> Central Penobscot - Central Piscataquis - Northern Penobscot - Northern Piscataquis - Northern 011-031>032 Washington - Southeast Aroostook - Southern Piscataquis 19 1900EST 0 0 Winter Storm 21 0300EST Intensifying low pressure tracked northeast from the Mid Atlantic region on the 19th...crossing the Gulf of Maine during the 20th. The low then lifted across New Brunswick during the 21st...reaching the Gaspe Peninsula during the night of the 21st while slowing. The low slowly drifted toward Labrador during the 22nd and 23rd. Snow developed across the region during the late afternoon and evening of the 19th...becoming heavy at times that night across extreme northern areas. Precipitation remained mostly in the form of snow across extreme northern areas. Storm total snow accumulations across northern portions of Aroostook and Somerset counties ranged from 10 to 18 inches. Further south a greater portion of the precipitation fell in the form of sleet and freezing rain. Across the rest of northern Maine...storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 5 to 10 inches along with 1 to 2 inches of sleet and 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch of ice. Across eastcentral areas...storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 3 to 6 inches along with 1 to 2 inches of sleet and 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch of ice. The snow and mixed precipitation diminished during the morning and afternoon of the 21st. Winds began to increase overnight from the 20th into the 21st...with strong winds occurring across the region during the 21st. Blizzard conditions developed across northern portions of Aroostook and Somerset counties during the 21st...with damaging wind gusts across portions of eastcentral and interior Downeast Maine.

MEZ001>003 Northeast Aroostook - Northern Somerset - Northwest Aroostook

21 0600EST 0 0 Blizzard 2230EST

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MAINE, North

An intense slow moving area of low pressure located across northern New Brunswick and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence produced blizzard conditions across northern portions of Aroostook and Somerset counties through much of the 21st. Snow of varying intensity fell through the early afternoon of the 21st along with the strong winds. Strong winds then persisted through the rest of that afternoon and evening with a continuation of blizzard conditions with extensive blowing and drifting snow producing whiteout conditions across the region. Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph...with frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph...combined with storm total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches to produce the blizzard conditions. Blizzard conditions ended during the night of the 21st with diminishing winds. Numerous roads were closed or had traffic limited during the 21st due to the hazardous driving conditions caused by extensive whiteouts and drifting snow. Several accidents were also attributed to the hazardous driving conditions which resulted in some injuries. The Aroostook county sheriff issued an emergency travel only request during the afternoon of the 21st due to the blizzard conditions. The strong winds and heavy snow contributed to a garage collapse at Garfield Plantation and an industrial shed collapse at Fort Kent. A freight train became stuck in deep snow drifts near Grand Isle.

MEZ011-015-031 Central Penobscot - Southern Penobscot - Southern Piscataquis

21 0900EST 0 0 High Wind 1900EST An intense slow moving area of low pressure located across northern New Brunswick and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence produced high winds across portions of eastcentral and Downeast Maine. High winds were reported across southern portions of Piscataquis county along with central and southern portions of Penobscot county. Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph...with some estimated gusts to 60 mph...occurred through the morning into the evening of the 21st. The winds tore the roof from the Maine Public Broadcasting Administrative Building in Bangor. Trees were also blown down across the region...blocking some roads. The strong winds and falling trees also toppled power lines and utility poles leading to power outages. Several thousand customers lost power for varying amounts of time across Downeast areas.

MAINE, South

MEZ007>009-012> Androscoggin - Central Somerset - Coastal Cumberland - Coastal Waldo - Coastal York - Interior 014-018>028 Cumberland - Interior Waldo - Interior York - Kennebec - Knox - Lincoln - Northern Franklin - Northern Oxford - Sagadahoc - Southern Franklin - Southern Oxford - Southern Somerset 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2000EST An area of low pressure weakened over the Great Lakes as a secondary low developed over the Mid-Atlantic States. The combination of the two areas of low pressure brought heavy snow to the state. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 4 to 10 inches across the region. MEZ024 Coastal Cumberland 07 0130EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Coastal Flood 0234EST Astronomically high tides produced very minor coastal flooding in Portland Maine on the night of March 7th. There was no damaged reported. MEZ008 Northern Franklin 20 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 21 0900EST A moist northwest upslope flow on the back side of an area of low pressure brought heavy snow to portions of the mountains. Amounts were quite variable across the region with 7.8 inches of snow reported in Rangeley.

MEZ018-019 Interior Cumberland - Interior York 28 0500EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1400EST An area of low pressure over the Mid-Atlantic States on the morning of the 28th moved rapidly northeast bringing 4 to 7 inches of snow to interior sections of southwestern Maine. MARYLAND, Central Allegany County Flintstone 04 2334EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0600EST A trained spotter reported Route 144 (National Pike) covered with water. There were also 5 flooded basements.

St. Mary's County 1 SSW Budds Creek 05 0022EST 0 0 32.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG) 0030EST

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MARYLAND, Central

St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 4 homes damaged on Prospect Hill Road in Mechanicsville. One home reported extensive roof and fence damage along with siding damage. The roof damage allowed rain to get into the home and cause interior damage. Two other homes reported shingle and siding damage. At the fourth home, two trees fell on a deck. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

St. Mary's County 1 SSW Budds Creek 05 0022EST 0 0 18.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG) 0030EST St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 3 homes damaged on Army Navy Drive in Mechanicsville. One home sustained shingle and roof damage as well as several downed trees. Two other homes reported fence and siding damage. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

St. Mary's County Bushwood 05 0022EST 0 0 95.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG) 0030EST St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 3 homes damaged along Wheeler Farm Lane in Chaptico. Each home sustained shingle and siding damage. A boat overturned in one yard. A tobacco barn was completely destroyed. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots. St. Mary's County 1 W Bushwood 05 0022EST 0 0 7.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG) 0030EST St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported shed and shingle damage to two homes on Riverview Drive in Chaptico. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

St. Mary's County Bushwood 05 0025EST 0 0 22.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG) 0035EST St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 2 homes damaged on Bunny Hill Lane in Bushwood. One home sustained shingle damage. The second home reported that a detached garage sustained significant damage and lost gutters, shingle and gables. Rain also caused some carper damage. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

St. Mary's County 1 W Bushwood 05 0025EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG) 0035EST St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported shingle and chimney damage to a home on John Maddox Road in Bushwood. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

St. Mary's County 1 WSW Dynard 05 0025EST 0 0 125.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG) 0035EST St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 2 homes damaged along Mount Chance Farm Lane in Clements. One home sustained shingle damage and broken windows. A tree also fell onto a vehicle. A second home sustained chimney damage. Extensive damage was reported to a 50' by 72' tobacco barn. The roof collapsed on top of the farm truck and combine as well as numerous other pieces of farm equipment. Also, several large cedar trees were downed on the property. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

Charles County White Plains 05 0030EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (63MG)

A trained spotter in White Plains measured a wind gust of 73 mph. No damage was reported in Charles County.

Frederick County Adamstown 05 0033EST 0 0 40.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 0040EST Frederick County Emergency Management reported a barn roof and a garage collapsed. Three telephone poles were downed in the city of Adamstown. Montgomery County Gaithersburg 05 0035EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 0040EST Montgomery County Emergency Management reported trees down in the city of Gaithersburg.

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MARYLAND, Central St. Mary's County 1 SW Tall Timbers 05 0035EST 0 0 55.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG) 0046EST St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 2 homes damaged on River Shore Road in Tall Timbers. One home had a sun room measuring 12 feet by 26 feet completely destroyed. A neighboring home lost a 2 story garage. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots. Prince George's County (ADW)Andrews Afb Cam 05 0039EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (57MG)

The ASOS at Andrews Air Force Base measured a wind gust of 66 mph. No damage was reported in Prince Georges County.

Carroll County Westminster 05 0106EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Carroll County Emergency Management reported a tree down on Route 407 (Marston Road) just south of Westminster.

Harford County Joppa 05 0115EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 0130EST Harford County Emergency Management reported over a dozen trees and power lines down across the county. Reports began in Joppa and spread northeast. Baltimore City (c) County Baltimore 05 0115EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Baltimore City Fire reported 2 trees down within the city. Anne Arundel County 1 W Glen Burnie Park 05 0119EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG)

A Maryland Department of Transportation automated observation measured a wind gust of 58 mph in Glen Burnie at the intersection of Interstate 97 and Route 100. An area of low pressure moving over West Virginia pushed a strong cold front through the region during the early morning hours of March 5th. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds as well as heavy rain. Several lines of thunderstorms crossed the region from the evening of March 4th through the early morning of March 5th. Heavy rain lead to several road closures due to flooding and several flooded basements. Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph were measured at several locations, with a maximum wind gust of 73 mph measured in White Plains, MD. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines down across northern and central Maryland. The most significant wind damage occurred in St. Mary"s County, with numerous trees and power lines downed and several homes destroyed. Storm surveys in St. Marys County were conducted by NWS and St. Marys Country Emergency Management. MDZ014 Anne Arundel 20 0229EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind A cold front crossed the region during the late evening hours of March 19th and into the early morning early March 20th. Northwest winds increased behind the front, with several automated observations measuring wind gusts in excess of 40 knots. No damage was reported. MARYLAND, Northeast

MDZ008-012-015- Caroline - Cecil - Kent - Queen Anne`s - Talbot 019-020 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Drought 31 2359EST March 2008 was slightly drier than normal across the Eastern Shore. The drought watch remained in effect. A drought watch calls for a voluntary reduction in water consumption of five percent. On a county weighted average, March precipitation ranged from 2.6 inches in Talbot County to 3.7 inches in Caroline County. Normal is around 3.9 inches. The March monthly precipitation total at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport was 2.37 inches, 1.56 inches drier than normal and in Salisbury (Wicomico County) was 2.42 inches, 2.20 inches drier than normal. Talbot County Easton 05 0105EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Tilghman 0125EST Severe storms knocked down several trees, tree limbs, poles and wires in western Talbot County. About 370 Delmarva Power and Light customers lost power. Wind damage was reported in Bozman, Easton, Saint Michaels and Tilghman.

Queen Anne's County Queenstown 05 0115EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Centreville 0130EST A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down several trees, tree limbs, poles and wires in southwestern Queen Anne's County from Queenstown to Centreville. About 300 Delmarva Power and Light customers lost power because of the wind damage.

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MARYLAND, Northeast Kent County Worton 05 0137EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Millington 0155EST A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down several trees, tree limbs, poles and wires in central and eastern Kent County from Worton and Chestertown east through Millington. About 250 Choptank Electric and 100 Delmarva Power and Light customers lost power because of the wind damage. The greatest concentration of outages occurred in Worton when a pole was snapped by the damaging winds. Caroline County Greensboro 05 0145EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Marydel 0155EST A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down several trees, tree limbs, poles and wires in northeastern Caroline County from Greensboro northeast through Marydel. Downed trees were reported on eight roadways. About 200 Delmarva Power and Light customers lost power because of the wind damage. A squall line of severe thunderstorms moved across the Delmarva Peninsula overnight on the 4th and produced wind damage. Cecil County Conowingo 06 0741EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 07 1315EST The runoff from snow melt and heavy rain in the Susquehanna River Basin on March 4th and 5th caused minor flooding along the Susquehanna River on March 6th and 7th. The Susquehanna River at the Conowingo Dam was above its 23.5 foot flood stage from 741 a.m. EST on the 6th through 318 a.m. EST on the 7th and again from 920 a.m. EST through 115 p.m. EST on the 7th. It crested at 25.64 feet at 330 p.m. EST on the 6th. MDZ008-012-015- Caroline - Cecil - Kent - Queen Anne`s - Talbot 019-020 08 1200EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 2200EST Strong winds both preceding and then following a strong cold front downed weak trees, tree limbs and wires across the Eastern Shore during the afternoon and evening of the 8th. Peak wind gusts averaged around 50 mph. About 4,000 homes and businesses in Cecil County (which took the brunt of the storm) lost power. Power was not fully restored until the 9th. Peak wind gusts included 53 mph in Tolchester Beach (Kent County) and 51 mph in Queen Anne (Talbot County). The strong winds were caused by the pressure difference between an intensifying low pressure system that moved through New England on the night of the 8th and a high pressure system moving northeast from the western Gulf States.

MDZ008-012-015- Caroline - Cecil - Kent - Queen Anne`s - Talbot 019-020 20 0400EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1800EST An intensifying low pressure system that went through the Middle Atlantic States overnight on the 19th helped produce strong gusty winds from the early morning into the afternoon on the 20th. Peak wind gusts averaged near 45 mph.

Peak wind gusts included 43 mph in Tolchester Beach (Kent County) and 41 mph in Queen Anne (Talbot County).

A low pressure system moved northeast from the Tennessee Valley on the morning of the 19th into Eastern Pennsylvania during the evening on the 19th and passed near New York City just past midnight EST on the 20th. The low pressure system intensified as it moved through southern New England on the morning of the 20th and reached Nova Scotia on the evening of the 20th. As a high pressure system from the lower Tennessee Valley built northeast, wind speeds began to diminish late in the afternoon on the 20th.

MARYLAND, South Dorchester County 5 SE Cambridge 05 0120EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A house and chimneys were damaged. A large tree was downed. Dorchester County 1 N Hurlock 05 0130EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A house and fence were damaged. Somerset County Westover 05 0145EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A chicken house was blown down. Two tractor trailers were overturned, and a shed was blown away.

Somerset County Marion 05 0145EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Six large trees were snapped in half. Shingles were blown off roof of house.

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MARYLAND, South Wicomico County Salisbury 05 0150EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Power lines were downed. Worcester County Whitesburg 05 0155EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees were downed along Whitesburg and Dividing Creek Roads. Building was significantly damaged and two barns collapsed near the Somerset/Worcester border. Wicomico County (SBY)Wicomico Co Arp 05 0158EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (49MG)

Wind gust of 49 knots (56 mph) was measured at SBY. Scattered severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. Wicomico County Hebron 08 1452EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were downed. Isolated severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.

MDZ022-025 Maryland Beaches - Wicomico 08 1554EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1747EST Strong winds occurred along and behind a cold front across the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. MASSACHUSETTS, Central and East

MAZ002-004-008- Northern Worcester - Northwest Middlesex County - Southern Worcester - Western Franklin - Western 012-026 Hampshire 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1349EST Low pressure tracked from the Great Lakes across central New England spreading snow across much of Southern New England. Bristol County Somerset 05 0710EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) New Bedford 0715EST Wires were downed on Route 103 in Somerset. In addition a large tree was downed in New Bedford blocking County Street.

Bristol County Somerset 05 0710EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) New Bedford 0715EST Wires were downed on Route 103 in Somerset. In addition a large tree was downed in New Bedford.

Barnstable County Falmouth 05 0740EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Wires and trees were downed, blocking a road in Falmouth. Plymouth County Marion 05 0740EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Rochester 0741EST A tree downed by thunderstorm winds blocked a road in Marion. In addition, large branches were downed in Rochester on New Bedford Road. Barnstable County Barnstable 05 0804EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56MG)

Amateur radio spotters reported a 64 mph wind gust measured in the Marstons Mills section of Barnstable with 4 inch diameter tree limbs downed. A warm front, a strong low pressure system and a potent low level jet combined to produce an assortment of weather across southern New England. While the low pressure system contributed to strong winds across much of the area, the combination of the front and low level jet allowed for the development of thunderstorms that produced severe damaging winds. Barnstable County Barnstable 08 0900EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain 2300EST

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MASSACHUSETTS, Central and East

The Cape Cod Times reported a twenty five foot section of a retaining wall at Barnstable Harbor collapsed. Heavy rainfall throughout the day, combined with strong winds and heavy surf, all contributed to the collapse of the wooden structure.

Bristol County New Bedford 08 1308EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NNE Bayview 09 0200EST The Swansea Mall parking lot flooded. In New Bedford: Acushnet Avenue and one lane of Route 18 North were closed due to flooding at their intersections with Hillman Street, Acushnet Avenue was also flooded at Wamsutta Street, Buttonwood Brook went out of its banks flooding several yards on Hawthorne Street, Sawyer and Purchase Streets were flooded. Several basements flooded on Riverside Avenue in Somerset. In Fall River: McGee and Cedar Streets, New Boston Road, and Eastern Avenue were flooded with vehicles stuck in flood waters. In addition, numerous basements were flooded. Union Street and Burt Street near Tremont Street were flooded in Taunton.

Plymouth County Wareham 08 1313EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood West Wareham 2000EST In Wareham, a trailer park was evacuated due to two feet of water, water was coming out of manhole covers on Route 28 by Tobee Road and a railroad underpass was flooded on Main Street near Tobee Road. One lane of Route 6 was closed due to flooding near the Old Rochester Regional High School in Marion.

Franklin County 1 SE Hawley 08 1558EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flood 2200EST Several basements were flooded with two feet of water around Hawley Road.

Worcester County Westminster 08 1613EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flood Athol 09 0147EST In Westminster and Athol and Leicester, several basements were flooded. The Blackstone River overflowed its banks in Uxbridge spilling on to Blackstone and Lower Mendon Streets and flooding basements on Blackstone Street. In Worcester, there were flooded basements on Milbury, Hooper, and Brookline Streets. In addition, Beaver Brook overflowed flooding a parking lot. Hampshire County Belchertown 08 1700EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flood 1 ENE Haydenville 09 0015EST In Belchertown, at least two basements were flooded. One and a half feet of water flooded basements on Dewey Street in Williamsburg. The Mill River overflowed its banks flooding lowlands near the edge of Meadow Street in Northampton. Basements flooded in Huntington along Route 20. Hampden County 1 S Ludlow 08 1707EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flood 1 S Rock Vly 2100EST Six to eight inches of water was flowing on East Street in Ludlow. In Palmer, basements were flooded in homes along Route 32. Miller Street was flooded in Holyoke. Essex County Little Nahant 08 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2300EST Castle Road in Nahant was flooded as well as Canal Street in Salem.

Plymouth County 1 WNW Accord 08 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 09 0159EST The Accord Brook in Hingham overflowed its banks, flooding yards.

MAZ017 Northern Bristol 08 1854EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 2120EST

MAZ013-016-020 Eastern Norfolk - Southern Bristol - Western Norfolk 08 1855EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K High Wind 0300EST

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MASSACHUSETTS, Central and East MAZ023 Dukes 08 1925EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1930EST

MAZ019-022 Barnstable - Eastern Plymouth 08 1931EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K High Wind 2005EST

MAZ021 Southern Plymouth 08 1956EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 2153EST 08 2110EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Coastal Flood 2300EST

MAZ007 Eastern Essex 08 2120EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K High Wind 09 0357EST

MAZ024 Nantucket 09 0431EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind A powerful low pressure system tracked through eastern New York spreading heavy rain and strong winds across Southern New England. Heavy rain coinciding with spring snowmelt contributed to river flooding, especially along the Connecticut River. In addition, rainfall totals of two to three inches resulted in areal flooding across much of the region. In coastal areas, high astronomical tides combined with rough seas and storm surge to produce minor coastal flooding.

MAZ007-011 Eastern Essex - Eastern Hampden 21 0920EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1530EST

MAZ005-008-012- Eastern Norfolk - Southeast Middlesex - Southern Worcester - Western Hampshire - Western Middlesex 014-016 21 1133EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1531EST Low pressure moving northeast into the Gulf of Maine produced high west to northwest winds across much of Southern New England. MASSACHUSETTS, West

MAZ001-025 Northern Berkshire - Southern Berkshire 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1100EST A fast moving low pressure system tracked east from the western Great Lakes on Friday, February 29th, and reached northern New York State by Saturday morning on March 1st. Meanwhile, a second area of low pressure developed further south near New York City Saturday morning.

This system produced a swath of moderate to locally heavy snow across portions of east central New York and adjacent western New England from late Friday night into Saturday morning. The snow tapered off by Saturday afternoon.

Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across Berkshire county, although higher amounts of up to one foot occurred across the higher elevations.

04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 05 0500EST

MAZ025 Southern Berkshire 04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 05 0500EST A strengthening low pressure system over the lower Ohio Valley on Tuesday March 4th tracked northeast into west central New York State by Wednesday morning on March 5th. The low then tracked northeast into the Canadian Maritimes by Thursday morning on March 6th.

This storm system spread a swath of freezing rain and sleet across higher elevations of western Massachusetts. The freezing rain and sleet developed late Tuesday evening, and continued through early Wednesday afternoon before tapering off.

Ice accumulations generally ranged from one quarter, to less than one half inch across the highest elevations within the Berkshires, to less than one quarter of an inch in the lower elevations. This icing led to hazardous driving conditions late Tuesday night into the Wednesday morning commute, and also led to some downed tree limbs and wires, and scattered power

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MASSACHUSETTS, West Berkshire County 1 SE Cheshire 08 2007EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree, along with wires were reported down in Cheshire at 2007 EST due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Berkshire County 1 NW Stockbridge 08 2010EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A large tree limb, and wires were reported down in Stockbridge at 2010 EST due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Berkshire County 1 N Sheffield 08 2012EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree was reported down in Sheffield at 2012 EST due to strong thunderstorm winds.

A strong low pressure system tracked north northeast through eastern New York State and into northern New England during Saturday evening on March 8th. Within the small warm sector ahead of this system, strong to isolated severe thunderstorms developed across portions of western New England Saturday evening. MICHIGAN, East

MIZ063-069-075> Lenawee - Macomb - Monroe - Oakland - St. Clair - Washtenaw - Wayne 076-082>083 04 1600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 05 0500EST The Detroit Metro Area took the brunt of this snow storm, as low pressure tracked northeast out of Tennessee to near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. An initially very dry air mass in place over southeast Michigan lead to a sharp northwest to southeast cutoff in snow amounts. The majority of snow fell in a 9 hour period with mostly 4-7 inches reported south of M-59. Downriver Detroit did see as much as 10 inches however. 08 1000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 1800EST A major winter storm tracking through the Ohio Valley just missed most of southeast Michigan to the east. Lake Enhancement off Lake Huron did help the Port Huron receive up to 7 inches of snow, along with strong northerly winds which allowed to blowing and drifting of snow, causing several cars to end up in ditches. MIZ068-075>076- Lenawee - Livingston - Monroe - Oakland - Washtenaw - Wayne 082>083 21 0800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 22 0200EST A strong low pressure system tracked through the Ohio Valley, resulting in heavy snow along and south of M-59. There was a very sharp cutoff to the snow to the north, as little accumulating snow occured north of I-69.

Here are the average snowfall ranges reported across each county: Lenawee 7-10 inches. Livingston 3-6 inches. Macomb 2-5 inches. Monroe 6-10 inches. Oakland 2-6 inches. Washtenaw 7-10 inches. Wayne 5-7 inches.

MICHIGAN, Extreme Southwest

MIZ081 Hillsdale 04 1400EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 05 0400EST Strong low pressure tracked from Arkansas into central Ohio, bringing a swath of precipitation to all of far southern Lower Michigan. Much of the area only saw a trace of snow to 3 inches...west of Interstate 69, as drier air and less moisture were in place across the area. To the east, across much of Hillsdale County, a narrow band of five to eight inches of snow blanketed the area. MIZ077>081 Berrien - Branch - Cass - Hillsdale - St. Joseph 21 1230EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 22 0400EST Low pressure tracked across portions of northern Indiana, spreading a swath of moderate to heavy snow across parts of far southern Lower Michigan. Accumulations of 6 to locally as much as a foot of snow occurred with the highest observed in Coldwater in Branch County.

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MICHIGAN, Extreme Southwest MIZ003-007 Luce - Northern Houghton 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 0700EST

MIZ006 Alger 01 0030EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Lake-Effect Snow 1130EST An Alberta clipper low pressure system tracked across Lake Superior and spread snow and lake effect snow across northwest and northeast portions of Upper Michigan on February 29 continuing into March 1. MIZ001-003 Keweenaw - Northern Houghton 05 0730EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 06 0800EST Lake effect snow showers in the wake of a cold front dropped seven to nine of accumulation over portions of the Keweenaw Peninsula during the 24-hour period ending on the morning of the 6th. MIZ009-011-084 Dickinson - Gogebic - Southern Houghton 12 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 13 0900CST

MIZ014 Southern Schoolcraft 13 0030EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1200EST A low pressure trough spread moderate snowfall across portions of Upper Michigan on the evening of the 12th and the snow continued into the early afternoon of the 13th. MIZ009 Gogebic 17 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 18 0900CST

MIZ004-006 Alger - Baraga 18 0100EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1400EST A low pressure system tracking from Wisconsin into southeast Upper Michigan spread moderate snow into portions of west and north central Upper Michigan from the evening of the 17th into the morning of the 18th. MIZ005 Marquette 23 0200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1400EST Lake effect snow showers developed in the wake of an Arctic front on the 23rd and dropped five inches of snow at the Marquette National Weather Service Office. MIZ003 Northern Houghton 24 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1300EST A clipper low pressure system tracking across the area spread moderate snow over northern Houghton County on the 25th.

MIZ002-009>012 Dickinson - Gogebic - Iron - Menominee - Ontonagon 31 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 2359CST

MIZ005-006 Alger - Marquette 31 1600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 2359EST

MIZ004-007-013- Baraga - Delta - Luce - Northern Schoolcraft - Southern Houghton - Southern Schoolcraft 084>085 31 1700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 2359EST An low pressure system originating over the Plains deepened as it moved into the Western Great Lakes on the 31st. Snow mixed with rain and sleet over east and south central counties of Upper Michigan on the afternoon of the 31st and then fell heavy at times through the evening of the 31st and the morning of April 1st.

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MICHIGAN, Extreme Southwest MIZ050-056-064> Allegan - Barry - Calhoun - Eaton - Jackson - Kalamazoo - Kent - Muskegon - Ottawa - Van Buren 066-071>074 21 0047EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 22 0300EST A low pressure system brought heavy snow to much of southwestern lower Michigan from the 21st through the 22nd. Snow began during the morning hours of the 21st and continued into the early morning hours of the 22nd before gradually diminishing.

The heaviest snow fell during the afternoon and early evening hours of the 21st, when snowfall rates of two inches per hour were reported at some locations. The highest snowfall totals were received from Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties, where over a foot of snow was reported at some locations. Eight to fourteen inches of snow fell south of a line from Holland to Jackson. MINNESOTA, Central and South Central

MNZ047-054>060- Carver - Chippewa - Dakota - Goodhue - Hennepin - Kandiyohi - Lac Qui Parle - Le Sueur - McLeod - 064>070-076>078 Meeker - Pope - Renville - Rice - Scott - Sibley - Stevens - Swift - Wright - Yellow Medicine

20 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 21 1800CST A surface low presssure system moved from central Wyoming on the morning of the 20th to southeast Iowa by the afternoon of the 21st. Some snowfall amounts of note include: 11.0 inches at Donnelly; 10.5 inches in Chaska; 10.10 inches in Chanhassen; 10.0 inches at Madison, nine miles west of Starbuck, and Red wing; 9.5 inches at Waconia; 9.0 inches at Hutchinson and Madison; 8.0 inches at Benson, Lakeville, Willmar, and Morton; 7.5 inches at Silver Lake, Glencoe, and three miles North of Murdock; 7.3 inches at Prior Lake; 7.0 inches at Farmington, Carlos, and Brownton. East to Northeast winds in the 10 to 16 mph sustained range generated some moderate blowing and drifting snow. MNZ038-044-049> Anoka - Benton - Carver - Chisago - Dakota - Goodhue - Hennepin - Isanti - Kanabec - Le Sueur - 053-058>063-066> McLeod - Meeker - Mille Lacs - Pine - Ramsey - Rice - Scott - Sherburne - Sibley - Stearns - Waseca - 070-076>078-084 Washington - Wright 31 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2359CST A surface low pressure system that moved from eastern Kansas on March 31st, to the northern peninsula of Michigan on the morning of April 1st, brought heavy snow to much of Central Minnesota. Some snowfall amounts of note include: 9.4 inches at New Hope; 8.30 inches in St Paul; 8.10 inches in Montgomery; 8.0 inches in New Brighton; 8.0 inches at West St. Paul; 7.5 inches in Glencoe; 7.5 inches at Rush City; 7.1 inches Maplewood; 6.5 inches at Maplewood; 6.0 inches at Cambridge; 6.0 inches in Milaca. Northwesterly winds in the 10 to 15 mph range also produced moderate blowing and drifting snow.

MINNESOTA, Northwest

MNZ029 Wilkin 20 2028CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 21 0727CST

MNZ003 Clay 21 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1700CST A low pressure system moved from western Nebraska Thursday (20th) into southern Iowa Friday (21st) morning. The system developed bands of heavy snow up into southeastern North Dakota and west central Minnesota Thursday night into Friday. Six to seven inches of snow fell from Lisbon (ND) to Forman (ND) to Lidgerwood (ND) and into southern Wilkin County (MN) by the morning of Friday. Snow continued into Clay County (MN) to produce nearly 8 inches near the Fargo (ND)/Moorhead (MN) area by Friday evening. MNZ002-014-015 East Polk - Norman - Red Lake 29 2040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2229CST Strong low level flow of 50 to 60 knots ahead of a passing low pressure system combined with light showers caused high wind gusts across eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota the evening of Saturday March 29th. A sixty-five mph wind gust was reported that evening in Norman County where one-third of the siding was torn off the south side of a garage and the door was damaged. A fifty-nine mph wind gust was reported that evening on the Red Lake and Polk County lines which was measured by a MNDOT RWIS Mesonet site.

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MINNESOTA, Northwest MNZ079-086-087 Dodge - Olmsted - Wabasha 20 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 21 1800CST

MNZ088 Winona 21 0215CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1800CST Low pressure developed over western Nebraska and moved eastward into the Ohio Valley on March 21. Snow fell across much of southeast Minnesota, with heaviest accumulations between 6 and 9 inches near the Mississippi River. Volunteer weather observers reported 8.5 inches near Reads Landing (Wabasha County) and 6.0 inches near La Crescent (Houston County).

MINNESOTA, Southwest

MNZ098 Rock 16 2300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 17 1900CST

MNZ089 Nobles 17 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1900CST Snow accumulated 3 to 4 inches over extreme southwest Minnesota during the night of March 16th into the early evening of March 17th. MNZ071-089 Lincoln - Nobles 31 0400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1600CST

MNZ072-080-097- Lyon - Murray - Pipestone - Rock 098 31 0400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1500CST

MNZ090 Jackson 31 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1700CST

MNZ081 Cottonwood 31 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1600CST Widepsread snow produced areas of heavy accumulations over southwest Minnesota during the predawn and daytime hours of March 31st. Accumulations varied from a little under 6 inches to a little over 6 inches. MINNESOTA, West Central

MNZ039-046 Big Stone - Traverse 20 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 21 1100CST An upper level disturbance coupled with an area of low pressure moving across the Central Plains brought widespread heavy snow during the nighttime and morning hours to west central Minnesota. Heavy snow of 12 to 17 inches fell across this area resulting in school delays and cancellations along with treacherous travel conditions. Snowfall amounts included, 12 inches at Artichoke Lake, 13 inches at Browns Valley and Wheaton, and 17 inches at Ortonville. MISSISSIPPI, Central Sharkey County 3 NNW Red Rock 03 1625CST 6.95 440 0 0 2.00K 400.00K Tornado (EF2) 7 ESE Anguilla 1634CST This strong tornado touched down just north of Highway 16 and tracked northeast for nearly 7 miles through the Delta National Forest. Timber damage was significant as a few thousand trees were snapped and uprooted. At the end of the track, a hunting camp sustained minor damage. Maximum winds were estimated at 120 mph.

Lincoln County 4 SW Norfield 03 1639CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 1642CST A few trees were blown down across the southern portion of the county.

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Sharkey County 3 E Issaquena 03 1717CST 0.95 50 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1718CST This tornado was spotted a few mile east southeast of Cary as it briefly touched down in an open field.

Jefferson Davis County 3 ENE Oak Vale 03 1838CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees were blown down. Lincoln County 3 ENE Arlington 03 2030CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NE Auburn 2200CST Locally heavy rain caused several roads to become flooded around Bogue Chitto.

Rankin County 1 W Star 03 2038CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A couple trees were blown down. Lawrence County New Hebron 03 2045CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A couple of trees were blown down, one tree was down on a house.

Scott County 2 SW Forkville 03 2050CST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WSW Groveton 2250CST Locally heavy rain caused a few roads to flood near the Branch Community. Highway 481 and Pickel Road were covered by several feet of water. Simpson County 6 WNW Jaynesville 03 2057CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (58EG)

A few trees were blown down across Highway 13, just south of Highway 28.

Simpson County 2 SSW Mendenhall 03 2101CST 0.41 75 0 0 5.00K 30.00K Tornado (EF1) 2102CST This tornado touched down along Peacock Road, a few miles south of Mendenhall. Numerous pine trees were snapped and uprooted. Minor damage occurred to the roof of one home. Maximum winds were 100 mph.

Simpson County Magee Muni Arpt 03 2102CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (57EG)

A few trees were blown down off Airport Road. Jefferson Davis County 2 S Gwinville 03 2106CST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees and power lines were blown down off Shivers Booth Road.

Simpson County 1 SW Martinville 03 2110CST 1.87 150 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 2112CST This tornado touched down in the Martinville Community. Damage started just south of Blackwell Road in an open field and tracked north northeast. The heaviest damage was along Blackwell Road were a large sed was destroyed and several trees were snapped and uprooted. A power lines was also down and a trampoline was thrown and heavily damaged. The shed had its roof removed and a few wall collapsed. Tin and debris was thrown for 100 to 300 yards. The tornado then crossed Highway 540, several large limbs were snapped with a few uprooted trees. Insulation from the shed was scattered along the path.

Simpson County 2 NW Saratoga 03 2115CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Marion County 3 SE Kokomo 03 2124CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees were blown down along Shilo Firetower Road. Smith County 1 E Raleigh 03 2124CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Several trees were blown down around Raleigh. Marion County 3 WSW Jamestown 03 2125CST 0.57 50 0 0 250.00K 25.00K Tornado (EF1) 2126CST This tornado touched down about 5 miles southwest of the Foxworth Community. A livestock barn was seriously damaged and numerous hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted.A roof was blown off a outbuilding and a trampoline was thrown into a pond. One cow was killed. Maximum winds were 100 mph. Marion County 1 N Columbia 03 2130CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Lightning

Two homes and a service station were struck by lightning. Fire caused some damage to all three structures.

MSZ052 Lauderdale 03 2130CST 0 0 0.10K 0.00K Strong Wind Marion County 2 SE Columbia 03 2131CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees were blown down off Rankin Road. Marion County 2 ESE Lovelace 03 2133CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 2135CST Scott County Otho 03 2143CST 2.15 100 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 2145CST This tornado touched down briefly, near Highway 501, just north of the Smith County line. Numerous trees were blown down along the path, with a number of them across Highway 501. Maximum wind speed was 95 mph.

Smith County Mize 03 2147CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG) 2148CST Several trees were blown down around Mize. Near the intersection of Highway 35 and 28, a few trees were down across the road and caused a semi-truck to run off the road. Scott County 3 SSW Lake 03 2149CST 3.71 175 0 0 1.20M 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 2153CST This tornado touched down in a rural area just southwest of Lake and downed many trees as it approached the City of Lake. Before it crossed I-20, two homes sustained roof damage. It then crossed the interstate, more trees were blown down along with a highway sign. The most extensive damage occurred in the City of Lake. Several homes suffered roof damage, three large grain bins were destroyed, two railroad light standards were bent, two cinder block buildings were nearly destroyed, and a mobile home was destroyed by a large tree which fell on it. After the tornado moved through Lake, it continued to produce tree damage which gradually became lesser. It finally dissipated just after crossing into Newton County. Maximum wind speed was 100 mph. Total path length was 4 miles with a total rating of EF-1.

Newton County 2 SW Hazel 03 2153CST 0.31 100 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 2154CST This was the continuation of the Lake tornado. It had just moved into Newton County before dissipating. Minimal tree damage occurred to a handful of trees as it dissipated. Total path length was 4 miles with a total rating of EF-1.

Jasper County 2 WSW Louin 03 2157CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Several trees were blown down.

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Newton County 1 ESE Lawrence 03 2200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees were blown down on Lawrence Bethel Road. Lamar County 5 SSE Epley 03 2201CST 0 0 18.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

A few power lines were blown down off near the intersection of Highway 98 and Highway 589.

Newton County 2 S Stratton 03 2205CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees were blown down off Decatur-Stratton Road. Jones County 2 NE Soso 03 2211CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

A tree fell on a house and a couple power lines were blown over.

Newton County 2 WSW Perdue 03 2212CST 0 0 2.00K 15.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 2213CST Numerous trees were blown down around Highway 494 and Hopewell Road in northeast Newton County.

Jones County 2 W Moselle 03 2220CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1 W Tawanta 2225CST Jones County 1 ENE Service 03 2238CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A couple trees were blown down on Spring Hill Road. Kemper County 2 S Blackwater 03 2243CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (75EG) 3 SSW Cullum 2245CST Several trees and power lines were blown down between Blackwater and the Meridian NAS.

Kemper County 2 SSE Oak Grove 03 2249CST 1.32 30 0 0 55.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 2250CST This tornado touched down briefly about 6 miles west southwest of Porterville. Several trees were snapped and uprooted, a shed was destroyed and a wooden fence was knocked down. Minor damage also occurred to a church steeple. Maximum winds were around 85 mph. Lamar County 1 SW Wardwell Station 03 2300CST 0 0 60.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 04 0020CST Locally heavy rain across West Hattiesburg caused three houses to flood.

Jones County 4 W Ovett 03 2303CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Lightning

House was struck by lightning which caused a minor fire. Forrest County 3 WSW Mc Laurin 03 2307CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (66EG) 2 WNW Epps 2309CST Several trees were blown down just west of Highway 49 and around Paul B Johnson Lake.

Lauderdale County 1 N Lost Gap 03 2308CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

A few trees were blown down along with some power lines and phone lines.

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Forrest County 2 N Mc Laurin 03 2312CST 1.09 100 0 14 1.50M 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 2 SSE Mc Callum 2313CST This tornado touched down at Camp Shelby and snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and downed several power lines along the short path. Twelve buildings, mostly barracks, were damaged. Several buildings had the roofs severely damaged with one roof nearly completely torn off. Several walls of the barrack buildings collapsed where the roof support was lost. A hummer was turned over and windows were blown out of several other vehicles. Maximum wind speed was 110 mph.

Destroyed barracks at Camp Shelby, MS. Damage done by a high end EF-1 tornado. Jasper County 3 SSE Waldrup 03 2314CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A couple trees were blown down, one large tree was down on a house at 2020 County Road 31, just north of Highway 528.

Kemper County Blackwater 03 2315CST 0 0 40.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

A home sustained some roof damage and a barn had some siding ripped off.

Lauderdale County 3 ESE Obadiah 03 2320CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (75EG)

Numerous trees were blown down. Clarke County 4 W Shubuta 03 2320CST 8.34 350 0 0 400.00K 500.00K Tornado (EF2) 2 ESE De Soto 2330CST This tornado started in a rural area and downed trees and limbs along its path until causing its most intense damage at it crossed County Road 250. Here, it moved a large two story frame house several feet off its foundation, along with blowing out numerous windows and causing roof damage. Additionally, many dozens of large trees were snapped and uprooted in the vicinity. The tornado continued to move north northeast, causing extensive tree damage with hundreds of trees snapped or uprooted. Very near the end point, just east southeast of the DeSoto Community, roof damage occurred to two homes. Maximum wind speed was 115 mph. Lauderdale County 1 NE Obadiah 03 2321CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A large oak tree fell onto a detached garage and part of a house in the Obidiah Community.

Jasper County 3 NNW Orange 03 2326CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Several trees were blown down near the Jasper/Clarke county line.

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Forrest County 1 E Carnes 03 2340CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (58EG)

A few trees and power lines were blown down across Carnes Road.

A strong upper level system and evolving surface low moved across the region late on March 3rd. These features combined to bring a potent weather system to the area and a healthy round of severe thunderstorms from late afternoon through around midnight. It was a line of thunderstorms which brought most of the severe weather, but a few supercells did occur just ahead of the line. Ten tornadoes occurred, two of which were strong (EF-2), along with a good deal of wind damage as the line pushed east across Mississippi. Lawrence County Jayess 06 2337CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1 S Monticello 2348CST A swath of penny sized hail occurred across southern and central sections of Lawrence County.

Rain and some thunderstorms developed across the region during the evening of March 6th and spread northeast. There was not much severe weather with this rain event, but what did occur mainly stayed well south of the NWS Jackson service area. The exception was one lone storm which moved out of Walthall County and into Lawrence County. This storm produced a small swath of penny sized hail. MSZ018-025-027> Attala - Bolivar - Carroll - Holmes - Humphreys - Leflore - Montgomery - Sharkey - Sunflower - 029-034>037-041 Washington - Webster 07 1345CST 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 0130CST A strong upper level trough dropped south out of the plains and helped to evolve a surface low pressure system across the northern Gulf of Mexico which then intensified as it lifted into the southeast United States. This upper trough slowed and intensified across the Lower Mississippi River Valley Friday afternoon, and brought a large swath of rare March snow to some of the region. The heaviest snow fell mainly to the northwest and north of the National Weather Service Jackson forecast area. However, a decent section of the northwest and north central portion of the service area received anywhere from 2 to 6 inches of snow. The heaviest occurred across extreme northern Chicot County where Dermott measured around 5 inches and then across Bolivar County where 3-6 inches occurred.

Snow accumulation map from the rare March snow. Washington County 1 S Refuge 14 2117CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 9 E Hollandale 2200CST The storm which crossed the Mississippi River from Chicot County Arkansas, evolved into a supercell thunderstorm and tracked across all of central Washington County. The storm produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail. The largest hail occurred from near the Mississippi River bridge to around Arcola. The storm continued east into northern Humphreys County where more large hail fell. Washington County 1 SSE Manhattan 14 2141CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Washington County 4 SE Darlove 14 2150CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

A few trees were blown down off Highway 12. A shed was also damaged in the same location.

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Washington County 4 ESE Hollandale Muni Arpt 14 2151CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

Funnel cloud observed along Highway 12, just east of Hollandale.

Humphreys County 6 NW Gooden Lake 14 2157CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Honey Is 2231CST A swath of quarter sized hail fell across all of central Humphreys County as a supercell thunderstorm moved out of southeast Washington County and tracked east southeast. This storm continued to produce hail as it moved into western Holmes County.

Humphreys County 2 SSW Brooklyn 14 2216CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

Holmes County 2 NW Thornton 14 2230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25) 2246CST Penny to half dollar sized hail fell across western Holmes County. Hail was covering the ground in Thornton.

Washington County 5 W Chatham 14 2246CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1 W Erwin 2256CST Choctaw County 3 WNW Weir 14 2307CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 2310CST Issaquena County 2 W Shipland 14 2343CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 4 E Fitler 15 0003CST The long lived supercell thunderstorm moved across the Mississippi River, from East Carroll Parish, and produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail across central Issaquena County. The storm continued to produce large hail as it moved into southern Sharkey County near Onward. Oktibbeha County 10 S State College 14 2343CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 7 SSE Sessums 2356CST Lowndes County 3 WNW Crawford 14 2355CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 2357CST Sharkey County 2 WNW Onward 14 2357CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1 SSW Lucre 15 0024CST The long lived supercell thunderstorm continued to track east southeast and produce a swath of quarter sized hail across southern Sharkey County. This storm finally dissipated as it approached southwest Yazoo County after traveling nearly 130 miles from southern Arkansas and lasting for about 4.5 hours.

Winston County 3 ESE Boon 15 0005CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

The hail was oval shaped. Noxubee County 3 SW Brooksville 15 0013CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 3 SE Bigbee Vly 0030CST A swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across a large portion of Noxubee County from near Brooksville to around Bigbee Valley. A weak front stalled across the northern portion of the area earlier in the day and provided a focus for thunderstorms to develop by evening. Conditions by afternoon became warm and quite unstable near the front. Several large supercell thunderstorms developed across southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana and tracked east toward the Mississippi River and then across central sections of Mississippi. These storms were prolific hail producers and produced large swaths of quarter to golf ball sized hail. The largest hail was around baseball size which occurred across northeast Louisiana. All the severe weather occurred between 9 pm and 1 am. MSZ041-044-054- Adams - Copiah - Leake - Lincoln - Sharkey 060-062 18 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.20K Strong Wind 2100CST

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Warren County 1 NW Eagle Bend 18 2348CST 0 0 7.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

A metal shed was blown over and destroyed along with several large limbs blown down.

Adams County Sibley 19 0040CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (57EG)

Several trees were blown down with a few on power lines. Power was out most of the night around Sibley.

Adams County Foster 19 0100CST 0 0 33.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A couple trees were blown down northeast of Natchez. One tree was on a house off Roosevelt Drive, just off Highway 61.

Copiah County 1 WNW Barlow 19 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 200.00K Thunderstorm Wind (74EG) 4 E Meadows Store 0205CST An area of significant tree damage occurred along Barlow Road and Warren Hood Road in the Copiah County Wildlife Management Area. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted within the downburst.

Jefferson County 4 NE Union Church 19 0203CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

A large piece of tin was torn off a barn roof and a tree fell across a portion of Highway 28.

Copiah County 1 NE Dentville 19 0210CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were blown down. Franklin County 1 S Bude 19 0212CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were blown down off Highway 98 near Bude. Hinds County 2 W Coopers Wells 19 0233CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

A few trees were blown down. Copiah County 2 WSW Glancy 19 0237CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A couple of trees were blown down across Barlow Road just west of Highway 28.

Madison County 1 W Camden 19 0346CST 0 0 8.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A couple trees were blown down, one fell on a power line which resulted in a minor fire.

Leake County 1 S Gill 19 0414CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 0415CST A couple of trees were blown down off Highway 35. During the afternoon of March 18th, a strong area of low pressure developed across east Texas and lifted northeast into Arkansas. This deepening surface low increased the pressure gradient across the region and provided sustained winds between 30 and 35 mph with some gusts between 40 and 50 mph. These gradient winds caused sporadic damage across the parishes of northeast Louisiana and portions of central and southwest Mississippi. Scattered trees were blown down, some on power lines, which caused power outages. A couple trees fell on homes and two on vehicles which caused 2 injuries.

During the overnight and early morning hours of March 19th, the strong surface low and upper level disturbance helped push a cold front through the area. A line of thunderstorms developed along the front and brought scattered wind damage to portions of central and southern Mississippi.

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MISSISSIPPI, Central Lamar County 1 S Baxterville 29 1437CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 4 NW Lumbertn Bass Mem Ar 1440CST Dime to quarter sized hail fell just south of Baxterville. A few vehicles were dented by the hail.

Grenada County 2 WNW Tie Plant 30 1550CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NW Grenada 1700CST Locally heavy rain caused 10 to 12 streets to flood around Grenada. Some areas, where creeks crossed roads, had water deep enough where boats were needed. Montgomery County 3 WSW Sawyer 30 1628CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 3 NE Winona 1639CST Nickel to quarter sized hail fell just north of Winona. The airmass across the region for late March was more representative of late May as storms developed during the heat of the day and moved slowly. A couple storms became severe producing hail with others producing locally heavy rainfall.

MISSISSIPPI, North Panola County Batesville 03 1822CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1827CST Straight line winds blew a trailer over and a carport in Batesville. In addition, a few signs were knocked down.

Panola County Batesville 03 1855CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2055CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Downtown Batesville. Water flooded a few homes.

An upper level low pressure system approached the Midsouth from Western Arkansas as a surface low tracked northeast from South Central Arkansas into the West Tennessee during the afternoon and early evening hours of March 3, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed over North Mississippi in association with the system. Some of the stronger storms produced flash flooding and damaging winds. MSZ001>004-007> Benton - Coahoma - De Soto - Marshall - Panola - Tallahatchie - Tate - Tippah - Tunica - Yalobusha 008-010-012-020> 021 07 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 0300CST

MSZ009-013>016- Chickasaw - Lafayette - Lee - Pontotoc - Prentiss - Union 023 07 1500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 08 0400CST

MSZ005-022 Alcorn - Calhoun - Tishomingo 07 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 0600CST

MSZ017-024 Itawamba - Monroe 07 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 08 0600CST A low pressure system developed along the Gulf of Mexico and tracked northeastward into the Southeastern United States. An abundance of moisture was associated with the system. In addition, cold air was also in place over North Mississippi as a result heavy snow fell in association with the system. Snowfall totals of 1 to 7 inches were seen across North Mississippi. De Soto County Olive Branch 14 2310CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2315CST Nickel to golf ball size hail fell in Olive Branch. De Soto County 1 ESE Olive Branch 14 2310CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 2315CST Penny size hail fell at the intersection of Hacks Cross Road and Highway 302 in Olive Branch.

Tunica County Robinsonsville 15 0250CST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (83EG) 2 ESE Clack 0305CST

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Straight line winds blew trees and 25 power lines down near Robinsonville in the Casino Strip to Casino Center area. Significant damage occurred to the canopies of two gas stations as well as a car wash outbuilding. A tractor was overturned near the Casino Factory Shoppes off of Highway 61. In addition, damage occurred to an irrigation system.

A gas station canopy near Robinsonville, Mississippi damaged from straight line winds on March 15, 2008. De Soto County Lake Cormorant 15 0310CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1 SW Glover 0315CST Straight line winds blew down power lines near the intersection of Highway 61 and Star Landing Road in Lake Cormorant.

De Soto County 2 S Frees Corner 15 0315CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 3 SW Hernando 0320CST Straight line winds blew debris down on a roadway near Tulane Road and Fogg Road.

De Soto County 1 S Frees Corner 15 0320CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 3 SW Hernando 0325CST De Soto County Hernando 15 0325CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 0330CST De Soto County South Haven 15 0325CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0330CST Marshall County Barton 15 0345CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 0350CST Marshall County 1 NE Watson 15 0346CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0351CST Marshall County Holly Spgs 15 0403CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0408CST De Soto County Eudora 15 0410CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0415CST De Soto County Hernando 15 0415CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0420CST Penny size hail fell in Hernando Town Square.

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MISSISSIPPI, North Benton County Ashland 15 0415CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2 NNW Winborn 0420CST Straight line winds blew trees and power lines down on Sawmill Road outside of Winborn. In addition, several trees were knocked down on Highway 5 between Pine Grove and Ashland. De Soto County Hernando 15 0420CST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 0425CST Straight line winds blew trees down on the west and south side of Hernando.

De Soto County 2 SE Nesbit 15 0425CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 0430CST Quarter size hail fell near Highway 51 and Interstate 69. De Soto County 1 S Hernando 15 0425CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0430CST De Soto County 1 W Lewisburg 15 0430CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0435CST Tippah County Falkner 15 0435CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0440CST Tippah County Whitten Town 15 0442CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) Mitchell 0452CST Prentiss County 1 SE Jumpertown 15 0500CST 0 0 40.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (87EG) 0505CST Straight line winds destroyed T&T Grocery on Highway 4 West in Jumpertown. A barn received damage when debris from the T&T Grocery fell on the barn's roof. Crossroads United Methodist Church also sustained damage to the church's front porch and steeple. Several trees were knocked down near Jumpertown as well.

T&T Grocery near Jumpertown, MS destroyed by straight line winds on March 15, 2008. Marshall County Potts Camp 15 0505CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 0510CST Straight line winds blew power lines down near Potts Camp. Prentiss County Blackland 15 0505CST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2 NE Booneville Bldwyn Ar 0510CST

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MISSISSIPPI, North

Straight line winds blew trees and power lines down along County Roads 7350 and 7000.

Prentiss County Jumpertown 15 0510CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 0515CST Quarter size hail fell in Jumpertown covering the ground. Prentiss County Frankstown 15 0510CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 0515CST Straight line winds damaged the roof of the Mississippi Cabinet Company on Highway 145 North near Frankstown. In addition, trees were knocked down in the area. Union County New Albany 15 0522CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0527CST Lee County Baldwyn 15 0540CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 0545CST Prentiss County 2 E Booneville 15 0545CST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 3 NNE New Site 0550CST Straight line winds blew trees and power lines down on County Roads 3011 and 3321.

Tishomingo County Tishomingo 15 0555CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 0600CST A cold front stretched from Middle Tennessee through North Mississippi into South Central Arkansas during the evening hours of March 14, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed along and north of the front. Some of the storms became severe during the overnight hours of March 14th producing large hail and damaging winds. Tate County 1 N Coldwater 18 2358CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 19 0003CST Straight line winds knocked down trees along Highway 306 in Coldwater.

Tate County Senatobia 19 0124CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0324CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Senatobia. Highway 51 and Norfleet drive were flooded. Minor flooding was reported at the Northwest Mississippi Community College Campus. A low pressure system with a strong cold front moved into the Midsouth during the late afternoon hours of March 18, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the system throughout the overnight hours into the morning of March 19, 2008. Some of the storms became severe producing damaging winds and flash flooding in North Mississippi. De Soto County 1 NE Horn Lake Desoto Arp 31 2210CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2310CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in parts of Southaven. Several yards were flooded at State Line Road and Millbranch Road.

An upper level disturbance moved over the Mid South on the evening of March 31st and Showers and thunderstorms developed across northern Mississippi. Some of the stronger storms produced flash flooding. MISSISSIPPI, South Amite County 1 SE Liberty 03 1545CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree and several large branches were blown down on Mississippi Highway 584.

Amite County 3 E Liberty 03 1550CST 1.5 250 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1554CST A tornado moved along a north northeast path for approximatley 1.5 miles. The path width varied between 75 and 250 yards. Several large trees were blown down and uprooted with numerous large branches broken off. Several houses suffered extensive roof damage and several trailers were damaged.

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MISSISSIPPI, South Amite County 3 SE Smithdale 03 1604CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree was blown down along Mississippi Highway 570. Walthall County 3 SW Tylertown 03 1800CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Thunderstorm winds peeled the roof off of a portable building and the metal siding off of a shed. A vehicle was moved several feet. Minor roof damage also occurred to a few buildings in Lexie and Dexter.

Pearl River County Mc Neil 03 2220CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Thunderstorm winds blew down 6 to 8 trees between U.S. Highway 11 and Interstate 59.

Harrison County Saucier 04 0015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms moved across southern Mississippi as a strong upper level disturbance and an associated cold front moved across the lower Mississippi Valley. Harrison County 3 W Biloxi 07 0155CST 0 0 80.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

Thunderstorm winds caused roof damage to a shopping mall with air conditioning units dislodged. Also at the mall, a large sign was damaged, a light pole was toppled and some glass window panels were blown in. In nearby neighborhoods, fences, a small tree and large tree limbs were blown down. Winds were estimated in the 75 to 90 mph range.

Harrison County (BIX)Keesler Afb Bil 07 0158CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60MG)

Harrison County D Iberville 07 0200CST 0 0 80.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

Several locations in the D'Iberville community had minor wind damage. The roof of a storage building was peeled off and a few plate glass windows were blown out. An auto dealership had several garage doors blown in, metal siding peeled off, a showroom facade blown off, and a large sign damaged. Wind gusts were estimated in the 75 to 90 mph range.

Isolated severe thunderstorms developed as an upper trough moved across the lower Mississippi Valley and an associated area of low pressure moved along the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. Pike County 3 S Mc Comb 19 0230CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a utility pole and two trees near U.S. Highway 51 and Wardlaw Road.

A strong upper level trough and an associated cold front produced isolated strong to severe thunderstorms across southwest Mississippi. MISSISSIPPI, Southeast Stone County Whites Crossing 03 2350CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2352CST Wayne County Smithtown 03 2353CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (74EG) 2355CST A line of thunderstorms moved across southeast Mississippi producing high winds that downed trees. George County 8 NW Lucedale 29 1550CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 1552CST A severe thunderstorm developed in southeast Mississippi and produced large hail. MISSOURI, Lower

MOZ113-115 Dunklin - Pemiscot 07 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 0100CST

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MISSOURI, Lower

A low pressure system developed along the Gulf of Mexico and tracked northeastward into the Southeastern United States. An abundance of moisture was associated with the system. In addition, cold air was also in place over the Missouri Bootheel as a result heavy snow fell in association with the system. Snowfall totals of 6 to 7 inches were seen across the Missouri Bootheel. Pemiscot County 3 E Hermondale 18 1900CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1905CST Straight line winds damaged a few transformers near Interstate 55 about 4 miles south of Holland.

A low pressure system with a strong cold front moved into the Midsouth during the late afternoon hours of March 18, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the system throughout the overnight hours into the morning of March 19, 2008. Some of the storms became severe producing damaging winds, flash flooding and a tornado in the Missouri Bootheel. Dunklin County Holcomb 27 0655CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0700CST Pemiscot County Hayti 27 0750CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0752CST Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed near a stationary front located over southern Missouri. A few of these storms produced large hail across the Missouri Bootheel. Dunklin County Kennett 31 2015CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 2020CST Pemiscot County 1 SSW Steele 31 2036CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2041CST Straight line winds knocked down power lines in Steele. An upper level disturbance moved over the Mid South on the evening of March 31st and showers and thunderstorms developed across the Missouri Bootheel. Some of the stronger storms produced large hail and damaging winds. MISSOURI, Northwest Buchanan County 1 ESE Saxton 01 2137CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 05 1018CST The Platte River near Agency crested at 27.21 feet, or 7.21 feet above flood stage.

Nodaway County 3 NNE Maryville Rankin Arp 02 0002CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SW Bedison 0643CST The 102 River near Maryville crested at 20.77 feet, or 2.77 feet above flood stage.

Andrew County 1 NNE Rosendale 02 0400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WSW Wyeth 03 0700CST The 102 River at Rosendale crested at 19.00 feet, or 1.00 feet above flood stage.

Chariton County 2 WSW Sumner 02 1111CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 4 WSW Mendon 07 2000CST The Grand River near Sumner crested at 35.12 feet, or 9.12 feet above flood stage.

Livingston County 3 SSW Chillicothe 02 1307CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 4 SE Chillicothe Arpt 05 2346CST The Grand River near Chillicothe crested at 32.35 feet, or 8.35 feet above flood stage.

Daviess County 4 SE Jameson 02 1803CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 ESE Lock Spgs 04 1948CST The Grand River at Gallatin crested at 30.21 feet, or 4.21 feet above flood stage.

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MISSOURI, Northwest Platte County 3 SSE Camden Pt 02 2045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NW Hoover 07 0354CST The Platte River near Sharps Station crested at 31.11 feet, or 5.11 feet above flood stage.

Platte County Platte City 03 0030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 07 0820CST The Platte River near Platte City crested at 25.70 feet, or 5.70 feet above flood stage.

Atchison County 2 ESE Fairfax Steele Arpt 03 0235CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 S Fairfax 1007CST The Tarkio River near Fairfax crested at 18.25 feet, or 1.25 feet above flood stage.

Nodaway County 4 NNE Maryville Rankin Arp 03 0343CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSE Bedison 0455CST The 102 River near Maryville crested at 18.10 feet, or 0.10 of a foot above flood stage.

Daviess County 2 SW Pattonsburg 03 0417CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NNE Civil Bend 04 0233CST The Grand River near Pattonsburg crested at 27.55 feet, or 2.55 feet above flood stage.

Henry County 1 SSE Blairstown 03 0624CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NW Maurine 04 0224CST The Big Creek near Blairstown crested at 22.78 feet, or 2.78 feet above flood stage.

Henry County 2 W Urich 03 0700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 04 1025CST The South Grand River near Urich crested at 26.84 feet, or 2.84 feet above flood stage.

Johnson County 1 ENE Vly City 03 0830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 04 0143CST The Blackwater River near Valley City crested at 25.33 feet, or 3.33 feet above flood stage.

Chariton County 1 NNE Prairie Hill 03 0951CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1903CST The Chariton River near Prairie Hill crested at 15.35 feet, or 0.35 feet above flood stage.

Cooper County 2 SSW Boonville Viertel Ar 03 1215CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NNW Clarks Fork 04 0444CST The Petite Saline Creek near Boonville crested at 17.77 feet, or 1.77 feet above flood stage.

Saline County 3 NNE Marshall Jct 04 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NW Pipertown 1330CST The Blackwater River near Blue Lick crested at 24.05 feet, or 0.05 feet above flood stage.

Chariton County 2 SSE Brunswick Arpt 04 0724CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSW Brunswick 07 1715CST The Grand River at Brunswick crested at 21.37 feet, or 2.37 feet above flood stage.

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MISSOURI, Northwest Saline County 4 NNE Miami 04 1305CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 05 1316CST The Missouri River at Miami crested at 18.65 feet, or 0.65 feet above flood stage.

Heavy rains were observed over portions of Missouri, around the 1st and 2nd of March, as a strong upper level storm system moved across the region. This resulted in minor to moderate flooding, of area creeks and rivers. Johnson County 2 ENE Vly City 17 1342CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 19 0659CST The Blackwater River near Valley City crested at 29.16 feet, or 7.16 feet above flood stage.

Howard County 4 W Franklin 17 1345CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SE Petersburg 1745CST Water rescue was needed on Route Z, southeast of the town of Petersburg. Water was also over the road at the junction of Bartlett Creek and Route Z. This led to the road being closed for a time.

Henry County Blairstown 17 1412CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 19 1505CST The Big Creek at Blairstown crested at 24.26 feet, or 4.26 feet above flood stage.

Saline County 3 E Herndon 17 1441CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NNW Pipertown 22 2000CST The Blackwater River near Blue Lick crested at 30.55 feet, or 6.55 feet above flood stage.

Henry County 2 WSW Urich 17 1455CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WNW Hartwell 19 1504CST The South Grand River near Urich crested at 27.57 feet, or 3.57 feet above flood stage.

Howard County 2 NNW Hilldale 17 1547CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 18 0947CST The Moniteau Creek near Fayette crested at 19.14 feet, or 3.14 feet above flood stage.

Clay County 2 WNW Mosby 17 1715CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2350CST The Fishing River near Mosby crested at 20.00 feet, or 2.00 feet above flood stage.

Cooper County 3 SSW Boonville Viertel Ar 17 1944CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 N Clarks Fork 19 1344CST The Petite Saline Creek near Boonville crested at 18.69 feet, or 2.69 feet above flood stage.

Carroll County 3 WNW Wakenda 17 2053CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 E W B Jct 18 2321CST The Wakenda Creek near Carrollton crested at 21.75 feet, or 1.75 feet above flood stage.

Ray County 2 NNW Richmond 18 0630CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2052CST The Crooked River near Richmond crested at 20.98 feet, or 0.98 feet above flood stage.

Chariton County 2 WNW Sumner 18 0700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 4 WSW Mendon 19 2321CST The Grand River near Sumner crested at 28.57 feet, or 2.57 feet above flood stage.

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MISSOURI, Northwest Cooper County 2 SE Otterville 18 1649CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 19 0623CST The Lamine River near Otterville crested at 17.18 feet, or 2.18 feet above flood stage.

A powerful storm system, that originated over Arizona and New Mexico, allowed a substantial amount of Gulf of Mexico moisture, to surge north into the center of the United States. Meanwhile, a frontal boundary had stalled across southern Missouri, allowing this moisture to be lifted into central Missouri, in the form of heavy showers and thunderstorms, March 16 and 17, 2008. Many locations received in excess of one inch of rainfall, with a stripe of 2 to 3 inches of accumulated rainfall, across central Missouri. This led to expansive flooding of area streams and rivers, with numerous state and county roads closed due to high water. Nodaway County 1 S Maryville 31 0349CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Andrew County 1 E Fillmore 31 0400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Macon County 2 WNW Macon 31 0523CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

A warm front that lifted north across the region, generated a few severe thunderstorms with large hail, along and north of Highway 36. MOZ031>033-037> Carroll - Cass - Chariton - Cooper - Jackson - Johnson - Lafayette - Randolph - Saline 039-043>044-046 31 0705CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K High Wind 1155CST A complex of thunderstorms moves across southern Missouri, on the morning of March 31, 2008. Light rain from these storms made it as far north as the Missouri River. The light rain mostly evaporated before it hit the ground, due to very dry low level air. In addition, a low level southerly jet of 40 to 60 mph, was combined with southerly surface winds of 15 to 25 mph. The rain evaporating as it fell, allowed the low level jet stream to reach the surface. The result was about an hour of strong winds. Gusts to 60 mph were common across areas along and south of the Missouri River. The highest wind gusts were estimated to be 75 mph, observed around Moberly. There was widespread light damage across the area, mainly in the form of broken tree limbs and detached roof shingles.

