Noaa STORM DATA
NOVEMBER 2001 VOLUME 43 NUMBER 11 STORM DATA
AND UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH LATE REPORTS AND CORRECTIONS
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE, NATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTER noaa ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICE ASHEVILLE, NC Cover: Heavy snows (6 to 14 inches) affected the upper area of Michigan on November 26, 2001. Heavier amounts were reported in Baraga and Marquette Counties. A snowplow moves slowly down a Marquette Township street lined with trees covered with wet heavy snow. (Photo courtesy: The Mining Journal, Marquette, Michigan; photo by Brian Hallbrook.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Outstanding Storm of the Month ..……..…………………..……………..……………..……………..…. 4 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena ....………..…………..…..……………..……………..…. 6 Reference Notes ..……..………..……………..……………..……………..…………..………………… 121 STORM DATA (ISSN 0039-1972) National Climatic Data Center Editor: William Angel Assistant Editors: Stuart Hinson and Rhonda Mooring 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: NCDC Subscription Services 310 State Route 956 Building 300 Rocket Center, WV 26726 (866) 742-3322 Toll Free 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 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.
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Thomas R. Karl Director, National Climatic Data Center
2 November 2001 Confirmed Tornadoes 3
F Scale
F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
F Scale F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total Num ber 42 41 21 5 3 0 112 OUTSTANDING STORMS OF THE MONTH
Severe Thunderstorms in Texas
A slow moving upper-level low pressure system in the New Mexico and western Texas area brought widespread thunderstorms over south-central Texas on November 14, 2001. The upper-level low stalled over Texas on the morning of the 15th and remained in place until the evening of the 16th. Thunderstorms brought flash flooding and sixteen tornadoes (11 F0's, 5 F1's, as defined by the Fujita Tornado Scale) to the affected area.
Right: Twin F1 tornadoes touch down near Kyle, Texas damaging buildings, cars and knocking over large vehicles. (Photo courtesy: Larry Eblen, WCM, NWS Austin/San Antonio, Texas.)
Left: The water vapor image on November 15, 2001 at 1815Z depicts the upper- level low over Texas Big-Bend area. (Satellite courtesy: Larry Eblen, WCM, NWS Austin/San Antonio, Texas.)
4 Heavy Snow in Michigan on November 26
As a low pressure system moved across the Great Lakes region on November 26, 2001, heavy snows fell across upper Michigan. Most areas received six to fourteen inches of snowfall. A moist northeast upslope flow from Lake Superior enhanced snowfall amounts across Baraga and Marquette Counties where 18 to over 30 inches of snow fell. At the Marquette National Weather Service Forecast Office in Negaunee, Michigan, 33.1 inches of snowfall was recorded between 06Z on November 26 to 18Z on November 28, 2001. Due to the high water content of the snow, tree branches snapped and fell across power and telephone lines causing numerous outages. No deaths were reported. At least 5 minor injuries occurred due to traffic accidents.
Above Left: A snow-laden tree fell on a power line causing the power pole to break and fall onto the roof of a Comfort Suites and Hudson’s Restaurant in Marquette, Michigan. Three transformers fell on and around the truck. No one was hurt. (Photo courtesy: The Mining Journal, Marquette, Michigan; photo by Brian Halbrook.)
Above Right: Marquette residents shovel wet snow on November 27, 2001. Most schools were closed and events were cancelled. (Photo courtesy: The Mining Journal, Marquette, Michigan; photo by Brian Halbrook.)
A special thanks to Robin Turner (WCM, NWS Marquette, Michigan) for help in getting materials and providing the necessary information.
5 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALABAMA, North Central Lauderdale County Waterloo 24 1005CST 0 0 2K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down in and around the city of Waterloo. One large tree fell and temporarily blocked a road. Power was reported out for a few hours.
Marion County Countywide 24 1020CST 0 0 8K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1040CST A few trees and power lines were blown down generally across the western half of the county.
Pickens County Ethelsville 24 1037CST 0 0 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1054CST Numerous public reports of funnel clouds were received in extreme northern Pickens County, just north of Ethelsville.
Pickens County 5.2 NW Palmetto 24 1055CST 0.2 300 0 0 2K 0 Tornado (F3) 1056CST Lamar County 5.7 SW Kennedy to 24 1056CST 8.5 300 2 1 600K 0 Tornado (F3) 2.8 NE Kennedy 1107CST F42MH, F63MH Fayette County 2.3 SSW Belk to 24 1107CST 29.1 300 0 0 800K 0 Tornado (F3) 1.7 NE Howard 1141CST Walker County 2 SW Carbon Hill to 24 1141CST 1.1 300 0 0 25K 0 Tornado (F3) 1 S Carbon Hill 1144CST What was the longest tornado of the day began at 10:55 am about a two tenths of a mile inside Pickens County or about 5.8 miles southwest of Kennedy. The tornado traveled across southeastern Lamar County damaging or destroying a number of structures south and east of Kennedy. The tornado traveled on a northeast track moving into Fayette County at 11:07 am. Traveling northeast it went across western and northern sections of the city of Fayette doing serious damage to a number of structures. From the city of Fayette the tornado traveled across mostly rural areas damaging occasional structures and downing numerous trees and power lines. The tornado while still strong was weaker than it had been in southern Lamar County. The tornado crossed into Walker County at 11:41 am a little south-southwest of Carbon Hill before ending.
Total path length has been estimated at 38.9 miles with a Fujita-scale rating of F3. The tornado began with F0 damage in Pickens County but strengthened to F3 intensity in southern Lamar County. It weakened some as it moved across Fayette County where the Fujita rating was an F2. Damage in Walker County was rated an F1 as the tornado dissipated. The path was 300 yards wide in Lamar County but estimated to have decreased to about 90 yards wide across much of Fayette County.
Two people, a mother and her daughter, were killed in a double-wide mobile home in Lamar County just southwest of Kennedy and one person was injured. No deaths or injuries were reported in Pickens, Fayette or Walker counties.
Beginning: 33 31.528/88 03.156 Ending: 33 52.606/87 31.676
Greene County 9 N Clinton to 24 1056CST 0 0 3K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 10 NE Clinton 1102CST A few trees were blown down from near the Lewiston community to near Mantua.
Hale County .8 NE Moundville to 24 1102CST 0.2 50 0 0 7K 0 Tornado (F0) .6 NE Moundville A tornado briefly touched down just northeast of Moundville along SR 69. The tornado knocked a few trees down and caused minor damage to a nursery and a mobile home. Beg: 33 00.047/87 37.135 End: 33 00.133/87 37.016
Marion County 8.4 NE Whitehouse to 24 1121CST 0.3 70 0 0 85K 0 Tornado (F2) 8.7 NE Whitehouse 1122CST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALABAMA, North Central Winston County .9 SW Haleyville to 24 1122CST 1.6 70 0 13 800K 0 Tornado (F2) .7 NE Haleyville 1124CST The Haleyville tornado first struck about 3 tenths of a mile inside Marion County just south of CR196 at 11:21 am. The tornado traveled on a northeast path moving directly through the center of downtown Haleyville severely damaging buildings including a shopping mall. The tornado continued traveling northeast through a residential and partially wooded area before ending about 7 tenths of a mile northeast of downtown Haleyville at 11:24 am.
The tornado was rated an F2 on the fujita scale for tornado classification making it a strong tornado. Wind speeds associated with an F2 fall in the range of 113 to 157 mph, however, winds speeds probably remained on the low side of the range perhaps 115 to 130 mph. The tornado path was 1.9 miles long and approximately 70 yards wide. Winston County EMA reported 13 injuries with the tornado including one that was listed as serious.
Beginning: 34 13.037/87 38.354 Ending: 34 13.939/87 36.667
Tuscaloosa County 5.8 SW Samantha to 24 1139CST 2 75 0 0 25K 0 Tornado (F1) 3.8 SW Samantha 1141CST A supercell thunderstorm spawned an F1 tornado near Lake Lurleen State Park just northwest of Northport. The tornado began at 11:39 am about 10 miles northwest of Northport and just west of the intersection of Rue Road and CR 90. The tornado ended at 11:41 am near Pole Bridge Creek. The tornado mainly snapped off trees along its path but a home suffered damage at the intersection of CR 90 and Rue Road. The home sustained major roof damage and had its front porch totally removed. A few outbuildings were also destroyed on this same property. No injuries were reported. Storm spotters followed this storm near Buhl and Elrod and reported a wall cloud and funnel cloud prior to the development of a tornado. Beg: 33 21.600/87 40.314 End: 33 22.947/87 38.979
Sumter County 4 SE Ward 24 1145CST 0 0 2K 0 Hail (1.75) Sumter County 4 SE Ward 24 1145CST 0 0 2K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down along the Sumter and Choctaw county line, near the Kinterbish State Wildlife Management Area. Golf ball size hail was also reported with this storm.
Marengo County 2 NW Jefferson 24 1158CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail was reported in extreme northwest Marengo County near Jefferson.
Jefferson County Pleasant Grove 24 1205CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1210CST Dime to nickel size hail was reported from Pleasant Grove to McDonald's Chapel.
Tuscaloosa County Coaling to 24 1208CST 0 0 20K 0 Hail (2.75) 4 E Abernant 1229CST Jefferson County 7 W Mc Calla to 24 1229CST 0 0 20K 0 Hail (2.75) Hueytown 1300CST A significant hail event occurred from near Coaling extending northeastward all the way to the Jefferson County line, then northeast to Hueytown and Bessemer. A large majority of the hail was around golf ball size but ranged from nickel to baseball size. The hail damaged several home roofs in Coaling, causing a few holes. The hail also broke several automobile windshields. The hail covered the ground in several locations along the path. Numerous cities in the path of this storm reported large hail.
Lawrence County 6.1 N Five Pts to 24 1210CST 3.1 300 0 2 250K 0 Tornado (F2) 8.3 NE Five Pts 1213CST Morgan County 1.6 SW Trinity to 24 1213CST 1.8 300 0 0 250K 0 Tornado (F2) .5 SE Trinity 1215CST The same supercell thunderstorm that produced the tornado in Haleyville produced another tornado near the Lawrence-Morgan county line. The tornado began at 12:10 pm 1 mile southwest of Caddo near CR 214. The tornado moved northeast through Caddo and into Morgan County. The tornado ended at 12:15 pm near North Mountain Road in Trinity. Emergency Management officials
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALABAMA, North Central estimated that around 25 homes sustained varying degrees of damage including 3 homes that were totally destroyed, one mobile home demolished, and 2 homes received significant damage. Additional damage was reported to several businesses and one church. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and numerous outbuildings were destroyed. Two minor injuries were reported in Caddo. The tornado path was 4.9 miles long and 300 yards wide at its widest point. Beg: 34 33.765/87 09.104 End: 34 35.979/87 04.963
Hale County 1.3 SW Cedarville to 24 1234CST 2.9 75 0 0 25K 0 Tornado (F0) 1.7 NE Cedarville 1238CST A supercell tornado produced an F0 tornado near Cedarville. The tornado began at 12:34 pm about 1 mile south of Cedarville on SR 69. The tornado snapped and uprooted several trees along its path. One farm received damage to a few structures including one barn that had its roof torn off. Two automobiles were damaged by flying debris. The tornado ended at 12:36 pm near CR 9 just north of CR 16. The tornado path was 2.1 miles long and 75 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado remained over rural farmland for most of its path. Beg: 32 35.959/87 41.096 End: 32 37.530/87 38.748
Tuscaloosa County 6.1 E Abernant to 24 1237CST 0.2 30 0 0 1K 0 Tornado (F0) 6.3 E Abernant 1238CST A supercell thunderstorm produced a very brief F0 tornado near mile marker 100 on Interstate 59. The tornado was spotted by numerous individuals and storm spotters a quarter to half mile east of Exit 100 on Interstate 59. The tornado only briefly touched down at 12:37 pm in a rural area with little or no damage. Beg: 33 16.848/87 05.529 End: 33 16.967/87 05.319
Jefferson County Pleasant Grove 24 1238CST 0 0 15K 0 Hail (2.75) 1300CST Quarter to baseball size hail was reported from Pleasant Grove to McDonald's Chapel. This was the second storm effecting the area in less than one hour.
Marengo County 4.3 SE Myrtlewood to 24 1256CST 0.6 50 0 0 4K 0 Tornado (F0) 4 SE Myrtlewood 1257CST Several people witnessed a small tornado touchdown in the Half Acre Community. The tornado occurred in a rural, wooded area. Several trees and power lines were blown down along the short, narrow path. Beg: 32 11.426/87 55.750 End: 32 11.789/87 55.323
Cullman County 2.3 SW Vinemont to 24 1259CST 2.1 200 0 0 75K 0 Tornado (F1) .3 W Vinemont 1303CST North of Cullman damage was reported at Terri Pines Country Club and in the town of Vinemont. At Terri Pines several tall trees were damaged, either uprooted or snapped off at mid-trunk. One witness at the golf course reportedly saw a funnel; another witness reported a sudden end to a downpour, the sky turning black, then a sudden return of the downpour with the sky becoming lighter. From the golf course, the storm moved northeast. The tornado appeared to have lifted or weakened as it crossed I-65 with only minimal debris from the trees along the road. The tornado continued northeasterly to Vinemont just west of US 31 and south of CR 1292. The tornado reached F1 strength destroying 2 chicken barns and severely damaging a third, scattering debris at least a mile away. A mobile home downhill from the chicken barns had parts of it's roof torn off, and there were several holes in the side of the mobile home caused by debris projectiles. The final damage along the track was to a frame garage which was shifted off it's slab in a twisting motion causing it to collapse on itself. Witnesses at this location reported hearing a load roaring noise similar to a jet aircraft. At it's widest point, the tornado was approximately 200 yards wide. The total length of the path was about 2.1 miles. Beg: 33 13.049/86 53.578 End: 34 14.568/86 52.260
Cullman County .7 W Good Hope to 24 1302CST 0.2 50 0 0 1K 0 Tornado (F0) .6 NW Good Hope At the rest area on Interstate 65, south of Cullman, a funnel cloud had been reported at 1257 pm. At the Shell Station just off I-65, a witness reported another funnel cloud off to the west around 1 pm. Another witness reported a brief touchdown in a rural area with only a few trees blown down. Beg: 34 07.049/86 52.536 End: 34 07.190/86 52.365
Perry County 10 NW Heiberger 24 1304CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball size hail was reported 4 miles northwest of North Perry near the Bibb County line. The hail fell in a rural area with no damage reports received.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALABAMA, North Central Cullman County Cullman 24 1305CST 0 0 1K 0 Hail (1.75) 1312CST Golf ball size hail fell near the intersection of Interstate 65 and US 278. Quarter to golf ball size hail was observed in the city of Cullman.
Jefferson County Fultondale 24 1305CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail fell in Fultondale.
Blount County 2.9 SE Oneonta to 24 1319CST 8.3 500 0 22 800K 0 Tornado (F4) 9.2 NE Oneonta 1330CST Etowah County .8 SW Altoona to 24 1330CST 1.8 500 0 0 1.5M 0 Tornado (F4) 1 NE Altoona 1335CST The F4 tornado first touched down in the vicinity of the Mt. Carmel Church, south of US 231 on CR 29, where several trees were snapped off. The tornado tracked northeast and produced extensive F2-type damage to homes and trailer homes along Tidwell Road where several injuries occurred. All trees in the neighborhood were snapped mid-trunk. As the tornado crossed US 231, it completely destroyed a frame house with F4 magnitude damage. Large trees around the house were uprooted and snapped at mid-trunk. From there, the tornado continued moving northeast and produced it's worst, F4 magnitude damage, between Robbins Lake and Airport Road. Large trees were completely snapped off at ground level; two tandem-wheel dump trucks were overturned, and moved or rolled 30 yards; several storage containers filled with construction supplies and equipment were rolled up to 50 yards; a large bulldozer was moved 5 feet; a large pole-barn building was completely obliterated.
The tornado continued northeast across Robbins Field, then across an unpopulated area, until it entered western Etowah County in the town of Altoona. One church was also destroyed. The tornado affected the south and east sections of Altoona. The tornado descended a steep hill and downed an entire stand of pine trees at mid-trunk. Several homes and trailer-homes were damaged or destroyed, including a well-constructed $250,000 home which was completely destroyed, the third occurrence of F4 magnitude damage. The tornado crossed SR 132, ascending a steep hill, and dissipated. At it's widest point, the tornado was approximately one-quarter mile wide. Debris was scattered several miles past the end of the tornado track. Beg: 33 55.619/86 25.749 End: 34 02.107/86 18.754
Bibb County Pondville 24 1320CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.75) Quarter to golf ball size hail was observed near Pondville in the Talladega National Forest. The hail fell in a rural area with no damage reported.
Jefferson County 2.8 SW Argo to 24 1331CST 3.3 125 0 1 200K 0 Tornado (F2) .5 NNE Argo 1336CST St. Clair County 2.9 W Margaret to 24 1336CST 10.1 125 0 0 300K 0 Tornado (F2) 1.5 ENE St Clair Spgs 1352CST A tornado began near the intersection of Interstate 59 and Deerfoot Parkway in Trussville at 1:31 pm. The tornado followed along the Interstate for a short distance downing trees and causing damage to houses especially on the east side of the Interstate. The tornado crossed into St. Clair County at Argo at approximately 1:36 pm. The tornado continued on a northeast track moving primarily through rural settings with property damage along the way including a number of houses and mobile homes. The tornado ended about 5.5 miles east of Springville around 1:52 pm.
The tornado was rated an F2 and was on the ground for 13.8 miles with a width of about 125 yards. Only one injury was reported at Argo with this tornado.
Beg: 33 39.609/86 34.322 End: 33 46.089/86 22.720
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALABAMA, North Central Marshall County 5.3 NW Union Grove to 24 1341CST 2 300 0 7 400K 0 Tornado (F2) 5 NW Union Grove 1344CST A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado in the Union Grove area. The tornado began at 1:41 pm, 5.3 miles northwest of Union Grove, near Shumate Mountain. The tornado moved northeast crossing CR 240 and ending at 1:44 pm near the base of Benton Round Mountain. The heaviest damage occurred southwest of CR 240. Ten to 15 mobile homes were destroyed, 5 homes suffered varying degrees of damage, several outbuildings and barns were destroyed, an ultra-lite hangar was destroyed, 2 hunting cabins were destroyed, and 7 people received minor injuries. Beg: 34 26.213/86 31.892 End: 34 27.381/86 30.407
Marshall County Albertville 24 1345CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail was reported in Albertville.
Madison County 3.6 SW New Hope to 24 1350CST 2.6 300 0 0 500K 0 Tornado (F2) 2.1 NW New Hope 1354CST The same storm that spawned the Union Grove Tornado moved northeast across the Tennessee River and produced another tornado in southeastern Madison County. This tornado, rated an F2 on the Fujita scale, touched down around 1:50 pm about 3.6 miles west-southwest of the city of New Hope near the base of Lemley Mountain where it downed trees and produced light damage to some homes. The tornado then strengthened as it moved northeast through a mobile home community where several mobile homes were thrown and demolished. After crossing US 431 and damaging several businesses, the tornado lifted about three-quarters of a mile northeast of the US 431/Old US 431 intersection around 1:54 pm. Despite damage to at least 21 homes, including eight that were completely demolished, there were no known injuries. In the mobile home community where the greatest damage occurred, residents stated they heard the Tornado Warning on televison and through NOAA Weather Radio and took cover in underground storm shelters. Beg: 34 31.445/86 26.951 End: 34 33.250/86 25.254
Shelby County Helena to 24 1353CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pelham 1410CST Dime size hail was reported in the Helena and Pelham area. A rotating wall cloud was reported near Interstate 65 and CR 52.
Dekalb County Kilpatrick 24 1411CST 0 1 0 0 Lightning One person was struck by lightning and received minor injuries.
Dekalb County 4.2 S Fyffe to 24 1425CST 7.1 100 0 0 100K 0 Tornado (F2) 4.4 SE Rainsville 1433CST The tornado first touched down at 2:25 pm along CR 65 southwest of Peaks Corner causing tree damage. The tornado tracked northeast to CR 52 where a small barn was destroyed. As the tornado continued northeastward, several chicken barns received heavy damage, and many trees were snapped off at mid-trunk. A narrow path of damage continued northeast removing the roof from a cinder-block building, knocking down a wall, and moving a small pickup truck several feet. The tornado continued northeast destroying a trailer home, snapping off trees, and damaging more chicken barns along CR 44. The tornado descended a steep hill into the Pine Ridge community damaging a church before it ended. The width of the tornado was approximately 100 yards wide with a track length of 7.1 miles. There were no injuries reported with this tornado. Beg: 34 23.227/85 53.365 End: 34 27.040/85 47.568
Chilton County 3 SW Jemison 24 1453CST 0 0 3K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were knocked down or snapped along SR 191 southwest of Jemison.
Cherokee County 2.7 SSW Sand Rock to 24 1501CST 8.2 200 2 4 300K 0 Tornado (F2) 5.5 NE Sand Rock 1518CST The tornado began about 2.7 miles south-southwest of Sand Rock at 3:01 pm moving northeast. The tornado moved across the southern and eastern portions of Sand Rock damaging a number of structures. Two people were killed in a mobile home just east of Sand Rock. The tornado continued northeast moving through mostly open areas with structures damaged and trees downed along the way. The tornado finally dissipated around 3:18 pm about 5.5 miles northeast of Sand Rock.
The tornado was rated an F2 with a path length of 8.2 miles and a width of 200 yards.
Beginning: 34 12.477/85 47.520 Ending: 34 18.063/85 42.139 F70MH, M40MH
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALABAMA, North Central St. Clair County .5 SW Pell City to 24 1510CST 4.5 100 0 2 500K 0 Tornado (F2) 3.7 NE Pell City 1517CST A tornado rated an F2 began weakly on the west-southwest side of Pell City just behind the school at 3:10 pm. The tornado traveled on an east-northeast path downing a communication tower at the EMA/911 office and doing minor roof damage. The storm then crossed over downtown Pell City where a number of buildings sustained light to moderate roof damage along with awnings damaged and some windows broken. The tornado crossed US 231 and became very weak, possibly lifting for a little more than a mile, before slamming into a number of buildings in an industrial park. Some of the greatest destruction was done here. The tornado crossed Interstate 20 and ended after damaging a couple of houses on Sprayberry Road at approximately 3:17 pm.
The tornado path was 4.5 miles long and approximately 100 yards wide at the widest. No deaths occurred in this tornado but there were two injuries, both classified as minor.
Beginning: 33 34.926/86 17.647 Ending: 33 37.039/86 14.029
Talladega County 3.6 W Sylacauga to 24 1542CST 3.1 400 0 15 800K 0 Tornado (F2) 2.6 NW Sylacauga 1545CST The F2 tornado began at 3:42 pm near the intersection of Forest Glen Rd. and Odens Mill Rd., in the Oak Grove Community. It traveled northeast crossing US 280 and ended at 3:45 pm near Shirtee Creek in the Odena Community. The Red Cross and the local Emergency Management Agency estimate that 15 people were injured, two critically. Forty to 50 homes were damaged with 7 of the homes sustaining significant damage. Ten mobile homes were totally destroyed. Several outbuildings and sheds were destroyed and numerous trees were blown down or uprooted along the entire path. The tornado path was 3.1 miles long and 400 yards wide at its widest point. Beg: 33 10.930/86 18.818 End: 33 12.502/86 16.176
Autauga County 9.4 SW Pine Level to 24 1554CST 9.8 50 0 0 40K 0 Tornado (F1) 4.6 NW Pine Level 1607CST The tornado first touched down near Huckleberry Lane just north of SR 82 where a trailer home was destroyed. The tornado moved northeast and produced damage on Olmstead Drive just off CR 63, overturning a travel trailer, destroying a shed, and knocking over a flag pole. On CR 40, several homes and mobile homes were damaged. One trailer had its roof torn off and another was rolled over. The tornado next caused damage on CR 57 in Poseys Crossroads. One vacant trailer was destroyed and a second received major damage. Additional damage occurred on CR 62 and CR 59, where a shed was destroyed and a home had roof damage. The tornado dissipated just before reaching Interstate 65. Beg: 32 32.914/86 37.225 End: 32 38.652/86 29.882
Talladega County 4.1 SE Winterboro to 24 1559CST 9.1 200 0 0 230K 0 Tornado (F2) 7 SE Talladega 1609CST The same thunderstorm that spawned the Sylacauga tornado produced another tornado in eastern Talladega County. This tornado was also rated an F2 on the Fujita scale and began at 3:59 pm 4 miles southeast of Winterboro in the Talladega National Forest. The tornado tracked northeast across Germany Mountain and ended at 4:09 pm, 1 mile southeast of Waldo. Several homes were damaged on Germany Mountain with one receiving significant damage. At least 6 mobile homes were totally destroyed and several outbuildings and barns were destroyed. Several trees were blown down or snapped off along the path. No injuries were reported. Beg: 33 17.453/86 08.146 End: 33 22.351/86 00.750
ALZ044 Montgomery 24 1600CST 0 0 0 0 Excessive Heat The afternoon high temperature at Dannelly Field reached 81 degrees. This temperature tied the previous record high.
Calhoun County 2.6 S Alexandria to 24 1603CST 7.7 250 0 5 250K 0 Tornado (F1) 1.8 W Jacksonville 1610CST A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado just north of Anniston in Calhoun County. The tornado began at 4:03 pm near Cane Creek and US 431. The tornado proceeded northeast and ended at 4:10 pm near Broadwells Mill just west of Jacksonville. Preliminary estimates have 10 to 20 homes damaged, numerous outbuildings and barns destroyed, and several mobile homes damaged. Two farming operations had several buildings destroyed. A cemetery on US 431 sustained damage and 5 people received minor injuries when struck by flying debris. The tornado was 7.7 miles long and 250 yards wide at its widest point. Beg: 33 44.218/85 53.709 End: 33 48.425/85 47.488
Clay County 4.1 NE Lineville to 24 1710CST 5.9 300 0 0 50K 0 Tornado (F1) 2.8 SE Delta 1722CST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALABAMA, North Central Randolph County 12.1 NW Wedowee 24 1722CST 0.2 300 0 0 50K 0 Tornado (F1) 1723CST The start of this F1 tornado was approximately 1 mile east of SR 9 on CR 58 where a roof was torn off a barn. On Black's Chapel road near Black's Chapel, several trees were snapped off at mid-trunk. Black's Chapel itself had the steeple torn off with additional roof damage. Across the street, there was extensive damage with a barn destroyed. A path of damage extended across Ingram Road, Wakefield Road, across Foster's Bridge Road, to Monroe. Several barns were destroyed with widespread tree damage. The storm track continued northeast across Mt Moriah Road (CR 58) and crossed into Randolph County along CR 82 for about 2 tenths of a mile. The tornado appeared to have a wide path of damage, up to 300 yards at the widest point, with a total length of 6.1 miles. Witnesses in the area reported hearing the load roaring or "freight train" noise as the storm passed. Beg: 33 24.441/85 42.555 End: 33 25.484/85 38.549
Clay County Lineville 24 1757CST 0 0 2K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Power lines were blown down between Ashland and Lineville.
Pike County .3 NW Ansley to 24 2042CST 0.2 50 0 0 2K 0 Tornado (F0) .4 NE Ansley 2043CST A very brief tornado touchdown occurred in the Ansley Community. A few trees were blown down along the short path. Beg: 31 53.414/86 07.118 End: 31 53.539/86 06.819
Pike County 3.9 S Spring Hill to 24 2127CST 11.8 75 0 0 50K 0 Tornado (F1) .7 S Brundidge 2147CST An F1 tornado began near the intersection of SR 87 and CR 78 south of Spring Hill. A few homes sustained moderate roof damage near the beginning of the path between SR 87 and CR 167. The tornado traveled northeast and damaged a few roofs near Mims Creek. The tornado ended just south of the city of Brundidge where one home had significant roof damage. Numerous trees were snapped off or blown down along the entire tornado path. No injuries were reported. Beg: 31 38.160/85 58.206 End: 31 42.649/85 48.690
Franklin County Red Bay 27 0630CST 0 0 4K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the city of Red Bay. Franklin County 5 NE Russellville 27 0702CST 0 0 7K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were knocked down along CR 48, northeast of Russellville. The tin roofs were blown off several outbuildings in the same area.
Winston County Lynn 29 1600CST 0 0 25K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) One home had its roof blown off and numerous trees were knocked down in Lynn.
