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FEBRUARY 2013 VOLUME 55 STORM DATA NUMBER 2 AND UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH LATE REPORTS AND CORRECTIONS NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION noaa NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE, DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICE NATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTER, ASHEVILLE, NC Cover: This cover represents a few weather conditions such as snow, hurricanes, tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding that may occur in any given location any month of the year. (Photos courtesy of NCDC) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena......…….…....…………...…...........….........................3 Reference Notes.............……...........................……….........…..….….............................................194 STORM DATA (ISSN 0039-1972) National Climatic Data Center Editor: Rhonda Herndon STORM DATA is prepared, and distributed by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena narratives and Hurricane/Tropical Storm summaries are prepared by the National Weather Service. Monthly and annual statistics and summaries of tornado and lightning events resulting in deaths, injuries, and damage are compiled by the National Climatic Data Center and the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Storm Prediction Center. STORM DATA contains all confirmed information on storms available to our staff at the time of publication. Late reports and corrections will be printed in each edition. Except for limited editing to correct grammatical errors, the data in Storm Data are published as received. Note: “None Reported” means that no severe weather occurred and “Not Received” means that no reports were received for this region at the time of printing. Subscription, pricing, and ordering information is available from: NOAA \ National Climatic Data Center Attn: User Engagement & Services Branch 151 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801-5001 (828) 271-4800, option 2 (Customer Services) The editor of STORM DATA solicit your help in acquiring photographs (prints or slides; black and white, or color), maps, clippings, etc. of significant or severe weather events (past or present) for use in the “Outstanding Storms of the Month’’ section of STORM DATA. We request our subscribers or other interested persons to mail such items to: Storm Data National Climatic Data Center 151 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC 28801-5001 e-mail: [email protected] Any such items received by the editor will be for use in STORM DATA only. Any other use will be with the permission of the owner of said items. Materials will be returned if requested. This is an official publication of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and is compiled from information received at the National Climatic Data Center Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5001. Thomas R. Karl Director, National Climatic Data Center 2 Time Path Path Number of Estimated February 2013 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Central ALZ021-028-035> Autauga - Barbour - Bullock - Chambers - Chilton - Clay - Cleburne - Coosa - Elmore - Lee - Macon - 038-041-043>050 Montgomery - Pike - Randolph - Russell - Tallapoosa 01 0000CST 12 2359CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Drought Although many counties in the southeast portion of Central Alabama began the month in drought conditions, widespread rainfall during the first half of February greatly improved these conditions. Rainfall totals of at least 5 inches fell in a two day period on February 11th and 12th, providing much needed relief to these drought stricken areas. Monthly totals ranging from 10 to 13 inches across this area helped to improve conditions even more and therefore, by the end of February no county in Central Alabama was experiencing drought conditions. Marengo County 2 ESE Anopia 12 1545CST 1945CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Heavy Rain Heavy rainfall in a short period of time led to high soil moisture content. This caused a land slide to occur at mile mark 68 on Alabama Highway 69 just south of Lindon. The road had to be closed due to the pavement caving in. Additionally, County Road 11 in Myrtlewood had to be closed due to minor street flooding below 6 inches. A surface front moved southward across Central Alabama on February 11th before stalling to our south. This front lifted slightly northward as a warm front and remained in place for several days. Meanwhile, upper level impulses moved across the state, helping to aid in thunderstorm develop. This setup led to a two day period of heavy rainfall, with rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches across much of the area. While the rainfall fell over the course of several days and no flash flooding occurred, a couple of locations in Marengo County experience problems due to the heavy rain. ALABAMA, North ALZ001 Lauderdale 02 0615CST 0728CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Sleet 02 0650CST 0750CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather ALZ005-009>010 Dekalb - Jackson - Limestone - Madison 02 0710CST 0950CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Winter Weather A fast moving upper level storm system brought a quick burst of light to moderate snow, sleet and freezing rain to the area. Snowfall amounts ranged from a dusting to a half of an inch. The sleet and freezing rain occurrences produced a light glaze of ice on area roads. ALZ006 Madison 18 2044CST 2045CST 0 0 5.0K 0.00K Strong Wind Ahead of a cold front, locally windy conditions across north Alabama produced isolated non-thunderstorm wind damage in Madison county, Alabama. 25 2217CST 26 0030CST 0 0 30.0K 0.00K Strong Wind ALZ008 Marshall 25 2350CST 26 0200CST 0 0 35.0K 0.00K Strong Wind ALZ009-010 Dekalb - Jackson 26 0030CST 0700CST 0 0 20.0K 0.00K Strong Wind 3 Time Path Path Number of Estimated February 2013 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North A suspected wake low / gravity wave developed behind a band of rain showers in the midst of strong winds just above. The suspected gravity wave immediately behind this band of rain, produced a brief period of strong winds which resulted in mainly minor damage across portions of north central and northeast Alabama. The winds occurred between 10:30 pm CST on the 25th through 2:00 am CST on the 26th. Measured wind gusts ranging from 41 to 49 mph were reported in Madison and Marshall Counties, but gusts were likely higher around the damage locations. ALABAMA, Southeast ALZ065>069 Coffee - Dale - Geneva - Henry - Houston 01 0000EST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Drought 19 Heavy rainfall brought the drought to end across southeast Alabama during the middle of the month. Coffee County Jack 10 1930CST Mixson Crossroads 1945CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Several trees were blown down across the northern half of the county. Monetary damage was estimated. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Dale County Hanchey Field 10 2010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (50MG) Note: The measured wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Dale County Ozark 10 2010CST Midland City 2030CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Monetary damage was estimated. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Henry County 6 NW Abbeville 10 2020CST Shorterville 2040CST 0 0 5.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Monetary damage was estimated. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Geneva County Geneva 11 0015CST Hartford 0025CST 0 0 3.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Scattered trees were blown down across the county. Monetary damage was estimated. As a cold front moved south into the region and stalled, a series of upper level disturbances moved through the area with broad southwest flow and moist conditions. As the boundary became oriented parallel to the upper level winds, training bands of convection set up, particularly across Geneva and Houston counties where significant flash flooding occurred. Rainfall amounts of 8-10 inches occurred in some areas. A few strong to severe storms also occurred. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Houston County Dothan 11 0820CST 1420CST 0 0 1.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Water flowed into the garage of a residence in the Lavor Hills subdivision in Dothan. There was also flooding of low lying areas and some roads ongoing. Monetary damage was estimated. 4 Time Path Path Number of Estimated February 2013 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Southeast Geneva County 3 SE Geneva 11 0827CST 1530CST 0 0 50.00K 0.00K Flash Flood There was 8 feet of water in the basement of Wiregrass Hospital with numerous roads closed around the county due to flash flooding. Water was up to the depth of car bumpers in Geneva. Geneva County 3 NW Malvern 11 0827CST 1427CST 0 0 100.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Water entered homes on College Street in Malvern. Monetary damage was estimated. Geneva County 3 NE Slocomb 11 1100CST 1530CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Water was running over roads around Slocomb up to the depth of car bumpers. This was reported by WDHN-TV via facebook. Houston County 3 W Ardilla 11 1100CST 1530CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Water at a depth of approximately 1 foot was flowing past a house on Blackman Road south of Dothan. This report was obtained from a video from the Dothan Eagle Newspaper. Geneva County 3 NW Hartford 11 1200CST 1530CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Flash Flood Water affected homes in and around Hartford up to a depth of 1 to 2 feet in spots.