MISSOURI, Southeast

MOZ076-086-100- Bollinger - Cape Girardeau - Carter - Perry - Wayne 107 03 1800CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 04 1300CST A strong low pressure system moved from Texas northeast across western Kentucky. Northwest of the storm track, colder air resulted in freezing rain and some sleet over parts of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. The heaviest ice accumulations were from Perry County, Illinois southwest into Bollinger and Cape Girardeau Counties in southeast Missouri. Most schools were closed. Downed tree limbs and power outages were reported. About 7,000 homes and businesses lost power in the Perryville area and northern Cape Girardeau County. Power was restored within three days. Average ice accumulations were from one-quarter to one-half inch thick on trees and power lines. A narrow band of heavy snow affected the Ozark foothills of southeast Missouri. Carter County and much of Wayne County received 5 to 12 inches of snow in heavy snow bands that occurred in the deformation zone on the west side of the upper level low. Twelve inches of snow was reported about a mile north of the Carter County line. Eight to twelve inches was reported in Van Buren (Carter County), and 6 inches fell in Piedmont (Wayne County). MOZ100-107-110> Carter - Mississippi - New Madrid - Ripley - Scott - Stoddard - Wayne 112-114 07 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 2300CST

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MISSOURI, Southeast

A low pressure system developed over the central Gulf coast, then moved northeast across the Tennessee Valley. This surface low produced light to moderate accumulations of snow early in the morning, with some locally heavy snow in the Ozark foothill counties. About four inches of snow fell in Carter, Ripley, and Wayne Counties. Following the surface low, an intensifying upper level low produced a more significant round of heavy snow during the late afternoon and evening hours over the extreme southeast counties. Four to seven inches of snow fell in Stoddard, Scott, New Madrid, and Mississippi Counties. Gusty winds caused by a strong pressure gradient between the surface low and arctic high pressure over the upper Mississippi Valley caused blowing and drifting snow. Visibility was below one-quarter mile at times. Roads became snow-covered and very slippery, and a number of accidents occurred. Drifts around one foot deep were common. Cape Girardeau County 1 SE Gulf Jct 07 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 10 1700CST Minor flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At the Cape Girardeau gage, the river crested at 32.92 feet on March 9. Flood stage there is 32 feet. Minor flooding of low-lying bottomlands occurred.

The Mississippi River rose above flood stage at Cape Girardeau in response to heavy winter precipitation events in early March. Bollinger County Patton 18 0300CST 1 0 4.80M 0.00K Flood 1 SSE Sedgewickville 21 1600CST Historic flooding occurred after 12 to 14 inches of rain fell in 48 hours. One man was killed in Marble Hill when his pickup truck was swept off a highway into Crooked Creek. Most of the major highways in the county were closed for at least part of the day. Evacuations were conducted in some places, especially in Glenallen. About 23 people were rescued from a subdivision near Zalma due to flooding of the Castor River. Evacuation shelters were opened. Numerous water rescues were conducted around the county. Marble Hill was described as cut in half by severe flooding of Crooked Creek, which rose 8 to 10 feet above a major state highway into town. Much of Marble Hill was inundated. Schools were closed, businesses shut down, and campgrounds were evacuated. Many gravel roads were washed out, and many small bridges were destroyed. Initial estimates were that 75 percent of the county's roads were damaged. The emergency management director for the county reported 14 businesses and 15 homes in Marble Hill suffered severe damage. Fifteen homes in Glenallen and 30 homes in Zalma were severely damaged. A school and other public buildings were extensively damaged. A mobile home was washed away and smashed into trees. M69VE Butler County Stringtown 18 0300CST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Flood 2 WSW Neelyville 21 1600CST Historic flooding struck much of Butler County. At least 1,000 people in the county were displaced from their homes by flooding. U.S. Coast Guard boats and helicopters from as far away as New Orleans assisted in evacuation efforts. The helicopters airlifted 37 people and six dogs to safety. Several of those evacuated were from Coon Island. In northwest parts of the county, an elderly couple along JJ Highway were stranded on the roof of their home. An industrial park was inaccessible due to flooding of Pike Creek. Numerous evacuations were conducted by law enforcement and fire personnel. Broken levees along the Black River and other rivers inundated large parts of the county. Several families in Qulin were forced from their homes, although it was not immediately clear which river or creek was causing the flooding. Long-time local residents had never witnessed such an event. Shelters were established at the Black River coliseum, a church, and a family center. About 70 percent of the roads in the county were impassable at one point. Countywide, at least 142 homes were damaged, and 26 were destroyed.

Aerial photo of extensive flooding in Butler County.

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MISSOURI, Southeast Cape Girardeau County Daisy 18 0300CST 0 0 2.80M 0.00K Flood 2 S Hines Lndg 21 1600CST Historic flooding occurred after 12 to 14 inches of rain fell in 48 hours. Widespread flooding of creeks and roads occurred. A dramatic water rescue was conducted on Highway 34 at the Byrd Creek Bridge, where a pickup truck was swept off the road. A passing driver made a risky attempt to pull the driver to safety. Nobody was injured. At least four vehicles in other areas around the county became stranded in floodwaters, requiring emergency personnel to conduct water rescues. The county emergency management director estimated that 200 homes and 13 businesses were evacuated. Evacuation shelters were opened in the county. The villages of Allenville and Delta were under voluntary evacuation orders. Access to Allenville was restricted by deputy sheriffs. A Coast Guard helicopter and boat assisted in search and rescue operations. Residents on a couple of streets in Cape Girardeau were asked to evacuate due to the potential failure of an earthen dam. Mudslides closed several streets. In Dutchtown, water rose over the top of the Hubble Creek levee. Some residents were ordered to evacuate, and major roads leading into town were closed. Throughout the county, a number of vehicles and buildings were flooded, including a school. More than 50 county roads were severely affected by the flood, including washouts of culverts and roadways. The Cape Girardeau airport shut down operations to all but emergency helicopters because of flooded runways. Countywide, at least 184 homes were damaged and one was destroyed. Eleven businesses were damaged.

Flooding in a park in Jackson. Carter County 3 N Fremont 18 0300CST 0 0 0.30M 0.00K Flood 6 NNW Ellsinore 21 1600CST Major flooding was responsible for numerous water rescues. Van Buren police and Carter County sheriff personnel rescued 10 to 20 people. Two people were trapped in a camper trailer floating on Highway D near Van Buren. Two other people got in trouble trying to rescue them. Another six people were rescued from Hurricane Creek. Both the rescuers and the victims required additional help when the rescue boat flipped over. At least one or two bridges were washed out in eastern parts of the county. Severe road washouts were reported in western parts of the county. Countywide, at least 17 homes were damaged, and one was destroyed. Eight businesses were damaged.

Torrential rainfall amounts from 6 to 12 inches occurred over a two-day period, causing an historic flood event. A very slow- moving cold front over southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri provided the focus for prolonged heavy rainfall. A deep southwest wind flow brought subtropical moisture across the frontal zone. Two-day rainfall amounts included 13.05 inches at Cape Girardeau and 12.50 inches at Marble Hill (Bollinger County). The highest amounts were just over a foot from Cape Girardeau westward across the hilly terrain of Bollinger and Wayne Counties. At the Poplar Bluff airport, the two-day total was 7.11 inches. Other two-day totals included: 12.52 at the Cape Girardeau airport, 12.08 at Jackson, and 6.30 at Perryville. The rainfall at Cape Girardeau was the greatest single-day rainfall total on record. It contributed to the all-time wettest month at Cape Girardeau. The lowest amounts were near the Missouri Bootheel (in and near New Madrid), where around 4 inches fell. The Missouri National Guard was activated to assist with emergency operations in the hardest hit counties. Wayne County 3 NNE Silva 18 0400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 23 1900CST Moderate flooding of the St. Francis River occurred. At the gage near Patterson, the river crested at 30.82 feet on March 19 at 11:15 A.M. CDT. Flood stage there is 16 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 25 feet. This flood crest ranked as the fifth highest in close to 100 years of records. Considerable flooding of low-lying areas occurred.

Torrential rainfall between 9 and 13 inches fell in a 48-hour period, causing major to record flooding of rivers.

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MISSOURI, Southeast Perry County 5 NW Perryville 18 0400CST 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SE Silver Lake 21 1600CST Major flooding occurred across the county as a result of widespread heavy rainfall. A couple of water rescues were conducted on Route B due to vehicles getting stranded in floodwater. U.S. Highway 61 was closed at the Cape Girardeau County border. Apple Creek reached the bottom of the bridge. Numerous county roads were flooded. Several mudslides occurred on Highway 51 near McBride. Numerous people around the county were stranded in their homes or cut off from returning to them. Near Biehle, an elderly man was rescued from his home by firefighters. Widespread standing water was observed in Perryville due to overflowing sewers. A few streets were closed in Perryville.

Ripley County 4 NW Briar 18 0400CST 0 0 0.20M 0.00K Flood 2 SSW Tucker 21 1600CST Major flooding was responsible for numerous reports of people stranded in homes. A co-operative observer in Doniphan measured 8.30 inches of rain on March 17 and 18. Firefighters and deputy sheriffs worked for over 24 hours conducting evacuations and rescues by boat. Between 15 and 20 persons were rescued. The Doniphan Police Department received more than 1,600 calls about the flooding in 24 hours. Several churches were opened to provide shelter. Several propane tanks floating in the water were tied up. Numerous roads were closed, including U.S. Highway 160. Some families were stranded for days because roads were flooded by creeks such as Bills Creek, Simpson Creek, and Isaacs Creek. A water rescue was conducted when a pickup truck stalled in floodwaters on Highway 142 near Naylor. Two teenage boys in a small boat took the motorist to dry land, but not before they were nearly overpowered by the current. Damage to county gravel roads was extensive. One gravel road was washed out to a depth of five feet. One bridge on a county road was extensively damaged. Countywide, at least 15 homes were damaged, and two were destroyed. Eleven businesses were damaged.

Stoddard County Puxico 18 0400CST 0 0 1.80M 0.00K Flood 1 SE Heagy 21 1600CST Major flooding occurred, causing a number of road closures. Numerous roads were underwater. The Castor River experienced severe flooding. Four breaches were reported along a levee on the Castor River near Aquilla. The breaches were 12 to 25 feet in length. The resulting flooding forced emergency crews to rescue at least one family. The Castor River came up to the base of the Highway 25 bridge at Aquilla. West of Advance, the community of Greenbrier was flooded by the Castor River. Water was three and a half feet deep inside a church in Greenbrier, about six inches higher than the flood of 1982. The 1982 flood was considered the worst in memory for longtime local residents. Thousands of sandbags were stacked around Circle City. A business was sandbagged in Puxico. A pickup truck was swept off a street in Dexter. Another hard hit town was Advance, where at least a few homes were flooded when diversion channel ditches overflowed. Two water rescues were conducted, including one on Highway N near Bell City. A levee failed near Painton, washing the pavement off Highway O and flooding many acres of farmland. Countywide, at least 33 homes were damaged, and 12 others were destroyed.

Wayne County 3 N Piedmont 18 0400CST 0 0 9.20M 0.00K Flood 2 S Mill Spg 21 1600CST The hardest hit community during this historic flood was Piedmont. Between 200 and 300 homes and businesses were flooded in the town of about 2,000 residents. Severe flash flooding of McKenzie Creek inundated over one-third of the town. All buildings in southern Piedmont were flooded, along with homes within two blocks on either side of Main Street. All major roads were closed leading into Piedmont. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the entire town of Piedmont. Three law enforcement agencies rushed boats into the area to help with evacuations. Hundreds of people were evacuated, including some by boat. Shelters were opened at a church and a school for evacuees. Vehicles and propane tanks were among the items that littered roads after the floodwaters receded. The force of the floodwaters broke windows and even tore bricks off one building. A major water line was washed out, leaving Piedmont without water. Schools closed early, but students were held at the schools due to major flood hazards. Across the county, U.S. Highway 67 from Route 34 to Greenville was among five flooded sections of state highways that were closed. The county sheriff department received hundreds of calls from people stranded in vehicles and homes. Local residents characterized the flooding as the worst in their memory. At the height of the flooding, road transportation across the county was difficult or impossible. Two schools were cut off by floodwaters while school was in session. Two bridges were closed due to washouts. A section of railroad track was washed out. Phone service and water service was disrupted in parts of the county. Severe flooding inundated a subdivision five miles south of Piedmont along the Black River, where water reached the eaves of several homes. About 30 people were rescued by boat from that subdivision, and several of those were rescued from trees after a boat sank. The town of Williamsville was partially evacuated in an area close to Williams Creek.

Torrential rainfall amounts from 6 to 12 inches occurred over a two-day period, causing an historic flood event. A very slow- moving cold front over southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri provided the focus for prolonged heavy rainfall. A deep southwest wind flow brought subtropical moisture across the frontal zone. Two-day rainfall amounts included 13.05 inches at Cape Girardeau and 12.50 inches at Marble Hill (Bollinger County). The highest amounts were just over a foot from Cape Girardeau westward across the hilly terrain of Bollinger and Wayne Counties. At the Poplar Bluff airport, the two-day total was 7.11 inches. Other two-day totals included: 12.52 at the Cape Girardeau airport, 12.08 at Jackson, and 6.30 at Perryville. The rainfall at Cape Girardeau was the greatest single-day rainfall total on record. It contributed to the all-time wettest month at Cape Girardeau. The lowest amounts were near the Missouri Bootheel (in and near New Madrid), where around 4 inches fell. The Missouri National Guard was activated to assist with emergency operations in the hardest hit counties.

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Flooded business in Piedmont. Butler County Poplar Bluff 18 0600CST 0 0 2.50M 0.00K Flood Mengo 22 2000CST Record flooding of the Black River occurred. At the Poplar Bluff gage, the river crested at 22.15 feet on March 19 at 4:30 P.M. CDT. The previous record crest was 21.68 feet in December of 1982. Flood stage there is 16 feet, and major flooding begins at 21 feet. Hundreds of homes were inundated, and the river even flooded parts of the downtown area. Residents were evacuated in south and east Poplar Bluff. Boats were used to evacuate many stranded residents. U.S. Coast Guard boats and helicopters from as far away as New Orleans assisted in evacuation efforts. The helicopters airlifted 37 people and six dogs to safety. Flood gates were installed for the first time since a flood wall was built in 1997. The flood gates offer protection up to 23 feet. Levee breaks were responsible for a considerable amount of the flooding in and around Poplar Bluff. The vast majority of the flooded homes and businesses were on the south and east sides of Poplar Bluff. At least five levee breaches occurred, resulting in many water-covered farms. Highway 53 was closed due to a levee break southeast of Poplar Bluff. Evacuation shelters were set up in Poplar Bluff. At least 100 victims stayed in a shelter at the Black River Coliseum in downtown Poplar Bluff. U.S. Highway 60 was closed when the river overflowed the four-lane highway west of the bridge. The community of Hilliard was severely impacted, where even the upper level of at least one home was under water. Some county roads were scoured down to bedrock. A large electric substation along U.S. Highway 67 was shut down by the river flooding.

Torrential rainfall between 9 and 13 inches fell in a 48-hour period, causing major to record flooding of rivers.

Aerial photo of flooding of U.S. Highway 60 near Poplar Bluff. Scott County Chaffee 18 0700CST 0 0 675.00K 0.00K Flood Fornfelt 21 1600CST

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Northern portions of the county received the most rain and the worst flooding. Main Street and numerous side streets were closed in Scott City. In Scott City, a mudslide forced the closure of Route AB. In Chaffee, 48 residents were evacuated from a nursing home. Much of Chaffee was under water, flooding a car wash and a church. Across the county, at least 38 homes and businesses sustained at least some damage. Sandbagging was done around a house threatened by floodwaters on Route EE. Water spilled over the top of a levee on Caney Creek, flooding farmland. One bridge was damaged beyond repair. Another bridge approach was washed out. At least a dozen mudslides were cleared from roads. Numerous culverts were washed out.

Torrential rainfall amounts from 6 to 12 inches occurred over a two-day period, causing an historic flood event. A very slow- moving cold front over southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri provided the focus for prolonged heavy rainfall. A deep southwest wind flow brought subtropical moisture across the frontal zone. Two-day rainfall amounts included 13.05 inches at Cape Girardeau and 12.50 inches at Marble Hill (Bollinger County). The highest amounts were just over a foot from Cape Girardeau westward across the hilly terrain of Bollinger and Wayne Counties. At the Poplar Bluff airport, the two-day total was 7.11 inches. Other two-day totals included: 12.52 at the Cape Girardeau airport, 12.08 at Jackson, and 6.30 at Perryville. The rainfall at Cape Girardeau was the greatest single-day rainfall total on record. It contributed to the all-time wettest month at Cape Girardeau. The lowest amounts were near the Missouri Bootheel (in and near New Madrid), where around 4 inches fell. The Missouri National Guard was activated to assist with emergency operations in the hardest hit counties. Carter County Van Buren 18 1000CST 0 0 0.70M 0.00K Flood 1 SSW Van Buren Muni Arpt 20 2300CST Moderate flooding of the Current River occurred. At the Van Buren gage, the river crested at 25.71 feet on March 20 at 1 A.M. CDT. Flood stage there is 20 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 23 feet. This flood crest ranked as the fifth highest crest in over 100 years of records. Some flooding occurred in low sections of Van Buren. Water flowing from Factory Hollow and Walker Hollow contributed to the flooding in Van Buren. About a half dozen homes homes were flooded in Van Buren and southeast of town. The water depth in the homes was generally eight inches or less. Sandbagging protected some homes and businesses, and a local hotel assisted with sheltering. The library was flooded to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. Floodwaters reached the back door of the Carter County courthouse. Sandbags were placed around the courthouse and the new justice center. Water was pumped out of the justice center. The river rose almost to the porch of the lower level of The Landing, a landmark inn along the scenic river. Furniture was moved from lower level rooms as a precaution. Damage occurred in Big Spring Park, where at least one small building was washed from its location.

Torrential rainfall between 9 and 13 inches fell in a 48-hour period, causing major to record flooding of rivers.

Flooding of the Current River near Van Buren. Mississippi County Bertrand 18 2000CST 0 0 900.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WNW Alfalfa Center 21 1600CST Many streets were flooded in East Prairie. Almost one million dollars in damage occurred to public infrastructure such as roads. A rainfall total of 4.32 inches was measured at the airport near East Prairie.

New Madrid County Canalou 18 2000CST 0 0 275.00K 0.00K Flood 2 N Henderson Mound 21 1600CST Several county roads were closed. U.S. Highway 61 was closed south of Sikeston. One home and two businesses sustained minor damage.

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Torrential rainfall amounts from 6 to 12 inches occurred over a two-day period, causing an historic flood event. A very slow- moving cold front over southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri provided the focus for prolonged heavy rainfall. A deep southwest wind flow brought subtropical moisture across the frontal zone. Two-day rainfall amounts included 13.05 inches at Cape Girardeau and 12.50 inches at Marble Hill (Bollinger County). The highest amounts were just over a foot from Cape Girardeau westward across the hilly terrain of Bollinger and Wayne Counties. At the Poplar Bluff airport, the two-day total was 7.11 inches. Other two-day totals included: 12.52 at the Cape Girardeau airport, 12.08 at Jackson, and 6.30 at Perryville. The rainfall at Cape Girardeau was the greatest single-day rainfall total on record. It contributed to the all-time wettest month at Cape Girardeau. The lowest amounts were near the Missouri Bootheel (in and near New Madrid), where around 4 inches fell. The Missouri National Guard was activated to assist with emergency operations in the hardest hit counties. Ripley County 2 WNW Doniphan 19 0300CST 0 0 0.60M 0.00K Flood 22 1300CST Major flooding of the Current River occurred. At the Doniphan gage, the river crested at 24.11 feet on March 19 at 1 P.M. CDT. Flood stage there is 13 feet, and major flooding begins at 22 feet. This flood crest ranked as the fifth highest in over 100 years of records. More than 15 businesses in Doniphan were closed, and the city hall and police stations were inaccessible due to high water. Several homes were damaged in town. Three people were stuck on the roof of their mobile home in Doniphan. Rescue efforts were hampered by a bridge which was too low to the water for boats to pass. People were evacuated by boat from houses in the downtown area. Torrential rainfall between 9 and 13 inches fell in a 48-hour period, causing major to record flooding of rivers. Cape Girardeau County 1 SSE Cape Girardeau 19 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 SE Gulf Jct 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At the Cape Girardeau gage, the river crested at 41.04 feet on March 24. Flood stage there is 32 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 37 feet. Flood gates were closed in Cape Girardeau. The river backed into several creeks. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible. Mississippi County Wolf Is 19 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 5 NNE Dorena 31 Moderate flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At the New Madrid gage, the river crested at 41.44 feet on March 27. Flood stage there is 34 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 40 feet. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were not large. The ferry from Dorena, MO to Hickman, KY was closed due to the high water. Scott County Commerce 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 Moderate flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At the Cape Girardeau gage, the river crested at 41.04 feet on March 24. Flood stage there is 32 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 37 feet. The river backed into several creeks. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible.

New Madrid County 1 SSE Howardville 19 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 31 2359CST Moderate flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At the New Madrid gage, the river crested at 41.44 feet on March 27. Flood stage there is 34 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 40 feet. Large areas of agricultural land were flooded. Spring planting was not yet underway, so crop losses were negligible.

A series of strong storm systems in March raised the Mississippi River above flood stage. The record-setting heavy rainfall on the 18th and 19th was the primary cause of the flooding. Butler County 2 S Neelyville 20 1215CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1415CST A levee failure occurred along Cane Creek, trapping people for at least a short time due to blocked roads.

Torrential rainfall amounts from 6 to 12 inches occurred over a two-day period, causing an historic flood event. A very slow- moving cold front over southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri provided the focus for prolonged heavy rainfall. A deep southwest wind flow brought subtropical moisture across the frontal zone. Two-day rainfall amounts included 13.05 inches at Cape Girardeau and 12.50 inches at Marble Hill (Bollinger County). The highest amounts were just over a foot from Cape Girardeau westward across the hilly terrain of Bollinger and Wayne Counties. At the Poplar Bluff airport, the two-day total was 7.11 inches. Other two-day totals included: 12.52 at the Cape Girardeau airport, 12.08 at Jackson, and 6.30 at Perryville. The rainfall at Cape Girardeau was the greatest single-day rainfall total on record. It contributed to the all-time wettest month at Cape Girardeau. The lowest amounts were near the Missouri Bootheel (in and near New Madrid), where around 4 inches fell. The Missouri National Guard was activated to assist with emergency operations in the hardest hit counties.

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MISSOURI, Southeast Ripley County Currentview 27 0533CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported. Bollinger County 3 W Grassy 27 2128CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Glenallen 2130CST Nickel to quarter size hail occurred. Cape Girardeau County 1 ESE Jackson 27 2159CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Cape Girardeau County 1 E Delta 27 2205CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Scott County Scott City 27 2207CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 2217CST Hail covered the ground. Cape Girardeau County Cape Girardeau Arpt 27 2207CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (69EG)

A wind gust to 79 mph was recorded at the Cape Girardeau airport ASOS (Automated Surface Observation System).

Isolated severe thunderstorms produced numerous reports of large hail up to one inch in diameter. The severe storm responsible for most of the large hail originated in Wayne County and tracked east across northern Scott and extreme southern Cape Girardeau Counties. The storms occurred along a cold front as it moved east across southeast Missouri. Cape Girardeau County 2 W Millersville 31 1845CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Roof damage occurred to a barn. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts occurred along the leading edge of an area of thunderstorms. The storms occurred on the cool side of a stationary front that extended from western Tennessee into central Kentucky. Perry County Schnerbusch 31 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SW Longtown 2010CST A few roads were closed and under water. Ripley County Doniphan 31 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2359CST Several roads were closed by flooding. Standing water was reported over roads in numerous places. Some creeks rose above bankful. An area of thunderstorms with torrential rain occurred on the cool side of a stationary front that extended from western Tennessee through central Kentucky. Rainfall amounts were generally from one to two inches, most of which fell within two hours. MISSOURI, Southwest Barton County 1 E Burgess 03 0126CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 ESE Irwin 04 1100CST Flooding occurred near creeks and rivers. The North Fork of the Spring River flooded a section of Highway 126 near its intersection with Highway 71 for several hours. Benton County 3 S Santiago 03 0126CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 SSW Cole Camp 04 1100CST Minor flooding occurred over Benton County. A couple of specific locations that flooded included a section of Highway 83 two miles south of Warsaw and a section of Lone Star Road south of Warsaw.

Mcdonald County 1 SW Sincoe 03 0130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSE Klondike 0900CST Sections of Highway F and Highway 59 experienced flooding.

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MISSOURI, Southwest Newton County 3 W Hornet 03 0238CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 W Wentworth 0945CST Numerous roads flooded in the city of Neosho. A section of Highway 125 near Fairview also flooded and became impassable to motorists. Polk County 2 SSE Humansville 03 0640CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WSW Huckaby 04 1100CST Widespread flooding occurred over Polk County. Specific locations that were impacted included a section of Highway V east of Humansville, a section of South 28th Road near Fair Play, a section of East 410th Road near Halfway, a section of Highway P near Goodson, and nearly all low water crossings were impassable to motorists throughout the entire county.

Douglas County 1 E Dogwood 03 0718CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 E Goodville 05 1100CST Widespread flooding occurred over Douglas County. Specific locations that were impacted included a section of Highway FF east of Ava, a section of Highway Y west of Ava, and a section of Highway EE east of Vanzant.

Ozark County 3 WNW Foil 03 0830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 WNW Dugginsville 05 1100CST Several areas of Ozark County experienced flooding. A couple of specific locations that flooded included low lying roads near Noble and a section of Highway 95 southwest of Wasola.

Camden County 1 NE Wet Glaize 03 0845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 04 1100CST A section of Highway H northeast of Stoutland flooded for several hours.

Wright County 3 SW Mansfield 03 0845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 S Mountain Grove 05 1100CST A section of Highway AB approximately six miles northeast of Mansfield was flooded and impassable to motorists for a couple of days. Taney County 2 SE Ike 03 1013CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SW Ridgedale 04 1100CST A section of Columbus Road near its intersection with Highway H flooded for several hours.

Dallas County 3 S Louisburg 03 1039CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 W Buffalo 04 1100CST A section of Highway C northwest of Buffalo flooded for several hours.

Webster County Fordland 03 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NNW Olga 04 A section of Highway Z southeast of Fordland was flooded and impassable to motorists for several hours.

Lawrence County 2 N Rescue 03 1106CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NW Stotts City 04 1100CST The Spring River flooded a section of Highway 97 north of Stotts City for several hours.

Barry County 2 E Pleasant Ridge 03 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 ESE Monett Friend Arpt 04 1100CST A section of Highway C was impassable to motorists for several hours due to flooding.

Howell County 3 S Willow Spgs 03 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Mountain View Arpt 04 1100CST

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MISSOURI, Southwest

Widespread flooding occurred over Howell County. Specific locations that experienced this flooding included a section of County Road 1550 just south of Highway 60, a section of Highway Y four miles south of its intersection with Highway 60, and a section of Highway 142 at its intersection with Myatt Creek.

Texas County 2 ENE Licking 03 1300CST 1 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood Roby 04 1100CST Widespread flooding occurred over Texas County. A section of Highway BB one quarter mile east of the bridge over the Big Piney River became flooded and impassable to motorists. A 53 year old man was killed after his car was swept off of Highway BB. An investigation concluded that the man may not have observed the flooding prior to driving into it. Visibilities were reduced due to heavy snow. M53VE Steady amounts of light to moderate rain caused streams and creeks to slowly rise out of their banks across much of extreme southeast Kansas and the Missouri Ozarks. Widespread rainfall amounts from 3 March and 4 March ranged from one to four inches. The greatest rainfall totals occurred over Taney, Ozark, Douglas, and Howell counties where significant flooding of secondary roads caused several school districts to cancel school on 4 March. M53VE MOZ069-080>083- Barry - Camden - Christian - Dallas - Dent - Douglas - Greene - Howell - Laclede - Oregon - Ozark - 090-095>098-102> Shannon - Stone - Texas 103-105>106 04 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1200CST Narrow but heavy bands of snow affected portions of the Missouri Ozarks during the morning hours of March 4. Snow bands as narrow as 20 miles produced accumulations up to 8 inches. Nearly whiteout conditions were reported within these intense snow bands where hourly accumulations approached 2 inches per hour. Laclede County 3 WSW Sleeper 17 0500CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Lightning

A lightning strike killed three cows. Texas County 3 SW Dent 17 0550CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel hail covered the ground. Dent County 3 SE Gano 17 0625CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail covered the ground. Marginally severe thunderstorms, mainly producing hail up to the size of nickels. Stone County 3 NNW Crane 17 2130CST 0 0 7.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 SSW Jamesville 19 1100CST Record flooding occurred along the James River over Stone County. 60 homes were destroyed by flooding while approximately 30 of these homes were washed away into the James River. These homes were in the communities of Hooten Town, Bakers Hole, and Galena. The flooding was caused from rainfall amounts up to eight inches near the head waters of the James and Finley rivers. Nearly all low areas that typically experience flooding during excessive rainfall were flooded.

Christian County 2 E Linden 17 2150CST 0 0 5.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 4 WNW Garrison 19 1100CST Major river flooding occurred along the James and Finley rivers. This flooding occurred in response to eight inches of rain the fell near the headwaters of these two rivers. Many homes and a few businesses experienced flood damage near the cities of Ozark and Nixa. All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Mcdonald County 2 SSE Klondike 17 2200CST 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 E Bethpage 19 0600CST Six to six and a half inches of rain fell over McDonald County. Major flood damage occurred to county roads and bridges. All areas that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Newton County 4 NW Hornet 17 2300CST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 4 NNE Ritchey 19 0600CST Four to six and a half inches of rain fell over Newton County. Record flooding occurred along Shoal Creek near Joplin. Five houses and one resturant were destroyed. All locations across the county that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

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MISSOURI, Southwest Webster County 2 WNW Marshfield Bcknr Arp 17 2355CST 0 0 4.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SE Rogersville 19 1100CST Widespread rainfall amounts ranged from six to eight inches across Webster County. Record flooding occurred along the headwaters of the Finley and James rivers. Several homes flooded while all low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall flooded. Widespread road and bridge damage also occurred. Sections of Highway 60 between Rogersville and Seymore had to be closed. Barry County 2 WSW Monett 18 0000CST 0 0 400.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 SW Osa 19 1100CST Five to six inches of rain fell over Barry County. All locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. Areas near Table Rock Lake were flooded from excessive discharge from Beaver Lake. Damage to roads and bridges occurred while several structures near Monett were flooded from Kelly Creek.

Camden County 4 N Macks Creek 18 0000CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 E Neongwah 19 0600CST Four to six inches of rain fell over Camden County. All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. Damage to county roads and bridges was common.

Dallas County 3 SSE Louisburg 18 0000CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SSW Plad 19 0600CST Four to five inches of rain fell over Dallas County. Flooding of numerous county and state roads occurred. All locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Greene County 3 WSW Walnut Grove 18 0000CST 1 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WNW Fair Grove 19 0600CST Four to seven inches of rain fell over Greene County. Nearly all county roads experienced flooding. The Greene County Emergency Management Director stated that the county had insufficient barracades to block all flooded areas from motorists. As a matter of fact, an elderly couple was surveying flooded areas along the James River from a park in southeast Springfield. The river was rising so quickly that it eventually surrounded their vehicle and swept them into the river. The 67 year old husband died from a heart attack from the stress of being swept into the river. The wife was later rescued by the Rogersville Swift Water Rescue Team. The rescue attempt took two hours and the car was almost fully submerged by the time the rescue team had positioned themselves near the car. M67VE

Laclede County 3 S Prosperine 18 0000CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 ENE Sleeper 19 1100CST Four to nine inches of rain fell over Laclede County. The southeast section of the county experienced the greatest rainfall totals as widespread flooding occurred over county roads.

Lawrence County 2 ESE Red Oak 18 0000CST 1 0 100.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NW Paris Spgs 19 0600CST Four to six inches of rain fell over Lawrence County. All locations that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. One fatality occurred in Kelly Creek near Monett. A 19 year old male died after walking into the swift current. M19IW Maries County 3 NNW Van Cleve 18 0000CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WSW Belle 19 1100CST Four to five inches of rain fell over Maries County. Major damage to county roads occurred, while all locations that typically experience flooding during periods of heavy rain were flooded. A few sections of Highway 63 became impassable to motorists.

Miller County 1 NNW Eldon Arpt 18 0000CST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 4 W Ulman 19 0600CST Three to five inches of rain fell over Miller County. Areas that typically flood due to excessive rainfall were flooded. Several secondary roads experienced damage. Phelps County 2 WSW Doolittle 18 0000CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 ESE Dillon 19 1100CST

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Four to nine inches of rain fell over Phelps County. Major flooding occurred along rivers and creeks. Record flooding occurred along the Gasconade River near Jerome and Newburg. Damage to county roads and bridges was common. The southern portion of Phelps County recieved the greatest rainfall. Polk County 3 SSW Humansville 18 0000CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WNW Mohawk Corner 19 0600CST Major flooding along the Pomme De Terre River caused several structures to be flooded in Pleasant Hope. All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded, with damage reported to roads and some bridges.

Pulaski County Crocker 18 0000CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SSW Dixon 22 0600CST Rainfall amounts ranged from five to nine inches over Pulaski County. Southern sections of the county experienced the greatest rainfall, though all areas that typically experiences flooding during periods of excessive rain. Damage was reported on county roads and bridges. Dent County 2 S Hobson 18 0100CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 3 SW Short Bend 19 1100CST Seven to nine inches of rain fell over Dent County. Flooding caused major damage to county roads and bridges. All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Texas County Plato 18 0100CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 1 ENE Licking 19 1100CST Six to nine inches of rain fell over Texas County. All areas that experience flooding during periods of excessive rain were flooded. Major damage occurred to county roads and bridges.

Wright County 1 NNE Loring 18 0100CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NW Green Mtn 19 1100CST Widespread rainfall amounts ranged from seven to nine inches over Wright County. All low areas that flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. Major road and bridge damage occurred on county roads.

Douglas County 3 SSE Tigris 18 0200CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NNE Vanzant 19 1100CST Rainfall amounts over Douglas County ranged from five to seven inches. Widespread flooding occurred on most of the county roads. All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rain flooded.

Howell County 2 N Burnham 18 0200CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 E Mountain View 19 1100CST Six to nine inches of rain fell over Howell County. Widepsread flooding occurred along almost all county roads and several state highways. All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Oregon County 5 N Rover 18 0200CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 4 W Thayer Mem Arpt 19 1100CST Eight to nine inches of rain fell over Oregon County. Widespread flooding occurred along all low areas that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rainfall. Shannon County 5 S Akers 18 0200CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SSW Ink 19 1100CST Seven to nine inches of rain fell over Shannon County. Widespread flash flooding damaged county roads and bridges. The flooding became so dangerous that schools across the county closed for a couple of days.

Taney County 2 SE Ike 18 0200CST 0 0 4.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SSE Ridgedale 19 0600CST

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Five to six inches of rain fell across Taney County. All areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rain were flooded. Lake Taneycomo had flooded lowlands along the lake in response to a large water release from Table Rock Lake Dam. Areas along Turkey Creek in Hollister also experienced significant flooding as some structures sustained damage.

Barton County 1 SE Burgess 18 0300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 S Milford 19 0600CST One to four and a half inches of rain fell over Barton County. The southeast section of the county experienced the greatest rainfall where multiple county roads were flooded. Minor flooding confined to flooded low water crossings occurred in the northwest section of the county. Hickory County 3 E Weaubleau 18 0300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WNW Nemo 19 0600CST Three to four inches of rain fell over Hickory County. Widespread flooding occurred in low lying areas along streams and river systems. Numerous county roads also flooded. Jasper County 5 N Asbury 18 0300CST 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 7 E Jasper 19 0600CST Two to five inches of rain fell over Jasper County. All areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rain were flooded. Locations along the Spring River and Center Creek also experienced significant flooding.

Ozark County 2 ESE Longrun 18 0300CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 1 E Dugginsville 19 1100CST Five to seven inches of rain fell over Ozark County. All areas that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rain were flooded. Cedar County 4 E Filley 18 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NNW Sexon 19 0600CST Two to four inches of rain fell over Cedar County. All locations that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rain were flooded. Dade County 1 WNW Neola 18 0500CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 N Dadeville 19 0600CST Three to five inches of rain fell over Dade County. All locations that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. County roads and bridges were damaged.

Excessive rainfall developed over southern Missouri during the evening of 17 March. A line of training convection assumed a position roughly along a line from Anderson to Ozark to Licking. This convection expanded with time, eventually covering nearly all of extreme southeast Kansas and the Missouri Ozarks. Moderate to heavy rain continued into the overnight period and did not stop until the morning of 19 March. Douglas County Squires 18 0542CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Marginally severe thunderstorms, mainly producing hail up to the size of nickels. Benton County 1 SE Tackner 18 0615CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 5 NE Dell Jct 19 0600CST One to four inches of rain fell over Benton County. The southeast corner of the county near Edwards and Knobby experienced the greatest rainfall totals. Numerous sections of county roads and all low water crossings were flooded. Within the northern section of Benton County, the flooding was minimal, and confined to only a few low water crossings.

St. Clair County 1 ESE Appleton City 18 0615CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 ENE Chloe 19 0600CST One to three and a half inches of rain fell over St. Clair County. Minor flooding occurred on secondary roads county wide. The greatest precipitation fell over the southeastern portion of the county. This caused a couple of state routes to flood.

Morgan County 3 WNW Florence 18 0800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 6 WSW Zwanzig 19 0600CST

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One to four inches of rain fell over Morgan County. Minor flash flooding occurred in numerous locations throughout the county. This flooding was mainly confined to low water crossings and sections of low lying roads.

Vernon County 3 NNW Stotesbury 18 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 ESE Schell City 19 0600CST One to three inches of rain fell over Vernon County. Minor flooding occurred along secondary roads and low water crossings. The greatest rainfall amounts occurred over the southeast portion of the county near Sheldon and Montevallo.

Barton County 2 SE Burgess 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NNW Newport 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Benton County 1 SW Warsaw 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Flooding continued for several days over poor drainage areas.

Camden County 1 E Climax Spgs 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 N Camdenton 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Cedar County 4 SSW Caplinger Mills 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 W Sexon 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Dade County 1 S Neola 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NW Dadeville 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Dallas County 1 SE Urbana 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 ESE Foose 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Greene County 3 W Phenix 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 ENE Fair Grove 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Hickory County 2 E Weaubleau 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 N Nemo 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Jasper County 3 WNW Medoc 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 WNW Dudenville 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Lawrence County 2 NNW Phelps 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WNW Paris Spgs 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

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MISSOURI, Southwest Mcdonald County 4 W Coy 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 ESE Bethpage 22 1100CST This is a continuation of the flash flooding. Flooding continued in poor drainage areas for several days.

Miller County 1 ESE Eldon 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 S Iberia 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Morgan County 1 WNW Florence 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 5 WNW Zwanzig 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Newton County 4 SW Hornet 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 SSE Diamond Sheperd Arpt 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Polk County 3 ENE Dunnegan 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 N Huron 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Pulaski County 1 N Crocker 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 ESE Dixon 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. St. Clair County 2 SE Appleton City 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 E Chloe 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Vernon County 2 NW Richards 19 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 ENE Harwood 22 1100CST This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Barry County 1 SSW Monett 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SW Osa 22 This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Christian County 5 WNW Abadyl 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 NNW Garrison 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Dent County 1 N Hobson 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 WNW Short Bend 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Douglas County 1 SE Tigris 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 ENE Roy 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

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MISSOURI, Southwest Howell County 2 SSW Willow Spgs 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 ENE Mountain View Arpt 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Laclede County 4 SW Dove 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 SE Sleeper 22 This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Maries County Belle 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 4 N Van Cleve 22 This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Oregon County 7 WNW Thomasville 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 SE New Liberty 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Ozark County 2 SSE Hammond 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 W Pontiac 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Phelps County 3 NNW Doolittle 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NW St James 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Shannon County 6 SSE Akers 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NE Round Spg 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Stone County 2 N Crane 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 S Jamesville 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Taney County 2 SSE Ike 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 W Ridgedale 22 This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks. Texas County 1 NE Plato 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 3 ENE Licking 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Webster County 2 WSW Marshfield Bcknr Arp 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SW Niangua 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Wright County 1 S Boyer 19 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SW Mansfield 22 This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding. Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

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MISSOURI, Southwest

Excessive rainfall developed over southern Missouri during the evening of 17 March. A line of training convection assumed a position roughly along a line from Anderson to Ozark to Licking. This convection expanded with time, eventually covering nearly all of extreme southeast Kansas and the Missouri Ozarks. Moderate to heavy rain continued into the overnight period and did not stop until the morning of 19 March. Webster County 1 ESE Niangua Jct 26 0835CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail ranging from pea to dime size fell in town. Wright County 1 S Mansfield 26 0940CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Douglas County 2 ENE Goodville 26 1012CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail covered the ground. Wright County 3 N Fuson 26 1110CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1115CST Penny size hail fell for 5 minutes. Wright County 1 SW Fuson 26 1115CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Wright County 2 SSW Boyer 26 1120CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail was covered the ground at the intersection of Highway 5 and Highway F.

Wright County Graff 26 1125CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Miller County 1 S Olean 26 1145CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Miller County 2 E Tuscumbia 26 1210CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1220CST Quarter size hail fell for 10 minutes. Miller County 1 S St Elizabeth 26 1220CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Hail to the size of quarters covered the ground. Maries County 1 N Vienna 26 1244CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Maries County 1 N Vienna 26 1245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Phelps County 2 E St James 26 1309CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75)

Baseball size hail fell along Highway KK east of St. James. Phelps County 1 E St James 26 1320CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A portion of a school roof was blown off as a result of straight line thunderstorm winds.

Maries County 1 N Belle 26 1348CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

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Severe thunderstorms, producing hail up to the size of baseballs, also caused some wind damage near St. James. Christian County 1 SSE Oldfield 27 1030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Douglas County 3 S Vanzant 27 1047CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

St. Clair County 1 NE Collins 27 1540CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Newton County 1 SW Seneca 27 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Polk County 3 WSW Aldrich 27 1615CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Polk County 2 NNE Rondo 27 1615CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Camden County 2 SE Montreal 27 1631CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Dallas County Tunas 27 1632CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Lawrence County 1 E Mt Vernon 27 1634CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Camden County Beach 27 1640CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Newton County Neosho 27 1650CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Camden County 1 NE Camdenton 27 1656CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Newton County Neosho 27 1656CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Dallas County Tunas 27 1657CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Camden County 1 NE Camdenton 27 1700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Laclede County 1 SW Morgan 27 1700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Laclede County 1 E Eldridge 27 1700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Maries County 4 E Brinktown 27 1719CST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Severe thunderstorm winds damaged a barn on Highway 28 between the towns of Dixon and Vienna.

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MISSOURI, Southwest Mcdonald County 1 SW South West City 27 1725CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Hail and up to 50 MPH winds were reported. Laclede County 4 WNW Hazelgreen 27 1725CST 0 0 7.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

Thunderstorm winds knocked over two outbuildings and a gazebo.

Camden County Beach 27 1730CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Maries County 4 NNW Veto 27 1735CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Pulaski County Laquey 27 1735CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees and power lines.

Pulaski County Laquey 27 1740CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75)

Laclede County 1 SSW Hazelgreen 27 1743CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

Pulaski County Waynesville 27 1744CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pulaski County Waynesville 27 1744CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Maries County 3 WSW Safe 27 1748CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Phelps County 1 NE Northwye 27 1749CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Phelps County 1 E Rolla 27 1750CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Phelps County 1 E St James 27 1753CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pulaski County Laquey 27 1753CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

A severe thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 70 mph downed power lines.

Pulaski County 1 NW Gospel Ridge 27 1755CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pulaski County 2 NNW Bloodland 27 1756CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Phelps County 2 NNE Blooming Rose 27 1808CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

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MISSOURI, Southwest Laclede County Competition 27 1810CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Phelps County 1 W Edgar Spgs 27 1810CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Dent County 1 E Lenox 27 1820CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Phelps County 1 E St James 27 1824CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Laclede County 3 SE Winnipeg 27 1827CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Dent County 1 E Lenox 27 1830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Phelps County 4 S Craddock 27 1830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Phelps County 2 SSW Craddock 27 1830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Laclede County Falcon 27 1836CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Dent County 1 E Salem 27 1840CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Laclede County 3 SE Winnipeg 27 1842CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Dent County 1 E Salem 27 1844CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Dent County 1 E Salem 27 1850CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Dent County 3 ESE Doss 27 1851CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (58EG)

Straight line thunderstorm winds destroyed a pole barn. Texas County 1 E Licking 27 1900CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golf ball sized hail damaged house siding, cars, and a trailer.

Texas County 2 SSE Licking 27 1900CST 0.09 50 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1901CST A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that a weak tornado briefly touched down in an open field south of Licking. No damage occurred from the tornado. Texas County 1 E Licking 27 1901CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Texas County 1 W Licking 27 1902CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

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MISSOURI, Southwest Dent County 2 ENE Joy 27 1905CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Pulaski County 1 S Richland Muni Arpt 27 1905CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Texas County 1 E Licking 27 1906CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Dent County Montauk 27 1915CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Dent County 4 WSW Bunker 27 1920CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

Dent County 1 NE Jadwin 27 1925CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Newton County 1 NE Neosho Arpt 27 2015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Newton County 1 SE Neosho Arpt 27 2017CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Lawrence County 5 S Friestatt 27 2024CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Lawrence County Aurora 27 2037CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Barry County 1 SE Wheaton 27 2041CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Polk County 1 N Brighton 27 2105CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Stone County 2 ENE Hurley 27 2105CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Christian County 1 SW Riverdale 27 2115CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Christian County 1 SE Ozark 27 2125CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Mcdonald County 1 W Anderson 27 2126CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Greene County 1 E Springfield 27 2127CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Christian County 1 S Ozark 27 2128CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Stone County 1 S Elsey 27 2134CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

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MISSOURI, Southwest Lawrence County Aurora 27 2140CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Douglas County 1 SW Goodhope 27 2203CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Stone County 4 SE Union City 27 2207CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Christian County 1 SSE Oldfield 27 2230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Mcdonald County 1 W Cyclone 27 2230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Douglas County 3 S Vanzant 27 2247CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Taney County 2 SSE Branson Mem Arpt 27 2312CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Douglas County 1 SE Gentryville 27 2335CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Oregon County 1 N Myrtle 28 0130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Severe thunderstorms containing large hail impacted numerous locations across the Missouri Ozarks Region. Hickory County 3 SE Weaubleau 31 0848CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Severe thunderstorm winds downed power lines and poles along Highway O.

Hickory County 4 WSW Elkton 31 0848CST 3.38 100 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 0854CST A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-1 tornado damaged three homes and snapped several trees in rural southern Hickory County. Lawrence County 1 SSE Albatross 31 0909CST 0.45 40 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 0910CST A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado damaged a hay barn and snapped a few power poles approximately two miles south of Miller. Vernon County 2 E Moundville 31 0933CST 0.17 10 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 0934CST A trained spotter witnessed a brief tornado touchdown in rural central Vernon County.

Polk County 1 SE Pleasant Hope 31 1008CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Cedar County 2 W El Dorado Spgs Arpt 31 1059CST 0.59 75 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1100CST A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado caused minor damage to a barn. Several trees were uprooted and snapped near the barn. Cedar County 1 ENE El Dorado Spgs Arpt 31 1106CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

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MISSOURI, Southwest

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that straight line winds damaged several outbuildings and a camper.

Benton County 2 W Lincoln 31 1145CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WNW Tackner 1900CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Cedar County 4 SW Caplinger Mills 31 1147CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 S Arnica 1900CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Vernon County 1 SW Stotesbury 31 1151CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 5 NNW Walker 1900CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Jasper County 1 E Joplin 31 1214CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hickory County 4 NNE Wheatland 31 1245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 S Weaubleau 1900CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Polk County 1 WSW Humansville 31 1245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Newton County 2 SSW Seneca 31 1248CST 2.37 60 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1252CST This tornado is an extension of the Ottawa County, Oklahoma tornado. A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-1 tornado impacted sections of western Newton County. Several outbuildings were damaged and destroyed along with damage to several trees. Newton County 2 ESE Belfast 31 1259CST 3.82 80 0 3 100.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1 NE Neosho 1306CST A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-1 tornado impacted northern sections of the city of Neosho. Ten homes were damaged, three homes were destroyed, and one business was damaged.

Christian County 1 ENE Sparta 31 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NE Chadwick 1800CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Dallas County 3 N Foose 31 1317CST 4.67 300 0 3 1.00M 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 1 E Buffalo 1323CST

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MISSOURI, Southwest

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-2 tornado impacted a section of Dallas County, including the city of Buffalo. Approximately 40 homes were heavily damaged or destroyed, and three people were injured. The path of destruction extended over an industrial plant and flipped airplanes at the Buffalo Airport. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 120 mph. Barry County 2 W Wightman 31 1337CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Barry County 1 W Monett 31 1341CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

Straight line winds caused minor damage to the Race Brothers store and a church on Highway 37 near the city limits. A tractor trailer container was also turned on its side. Laclede County 1 N Lebanon 31 1346CST 1.79 75 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 1350CST A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-2 tornado caused damage to several homes and businesses on the north side of Lebanon. A bus was also overturned at Esther Elemetary School.

Greene County 1 E Springfield 31 1410CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Straight line winds downed large limbs around Parkview High School.

Greene County 1 SE Springfield 31 1413CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (69EG)

Greene County 3 WSW Walnut Grove 31 1415CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 ENE Fair Grove 1800CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Laclede County 2 S Prosperine 31 1450CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 ENE Sleeper 2000CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Dallas County 3 S Louisburg 31 1530CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 WSW Buffalo 1800CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Douglas County 1 SE Mt Zion 31 1530CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Douglas County 1 W Ava 31 1545CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Douglas County 2 SSE Tigris 31 1549CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 S Midway 2000CST

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MISSOURI, Southwest

Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Polk County 2 S Tin Town 31 1606CST 0.84 50 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1607CST A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado damaged a home, a barn, and power poles in rural southeast Polk County. Webster County 1 WNW Marshfield 31 1610CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 SSW Fordland 2000CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Ozark County 1 SW Willholt 31 1612CST 0.18 20 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1613CST A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado caused minor damage to a turkey barn.

Taney County 2 S Ike 31 1622CST 0 0 10.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 1 N Hercules 2000CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. Perhaps the worst flooding occurred along Lake Taneycomo and Turkey Creek. Due to high amounts of water flowing into Table Rock Lake from Beaver Lake, the Corps of Engineers was forced to release a record level of water, 48,000 CFS into Lake Taneycomo. This caused significant flooding along Lake Taneycomo, especially near the confluence of Turkey Creek and Taneycomo where several frame and mobile homes were flooded.

Dent County 2 S Hobson 31 1645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 4 SW Short Bend 2000CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Phelps County 3 NE Doolittle 31 1645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 S Rolla Downtown Arpt 2000CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Pulaski County 1 S Crocker 31 1645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 S Dixon 2000CST Saturated antecedent conditions existed prior to this period of excessive rainfall. Some regional locations experienced record rainfall totals from February and March. One to three inches of rain fell across the county causing widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, county roads, and low lying areas near creeks and rivers. Ultimately, all locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Howell County South Fork 31 1647CST 0.03 20 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1648CST A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in South Fork. A barn housing a camping unit was destroyed.

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MISSOURI, Southwest Shannon County 1 NE Birch Tree 31 1654CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Straight line winds blew a mobile home off of its foundation.

Howell County West Plains 31 1656CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Taney County 2 NW Walnut Shade 31 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SW Ridgedale 2359CST This is a continuation of the flash flooding over Taney County. Lake Taneycomo and Turkey Creek continued to flood lowlands near these streams for periods ranging from several days to over two months.

Eleven tornadoes and significant flash flooding occurred in response to several clusters of thunderstorms impacting the Missouri Ozarks. The ground was saturated from record rainfall in both the months of February and March. Record flooding occurred along Lake Taneycomo as high releases from Table Rock Lake Dam flooded all lowlands along Taneycomo, including numerous frame and mobile homes. MONTANA, Central

MTZ015 Madison 03 2300MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 04 0400MST

MTZ012-014-050- Cascade - Fergus - Gallatin - Judith Basin - Meagher - Southern Lewis and Clark 054>055 04 0400MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1700MST A late winter storm brought heavy snow and gusty winds to a portion of North Central Montana. Snow amounts greater than 6 inches were common across the area. MTZ010-012-049 Cascade - Eastern Glacier - Eastern Teton 11 1400MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1752MST Strong winds developed over the North Central Montana plains during the afternoon and early evening hours of the 11th. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were reported. MTZ010>013-044> Blaine - Cascade - Chouteau - Eastern Glacier - Eastern Teton - Fergus - Hill - Liberty - Toole 045-047-049-051 24 0830MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2000MST A low pressure system moving across southern Canada brought strong winds to the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were common. MTZ008-010>013- Beaverhead - Cascade - Chouteau - Eastern Glacier - Eastern Pondera - Eastern Teton - Hill - Meagher - 044-046-048>049- Southern Rocky Mountain Front - Toole 054 29 0300MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 1500MST A vigorous storm system brought heavy snow and high winds to a portion of North Central Montana. Snow amounts greater than 6 inches and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were reported. MONTANA, East

MTZ017-020-022- Central and Southern Valley - Dawson - Eastern Roosevelt - Garfield - McCone - Western Roosevelt - 025-027-062 Wibaux 24 1000MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1056MST A strong storm system tracked across southern Canada and produced several hours of very strong wind throughout northeast Montana. Multiple locations observed wind gusts in excess of 58 mph. MTZ020-023 McCone - Western Roosevelt 24 1100MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 1700MST Very strong winds combined with low humidities fueled multiple wildfires across northeast Montana this afternoon. Two of these fires grew out of control for several hours and destroyed a combined 5000 acres.

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MONTANA, East MTZ017-019>022- Central and Southern Valley - Dawson - Garfield - Northern Phillips - Northern Valley - Petroleum - 024>026-059-061 Prairie - Richland - Sheridan - Western Roosevelt 24 1106MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1400MST A strong storm system tracked across southern Canada and produced several hours of very strong wind throughout northeast Montana. Multiple locations observed wind gusts in excess of 58 mph. MTZ023 McCone 28 0100MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 0800MST A slow moving storm system tracked across eastern Montana early this morning and produced a narrow, intense band of heavy wet snow of 6 to 8 inches in the southwestern portion of the county. MONTANA, South

MTZ065 Livingston Area 03 0345MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2200MST A trough of low pressure developed over Central Montana. This trough along with high pressure over Southeast Idaho and Western Wyoming brought strong winds to the Upper Yellowstone River Valley. MTZ067 Absarokee/Beartooth Mountains 19 2100MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 20 0600MST A quick moving storm system brought heavy snow to the mountains in and around Cooke City. The following snow amounts were received: 8 inches 2N Cooke City(White Mill Snotel), and 9.5 inches 3NNW Cooke City(Fisher Creek Snotel).

MTZ028-031-063- Beartooth Foothills - Judith Gap - Musselshell - Northern Rosebud - Southern Wheatland 066 24 0003MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1800MST A strong Pacific cold front producing high winds moved across the Northern and Central Plains.

MTZ028-035 Musselshell - Southern Wheatland - Yellowstone 29 1300MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1555MST A strong upper level disturbance moved across the Northwest zones producing strong west winds during the afternoon of the 29th. MTZ039-056-065- Beartooth Foothills - Eastern Carbon - Livingston Area - Red Lodge Foothills 066 31 0300MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1900MST A strong storm system, pulling cold air out of Canada, moved across Northern Wyoming and Southern Montana. This resulted in wet, heavy snow to fall across the Eastern Foothills of the Beartooth/Absaroka Mountains. The following snow totals were received: 8 inches 3SW Reed Point and in Livingston, 6 inches in Fishtail, 5W Roscoe and in Joliet, 12 inches in Nye, and 10 inches 6S Roscoe. MONTANA, West

MTZ004-043 Lower Clark Fork Region - Potomac/Seeley Lake Region 03 1215MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 04 2300MST On March 3 and 4, a winter weather system moved across the mountains of Western Montana and produced heavy snowfall accumulations and gusty winds. MTZ001 Kootenai/Cabinet Region 28 2100MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 29 1700MST

MTZ002 West Glacier Region 29 0000MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1700MST On March 28 and 29, a winter weather system moved east across Northwest Montana and produced heavy snowfall amounts in both the mountains and lower elevations.

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NEBRASKA, Central

NEZ009 Rock 02 1237CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1239CST A strong cold front brought windy conditions to Western and North Centra Nebraska on Sunday, March 2nd, 2008. Strong northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with frequent gusts to 45 mph were common. A few gusts exceeded 50 mph.

NEZ058-069 Chase - Lincoln - Perkins 16 1900MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 17 0900MST The combination of strong jet stream winds aloft, moisture streaming into the Central Plains from the Gulf of Mexico, and a large scale upper level low pressure system spinning over Arizona, brought a swath of heavy snow to parts of Southwest and West Central Nebraska. The snow began on the evening of March 16th and continued through March 17th.

NEZ005-094 Eastern Cherry - Keya Paha - Western Cherry 30 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 31 0900CST A strong upper level system moved from Wyoming into South Dakota bringing heavy snow to portions of North Central Nebraska during the night of March 30th through the morning of March 31st. NEBRASKA, East Cuming County West Pt 01 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 6 SSW Knievel Arpt 09 1636CST The Elkhorn River at West Point fluctuated 1 or 2 feet above and below its 12 foot flood stage from around midnight CST on March 1st until around 6 pm CDT on March 9th. The crest during this time period was 13.3 feet at 8 pm CST on March 4th. The flood waters closed Highway 275 near West Point for a few days and also flooded a few county roads and agricultural lowlands in the area. Dodge County 1 NW Crowell 01 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NW Scribner 09 Flood waters from the Elkhorn River due to several ice jams closed Highway 275 near Crowell for a few days and also flooded agricultural lowlands and a few county roads near Crowell and also around Hooper and Winslow.

Several ice jams from around West Point in Cuming county downstream to near Hooper and Winslow caused flooding of a few county roads and agricultural lowlands along the river. The flooding also closed Highway 275 near Crowell for a while. Pierce County 2 NNE Pierce 02 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 04 0645CST The flooding crossed county roads around 25 times near Pierce, closing many of them for a time.

Snow-melt flooding was experienced on the North Fork of the Elkhorn River for a few days. The River at Pierce crested at 12.7 feet at 10 pm CST on March 3rd, flood stage is 12 feet. The river at Pierce was above flood stage from 11 am on March 2nd until 645 am on the 4th. Flooding along Elkhorn crossed around 25 county roads near Pierce, closing many of them for a while. NEZ011 Knox 31 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1100CST Low pressure that tracked across northeast Kansas brought heavy snow to sections of extreme northeast Nebraska. Crofton and Bloomfield in Knox county received around 6 inches of wet snow from this storm. Richardson County Rulo 31 0306CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Early morning thunderstorms developed north of a warm front that was located across northeast Kansas. The storms were fueled by a low level jet and produced isolated reports of large hail in southeast Nebraska. NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest

NEZ079 Dundy 02 1100MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Blizzard 1700MST Light snow accompanied by 40-50 mph winds resulted in whiteout conditions for a time across the Tri-State region during the day. Snowfall totals ranged from one to two inches while visibilities of near zero to 1/4 mile in falling and blowing snow occurred.

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NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest NEZ039-046-060 Dawson - Sherman - Valley 17 0300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1200CST A very late winter snow event totaled anywhere from 1 to 5 inches across a small section of south central Nebraska. Accumulating snow was confined to just three counties: Valley, Sherman and Dawson. Sherman and Valley counties reported 2 to 4 inches of snow. In Dawson County, the accumulating snows were confined to areas north of Interstate 80 and west of State Highway 21. The area just north of Gothenburg near the Lincoln County line measured the most snow, which was around 5 inches. Temperatures soared in the upper 50s the day after the snow, and all of the snow was melted within two days.

NEVADA, South

NVZ014-015 Esmeraldo/Central Nye - Lincoln County except the Sheep Range

01 2215PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2241PST A strong Pacific storm brought locally high winds to portions of the Mojave Desert and Southern Great Basin. 14 0115PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind

NVZ017 Western Clark/Southern Nye 14 0800PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind

NVZ019 Spring Mountains 16 0000PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1000PST

NVZ014-017 Esmeraldo/Central Nye - Lincoln County except the Sheep Range - Western Clark/Southern Nye

16 0850PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2130PST A series of Pacific storms brought high winds and locally heavy snow to portions of southeast California and southern Nevada.

NEVADA, West

NVZ002-003 Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area

01 0100PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0303PST A cold front produced strong gusty winds as it moved through the northern Sierra and western Nevada during the evening of February 29th and the morning of March 1st. NVZ004 Western Nevada Basin and Range 15 1300PST 1 2 5.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 16 0300PST A winter storm moved through northeastern California and western Nevada. Almost a foot of snow was deposited in the northern Sierra Nevada with a few inches reported in western Nevada. F72VE NVZ002-003 Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area

25 2101PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2310PST 26 1130PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 26 1330PST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 26 1345PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 26 1434PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind A strong cold front moved through the northern Sierra and northwestern Nevada on March 26th. Strong winds were experienced ahead of, and with, the cold front. NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central

NHZ001>010-013> Belknap - Coastal Rockingham - Interior Rockingham - Merrimack - Northern Carroll - Northern Coos - 014 Northern Grafton - Southern Carroll - Southern Coos - Southern Grafton - Strafford - Sullivan

01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1700EST

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NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central

An area of low pressure weakened over the Great Lakes as a secondary low developed over the Mid-Atlantic States. The combination of the two areas of low pressure brought heavy snow to the state. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 4 to 10 inches across the region. Carroll County 1 NE Conway 09 0439EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1333EST An ice jam on the Saco River in Conway resulted in minor localized flooding for a short time on the 9th of March.

Grafton County 2 ENE Woodsville 09 0630EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 12 1800EST An ice jam caused minor flooding on the Ammonoosuc River in Bath. Abbott Avenue from Mt Gardiner Road, to 3/4 of a mile downstream, was flooded by several feet of water. Large chunks of ice caused damage to the road. The road remained closed for 3 days. Strong low pressure moved up the Appalachain Mountains spreading heavy rain over the area. Rainfall totals of 2 inches and mild temperatures caused ice to move and jam on the Saco River in Conway. Moving ice also caused an ice jam and some flooding on the Ammonoosuc River in Bath. Flooding in both locations was localized and minor.

NHZ001-002 Northern Coos - Southern Coos 20 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 21 0900EST A moist northwest upslope flow on the back side of an area of low pressure brought heavy snow to portions of the mountains. Amounts were quite variable across the region with 6 to 14 inches of snow reported in Coos County.

NHZ007-010-013 Interior Rockingham - Strafford - Sullivan 28 0500EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1300EST An area of low pressure over the Mid-Atlantic States on the morning of the 28th moved rapidly northeast bringing 4 to 7 inches of snow to southern sections of New Hampshire. NEW HAMPSHIRE, Southern

NHZ012-015 Hillsborough - Western and Central Hillsborough 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1557EST Low pressure tracked from the Great Lakes across central New England spreading snow across much of Southern New England. Cheshire County 1 N Swanzey 08 2330EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Flood 09 0400EST Numerous roads in Swanzey were flooded. South Road was closed due to a mudslide.

A powerful low pressure system tracked through eastern New York spreading heavy rain and strong winds across Southern New England. Heavy rain coinciding with spring snowmelt contributed to river flooding, especially along the Connecticut River. In addition, rainfall totals of two to three inches resulted in areal flooding across much of the region.