Morgan County Trinity 29 1625CST 0 0 2K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few power lines were blown down in Trinity. ALABAMA, Southeast Dale County 1 SW Daleville to 25 0112EST 2 100 0 25 3M Tornado (F1) 1 NE Daleville 0115EST A strong F1 tornado touched down just southwest of Daleville, near the northwest corner of Cairns Army Airfield at Fort Rucker. Several maintenance buildings sustained minor roof damage. One aircraft suffered minor damage from flying sheet metal. The tornado tracked northeast into Daleville and damaged 25 businesses along Highway 85, including a church, gas station, two supermarkets, a bank and several homes. It destroyed a restaurant and two industrial park buildings. The tornado lifted the roof off of the Daleville Inn and Landing Zone Lounge, causing its walls to collapse. Of the 125 patrons inside, 23 suffered minor injuries and two serious injuries. One restaurant was destroyed. Nearly 40 businesses and 1,000 residential customers lost power after the tornado toppled numerous power poles. The intersection of Highways 85 and 134 in Daleville was closed and a curfew was imposed for 24 hours. Fort Rucker damage surveyed by an off-duty Air Force meteorologist and Daleville damage surveyed by the NWS.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALABAMA, Southeast Dale County 1 S Ewell 25 0130EST 0.1 100 0 2 75K Tornado (F1) An F1 tornado touched down just south of Ewell and destroyed a double wide mobile home. Its two occupants were seriously injured. Damage surveyed by the NWS. ALABAMA, Southwest Choctaw County Butler 24 1145CST 0.1 20 0 0 15K Tornado (F0) 1200CST A small and weak tornado move through the area just southwest of Butler. Trees and power lines were reported down in the area. In addition, golfball sized hail was also observed in Jachin.
Choctaw County Gilbertown 24 1235CST 0.1 20 0 0 15K Tornado (F0) 1240CST A weak tornado downed several trees near Griffins Mills.
Choctaw County Toxey 24 1300CST 0.1 20 0 0 25K Tornado (F0) 1305CST A weak tornado downed trees and power lines, and produced some minor roof damage, just northeast of Toxey.
Clarke County Suggsville 24 1540CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1545CST High thunderstorm winds blew trees down near the community.
Conecuh County Belleville 24 1605CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1610CST High thunderstorm winds blew trees down along Highway 84 near Belleville.
Conecuh County Evergreen 24 1642CST 0.1 20 0 0 15K Tornado (F0) 1645CST A weak tornado downed trees and power lines around the community.
Butler County Georgiana 24 1658CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1700CST
Butler County Georgiana 24 1708CST 3 100 0 0 30K Tornado (F0) 1710CST A weak tornado moved nearly 3 miles across mostly wooded areas to the west of Georgiana. Most of the damage along the path of the tornado was to trees. The tornado first touched down near County Road 16 near Panther Creek. From there the tornado moved northeast, crossing State Road 106, at which point some minor structural damage occurred to a church. The tornado then passed near the intersection of County Roads 25 and 37. Shortly thereafter, the tornado lifted back up into the cloud.
Conecuh County Repton 24 1710CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1715CST Trees were blown down along Highways 84 and 7, just to the east of Repton.
Monroe County Uriah 24 1710CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1715CST Several trees were blown over, and high winds damaged the skirting around a mobile home, south of Uriah and near the Little River State Park.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALABAMA, Southwest Butler County Mc Kenzie 24 1742CST 6 150 0 3 100K Tornado (F1) 1745CST A tornado touched down in a wooded area just north of Odom Crossroads, which is to the west of McKenzie. The tornado then crossed County Road 29, where a mobile home was destroyed. Three occupants of the mobile home were injured. The tornado continued to move toward the northeast over mostly wooded areas, but crossed over County Roads 28 and 8. Tree damage occurred along this portion of the storms path. The tornado eventually crossed US Highway 31 and into a mainly wooded area south of Georgiana. The damage path of the tornado, which was again mostly to trees north of Highway 31, ended near Rocky Creek, where the tornado lifted back into the clouds.
Butler County Garland 24 1830CST 0.1 20 0 0 10K Tornado (F0) 1831CST A weak tornado briefly touched down, uprooting a few trees near the community of Grace, which is to the northwest of Garland.
Escambia County Brewton 24 1910CST 0.1 20 0 0 25K Tornado (F0) 1915CST A weak tornado produced some minor roof damage to a few houses in East Brewton. A few trees and power lines were blown down as well.
Covington County River Falls 24 1928CST 0.1 20 0 0 15K Tornado (F0) 1930CST Trees and power lines were blown down in the community as a weak tornado briefly touched down. Dime sized hail was also reported.
Butler County Greenville 24 2000CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 2030CST A small earthen dam broke west of Greenville. The dam was located near Highway 10, just to the west of Interstate 65. Some side roads in the area were closed.
Crenshaw County Honoraville 24 2010CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2015CST
Covington County Rose Hill 24 2030CST 0.2 60 0 0 15K Tornado (F0) 2035CST A weak tornado produced a path of damage to trees in a wooded area southwest through south of the community. ALASKA, Northern AKZ204 Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast 10 1515AST 0 0 High Wind (G43) M 11 0905AST A strengthening easterly pressure gradient developed as building high pressure off the Beaufort Sea Coast moved southeast . Highest wind speed recorded at the Barter Island AWOS was a gust of 50 mph.
AKZ223 Deltana And Tanana 17 1738AST 0 0 High Wind (G43) 1838AST A strong pressure gradient associated with an approaching occluded front produced strong gusty winds through the passes of the Alaska Range. The Delta Junction ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 47 mph, with estimated adjusted peak gust of 50 mph.
AKZ213 St Lawrence Is. Bering Strait 24 0655AST 0 0 High Wind (G52) 0755AST A strong storm over the western Aleutians drifted north over the southern Bering Sea, with the associated weather front pushing strong winds and warm air north over the outer West Coast of Alaska. High winds occurred at Gambell on St. Lawrence Island, where the AWOS reported the strongest gust as 58 mph, with estimated adjusted peak gust of 60 mph. Light freezing rain was also reported at Nome in zone 211 and possibly occurred over zone 213, though not to the extent of an ice storm in either instance.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALASKA, Northern AKZ223 Deltana And Tanana 28 1753AST 0 0 High Wind (G43) 1853AST Strong winds developed in the passes of the eastern Alaska Range as a building high pressure center over the central Yukon Territory moved southeast, coupled with a low pressure center over the northern Gulf of Alaska. Wind gusts at the Delta Junction ASOS reached 45 mph, with an estimated adjusted peak gust of 50 mph. ALASKA, Southeast AKZ022>028 Cape Fairweather To Cape Suckling-Coastal Area - Cape Decision To Cape Fairweather-Coastal Area - Northern Lynn Canal - Juneau Borough-Eastern Chichagof-Admiralty Island - Inner Channels From Kupreanof Island To Etolin Island - Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance - Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision-Coastal Area 02 1000AST 0 0 100K High Wind (G74) M 03 1900AST A very powerful 952 mb low in the northeast Gulf of Alaska brought very high winds to Southeast Alaska. Hurricane force winds were reported at several locations including Craig (85 mph), Yakutat (84 mph), Cape Spencer (83 mph), Ketchikan Harbor (74 mph), and downtown Juneau (74 mph). Other peak winds recorded during the event include 61 mph at the Juneau Airport, 59 mph at Metlakatla, 59 mph at Cape Decision, 58 mph at Port Alexander, 58 mph at Five Finger Light, and 56 mph at Eldred Rock. A large factory ship positioned in the northeast Gulf south of Cape Fairweather reported 115 mph winds with a peak gust of 164 mph.
AKZ025 Juneau Borough-Eastern Chichagof-Admiralty Island 28 0430AST 0 0 0 High Wind (G55) 0700AST High pressure building over Northwest Canada brought strong gusty Taku-like and gap flow winds through the interior passes. The strong gusty winds were reported at several areas including Canyon Island Taku Pass (63 mph) and at South Douglas Island (62 mph). ALASKA, Southern AKZ191 Western Aleutians 04 1000AST 0 0 0.50K High Wind (G118) M 05 2200AST A front, elongating east through the Aleutians, was preceded by strong southeasterly winds initially across the western Aleutians. The parent low, an intense 960 mb storm, also produced strong westerly winds along its south and southwest side. The storm moved to 180 miles north northwest of Attu initially late Sunday and early Monday, weakening rapidly just northeast of Adak Tuesday.
A call to Attu (907-393-3315) to the commanding officer at the isolated USCG Loran station provided information on the strong westerly wind event. In addition to the peak wind in excess of 100 mph, winds were reportedly blowing from 69 - 104 mph for around 18 hours (late Sunday through Monday). There are 20 people assigned to the station. Tours are for 1 year, with an optional break after 180 days. Winds are measured by a Davis Weather Wizard III.
Winds at Shemya reached warning levels prior to frontal passage from the southeast, then again on the back side of the storm with the southwesterlies.
At Adak, pre-frontal winds gusted to just below 60 mph, however back side low westerly winds exceeded warning levels.
Peak winds were: 136 mph around 0030 AST Mon 83 mph at Shemya between 0600 - 0800 AST Mon 75 mph at Adak between 1030 and 1100 AST Tue
At Attu - Minor roof damage. Several 50 gallon fuel drums blown around.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALASKA, Southern AKZ191 Western Aleutians 08 0200AST 0 0 High Wind (G68) M 09 0400AST A strong 966 mb low moved into the Komandorskiye Islands late Tuesday and early Wednesday. The front associated with the low moved into the extreme western Aleutians near Attu late Tuesday, moving steadily east and weakening thereafter.
Initially, southeast winds to 60 mph were estimated in advance of the front. Shemya recorded one gust of 60 mph from the west just before 3 am Thursday (however gusts of 59 mph were recorded just before 3 pm Wednesday... with observations of strong winds missing from 6 pm Wednesday through 1 am Thursday).
Maximum winds... Prefrontal - southeast gusts just under 60 mph (estimated). South side of low - brief westerly gust 60 mph @ Shemya and brief westerly gust of 62 mph at Atka between 8:15 pm and 8:35 pm AST Thursday. Winds at Adak gusted 60+ mph from around 3pm AST Thursday through 4 am AST Friday, peaking at 78 mph from midnight to 1 am Friday.
AKZ185-191 Eastern Aleutians - Western Aleutians 10 1750AST 0 0 High Wind (G64) M 12 1535AST A strong 978 mb low just south of Attu late Saturday morning deepened to an intense 964 mb center 180 miles north of Amchitka early Sunday. The low then curved east southeast to a position 120 miles south of Cold Bay late Sunday, weakening about 5 mbs at a position 360 miles south of Sitkinak Monday afternoon.
Strong west and northwest winds were observed along the backside of the storm.
Gusts reached... 74 mph at Shemya between 11 pm AST and midnight Saturday. 74 mph at Adak between 10 am AST and 11 am AST Sunday. 71 mph at Dutch Harbor from 7:30 am AST to 8:35 am AST Monday.
AKZ181 Alaska Peninsula 11 1200AST 0 0 High Wind (G61) 2200AST A spotter in the village of King Cove, along the Alaska Peninsula, reported south southeast winds from 60-70 mph to the Cold Bay Weather Service Office. The report was received Sunday at 9:50 am AST, 11/11/01. This was the only report that pre-frontal winds had reached or exceeded 60 mph.
AKZ111 Matanuska Valley 11 1500AST 1 0 Avalanche A small wind slab avalanche released under a 30 year old woman and her male friend. The slide carried the two about 100 yards down the slope. The man came to rest on top of the snow. The woman was buried, head-down, under three feet of snow. She was pulled out, not breathing and blue, about 25 minutes later and, at an earlier report, was in critical condition in an Anchorage hospital. The patient was pulled off of life support at 6:45 am AST Tuesday, and was pronounced dead at 2 pm AST Tuesday. F30OU
AKZ191 Western Aleutians 13 2100AST 0 0 High Wind (G56) M 14 0600AST A strong front passed north and northwest across the extreme western Aleutians, while weakening eastward, Wednesday morning. Strong pre-frontal southeast winds were reported at the Shemya ASOS. Winds diminishing below 20 mph with frontal passage just before 6 am AST Wednesday, then picked up from the southwest 40 to 50 mph later in the day.
Peak winds of 64 mph were reported between 4:00-5:00 am AST Wednesday, 11/14/01.
AKZ171 Kodiak Peninsula 13 2100AST 0 0 High Wind (G62) M 14 2000AST Gusty northwest winds were reported at Sitkinak Wednesday. Gusts of 71 mph from the northwest were reported at 11:00 am AST Wednesday.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALASKA, Southern AKZ171-181-185 Kodiak Peninsula - Alaska Peninsula - Eastern Aleutians 16 0000AST 0 0 1.1K High Wind (G68) M 19 0335AST A 953mb low moved northwest across the Pacific toward the eastern Aleutians. The front preceding the storm was preceded by moderate to strong easterly winds across exposed areas of Kodiak Island and the Alaska Peninsula. Gusty easterly winds also moved into the Bristol Bay zone...however reported speeds remained under of warning levels.
By Monday afternoon, the low had begun to weaken just east of Atka. The front extended in a long arc just north of Dutch Harbor to 360 miles south of Kodiak Monday afternoon...no longer producing warning level winds.
Peak reported winds were east 78 mph at Sitkinak, in zone 171, between 5:00 am and 6:00 am AST Saturday.
In zone 181 - at the village of King Cove, southeast winds reached 78 mph Sunday around 7:30 pm AST, 11/18/01.
Around Dutch Harbor, in the eastern Aleutians, peak winds at Dutch Harbor airport were east gusting 73 mph around 5:15 pm AST Sunday.
Damage reports... 171 - Power outage due to fallen trees. Broken window at Official in Charge of the Weather Service Office's personal residence. Damaged estimated at $1K. 181 - Skirting torn off houses and plywood blown around. Damage estimated at $.1K.
AKZ101-111-125-135 Anchorage Muni To Bird Creek - Matanuska Valley - Wrn P.W. Snd & Kenai Mtns - Sern P.W. Snd 17 0900AST 0 0 High Wind (G84) M 2100AST AKZ101-111 Anchorage Muni To Bird Creek - Matanuska Valley 17 1730AST 0 5 30K Ice Storm 2330AST AKZ131 Nern P.W. Snd 17 1800AST 0 0 Blizzard 2359AST A moderate ridge, building northwestward from Canadian British Columbia into Prince William Sound, accompanied by moderate pressure rises (2.5 - 4.5 mbs/hour) and a northwestward moving arctic front in the area, produced locally very gusty easterly winds around Turnagain Arm, along higher elevations of the mountains east of Anchorage and along much of the Matanuska River.
Anchorage Daily News reported "Skiers who made the trip to Girdwood for opening day at Alyeska Resort encountered rain at lower elevations and winds gusting to 60 mph at the top of the mountain, enough to close the tram and Chair 6, though other lifts stayed open.
Reported winds around Cordova reached 47 mph at the airport, 60 to 65 mph at the Orca Bay exit buoy and also around Bligh Reef. Peak winds at Seal Island gusted as high as 67 mph between 4 pm AST and 5 pm AST Sat. Temperatures at Seal Island rose form the mid 30s around noon to the mid 40s Saturday night, and wind directions went from northeast to southeast as the arctic front moved through during the late afternoon.
Thompson Pass blizzard warning was determined to be a hit. The Valdez Weather Service Office reported, at about 6 pm AST Saturday that there were "poor driving conditions and low visibilities in the Pass, with 10" of new snow. Although wind was reportedly light at the DOC camp, it was windy in channeled areas." Another 8" of snow fell thereafter in the Pass for a total of 18".
Anchorage Daily news reported a headline of "Ice storm glazes the Glenn (highway)". Sub headline read "Freezing rain halts traffic, coats highway,m local roads in slick sheaths." In the article, "Eagle River got the worst of it (freezing rain). Starting about 5 p.m. the northbound Glenn Highway backed up after motorists lost traction on the Eagle River hill. Scores of cars, with estimates ranging from 30 to 75, also got stuck on Eagle River Loop road, further jamming the Glenn at the Hiland Road exit. Police struggled to get sanding trucks in place. Tow trucks got stuck. The National Weather service issued a freezing rain warning at 5:30 pm after a meteorologist reported a quarter-inch of ice coating her car in Birchwood. Most of Anchorage got a thin coating of freezing rain, as did Palmer. Alaska State Troopers reported a few minor accidents in Palmer and Wasilla."
Qualifying warning conditions were: Zone 101 - North gust 97 mph (williwaw) 8 pm AST Saturday, 11/17/01. Zone 111 - Northeast gust of 66 mph reported between 2:30 pm AST and 3:00 pm AST Sat 11/17/01. Zone 125 - East gust of 61 mph reported at the Portage ASOS between 6:53 pm AST and 7:42 AST Saturday, 11/17/01. Zone 135 - Estimated east gust 70 mph in Cordova City around 3pm AST Saturday 11/17/01. Zone 131 - Based on correspondence from the Weather Service Office in Valdez, blizzard conditions were met around 6
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALASKA, Southern pm AST Saturday. Zones 101 & 111 - Freezing rain warning criteria met around 5:30 pm AST Saturday. Damage, due to car crunches/suspension damage around $30K.
AKZ181-185-191-195 Alaska Peninsula - Eastern Aleutians - Western Aleutians - Pribilof Islands 22 1900AST 0 0 High Wind (G75) M 25 0400AST An intense 952 mb low moved to 120 miles northeast of Shemya Friday afternoon, taking up "residence" there and slowly weakening to 976 mbs in just about the same spot early Sunday. Strong west and northwest winds were observed on the back side of the storm.
In advance of the storm, a moderate to strong front was preceded by strong east and southeast winds. Friday afternoon the front extended in an arc from the low northeast of Shemya to just southwest of the Pribilofs then south to just west of Unalaska. By Saturday afternoon, the front had weakened somewhat, extending from Cape Navarin, Russia to still just southwest of the Pribilofs.
A strong frontal low moved north northwest along the front from the north-central Pacific, as an intense 969 mb center 100 miles south of Dutch Harbor Saturday afternoon. The low then continued northwest into the Bering Sea to a position about 120 miles south of Saint Matthew Island early Sunday...with its front in an east and southeast arc just north of Saint Matthew Island to Sand Point. Strong easterly winds were observed in advance of the storm...and along its southeast quadrant.
On back side of the low, Adak peaked at 54 mph (ASOS) Friday. Brisk northwest winds, gusting to 51 mph (ASOS) were again observed there late Saturday afternoon and early Sunday.
Pre-frontal winds at the southern Bering Sea buoy reached 58 mph Saturday morning.
Gusts at Saint Paul reached 63 mph early Sunday on the southeast side of the frontal low. Saint George recorded southeast gusts of 66 mph between 10 pm and 11 pm Saturday and again between 2 and 3 am Sunday. Initially, pre-frontal winds Saturday stayed just under 60 mph at both Saint Paul and Saint George Islands.
Around Dutch Harbor, the airport recorded an easterly, pre-frontal gust of 67 mph between 4:15 pm and 4:35 pm Saturday.
At Cold Bay, southeast gusts of 66 mph were reported (ASOS) between 4pm and 5pm Saturday as the second frontal low moved by. The F/V "Snohomish", in King Cove, reported gusts of 86 mph sometime late Saturday afternoon, in a collective passed on by Weather Service Office Kodiak.
At Port Heiden, southeast winds approaching 60 mph were reported Saturday morning.
AKZ191 Western Aleutians 27 0300AST 0 0 High Wind (G52) 1100AST A moderate front approached the central Aleutians early Tuesday, preceded by strong east and southeast winds. Prefrontal winds were estimated to have reached 60+ mph Tuesday. Reports from surrounding AWOS/ASOS at Atka and Adak reached at least 48 mph..however observations from Adak were missing during estimated peak wind times.
Easterly pre-frontal winds in the 50+ mph range were also reported across the eastern Aleutian zone Wednesday.
AKZ135 Sern P.W. Snd 29 0400AST 0 0 High Wind (G80) 2359AST Strong and cold high pressure near Dawson, Canada and across the Copper River Basin produced very strong, but localized outflow winds into the Gulf of Alaska. A computerized wind study, developed years ago, satellite imagery, Middleton Island radar information and profiler information near Glennallen helped determine when conditions would be ripe for the strong winds. Estimated gusts of 92 mph were calculated.
AKZ135 Sern P.W. Snd 29 0400AST 0 0 High Wind (G80) 30 2359AST Strong and cold high pressure near Dawson, Canada and across the Copper River Basin produced very strong, but localized outflow winds into the Gulf of Alaska. A computerized wind study, developed years ago, satellite imagery, Middleton Island radar information and profiler information near Glennallen helped determine when conditions would be ripe for the strong winds.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ALASKA, Southern AKZ191 Western Aleutians 29 1800AST 0 0 High Wind (G58) M 2100AST A small and apparently weak low moved northeast into the extreme southwest Bering Sea Thursday afternoon...weakening about 200 miles west of the southern Bering Sea buoy (46035) Friday afternoon. Initially, one ship report (OVJB2) on the southeast side of the low reported sustained southwest winds at 40 mph at 9 am Thursday, when the low was close to 300 miles southwest of Attu.
Winds at Shemya gusted between 60 and 70 mph from 6:30 pm AST Thursday to 8:56 pm AST Thursday. AMERICAN SAMOA Tutuila Countywide 04 0400SST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 0700SST Heavy showers caused minor flooding across the territory as heavy runoffs overflow some small streams in early morning hours from Nuuuli to Pago Pago. No major damages were reported, except for some debri being washed onto the roads in Tafuna and Nuuuli.
Tutuila Countywide 10 2200SST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2345SST An upper level trough of low pressure moving over the territory from the north dump heavy showers over Tutuila causing flooding of low lying areas and overflow of steams. The heavy showers and runoffs plus saturated grounds caused mud and land slides at Poloa and at Avau Point. ARIZONA, Central and Northeast AZZ008-015 Yavapai County Mountains - Western Mogollon Rim 29 1500MST 1 5 Winter Storm 2000MST The first storm of the season with measurable snow caused dozens of rush-hour traffic accidents. Most of the accidents occurred on Flagstaff City streets as the roads became snow packed and icy. City police handled more than 40 accident calls. County officials reported less than ten accidents. Jack-knifed semis caused east bound traffic on I-40 to come to a standstill 5 miles east of Williams. There was a fatal crash on I-40 three miles east of Seligman. A man lost control of his van on the icy road, overturned multiple times and was ejected. He was transported to a hospital in Kingman where he died the following day. M54VE ARIZONA, Northwest
NONE REPORTED. ARIZONA, South
NONE REPORTED. ARIZONA, Southwest Yuma County Yuma 04 2000MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) M 2040MST A vigorous low pressure system along the California coast helped trigger thunderstorms with strong and gusty wind. Widespread power outages were reported after approximately 20 main power poles were blown down. As many as 6,900 APS customers were left without power. ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Logan County 2.3 WNW Roseville to 23 1931CST 1 75 0 0 Tornado (F1) 1.8 WNW Roseville 1933CST An F1 tornado that first touched down on Franklin County, crossed briefly into Logan county northwest of Roseville before moving back into Franklin County. The tornado moved through a rural part of the county with no damage reported.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Johnson County 3 SW Hunt to 23 1946CST 5.8 150 0 0 Tornado (F1) .5 N Edna 1955CST A weak tornado that was spawned over Franklin County, moved into Johnson County 3 miles southwest of Hunt. This tornado damaged several barns, but produced the worst damage to a home near Etna. This home sustained roof damage as well as structural damage to the walls. The tornado lifted about a half mile north of Edna.
Johnson County 2.8 WSW Hunt to 23 1947CST 22.7 500 1 4 Tornado (F2) 1 W Salus 2014CST
An F2 tornado destroyed a chicken house about 2 miles north of Hunt (Johnson County) on 11/23/2001. Thousands of chickens were killed. An F2 tornado that developed over Franklin County, moved into Johnson County about 3 miles west-southwest of Hunt, on Highway 352. The tornado moved northeastward, passing just northwest of Hunt. The tornado continued on across a portion of Horsehead Lake, tracked several miles east of Catalpa and then crossed into Newton County about one mile west of Salus. The tornado killed a woman in a mobile home on County Road 272, about 1.5 miles northwest of Hunt. Two other people inside the mobile home sustained minor injuries. Two additional injuries occurred on County Road 29, about 1.5 miles north of Hunt, when two people were inside a chicken house when it was destroyed. Six chicken houses were destroyed at this location. Three of the chicken houses contained about 120 thousand chickens, many of which were killed. Other damage in Johnson County included more than a dozen barns destroyed, several mobile homes destroyed, several homes with major damage and a number of homes with lesser damage. A number of vehicles were destroyed and many others were damaged. Many outbuildings were destroyed and thousands of trees were blown down. F42MH
Newton County 4.5 SE Fallsville to 23 2014CST 1.8 200 0 0 Tornado (F2) 4.5 ESE Fallsville 2017CST The F2 tornado over Johnson County crossed into Newton County about 4.5 miles southeast of Fallsville. The tornado continued to track to the northeast for 1.8 miles, before lifting 4.5 miles east-southeast of Fallsville. Since the tornado tracked across a national forest, damage along the path of the tornado consisted of numerous downed trees.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Newton County 3.2 SSW Swain to 23 2024CST 18.5 200 0 0 Tornado (F2) 4.5 ESE Swain 2045CST
An F2 tornado destroyed a restaurant (to the rear of an inn) about 5 miles south-southeast of Jasper (Newton County) on 11/23/2001. A strong tornado touched down in Newton County, tracking from 3.2 miles south-southwest of Swain to 4.5 miles east-southeast of Jasper. The thunderstorm that produced this tornado was the same storm that dropped a tornado over Johnson and southern Newton Counties a little earlier that evening. Significant damage occurred to an Inn and restaurant on Highway 7 in the Gum Springs community, or about 5 miles south-southeast of Jasper. The restaurant on the upper floor of the structure was destroyed. The roof was blown to the northwest, ending up across the highway from the building. The rear wall of the building went in the opposite direction, landing on a slope below the building. The tornado also damaged several houses and destroyed a number of outbuildings. Hundreds of trees were also blown down the entire path of the tornado.
Newton County Wayton 23 2034CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
Boone County 3 N Omaha 23 2034CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
Newton County Jasper 23 2035CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)
Boone County 2.2 SW Everton to 23 2103CST 5 100 0 0 Tornado (F1) 2.5 NE Everton 2110CST A weak tornado touched down about 2.2 miles west-southwest of Everton and traveled to the northeast into Marion County. The tornado destroyed a house and a nearby garage. Shingles were also taken off several other houses and three barns were destroyed. Several dozen trees were also blown down along the path of the tornado.
Johnson County 2 S Hunt 23 2110CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Johnson County 2 S Hunt 23 2110CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Marion County 2.6 WNW Eros to 23 2110CST 3 100 0 0 Tornado (F1) 1.3 WSW Pyatt 2115CST The weak tornado moved from Newton County into Marion County about 2.6 miles west-northwest of Eros. The tornado traveled to the northeast for 3 miles before lifting 1.3 miles west-southwest of Pyatt. Since the tornado moved across a rural portion of the county, damage along the path consisted of some downed trees.
Polk County Potter 23 2215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were knocked down.
Pope County 9 N Dover 23 2215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down a metal barn 9 miles north of Dover.
Pope County 3 S Sand Gap 23 2220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees.
Logan County Booneville 23 2230CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down.
Boone County 13 SE Harrison 23 2233CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
Scott County 7 E Waldron 23 2240CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees 7 miles east of Waldron.
Logan County 9 E Magazine 23 2245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down some trees.
Pike County Newhope 23 2305CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees.
Yell County Plainview 23 2315CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some large trees at Plainview.
Pike County Glenwood 23 2330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were knocked down.
Yell County Centerville 23 2345CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)
Garland County Hot Spgs 24 0000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees.
Hot Spring County 5 N Bismarck 24 0005CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down some trees.
Perry County 3 E Perryville 24 0010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some large trees.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Conway County 1 NW Plumerville 24 0015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew a sign down at a local restaurant. Part of the roof of a lumber shed was also blown off.