NHZ015 Western and Central Hillsborough 28 0300EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1100EST A low pressure system moved south of Long Island bring heavy snow to southern New Hampshire. NEW JERSEY, Northeast Bergen County New Milford 08 1600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WSW Fairview 2200EST The Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Hackensack River both exceeded their flood stages producing minor flooding.

Essex County 2 WSW (EWR)Newark Intl Arp08 1638EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1710EST A woman and an infant were rescued from their vehicle at the intersection of Route 1 and 9 and McClellan St in Elizabeth.

A complex low pressure system over the Gulf Coast Friday morning March 7th, interacted with a frontal boundary approaching from the Ohio Valley as it moved northeast. The frontal boundary became nearly stationary across the coastal plain Friday night and a wave of low pressure developed along it. This low passed over the region during the overnight period of March 7th to March 8th followed by the main area of low pressure on Saturday, March 8th, with rainfall totals from both systems between 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 inches.

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NEW JERSEY, Northeast NJZ002>006-011 Bergen - Eastern Passaic - Essex - Hudson - Union - Western Passaic

08 1830EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1953EST A powerful low tracked across the Tri-State on the 8th, producing damaging winds across Northeast New Jersey.

NJZ003 Bergen 20 1630EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind Strong winds on the backside of a vigorous Low over Southeast Canada downed a tree on a car in Bergen County. 24 1430EST 0 3 0.00K 0.00K Strong Wind Strong winds from a possible dry microburst overturned a portable backstop, injuring 3 in Bergen County. NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest

NJZ001-007>010- Hunterdon - Middlesex - Morris - Somerset - Sussex - Warren 012 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 0200EST A clipper type low pressure system brought snow to Sussex County and snow and then rain across the Passaic and Raritan River Basins in northern New Jersey on February 29th into March 1st. Accumulations averaged around three inches across the higher terrain and around one inch elsewhere. Snow began during the evening on February 29th. The snow changed to rain after Midnight EST on March 1st, except for Sussex County and some other higher terrain locations where it remained all snow. Precipitation ended before sunrise on March 1st. The change to rain, lighter overall precipitation amounts and marginal (around freezing) temperatures limited accumulations in lower terrain locations.

Actual accumulations included 3.8 inches in High Point (Sussex County), 3.3 inches in Marcella (Morris County), 3.0 inches in Butler (Morris County), 2.6 inches in Wantage (Sussex County), 1.6 inches in Hackettstown (Warren County), 1.5 inches in Flemington (Hunterdon County), 1.3 inches in Chatham (Morris County) and 1.0 inch in South Plainfield (Middlesex County).

The clipper low pressure system moved from North Dakota on the morning of February 28th east into southern Wisconsin on the morning of February 29th and through the Saint Lawrence River Valley on March 1st.

NJZ023-024 Eastern Cape May - Western Cape May 01 1100EST 0 0 0.10K 0.00K Strong Wind 1500EST As the clipper type low pressure intensified as it moved through the Saint Lawrence River Valley on March 1st, west to northwest winds increased and peak wind gusts reached between 35 and 45 mph across the state. The strong winds blew over a swing set in Cape May. The peak wind gust at the Cape May Ferry Terminal was 44 mph. Cape May County Dennisville 05 0240EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG) Wildwood A line of severe thunderstorms pulled off a piece of a motel roof in Wildwood and landed in a pool. The same line of storms knocked down a swing set, wires and a few poles on Channel Road in the Avalon Manor area of Avalon. Four poles were snapped. Several poles and trees were also knocked down in Dennisville (Dennis Township).

Camden County Gloucester City 05 0245EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Ancora 0300EST A squall line of severe thunderstorms knocked down a few trees and wires in several townships throughout Camden County. The high winds also overturned a tractor-trailer on the Walt Whitman Bridge. Trees were reported knocked down in Camden, Collingswood, Haddon and Voorhees. One tree fell onto a house in Haddon Township. Wires were tore down in Audubon Park, Gloucester City and Pennsauken. Atlantic County (ACY)Atlantic City A 05 0308EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (62EG) Longport The squall line of severe thunderstorms knocked over a fence, turned over a gas grill and tore away siding and shingles in Longport. In addition to a 58 mph wind gust at the Atlantic City International Airport, a wind gust to 49 mph was measured in Hammonton. Ocean County Waretown 05 0330EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Ridgeway 0340EST A squall line of strong to severe thunderstorms knocked down several trees and power lines in Waretown (Ocean Township), Toms River (Dover Township), Berkeley, Manchester and Jackson Townships. In Berkeley Township, a downed tree damaged a home. In Toms River, a trampoline was tossed onto a roadway. The Silver Bay Elementary School was forced to run on generator power because of a power outage. About 500 homes and businesses lost power.

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest Monmouth County Farmingdale 05 0345EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53MG) 3 NNE Atlantic Highlands 0400EST A squall line of severe thunderstorms caused wind damage across eastern Monmouth County. The worst reported damage was in Eatontown where a large uprooted tree crushed a trailer near the bed. A woman had to be rescued from the trailer. A tree ripped a hole in the roof of the trailer next door. The same storm ripped siding from some other homes in the area. Downed trees and closed roadways were reported in Farmingdale, Wall and Neptune. Power outages because of downed wires occurred in Bradley Beach, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Howell and Neptune. Wind gusts of 61 mph and 60 mph were measured in Sandy Hook and Tinton Falls respectively. A squall line of severe thunderstorms moved across the Delmarva Peninsula and into New Jersey during the early morning on the 5th and produced wind damage. NJZ001-007 Sussex - Warren 05 0800EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1200EST Strong northwest winds behind a cold front and saturated grounds from the heavy rain pushed over some weak trees and caused wind damage in northwest New Jersey on the morning of the 5th.

In Warren County, in Independence Township, the wind ripped off an aluminum roof to a barn and a piece punctured a 1,000 gallon liquid propane tank. The peak wind gust at High Point in Sussex County was 43 mph.

Somerset County 2 NNE South Branch 05 0923EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1450EST Runoff from heavier rain and snow melt in Morris and Hunterdon Counties caused flooding along part of the North Branch of the Raritan River. The North Branch of the Raritan River at the village of South Branch was above its 7 foot flood stage from 923 a.m. EST through 250 p.m. EST on the 5th. It crested at 7.5 feet at 1145 a.m. EST. Precipitation event storm totals included 1.59 inches in Clinton (Hunterdon County), 1.02 inches in Far Hills (Somerset County) and 0.93 inches in Somerville (Somerset County). Warren County 1 ENE Martins Creek Station 05 1000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 ENE Pequest 1800EST The runoff from the heavy rain and snow melt led to the flooding in Warren County. Hutchinson River Road in Harmony Township was closed. The Pequest River at Pequest (near Oxford) crested at 4.54 feet at 215 p.m. EST. The estimated flood stage is 4 feet. Storm totals included 2.80 inches in Columbia, 1.98 inches in Phillipsburg, 1.92 inches in Belvidere and 1.58 inches in Riegelsville. Sussex County 1 E Flatbrookville 05 1208EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 06 0022EST The runoff from the heavy rain and snow melt caused flooding along the Flat Brook. The Flat Brook at Flatbrookville was above its estimated 6 foot flood stage from 1208 p.m. EST on the 5th through 1222 a.m. EST on the 6th. It crested at 6.75 feet at 515 p.m. EST on the 5th. Storm total precipitation included 2.31 inches in Andover, 2.14 inches in Walkill and 1.85 inches in Sussex. Morris County 2 S Boonton 05 1845EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 06 1245EST The runoff from the snow melt and heavy rain caused flooding along parts of the Rockaway River later in the day on the 5th into the 6th. The Rockaway River below the Boonton Reservoir was above its 5 foot flood stage from 645 p.m. EST on the 5th through 1245 p.m. EST on the 6th. It crested at 5.23 feet at 11 p.m. EST on the 5th. Event precipitation totals included 2.00 inches in Berkshire Valley, 1.84 inches in West Wharton and 1.50 inches in Boonton.

The combination of a prolonged period of rain and melting snow caused poor drainage flooding throughout northwestern New Jersey as well as flooding of some of the rivers and streams. Storm totals were 2 to 3 inches and generally around 1 inch elsewhere in New Jersey. Rain began during the morning of the 4th and fell at its heaviest from Midnight EST through 6 a.m. EST on the 5th. The rain ended on the morning of the 5th.

Precipitation was caused by a low pressure system that moved from the Tennessee Valley on the morning of the 4th and crossed West Virginia early in the evening on the 4th. The low pressure system moved northeast and was located near Syracuse, New York at 7 a.m. EST on the 5th and along the New Hampshire and Vermont border early in the afternoon on the 5th. Precipitation ended as its cold front moved through the area during the morning of the 5th. Hunterdon County 1 S Lambertville 08 1240EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 S Linvale 1708EST The heavy rain caused flash flooding of roadways and smaller streams mainly in the southern part of Hunterdon County. The heavy rain led to flooding along the South Branch of the Raritan River later that day. Flooding was reported on County Routes 519 and 602 as well as within Lambertville, Raritan Township and East Amwell Township. New Jersey State Route 29 was closed in Delaware Township. Flooding was reported on Holcombe Island. Flooding was also reported around the small bridges in and around Califon. Event precipitation totals included 2.91 inches in Flemington, 2.38 inches in Stockton and 2.36 inches in Califon.

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest Camden County Camden 08 1300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Pennsauken 1500EST The runoff from the heavy rain as well as the slowing of the runoff caused by the incoming high tide caused flooding across northwestern Camden County. Roadway flooding included the Admiral Wilson Boulevard and U.S. Route 130. Minor tidal flooding occurred along the Delaware River and tidal sections of its tributaries between 2 p.m. EST and 3 p.m. EST. The high tide in Philadelphia reached 8.44 feet above mean lower low water and minor tidal flooding starts at 8.2 feet above mean lower low water. Storm totals included 1.60 inches in Pennsauken and 1.53 inches in Somerdale.

Mercer County Princeton Jct 08 1300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Princeton Township 1700EST The heavy rain caused basement, roadway and stream flooding across the northern part of Mercer County. In Princeton both River Road and Quakerbridge Road were closed. Two roadways were closed in Hopewell Township including New Jersey State Route 29. Nearly half of the flooded basements in Mercer County occurred in Hopewell Township. Event precipitation totals included 2.32 inches in Washington Crossing, 2.30 inches in Trenton and 2.14 inches in Pennington.

Warren County 2 S Alpha 08 1300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 S Washington 1600EST Runoff from the heavy rain caused flooding of streams and roadways in southern Warren County. A road was closed in Pohatcong Township because of the flooding. Event precipitation totals included 2.29 inches in Greenwich Township and 1.85 inches at the Belvidere Bridge. The runoff from the heavy rain caused flash flooding of smaller streams as well as basement and poor drainage flooding across much of central and northwest New Jersey during the afternoon of the 8th. The region was primed for flooding by another heavy rain event that occurred on the 5th. The runoff from the heavy rain caused flooding to continue through the 10th in the Raritan Basin and through the 13th in the Passaic Basin. Rain began falling during the afternoon on the 7th and did not end until the early evening on the 8th. It fell at its heaviest between 10 a.m. EST and 3 p.m. EST on the 8th. Storm totals ranged from one to four inches with the highest amounts in Morris County.

Please note, some of the flooding persisted through the crossover between eastern standard and eastern daylight time on the night of March 8th.

The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that developed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico on the 7th. It deepened to a 997 millibar low by the time it moved slowly northeast into West Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. At 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, there were a pair of 992 millibar lows, one near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the other in northern Virginia. At 4 p.m. EST on the 8th, they combined into one over southeast Pennsylvania and deepened to 987 millibars. At 7 p.m. EST the low had deepened to 985 millibars and was near New York City. Its associated cold front had cleared Delaware and New Jersey and ended the rain.

NJZ016-021-023> Cumberland - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Cape May - Salem - Western Cape May 025 08 1300EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 09 0000EST Strong to damaging wind gusts affected New Jersey mainly during the evening of the 8th after a line of severe thunderstorms passed through southwest and northern New Jersey. The strong to high winds caused the PATCO high speed line to suspend commuter service for two hours between Philadelphia and Camden County. New Jersey Transit Trains also suspended service through the night of the 8th in Morris County because of downed trees. The combination of the severe storms and the strong to high winds which followed caused about 275,000 homes and businesses throughout the state to lose power. Power was not fully restored until the night of the 10th.

In Camden County, Interchange 3 on the New Jersey Turnpike was closed because a large tarp was blown off a water tower and onto the traffic lanes. In Gloucester County, the front porch of one home was damaged in Franklin Township. A pickup truck was blown over on Interstate 295. In Mercer County, residents in Lawrence Township and Trenton were among the last to get power restored. In Ocean County, a home under construction collapsed in the Chadwick Beach Section of Toms River (Dover Township). In Monmouth County, a trampoline was tossed. Colts Neck and Englishtown were among the last municipalities to have power restored. In Morris County, downed trees at 8 p.m. EST closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 287 in Morristown. Also in Morristown, residents along Garden Street did not get their power restored until the evening of the 10th.

While the highest wind gusts of the day occurred with the convective line of wind damage (please refer to the other stormdata entries for that information), some of the higher synoptic scale wind gusts included 66 mph in Hammonton (Atlantic County), 61 mph in Cream Ridge (Monmouth County), 56 mph in Upper Deerfield (Cumberland County), 55 mph in Cape May (Cape May County) and 50 mph at the Atlantic City International Airport (Atlantic County) and Point Pleasant (Ocean County).

The strong to high winds were caused by the pressure gradient or difference between the departing low pressure system that was moving into New England and a high pressure system approaching from the southwestern Gulf Coast states.

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest Morris County Budd Lake 08 1435EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Milton 1700EST The heavy rain caused flash flooding of smaller streams as well as poor drainage flooding in Morris County. The runoff also caused flooding along some of the larger rivers in the county including the Rockaway and Passaic which lasted for days. In Jefferson Township, flooding was reported along New Jersey State Route 15. An overflowing retention basin flooded a house in the township. In Mount Olive Township, three roads were closed including River Road. In Chester, Tanner Brook Road was closed. Four roads were closed in Lincoln Park and two roads were closed in Mendham Township. Basements were flooded in Morristown. Please refer to the separate storm data entry as flooding for specifics about flooded streams and rivers within the county. Event precipitation totals included 3.91 inches in Morris Township, 3.19 inches in Ironia, 2.64 inches in West Wharton and 2.30 inches in Boonton. Somerset County Lamington 08 1449EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Bernardsville 1700EST The heavy rain caused poor drainage flooding as well as flooding along most of the gaged creeks and main stem rivers in Somerset County. The first gaged river to flood was the North Branch of the Raritan River at the village of South Branch. Please refer to the separate flood section on Somerset County for specific details about individual streams and rivers. Event precipitation totals included 2.30 inches in Bound Brook, 2.22 inches in Somerville and 1.94 inches in Hillsborough.

Morris County Pequannock 08 1700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Lincoln Park 13 1130EST Runoff from the heavy rain caused river flooding and it lasted into the 13th along the Passaic River. The Passaic River at Pine Brook was above its 19 foot flood stage from 315 a.m. EDT on the 9th through Midnight EDT on the 13th. It crested at 19.6 feet at 115 p.m. EDT on the 10th. Farther downstream, the Passaic River at Two Bridges was above its 9 foot flood stage from 1052 p.m. EST on the 8th through 1230 p.m. EDT on the 13th. It crested at 10.47 feet at 515 p.m. EDT on the 10th. The Rockaway River above the Boonton Reservoir was above its 5 foot flood stage from 1003 p.m. EST on the 9th through 415 p.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 5.41 feet at 6 a.m. EDT. The Rockaway River below the Boonton Reservoir was above its 5 foot flood stage from 237 p.m. EST on the 9th through 323 a.m. EDT on the 11th. It crested at 6.33 feet at 1145 a.m. EDT on the 10th. The East Ditch at Beaver Brook Road was above its 3.9 foot flood stage from 630 p.m. EST on the 8th through 1259 a.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at 4.1 feet at 9 p.m. EST on the 8th. Event precipitation totals included 3.91 inches in Morris Township, 3.19 inches in Ironia, 2.64 inches in West Wharton and 2.30 inches in Boonton.

Somerset County Lamington 08 1700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Lyons 10 0545EST Runoff from the heavy rain led to flooding along many gaged streams and rivers in Somerset County including the Raritan and Millstone Rivers.

The North Branch of the Raritan River at North Branch was above its 12.3 foot flood stage from 506 p.m. EST on the 8th through 152 a.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at 14.66 feet at 930 p.m. EST on the 8th. Farther downstream at Raritan, the North Branch of the Raritan River was above its 10 foot flood stage from 807 p.m. EST on the 8th through 339 a.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 11.4 feet at 11 p.m. EST on the 8th. Farther downstream at the village of South Branch, the North Branch of the Raritan River was above its 7 foot flood stage from 249 p.m. EST on the 8th through 121 p.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 12.93 feet at 1045 p.m. EST. The main stem of the Raritan River at Manville was above its 14 foot flood stage from 1127 p.m. EST on the 8th through 218 p.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 16.8 feet at 530 a.m. EDT on the 9th. Farther downstream, the main stem of the Raritan River at Bound Brook was above its 28 foot flood stage from 115 a.m. EST through 309 p.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 30.06 feet at 815 a.m. EDT.

The Millstone River at Griggstown was above its 10 foot flood stage from 410 p.m. EST on the 8th through 645 a.m. EDT on the 10th. It crested at 13.10 feet at 815 a.m. EDT on the 9th. Farther downstream, the Millstone River at Blackwells Mills was above its 9 foot flood stage from 453 a.m. EDT through 838 p.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 10.08 feet at 1145 a.m. EDT. Farther downstream, the Millstone River at Weston was above its 12.4 foot flood stage from 437 a.m. EDT through 1011 a.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 12.78 feet at 715 a.m. EDT. The Lamington River at Burnt Mills was above its 9.5 foot flood stage from 5 p.m. EST on the 8th through 1 a.m. EDT on the 10th. It crested at 10.6 feet at 9 p.m. EDT on the 8th. Pike Run at Belle Mead was above its 7 foot flood stage from 344 p.m. EST through 719 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 7.86 feet at 515 p.m. EST.

Event precipitation totals included 2.30 inches in Bound Brook, 2.22 inches in Somerville and 1.94 inches in Hillsborough.

Hunterdon County 2 NNW High Bridge 08 1708EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 09 0725EST

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest

Runoff from the heavy rain earlier in the day led to flooding along the South Branch of the Raritan River. The South Branch of the Raritan River at High Bridge was above its 10 foot flood stage from 1215 a.m. EST through 3 a.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 10.04 feet at 115 a.m. EST. Farther downstream, the South Branch of the Raritan River at Stanton was above its 8 foot flood stage from 508 p.m. EST on the 8th through 825 a.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 8.69 feet at 745 p.m. EST on the 8th. Event precipitation totals included 2.91 inches in Flemington, 2.38 inches in Stockton and 2.36 inches in Califon.

The runoff from the heavy rain caused flash flooding of smaller streams as well as basement and poor drainage flooding across much of central and northwest New Jersey during the afternoon of the 8th. The region was primed for flooding by another heavy rain event that occurred on the 5th. The runoff from the heavy rain caused flooding to continue through the 10th in the Raritan Basin and through the 13th in the Passaic Basin. Rain began falling during the afternoon on the 7th and did not end until the early evening on the 8th. It fell at its heaviest between 10 a.m. EST and 3 p.m. EST on the 8th. Storm totals ranged from one to four inches with the highest amounts in Morris County.

Please note, some of the flooding persisted through the crossover between eastern standard and eastern daylight time on the night of March 8th.

The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that developed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico on the 7th. It deepened to a 997 millibar low by the time it moved slowly northeast into West Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. At 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, there were a pair of 992 millibar lows, one near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the other in northern Virginia. At 4 p.m. EST on the 8th, they combined into one over southeast Pennsylvania and deepened to 987 millibars. At 7 p.m. EST the low had deepened to 985 millibars and was near New York City. Its associated cold front had cleared Delaware and New Jersey and ended the rain. Gloucester County Glassboro 08 1750EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG) Thorofare 1800EST A squall line of severe thunderstorms caused wind damage across Gloucester County. The worst reported damage associated with the squall line occurred in West Deptford Township. The roof of the West Deptford High School was damaged. The rubberized roof was peeled all the way back and the school ground was littered with insulation and bits of rubber. Elsewhere in the county, the damaging winds pulled down major electrical transmission lines between Woodstown and Paulsboro and Paulsboro and East Greenwich. The Black Horse Pike was closed in Washington Township because of downed trees and vehicles were damaged by downed tree limbs. Outages were reported in Pitman, Gibbstown, National Park and Paulsboro.

Camden County Pine Hill 08 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees in Pine Hill. Elsewhere in the county, a wind gust to 51 mph was measured at Blue Anchor. A line of severe thunderstorms that accompanied a cold frontal passage produced wind damage across southwest and northern New Jersey during the late afternoon and early evening of the 8th. The combination of the severe storms and the strong to high winds which followed caused about 275,000 homes and businesses throughout the state to lose power. Power was not fully restored until the night of the 10th. NJZ022 Western Atlantic 08 1800EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K High Wind 2100EST Strong to damaging wind gusts affected New Jersey mainly during the evening of the 8th after a line of severe thunderstorms passed through southwest and northern New Jersey. The strong to high winds caused the PATCO high speed line to suspend commuter service for two hours between Philadelphia and Camden County. New Jersey Transit Trains also suspended service through the night of the 8th in Morris County because of downed trees. The combination of the severe storms and the strong to high winds which followed caused about 275,000 homes and businesses throughout the state to lose power. Power was not fully restored until the night of the 10th.

In Camden County, Interchange 3 on the New Jersey Turnpike was closed because a large tarp was blown off a water tower and onto the traffic lanes. In Gloucester County, the front porch of one home was damaged in Franklin Township. A pickup truck was blown over on Interstate 295. In Mercer County, residents in Lawrence Township and Trenton were among the last to get power restored. In Ocean County, a home under construction collapsed in the Chadwick Beach Section of Toms River (Dover Township). In Monmouth County, a trampoline was tossed. Colts Neck and Englishtown were among the last municipalities to have power restored. In Morris County, downed trees at 8 p.m. EST closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 287 in Morristown. Also in Morristown, residents along Garden Street did not get their power restored until the evening of the 10th.

While the highest wind gusts of the day occurred with the convective line of wind damage (please refer to the other stormdata entries for that information), some of the higher synoptic scale wind gusts included 66 mph in Hammonton (Atlantic County), 61 mph in Cream Ridge (Monmouth County), 56 mph in Upper Deerfield (Cumberland County), 55 mph in Cape May (Cape May County) and 50 mph at the Atlantic City International Airport (Atlantic County) and Point Pleasant (Ocean County).

The strong to high winds were caused by the pressure gradient or difference between the departing low pressure system that Mercer County White Horse 08 1815EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55MG) Princeton 1830EST

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest

A squall line of severe showers and thunderstorms caused wind damage in many municipalities in Mercer County. Wind damage was reported in East Windsor, Hamilton, Hightstown, Hopewell, Lawrence, Princeton, Trenton and West Windsor. Numerous trees and wires were blown down and numerous roadways were closed including four in Hamilton Township alone. In Trenton, a portion of the roof was blown off from the Griffith Electric Building. A home on Monmouth Street in East Windsor was damaged by a fallen tree. A few roads were still closed through the 9th because of downed trees. The county opened the PJ Elementary School as a shelter. Wind gusts across the county included 63 mph in Hamilton Square, 55 mph in Mercerville and 53 mph at the Mercer County Airport. Hunterdon County Flemington 08 1830EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Lambertville A squall line of severe showers and thunderstorms caused wind damage in and around Flemington in Hunterdon County. Some roof damage occurred to a couple of buildings. A wind gust to 60 mph was measured in Lambertville. Some transformers popped in the borough. Sussex County Huntsville 08 1835EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Maple Grange 1900EST A squall line of severe showers and thunderstorms knocked down numerous trees and tree limbs throughout Sussex County.

Middlesex County Outcalt 08 1845EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) Hopelawn A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees and tree limbs in Monroe Township. A wind gust to 63 mph was measured in Hopelawn. Monmouth County Colts Neck 08 1845EST 0 2 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (59MG) 4 NNW Highland Beach 1905EST A squall line of severe showers and thunderstorms caused wind damage across northeastern Monmouth County. An eighteen- year-old woman and a nineteen-year-old woman were injured when a tree fell on their vehicle on Union Hill Road in Manalapan Township. In Middletown Township, the Navesink section was hit the hardest. Outages because of downed trees and limbs occurred in Colts Neck, Englishtown, Freehold, Hazlet, Middletown, Neptune, Oceanport and Union Beach. A wind gust to 68 mph was measured at Sandy Hook. Morris County Flanders 08 1850EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Hanover Neck 1905EST A squall line of severe showers and thunderstorms caused wind damage across Morris County. Roads were closed because of downed trees and wires in Boonton, Denville, Hanover, Jefferson, Madison, Morris, Morristown and Mount Olive. In Morristown, a large downed tree closed one road and damaged the awning and gutters of a home. New Jersey State Route 10 in Hanover was closed because of downed telephone poles. In Morris Township, roads near the Morris Museum were closed. New Jersey Transit Trains service was suspended through the night because of downed trees in the county.

A line of severe thunderstorms that accompanied a cold frontal passage produced wind damage across southwest and northern New Jersey during the late afternoon and early evening of the 8th. The combination of the severe storms and the strong to high winds which followed caused about 275,000 homes and businesses throughout the state to lose power. Power was not fully restored until the night of the 10th. NJZ017-020 Camden - Gloucester - Western Ocean 08 1900EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K High Wind 2200EST

NJZ001-007-009- Eastern Monmouth - Eastern Ocean - Hunterdon - Mercer - Middlesex - Northwestern Burlington - 012-014>015-019- Somerset - Southeastern Burlington - Sussex - Warren 026>027 08 1900EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 09 0000EST

NJZ008-013 Morris - Western Monmouth 08 2000EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K High Wind 2300EST Strong to damaging wind gusts affected New Jersey mainly during the evening of the 8th after a line of severe thunderstorms passed through southwest and northern New Jersey. The strong to high winds caused the PATCO high speed line to suspend commuter service for two hours between Philadelphia and Camden County. New Jersey Transit Trains also suspended service through the night of the 8th in Morris County because of downed trees. The combination of the severe storms and the strong to high winds which followed caused about 275,000 homes and businesses throughout the state to lose power. Power was not fully restored until the night of the 10th.

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NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest

In Camden County, Interchange 3 on the New Jersey Turnpike was closed because a large tarp was blown off a water tower and onto the traffic lanes. In Gloucester County, the front porch of one home was damaged in Franklin Township. A pickup truck was blown over on Interstate 295. In Mercer County, residents in Lawrence Township and Trenton were among the last to get power restored. In Ocean County, a home under construction collapsed in the Chadwick Beach Section of Toms River (Dover Township). In Monmouth County, a trampoline was tossed. Colts Neck and Englishtown were among the last municipalities to have power restored. In Morris County, downed trees at 8 p.m. EST closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 287 in Morristown. Also in Morristown, residents along Garden Street did not get their power restored until the evening of the 10th.

While the highest wind gusts of the day occurred with the convective line of wind damage (please refer to the other stormdata entries for that information), some of the higher synoptic scale wind gusts included 66 mph in Hammonton (Atlantic County), 61 mph in Cream Ridge (Monmouth County), 56 mph in Upper Deerfield (Cumberland County), 55 mph in Cape May (Cape May County) and 50 mph at the Atlantic City International Airport (Atlantic County) and Point Pleasant (Ocean County).

The strong to high winds were caused by the pressure gradient or difference between the departing low pressure system that NJZ007>010-012> Camden - Cumberland - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Cape May - Eastern Monmouth - Eastern Ocean - 027 Gloucester - Hunterdon - Mercer - Middlesex - Morris - Northwestern Burlington - Salem - Somerset - Southeastern Burlington - Warren - Western Atlantic - Western Cape May - Western Monmouth - Western Ocean

20 0400EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1800EST An intensifying low pressure system that went through the Middle Atlantic States overnight on the 19th helped produce strong gusty winds from the early morning into the afternoon on the 20th. Peak wind gusts averaged around 45 mph. The strongest wind gusts occurred toward and along the shore.

Peak wind gusts included 50 mph in Cape May Harbor (Cape May County), Barnegat Light(Ocean County) and Keansburg (Monmouth County), 48 mph in Wrightstown (Burlington County), Seaside Heights (Ocean County) and Belmar (Monmouth County), 47 mph in Atlantic City (Atlantic County), 43 mph in Chatham (Morris County) and 41 mph in Trenton (Mercer County) and Millville (Cumberland).

A low pressure system moved northeast from the Tennessee Valley on the morning of the 19th into Eastern Pennsylvania during the evening on the 19th and passed near New York City just past midnight EST on the 20th. The low pressure system intensified as it moved through southern New England on the morning of the 20th and reached Nova Scotia on the evening of the 20th. As a high pressure system from the lower Tennessee Valley built northeast, wind speeds began to diminish late in the afternoon on the 20th. Somerset County 1 S Griggstown 20 0730EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2345EST The runoff from a prolonged period of rain that started on the evening of the 18th and continued into the early morning of the 20th caused minor flooding along sections of the Millstone River in Somerset County. Event totals averaged between 1 and 2 inches. The Millstone River at Griggstown was above its 10 foot flood stage from 830 a.m. EDT on the 20th through 1245 a.m. EDT on the 21st. It crested at 10.38 feet at 1130 a.m. EDT on the 21st. Event totals included 1.60 inches in Belle Mead and Skillman, 1.58 inches in Somerville, 1.54 inches in Pottersville and 1.44 inches in Blackwells Mills. The prolonged rain was caused by a low pressure system that moved from the central Mississippi Valley on the morning of the 18th, into the Ohio Valley on the morning of the 19th before weakening. Another low pressure system formed on its cold front and was in the lower Tennessee Valley on the morning of the 19th. It moved northeast and passed just north of the area overnight on the 19th.

NJZ012 Middlesex 23 1230EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 1800EST 24 1245EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 1630EST Brush fires affected Middlesex County on the 23rd and 24th. Two brush fires occurred in Old Bridge Township during the afternoon of the 23rd. The first fire was quickly extinguished. The second wild fire began around 3 p.m. EDT. It burned twenty -seven acres of brush at the former Global Landfill before it was under control. Sixteen pieces of fire fighting equipment was used including aircraft to battle the blaze. A third wildfire in two days affected Middlesex County on the 24th. This wildfire started around 145 p.m. EDT in Woodbridge Township and burned about 80 acres before it came under control at 530 p.m. EDT. About twenty-five firefighters fought the blaze. The smoke plume was visible for miles.

NJZ001 Sussex 31 0800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1000EST Precipitation caused by a warm front approaching the region started as light sleet and light freezing rain over the northwest corner of Sussex County on the morning of the 31st. Temperaures rose above freezing by late that morning and all of the precipitation changed to plain rain.

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NEW MEXICO, Central and North

NMZ004>007-010> Capitan/Northern Sacramento Mountains - Central High Plains/Estancia Valley County - Chaves County 013-016>021-026 Plains - Conchas Lake/Guadalupe - Curry - De Baca - Far Northeast Plains - Guadalupe Mountains of Chaves County - Harding - Lincoln County High Plains/Hondo Valley - Northeast Highlands - Quay - Roosevelt - Sandia/Manzano Mountains - Sangre De Cristo Mountains

02 1200MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 03 0900MST

NMZ007-021 Curry - Far Northeast Plains 02 1905MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2029MST A potent upper level low moved from northwest to southeast across New Mexico while a strong cold front drove south across the state. Three to five inches of snow fell from the northeast plains to the central highlands with 6 to 12 inches over the higher elevations of the central mountain chain. Snow amounts were less across the east central and southeast plains, generally from 1 to 3 inches. However, wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph accompanied the snow, creating extensive blowing snow, reduced visibilities and dangerous travel conditions. NMZ002>007-010> Central High Plains/Estancia Valley County - Conchas Lake/Guadalupe - Far Northeast Plains - Harding - 013 Northeast Highlands - Northwest Mountains including Jemez - Quay - Sandia/Manzano Mountains - Sangre De Cristo Mountains - Upper Rio Grande Valley 05 0800MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 06 1200MST

NMZ016>018 Capitan/Northern Sacramento Mountains - De Baca - Lincoln County High Plains/Hondo Valley

06 0000MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1100MST A potent upper level low moved from northwest to southeast across New Mexico while a cold front backed southwest across the eastern half of the state. Four to eight inches of snow were common across the east central and northeast plains with 8 to 12 inches along parts of the interstate 40 in eastern New Mexico, along the east slopes of the central mountains chain and in the upper Rio Grande Valley and the southeast slopes of the Jemez Mountains. NMZ010>012-014> Capitan/Northern Sacramento Mountains - Central High Plains/Estancia Valley County - Chaves County 021-026 Plains - Conchas Lake/Guadalupe - Curry - De Baca - Guadalupe Mountains of Chaves County - Lincoln County High Plains/Hondo Valley - Lower Rio Grande Valley - Roosevelt - Sandia/Manzano Mountains - Southwest Mountains/Upper Gila Region

14 1200MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1800MST Strong mid level winds of 40 to 50 knots at 700 mb and 60 to 80 knots at 500 mb translated to the surface during the late morning and afternoon hours. The result was sustained west winds around 40 mph and gusts over 60 mph from the southwest mountains and lower Rio Grande valley eastward across the central and south central mountains as well as the east central and southeast plains. NMZ003-011 Central High Plains/Estancia Valley County - Upper Rio Grande Valley

16 1200MST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K High Wind 1730MST A deep upper level low over Arizona created strong southwest flow over New Mexico which resulted in high winds across the central high plains, the east mountains and the upper Rio Grande Valley. NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest

NMZ025-032 Southern Desert - Southern Sacramento Mountains 14 1405MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1500MST Very strong westerly winds aloft were mixed down to the surface. In addition, a surface pressure gradient tightened due to a deepening surface low in the southern plains. This resulted in strong surface winds across southern New Mexico.

NMZ022-031 Southwest Desert Mimbres Basin - Southwest Mountains/Lower Gila Region

16 1154MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1330MST Only two days after a high wind episode in southern New Mexico, another round of high winds occurred as a result of strong southwesterly flow transferring down to the surface and a deepening surface low to the northeast.

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NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest NMZ028 Eddy County Plains 14 1200MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1700MST The combination of a strong upper level jet moving across the region and a deepening surface low pressure system over Oklahoma resulted in high winds across the plains of southeastern New Mexico. NEW YORK, Central

NYZ015-022>025- Chemung - Chenango - Otsego - Schuyler - Seneca - Steuben - Tompkins - Yates 045>046 04 1600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 05 0700EST A cold front pushed south into the area and stalled, with high pressure over Canada pushing cold surface air south into upstate New York and northeast Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, a strong low pressure system moved northeast along the frontal boundary, and brought a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow to the area. Several locations from the Finger Lakes region to the central southern tier of New York received one half inch of ice, bringing down trees and power lines. 07 1600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 09 0800EST

NYZ016-022-025 Schuyler - Seneca - Steuben - Tompkins 07 1600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 09 0800EST

NYZ009-018 Northern Oneida - Onondaga 07 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 09 1100EST A low pressure system developed over the Gulf Coast and moved northeast through the Mid-Atlantic states, spreading a variety of precipitation across central New York and northeast Pennsylvania from later Friday through Sunday morning. A major ice storm occurred across much of the Finger Lakes Region of New York, with mainly snow north of here, and heavy rain to the south. Ice accumulations ranged from one half to three quarters of an inch bringing down many trees and power lines in the Finger Lakes region. Sullivan County 1 NE Bloomingburg 08 1601EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2100EST Major streets and highways were flooded. Broome County 1 SSW Binghamton 08 1640EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NNW Park Terrace 2240EST Flooding occurred along Upper Court Street in the city of Binghamton.

Chenango County Greene 08 1659EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2200EST Flooding along Route 41 washed out the road. Delaware County Colchester 08 1740EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2240EST Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Delaware County Hamden 08 1740EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2340EST Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Oneida County Kirkland 08 1750EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2350EST Numerous roads were flooded. Oneida County Whitesboro 08 1750EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2250EST Roads were flooded, along with several basements of homes. Delaware County Walton 08 2300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 09 0300EST

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NEW YORK, Central

Bridge Street in the Town of Colchester was closed due to water over the roadway.

A low pressure system developed over the Gulf Coast and moved northeast through the Mid-Atlantic states, spreading heavy rain across the south-central New York, east into the Catskills. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches and melting snowfall caused flooding of some roadways, basements, and smaller creeks. NEW YORK, Coastal Kings County Coney Is 05 0406EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51MG)

Kings County 2 SSE New York 05 0412EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG)

Queens County 1 NW St Albans 05 0420EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A 58 mph wind gust was measured in Jamaica, Queens. Queens County 1 SSW Springfield Gardens 05 0421EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53MG)

A wind gust of 53 knots was measured at the JFK ASOS. Nassau County 1 S Island Park 05 0425EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A wind gust was estimated between 50 and 60 mph. Nassau County 1 S Island Park 05 0425EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A wind gust was estimated between 50 and 60 mph. Rockland County 1 W Sparkill 05 0435EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A Tree and wires were reported downed on Cedar Street. Westchester County 1 E Elmsford 05 0435EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree and large branches were reported downed on Saw Mill River Parkway.

Nassau County Merrick 05 0444EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Several trees and power lines were reported down in Merrick.

Queens County Corona 05 0445EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Large trees and wires down near corner of 107th Street and 37th Drive in Corona.

Suffolk County 1 E Wading River 05 0530EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Trees and wires were reported down across roadways in Wading River.

Severe thunderstorms moved across Southeast New York ahead of a cold front the morning of March 5th.

NYZ075 Kings (Brooklyn) 08 1330EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K High Wind A powerful low tracked across the Tri-State on the 8th, producing damaging winds across portions of the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City.

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NEW YORK, Coastal Orange County 1 NNW Middletown 08 1430EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WSW Beaver Dam 1800EST Numerous basements had to be pumped in residental areas of Middletown and Washingtonville due to flooding. Route 78 near Aspin Rd and Wisner Avenue were also closed due to flooding. The ASOS at Montgomery Airport, KMGJ, recorded a total rainfall amount of 2.55 inches. A complex low pressure system over the Gulf Coast Friday morning March 7th, interacted with a frontal boundary approaching from the Ohio Valley as it moved northeast. The frontal boundary became nearly stationary across the coastal plain Friday night and a wave of low pressure developed along it. This low passed over the region during the overnight period of March 7th to March 8th followed by the main area of low pressure on Saturday, March 8th, with rainfall totals from both systems between 1 1/2 and 3 inches. NYZ073 Bronx 08 1430EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind A powerful low tracked across the Tri-State on the 8th, producing damaging winds across portions of the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City. Orange County 1 NW Montgomery 08 1500EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1515EST Route 17 near Albany Post Rd. was closed due to flooding. Orange County 1 NNW Mechanicstown 08 1515EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1530EST Route 17 eastbound was closed at exit 120, due to flooding. Orange County 1 ESE Montgomery Co Arpt 08 1520EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 E Kaisertown 1535EST Route 211 was closed in both directions west of route 416 due to flooding.

A complex low pressure system over the Gulf Coast Friday morning March 7th, interacted with a frontal boundary approaching from the Ohio Valley as it moved northeast. The frontal boundary became nearly stationary across the coastal plain Friday night and a wave of low pressure developed along it. This low passed over the region during the overnight period of March 7th to March 8th followed by the main area of low pressure on Saturday, March 8th, with rainfall totals from both systems between 1 1/2 and 3 inches. NYZ070 Northern Westchester 08 1745EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind A powerful low tracked across the Tri-State on the 8th, producing damaging winds across portions of the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City. Westchester County Mt Vernon 08 1845EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Fleetwood 2145EST The Bronx River Parkway was closed in both directions at Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon and the Saw Mill River Parkway was closed southbound at Grant Street due to flooding. A complex low pressure system over the Gulf Coast Friday morning March 7th, interacted with a frontal boundary approaching from the Ohio Valley as it moved northeast. The frontal boundary became nearly stationary across the coastal plain Friday night and a wave of low pressure developed along it. This low passed over the region during the overnight period of March 7th to March 8th followed by the main area of low pressure on Saturday, March 8th, with rainfall totals from both systems between 1 1/2 and 3 inches. NYZ067-069-072 New York (Manhattan) - Orange - Rockland 08 1900EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1930EST A powerful low tracked across the Tri-State on the 8th, producing damaging winds across portions of the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City. Orange County 7 NNE Allard Corners 08 2208EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 09 1108EST The Wallkill River at Gardiner exceeded its flood stage of 13.0 ft at 10:08pm on 3/8/08. The river crested at 13.77 ft at 4:10am on 3/9/08 and fell below flood stage at 11:08am on 3/9/08.

A complex low pressure system over the Gulf Coast Friday morning March 7th, interacted with a frontal boundary approaching from the Ohio Valley as it moved northeast. The frontal boundary became nearly stationary across the coastal plain Friday night and a wave of low pressure developed along it. This low passed over the region during the overnight period of March 7th to March 8th followed by the main area of low pressure on Saturday, March 8th, with rainfall totals from both systems between 1 1/2 and 3 inches. NYZ070 Northern Westchester 20 0930EST 1 2 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind Strong winds on the backside of a vigorous Low over Southeast Canada downed a tree on a car in Westchester County, killing 1 person and injuring 2 others. M55VE

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NEW YORK, Coastal NYZ039-041-082> Northern Fulton - Northern Saratoga - Southeast Warren - Southern Fulton - Southern Washington 084 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 0900EST A fast moving low pressure system tracked east from the western Great Lakes on Friday, February 29th, and reached northern New York State by Saturday morning on March 1st. Meanwhile, a second area of low pressure developed further south near New York City Saturday morning.

This system produced a swath of moderate to locally heavy snow across portions of east central New York and adjacent western New England from late Friday night into Saturday morning. The snow tapered off by Saturday afternoon.

Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 6 to 10 inches across the Lake George and Saratoga regions, upper Hudson River Valley, the western Mohawk Valley and southern Adirondacks, with 3 to 6 inches occurring within much of the Capital Region, portions of the mid Hudson Valley and eastern Catskills.

NYZ032-039>041- Eastern Albany - Eastern Rensselaer - Eastern Schenectady - Montgomery - Northern Fulton - Northern 049>050-052>054- Herkimer - Northern Saratoga - Southeast Warren - Southern Fulton - Southern Saratoga - Southern 082>084 Washington - Western Rensselaer 04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 05 1100EST

NYZ033-038-042- Hamilton - Northern Warren - Northern Washington - Schoharie - Southern Herkimer - Western Albany - 047>048-051 Western Schenectady 04 2300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 05 0500EST A strengthening low pressure system over the lower Ohio Valley on Tuesday March 4th tracked northeast into west central New York State by Wednesday morning on March 5th. The low then tracked northeast into the Canadian Maritimes by Thursday morning on March 6th.

This storm system spread a swath of freezing rain and sleet across higher elevations of east central New York and portions of southern Vermont. The freezing rain and sleet developed late Tuesday evening, and continued through early Wednesday afternoon before tapering off.

In New York State, ice accretions of one half to three quarters of an inch occurred within portions of the Helderbergs, Mohawk Valley and southern Adirondacks, and the upper Hudson Valley. This significant ice accretion, combined with gusty winds, led to numerous downed trees and power lines, as well as power outages across the affected areas. In addition, some road closures were reported due to the fallen debris.

Some of the hardest hit areas included Delanson in western Schenectady county, Dresden Center in northern Washington county, and Richmondville in western Schoharie county.

Further south and east, ice accretions generally were between one quarter, to less than one half of an inch, including across much of the Mohawk Valley, the Lake George and Saratoga region, and into the immediate Capital District.

Columbia County 1 NE Kinderhook 05 0400EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NE Chatham Center 1805EST Heavy rainfall led to flooding in portions of Columbia county. Several roads were reportedly closed, including Route 9 in Kinderhook and Clermont, Route 203 near Chatham, and Route 9H near Claverack.

Greene County New Baltimore 05 0400EST 0 0 9.00K 0.00K Flood 1815EST Heavy rain, along with frozen ground, led to flooding in portions of Greene county. In particular, at least 9 roads were closed between Coxsackie and New Baltimore due to flooding.

Albany County 1 NW Colonie 05 0540EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NE Latham 1800EST Heavy rain, combined with frozen ground and snowmelt led to flooding in several portions of Albany county.

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NEW YORK, Coastal

Flooding was reported at the corner of Fuller Road and Western Avenue near Stuyvesant Plaza, which resulted in a road closure.

Flooding was also reported on Central Avenue, at the Albany City line, which resulted in two lane closures.

In addition, the southbound lane of Osborne Road in Loudonville was under water and closed. Schenectady County 1 S Aqueduct 05 0630EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 1800EST A house foundation was washed away due to heavy rainfall in Niskayuna.

In addition, numerous roads were closed due to flooding in Rotterdam, particularly on Palmer Avenue. Some water also entered storefronts.

Washington County North Hebron 05 0700EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 06 1000EST The combination of heavy rain, frozen ground, and snowmelt led to flooding in portions of Washington county. Road closures were reported, particularly in the vicinity of North Hebron.

Rensselaer County 1 SW Rensselaer 05 0800EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 1805EST South Street at Aiken Avenue was closed due to flooding from heavy rainfall.

Warren County 1 S Glens Falls 05 0800EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 1 E West Glen Falls 06 1000EST Three feet of water was reported in Kensington Elementary School in Glens Falls. In addition, Kensington Road was closed due to the high water. Dutchess County Pleasant Vly 05 0830EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 1805EST Wappingers Creek was out of its banks and flooding nearby areas in Pleasant Valley.

Ulster County 3 NW New Paltz 05 1033EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 1815EST Springtown Road was closed between Route 299 and Dug Road due to flooding.

In addition, Route 299 was closed from the Wallkill River Bridge to Libertyville Road due to flooding.

Saratoga County 1 SSW Bemis Hgts 05 1100EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SW Stillwater 06 1000EST State Route 4 was closed from Route 32 in Bemis Heights to Wilbur Road in Stillwater due to flooding. Flooding was also reported on Talbot Court in Rexford, on Route 9 in Halfmoon, and also on Bluebird Road in Moreau.

Schoharie County 1 W Fultonham 05 1300EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 1800EST Flooding was reported along Redling Road, near Fultonham. A low pressure system tracked northeast from the lower Ohio Valley on Tuesday March 4th, into south central New York State by Wednesday morning on March 5th.

Abundant moisture was associated with this system, which led to widespread heavy rainfall across much of east central New York and western New England, which began late Tuesday night, and persisted into early Wednesday afternoon.

Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches fell during this event. This heavy rainfall, in combination with frozen ground and snowmelt led to flooding in many areas within the Capital Region, as well as within the Lake George and Saratoga region, the Schoharie Valley, the eastern Catskills and mid Hudson Valley.

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NEW YORK, Coastal NYZ033-042 Hamilton - Northern Warren 07 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 09 0400EST

NYZ083 Southeast Warren 07 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 08 2300EST A rapidly strengthening low pressure system tracked from the central Gulf Coast on Friday March 7th, to the central Appalachians by Saturday morning on March 8th, and reached northern Maine by Sunday morning March 9th.

As cold air to the north of the storm system filtered southward, precipitation in the form of snow, sleet and rain developed late Friday. The precipitation then changed to freezing rain by Saturday morning, which then persisted, heavily at times, into Saturday evening before changing back to light snow.

Significant ice accumulations in excess of one inch occurred from this storm. In addition, gusty winds developed Saturday afternoon. This combination led to widespread power outages and downed trees, with the areas of Hague, Johnsburg, and Queensbury the hardest hit. In these regions, more than 100 power poles were downed, with more than 300 sections of wire also pulled down. In addition, over 1000 trees were estimated to have fallen from the extreme ice accretion.

The large number of downed trees and wires led to numerous road closures, including Route 8, and Route 9N in and near Hague.

Rensselaer County 1 SW Albia 08 0900EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain 2300EST The combination of heavy rainfall, and thawing ground led to a small mudslide in Troy at 20:30 EST. A 175 foot embankment collapsed on Old Mill Street, which resulted in the evacuation of 10 residents from 3 homes.

Ulster County Ulsterville 08 1330EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood New Paltz 09 1000EST Heavy rainfall led to flooding across portions of Ulster county. Several roads were closed, including Route 213 and Mountain Road in Ulsterville, Ulsterville Road and Pirog Road in Ulsterville, several roads in downtown New Paltz, and Route 9 West between Saugerties and Ulster.

The flooding of fields was also reported west of County Route 7 and State Route 52 near Ulsterville, where water approached houses.

In addition, a mudslide occurred in Hurley, closing Hurley Mountain Road.

Greene County Coxsackie 08 1412EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood Catskill 09 1000EST Heavy rainfall led to flooding across portions of Greene county. Several roads were closed in Coxsackie, including Mansion Street where more than 3 feet of water covered the road. Other roads that were reportedly closed included North Mount Turnpike in Catskill, and Routes 30 and 47 in Catskill. Columbia County Ancramdale 08 1430EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood Hillsdale 09 1000EST Heavy rainfall led to flooding across portions of Columbia county, which led to several road closures. Some of the roads that were closed included State Route 82 in Ancramdale, State Route 295 in Canaan, and Routes 22 and 23 in Hillsdale.

Dutchess County Pawling 08 1430EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 2 W Hopewell Jct 09 1000EST Heavy rainfall led to flooding across portions of Dutchess county. Several roads were closed, including Route 199 near Red Hook, Route 292 in Pawling, and Route 22 in Millerton. A strengthening low pressure system tracked from the central Gulf Coast states on Friday March 7th, into the central Appalachians by Saturday morning on March 8th. The low then tracked into northern New England by Saturday evening.

Heavy rainfall developed early Saturday morning, and persisted into Saturday evening. Total rainfall amounts ranged from 1 to 3 inches.

The combination of heavy rainfall, frozen ground, and snowmelt led to flooding across portions of the eastern Catskills and mid Hudson Valley.

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NEW YORK, Coastal NYZ052 Eastern Albany 09 0200EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Strong Wind A rapidly strengthening low pressure system tracked from the central Gulf Coast on Friday March 7th, to the central Appalachians by Saturday morning on March 8th, and reached northern Maine by Sunday morning March 9th.

As cold air to the north of the storm system filtered southward, precipitation in the form of snow, sleet and rain developed late Friday. The precipitation then changed to freezing rain by Saturday morning, which then persisted, heavily at times, into Saturday evening before changing back to light snow.

Significant ice accumulations in excess of one inch occurred from this storm. In addition, gusty winds developed Saturday afternoon. This combination led to widespread power outages and downed trees, with the areas of Hague, Johnsburg, and Queensbury the hardest hit. In these regions, more than 100 power poles were downed, with more than 300 sections of wire also pulled down. In addition, over 1000 trees were estimated to have fallen from the extreme ice accretion.

The large number of downed trees and wires led to numerous road closures, including Route 8, and Route 9N in and near Hague.

NYZ032-038>039- Hamilton - Northern Fulton - Northern Herkimer - Southern Fulton - Southern Herkimer 082 09 0400EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1500EST An intense low pressure system tracked northeast from northern New England Saturday evening on March 8th, into the Canadian Maritimes by Sunday March 9th. In the wake of this storm system, moderate lake enhanced snowfall fell across portions of the southern and western Adirondacks and western Mohawk Valley Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Snowfall amounts across this region generally ranged from 3 to 6 inches, although isolated higher amounts did occur. The combination of the falling snow, and strong winds led to significant blowing and drifting of the snow. This created near whiteout conditions at times Sunday morning.

As a result of these conditions, several roads were closed, including State Route 170 from Little Falls to Route 29 in Salisbury.

18 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 21 0700EST A strengthening low pressure system tracked northeast from the Ohio Valley on Tuesday March 18th, to a position along the Maine coast by Thursday morning on March 20th. The low then continued to intensify upon reaching the Canadian Maritimes by Friday morning on March 21st.

This storm system initially brought a swath of light to moderate snowfall across the southern Adirondacks from Tuesday into early Wednesday, with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

As a cold northwest flow developed in the wake of this storm system, some lake enhanced snowbands developed Thursday night into Friday morning, which produced additional snowfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches, mainly across higher, west facing slopes in northern Herkimer county.

NEW YORK, North

NYZ026>031-034> Eastern Clinton - Eastern Essex - Northern Franklin - Northern St. Lawrence - Southeastern St. Lawrence 035-087 - Southern Franklin - Southwestern St. Lawrence - Western Clinton - Western Essex

01 0000EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1100EST A fast moving storm system raced across the eastern Great Lakes on February 29th and New England on March 1st. Snow overspread northern New York around midnight on March 1st and continued until late morning. Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 6 inches were observed throughout northern New York. 04 2100EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 05 0900EST

NYZ027>031-034> Eastern Clinton - Eastern Essex - Northern Franklin - Southeastern St. Lawrence - Southern Franklin - 035-087 Southwestern St. Lawrence - Western Clinton - Western Essex 04 2100EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 05 1000EST A powerful winter storm moved from the lower Mississippi River Valley on the morning of March 4th, into the Ohio River Valley during the night and across New England on the 5th.

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NEW YORK, North

Snow and sleet overspread northern New York during the night of March 4th and accumulated several inches prior to changing to freezing rain during the early morning hours of the 5th. Freezing rain accumulated around an half inch across northern New York during the morning of March 5th, prior to it ended before noon.

School cancellations, scattered power outages and numerous vehicle accidents resulted from the very hazardous conditions. NYZ034-035 Eastern Essex - Western Essex 05 0600EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 0900EST A powerful winter storm moved from the lower Mississippi River Valley on the morning of March 4th, into the Ohio River Valley during the night and then across New England on the 5th.

Strong winds associated with this storm gusted to near 50 mph in portions of the Adirondacks and combined with accumulated ice on trees that resulted in scattered downed tree branches, limbs and power outages.

NYZ026>031-034> Eastern Clinton - Eastern Essex - Northern Franklin - Northern St. Lawrence - Southeastern St. Lawrence 035-087 - Southern Franklin - Southwestern St. Lawrence - Western Clinton - Western Essex

07 1900EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 Arctic high pressure was located across the Great Lakes on March 7th and retreated across Ontario province Canada on March 8th. Meanwhile, a deep upper atmospheric trough lifted a mild and very moist surface low from the Gulf of Mexico on the 7th across New England on the 8th. The clash between air masses and abundant moisture accounted for a heavy precipitation event across northern New York.

The close proximity to the deeper, arctic air across Ontario province accounted for a snow mixed with sleet at the onset on the night of the 7th that changed to mainly snow on the 8th across the St. Lawrence River Valley. Meanwhile, rain overspread the Champlain Valley during the evening of March 7th with scattered areas of freezing rain and sleet along the Canadian border. On March 8th, colder air filtered into the Champlain Valley near the surface, which changed precipitation to a prolonged period of heavy freezing rain and sleet that ended during the evening.

Sleet and freezing rain caused havoc across the Champlain Valley of New York with an inch or more of sleet as well as an half inch or more of ice accumulation from freezing rain. While, heavy snow and sleet accumulation in the Adirondacks and St. Lawrence River Valley caused equal amounts of problems.

Numerous vehicle accidents, downed tree limbs, power lines and power outages impacted portions of northern New York.

NYZ030-034 Southern Franklin - Western Clinton - Western Essex 20 0000EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 2200EST A storm system across the Ohio River Valley on March 19th, moved into the Gulf of Maine during the morning of the 20th and into New Brunswick Canada by the 21st. A mix of rain, sleet and snow overspread much of northern New York during the night of the 19th and then changed to snow during the early morning hours of the 20th before tapering to snow showers at night.

Snowfall amounts across the favored northwest upslope regions of the Adirondacks were 3 to 5 inches. Some specific snowfall totals included; 5 inches in Saranac Lake (Franklin county), 4 inches in Dannemora (Clinton county) and 3 inches in Tupper Lake (Franklin county). NYZ034-035 Eastern Essex - Western Essex 28 0100EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1100EST An area of low pressure traveled along a stationary boundary south of New England and New York during the morning of March 28th. Snow overspread Essex county New York after midnight on the 28th and tapered to scattered snow showers by midday. Snowfall accumulations across Essex county were 2 to 6 inches with 6 inches being reported in Minerva. NEW YORK, West

NYZ001>006-010> Allegany - Cattaraugus - Chautauqua - Genesee - Livingston - Monroe - Niagara - Northern Cayuga - 014-019>021-085 Northern Erie - Ontario - Orleans - Oswego - Southern Erie - Wayne - Wyoming 04 0458EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 05 1000EST

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NEW YORK, West

Low pressure developed over the lower Mississippi valley and lifted to the Ohio valley. The storm brought a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. A general snow of four to six inches blanketed the entire region and was followed by several inches of sleet and up to a half inch of glaze from freezing rain. Schools were closed in many parts of the region. Some County officials declared States of Emergency, while others recommended no unnecessary travel. Utility companies reported scattered power outages affected tens of thousands of customers across the region. 07 1600EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 09 0400EST

NYZ002>008-010> Allegany - Cattaraugus - Chautauqua - Genesee - Jefferson - Lewis - Livingston - Monroe - Northern 014-019>021-085 Cayuga - Northern Erie - Ontario - Orleans - Oswego - Southern Erie - Wayne - Wyoming

07 1600EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 09 0400EST One of the worst storms of the 2007-2008 winter season occurred on from the 7th through the 9th. This was an extended two part event but totals of one to two feet were common, with some isolated higher amounts. The storm occurred over a weekend so impact to daily activities (school and businesses) was minimal. Numerous automobile accidents were blamed on the slippery conditions and poor visibilities in falling and blowing snow. The 21.6 inch total measured at the Buffalo Airport was the greatest general (non-lake effect) snowfall in Buffalo in 24 years. Other snowfall reports included: 30 inches at Ellicottville; 26 inches at Lockport and Perrysburg; 24 inches at Depew; 23 inches at Getzville; 22 inches at North Tonawanda and Hamlin; 21 inches at Hamburg, Amherst and Niagara Falls; 18 inches at Brockport, Colden, Sinclairville, and Warsaw; 17 inches as Copenhagen, Forestville and South Dayton; 16 inches at Darien and Scottsburg; 15 inches at Colden, Gaines, Pulaski and Basom; 14 inches at Middleport, Lacona, and Webster; 13 inches as Greece, Hannibal and Kennedy; and 12 inches at Cato, Bennetts Bridge and Marion. NORTH CAROLINA, Central Guilford County 2 W Climax 04 1612EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported near NC Highway 62, two miles west of climax.

Guilford County 2 WSW Greensboro May Arpt 04 1620EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported near Southeast Guilford High School along SE School Road and Woody Mill Road.

Alamance County 1 NNW Elon College 04 1641EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were blown down. Minor damage also occurred to the roof of a home just north of Elon at 1034 Shallowford Church Road. Alamance County 1 E Union Ridge 04 1654EST 2.3 100 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1657EST A weak EF 0 tornado touched down in northern Alamance County just northeast of the Union Ridge community. The tornado initially touched down about a half mile south of Willie Pace Road. On the north side of Willie Pace Road the tornado blew the roof off of a tobacco barn, lifted a carport, destroyed one shed and caused roof and porch damage to a home. The tornado exited the WFO RAH CWA and entered into WFO RNK CWA as it continued to track northeast into Caswell County for approximately 2 miles.

Further north the tornado destroyed a barn on Vinson Road and damaged a tractor and irrigation system. Numerous trees were also blown down in the area. The tornado blew a large oak tree into a brick home on Blaney Road, resulting in substantial roof damage. A garage in the back yard was also destroyed. The last home to be damaged was on Baynes Road. A single wide mobile home on Baynes Road lost its roof from the high wind. The roof was tossed about 70 feet before becoming wrapped around a tree.

Orange County 4 NE Schley 04 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Three trees reported blown down just north of NC Highway 157 on NC Highway 57 near Caldwell.

Durham County Rougemont 04 1805EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central

Trees were reported blown down in Rougemont. Davidson County 1 E Lexington 04 2030EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm wind gust peeled away three-quarters of Lexington City Fire Department Station No. 1's roof.

Forsyth County 1 W Winston Salem 04 2035EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A trained spotter estimated wind gust speeds up to 60 mph near the Forsyth Technical Community College.

Forsyth County Winston Salem 04 2036EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG)

County 911 center measured a 58 mph wind gust speed. Halifax County 2 SSE Enfield Dunroamin Ar 04 2050EST 0.66 75 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 2051EST A weak EF0 tornado touched down in southern Halifax County, approximately 4 miles to the east-southeast of Enfield, NC. The tornado produced tree damage and took shingles off a home near the intersection of Thirteen Bridges Road and Douglas Hill Farm Road. The tornado downed and damaged numerous trees, as it tracked to the northeast into a swampy area for approximately one mile before lifting back up. Anson County 1 NNE South Wadesboro 04 2100EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were reported blown down throughout the county.

Guilford County 1 W Guilford 04 2100EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52MG)

An ASOS at the Piedmont Triad International Airport measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Guilford County 1 WSW Deep River 04 2104EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51MG)

A trained spotter measured a 59 mph wind gust Oak Hollow Lake.

Guilford County 1 N Colfax 04 2106EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported by a trained spotter. Montgomery County 1 ESE Biscoe 04 2111EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were blown down in Biscoe, blocking traffic along NC Highway 24.

Guilford County Hamilton Lakes 04 2115EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were reported blown down county wide. Several of the trees had fell on houses in and around Greensboro.

Montgomery County 1 ESE Biscoe 04 2118EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were reported blown down in Biscoe. The fallen trees blocked east bound lanes on NC Highway 24-27.

Montgomery County 4 SW Pekin 04 2120EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central

Numerous trees were reported blown down near Town Creek Indian Mound State Park.

Stanly County 1 S Oakboro 04 2125EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Fifteen to twenty trees were blown down. A trailer was also moved 150 FEET by wind speeds estimated at 65 to 70 mph.

Moore County 1 WSW High Falls 04 2130EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were reported blown down near North Moore High School on North Moore Road.

Stanly County 2 ESE Albemarle 04 2130EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees were reported blown down across Albemarle. Stanly County 1 SE Norwood 04 2140EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Severe winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph blew off an awning off of a gas station.

Person County 1 NW Helena 04 2145EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were reported blown down across southern portions of the county.

Orange County 2 E Chapel Hill Wllms Ar 04 2150EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Numerous trees were blown down from Chapel hill, east to the Durham County line.

Durham County 1 S West Durham 04 2157EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported near the city of Durham. Winds were also estimated at 60 mph.

Alamance County 1 S Mebane 04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Numerous trees were reported blown down around Mebane. Chatham County 1 N Bonlee 04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported blown down across Old US Highway 421. Durham County 1 W Mangum Store 04 2202EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported blown down, east-southeast of Rougemont.

Moore County 1 NW West End 04 2205EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph wind gusts in the Seven Lakes area when he observed large limbs being blown down.

Scotland County 1 W Laurinburg 04 2215EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees were reported blown down in and around Laurinburg.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central Chatham County 1 E Pittsboro 04 2218EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were reported blown down across Pea Ridge Road in Pittsboro.

Granville County Stovall 04 2220EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported blown down in Stoval. Hoke County Raeford 04 2225EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees were reported blown down around Raeford. Cumberland County 1 NE Fenix 04 2230EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51EG)

Four homes sustained damage by fallen trees. One tree fell on a mobile home resulting in significant damage. Numerous other reports of trees blown down throughout the county. Scotland County 1 W Laurinburg 04 2235EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were reported blown down across Laurinburg. Several power lines were also blown down, including in the Laurel Hill area, where a tree fell onto power lines and a tractor trailer.

Vance County 1 SW Henderson 04 2240EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees were reported blown down across central and southern portions of the county.

Harnett County 2 W Pineview 04 2254EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported blown down near the intersection of Ponderosa Trail Road and Bret Road.