White County 4.5 NE Antioch to 24 0125CST 5.5 880 0 3 Tornado (F2) 2.8 SW Searcy 0132CST
An F2 tornado uprooted trees about 4 miles southwest of Searcy (White County) on 11/24/2001. The trees fell in different directions, indicating they were downed by rotating winds. A strong tornado was spawned in southwest White County. The tornado first touched down about 4.5 miles southwest of Antioch and traveled to the northeast. The most extensive damage was 5 to 6 miles southwest of Searcy where a house had shifted off of its foundation by as much as 10 to 15 feet. Also, a small house and a trailer were destroyed, and another trailer was flipped over. Up to two dozen other structures suffered some damage, mostly roof damage. Numerous trees were also blown down along the path of the tornado. Three people sustained injuries. The tornado eventually dissipated 2.8 miles southwest of Searcy.
Faulkner County Conway 24 1243CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Clark County Gurdon 26 1608CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds damaged several buildings in downtown Gurdon. The portion of a gas station canopy was blown off and the brick face of a local supermarket also sustained damage. Six cars that were parked at the supermarket were damaged when parts of the brick face came down off the building.
Clark County 3.5 SE Griffithville to 26 1629CST 1.4 75 0 0 Tornado (F1) 3.5 ESE Griffithville 1630CST A weak F1 tornado touched down briefly in Clark County about 1.4 miles southeast of Griffithtown. The tornado moved quickly northeast before lifting 3.5 miles east-southeast of Griffithtown. Numerous trees were blown down along the path of the tornado. Several small horse barns were partially destroyed. The tornado was on the ground for about 1.4 miles before dissipating.
Jefferson County Pine Bluff 26 1740CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several buildings in downtown Pine Bluff sustained wind damage from a severe thunderstorm. One of the buildings collapsed. Numerous trees were also blown down.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Bradley County 4 ENE Banks to 26 1747CST 10.5 200 0 0 Tornado (F2) 6.7 NNE Warren 1800CST A strong tornado was spawned in northern Bradley County. The tornado first touched down 4 miles east-northeast of Banks and traveled to the northeast. The most severe damage occurred in the McKinney community, or about 7 miles northeast of Banks, where a number of mobile homes were destroyed. Several of these mobile homes were blown completely into pieces, some of which were used for storage. A couple of other houses suffered considerable damage as well. Some barns and sheds were also destroyed. The tornado continued to track into Cleveland County.
Cleveland County 3.5 ESE Orlando to 26 1800CST 9.3 200 0 0 Tornado (F2) 2.2 SSE Pansy 1812CST
An F2 tornado ripped a mobile home apart about 3 miles south of Pansy (Cleveland County) on 11/26/2001. A Tornado Warning had been issued for the county, and the occupant left the mobile home before the tornado arrived. A strong tornado moved from northeast Bradley County into southeast Cleveland County. Two houses sustained major damage and several other houses had roof damage. A large farm shed was destroyed as were two barns. A chicken house also had major damage. One mobile home was destroyed and another was damaged. Several hundred trees were also blown down. The tornado lifted about 2.2 miles south-southeast of Pansy.
Lincoln County .7 SW Cornerville to 26 1817CST 10.5 150 0 0 Tornado (F2) .6 NE Star City 1830CST A strong tornado was spawned in southwest Lincoln County. The tornado damaged about 30 residences, which included both houses and mobile homes. Numerous outbuildings were destroyed, a few chicken houses were damaged and several buildings in Star City suffered damage. Hundreds of trees were also blown down. The tornado dissipated just to the northeast of Star City.
Desha County Mc Gehee 26 2205CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)
Arkansas County Southeast Portion 28 1935CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0600CST Desha County Countywide 28 1940CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0600CST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Drew County Countywide 28 1947CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0600CST
Rainfall was heavy in southeast Arkansas from 12 am on 11/26/2001 to 12 am on 11/29/2001 (72 hour totals). Over 8 inches of rain fell along the Mississippi River with flash flooding reported. Heavy rains fell across much of southeast Arkansas on the evening of the 28th and continued into the early morning hours on the 29th. The rains occurred over the same areas, resulting in flash flooding. There were scattered reports of roads covered by water, with several roads closed until the water receded.
Bradley County Countywide 28 2300CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0130CST Heavy rains fell over much of Bradley County, resulting in flash flooding. There were several reports of roads covered by water, with a few roads closed until the water receded.
Lincoln County Countywide 29 0130CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0600CST Heavy rains fell over Lincoln County for several hours resulting in flash flooding. There were several reports of roads covered by high water. A few roads were closed until the water receded.
Calhoun County South Portion 29 0930CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1045CST Heavy rains occurred across the southern portion of Calhoun County which resulted in flash flooding. Several roads were covered by high water for a short period of time.
Bradley County Countywide 29 0930CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Desha County Countywide 29 0930CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Drew County Countywide 29 0930CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500CST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Arkansas County Countywide 29 1030CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Lincoln County Countywide 29 1030CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Prolonged heavy rains occurred over much of southeast Arkansas on the 28th and the morning of the 29th. Between 4 and 6 inches of rainfall was common across the area which resulted in widespread flash flooding. A number of houses were flooded and numerous roads were covered by high water for a period of time. ARKANSAS, East ARZ035>036-048-058 Cross - Crittenden - St. Francis - Phillips 28 1840CST 0 0 95K Flood 30 2359CST Rainfall of 5 to 9 inches fell over parts of eastern Arkansas between November 26 and November 29. This produced widespread flooding with numerous roads washed out or flooded. At least 25 homes were flooded forcing some residents to be evacuated. ARKANSAS, Northwest Sebastian County Mansfield 23 1828CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Franklin County 8 SW Denning to 23 1925CST 5 150 0 0 200K Tornado (F1) 3 SW Denning 1931CST An F1 tornado touched down 8 miles southwest of Denning and lifted just southwest of Denning. Along its path it damaged several barns and one house. The house was near Etna and it suffered roof damage and structural damage. The tornado briefly exited Franklin County as it crossed a corner of Logan County (see NWS Little Rock's report) and then returned into Franklin County after crossing the Arkansas River. Sebastian County 1 S Ft Smith 23 1929CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Franklin County Ozark 23 1930CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Franklin County 2 SW Denning to 23 1933CST 2 100 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) Denning 1936CST This is the segment of the tornado that briefly exited Franklin County as it crossed a corner of Logan County and then returned into Franklin County after crossing the Arkansas River. It dissipated as it entered Denning due to an intense RFD wind coming around a storm to its north. Benton County 3 E Siloam Spgs 23 1936CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Franklin County 1 W Altus to 23 1936CST 7 400 0 0 2M Tornado (F1) 6 NE Altus 1947CST An F1 tornado touched down 1 mile west of Altus and crossed the Johnson County border 6 miles northeast of Altus. The tornado first began doing damage just southwest of Highway 64. The strongest intensity began just south of Interstate 40, just east of Wiederkerh Village and continued across Interstate 40 into Philpott Valley where most of the property damage occurred. The tornado resulted in F1 damage to several houses. Several mobile homes, numerous barns, outbuildings, and other weaker structures were destroyed, including two long turkey houses. Franklin County 2 NE Altus to 23 1940CST 3 100 0 0 10K Tornado (F0) 5 NE Altus 1946CST A F0 tornado touched down 2 miles northeast of Altus and crossed into Johnson County 5 miles northeast of Altus. The tornado did tree damage, caused minor damage to a few homes and also blew down power lines. Franklin County Altus 23 1947CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a few trees down. Washington County Cincinnati 23 1950CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down a few large tree limbs.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ARKANSAS, Northwest Madison County St Paul 23 2000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down a few large tree limbs. Crawford County Alma 23 2004CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Benton County 1 N Pea Ridge 23 2015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Sebastian County Ft Smith 23 2048CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Crawford County Van Buren 23 2100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Franklin County 4 N Altus 23 2110CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour by a trained spotter blew a truck over on Interstate 40. Sebastian County Dayton 23 2121CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Crawford County 2 NE Mountainburg 23 2137CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Franklin County 3 SE Meg 23 2145CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Benton County Highfill 23 2152CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) M Franklin County Altus 23 2155CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Washington County 2 E Cincinnati 23 2200CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Franklin County 5 NE Altus 23 2201CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washington County Fayetteville 23 2203CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees and power lines. Franklin County Ozark 23 2217CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew the roof off a building.
ARZ001>002-010>011 Benton - Carroll - Washington - Madison 28 0200CST 0 0 1.8M Ice Storm 29 1200CST Surface High Pressure built into the region from the north supplying the cold air at the surface. An upper level storm system out of the southwest supplied the lift for the precipitation. Ice accruals of 1/2 to 1 inch were found across the region. The ice also extended across into Adair County Oklahoma. The ice brought down trees and utility lines/poles across the area. The ice track was fairly narrow due to colder air aloft farther north and west that supported frozen precipitation instead of freezing precipitation. ARKANSAS, Southeast Ashley County 6 SW Wilmot to 24 0058CST 13 880 3 11 2M Tornado (F3) 2.5 ENE Parkdale 0113CST A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado that moved out of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana into Ashley County, Arkansas, 6 miles southwest of Wilmot. The tornado then moved to the south end of Lake Enterprise, just west of Wilmot. The tornado strengthened and widened as it approached the Wilmot area and was rated as an F3 with a maximum width of one half mile. The tornado destroyed 14 mobile homes and houses and caused extensive damage to five other homes in the vicinity of Wilmot. A church on the north side of Wilmot was completely destroyed. Additionally, a tractor shed housing farm equipment was destroyed, and the equipment inside was also destroyed. As the tornado tracked northeast toward Parkdale, it damaged or destroyed several cotton pickers, trailers, and tractors. The tornado lifted 2.5 miles east-northeast of Parkdale. The total estimated damage of the tornado was $2.0 million. The tornado caused the deaths of three people in the vicinity of Wilmot. Additionally, a total of eleven people sustained injuries. M74MH, F71MH, M89PH
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ARKANSAS, Southeast Chicot County 5 SSW Lake Vlg to 24 0131CST 1 100 0 0 500K Tornado (F1) 4 SSW Lake Vlg 0133CST A supercell thunderstorm moved out of Ashley County into Chicot County and produced a short track weak tornado five miles south-southwest of Lake Village. The tornado travelled one mile and damaged four houses and one mobile home, before lifting four miles south-southwest of Lake Village. The tornado also blew down several trees and power lines along its short path. This tornado resulted in a total of $500K in damage.
Chicot County Grand Lake 26 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Ashley County Countywide 27 0030CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0230CST Numerous county roads were flooded.
Chicot County Countywide 28 2300CST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 29 1300CST Over eight inches of rain fell during a 12 hour period. Numerous roads and streets were flooded and several roads were closed. One person had to rescued from a car trapped on a flooded road. One school was completely flooded in Dermott. Several communities had to sandbag to prevent flooding of homes and businesses. Ashley County Countywide 28 2330CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0245CST Numerous streets and roads sustained flooding. Several county and city roads had to be closed. Ashley County Countywide 29 0930CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1115CST Additional rainfall on saturated ground caused more flooding of roads and streets, with several roads closed due to the flooding. ARKANSAS, Southwest Sevier County Gillham 23 2215CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)
Lafayette County Bradley 26 1620CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)
Union County 6.5 NE El Dorado to 26 1700CST 3.9 30 0 0 Tornado (F1) 2 W Calion 1710CST Damage was confined mostly to small and medium trees and tree limbs. No structures or power lines were in the path of this tornado. CALIFORNIA, Extreme Southeast
NONE REPORTED. CALIFORNIA, North Central
NONE REPORTED. CALIFORNIA, Northeast CAZ070 Surprise Valley 23 2200PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 24 1000PST Spotter report of 11 inches of snow in 12 hours at 4559 feet in Lake City, CA.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
CALIFORNIA, Northeast CAZ071 Lassen/Eastern Plumas/Eastern Sierra 23 2345PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 24 0745PST Spotter report of 6 inches of snow in 8 hours at 4500 feet in Susanville, CA.
CAZ071 Lassen/Eastern Plumas/Eastern Sierra 23 2345PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 24 0845PST Spotter report of 6 inches of snow in 9 hours at 4500 feet in Janesville,CA.
CAZ071 Lassen/Eastern Plumas/Eastern Sierra 24 0000PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 0730PST Spotter report of 7 1/2 inches of snow in 7 hours at 5100 feet in Westwood, CA.
CAZ070 Surprise Valley 24 0035PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 0935PST Spotter report of 6 inches of snow in 9 hours at 4640 feet in Eagleville, CA.
CAZ072 Greater Lake Tahoe Area 24 0530PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0530PST Kirkwood Ski Area reported 20-26 inches of snow in 24 hours at 7300 feet.
CAZ072 Greater Lake Tahoe Area 24 0600PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0600PST Boreal Ski Area reported 18-24 inches of snow in 24 hours at 7200 feet.
CAZ072 Greater Lake Tahoe Area 24 0630PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0630PST Squaw Valley Ski Area reported 18 inches of snow in 24 hours at 8200 feet.
CAZ073 Mono 24 0630PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0630PST Mammoth Ski Resort reported 18 inches of snow in 24 hours at 9600 feet.
CAZ070 Surprise Valley 24 1145PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 1145PST Spotter report of 16-17 inches of snow in 24 hours at 4800 feet in Surprise Valley, CA.
CAZ072 Greater Lake Tahoe Area 28 0530PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 0530PST Boreal Ski Resort reported 18-24 inches of snow in 24 hours at 7229 feet.
CAZ072 Greater Lake Tahoe Area 28 1730PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 0530PST Kirkwood Ski Area reported 12 inches of snow in 12 hours at 7800 feet
CAZ072 Greater Lake Tahoe Area 28 1800PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 0600PST Squaw Valley Ski Resort reported over 12 inches of snow in 12 hours at 8200 feet.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
CALIFORNIA, Northeast CAZ073 Mono 28 1850PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 0650PST Mammoth Ski Area reported 12 inches of snow in 12 hours at 8200 feet.
CAZ072 Greater Lake Tahoe Area 28 2000PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 0800PST Homewood Ski Area reported 12-14 inches of snow in 12 hours at 7900 feet and 6-8 inches at 6200 feet. CALIFORNIA, Northwest CAZ004 Upper Trinity River 28 0400PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 2100PST 8 to 12 inches of snow above 2500 feet.
CAZ001 Redwood Coast 28 1200PST 0 0 High Wind (G50) M 1700PST
CALIFORNIA, South Central CAZ090>092 E Central S.J. Valley - Sw S.J. Valley - Se S.J. Valley 01 0355PST 0 0 Fog 0900PST This event marks the first of this cool season's typical dense fog episodes for the San Joaquin Valley. Visibilities were less than 1/4-mile at Merced, Madera, Fresno, and Visalia among aviation reporting sites.
Kings County Hanford 12 1310PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2153PST Fresno County Fresno 12 1429PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1939PST Merced County Merced 12 1429PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1939PST Kern County Bakersfield 12 1435PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2155PST Between 1200-2000 PST in the Merced area and between 1300-2100 in the Fresno area over 1" of rain fell; between 1500-2200 PST rainfall in excess of 1.35" in the Hanford area and 0.60" in the Bakersfield area occurred. This significant rain led to local urban flooding problems in the listed areas as reported by CALTRANS.
Madera County Oakhurst 12 1430PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2153PST Tulare County Three Rivers 12 1530PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2153PST Rainfall amounts of 1.6" and 1.8" fell in the foothill regions of the Southern Sierra Nevada during the mid-afternoon to late evening hours of the 12th leading to local flood problems in several small communities.
CAZ096>097 S Sierra Mtns - Tulare Cty Mtns 13 1330PST 0 0 Winter Storm 14 0400PST The second winter storm of the winter season brought anywhere from 8 to 17 inches of snow to elevations above 6500 feet in the Southern Sierra Nevada to the Kern County Line in Central California in less than 14 hours.
CAZ089>092 W Central S.J. Valley - E Central S.J. Valley - Sw S.J. Valley - Se S.J. Valley 17 0530PST 0 0 Fog 21 0953PST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
CALIFORNIA, South Central Dense fog occurred through the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley during the late nights and early mornings of the 17th through through the 21st. The mornings of the 17th, 18th, and 19th had visibilities less than 150 feet in many locations prompting Highway Patrol to "pace" cars to minimize accidents on major thoroughfares.
CAZ095 Kern Cty Mtns 22 0453PST 0 0 Wnd 2100PST CAZ098>099 Indian Wells Vly - Se Kern Cty Desert 22 0847PST 0 0 400K High Wind (G99) M 1613PST CAZ097 Tulare Cty Mtns 22 1321PST 0 0 Wind 2021PST Gusty wind swept over the Tulare County and Kern County mountains with wind speeds reaching warning levels in the Kern County Deserts on the 22nd. Inyokern and Mojave had wind gusts to 70 Kts but Indian Wells Canyon just west of Inyokern had speeds reaching close to 100 Kts and Government Peak between Inyokern and Mojave near 80 Kts. Highway Patrol reported power lines down across roads around Inyokern and a tractor-trailer blown over near State Highway 14 and Highway 395 intersection. In California City roofs were damaged, windows broke, and signs were downed by the high wind. High wind also damaged car windows along with visibilities lowered in blowing dust on Highway 58 east of Mojave.
CAZ096>097 S Sierra Mtns - Tulare Cty Mtns 24 0600PST 0 0 Winter Storm 1515PST Another fast moving but significant frontal system brought13"-40" of new snow to elevations above 7000 feet MSL in the Southern Sierra Nevada and Tulare County Mountains. Larger amounts that fell in less than 12 hours included; 40" at Casa Vieja Meadow at 8400', 31" at Chagoopa Plateau at 10300', and 28" at Pascoes at 9150' in Tulare County; and, 31" at Upper Burnt Corral at 9700', and 29" at West Woodchuck Meadow at 9100' in the Southern Sierra Nevada.
CAZ089>092 W Central S.J. Valley - E Central S.J. Valley - Sw S.J. Valley - Se S.J. Valley 24 0700PST 0 0 Wind 1430PST Combined with Wind Warnings in the higher elevations, Central California had strong, gusty southeast wind on the San Joaquin Valley floor. Los Banos reported wind of 53 MPH, Merced 48 MPH, Kettleman 48 MPH, and trees and power lines were reported downed in the Southern San Joaquin Valley around Bakersfield. About 4,000 residents of Merced lost power as 40 trees in the city lost branches. Outages were also reported in Atwater, Oakhurst, Mariposa, Bear Valley, and Chowchilla.
CAZ095-098>099 Kern Cty Mtns - Indian Wells Vly - Se Kern Cty Desert 24 1305PST 0 0 150K High Wind (G82) M 25 0200PST Gusty wind began in the Tehachapi Valley area around 1150 PST with wind gusts as high as 47 Kts, however, higher wind occurred in the Weldon area east of Lake Isabella as some roofs were damaged. In Ridgecrest on the desert floor, fences and trees were downed along with flying sheet metal and store awning damage. Government Peak began to have winds in excess of warning levels shortly after 1 PM with speeds observed to 82 Kts.
CAZ089>092 W Central S.J. Valley - E Central S.J. Valley - Sw S.J. Valley - Se S.J. Valley 27 0300PST 0 0 Frost 0800PST Temperatures dipped at or below 32 degrees for the first frost of the season for portions of the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley: Delano had 30F, Coalinga and Lemoore reported 31F, while Madera, Merced, and Reedley all had 32F.
CAZ089>092 W Central S.J. Valley - E Central S.J. Valley - Sw S.J. Valley - Se S.J. Valley 27 0407PST 0 0 Fog 1000PST Dense fog on the San Joaquin Valley floor was limited to much of the Central Valley and the northern portions of the South Valley. The Highway Patrol did provide "pace" services north of Fresno with visibilities less than 350 feet in the Kings and Tulare County areas.
CAZ089>092 W Central S.J. Valley - E Central S.J. Valley - Sw S.J. Valley - Se S.J. Valley 27 2044PST 0 0 Fog 28 0755PST Dense fog was primarily along the east side of the San Joaquin Valley during the late night of the 27th and early morning of the 28th but did expand into western areas of the valley. Airport reporting sites had widespread visibilities less than 1/4 mile. The
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
CALIFORNIA, South Central West-Central San Joaquin Valley had fog dissipate for much of the zone before midnight on the 27th.
CAZ089>090 W Central S.J. Valley - E Central S.J. Valley 28 2101PST 0 0 Wind 29 0541PST Gusty wind affected the West-Central and a significant portion of the East-Central San Joaquin Valley. An unofficial report from Hilmar indicated wind speed at 61 Kts but it could not be confirmed. Southeast wind nonetheless reached 39 MPH at Merced late on the 28th with speeds to 37 MPH into the early morning hours of the 29th.
CAZ096>097 S Sierra Mtns - Tulare Cty Mtns 28 2300PST 0 0 Winter Storm 29 1600PST Lodgepole in the Tulare County Mountains had 8.5" new snow in a 6 hour period early on the 29th. Fish Camp in the Southern Sierra reported 12" new snow from the event. Estimated snowfalls from other networks were: Dana Meadows 17", Tuolumne Meadows 13", Ostrander Lake 19", and Charlotte Lake 18". CALIFORNIA, Southeast CAZ028 San Bernardino County Deserts 22 2125PST 0 0 High Wind (G45) M
CAZ026 Owens Valley 24 0100PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0100PST A strong pacific storm system produced 20 inches of snow in a 24 hour period over the higher elevations of the southern Sierra.
CAZ026 Owens Valley 28 2200PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 0445PST Heavy snow was reported over night in the town of Aspendell with a total of 6 inches recorded. CALIFORNIA, Southwest CAZ042>043 Orange County Coastal Plain - San Diego County Coasts 16 0130PST 0 0 Fog 0700PST Dense fog along the coast led to a 36 foot sailboat running aground on a reef near Cardiff. Dense fog was also observed in Fountain Valley.
CAZ043 San Diego County Coasts 16 1911PST 0 0 Fog 17 0756PST Widespread dense fog over the San Diego County coastal area and lower inland valleys.
CAZ043 San Diego County Coasts 17 2100PST 0 0 Fog 18 0100PST Dense ground fog.
CAZ042 Orange County Coastal Plain 17 2308PST 0 0 Fog 18 0753PST Dense fog with visibility less than 30 feet affected a large portion of the Orange County Coastal Plain during the late night and early morning hours.
CAZ043 San Diego County Coasts 18 1956PST 0 0 Fog 19 0255PST Dense fog began along the North San Diego County coast during the evening hours, moved south, and then offshore during the early morning hours.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
CALIFORNIA, Southwest CAZ043 San Diego County Coasts 21 1500PST 0 4 25K Heavy Surf 24 0900PST Heavy surf began on Wednesday, 11/21/01, and continued into Saturday, 11/24/01. On Thanksgiving Day, 11/22/01, a 16 foot boat was sunk entering Oceanside Harbor, a 14 foot boat was capsized off the end of Ocean Beach Pier, while elsewhere lifeguards rescued several surfers from rip currents.
San Bernardino County Adelanto 22 1020PST 0 0 9K Tstm Wind/Hail 1200PST CAZ060 Apple And Yucca Valleys 22 1200PST 0 0 Dust Storm Three power poles were blown down in Adelanto. Blowing sand and dust with visibility 10 feet or less was observed in the Apple Valley. A spotter reported wind gusts around 35 mph.
San Bernardino County Victorville to 23 1240PST 0 0 50K Tstm Wind/Hail Hesperia Thirteen power poles were blown down in Victorville, trees and fences were blown down in residential areas, and power lines were blown down in Hesperia and Apple Valley.
CAZ060 Apple And Yucca Valleys 24 1030PST 0 0 100K High Wind (G58) M 2222PST Billboard blown down south of Victorville. Roofs of several mobile homes were ripped off in Phelan.
CAZ055 San Bernardino County Mountains 24 1356PST 0 0 35K High Wind (G80) M 25 0256PST A tree fell on a house in Lake Arrowhead.
CAZ056 Riverside County Mountains 24 1410PST 0 0 High Wind (G64) M 25 0310PST
San Bernardino County Chino to 24 1650PST 0 0 70K Urban/Sml Stream Fld San Bernardino 2051PST Residential streets and apartments flooded in Fontana and the I-10 freeway partially flooded. Streets flooded in Colton, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, and San Bernardino. Heavy rain caused a rockslide that partially blocked Highway 189 near Twin Peaks. Several people were rescued from a rain swollen wash in Chino.
Riverside County 2 SW Murrieta 24 1700PST 0 0 40K Tstm Wind/Hail 2043PST Power lines blown down.
Orange County San Clemente to 24 1815PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1.5 N San Juan 2014PST Capistrano Heavy rain, water covering roads.
San Diego County Fallbrook to 24 2035PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 8 N Escondido Water covering road between Bonsall and Fallbrook, mud and rocks washed across road north of Escondido.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
CALIFORNIA, Southwest San Diego County Camp Pendleton to 24 2123PST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 3.5 E San Diego Intl 2222PST Arpt Large tree limbs broken off, street signs damaged.
CAZ058 San Diego County Mountains 25 1207PST 0 0 High Wind (G51) M
CAZ042-048 Orange County Coastal Plain - San Bernardino County Valley/The Inland Empire 27 0900PST 0 4 55K High Wind (G50) 1300PST A semi-tractor trailer rig was blown over at the Interstate 15 and State Highway60 interchange in Ontario. A 24 foot research boat, eight miles west of Newport Beach was capsized by 5 foot waves whipped up by the strong offshore winds. CALIFORNIA, Upper CAZ081 Central Siskiyou County 19 0343PST 0 0 High Wind (G40) M 1845PST The Weed RAWS reported a max sustained wind of 40 mph and a peak gust of 59 mph at 1445 PST on 11/19/01. One other Weed observation also verified the warning. A High Wind Warning was issued for CAZ081 effective at the above times. Two observations from the Weed RAWS verified the warning.
CAZ080-082-082-082- Western Siskiyou County - South Central Siskiyou County - Modoc County 085 24 0903PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0920PST Spotter SY-94 at 4100 feet reported 11" snow between 0000 and 0900. A Snow Advisory was issued for zones CAZ080/082/083 at 1455 PST on 11/23/01. It was expanded to include CAZ081/084/085 at 0530 PST 11/24/01. Zones CAZ082/083/084/085 were upgraded to a Heavy Snow Warning at 0750 PST on 11/24/01. The observations above verified a Heavy Snow Warning. Zones CAZ083/084 likely verified as well, but no reports were received from those zones. CAZ080 remained in the Snow Advisory, but likely should have been upgraded to warning status.
CAZ081-081-081-081- Central Siskiyou County - Northeast Siskiyou And Northwest Modoc Counties - Modoc County 084>085 28 0645PST 0 0 Winter Storm 29 0858PST Spotter SY84 at 2800 feet reported 4 inches of new snow. A Winter Storm Warning was issued for CAZ080/081/083/084/085 at 1707 PST on 11/28/01 and cancelled at 2232 PST on 11/28/01. The above spotter reports verified the warning, but the warning was issued too late and cancelled too early.
CAZ081-081-081-081- Central Siskiyou County 081 28 0720PST 0 0 High Wind (G63) M 1622PST Spotter SY12 at 3000 feet reported wind 35-45 mph gusting to 60 mph. A High Wind Warning was issued for CAZ081 at 1035 PST on 11/27/01 and cancelled at 1406 PST on 11/28/01. The above spotter reports verified the warning. However, it appears that the warning was cancelled several hours too early as the winds met warning criteria through at least 1600 PST on 11/28/01.
CAZ082-082-082 South Central Siskiyou County 28 1331PST 0 0 Winter Storm 1649PST Spotter SY62 in Mt. Shasta City reported 4.5 inches of snow 0100-1300. A Winter Storm Warning was issued for zone CAZ082 at 1035 PST on 11/27 and cancelled at 0530 PST on 11/29. The 2nd and 3rd reports listed above verified the warning CALIFORNIA, West South Central Ventura County Ventura 12 1548PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld
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CALIFORNIA, West South Central Ventura County El Rio 12 1600PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Ventura County Newbury Park 12 1630PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld A cold front moved through Ventura county, producing brief heavy rain and street flooding. Reports of street flooding in the communities of Ventura, El Rio and Newbury Park were received from weather spotters and local newspapers.
CAZ034-037 San Luis Obispo County Central Coast - San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys 24 0955PST 0 0 High Wind (G55) M 1115PST A strong cold front moved though San Luis Obispo county, producing strong and gusty winds. Weather spotters and the Morro Bay Fire Department reported sustained winds between 35 and 45 mph with gusts as high as 62 mph. Numerous small trees and power lines were blown down between Morro Bay and Atascadero.
Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 24 1215PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Ventura County Ventura 24 1235PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Los Angeles County Carson 24 1630PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld A strong cold front produced heavy rain and street flooding across sections of Southern California. Reports of street flooding in the communities of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Carson were received from weather spotters and local newspapers.