Wake County Cary 04 2255EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51EG)

Severe winds estimated between 60 to 70 mph, blew a tree down onto a home on Vickie Drive.

Lee County Sanford 04 2310EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees fell through a home in Sanford. There was also numerous trees blown down across the city.

Lee County Sanford 04 2310EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were reported blown down throughout the city. There was one report of where trees fell through a home.

Cumberland County 1 W (FBG)Ft Bragg 04 2311EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51MG)

The Pope Air Force Base ASOS measured a 59 mph wind gust. Johnston County 1 E Clayton 04 2315EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51MG)

Wake County 2 ENE Raleigh 04 2325EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Several trees were blown down along New Bern Avenue.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central Wake County 1 E Williams Xrds 04 2325EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61MG)

Trained spotter measured a 70 mph wind gust with widespread power outages reported.

Johnston County 1 E Clayton 04 2330EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A home sustained damaged when severe straight line damaging winds, estimated at 60 to 70 mph, blew a tree onto a home.

Sampson County 1 W Newton Grove 04 2335EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported on Main Street in Newton Grove.

Franklin County 1 NE Pearces 04 2335EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

One tree was reported blown down across P G Pearce Road. Johnston County 1 NE Smithfield 04 2335EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Numerous trees were reported blown down around Smithfield. Halifax County 6 WSW Summit 04 2342EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Several trees blown down around Littleton. Sampson County Clinton 04 2348EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Multiple reports of trees blown down around Clinton and Salemburg.

Nash County 1 E Bailey 04 2350EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported to have fallen on a house in Bailey. Halifax County 1 W Hollister 04 2355EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Numerous trees were blown down around Hollister. Wayne County 1 SE Genoa 05 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Numerous trees were reported blown down near Genoa Road and Pecan Road.

Wilson County Lucama 05 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Several homes in Lucama were damaged by fallen trees. Halifax County 2 E Heathsville 05 0006EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

One pine tree was blown down across the south bound lanes of Interstate 95 near Highway 561.

Halifax County 1 N Dawson Xrds 05 0015EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Severe straight line winds caused extensive damage to property at the intersection of NC Highway 125 and Piney Woods Road, approximately 6 miles to the east-northeast of Enfield, NC. Three sheds were destroyed, a cotton trailer was overturned, a grain bin was damaged, and shingles were blown off a roof.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central Halifax County 2 N Tillery 05 0015EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Severe straight line winds caused irrigation towers to overturn at the Caledonia Prison Farm on 2787 Caledonia Drive. A barn was also damaged on the farm as well.

Halifax County 1 WNW Enfield 05 0015EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

Severe straight line winds estimated at 70 to 80 mph produced damage to a tower atop the Eastern Petroleum building. A 140 foot metal tower atop the building was snapped in half and fell into the roof of the building.

Halifax County 2 N Tillery 05 0015EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Severe straight line winds caused irrigation towers to overturn at the Caledonia Prison Farm on 2787 Caledonia Drive. A barn was also damaged on the farm as well.

Edgecombe County 1 W Speed 05 0020EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

One tree was reported blown down in Speed. Edgecombe County 2 NNE Tarboro Arpt 05 0025EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

Several trees were reported blown down across US Highway 258 near NC Highway 122.

Halifax County Scotland Neck 05 0025EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

One tree was reported blown down across a road in Scotland Neck.

Central North Carolina endured a one-two punch of severe weather as a well developed upper low and negatively tilted upper trough moved across the region. The first round of severe storms began in the afternoon as discrete storms developed well ahead of an organized squall line. Minor wind damage was reported, along with an isolated tornado. The second round of severe storms came later that evening, as the squall line swept through the state, producing widespread wind damage and another brief tornado touchdown. NCZ011-039-073- Cumberland - Halifax - Montgomery - Randolph - Sampson - Stanly 088>089 08 1200EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1300EST A potent mid level trough moved across the Appalachians Saturday afternoon. Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph downed trees and tree limbs, resulting in scattered power outages. Anson County 4 NNW Burnsville 15 1509EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golf ball size hail was reported on Thomas Road. Stanly County 1 ENE Richfield 15 1520EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported in Richfield. Stanly County 1 SE Norwood 15 1521EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported in Norwood. Montgomery County Mt Gilead 15 1523EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported 1 mile west of Mt. Gilead. Montgomery County 1 E Mt Gilead 15 1530EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central

A few trees were blown down near Mt. Gilead. Montgomery County 2 ESE Candor 15 1544EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golf ball size hail was reported in Candor. Law enforcement also spotted a funnel cloud.

Anson County 4 SE Ansonville 15 1630EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was blown down across Pinkston River Road. Scotland County 3 NNW Sneads Grove 15 1655EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was blown down near Sneadtown Road. Wayne County 1 W (GWW)Goldsboro-Wayne 15 1750EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported 5 miles south of Fremont on Hinnant Road.

Wayne County 2 NE Patetown 15 1757EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail reported near Pikeville at Highway 111 and Big Daddys Road.

Cumberland County 1 S Kornbow 15 1757EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Multiple trees were blown down in Stoney Point Road. Wayne County 1 E Pinkney 15 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

There was a report of penny size hail and a 58 mph wind gust near Nahunta.

Sampson County 1 E Roseboro 15 1822EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was blown down in Roseboro. Moore County 1 S West End 15 1927EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported in West End near Highways 211 and 73.

Moore County Eastwood 15 1935EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported in Eastwood. A quasi-stationary warm front was located across southern sections of North Carolina during the afternoon. As a low amplitude shortwave trough transversed the central Appalachians, a surface low developed over Tennessee and tracked east along the stalled boundary. Convection blossomed in the warm sector, resulting in several instances of golf ball size hail and a funnel cloud sighting.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central Duplin County 4 E Kenansville 04 2255EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were blown down on highway 24 between Kenansville and Beulaville.

Onslow County Gregory Forks 04 2330EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Tree blown down onto power line on Gregory Fork Road. Lenoir County 1 W Pink Hill 05 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Large tree reported down on Tapp Farm Road. Craven County 2 SSE Ft Barnwell 05 0001EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Multiple trees blown down in the Fort Barnwell area. Duplin County 1 SSE Bowdens 05 0030EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Two trees blown down on Highway 117 halfway between Warsaw and Faison.

Greene County 1 SE Snow Hill 05 0045EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Tree blown down on Highway 58 just to the southeast of Snow Hill.

Onslow County 1 NW Hubert 05 0047EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Strong wind gust ripped siding off a house. Onslow County 2 ESE Shell Rock Lndg 05 0050EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (68MG)

Person near Hammocks Beach reported a measured wind gust of 78 mph.

Carteret County Beaufort 05 0146EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Pamlico County 1 SE Shortonville 05 0150EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)

A Line of severe thunderstorms in advance of a cold front moved across eastern during the late evening hours on the 4th through the early morning hours of the 5th. These storms produced sporadic damage with wind gusts as high as 78 mph.

NCZ095 Carteret 07 1930EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind The combination of strong low level winds, and a dissipating area of showers, produce a period of very strong winds along the coast of eastern North Carolina during the evening of March 7th 2008. 08 1400EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind

NCZ103-104 Eastern Dare - Eastern Hyde 08 1439EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1500EST

NCZ044 Pitt 08 1530EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind

NCZ047 Western Dare 08 1615EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind

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NORTH CAROLINA, Central NCZ103 Eastern Dare 08 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Coastal Flood 2200EST Strong low pressure tracked just northwest of eastern North Carolina during the morning of March 8th. A cold front trailing the low moved offshore by early afternoon producing very gusty southwest to west winds over the area. Onslow County Seahaven 15 1903EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Spotter reported quarter size hail near North Topsail Beach.

Low pressure and its associated cold front crossed eastern North Carolina during the evening and overnight hours of March 15 2008. Scattered thunderstorms crossed the region during the evening hours with one producing large hail. NORTH CAROLINA, North Coastal Northampton County Conway 05 0040EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees and power lines were downed between Conway and Jackson.

Hertford County Como 05 0055EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A carport and outbuildings were damaged. Buildings at a peanut processing and storage facility were damaged. Trees were downed. Bertie County 1 E Kelford 05 0100EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (78EG)

A roof was blown off a house and a mobile home was destroyed due to straight line winds estimated between 80 and 90 mph. Also, several outbuildings were destroyed. Chowan County Edenton 05 0135EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Scattered severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds across portions of northeast North Carolina.

NCZ015 Pasquotank 08 1603EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K High Wind Very strong winds occurred along and behind a cold front across northeast North Carolina. NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central

NCZ001>006-018> Alleghany - Ashe - Caswell - Rockingham - Stokes - Surry - Watauga - Wilkes - Yadkin 020 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 31 The drought which has persisted over North Carolina improved slightly during the month of March. Exceptional (D4) and extreme (D3) drought conditions improved to severe drought (D2) conditions with a small area of extreme (D3) drought remaining by the end of the month. Watauga County 3 S Perkinsville 04 1530EST 0 0 1.50M 0.00K Flash Flood Boone 2002EST Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused one foot of water to flood the Watauga River Bridge between Seven Devils and Grandfather Mountain. Watauga County Sheriff's department reported that a large retaining wall at a motel in Boone, NC had fallen because of heavy rains. Water flowing across Route 105 closed two lanes near Boone, North Carolina. A mudslide was reported along Clarks Creek Road in Foscoe. Low pressure moved across the southern Appalachians producing 2 to 4 inches of rain which resulted in flash flooding. Rockingham County Madison 04 1540EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 4 W Price 1555EST Thunderstorm winds with gusts up to 60 mph downed trees and power lines. Trees were blown down on Ellisboro Road and the Anglin Mill area. Rockingham County 5 ENE Stoneville 04 1600EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1 W Eden

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NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph downed trees between Stoneville and Eden.

Stokes County Sandy Ridge 04 1600EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph downed trees in northeast Stokes county.

Caswell County 3 S Jericho 04 1657EST 0.5 50 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 2 SSE Anderson 1702EST An EF-0 tornado touched down in Alamance county North Carolina, moving north into southern Caswell county. Winds were estimated to be between 70 and 75 mph. This tornado was on the ground sporadically for one half mile crossing Vinson Road south of Anderson before lifting. This tornado caused damage to a barn near Vinson Road and downed several trees. It downed a large tree on a home along Vinson Road, blew a detached garage off its foundation and downed several large trees before lifting about one mile south of Anderson. Caswell County Baynes 04 1658EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

A roof was blown off a residence on Baynes Road due to straight line winds. One minor injury occurred as a roof collapsed.

Surry County Elkin 04 1940EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed a twelve inch diameter tree. Yadkin County 3 S Jonesville 04 1940EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Several large tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds. Surry County 2 ENE Salem 04 1950EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed a carport on to a 1998 Dodge truck along Beasley Road in the Flat Rock community. The 30 foot by 30 foot carport with a shingled roof was anchored by a series of large wooden posts which snapped by the wind.

Wilkes County 6 NW Wilkesboro 04 2000EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees were downed by thunderstorm gusts of 60 MPH. Road were covered with pieces of trees. Power lines were also downed by winds in the Miller Creek area. Surry County Mt Airy 04 2030EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Multiple trees and power lines down across Mount Airy. Rockingham County Madison 04 2120EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A home on Alene Loop in Madison received minor structural damage when thunderstorm winds downed a large pine tree, power and cable lines on to the house. Rockingham County Mayfield 04 2120EST 0 0 5.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines. Power outages reached a peak of about 4,500.

A strong cold front moving through the area resulted in severe thunderstorms producing wind damage and an isolated tornado.

NCZ001-018 Ashe - Watauga 08 1623EST 0 0 0.00K High Wind 1742EST In the wake of a deepening low pressure system, high winds developed across northwest North Carolina.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central NCZ087 Robeson 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 31 2359EST Drought conditions continued to improve, with only a couple of counties still remaining in the Severe (D2) Drought category. The remainder of the region was catagorized as a Moderate (D1) Drought. Robeson County Red Spgs 04 2245EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2246EST Sheriff reported trees down. Robeson County Orrum 04 2300EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2301EST Cooperative Observer observed a few trees with sheared off tops along State Route 130.

Bladen County Tar Heel 04 2310EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2312EST Emergency Manager reported trees down. Robeson County 6 SE Lumberton 04 2310EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 2315EST Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down by winds estimated to 60 mph.

Bladen County White Oak 04 2315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2317EST Emergency Manager reported trees down. Bladen County Dublin 04 2315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2317EST Emergency Manager reported trees down. Bladen County Bladenboro 04 2315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2317EST Emergency Manager reported trees down. Bladen County Ammon 04 2330EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2332EST Emergency Manager reported trees down. Large scale forcing interacted with western edge of broad pre-frontal convection during the evening, allowing thunderstorms to intensify across the area and upstream ahead of surface cold front. Shear profiles continued to strengthen during the event as low level jet of 60-70 knots impinged on the area atop lower to mid 60s dewpoints ahead of strong mid/upper level trough lifting north across the Central Appalachians. Throughout the event, appears marginal instability across our area prevented widespread damage from occurring on the ground. Cold front moved into far western portions of Forecast Area around 2300EST and limped offshore March 5th, 0400-0500EST. Primary storm mode was multiple line segments. Main threat was damaging winds given the strength of the low level wind fields. Gradient surface winds were gusting 35 to 40 mph prior to any strong to severe convection moving into the area. Storm motions were to the northeast at 50 to 60 mph. Shear values over 300 m2/s2 and low Lifted Condensation Levels (LCLs) heightened our attention as to the tornado potential. Robeson County 2 NE Daystrom 15 1700EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

One-inch hail reported by off duty Maxton Police Department Employee.

Robeson County 1 E Orrum 15 1714EST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Employee of the Lumber River State Park reported golf ball size hail.

Columbus County 3 SW Fair Bluff 15 1714EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

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NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central

A National Weather Service Storm Team surveyed farmland near the state line. Ten to fifteen trees were snapped or blown over. An open shed was blown apart and displaced approximately 15 yards. The conclusion was that the damage was the result of staight-line winds between 60 and 80 mph. Columbus County 1 SW Fair Bluff 15 1715EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Quarter sized hail was reported. Columbus County 1 SW Fair Bluff 15 1715EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (70EG) 1717EST A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded the damage along the west side of Fair Bluff was largely the result of straight-line winds. Numerous trees up to 20 inches in diameter were either blown over or snapped. Some trees did fall onto homes, and a few homes did sustain significant damage. However, in general, structural damage was described as minor. The winds were estimated between 60 and 80 mph. Columbus County 1 SSW Fair Bluff 15 1716EST 0.02 10 0 0 Tornado (EF0) 1717EST A National Weather Service Storm Survey examined damage along the west side of Orange Street in Fair Bluff and found the pattern suggestive of a brief tornadic circulation. Several trees were snapped before the tornado lifted after about one minute. The tornado was rated at EF0. The path length was 30 yards and the maximum width was 10 yards.

Columbus County 2 SSW Evergreen 15 1726EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

A National Weather Service Storm Team surveyed damage along Stephens Road. Two trees, approximately 12 inches in diameter, were uprooted. A large shed, approximately 20 feet wide and 60 feet long, was lifted off its foundation and demolished as it was deposited about 30 yards to the south. Winds were estimated between 60 and 80 mph. Eyewitnesses confirmed the damage was the result of straight-line winds. Robeson County 1 NW Raynham 15 1741EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)

A trained spotter reported trees down across road. Pender County 1 SSE Ashton 15 1837EST 0 7 2.00M Thunderstorm Wind (83EG) 1838EST Numerous pine trees were blown down or snapped along a path about 100 yards wide and 300 yards long. Five mobile homes were damaged by downed trees in the Interstate Mobile Home Park and adjacent Cedar Grove Mobile Home Park. Two of these homes were knocked off of their foundations and sustained major damage. A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded the damage was the result of straight-line winds between 90 and 95 mph. Pender County officials estimated all storm related damage totaled $2 million dollars. Brunswick County Leland 15 1850EST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Report of three-quarter inch hail relayed via Amateur Radio Operator.

New Hanover County Wilmington 15 1850EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported on Front Street. Pender County Hampstead 15 1856EST 1.99 100 0 0 2.00M Tornado (EF1) 2 S Topsail 1859EST

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NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central

A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded a tornado first touched down about 100 yards southwest of State Route 210. The tornado traveled northeast, across the intersection of Pansy Lane and Peanut Road where several businesses and homes were damaged. The tornado crossed near the intersection of Loblolly Trail and Pinestraw Drive where several homes were damaged and numerous trees were blown down. The tornado then lifted and skipped for another half mile, crossing Old Casteen Road, and then dissipating near Ravinswoods Road. Along its length, the tornado frequently lifted to tree top level and caused tops of trees to snap. There were 15 homes that received minor damage and 3 that sustained moderate damage. There were 10 businesses that sustained minor damage, and 3 that experienced moderate damage. Damage to one business was described as major. There were 5 mobile homes with minor damage and 2 with moderate damage. The maximum path width was 100 yards. The path length was almost 2 miles. The tornado was rated EF1, with winds up to 110 mph. However, for most of its length, the tornado was rated an EF0. Pender County officials estimated total storm damage was $2 million dollars.

A surface warm front lifted northward across the area just a few hours prior to the onset of a severe weather outbreak while a cold front approached from the northwest. A meso-low developed across northeast Georgia and enhanced the shear through the low-levels of the atmosphere. The arrival of a potent shortwave and associated strong dynamics by late afternoon were able to overcome limited instability and the stabilizing influences of the chilly Atlantic Ocean, allowing for a long-lived severe weather outbreak. National Weather Service Storm Damage Teams confirmed eight tornadoes, up to an EF1 on the Enhanced F-scale. The teams also observed evidence of strong microbursts and rear-flank downdraft damage. Large hail up to 1.75 inches and straight line wind damage up to 95 mph also occurred. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center upgraded the area from a moderate risk for severe weather to a PDS high risk early in the afternoon.

NCZ101 New Hanover 26 1300EST 0 0 0.00K Wildfire 27 1600EST A wildfire burned in a sparsely populated area. NCZ100 Brunswick 28 1300EST 0 0 0.00K Wildfire 2200EST A wildfire burned 300 acres. NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Polk County Tryon 04 1245EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 5 E Columbus 1250EST A few trees blown down. Graham County 12 NW Robbinsville 04 1440EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 1510EST Several trees blown down across the county. A line of severe storms moved across western North Carolina during the late afternoon hours producing widespread wind damage and large hail. Transylvania County 2 N Lake Toxaway 04 1515EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1800EST Moderate to heavy rain produced 4-5 inches of rainfall across the southern half of Transylvania county during the morning and early afternoon, resulting in flash flooding across the area by mid-afternoon. A portion of highway 64 was closed in the Lake Toxaway area due to high water. The French Broad River exceeded its established flood stage at its headwaters near Rosman, peaking at just above 9 feet. Several roads were flooded, including Depot St.

Heavy rain caused flooding of streams and along the headwaters of the French Broad River. Buncombe County 12 SW Asheville 04 1710EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1730EST Quite a few trees blown down around the county, with a few blocking roads.

Henderson County 8 WSW Hendersonville 04 1725EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 1750EST Numerous trees blown down across the county. Polk County 8 WNW Columbus 04 1755EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1820EST A few trees blown down across the county. Mcdowell County Old Ft 04 1758EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

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NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest

Large tree limbs blown down. A line of severe storms moved across western North Carolina during the late afternoon hours producing widespread wind damage and large hail. Transylvania County 2 NW Rosman 04 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2100EST Flooding continued near the headwaters of the French Broad River for a few hours after heavy rainfall ended.

Heavy rain caused flooding of streams and along the headwaters of the French Broad River. Rutherford County 7 WSW Rutherfordton 04 1805EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 1830EST Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles blown down from the Green Hill area to Rutherfordton, to the Sunshine community. At least one tree fell on a home near Rutherfordton. Mcdowell County Dysortville 04 1820EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

A large storage shed was lifted and destroyed by strong winds in the Dysartsville area.

Caldwell County 9 W Lenoir 04 1825EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 1855EST Widespread trees blown down across the county. Burke County 8 W Morganton 04 1830EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 1900EST Widespread trees down across much of the county. Catawba County 13 WSW Newton 04 1900EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) Numerous trees and power lines blown down across the southern half of the county.

Cleveland County Fallston 04 1900EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees blown down. Alexander County 9 WSW Taylorsville 04 1905EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Stony Pt 1925EST Numerous trees blown down across the county. Gaston County Dallas 04 1945EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Mt Holly Several trees and power lines blown down between Dallas and Mt Holly.

Iredell County 3 SSW Troutman 04 1950EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG) Statesville Numerous large trees blown down in the Statesville area. Davis St was the hardest hit area, where at least two trees on homes and/or vehicles. Also, a barn was destroyed on Hicks Creek Rd in Troutman.

Mecklenburg County Charlotte 04 2000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees and power lines blown down around the metro area.

Davie County 9 WNW Mocksville 04 2008EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55MG) 2015EST Spotter measured a 63 mph wind gust and reported several trees blown down in the area. Also, a tree was blown down, blocking Wilkesboro St in Mocksville.

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NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Rowan County 11 NW Salisbury 04 2010EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A large tree was blown down on a garage on Cool Springs Rd. Another house on the same road received minor damage to the roof, gutters, and chimney. Mecklenburg County 4 SE Davidson 04 2015EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees blown down on E Rocky River Rd. Davie County 5 ENE Mocksville 04 2017EST 0.5 25 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

NWS survey found a small tornado path in the Cornatzer community just east of Mocksville. A mobile home and surrounding outbuildings were damaged and there were several trees blown down in the area.

Cabarrus County Kannapolis 04 2030EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Mt Pleasant 2045EST Several trees and power lines blown down between Kannapolis and Mount Pleasant.

Rowan County Rockwell 04 2035EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2045EST Trees and power lines blown down on Depot St in Rockwell. A pier was destroyed on High Rock Lake.

A line of severe storms moved across western North Carolina during the late afternoon hours producing widespread wind damage and large hail. NCZ071 Mecklenburg 09 1300EST 1 0 0.00K 0.00K Strong Wind Gusty winds toppled a large tree, which fell on a vehicle at the corner of East Bvd and Asheville Place in Charlotte. The impact killed the 53-year-old woman driving the vehicle. F53VE Union County New Salem 15 1450EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 1500EST Severe storms affected the far southern Piedmont of North Carolina during the late afternoon hours. NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West

NDZ051 Dickey 20 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2359CST A low pressure system tracking across the central plains brought a heavy snow band across far south central and southeastern North Dakota during the afternoon and evening hours of Thursday, March 20th. Snow tapered off to flurries during the early morning hours of Friday, March 21st. NDZ001>005-009> Adams - Billings - Bottineau - Bowman - Burke - Burleigh - Divide - Dunn - Emmons - Golden Valley - 013-017>023-031> Grant - Hettinger - Kidder - McHenry - McKenzie - Mclean - Mercer - Morton - Mountrail - Oliver - 036-040>046 Pierce - Renville - Rollette - Sheridan - Sioux - Slope - Stark - Ward - Wells - Williams 24 1351CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1900CST A strong low pressure system and its associated cold front moved across west and central North Dakota during the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, March 24th. Mesonet data showed the highest wind gusts in excess of 65 mph across Mountrail, Mclean, and Morton Counties. Sustained winds greater than 40 mph were common over the entire warned area throughout the afternoon and early evening. NORTH DAKOTA, East

NDZ049-052-053 Ransom - Richland - Sargent 20 2028CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 21 0727CST

NDZ039 Cass 21 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1700CST

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NORTH DAKOTA, East

A low pressure system moved from western Nebraska Thursday (20th) into southern Iowa Friday (21st) morning. The system developed bands of heavy snow up into southeastern North Dakota and west central Minnesota Thursday night into Friday. Six to seven inches of snow fell from Lisbon (ND) to Forman (ND) to Lidgerwood (ND) and into southern Wilkin County (MN) by the morning of Friday. Snow continued into Cass County (ND) to produce nearly 8 inches of snow near the Fargo (ND)/Moorhead (MN) area by Friday evening. NDZ027 Grand Forks 29 2045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind Strong low level flow of 50 to 60 knots ahead of a passing low pressure system combined with light showers caused high wind gusts across eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota the evening of Saturday March 29th. A 58 mph wind gust was reported in Grand Forks where a sign was blown down onto a pickup truck on South Washington Street. The truck sustained extensive damage. OHIO, East Coshocton County 1 S Blissfield 04 1025EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 1330EST Law enforcement reported that runoff from morning rain flooded a portion of SR-60 north of Warsaw.

Carroll County 2 NNE Dellroy 04 1030EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WNW Carrollton 1330EST Emergency management reported CR-20 and CR-11 closed due to flooding around Carrollton.

Muskingum County Roseville 04 1030EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 1430EST Law enforcement reported East Athens Rd closed due to flooding in Roseville.

Guernsey County Buckeyeville 04 1310EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 1515EST A trained spotter reported SR-660 was flooded near Buckeyeville.

Columbiana County 1 E Summitville 04 2020EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0100EST Emergency management reported a bridge washed out over mule creek near Summitville.

Belmont County St Clairsville 04 2058EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0100EST Emergency Management reported Jug Run flooding in St. Clairsville.

Columbiana County 1 W Wellsville Jhnstn Ar 04 2100EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0200EST Emergency management reported flooding and a mud slide closed SR 45 near Wellsville.

Tuscarawas County 1 NW Dover 04 2100EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NNE New Philadelphia 05 0100EST Emergency management reported roads flooded and closed in and around Dover.

Muskingum County 1 ESE Duncan Falls 04 2105EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0100EST Emergency management reported north south roadways flooding in Philo.

Noble County 2 SW East Union 04 2105EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 2300EST

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OHIO, East

Emergency management reported roads flooded east of Caldwell.

Columbiana County Lisbon 04 2110EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0130EST Emergency management reported streets flooded in Lisbon. Columbiana County 2 WSW Highlandtown 05 0147EST 0 0 40.00K 0.00K Flood 0230EST Law enforcement reported evacuation of residents along Hazel Run Rd in Washington Township due to flooding.

Columbiana County 1 SSW Clarkson 05 0147EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SW Fredericktown 0215EST Law enforcement reported evacuation of residents along Beaver Creek in Madison Township due to flooding.

Jefferson County Irondale 05 0229EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flood 0330EST Law enforcement reported evacuation of residents in Irondale and Hammondsville due to flooding.

Snow melt combined with heavy rain across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania produced widespread flooding of streams and closing of roads. OHZ039>041-048> Carroll - Columbiana - Coshocton - Guernsey - Harrison - Muskingum - Noble - Tuscarawas 049-057>058-068 07 1000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1700EST A large late winter storm moved slowly across the Ohio valley and produced heavy snow which mixed at times with sleet and freezing rain. The heaviest snow accumulations were across eastern Ohio where more than a foot of snow fell and across northern Pennsylvania where amounts ranged from 6 to 8 inches. Ice accumulation from freezing rain also ranged from a tenth of an inch to over one quarter in in combination with the snow and sleet. Muskingum County 1 WSW Cannelville 19 0800EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood Roseville 1500EST County officials reported streams out of their banks from along Cannelville Rd and Athens Rd with roads flooded.

Muskingum County 1 WNW Adams Mills 19 0800EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 1400EST A county official reported SR 16 flooded near Adams Mills. Carroll County Leesville Res 19 1315EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 2100EST Emergency management reported road flooding along Conotton Creek.

Carroll County 1 N Malvern 19 1315EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 2100EST Emergency management reported flooding along Sandy Creek. Tuscarawas County 1 SE New Philadelphia 19 1323EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 2330EST An NWS COOP observer reported streams out of their banks causing roads to flood.

Harrison County 5 WSW Tippecanoe 19 1340EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 2200EST Emergency management reported flooding on Rt 258 along Laurel Creek west of Tippecanoe.

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OHIO, East Harrison County 1 E Conotton 19 1340EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 2200EST Emergency management reported SR 151 between Scio and Conotton closed due to flooding.

Noble County 1 E Caldwell 19 1430EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 1 N Florence 1630EST The public reported streams and creeks over roads in and around Caldwell.

Muskingum County 1 NW Otsego 19 1500EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 1700EST Law enforcement reported SR 83 closed by flooding along Wills Creek south of Coshocton.

Guernsey County 1 E Pleasant City 19 1530EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 1730EST Guernsey Highway dept reported flooding along SR 146 AND SR 821.

Carroll County 1 NE Minerva 19 1620EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 20 0130EST A trained spotter reported Sandy Creek out of its banks near Minerva.

Low pressure moving across the Ohio Valley brought heavy rains of over 2 inches to eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. This brought many streams out of their banks and produced flooding of roads. OHIO, North

OHZ006-008>014- Ashland - Ashtabula - Ashtabula Lakeshore - Crawford - Cuyahoga - Erie - Geauga - Hancock - Holmes - 017>023-027>033- Huron - Knox - Lake - Lorain - Mahoning - Marion - Medina - Morrow - Portage - Richland - Sandusky - 036>038-047-089 Seneca - Stark - Summit - Trumbull - Wayne - Wood - Wyandot 04 0400EST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Winter Storm 05 0600EST During the early morning hours of March 4th, low pressure was located over the lower Mississippi Valley. Precipitation began spreading into the area during the early morning hours of the 4th. Most locations across the area had surface temperatures at or just below freezing. In contrast, air aloft over the region was above freezing causing precipitation to be mainly in the form of freezing rain. Temperatures through the day didn't rise very much. The freezing rain tapered off in some locations in northern Ohio during the early afternoon. Across far northeast Ohio surface temperatures did rise a little above freezing allowing for a period of just rain during the afternoon hours. As the late afternoon hours approached, freezing rain picked up again and areas seeing just rain saw a change over back to freezing rain. Around sunset the freezing rain began to quickly freeze on roadways. In a short period of time numerous accidents were reported. Also during the evening the freezing rain was actually moderate to heavy at times as trained spotters reported thunder throughout northern Ohio. As the evening progressed colder air aloft built over the area allowing for freezing rain to turn to sleet and back over to snow late on the 4th and into the overnight hours into the 5th. OHZ007>014-017> Ashland - Ashtabula - Ashtabula Lakeshore - Crawford - Cuyahoga - Erie - Geauga - Hancock - Holmes - 023-027>033-036> Huron - Knox - Lake - Lorain - Mahoning - Marion - Medina - Morrow - Ottawa - Portage - Richland - 038-047-089 Sandusky - Seneca - Stark - Summit - Trumbull - Wayne - Wyandot 07 0830EST 0 0 1.20M 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1500EST On the morning of March 7th, low pressure was located along the Gulf Coast States. Snow spread into the region during the morning and afternoon hours, then tapered off a bit during the evening and overnight into the 8th. Snow intensified across the area as low pressure moved north into the Carolinas by the morning of the 8th. Snow persisted across much of the area, but did mix with sleet and freezing rain at times across far eastern Ohio. By the evening hours of the 8th, snow began tapering off from west to east. Any areas of mixed precipitation across far eastern Ohio changed back to snow before ending. The low pressure continued intensifying as it moved into New England by the morning hours of the 9th. Some light snow and flurries persisted overnight, mainly from around Cleveland and points east, but by midday on the 9th the snow tapered off across the entire area. Throughout this event, locations across northwest Ohio picked up between 5.0 and 10.0 inches. Those locations experienced a rather steep gradient for snowfall totals. In eastern Ohio, snowfall amounts were slightly lower as sleet and freezing rain mixed in at times causing reduced snowfall amounts. Locations across northeast and north-central Ohio saw the greatest snowfall amounts with 21.5 inches in Broadview Heights in Cuyahoga County, and 21.0 inches in Galion located in Crawford County.

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OHIO, North OHZ003-009>013- Cuyahoga - Erie - Geauga - Lake - Lorain - Lucas - Trumbull 023 21 1700EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 22 0700EST An area of low pressure moved from Illinois to southern Ohio during the evening hours of March 21st. By daybreak on the 22nd the low had shifted to West Virginia. Snow associated with this low moved into northwestern Ohio during the early evening hours of 21st and spread across the remainder of northern Ohio by midnight on the 22nd. The snow tapered off from west to east during the predawn hours of the 22nd. A narrow band of snow of greater than six inches was reported from the Toledo area eastward through the Cleveland Metropolitan area to near Warren. OHIO, Northwest

OHZ001-004>005- Allen - Defiance - Fulton - Henry - Paulding - Putnam - Van Wert - Williams 015>016-024>025 04 1400EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 05 0400EST Strong low pressure tracked from Arkansas into central Ohio, bringing a swath of precipitation to all of northwestern Ohio. The heaviest snow fell across far northwestern Ohio across Williams County, where around six inches fell. South of Williams County, amounts were generally in the one to four inch range as sleet and some freezing rain mixed in.

OHZ016-024-025 Allen - Putnam - Van Wert 07 2130EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1500EST Another area of low pressure tracked across central Indiana into central Ohio. Snow was spread north of the low but remained confined to mainly Putnam, Allen and Van Wert counties where 4 to 6 inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, causing difficult travel. OHIO, Southeast Athens County 1 NNW Doanville 04 0930EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Flood 1 S Plantsville 06 0800EST Small streams flooded roads by mid morning on the 4th. Federal Creek, Hewett Fork, Hamily Run and Greens Run were some of the streams. Later, the Hocking River at Athens crested at 20.3 feet early on the 6th, just over the 20 foot flood stage.

Morgan County 3 WNW Durant 04 1015EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NNE Bristol 1300EST Small streams, such as Meigs Creek, flooded roads. Perry County 1 E Thornville 04 1015EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NE Mt Perry 1300EST Small streams, such as Jonathan Creek, flooded and blocked roads.

Gallia County 1 SSW Hanersville 06 1200EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 2 S Kyger 08 0200EST Minor backwater flooding was seen along the Ohio River. The river gauge on the West Virginia side crested at 41.3 at Point Pleasant. Flood stage is 40 feet. Meigs County 2 WSW Middleport 06 1200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NNE Bradbury 08 0200EST Minor backwater flooding was seen along the Ohio River. The river gauge at Point Pleasant in West Virginia crested at 41.3 feet early on the 7th. Flood stage is 40 feet. Rains of 1.5 to 2 inches fell in about 12 hours, as a low pressure system lifted northeast toward the eastern Ohio Valley. The wet soils and lack of vegetation caused strong rises on streams and rivers. Flooding was restricted to roads. No evacuations or damage to dwellings were reported. OHZ066-083-084 Jackson - Perry - Vinton 07 0800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 08 1800EST

OHZ067-075-085 Athens - Meigs - Morgan - Washington 07 0800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1800EST The second major storm in less than a week affected southeast Ohio. A low pressure system lifted north from Georgia on Friday the 7th, through the Smoky Mountains that night, then into the mountainous counties of West Virginia by dawn on the 8th.

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OHIO, Southeast

Southeast Ohio was in the transition zone. Heavier snow fell to the west, while rain and lighter snow occurred to the east.

There were several phases to the storm. Wet snow, rain, and freezing rain overspread southeast Ohio during the day on the 7th from the south. A prolonged lull in the precipitation occurred that evening, with just some spotty light snow and freezing rain. This lull started to break down after midnight with snow, sleet, and freezing rain redeveloping. Another lull occurred during late morning hours. The enhanced snow that had been falling over western portions of Ohio finally started to swing east during the early afternoon on the 8th, increasing the snow showers for the final phase. The snow showers then decreased by nightfall that Saturday evening, the 8th.

Five to 10 inches of snow were common across Jackson, Vinton, Perry, and Morgan Counties, plus western portions of Athens Perry County 1 ESE Thornville 19 0900EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WNW Mt Perry 1800EST Jackson County 5 W Leo 19 1300EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 2 ESE Wellington 2200EST Vinton County 1 ENE Eagle Mills 19 1300EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 1 N Hope 1800EST Athens County 1 NW East Clayton 19 1400EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood Lathrop 21 0300EST Meigs County 1 WSW Carpenter 19 1400EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 1 W Tuppers Plains 20 2300EST Washington County 1 NE Hayward 19 1700EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 1 NNW Salem Hall 20 1500EST Gallia County 1 E Ewington 19 2200EST 1 0 5.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain 2 SW Vinton 2255EST A man drowned along a swollen Racoon Creek and a low spot along Route 325 near the village of Vinton. Otherwise, county officials reported no flooding.

According to a state report, the driver drove partially into water covering the road, but then backed out. This was at night. The driver then pulled into a nearby driveway and asked the property owner if he thought he could make it through the water. The property owner told the driver that if he could see the edge lines, he should be okay. The driver then proceeded to drive into the water, where his pickup truck was caught by the current and swept downstream. The driver was able to get out of his truck. The property owner ran over to try to help, offering a long stick to the driver, telling him to swim toward it. The driver was unable to make it. His body was recovered a few hours later. M53VE

Rain spread into southeast Ohio near dawn on Tuesday, the 18th. A strong east to west warm front had set up across northern Kentucky. By late afternoon, rain amounts of 0.5 to 1.35 had already fallen, with the heaviest being over northern Jackson, Vinton, and Athens Counties. A lull occurred Tuesday evening, as the warm front and its rain shifted north. However, as the low pressure lifted northeast through the Ohio Valley, another 1 to 2 inches of rain fell on the 19th. Some preliminary rain totals over about a 36 hour period included, 3.5 inches at McArthur, 3.0 inches at New Lexington, 2.7 inches at Jackson, 2.6 inches at Salem Center, 2.3 inches at McConnelsville, 2.2 inches at Beverly, 2.1 inches at Athens, and 1.7 inches at Nelsonville. Storm totals were even higher further southwest, down the Ohio River Valley, where the moisture inflow was greater.

Luckily, southeast Ohio avoided a major flood event. Small stream flooding was widespread across Perry, Athens, Morgan, Vinton, Jackson, and Meigs Counties. A few streams, such as Duck Creek, also flooded in Washington County. Numerous roads were closed by high water, but no dwellings were damaged by flood waters. Several school districts closed schools on the 19th. County maintenance departments were kept busy clearing debris off of culverts and roads.

Later, the larger streams and rivers also saw minor flooding on the 19th into the 20th. The Muskingum River creasted just over 12 feet at McConnelsville during the predawn hours of the 20th. Flood stage there is 11 feet. The Hocking River at Athens crested at 21.4 feet during the late evening of the 20th. Flood stage at Athens is 20 feet. The Shade River near Chester crested at 20 feet during the evening of the 20th. Bankfull is 17 feet near Chester. M53VE

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OHIO, Southeast OHZ026-034-042- Darke - Hardin - Logan - Mercer - Preble 044-060 04 0600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 1800EST A cold front passed southeast through the Ohio Valley during the overnight hours of the third. Temperatures behind this front cooled considerably and a secondary surface low tracked along the front. This secondary low kept temperatures around the freezing mark, with a few counties receiving a quarter inch of icy accumulation. 07 1200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1500EST

OHZ034-042>046- Adams - Auglaize - Brown - Butler - Champaign - Clark - Clermont - Clinton - Darke - Delaware - 051>056-060>065- Fairfield - Fayette - Franklin - Greene - Hamilton - Highland - Hocking - Licking - Logan - Madison - 070>074-077>082- Mercer - Miami - Montgomery - Pickaway - Pike - Preble - Ross - Scioto - Shelby - Union - Warren 088 07 1200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1500EST Surface low pressure tracked from the southern Appalachians to western Virginia by Saturday March 8th. A deepening upper level trough worked into the Ohio Valley overnight, combining with the surface low and strengthening the entire system. The surface pressure gradient tightened in response to the upper low, and gusts of 30 to 40 mph brought blizzard-like conditions to the region. OKLAHOMA, Eastern Pushmataha County Antlers 02 2055CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Muskogee County Braggs 02 2115CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Cherokee County Tahlequah 02 2130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Creek County Shamrock 02 2135CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.

Choctaw County 3 NE Boswell 02 2140CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.

Creek County 1 W Sapulpa 02 2220CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Tulsa County Broken Arrow 02 2240CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour ripped shingles from the roof of a home.

Adair County 5 SE Stilwell 03 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1100CST Heavy rain caused secondary roads to be flooded. Haskell County 3 SW Lequire 03 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1200CST Heavy rain caused several secondary roads in the southeast part of Haskell County to be closed due to high water.

Latimer County 5 SW Wilburton 03 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1200CST Heavy rain caused several roads across the northern part of Latimer County to be closed due to high water.

231 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Le Flore County 5 SE Poteau 03 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1200CST Heavy rain caused numerous roads in the vicinity of Panama and Poteau to be closed due to high water.

Sequoyah County 2 SW Muldrow 03 0600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1200CST Heavy rain caused several roads in Muldrow to be closed due to high water. In addition, several secondary roads north of Muldrow were flooded. Pittsburg County 2 N Crowder 03 0700CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0900CST Heavy rain caused water to enter a few buildings including the school.

Pushmataha County 3 W Albion 03 0800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1100CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over a few secondary roads. A severe weather outbreak evolved into a flash flood event. Le Flore County Panama 03 0815CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 06 0800CST The Poteau River near Panama rose above its flood stage of 29 feet at 8:15 a.m. cst on March 3rd. The river crested at 37.93 feet at 11:00 a.m. cst on March 4th. A crest at this level is considered a moderate flood. The river fell below its flood stage at 8:00 a.m. cst on March 6th. Heavy rain caused the Poteau River near Panama to flood. Le Flore County Poteau 03 1345CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 04 0530CST The Poteau River near Poteau rose above its flood stage of 24 feet at 1:45 p.m. cst on March 3rd. The river crested at 25.81 feet at 9:00 p.m. cst the same day. A crest at this level is classified as a moderate flood. The river fell below its flood stage at 5:30 a.m. cst on March 4th. Heavy rain caused a moderate flood on the Poteau River near Poteau. Pushmataha County Antlers 03 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 04 1445CST The Kiamichi River near Antlers rose above its flood stage of 25 feet at 4:00 p.m. cst on March 3rd. The river crested at 26.75 feet at 1:00 a.m. cst on March 4th. A crest at this height is classified as a moderate flood. The river fell below its flood stage at 2:45 p.m. cst later that day. Heavy rain caused a moderate flood of the Kiamichi River near Antlers. OKZ049-053-060- Choctaw - Haskell - Latimer - Le Flore - McIntosh - Muskogee - Okfuskee - Okmulgee - Pittsburg - 065>067-070>076 Pushmataha - Sequoyah - Tulsa - Wagoner 03 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 04 0400CST A strong upper level storm system tracked across the Southern Plains resulting in widespread precipitation north of a cold front. The precipitation changed to snow over eastern Oklahoma during the evening of the 3rd. The snowfall was heavy at times and resulted in accumulations of four to eight inches over a number of counties before it ended.

OKZ049-053-072- Choctaw - Latimer - Le Flore - Pittsburg - Pushmataha - Sequoyah 075>076 06 1000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 07 0800CST A strong upper level storm system tracked across western and northern Texas into Louisianna resulting in widespread precipitation across southeastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas. A swath of heavy snow fell east of a Berryville to Fort Smith to Antlers line with a band of ten to twenty inch snow across southern LeFlore County OK into southern Sebastian County AR. Creek County 2 S Bristow 13 1955CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pushmataha County Moyers 13 2030CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

232 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Le Flore County 3 SW Wister 13 2122CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pushmataha County 6 NE Rattan 13 2136CST 0.1 50 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

Storm chasers for an Oklahoma City television station reported a brief tornado over open country. No damage could be found from the tornado based on an NWS storm survey. Pushmataha County 8 NE Rattan 13 2155CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Rogers County Claremore 13 2155CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Le Flore County 3 S Heavener 13 2215CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Le Flore County 3 S Heavener 13 2215CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (57EG)

Severe thunderstorms occurred during the evening hours across eastern Oklahoma. Rogers County Catoosa 14 2042CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Wagoner County 3 E Broken Arrow 14 2057CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Wagoner County Wagoner 14 2117CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Wagoner County 2 S Wagoner 14 2120CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Mayes County Chouteau 14 2124CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Cherokee County 6 WNW Hulbert 14 2125CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Cherokee County 6 WNW Hulbert 14 2125CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Muskogee County Muskogee 14 2130CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged the metal roof of a church.

Wagoner County 4 E Okay 14 2140CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Wagoner County 4 E Okay 14 2140CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54MG)

Cherokee County 2 W Tahlequah 14 2145CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Cherokee County 2 W Tahlequah 14 2145CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

233 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Delaware County 5 N Colcord 14 2209CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Adair County 12 SSW Stilwell 14 2212CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a few trees.

Adair County 1 S Stilwell 14 2218CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Sequoyah County Short 14 2230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a tree down.

Severe thunderstorm occurred across northeast Oklahoma during the evening hours. Choctaw County Messer 17 1951CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Cherokee County Tahlequah 17 2115CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Adair County 2 S Chewey 17 2135CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pawnee County Terlton 18 0036CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour destroyed a shed.

Pawnee County 8 ENE Terlton 18 0045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported at Westport. Delaware County Leach 18 0305CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flash Flood West Siloam Spgs 0930CST Heavy rain caused numerous secondary roads across a large part of Delaware County to be closed due to flooding. Flooding along Flint Creek just west of West Siloam Springs resulted in a housing development being flooded. 14 residents had to be evacuated. Wagoner County Coweta 18 0400CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Okay 0900CST Heavy rain caused numerous roads to be closed across Wagoner County. A couple of the roads were Highway 16 between Wagoner and Okay and Highwy 104 near Stones Corner. Several city streets in Wagoner were also closed due to high water. Water also entered a few businesses. Muskogee County 2 W Boynton 18 0445CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Muskogee 0845CST Heavy rain flooded and damaged numerous county roads across Muskogee County.

Okfuskee County Weleetka 18 0500CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0800CST Heavy rain caused rural roads near to Weleetka to be flooded. At least one road was washed out.

Creek County 3 N Oilton 18 0730CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0800CST Heavy rain caused water to briefly flow over a few roads.

234 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Cherokee County 2 N Peggs 18 0800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0930CST Heavy rain caused Lost City Road to be impassable due to high water.

Mayes County Locust Grove 18 0800CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Mazie 0945CST Heavy rain caused numerous secondary roads to be flooded across a large part of Mayes County. Three water rescues were performed. One each at Pryor, Rose and just north of Adair. In addition, the flood waters damaged several secondary roads.

Sequoyah County 3 W Blackgum 18 0800CST 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Short 1000CST Heavy rain flooded numerous roads across the county, several of which had portions that were washed out.

Tulsa County Tulsa 18 0800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0930CST Heavy rain caused severe street flooding across the cities of Tulsa, Broken Arrow and Jenks.

Mcintosh County 4 N Stidham 18 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0945CST Heavy rain caused secondary roads to be flooded near Stidham.

Pittsburg County 3 W Haywood 18 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0945CST Heavy rain caused parts of Highway 31 to be closed due to high water.

Okmulgee County Henryetta 18 0905CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0945CST Heavy rain caused flooding on South 1st Street and the Lake Road area.

Adair County 4 N Stilwell 18 0940CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1140CST Heavy rain caused some secondary roads near Stilwell to be flooded.

Le Flore County 3 NW Poteau 18 1040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1330CST Heavy rain caused water to be over Branson Road north of Poteau.

Rogers County Bushyhead 18 1045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1245CST Heavy rain flooded roads across the northern part of Rogers County.

Haskell County Keota 18 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1330CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over State Highway 9 east of Keota.

Latimer County 6 W Wilburton 18 1215CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1430CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over Highway 270 east of Wilburton. In addition, secondary roads were flooded across a large part of the county.

235 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Pushmataha County Rattan 18 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1600CST Heavy rain caused flooding with many roads impassable north of Rattan.

Choctaw County 2 N Ft Towson 18 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1600CST Heavy rain caused some roads in and around Fort Towson to be under water.

Choctaw County 3 N Grant 18 1620CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1820CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over county roads near Grant.

A severe thunderstorm event beginning on the evening of March 17, evolved into a flash flood event on March 18. Le Flore County Panama 18 1700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 24 2100CST The Poteau River near Panama rose above its flood stage of 29 feet at 6:00 p.m. cdt on March 18th. The river crested at 42.84 feet at 2:00 a.m. cdt on March 20th. This crest classified the flood as a major flood. The river fell below its flood stage at 10:00 p.m. cdt on March 24th. Nearly 20,000 acres of farmland were flooded and several county roads crossing the river were impassable. Heavy rain caused a major flood on the Poteau River near Panama. Le Flore County Poteau 18 1845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 22 2115CST The Poteau River near Poteau rose above its flood stage of 24 feet at 7:45 p.m. cdt on March 18th. The river crested at 28.78 feet at 8:00 a.m. cdt on March 19th. This crest classified the flood as a moderate flood. The river fell below its flood stage at 10:15 p.m. cdt on March 22nd. Heavy rain caused a moderate flood on the Poteau River near Poteau. Ottawa County 5 NE Quapaw 18 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 21 1730CST The Spring River near Quapaw rose above its flood stage of 20 feet at 9:00 p.m. cdt on March 18th. The river crested at 28.33 feet at 4:00 p.m. cdt on March 20th. This crest caused the flood to be classified as a moderate flood. The river fell below its flood stage at 6:30 p.m. cdt on March 21st. Heavy rain caused a moderate flood on the Spring River near Quapaw. Cherokee County 8 NE Tahlequah 18 2300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 21 0300CST The Illinois River near Tahlequah rose above its flood stage of 11 feet at 12:00 a.m. cdt on March 19th. The river crested at 22.29 feet at 1:00 a.m. cdt on March 20th. A crest at this height is classified as a major flood. The river fell below its flood stage at 4:00 a.m. cdt on March 21st. Severe flooding occurred from near Chewey Bridge to near Tahlequah and portions of Highway 10 were closed due to the flooding.

Heavy rain caused a major flood on the Illinois River near Tahlequah. Pushmataha County Antlers 19 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 21 2345CST The Kiamichi River near Antlers rose above its flood stage of 25 feet at 1:00 a.m. cdt on March 19th. The river crested at 29.48 feet at 6:00 p.m. cdt on the same day. This crest classified the flood as a moderate flood. The river fell below its flood stage at 12:45 a.m. cdt on March 22nd. Heavy rain caused a moderate flood on the Kiamichi River near Antlers. Adair County Watts 19 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 20 0530CST The Illinois River near Watts rose above its flood stage of 13 feet at 3 p.m. cdt on March 19th. The river crested at 24.73 feet before falling below its flood stage at 5:30 a.m. cdt the next day. This crest classified the flood as being in the major category. This crest tied for the 3rd highest crest recorded at this site. Flooding occurred from near the Arkansas border to near the Chewey Bridge. Cabins were flooded with several feet of water in the Fidlers Bend area.

Heavy rain caused a major flood on the Illinois River near Watts. Okmulgee County Hector 27 1624CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

236 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Ottawa County 3 NE Wyandotte 27 1627CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Okmulgee County 4 S Hector 27 1630CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Okmulgee County Okmulgee 27 1636CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Okmulgee County 2 N Morris 27 1645CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Tulsa County Leonard 27 1645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Wagoner County 1 N Coweta 27 1653CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Muskogee County Boynton 27 1707CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Delaware County 5 SSE Grove 27 1712CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Okmulgee County 4 E Morris 27 1712CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Muskogee County 2 S Boynton 27 1730CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Delaware County 9 NE Jay 27 1731CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Mcintosh County 5 NNE Richardsville 27 1732CST 0.9 100 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1734CST The tornado that began in Council Hill in extreme southern Muskogee County moved southeast over open country of McIntosh County and dissipated about a mile southeast of town. Minor roof damage to a home as well as some tree damage was found in McIntosh County from this tornado. Muskogee County Council Hill 27 1732CST 0.1 100 0 0 125.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

A tornado developed in Council Hill and moved east southeast, dissipating over open country in McIntosh County. The tornado damaged the roof of a church, damaged the roofs of several homes, and caused tree damage in Council Hill.

Okmulgee County Henryetta 27 1735CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Mcintosh County 1 N Rentiesville 27 1752CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Mcintosh County Stidham 27 1805CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Mcintosh County 7 NE Eufaula 27 1825CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

237 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Mcintosh County Eufaula 27 1840CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pittsburg County 3 NE Canadian 27 1843CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Mcintosh County 5 SW Eufaula 27 1845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Pittsburg County 5 ENE Canadian 27 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Pittsburg County 4 NE Arpelar 27 1904CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Pittsburg County Quinton 27 1930CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Haskell County Kinta 27 2008CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Haskell County Lequire 27 2020CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Latimer County 5 N Red Oak 27 2024CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Le Flore County Howe 27 2140CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Le Flore County Wister 27 2140CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Le Flore County Monroe 27 2148CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Le Flore County Poteau 27 2148CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Severe thunderstorms occurred across a large part of Eastern Oklahoma on the evening of March 27th. Le Flore County 1 NW Howe 30 0548CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Le Flore County 3 NW Poteau 30 1040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 E Smacker 1240CST Heavy rain caused several side streets to be closed due to high water.

Pushmataha County 3 NW Honobia 30 1040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1140CST Heavy rains caused street flooding in and around Honobia. A few severe thunderstorms occurred across southeast Oklahoma during the morning hours of the 30th. Pawnee County 6 W Maramec 31 0256CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pawnee County 2 S Pawnee 31 0335CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

238 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Pawnee County 2 SSW Skedee 31 0350CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Osage County Burbank 31 0355CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Pawnee County 1 N Skedee 31 0355CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pawnee County 13 WNW Pawnee 31 0358CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pawnee County 1 E Pawnee 31 0400CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

Pawnee County 3 N Pawnee 31 0430CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0730CST Heavy rain caused Black Bear Creek to flow over Highway 64. Pawnee County Blackburn 31 0433CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Osage County 11 W Hominy 31 0435CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel size hail fell 3 miles north of Blackburn. Osage County 4 N Hominy 31 0438CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Osage County 2 NNW Hominy 31 0446CST 5.5 250 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 0454CST A tornado severely damaged the roof of a home west of the Hominy Airport and produced minor damage to the roofs of several other homes. Trees were snapped and barns were damaged or destroyed in the path of the tornado.

Osage County 5 N Hominy 31 0450CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour snapped off three power poles.

Osage County Wynona 31 0459CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75)

Pawnee County 1 N Skedee 31 0504CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Osage County 1 N Hominy 31 0507CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0600CST Heavy rain caused major street flooding in Hominy. Osage County 5 N Hominy Arpt 31 0507CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew the roof off an outbuilding.

Osage County Avant 31 0512CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

239 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Osage County Avant 31 0512CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a tin roof off a garage and damaged a barn roof.

Tulsa County Collinsville 31 0530CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Osage County Wynona 31 0537CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Osage County 3 S Wynona 31 0550CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0750CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over a road 3 miles south of Wynona.

Rogers County 1 NW Talala 31 0554CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Osage County Barnsdall 31 0558CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Washington County Ochelata 31 0615CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Nowata County 3 N Alluwe 31 0620CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Washington County 2 WSW Ramona 31 0621CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (2.00)

Washington County 1 WSW Ramona 31 0625CST 0.2 100 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

A storm chaser for KOTV in Tulsa reported a tornado over open country. An NWS storm survey found no damage from the tornado. Washington County Ramona 31 0632CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Washington County 2 NNE Ramona 31 0637CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Washington County Ramona 31 0645CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0845CST Heavy rain caused secondary roads east of Ramona to be washed out.

Nowata County Watova 31 0655CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Rogers County 4 NNE Talala 31 0702CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Nowata County 4 N Alluwe 31 0719CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Washington County Oglesby 31 0736CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

240 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Rogers County Talala 31 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1200CST Heavy rain caused secondary roads north of Talala to be flooded.

Nowata County 1 S Watova 31 0905CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1105CST Heavy rain caused severe street flooding in Watova and flooding of secondary roads around Watova.

Osage County Fairfax 31 0917CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pawnee County Ralston 31 0917CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Creek County Bristow 31 0919CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pawnee County Ralston 31 0920CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Osage County Pawhuska 31 0951CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Creek County Bristow 31 1005CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Washington County Ramona 31 1025CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Creek County 7 S Bristow 31 1037CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Pawnee County 8 NE Terlton 31 1055CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel hail fell at Westport. Creek County Slick 31 1100CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Thunderstorm wind estimated at 70 miles an hour destroyed a barn near Slick.

Okmulgee County Hector 31 1103CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Tulsa County 5 S Bixby 31 1107CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Tulsa County Broken Arrow 31 1127CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Rogers County Talala 31 1136CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Ottawa County Miami 31 1142CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour lifted the roof off a bus barn. The roof landed on a home.

241 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Okmulgee County Hector 31 1147CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Tulsa County 6 S Tulsa 31 1154CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny size hail was reported at 61st Street South and Riverside Drive.

Craig County 4 SE White Oak 31 1156CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Wagoner County 5 N Wagoner 31 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Wagoner County Stonebluff 31 1219CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Wagoner County Coweta 31 1230CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles damaged roofs of homes and blew down trees.

Ottawa County Wyandotte 31 1240CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour damaged buildings and blew down trees.

Ottawa County 3 E Wyandotte 31 1244CST 3 200 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1248CST A tornado severely damaged the roofs of several homes, broke glass windows out of several homes, damaged or destroyed several barns, snapped and uprooted a number of trees, and damaged power poles. This tornado moved into Newton County, Missouri south of Seneca. Wagoner County 5 NE Coweta 31 1258CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1600CST Heavy rain caused flooding of city streets and secondary roads around Coweta. Highway 64 was also flooded at Stonebluff.

Mayes County 3 SW Mazie 31 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 W Chouteau 1600CST Heavy rain caused numerous county roads to be flooded across the southern part of Mayes County.

Rogers County 2 N Inola 31 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1500CST Heavy rain caused several city streets to be flooded. Tulsa County 1 N Leonard 31 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1600CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over Highway 64 in Leonard. Delaware County 2 S Leach 31 1315CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1615CST Heavy rain caused numerous rural roads to be flooded across the southern part of Delaware County.

Okfuskee County 7 N Pharoah 31 1315CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

242 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Cherokee County 5 NE Peggs 31 1320CST 1 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 9 NE Moodys 1830CST Heavy rain caused Highway 82 to be flooded at Peggs and several rural roads to be flooded across the northern part of Cherokee County. A woman drove a vehicle into a flooded low water crossing and the vehicle became stranded. A two year old girl was washed downstream and drowned as the mother tried to get her out of the vehicle. F2VE

Okmulgee County 5 S Okmulgee 31 1320CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1620CST Heavy rain caused several rural roads in the southwest part of Okmulgee County to be flooded.

Wagoner County Coweta 31 1320CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Cherokee County Peggs 31 1328CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Okmulgee County Okmulgee 31 1330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Wagoner County 5 N Wagoner 31 1330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Wagoner County Wagoner 31 1345CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1545CST Heavy rain caused 2 to 3 feet of water to flow over a road 5 miles north of Wagoner.

Adair County 1 N Chewey 31 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1600CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over a road near Chewey. Okfuskee County Okfuskee 31 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1600CST Heavy rain caused numerous county roads to be flooded between Okemah and Okfuskee.

Muskogee County 1 N Council Hill 31 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Okfuskee County 1 E Pharoah 31 1404CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Mcintosh County 6 NW Checotah 31 1405CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Okmulgee County 2 SW Grayson 31 1417CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (57EG)

Pittsburg County 1 N Arpelar 31 1448CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Cherokee County 5 NW Cookson 31 1451CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Mcintosh County 3 N Stidham 31 1510CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1710CST

243 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern

Heavy rain caused rural roads to be flooded between Hanna and Stidham.

Pittsburg County Mc Alester 31 1512CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Pittsburg County Kiowa 31 1540CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour tore part of the roof off a church, blew two mobile homes off their foundations, blew down a power pole and blew down trees. Pittsburg County 4 SE Kiowa 31 1542CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Pittsburg County Blanco 31 1553CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Haskell County Mc Curtain 31 1615CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Latimer County Wilburton 31 1615CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Sequoyah County 3 S Gans 31 1615CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Osage County 10 NW Hominy 31 1620CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pushmataha County 3 NW Tuskahoma 31 1628CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Le Flore County 5 N Panama 31 1650CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pittsburg County 2 N Weathers 31 1700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1900CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over a small bridge and pasture land to be flooded. Some cattle were stranded.

Choctaw County 9 N Boswell 31 1706CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Pushmataha County Albion 31 1706CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Le Flore County Hodgen 31 1723CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour damaged a school building.

Choctaw County 9 NNE Boswell 31 1726CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (3.00)

Latimer County 1 S Yanush 31 1730CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1930CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over numerous county roads east and west of Yanush.

244 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Pushmataha County 3 N Clayton 31 1730CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1930CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over several county roads across the northern part of Pushmataha County.

Choctaw County 4 W Speer 31 1737CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Choctaw County 7 NW Sawyer 31 1810CST 0.1 75 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

A tornado was photographed near Hugo Lake. No damage is known to have occurred with this tornado.

Pushmataha County Antlers 31 1840CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75)

Pushmataha County 3 N Antlers 31 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2100CST Heavy rain caused water to flow over a few county roads in the vicinity of Antlers.

Choctaw County 5 E Hugo 31 1904CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pushmataha County Sobol 31 1918CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Choctaw County 7 NE Fennell 31 1943CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Le Flore County Talihina 31 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2200CST Heavy rain caused flooding which made numerous rural roads between Talihina and Whitesboro impassable.

Severe thunderstorms occurred across eastern Oklahoma on the 31st. OKLAHOMA, Extreme Southeast

OKZ077 McCurtain 06 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 07 0908CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 07 1107CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather A stationary front which extended across northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas during the afternoon of March 6th separated much colder air across the middle Red River valley of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas from a warm and humid airmass across the southern half of northeast Texas as well as northwest and north central Louisiana. The front began to advance southward during the evening of March 6th allowing the colder airmass north of the front to spill southward during the overnight hours of March 6th and into the predawn hours of March 7th. A strong upper level storm system moved eastward from the Texas Hill country overnight with rain transitioning into a brief period of sleet followed by moderate to heavy snow at times across the region. Widespread one to three inches of snow was reported across the northern half of northeast Texas...southeast Oklahoma...southwest Arkansas as well as northwest and north central Louisiana late on March 6th and through the day on March 7th. Heavier snow amounts were reported across the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains in northern McCurtain County Oklahoma. Mccurtain County 3 S Alikchi 13 2230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Quarter to half dollar sized hail fell at a residence. A surface cold front during the evening hours of March 13th was located from near southwest Oklahoma onto near southwest Missouri. A surface dryline extended south from near Oklahoma City to near the interstate 35 corridor across north central Texas. An upper level disturbance during the late evening and overnight hours transversed across the southern plains which helped to push the front further south and east into the Middle Red River Valley of northeast Texas...southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas. With the aid of a strong low level jet overnight...a few severe thunderstorms developed across the Red River Valley with large hail being produced.

245 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Extreme Southeast Mccurtain County 2 WNW Garvin 17 1930CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Isolated severe thunderstorms developed along a pre-frontal trough across north Texas into southeast Oklahoma. These storms became supercells producing large hail across southeast Oklahoma as the storms were slightly elevated in nature. The storms developed in a moderately unstable airmass with strong low level shear present across the region. Mccurtain County 1 NNW North Valiant 18 1215CST 0 0 300.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1845CST Several secondary roads were flooded and under water including Highway 70. Water was reported in several homes in town. Highway 70 was closed. Mccurtain County 2 WNW Ringold 18 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Water was across Pine Creek Road. A deep upper level low pressure system across northern Mexico into the Big Bend area of west Texas moved very slowly towards the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley during the afternoon of March 18th into the overnight hours. Convection developed along and north of the interstate 30 corridor of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas with widespread flash flooding reported across portions of the region. Along with the flash flooding...severe thunderstorms produced tornadoes across portions of northeast Texas during the late evening hours of March 18th as well. Mccurtain County Bethel 29 0642CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Hail covered the ground in Bethel, Oklahoma. A northward returning warm front across northeast Texas into southwest Arkansas produced scattered severe thunderstorms across the region. With the aid of an upper level disturbance aloft...temperatures aloft were cold enough such that large hail and damaging thunderstorm winds gusts were the result. Mccurtain County 5 E Broken Bow 30 0035CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Severe thunderstorms which began during the evening hours of March 29th, continued into the predawn hours of March 30th. These thunderstorms continued to develop in an unstable and moist airmass...with large hail and damaging thunderstorm winds the result. Mccurtain County 6 NNE Slim 31 1831CST 4.92 450 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 7 SSE Alikchi 1841CST An EF1 tornado with winds of 100-110 mph snapped and uprooted numerous trees 19 miles northwest of Broken Bow, Oklahoma on Hwy. 3. Two homes along Hwy. 3 also sustained minor damage as the tornado crossed Hwy. 3. The tornado trekked mainly through forest land in a wildlife refuge area and snapped or uprooted many pines and hardwoods.