Santa Barbara County Santa Maria 29 1100PST 0.1 2 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1103PST A weak tornado struck in the northeast section of the community of Santa Maria. The tornado caused minor damage to three homes, but no one was injured. CALIFORNIA, Western CAZ005>010-074>075 Sonoma / Marin Counties - San Francisco County - Alameda / Contra Costa Counties - Santa Clara County - Coastal Monterey County - Salinas Valley / Interior Monterey County / San Benito County - Santa Cruz Co. - San Mateo Co. 24 0700PST 0 0 7.0M High Wind (G85) M 1000PST
CARIBBEAN SEA AND TROPICAL ATLANTIC Atl Waters Swd Fm 19.5 Btwn 68W And 64W To Nw Cst Pr Punta Higuero 03 1305AST 0 0 Waterspout Emergency Managers in Aguadilla sighted a waterspout about one mile west of Aguadilla.
Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl 20 NE Port Everglades 10 0808EST 0 0 Waterspout A pilot sighted a waterspout in the Atlantic.
Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef Fl 2 SE Government Cut 20 0740EST 0 0 Waterspout The public reported a waterspout moving south in the Atlantic just offshore Key Biscayne.
Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi Vieques 29 1710AST 0 0 Waterspout 1720AST A helicopter pilot reported two waterspouts south of Vieques.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
COLORADO, Central and Northeast COZ048>051 Logan County - Washington County - Sedgwick County - Phillips County 25 2000MST 0 0 Winter Storm 26 0800MST Heavy snow and strong winds brought the first significant snowstorm of the season to portions of the Northeast Plains. Peak winds gusting from 45 to 55 mph caused near blizzard conditions. Visibilities dropped to zero at times in blowing and drifting snow. Snow drifts, 4 to 6 feet deep in spots, left many families stranded in their homes. Schools throughout Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips and Washington Counties were closed. Snow amounts included: 10 inches at Akron, Holyoke and Sedgwick, 7 inches at Iliff with 6 inches reported 4 miles east of Haxtun. COLORADO, East Central COZ090>091 Yuma County - Kit Carson County 25 1800MST 0 0 Winter Storm 26 0900MST A strong winter storm brought 6 to 10 inches of snow to parts of Yuma County. The snow was accompanied by brisk north winds which resulted in snow drifts of 4 to 6 feet and restricted visibilities. County roads were closed and Interstate 70 was impacted across Kit Carson County. Several accidents occurred due to the snow and black ice on the roads. Up to 4 inches of snow fell in the northern sections of the county with blowing and drifting. COLORADO, South Central and Southeast COZ072 Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge 08 0030MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 0830MST A weather disturbance dumped 4 to 8 inches of snow in western and northern El Paso county, with lesser amounts to the east and south.
COZ059-072 W Lake / W Chaffee County - Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge 22 1200MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 23 0800MST A strong weather disturbance brought widespread snow to southern Colorado. A general 2 to 4 inch snowfall occurred in the mountains and adjacent high valleys and plain. Four to 6 inches of snow fell in northern El Paso county. In Chaffee county...12 inches of snow was reported at the Monarch Ski Area.
COZ058-061 Leadville And Vicinity - Eastern San Juan Mountains 25 0100MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 26 0300MST A strong weather system brought areas of heavy snow and locally high winds. Some of the heavier snowfall totals included 7 inches at Leadville in Lake county...11 inches 9 miles west of South Fork in Rio Grande county...8 inches 9 miles southwest of Creede in Mineral county and 16 inches at the summit of Wolf Creek Pass in Mineral county. In addition to the heavy snow...very strong local wind gusts were noted...including a wind gust to 85 mph 7 miles west of Westcliffe at an elevation of 8600 feet in Custer county. COZ065 Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains 25 1650MST 0 0 High Wind (G74) M
COLORADO, West COZ004-009>010- Elkhead And Park Mountains - Grand And Battlement Mesas - Gore And Elk Mountains/Central Mountain 012>013-017>019 Valleys - West Elk And Sawatch Mountains - Flattop Mountains - Uncompahgre Plateau And Dallas Divide - Northwestern San Juan Mountains - Southwestern San Juan Mountains 22 1600MST 0 0 Winter Storm 23 1800MST A strong Pacific storm system moved across the Great Basin and into the central Rockies bringing heavy snow and high winds to the mountains of western Colorado. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 2 feet, with the heaviest amounts reported over the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. In addition, winds gusting from 40 to 60 mph resulted in near blizzard conditions over the higher mountain passes.
COZ009-012-018>019- Grand And Battlement Mesas - West Elk And Sawatch Mountains - Northwestern San Juan Mountains - 022>023 Southwestern San Juan Mountains - Animas River Basin - San Juan River Basin 24 1900MST 0 0 Winter Storm 26 0430MST A second moisture-laden Pacific storm within a week moved into the four corners region and brought another round of heavy snow and high winds to the central and southern mountains of western Colorado. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 12 to 18 inches over the mountains, with 6 to 12 inches on the lower elevations of southwest Colorado. In addition, winds gusting over 50 mph created near blizzard conditions over the higher mountain passes.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
COLORADO, West COZ004-010-013 Elkhead And Park Mountains - Gore And Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys - Flattop Mountains 26 0000MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1530MST A Pacific storm moved into western Colorado and brought another round of heavy snow to the mountains of northwest Colorado. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 2 feet over the mountains, with the heaviest amounts reported near the Continental Divide. Some of the higher reported amounts include 24 inches over Rabbit Ears Pass and 21 inches at Vail Ski Area.
COZ002-020>021 Central Yampa River Basin - Paradox Valley / Lower Dolores River Basin - Four Corners / Upper Dolores River Basin 29 1000MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 30 2000MST A Pacific storm system moved through western Colorado, bringing 6 to 10 inches of snow to the lower elevations in the northwest corner and some areas in the southwest portion of Colorado.
COZ009-017>019 Grand And Battlement Mesas - Uncompahgre Plateau And Dallas Divide - Northwestern San Juan Mountains - Southwestern San Juan Mountains 29 1000MST 0 0 Winter Storm 30 1800MST A Pacific storm system brought 12 to 18 inches of snow to the mountains of southwest Colorado, as well as to the Grand Mesa. Southwest winds of 20 to 40 mph were common over the higher mountain passes, causing significant blowing and drifting snow. CONNECTICUT, Northeast
NONE REPORTED. CONNECTICUT, Northwest
NONE REPORTED. CONNECTICUT, Southern
NONE REPORTED. DELAWARE DEZ001>004 New Castle - Kent - Inland Sussex - Delaware Beaches 01 0001EST 0 0 0 Unseasonably Dry 30 2359EST November 2001 continued the trend of unseasonably dry weather for Delaware. Streams that provide drinking water for New Castle County approached record low levels during the month. Most other streams in the state were also near record low levels. As early as November 6th, both the Brandywine and White Clay Creeks were approaching the minimum flow levels that officials state place a strain on fish if drinking water continued to be drawn. Newark was prepared to shift to wells or commercial water supplies if levels on the White Clay Creek continued to fall. Fall crops were affected by the dry weather. Lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, wheat, spinach and rye were all hurt by the lack of water. In addition, soybeans were shattering during the harvest. The state fire marshal banned all outside burning in the state on the 13th. Charcoal and gas grills were excluded. On a county weighted average, monthly precipitation totals ranged from 0.3 inches in Sussex County (about 10 percent of normal) to 1.1 inches in New Castle County. Normal is around 3.3 inches. The monthly precipitation total at the New Castle County Airport was 0.99 inches, 9th driest on record. The monthly precipitation total in Georgetown was 0.33 inches.
DEZ003 Inland Sussex 28 0400EST 0 0 0 0 Fog 0900EST Areas of dense fog caused two hour school opening delays in Sussex County.
DEZ001>004 New Castle - Kent - Inland Sussex - Delaware Beaches 30 2359EST 0 0 0 0 Unseasonably Warm In addition to being unseasonably dry, November 2001 was an unseasonably warm month in Delaware. The monthly mean temperature of 50.8 degrees at the New Castle County Airport was the 6th warmest November on record. The November mean temperature for Georgetown was 51.2 inches and was 3.8 degrees above normal.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NONE REPORTED. FLORIDA, East Central Volusia County Ponce Park to 14 1420EST 0 0 500K Flash Flood Daytona Beach 1600EST Showers and thunderstorms dumped over 5 inches of rain in coastal sections of Volusia County. Thirty five homes in the Ponce Inlet, Daytona Beach and Ormond by the Sea areas received some water damage. FLORIDA, Extreme Southern FLZ076>078 Monroe/Upper Keys - Monroe/Middle Keys - Monroe/Lower Keys 04 1900EST 0 0 Hurricane 05 0301EST Hurricane Michelle passed about 60 miles south of the Florida Keys on the 4th and 5th. Only minimal damage occurred in the Keys. The listings are for sustained and maximum wind gusts observed over coastal observing stations. The 3 events listed are the only observations of sustained winds greater than 33 knots.
Location maximum sustained (direction) maximum gust (direction) time Sombrero Key C-MAN station: 43 knots (060) 50 knots (060) 0300 EST (5th) (Middle Keys) Sand Key C-MAN station 42 knots (050) 47 knots (050) 0000 EST (5th) (Lower Keys) Molasses Reef C-MAN station: 39 knots (060) 49 knots (060) 1900 EST (4th) (Upper Keys) FLORIDA, Northeastern Duval County Jacksonville Beach 14 0810EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1800 block of N 3rd Street (A1A) flooded and closed to traffic.
Duval County Neptune Beach 14 0850EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld A portion of Main Street closed due to street flooding.
FLZ038 Flagler 14 1618EST 0 0 1K High Wind 12 Unit condo at 1778 N. Central Ave Flagler Beach experienced roof damage in 45 mph winds. Unit had experienced damage during Tropical Storm Gabrielle in Sept.
St. Johns County St Augustine Beach 15 1400EST 0 0 5K Storm Surge 16 1800EST Coastal flooding with tides 3 feet above expected and high surf collapsed a 15 foot section of the seawall at St Augustine Beach and ripped up portions of the pier. Moderate beach erosion took place in many locations.
Duval County Jacksonville Beach 20 1530EST 1 0 Rip Currents 20 year old male visiting form Ohio caught in Rip Current and drowned. M20IW FLORIDA, Northwest Walton County Gordon 25 0400EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Downed power lines reported by the Walton County EMA.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
FLORIDA, Southern Broward County Hollywood 02 0800EST 0 0 20K Coastal Flooding 04 1000EST Nearly a week of moderate to strong onshore winds, culminating with the approach of hurricane Michelle, produced coastal flooding from Hollywood Beach to Hallandale Beach. The flooding was worst near the time of high tide and involved damage to sea walls and other coastal structures. Water flowed across the "broadwalk" and into some businesses. Beach erosion in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties during the entire event was moderate to locally severe. Beach renourishment costs are estimated at over $10 million.
FLZ068-072-074 Coastal Palm Beach - Coastal Broward - Coastal Dade 05 0200EST 0 0 50K Hurricane 1200EST Hurricane Michelle after forming into a depression in the southwest Caribbean Sea on October 29 drifted north and became a tropical storm on October 31 and a hurricane on November 2. It turned northeast and made landfall along the south shore of Cuba as a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Michelle weakened as it moved across Cuba and into the central Bahamas. The center reached its closest approach to southeast Florida, about 170 miles southeast of Miami, around 4 am November 5. Tropical storm warnings were issued for southeast Florida at 10 pm, November 3. The minimum pressure and maximum winds along the southeast Florida coast occurred at Miami Beach with a barometer reading of 1001.2 mb and sustained winds of 37 knots with gusts of 44 knots. Fowey Rocks Light, just south of Key Biscayne, reported a peak gust of 53 knots. Storm surge was estimated to be 1-2 feet while rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches were widespread across the southeast Florida mainland. Two brief tornadoes were spawned by Michelle causing minor damage.
Miami - Dade County Key Biscayne 05 1025EST 0.5 10 0 0 6K Tornado (F0) 1027EST A waterspout associated with an outer rain band of hurricane Michelle moved ashore near Bill Baggs Beach, destroyed two Chickee huts, then moved offshore into the Atlantic.
Palm Beach County 1 N Belle Glade to 05 1403EST 1.5 20 0 0 8K 2K Tornado (F1) Belle Glade 1406EST A tornado, associated with an outer rain band of hurricane Michelle, touched down about one mile north of Belle Glade and moved south at 30 mph through a portion of downtown Belle Glade. Windows were blown out of vehicles and buildings near the Palm Beach Government complex. Trees and signs were blown over and a swath of sugar cane was flattened. FLORIDA, West Central
NONE REPORTED. FLORIDA, West Panhandle Santa Rosa County Navarre 23 1400CST 1 0 Rip Currents An increasing onshore wind flow in advance of an approaching cold front resulted in the development of strong rip currents along some Florida panhandle beaches. Unusually warm temperatures prior to frontal passage persuaded more beachgoers to venture into the waters than would normally do so in late November. The combination of the warm temperatures and the developing rip currents proved deadly to one beachgoer, drowning a man visiting from Missouri. M42IW
Santa Rosa County Navarre 24 1100CST 1 0 Rip Currents For the second day in a row, a swimmer drowned in strong rip currents off the beaches at Navarre. The unusually warm weather for late November persuaded beachgoers to venture into the waters, but an increasingly strong onshore wind flow had developed dangerous rip currents along some beaches. A man visiting the area from Citrus County Florida was overcome by the rough waters, and drowned. M61IW GEORGIA, East Central
NONE REPORTED.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
GEORGIA, Lower
NONE REPORTED. GEORGIA, North and Central GAZ005>009-012>014- Murray - Fannin - Gilmer - Union - Towns - Gordon - Pickens - Dawson - White - Bartow - Cherokee - 016-020>025-027- Forsyth - Hall - Banks - Jackson - Madison - Paulding - Cobb - North Fulton - Gwinnett - Barrow - Clarke - 031>039-041>057- Oconee - Oglethorpe - Wilkes - Haralson - Carroll - Douglas - South Fulton - De Kalb - Rockdale - Walton - 059>062-066>076-078- Newton - Morgan - Greene - Taliaferro - Heard - Coweta - Fayette - Clayton - Spalding - Henry - Jasper - 083>086-097>098- Putnam - Hancock - Warren - Troup - Meriwether - Pike - Upson - Lamar - Monroe - Jones - Baldwin - 110>113 Washington - Glascock - Jefferson - Harris - Twiggs - Wilkinson - Johnson - Emanuel - Laurens - Treutlen - Telfair - Wheeler - Montgomery - Toombs 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST Very dry conditions, which actually began during the late summer, continued and intensified during November. Many reporting stations in North and Central Georgia received less than 1 inch of rain during November for the second consecutive month. Rainfall during the month was confined to only two principal events, one on the 23rd and a second on the 25th, with most of this rainfall confined to the northwest corner and an area along and south of a line from Columbus to Macon. The area from Atlanta to Athens remained particularly dry during the month. Atlanta recorded its eighth driest November since 1930 with only 0.93 inch of rain falling during the month. This brought the 2-month total for October and November for Atlanta to only 1.8 inches, creating a deficit of 5.11 inches for the 61-day period and an annual deficit in excess of 10 inches for the year. There were 28 consecutive days in Atlanta between October 26th and November 22nd on which no measurable rain fell. Athens was even drier during the month, recording only 0.65 of an inch of rain, with a 2-month total of only 1.07 inch. This value represents a deficit of 5.87 inches for the 60-day period (October and November) and an annual deficit around 8.0 inches.
GAZ001>009-011>016- Dade - Walker - Catoosa - Whitfield - Murray - Fannin - Gilmer - Union - Towns - Chattooga - Gordon - 019>025-027-030>039- Pickens - Dawson - Lumpkin - White - Floyd - Bartow - Cherokee - Forsyth - Hall - Banks - Jackson - Madison 041>062-066>076- - Polk - Paulding - Cobb - North Fulton - Gwinnett - Barrow - Clarke - Oconee - Oglethorpe - Wilkes - 078>086-089>098- Haralson - Carroll - Douglas - South Fulton - De Kalb - Rockdale - Walton - Newton - Morgan - Greene - 102>113 Taliaferro - Heard - Coweta - Fayette - Clayton - Spalding - Henry - Butts - Jasper - Putnam - Hancock - Warren - Troup - Meriwether - Pike - Upson - Lamar - Monroe - Jones - Baldwin - Washington - Glascock - Jefferson - Harris - Talbot - Taylor - Crawford - Bibb - Twiggs - Wilkinson - Johnson - Emanuel - Muscogee - Chattahoochee - Marion - Schley - Macon - Peach - Houston - Bleckley - Laurens - Treutlen - Stewart - Webster - Sumter - Dooly - Crisp - Pulaski - Wilcox - Dodge - Telfair - Wheeler - Montgomery - Toombs 01 0000EST 0 0 Unseasonably Warm 30 2359EST Unseasonably warm conditions prevailed across all of north and central Georgia throughout the month. Monthly average temperatures of 55.7 (deg. F) to 62.8 averaged some 5 to 10 degrees above normal. Atlanta tied its second warmest November on record (records starting in 1878) with a monthly average of 59.8. There were 20 days during the month on which the high temperature reached or exceeded 70 degrees in Atlanta, with two days reaching 80. In addition, no freezing temperatures were observed anytime during the month at Atlanta's Hartsfield International airport, an occurrence which has only occurred 10 times since 1878.
Dade County Rising Fawn to 24 1600EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 3 S Rising Fawn 1605EST The public reported nickel size hail. Dade County .5 WNW Head River to 24 1606EST 1.5 528 0 0 75K Tornado (F1) 1 NW Head River 1608EST A survey conducted by the Dade county Emergency Manager and officials from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency reported that a strong F0 to weak F1 tornado touched down just northwest of Head River in the extreme southern part of the county. The tornado developed from a thunderstorm that initially developed in northeast Alabama. It appeared that several brief touchdowns occurred in a path approximately 1.5 miles long with a width of 1/4 to 1/2 mile. The tornado dissipated just before reaching the Walker county border. Most of the damage was confined to the area between Old State Road 157, Yankee Road, and Brook Road. A large farm in this area sustained most of the damage. One concrete block garage and one barn were completely destroyed. Five to six other buildings were also damaged. The debris from the damaged buildings was found as far as 1/2 mile away from its origin. Numerous trees and power lines were also blown down in the same area. Initial damage estimates were placed at $75,000. There were no injuries or fatalities reported with this incident.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
GEORGIA, North and Central Chattooga County 1 NE Cloudland to 24 1700EST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind 3 NE Cloudland A trained storm spotter observed considerable damage to twelve trees along Georgia Highway 157 in extreme northern Chattooga county. About half of the trees were blown down on the highway and the other half had their tops broken out of them. Polk County 2 SW Rockmart to 24 1915EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 2 E Rockmart The Polk county 911 center reported that three signs were blown down and two trees, one a large tree, either side of Rockmart along U.S. Highway 278. Stewart County Lumpkin 25 0230EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind The Stewart county 911 center reported that three trees were blown down. Webster County Preston 25 0230EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind The Webster county 911 center reported that two trees were blown down. GEORGIA, Northeast GAZ010-017>018-026- Rabun - Habersham - Stephens - Franklin - Hart - Elbert 028>029 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST Drought was again the major concern during the month. An extended short-term dry spell exacerbated the ongoing drought, lasting from mid-October through much of November. During this stretch of weeks, many areas received no measurable rain.
Toward the end of the month, a few wildfires were noted across the mountains, burning many acres. Extremely low lake levels affected boating and water supplies.
Many additional wells and ponds dried up, tree farms closed and many communities enacted or expanded water restrictions. Record low streamflows were observed on area streams and rivers. GEORGIA, Southeast GAZ087>088-099>101- Jenkins - Screven - Candler - Bulloch - Effingham - Tattnall - Evans - Inland Bryan - Coastal Bryan - Inland 114>119-137>141 Chatham - Coastal Chatham - Long - Inland Liberty - Coastal Liberty - Inland Mcintosh - Coastal Mcintosh 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST Moderate to severe drought conditions continued over southeast Georgia as rainfall for the month was generally less than one quarter inch. GEORGIA, Southwest
NONE REPORTED. GULF OF MEXICO Craig Key To The W End Of The 7 Mile Bridge Out 20Nm Marathon 11 1751EST 0 0 Waterspout 1800EST Waterspout observed 3 miles south of the 7 mile bridge.
Corpus Christi To Baffin Bay Corpus Christi 16 0820CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Pt Aransas To Baffin Bay Tx Out 20Nm Bob Hall Pier 16 0900CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Pt Aransas To Baffin Bay Tx Out 20Nm Bob Hall Pier 16 1700CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
GULF OF MEXICO Pt Aransas To Baffin Bay Tx Out 20Nm Bob Hall Pier 16 1730CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind Pt Aransas To Baffin Bay Tx Out 20Nm Bob Hall Pier 16 2000CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind
Pensacola Fl To Pascagoula Ms Out 20Nm Dauphin Island 23 0455CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind A wind gust of 48 knots was reported at the Dauphin Island Buoy.
Lake Ponchartrain And Lake Maurepas Mid Lke Pontchartrain to 29 0930CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind 12 S Mid Lke Pontchartrain
Lake Ponchartrain And Lake Maurepas Lkfrnt Arpt New 29 0949CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind
Lake Ponchartrain And Lake Maurepas Mid Lke Pontchartrain 29 1015CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind
Lake Ponchartrain And Lake Maurepas N Lake Pontchartrain 29 1030CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind
Pascagoula Ms To Sw Pass Of Ms R Out 20Nm 4 SE Bay St. Louis 29 1125CST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was observed briefly before dissipating.
Sw Pass Of The Ms R To Atchafalaya R La Out 20Nm 20 S Venice 29 1204CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind
Pascagoula Ms To Sw Pass Of Ms R 20 To 60Nm 45 E Venice 29 1318CST 0 0 Marine Tstm Wind
HAWAII Hawaii County Hilo to 07 1948HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Pahoa 2300HST Heavy showers produced minor stream and drainage ditch flooding and ponding of roadways in the South Hilo and Puna districts on the island of Hawaii. No injuries or serious property damage were reported.
HIZ001>007 Kauai - Oahu - Maui - North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - Molokai - Lanai - West Hawaii Including Leeward Kohala And Kona 08 0800HST 1 0 High Surf 09 1800HST A deep storm low far northwest of the state produced surf of 15 to 25 feet , with some sets as high as 30 feet, along the north- and northwest-facing shores of all the islands. A woman was swept out to sea by the pounding surf on the north shore of Oahu around 1
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
HAWAII P.M. on the 8th, and she presumably drowned. F20IW
HIZ001>007 Kauai - Oahu - Maui - North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - Molokai - Lanai - West Hawaii Including Leeward Kohala And Kona 18 1000HST 0 0 High Surf 21 1400HST A storm low far northwest of Hawaii generated surf of 12 to 20 feet along the west- clockwise through north-facing shores of all the islands.
Hawaii County 6 NNE Kailua Kona 22 1430HST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 2030HST A fire burned about 300 acres of brush near the Kona Acres subdivision. At 4:30 PM, 40 Kukuna Street homes were evacuated when the fire moved to within one mile of the structures. Residents, however, were allowed to return by 6:30 PM. No serious property damage or injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was unknown.
Kauai County Anahola 25 1415HST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 1830HST A brush fire scorched 200 acres in Anahola. Six homes on Kealia Road had to be evacuated during the height of the blaze. However, no serious property damage or injuries occurred. Fire department officials determined that arson was the cause of the brush fire.
Honolulu County Kahuku to 26 1120HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Waimanalo 27 0400HST Heavy rain, showers, and isolated thunderstorms produced stream and drainage ditch flooding and ponding of roadways on the windward side of Oahu. Also, several commercial and residential structures sustained minor flood damage at their ground levels. No serious injuries were reported, however.
Hawaii County Volcano to 26 1215HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Pahala 1500HST Heavy showers caused ponding of roadways and minor stream and drainage ditch flooding in southeast sections of the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious injuries or property damage were reported.
HIZ001 Kauai 26 1340HST 0 0 Wind Advisory 1855HST A surface low developing west of Kauai caused south and southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph, with gusts to 50 mph. However, there were no reports of serious property damage or injuries.
HIZ001 Kauai 26 1855HST 0 0 High Wind (G44) 2230HST As a cold front approached Kauai, south and southwest winds increased to 40 to 45 mph, with gusts near 50 mph. However, no serious injuries or property damage were reported.
HIZ002 Oahu 26 1855HST 0 0 High Wind (G44) 27 0400HST As a cold front approached Oahu, south and southwest winds increased to 40 to 45 mph, with gusts to 50 mph. The high winds caused some roofs to be blown off homes and downed power lines. A few trees and several tree branches were knocked down that fell across roadways, halting traffic for a time in various locations. On the other hand, no serious injuries were reported.
HIZ003-005>006 Maui - Molokai - Lanai 26 1855HST 0 0 High Wind (G44) 27 1530HST An approaching cold front produced south and southwest winds of 40 to 45 mph, with gusts to 50 mph. However, no serious property damage or injuries were reported.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
HAWAII Kauai County Kekaha to 26 1905HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 14 NNE Kekaha 2140HST Heavy rain, showers, and isolated thunderstorms produced ponding of roadways and steam and drainage ditch flooding in western and southwestern areas of Kauai. No serious injuries or property damage were reported.
HIZ004-007>008 North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - West Hawaii Including Leeward Kohala And Kona - South Hawaii Including Kau 26 2230HST 0 0 High Wind (G44) 27 1530HST An approaching cold front increased south and southwest winds to 40 to 45 mph, with gusts to 50 mph. However, no serious injuries or property damage were reported.
Hawaii County Hilo to 26 2335HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 15 S Hilo 27 0235HST Heavy rain and showers produced stream and drainage ditch flooding and ponding of roadways in the South Hilo and Puna districts on the island of Hawaii. No serious property damage or injuries were reported.
Maui County Kaunakakai to 27 0340HST 0 0 Flash Flood 15 WNW Kaunakakai 0545HST Heavy rain, showers, and isolated thunderstorms flooded roadways and closed a community recreation area, One Alii Park, due to high water. The heavy rainfall also forced the closure of schools throughout Molokai. There were no reports of serious injuries, however.
Maui County Lanai City 27 0440HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 0545HST Heavy rain and showers caused stream and drainage ditch flooding and ponding or roadways on the island of Lanai. No serious property damage or injuries were reported.
Hawaii County Kamuela to 27 0825HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Milolii 1125HST Heavy rain and showers caused stream and drainage ditch flooding and ponding of roadways in the South Kohala and North and South Kona districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious injuries or property damage were reported.
Hawaii County Laupahoehoe to 27 0845HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Naalehu 1145HST Heavy rain and showers caused ponding of roadways and stream and drainage ditch flooding in the North and South Hilo, Puna, and Kau districts on the island of Hawaii. However, there were no reports of serious injuries or property damage.
Maui County Countywide 27 1210HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1500HST Heavy rain, showers, and isolated thunderstorms produced stream and drainage ditch flooding and ponding of roadways in eastern parts of Molokai, all of Lanai, and west and central sections of Maui. No serious property damage or injuries were reported.
HIZ001>002 Kauai - Oahu 27 1300HST 0 0 High Surf 1900HST A storm low south of the Aleutians generated surf of 10 to 15 feet along the northwest-facing shores of Kauai and Oahu.
Hawaii County Laupahoehoe to 27 1420HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Naalehu 2320HST Heavy rain, showers, and isolated thunderstorms caused stream and drainage ditch flooding and ponding of roadways in the North and South Hilo, Puna, and Kau districts on the island of Hawaii. Some roads in the South Hilo District were closed for a time due to heavy ponding and minor landslides. However, no serious injuries or property damage were reported.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
HAWAII Hawaii County Volcano to 27 2320HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 7 W Naalehu 28 0335HST Heavy showers, rain, and isolated thunderstorms produced ponding of roadways and stream and drainage ditch flooding in southeast and southern sections of the Big Island of Hawaii. However, there were no reports of serious property damage or injuries.
Hawaii County Kealakekua to 27 2330HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Milolii 28 0830HST Heavy rain, showers, and isolated thunderstorms caused stream and drainage ditch flooding and ponding of roadways in southwest areas of the island of Hawaii. No serious injuries or property damage were reported, however. IDAHO, Extreme Southeast
NONE REPORTED. IDAHO, North IDZ005 Northern Clearwater Mountains 22 1030MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 23 1030MST A winter storm brought heavy snow to the northern Clearwater Mountains of Idaho. 24 hour snowfall totals ranged from one foot at Cool Creek and Elk Butte, to 14 inches at Hemlock Butte.
IDZ005 Northern Clearwater Mountains 24 1600MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 26 1045MST Heavy snow occurred over the northern Clearwater Mountains for two days. Snowfall totals ranged from 7 inches at Headquarters, 15 inches at Cool Creek and Hemlocke Butte, up to 20 inches at Elk Butte.
IDZ005>006-010 Northern Clearwater Mountains - Southern Clearwater Mountains - Eastern Lemhi County 28 1230MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 1230MST A winter storm brought heavy snow to north central and portions of southeast Idaho above 3000 feet. Snowfall totals ranged from 7 inches in the lower elevations to 20 inches in the higher mountains. Some 24 hour snowfall totals were 19 inches at Elk Butte, 17 inches at Hemlock Butte, and 10 inches at Cool Creek in the Clearwater Mountains. At the lower elevations, Pierce and Headquarters received 7 inches. In Lemhi County, Meadow Lake received 11 inches. IDAHO, Northwest IDZ004 Central Panhandle Mountains 23 1200PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 24 0000PST A low pressure center moving across far northern Idaho brought a sustained period of westerly flow into the central panhandle mountains causing heavy snowfall amounts above 3000 feet. The following is a tally of snowfall totals with this storm: Mica Creek SNOTEL (elev 4750')...12", Lost Lake SNOTEL (elev 6100')...11.2", and the Silver Mountain Ski Area...8".
IDZ003>004-027 Idaho Palouse - Central Panhandle Mountains - Lewis And Southern Nez Perce 25 0600PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1800PST A low pressure center moving across the southern Idaho panhandle brought locally heavy snowfall amounts to the Palouse region and the highest elevations of the Camas Prairie. The following is a tally of snowfall totals with this storm: Bovill...5.5", Potlatch...5", Plummer...4", and Winchester...4".
IDZ001>004 Northern Panhandle - Coeur D'Alene Area - Idaho Palouse - Central Panhandle Mountains 28 0700PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 1900PST A moisture-laden winter storm struck the Idaho panhandle on November 28 and 29 with major snowfall totals. The following is a tally of 2-day snowfall totals: Lookout Pass Ski Area...42", Schweitzer SNOTEL (elev 4822')...30", Schweitzer Ski Area...23", Bear Mountain SNOTEL...21", Mosquito Ridge SNOTEL...15", Lost Lake SNOTEL (elev 6100')...15", Lookout SNOTEL (elev 5120')...12", Mica Creek SNOTEL (elev 4750')...12", Priest River...11.5", Bonners Ferry...9.3", Silver Mountain Ski Area...9", Harrison...8", Saint Maries...6.9", Post Falls...6", Moscow...6", Potlatch...6", Sandpoint...5.5", Plummer...5", Bovill...5", Porthill...4.5", and Kellogg...4".
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
IDAHO, Southeast IDZ031 Big And Little Wood River Region 22 0100MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 2350MST 10 inches of snow at Galena Lodge at elevation 7200 feet. 4-10 inches above 7000 feet.
IDZ019 Upper Snake Highlands 23 2000MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 24 0900MST 8 inches of snow fell in Kilgore at 6200 feet and 10 inches of snow fell at the White Elephant SNOTEL site at elevation 7700 feet.
IDZ018>019-022>023- Sawtooth Mountains - Upper Snake Highlands - South Central Highlands - Caribou Highlands - Big And 031 Little Wood River Region 24 1400MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 1300MST A late November storm brought heavy snow to all of the mountains of southeastern Idaho over the Thanksgiving weekend. some of the higher amounts were 6 inches at Hailey, 8 inches at Bancroft, 9 inches at galena Lodge, 14 inches at Macks Inn, 5 inches at Soda Springs, and 9 inches at Pomerelle Ski Resort. The storm also brought the first snowfall of the season to the Snake River Plain with Generally 2 to 3 inches across the cities of Pocatello, Blackfoot, and Idaho Falls.
IDZ017>019-022>023- Eastern Magic Valley - Sawtooth Mountains - Upper Snake Highlands - South Central Highlands - Caribou 031>032 Highlands - Big And Little Wood River Region - Lost River / Pahsimeroi 28 1600MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 1200MST A major winter storm brought heavy snowfall to all of the mountains of southeastern Idaho and the Eastern Magic Valley. SNOTEL sites above 7000 feet measured 10 to 30 inches of snowfall. Other significant amounts were 8 inches in Albion, 6 inches on the west benches of Pocatello, 8 inches in Rupert, 8 to 12 inches in Burley, 6 inches in St Anthony, 11 inches at Galena Lodge, 12 inches in Picabo, 14 inches 20 miles west of Malad, 8 to 12 inches in Holbrook, 7 inches in Macks Inn, 6 inches at Tamarack Lodge, 4 inches in Blackfoot, Inkom, Hailey and Craters of the Moon, and 5 inches in Ketchum and Carey. IDAHO, Southwest IDZ014 Upper Treasure Valley 24 1625MST 0 0 High Wind (G50) M 2100MST A strong low pressure system generated sustained winds of 40 mph and gusts to 58 mph along the Upper Treasure Valley in the Mountain Home area.
IDZ011-013-028>029 West Central Mountains - Boise Mountains - Camas Prairie - Owyhee Mountains 24 2300MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 1800MST A strong Pacific storm dropped heavy snow on the mountainous zones of Southwest Idaho. Snow began falling around noon in the Owyhee and West Central Mountains and moved eastward into the Boise Mountains and Camas Prairie by 2 p.m. Heavy snow criteria was met by 11 p.m. Snow continued to accumulate overnight and diminished to flurries by late Sunday afternoon. Six to twelve inches fell in the Owyhee and West Central Mountains. The Boise Mountains received 6 to 8 inches while the Camas Prairie received 4 to 6 inches.
IDZ011>013-016-028 West Central Mountains - Lower Treasure Valley - Boise Mountains - Western Magic Valley - Camas Prairie 28 1800MST 0 6 Heavy Snow 29 0600MST A very moist Pacific storm brought the first major snowfall to the Treasure and Magic Valleys. Snow began falling around noon and continued until the next morning. Over one hundred slide-offs and motor vehicle collisions occurred along Interstate 84 from Oregon-Idaho state line east to Twin Falls. Traffic was brought to a standstill during the evening rush hour. Four accidents resulted in personal injuries(indirect) in the Boise area. Two more motor vehicle injuries(indirect) occurred in the Twin Falls area. Three to six inches fell in the Treasure Valley, 6 to 12 inches in the Magic Valley and 8 to 12 inches in the West Central and Boise Mountains and the Camas Prairie. A section of Idaho State Highway 21 was closed between Grandjean Junction and Banner Summit because of avalanche danger.Wind gusts up to 45 mph caused local blizzard conditions in the Mountain Home area with visibility reduced to 1/4 mile at times.
ILLINOIS, Central ILZ068-073 Crawford - Lawrence 29 2242CST 0 0 High Wind (G56) M 2300CST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
ILLINOIS, Central An area of low pressure intensified as it moved over southeastern Illinois creating strong gradient winds. These winds only lasted for about half an hour. The winds blew down numerous large trees and power lines in Lawrence and Crawford counties. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available. ILLINOIS, Northeast
NONE REPORTED. ILLINOIS, Northwest
NONE REPORTED. ILLINOIS, South ILZ075>078-082>083- Jefferson - Wayne - Edwards - Wabash - Hamilton - White - Saline - Gallatin - Hardin 086>087-091 29 2100CST 0 1 10K Strong Wind 2350CST Strong southwest winds, sustained around 30 MPH with gusts to 55 MPH, blew down numerous tree limbs and power lines. The period of strong winds lasted about two hours. A tree fell on a house in Carmi. About six utility poles were down in the Mcleansboro area. In Crossville, a man was struck by a flying trampoline as he attempted to get in his car. He was taken to a hospital in Evansville, Indiana, with a serious head injury. ILLINOIS, Southwest
NONE REPORTED. INDIANA, Central Shelby County 5 S Shelbyville to 24 2008EST 16 100 0 0 1M Tornado (F1) Gwynneville 2040EST A weak F1 tornado embedded in a squall line cut a 16 mile path across Shelby County. 20 residences and an auto body shop were damaged in Gwynneville, while 7 businesses and 3 homes were damaged in or near Shelbyville. Damage was estimated around 1 million dollars.
INZ072 Jennings 28 0700EST 0 0 Flood 30 2300EST Heavy rain from the 24th to the 30th caused minor flooding along the Muscatatuck River just northwest of Deputy. The river crested at 21.2 feet (flood stage is 15 feet) during the early morning of November 29.
INZ045 Putnam 29 0300EST 0 0 Flood 30 2359EST Mill Creek at Cataract saw minor flooding due to heavy rains from the 24th through the 30th. The creek crested at 12.3 feet on the 30th at 10 am. Flood stage is 10 feet.
INZ071 Jackson 29 0530EST 0 0 Flood 30 2359EST Heavy rain from the 24th through the 30th caused minor to moderate flooding along the East Fork of the White River at Seymour. The river reached 16 feet (flood stage is 12 feet) by the end of the month not quite at crest. Many county roads in the flood plain were closed. Much agricultural bottomland was flooded and many cabins along the river were isolated.
INZ055 Johnson 29 0700EST 0 0 Flood 30 2359EST Heavy rain from the 24th through the 30th caused minor flooding at Sugar Creek near Edinburgh. The creek crested at 10.8 feet (9 feet) on the 30th.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
INDIANA, Central INZ061-067>068 Greene - Knox - Daviess 30 0700EST 0 0 Flood 2359EST Heavy rain from the 24th through the 30th caused minor flooding along the White River from Elliston to Hazleton. The river was not yet at crest by the end of the month. Agricultural bottomland and a few county roads were effected. INDIANA, Northeast INZ003 La Porte 16 0700EST 1 0 Fog Dense fog was a major factor in an accident at the intersection of SR 39 and U.S. 30 near Hanna, Indiana. A semi pulled out onto U.S. 30 and was struck from behind by a vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle was killed instantly. Sheriff's deputies reported visibility was near zero at the time of the crash. M57VE
Allen County Arcola 24 2140EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Public reported 2 barns destroyed in Arcola. Wells County Bluffton 24 2140EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Allen County 3 W Woodburn 24 2205EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A trained spotter reported a wind gust estimated around 60 mph near Woodburn. INDIANA, Northwest
NONE REPORTED. INDIANA, South Central INZ079 Jefferson 28 2215EST 0 0 Flood 29 1215EST The Muscatatuck River at Deputy was above flood stage from late in the evening on the 28th until around midday on the 29th of November. Flood stage at Deputy is 20 feet. The river crested at 21.19 feet at 315 AM EST on the morning of the 29th, causing minor flooding. At this level, some county roads are underwater in NE Jefferson County. INDIANA, Southeast Franklin County Laurel 24 2135EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2138EST Two trees were knocked down near Laurel and in the vicinity of Oldenburg. Fayette County 5 W Connersville 24 2145EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2149EST Two trees were knocked down across the western part of the county. Union County 2 W Brownsville 24 2150EST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2153EST Trees were knocked down west of town. Wayne County Countywide 24 2200EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2215EST Several trees were blown down. INDIANA, Southwest INZ085 Posey 01 0001CST 0 0 Flood 04 1800CST The Wabash River crested about half a foot above flood stage at New Harmony on Nov. 2. This resulted in minor flooding of bottomlands and low-lying areas near the river.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
INDIANA, Southwest INZ081>082-085>088 Gibson - Pike - Posey - Vanderburgh - Warrick - Spencer 29 2100CST 0 0 Strong Wind 2350CST Strong southwest winds, sustained around 30 MPH with gusts near 50 MPH, brought down many tree limbs and some power lines. The period of strong winds lasted about two hours. Several trees were down at Owensville in Gibson County. The peak wind gust at the Evansville Airport was clocked at 45 MPH. Spotters estimated gusts over 50 MPH at Boonville in Warrick County. IOWA, Central
NONE REPORTED. IOWA, East Central and Southeast IAZ041 Delaware 06 0851CST 0 0 Fog 1 Dead, 2 Injured. At approximately 851 am CST, on Friday, November 6, 2001, a car was stopped in front of flashing lights at a railroad crossing on highway 13, about 3/4 of a mile south of county road D47. A truck rammed into the rear of the car. An infant girl, 3 years old or less, was killed. Two adults were injured and transported to a local hospital. The infant was in a child safety seat. IOWA, Northeast
NONE REPORTED. IOWA, Northwest IAZ001 Lyon 26 0600CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 2300CST 6 to 12 inches of snow accumulated over the northwestern half of Lyon County, resulting in school and business closures. Difficulties were reported in clearing the snow because of its heavy and wet nature. IOWA, Southwest
NONE REPORTED. KANSAS, East
NONE REPORTED. KANSAS, Extreme Southeast
NONE REPORTED. KANSAS, North Central
NONE REPORTED. KANSAS, Northeast
NONE REPORTED. KANSAS, Northwest
NONE REPORTED. KANSAS, Southeast Harper County 5 E Anthony to 03 0326CST 0 0 Flash Flood 6 E Anthony 0555CST A slow-moving line of thunderstorms producing 4-5 inch rainfall resulted in the flash flooding of Highway 44 to depths of one foot.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
KANSAS, Southwest
NONE REPORTED. KENTUCKY, Central KYZ026 Ohio 29 0130EST 0 0 Flood 30 0430EST The Rough River at Dundee was above flood stage from early in the morning of Nov. 29 until the morning of Nov. 30. Flood stage at Dundee is 25 feet. The river crested at 25.44 feet at 730 PM EST on the evening of Nov. 29, causing minor flooding. At this level, a section of highway about a half mile long near the river bridge begins to flood.
Butler County Countywide 29 1000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2330EST Logan County Countywide 29 1000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2330EST Ohio County Countywide to 29 1000EST 0 0 Flash Flood Dundee 2330EST Simpson County 1 W Franklin 29 1030EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2330EST Flood waters closed local roads and highways in the affected areas.
KYZ061 Butler 30 1300EST 0 0 Flood 2359EST The Green River at Rochester was above flood stage from around midday on Nov. 30 until the evening of Dec. 2. Flood stage at Rochester is 17 feet. The river crested at 18.4 feet at 700 AM on the morning of Dec. 2, causing minor flooding. KENTUCKY, Eastern Whitley County Williamsburg 24 2320EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were blown down on State Highway 92 West.
Whitley County Corbin 24 2335EST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were blown down on Fifth Street in Corbin. KENTUCKY, Northeast
NONE REPORTED. KENTUCKY, Northern
NONE REPORTED. KENTUCKY, Southwest Calloway County 7 W Hazel to 24 0647CST 11.5 300 0 4 750K 80K Tornado (F2) 4 NW Murray 0700CST A total of 45 to 50 structures were damaged or destroyed. The tornado, which tore through rural farm country, first touched down about one quarter mile inside the Tennessee state line. It moved north-northeast, directly impacting the small community of Harris Grove. The damage path ended 2 miles east of Stella, just after the tornado crossed Kentucky Highway 121. Maximum winds in the tornado were estimated at 130 MPH. The breakdown of structural damage included: Two destroyed houses, two destroyed mobile homes, two destroyed car garages, ten destroyed barns, twelve damaged homes, seven damaged mobile homes, and fourteen damaged barns. A tobacco barn, still containing its crop, was blown onto Kentucky Highway 94 west of Murray. Two of the most seriously injured, who required hospitalization for cuts and bruises, were in mobile homes. The other two injured persons were treated and released. Four mobile home residents were trapped by fallen trees and were rescued by emergency personnel.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
KENTUCKY, Southwest KYZ009-012-017 Calloway - Trigg - Christian 28 1415CST 0 0 100K Flood 30 1500CST Widespread major flooding resulted from excessive rainfall. From November 26 to 30, 11.3 inches of rain fell at Murray, 7.5 inches fell at Hopkinsville, and 9 to 10 inches fell at Canton and Cadiz. Flooding of rivers and creeks prompted numerous road closings. In Calloway County, at least 35 roads were flooded and impassable, especially near the Clarks River. Bridges were washed out on a couple of local access roads. Calloway County reported two incidents of persons being trapped inside submerged vehicles, and there were scattered incidents of vehicles being washed off the road. No serious injuries had been reported. A few homes in Calloway County were flooded. Trigg County reported 25 road closures, including the Ben Adams Bridge over the Muddy Fork. Christian County reported a dozen roads closed in Hopkinsville, and 15 to 20 more roads closed in the county. Several residences in flood-prone areas of Christian County were evacuated, and two homes were flooded. Flooding occurred on the Little River, which inundated Cherokee Park in Christian County and many roads and bridges in Trigg County. The Little River came within a couple of feet of overflowing the bridge on U.S. Highway 68 west of Cadiz. Two roads in Trigg County were washed away at bridges. In Trigg County, flooding of basements occurred, and water entered the Trigg County courthouse. Schools were closed or opened late across the area. This heavy rain event was the wettest three-day period for Trigg County since March 1-3, 1997, when 10.85 inches fell.
KYZ001>002-005>008- Fulton - Hickman - Mccracken - Graves - Livingston - Marshall - Lyon - Caldwell - Hopkins - Daviess - 011-013-016-019>022 Mclean - Muhlenberg - Todd 29 0925CST 0 0 209K Flood 30 0830CST A series of heavy rain events from November 26 to 30 culminated in a moderate flooding event. Rainfall totals for the period from November 26 to 30 were commonly 5 to 9 inches. Specific totals included 6 inches at Paducah, 7.4 inches at Benton, and 9.1 inches at Bardwell. Creeks and small rivers went over their banks, and a number of roads were under water. The Clarks River flooded Highway 641 and a car dealership in Benton, which is in Marshall County. About 15 cars were damaged, and water stood 3 inches deep in the showroom. In Todd County, the Elk Fork flooded and went over a bridge northwest of Elkton. In Marshall County, Kentucky 80 was closed between Hardin and Aurora. Livingston County reported roads were flooded between Lola and Salem, and the basement of a church flooded in Smithland. In Hickman County, Kentucky 123 was closed. In Fulton County, two roads were under water, including Highway 94. In McCracken County, there was water over a couple of roads in flood-prone areas. In Daviess and Mclean Counties, seven roads were closed in each county, mainly secondary roads in rural areas. In Lyon County, Kentucky 1943 was under water. In Caldwell County, some low-lying county roads were water-covered, mainly at the north end of the county. In Hopkins County, a section of U.S. Highway 62 between Nortonville and White Plains was covered by a foot of flowing water, and several county roads were closed.
KYZ001>022 Fulton - Hickman - Carlisle - Ballard - Mccracken - Graves - Livingston - Marshall - Calloway - Crittenden - Lyon - Trigg - Caldwell - Union - Webster - Hopkins - Christian - Henderson - Daviess - Mclean - Muhlenberg - Todd 29 1930CST 0 0 7K Strong Wind 2200CST Strong southwest winds, sustained around 30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH, brought down a number of tree limbs and some power lines. The period of strong winds lasted about two hours. A few trees were down in Fulton County. An off-duty meteorologist measured a gust to 48 MPH at Calvert City in Marshall County. The peak gust at the Paducah National Weather Service office was 40 MPH. Gusts estimated near 50 MPH snapped a guy wire of a radio antenna in Marshall County. In Hopkins County, a tree blew over on a power line, knocking out electricity to about 50 homes. In Henderson, a house received some roof damage, and trees were down on several Henderson County roads. In Trigg County, winds toppled the city Christmas tree in Cadiz, and downed tree limbs and wind-blown debris contributed to road closures.
KYZ021 Muhlenberg 30 0900CST 0 0 Flood 2359CST The Green River rose above flood stage at Paradise on the 30th. The crest occurred in December. LOUISIANA, Northeast Morehouse Parish 2 NE Bastrop to 24 0040CST 17 200 0 0 250K Tornado (F1) 6 N Bonita 0058CST This tornado touched down 2 miles northeast of Bastrop at 12:40 AM. It traveled northeast for a distance of 17 miles and exited the parish 6 miles north of Bonita at 12:58 AM into Ashley County, Arkansas. The maximum path width of the storm in Morehouse Parish was 200 yards. The tornado caused extensive damage to a sweet potato plant at the Kinnaird Farms on Old Bonita Road. The tornado also caused extensive damage to farm buildings, equipment (including an overturned trailer rig), and a house on another farm on Claud Mann Road. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
LOUISIANA, Northeast Madison Parish Afton 24 0610CST 0.5 50 0 0 1K Tornado (F0) A small tornado was sighted in the community of Afton. The only reported damage was a shed that was blown away. The tornado was rated as an F0.
Catahoula Parish Countywide 27 0700CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1100CST Many roads in the county sustained flooding. Concordia Parish Countywide 27 0700CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1100CST A number of county roads had problems with flooding.
Franklin Parish Countywide 28 1630CST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 1800CST Many roads were flooded. Numerous houses sustained flooding. A few cars were submerged in ditches. Richland Parish Countywide 28 1730CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1815CST A few roads in the county sustained flooding. Morehouse Parish Countywide 28 2200CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0230CST Six to seven roads in the parish were covered with water. East Carroll Parish Countywide 29 0330CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1200CST Over 10 inches of rain fell and produced flooding of roads across the parish. Several houses were surrounded by flood waters, but water did not enter the homes. Franklin Parish Countywide 29 0330CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0830CST Additional rainfall aggravated previous flooding conditions. Many roads were flooded. Richland Parish Countywide 29 0330CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1000CST Over nine inches fell, causing numerous roads to flood, especially in southeastern portions of the county. Scattered spots along Interstate 20 were under water. West Carroll Parish Countywide 29 0330CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1200CST Over ten inches of rain caused extensive flooding of roads across the parish. Madison Parish Countywide 29 0500CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1100CST Several roads in the parish were covered by water since up to ten inches of rain fell across the parish. Franklin Parish 9 W Winnsboro 29 0810CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Morehouse Parish Countywide 29 0930CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1200CST Additional rainfall aggravated ongoing flooding. LOUISIANA, Northwest Jackson Parish 3.8 NW Chatham to 23 2339CST 6.8 30 0 0 15K Tornado (F1) 1.2 NE Eros 2353CST One chicken house, one mobile home, and a carport were damaged. The tornado tube moved across the western end of the chicken house. This tornado moved into Ouachita Parish, LA.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
LOUISIANA, Northwest Ouachita Parish 5.3 NW Okaloosa to 23 2353CST 2.2 15 0 0 Tornado (F0) 5 NW Okaloosa 2358CST Several small trees and numerous branches were broken. This tornado continued from Jackson Parish, LA.
Jackson Parish 2 NW Chatham 23 2340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees toppled along Hwy 146.
Ouachita Parish Monroe 24 0010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several large trees down along Hwy 34.
Grant Parish 2.9 NNW Colfax to 24 0043CST 11.5 30 0 0 Tornado (F1) 3.2 NNW Dry Prong 0106CST A supercell developed in a favorable environment which produced a weak tornado. Damage was confined to small trees and tree limbs.
Winn Parish 7.5 E Jordon Hill to 24 0114CST 2.9 30 0 0 Tornado (F0) 9.2 ENE Jordon Hill A supercell developed in a favorable environment which produced a weak tornado. Damage was confined to small trees, limbs, and a few street signs which were blown over. This tornado did not cross any Parish line.
Caldwell Parish 7 WSW Clarks to 24 0135CST 5 30 0 0 Tornado (F1) 3.7 NW Clarks 0145CST Damage was confined to small trees and tree limbs. This tornado did not cross any Parish line.
Lincoln Parish 1 W Choudrant to 26 1557CST 7.1 40 0 0 Tornado (F1) 2.2 NNE Sibley 1608CST A supercell developed in a favorable environment which produced a weak tornado. Damage was mostly confined to small trees, tree limbs, and street signs. A portion of a guard rail was damaged and thrown onto the west bound lane of Interstate-20 at mile marker 93. A NWS employee (WCM) witnessed the tornado on the Interstate, westbound, from about 90 yards.
Union Parish 1.1 S Downsville to 26 1648CST 8.7 40 0 0 Tornado (F1) 3.2 NNW Point 1715CST This weak tornado was spawned from the supercell that produced a weak tornado over Lincoln Parish, LA. Damage was mostly confined to small trees and limbs and several power lines.
Bienville Parish 1.2 S Bryceland to 26 1651CST 7.5 30 0 0 Tornado (F1) 3.9 SE Arcadia 1706CST A supercell developed in a favorable environment which produced a weak tornado. Damage was mostly confined to small trees, tree limbs, and street signs. The tornado was described by an eye witness as mostly clear air with streamers of clouds pouring out of the rear flank downdraft like a waterfall nearly to the ground then rapidly twirling and lifting back into the cloud. This tornado moved into Lincoln Parish, LA. Lincoln Parish 1 NW Oak Grove to 26 1706CST 6.2 30 0 0 Tornado (F1) Simsboro 1724CST A supercell developed in a favorable environment which produced a weak tornado. Damage was mostly confined to small trees, tree limbs, and street signs. The tornado was described by an eye witness as mostly clear air with streamers of clouds pouring out of the rear flank downdraft like a waterfall nearly to the ground then rapidly twirling and lifting back into the cloud. This tornado moved into Lincoln Parish, LA from Bienville Parish, LA.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
LOUISIANA, Northwest Webster Parish 2.3 NW Evergreen to 26 1655CST 5 40 0 0 45K Tornado (F1) 1.2 NE Leton 1710CST This tornado was one in a series of weak tornadoes that developed this day. Damage was confined mostly to small trees, tree limbs and power lines. The side of a barn was caved in from the tornado and tin roofs were missing from 2 sheds. This tornado continued into Claiborne Parish, LA. Claiborne Parish 7.3 SW Haynesville to 26 1710CST 11.5 30 0 0 Tornado (F1) 3.8 NE Haynesville 1745CST This tornado was a series of weak tornadoes that developed this day. Damage was confined to mostly to small trees, tree limbs and power lines. This tornado continued from Webster Parish, LA.
Claiborne Parish Haynesville 26 1715CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)
Jackson Parish 7 S Quitman 26 1740CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Numerous trees down.
Caddo Parish Shreveport 26 1747CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Caddo Parish Bethany 26 2028CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Caddo Parish Greenwood 26 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Natchitoches Parish 2 NE Powhatan to 26 2350CST 15.2 100 0 0 40K Tornado (F2) 2.1 ESE Creston 27 0013CST Damage was confined mostly to trees and tree limbs. A row of Pecan trees was knocked over at the beginning of the path. Some power lines were down, a mobile home had its roof stripped and a home had its chimney and roof damaged. Natchitoches Parish 1.1 W Campti to 27 0001CST 2.7 30 0 0 Tornado (F1) 2 NE Campti 0004CST Damage was confined to mostly trees and tree limbs. This tornado may have been a satellite tornado to the tornado directly to the north at the same time.
Caldwell Parish Kelly 29 0800CST 0 0 Flash Flood Highway 506 was flooded and impassable in town.
Caldwell Parish Holum 29 0815CST 0 0 Flash Flood Grant road in Holum was flooded and impassable. LOUISIANA, Southeast Livingston Parish Walker 29 0805CST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees and power lines were blown down.
St. Tammany Parish Covington 29 0950CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind A tree and several large limbs were blown down.
Washington Parish 4 NW Franklinton 29 1000CST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees and large tree limbs were blown down.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
LOUISIANA, Southeast St. Tammany Parish Lacombe 29 1015CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were knocked down including one which fell on a house.
Washington Parish 6 W Bogalusa 29 1030CST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were blown down. LOUISIANA, Southwest Avoyelles Parish 5 N Simmesport 24 0205CST 1 10 0 3 50K Tornado (F2) 0207CST A short-lived tornado destroyed a mobile home, injuring 3 people. One man was thrown from the trailer towards the road in front of the house, and his 15 month old daughter was thrown 50 feet to the right of the trailer. A woman was buried in the rubble. All three suffered minor injuries. Trees and power lines were also blown down.
Avoyelles Parish Bunkie 27 1600CST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1700CST Over 7 inches of rain fell, resulting in numerous road closures.
Beauregard Parish 2 SE Singer 27 2305CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 110.
Calcasieu Parish 5 E Vinton 28 0455CST 1 10 0 0 0.50K Tornado (F0) A small tornado was spotted by law enforcement officers on Gum Island Road. The only damage was the tops of trees were tore off.