Mccurtain County Hochatown 31 1925CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Mccurtain County 1 E Idabel 31 2059CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Mccurtain County 2 S Kullituklo 31 2120CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Severe thunderstorms developed along and ahead of an approaching cold front across the middle Red River valley of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma as well as southwest Arkansas during the afternoon and evening hours of March 31st. These storms developed in an very unstable atmosphere and produced large hail...damaging wind gusts. Isolated tornadoes were reported across McCurtain County, Oklahoma late in the evening. The hail was large enough to break out automobile and home windows across the city of Texarkana, Texas close to midnight. OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast Harper County Laverne 02 1415CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Harper County 6 W Buffalo 02 1431CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Harper County Buffalo 02 1440CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (4.25)

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OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast Woods County 15 NW Freedom 02 1513CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Woods County 10 NNE Camp Houston 02 1541CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Dewey County Taloga 02 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75)

Dewey County 5 SE Seiling 02 1605CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

The hail was reported by a local television station storm tracker.

Washita County Cordell 02 1614CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

OKZ015 Dewey 02 1630CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K High Wind Woods County Dacoma 02 1635CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)

A trailer house was blown 10 to 12 feet. A small shed was also blown over. Monetary damages were estimated.

Blaine County Canton 02 1645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Kiowa County 2 WNW Roosevelt 02 1645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Blaine County Canton 02 1645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Blaine County 4 N Eagle City 02 1646CST 1 50 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1649CST The tornado was reported by local media. No known damage was reported.

Grant County 2 S Manchester 02 1730CST 0 0 40.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A barn was damaged and twenty-two power poles were knocked down across state highway 132, 1.5 miles south of Manchester. Close to 3000 people were without power for a several hours. Highway 132 was also closed due to the damage. Monetary damages were estimated. Kiowa County 2 E Snyder 02 1747CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Caddo County Ft Cobb 02 1750CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Garfield County (END)Vance Afb Enid 02 1750CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (57MG)

Major County Ames 02 1755CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Major County Ames 02 1755CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

247 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast

Ten power poles were downed by strong winds. Monetary damages were estimated.

Garfield County Drummond 02 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Comanche County 10 NNW Indiahoma 02 1804CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Caddo County Binger 02 1805CST 0 0 35.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)

One large wooden pole barn with metal siding on roof was destroyed. Light poles at the Johnny Bench Baseball Field were knocked down. Several houses were slightly damaged due to flying debris. Monetary damages were estimated.

Garfield County Hunter 02 1815CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Kiowa County 5 W Cooperton 02 1833CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Garfield County Covington 02 1845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)

Garfield County Enid 02 1845CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)

Several trees were knocked down near Oklahoma and Buchanan streets. One tree was blown onto a car. Six power poles were snapped west of Waukomis on Wood Road, closing the road for four hours. Monetary damages were estimated.

Kay County Newkirk 02 1845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Caddo County 7 W Anadarko 02 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Caddo County Anadarko 02 1910CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

The hail was reported on the east side of town. Canadian County 4 NNW Piedmont 02 1915CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Half of a roof and support beams of a sturdy barn were blown off. Monetary damages were estimated.

Canadian County Union City 02 1919CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

OKZ037 Tillman 02 1931CST 0 0 0.00K High Wind Caddo County 7 SSW Ft Cobb 02 2002CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (62MG)

Comanche County 5 W Fletcher 02 2002CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Payne County Perkins 02 2044CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

248 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast OKZ038 Comanche 02 2100CST 0 0 0.00K High Wind Cotton County Randlett 02 2105CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

OKZ038 Comanche 02 2110CST 0 0 0.00K High Wind Cleveland County 4 SSE Norman 02 2115CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Jefferson County 1 N Ringling 02 2220CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51EG)

An upper level storm system moved from the northern and central Rocky mountains toward the southern plains early on the 2nd. Ahead of this system, a cold front moved toward northern Oklahoma. Moderate moisture increased across much of Oklahoma and temperatures were able to warm into the upper 60s and lower 70s. Several supercell thunderstorms developed along a dry line over western Oklahoma, with a line of thunderstorms also developing along the front. High winds, large hail, and very heavy rainfall accompanied the thunderstorms, with one tornado reported in Blaine county. The line of thunderstorms merged with the other thunderstorms and pushed into eastern and southern Oklahoma. Monetary damages were estimated.

OKZ027 Grady 03 0835CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind A cold front swept through Oklahoma during the early morning hours, ushering in much colder air than what had been experienced the day before. North winds increased dramatically behind the front, with sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph immediately behind the boundary. A few locations gusted over 40 mph, with one location briefly gusting near 60 mph. No damage was reported with the wind gust. OKZ031-050 Love - Seminole 03 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 04 0000CST

OKZ052 Bryan 03 1700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 04 0000CST

OKZ032-042-047> Atoka - Coal - Hughes - Johnston - Pontotoc 048 03 1700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 04 0000CST Cold air moved in behind a cold front that brought strong to severe thunderstorms the previous day over much of Oklahoma. A strong upper level storm system moved near the Red River during the day on the 3rd, with areas of snow developing near and north of the system. The progressiveness of the storm system limited snowfall totals, although brief periods of moderate to occasionally heavy snow accumulated to near five inches in some spots. However, the majority of the snowfall was between one and three inches. Strong north winds also briefly reduced visibilities. OKZ047-050>052 Atoka - Bryan - Johnston - Love - Marshall 06 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2100CST

OKZ032-042-047> Atoka - Bryan - Coal - Hughes - Johnston - Marshall - Pontotoc 048-051>052 06 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 2100CST A rapidly developing storm system moved over the southern plains, with moderate to heavy snowfall occurring in southern and southeast Oklahoma. Although temperatures began the morning in the middle to upper 30s, temperatures quickly cooled into the lower 30s as moderate to heavy snowfall began. The storm system continued its intensification as it moved into eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas, with the snowfall intensity also increasing. Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were common over the southeast third of Oklahoma, with locally higher amounts of 10 inches. As expected with the heavy snowfall, traffic on area roadways was significantly slowed, with a few minor accidents. Monetary damages were estimated. Logan County 10 WSW Seward 14 1925CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

An area of surface low pressure moved through northern Oklahoma during the afternoon hours, with a warm front extending to the east, a dryline to the south, and a cold front extending to the west. Thunderstorms developed southeast of the low pressure during the early evening hours, producing brief severe winds and heavy rainfall.

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OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast Greer County Mangum 17 1212CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Greer County Granite 17 1225CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Jackson County Eldorado 17 1236CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Greer County Mangum 17 1240CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Washita County Sentinel 17 1256CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Washita County Sentinel 17 1258CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

The hail covered the ground. Kiowa County Lone Wolf 17 1306CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Jackson County Martha 17 1307CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Jackson County 2 E Warren 17 1330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Kiowa County 4 W Roosevelt 17 1332CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Kiowa County Hobart 17 1340CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Caddo County 1 S Hinton 17 1510CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

The hail was reported at Red Rock Canyon State Park. Tillman County Davidson 17 1910CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Kiowa County 3 W Snyder 17 1932CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Tillman County 5 NNW Manitou 17 1939CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Garfield County Bison 17 1942CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Kiowa County Gotebo 17 2012CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Custer County 5 SW Butler 18 0405CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54MG)

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OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast

An area of upper level low pressure entered the southwestern United States, with a powerful jet stream moving toward the southern plains. Thunderstorms developed in two waves, one occurred in the morning hours, with stronger thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. A surface low pressure center was located over the Texas panhandle, with a warm front extending southeast into northern parts of Texas. Warm, moist air was located south of this front. The warm front moved north into Oklahoma during the morning hours, with thunderstorms developing over a large part of western Oklahoma. A few thunderstorms briefly became severe during the morning hours as they moved north. Another more significant round of thunderstorms developed in the afternoon as the surface low moved east and a cold front moved through the state. Large hail and damaging winds were observed. The front moved into southeast Oklahoma by early evening, with heavy rainfall developing behind it. Hughes County Lamar 27 1838CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pontotoc County Allen 27 1847CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Coal County 8 N Centrahoma 27 1940CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

A cold front moved through southeast through Oklahoma during the day, with the front lying along the southeast third of Oklahoma by late afternoon. Thunderstorms developed over eastern Oklahoma first, and built southwest into parts of southeast Oklahoma. These thunderstorms briefly became severe before pushing out of the area by mid evening. Washita County Dill City 30 1701CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Washita County Dill City 30 1710CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Washita County Cordell 30 1721CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Washita County Cordell 30 1727CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Beckham County 2 S Retrop 30 1740CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Washita County 4 NNE Corn 30 1800CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Quarter to golfball size hail was reported. The hail caused minor windshield damage on automobiles. Monetary damages were estimated. Washita County Sentinel 30 1815CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (3.50)

The hail was mostly up to golfball size, but a few stones measured three to three and a half inches.

Washita County 4 E Sentinel 30 1828CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Washita County Rocky 30 1838CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Kiowa County 6 NNE Hobart 30 1844CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.00)

Blaine County Canton 30 1925CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

The hail caused some minor roof and car window damage. Golfball size hail was also reported one mile northwest of Homestead. Monetary damages were estimated.

251 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast Washita County 6 SSW Cloud Chief 30 1926CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

The wind gust was reported at the intersection of Highways 54 and 55.

Washita County Foss 30 1927CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Washita County Cowden 30 1935CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Washita County Cowden 30 1945CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Caddo County 3 ESE Eakly 30 2022CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Caddo County Binger 30 2041CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Caddo County 1 W Albert 30 2044CST 0.5 20 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 2046CST From the official National Weather Service Survey, the brief tornado did minor damage to a barn and to the roof of a residence. No other damage was reported with this tornado. Monetary damages were estimated.

Caddo County Albert 30 2053CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56MG)

Caddo County Albert 30 2100CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56MG)

Numerous power lines were downed around town. Monetary damages were estimated.

Caddo County 3 N Binger 30 2103CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Dewey County 5 ESE Seiling 30 2105CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Washita County Corn 30 2115CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A carport roof was blown off. Dime size hail also accompanied the severe winds. Monetary damages were estimated.

Caddo County 4 W Cogar 30 2122CST 0.1 20 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

A storm chaser submitted a photograph of a tornado near Cogar. No known damage occurred. The location and time are estimated. Caddo County 2 NNW Lookeba 30 2141CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Caddo County 2 W Lookeba 30 2157CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Caddo County Lookeba 30 2206CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

252 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast Caddo County 4 N Binger 30 2212CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61MG)

Canadian County 5 S El Reno 30 2215CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Canadian County Union City 30 2246CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Canadian County 3 E Union City 30 2250CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Canadian County 3 N Union City 30 2252CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

The hail was reported on Highway 81. Canadian County 5 E Union City 30 2258CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

The hail was reported at Highway 52 and Banner Road. Canadian County 2 SE Yukon 30 2330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

The hail was reported at SW 15th street and the Kilpatrick Turnpike.

Canadian County Yukon 30 2330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Canadian County 3 SSE Yukon 30 2332CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

The hail was reported at the intersection of Interstate 40 and Morgan Road.

Oklahoma County 1 SW Bethany 30 2339CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

The hail was reported at NW 10th and Council Road. Oklahoma County 2 S Bethany 30 2340CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

The hail was reported near NW 18th and Council Road. Oklahoma County Bethany 30 2345CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

The hail was reported near NW 36th and Council Road. Canadian County 3 ENE Piedmont 31 0001CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

The hail was reported near NW 192nd and Rockwell. Oklahoma County 5 WSW Edmond 31 0001CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

The hail was reported one half mile south of Quail Springs Mall.

Oklahoma County 9 W Edmond 31 0023CST 0.2 20 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

The brief tornado was reported by a media storm chaser and estimated to be about one-quarter mile southwest of Edmond Road and Rockwell Avenue. The tornado produced no known damage.

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OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast Garfield County Lahoma 31 0030CST 0 0 35.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

An area of wind damage was reported near 30th and Southgate avenues. A 26x96 foot greenhouse was destroyed. Some other tree damage was also reported. Monetary damages were estimated.

Major County 3 E Meno 31 0030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52MG)

Oklahoma County 4 W Edmond 31 0039CST 3.5 100 0 0 450.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 0045CST From the official National Weather Service damage survey, the tornado appeared to have developed near the intersection of NW 178th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The tornado caused most of its damage in the Valencia neighborhood. It was here that many homes sustained roof, window, garage door, and fence damage. One home sustained especially heavy damage, with a large portion of the roof being lost and extensive damage to the inside of the home. The tornado continued northeast and appeared to have dissipated just northeast of the subdivision, where some tree damage was noted. After a gap, additional damage was observed near the intersection of NW 192nd Street and Western Avenue, where several large power transmission poles were blown down, and some fence damage was also observed. While there was not a continuous damage path between the two damage sites, they do appear to be in line with the storm's path. A storm chaser also observed this tornado as far northeast as at least Covell Road between Santa Fe Avenue and Kelley Avenue where it is believed to have dissipated. Monetary damages were estimated. Logan County Guthrie 31 0100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Logan County Guthrie 31 0145CST 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

Wind damage - some significant - occurred over parts of Logan county. The metal roof and garage door of the Crosstown Veterinary Services building in Guthrie were destroyed. Three homes were damaged, with one of the homes sustaining significant damage southwest of Guthrie. Several outbuildings were damaged, as well as an empty barn. A mobile home was heavily damaged near the Coyle area. Numerous trees and power lines were downed by the strong winds as well. The time of occurrence and monetary damage estimates were estimated. Payne County Stillwater 31 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

The hail was reported near McMurtry Road and Country Club on the northwest side of Stillwater. Nickel size hail was reported at 80th and Western Road on the south side of Stillwater, as well as near the intersection of Highways 51 and 51C.

Payne County 7 W Perkins 31 0208CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Payne County Stillwater 31 0215CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Payne County 7 WNW Perkins 31 0216CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.00)

A powerful storm system moved toward the plains during the day on the 30th. A area of low pressure had developed over northwest Oklahoma. A dry line was located south of the low. Severe thunderstorms developed on the dry line in western Oklahoma by late afternoon. The supercell thunderstorms produced hail larger than baseballs in some areas, with thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph also reported. These thunderstorms bacame more intense as the moved northeast through the evening into central and northern Oklahoma. These thunderstorms produced very large hail, and eventually a few tornadoes. One brief tornado occurred near Albert, with other tornadoes affecting the northern parts of the Oklahoma metro area. One tornado in Oklahoma City produced fairly widespread damage, with several homes sustaining moderate damage. Wind damage to trees, power lines, and some structures was also reported in parts of Logan county. Monetary damages were estimated. Noble County 6 NNE Perry 31 0820CST 0.1 20 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

The brief tornado damaged a hay barn and shed 6 miles north and 1 mile east of Perry. No other damage was reported. Monetary damages were estimated. Caddo County Anadarko 31 1020CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

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OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast

The hail was reported at the Anadarko Airport. Caddo County Anadarko 31 1023CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Canadian County El Reno 31 1030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Caddo County 2 E Anadarko 31 1035CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Lincoln County 5 W Tryon 31 1117CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Oklahoma County Oklahoma City 31 1142CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

The hail was reported at Santa Fe and SW 134th. Cleveland County Moore 31 1144CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

The hail was reported at 12TH street and Interstate 35. Cleveland County Moore 31 1146CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1148CST Dime to quarter size hail was reported at SW 19TH street and Interstate 35.

Cleveland County Moore 31 1148CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

The hail was reported at Main street and Eastern Avenue. Mcclain County 4 WNW Newcastle 31 1155CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Cleveland County Moore 31 1156CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Cleveland County Moore 31 1202CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Mcclain County 3 S Newcastle 31 1219CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Cleveland County Norman 31 1225CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

The hail was reported at NW 36th and Rock Creek Road by off-duty SPC employee.

Cleveland County Norman 31 1227CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

The hail was reported on the northwest side of Norman near Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road.

Cleveland County Norman 31 1230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golfball size hail was reported near the intersection of NW 36th and Tecumseh Road.

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OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast Lincoln County Prague 31 1230CST 0 0 7.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

The hail caused some minor roof and guttering damage. Monetary damages were estimated.

Lincoln County Meeker 31 1230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Lincoln County Sparks 31 1248CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Cleveland County Noble 31 1250CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Pottawatomie County Tecumseh 31 1320CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Stephens County Loco 31 1320CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Pottawatomie County 3 S Tecumseh 31 1323CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Pontotoc County Ada 31 1325CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Murray County Sulphur 31 1430CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

Murray County Sulphur 31 1430CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Hail (2.00)

The hail cracked the windshields of a few cars. A few homes in town also had cracked windows. Monetary damages were estimated. Pontotoc County Stonewall 31 1430CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Murray County Sulphur 31 1432CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Johnston County Pontotoc 31 1455CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Murray County Sulphur 31 1459CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Murray County Sulphur 31 1502CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Pontotoc County Roff 31 1525CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Marshall County 1 SW Little City 31 1555CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Atoka County 3 NNE Chockie 31 1612CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

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OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast Bryan County 3 NNW Silo 31 1624CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

The hail was reported at the intersection of State Highways 199 and 78.

Bryan County 1 W Caddo 31 1628CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

The hail was reported at the intersection of State Highway 22 and United States Highway 69/75.

Bryan County 1 W Kenefic 31 1628CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.00)

Bryan County Kenefic 31 1628CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

Bryan County 3 N Silo 31 1634CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75)

Bryan County 2 NW Armstrong 31 1642CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

Bryan County 5 NNE Bokchito 31 1652CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Bryan County 5 NNE Bokchito 31 1652CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Bryan County 4 NE Bokchito 31 1655CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A large barn was destroyed by straight line winds. Monetary damages were estimated.

Atoka County 1 WNW Farris 31 1715CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

Atoka County 1 WNW Farris 31 1715CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

Atoka County 3 S Lane 31 1810CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Atoka County 3 S Lane 31 1810CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Atoka County 11 W Atoka 31 1810CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

Atoka County Lane 31 1831CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

Atoka County Caney 31 1855CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

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OKLAHOMA, Western Central and Southeast

Another active day for severe weather occurred during the afternoon and early evening hours over Oklahoma on the 31st. A cold front moved from northwest to southeast, entering northwest Oklahoma during the morning hours, and moving into southeast Oklahoma by early to mid evening. Ahead of the cold front, deep Gulf moisture was in place, with afternoon heating warming temperatures into the 70s. Thunderstorms developed along and ahead of the front, with the strongest storms occurring over southern and southeast Oklahoma. The thunderstorms occurred two waves, one occurred during the late morning early afternoon hours, with another wave occurring during the mid to late afternoon hours. The first wave of thunderstorms was mainly a large hail threat, although a brief tornado did occur in Noble county. Very large hail wast the main threat with the second threat, with strong winds and heavy rainfall another concern. The tornado in Noble county did some damage to a barn structure. The hail and strong winds also did some damage in the afternoon. Monetary damages estimated.

OREGON, Central and East

ORZ502 Northern Blue Mountains 13 0400PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1800PST Moist upslope flow brought heavy snowfall into the Northern Blue Mountains. Snowfall amounts in inches included Tollgate (8), High Ridge SnoTel (8). 26 1600PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 27 0600PST Moist upslope flow brought heavy snow to the Northern Blue Mountains. Snowfall amounts in inches included High Ridge SnoTel (10.9) and Tollgate (12). ORZ043 Central Oregon 28 0600PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1700PST An moist upper level low pressure area combined with strong winds aloft produced heavy snowfall in northwest Deschutes County. Snowfall amounts in inches included 2 miles southwest of Sisters (8) and 1 mile south of Black Butte Ranch (8).

OREGON, Northwest

ORZ002 Central Oregon Coast 08 1300PST 1 0 0.00K 0.00K Rip Current 1345PST Despite mild weather conditions, strong ocean seas and heavy surf combined to create hazardous conditions on Gleneden Beach, just north of Depoe Bay. Two boys, ages 11 and 16, were swept out to sea by a strong rip current. One boy was rescued, but pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The second was never found, and the search was called off and the boy presumed dead. M16IW ORZ011 Northern Oregon Cascades 13 0500PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 14 0900PST A relatively late-season winter storm brought heavy snow amounts to the Oregon Cascades. ORZ001-002 Central Oregon Coast - Northern Oregon Coast 20 1600PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind A frontal system brought localized strong winds to the Oregon Coast. ORZ003-010>012 Cascade Foothills in Lane County - Coast Range of Northwest Oregon - North Oregon Cascades Foothills - Northern Oregon Cascades 28 0000PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 29 0800PST A strong late-season winter storm moved over the forecast area from off the Pacific, bringing heavy snow amounts to portions of northwest Oregon. Heavy amounts were seen in the higher elevations, with some lower elevations even seeing trace amounts. Marion County 1 SSE Woodburn 28 1410PST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (35EG)

A strong wind gust toppled a 60 foot tree, which was approximately a foot to a foot and a half in diameter. The tree fell on a car, trapping a man inside. The man was later helped out of the car, and no injuries were reported.

During the afternoon, in a cold and unstable airmass, thunderstorm activity formed across the forecast area. A few of these storms produced gusty winds which resulted in localized damage.

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OREGON, Northwest ORZ024-026 Eastern Curry & Josephine - Jackson 22 0200PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Frost/Freeze 0800PST An unseasonably cold air mass settled over Southern Oregon during the last 10 days of March. A Freeze Warning was issued for Oregon zones ORZ024/026 at 21/0235 PDT, effective from 22/0200 until 22/0700 PDT. The warning was extended until 22/0800 PDT at 22/0304 PDT. The warning expired at 22/0800 PDT. ORZ026 Jackson 27 0400PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Frost/Freeze 0800PST An unseasonably cold air mass settled over Southern Oregon during the last 10 days of March. A Freeze Warning was issued for Oregon zone ORZ026 at 26/1423 PDT, effective from 27/0400 until 27/0800 PDT. The warning expired at 27/0800 PDT.

ORZ030 Northern & Eastern Klamath & Western Lake 28 0630PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1430PST An unusually cold air mass brought late season snows to Southern Oregon. Snow Advisories were issued for several zones in the Cascades and west of the Cascades, but the only verifying observation came from just east of the Cascades.

ORZ024-026 Eastern Curry & Josephine - Jackson 29 0300PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Frost/Freeze 0800PST An unseasonably cold air mass settled over Southern Oregon during the last 10 days of March. A Freeze Warning was issued for Oregon zones ORZ024/026 at 28/1402 PDT, effective from 29/0300 until 29/0800 PDT. The warning expired at 29/0800 PDT. 30 0400PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Frost/Freeze 0800PST

ORZ026 Jackson 30 0400PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Frost/Freeze 0800PST An unseasonably cold air mass settled over Southern Oregon during the last 10 days of March. A Freeze Warning was issued for Oregon zones ORZ024/026 at 29/0238 PDT, effective from 30/0400 until 30/0700 PDT. The warning was extended until 30/0800 PDT at 29/1508 PDT. The warning was cancelled at 30/0207 PDT. ORZ024-026 Eastern Curry & Josephine - Jackson 31 0200PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Frost/Freeze 0900PST An unseasonably cold air mass settled over Southern Oregon during the last 10 days of March. A Freeze Warning was issued for Oregon zones ORZ024/026 at 29/0949 PDT, effective from 31/0300 until 31/0800 PDT. The beginning of the warning period was moved up to 31/0200 PDT at 30/1337 PDT, then the warning was extended until 31/0900 PDT at 31/0746 PDT. The warning expired at 31/0900 PDT. PENNSYLVANIA, Central

PAZ004>006-037 Mckean - Potter - Tioga - Warren 04 0600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 05 0700EST Significant ice accretion occurred across the northern tier of central Pennsylvania as a broad area of precipitation overran a shallow sub-freezing airmass entrenched near the surface. Ice accumulations ranged from one-quarter to one inch (thickness) and brought down numerous trees and power lines. Several power outages were also reported across north-central Pennsylvania. Huntingdon County 5 NW Huntingdon 04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0700EST Heavy rain caused flooding and the closure of several roads including Route 22 at Route 657 and Route 29 at Beavertown Road in Walker Township. Centre County Port Matilda 04 2300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Pine Glen 05 0700EST Heavy rain caused flooding and a number of road closures throughout Centre County. Roads were closed in the towns of Coburn and Milesburg, along with more roads in Boggs, College, Liberty, Penn and Gregg Townships.

Perry County Blain 05 0100EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Shermans Dale 0630EST Heavy rain caused flooding of several streams and creeks in Perry County. 18 residents were rescued from a trailer park along Creek Road outside of Shermansdale. Rising flood waters in Carroll, Spring, Centre and Jackson Townships also closed eight other roads and one school.

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PENNSYLVANIA, Central Adams County Fountain Dale 05 0300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 5 W Arendtsville 0800EST Heavy rain caused flooding and numerous road closures throughout Adams County including Route 116 and Route 16 in Carroll Valley Borough, Race Horse Road in Conewago Township, Cold Springs Road in Himiltonban Township, Latimore Valley Road and Ridge Road in Latimore Township, Updyke Road, Fish and Game Road, Feeser Road and Kohler Mill Road in Germany Township. Clinton County Cooks Run 05 0300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Haneyville 0630EST Heavy rain caused flooding and numerous road closings throughout the county. Fishing Creek, Bald Eagle Creek and several other smaller mountain streams all flooded and caused road closures. Fishing Creek along 477 was high enough to impact several homes. Columbia County Grassmere 05 0300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Berwick 0800EST Heavy rain caused flooding in Columbia County, closing over seven state roads.

Lebanon County Colebrook 05 0300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 9 NNW Palmyra 0800EST Heavy rain caused flooding and road closures throughout Lebanon County.

Lycoming County Cedar Run 05 0300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Ralston 0630EST Spotters indicated that several roads were closed due to flooding, including Route 220 north of Hughesville. Also closed were John Brady Drive in Muncy, Chippewa Road in Muncy Creek Township, and Little Pine Creek Road in Pine Township.

Sullivan County Shunk 05 0300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Colley 0630EST Heavy rain caused flooding and the closure of several roads throughout Sullivan County.

Union County 5 N Lewisburg 05 0300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 0630EST Heavy rain caused flooding of Bull Run, and the closure of several roads near Lewisburg. Buffalo Creek also overflowed its banks, causing flooded streets and road closures in Mifflinburg.

York County Hanover 05 0300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 5 E York 0800EST Heavy rain caused flooding and the closure of several roads including East Berlin Road at Shady Dell Road in Jackson Township and Gitts Road at Moulstown Road in Penn Township. A retaining wall gave way along Riverview Road in East Manchester Township. Heavy rain produced widespread urban, small stream and river flooding over much of Central Pennsylvania during the late evening hours of March fourth into the morning of March fifth. PAZ006 Potter 07 1500EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 0400EST York County Seven Vlys 08 1620EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trained spotter in Seven Valleys reported small hail and wind gusts of 55 to 60 mph.

York County Dallastown 08 1630EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trained spotter in Dallastown reported structural damage from high winds on East Main Street in York County. The damage included a roof blown off of a house, a side of a garage blown off its base and moved approximately three feet, a street light destroyed and roof shingle damage. Other loses were also reported in the area, but no specific details were reported.

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PENNSYLVANIA, Central PAZ057-059-065- Dauphin - Lancaster - Lebanon - York 066 08 2100EST 0 0 High Wind 2300EST A dynamic low pressure system moved from the Southern Plains and into the Northeast during the period from March 7-9. This system brought wintry weather and blowing snow to much of northwest and north central Pennsylvania and high winds and scattered strong to severe thunderstorms to portions of southeastern and south central Pennsylvania. PENNSYLVANIA, East

PAZ054-060>062- Berks - Bucks - Carbon - Lehigh - Monroe - Northampton 069 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 0200EST A clipper type low pressure system brought snow to the Poconos and snow and then rain in Berks County, the Lehigh Valley and the northern Philadelphia suburbs from the afternoon of February 29th into the early morning of the 1st. Accumulations averaged two to five inches in the Poconos and around an inch in Berks County, the Lehigh Valley and the far northern Philadelphia suburbs. Snow began during the late afternoon on February 29th in the Poconos and then spread into the rest of the area by the early evening. The snow changed to rain after Midnight EST on March 1st in the far northern suburbs of Philadelphia, Berks County and the Lehigh Valley. Precipitation stayed all snow in the Poconos. Precipitation ended before sunrise on March 1st. The change to rain, lighter overall precipitation amounts and marginal (around freezing) temperatures limited accumulations south of the Poconos.

Actual accumulations included 4.5 inches in Pocono Summit (Monroe County), 4.0 inches in Lake Harmony (Carbon County), 2.5 inches in Tobyhanna (Monroe County), 2.0 inches in Lehighton (Carbon County), 1.2 inches in Springtown (Bucks County), 1.1 inches in Martins Creek (Northampton County), 1.0 inch at the Lehigh valley International Airport and 0.4 inches in Hamburg (Berks County) and Furlong (Bucks County).

The clipper low pressure system moved from North Dakota on the morning of February 28th east into southern Wisconsin on the morning of February 29th and through the Saint Lawrence River Valley on March 1st.

Carbon County Albrightsville 05 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain Lansford 0800EST The combination of the rain runoff and snow melt caused some roadway flooding and closures in Carbon County. Farther downstream, the Lehigh River flooded in Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Event totals included 3.42 inches in Lehighton and 2.04 inches at the Beltzville Lake. Monroe County Blakeslee 05 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain East Stroudsburg Arp 0800EST The combination of the rain and runoff from snow melt caused some roadway flooding and a few closures in Monroe County. Farther downstream, the Lehigh River flooded in Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Event totals included 4.08 inches in Blakeslee, 3.10 inches in Mount Pocono and 2.95 inches in Kresgeville.

The combination of a prolonged period of rain and melting snow caused poor drainage flooding throughout eastern Pennsylvania as well as flooding of some of the rivers and streams in Berks County and the Lehigh Valley on the 5th. Storm totals in the Poconos, Berks County and the Lehigh Valley were 2 to 4 inches and generally around 1 inch in the local Philadelphia area. There was some parkland flooding along the Schuylkill River in Pottstown (Montgomery County) and some roadway flooding along the Delaware River in Bucks County. Rain began during the morning of the 4th and fell at its heaviest from Midnight EST through 6 a.m. EST on the 5th. The rain changed to snow before it ended in the Poconos on the morning of the 5th and ended as rain elsewhere during the morning of the 5th.

Precipitation was caused by a low pressure system that moved from the Tennessee Valley on the morning of the 4th and crossed West Virginia early in the evening on the 4th. The low pressure system moved northeast and was located near Syracuse, New York at 7 a.m. EST on the 5th and along the New Hampshire and Vermont border early in the afternoon on the 5th. Precipitation ended as its cold front moved through the area during the morning of the 5th.

Philadelphia County 1 NE Crescentville 05 0258EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a large tree in the Lawndale section of Philadelphia. The same squall line of severe thunderstorms knocked over a tractor-trailer on the Walt Whitman Bridge. Wind gusts of 54 mph and 52 mph were measured at the Philadelphia International and Northeast Philadelphia Airports respectively.

Two squall lines affected southeastern Pennsylvania during the first half of the day on the 5th. The first one caused damage in Philadelphia while the second one caused damage in Montgomery County. Berks County Womelsdorf 05 0500EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood Bethel 2018EST

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PENNSYLVANIA, East

Runoff from heavy rain and melting snow caused flooding across the northern half of Berks County. The Little Swatara Creek flooded in Tulpehocken Township and residents from four mobile homes were rescued after their homes were surrounded by three feet of water. The Swatara Creek in Pine Grove flooded and forced the movement of trailers at the Pine Grove Manufactured Homes. The Schuylkill River flooded in the northern half of the county. The Bern Bridge and River Road were closed in Tilden Township. The Schuylkill River at Berne was above its 12 foot flood stage from 1007 a.m. EST through 818 p.m. EST on the 5th. It crested at 12.83 feet at 230 p.m. EST. Event totals included 3.40 inches in Bethel and 1.94 inches in Berne. The combination of a prolonged period of rain and melting snow caused poor drainage flooding throughout eastern Pennsylvania as well as flooding of some of the rivers and streams in Berks County and the Lehigh Valley on the 5th. Storm totals in the Poconos, Berks County and the Lehigh Valley were 2 to 4 inches and generally around 1 inch in the local Philadelphia area. There was some parkland flooding along the Schuylkill River in Pottstown (Montgomery County) and some roadway flooding along the Delaware River in Bucks County. Rain began during the morning of the 4th and fell at its heaviest from Midnight EST through 6 a.m. EST on the 5th. The rain changed to snow before it ended in the Poconos on the morning of the 5th and ended as rain elsewhere during the morning of the 5th.

Precipitation was caused by a low pressure system that moved from the Tennessee Valley on the morning of the 4th and crossed West Virginia early in the evening on the 4th. The low pressure system moved northeast and was located near Syracuse, New York at 7 a.m. EST on the 5th and along the New Hampshire and Vermont border early in the afternoon on the 5th. Precipitation ended as its cold front moved through the area during the morning of the 5th.

PAZ060-067 Berks - Chester 05 0700EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1200EST The combination of strong northwest winds behind a cold front and saturated grounds from the heavy rain pushed over some weak trees during the morning of the 5th. Measured wind gusts were mainly around 40 mph, but this was enough to cause some damage.

In Berks County, in Exeter Township, a 17-year-old student escaped injury after a tree fell onto the windshield of the vehicle. In Union Township, a downed tree took down wires and caused outages to 900 people. In Chester County, in Phoenixville, a downed tree crushed a fence in Phoenixville. In Delaware County, a downed 90 foot oak tree crashed onto a 13,000 volt power line and caused outages to 1,200 PECO customers. In Northampton County, a downed tree blocked a roadway in Palmer Township. A downed pole in Glendon resulted in outages to 350 Metropolitan Edison customers. Montgomery County 1 W Sassamansville 05 0730EST 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

A squall line of showers produced wind damage in Douglass Township. A garage and barn were destroyed on Congo and Linsenbeidler Roads. The roof of a garage was torn off and items within it were damaged. Cinder blocks from the garage were tossed as were bits of lumber and shingles. On Linsenbeidler Road, a pole barn storing a couple of antique automobiles were destroyed as metal scraps fell onto the vehicles. Dozens of shingles and siding were ripped from homes.

Two squall lines affected southeastern Pennsylvania during the first half of the day on the 5th. The first one caused damage in Philadelphia while the second one caused damage in Montgomery County. PAZ062-070 Delaware - Northampton 05 0800EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1200EST The combination of strong northwest winds behind a cold front and saturated grounds from the heavy rain pushed over some weak trees during the morning of the 5th. Measured wind gusts were mainly around 40 mph, but this was enough to cause some damage.

In Berks County, in Exeter Township, a 17-year-old student escaped injury after a tree fell onto the windshield of the vehicle. In Union Township, a downed tree took down wires and caused outages to 900 people. In Chester County, in Phoenixville, a downed tree crushed a fence in Phoenixville. In Delaware County, a downed 90 foot oak tree crashed onto a 13,000 volt power line and caused outages to 1,200 PECO customers. In Northampton County, a downed tree blocked a roadway in Palmer Township. A downed pole in Glendon resulted in outages to 350 Metropolitan Edison customers. Lehigh County 4 N Slatington 05 0953EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2002EST Runoff from the snow melt and rain caused flooding along the Lehigh River on the 5th. In addition, there was poor drainage flooding during the heavy rain elsewhere in Lehigh County. The Lehigh River at Walnutport (Northampton County) was above its 8 foot flood stage from 943 a.m. EST through 802 p.m. EST on the 5th. It crested at 9.01 feet at 245 p.m. EST. Event totals included 2.06 inches at the Lehigh Valley International Airport and 1.67 inches in Bethlehem.

Northampton County Easton 05 0953EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2 N Walnutport 2002EST

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Runoff from the snow melt and rain caused flooding along the Lehigh River on the 5th. In addition, there was poor drainage flooding during the heavy rain elsewhere in Northampton County as well as some low lying area flooding along the Delaware River. A few roads were closed including Lehigh Drive between Easton and Palmer Township. The Lehigh River at Walnutport was above its 8 foot flood stage from 943 a.m. EST through 802 p.m. EST on the 5th. It crested at 9.01 feet at 245 p.m. EST. Event totals included 2.86 inches in Walnutport, 1.98 inches in Easton and 1.67 inches in Bethlehem.

The combination of a prolonged period of rain and melting snow caused poor drainage flooding throughout eastern Pennsylvania as well as flooding of some of the rivers and streams in Berks County and the Lehigh Valley on the 5th. Storm totals in the Poconos, Berks County and the Lehigh Valley were 2 to 4 inches and generally around 1 inch in the local Philadelphia area. There was some parkland flooding along the Schuylkill River in Pottstown (Montgomery County) and some roadway flooding along the Delaware River in Bucks County. Rain began during the morning of the 4th and fell at its heaviest from Midnight EST through 6 a.m. EST on the 5th. The rain changed to snow before it ended in the Poconos on the morning of the 5th and ended as rain elsewhere during the morning of the 5th.

Precipitation was caused by a low pressure system that moved from the Tennessee Valley on the morning of the 4th and crossed West Virginia early in the evening on the 4th. The low pressure system moved northeast and was located near Syracuse, New York at 7 a.m. EST on the 5th and along the New Hampshire and Vermont border early in the afternoon on the 5th. Precipitation ended as its cold front moved through the area during the morning of the 5th.

Philadelphia County Roxborough 08 1253EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood (PHL)Philadelphia In 1500EST Flash flood waters entered the basement of the Hillside Garden Complex. Three families had water in their apartments and were assisted by the Red Cross. Basement flooding was also reported in Roxborough. The runoff from the heavy rain and the onshore flow also caused minor tidal flooding along the Delaware River and tidal sections of its tributaries between 2 p.m. EST and 3 p.m. EST. The high tide in Philadelphia reached 8.44 feet above mean lower low water and minor tidal flooding starts at 8.2 feet above mean lower low water. The Frankford Creek at Castor Avenue was above its 7 foot flood stage from 1253 p.m. EST through 213 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 7.82 feet at 115 p.m. EST. Event precipitation totals included 2.44 inches in Pine Valley, 2.37 inches at the Franklin Institute, 2.28 inches at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport and 2.05 inches at the Philadelphia International Airport.

Northampton County 1 SE Easton Arpt 08 1400EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1700EST The heavy rain caused roadway flooding and stream flooding. A woman was rescued from her stranded vehicle in Zucksville Road in Forks Township. Event precipitation totals included 2.53 inches in Tatamy, 2.18 inches in Forks Township, 1.72 inches in Walnutport and 1.52 inches in Bethlehem. Bucks County Bristol 08 1402EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 E Langhorne 1700EST Runoff from the heavy rain caused flash flooding along the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek as well as started flooding along the Neshaminy Creek. Creek flooding occurred along Chatham Avenue in Falls Township. Roadway flooding occurred on Street Road in and around Bensalem. The East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek was above its 5 foot flood stage from 202 p.m. EST through 345 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 5.55 feet at 245 p.m. EST. The Neshaminy Creek at Langhorne started flooding at 309 p.m. EST on the 8th. Please refer to the flood entry for Bucks County for further details. Event precipitation totals included 2.70 inches in Southampton, 2.38 inches in Newtown, 2.34 inches in Perkasie, 2.26 inches in Neshaminy Falls and 1.85 inches in Springtown. Montgomery County 2 ENE Bryn Athyn 08 1500EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1700EST A woman was rescued from flood waters surrounding her stranded vehicle near the Pennypack Creek in Upper Moreland Township. Flooding also started along the Wissahickon Creek in the Fort Washington area. Event precipitation totals included 2.26 inches in Hatboro, 2.01 inches in Pottstown and 1.76 inches in Hatfield.

Bucks County 1 S Langhorne 08 1700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 09 0122EST The runoff from the heavy rain caused flooding to continue into the night of the 8th along the Nesahminy Creek. The Neshaminy Creek at Langhorne was above its 9 foot flood stage from 309 p.m. EST on the 8th through 122 a.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at 10.28 feet at 630 p.m. EST on the 8th. While the gaged site at Trenton (Mercer County, New Jersey) stayed below flood stage, River Road and some basements were flooded in Yardley. Some minor flooding also occurred along the Delaware River in Bridgeton. Event precipitation totals included 2.70 inches in Southampton, 2.38 inches in Newtown, 2.34 inches in Perkasie, 2.26 inches in Neshaminy Falls and 1.85 inches in Springtown.

Montgomery County 3 SW Ft Washington 08 1700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 2253EST

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Runoff from the heavy rain continued flooding into the evening along sections of the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek and the Wissahickon Creek. The Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington was above its 9 foot flood stage from 308 p.m. EST through 719 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 10.53 feet at 515 p.m. EST. The East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville was above its 7 foot flood stage from 514 p.m. EST through 1153 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 8.14 feet at 9 p.m. EST. Event precipitation totals included 2.26 inches in Hatboro, 2.01 inches in Pottstown and 1.76 inches in Hatfield.

The runoff from heavy rain during the late morning and early afternoon caused flash flooding of smaller streams, basement and poor drainage flooding mainly across extreme eastern Pennsylvania. Flooding later that afternoon and evening occurred across a few of the larger streams and creeks. Numerous vehicles drove around barricades and motorists had to be rescued. Rain began falling during the afternoon on the 7th and did not end until the early evening on the 8th. It fell at its heaviest between 10 a.m. EST and 3 p.m. EST on the 8th. Storm totals averaged around one to three inches with the highest amounts toward New Jersey.

The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that developed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico on the 7th. It deepened to a 997 millibar low by the time it moved slowly northeast into West Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. At 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, there were a pair of 992 millibar lows, one near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the other in northern Virginia. At 4 p.m. EST on the 8th, they combined into one over southeast Pennsylvania and deepened to 987 millibars. At 7 p.m. EST the low had deepened to 985 millibars and was near New York City. Its associated cold front had cleared Delaware and New Jersey and ended the rain.

Delaware County Florida Park 08 1735EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG) Essington 1748EST A line of severe showers and thunderstorms caused wind damage especially across the eastern half of the county. In Collingdale, a piece of a roof blew off a home and landed on and damaged another home. Downed trees damaged a few other roofs throughout the county. Downed trees damaged vehicles in Media and Springfield.

Bucks County Quakertown 08 1745EST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG) Levittown 1820EST A squall line of severe showers and thunderstorms caused wind damage in many municipalities in Bucks County. A few trees fell onto the roofs of homes. A downed tree in Quakertown damaged the gutters of one church. A Jeep was crushed by a downed tree in Bristol Township, one of a few vehicles damaged by downed trees in the township. A large sign was blown over in Middletown. Other municipalities that reported wind damage included Bensalem, Buckingham, Doylestown, Falls, Ivyland, Lower Southampton, New Hope, Upper Makefield, Warminster and Warrington.

Lehigh County Jacksonville 08 1745EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG) Center Vly 1800EST A squall line of severe thunderstorms tore down numerous trees throughout Lehigh County. Some roofs within the county were damaged. wind damage was reported in Allentown, Catasauqua, Centronia, East Salisbury, Fogelsville, Lower Macungie, Salisbury, South Whitehall, Trexlertown and West Salisbury. The county opened two warming centers because of the power outages. Montgomery County (NXX)Nas Willow Grov 08 1745EST 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56MG) Pottstown 1800EST A line of severe showers and thunderstorms caused wind damage across Montgomery County. The worst reported damage occurred in Norristown. The wind blew off part of an apartment building roof and forced fourteen residents from their apartments. The roof landed on a car dealership. Downed trees closed roads for up to two days in Upper Pottsgrove, West Pottsgrove and West Conshohocken. Numerous trees were knocked down in Lower Merion Township. A wind gust to 65 mph was measured at the Willow Grove NAS. Philadelphia County (PHL)Philadelphia In 08 1748EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (62MG) (PNE)Ne Arpt Philade 1808EST A line of severe showers and thunderstorms knocked down several trees throughout Philadelphia. Even the police department was affected as trees fell onto the 92nd Police District Building in West Fairmount Park. A trained SKYWARN Spotter measured a wind gust to 71 mph. A wind gust of 60 mph was mreasured at Northeast Philadelphia Airport and 56 mph at the Philadelphia International Airport. Northampton County East Bangor 08 1800EST 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53MG) Hellertown 1815EST

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A squall line of severe showers and thunderstorms caused wind damage across Northampton County, especially the southeast half of the county. Trees fell onto homes in Bethlehem and Easton. A plane flipped over at Braden Airpark in Forks Township. Trees were knocked down in Palmer Township. Trees and wires were also knocked down in Bath, Lower Saucon, Lower Mount Bethel and Lower Nazareth Townships.

A SKYWARN Spotter in Forks Township measured a wind gust to 61 mph.

A line of severe thunderstorms that accompanied a cold frontal passage produced wind damage across Eastern Pennsylvania during the late afternoon and early evening of the 8th. The combination of the severe storms and the strong winds which followed caused about 170,000 homes and businesses to lose power. Power was not fully resored until the night of the 10th.

PAZ060 Berks 08 1800EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K High Wind 2100EST

PAZ054-055 Carbon - Monroe 08 1800EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 09 0500EST Strong to damaging wind gusts affected eastern Pennsylvania during the evening and overnight on the 8th after a line of severe thunderstorms passed through eastern sections of the state. The strong to high winds caused the PATCO high speed line to suspend commuter service for two hours between Philadelphia and Camden County, New Jersey. The combination of the severe storms and the strong winds which followed caused about 170,000 homes and businesses to lose power. Power was not fully restored until the night of the 10th. A utility worker died while trying to restore power in Bucks County.

In Delaware County, about 24,000 homes and businesses lost power. Some roads were still closed on the 10th because of downed trees. Brookhaven and Haverford were among the last municipalities to have power restored. In Bucks County, a 43- year-old male utility worker died while trying to restore power in Riegelsville. About 24,000 residents lost power and 3,000 in the lower part of the county still did not have power on the morning of the 10th. The county 9-1-1 center responded to 1,800 calls between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. EST on the 8th, four times the average rate.

In Berks County, 30,000 homes and business lost power in 248 different locations. The County 9-1-1 center responded to 825 calls between 5 p.m. and 730 p.m. EST. The high wind ripped the roof off an abandoned home in Reading. In Amity Township, a trailer was blown off its foundation. A downed tree damaged a home in Ontelaunee Township. Sinking Spring was among the last areas to have power restored. In Lehigh County, two warming centers were opened because of the power outages. The strong winds complicated firefighter efforts to extinguish a deadly residential fire near the former Bethlehem Steel Plant. The fire destroyed three homes and killed four people.

The strong to high winds were caused by the pressure gradient or difference between the departing low pressure system that was moving into New England and a high pressure system approaching from the southwestern Gulf Coast states.

Philadelphia County 1 ESE Manayunk 08 1827EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flood 09 0049EST Runoff from the heavy rain caused flooding along the Wissahickon Creek. The Wissahickon Creek at its mouth was above its 5 foot flood stage from 627 p.m. EST on the 8th through 1249 a.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at 5.73 feet at 1030 p.m. EST on the 8th. Event precipitation totals included 2.44 inches in Pine Valley, 2.37 inches at the Franklin Institute, 2.28 inches at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport and 2.05 inches at the Philadelphia International Airport.

The runoff from heavy rain during the late morning and early afternoon caused flash flooding of smaller streams, basement and poor drainage flooding mainly across extreme eastern Pennsylvania. Flooding later that afternoon and evening occurred across a few of the larger streams and creeks. Numerous vehicles drove around barricades and motorists had to be rescued. Rain began falling during the afternoon on the 7th and did not end until the early evening on the 8th. It fell at its heaviest between 10 a.m. EST and 3 p.m. EST on the 8th. Storm totals averaged around one to three inches with the highest amounts toward New Jersey.

The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system that developed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico on the 7th. It deepened to a 997 millibar low by the time it moved slowly northeast into West Virginia at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th. At 1 p.m. EST on the 8th, there were a pair of 992 millibar lows, one near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the other in northern Virginia. At 4 p.m. EST on the 8th, they combined into one over southeast Pennsylvania and deepened to 987 millibars. At 7 p.m. EST the low had deepened to 985 millibars and was near New York City. Its associated cold front had cleared Delaware and New Jersey and ended the rain.

PAZ061-067>071 Bucks - Chester - Delaware - Lehigh - Montgomery - Northampton - Philadelphia

08 1900EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 09 0200EST

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Strong to damaging wind gusts affected eastern Pennsylvania during the evening and overnight on the 8th after a line of severe thunderstorms passed through eastern sections of the state. The strong to high winds caused the PATCO high speed line to suspend commuter service for two hours between Philadelphia and Camden County, New Jersey. The combination of the severe storms and the strong winds which followed caused about 170,000 homes and businesses to lose power. Power was not fully restored until the night of the 10th. A utility worker died while trying to restore power in Bucks County.

In Delaware County, about 24,000 homes and businesses lost power. Some roads were still closed on the 10th because of downed trees. Brookhaven and Haverford were among the last municipalities to have power restored. In Bucks County, a 43- year-old male utility worker died while trying to restore power in Riegelsville. About 24,000 residents lost power and 3,000 in the lower part of the county still did not have power on the morning of the 10th. The county 9-1-1 center responded to 1,800 calls between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. EST on the 8th, four times the average rate.

In Berks County, 30,000 homes and business lost power in 248 different locations. The County 9-1-1 center responded to 825 calls between 5 p.m. and 730 p.m. EST. The high wind ripped the roof off an abandoned home in Reading. In Amity Township, a trailer was blown off its foundation. A downed tree damaged a home in Ontelaunee Township. Sinking Spring was among the last areas to have power restored. In Lehigh County, two warming centers were opened because of the power outages. The strong winds complicated firefighter efforts to extinguish a deadly residential fire near the former Bethlehem Steel Plant. The fire destroyed three homes and killed four people.

PAZ055 Monroe 18 1800EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 19 0400EST Intermittent light freezing rain fell across the Pocono Plateau during the evening and overnight on the 18th. Warmer air moved in at the surface toward daybreak on the 19th and changed the freezing rain over to rain. Precipitation amounts as freezing rain were just a couple of hundredths, but untreated roadways were treacherous. The freezing rain was caused by precipitation associated with a low pressure system that moved from the central Mississippi Valley on the morning of the 18th, into the Ohio Valley on the morning of the 19th before weakening. Chester County 1 NW Honey Brook 20 0100EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 N St Peters 0725EST In Chester County, the run-off from the heavy rain led to flooding along the West Branch of the Brandywine Creek at Honey Brook. The creek was above its 7 foot flood stage from 421 a.m. EDT through 825 a.m. EDT on the 20th and crested at 8.41 feet at 545 a.m. EDT. Storm totals included 2.21 inches in Honey Brook and 1.60 inches in Glenmoore.

Bucks County 2 SE Telford 20 0115EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 NE Solebury 0315EST Event precipitation totals included 1.70 inches in Perkasie and 1.58 inches in Doylestown.

Montgomery County 1 SSE Souderton 20 0115EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SW Eureka 0315EST Event totals included 1.58 inches in Graterford and 1.55 inches in Pottstown.

Thunderstorms with heavy rain over saturated ground caused flash flooding along roadways and smaller streams in the Philadelphia northwest suburbs. The flooding occurred across northern parts of Chester County and central parts of Montgomery and Bucks Counties. Event totals averaged 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches with over an inch occurring within an hour as the thunderstorms moved through between Midnight and 2 a.m. EDT on the 20th. The thunderstorms formed along and preceding a cold front that was moving through the region. PAZ054-060>062- Berks - Bucks - Carbon - Chester - Delaware - Lehigh - Monroe - Montgomery - Northampton - 067>071 Philadelphia 20 0400EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1800EST An intensifying low pressure system that went through the Middle Atlantic States overnight on the 19th helped produce strong gusty winds from the early morning into the afternoon on the 20th. Peak wind gusts averaged near 45 mph. The strong winds delayed the arrival of the JFK Aircraft Carrier to Philadelphia.

Peak wind gusts included 45 mph in London Grove (Chester County), 43 mph in Mount Pocono (Monroe County), 41 mph at the Philadelphia International Airport and 40 mph at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport.

A low pressure system moved northeast from the Tennessee Valley on the morning of the 19th into Eastern Pennsylvania during the evening on the 19th and passed near New York City just past midnight EST on the 20th. The low pressure system intensified as it moved through southern New England on the morning of the 20th and reached Nova Scotia on the evening of the 20th. As a high pressure system from the lower Tennessee Valley built northeast, wind speeds began to diminish late in the

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PENNSYLVANIA, East PAZ062 Northampton 26 1100EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 1700EST Wildfires occurred during the afternoons of the 25th and 26th in Northampton County. On the 25th, a control burn went out of control as gusty south winds helped spread the fire and it burned two acres in Plainfield Township. On the 26th an unattended wood fire in Palmer Township spread to nearby grasses. Gusty west winds carried embers which caught on nearby grasses. Another brush fire occurred in Lower Nazareth Township that afternoon. Lower Nazareth and East Allen firefighters extinguished the blaze. 30 1700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 2000EST A wildfire burned two acres of wooded property in Hanover Township before it was contained on the evening of the 30th. The fire was believed to have been started by a youth playing with a homemade potato gun. It occurred behind the Pointe North Apartments on Harriet Lane. No evacuations or property damage occurred. PAZ054-055 Carbon - Monroe 31 0700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1000EST Precipitation caused by a warm front approaching the region started as light sleet and light freezing rain over the higher terrain of the Poconos on the morning of the 31st. Temperaures rose above freezing by late that morning and all of the precipitation changed to plain rain. PENNSYLVANIA, Northeast

PAZ038 Bradford 04 1600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 05 0700EST A cold front pushed south into the area and stalled, with high pressure over Canada pushing cold surface air south into upstate New York and northeast Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, a strong low pressure system moved northeast along the frontal boundary, and brought a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow to the area. Several locations in Bradford County received one half inch of ice, bringing down trees and power lines. Bradford County 1 WSW Evergreen 05 0305EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SE Laddsburg 0900EST Water covered 3 parts of Route 220 in Albany Township. Bradford County 2 WSW Liberty Corners 05 0310EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 ESE Powell 0900EST A mudslide blocked the road across Route 220 in Monroe Township and closed the road at that location.

Luzerne County Forty Ft 05 0857EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 1400EST Six houses were flooded along Toby Creek. A cold front pushed south into the area and stalled, as a strong low pressure system moved northeast along the boundary. While areas north and along the frontal boundary received mixed precipitation, heavy rain fell to the south. Combined with runoff from existing snow pack, flash flooding was experienced across parts of northeast Pennsylvania. Luzerne County 1 E Huntsville 08 1625EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WNW Courtdale 2225EST Huntsville Creek flowed out of it's banks. A portion of Hillside Road was closed for about one hour, as the water receded quickly before major damage occurred. Some basements were flooded, as well as some barns and fields.

Lackawanna County 1 SE Clarks Green 08 1650EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2250EST Summit Creek Road was flooded. Susquehanna County Harford 08 1715EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2315EST Numerous roads were flooded, along with several basements. Wayne County 1 NE Honesdale 08 1730EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 W Laurella 2330EST Numerous back roads were flooded and impassible.

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A low pressure system developed over the Gulf Coast and moved northeast through the Mid-Atlantic states, spreading heavy rain across northeast Pennsylvania from Friday afternoon through Saturday night. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches and melting snowfall caused flooding of some roadways, basements, and smaller creeks. PENNSYLVANIA, Northwest

PAZ001>003 Crawford - Northern Erie - Southern Erie 04 0300EST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Winter Storm 05 1100EST Low pressure over the lower Mississippi Valley early on March 4th moved northeast to central Pennsylvania during the early morning hours of March 5th. Precipitation associated with this storm spread into northwestern Pennsylvania during the early morning hours of the 4th. The precipitation began as snow or sleet then changed to freezing rain during the afternoon hours. The freezing rain continued into the early morning hours of March 5th then transitioned back to light snow. Conditions deteriorated quickly during the evening of the 4th as temperatures fell a few degrees and thunderstorms moved across the area. Significant ice accumulation occurred across northwestern Pennsylvania. Scattered power outages, downed trees and accidents were reported throughout the area. 07 0900EST 0 0 12.00M 0.00K Winter Storm 09 0100EST

PAZ002-003 Crawford - Southern Erie 07 0900EST 0 0 800.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 09 0200EST On the morning of March 7th, low pressure was located along the Gulf Coast States. Snow spread into the region during the morning and afternoon hours, then tapered off a bit during the evening and overnight into the 8th. Snow intensified across the area as low pressure moved north into the Carolinas by the morning of the 8th. Snow persisted across much of the area, but did mix with sleet and freezing rain at times across portions of northwest Pennsylvania. By the evening hours of the 8th, snow began tapering off across the area. The low pressure continued intensifying as it moved into New England by the morning hours of the 9th. Some light snow and flurries persisted overnight into the early morning hours of the 9th. Throughout this event, locations across northwest Pennsylvania picked up between 8.0 and 25.0 inches. The least amounts were across Crawford County where the mixed precipitation of snow, sleet and freezing rain persisted the longest.

PENNSYLVANIA, West Allegheny County Bridgeville 04 1050EST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flood 2 N Parkview 1300EST Emergency management reported basement and street flooding across much of Pittsburgh and the northern suburbs due to storm drains backing up due to heavy rain and snow melt. Snow melt combined with heavy rain across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania produced widespread flooding of streams and closing of roads. Fayette County 1 W Connellsville 04 2115EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Emergency management reported trees and power lines down in Connellsville.

Westmoreland County 3 NW Arnold 04 2145EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1 E Mt Pleasant 2150EST Emergency management reported trees and power lines down from New Kensington to Mount Pleasant.

Low topped thunderstorms formed ahead of a cold front and produced wind damage across Fayette and Westmoreland counties. Butler County Evans City 05 0200EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Flood 0230EST The public reported flooding of some structures in Evans City.

Snow melt combined with heavy rain across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania produced widespread flooding of streams and closing of roads. PAZ007-009-014- Beaver - Butler - Forest - Mercer 020 07 1000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 1800EST A large late winter storm moved slowly across the Ohio valley and produced heavy snow which mixed at times with sleet and freezing rain. The heaviest snow accumulations were across eastern Ohio where more than a foot of snow fell and across northern Pennsylvania where amounts ranged from 6 to 8 inches. Ice accumulation from freezing rain also ranged from a tenth of an inch to over one quarter in in combination with the snow and sleet.

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PENNSYLVANIA, West Lawrence County 1 SE Coverts 19 1950EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flood 2300EST Emergency management reported Covert rd flooded and closed in Union Twp.

Low pressure moving across the Ohio Valley brought heavy rains of over 2 inches to eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. This brought many streams out of their banks and produced flooding of roads. RHODE ISLAND Washington County (BID)Block Is St Arp 05 0635EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG)

The Automated Surface Observing System at Block Island (KBID) recorded a wind gust of 58 mph. No damage was reported.

Washington County 4 SE Westerly 05 0635EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55MG)

The WeatherFlow observing system at Ninigret Pond recorded a wind gust of 63 mph. No damage was reported.

Washington County North Kingstown 05 0640EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Wires were downed by thunderstorm winds in both North Kingstown and South Kingstown resulting in power outages. The wires in South Kingstown fell on top of a school bus. Kent County 2 ENE Warwick 05 0654EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (63MG)

An observing station at Conimicut light Tower recorded a wind gust of 72 mph. No damage was reported.

Newport County 1 N Newport 05 0654EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (57MG)

The Weather Flow observing station at Rose Island recorded a wind gust of 66 mph. No damage was reported.

Bristol County Warren 05 0700EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Bristol 0705EST Several trees were downed, including one that fell on a house.

Bristol County Barrington 05 0740EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (63MG)

A wind gust of 72 mph was recorded on a Skywarn spotters home weather station. No damage was reported.

A warm front, a strong low pressure system and a potent low level jet combined to produce an assortment of weather across southern New England. While the low pressure system contributed to strong winds across much of the area, the combination of the front and low level jet allowed for the development of thunderstorms that produced severe damaging winds. Providence County Woonsocket 08 1323EST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Flood Burrillville 09 0030EST In Woonsocket, several roads were flooded. A golf course near the intersection of Route 7 and Interstate 295 in Smithfield was flooded. Pawtucket Avenue in Pawtucket was impassable near the Massachusetts State Line. In Cumberland, numerous backyards were flooded as well as several streets. Several roads in Burrillville were washed out by heavy rain.

RIZ006 Washington 08 1847EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Coastal Flood 2100EST

RIZ001-004 Eastern Kent - Northwest Providence 08 1850EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1907EST

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RHODE ISLAND RIZ006-007 Newport - Washington 08 1858EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 2003EST

RIZ005 Bristol 08 2006EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Coastal Flood 2200EST

RIZ001-004 Eastern Kent - Northwest Providence 08 2125EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K High Wind 2131EST Newport County 1 E Middletown 08 2200EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Flood 09 0200EST Roadways and basements were flooded in Middletown. In addition, some creeks were overflowing.

RIZ003 Western Kent 08 2302EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind A powerful low pressure system tracked through eastern New York spreading heavy rain and strong winds across Southern New England. Heavy rain coinciding with spring snowmelt contributed to river flooding, especially along the Connecticut River. In addition, rainfall totals of two to three inches resulted in areal flooding across much of the region. In coastal areas, high astronomical tides combined with rough seas and storm surge to produce minor coastal flooding. SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Edgefield County Johnston 04 1622EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

COOP observer reported trees down and roof damage to a home in Johnston.

Newberry County 1 SE Prosperity 04 1623EST 2.69 60 0 0 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1627EST Storm survey found many trees down along a path from just southeast of Prosperity to a couple of miles northeast of Prosperity.

Fairfield County 10 NE Winnsboro 04 1630EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

DOT reported trees down on hwy 20 northeast of Winnsboro. Lancaster County 4 WSW Cauthens Xrds 04 1642EST 1.49 40 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1645EST A small tornado took down trees along a path just northeast of Great Falls in Lancaster county along and near J.B. Denton road.

Lancaster County Lancaster 04 1650EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Sheriff reported several trees down in Lancaster on Cross street, Barberville road, Floyd road, Winterwood road, Pinoak road, and Springdale road. Mccormick County Mt Carmel 04 1842EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Post Office reported 3/4 inch hail and strong winds with large branches down.

Kershaw County Bethune 04 1910EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

SKYWARN spotter reported trees and powerlines down in Bethune on hwy 341.

Aiken County New Ellenton 04 1919EST 20.06 60 0 0 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 5 WSW Wagener 1931EST

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Storm survey found trees down along a path from New Ellenton to just southwest of Wagener. A few powerlines were also down. Lexington County 2 S Pelion 04 2008EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 4 SW Gaston SKYWARN spotters reported trees down from near Pelion to near Gaston on Jeffcoat road and also on hwy 6.

Lexington County Irmo 04 2058EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

SKYWARN spotter reported trees and signs down on Old Brickyard road.

Saluda County Ward 04 2112EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Batesburg 2124EST Sheriff reported small sheds destroyed and the gazebo damaged in Ward and trees down on hwy 178 near Batesburg.

Lexington County 7 ESE Gaston 04 2141EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

NWS employee reported trees down on Old Calvery road. Kershaw County 3 W Cassatt 04 2146EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Storm survey found shingles blow off a roof of a home and the owner said the roof briefly lifted up. A few trees were also down. Richland County Columbia 04 2152EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

WIS TV showed video of trees down, one on a home, on Appling Valley road.