Calcasieu Parish Moss Bluff 28 1540CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Allen Parish Le Blanc 28 1558CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Beauregard Parish Merryville 28 1730CST 0 0 250K Flash Flood 1830CST 12 to 15 inches of rain resulted in 63 road closures and water in 44 homes. 27 of these homes received major damage (more than 2 feet of water). Flooding along Bundick Lake was the worst in 12 years.
Vernon Parish Pitkin 28 1730CST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 1830CST Numerous roads were closed after 12 to 15 inches of rain fell.
Rapides Parish Hineston 28 1730CST 0 0 40K Flash Flood 1830CST Water entered one home and 13 roads were closed after 8 to 10 inches of rain fell.
Avoyelles Parish Bunkie 28 1730CST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1830CST Eight inches of rain resulted in six flooded homes on the west side of Bunkie.
Beauregard Parish 7 NE Fields 28 1736CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MAINE, North MEZ001>002-006-017- Northwest Aroostook - Northeast Aroostook - Southeast Aroostook - Central Washington - Southern 031>032 Piscataquis - Northern Washington 07 1000EST 0 0 High Wind (G55) M 2100EST A rapidly deepening low lifting through the maritime provinces produced strong winds across the region. Sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph...with gusts of 45 to 55 mph...were common with some gusts in excess of 60 mph.
Across Aroostook county...a portion of the Van Buren High School gym roof was torn off. A church roof was damaged in Presque Isle and a barn was blown down near Mars Hill. A partially constructed storage building was toppled in Fort Kent where a 100 ft tall tree was also uprooted. In central Penobscot county a high profile mobile home was blown off the trailor it was being transported on while crossing a bridge near Medway. In southern Piscataquis county a 40-50 ft tall pine tree was uprooted...falling on two vehicles. Numerous reports of downed branches...trees and powerlines were received across the region. Several thousand people were without power at times across the region.
MEZ001>002- Northwest Aroostook - Northeast Aroostook - Northern Piscataquis - Northern Penobscot - Southeast 004>006-010>011-031 Aroostook - Central Piscataquis - Central Penobscot - Southern Piscataquis 29 1000EST 0 0 Winter Storm 30 0300EST Overrunning precipitation in advance of low pressure lifting northeast from the lower Mississippi River Valley produced 5 to 9 inches of snow across northern Maine. Across central Maine...3 to 5 inches of snow accumulated before the precipitation changed to sleet and freezing rain. This first significant winter weather event of the season produced very hazardous driving conditions across central Maine which contributed to numerous accidents. MAINE, South MEZ007>009- Northern Oxford - Northern Franklin - Central Somerset - Southern Oxford - Southern Franklin - Southern 012>014-018>028 Somerset - Interior York - Interior Cumberland - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Interior Waldo - Coastal York - Coastal Cumberland - Sagadahoc - Lincoln - Knox - Coastal Waldo 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST Drought conditions continued to worsen throughout the western and mid-coast sections of the state as dry weather continued. Several towns in Maine instituted voluntary water restrictions; Boothbay Harbor initiated mandatory restrictions. The drought conditions were classified in the severe level according to the Plamer Drought Severity Index. The water level of Sebago Lake dropped to 21% below normal while reservoirs in the Kennebec and Androscoggin River Basins were 27% and 19% below normal, respectively. The Carrabassett River in North Anson recorded the lowest November streamflow in 82 years of record. Eight ground water monitoring wells in the state reached new November record low water levels, three of which recorded all time record low levels.
MEZ007-012-019 Northern Oxford - Southern Oxford - Interior Cumberland 05 0600EST 0 0 Moderate Snowfall 1400EST Rain changed to snow, especially in the higher terrain, as a low pressure center developed in the Gulf of Maine. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 1 to 4 inches, with up to 6 inches in the higher terrain. The wet snow and near-freezing temperatures caused slippery conditions which contributed to numerous accidents throughout the area.
MEZ003-007>009- Northern Somerset - Northern Oxford - Northern Franklin - Central Somerset - Southern Oxford - Southern 012>014-018>028 Franklin - Southern Somerset - Interior York - Interior Cumberland - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Interior Waldo - Coastal York - Coastal Cumberland - Sagadahoc - Lincoln - Knox - Coastal Waldo 07 1000EST 0 0 Strong Winds 1600EST Strong, gusty, northwest winds downed limbs and some trees onto power lines causing scattered power outages. Power outages were reported in several communities, including Harrison, Otisfield, Norway, Paris, and Oxford. No estimate of the total number of customers affected was available. Peak wind gusts were measured at 44 mph in Brunswick and 40 mph in Portland.
MEZ003 Northern Somerset 29 1000EST 0 0 Winter Storm 2100EST A trough of low pressure extending from western Maine to a developing low pressure center in the lower Mississippi Valley combined with a moist southeasterly flow off the Atlantic Ocean to produce 5 to 9 inches of snow in northern Somerset County.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MARYLAND, Central Harford County Aberdeen Proving Grn 06 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 17 2359EST Ammunition testing started a large blaze at Aberdeen Proving Ground which consumed 1100 acres over a two week period. Allegany County Westernport 06 1300EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 08 2359EST A wildfire burned 400 acres of steep terrain on the edge of Westernport. Allegany County 5 NW Cumberland 08 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 11 2359EST Over 500 acres of steep wooded terrain burned in a wildfire on Little Allegheny Mountain northwest of Cumberland. Washington County 3 N Clear Spg 09 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 11 2359EST A fire at Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area north of Clear Spring burned 615 acres. The lack of rainfall during the fall of 2001 created a buildup of dry fuels such as leaves, branches, and brush on forest floors, which resulted in high fire danger. Because of the dry conditions, an ember from an unattended fire, a discarded cigarette, a spark from machinery or a rifle, or lightning could easily start a fire. Due to the high fire danger, the governor of Maryland instituted a statewide outdoor burning ban between November 9th and December 11th. Even with precautions in place, several wildfires broke out during the month of November. Statewide, 456 fires burned 2800 acres during the fall season. Gusty winds caused a few fires to rapidly spread out of control and consume hundreds of acres.
In Harford County, testing of artillery shells and small weapons on Aberdeen Proving Ground sparked several small fires on the morning of the 5th. The small fires, fanned by up to 40 MPH wind gusts, eventually combined into one large fire which spread into a wooded area north of Romney Creek. The fire burned for over two weeks and consumed 1100 acres before it could be extinguished.
In Washington County, a wildfire broke out at the Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area about 3 miles north of Clear Spring on November 9th. High winds caused the fire to grow from 15 acres to 400 acres within 24 hours. Flames up to 15 feet high forced firefighters to evacuate the area on the 10th. The fire was finally contained on the evening of the 11th after burning 615 acres.
In Allegany County, two separate fires burned over 900 acres of woodland. The first fire began around midday on the 6th about 1/2 mile southeast of Westernport. Gusty winds pushed the fire rapidly up a steep hill away from the town located along George's Creek. The fire raged for two days and scorched 400 acres. Part of Route 135 was closed by heavy smoke and 26 firefighters were treated for minor burns or smoke inhalation. The second fire burned over 500 acres on the south flank of Little Allegheny Mountain about 5 miles northwest of Cumberland. This fire was located in the Portertown area of the Green Ridge State Forest where steep terrain hindered firefighting efforts. The fire which began on the 8th reached within 2 miles of the Pennsylvania border before it was brought under control on the 11th.
Montgomery County Germantown 25 1535EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime sized hail fell. Montgomery County Gaithersburg 25 1537EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pea to nickel sized hail was reported. Montgomery County Montgomery Vlg 25 1545EST 0 0 Hail (0.90) Robin egg sized hail fell. Montgomery County Brookeville 25 1550EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golfball sized hail fell. A thunderstorm with large hail moved across Montgomery County between 3 and 4 PM on the 25th. In Germantown, dime sized hail was reported. In Gaithersburg, pea to nickel sized hail fell. In Montgomery Village, hail the size of robin eggs was reported. The largest hail fell in Brookeville where stones the size of golfballs were seen. MARYLAND, Northeast MDZ008-012-015- Cecil - Kent - Queen Annes - Talbot - Caroline 019>020 01 2359EST 0 0 0 Unseasonably Dry 30 2359EST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MARYLAND, Northeast MDZ008 Cecil 06 0900EST 0 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST November 2001 was an unseasonably dry month for the state of Maryland, especially on the Eastern Shore. Throughout the state rainfall was less than 30 percent of normal, but was only about 12 percent of normal in Talbot and Caroline Counties. On a county weighted average monthly precipitation totals ranged from 0.4 of an inch in Talbot and Caroline Counties to 1.3 inches in Kent and Cecil County. Normal monthly precipitation is about 3.4 inches. The run of unseasonably dry weather and below normal stream flow prompted Governor Parris N. Glendening to issue a drought watch for central (including Cecil County) and western Maryland on November 9th. The Governor asked residents to voluntarily cut back on water usage. The Governor also issued a statewide ban on open fires in woodlands or within 200 feet of woodlands and prohibited wood fueled campfires within all state forests and parks. The ban was geared at open air burning of leaves, trash and brush. The dry weather had fueled over 80 brush fires recently in the state.
MDZ008-012-015- Cecil - Kent - Queen Annes - Talbot - Caroline 019>020 30 2359EST 0 0 0 Unseasonably Warm In addition to being unseasonably dry, November 2001 was an unseasonably warm month in Maryland including the Eastern Shore. The monthly mean temperature of 50.7 degrees at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport was 3.9 degrees above normal. MARYLAND, South
NONE REPORTED. MARYLAND, West
NONE REPORTED. MASSACHUSETTS, Central and East
NONE REPORTED. MASSACHUSETTS, West
NONE REPORTED. MICHIGAN, East Bay County 1.5 NW Linwood 25 0000EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Law enforcement reported that part of a barn roof with wires on it was blown onto Anderson Road between Mackinaw and Fraser Roads. They also reported that a couple of trees had been blown down in the same area. Monroe County 5 SW Petersburg 25 0020EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported wires blown down on Morocco Road. Monroe County Ida 25 0031EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported that a large tree had been blown down. Monroe County Monroe 25 0036EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported wires blown down at Noble St. and Telegraph. During the afternoon and evening of the 24th, a deep low pressure system moved from the central plains into the western Great Lakes region. Ahead of this storm system, a strong cold front moved through southeast Michigan late in the evening of the 24th and early in the morning of the 25th. Gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms accompanied the passage of this frontal boundary. A few of the thunderstorms, in combination with the already gusty surface winds, produced damaging wind gusts. MICHIGAN, Extreme Southwest Hillsdale County Hillsdale 24 2230EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Emergency management reported trees down over much of the county.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MICHIGAN, North MIZ015-017>018 Mackinac - Cheboygan - Presque Isle 27 0100EST 0 0 Strong Wind 2300EST Strong low pressure moved across the western Great Lakes during the day on the 27th. Wind gusts on the north side of the low reached 45 mph at times along the Michigan shore of Lake Huron north of Presque Isle Light. MICHIGAN, Upper MIZ001>005-009>011 Keweenaw - Ontonagon - Houghton - Baraga - Marquette - Gogebic - Iron - Dickinson 26 1500EST 0 0 Heavy Snow 28 1500EST Heavy snows occurred over western Upper Michigan as a low pressure system moved across the Great Lakes region. The snow began on the 26th and continued into the 28th. Scattered power and telephone outages were reported as tree branches weighted down by the wet snow snapped and fell across the lines. Strong northeast winds enhanced the snowfall, adding moisture from Lake Superior. The greatest amounts fell on the central highlands overnight on the 26th and during the morning of the 27th. Thirty inches of snow fell at the National Weather Service Office near Negaunee. Other snowfall totals from the storm included 9 inches in Iron Mountain and Ontonagon, 10 inches at Amasa, Bruce Crossing and northwest Dickinson County near Channing, 11 inches in Rockland, Calumet, Herman and Pelkie, 12 inches at Stambaugh, Phoenix, Paint Lake near Kenton and at Fortune Lake near Crystal Falls, 13 inches in both Gwinn and Watton. The National Weather Service Office set daily record snowfalls on the 26th with 9.2 inches of snow and again on the 27th with 19.2 inches of new snow. The record snowfall on the 27th was also the all-time daily record for the month of November. The 2.16 inches of water equivalent on the 27th also set a record. MICHIGAN, West Mecosta County Big Rapids 24 2220EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Osceola County Marion 24 2225EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) An isolated severe thunderstorm blew down a tree 3 miles northeast of Big Rapids near Town Line Lake in Mecosta county. Another isolated severe thunderstorm developed just south of Marion (Osceola county), causing minor wind damage. MINNESOTA, Central and South Central MNZ041>045- Douglas - Todd - Morrison - Mille Lacs - Kanabec - Stevens - Pope - Stearns - Benton - Sherburne - Isanti - 047>069-073>075 Chisago - Lac Qui Parle - Swift - Chippewa - Kandiyohi - Meeker - Wright - Hennepin - Anoka - Ramsey - Washington - Yellow Medicine - Renville - Mcleod - Sibley - Carver - Scott - Redwood - Brown - Nicollet 26 0400CST 0 0 Winter Storm 27 2000CST A strong low pressure system developed in Colorado on the 25th, reached eastern Iowa during the evening of the 26th, then trekked into eastern Wisconsin late on the 27th. It produced a wide swath of heavy snow across much of central Minnesota into West Central Wisconsin (see entry under Wisconsin). Storm total snowfall of 8 inches or more was common, with a large area exceeding 20 inches. Specifically, Willmar (Kandiyohi County) picked up 30.4 inches, New London (Kandiyohi County) saw 28.5 inches, Collegeville (Stearns County) had 23.4 inches, Litchfield (Meeker County) and Granite Falls (Yellow Medicine County) received 22 inches, and Milan (Chippewa County) had 20 inches, A convective snow band set up across this area on the 27th and remained nearly stationary for over 12 hours, resulting in the extreme storm totals.
From 8 am on the 26th to 8 am on the 27th, Willmar received 21 of its 30.4 inches, setting a record for most snowfall in Willmar in a 24 hour period. It should be noted that Willmar did not set an all-time snowfall record, which remains at 30.7 inches in Willmar set in 1985. The Willmar observation originated at the state hospital on the northeastern side of Willmar, where official measurements have been taken since 1918.
Some other snowfall measurements include 14 inches at Canby (Yellow Medicine County), 10.7 inches at Springfield (Brown County), 11 inches at Long Prairie (Todd County), 12.5 inches at New Hope (Hennepin County), 15 inches at Milaca (Mille Lacs County), and 11 inches at Wild River State Park (Chisago County). Visibilities were frequently below 1/4 mile during the storm, and winds remained in the 15 to 30 mph category.
The heavy wet snow downed numerous power lines, and at one point, at least 20,000 customers were without power in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Over one thousand traffic accidents were noted across the entire area. Most were minor, but one accident claimed two lives when a car spun out and collided with a semi near Mora (Kanabec County).
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MINNESOTA, Northeast MNZ010-012-018>020- Koochiching - Northern Cook / Northern Lake - Northern Itasca - Central St. Louis - Southern Lake - 025>026-033>038 Northern Cass - Southern Itasca - Southern Cass - Crow Wing - Northern Aitkin - Southern Aitkin - Southern St. Louis / Carlton - Pine 26 1300CST 0 0 500K Winter Storm 27 1900CST Heavy snow fell overnight with snow accumulations ranging from 6 to 17 inches. The highest amounts occurred from southern Cass County, through southern Crow Wing County and Aitkin County to Pine County. Snowfall in these areas ranged from 8 to 17 inches. The 17 inches of snow fell in southern Pine County. Very strong winds created near-blizzard conditions. Winds gusted over 50 mph at the Duluth Harbor, creating 16 foot waves that wiped away parts of the shoreline of Duluth and tore apart 5% of the Duluth Lakewalk, causing about $500,000 in damage.
MINNESOTA, Northwest MNZ006-009-017-024 Lake Of The Woods - North Beltrami - South Beltrami - Hubbard 24 0402CST 0 0 Winter Storm 25 0409CST A Colorado low pressure system tracked from western Nebraska into central Iowa, then moved into the western Great Lakes. The wind gusted up to 33 mph along with snowfall totals of 4 inches.
MNZ003-024-027>032- Clay - Hubbard - West Becker - East Becker - Wilkin - West Otter Tail - East Otter Tail - Wadena - Grant 040 26 1535CST 0 0 Winter Storm 28 0400CST 6 to 15 inches of snow fell across the area, with Breckenridge reporting the 15 inches. Several area schools were closed. In Otter Tail county, a 19 year-old Underwood man died in a car crash at an icy intersection. MINNESOTA, Southeast
NONE REPORTED. MINNESOTA, Southwest MNZ071>072- Lincoln - Lyon - Murray - Cottonwood - Nobles - Jackson - Pipestone - Rock 080>081-089>090- 097>098 26 0700CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 27 0100CST Widespread heavy snow fell, preceded in some areas by freezing rain. 6 to 18 inches of snow occurred, with the 18 inch report from Slayton, and 17 inches at Tracy. The snowfall closed most schools, many businesses, and some government offices. The snow was difficult to clear away because of its heavy wet nature. MINNESOTA, West
NONE REPORTED. MINNESOTA, West Central MNZ039-046 Traverse - Big Stone 26 0900CST 0 0 Winter Storm 27 0300CST Heavy snow of 10 to 14 inches along with strong north winds of 25 to 40 mph caused near blizzard conditions and very difficult travel conditions across Big Stone and Traverse counties. As a result, schools were closed or started late on the 26th and the 27th. Also, some businesses were closed. Some snowfall amounts included, 10 inches at Ortonville, 13 inches at Wheaton, and 14 inches at Browns Valley. MISSISSIPPI, Central Washington County 2.5 SW Winterville to 24 0155CST 4.8 880 0 12 3.5M Tornado (F4) 2 NE Winterville 0201CST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MISSISSIPPI, Central Bolivar County 3.5 SW Stringtown to 24 0201CST 25.5 880 0 36 6M Tornado (F4) 1 SE Mound Bayou 0232CST A supercell thunderstorm moved out of Chicot County Arkansas into northern Washington County, Mississippi. The storm produced a violent tornado that touced down 2.5 miles southwest of Winterville, or along the northern edge of Lake Ferguson. The tornado had a width of up to one half mile and moved through the town of Winterville, causing extensive damage. It then continued northeast into southern Bolivar county about 2 miles northeast of Winterville. The total path length in Washington County was 4.8 miles. The tornado entered southern Bolivar County about 3.5 miles southwest of Stringtown. It travelled northeast 25.5 miles through mostly rural areas of Bolivar County and lifted one mile southeast of Mound Bayou. In Washington County, the tornado caused 12 injuries, mainly in the community of Winterville. In Bolivar County, 36 people were injured, including one 7 year old boy who was critically injured. In Washinton County, a total of six houses, five mobile homes, and two businesses were totally destroyed. Additionally, extensive damage was done to 34 houses and six businesses. Minor damage occurred to over 30 houses and several mobile homes. Total damage to the county was estimated to be around $3.5 million. In Bolivar County, the tornado destroyed ten houses, two mobile homes, and four businesses. Extensive damage occurred to 21 houses, one mobile home, and one business. Minor damage occurred to over 20 houses and around 20 mobile homes. The tornado caused extensive damage to the Bolivar County Detention Center, and hit an electric power substation. The substation was totally destroyed it. At the substation, the tornado blew over a tranformer that weighed approximately 25 tons, and slid another transformer sideways three feet. Total damage in Bolivar County was estimated at around $6 million. Sunflower County 3 NW Lombardy to 24 0242CST 6 400 0 0 80K Tornado (F1) 6 N Lombardy 0245CST A supercell thunderstorm produced an F1 tornado that touched down in the northern part of the county, about three miles northwest of Lombardy. The storm travelled northeast and moved into Coahoma County, about six miles north of Lombardy. The tornado destroyed one mobile home and caused major damage to two houses, and minor damage to one house. Total damage is estimated to be around $80 thousand. Humphreys County 3 SW Isola to 24 0415CST 5 400 0 5 4M Tornado (F3) 1 NE Isola 0425CST A supercell thunderstorm moved across northern Humphreys County and produced a tornado three miles southwest of Isola. The tornado was rated as an F3 and had a width of about 400 yards as it travelled approximately 5 miles through the town of Isola. The tornado dissipated about one mile northeast of town. This tornado destroyed three houses, six businesses, and one church. Additionally, 20 houses, four businesses, and one church sustained major damage. Minor damage occurred to seven businesses. Several grain silos and a farm headquarters were destroyed southwest of Isola. Five people sustained minor injuries. Sunflower County 7 S Inverness 24 0427CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind 0428CST Several farm buildings sustained minor damage. Hinds County 3 SE Utica 24 0430CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were blown down in a rural area along Highway 27. Hinds County 3 SE Bolton 24 0451CST 0.2 50 0 0 1K Tornado (F0) Numerous trees were blown down along the Natchez Trace southeast of Bolton. Hinds County Pocahontas 24 0515CST 0 0 100K Hail (2.75) A strong supercell thunderstorm produced hail the size of baseballs. Numerous houses and automobiles in the Pocahontas area sustained damage. Hinds County 2 N Cynthia 24 0518CST 0.3 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) 0519CST A brief F0 tornado was sighted in an open field about two miles north of Cynthia. Madison County 8 W Madison 24 0520CST 0 0 175K Hail (1.75) Hail of up to golfball size fell for several minutes in the vicinity of the Greystone subdivision, about eight miles west of Madison. Numerous houses sustained major roof damage.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MISSISSIPPI, Central Madison County 6 WSW Madison to 24 0525CST 11.5 880 2 21 12M Tornado (F4) 3.5 SSW Canton 0545CST A violent tornado touched down about six miles west-southwest of the city of Madison. The touchdown point of the tornado was just south of the Fairfield subdivision, which is a large, well built subdivision of mostly brick homes. Numerous houses were seriously damaged or destroyed as the tornado, as much as one half mile wide, moved across the subdivision. Several houses in the subdivision in the direct path of the tornado were blown off of their foundations. One 25 year old woman was killed, and a pregnant woman was critically injured as the tornado destroyed their houses. The baby of the pregnant woman was delivered at the hospital and died shortly after birth. After the storm moved across the Fairfield subdivision, it continued moving northeast through several other subdivisions and large houses in the Madison and Gluckstadt communities. The tornado travelled 11.5 miles, crossing Interstate 55 before dissipating over central Madison County, about 3.5 miles south-southwest of Canton. In addition to the two deaths, a total of 21 people were injured. Damage in the county included 47 houses and seven mobile homes destroyed, 37 houses and three mobile homes with major damage, and 67 houses and three mobile homes with minor damage. F25PH, M0PH Leake County 3 NW Thomastown 24 0625CST 0.2 50 0 0 1K Tornado (F1) 0627CST A weak tornado briefly touched down around three miles northwest of Thomastown. Several trees were snapped off and blown down in a wooded area. Neshoba County Countywide 24 0905CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 0910CST Trees were blown down in various parts of the county. Oktibbeha County 5 SW Starkville 24 0930CST 0.1 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) Eyewitnesses saw a tornado briefly touch down in an open field about five miles southwest of Starkville. Noxubee County 4 NE Macon to 24 1010CST 8 50 0 0 400K Tornado (F1) 12 NE Macon 1016CST This weak tornado touched down about four miles northeast of Macon and moved northeast across the county. The storm travelled eight miles and dissipated about 12 miles northeast of Macon. The maximum width of the tornado path was 50 yards. The tornado significantly damaged eleven barns. Three sheds were destroyed. Three houses sustained minor roof damage. One 75-foot grain silo was damaged. A small airplane hanger was destroyed. A plane inside of the hanger sustained significant damage. Two cattle trailers were turned over, along with a farm tractor with its windows blown out. Numerous trees were either twisted or snapped off about four to five feet above the ground along the edges of fields. Clarke County 12 NE Quitman to 24 1115CST 0.5 50 0 0 25K Tornado (F0) 12.5 NE Quitman This weak tornado caused minor damage to a house and blew down several trees during its brief path from 12 miles northeast of Quitman to 12.5 miles northeast of Quitman. Lowndes County New Hope 24 1115CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees and power lines were blown down in the community of New Hope. Clarke County Stonewall 24 1202CST 0.3 50 0 0 3K Tornado (F0) 1203CST The tornado knocked down several trees and power lines. Lamar County Oak Grove 24 1205CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Several trees were blown down. Neshoba County 7 NNW Philadelphia 24 1210CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Grenada County Leflore to 26 1652CST 12 50 0 0 350K Tornado (F1) 4 NE Dubard 1705CST The tornado was first sighted near Leflore. The tornado tracked northeast through Holcomb and ended about four miles northeast of Dubard after staying on the ground for about 12 miles. The tornado destroyed a mobile home, caused major damage to two houses, one mobile home, and one business, and caused minor damage to one other business. Bolivar County Pace 26 2245CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MISSISSIPPI, Central Adams County Countywide 27 0700CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0930CST Numerous streets were flooded, especially in the Natchez area. Lauderdale County Meridian 27 2215CST 0 0 Flash Flood 28 0000CST Many streets in the city of Meridian were temporarily flooded.