Sumter County Sumter 04 2155EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

SKYWARN spotter reported trees and powerlines down on Pinewood and Sherood roads. DOT also reported trees down on Secondary Highways 40, 375, and 82. Lee County Lynchburg 04 2156EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 2215EST DOT reported trees down in and around the Lynchburg area. Calhoun County St Matthews 04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Tri-County Electric reported trees and powerlines down in and around the St. Mathews area.

Clarendon County Manning 04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Black River Coop reported several large limbs down and powerlines down.

Orangeburg County Santee 04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) Vance 2216EST Electric company reported trees and powerlines down from Santee to Vance.

Orangeburg County Neeses 04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

DOT reported large limbs and powerlines down on Ida road.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Richland County Eastover 04 2200EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Electric company reported trees and powerlines down in Eastover.

Richland County 5 NNE Columbia 04 2205EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (75EG)

Broadcast media and storm survey found that a strong downburst took down many trees at the Columbia Country club and did minor damage to the clubhouse. Clarendon County 2 W Turbeville 04 2210EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

DOT reported several trees down west of Turbeville on secondary roads.

Sumter County 20 ENE Sumter 04 2215EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 2220EST DOT reported several trees down along and near hwy 53. Sumter County 20 ENE Sumter 04 2215EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) 2220EST DOT reported several trees down along and near hwy 53. Thunderstorms produced a couple of small tornadoes in the Columbia CWA and a squall line also moved through and took down trees and powerlines across the area. Newberry County 1 ENE Newberry 15 0830EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Public reported penny size hail on the northeast side of Newberry.

Fairfield County Longtown 15 1509EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

COOP observer reported nickel size hail and estimated winds of 50 mph.

Newberry County 2 N Silverstreet 15 1509EST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

COOP reported golfball size hail north of Silverstreet. Fairfield County 2 S Camp Welfare 15 1510EST 4.61 80 0 0 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1 NE Bucklick 1515EST Highway Dept. reported trees down on secondary roads in the northeast portion of the county crossing hwy 21 then heading across Lake Wateree into Kershaw county. Newberry County Newberry 15 1514EST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Sheriff reported quarter size hail in Newberry. Newberry County Chappells 15 1518EST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Public reported quarter size hail. Kershaw County 2 SW Liberty Hill 15 1520EST 19.61 80 0 0 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 7 ENE Westville 1539EST Lancaster Deputy Emergency Manager and Kershaw Emergency Manager and DOT reported trees down running west to east just south of the Lancaster/Kershaw county line. This is the same cell that developed in northeast Fairfield county and continued into Chesterfield county. Newberry County 2 SW Trinity 15 1525EST 23.77 1320 2 2 Tornado (EF3) 2 SW Peak 1545EST

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NWS Storm Survey found an EF3 tornado touched down near Silverstreet and continued east through Prosperity then crossed into Richald county where it dissipated. Many homes in Prosperity were heavily damaged. Numerous trees and powerlines were down. There were 2 injuries. F?PH, F?MH

Destroyed mobile home near Prosperity, SC. Kershaw County 4 NW Lugoff 15 1530EST 23.04 660 0 0 Tornado (EF1) 3 NW Bethune 1550EST Emergency Manager survey found damage to several homes and mobile homes from north of Lugoff to northwest of Bethune where moderate damage was done to a poultry farm. One of its buildings had its roof taken off. A couple of homes had part of their roofs torn off as well. Newberry County Newberry 15 1533EST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Public reported quarter size hail in downtown Newberry. Mccormick County 4 WSW Mt Carmel 15 1534EST 11.48 440 0 0 Tornado (EF1) 1 WNW Troy 1547EST An EF0 from the supercell that developed in Lincoln continued across McCormick county taking down numerous trees and powerlines. Minor to moderate damage to several homes and mobile homes occurred. Damage locations included hwy 81 near Willington, hwy 28, and Sr 33-117. Newberry County 2 SSW Little Mtn 15 1542EST 0 0 0.00K Hail (0.88)

SKYWARN spotter reported nickel size hail. Lancaster County 6 NW Kershaw 15 1542EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Public reported large road signs down and a few trees. Newberry County 1 NE Newberry 15 1545EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Public reported nickel size hail. Richland County 2 SW Littleton 15 1545EST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Spotter reported golf ball size hail northeast of Ballentine.

Richland County 4 WNW Spring Hill 15 1545EST 3.74 220 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1547EST

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The EF3 that hit Prosperity gradually weakened as it moved east into Northwest Richland county. Many trees were down and only a few mobile homes had minor damage. Chesterfield County 4 SSE Angelus 15 1547EST 6.97 110 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 3 NNW Middendorf 1600EST Fire Dept. reported a tornado taking down many trees and powerlines. A few mobile homes had minor damage and a water tower also sustained minor damage. Fairfield County Ridgeway 15 1548EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Spotter reported nickel size hail. Richland County 6 WSW Blythewood 15 1554EST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

COOP reported golf ball size hail. Mccormick County Mc Cormick 15 1556EST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail in McCormick.

Richland County 1 NE Columbia 15 1556EST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.00)

SKYWARN spotter reported quarte size hail on Two Notch and Bookman roads.

Richland County Pontiac 15 1600EST 0 0 0.00K Hail (1.00)

TV 10 reported quarter size hail. Mccormick County 6 ENE Mc Cormick 15 1602EST 3.32 220 0 0 Tornado (EF0) 1604EST An EF0 took down numerous trees and powerlines as it moved into the east central portion of the county.

Edgefield County 9 NW Cledra 15 1604EST 20.86 660 0 0 Tornado (EF1) 1 NNW Johnston 1617EST Supercell in McCormick moved through Edgefield county taking down numerous trees and powerlines. One home had part of its roof ripped off near hwy 66 and 378. A mobile home had severe damage and another was split in two when a tree fell through it. Minor damage occurred to other homes and mobile homes.

Victorian home damaged by tornado in Edgefield Co. 274 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Lexington County Chapin 15 1610EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

SKYWARN spotter reported penny size hail. Richland County 2 NNE (MMT)Mc Entire Ang 15 1610EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

SKYWARN spotter reported nickel size hail. Richland County Pontiac 15 1613EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

SKYWARN spotter reported nickel size hail at Two Notch and Bookman roads.

Kershaw County 1 E Elgin 15 1614EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail. Richland County 2 SW Littleton 15 1615EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Spotter reported quarter size hail. Kershaw County 2 WNW Elgin 15 1622EST 6.89 1230 0 2 Tornado (EF2) 4 N Mc Caskill 1631EST An EF2 tornado went through the Elgin community doing heavy damage to many homes including partial to total roofs gone and destroying 4 mobile homes. None of the mobiles were tied down and crumbled from rolling. Numerous trees and powerlines were down and there were 2 injuries.

Home moved from foundation with destroyed garage near Elgin, SC. Saluda County 3 W Ward 15 1624EST 3.21 440 0 0 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 2 SW Monetta 1630EST Supercell from McCormick and Edgefield counties crossed into southern Saluda county just south of Ward taking down many trees in its path. A house located at 381 Mt. Alpha Road south of the Ward town limits had major damage. The resident was in the kitchen when a huge limb almost struck her in the head. Her three kids were in the living room that had a limb go through the ceiling. Also, a truck across the street had a power pole and tree fall on it.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Central

Trees down along highway. Kershaw County 2 N Lugoff 15 1628EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

COOP reported quarter size hail. Kershaw County Lugoff 15 1633EST 0.5 100 0 0 Tornado (EF0)

Emergency Manager reported a tornado touched down in Luggoff and took down trees and damaged several homes.

Edgefield County 2 N Johnston 15 1637EST 0 0 Hail (1.50)

COOP Observer reported ping pong ballsize hail. Aiken County 3 SE Monetta 15 1637EST 0.5 100 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

Supercell coming out of southern Saluda county briefly touched down in northwest Aiken county taking down trees on hwy 39 and Mt Ebal roads. Lexington County 4 NNW Fairview Xrds 15 1641EST 8.33 440 0 0 Tornado (EF1) 2 E Pelion Corporate Arp 1654EST Supercell continued into Lexington county taking down numerous trees and powerlines. One mobile home was severely damaged and farm irrigation equipment was rolled and twisted. Several other mobile homes had minor to moderate damage.

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Tree damage along with some damage to a mobile home. Richland County 1 E Sharp 15 1643EST 3.7 660 0 0 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 2 SE Langfords Xrds 1650EST The Emergency Manager and broadcast media reported numerous trees and powerlines down along with many homes damaged at the Columbia Country Club and Lake Carolina area. Roofs were torn off a couple of homes and others were partially torn off. Calhoun County 8 WSW Hammond Xrds 15 1644EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Off duty employee reported quarter size hail. Lee County 1 S Bishopville 15 1644EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

SKYWARN spotter reported penny size hail south of Bishopville.

Lexington County 4 E Swansea 15 1644EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Off duty employee reported quarter size hail. Lexington County 1 S Gilbert 15 1644EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

SKYWARN spotter reported nickel size hail just south of Gilbert.

Mccormick County Parksville 15 1652EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Emergency Manager reported nickel size hail in Parksville. Lexington County 2 SW Red Bank 15 1655EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

SKYWARN spotter reported penny size hail. Edgefield County 8 E Edgefield 15 1658EST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

SKYWARN spotter reported golf ball size hail in the Long Creek area.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Lee County Wisacky 15 1658EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail. Lancaster County Kershaw 15 1658EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

SKYWARN spotter reported damage to a church steeple. Orangeburg County 3 ENE North 15 1705EST 3.4 220 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 6 N Wolfton 1710EST Ground and areal survey found many trees down along a path crossing hwy 692 into Calhoun county.

Edgefield County 6 ESE Morgana 15 1709EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail near the Edgefield county line.

Calhoun County 9 SW Hammond Xrds 15 1710EST 18.19 440 0 0 Tornado (EF1) 2 N Lone Star 1730EST NWS survey and EM fly over found a path of trees down along highway 6. Several outbuildings were damaged and a few barns collapsed. Several roofs in St. Matthews were partially torn off and damage occurred to several mobile homes just north of Lone Star.

Building destroyed in Calhoun County. Edgefield County 45 N Pleasant Lane 15 1711EST 3.7 220 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1713EST Survey found trees down from supercell tornado that came out of Columbia County GA.

Saluda County 1 ESE Perrys Xrds 15 1716EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

DOT reported trees down on hwy 395 toward Lake Murray. Aiken County 1 N Horse Creek 15 1718EST 25.26 1760 0 0 Tornado (EF2) 1 SE White Pond 1747EST Extensive damage in the Clearwater area. Numerous trees and powerlines down along the entire track, especially in the Clearwater area. Many homes had severe damage to roofs and stuctures. Some roofs were gone. The water tower had its top taken off and deposited several hundred yards away. Damage path was a mile wide a some points. It was amazing there were no injuries or deaths.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Central

Top of water tower removed by tornado in Clearwater, SC. Newberry County 6 E Prosperity 15 1725EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Sheriff reported quarter size hail. Aiken County North Augusta 15 1727EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

SKYWARN spotter reported penny size hail. Lexington County 1 W Irmo 15 1735EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Public reported nickel size hail on Lake Murray Blvd. Richland County 1 E Ballentine 15 1740EST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Public reported nickel size hail. Aiken County 3 S Aiken 15 1744EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Public reported quarter size hail with a second storm that came through the area.

Barnwell County 3 WNW Williston 15 1747EST 0.25 100 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1748EST Survey found a brief touchdown along hwy 78. Barnwell County 2 SE Williston 15 1750EST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Sheriff reported golf ball size hail between Blackville and Williston on hwy 78.

Richland County Columbia 15 1750EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

SKYWARN spotter reported powerlines down in the Columbia area and power outages.

Lee County 2 SW Bishopville 15 1752EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG) 3 SSW Alcot 1758EST

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Emergency Manager reported trees and powerlines down. Large dump trucks at X-tra Mile Trucking Company on hwy 341 were damaged. A roof was partially torn off a home on Sumter highway (15).

Lee County 1 WSW Ashwood 15 1752EST 14.08 440 0 0 Tornado (EF1) 1 N Lynchburg 1805EST Storm Survey and Emergency Manager found damage to several homes, mobile homes, and a church in the Ashwood and Red Hill areas on Green Ln, Taproot, Day Lilly, and other secondary roads. Numerous trees and powerlines were down in the Lynchburg area.

Mobile home that was rolled on it's side by the tornado winds and then collapsed. Barnwell County 2 E Elko 15 1754EST 0.25 100 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1755EST Storm survey found another brief touchdown of the supercell tornado along Bromitch Lane just north of hwy 78. Many trees down with convergent pattern. Richland County 2 NW Pontiac Airstrip Arp 15 1755EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail at Summit-Whitney Falls.

Richland County 2 NW Pontiac Airstrip Arp 15 1755EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

SKYWARN spotter reported roof damage to several homes in the Summit-Whitney Falls.

Clarendon County 2 SSW Manning Clarendon Ar 15 1802EST 7.61 220 0 0 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 7 SSW Foreston 1812EST EM and broadcast media reported and showed video of a tornado moving across land then across the north portion of Lake Marion and continuing east. Damage survey found many trees and some powerlines down. Only minor damage to a few homes. Clarendon County 3 WNW Summerton 15 1803EST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Sheriff reported nickel size hail on Governors Richardson road.

Clarendon County Manning 15 1805EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Sheriff reported penny size hail in Manning.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Bamberg County 1 E Denmark 15 1805EST 1.96 220 0 0 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1807EST Survey found utility poles snapped in half, trees and powerlines down. Moderate damage to several homes.

Powerlines down in Denmark. Bamberg County 4 SE Bamberg Carlisle Arp 15 1825EST 3.76 660 0 0 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1 NNE Farrells Xrds 1829EST Numerous trees along a wide path were down with nice convergent pattern.

Orangeburg County 3 WSW Branchville 15 1829EST 10.11 1320 0 0 Tornado (EF3) 2 NE Dorange 1844EST Extensive damage in Branchville. One home was destroyed and 16 had other moderate to major damage. One mobile home was destroyed and a half dozen had moderate to major damage. Seven buildings in downtown were destroyed, including a couple of 3 layer deep brick buildings. Thirteen others had major damage and 5 had minor damage. Amazingly there were no injuries or deaths. Seven supercells tracked across our South Carolina County Warning Area and produced many long-lived tornadoes that did significant damage. Over 85 homes were destroyed, around 400 had moderate damage, and estimates for the total devastation were around 40 million dollars.

Building damaged in Branchville, SC.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Central SCZ017 Marlboro 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 31 2359EST Drought conditions continued to improve, with only a couple counties remaining in the category of Severe (D2) in the region. The remainder of the region was catagorized as a Moderate (D1) Drought. Darlington County 2 WSW Wilson Xrds 04 2150EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Ham operator estimated winds at up to 60 mph at mile marker 136 on Interstate 20.

Florence County 1 WNW Florence 04 2210EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2211EST Emergency Manager reported several trees were blown down on Gladstone Street. Hail was also reported.

Darlington County 4 E Darlington 04 2222EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2223EST Emergency Manager reported trees were down. Dillon County 4 NW Latta 04 2225EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2226EST Public reported trees down across the road. Large scale forcing interacted with western edge of broad pre-frontal convection during the evening, allowing thunderstorms to intensify across the area and upstream ahead of surface cold front. Shear profiles continued to strengthen during the event as low level jet of 60-70 knots impinged on the area atop lower to mid 60s dewpoints ahead of strong mid/upper level trough lifting north across the Central Appalachians. Throughout the event, appears marginal instability across our area prevented widespread damage from occurring on the ground. Cold front moved into far western portions of Forecast Area around 2300EST and limped offshore March 5th, 0400-0500EST. Primary storm mode was multiple line segments. Main threat was damaging winds given the strength of the low level wind fields. Gradient surface winds were gusting 35 to 40 mph prior to any strong to severe convection moving into the area. Storm motions were to the northeast at 50 to 60 mph. Shear values over 300 m2/s2 and low Lifted Condensation Levels (LCLs) heightened our attention as to the tornado potential. Darlington County 5 NW Hartsville 15 1553EST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

The Emergency Manager reported hail up to the size of nickels.

Darlington County Clyde 15 1555EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

A trained spotter reported one-inch hail. Darlington County Hartsville 15 1558EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1600EST A cooperative observer reported one-inch hail covered the ground.

Marlboro County Blenheim 15 1620EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Scattered reports of dime to quarter size hail. Marlboro County Brownsville 15 1622EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Scattered reports of dime to quarter size hail. Dillon County Oak Grove 15 1635EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) 1637EST The fire department reported numerous trees down in and near Oak Grove.

Dillon County Dillon 15 1640EST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

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Hail up to the size of golf balls reported by law enforcement through the 911 Center.

Dillon County Dillon 15 1640EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) 1642EST Law enforcement reported numerous trees down in and near Dillon. Some trees were down on houses and across powerlines. Some of the trees were blocking roadways. Dillon County 1 SSW Latta 15 1646EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) 1648EST The fire department reported numerous trees down in and near Latta. A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded that downed trees south and west of the tornado track were mainly the result of straight-line winds.

Dillon County Latta 15 1648EST 1.36 75 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1650EST A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded an EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 75 mph developed near the intersection of U.S. Highway 301 and 501 around 548 pm EDT. The tornado moved east, passing just south of downtown Latta before lifting near Johnson Road around 550 pm EDT. The most extreme damage observed occurred near Willis Street where a large tree fell on a home. Numerous other trees were also down or damaged. Six homes sustained minor damage. Damage to one trailer was classifed as major. The maximum damage width was 75 yards. The path length was 1.36 miles. Dillon County officials estimated the damage totaled $50,000 dollars. Dillon County 10 E Floydale 15 1700EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

A cooperative observer reported hail up to the size of quarters.

Florence County Lake City 15 1700EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

A cooperative observer reported hail up to the size of quarters. Dead trees were also blown down.

Dillon County 2 SSE Kemper 15 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) 1702EST Numerous large trees were down. Some of the trees were snapped while others were uprooted. A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded the damage was the result of straight-line winds.

Marion County 1 NNW Zion 15 1715EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) 1716EST Several trees down near the intersection of Methodist Church Road and Dew Road. The largest trees were up to eight inches in diameter. Florence County 1 E Cartersville 15 1725EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (74EG) 1 S Effingham 1740EST A National Weather Service Storm Survey observed straight-line wind damage south of the tornado track. Trees were uprooted or snapped. Florence County 1 E Cartersville 15 1725EST 13.45 100 0 3 605.00K Tornado (EF1) 1 SW Effingham 1740EST

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A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded a tornado developed near Crawfish Pond Road and Cartersville Highway, just to the southeast of Cartersville. The tornado moved east across Chaney Grove Road, near Rose Lane where it strengthened from an EF0 to an EF1 with winds estimated to 100 mph. The tornado weakened to EF0 as it crossed Thunder Road. The tornado reached EF1 again near Cale Yarborough Highway and Interstate 95. The tornado crossed Interstate 95 with EF0 damage noted near South Hill Road. The tornado peaked at 105 mph along W John Paul Jones Road, between Center Road and Langston Road. The tornado finally dissipated near Mccain Circle and Olanta Highway, just west of Effingham. Seventy six homes sustained minor damage. Damage to 4 homes was classifed as major and one home was completely destroyed. Eight mobile homes sustained minor damage. Damage to 5 mobile homes was classified as major and 9 mobile homes were completely destroyed. There were 2 businesses that sustained major damage. There were 13 barns and sheds completely destroyed, 3 others sustained major damage. There were 3 minor injuries, including a 3 year old boy who had to be extricated from a structure. Three horses and 3 cows were killed. The maximum path width was 100 yards. The path length was about 13 1/2 miles. Florence County officials estimated the damage at $605,000 dollars.

Marion County 2 W Upper Dog Bluff 15 1750EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (61EG)

A trained spotter observed a 20 inch oak tree that was twisted and snapped at 16 feet above the ground. This large tree was located at the intersection of State Route 41 and 908 between Brittons Neck and Centenary.

Marion County 6 NE Gresham 15 1800EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)

Five pine trees blown down across State Route 41. Report received via amateur radio network.

Horry County Aynor 15 1813EST 0 0 5.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG) 1815EST A National Weather Service Storm Survey observed straight-line wind damage east of where the tornado lifted and dissipated. The damage was spotty from the intersection of Pine Street and 11th Avenue to the intersection of Elm Street and Secondary State Route 129. A barn roof was torn off and several trees were uprooted. Winds were estimated around 80 mph.

Horry County Aynor 15 1813EST 0.27 25 0 0 5.00K Tornado (EF0) 1814EST A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded a brief tornado touchdown beginning near the intersection of Jordanville Road and U.S. 501 in Aynor. The tornado traveled for about one-quarter mile, then lifted and dissipated near the intersection of Pine Street and 11th Avenue. Damage was confined to a mobile home. A carport was completely destroyed resulting in subsequent damage to powerlines and trees. The tornado was classified as an EF0 with winds estimated around 80 mph. The tornado had a maximum path width of 25 yards. The path length was 0.27 miles. Horry County officials estimated about $5,000 dollars worth of damage. Williamsburg County 1 S Heineman 15 1817EST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

A National Weather Service employee reported hail up to golf ball size. WFO Charleston South Carolina relayed the report.

Williamsburg County 3 SW Edwards 15 1817EST 2.49 75 0 0 Tornado (EF1) 2 SW Heineman 1820EST A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded an EF1 tornado with winds to 105 mph first touched down just north of Santee River Road and moved east crossing State Route 375. The tornado lifted just west of U.S. 52. Numerous large hardwood trees were uprooted or snapped. The maximum path width was 75 yards. The path length was about 2 1/2 miles.

Williamsburg County 3 N Greeleyville 15 1821EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

The Emergency Manager reported one-inch hail. Williamsburg County 1 WNW Lane 15 1823EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (70EG) 1 SW Blakely 1832EST A National Weather Service Storm Survey obsevered sporadic areas of straight-line wind damage. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted from near Lane to near Trio.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Horry County 3 ENE Maple Xrds 15 1830EST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of pennies in Shell, near the intersection of Highway 22 and State Route 905.

Williamsburg County 1 NNE Trio 15 1836EST 4.01 75 0 0 200.00K Tornado (EF1) 2 NNW Earles 1840EST A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded an EF1 tornado with winds to 100 mph developed just west of Steadfast Road where most of the damage occurred. The tornado dissipated just east of Jumpin Run Road. Thirty five homes were damaged, 7 suffered major damage and 5 were completely destroyed. The maximum path width was 75 yards. The path length was about 4 miles. Williamsburg County officials estimated the damage at $200,000 dollars.

Horry County 2 N Wampee 15 1845EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (73MG)

A skywarn spotter measured a wind gust to 84 mph. Georgetown County 2 SW Oatland 15 1854EST 0.01 20 0 0 Tornado (EF0) 1855EST The Emergency Manager surveyed damage and concluded a tornado briefly touched down. Eight trees were blown down. Significant damage occurred to a house when one of these trees fell onto the structure. The porch was damaged and the foundation of the house was shifted. The maximum path width and path length was 20 yards. The tornado was rated EF0.

Georgetown County 1 S Chicorawood Plantati 15 1900EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)

A few trees were down near the intersection of Plantersville Road and Jackson Village Road.

A surface warm front lifted northward across the area just a few hours prior to the onset of a severe weather outbreak while a cold front approached from the northwest. A meso-low developed across northeast Georgia and enhanced the shear through the low-levels of the atmosphere. The arrival of a potent shortwave and associated strong dynamics by late afternoon were able to overcome limited instability and the stabilizing influences of the chilly Atlantic Ocean, allowing for a long-lived severe weather outbreak. National Weather Service Storm Damage Teams confirmed eight tornadoes, up to an EF1 on the Enhanced F-scale. The teams also observed evidence of strong microbursts and rear-flank downdraft damage. Large hail, up to golf ball size, and straight-line wind damage, up to 95 mph, also occurred. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center upgraded the area from a moderate risk for severe weather to a PDS high risk early in the afternoon.

SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Oconee County Westminster 04 1630EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees and power lines blown down around Westminster.

Pickens County 10 WSW Pickens 04 1655EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Easley 1729EST Quite a few trees blown down from Lake Keowee to Easley. Greenville County 3 S Tigerville 04 1748EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Greenville County 3 S Tigerville 04 1748EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Spartanburg County 3 NE Greer 04 1805EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

NWS Survey found an area of significant straight line wind damage in a small area between Hammett Store Rd and Gap Creek Rd just northeast of Greer. Most of the damage was concentrated along Lindsey Ridge Rd and Brookdale Acres Rd. Numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted. Ten to 15 homes received roof damage and broken windows. In addition, an automobile was flipped and an outbuilding destroyed. Greenville County 5 E Mauldin 04 1810EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest

Several pine trees snapped. Spartanburg County Lyman 04 1810EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees blown down. Greenville County 2 SSW Fountain Inn 04 1820EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees uprooted on Abercrombie Rd. Abbeville County 5 NNE Donalds 04 1845EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A couple trees blown down in the Gunnells Rd/Highway 252 area.

Cherokee County 6 SW Gaffney 04 1855EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees blown down across highway 29 in the Thicketty community.

Greenwood County Greenwood 04 1905EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Cherokee County 3 WNW Gaffney 04 1910EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 6 ENE Blacksburg 1925EST A tree was blown onto a house on Florence St. Trees were downed on N Gate Rd at the Brookside Subdivision. A large tree blew down on Blackwell Rd, and trees were blown down in the Antioch community.

Greenwood County Ninety Six 04 1915EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A couple of trees were blown down in Ninety Six. Laurens County Joanna 04 1930EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Several trees blown down and siding torn off a business. Union County Jonesville 04 1930EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Lockhart 1945EST Several trees and power lines blown down between Jonesville and Lockhart.

Chester County 14 NW Chester 04 2000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2019EST Trees and power lines blown down across the northern half of the county.

Chester County 5 N Chester 04 2020EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees and power lines blown down across the northern half of the county.

York County Rock Hill 04 2025EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) Ft Mill Several trees blown down from Rock Hill to Fort Mill, with a tree on a house on Lee St in Rock Hill.

Chester County Ft Lawn 04 2035EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees and power lines blown down in the Fort Lawn area.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest

A line of severe storms moved across the Upstate and northwest Piedmont of South Carolina uring the late afternoon hours producing widespread wind damage and large hail. Greenwood County 1 SE Hodges 15 0739EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Anderson County Iva 15 1417EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) Several trees down along highway 81 south of Iva. Cherokee County Gaffney 15 1430EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Union County Jonesville 15 1437EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Abbeville County 4 W Due West 15 1439EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Cherokee County Blacksburg 15 1439EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Abbeville County 6 SE Abbeville 15 1450EST 0.5 20 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0)

NWS survey found a small damage area consisent with EF0 tornado damage in northeast Abbeville County. Damage was mainly confined to downed trees and power lines. Laurens County 4 SW Cross Hill 15 1455EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Numerous other reports of penny size hail were also received.

Laurens County Waterloo 15 1455EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Cross Hill Trees blown down in Waterloo and Cross Hill. Laurens County Hickory Tavern 15 1456EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Laurens County 7 SSW Hickory Tavern 15 1456EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Reported along highway 252 near Indian Mound Rd. Abbeville County 5 NE Abbeville 15 1502EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Chester County 1 SW Great Falls 15 1505EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

York County 3 ESE Rock Hill 15 1522EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Reported near the intersection of highway 5 and I-77. Abbeville County Calhoun Falls 15 1525EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 1529EST Greenwood County Bradley 15 1550EST 0 0 2.80M 0.00K Hail (1.75) Kirksey 1600EST The combination of strong winds and hail up to golfball size damaged 507 structures in the far southern part of the county. Estimated damage in the form of broken windows, damaged roofs and siding was 2.8 million dollars. Most of the damage occurred between highways 221 and 25.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Greenwood County Callison 15 1557EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hailed reportedly covered the ground. Anderson County Starr 15 1600EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Anderson County 7 NE Iva 15 1612EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (4.25)

Anderson County 4 SW Honea Path 15 1612EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Anderson County 4 SW Honea Path 15 1612EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Large tree limbs snapped. Abbeville County 6 SW Due West 15 1620EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Donalds A tree down in Donalds and another tree down on highway 201 south of Due West.

Greenwood County Cokesbury 15 1635EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75)

Greenwood County Cokesbury 15 1635EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees blown down. Greenwood County 8 NE Greenwood 15 1639EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Greenwood County 8 NE Greenwood 15 1639EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees blown down in the Lake Greenwood area. Several supercell thunderstorms affected the southern part of Upstate South Carolina during the afternoon and early evening hours. Very large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes accompanied the storms. SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal Colleton County 1 W Ruffin 04 2110EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was blown down along Pineridge Road near Ruffin, South Carolina.

Charleston County Charleston Hgts 04 2155EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were reported down on Stall Road in North Charleston, South Carolina. Four inch diameter tree limbs were also reported down in Wando Woods Subdivision in North Charleston, South Carolina.

A strong negatively tilted upper level trough drove a strong cold front into a fairly unstable airmass with very strong wind fields aloft. This resulted in scattered thunderstorm development across the region. Beaufort County 1 N Burton 07 1129EST 0 0 2.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree was reported down and blocking the roadway on River Road. Another tree was reported down on telephone wires in Burton, South Carolina. A tree was also reported down in the roadway on Ihley Road.

Beaufort County 1 N Beaufort 07 1148EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Lightning

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SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal

Law Enforcement reported a house on fire due to a lightning strike.

Beaufort County Hilton Head Is 07 1210EST 0 0 0.75K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree was reported down and blocking the roadway in Mitchellville Park.

SCZ045 Berkeley 07 1313EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Strong Wind A strong area of low pressure tracked through the upstate of South Carolina and given adequate instability and strong wind fields aloft, a few thunderstorms developed across the area. SCZ042>045-047> Beaufort - Berkeley - Charleston - Dorchester - Hampton - Jasper - Northern Colleton 048-050 08 0836EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K High Wind 1213EST A rapidly strengthening area of low pressure tracked just to the northwest of the region early in the morning, dragging a strong cold front through southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Very strong winds resulted from rapid pressure rises behind the cold front as a strong area of high pressure began to build in behind the departing system. Allendale County 3 S Averill 15 1812EST 18 1320 0 0 2300.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF2) 2 ENE Fairfax 1835EST An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a storm survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in western Allendale County about 3.5 miles south-southwest of Martin at 712 PM EDT and traveled east-southeast for 18 miles before lifting about 2 miles northeast of Fairfax, South Carolina at 735 PM EDT. This Tornado uprooted or snapped off between 1500 and 2000 trees, destroyed two mobile homes, toppled a cell phone tower, produced mainly minor roof damage to many dozens of homes, knocked down numerous power lines and power poles, destroyed or severely damaged a couple dozen vehicles, destroyed several outbuildings, barns, and sheds, and overturned an empty tractor trailer along route 29 between Allendale and Seigling. The Tornado reached a maximum width of three quarters of a mile along route 29 between Allendale and Seigling. One injury occurred when a person drove a car into a tree that had fallen across the road. The maximum sustained winds in this EF2 Tornado were estimated between 115 and 125 mph. In addition to the Tornado Damage, there was sporadic straight line wind damage with estimated winds of up to 90 mph occurring up to a couple of miles south of the Tornado path. The straight line wind damage resulted in numerous downed trees and power lines, along with minor damage to homes and businesses especially in and around Allendale, South Carolina.

Allendale County 1 W Martin 15 1815EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

A public report was received of half dollar sized hail in Martin, South Carolina.

Allendale County 1 NW Allendale 15 1825EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A public report was received of two trees down at 56 Main Street in Allendale, South Carolina.

Colleton County 1 WSW H And B Jct 15 1835EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A trained weather spotter reported quarter sized hail 1 mile southwest of Lodge, South Carolina.

Allendale County 1 NW Allendale 15 1835EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One large tree was reported down in Allendale, South Carolina.

Colleton County Ashton 15 1844EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel sized hail was reported in Ashton by a law enforcement official.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal Colleton County 1 NW Islandton 15 1850EST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A law enforcement official reported several trees down at 85 Sineth Street in Islandton, South Carolina.

Colleton County 1 W Walterboro 15 1855EST 0 0 3.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

A law enforcement official reported trees down in and around the city of Walterboro, South Carolina. Trees were reported down at the intersection of Poplar Sixth Street, at 639 Bay Street, and in the 200 block of Wilkey.

Hampton County 3 ENE Hampton Varnville Ar 15 1855EST 0 0 0.25K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A trained weather spotter reported 3 to 4 inch tree limbs down on Highway 63 just inside the county line. Dime size hail was also reported. Colleton County 3 W Walterboro 15 1900EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A trained weather spotter reported a large tree down on I-95 near mile marker 51. Dime sized hail was also reported.

Colleton County 2 NW Walterboro 15 1902EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter and Dime sized hail was reported near Walterboro, South Carolina.

Colleton County 5 NNW Hendersonville 15 1906EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

A trained weather spotter reported the tops of trees snapped off and mailboxes blown away at 3388 Cane Branch Road near 5 miles north-northwest of Hendersonville, South Carolina. Colleton County 1 W Walterboro 15 1906EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A public report was received of trees and power lines down at the intersection of Cane Branch Road and Cavanaugh Road in Walterboro, South Carolina. Colleton County 1 W Walterboro 15 1906EST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A public report was received of trees down on Forks Road in Walterboro, South Carolina.

Colleton County 2 NW Walterboro 15 1907EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

A trained weather spotter reported penny size hail near Walterboro, South Carolina.

Colleton County 3 W Walterboro 15 1908EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A trained weather spotter reported nickel to quarter sized hail near Walterboro, South Carolina.

Colleton County 2 ENE Islandton 15 1908EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

A public report was received that an old barn collapsed due to strong winds.

Dorchester County 1 N Ridgeville 15 1908EST 2.2 40 0 0 218.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1911EST

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SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal

An EF1 Tornado was confirmed by a storm survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Office. The Tornado touched down north of Ridgeville, South Carolina at the Carters fast stop gas station, and traveled 2.2 miles before lifting. The maximum width of the tornado was determined to be 40 yards. Roof panels were stripped from the Canopy at the Carters fast stop gas station, two mobile homes were damaged with one shifted 5 feet off its foundation and another having its windows and doors blown out. Additionally, a car was moved approximately 50 feet. The estimated maximum sustained winds in this EF1 Tornado were estimated to be between 100 and 110 mph.

Allendale County 1 ESE Fairfax 15 1910EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A trained weather spotter reported dime to quarter sized hail near Fairfax, South Carolina.

Dorchester County 4 ENE Ridgeville 15 1915EST 0 0 60.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (85EG) 1918EST Straight line wind damage was observed near the Jedburg, South Carolina exit off of I-26. Interviews revealed that large pine trees were down across the roadway. In addition over one hundred pine trees were snapped off along the trunk or completely uprooted. Wind speeds were estimated to be between 95 and 105 mph.

Charleston County 1 E Citadel 15 1922EST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Three road signs were bent over or broken off midway up a steel pole in various places along the causeway leading to the Ravennel Bridge in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. All three signs were blown down to the east.

Colleton County 1 NW Hendersonville 15 1924EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A public report was received of trees and power lines down in Hendersonville, South Carolina.

Colleton County Islandton 15 1925EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 1945EST The public reported golf ball sized hail along Highway 64 west of Walterboro, South Carolina. The hail was reported to have fallen for 20 minutes. Berkeley County 2 N Mt Holly 15 1925EST 0.6 180 0 7 150.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1926EST An EF1 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office in Berkeley County near Mount Holly, South Carolina. The Tornado touched down at 825 PM EDT north of Mount Holly, South Carolina in the Strawberry Hill Mobile Home Park just east of Highway 52. The Tornado tracked 0.6 miles before lifting near Angel Lane. The maximum width of the Tornado was around 180 yards, with maximum sustained winds estimated to be between 100 and 110 mph. Extensive damage occurred to two mobile homes, moderate damage to six mobile homes, and minor damage to six additional mobile homes in the Strawberry Hill Mobile Home Park. There were seven injuries which resulted from the Tornado, with 3 individuals in need of additional treatment transported to a local hospital. Large trees were also observed to have been snapped off at the base or uprooted.

Colleton County 1 NW Hendersonville 15 1926EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter sized hail was reported by a trained weather spotter in Hendersonville, South Carolina. A small dead tree was also reported down. Berkeley County 1 W Moncks Corner Arpt 15 1929EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

The Berkeley county warning point reported that a boat was blown into the parking lot of Action Island Auto Sales 2 miles southwest of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Hampton County 4 NE Brunson 15 1930EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

The tops of three pine trees were blown off 5 miles northwest of Crocketville, South Carolina. Several large trees were also blown down within 1 mile of this location.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal Berkeley County 1 SE Carnes Xrd 15 1932EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51MG)

A trained weather spotter using a home weather station measured a 59 mph wind gust near the intersection of Highway 17A and Highway 176. Berkeley County 2 NNE The Barrows 15 1935EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny sized hail was reported by a county official in Whitesville, South Carolina.

Colleton County 5 WSW Walterboro 15 1936EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A trained weather spotter reported a large tree down on Hendersonville Highway 5 miles north of Hendersonville, South Carolina. Berkeley County 2 E Cedar Hill 15 1936EST 1.2 135 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1938EST An EF1 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office in Berkeley County near Cainhoy, South Carolina. At 836 PM EDT, a Tornado touched down in a plantation west of Cainhoy Road and continued to track 1.2 miles before lifting. The maximum path width was around 135 yards, with maximum sustained winds estimated between 95 and 105 mph. The Tornado severely damaged a large storage shed and knocked down several large trees as it crossed the plantation. The Tornado then crossed Cainhoy Road and struck the Mount Zion Methodist Church. The church suffered complete failure of the front porch and had a portion of the roof deck uplifted and the steeple knocked over. Portions of the outer brick wall also suffered significant damage. The Tornado then continued into a field behind the church before lifting. Colleton County 1 E Green Pond 15 1940EST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Several trees were reported down in the 6000 block of Ritter Road in Green Pond, South Carolina.

Colleton County Jacksonboro 15 1940EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

A law enforcement official reported several trees and power lines down at Hope Plantation and Bright Road in Jacksonboro, South Carolina. Charleston County James Is 15 1945EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel sized hail was reported at the Charleston Municipal Golf Course. Several trees were also reported to have been clipped off at the top. Charleston County 2 SSE Ashley Hall 15 1945EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter sized hail was reported by a trained weather spotter in West Ashely, South Carolina.

Charleston County 1 W Charleston 15 1947EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel sized hail was reported by a trained weather spotter in Charleston, South Carolina.

Charleston County 3 SE Morris Acres 15 1948EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter sized hail was reported by a trained weather spotter in Johns Island, South Carolina.

Charleston County 3 SE Morris Acres 15 1948EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel sized hail was reported on Plowground Road in Johns Island, South Carolina.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal Charleston County 2 SSE Ashley Hall 15 1950EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Penny sized hail was reported off of Highway 17 near Carolina Bay.

Charleston County 1 W Charleston 15 1950EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50) 2005EST Hail one and one half inch in diameter was reported in downtown Charleston at the intersection of Market Street and King Street. The hail lasted between 10 and 15 minutes. A funnel cloud was also observed.

Charleston County 1 W Folly Beach 15 1950EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel and Dime sized hail was reported by a trained weather spotter along Folly Road.

Charleston County 2 SSE Ashley Hall 15 1953EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Hail one and one half inch in diameter was reported in West Ashley, South Carolina.

Charleston County James Is 15 1954EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel sized hail was reported by a trained weather spotter at the intersection of Folly Road and Fort Johnson Road.

Jasper County 1 NW Coosawhatchie 15 2006EST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

The Jasper County Warning Point reported trees down along I-95 at exit 28 near Coosawhatchie, South Carolina.

Beaufort County 1 NW Dale 15 2020EST 0 0 7.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

The Beaufort County Emergency Manager reported two large pine trees down, the tops of two pine trees snapped off, and one large oak tree limb down. It was also reported that shingle and skirting damage occurred to a mobile home, a shed was flipped, and a carport was blown over. The damage was reported to have occurred in approximately 7 seconds.

Beaufort County 1 NW Dale 15 2020EST 0 0 12.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (75EG)

Approximately 25 trees were reported down in a 150 yard long and 40 yard wide path in the 8200 block of Coakley Road in Dale, South Carolina. Beaufort County 1 NE Bluffton 15 2055EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.50)

Hail two and one half inches in diameter was reported by a trained weather spotter in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Beaufort County 1 NE Bluffton 15 2100EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2102EST The public reported that golf ball sized hail fell for 2 minutes in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Beaufort County Hilton Head Is Arpt 15 2110EST 0 0 1000.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75)

The Beaufort County Emergency Manager and the fixed airport base operator reported that sixty two planes sustained damage due to golf ball to baseball sized hail. Approximately ten percent of the planes were reported a total loss, twenty five percent were no longer air worthy, and the rest had repairable damage. In addition numerous cars sustained damage.

Beaufort County 1 W Hilton Head Is Arpt 15 2110EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

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SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal

Quarter to half dollar sized hail was reported on Hilton Head Plantation.

Beaufort County Hilton Head Is 15 2115EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golf ball sized hail was reported on Hilton Head Island. Beaufort County 1 NE Bluffton 15 2115EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

One and one quarter inch diameter hail was reported in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Beaufort County Hilton Head Is 15 2120EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

A trained weather spotter reported golf ball sized hail in Hilton Head Plantation.

Beaufort County 3 N Hilton Head Is 15 2120EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

A National Weather Service CoCoRaHS Observer reported hail ranging in size from penny to golf ball size. The hail was reported to have accumulated to a depth of around one inch. Minor tree damage was also reported.

Beaufort County Hilton Head Is Arpt 15 2121EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A trained weather spotter reported quarter sized hail on Hilton Head Island.

Beaufort County Hilton Head Is 15 2121EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

A trained weather spotter reported quarter sized hail on Hilton Head Island.

Beaufort County 2 NNE Hilton Head Is 15 2122EST 0 0 Hail (2.75)

Baseball sized hail was reported by the public on Hilton Head Island.

Beaufort County Hilton Head Is 15 2122EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

A trained weather spotter reported golf ball sized hail on Hilton Head Island.

A large and intense area of low pressure lifted northward through the central Appalachians, dragging a strong cold front toward southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia. The combination of the approaching cold front along with strong dynamic forcing and plenty of instability resulted in a widespread organized severe weather outbreak across the region.

SOUTH DAKOTA, Central and North

SDZ004>008-010> Brown - Campbell - Clark - Codington - Day - Edmunds - Faulk - Grant - Marshall - McPherson - Roberts 011-017>021 - Spink 20 1130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 21 1000CST An upper level disturbance coupled with an area of low pressure moving across the Central Plains brought widespread heavy snow from the late afternoon through the early morning hours to north central and northeast South Dakota. Heavy snow of 6 to as much as 18 inches fell across this area resulting in school delays and cancellations along with treacherous travel conditions. Some snowfall amounts included: 6 inches at Bowdle, South Shore, and Bradley; 7 inches at Eureka, Chelsea, Bristol, and Pollock; 8 inches near Hosmer, Onaka, and Roscoe; 9 inches at Victor; 10 inches at Westport and Ipswich. Locations with a foot or more of snowfall included: 12 inches at Columbia, Milbank, and Waubay; 13 inches at Sisseton and Webster; 14 inches at Big Stone City; 15 inches at Summit; 16 inches at Roy Lake; 18 inches at Wilmot and Pickeral Lake State Park.

294 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

SOUTH DAKOTA, Central and North SDZ009-015>019- Clark - Dewey - Faulk - Hamlin - Hand - Hughes - Hyde - Potter - Spink - Stanley - Sully - Walworth 022-033>037 26 1600CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 27 0600CST An area of low pressure moving across the Northern Plains brought strong lift and heavy snow from 6 to 15 inches in a band across much of central and northeast South Dakota from the evening to the early morning hours. Schools were delayed or cancelled and road travel was difficult, if not impossible. Some snowfall amounts included: 6 inches at Stephan, Willow Lake, Harrold, Miller, and near Hoven; 7 inches at Hayti, east of Hayes, and Eagle Butte; 8 inches at Highmore and Doland; 9 inches at Orient, Bryant, and near Onida; 10 inches at Gettysburg and Faulkton; 11 inches at Seneca and Redfield. Locations with a foot or more of snowfall included: 12 inches 23 miles north of Highmore; 13 inches near Agar; 15 inches 24 miles north of Highmore. SDZ035 Hughes 30 2230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 31 1400CST

SDZ008-019-022- Clark - Deuel - Hamlin - Roberts 023 31 0100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2200CST Heavy snow fell across parts of central and northeast South Dakota from the early morning into the early evening hours of March 31st. Snowfall amounts were from 6 to 7 inches. Some schools were delayed or cancelled, and road conditions deteriorated in several areas. Snowfall amounts included 6 inches at Summit, Clark, Bryant, and Clear Lake, and 7 inches at Canning. SOUTH DAKOTA, Southeast

SDZ062-065>068 Bon Homme - Charles Mix - Hutchinson - Lincoln - Minnehaha - Turner

16 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 17 Snow accumulated 3 to 5 inches in an area roughly from Yankton to just east of Sioux Falls, from tne night of March 16th into the early evening of March 17th. SDZ038 Beadle 26 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 27 0800CST

SDZ052-053 Jerauld - Sanborn 26 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 27 0800CST

SDZ039 Kingsbury 26 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 27 0900CST

SDZ054-055 Lake - Miner 26 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 27 0900CST

SDZ040 Brookings 26 2200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 27 1000CST Widespread snow produced accumulations around 6 inches from Wessington to Brookings South Dakota from the evening of March 26th to the morning of March 27th. Lesser accumulations of 3 to 5 inches were reported over a strip just south of the heavy snow area. SDZ063 Charles Mix 31 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1400CST

SDZ050 Gregory 31 0200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1400CST

SDZ038-054-057- Aurora - Beadle - Bon Homme - Brule - Hanson - Miner 060-068 31 0300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1400CST

295 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

SOUTH DAKOTA, Southeast SDZ039-052-059- Davison - Douglas - Hutchinson - Jerauld - Kingsbury - Sanborn 064>065 31 0300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1400CST

SDZ040 Brookings 31 0400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1600CST

SDZ055-061>062- Lake - Lincoln - McCook - Minnehaha - Moody - Turner - Yankton 066>067-069 31 0400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1400CST Widespread snow produced areas of heavy accumulations over most of southeast South Dakota during the predawn and daytime hours of March 31st. Accumulations varied from a little under 6 inches to a little over 6 inches. Only the extreme southeast corner of the area received less than 4 inches. SOUTH DAKOTA, West

SDZ024 Northern Black Hills 06 0000MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2000MST Localized heavy upslope snowfall occurred across the northern Black Hills during the day with as much as ten inches of snow reported in the Lead and Deadwood area. SDZ002-013 Northern Meade County Plains - Perkins 26 1300MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 27 0400MST A storm system moved across the Northern Plains, bringing heavy snow to portions of northwestern South Dakota. Snowfall amounts of four to eight inches were common across the area, with the highest amounts across Perkins and northern Meade Counties. SDZ024 Northern Black Hills 28 0000MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1800MST Locally heavy upslope snowfall developed over the northern Black Hills. Snowfall amounts from Lead to Cheyenne Crossing measured around twelve inches. SDZ043-046>047- Bennett - Jackson - Mellette - Todd - Tripp 049 30 1400MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 31 0800MST A strong storm system developed across the central Rockies and moved across the central Plains. The storm produced six to ten inches of snow over south central South Dakota, with the highest accumulations across southern Todd and southern Tripp Counties. TENNESSEE, Central

TNZ028>034-059> Bedford - Cannon - Coffee - Cumberland - Dekalb - Fentress - Giles - Grundy - Jackson - Lawrence - 066-075-077>080- Marshall - Maury - Overton - Putnam - Rutherford - Smith - Trousdale - Van Buren - Warren - White - 094>095 Williamson - Wilson 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 31 2359CST The drought area has shrunk a little since February, 2008. TNZ060 Maury 03 1230CST 1 0 0.00K 0.00K Strong Wind Gusty gradient winds caused a fatality as a man was trying to hold a mattress in the back of a truck. M42VE

TNZ005>011-022> Bedford - Benton - Cannon - Cheatham - Clay - Coffee - Cumberland - Davidson - Dekalb - Dickson - 034-056>066-075- Fentress - Giles - Grundy - Hickman - Houston - Humphreys - Jackson - Lawrence - Lewis - Macon - 077>080-093>095 Marshall - Maury - Montgomery - Overton - Perry - Pickett - Putnam - Robertson - Rutherford - Smith - Stewart - Sumner - Trousdale - Van Buren - Warren - Wayne - White - Williamson - Wilson

07 1700CST 0 0 Winter Storm 08 1200CST A winter storm struck Middle Tennessee producing 4 to 12 inches of snow in the Western Part of Middle Tennessee and 1 to 4 inches elsewhere. There was a combination of freezing rain and sleet during the beginning of this winter storm event. The county that had the most snow was Houston County with 12 inches, and snow drifts ranging from 2 to 3 feet. This was confirmed by two different observers.

296 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TENNESSEE, Central Dickson County 2 NW Vanleer 31 2314CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree was blown down on Little Barton's Creek Rd. Davidson County 5 SE (BNA)Nashville Metro 31 2335CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Davidson County OEM reported a tree was blown down at the intersection of Elm Hill Pike and Acorn Dr.

An isolated severe thunderstorm hit Dickson County and Davidson County. It blew down a tree on Little Barton's Creek Road in Dickson County, and a tree was blown down in Nashville. TENNESSEE, East Hamilton County 1 W Chickamauga 04 1315EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees and power lines were reported down county wide. Rhea County 1 SE Morgantown 04 1330EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees were reported down in Dayton. Polk County 2 WNW Old Patty 04 1350EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A large tree was reported down at the intersection of Dentville Road and Linsdale road.

Polk County Parksville 04 1355EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One large tree was reported down in Ocoee. Roane County 1 S Paint Rock 04 1415EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were reported down at Paint Rock. Loudon County 1 NW Loudon 04 1418EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees and power lines were reported down on Highway 11. Monroe County 1 E Madisonville 04 1418EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees were reported down across the west half of the county.

Loudon County 1 NW Martel 04 1432EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree and power lines were reported down on Virtue rd. Campbell County 1 E Red Ash 04 1450EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One large tree was reported down at Cherry Bottom between Caryville and Lake City.

Campbell County 1 W Fordtown 04 1455EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One large tree was reported down at La Follette. Knox County West Knoxville 04 1458EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were reported down county wide.

297 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TENNESSEE, East Blount County 1 NE Watertown 04 1502EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree was reported down on a mobile home five miles north northwest of Townsend resulting in the death of one resident.

Union County 1 W Maynardville 04 1510EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were reported down countywide. Jefferson County 1 W Jefferson City 04 1530EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Three trees were reported down across the county around 330 pm edt.

Sullivan County 2 ESE Allison Mill 04 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were reported down at Piney Flats. Washington County 1 WNW Johnson City 04 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Three power poles were snapped and downed by strong thunderstorm winds.

Strong low pressure system moved northeast from Middle Tennessee into Southeast Kentucky with line of thunderstorms developing just ahead of front. Instability was low so convection was low topped. Most of the wind damage in this event was straight line in character. However, closer to surface low, the environment was more conducive to the development of rotating storms and an EF1 tornado touched down at Big Stone Gap in Southwest Virginia. Marion County 4 NNW Martin Spgs 19 1420CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees were reported down at Monteagle. Bledsoe County 2 W Tiptop 19 1435CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported down on Brockdale Mountain four miles west northwest of Pikeville.

Marion County 1 E Morganville 19 1435CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Two Trees were reported down on Highway 28 near the Sequatchie County border.

Sequatchie County 1 SW Dunlap 19 1435CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees, power lines and phone lines were reported down across the county.

Morgan County 1 S Sunbright 19 1550EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees and power lines were reported down at Sunbright.

Rhea County 1 NE Morgantown 19 1610EST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Golf ball size hail was reported one mile north of Dayton. Rhea County 1 SE Morgantown 19 1610EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Trees and power lines were reported down at Dayton.

298 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TENNESSEE, East Roane County Rockwood 19 1615EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were reported down at Rockwood. Hamilton County 1 W Chickamauga 19 1618EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Meigs County 1 ENE Euchee 19 1620EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Two trees were reported down on Lee Powell Lane two miles west northwest of Ten Mile.

Meigs County 2 ENE Center Pt 19 1625EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported down on Mount Zion Road three miles south southeast of Ten Mile.

Campbell County 1 E Red Ash 19 1630EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees were reported down in Caryville. Bradley County 1 NE Cleveland 19 1645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Several trees were reported down across the county. Loudon County 1 NW Loudon 19 1645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were reported down at Loudon. Mcminn County Athens 19 1645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were reported down across the county. Monroe County Sweetwater 19 1650EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees and power lines were reported down across the western third of the county.

Knox County West Knoxville 19 1710EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Numerous trees were reported down across the county. Union County 1 W Maynardville 19 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Several trees were reported down across the county. Grainger County 1 WSW Rutledge 19 1731EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Numerous trees were reported down across the county. Claiborne County 1 NW Tazewell 19 1735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Numerous trees were reported down across the county. Hancock County 4 SSE Big Creek 19 1735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One large tree and large limbs were reported down across highway 33 nine miles southwest of Sneedville.

299 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TENNESSEE, East Monroe County 1 E Madisonville 19 1735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

A few trees and power lines were reported down across the county.

Sevier County 1 S Catlettsburg 19 1740EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Several trees were reported down across the county. Jefferson County New Market 19 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Several trees were reported down across the county. Grainger County 1 N Bean Station 19 1752EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were reported down across the eastern half of the county.

Hamblen County 1 N Russellville 19 1755EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were reported down in Russellville. Cocke County 2 NW Edwina 19 1819EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported down on highway 73 at Edwina. Cocke County Del Rio 19 1825EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Two trees were reported down on highway 25. Strong low pressure system moved from the Tennessee Valley of Alabama northeast to the Central Appalachians with widespread wind damage occurring across the county warning area in convection which formed just ahead of system cold front.

TENNESSEE, South Central

TNZ076-096-097 Franklin - Lincoln - Moore 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 31 2359CST Finally some longer-term drought relief came to the Tennessee Valley in March. Rainfall deficits for the year barely grew and rainfall amounts were almost near normal. A significant cold front moved through on the 3rd and 4th and was the month"s biggest rainmaker in many areas. But periodic rain, and even a little snow, continued to fall throughout the month, about every four days.

However, by March 20th, dry high pressure built into the Tennessee Valley and turned off the rainfall for most of the rest of the month, with only trace amounts beyond that.

Drought conditions improved approximately one category across the board. By the end of March, none of the WFO Huntsville Hydrologic Service area was in the D4 /Exceptional Drought/ category, though more than half of the area was still in the D3 /Extreme Drought/ category. Lincoln County 1 SE Flintville 15 1310CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1315CST Penny sized hail was reported one mile south of Flintville. Franklin County 1 N Huntland 15 1320CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1325CST Nickel sized hail was reported in Huntland. The hail slightly covered the ground.

A few severe thunderstorms that produced large hail, developed ahead of a cold front which moved across southern middle Tennessee during the afternoon hours on the 15th.

300 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TENNESSEE, South Central Shelby County 1 SSE White Station 03 1830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2030CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in the 1100 Block of White Station Road in East Memphis.

Shelby County 1 NE Memphis 03 1830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2030CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Belvedere Boulevard in Midtown Memphis.

Hardeman County 1 NW Newcastle 03 1907CST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2 S Hickory Vly 1912CST Straight line winds knocked down trees on New Castle Road and Hickory Valley Road.

An upper level low pressure system approached the Midsouth from Western Arkansas as a surface low tracked northeast from South Central Arkansas into the West Tennessee during the afternoon and early evening hours of March 3, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed over West Tennessee in association with the system. Some of the stronger storms produced flash flooding and damaging winds. TNZ001>004-019> Carroll - Chester - Crockett - Decatur - Dyer - Fayette - Gibson - Hardeman - Hardin - Haywood - 021-048>055-088> Henderson - Henry - Lake - Lauderdale - Madison - McNairy - Obion - Shelby - Tipton - Weakley 092 07 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 0600CST A low pressure system developed along the Gulf of Mexico and tracked northeastward into the Southeastern United States. An abundance of moisture was associated with the system. In addition, cold air was also in place over West Tennessee as a result heavy snow fell in association with the system. Snowfall totals of 3 to 7 inches were seen across West Tennessee. Shelby County 1 SE Shelby Farms 14 2245CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 2 SE Shelby Center 2250CST Shelby County Collierville 14 2325CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 2330CST Shelby County Bartlett 14 2330CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 2335CST Shelby County 2 NNW Ellendale 14 2333CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 2338CST Penny size hail covering ground in the Rockford Subdivision near the intersection of Old Brownsville Road and Ellendale Road. Fayette County 1 WSW Canadaville 14 2335CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 2340CST Penny size hail fell near Key Road. Shelby County 4 NNE Lenow 14 2340CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 2345CST Shelby County 1 NNW Giles Town 15 0005CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 0010CST Nickel size hail fell in Shelby Forest. Shelby County 1 NE Spring Lake 15 0028CST 0 0 1.50K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 0033CST Nickel size hail fell at the intersection of Old Brownsville Road and Austin Peay Highway.

Tipton County Atoka 15 0122CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 0127CST

301 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TENNESSEE, South Central Shelby County 1 S Bartlett 15 0530CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0630CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding at the intersection of Raleigh-LaGrange Road and Sycamore View Road. In addition, 2 to 3 inches of water were over the roadways in the Sycamore View Apartment Complex.

A cold front stretched from Middle Tennessee through North Mississippi into South Central Arkansas during the evening hours of March 14, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed along and north of the front including portions of West Tennessee. Some of the storms became severe during the overnight hours of March 14th producing large hail, damaging winds and some localized flash flooding. Lauderdale County Edith 19 0002CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Ripley 0007CST Straight line winds blew a tree onto a home near Edith. A convenience store on Highway 51 sustained damage to an awning from the winds as well. Dyer County Dyersburg Muni Arpt 19 0015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53MG)

Haywood County Brownsville 19 0046CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Henry County Paris 19 0120CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 2 SSW India 0125CST Straight line winds knocked trees down across Henry County. One tree fell on a house on Myatt Road. A roof of a barn was also blown off near Paris. Lake County Tiptonville 19 0130CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0330CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding on many streets in Tiptonville.

Carroll County 1 SE Westport 19 0145CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 0150CST Straight line winds knocked down trees in Westport. A low pressure system with a strong cold front moved into the Midsouth during the late afternoon hours of March 18, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the system throughout the overnight hours into the morning of March 19, 2008. Some of the storms became severe producing damaging winds and flash flooding in West Tennessee. Gibson County 5 W Bradford 27 1108CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) 1113CST Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed near a stationary front located over southern Missouri. A few of these storms moved into northwest Tennessee and produced large hail. Shelby County 2 ENE Benjestown 31 1520CST 1 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1522CST A 7 year old boy drowned when he fell into a rain-swollen creek near Steamboat Bend in Northaven. M7IW

Shelby County 1 ENE Memphis 31 2320CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 W Binghamton 2359CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in midtown Memphis. Belvedere Boulevard was flooded along with some roadways in Overton Park. Fayette County 1 N Piperton 31 2324CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2359CST Heavy rain produced flash flooding in southwest Fayette County. Highways 194, 57 and 196 were flooded.

An upper level disturbance moved over the Mid South on the evening of March 31st and showers and thunderstorms developed across western Tennessee. Some of the stronger storms produced flash flooding.

302 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Central Throckmorton County 1 S Woodson 02 2205CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Runnels County 5 W Ballinger 03 0120CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Coleman County 1 W Coleman 03 0210CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Brown County 1 SW Brownwood 03 0245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Brown County 1 SW Brownwood 03 0250CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

A dry line triggered a line of thunderstorms across portions of West Central Texas the evening of March 2 into the early morning hours of March 3. Some of these storms became severe, dropping hail ranging from penny size up to quarter size across portions of the Big Country, eastern Concho Valley, and Heartland. TXZ099-114-127- Callahan - Shackelford - Taylor - Throckmorton 128 06 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1700CST A combination of cold temperatures and a vigorous upper level disturbance produced snow across the Big Country. Snowfall amounts ranged from almost an inch in Abilene, with the heaviest amounts of 2 to around 4 inches across Throckmorton, Shackelford and Callahan Counties. The four inch amount in Putnam was very isolated. Nolan County 1 S Champion 09 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Nolan County Sweetwater 09 1800CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nolan County 2 NNW Roscoe 09 1812CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Nolan County Sweetwater 09 1825CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Nolan County 2 SSE Nolan 09 1845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Jones County 5 ENE Hawley 09 1913CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Jones County 1 S Nugent 09 1915CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Taylor County 3 W Buffalo Gap 09 1935CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Taylor County 1 W Buffalo Gap 09 1940CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported near Highway 89. Taylor County 1 S Tuscola 09 1950CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Taylor County Lawn 09 2005CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golfball size hail was reported on Highway 84.

303 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Central Taylor County Abilene 09 2005CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Concho County 3 N Paint Rock 09 2015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel size hail fell from 9:15 to 9:20 P.M. Concho County 1 W Paint Rock 09 2035CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Callahan County 1 SE Oplin 09 2045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Concho County 2 ESE Concho 09 2055CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Mcculloch County 1 E Lohn 09 2140CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Mcculloch County 3 NE Pear Vly 09 2142CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Mcculloch County 1 E Lohn 09 2155CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Taylor County 1 W (DYS)Dyess Afb Abile 10 0006CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Taylor County Abilene 10 0010CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Taylor County Abilene 10 0015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

One-inch hail reported at the intersection of Ridgemont and Rebecca Lanes.

Crockett County 39 SW Ozona 10 0045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Callahan County Clyde 10 0050CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

A surface stationary boundary combined with an upper level trough of low pressure triggered thunderstorms across portions of West Central Texas on the evening of March 9th. Hail ranging in size from penny size to golf ball size hail was reported, with the largest hail reported across portions of the Big Country. Nolan County 5 WSW Maryneal 17 1315CST 0.1 50 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1318CST A brief tornado was seen by the public with no damage reported.

Coleman County 1 S Goldsboro 17 1706CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Taylor County 1 W Abilene 17 1806CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Six power poles were reported down at the intersection of Rebecca Lane and U.S. Highway 277 on the west side of Abilene. The power poles were blown over from west to east.

304 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Central Jones County 4 E Hawley 17 1815CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Schleicher County 12 NW El Dorado Muni Arpt 17 1823CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Coleman County 4 S Glen Cove 17 1853CST 0.1 50 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1856CST An off duty NWS Employee reported a brief tornado about 4 miles northeast of Talpa.

Runnels County 4 SW Rowena 17 1925CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Coleman County 5 NNE Silver Vly 17 1929CST 0.1 50 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1932CST A report of a brief tornado touchdown was reported near Lake Coleman.

Taylor County 2 N Shep 17 1935CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Throckmorton County 4 W Woodson 17 1945CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Crockett County 1 N Ozona 17 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Crockett County 1 N Ozona 17 2100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Schleicher County 9 W El Dorado Muni Arpt 17 2112CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Schleicher County 1 ENE El Dorado Muni Arpt 17 2145CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Schleicher County 103 WSW Winchell 17 2159CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75)

Schleicher County 1 ENE El Dorado Muni Arpt 17 2159CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Coke County 6 N Bronte 17 2205CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

Power lines were blown down just north of Bronte. Tom Green County 1 S Christoval 17 2218CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Tom Green County 1 SW Christoval 17 2225CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Schleicher County 5 NNW El Dorado Muni Arpt 17 2250CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Tom Green County 2 SSW San Angelo 17 2259CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

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TEXAS, Central Menard County 1 W Menard 18 0245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

A combination of low level moisture and an unstable airmass resulted in thunderstorms developing along a dry line during the afternoon. Thunderstorms became more widespread as an upper level disturbance swept northeast across West Central Texas. Thunderstorms became severe and produced a few tornadoes and large hail. Sterling County 11 W Sterling City 22 1850CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Tom Green County 2 SSE Tankersly 22 1955CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Tom Green County 1 NE Pecan Station 22 2012CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Tom Green County 2 W Goodfellow Afb 22 2031CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Kimble County 5 NE (JCT)Kimble Co Arpt 22 2205CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Kimble County 5 NE (JCT)Kimble Co Arpt 22 2205CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A carport was blown over onto some cars 6 miles northeast of Junction on U.S. Highway 377.

An isolated severe thunderstorm tracked from Sterling County, southeast across San Angelo to near Junction. This severe thunderstorm produced hail up to quarter size, and some wind damage near Junction. TEXAS, Central Southeast Montgomery County 6 NNE Cut And Shoot 03 1050CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed power lines and nine large pine trees near the intersection of SH 105 and FM 1484. There was some minor residential home damage from the fallen pine trees.

A cold front traveling through southeast Texas created thunderstorms that producing damaging winds. Wharton County Glen Flora 06 1500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

A funnel cloud was sighted off of SH 59 and FM 102. Wharton County Wharton 06 1536CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golfball size hail was observed in the town of Wharton. Brazoria County Pearland 06 1700CST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Lightning

Lightning striking a home created moderate roof, attic, ceiling and electrical damage.

An early March cold frontal passage created isolated severe weather. Harris County 10 E (HOU)Hobby Arpt 10 1118CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud 1124CST A Hobby Airport tower observer spotted the funnel cloud that lasted six minutes.

Galveston County Texas City 10 1230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

A funnel cloud was sighted in Texas City. Galveston County Santa Fe 10 1232CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

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TEXAS, Central Southeast

Nickel size hail was reported in the town of Santa Fe. An upper level disturbance passing over southeast Texas produced severe weather. Austin County 1 E Bellville 18 1150CST 0 0 2.50K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

A rapidly developing severe thunderstorm produced penny-sized hail.

A pre-frontal boundary moving across eastern Texas created a few strong storms as it traveled northeast. Houston County 7 E Crockett 30 1558CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1845CST Flooding was reported along SR 7 east of the town of Crockett.

A warm frontal boundary moving inland from the coast created thunderstorms that produced localized heavy rain. TEXAS, Extreme West

TXZ055 El Paso 14 1509MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind Very strong westerly winds aloft were mixed down to the surface. In addition, a surface pressure gradient tightened due to a deepening surface low in the southern plains. This resulted in strong surface winds across far west Texas. 16 1322MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind Only two days after a high wind episode in far west Texas, another round of high winds occurred as a result of strong southwesterly flow transferring down to the surface and a deepening surface low to the northeast. TEXAS, Mid-South

TXZ229>233-239> Aransas - Bee - Duval - Goliad - Jim Wells - Kleberg - La Salle - Live Oak - McMullen - Nueces - Refugio - 246 San Patricio - Webb 01 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Drought 31 2359CST Beneficial rainfall finally fell across central and eastern portions of South Texas during the middle part of March, with a lack of significant rainfall occurring across the Rio Grande Plains through the month. In March only 0.14" of rain fell at Laredo, 0.27" at Alice and 0.64" at Cotulla, while 1.58" of rain fell at Corpus Christi. By the end of March extreme drought conditions had developed across western portions of La Salle and Webb counties. (per the U.S. Drought Monitor: http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html) Severe drought conditions existed across Live Oak, McMullen, Duval, and eastern portions of La Salle and Webb counties. Moderate drought conditions existed across northwest Bee, southeast Live Oak, Jim Wells, and western Kleberg counties. Conditions across central Bee, western San Patricio, western Nueces and central Kleberg counties improved to abnormally dry by the end of March. By the middle of March, rainfall had alleviated abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions in Goliad, Refugio and Aransas counties.

The primary impact of the drought through February continued to be a wildfire threat as well as agricultural impacts.

Nueces County Annaville 06 1315CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Observed near Leopard and Violet Roads. Nueces County Midway 06 1337CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Observed near Suntide and Up River Roads. Nueces County (CRP)Corpus Christi 06 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

A funnel cloud was observed by NWS employees directly over the Corpus Christi International Airport.

Victoria County Victoria 06 1415CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1525CST Flash flooding occurred in the city of Victoria when 2-4 inches of rain fell over a two hour period. Several low water crossings and underpasses were flooded, with cars reported stalled.

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TEXAS, Mid-South Victoria County Victoria 06 1420CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Observed at Citizens Medical Center in Victoria. Nueces County (CRP)Corpus Christi 06 1421CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (58MG)

Nueces County 2 WNW Chapman Ranch 06 1450CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Observed west of Chapman Ranch along Highway 70. Nueces County 2 N Gardendale 06 1458CST 0.13 70 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 1459CST A tornado touched down in the Pope Place neighboorhood, producing sporadic damage to homes and large trees. An NWS Storm Survey Crew estimated wind speeds of 95 to 105 mph. Victoria County Bloomington 06 1515CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Observed at Bloomington High School. A shallow cold front advanced slowly southward across the Texas Coastal Plains during the afternoon hours. Instability ahead of this boundary increased to nearly 1500 J/KG across the Middle Texas Coastal Plains. A line of strong and severe thunderstorms developed along the cold front from Victoria to Corpus Christi. Steep mid-level lapse rates and cold air aloft supported several storms with hail. Low-level shear supportive of tornadoes was greatest in the vicinity of Corpus Christi, where a tornado did occur. Bee County 1 NNE Tynan 10 1239CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A NWS Storm Survey found large trees down near Tynan. Several large metal highway signs were broken off at base.

San Patricio County 2 SE Mathis 10 1240CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1250CST An NWS Storm Survey Crew found evidence of wind damage along Interstate 37 from mile marker 33 to mile marker 27. Several large trees were down along with large metal highway signs. In addition, an 18 wheeler was flipped near Interstate 37 and Highway 188. San Patricio County 2 NNW West Sinton 10 1245CST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Several power poles were blown down along and near Highway 188.

San Patricio County 2 ESE West Sinton 10 1247CST 0.34 100 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1248CST DPS and local emergency management confrimed a tornado formed along the leading edge of a gust front. An NWS storm survey estimated the tornado to be 25 yards wide and 100 yards in length. The survey team found EF0 damage to a home off of Highway 630, where the entire east facing side of a metal roof on a new home was blown off.

San Patricio County Edroy 10 1305CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 3 NNW Odem 1308CST A tracter trailer near Highway 234 and Interstate 37 was blown over. A few power poles were snapped along Highway 234 between Interstate 37 and CR 2015. Several large trees were also downed near CR 2015 and Highway 234.

San Patricio County 2 E Edroy 10 1321CST 0.25 50 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1322CST A local television station video taped a brief tornado on the leading edge of a gust front a few miles northwest of Gregory. The tornado was over open country and no damage was reported.

San Patricio County 2 WNW Angelita 10 1330CST 0 0 30.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1 SW Odem

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TEXAS, Mid-South

An 18-wheeler truck on southbound U.S. 77 in Odem was flipped over and blown off road into another 18-wheeler truck on the northbound side. Also, a furniture truck blew off Interstate 37 southwest of Odem.

Nueces County Crps Christi Intl Ar 10 1339CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (59MG) Corpus Christi Nas 1405CST A gust front produced wind damage across the city of Corpus Christi. Small to medium size tree branches were reported down throughout the city, with a few larger tree branches reported snapped. In addition, the Clear Channel Radio Station at old Brownsville Road and Highway 358 lost a portion of their roof. An aluminum awning was torn off Vick's Hamburger Restaurant near Leopard and North Port Street. Minor roof damage was also reported at the Sea Ranch Motel near Airline and Ocean Drive. The Briarwood Apartments near Thame and Williams Street lost a 20 foot section of the roof to one of the units. Roughly two dozen power poles were downed around the city. A 60 mph wind gust was recorded at the Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) and a 68 mph wind gust recorded at Corpus Christi Naval Airstation (NGP).

Nueces County Bishop 10 1344CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Nueces County Bishop 10 1344CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Two 18 wheelers were blown over on U.S. 77. Kleberg County 15 SSW Corpus Christi 10 1345CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Power poles were downed near CR 55 and Highway 70 in rural Kleberg County.

A squall line developed across the Coastal Bend in South Texas and moved southeast off the coast. Severe straight line wind damage was observed across a large swath from Bee and San Patricio Counties into Nueces County. Two tornadoes also formed on the leading edge of the gust front in San Patricio County. TXZ229-240 Duval - La Salle 14 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire The Rentz Fire burned 450 acres on State Highway 359 near the Duval/Webb County line. Two homes and a uranium plant were threatened. Multiple local fire departments along and the Texas Forest Service responded. The exact beginning and containment time were not known at the time of this writing. TXZ229 La Salle 15 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 1800CST A 3000 acre fire in La Salle County destroyed numerous buildings, supplies, and vehicles. The fire was contained at the Chaparral Wildlife Management Complex. The exact beginning and containment time were not known at the time of this writing. TXZ240 Duval 18 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 1800CST The Realitos Fire burned 1500 acres along F.M. 716. Seven homes were threatened and saved. Multiple local and state resources responded. The exact beginning and containment time were not known at the time of this writing. Nueces County 1 SSW Gardendale 18 1440CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1450CST The rear flank downdraft of a tornadic supercell produced straight line wind damage around Staples St. and Saratoga Blvd. Primary damage was to fences and signs to a few businesses.

Nueces County 1 SSW Gardendale 18 1440CST 2.34 100 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 2 W Texas A And I 1500CST A tornado touched down near the east side of the Country Club Estates subdivision at Staples St, and continued east across Wooldridge, through the intersection of Holly and Airline, and to Nile and S.P.I.D. (Hwy 358) where it dissipated. EF-0 damage occurred along the entire path with mainly fences and tree limbs damage. More notable damage was noted at the Saratoga Cove Apartments, Frost Bank, and a deluxe extended stay hotel, where fences were blown down, signs blown out, and minor shingle damage occurred.

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TEXAS, Mid-South

A strong impulse in the base of a southern branch trough moved into South Texas during the late morning and early afternoon. As this happened an elevated mixed layer will advected north northeastward out of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and into the Coastal Bend. On the nose of this air mass a zone of enhanced low-level warm advection near confluence zone just to the west of a 60-70 kt southerly 850 jet streak became the focus for convective development across the Coastal Bend. Mixed layer capes of 1000-2000 J/KG, a large clockwise curved low-level hodograph, and strong deep layer shear combined to produce supercell, with a tornadic storm in the city of Corpus Christi. TEXAS, North Fannin County 2 ESE Savoy 02 2149CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud

A funnel cloud was seen just south of Highway 82 between Savoy and Ector. No damage was reported.

Young County Graham 02 2230CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

An awning at a house on First Street was torn down by thunderstorm winds. Oak trees were split and blown down.

Palo Pinto County 5 NW Palo Pinto 02 2331CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter-size hail was reported on the east side of Possum Kingdom Lake.

Palo Pinto County 6 N (MWL)Mineral Wells A 03 0016CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Nickel to quarter-size hail was reported. Mclennan County 2 NW Waco 03 0455CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51EG)

Coryell County 2 SSE Oglesby 03 0457CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A horse barn was destroyed. Mclennan County 2 SW Spring Vly 03 0515CST 0 0 80.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) 2 S Atco The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damge survey and found that damge which occurred northwest of Lorena was due to a downburst. Damage was noted along FM 2416 and Chapel Road just north of FM 2113. Several trees were pushed over...large limbs were broken...shingles removed from roofs...and sheds damaged...and lawn equipment thrown around. Farther east...between Chapel Road and FM 2837...additional damage was noted to trees and a frame of a house under construction. Several mobile homes just west of FM 2837 had portions of their lower skirtings removed. A power pole was pushed over along FM 2113 west of FM 2837. Maximum winds were likely 65-70 MPH.

Limestone County 2 ENE Tehuacana 03 0523CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A 60 mph wind gust was reported at Highway 171 in Tehuacana.

Limestone County 4 W Forest Glade 03 0525CST 0 0 125.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Significant damage occurred to a house on Lake Mexia when a large tree was uprooted and fell on the house. Trees fell onto a shed as well. Limestone County 1 NW Mexia Muni Arpt 03 0529CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Damage to a corner of a house in the Forest Glade neighborhood was reported. The report was relayed by the media.

Henderson County 2 SSW Loper 03 0623CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

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TEXAS, North

A tree fell across farm-to-market road 1615. A roof was also partially damaged at a nearby house.

Van Zandt County 1 NE Edom 03 0625CST 0 0 85.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG) 2 ESE Redland 0635CST Hundreds trees were blown down throughout the county...with the most concentrated damage near Edom and Midway. Several of the trees fell on cars or houses. A damage path approximately 2 miles wide began just northeast of Edom and continued for 5 miles to the northeast...terminating near the Neches River. The vast majority of the damage resulted from a downburst...which formed as a bow echo developed along a fast moving squall line.

In addition...a total of four outbuildings were destroyed. Steel I-beams from a barn just east of Edom were carried beyond 100 feet with some aluminum sheets carried north of Highway 279 for a distance of more than 100 yards. Farther to the north...two large sheds were destroyed along CR 4807. Wind speeds in the downburst swath ranged from 60-65 MPH.

Anderson County 4 WSW Deanwright 03 0630CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

More than fifty trees were broken or uprooted in the Concord community.

Henderson County Murchison 03 0630CST 0 0 80.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (65EG)

Several houses had roof damage along CR 1803. One roof of a mobile home was blown several yards away into some treetops. A barn also collapsed in the area. Van Zandt County 2 SSE Primrose 03 0636CST 1.38 40 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 0638CST The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a survey and found that a tornado formed near the northwestern edge of a downburst damage swath. The tornado damaged a sturdy dwelling which lost a door and windows about a fourth of a mile southeast of the intersection of FM 314 and Highway 64. Also, a nearby garage had its doors removed. Numerous trees were damaged with some of them snapped near their bases. Maximum winds were between 85 to 90 MPH.

Henderson County 1 E Brownsboro 03 0645CST 0 0 60.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a house in Brownsboro. The tree fell into the interior of the house, causing an estimated $60,000 in damages. Two cars were also damaged by the tree.

Limestone County Mexia 03 1735CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Two power poles and several trees were blown down. Upper level disturbances triggered numerous thunderstorms over north Texas. This resulted in several reports of large hail and high winds. TXZ091-093-104 Collin - Fannin - Grayson - Montague 03 2000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 04 0400CST A cold front moved through North Texas on Monday, ushering in cold air at the surface. Snow began falling that evening into Tuesday morning. Several areas received totals around 1-2 inches. Most of the snow had melted by noon Tuesday.

TXZ101>103-118- Denton - Eastland - Jack - Tarrant - Wise 129 06 1030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 1700CST

TXZ134 Ellis 06 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1700CST

TXZ092-117 Cooke - Grayson - Parker 06 1300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 1800CST

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TEXAS, North TXZ121-161 Kaufman - Limestone 07 0400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 0700CST A band of heavy snow moved across north Texas during the early morning hours, dropping anywhere from just a trace to nine inches. Another area of snow developed across the area that evening as the upper low moved across Texas. The greatest snow totals were recorded in Decatur, Gainesville, and Sherman. Delta County 2 SSE Enloe 13 2103CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

The sherriff's office relayed a report of nickel-size hail near Enloe.

Ample instability and moisture produced thunderstorms along a dry line. There was one report of severe hail. Hunt County 3 N Wilkes Spur 17 1630CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud 1632CST Funnel clouds were seen by storm spotters on Highway 24/50 between Commerce and Campbell and also on Highway 224 and Interstate 30. Hunt County 2 WNW Weiland 17 1715CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Reported between Cash and Greenville. Hunt County Commerce 17 1745CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Large tree limbs and power lines were blown down on Park Street in Commerce. Trees were also blown down on Highway 24 northeast of town. Stephens County 1 W Breckenridge 17 2114CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Reported on the west side of Breckenridge. Young County 1 E Graham 17 2140CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Palo Pinto County 1 W Mineral Wells 18 0800CST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1100CST Portions of South Oak Avenue were barricaded due to flooding. Part of SW 14th Street was washed out due to flood waters.

Dallas County 2 WSW Farmers Branch 18 0930CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (59EG)

DFW observing station reported a wind gust of 68 MPH. Collin County 3 NNE Plano 18 1154CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 S Allen 1454CST Flash flooding was reported at Spring Creek and Highway 75. The creek was over both north and southbound service roads.

Dallas County 2 NNE Dallas 18 1200CST 1 0 150.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 E Highland Park 1700CST Numerous streets were closed due to high water after four to six inches of rain fell across the county, including Loop 12 near White Rock Lake. Voluntary evacuations were in place for residents of DeSoto near Ten Mile Creek which overflowed its banks for the second time in less than four years. A total of sixteen roads were closed in the area. Another rescue was needed after a van stalled in high water near Lawnview Avenue and Military Parkway. There was widespread flooding in Lancaster with numerous homes flooded. Lancaster's fire department performed five high water rescues. Two teenagers were playing near a creek near Interstate 635 and Bruton Road when one of them was swept into the water and then into a drainage pipe. His body was recovered the next day. M14IW

Ellis County 1 NW Ward 18 1212CST 0 0 55.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 SSW Maypearl 1612CST

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TEXAS, North

Several roads were closed due to high water on the west side of the county, including Cox Road west of Waxahachie where a culvert was washed out. Other closed roads included Morgan Road in Italy; Grand Avenue in Waxahachie; Barton, Smith, Ozro, Bell Branch, Bee Creek, and White Rock Roads in Maypearl; Country Ridge Lane, Bluebird Lane, and Shawnee Road in Red Oak. A vehicle was washed off of Loma Linda Lane near Rockett.

Ellis County 1 W Red Oak 18 1305CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1705CST A mobile home park was evacuated near Red Oak due to floodwaters.

Rockwall County 1 S Rockwell Muni Arpt 18 1315CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 S Rockwall 1615CST North and southbound service lanes along I-30 were closed due to flood waters.

Hill County 1 S Itasca 18 1356CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1756CST Highway 81 south of Itasca and FM 933 near the intersection of FM 934 were under water.

Rockwall County Royse City 18 1356CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1756CST Streets were flooded in Royse City and FM 548 was flooded south of town.

Dallas County 1 SW Garland 18 1359CST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1759CST A high water rescue was required in north Garland after an SUV drove into high water.

Bell County Killeen 18 1400CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 4 NNW Brookhaven 1630CST Nolan Creek overflowed into a city park after more than two inches of rain fell in a short time.

Coryell County 3 NNE Pecan Grove 18 1416CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NE Oglesby 1630CST Water was reported over secondary roads east of Gatesville. Hopkins County 3 SSE Posey 18 1430CST 2.69 70 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 4 WNW Mahoney 1432CST The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and found that an EF-1 tornado occurred north of Sulphur Springs. Damage was first noted west of Highway 19, along the northbound part of CR 4761. Trees and a shed were damaged. Along Highway 19 and between CR 3620 and CR 4508, several trees were snapped and power lines were damaged. More significant damage occurred along CR 4508 where several homes and a barn sustained damage. Most of the damage to houses was confined to the roofs. A shed was destroyed and debris from it struck a lightpole. The impact along with the strong winds bent the lightpole to the ground. A semi trailer was blown over and trees snapped along FM 3236 and CR 4510. Additional trees were damaged north of CR 3510 and east of FM 3236. Maximum winds were estimated at 85-90 MPH.

Collin County 2 WNW Biggers 18 1438CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1630CST One to two feet of water was reported over FM 546. Hunt County Caddo Mills 18 1600CST 0 0 40.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 WSW Mineral Hgts 1930CST Several high water rescues were required. A family in Caddo Mills had to be rescued after their house was flooded by several feet of water. Another family was rescued after their mobile home took on water on CR 4315. High water rescues were needed after cars stalled in high water on the north I-30 service road at FM 1570 and also in the city of Commerce. Several streets were closed in the county, including Monroe and Washington Streets, FM 3218, FM 118 at the Sulphur River, FM 1565, and FM 36.

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TEXAS, North Lamar County 3 NNE Paris Flyng Tgr Arpt 18 1606CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 3 W Lake Crook 1906CST A highwater rescue was in progress on Tigertown Road about one mile west of Loop 286. Flooding was also reported at FM 79 and FM 2820. Collin County 3 ENE Wylie 18 1654CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1954CST Several streets were closed in Wylie due to flooding. Collin County Mckinney 18 1700CST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2000CST Cars stalled due to flooding at Ridge Road and McKinney Ranch Drive and at Highway 5 and McIntyre Road.

Delta County 3 WSW Cooper 18 1712CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 ESE Klondike 2115CST A couple of roads were closed near Klondike due to flooding.

Hopkins County 2 SSE Dinsmoer 18 1715CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2115CST Flooding was reported in the following areas: on Highway 11 between Sulphur Springs and Commerce; along FM 71 west, one mile from the Hopkins-Delta County line; along the southbound lane of Highway 19; FM 2653 at CR 4809 near Oakland; FM 69 south; CR 1178 off of FM 275; CR 4776 and 4766; and CR 2310 along FM 69 and 269.

Lamar County 2 NNE Howland 18 1717CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 SE Tigertown 2130CST Numerous roads were flooded across the county, including FM 38 between Tigertown and Maxey, FM 195 and FM 648 at Pine Creek, FM 905, and Highway 1497 between Taylortown and Cunningham.

Ellis County 1 NE Ferris 18 1730CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 N Ike 1913CST High water rescues were required near Ferris and Red Oak. Lamar County 1 S Lake Crook 18 1746CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2100CST Chest-deep water was reported near Lake Crook. Fannin County 1 SE Trenton 18 1800CST 0 0 40.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2015CST Water flooded two homes on the east side of Ballentine Street and also a few homes on North Pearl Street.

Kaufman County 1 NNE Forney 18 1830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2000CST Flooding was reported north of Highway 80 along Pinson Road.

Storms developed along a dry line which moved into north Texas during the afternoon hours on the 18th. Rich Gulf moisture and ample instability helped the storms develop further as they encountered a warm front to the east. At least one tornado touched down and more than a thousand flights were cancelled at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport as numerous storms moved through the metroplex. TXZ092 Cooke 25 1500CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Strong Wind

TXZ159 McLennan 26 1500CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Strong Wind Gusty southerly winds caused two reports of wind damage. Hopkins County Sulphur Spgs Muni Ar 29 0314CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

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TEXAS, North Anderson County 2 SW Elmwood 29 1845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter-size hail was reported in Elmtown. Anderson County 4 SE Elkhart 29 1845CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) 1846CST Relayed by Emergency Management. Hopkins County 1 SE Sulphur Spgs Muni Ar 29 2310CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Golfball-size hail was reported in Sulphur Springs. Van Zandt County 1 E Canton 30 0505CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Hopkins County Weaver 30 0700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Reported in Weaver. Hopkins County Reilly Spgs 30 0735CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree was blown across a road and had to be removed. Hopkins County Dike 30 0900CST 0 0 8.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 SE Mahoney 1200CST CR 2310 was washed out by 10 AM and had to be blockaded. A section of road near the intersection of Highway 69 and FM 1537 was underwater. In addition, firefighters from Dike helped move seventy dogs out of an animal shelter after it was flooded. Hood County 1 SE Granbury 31 1330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Hood County 1 SE Granbury Muni Arpt 31 1336CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Brief penny size hail was reported near the airport. Hood County 1 WSW Acton 31 1338CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Tarrant County Crowley 31 1400CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Johnson County 1 SW Godley 31 1405CST 0.78 40 0 0 35.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1406CST A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service found that two tornadoes occurred in Johnson County. The first one damaged or rolled several sheds and outbuildings. Damage to fences was noted and power lines were downed. This tornado was rated an EF-0 with peak winds of 80 to 85 MPH. Johnson County 4 ENE Godley 31 1410CST 1.51 40 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 3 NW Joshua Arpt 1414CST A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a second tornado began just east-northeast of Godley. A mobile home was rolled and destroyed with substantial damage to a nearby car. At least one shed was damaged and power lines were downed. This tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum winds of 80-85 MPH. Some debris was carried approximately 75 yards from their original locations.

Johnson County 1 W Burleson 31 1426CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Ping-pong size hail was reported in Burleson.

315 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, North Denton County 2 SSE Lewisville 31 1431CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Denton County 3 SW Lake Dallas 31 1435CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Hail (2.75)

Denton County 2 ENE Little Elm 31 1452CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Lampasas County 4 E Lameta 31 1553CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter-size hail was reported between Lometa and Adamsville.

Lampasas County 3 WNW Lampasas Arpt 31 1602CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter-size hail was reported between Adamsville and Lampasas.

Lampasas County 5 N Ogles 31 1602CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter-size hail was reported east of Lometa. Hill County 2 W Whitney 31 1616CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Half-dollar-size hail was reported near Whitney. Hill County 3 NNW Vaughan 31 1645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Nickel-size hail was reported in Peoria. Hill County 3 NNW Vaughan 31 1647CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A 60 MPH wind gust was reported in Peoria. Showers and thunderstorms developed along a southward moving cold front on the 29th. Van Zandt and Hopkins Counties had reports of large hail, high winds, and flooding as the boundary wavered in the area on the 30th. Several supercells and a line of severe storms moved through north Texas on the evening of the 31st as a dry line approached from the west and the warm front remained nearby. TEXAS, North Panhandle

TXZ009 Roberts 02 1445CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 1900CST A wildfire burned approximately three hundred acres about twelve miles northwest of Miami Texas just east of Farm to Market Road 283. The wildfire started about 1445 CST and was contained around 1900 CST. Two homes and four other structures were saved and there were no reports of damage or injuries. The cause of the wildfire was determined to be the result of downed transmission lines. TXZ010 Hemphill 08 1230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 2030CST A wildfire about six miles east southeast of Lake Marvin in Hemphill County started around 1230 CST. The wildfire burned approximately twenty five hundred acres...however no damage and no injuries were reported. The cause of the wildfire was a controlled burn that went out of control. Eight fire departments including the Texas Forest Service responded to the wildfire...which was contained around 2030 CST. TXZ020 Collingsworth 10 1200CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 1500CST A wildfire started at 1200 CST approximately eight miles south southeast of McLean in extreme northwestern Collingsworth County. The wildfire burned six hundred and forty acres and was contained around 1500 CST. One home was saved...and there were no damage or injuries reported. The cause of the wildfire was determined to be welding equipment use.

316 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, North Panhandle TXZ016 Deaf Smith 14 1303CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind

TXZ017 Randall 14 1515CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Strong Wind

TXZ014 Gray 14 1605CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind Surface low pressure deepened...which resulted in strong non-thunderstorm gradient winds across the southern half of the Texas Panhandle. These strong winds caused some damage...however no injuries were reported.

TXZ010 Hemphill 19 1223CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 21 1100CST An escaped prescribed burn was the cause of a five thousand acre wildfire which began at 1223 CST five miles east of Canadian. Twenty-five structures were threatened including the Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area Headquarters building...however none were lost. The cost to the state of Texas from the wildfire was approximately one hundred and thirty thousand dollars which was contained on March 21 around 1100 CST. No injuries were reported. Thirty-five fire departments...including the Texas Forest Service...were involved in the response efforts. TXZ015 Wheeler 31 1500CST 1 0 10.50K 0.00K Wildfire 2145CST A large wildfire began three miles west northwest of Kelton Texas about 1500 CST and burned approximately twelve hundred and fifty acres. Four homes saved"however two other structures were lost. A sixty-four year old Stinnett Texas man...a dozer operator from a private company helping to fight the wildfire...was killed when the wildfire overcame the dozer. Two Wheeler firefighters were trapped in the fire when their truck stalled and was overrun by the fire...however no injuries were reported. A catalytic converter on a vehicle was determined to be the cause of the wildfire...and the vehicle was destroyed by the fire. The occupants of the vehicle escaped uninjured. Thirteen fire departments...including the Texas Forest Service...were involved in the response efforts...and the wildfire was contained around 2145 CST. M64EQ TEXAS, Northeast Smith County 1 SW Lindale 03 0645CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (56EG)

Roof and structural damage was reported to a home near town. Several trees were also downed one quarter mile south of the intersection of County Road 463 and Pearl Street. Wood County 3 SSW Pine Mills 03 0700CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG)

Several trees were downed. Cherokee County 1 W Craft 03 0720CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

Along U.S. Hwy. 69, south of Jacksonville, Texas, several trees and a power line sustained damage. Damage also occured at a greenhouse on the west side of U.S. Hwy. 69. NWS survey concluded straight line winds caused this damage.

Cherokee County 1 SE Jacksonville 03 0722CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG)

Trees were downed on FM. 22, one mile east of U.S. 69. Cherokee County 1 E Jacksonville 03 0722CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG)

Trees were downed on FM. 347. Powerlines were also downed on Hwy. 204.

Camp County 2 SE Faker 03 0727CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG)

Multiple trees were downed on CR. 4220 and FM. 557. Titus County 3 NNW Roeder 03 0730CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

Trees downed in the Chapel Hill area on CR. 4875.

317 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Northeast Morris County 1 ESE Omaha 03 0745CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

Several trees were downed along U.S. Hwy. 259 between Omaha and Rocky Branch, Texas.

Gregg County 2 SSW Judson 03 0755CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

Trees were downed on CR. 4449, 2 miles north of the loop. Cherokee County 1 SE Jacksonville 03 0806CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG)

Trees and power lines were downed on County Road 1616. Bowie County 2 W Old Boston 03 0807CST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG) Straight line winds over a 6 mile stretch and up to 2 miles wide caused major damage in and around the Old Boston, Texas community 5 miles south of New Boston, Texas. Several hundred large trees were snapped or uprooted and some of these fell on homes and businesses. Numerous powerlines were downed as a result and roof damage was common throughout the community. Damage was also reported at the Red River Army Depot just east of Old Boston, Texas.

Bowie County 1 SE New Boston 03 0813CST 5 75 0 0 750.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 5 WSW Hooks 0820CST An EF1 tornado touched down 4 miles southwest of Hooks, Texas at the Red River Army Depot. Trees were downed and snapped. An outbuilding was destroyed, and a security guard shelter was pushed over. The intermittent tornado then moved northeast and crossed Interstate 30 where it knocked trees down on a house and damaged and destroyed several campers at a camper sale store on the interstate. Some of the main building was also damaged.

Harrison County 2 NW Marshall 03 1038CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1245CST A daycare on the west side of Houston Street west of downtown near a small creek had to be evacuated due to flash flooding. Minor street flooding was also reported at Hwy. 59 and Bussey Road and also on Franklin Street.

A vigorous upper level storm system over northwest Texas triggered a round of strong to severe thunderstorms over northeast Texas, southwest Arkansas, and northwest Louisiana ahead of a cold front that moved east through the area. Isolated tornadoes occurred ahead of a cold front during the morning hours, and there were a few reports of wind damage and flash flooding as the cold front moved east during the daytime. TXZ097-109>112- Angelina - Bowie - Camp - Cass - Cherokee - Gregg - Harrison - Marion - Morris - Panola - Rusk - Shelby 125>126-136>138- - Smith - Titus - Upshur 149>151-153-165 07 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1342CST A stationary front which extended across northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas during the afternoon of March 6th separated much colder air across the middle Red River valley of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas from a warm and humid airmass across the southern half of northeast Texas as well as northwest and north central Louisiana. The front began to advance southward during the evening of March 6th allowing the colder airmass north of the front to spill southward during the overnight hours of March 6th and into the predawn hours of March 7th. A strong upper level storm system moved eastward from the Texas Hill country overnight with rain transitioning into a brief period of sleet followed by moderate to heavy snow at times across the region. Widespread one to three inches of snow was reported across the northern half of northeast Texas...southeast Oklahoma...southwest Arkansas as well as northwest and north central Louisiana late on March 6th and through the day on March 7th. Heavier snow amounts were reported across the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains in northern McCurtain County Oklahoma. Wood County 3 W Forest Hill 13 2238CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

A surface cold front during the evening hours of March 13th was located from near southwest Oklahoma onto near southwest Missouri. A surface dryline extended south from near Oklahoma City to near the interstate 35 corridor across north central Texas. An upper level disturbance during the late evening and overnight hours transversed across the southern plains which helped to push the front further south and east into the Middle Red River Valley of northeast Texas...southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas. With the aid of a strong low level jet overnight...a few severe thunderstorms developed across the Red River Valley with large hail being produced. TXZ124-137 Gregg - Wood 18 1209CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1240CST

318 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Northeast

Strong low level winds nearing 60 knots at approximately four thousand feet in the atmosphere mixed down to the surface during the afternoon of March 18th. These winds, not associated with thunderstorms, resulted in widespread trees and power lines down across portions of northeast Texas as well as northwest Louisiana during the afternoon of the March 18th. Cherokee County 1 N Turney 18 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

Multiple reports of trees down southeast of town. Cherokee County 2 NNE Jacksonville 18 1920CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2000CST Severe street flooding across portions of Jacksonville, Texas.

Rusk County 2 E New London 18 1936CST 9.13 300 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF1) 4 NW Cross Rds 1950CST An EF1 tornado touched down near the community of New London, Texas. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed and a building was damaged near the intersection of county road 108 and farm to market road 850. Damage was also witnessed to a home, a metal building and dozen of trees along Dill Road. Additional damage was noted along U.S. 259, 4 miles south of Kilgore, Texas where the tornado downed several trees and a metal building suffered damage.

Gregg County 2 SSE Kilgore East 18 1950CST 11.38 100 0 0 3.00M 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1 NW Longview Eastside Ar 2009CST This EF0 tornado was approximately 100 yards wide and was a continuation of the tornado in Rusk County, Texas. Many large trees were uprooted or snapped in the city of Longview, Texas. Damage started along the Rusk, Gregg County line near Stone Road were trees were uprooted. Dozens of trees were downed near the intersection of Jean Road and High Street to near Electra Street and Timpson Street to near Alpine Road and Glover Drive. Numerous trees were downed or snapped causing damage to cars, houses and outbuildings throughout the city including Valley View Elementary School where trees fell on the roof puncturing holes in the roof. Trees were reported down east of Fourth Street and south Cotton Street. Trees were also reported downed at Mobberly and Young Streets and east of 4th Street.

Cass County 2 WSW Douglassville 18 2105CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Power lines were downed along Highway 77 in town. A deep upper level low pressure system across northern Mexico into the Big Bend area of west Texas moved very slowly towards the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley during the afternoon of March 18th into the overnight hours. Convection developed along and north of the interstate 30 corridor of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas with widespread flash flooding reported across portions of the region. Along with the flash flooding...severe thunderstorms produced tornadoes across portions of northeast Texas during the late evening hours of March 18th as well. Cherokee County Rusk 29 1851CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Cherokee County Rusk 29 1852CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Cherokee County 2 WNW Jacksonville Arpt 29 1901CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Hail fell on Highway 69 between Jacksonville and Rusk, Texas.

Cherokee County 1 ESE Lake Jacksonville 29 1905CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

Hail fell between Jacksonville and Rusk, Texas. Rusk County 2 NNE Minden 29 1934CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54EG)

Numerous trees were downed in the community of Price, Texas.

319 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Northeast Rusk County 1 SW Sexton City 29 1943CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53EG)

Trees were downed in town. Rusk County 1 SW Sexton City 29 1945CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Smith County 1 ESE Elberta 29 1945CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Hail fell near the community of Chapel Hill, Texas. Gregg County 1 NE Kilgore 29 2008CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (57EG)

Numerous trees and power lines downed across the northern portion of the county. Many residents without power. One tree fell across a home on Vinewood Street. Gregg County 1 NE Kilgore 29 2012CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Gregg County 1 NE Kilgore 29 2014CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Hail reported on Stone Road. Gregg County 1 NE Kilgore 29 2014CST 0 0 500.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG)

A roof was blown off a gas station on Highway 259 in Kilgore, Texas. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed in town. Damage was also reported to 5 local schools in and near the Kilgore, Texas area.

Gregg County 1 NE Kilgore 29 2015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Gregg County 2 NE Greggton 29 2025CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Hail reported by retired National Weather Service employee. Gregg County 2 NNE Longview Eastside Ar 29 2025CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Gregg County 2 NE Greggton 29 2025CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (62EG)

Windows were blown out and a roof was torn off an apartment complex on Farm to Market Road 1845. A tree was also down on a home in town. Gregg County 2 NE Greggton 29 2030CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Gregg County 2 NNW Longview 29 2041CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Three foot of water on road near Highway 80 and Green Street.

Gregg County 3 SSE Longview Eastside Ar 29 2044CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2330CST High water reported at Loop 281 and Interstate 20. Harrison County 1 W Hallsville 29 2045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Hail covered the ground.

320 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Northeast Upshur County 2 NNW Glenwood 29 2050CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Gregg County 2 NW Longview 29 2054CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2330CST High water rescue under a bridge on High Street and Cotton Street.

Marion County 1 NW Berea 29 2135CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Titus County 1 E Winfield 29 2138CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Cass County 2 WSW Linden 29 2159CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

A northward returning warm front across northeast Texas into southwest Arkansas produced scattered severe thunderstorms across the region. With the aid of an upper level disturbance aloft...temperatures aloft were cold enough such that large hail and damaging thunderstorm winds gusts were the result. Thunderstorms trained across the same general area resulting in flash flooding as well. Red River County 1 NE Rugby 30 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Hail fell in the Rugby, Texas community. Franklin County 1 SE Mt Vernon 30 0040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Gregg County 2 NE Greggton 30 0630CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Severe thunderstorms which began during the evening hours of March 29th, continued into the predawn hours of March 30th. These thunderstorms continued to develop in an unstable and moist airmass...with large hail and damaging thunderstorm winds the result. Panola County 7 NNE Riderville 30 0730CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

One large tree and several large tree limbs were downed along Highway 59 just north of Carthage, Texas.

San Augustine County 4 WSW Calgary 30 0815CST 1 0 3.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 31 0200CST Widespread flooding reported across the northern portion of the county. Flooding was severe on County Road 21 in town and at the circle and along County Road 103. Homes were also flooded around the city. Three foot of water was also reported over Highway 3079. Evacuations had to be made by boat from homes in the northern part of the county. Several roads were washed out and or closed. Over 30 homes in the county were completely flooded along with several businesses. Water was as high as five feet in some homes. One fatality was reported when two people were driving east on State Highway 21 and ran into a ditch and became caught in swift-moving water. One man was rescued in time but the other occupant was swept away in the vehicle. Flooding was so bad near San Augustine that one business was completely knocked from its foundation and carried across a street by the current, drifting into a grocery store's gas pumps. M43VE

Panola County 4 NE Beckville 30 0830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1345CST Three foot of water was encroaching a residence of Farm to Market Road 263. Water up the the truck doors and swift flowing water was reported at Farm to Market Road 1794 and 267. Harrison County 3 N Longview Hgts 30 0845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2 S Walkers Mill 1345CST Water was covering the roads across much of the western half of Harrison County including eastern Gregg County. Roads were also flooded around the Page Creek area. Gregg County 2 ENE Swamp City 30 0850CST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 S Fox City 1345CST

321 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Northeast

River Road and High Street in Longview were both closed. In addition...17 other roads in and around Longview, Texas were closed due to excessive heavy rainfall. The downtown area had several businesses flooded with as many as two feet of water in them. San Augustine County 1 NE San Augustine 30 0950CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Sabine County 3 N Hemphill 30 1015CST 0 0 2.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 4 SSE Milam 31 0200CST Highway 87 was flooded north of Hemphill, Texas. Many roads across the northern part of the county were flooded. Many roads and bridges also washed out. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded throughout the county as well.

Shelby County 1 N Center 30 1040CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Sabine County 4 N Milam 30 1045CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

San Augustine County 1 NE San Augustine 30 1255CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Power lines were downed in town. Widespread flooding was reported along and south of a northward moving warm front across the lower Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn country of Deep East Texas into the piney woods of northeast Texas. These storms trained across the same area for most of the pre-dawn hours of the 30th as well as during the day. Large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts were reported across portions of the region as well with isolated tornadoes reported across portions of Deep East Texas and west central Louisiana during the afternoon hours of March 30th. San Augustine County 2 NNE San Augustine 30 1400CST 0 0 5.00M 0.00K Flash Flood 2 NNE San Augustine Arpt 1630CST Ten to twenty inches of rain fell in the San Augustine and Sabine County area causing record flooding of some local creeks and reservoirs. Flash flooding was reported throughout the county and many bridges and roads were washed out. A fatality occurred when two people drove off the side of the road into deeper water. Only one of the occupants was able to get out.

Widespread flooding was reported along and south of a northward moving warm front across the lower Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn country of Deep East Texas into the piney woods of northeast Texas. These storms trained across the same area for most of the pre-dawn hours of the 30th as well as during the day. Large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts were reported across portions of the region as well with isolated tornadoes reported across portions of Deep East Texas as well as west central Louisiana during the afternoon hours of March 30th. San Augustine County 1 NE San Augustine 30 1420CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Sabine County 2 N Milam 30 1440CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50)

Widespread flooding was reported along and south of a northward moving warm front across the lower Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn country of Deep East Texas into the piney woods of northeast Texas. These storms trained across the same area for most of the pre-dawn hours of the 30th as well as during the day. Large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts were reported across portions of the region as well with isolated tornadoes reported across portions of Deep East Texas and west central Louisiana during the afternoon hours of March 30th. Sabine County 1 S Milam 30 1448CST 1.64 50 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) 1452CST An EF0 tornado with winds of 65 to 70 mph occurred approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Milam, Texas in Sabine County, Texas along a path approximately 50 yards wide and 2 miles long. Several large trees were snapped off or uprooted along the path which originated along Dorsey Road extending northeastward across Hwy. 21 before lifting. Smaller limbs were broken along the path as well. Widespread flooding was reported along and south of a northward moving warm front across the lower Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn country of Deep East Texas into the piney woods of northeast Texas. These storms trained across the same area for most of the pre-dawn hours of the 30th as well as during the day. Large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts were reported across portions of the region as well with isolated tornadoes reported across portions of Deep East Texas as well as west central Louisiana during the afternoon hours of March 30th.

322 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Northeast Sabine County 3 N Hemphill 30 1614CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Sabine County Milam 30 1656CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Widespread flooding was reported along and south of a northward moving warm front across the lower Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn country of Deep East Texas into the piney woods of northeast Texas. These storms trained across the same area for most of the pre-dawn hours of the 30th as well as during the day. Large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts were reported across portions of the region as well with isolated tornadoes reported across portions of Deep East Texas and west central Louisiana during the afternoon hours of March 30th. Bowie County Hooks 31 2235CST 0 0 0.00K Hail (4.25)

Hail to the size of softballs were reported in Hooks, Texas. The hail produced widespread damage to the roofs and windows of area homes...businesses as well as automobiles. Bowie County 2 W Hooks 31 2245CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Bowie County 2 SW Whatley 31 2250CST 0 0 120.00M 0.00K Hail (2.75)

Fire department reported that car windows and sky lights and the roofs of many homes throughout the city were damaged from this devastating hail storm. Preliminary monetary estimate at the time of this publication was near 90 million dollars with local emergency management officials saying this amount would likely increase.

Bowie County 1 N Nash 31 2252CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Hail broke out windows at the Alumax Plant at interstate 30 and Nash.

Bowie County 1 N Nash 31 2255CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Hail fell at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Highway 989.

Bowie County 1 SE Whatley 31 2300CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

Severe thunderstorms developed along and ahead of an approaching cold front across the middle Red River valley of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma as well as southwest Arkansas during the afternoon and evening hours of March 31st. These storms developed in an very unstable atmosphere and produced large hail...damaging wind gusts. Isolated tornadoes were reported across McCurtain County, Oklahoma late in the evening. The hail was large enough to break out automobile and home windows across the city of Texarkana, Texas close to midnight. TEXAS, South

TXZ248 Zapata 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 31 2359CST Extreme dry conditions continued across Deep South Texas during the month of March. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) reported the soil moisture was abnormally to excessively dry over Deep South Texas. The United States Drought Monitor indicated that the drought conditions remainded severe for all of March in Zapata County; by the end of the month, extreme conditions were knocking on the door as no appreciable rain fell in the area. Fire bans continued over much of Deep South Texas for all of the month. TXZ255 Inland Cameron 02 1200CST 0 0 3.00K High Wind 1800CST

TXZ253-257 Coastal Cameron - Hidalgo 02 1200CST 0 0 1.00K Strong Wind 1800CST

323 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, South

Deepening low pressure over West and Southwest Texas, combined with fairly strong high pressure across the eastern Gulf of Mexico and Southeastern U.S., increased southeasterly winds across the Lower Rio Grande Valley from late morning on the 2nd into mid morning on the 3rd. Sustained winds were generally between 25 and 37 mph, with a period of gusts near or above 50 mph during the early and mid afternoon of the 2nd. TXZ248-249 Jim Hogg - Zapata 03 1200CST 0 0 1.00K Wildfire 2000CST The passage of another vigorous surface trough and associated cold front maintained strong and gusty winds behind it, with frequent sustained winds above 30 mph and gusts at or above 40 mph in many locations for a while during the afternoon of March 3rd. Unfortunately, the gusty northwest winds and rapidly falling humidity contributed to the spread of several wild fires, particularly across the Lower and Middle Rio Grande Valley from Starr and Jim Hogg County west to Zapata County.

TXZ249-252 Jim Hogg - Starr 11 0000CST 0 0 Drought 31 2359CST Extreme dry conditions continued across Deep South Texas during the month of March. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) reported the soil moisture was abnormally to excessively dry over Deep South Texas. The United States Drought Monitor indicated that the drought conditions deteriorated to severe early in the month in Jim Hogg and Starr County. Fire bans continued over much of Deep South Texas for all of the month. TXZ253-256-257 Coastal Cameron - Coastal Willacy - Hidalgo 17 0900CST 0 0 2.00K Strong Wind 1600CST

TXZ254-255 Inland Cameron - Inland Willacy 17 1152CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K High Wind 1530CST

TXZ256-257 Coastal Cameron - Coastal Willacy 17 1600CST 0 0 High Surf 18 2359CST

TXZ254-255 Inland Cameron - Inland Willacy 18 0900CST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K High Wind 1100CST A vigorous upper level cyclone moving northeast from northern Mexico through the heart of Texas on the 17th and 18th induced an equally strong surface cyclone over the middle Rio Grande Valley of southwest Texas and extreme northern Mexico. This cyclone moved slowly east through the Lower Rio Grande Valley, producing persistent strong gusty southeast winds during the mornings of the 17th and 18th across the populated portions of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, causing power outages and minor damage in a few areas.

The trough eventually eased across all of Deep South Texas during the afternoon and evening of the 18th, but was followed by surges of very strong west to northwest winds on several occasions, beginning during the mid afternoon and continuing a little past sunset. The post-trough winds produced additional structural damage, particularly in Hidalgo County.

TXZ249 Jim Hogg 18 1400CST 0 0 15.00K Wildfire 2200CST A strong cold front passing through the central portion of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas during the mid and late afternoon of March 18th brought a combination of wind gusts in excess of 50 mph, falling humidity into the teens, and rapid drying to already drought-affected short-term fuels. These conditions, combined with falling live power lines and other sparking material, produced a number of significant wild fires across Jim Hogg, Brooks, Hidalgo, and Starr Counties between the afternoon of the 18th and the afternoon of the 19th.

In total, aerial and ground surveys suggested that at least 40,000 acres may have burned in total, with at least 25,000 of those related to the Burns Ranch blaze which stretched from the border of Starr, Brooks, and Jim Hogg County east-southeast into southern Brooks and Hidalgo County, with the smoke plume extending into Willacy County. Infrared satellite imagery initially pinpointed the hot spots soon after ignition; Doppler Radar was able to capture the plume from the Burns Ranch Fire into the evening of the 18th.

TXZ252-253 Hidalgo - Starr 18 1430CST 0 0 High Wind 1630CST

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TEXAS, South

A vigorous upper level cyclone moving northeast from northern Mexico through the heart of Texas on the 17th and 18th induced an equally strong surface cyclone over the middle Rio Grande Valley of southwest Texas and extreme northern Mexico. This cyclone moved slowly east through the Lower Rio Grande Valley, producing persistent strong gusty southeast winds during the mornings of the 17th and 18th across the populated portions of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, causing power outages and minor damage in a few areas.

The trough eventually eased across all of Deep South Texas during the afternoon and evening of the 18th, but was followed by surges of very strong west to northwest winds on several occasions, beginning during the mid afternoon and continuing a little past sunset. The post-trough winds produced additional structural damage, particularly in Hidalgo County.

TXZ250-252-253 Brooks - Hidalgo - Starr 18 1500CST 0 0 1.00M 0.00K Wildfire 19 0800CST A strong cold front passing through the central portion of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas during the mid and late afternoon of March 18th brought a combination of wind gusts in excess of 50 mph, falling humidity into the teens, and rapid drying to already drought-affected short-term fuels. These conditions, combined with falling live power lines and other sparking material, produced a number of significant wild fires across Jim Hogg, Brooks, Hidalgo, and Starr Counties between the afternoon of the 18th and the afternoon of the 19th.

In total, aerial and ground surveys suggested that at least 40,000 acres may have burned in total, with at least 25,000 of those related to the Burns Ranch blaze which stretched from the border of Starr, Brooks, and Jim Hogg County east-southeast into southern Brooks and Hidalgo County, with the smoke plume extending into Willacy County. Infrared satellite imagery initially pinpointed the hot spots soon after ignition; Doppler Radar was able to capture the plume from the Burns Ranch Fire into the evening of the 18th. 18 1505CST 0 0 High Wind 1905CST A vigorous upper level cyclone moving northeast from northern Mexico through the heart of Texas on the 17th and 18th induced an equally strong surface cyclone over the middle Rio Grande Valley of southwest Texas and extreme northern Mexico. This cyclone moved slowly east through the Lower Rio Grande Valley, producing persistent strong gusty southeast winds during the mornings of the 17th and 18th across the populated portions of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, causing power outages and minor damage in a few areas.

The trough eventually eased across all of Deep South Texas during the afternoon and evening of the 18th, but was followed by surges of very strong west to northwest winds on several occasions, beginning during the mid afternoon and continuing a little past sunset. The post-trough winds produced additional structural damage, particularly in Hidalgo County.

18 1700CST 0 0 Wildfire 2300CST A strong cold front passing through the central portion of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas during the mid and late afternoon of March 18th brought a combination of wind gusts in excess of 50 mph, falling humidity into the teens, and rapid drying to already drought-affected short-term fuels. These conditions, combined with falling live power lines and other sparking material, produced a number of significant wild fires across Jim Hogg, Brooks, Hidalgo, and Starr Counties between the afternoon of the 18th and the afternoon of the 19th.

In total, aerial and ground surveys suggested that at least 40,000 acres may have burned in total, with at least 25,000 of those related to the Burns Ranch blaze which stretched from the border of Starr, Brooks, and Jim Hogg County east-southeast into southern Brooks and Hidalgo County, with the smoke plume extending into Willacy County. Infrared satellite imagery initially pinpointed the hot spots soon after ignition; Doppler Radar was able to capture the plume from the Burns Ranch Fire into the evening of the 18th.

TXZ248-249 Jim Hogg - Zapata 18 1705CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K High Wind 1905CST A vigorous upper level cyclone moving northeast from northern Mexico through the heart of Texas on the 17th and 18th induced an equally strong surface cyclone over the middle Rio Grande Valley of southwest Texas and extreme northern Mexico. This cyclone moved slowly east through the Lower Rio Grande Valley, producing persistent strong gusty southeast winds during the mornings of the 17th and 18th across the populated portions of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, causing power outages and minor damage in a few areas.

The trough eventually eased across all of Deep South Texas during the afternoon and evening of the 18th, but was followed by surges of very strong west to northwest winds on several occasions, beginning during the mid afternoon and continuing a little past sunset. The post-trough winds produced additional structural damage, particularly in Hidalgo County.

TXZ250 Brooks 19 1000CST 0 1 5.00K 0.00K Wildfire 20

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TEXAS, South

A strong cold front passing through the central portion of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas during the mid and late afternoon of March 18th brought a combination of wind gusts in excess of 50 mph, falling humidity into the teens, and rapid drying to already drought-affected short-term fuels. These conditions, combined with falling live power lines and other sparking material, produced a number of significant wild fires across Jim Hogg, Brooks, Hidalgo, and Starr Counties between the afternoon of the 18th and the afternoon of the 19th.

In total, aerial and ground surveys suggested that at least 40,000 acres may have burned in total, with at least 25,000 of those related to the Burns Ranch blaze which stretched from the border of Starr, Brooks, and Jim Hogg County east-southeast into southern Brooks and Hidalgo County, with the smoke plume extending into Willacy County. Infrared satellite imagery initially pinpointed the hot spots soon after ignition; Doppler Radar was able to capture the plume from the Burns Ranch Fire into the evening of the 18th. 25 0000CST 0 0 Drought 31 2359CST

TXZ253 Hidalgo 25 0000CST 0 0 Drought 31 2359CST Extreme dry conditions continued across Deep South Texas during the month of March. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) reported the soil moisture was abnormally to excessively dry over Deep South Texas. The United States Drought Monitor indicated that the drought conditions deteriorated to severe in western Brooks and Hidalgo County by late March. Fire bans continued over much of Deep South Texas for all of the month. TEXAS, South Central Guadalupe County 2 SSE New Berlin 06 1444CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Residents reported penny size hail along Warncke Road just south of New Berlin.

A cold front moved through South Central Texas producing thunderstorms in its wake which caused large hail in Guadalupe County. Bandera County 10 SW Vanderpool 17 1745CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported on the Thunder Creek Ranch. Uvalde County 2 S Utopia 17 1745CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Quarter size hail was reported at Utopia on the River. Bandera County 10 W Vanderpool 17 1750CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25)

The Bandera County emergency manager reported half dollar size hail in Vanderpool.

Bandera County 2 SSW Medina Circle R Arpt 17 1845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

The Bandera County emergency manager reported golf ball size hail on HWY 337 2 miles west of Medina. They also measured 1.60 inches of rain. Real County 8 WNW Leakey 17 1845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

A resident reported penny size hail 8 miles west-northwest of Leakey which caused some minor tree damage.

Bandera County 1 WNW Medina Circle R Arpt 17 1850CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

The COOP observer 3 miles northwest of Medina reported penny size hail.

Bandera County Medina Circle R Arpt 17 1905CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG)

The Bandera County Courier reported numerous trees down along Highway 16 North.

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TEXAS, South Central Kerr County 2 E Hunt 17 2022CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

The COOP observer 2 miles east of Hunt reported quarter size hail.

Kerr County 2 E Hunt 17 2027CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

The COOP observer two miles east of Hunt reported a hail storm with a maximum size of golf ball. Most of the hail was quarter size. Kerr County 2 SE Camp Scenic 17 2029CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

The fire department two miles northwest of Ingram reported golf ball size hail.

Val Verde County Comstock 18 0015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75)

The COOP observer in Comstock relayed a report from the public of golf ball size hail. The hail size in the storm ranged from ping-pong ball to golf ball. An area of low pressure formed near the Mexican border along a slow moving cold front producing thunderstorms which caused large hail in the western portion of South Central Texas. Williamson County 4 SSE Florence 18 1212CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

A trained spotter 5 miles east of Andice reported nickel size hail.

A frontal system moved through South Central Texas producing thunderstorms which caused large hail in Williamson County. Travis County 1 WSW Pleasant Hill 18 1505CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Lightning

A house fire was caused by a lightning stirke in the 800 block of Huntington place in south Austin. There was minor roof damage. A frontal system moved across south central Texas triggering numerous thunderstorms. Atascosa County 1 E Jourdanton 29 1920CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 2120CST Law enforcement reported minor flooding on Highways 97 and 16 and Spur 162 in Jourdanton. The co-op observer in Jourdanton reported 3.38 inches of rain during the event. Atascosa County 1 N Christine 29 2015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

The COOP observer in Christine reported nickel size hail. Atascosa County 1 SW Jourdanton 29 2020CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

The COOP observer in Jourdanton reported nickel size hail. Atascosa County 1 W Jourdanton 29 2025CST 0 0 250.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (60EG) 2027CST A National Weather Service storm survey concluded that a microburst caused numerous trees down near downtown Jourdanton. Trees were down along Maple, Cedar, Main streets, along with other side roads near the courthouse. A lawn furniture manufacturing plant near the corner of Zanderson and maple was demolished with roof pieces being thrown several blocks away. There was other minor roof damage observed to a bail bonds business across the street from the Sheriff's office near the intersection of Oak Street and Campbell Avenue.

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TEXAS, South Central

Damage to a lawn furniture business. Atascosa County 1 SW Jourdanton 29 2027CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.50) 1 WNW Pleasanton Muni Arpt The Atascosa County Sheriff's office dispatch reported ping-pong ball and quarter size hail from Jourdanton to 3 miles north of Jourdanton. Atascosa County Lytle 29 2330CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

A weak frontal boundary drifted northward into South Central Texas producing thunderstorms which caused large hail, strong winds and flash flooding in Atascosa County. TEXAS, South Panhandle

TXZ021>024-026> Bailey - Briscoe - Castro - Childress - Cochran - Crosby - Hockley - Lamb - Parmer - Swisher - Yoakum 028-033>034-036- 039 02 1830CST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K High Wind 2330CST

TXZ021-027>028- Bailey - Castro - Cochran - Hockley - Lamb - Lubbock - Parmer - Terry - Yoakum 033>035-039>040 02 2300CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 03 1400CST A powerful winter storm brought a combination of high winds and winter weather, including accumulating snowfall, to the west Texas South Plains region during the evening hours of the 2nd and into the 3rd.

Post frontal northerly winds gusted as high as 62 mph and were sustained at speeds up to 47 mph during the evening hours of the 2nd and the early morning hours of the 3rd over the northwestern half of the South Plains per measurements from the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet. These winds destroyed a metal storage shed when it was blown through a fence in Muleshoe (Bailey County) and snapped a power pole in Childress (Childress County). Observed severe wind gusts follow:

62 mph at White River Lake (Crosby County), 59 mph at Hart (Castro County), 58 mph at Muleshoe (Bailey County), 58 mph at Olton (Lamb County), and 58 mph at Plains (Yoakum County).

In addition, snow began to fall over much of the South Plains shortly before midnight on the 2nd. With high winds continuing into the morning hours of the 3rd, periods of blowing snow significantly reduced visibilities to near blizzard conditions. This contributed to at least two dozen automobile accidents across the region. Injuries were reported as a result of accidents in Castro and Hockley Counties.

TXZ022-025-029 Castro - Hale - Hall 06 0900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1400CST

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TEXAS, South Panhandle

A period of light snowfall occurred during the morning and early afternoon hours of the 6th. A few locations across the South Plains region received snow accumulations. Reported accumulations of at least 1 inch follow: 3 inches at Turkey (Hall County), 2 inches at Friona (Parmer County), 1 inch at Dimmitt (Castro County), and 1 inch at Plainview (Hale County).

TXZ038 King 14 1130CST 0 0 150.00K 0.00K Wildfire 15 1400CST

A massive wildfire destroyed 19,000 acres and destroyed at least on structure in King County on the 14th. Photo courtesy: Jennifer Morgan via KCBD-TV - Lubbock, Texas.

TXZ028 Lamb 14 1500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind

TXZ042-043 Garza - Kent 14 1545CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Wildfire 16 0300CST A combination of increasing drought conditions, strong downslope southwest to westerly winds, and very dry air all contributed to the growth of at least a half dozen wildfires across the west Texas South Plains region during the afternoon and evening hours of the 14th. Four of these wildfires burned thousands of acres and/or resulted in property damage.

Although wind speeds on the 14th were generally sustained in the 25 to 35 mph range, an isolated severe wind gust of 62 mph was recorded by a Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet station near Amherst (Lamb County). No wind damage was reported throughout the region.

Damage resulting from wildfire activity, however, prompted a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and President George W. Bush. Wildfires on this day scorched more than 135,000 acres across a broad area of the Southern Plains stretching from eastern New Mexico to central Texas.

The first wildfire to ignite on the west Texas South Plains began around 11:30 CST when a vehicle sparked a fire in thick grasses on an eastern King County ranch. By late afternoon, two large wildfires had merged to account for 19,000 acres of burned rangeland. Texas Forest Service officials reported that the massive wildfire damaged a number of ranch homes and destroyed at least two oil pipelines. Although up to 230 structures were threatened, only one was reportedly destroyed. Portions of U.S. Highway 82 and Texas Highway 222 were closed by local officials as a result of the raging fire. The fire burned out of control for more than twenty-four hours, and then flared up again on multiple occasions during subsequent days.

A 2,000 acre wildfire started in rough canyon terrain north of U.S. Highway 380, prompting the closure of that highway, in western Kent County around 15:45 CST. The fire was reportedly difficult to suppress due to complex terrain, but no serious damage was reported. The fire remained largely uncontained for approximately two days and also flared up again on a few

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TEXAS, South Panhandle Orange County 1 W Little Cypress 03 1441CST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A barn was damaged, and minor roof damage was reported on one home north of Orange.

A few thunderstorms briefly became severe, producing minor wind damage. TEXAS, West

TXZ258 Guadalupe Mountains of Culberson County 02 0500MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1500MST

TXZ074 Davis/Apache Mountains Area 03 0000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0100CST A strong upper level trough approaching the region and a tightening surface pressure gradient resulted in high winds across the Guadalupe and Davis Mountains. Mitchell County 4 W Colorado City 09 1713CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 1720CST Mitchell County Sheriff's Office reported nickel sized hail along I-20 near exit 210.

Mitchell County 2 SE Loraine 09 1735CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 1745CST Pea to nickel sized hail fell southeast of Loraine. A thunderstorm developed in Mitchell County along a stationary front. The storm moved ENE along I-20 producing hail up to three inches deep along I-20. TXZ258 Guadalupe Mountains of Culberson County 13 1900MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 14 1800MST

TXZ074 Davis/Apache Mountains Area 14 0640CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1925CST The combination of a strong upper level jet moving across the region and a deepening surface low pressure system over Oklahoma resulted in high winds through the Guadalupe and Davis Mountains. 16 1100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 17 0000CST

TXZ258 Guadalupe Mountains of Culberson County 16 1300MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1900MST Winds in the upper portions of the atmosphere began increasing over the area ahead of an upper level system located near the California/Arizona state line. As this storm system neared the region, increasing mid level winds worked their way down to the surface to produce high winds across the Davis and Guadalupe Mountains. Reagan County 1 SE Big Lake 17 1952CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 2000CST A dryline located just east of the Permian Basin and lower Trans Pecos began retreating westward after sunset. Thunderstorms began to develop and strengthen along this boundary. Howard County 2 NW Big Spring 22 1739CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 1745CST Nickel hail was reported at the intersection of I-20 and U.S. Highway 87.

Glasscock County 3 S Lees 22 1821CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 1831CST Quarter sized hail was reported along Farm to Market Road 33.

Andrews County 6 ESE Andrews Co Arpt 23 0025CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) 0035CST

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TEXAS, West

Thunderstorms began developing along and behind a cold front as it pushed southward across west Texas. Abundant moisture and marginal instability enhanced this activity and resulted in a few severe thunderstorms that persisted into the early morning hours. TXZ258 Guadalupe Mountains of Culberson County 23 0100MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0300MST As a strong cold front pushed through the area, strong northeast winds channelled through Guadalupe Pass. Midland County 4 WNW Midland 23 0123CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 0130CST Midland Police reported nickel to quarter sized hail along Midland Drive near Loop 250.