Washington County Countywide 28 2200CST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 29 1200CST Heavy rainfall on saturated ground caused extensive flooding of streets and roads. Additionally, a total of 15 houses and two mobile homes sustained damage from flood waters entering the homes. Adams County Countywide 28 2300CST 0 0 Flash Flood 29 0100CST Several roads and streets were flooded, especially in the city of Natchez. Franklin County Roxie 28 2300CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down along Highway 33. Jefferson County 3 SE Fayette to 28 2330CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Union Church 2335CST Trees were blown down along Highway 28. Also a few trees were blown down in the vicinity of Red Lick in the northern part of the county. Bolivar County Countywide 29 0030CST 0 0 600K Flash Flood 0530CST Flood waters entered many homes and businesses causing minor damage to 30 houses, 20 mobile homes, and 20 businesses. Leflore County Countywide 29 0130CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0530CST Many streets and roads in the county were flooded. Sunflower County Countywide 29 0300CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0600CST Numerous streets and roads in the county were flooded. Issaquena County Countywide 29 0430CST 0 0 12K Flash Flood 1200CST Two houses and a mobile home sustained minor damage. Humphreys County Countywide 29 0600CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0645CST A few roads were flooded in the county. Lincoln County 14 SE Brookhaven 29 0830CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Several mobile homes sustained damage from strong winds. Simpson County 4 E Harrisville 29 0830CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous large trees were blown down in a rural area. Rankin County Brandon 29 0940CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind A few mobile homes sustained minor damage. Bolivar County Countywide 29 1000CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1230CST Additional heavy rainfall aggravated the ongoing flood problems.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MISSISSIPPI, Central Humphreys County Countywide 29 1000CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1230CST Additional heavy rainfall on top of saturated ground caused more road flooding in the county. Leflore County Countywide 29 1000CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1230CST Additional heavy rainfall caused continued street flooding. Madison County Countywide 29 1000CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1130CST Several roads in the county sustained flooding. Additionally, a dam broke in the Canton area, and about ten homes had to be evacuated. However, water did not enter the homes. Sunflower County Countywide 29 1000CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1230CST Additional heavy rainfall on saturated ground aggravated the existing flooding situation. Lawrence County Countywide 29 1010CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees were blown down. Lamar County Lumberton 29 1030CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees and power lines were blown down. Covington County Collins 29 1045CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind One large metal power pole was blown down, and numerous large limbs were blown down across the town. Rankin County 3 E Pelahatchie 29 1050CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees were blown down in a rural area and several chicken houses sustained damage. Scott County Countywide 29 1100CST 0 0 1.5M Thunderstorm Wind (G78) 1110CST A severe thunderstorm produced winds estimated up to 90 mph, causing widespread damage across mainly the northwestern half of the county. An NWS survey team determined the widespread damage was from straight-line winds. Damage produced by the storm included four businesses, two agricultural businesses and a mobile home destroyed. Also, two houses, three mobile homes, three businesses, and seven agricultural businesses had major damage. Furthermore, 13 houses sustained minor damage. Hinds County Countywide 29 1110CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1145CST Several roads in the county were flooded, especially around the LeFleur's Bluff State Park area. Rankin County Countywide 29 1110CST 0 0 1K Flash Flood 1200CST Several roads in the county flooded. Some sandbagging had to be done near Richland to keep houses from being indundated by flood waters . Leake County Lena to 29 1112CST 0 0 2M Thunderstorm Wind (G78) Good Hope 1115CST A severe thunderstorm produced winds of up to 90 mph in southwestern portions of the county. An NWS survey team determined the damage was due to straight-line winds. Total damage produced by the wind included one mobile homes and seven businesses destroyed. Five houses, one mobile home, and eleven businesses sustained extensive damage. Finally, 14 houses, one mobile home, and 20 businesses sustained minor damage. Simpson County Mendenhall 29 1130CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees were blown down. Attala County Ethel 29 1145CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind A large barn was destroyed by high winds.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MISSISSIPPI, Central Choctaw County Countywide 29 1200CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Numerous large limbs were blown down across the county. Choctaw County Countywide 29 1200CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind 1205CST Numerous large limbs were blown down across the county. Jones County 7 SW Ellisville 29 1200CST 0 0 20K Hail (1.75) The roofs of a few buildings and cars in a rural area were damaged by golfball sized hail. Webster County Countywide 29 1200CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind 1205CST Numerous trees were blown down across the county. Newton County Countywide 29 1230CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind 1235CST Numerous trees were blown down. Oktibbeha County 10 W Starkville 29 1245CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees were blown down along Highway 82. Lauderdale County Countywide 29 1255CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 1300CST Numerous trees were blown down. A few trees fell on houses and damaged them. Noxubee County Countywide 29 1400CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees were blown down. Lowndes County Countywide 29 1415CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees were blown down. MISSISSIPPI, North Coahoma County 2 S Roundaway to 24 0245CST 4 75 0 0 50K Tornado (F1) 3 E Roundaway 0255CST The tornado moved into southern Coahoma county from Sunflower county and moved northeast. Several homes were damaged or destroyed.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MISSISSIPPI, North Quitman County 4.5 SW Sabino to 24 0310CST 27 300 2 16 5M Tornado (F2) 2.3 NE Sledge 0330CST
This church in the town of Sledge was damaged by a tornado which moved through Quitman county on the morning of November 24. The tornado touched down in the western part of the county near Walnut and tracked northeast eventually crossing into Panola county. Two women were killed when the tornado destroyed their homes. Numerous buildings were destroyed in the county. A cotton plant was damaged just west of the town of Belen. Over 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. F73PH, F61PH
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MISSISSIPPI, North Panola County 3 S Crenshaw to 24 0330CST 7.5 300 1 12 2M Tornado (F2) 4.5 NE Crenshaw 0340CST
This plant in Crenshaw was damaged by a tornado that went through the extreme western part of Panola county on the morning of November 24. The tornado moved into the far western part of Panola county from Quitman county and tracked northeast eventually moving into Tate county. One girl was killed when the mobile home where she was staying was destroyed. A cluster of homes and a Baptist church were destroyed. In all 35 homes damaged or destroyed. F10MH Tate County 3 SE Sarah to 24 0340CST 9 300 0 5 500K Tornado (F2) 4.5 NE Strayhorn 0405CST The tornado moved into the southwest part of Tate county from Panola county and lifted up northeast of Strayhorn. Numerous buildings were damaged or destroyed. Tate County Strayhorn 24 0342CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 0350CST De Soto County 3 NE Hernando 24 0408CST 0 0 0.10K Hail (1.00) 0415CST De Soto County 1.5 SW Lewisburg to 24 0410CST 6 300 0 9 1.9M Tornado (F2) 2 S Miller The tornado began just southwest of Lewisburg in eastern De Soto county and moved northeast. Nineteen homes were destroyed and 119 homes were damaged. Numerous trees were also knocked down. De Soto County 2 E Stonewall 24 0410CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind 0415CST Numerous large trees were knocked down. De Soto County Pleasant Hill 24 0418CST 0 0 0.05K Hail (0.88) 0425CST De Soto County 2 S Olive Branch 24 0420CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind 0425CST One mobile home was overturned.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MISSISSIPPI, North Tippah County Ripley 24 0710CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0715CST Several trees were blown down. Tippah County Blue Mtn 24 0750CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 0755CST Some power lines were knocked down. Union County 3 SE New Harmony 24 0750CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 0755CST A few power lines were blown down. Pontotoc County Sherman 24 0822CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0830CST Some trees were knocked down. Prentiss County 3 SW Geeville 24 0830CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0835CST A few trees were blown down. Alcorn County Hinkle 24 0835CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 0840CST Several power lines were knocked down. Lee County Baldwyn 24 0843CST 0 0 0.05K Hail (0.88) 0850CST Prentiss County Wheeler 24 0900CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0905CST A few trees were knocked down. Tishomingo County 10 N Iuka 24 0910CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 0915CST Some power lines were blown down. Monroe County Muldon 24 0940CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 0945CST Itawamba County Mantachie 24 0950CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0955CST Several trees were knocked down.
De Soto County Cedarview 26 2230CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 2235CST One home had its back porch blown off. Numerous trees were knocked down. Marshall County Holly Spgs 26 2320CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 2325CST Several trees and power lines were knocked down.
MSZ001>002-004>005- De Soto - Marshall - Tippah - Alcorn - Tunica - Tate - Coahoma - Panola - Lafayette - Lee 007>008-010-012>013- 016 28 1805CST 1 0 955K Flood 30 2359CST Rainfall of between 5 and 9 inches fell between November 26 and November 29. This produced widespread flooding across North Mississippi. Numerous roads were closed. Many homes and businesses were flooded forcing some evacuations. Some schools were also forced to close. One woman was killed when her car went into a flooded ditch. F28VE
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MISSISSIPPI, North Tallahatchie County Webb 28 2130CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 2135CST Some power poles were snapped. Panola County 2 S Batesville 29 0030CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0035CST A couple of trees were blown down. MISSISSIPPI, South Pearl River County 1 N Picayune 24 1130CST 0 0 0.75K Thunderstorm Wind Two trees were blown down.
Pike County Magnolia 29 0908CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees were knocked down along Interstate 55.
Pearl River County Nicholson 29 1030CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees and and several large tree limbs were blown down. MISSISSIPPI, Southeast
NONE REPORTED. MISSOURI, East
NONE REPORTED. MISSOURI, Lower
NONE REPORTED. MISSOURI, Northeast
NONE REPORTED. MISSOURI, Northwest
NONE REPORTED. MISSOURI, Southeast Cape Girardeau County Jackson 24 0430CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Strong winds snapped eight utility poles on Highway 61. Signs and trees in the area were damaged. A police car was struck by wires falling from the downed poles. No injuries were reported. MISSOURI, Southwest Lawrence County Stotts City 23 2010CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Barry County 3 W Exeter to 23 2028CST 4 440 0 3 1M 500K Tornado (F2) 4 N Exeter 2040CST A tornado touched down just before 830 pm just south of Highway 76/86 between Exeter and Ridgley. Initial damage was limited to chicken houses and grain bins which suffered sporadic damage. The tornado quickly intensified as it crossed the Highway and moved north across a residence. Extensive damage occurred to the property including two storage buildings swept clean of their foundations, a dump truck flipped almost 30 feet, and the loss of the residence's roof. Nearly a dozen other vehicles suffered collateral damage,
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MISSOURI, Southwest along with numerous trees stripped or uprooted. Three individuals were injured as their vehicle was flipped over. The tornado tracked for approximately four miles north of Exeter, causing significant damage to at least three additional residences. Numerous outbuildings were also destroyed along with hundreds of trees that were uprooted. The tornado reached a width of over one quarter of a mile at peak intensity, before dissipating just north of Highway CC. The damage assessment would place this tornado at the high end of an F2 rating on the fujita scale...with winds approaching 150 mph.
Christian County Keltner 23 2054CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Polk County Eudora 23 2115CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Lawrence County Verona 23 2118CST 0 0 0 Hail (1.00)
Lawrence County 6 N Aurora to 23 2120CST 2 200 0 0 750K 250K Tornado (F1) 8 N Aurora 2130CST A tornado touched down in the community of Orange, about 6 miles north of Aurora along Highway K. Sporadic roof and structural damage occurred to several homes plus the local firehouse. A church also suffered minor roof damage and a missing steeple, which appeared to have been mainly caused by flying debris. Adjacent to the church, a cemetery had at least a dozen tombstones that had been blown over. The most significant damage occurred to several large poultry houses which were destroyed, with debris landing up to a mile north. Hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped, including several that were up to two feet in diameter. The tornado then tracked across Highway K and up a hillside before dissipating in the middle of a golf course. The tornado track was approximately two miles long, reaching a width of approximately 200 yards. The damage is consistent with a strong F1 tornado, reaching winds of just over 100 mph.
Ozark County Pontiac 23 2200CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A roof was blown off a boat dock at a local marina, plus several trees were uprooted near the dock and along the shore line.
Ozark County Isabella 23 2255CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A large bay window was blown out of a local restaurant. Also several trees were uprooted around the Isabella area.
Douglas County 2 S Coldspring 23 2318CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Howell County Willow Spgs to 24 0040CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 5 W West Plains 0045CST Several power lines were blown down between Willow Springs, and West Plains. A barn and a local residence's also received damage north of West Plains.
MOZ091>092 Webster - Wright 27 2100CST 0 0 260K Winter Storm 28 1200CST A early winter storm brought periods of sleet, rain, freezing rain and snow across portions of southwest and central Missouri. During the overnight hours of November 28th, ice built up on a 1,600 feet television tower in southwest Webster County near Fordland. As the winds shifted during the morning, the force of the wind plus the weight of ice both pushing and pulling in the same direction, overwhelmed the tower and its support wires. As the 1,600 feet tower collapsed on itself, it also wiped out several transformer banks around Fordland. The storm also downed power lines around the Mansfield area, where locally two inches of ice accumulated on power lines, trees and other metal objects. MONTANA, Central MTZ009 North Rocky Mountain Front 08 0300MST 0 0 High Wind (G57) M Reported at Browning HANDAR automated observing site.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MONTANA, Central MTZ009 North Rocky Mountain Front 08 0500MST 0 0 High Wind (G52) M Reported at Browning HANDAR automated observing site.
MTZ009 North Rocky Mountain Front 08 0638MST 0 0 High Wind (G51) M Reported at Browning HANDAR automated observing site.
MTZ009 North Rocky Mountain Front 08 0651MST 0 0 High Wind (G62) M Reported by spotter in the town of Babb.
MTZ010 Eastern Glacier 14 1256MST 0 0 High Wind (G49) M Sustained wind speed of 38 kt (measured) reported as well by Cut Bank ASOS.
MTZ010 Eastern Glacier 20 1140MST 0 0 High Wind (G45) M Sustained wind speed of 35 kt (measured) reported as well by Cut Bank ASOS.
MTZ014 Southern Lewis And Clark 24 2200MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 1000MST 7 inches of snowfall reported by spotter at Rogers Pass (actually located at Lincoln 18 NE).
MTZ009 North Rocky Mountain Front 25 0000MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 0600MST 7 inches of snowfall reported by spotter at Marias Pass (actually located at East Glacier 10 SW) - 18 inches of total snowfall at site from the afternoon of November 24 to the morning of November 26.
MTZ048 Southern Rocky Mountain Front 25 0300MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1500MST 6 inches of snowfall reported by spotter at Gibson Dam (actually located at Augusta 20 NW).
MTZ010 Eastern Glacier 25 0300MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1800MST 10 inches of snowfall reported at Del Bonita Port-of-Entry (US Customs)...8 inches of snowfall also reported during this same time period by a spotter in the town of Cut Bank.
MTZ055 Gallatin 25 0600MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1800MST Heavy snow seen falling on Department of Transportation web camera located at Raynolds Pass (actually located at West Yellowstone 16 NW - along the Madison-Gallatin county border)...exact amount of snowfall unknown.
MTZ046 Eastern Pondera 25 0600MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1800MST 8 inches of snowfall reported by spotter at Conrad 7 SW (actual spotter location is Choteau 18 N)...6 inches of snowfall also reported in same time period by spotters in the towns of Conrad and Valier.
MTZ048 Southern Rocky Mountain Front 25 0700MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1900MST 6 inches of snowfall reported by spotter in Blackleaf (actually located at Pendroy 7 W).
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
MONTANA, Central MTZ013 Chouteau 25 0900MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 2100MST 6 inches of snowfall reported by spotter at Brady 27 ENE.
MTZ055 Gallatin 28 1430MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 0230MST 8 inches of snowfall reported by spotter at Big Sky 2 WNW.
MTZ009 North Rocky Mountain Front 28 1700MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 0600MST 8 inches of snowfall reported at Hudson Bay Divide (actually located at St Mary 10 S - in Glacier National Park at 5800 feet elevation) by officials at the St Mary Ranger Station of the US Park Service. MONTANA, East MTZ017>020- Central And Southern Valley - Daniels - Sheridan - Western Roosevelt - Garfield - Mccone - Dawson - 022>023-025-059-059- Northern Phillips - Northern Valley 061 01 0000MST 0 0 High Wind (G61) M 1205MST High winds occurred after a cold front moved through northeast Montana late on October 31st, 2001. The high winds continued into the early morning hours of November 1, 2001. Sustained winds between 35 and 45 mph were common for several hours after the passage of the front. The peak wind was 72 mph at Whitewater. MONTANA, South
NONE REPORTED. MONTANA, West MTZ002-004-006-043 West Glacier Region - Lower Clark Fork Region - Bitterroot / Sapphire Mountains - Blackfoot Region 22 1030MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 23 1030MST A winter storm brought heavy snow to the mountains of northwest Montana above 5000 feet, with snowfall totals ranging from 6 to 18 inches. North Fork Jocko in Missoula County received 18 inches, Noisy Basin in Flathead County 13 inches, Hoodoo Basin in Mineral County 10 inches, and Lolo Pass in Missoula County 7 inches in 24 hours.
MTZ001>002-004- Kootenai/Cabinet Region - West Glacier Region - Lower Clark Fork Region - Bitterroot / Sapphire Mountains 006>007-043 - Butte / Pintlar Region - Blackfoot Region 28 1230MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 1230MST A winter storm brought heavy snow to western Montana. Snowfall totals ranged from 6 inches at the lower elevations to 20 inches in the mountains. Some snowfall totals were 6 inches at Libby and 9 inches at Hawkins Lake in Lincoln County; 8 inches at Noisy Basin and 6 inches at Essex in Flathead County; 8 inches at Moss Peak and Poorman Creek; 18 inches at Lookout Pass; 13 inches at Twin Lakes; and 9 inches at Calvert Creek. NEBRASKA, Central NEZ004>010-022>027- Sheridan - Eastern Cherry - Keya Paha - Boyd - Brown - Rock - Holt - Garden - Grant - Hooker - Thomas - 029-035>036-056>057 Blaine - Loup - Wheeler - Arthur - Mcpherson - Deuel - Keith 26 1020CST 0 0 Winter Storm 1750CST An intense upper level low pressure system over Colorado moved northeast across Western Kansas and Nebraska. Near blizzard conditions developed over portions of Western Nebraska as a cold front moved through the area by early morning producing moderate to heavy snow and strong northerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to near 40 mph. Interstate 80 and Highway 30 were closed by early morning across Deuel County. As the cold front moved southeast through the morning, moderate to heavy snow and strong winds spread into North Central Nebraska. Snow totals ranged from 6 to 14 inches with the heaviest snow bands (12 to 14 inches) extending across Deuel, Garden, Grant, and Hooker counties, and also across, northern Brown and northern Rock counties.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
NEBRASKA, East NEZ011>012-016>017 Knox - Cedar - Antelope - Pierce 26 0030CST 0 0 Winter Storm 27 0500CST Eastern Nebraska's first winter storm of the season dropped up to 14 inches of snow in northeast Nebraska. The snow began falling late Sunday but the heaviest snow fell Monday the 26th. Thunder accompanied the snowfall Monday evening as low pressure tracked across east central Nebraska. Warmer temperatures wrapping into the storm changed some of the snow to rain and freezing rain for a while Monday, and also made for a very sharp line between locations with heavy snow and those who received little or none. The storm dropped heavy snow from the Sandhills of Nebraska through northeast Nebraska and into South Dakota and Minnesota. Heavier amounts in northeast Nebraska included...14 inches at Crofton, 10 to 12 inches at Bloomfield, 10 inches at Orchard, Neligh and Osmond and 9 inches at Niobrara and Clearwater. There were also unofficial reports of 15 to 17 inches of snow in parts of Knox county. Meanwhile, some locations just 20 or 30 miles to the southeast of Osmond received little or no snowfall. The snow was a heavy wet snow much of the storm, although by Monday evening falling temperatures and increasing northwest winds caused considerable blowing and drifting snow which lasted into Tuesday. The blowing and drifting snow closed some roads including highway 81 in Cedar county. The snow also caused the cancellation of many schools in northeast Nebraska Monday and Tuesday. NEBRASKA, Extreme Northeast
NONE REPORTED. NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED. NEBRASKA, South Central NEZ039>041-046>049- Valley - Greeley - Nance - Sherman - Howard - Merrick - Polk - Dawson - Buffalo - Hall - Hamilton - York - 060>064-072>077- Gosper - Phelps - Kearney - Adams - Clay - Fillmore - Furnas - Harlan - Franklin - Webster - Nuckolls - 082>087 Thayer 24 1200CST 0 0 50.0K 0 High Wind (G52) M 1630CST Sustained winds of 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph belted south-central Nebraska for almost 5 hours on the afternoon of November 24th. The winds resulted from very strong low pressure moving east into Iowa. NEBRASKA, West NEZ002>003-019>020- Dawes - Box Butte - Scotts Bluff - Banner - Kimball - Cheyenne 054>055 25 1100MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 26 1200MST Gusty winds and heavy snow occurred over much of the Nebraska Panhandle, especially over the southern half. Snowfall amounts as high as 12 inches were reported at Lodgepole, NE and northwest of Harrisburg, with amounts of 6 to 9 inches common elsewhere. Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 30 were closed over all of the panhandle with drifts as high as 3 feet in some areas.
NEVADA, North NVZ031-036 N Elko Cnty - N Lander & N Eureka 24 0900PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0200PST Coop observer at Wildhorse reported 9 inches of new snow . In Lund the coop observer reported 6 inches of new snow.
NVZ031-033-036 N Elko Cnty - X E Elko - N Lander & N Eureka 28 1200PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 1200PST A winter storm dropped heavy snow across northeast Nevada. Amounts include 17 inches at Wildhorse, 12 inches at Tuscarora, 12 inches at the Newmont mine 25 miles north of Carlin, and 8 inches at Pilot Valley in eastern Elko county. NEVADA, South NVZ013 Northern Nye 23 1630PST 0 0 5K High Wind Strong winds caused damage to a roof in the town of Gabbs.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
NEVADA, West NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 20 2125PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G56) M Spotter in South Reno reported a wind gust to 64 mph.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 20 2320PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G59) M Spotter report of sustained winds of 28 mph and a wind gust to 68 mph in Verdi.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 20 2350PST 0 0 0.50K High Wind (G62) M Weather Service employee reported a wind gust of 71 mph in NW Reno. A traffic sign and part of a fence were damaged.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 21 0100PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G65) M Spotter report of wind gust to 75 mph in South Reno.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 21 0730PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G57) M Spotter report of wind gust to 66 mph six miles SW of Gardnerville.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 21 1000PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G56) M Spotter report of wind gust to 65 mph in Carson City.
NVZ002 Greater Lake Tahoe Area 22 0100PST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 0300PST Spotter report of heavy snow in Incline Village. Two inches of snow fell in two hours at 6500 feet.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 24 1245PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G55) M National Weather Service Office five miles north of Reno, recorded a wind gust of 63 mph.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 24 1300PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G52) M Spotter report of winds sustained at 40-50 mph, gusting to 60 mph in south Reno.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 28 1558PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G50) M Spotter report of wind gust to 58 mph in Gardnerville.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 28 1953PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G58) M Spotter report of wind gust to 67 mph in Gardnerville.
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area 28 2200PST 0 0 50K High Wind (G61) M Spotter report of 70 mph wind that overturned two tractor-trailer rigs on Franktown Road in Washoe Valley. NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central NHZ001>010-013>014 Northern Coos - Southern Coos - Northern Grafton - Northern Carroll - Southern Grafton - Southern Carroll - Sullivan - Merrimack - Belknap - Strafford - Interior Rockingham - Coastal Rockingham 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST Drought conditions continued to worsen throughout New Hampshire as dry weather continued. The drought conditions were classified in the moderate to severe level according to the Plamer Drought Severity Index. The water level of Lake Winnipesaukee was 57% below normal while reservoirs in the Androscoggin River Basins were 19 % below normal. The Androscoggin River in Gorham and the Winnipesaukee River in Tilton reached their lowest November flows recorded in 88 and 64 years of record, respectively. Thirteen ground water monitoring wells in the state reached new record low water levels for November, with four of the sites at all time record lows.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central NHZ002>004 Southern Coos - Northern Grafton - Northern Carroll 05 0600EST 0 0 Moderate Snowfall 1400EST Rain changed to snow, especially in the higher terrain, as a low pressure center developed in the Gulf of Maine. Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 1 to 4 inches, with up to 6 inches in the higher terrain. The wet snow and near-freezing temperatures caused slippery conditions which contributed to numerous accidents throughout the area.
NHZ001>010-013>014 Northern Coos - Southern Coos - Northern Grafton - Northern Carroll - Southern Grafton - Southern Carroll - Sullivan - Merrimack - Belknap - Strafford - Interior Rockingham - Coastal Rockingham 07 1000EST 0 0 Strong Winds 1600EST Strong, gusty, northwest winds downed limbs and some trees onto power lines causing scattered power outages. Power outages were reported in several communities, including Sanbornton, Moultonboro, Bristol, Thornton, Belmont, and New Durham. No estimate of the total number of customers affected was available. Peak wind gusts were measured at 45 mph in Rochester and 39 mph in Concord. NEW HAMPSHIRE, Southern
NONE REPORTED. NEW JERSEY, Northeast NJZ002>006-011 Western Passaic - Bergen - Eastern Passaic - Essex - Hudson - Union 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST A second straight month of extremely dry weather worsened drought conditions across the region. November was drier than October. The total average rainfall for November was 0.96 inches or 22 percent of normal. For October and November, the total rainfall averaged 2.04 inches, which was a deficit of 5.83 inches.
The combined storage in the 13 major water supply reservoirs serving northeast New Jersey was 35.3 billion gallons, which was 43.9 percent of capacity. This storage was 4.7 billion gallons less than 1 month ago and 23.4 billion gallons less than 1 year ago.
Streamflow and groundwater conditions at USGS sites monitored around the region were consistently in the deficit range. Mean flows at several index stations hit their lowest levels on record for the month. Ground-water levels at several water-table observation wells also fell to record levels for the month.
The New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection continued the Drought Watch for Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties during November. NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest NJZ001-007>010- Sussex - Warren - Morris - Hunterdon - Somerset - Middlesex - Western Monmouth - Eastern Monmouth - 012>026 Mercer - Salem - Gloucester - Camden - Burlington - Western Ocean - Cumberland - Western Atlantic - Western Cape May - Eastern Cape May - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Ocean 01 0001EST 0 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST Unseasonably dry weather continued through November of 2001. On a statewide average the preliminary monthly precipitation total for November was 1.03 inches, the 6th driest November on record. The combination preliminary statewide average of 2.06 inches for both October and November was the driest on record dating back to 1895. The continued dry weather, the drop in stream flow and groundwater levels and the reduced levels in the New York State reservoirs prompted the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection to upgrade the drought watch to a drought warning for counties in the Delaware River Basin and southern New Jersey on November 21st. The drought warning included all or part of the following counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem, Sussex and Warren. The drought warning gives the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) greater authority to control water distribution and transfers among the major reservoir systems and to temporarily modify water allocation permits. Individual municipalities can also set their own restrictions.The DEP asked residents to use good water conservation practices but there were no mandatary restrictions unless required by an individual township.
The lack of adequate precipitation became more apparent as the month went along. On November 13th, the Great Egg Harbor, Manasquan, Toms and Mullica Rivers were at record low levels for the date. The same was true for about one quarter of all the rivers and streams in the state. The state forestry service banned all ground level campfires in wooded areas. On November 16th, the Metedeconk River near Lakewood joined the list of streams with record low flows. Brick Township (Ocean County) asked residents to voluntarily reduce their water usage. In both Sussex and Atlantic Counties shallow wells were drying up and permits for deeper
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest wells were increasing. Twenty-five residents in Wawayanda (Sussex County) ran out of water. On November 21st, flow along the Mullica River at Batsto (Burlington County) was at a new record low and only 14 percent of normal. Groundwater wells in Sussex, Mercer and Cumberland Counties were either within a foot of or setting (Deerfield Township in Cumberland County) new record lows. Winter crops such as rye and grasses were struggling.
On a county weighted average, monthly precipitation totals ranged from 0.7 inches in Cape May County to 1.2 inches in Sussex and Warren Counties. All were less than 31 percent of normal. Normal county averages are around 3.6 inches. The November monthly precipitation total at the Atlantic City International Airport was 1.06 inches, the fifth driest on record. At the Marina within Atlantic City, the monthly precipitation total of 0.85 inches was the 6th driest on record. At the Mercer County Airport, the monthly precipitation total was 0.76 inches.
Salem County Pennsville 06 1720EST 0 0 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 2130EST A fire consumed four acres of brush off of Wingate Drive in Pennsville Township. The unseasonably dry weather increased the susceptibility of brush and wildfires throughout the state.
Cumberland County Centre Grove 09 1330EST 0 0 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 10 1800EST A large wildfire consumed about 90 acres of brush and trees in Lawrence Township in the Decarlo Tract off of Ramah Road. Strong winds and the lack of rain helped the fire spread quickly and hindered firefighters in the area. The fire began the afternoon of the 9th. About five homes were in danger, but firefighters lit backfires and saved them. The fire was under control on the 10th, but continued to burn underground during the ensuing two weeks. Residual smoke from the fire continued to plague residents through the 14th. No individuals were injured, but about 10 cats suffered burns.
Salem County Pennsville 11 1140EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 14 2300EST A brush fire that started mid-day on the 11th consumed more than 50 acres of undeveloped land between Wingate Drive and Hook Road (County Route 551) in Pennsville Township. Hook Road was closed as firefighters battled the blaze. The wind and dry autumn weather contributed to the faster spreading of the fire. Damage to homes was minimal, but a voluntary evacuation was conducted. Smoke hovered over homes along Hook Road from U.S. Route 40 to Mahoney Road. Residents on Union Street watched as nearby flames rose 20 feet in the air. About 15 different fire companies assisted. A high pressure system over the region developed an inversion during the mornings of the 13th and 14th. This prevented the smoke from dispersing higher into the atmosphere as it became trapped under this inversion. Thick smoke shrouded the township those two mornings and forced schools to close. Several major roads including State Route 49 were closed for about three hours because of poor visibilities both mornings. After the 14th, schools were on delayed openings. The unseasonably dry weather caused a couple of spontaneous brush fires, some that began in mulch. No serious injuries were reported.
Throughout the state of New Jersey, about 500 wildfires consumed 772 acres of forest and brush from mid-October through mid-November. The unseasonably dry weather helped spread the fires quickly.
Sussex County Mc Afee 12 1500EST 0 0 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 14 2300EST A forest fire consumed about 70 acres of woodland near the Hamburg Mountains. The fire occurred just southeast of Lake Wildwood between Sand and Mud Pond Roads. The fire was 60 percent contained by the 13th. No serious injuries or damage were reported.
NJZ001-007>010- Sussex - Warren - Morris - Hunterdon - Somerset - Middlesex - Western Monmouth - Eastern Monmouth - 012>026 Mercer - Salem - Gloucester - Camden - Burlington - Western Ocean - Cumberland - Western Atlantic - Western Cape May - Eastern Cape May - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Ocean 30 2359EST 0 0 0 Unseasonably Warm In addition to the unseasonably dry weather, November 2001 was unseasonably warm in New Jersey. The preliminary statewide average temperature of 49.1 degrees was the fifth warmest November on record since 1895. The 1971-2000 normal is 44.9 degrees. At the Atlantic City Marina, the monthly mean temperature of 53.9 degrees was the second warmest November on record. At the Atlantic City International Airport, the monthly mean temperature of 49.3 degrees was the 8th warmest on record. At the Mercer County Airport (near Trenton), the monthly mean temperature of 49.8 degrees was 3.5 degrees above normal.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
NEW MEXICO, Central and North NMZ016>017-026 Lincoln County High Plains/Hondo Valley - Capitan/Northern Sacramento Mountains - Guadalupe Mountains Of Chaves County 27 1800MST 0 0 Winter Storm 28 0600MST Heavy snow of 6 to 8 inches fell across the Sacramento and Capitan Mountains in the season's first strong storm for the area of south central New Mexico. NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest
NONE REPORTED. NEW MEXICO, Southeast
NONE REPORTED. NEW YORK, Central Broome County Endicott to 04 1730EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail Binghamton 1745EST Trees and wires down. Wind caused by isolated thunderstorms along a strong cold front. Wind gusts to around 45 mph.