Thunderstorms began developing along and behind a cold front as it pushed southward across west Texas. Abundant moisture and marginal instability enhanced this activity and resulted in a few severe thunderstorms that persisted into the early morning hours. TXZ258 Guadalupe Mountains of Culberson County 31 1100MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1800MST Strong winds associated with a fast moving upper level system over the Rocky Mountains brought very windy conditions to the Guadalupe Mountains. TEXAS, Western North Baylor County Mabelle 02 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

TXZ085 Wilbarger 02 1925CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind Wichita County Burkburnett 02 2051CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Wichita County Burkburnett 02 2052CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Isolated severe thunderstorms developed over parts of Oklahoma and western north Texas during the afternoon and evening hours of the 2nd. The majority of thunderstorm activity remained north of the Red River in Oklahoma, but a few thunderstorms developed farther south with high winds and hail. The storms pushed off to the north and east by early evening, with no damage reported. TXZ090 Clay 06 1000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1500CST A rapidly developing storm system moved over the southern plains, with moderate to heavy snowfall occurring over parts of Clay county. Snowfall began to fall at 1100 am and continued into the early parts of the afternoon. Up to three inches was reported over the southern parts of the county. Traffic on area roadways was slowed for a short time, but no accidents were reported. Monetary damages were estimated. Baylor County Seymour 17 1805CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Wilbarger County Grayback 17 1843CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88)

Knox County Munday 17 1943CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00)

Thunderstorms developed in the early evening hours over northern Texas, as a cold front moved into the region. Large hail was the main threat with these thunderstorms. The front continued to move southeast, with the thunderstorm threat ending quickly.

UTAH, West and Central

UTZ003-005 Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains/Wendover/Snowville - Salt Lake and Toole Valleys

01 1145MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1335MST

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UTAH, West and Central UTZ004-008 Southern Wasatch Front/Lehi/Provo/Nephi - Wasatch Mountains South of I80

01 1500MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 02 2030MST

UTZ015-019 Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park - West Central Utah/Delta

01 1535MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 0700MST A strong cold front moved through the state of Utah to start out the month of March, bringing rain, snow, and strong winds both ahead of and behind the cold front. UTZ003-008-517- Central Mountains - Salt Lake and Toole Valleys - Southern Mountains - Wasatch Mountains South of I80 518 15 0300MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 16 0500MST A large storm system brought heavy snow to portions of Utah. Most of the snow was restricted to the mountains, but part of the storm sat directly over northern Utah, bringing more than half a foot of new snow to portions of the Wasatch Front.

UTZ002>004 Northern Wasatch Front/Brigham City/Ogden Bountiful - Salt Lake and Toole Valleys - Southern Wasatch Front/Lehi/Provo/Nephi 30 2000MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 31 0700MST

UTZ517 Central Mountains 31 0100MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 0900MST A cold front moved into Utah on the morning of March 29th and stalled over the state, bringing areas of heavy snow. A colder and more potent system moved into the state on the 31st, finally moving the front out of the area, but not before impacting the morning commute on the 31st. VERMONT, North and Central

VTZ004-007-010- Caledonia - Essex - Orange - Washington - Windsor 012 01 0100EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 1400EST A fast moving storm system raced across the eastern Great Lakes and New England on March 1st. Snow overspread Vermont just after midnight on the 1st and continued until midday before tapering to snow showers. Snow fell heavily at times during the morning with storm total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in portions of central and eastern Vermont. Some specific snowfall totals included; 11 inches in Waterbury Center (Washington county) and Sutton (Caledonia county), 8 inches in Northfield (Washington county) and Brookfield (Orange county) with 7 inches in Island Pond (Essex county) and Bethel (Windsor county). VTZ001>003-005> Eastern Addison - Eastern Chittenden - Eastern Franklin - Eastern Rutland - Grand Isle - Lamoille - 006-009-011-016> Orleans - Western Addison - Western Chittenden - Western Franklin - Western Rutland 019 01 0100EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1300EST A fast moving storm system raced across the eastern Great Lakes on February 29th and New England on March 1st. Snow overspread Vermont just after midnight on March 1st and continued until midday. Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 7 inches were observed throughout much of western Vermont. 04 2200EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 05 1200EST

VTZ002-005-016> Eastern Addison - Eastern Chittenden - Eastern Franklin - Lamoille - Western Chittenden - Western 018 Franklin 04 2200EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 05 1200EST A powerful winter storm moved from the lower Mississippi River Valley on the morning of March 4th, into the Ohio River Valley during the night and then across New England on the 5th.

Snow and sleet overspread Vermont during the night of March 4th and accumulated several inches prior to changing to freezing rain during the early morning hours of the 5th. Freezing rain accumulated between 1/4 to 1/2 an inch across portions of Vermont, prior to it ended around noon.

In addition, strong winds which gusted to near 50 mph combined with accumulated ice on trees that resulted in scattered downed tree branches and limbs.

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VERMONT, North and Central VTZ004-007>012- Caledonia - Eastern Rutland - Essex - Orange - Washington - Western Addison - Western Rutland - 019 Windsor 04 2300EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 05 1200EST A powerful winter storm moved from the lower Mississippi River Valley on the morning of March 4th, into the Ohio River Valley during the night and then across New England on the 5th.

Snow and sleet overspread Vermont during the night of March 4th and accumulated a few inches inches prior to changing to freezing rain during the early morning hours of the 5th. Freezing rain accumulated around 1/4 of an inch across portions of Vermont, prior to it ended around noon.

In addition, strong winds which gusted to near 50 mph combined with accumulated ice on trees that resulted in scattered downed tree branches and limbs.

School cancellations, scattered power outages and numerous vehicle accidents resulted from the very hazardous conditions.

VTZ006-009-011- Eastern Addison - Eastern Chittenden - Eastern Rutland - Lamoille - Western Addison - Western Rutland 017>019 05 0800EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1100EST A powerful winter storm moved from the lower Mississippi River Valley on the morning of March 4th, into the Ohio River Valley during the night and then across New England on the 5th.

Strong winds associated with this storm gusted to near 50 mph in portions of western Vermont, especially along the western slopes of the Green Mountains, and combined with accumulated ice on trees that resulted in scattered downed tree branches, limbs and power outages.

VTZ001-005-009- Eastern Addison - Eastern Chittenden - Eastern Franklin - Grand Isle - Western Addison - Western 016>018 Chittenden - Western Franklin 07 2100EST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 08 Arctic high pressure was located across the Great Lakes on March 7th and retreated across Ontario province Canada on March 8th. Meanwhile, a deep upper atmospheric trough lifted a mild and very moist surface low from the Gulf of Mexico on the 7th across New England on the 8th. The clash between air masses and abundant moisture accounted for a heavy precipitation event across Vermont.

Rain overspread the Champlain Valley during the evening of March 7th with scattered areas of freezing rain and sleet along the Canadian border. On March 8th, colder air filtered into the Champlain Valley near the surface which changed precipitation to a prolonged period of heavy freezing rain and sleet that ended during the evening.

Sleet and freezing rain caused havoc across the Champlain Valley of Vermont with an inch or more of sleet as well as an half inch or more of ice accumulation from freezing rain.

Numerous vehicle accidents, downed tree limbs, power lines and power outages impacted the Champlain Valley of Vermont.

Caledonia County 1 SSE East Burke 08 2100EST 0 0 200.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 09 0300EST An ice jam on the Dish Mill Brook caused flooding of several business, homes along lower Belden Hill Road and Route 114 in East Burke. On March 8th, a mild and very moist surface low that originated in the Gulf of Mexico moved across New England on the 8th. One to two inches of rain fell across the upper reaches of the Passumpsic River Valley in Vermont, as well as snow melt caused by temperatures in the 40s, which attributed to large run-off into area brooks, streams and rivers. This resulted in scattered ice jams across Vermont, which included a localized flash flood in East Burke (Caledonia county).

An ice jam formed along the Dish Mill Brook in East Burke during the evening of the 8th that resulted in flooding of several homes and businesses along Belden Hill road and Route 114 until early morning of the 9th.

VTZ003-006-016 Eastern Franklin - Lamoille - Orleans 20 0000EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 21 1200EST

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VERMONT, North and Central

A storm system across the Ohio River Valley on March 19th, moved into the Gulf of Maine during the morning of the 20th and into New Brunswick Canada by the 21st. A mix of rain, sleet and snow overspread Vermont during the night of the 19th and then changed to snow in the higher elevations after midnight on the 20th before tapering to snow showers during the evening of the 20th. Meanwhile, the northern mountains witnessed accumulating snow through midday on the 21st.

The greatest snowfall with this event occurred on climatologically favored northwest facing, higher terrain in northern Vermont with 7 to 13 inches of snowfall observed. Some specific snowfall totals included; 13 inches in Eden (Lamoille county), 12 inches in Jay (Orleans county), 7 inches in Jeffersonville (Lamoille county) and East Albany (Orleans county).

VTZ004-007-010- Caledonia - Eastern Addison - Eastern Chittenden - Essex - Orange - Washington 017>018 20 0200EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 21 A storm system across the Ohio River Valley on March 19th, moved into the Gulf of Maine during the morning of the 20th and into New Brunswick Canada by the 21st. A mix of rain, sleet and snow overspread much of central and northern Vermont during the night of the 19th and then changed to snow during the early morning hours of the 20th before tapering to snow showers during the early morning hours of the 21st.

Snowfall amounts across central and northern Vermont, away from the Champlain Valley, was 3 to 6 inches. Some specific snowfall totals included; 6 inches in Hanksville (Chittenden county), Waitsfield and Waterbury (Washington county), 5 inches in North Underhill (Chittenden county), Island Pond (Essex county), and Worcester (Washington county) with 4 inches in South Lincoln (Addison county), Brookfield (Orange county) and Sutton (Caledonia county).

VTZ010>012-018> Eastern Addison - Eastern Rutland - Orange - Western Rutland - Windsor 019 28 0200EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 1300EST An area of low pressure traveled along a stationary boundary south of New England during the morning of March 28th. Snow overspread south central Vermont after midnight on the 28th and tapered to scattered snow showers just around midday. Snowfall accumulations across south central Vermont were 2 to 6 inches. Some specific snowfall totals included; 6 inches in Mount Holly (Rutland county), 5 inches in Ludlow (Windsor county) and Pawlet (Rutland county) with 4 inches in Hancock (Addison county). VERMONT, South

VTZ013>015 Bennington - Eastern Windham - Western Windham 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1100EST A fast moving low pressure system tracked east from the western Great Lakes on Friday, February 29th, and reached northern New York State by Saturday morning on March 1st. Meanwhile, a second area of low pressure developed further south near New York City Saturday morning.

This system produced a swath of moderate to locally heavy snow across portions of east central New York and adjacent western New England from late Friday night into Saturday morning. The snow tapered off by Saturday afternoon.

Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 6 to 12 inches across southern Vermont, with the highest amounts falling across higher elevations of northern Bennington and Windham counties.

VTZ014 Western Windham 04 2300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 05 1100EST

VTZ013-015 Bennington - Eastern Windham 04 2300EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather 05 1100EST A strengthening low pressure system over the lower Ohio Valley on Tuesday March 4th tracked northeast into west central New York State by Wednesday morning on March 5th. The low then tracked northeast into the Canadian Maritimes by Thursday morning on March 6th.

This storm system spread a swath of freezing rain and sleet across higher elevations of east central New York and portions of southern Vermont. The freezing rain and sleet developed late Tuesday evening, and continued through early Wednesday afternoon before tapering off.

In southern Vermont, significant ice accumulations of one half, to locally up to one inch occurred in the higher elevations of western Windham county. Elsewhere, ice accumulations ranged from one quarter to less than one half of an inch, with the least occurring in lower elevations.

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VERMONT, South VTZ014 Western Windham 18 2200EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Ice Storm 21 0300EST A strengthening low pressure system tracked northeast from the Ohio Valley on Tuesday March 18th, to a position along the Maine coast by Thursday morning on March 20th. The low then continued to intensify upon reaching the Canadian Maritimes by Friday morning on March 21st.

This storm system initially brought a swath of light to moderate snowfall across southern Vermont from Tuesday into early Wednesday, with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

The snow then changed to freezing rain across the higher elevations of southern Vermont during Wednesday and lasting into Wednesday night. This produced ice accumulations of one half of an inch, to locally up to an inch. The heavy accumulation of ice led to numerous downed trees and powerlines, as well as power outages. The hardest hit areas were mainly confined to the highest elevations within western Windham county.

As a cold northwest flow developed in the wake of this storm system, some lake enhanced snowbands developed Thursday night into Friday morning, which produced additional snowfall amounts of 4 to 9 inches, mainly across higher, west facing slopes in Bennington county.

27 1700EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 28 1000EST A low pressure system tracked east northeast, from the central Plains early Thursday morning on March 27th, into central Pennsylvania by Friday morning on March 28th, to a position well off the New England coast by Saturday morning on March 29th.

As colder air filtered southward, a mix of rain and wet snow developed Thursday afternoon across southern Vermont. Across the higher elevations, locally heavy snowfall occurred, with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. This fell mainly across western Windham county. The snow tapered off by Friday evening. VIRGINIA, East Mecklenburg County Clarksville 04 1844EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Mecklenburg County Chase City 04 1903EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Powhatan County Powhatan 04 2025EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Large tree was downed near the Powhatan courthouse. Mecklenburg County Clarksville 04 2220EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Mecklenburg County Chase City 04 2235EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Lunenburg County Kenbridge 04 2240EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Mecklenburg County Boydton 04 2240EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Mecklenburg County South Hill 04 2240EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed.

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VIRGINIA, East Lunenburg County Victoria 04 2245EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Nottoway County Blackstone 04 2251EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Fluvanna County 3 NW Troy 04 2255EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Large downed tree damaged a house and two vehicles. Also, numerous trees were downed across county.

Goochland County 5 SE Hadensville 04 2300EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Goochland County 1 N Hadensville 04 2300EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Roof was damaged and several outbuildings destroyed. Also, numerous trees were snapped and thrown.

Amelia County Amelia 04 2305EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Louisa County Louisa 04 2305EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (78EG)

One house was moved off its foundation. Several other houses were damaged from fallen trees due to straight line winds estimated between 80 and 90 mph. Numerous large trees were downed countywide.

Brunswick County Lawrenceville 04 2310EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were downed. Louisa County Frederick Hall 04 2315EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous large trees up to 24 inches in diameter were blown down east of Mineral, and including the towns of Bumpass and Locust Creek. Trees fell on a house in the Lake Anna area. Also, numerous downed trees were blocking portions of U.S. 522, south of Route 33. Brunswick County Warfield 04 2325EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Large trees were downed. Caroline County Woodford 04 2340EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Roof was partially torn off a house on Stonewall Jackson Road.

Henrico County 1 S Sandston 04 2349EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51MG)

Wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph) was measured at RIC. King William County King William 04 2355EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed.

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VIRGINIA, East Charles City (c) County Charles City 05 0000EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Essex County Tappahannock 05 0010EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Houses were damaged and several trees were downed along Church Lane. Also, a tree was blown over onto a mobile home near Route 627. Richmond County Warsaw 05 0010EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Caroline County 5 W Port Royal 05 0012EST 0 0 15.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Thirty to forty large trees were downed. Six homes were damaged, and a barn was destroyed.

Virginia Beach (c) County (NTU)Nas Oceana 05 0105EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG)

Wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) was measured at NTU. Portsmouth (c) County Portsmouth 05 0115EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75)

Chesapeake (c) County Chesapeake 05 0115EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several trees were snapped off. Newport News (c) County Newport News 05 0115EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52MG)

Wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was measured in the Beaonsdale Section, along Route 143 between Harpersville Road and Route 17. Hampton (c) County Hampton 05 0130EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52MG)

Wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was measured at the Holiday Park/Howe Farms area.

Norfolk (c) County Norfolk 05 0135EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Large tree fell on a house. Accomack County 3 NW Hallwood 05 0152EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Scattered severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds and some large hail across portions of central and eastern Virginia. Isle Of Wight County Isle Of Wight 08 1000EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees and powerlines were downed. Suffolk (c) County Holland 08 1009EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Tree was downed near South Quay Road at Leafwood. Williamsburg (c) County Williamsburg 08 1026EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees and powerlines were downed.

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VIRGINIA, East Gloucester County Hayes 08 1035EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were downed. Gloucester County Dutton 08 1045EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were downed. Petersburg (c) County Petersburg 08 1225EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Numerous trees were downed. Richmond (c) County Richmond 08 1248EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Outer wall of 11th-12th floor of Marriott at the intersection of North Sixth Street and East Broad Street was blown onto the street. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed. King William County King William 08 1303EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Some power outages occurred. Caroline County Bowling Green 08 1320EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Large tree was downed. Scattered severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

VAZ081 Prince George 08 1320EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind Strong winds occurred along and behind a cold front across central and eastern Virginia. Caroline County Sparta 08 1330EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Large trees were downed. Henrico County Montrose 08 1331EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Some power outages occurred. Hanover County Studley 08 1340EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed. Charles City (c) County Barnetts 08 1358EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Trees were downed along Route 5. Scattered severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

VAZ060-088-096 Prince Edward - Suffolk - Sussex 08 1401EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1441EST Strong winds occurred along and behind a cold front across central and eastern Virginia. VAZ071 Henrico 08 1457EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K High Wind Very strong winds occurred along and behind a cold front across central and eastern Virginia.

VAZ049-071-097- Accomack - Chesapeake - Henrico - Louisa 099 08 1520EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1600EST Strong winds occurred along and behind a cold front across central and eastern Virginia.

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VIRGINIA, East VAZ095 Norfolk 08 1602EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K High Wind Very strong winds occurred along and behind a cold front across central and eastern Virginia.

VAZ064 Caroline 08 1608EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind Strong winds occurred along and behind a cold front across central and eastern Virginia. VAZ098 Virginia Beach 08 1621EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K High Wind Very strong winds occurred along and behind a cold front across central and eastern Virginia.

VAZ063-094 Hanover - Newport News 08 1630EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind 1657EST Strong winds occurred along and behind a cold front across central and eastern Virginia. VIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest Wise County 1 S Big Stone Gap 04 1655EST 1 300 0 2 Tornado (EF1) 1657EST Tornado struck Big Stone Gap destroying six homes and producing major damage to fifteen homes and minor damage to twenty five homes. Two minor injuries were reported. Also, numerous large diameter trees were reported down.

Washington County Holston 04 1735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees were reported down at Holston. Strong low pressure system moved northeast from Middle Tennessee into Southeast Kentucky with line of thunderstorms developing just ahead of front. Instability was low so convection was low topped. Most of the wind damage in this event was straight line in character. However, closer to surface low, the environment was more conducive to the development of rotating storms and an EF1 tornado touched down at Big Stone Gap in Southwest Virginia. Wise County 1 SE Pound 19 1800EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported down in Pound. Scott County Nickelsville 19 1845EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A few trees and power lines were reported down. Washington County 1 SE Abingdon Arpt 19 1912EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported down on I-81 between mile markers 13 and 14.

Washington County 2 N Vance 19 1922EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported down on highway 19 in Abingdon. Washington County 1 N Mc Connel 19 1925EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

One tree was reported down on the Hillman Highway. Strong low pressure system moved from the Tennessee Valley of Alabama northeast to the Central Appalachians with widespread wind damage occurring across the county warning area in convection which formed just ahead of system cold front.

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VIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest Warren County Front Royal 04 1944EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51MG)

A trained spotter in Front Royal measured a wind gust of 59 mph.

Augusta County Stuarts Draft 04 2136EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) 1 ESE Lyndhurst 2140EST Augusta County Emergency Management reported several trees down across the eastern portion of the county.

Albemarle County Crozet 04 2140EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Free Union Albemarle County Emergency Management reported several trees down in the western portion of the county.

Charlottesville (c) County 1 N Charlottesville 04 2245EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 05 0200EST The City of Charlottesville Emergency Management reported 1 foot of running water over the roadway. There was also a washout of a road under construction at th3 00th block of 15 St NW.

Stafford County Falmouth 04 2344EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Stafford County Emergency Management reported significant tree damage in Falmouth. A gas station canopy was destroyed.

Spotsylvania County 1 SSW New Post 04 2345EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Spotsylvania County Emergency Management reported trees down on Marengo Plantation Lane in New Post.

Fauquier County New Baltimore 04 2355EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Warrenton 05 0010EST Fauquier County Emergency Management reported several trees and wires down across the central and northern portions of the county. Stafford County Falmouth 05 0000EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 0600EST Stafford County Emergency Management reported flash flooding along creeks running into the Rappahannock River. A water rescue performed in Falmouth. Loudoun County Broad Run Farms 05 0015EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A trained spotter reported a large tree down at the intersection of Sugarland Run Drive and Parkhill Lane in Sterling.

Arlington County 1 SSE South Washington 05 0033EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (64MG)

The ASOS at Reagan National Airport measured a wind gust of 74 mph.

An area of low pressure moving over West Virginia pushed a strong cold front through the region during the early morning hours of March 5th. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds as well as heavy rain. Several lines of thunderstorms crossed the region from the evening of March 4th through the early morning of March 5th. Heavy rain lead to several road closures due to flooding. Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph were measured at several locations, with a maximum wind gust of 74 mph measured at Reagan National Airport. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines down across central and northern Virginia. Loudoun County 1 W Leesburg 08 1530EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Loudoun County Emergency Management reported a tree down on power lines at the intersection of Union and Wirt Streets in downtown Leesburg.

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VIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest Arlington County 1 SW Rosslyn 08 1618EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A trained spotter reported a tree down on Route 50 at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

Arlington County 1 SSE South Washington 08 1621EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52MG)

The ASOS at Reagan National Airport measured a wind gust of 60 mph.

Low pressure crossed the Mid Atlantic March 8th, bringing a strong cold front through the region during the late afternoon and evening. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms that produced large hail and gusty, damaging winds. There were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines, with several reports of trees falling into homes. Greene County 2 SE Mission Home 19 2222EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

The Green County Sheriff Office reported a tree down on Shifflett Road.

Madison County 1 ENE Madison 19 2230EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) A trained spotter reported a large oak tree down near the Madison Library. Several limbs were downed on Route 29 in Madison. A cold front crossed the region during the late evening hours of March 19th and into the early morning early March 20th, triggering a few strong to severe thunderstorms in Greene and Madison counties. These storms produced damaging winds that downed trees and power lines. VIRGINIA, Southwest

VAZ009-015-032> Appomattox - Buckingham - Campbell - Carroll - Charlotte - Franklin - Grayson - Halifax - Henry - 033-043>047-058> Patrick - Pittsylvania - Smyth 059 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 25 As La Nina weakened during the month of March, the area received close to 84 percent of normal rainfall. This allowed drought conditions to improve across Virginia. Extreme (D3)drought conditions in the southeast corner of the region improved to severe (D2) drought conditions. Severe (D2) drought conditions only remained across far southern Virginia by the end of March. Henry County 3 SW Ridgeway 04 1555EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree on Highway 220 southwest of Ridgeway near State Line.

Pittsylvania County 15 WNW (DAN)Danville Muni A04 1630EST 0 0 20.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds damaged a mobile home, porch, aluminum sheds and a dog kennel.

Danville (c) County Danville 04 1705EST 0 0 7.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree along Highway 58 on the east side of Danville.

Campbell County Lynch Station 04 1739EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Thunderstorm winds downed two large pine trees down across Route 622 in Lynch Station.

Halifax County 6 W Alton 04 1744EST 0 0 0.80K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph downed a tree six miles west of Alton.

Halifax County 3 WSW Alton 04 1745EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Calvary Road.

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VIRGINIA, Southwest Appomattox County 4 N Oakville 04 1840EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Two trees were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts along Oakville Road near Gladstone.

Smyth County Marion 04 1845EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed trees on Webb Spring Road in Marion.

A strong cold front moving through the area brought severe thunderstorms with damaging winds. Smyth County Sugar Grove 04 1900EST 0 0 0.50M 0.00K Flash Flood 3 NNE Mc Mullin 2100EST Heavy rain associated with thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding in Smyth county. Several roads including Highway 91,42,and 16 were closed because of flooding. Sulphur Spring creek, Stanley creek, and Walker creek came out of their banks. Flash flooding occurred in the Marion, Sugar Grove, Chilhowie and Broadford areas.

Low pressure moving across the Appalachians created 1 to 3 inches of rain which resulted in flash flooding. Floyd County 2 E Willis 04 1937EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Thunderstorm winds brought down several pine trees and caused minor roof damage to a house.

Wythe County 5 SE Wytheville 04 1940EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) 1 SW Lots Gap Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph downed a tree across Route 94 near Wytheville.

Carroll County 5 N Hillsville 04 1950EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (51MG)

Automated wind equipment 5 miles north of Hillsville measured a 59 mph gust.

Pulaski County 5 SE Dublin 04 2001EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in the Claytor Lake area.

Franklin County Henry 04 2003EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed trees on power lines near Henry. Montgomery County 3 NW Christiansburg 04 2015EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

Several large tree limbs downed by thunderstorm winds. Patrick County Meadows Of Dan 04 2015EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in the Meadows of Dan area.

Patrick County 2 S Stuart 04 2015EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds blew down a metal building along Route 8 south.

Buckingham County 3 S Centenary 04 2018EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Sharon Church Road off Route 20.

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VIRGINIA, Southwest Patrick County 7 E Charity 04 2020EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A couple of trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in Fairy Stone State Park.

Franklin County Snow Creek 04 2022EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Law Enforcement reported trees down on power lines on Route 890.

Franklin County 2 E Ferrum 04 2025EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Power outages occurred from downed trees in Ferrum. Buckingham County 4 S Centenary 04 2030EST 0 0 8.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A 180 foot shed was lifted and thrown by thunderstorm winds. Several slate shingles blown off a home on Route 656.

Buckingham County 4 E Centenary 04 2030EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A tree was blown down along Route 721. Franklin County 10 S Rocky Mt 04 2030EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees were downed along Route 220 South. Henry County Bassett Forks 04 2030EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Power lines were downed in the Bassett Forks area on Crestridge Road.

Buckingham County 4 E Gold Hill 04 2035EST 0 0 12.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A large tree limb was blown through the roof of a home. Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Route 610 and 718. Lexington (c) County 1 W Lexington 04 2057EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds. Alleghany County Covington City 04 2100EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A grocery store sign was blown over and damaged by thunderstorm winds.

Amherst County Riverville 04 2100EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Riverview. Amherst County Forks Of Buffalo 04 2107EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees were downed across northern Amherst county. Bath County Hot Spgs 04 2119EST 0 0 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (53MG)

Bath County High School measured a 61 mph gust. Danville (c) County Danville 04 2124EST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

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VIRGINIA, Southwest

One tree was downed on the south end of the City of Danville. Power lines were downed in the city with nearly 2,000 people losing power. Campbell County 4 NW Concord 04 2137EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A large tree was downed by a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph.

Charlotte County Charlotte Court Hous 04 2137EST 0 0 4.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds. Halifax County 4 W Halifax 04 2145EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Tree was downed at Mountain Road in Oak Level. Halifax County 1 ENE Volens 04 2150EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A tree was blown down along Volens Road, or Highway 603. Halifax County 1 W South Boston 04 2157EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near River Road. Halifax County Halifax 04 2159EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds brought down a tree on State Highway 501.

Halifax County Scottsburg 04 2200EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm wind gust to 60 mph downed a tree in Scottsburg.

Halifax County 4 NE Virgilina 04 2200EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A tree was blown down on Buck Shoal Road. Halifax County 3 E Halifax 04 2204EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Highway 360 and Highway 626.

Buckingham County 7 W Buckingham 04 2210EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Route 607.

Halifax County 1 N Cluster Spgs 04 2212EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A tree was blown down at Highway 501 and Horse Trail. Charlotte County Public Fork 04 2215EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees were down on Highway 360 near Public Fork. Halifax County 2 W Red Bank 04 2215EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees and power lines were blown down at the intersection of Bowen Road and Hudson Road.

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VIRGINIA, Southwest Halifax County Virgilina 04 2219EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree along Virgilina Road. Buckingham County 3 E Dillwyn 04 2220EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees were blown down along Old Tower Hill Road. A strong cold front moving through the area brought severe thunderstorms with damaging winds.

VAZ015>017-019> Alleghany - Bath - Carroll - Floyd - Franklin - Grayson 020-033 08 1545EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K High Wind 2124EST A deepening low pressure center moving northeast across the region resulted in high winds across the higher terrain. Smyth County Chilhowie 19 2030EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Two trees were blown down across Redstone Road In Chilhowie.

Pittsylvania County (DAN)Danville Muni A 19 2350EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (54MG) 20 0000EST Thunderstorm winds gusted to 62.5 mph and downed a cedar tree and a bradford pear tree near the airport in Danville.

Severe thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 63 mph and downed trees. WASHINGTON, Northeast

WAZ037 Northeast Mountains 21 0300PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1200PST A slow moving cold front brought heavy snow to the northeast Washington Mountains. The snow began during the early morning hours on the 21st before ending by early afternoon. Clayton and Springdale picked up six inches of accumulation, with four inches reported in Chewelah. 26 2100PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 27 0600PST A cold and unstable air mass resulted in Heavy snow showers in the northeast Washington Mountains. Hunters picked up eight inches of snow, with Loon Lake receiving six inches. WAZ036>038-044 Northeast Mountains - Okanogan Highlands - Spokane Area - Waterville Plateau

28 0700PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1000PST An unseasonably cold low pressure system tracked through the area resulting in widespread, heavy snow accumulations across much of northern Washington. Accumulations in the valleys were generally in the four to eight inch range, including four to six inches in the Spokane area, with local amounts of ten to 18 inches in the higher mountains near and above 4500 feet.

WASHINGTON, Southeast

WAZ030 Northwest Blue Mountains 13 0400PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 1800PST Moist upslope flow brought heavy snowfall into the Blue Mountains. Snowfall amounts in inches included Ski Bluewood (11) and Touchet SnoTel (8). Klickitat County 2 SW Bickleton 15 1340PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Funnel Cloud 1345PST Brief cold core funnel cloud observed. An upper level low pressure area produced a cold core funnel cloud near Bickleton. WAZ030 Northwest Blue Mountains 26 1600PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 27 0600PST Moist upslope flow brought heavy snowfall into the Blue Mountains. Snowfall amounts in inches included Ski Bluewood (13) and Touchet SnoTel (8.2). 28 0400PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 29 1130PST

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WASHINGTON, Southeast

An moist upper level low pressure area combined with strong winds aloft produced heavy snowfall in the Blue Mountains. Snowfall amounts in inches included 1 mile west southwest of Ski Bluewood (12) and Touchet SnoTel (12). WASHINGTON, Southwest

WAZ019 West Slopes Southern Cascades and Passes 13 0500PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 14 0900PST A relatively late-season winter storm brought heavy snow amounts to the the Cascades of southwest Washington.

WAZ019-040 Southern Cascade Foothills - Southwest Interior - West Slopes Southern Cascades and Passes

28 0000PST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 29 0800PST A strong late-season winter storm moved over the forecast area from off the Pacific, bringing heavy snow amounts to portions of southwest Washington. Heavy amounts were seen in the higher elevations, with some lower elevations even seeing trace amounts. WEST VIRGINIA, East Grant County Cabins 04 1900EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Flood 2300EST Grant County Fire and Rescue reported a few low road crossings flooded and a rock slide in Cabins.

Mineral County 1 N Keyser 04 2008EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0100EST Mineral County Fire and Rescue reported several areas of water over the road, with many accidents due to the high water. High water signs dispatched to areas and roads were closed.

Pendleton County Upper Track 04 2011EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0100EST Pendleton County Fire and Rescue relayed several reports of water over the road in Upper Tract.

Hampshire County Romney 04 2013EST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0000EST Hampshire County Fire and Rescue reported several areas of water over the road around Romney and points west in the county.

Hardy County 1 W Moorefield Muni Arpt 04 2020EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Flood 05 0100EST Hardy County Fire and Rescue reported water over the road in a few places on Route 220 in Moorefield. Two rock slides were also reported in Moorefield. An area of low pressure moving over West Virginia pushed a strong cold front through the region during the early morning hours of March 5th. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds as well as heavy rain. Several lines of thunderstorms crossed the region from the evening of March 4th through the early morning of March 5th. Heavy rain lead to several road closures due to flooding. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines down across the eastern pan handle of West Virginia. WEST VIRGINIA, North Marshall County Cameron 19 1950EST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Flood 1 WSW Beelers Station 2300EST Emergency management reported Middle Grave, Big Grave, and Fish Creeks flooding county roads. Cameron High School also flooded. Low pressure moving across the Ohio Valley brought heavy rains of over 2 inches to eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. This brought many streams out of their banks and produced flooding of roads.

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WEST VIRGINIA, North Mercer County 1 SSW Spanishburg 04 1900EST 0 0 0.50K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG)

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Rich Creek Road.

A severe thunderstorm downed a tree in the Spanishburg area. Greenbrier County 1 WSW Esty 04 1905EST 0 0 75.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 E Trout 2130EST Heavy rain associated with thunderstorms produced flash flooding in Greenbrier county. Milligan Creek flooded Route 60 west of Lewisburg. A woman was rescued from a vehicle in the Friars Hill area as water came over Highway 9 from Indian Creek. Muddy Creek flooded Blue Sulphur Springs Road and Asberry Road.

Thunderstorms with heavy rain produced flash flooding in Greenbrier county. Mercer County 1 SE Bramwell 04 2045EST 0 0 750.00K 0.00K Flash Flood 1 WSW Flipping Creek Jct 2245EST Heavy rains created a rock slide on Highway 52 and flash flooding in the Pinnacle Rock area.

Thunderstorms with heavy rains resulted in flash flooding in Mercer county. WEST VIRGINIA, West Pocahontas County 2 NE Slaty Fork 04 1800EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Flood 1 E Boyer 05 0700EST Small streams flooded roads. A small washout occurred along the road up to the ski resort at Snowshoe. The Greenbrier River crested near bankfull. Randolph County 1 E Gilman 04 1800EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flood 2 NE Harman 05 0300EST Water was around several mobile homes along the Shavers Fork near Bowden. The Bowden gauge crested around 12.4 feet.

WVZ015 Kanawha 04 1824EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Strong Wind Harrison County (CKB)Benedum Arpt Cl 04 2008EST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50MG)

A few trees fell across power lines in the vicinity. Mason County Mason 06 1200EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Flood 1 SSE Hartford City 08 0200EST Minor flooding of roads occurred. The Point Pleasant gauge on the Ohio River crested at 41.3 feet early on the 7th. Flood stage is 40 feet. Another deepening low pressure system, during the winter of 2007-08, lifted northeast through West Virginia and the eastern Ohio Valley. Gusty showers and thunderstorms were associated with the wind shift in the wake of the storm center. Brief gusts of 40 to 50 mph were common across the western lowlands of West Virginia. A gust at the Clarksburg airport did reach 56 mph.

Rains of 2 to 2.5 inches were common along the eastern slopes of Pocahontas and eastern Randolph Counties in 12 to 24 hours. One spotter north of Marlinton reported a storm total of 2.7 inches. Creeks and headwater rivers flooded portions of roads. Later, the widespread rain caused the Ohio River to exceed flood stage at Point Pleasant. Kanawha County (CRW) yeager Arpt 19 1731EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (73MG)

Kanawha County 1 E Big Chimney 19 1742EST 0 0 25.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) 1 SSE Pinch Several trees were blown down, some onto power lines. Kanawha County 2 ENE Blue Creek 19 1743EST 0.2 50 0 0 40.00K 0.00K Tornado (EF0) In Youngs Bottom a tornado downed several trees, caused structural damage to several structures, and rolled a camper into a telephone pole. A pontoon boat was lifted onto a fence.

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WEST VIRGINIA, West Kanawha County Clendenin 19 1755EST 0 0 125.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG)

Straight line wind damage caused more damage in Clendenin than other locations along the Elk River Valley.

Braxton County 1 NNE Gassaway 19 1820EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees fell and blocked roads. Braxton County Napier 19 1823EST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

Trees fell onto power lines along Route 19. Braxton County Little Birch 19 1823EST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG)

A bus, used as a house, was blown over. A low pressure system lifted northeast through West Virginia. A line of thunderstorms developed along the trailing cold front. The sharp temperature gradient, along this late winter front, produced a strong low level wind above the surface. A bow echo developed as the line of showers and thunderstorms moved through Charleston. A localized gust to 84 mph was recorded at Yeager Airport. This was the strongest gust on record for the airport. It knocked down and snapped a few trees on an adjacent hill in Coonskin Park. However, no damage was reported on the airport or around the city. At nearby Capital High School, there was no evidence of strong winds.

The bow echo then raced northeast along the Elk River Valley. An EF0 tornado spun up on a hillside in Youngs Bottom. Straight line winds of 70 to 100 mph were estimated into the Clendenin area. A garage along Sandy Creek in Clendenin saw its roof blown off and its back wall knocked down. No damage was reported from Clay County, but some minor damage did occurred in Braxton County. WISCONSIN, Northeast Door County 1 N Forestville 02 2000CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 03 0000CST Rainfall of 0.72 inch was measured near Forestville for the 24 hours ending on the morning of March 3rd. Most of the rain fell in just a few hours overnight. The rain fell on a deck covered with about 30 inches of snow. The homeowner was beneath the deck, apparently attempting to jack up the sagging structure, when the combined weight of the rain and snow caused it to collapse on him. The man died after being buried in snow and timbers.

A low pressure system produced heavy rainfall across parts of eastern Wisconsin as it moved through the state late March 2nd and early March 3rd. WIZ045 Waushara 21 0600CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1700CST A large snowstorm that produced 12 to 18 inches of snow across southeast Wisconsin brought heavy snow as far north as Waushara County. Coloma, in southwest Waushara County, received 7.5 inches of snowfall from the storm. Brown County 3 NNW Cormier 31 1200CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2200CST Heavy rain fell across most of Brown County. The highest precipitation totals were 1.70 inches near Suamico and 1.31 inches at Mill Center. Door County 3 SW Institute 31 1200CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2200CST Heavy rain fell across most of Door County. The highest precipitation totals were 1.98 inches near Sturgeon Bay and 1.95 inches at North Bay. Outagamie County 1 NNW Shiocton 31 1200CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2200CST Heavy rain fell across most of Outagamie County. The highest precipitation totals were 1.26 inches at Shiocton and 1.18 inches near New London. Portage County 3 SSE Amherst 31 1200CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2200CST Heavy rain fell across most of Portage County. The highest precipitation totals were 1.40 inches near Amherst and 1.22 inches at Stevens Point.

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WISCONSIN, Northeast Waupaca County 1 N New London 31 1200CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2200CST Heavy rain fell across most of Waupaca County. The highest precipitation totals were 1.30 inches on the west side of New London and 1.27 inches at Weyauwega. Waushara County 3 N Wautoma 31 1200CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2200CST Heavy rain fell across much of Waushara County. The highest precipitation totals were 1.20 inches near Wautoma and 1.12 inches at Hancock. Wood County 1 N Wisconsin Rapids 31 1200CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 2200CST Heavy rain fell across most of Wood County. The highest precipitation totals were 1.23 inches at Wisconsin Rapids and 1.22 inches at Pittsville. A strong area of low pressure moved across northwest Illinois and southeast Wisconsin. Gulf moisture was plentiful and heavy rain fell across central and east-central Wisconsin, where rainfall totals were mostly in the one to two inch range. The heavy rains caused creeks and streams to rise to bankfull across several counties. WIZ005-010>013- Florence - Forest - Langlade - Lincoln - Northern Marinette - Oneida - Vilas 018>019 31 1300CST 0 0 Winter Storm 2359CST A strong area of low pressure moved across northwest Illinois and southeast Wisconsin. Gulf moisture was plentiful and heavy snow and gusty winds to near 30 mph affected the northern part of the state. Winter storm conditions continued into early April 1st. The highest snowfall totals included 9.2 inches in Florence (Florence Co.), 8.8 inches near Laona (Forest Co.), 8.6 inches at Merrill (Lincoln Co.) and 8.0 inches at Eagle River (Vilas Co.). WISCONSIN, Northwest

WIZ001>004-006> Ashland - Bayfield - Burnett - Douglas - Iron - Price - Sawyer - Washburn 009 31 1000CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2359CST A low pressure system brought over 6 inches of snow to most of northwestern Wisconsin. The greatest amounts, from 10 to 14 inches, fell from southern Bayfield County through the Gogebic Range of Ashland and Iron counties. The snow continued into the morning of April 1. WISCONSIN, Southeast Kenosha County 1 W Wheatland 03 0600CST 0 0 2.00K 0.00K Flood 09 0620CST The Fox River at New Munster rose above flood stage early on March 3rd and finally went below flood stage on March 9th. It crested at 12.01 feet at 1750 CST on March 4th, or 2.01 feet over flood stage. The typical bottom-land flooding occurred. A couple homes sustained water damage to their basement contents. Many other rivers and streams in south-central and southeast Wisconsin rose to near bankfull or almost flood stage during the period of March 3rd-9th. Additionally, many of the same rivers would rise above flood stage during the March 21st-23rd period and remain above flood stage into April, 2008.

The combination of snow melt and rains during the period of February 29th through March 2nd forced water levels on the Fox River in western Kenosha County to exceed flood stage in early March, 2008. WIZ046-051>052- Columbia - Dane - Dodge - Fond Du Lac - Green - Green Lake - Iowa - Jefferson - Kenosha - Lafayette - 056>060-062>072 Marquette - Milwaukee - Ozaukee - Racine - Rock - Sauk - Sheboygan - Walworth - Washington - Waukesha 21 0500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Storm 22 0200CST

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WISCONSIN, Southeast

The final widespread winter storm of the 2007-08 winter season affected most of south-central and southeast Wisconsin with a combination of heavy snowfalls of 6 to 18.5 inches over a 21-hour period on March 21st and 22nd. Overall, snow-water ratios were on the order of 10:1 to 12:1. The snow started off on the wet side during the pre-dawn hours and even some ice pellets mxied in during the early morning hours. As the day wore on convective bands formed which intensified snowfall rates to 1 to 2 inches per hour at times on a local basis. Thundersnow was reported. Milwaukee Mitchell Field closed down from noon through the end of the storm because the snowplow crews couldn't keep up with accumulations and occasional visibilities down to 1/8 to 1/4 mile. A couple dozen flights were canceled at Madison Truax Field. Numerous civic events, meetings, church services, and even some schools were canceled or closed. The Milwaukee metro bus system closed down during the storm. Hundreds of vehicle accidents were reported by the media with some vehicles rolling over in roadside ditches. There were probably a dozen or so accidents that resulted in minor injuries. During the last few hours of the storm the snow became drier. A severe weather spotter on the southwest side of Madison indicated that the snowflakes were big and fluffy and were piling up like feathers.

Specific snow accumulations include: 18.5 and 17.7 at two different locations in West Allis, 16.5 in Greenfield, 16.4 in Brown Deer, 16 in Hales Corner/Whitnall Park, 15.5 at Brookfield 2 NE, 15.2 in Saukville, 15.1 at Kenosha 6NW, 15 in Downtown Waukesha and Lannon, 14.8 in the Civil Town of Westford (west of Beaver Dam) and Caledonia, 14.5 at Mt. Mary College in Milwuakee, 14.9 in Richfield, 14.8 at Holy Hill 2E, 13.5 in Juneau, 14.4 in West Bend, an estimated 14 southeast of Cambria and at Milwaukee 8NW, 12 in East Troy, Paddock Lake, Union Grove and Random Lake, 11.7 in Delafield, 11.4 at Sullivan 3Se (WFO Milwaukee office), 11 at Palmyra 1SW and in Portage, 10.5 just north of Sun Prairie and in Horicon, 10.3 in Baraboo and Lake Geneva, 8 inches in Westfield, Dalton, and extreme southeast Fond du Lac County, 7 to 8 over northern Iowa County, 7.7 at Madison Truax Field (although 9 was reported on the southwest side of the city), and 6 to 7 inches across the northern parts of the counties of Lafeyette, Green, and Rock Counties. During the height of the storm, sustained east- northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph were common along with occasional gusts to 30 to 35 mph. This led to blowing and drifting of the snow in open areas. Synoptically, the center of responsible low pressure tracked from the Black Hills to Omaha to central Illinois to southern Ohio.

The March 21-22nd winter storm, when combined with only one very light snowfall in April, 2008, allowed many observation sites in south-central and southeast Wisconsin to establish new all-time winter season snowfall records. In fact, most locations easily doubled their normal snowfall during the 2007-08 winter season! Included in this March 21-22 winter storm write-up is a graphic showing snowfall totals through the end of March, 2008. This graphic is attached to Dane County. A number of sites exceeded 100 by the end of March, 2008, and a couple locations went slightly over 121 inches! The total winter snowfall of 101.4 at Madison Truax Field crushed the old record of 76.1 set in the the 1978-79 winter. The 99.1 total winter snowfall at Milwaukee Mitchell Field was the 2nd highest total; falling short of the 109.8 measured in the 1885-86 winter season. The greatest 2007-08 winter season snowfall totals in south-central and southeast Wiscosnin were 122.1 at the West Allis coop site Waukesha County 3 SW New Berlin 31 1150CST 0 0 10.00K 0.00K Lightning

A lightning strike to a radio antenna on a home on National Avenue damaged a breadmaker, interior wiring, and electrical outlets. However , there was no fire. Scattered thunderstorms in southeast Wisconsin generated cloud-to-ground lightning strikes that resulted in structural damage or fires. WISCONSIN, Southwest

WIZ032>034-041> Adams - Buffalo - Jackson - Juneau - La Crosse - Monroe - Richland - Trempealeau - Vernon 044-053-055 21 0100CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2000CST Low pressure developed over western Nebraska and moved eastward into the Ohio Valley on March 21. Snow fell across much of southwest and central Wisconsin, with heaviest accumulations of 6 to 9 inches mainly through the Interstate 94 corridor to the Mississippi River near Nelson (Buffalo County). Volunteer weather observers reported snowfall totals of 9.0 inches at Richland Center (Richland County), 8.8 inches at Gilmanton (Buffalo County) and 7.5 inches at Mauston (Juneau County).

WIZ017 Taylor 31 1015CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2359CST Low pressure advanced across the central Plains to the lower Great Lakes from March 31 through April 1. Snow fell during much of the day and night of March 31, as well as into the early morning hours of April 1. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches were common across Taylor County, including 5.5 inches at Medford.

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WISCONSIN, Southwest WIZ014-015 Barron - Polk 17 0655CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 18 0815CST A surface low pressure system that moved from northern Texas early on the 17th, trekked into Missouri and and then northern Illinois by the 18th. An inverted trough ahead of this system produced heavy snow across Polk and Barron counties on the 17th and into the morning of the 18th. Clayton in Polk counties recorded 7.0 inches of snow, while Cameron in Barron county reported 6.3 inches of snow. WIZ014-023>025- Barron - Chippewa - Dunn - Pierce - Polk - St. Croix 027 31 0930CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 2359CST A surface low pressure system that moved from eastern Kansas on March 31st, to the northern peninsula of Michigan on the morning of April 1st, brought heavy snow to much of Central Minnesota. Some snowfall amounts of note include: Eight inches in Holcomb, 7.8 inches in New Richmond, 7.0 inches in Clayton, 7.0 inches in Spring Valley, 6.8 inches in Hammond, 6.5 inches at Clayton, 6.0 inches at Menomonie, 6.0 inches one mile SSW Connorsville. Northwest winds between 10 and 15 mph produced moderate amounts of blowing and drifting snow. WYOMING, Central and West

WYZ003-019 Cody Foothills - Green Mountains & Rattlesnake Range 03 1245MST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K High Wind 04 0100MST Approaching low pressure strengthened the pressure gradient across Wyoming producing damaging wind gusts. Minor damage to a gas station was reported in Cody where a wind gust to 68 mph was recorded on the west side of town. Another gust to 68 mph was measured farther south in the Rattlesnake Range in Fremont County. 11 2130MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2255MST Strong wind was channeled through the Shoshone River canyon west of Cody producing a peak gust of 86 mph on the west side of town. Sustained wind of 50 to 58 mph occurred for about 45 minutes. WYZ002 Absaroka Mountains 23 2200MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 2330MST An approaching surface cold front and strong westerly flow helped to generate a brief period of high wind over the northern Absaroka Mountains. WYZ019-030 East Sweetwater County - Green Mountains & Rattlesnake Range - Natrona County Lower Elevations

26 1100MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1430MST Strengthening west to southwest winds aloft in combination with an unstable atmosphere produced high wind from Sweetwater County northeast into Natrona County. Peak wind gusts of 60 to 63 mph were recorded. WYZ017-018 Lander Foothills - Wind River Basin 29 1030MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 1515MST A strong pressure gradient across central Wyoming caused high wind in the Wind River Basin and in the Lander Foothills. A peak wind gust of 76 mph was recorded at Hunt Field in Lander at 1343MST. WYOMING, North Central

WYZ098 Northeast Bighorn Mountains 21 1500MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 22 0800MST A strong storm system producing significant snowfall moved across the Big Horn Mountains during the overnight hours of the 21st and into the morning hours of the 22nd. The following snow amounts were received: 8 inches at Burgess Junction and 12 inches in Story.

25 2300MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 27 0200MST A strong Pacific jet stream transported moisture along with several upper level disturbances across Northern Wyoming during the period of March 25th through early March 27th. Unstable conditions combined with these disturbances generated periods of heavy snowfall over the Big Horn Mountains.

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WYOMING, North Central WYZ067 Platte 03 2055MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Wind 04 0405MST Strong winds blew across Interstate 25 over southern Platte county near the Bordeaux interchange.

WYZ061-063 Snowy Range - Southwest Carbon 30 0900MST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Snow 0300MST Heavy snow fell in and around Rawlins, Wyoming, with some roads closed for a time. GULF OF MEXICO

GMZ335-530 Galveston Bay - Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas 03 1230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind 2205CST A cold front traveling through southeast Texas coastal waters created strong thunderstorm winds. GULF OF MEXICO

GMZ555-650 Pascagoula MS to SW Pass of MS River out 20nm - Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20nm

04 0119CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind 0415CST Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms moved across the southeast Louisiana and Mississippi coastal waters as a strong upper level disturbance and an associated cold front moved across the lower Mississippi Valley. GULF OF MEXICO

GMZ235 Point O`Connor to Aransas Pass 06 1550CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Waterspout 1551CST

GMZ130-135-175- Baffin Bay to Point Mansfield TX Ext from 20 to 60nm - Cameron LA to High Island TX 20 to 60nm - 230-235-270-450- Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20nm - Corpus Christi to Baffin Bay - Intracoastal City LA to 470-472 Cameron LA 20 to 60nm - Laguna Madre from 5nm North of Point Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX - Laguna Madre from Port of Brownsville to Arroyo Colorado - Point Aransas to Baffin Bay TX 20 to 60nm - Point O`Connor to Aransas Pass 06 1612CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind 2130CST Severe storms over the Coastal Plains moved into the Middle Texas Coastal waters. GULF OF MEXICO

GMZ530-555-630- Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas - Mobile Bay - Pascagoula MS to SW Pass of MS River out 20nm - 850 Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20nm 07 0053CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind 1009CST Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms developed as an upper trough moved across the lower Mississippi Valley and an associated area of low pressure moved along the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. GULF OF MEXICO

GMZ130-135-175- Baffin Bay to Point Mansfield TX Ext from 20 to 60nm - Corpus Christi to Baffin Bay - Galveston Bay - 230-235-250-270- Laguna Madre from 5nm North of Point Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX - Laguna Madre from Port of 335 Brownsville to Arroyo Colorado - Point Aransas to Baffin Bay TX 20 to 60nm - Point Aransas to Baffin Bay TX out 20nm - Point O`Connor to Aransas Pass

10 1206CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind 1806CST A cold front traveling through southeast Texas coastal waters created strong thunderstorm winds.

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GULF OF MEXICO GMZ550 SW Pass of the Mississippi River to Atchafalaya River LA out 20nm

13 2324CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind Isolated strong thunderstorms developed across the southeast Louisiana coastal waters in the vicinity of a warm front as a strong upper level disturbance moved across the lower Mississippi Valley. GULF OF MEXICO

GMZ452 Intracoastal City LA to Cameron LA out 20nm 18 2230CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind An isolated wind report of 44 mph was recorded in the Gulf of Mexico off the southwest Louisiana coast. GULF OF MEXICO

GMZ530 Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas 19 0429CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind A strong upper level trough and an associated cold front produced isolated strong thunderstorms over the southeast Louisiana coastal waters. GULF OF MEXICO

GMZ054 West End of the 7 Mile Bridge to Key West out 20nm 22 1047EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Waterspout 1053EST A waterspout was observed offshore Boca Chica Key in association with a developing rain shower. GULF OF MEXICO

GMZ450-470 Cameron LA to High Island TX 20 to 60nm - Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20nm

30 1810CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind 2120CST A couple of thunderstorms produced wind gusts of 40 mph off the southwest Louisiana coast. EAST PACIFIC OCEAN

PZZ545 Point Reyes to Pigeon Point out to 20nm 15 0600PST 2 0 25.00K 0.00K Marine Strong Wind 2000PST Two men participating in a race to benefit United Celebral Palsy were lost at sea after they left the Richardson Bay Marina in San Francisco Bay around 9am aboard a 32 foot boat named Daisy on Saturday March 15th. Around 1030am Sunday morning March 16th, officials recovered debris from the boat about 5 miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge. An hour later, the body of one of the sailors was found. The other body has not been recovered. M72IW, M68IW ATLANTIC, Caribbean Sea and Tropical Atlantic

AMZ250-252-330 Cape Fear to Little River Inlet NC out 20nm - Charleston Harbor - Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20nm

04 2015EST 0 0 Marine Thunderstorm Wind 2342EST

AMZ250-252 Cape Fear to Little River Inlet NC out 20nm - Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20nm

05 0024EST 0 0 Marine Thunderstorm Wind 0120EST Strong thunderstorms pushed offshore, prompting Special Marine Warnings for the waters off the coast of Brunswick and New Hanover counties.

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ATLANTIC, Caribbean Sea and Tropical Atlantic AMZ330-354-370- Charleston Harbor - Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20nm - Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound 374-452 GA 20 to 60nm - Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20nm - South Santee River SC to Savannah GA 20 to 40nm 07 1130EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind 1349EST A squall line moved across the coastal waters spawning waterspouts and severe weather. ATLANTIC, Caribbean Sea and Tropical Atlantic

AMZ250-252-330- Cape Fear to Little River Inlet NC out 20nm - Charleston Harbor - Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 352 20nm - Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20nm 15 1848EST 0 0 Marine Thunderstorm Wind 2215EST Strong thunderstorms pushed offshore, producing wind gusts that reached criteria at multiple locations. ATLANTIC, Caribbean Sea and Tropical Atlantic

AMZ610 Lake Okeechobee 20 0945EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind A line of showers moved through Lake Okeechobee producing a high wind gust on a South Florida Water Management MESONET. AMZ671 Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL 20 to 60nm 29 1255EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Waterspout 1310EST A pilot reported a waterspout in the open waters well east of Fort Lauderdale. ATLANTIC, North

ANZ232>234-236> Block Island Sound - Buzzards Bay - Cape Charles Light VA to NC-VA border out 20nm - Chesapeake 237-430-450>451- Bay New Point Comfort to Cape Henry VA - Chesapeake Bay Poole`s Island to Sandy Point MD - 531-535-537-630- Chesapeake Bay Smith Point to Windmill Point VA - Currituck Sound - DE Bay Waters North of East 632>633-656-658 Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE - Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20nm - NC-VA border to Currituck Beach Light out 20nm - Nantucket Sound - Narragansett Bay - Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20nm - Tidal Potomac Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA - Tidal Potomac Key Bridge to Indian Head MD - Vineyard Sound 05 0033EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind 0945EST An area of low pressure moving over West Virginia pushed a strong cold front through the region during the early morning hours of March 5th. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds in excess of 50 knots. Numerous locations reported sustained wind speeds and gusts in excess of 35 knots, but a gale Warning was in effect for the overnight hours. ATLANTIC, North

ANZ330-450-534- Chesapeake Bay Drum Point to Smith Point VA - Chesapeake Bay New Point Comfort to Cape Henry VA 537-630>632 - Chesapeake Bay Smith Point to Windmill Point VA - Chesapeake Bay Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA - Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT to Port Jefferson NY - Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20nm - Tidal Potomac Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA - Tidal Potomac Key Bridge to Indian Head MD 08 0045EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Marine Thunderstorm Wind 1900EST Strong storms, organized as a squall line, ahead of an approaching low produced strong gusty winds across the waters around Long Island. PACIFIC

GUZ006 Guam 07 1030GST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Rip Current 1050GST A fisherman in the water off Bear Rock on the southeast shore of Guam near Inarajan was apparently overcome by strong currents and drowned. GUZ007 Saipan 09 1730GST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Rip Current 1900GST A Vietnamese nun on Saipan drowned while swimming near Sugar Dock Pier on the evening of March 9th. She entered the water around 17:30 GST and was missing at 19:00 GST. Rip currents apparently swept her through a reef channel into open ocean. Her body was recovered about 1.5 miles offshore.

354 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2008 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

PACIFIC GUZ006 Guam 07 1030GST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Rip Current 1050GST A fisherman in the water off Bear Rock on the southeast shore of Guam near Inarajan was apparently overcome by strong currents and drowned. GUZ007 Saipan 09 1730GST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Rip Current 1900GST A Vietnamese nun on Saipan drowned while swimming near Sugar Dock Pier on the evening of March 9th. She entered the water around 17:30 GST and was missing at 19:00 GST. Rip currents apparently swept her through a reef channel into open ocean. Her body was recovered about 1.5 miles offshore. PUERTO RICO

PRZ001-005-008 North Central - Northeast - Northwest - San Juan and Vicinity

19 0000AST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K High Surf 20 2359AST Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were severely affected by a high surf and coastal flooding situation which peaked on Ash Wednesday, March 19, 2008 through Thursday, March 20, 2008 (during the Easter Holy Week). Severe conditions, which included unprecedented long period swells of 15-17 seconds and isolated wave heights of 35-40 feet, were continuously felt throughout the following weekend. The event finally tapered off by Sunday, March 23, 2008. Notably, this event was the biggest non-tropical swell event to hit the local islands since the Perfect Storm in November, 1991. While there were no injuries or deaths, there were multiple reports of road closures, debris, hotel and home property damage, and evacuations due to the intensely high surf.

355 Reference Notes:

Storm Data Disclosure

Storm Data is an official publication of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) which documents the occurrence of storms and other significant weather phenomena having sufficient intensity to cause loss of life, injuries, significant property damage, and/or disruption to commerce. In addition, it is a partial record of other significant meteorological events, such as record maximum or minimum temperatures or precipitation that occurs in connection with another event.

Some of the information appearing in Storm Data may have been provided by or gathered from sources outside the National Weather Service (NWS), such as the media, law enforcement and/or other government agencies, private companies, individuals, etc. An effort is made to use the best available information, but because of time and resource constraints, information from these sources may be unverified by the NWS. Therefore, when using information from Storm Data, customers should be cautious as the NWS does not guarantee the accuracy or validity of the information. Further, when it is apparent information appearing in Storm Data originated from a source outside the National Weather Service (frequently credit is provided), Storm Data customers requiring additional information should contact that source directly. In most cases, NWS employees will not have the knowledge to respond to such requests. In cases of legal proceedings, under Department of Commerce regulations and/or rules of the court, NWS employees are not legally obligated to provide written or verbal testimony.

Fatality Codes: For events that include a fatality, there is a code containing the gender, age and fatality location at the end of the event narrative. 1st letter: Gender (M/F) – 2nd numbers: Age – 3rd letters Fatality location (see table below) Example: M51IW – Male, 51 years of age, fatality occurred In Water.

Fatality Location Abbreviations:

BF Ball Field MH Mobile Home BO Boating OT Other BU Business OU Outside/Open Areas CA Camping PH Permanent Home EQ Heavy Equipment/Construction SC School GF Golfing TE Telephone IW In Water UT Under Tree LS Long Span Roof VE Vehicle

List of Acronyms:

NWS - National Weather Service NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration WCM - Warning Coordination Meteorologist – The meteorologist at each NWS Office responsible for reporting severe weather events LST - Local Standard Time Storm Data attempts to always use “Standard Time” EST - Eastern Standard Time EDT - Eastern Daylight Time

356 CST - Central Standard Time CDT - Central Daylight Time PST - Pacific Standard Time PDT - Pacific Daylight Time

Other Notes:

An “Episode” is an entire storm system and can contain many different types of events.

An “Event” is an individual type of storm event.

When listing wind speed values under “Character of Storm”, ex. High Wind (G81), the G indicates a “Gust” which is a peak 5-second averaged wind speed in Knots (kts). 1 kt. = 1.152 mph. This number can be either E (estimated) by damage caused, or M (measured) by known calibrated anemometers. Ex. (M61) = measured 61 knots or E(75) = estimated at 75 knots.

All wind speeds listed are estimated by NWS personnel by the amount and type of damage unless otherwise noted with an “M” which represents an actual wind speed as measured by official NWS approved anemometer.

When listing hail size under “Character of Storm”, ex. Hail (2.25), the hail size is given in inches and hundredths of inches.

When listing property and crop damage, the figures indicated are the best guess made by the NWS from the available sources of information at the time of the printing.

The fatalities, injuries, and damage amounts appearing in tropical cyclone events are attributed only to wind damage experienced in the coastal counties/parishes listed. Other tropical cyclone related events such as tornadoes and flooding are listed within their separate event types.

357 The Saffir-Simpson Scale

Category One Hurricane:

Winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt or 119-153 kph). Storm surge generally 4-5 ft above normal. No real damage to building structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly constructed signs. Also, some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage.

Category Two Hurricane:

Winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 kph). Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal. Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Coastal and low- lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings.

Category Three Hurricane:

Winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt or 178-209 kph). Storm surge generally 9-12 ft above normal. Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large tress blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by battering of floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 5 ft above mean sea level may be flooded inland 8 miles (13 km) or more. Evacuation of low-lying residences with several blocks of the shoreline may be required.

Category Four Hurricane:

Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 kph). Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above normal. More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows. Low-lying escape routes may be cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than 10 ft above sea level may be flooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 6 miles (10 km).

Category Five Hurricane:

Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 kph). Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of the shoreline may be required.

358 The Enhanced Fujita Scale EF-Scale Intensity Wind Speed Typical Damage (Suggested) (mph) EF0 Gale Tornado 40 - 72 Tree branches broken, chimneys damaged, shallow-rooted trees pushed over; sign boards damaged or destroyed, outbuildings and sheds destroyed.

EF1 Moderate 73 - 112 Roof surfaces peeled off, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, moving autos pushed off the roads, garages may be destroyed.

EF2 Significant 113 - 157 Roofs blown off frame houses; mobile homes demolished and/or destroyed, train boxcars pushed over; large trees snapped or uprooted; airborne debris can cause damage.

EF3 Severe 158 - 206 Roofs and walls torn off well constructed houses; trains overturned; large trees uprooted, can knock down entire forest of trees.

EF4 Devastating 207 - 260 Well-constructed frame houses leveled; structures with weak foundations blown off some distance; automobiles thrown, large airborne objects can cause significant damage.

EF5 Incredible 261 - 318 Brick, stone and cinder-block buildings destroyed, most debris is carried away by tornadic winds, large and heavy objects can be hurled in excess of 100 meters, trees debarked, asphalt peeled off of roads, steel reinforced concrete structures badly damaged. EF6 Inconceivable 319 - 379 Brick, stone and cinderblock buildings destroyed, most debris is carried away by tornadic winds, large and heavy objects can be hurled in excess of 100 meters, trees debarked, asphalt peeled off of roads, steel reinforced concrete structures badly damaged.

Typical EF0 Tornado Damage Typical EF1 Tornado Damage Note the trees are stripped of leaves, but the Note the uprooted trees and missing shingles trees remain standing. Only light roof from the roof. There is significant roof damage and a few missing shingles. damage.

Typical EF2 Tornado Damage Typical EF3 Tornado Damage This home is missing its entire roof but the This home is missing the entire roof as well exterior walls remain intact. Some of the as some of the exterior walls. Trees are stronger hardwood trees remain standing. blown over or snapped near the base and outbuildings are destroyed.

Typical EF4 Tornado Damage This home is almost completely obliterated, with no walls standing. The debris from the home is where the house once stood.

Typical EF5 Tornado Damage These homes have been completely removed from their original locations. The debris field has been scattered some distance from their foundation.

(All photographs courtesy of Brian Smith, Typical EF5 Tornado Damage Meteorologist, National Weather Service, The asphalt surface has been peeled off of Valley, NE) this road.

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