Onondaga County Syracuse 25 0900EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail Telephone pole with transformer fell on State Fair Boulevard next to the the Interstate 690 West on ramp. Utility pole also fell in Central Square. A total of 5,000 customers were without power. Broome County Binghamton 25 1000EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail Tree fell and snapped two utility poles on Howard Avenue on the east side of Binghamton. 15 electric customers were affected. Also 50 other customer in Whitney Point and Greene (in Chenango County) had power interruptions. Multiple cases of trees, wires, and telephone poles down due to wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The wind gusts were with isolated embedded thunderstorms with heavy rain along a strong cold front. The thunderstorms were moving at around 40 mph. NEW YORK, Coastal NYZ067>071 Orange - Putnam - Rockland - Northern Westchester - Southern Westchester 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST A second straight month of extremely dry weather worsened drought conditions across the region. November was drier than October. The total average rainfall for November was 0.96 inches or 22 percent of normal. For October and November, the total rainfall averaged 2.04 inches, which was a deficit of 5.83 inches.
The combined storage in the New York City water supply reservoir system at the end of the month was 45.3 percent of capacity. Normal for this period is 71.2 percent of capacity. Streamflow and groundwater conditions at USGS sites monitored around the region were consistently in the deficit range.
As a consequence of declining water levels, on the 5th, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a Drought Watch for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. NEW YORK, East
NONE REPORTED. NEW YORK, North NYZ028-030>031- Northeast Clinton - Southern Franklin - Southwest Clinton - Western Essex - Eastern Essex 034>035 11 1200EST 0 0 Light Snow 12 1200EST Light snow fell across the region with many areas reporting between 1 and 3 inches of snowfall. The greatest amounts were in the higher terrain of the Adirondacks.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
NEW YORK, North NYZ028-030>031- Northeast Clinton - Southern Franklin - Southwest Clinton - Western Essex - Eastern Essex 034>035 29 0000EST 0 0 Mixed Precipitation 1200EST A mixture of light snow, sleet and freezing rain changed to all light freezing rain. There were slippery spots reported across the area. Across the Adirondacks, 1 to 2 inches of snow fell before the changeover. NEW YORK, West
NONE REPORTED. NORTH CAROLINA, Central
NONE REPORTED. NORTH CAROLINA, Central Coastal
NONE REPORTED. NORTH CAROLINA, Extreme Southwest NCZ060>061 Cherokee - Clay 29 2200EST 0 0 41K High Wind 30 0030EST Strong winds behind a cold front uprooted trees and downed power lines. NORTH CAROLINA, North Coastal
NONE REPORTED. NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central
NONE REPORTED. NORTH CAROLINA, South Coastal NCZ087-096>097- Robeson - Bladen - Pender - Columbus - Brunswick - New Hanover 099>101 15 0800EST 0 0 Drought 30 0800EST The National Weather Service declared North Carolina in a moderate drought in November. Since January, the weather office in Wilmington NC received only 35.84 inches of precipitation, about 14 inches below normal. Similar rainfall deficits were being experienced around the state. The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources reported many areas in North Carolina were participating in either voluntary or mandatory water conservation measures.
NCZ100 Brunswick 29 0200EST 0 2 6K Fog 0900EST Dense fog contributed to a nine car accident on NC 133 near Boiling Spring Lakes. Two people were injured.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest NCZ033>037-048>059- Avery - Caldwell - Alexander - Iredell - Davie - Madison - Yancey - Mitchell - Swain - Haywood - Buncombe - 062>072-082 Mcdowell - Burke - Catawba - Rowan - Graham - Northern Jackson - Macon - Southern Jackson - Transylvania - Henderson - Polk - Rutherford - Cleveland - Lincoln - Gaston - Mecklenburg - Cabarrus - Union 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST Drought was again the major concern during November. An extended short-term dry spell exacerbated the 3.5 year drought, beginning in mid October and persisted through late November. During that stretch of weeks, many areas received no measurable rainfall.
Toward the end of the month, wildfires became common, burning many acres, especially in the higher terrain. Extremely low lake levels affected boating and water supplies. The North Carolina piedmont had received about half the normal rainfall for the calendar year by the end of November.
Many additional wells and ponds dried up, tree farms closed and many communities began or expanded water restrictions. Streams were observed with record low flow levels.
NCZ051-053-062>063 Swain - Buncombe - Macon - Southern Jackson 24 2230EST 0 0 High Wind (G50) 25 0500EST A marginal high wind event developed, with most mountain counties reporting winds below damaging levels., However, in these 4 zones, winds gusted to a high enough level to cause scattered trees to be downed, with some power outages resulting.
NCZ033-048-051>053- Avery - Madison - Swain - Haywood - Buncombe - Graham - Macon - Transylvania - Henderson 058-062-064>065 29 2200EST 0 0 High Wind (G50) 30 0600EST High winds developed overnight as a strong low level jet, boosted by weak convection, brought damaging wind gusts to the surface. Damaging winds started in a few counties late in the evening, peaking between midnight and 6 am in most locations. Damage was mostly limited to downed trees and power lines, with resulting power outages, but in Madison County, a barn was blown into the road near Laurel. NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West NDZ001>003-009>013- Divide - Burke - Renville - Williams - Mountrail - Ward - Mchenry - Pierce - Mckenzie - Dunn - Mercer - 017>023-025-032>037- Oliver - Mclean - Sheridan - Wells - Foster - Billings - Stark - Morton - Burleigh - Kidder - Stutsman - 041>042-044>048- Hettinger - Grant - Adams - Sioux - Emmons - Logan - La Moure - Mcintosh - Dickey 050>051 01 0400CST 0 0 High Wind (G50) M 1800CST A strong low pressure system skirting across southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba Canada swept a fast moving cold front through western and central North Dakota producing strong westerly winds of 30 to 45 mph. Occasional gust over 55 mph were observed. The winds tapered off late in the afternoon and early evening. NORTH DAKOTA, East NDZ014>016-024- Benson - Ramsey - Eastern Walsh - Eddy - Nelson - Grand Forks - Griggs - Steele - Barnes - Ransom - Sargent 026>029-038-049-052- - Western Walsh 054 01 0420CST 0 0 High Wind (G41) M 1521CST The wind gusted as high as 47 mph. A 1.3 foot diameter tree trunk was snapped about 8 feet above the ground 1.5 miles north of Petersburg.
NDZ039-049-052>053 Cass - Ransom - Sargent - Richland 26 1535CST 0 0 Winter Storm 28 0400CST 4 to 12 inches of snow fell across southeast North Dakota, with Wahpeton reporting the high amount at 12 inches. Several schools closed across the area. OHIO, East
NONE REPORTED.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
OHIO, North Stark County Hartville 25 0343EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) M A 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured.
Crawford County Bucyrus 30 0630EST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind A thunderstorm downburst damaged buildings and downed trees along a mile and a half long path southeast of Bucyrus in Whetstone Township. Most of the damage occurred from Shearer Road north to near the intersection of State Routes 19 and 100. Three barns lost sections of roofing and a 30 foot tall corn dryer was toppled at a farm on Shearer Road. Around ten trees were also downed. Wayne County East Union 30 0745EST 0 0 200K Thunderstorm Wind A thunderstorm downburst caused considerable damage along Carr Road just north of U.S. Highway 30 in East Union Township. One mobile home was turned on its side and destroyed. A second mobile home sustained moderate damage and six others were moved off their foundations. A nearby Amish school building lost most of its roof. A young student outside of the school was tossed around by the thunderstorm winds but was not injured. Many trees were uprooted or knocked over. OHIO, Northwest
NONE REPORTED. OHIO, Southeast
NONE REPORTED. OHIO, Southwest OHZ044-062 Logan - Greene 17 0804EST 2 3 12K Fog 0812EST Dense fog was a significant contributing factor to two accidents. The first accident occurred on the southeast side of Beavercreek in Greene county. At the intersection of Factory Road and State Route 35, one person was killed and one injured when a vehicle failed to stop at a red light. The second accident occurred in Huntsville in Logan county where one person was killed and two injured. F47VE, F73VE OKLAHOMA, Eastern Delaware County Eucha 23 1926CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Tulsa County Glenpool 23 1950CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tulsa County Glenpool 23 1950CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Creek County Kiefer 23 1952CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Creek County 1 N Slick 23 1955CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Tulsa County Jenks 23 1959CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Tulsa County Tulsa 23 2002CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) The following is a list of hail reports within the city of Tulsa beginning at 802 pm and 803 pm: At 802 pm quarter size hail was reported at 51st and Sheridan. At 802 pm dime size hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 75 and Interstate 44. At 803 pm dime size hail was reported at 55th and Memorial.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
OKLAHOMA, Eastern Tulsa County Tulsa 23 2005CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) The following is a list of hail reports from the city of Tulsa from 805 pm to 809 pm: At 805 pm dime size hail was reported at the intersection of Yale Avenue and Interstate 44. At 805 pm quarter size hail was reported at 96th and Riverside. At 806 pm nickel size hail was reported at 76th and Sheridan. At 807 pm quarter size hail was reported at 41st and Memorial. At 809 pm nickel size hail was reported at the intersection of 21st street and Highway 169. Tulsa County Tulsa 23 2012CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter size hail was reported at Eastland Mall. Rogers County Catoosa 23 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pushmataha County Antlers 23 2032CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a tree down. The tree landed on a vehicle and also pulled some power lines down causing a power outage. Choctaw County Hugo 23 2034CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Latimer County Wilburton 23 2050CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Haskell County Lequire 23 2051CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. Adair County Countywide 23 2121CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged trees throughout Adair county. Sequoyah County Sallisaw 23 2125CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Le Flore County Heavener 23 2127CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Le Flore County Hodgen 23 2135CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Le Flore County 3 W Panama 23 2135CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
OKZ069 Adair 28 0100CST 0 0 1M Ice Storm 29 1200CST Freezing Rain accural totaled 1/2 to 1 inch that downed trees and utility lines across parts of the county. Power outages were common across this area. Surface high pressure built into the region giving support to cold air at the surface. Upper level low pressure crossed the region from the southwest causing the precipitation. In Oklahoma, the areal coverage of the ice was fairly limited because colder air aloft existed farther north and west resulting in snow in those areas. A greater expanse of freezing rain occurred across into northwest Arkansas. OKLAHOMA, Extreme Southeast Mccurtain County Valliant 23 2125CST 0 0 12K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several large trees down and a Railroad Crossarm was ripped from its post and blown into a ditch. OKLAHOMA, Panhandle
NONE REPORTED. OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast OKZ023-035>038-044 Caddo - Kiowa - Jackson - Tillman - Comanche - Cotton 27 2200CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 28 1200CST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast OKZ018>020-024>032- Kingfisher - Logan - Payne - Canadian - Oklahoma - Lincoln - Grady - Mcclain - Cleveland - Pottawatomie - 039>043-045>048- Seminole - Hughes - Stephens - Garvin - Murray - Pontotoc - Coal - Jefferson - Carter - Johnston - Atoka - 050>052 Love - Marshall - Bryan 28 0400CST 0 0 Winter Storm 1700CST An early season winter storm brought 4 to 8 inches of snow from Lincoln and northern Seminole Counties, southwestward into southwest Oklahoma. Chandler in Lincoln County reported 7.5 inches, Oklahoma City 4 inches, Shawnee in Pottawatomie County 6 inches, Purcell in McClain County 6 inches, and Lawton in Comanche County 6 inches. Lesser snow fell across Payne, Logan, and Kingfisher Counties, but still resulted in numerous accidents on area roads, due to slippery conditions, and there were numerous school closings. Across southeast Oklahoma, including the cities of Holdenville, Ada, Ardmore, Coalgate, Atoka, Durant, and Waurika, a mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow fell, with accumulations generally less than one inch. OREGON, Central and East ORZ042 North Central Oregon 24 0600PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0600PST 8 inches of snow fell at Camp Sherman, which is located in Jefferson County at an elevation of 3800 feet.
ORZ043 Central Oregon 24 0700PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0700PST Central Oregon received its first heavy snow of the season over Thanksgiving weekend. Sunriver, at an elevation of 4200 feet, received 9 inches. Bend (4000 feet) had 6 inches. La Pine (4300 feet) received 11 inches, which was the highest amount for the whole region.
ORZ048 Ochoco-John Day Highlands 24 0700PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0700PST 8 inches of snow fell in Austin, which is located at an elevation of 4500 feet.
ORZ046 Blue Mountains 24 1800PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 1800PST The season's first winter storm over the Blue Mountains dumped 14 inches in 24 hours over Meacham Lake, which has an elevation of 3800 feet. At higher elevations, even more snow fell. Tollgate, at an elevation of 5100 feet, received 18 inches. This storm led to several minor accidents on Interstate 84 near Cabbage Hill.
ORZ043 Central Oregon 27 2200PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 28 1400PST Widespread heavy snow fell throughout central Oregon, with higher elevations receiving the greatest amounts. 17 inches of snow accumulated at an elevation of 4500 feet 10 miles north of La Pine. Bend (4000 feet in elevation) received its heaviest snow so far this season with 8 inches. Other locations with heavy snow amounts include 7 inches at La Pine (4300 feet) and 6 inches at Prineville (2800 feet ).
ORZ042 North Central Oregon 27 2200PST 0 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 28 1400PST The strongest winter storm of the season so far brought widespread heavy snow to many locations in Jefferson and Wasco counties. Camp Sherman received 8 inches of snow while Culver totaled 7. Farther north in Wasco county, Maupin (elevation 1100 feet) accumulated 7 inches.
ORZ041 Eastern Columbia River Gorge 28 0200PST 0 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 1000PST Heavy snow fell throughout much of the Eastern Columbia River Gorge throughout the morning. Although only 3 inches of snow fell at The Dalles, this was their heaviest snow in 2 years. Much heavier snow fell to the west of The Dalles and at elevations several hundred feet above the Columbia River. Six inches of snow fell at Hood River, and 10 inches fell at a rural location 5 miles southwest of The Dalles at an elevation of 580 feet.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
OREGON, Central and East ORZ046-050 Blue Mountains - Wallowa County 28 0500PST 0 0 100K 0 Blizzard 1200PST A blizzard struck Wallowa County during the morning. A wind gust of 64 mph was recorded at 10:30 am 3 miles north of Joseph. 20 large trees were downed a Wallowa Lake State Park, which is 7 mile north of Joseph. One tree fell across a summer cabin, causing extensive damage. Power was lost to the state park for 10 hours as power lines were cut by falling trees in several places. Law enforcement reported blizzard conditions along highway 82 between Minam and Joseph. During the late morning and early afternoon, visibilities were reduced to 500 feet as 3 to 8 inches of snow fell along this route. Over higher terrain in the northern part of the county, snow amounts were higher. One foot of snow fell in Flora at an elevation of 4400 feet.
The Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon also experienced blizzard conditions. By late morning, every road across the northern Blue Mountains was closed. Numerous fallen trees closed Highway 204 near Tollgate. Interstate-84 became impassable near Meacham due to winds and poor visibility. Highway 395 was closed near Battle Mountain due to an overturned tractor-trailer.
ORZ045 Foothills Of The Blue Mountains 28 0800PST 0 0 High Wind (G56) M 1200PST
An intense surface low pressure system moving into western Oregon brought widespread damaging winds along the foothills of the Blue Mountains ahead of a warm front. A peak wind gust of 65 mph was measured at the Helix High School at 10:00 am. The strongest winds were felt right at the base of the Blue Mountains, especially along highway 11 between Pendleton and Milton-Freewater. Sustained crosswinds of 45 mph with gusts over 60 mph, along with sleet and icy conditions, blew several cars and high-profile trucks off the road, leading to its closure for several hours. Interstate-84 east of Pendleton was closed for 14 hours beginning at 9:30 am. In addition, several trees were toppled in Milton-Freewater.
ORZ049 Grand Ronde Valley 28 0800PST 0 0 75K 0 High Wind (G55) M 1400PST High winds throughout the morning and early afternoon closed many highways, led to several power outages, and damaged several structures in the Grande Ronde Valley. An Oregon Dept. of Transportation wind sensor north of Ladd Canyon measured sustained winds of over 40 mph for 6 hours, with a peak gust of 63 mph. Winds blew over several sections of wooden bleachers near an athletic field at the La Grande Middle school. In Cove, 1500 square feet of metal roofing was lost during the height of the storm. Low visibilities due to blowing snow closed State Highways 82, 203, and 237, effectively cutting off La Grande for several hours. Schools closed early, including Eastern Oregon State University. The largest of several scattered power outages affected around 6000 customers in La Grande for around one half hour. OREGON, Northwest ORZ001>004 Northern Oregon Coast - Central Oregon Coast - Coast Range Of Nw Oregon - Central Coast Range Of W Oregon 13 0600PST 0 0 Winter Storm 15 2000PST A strong Pacific storm brought high winds and heavy rain to the North and Central Oregon Coast and Coastal Mountains. Garibaldi reported sustained winds to 68 mph, Netarts 40 to 45 with gusts to 67 mph, Seaside gusts to 71 mph, Newport 44 gusts to 61 mph, and Cannon Beach 45 to 50 mph with gusts to 64 mph. In the Coastal Mountains Goodwin Peak had gusts to 56 mph and Cannibal reported gusts to 50 mph. In 24 hours Astoria recorded 3.48 inches of precipitation, and in the Coastal Mountains Lees Camp 8.70 inches, Laurel Mountain 5.67 inches, and Jewell 5.50 inches. Toppled trees and fallen limbs knocked out power in Clatsop and Tillamook Counties to nearly 1500 customers. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reported up to a foot of water across Highway 101 in Seaside and Nehalem. A rockslide seven miles North of Manzanita restricted Highway 101 to one-way traffic. ODOT put the cost of clean-up at $50,000. On November 12 the Sea Commander, an ocean-going tug, lost a portion of its cargo (400 bundles of 20 to 30 logs each) off shore about 25 miles West of Cape Foulweather, Oregon. Estimated loss $1,000,000.
ORZ001>004-006>008- Northern Oregon Coast - Central Oregon Coast - Coast Range Of Nw Oregon - Central Coast Range Of W 010>013 Oregon - Greater Portland Metro Area - Central Willamette Valley - Southern Willamette Valley - North Oregon Cascades Foothills - Northern Oregon Cascades - Cascade Foothills In Lane County - Cascades In Lane County 18 0300PST 0 0 Winter Storm 22 2100PST A Thanksgiving Day storm brought heavy snow to the North Oregon Cascades, strong winds to the North and Central Oregon Coast, and heavy rain to the Coastal Mountains. The Coast Guard Station at Garibaldi reported sustained winds to 61 mph, Netarts 50 mph with gusts to 72 mph, Florence and Newport gusts to 65 mph, and Astoria gusts to 62 mph. Winds at the Lincoln City Courthouse were estimated at 71 mph. Approximately 8.70 inches of rain was measured at Lees Camp in one six hour period. Heavy rains caused localized flooding of the Wilson River in the Tillamook area. Heavy snows in the Cascades included 24 inches at Timberline,
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
OREGON, Northwest 22 at Mt. Hood Meadows, Santiam, and Mt. Bachelor, and Government Camp 16 inches. Toppled trees and downed limbs blocked roads and caused widespread power outages - more than 6000 in the Eugene-Springfield area, 1000 in the Canby, Lebanon, Marcola, Gladstone and Portland areas.
ORZ001>013 Northern Oregon Coast - Central Oregon Coast - Coast Range Of Nw Oregon - Central Coast Range Of W Oregon - Lower Columbia - Greater Portland Metro Area - Central Willamette Valley - Southern Willamette Valley - Western Columbia River Gorge - North Oregon Cascades Foothills - Northern Oregon Cascades - Cascade Foothills In Lane County - Cascades In Lane County 27 0300PST 0 0 Winter Storm 28 2100PST A powerful storm moved into Northwest Oregon bringing high winds, rain and heavy snows to the region. Bouy 050 near Newport reported winds to 54 mph with gusts to 74 mph, Siuslaw 69 mph, Garibaldi 67 mph, and Bouy 29 at the Mouth of the Columbia River 45 gusts to 59 mph. In addition, Florence reported winds to 66 mph gusts to 78 mph, Netarts 70 mph with gusts to 80 mph, Gleneden Beach 60 mph with gusts to 85 mph, the Newport Airport 63 mph with gusts to 82 mph, Seaside gusts to 67 mph and Astoria gusts to 61 mph. In the Coastal Mountains Cedar had gusts to 64 mph and Cannibal gusts to 70 mph. In the North Oregon Cascades snowfall amounts were 20 inches at Timberline, 18 inches at Government Camp, 16 inches at Bennett Pass and Blue Box, 14 inches at Santiam Pass and 15 inches at Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood Meadows. In the Columbia River Gorge the Hood River area received 8 to 14 inches of snow. In the Willamette Valley 2 inches of snow was reported at Sylvan, McMinnville, Newburg and Banks. Some 24 hour rainfall totals included 3.70 inches at Lees Camp, 3.34 at Yellowstone RAWS, and 3.05 at Horse Creek RAWS. Utility companies reported widespread power outages - 12000 in West Benton and Lane Counties, 3600 in the Cottage Grove area, 1500 to 2000 in the Forest Grove, Banks, Salem area, 2700 in eastern Lincoln County and 150 in Lincoln City. Highway 126 between Mapleton and Noti was closed temporarily by downed trees. The Newport High School lost a section of its roof, estimated cost of repair is unknown. A barn was reportedly blown down at Blachly. An empty chip truck moving South on Highway 101 was toppled in the Nehalem Bay area, the driver escaped with a few bruises. A wind gust on the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport toppled a tractor trailer rig closing Highway 101 for 3 hours. No injuries were reported.
ORZ011 Northern Oregon Cascades 30 0400PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 2359PST Timberline and Government Camp reported 26 inches, Bennett Pass and Tombstone 21 inches, Santiam Pass and Mt. Hood Meadows 18 inches and Blue Box 13 inches of snow.
ORZ002 Central Oregon Coast 30 0800PST 0 0 High Wind (G54) M 2359PST Newport reported winds 40 to 62 mph, Florence 48 gusts to 62 mph and Yachats gusts to 61 mph. OREGON, Southeast ORZ061>063 Harney - Baker - Malheur 24 2000PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 1600PST A strong Pacific storm system brought heavy snow to southeast Oregon during the Thanksgiving weekend. Light snow began around 8 a.m. and began accumulating by 1 p.m. on the 24th. Heavy snow criteria was met by 9 p.m. Snow continued to fall overnight and into the afternoon of the 25th. Four to eight inches of snow fell in the valleys and up to a foot fell at higher elevations.
ORZ061>064 Harney - Baker - Malheur - Lower Treasure Valley 28 1500PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 2100PST A strong Pacific system that had tapped into a plume of tropical moisture dumped heavy snow across Southeast Oregon, causing the closure of Interstate 84 between Baker City and Ontario from late on the morning of the 28th until 8 a.m. the next day. Six to ten inches of snow fell across the area but blowing and drifting of the snow made accurate measurement difficult. Numerous slide-offs and motor vehicle collisions occurred but no injuries were reported. OREGON, Southwest ORZ021>022 South Central Oregon Coast - Curry County Coast 12 2200PST 0 0 High Wind (G48) M 15 0417PST See below. A High Wind Warning was issued for the coastal headland of the south Oregon coast effective at the times listed above. Cape Blanco verified the warning with nearly every hourly observation between 1900 PST on 11/12/01 and 0500 PST on 11/14/01. Another round of verifying observations were recorded between 2300 PST on 11/14 and 0400 PST on 11/15. Peak sustained wind: 48 mph. Peak gust: 72 mph.
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Cape Arago verified the warning continuously from 1600 PST on 11/14 to 0100 PST on 11/15. Peak sustained wind: 46 mph. Peak gust: 65 mph.
Damage was also reported at Gold Beach by spotter CU-12. A roof on the shed attached to his house blew off at around 1500 PST on 11/13. This was the only verifying report recorded in zone ORZ022.
ORZ021-021>022-026 South Central Oregon Coast - Curry County Coast - Jackson County 19 0343PST 0 0 5K High Wind (G67) M 1600PST See below. A High Wind Warning was issued for the ORZ021/022 at 0343 PST on 11/19/01. It was expanded to include ORZ026 at 0830 PST on 11/19/01. The Warning was cancelled at 1547 PST on 11/19/01.
Cape Arago verified the warning with every observation except one between 1000 PST and 1500 PST on 11/19. Max sustained speed: 42 mph. Peak gust: 82 mph.
Cape Blanco also verified the warning with every observation except one between 0800 PST and 1400 PST on 11/19. Max sustained speed: 51 mph. Peak gust: 75 mph.
Gold Beach verified the warning with a gust to 67 mph.
Two coastal spotters reported numerous downed trees along US 101.
ORZ021 South Central Oregon Coast 20 1540PST 0 0 High Wind (G35) M Spotter CO-41 at Bandon reported south wind 35 mph gusting to 57 mph. A High Wind Warning was issued for the coastal headlands of ORZ021/022 at 0333 PST on 11/20/01 and expired at an unknown time. Unfortunately, Cape Blanco and Cape Arago observations were not saved, so the only verifying observation is listed above.
ORZ021>022 South Central Oregon Coast - Curry County Coast 21 1226PST 0 0 High Wind (G35) 22 0925PST See below. A High Wind Warning was issued for the coastal headlands of zones ORZ021/022 effective at the above times. Unfortunately, no Cape Arago and Cape Blanco observations were saved, so there is no verifying data for the warning.
ORZ031 Central & Eastern Lake County 22 1341PST 0 0 High Wind (G74) M A spotter at Summer Lake reported a 74 mph gust at 1341 PST. A Wind Advisory was issued for zone ORZ031 at 1224 PST on 11/22/01 and cancelled at 1830 PST. The above reported gust actually exceeded High Wind Warning criteria, but it was the only reported observation to do so.
ORZ029-031-031 Klamath Basin - Central & Eastern Lake County 24 0855PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0932PST Spotter KL-53 reported 8 inches of snow at 4870 feet between 0200 and 0800 PST. A snow advisory was issued for the above counties at 0530 PST on 11/24/01, and it was upgraded to a Heavy Snow Warning at 0750 PST. The above spotter reports verified the warning for zones ORZ029 and ORZ031. No reports were received from ORZ030, but it is likely that this zone verified as well. Zone ORZ028 wound up with snow totals right around the warning threshold...but an advisory likely was the appropriate response there. Zone ORZ027 should have had a Snow Advisory in effect.
Snow levels wound up being a lot lower than the expected 2500 to 3000 feet. Parts of the Rogue Valley as low as 1300 feet received up to 3 inches of snow. A Snow Advisory would have been appropriate for ORZ025/026 and possibly for ORZ024.
ORZ029-029-029>030- Klamath Basin - Northern & Eastern Klamath County & Western Lake County - Central & Eastern Lake 030>031-031 County 28 0600PST 0 0 Winter Storm 29 0812PST Spotter KL53 at 4870 feet reported 6 inches of new snow. A Winte Storm Warning was issued for ORZ028/029/030 at 1707 PST on 11/28/01 and cancelled at 2232 PST on 11/28/01. The
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OREGON, Southwest above spotter reports verified the warning, but the warning was issued too late, cancelled too early, and should have included ORZ031 as well.
ORZ021-021>022 South Central Oregon Coast - Curry County Coast 28 1113PST 0 0 5K High Wind (G70) 1623PST Spotter CO41 in Bandon reported wind gusts to 70 mph. A High Wind Warning was issued for zones ORZ021/022 at 0401 PST on 11/27/01 and cancelled at 1406 PST on 11/28/01. Unfortunately, the coastal winds at Cape Blanco and Cape Arago were not saved, they would certainly have verified the warning. As it stands, the spotter reports listed above serve to verify the wanring.
ORZ031 Central & Eastern Lake County 28 1336PST 0 0 Blizzard Spotter LA20 at Summer Lake reported wind 25-40 mph gusting to 57 mph with blowing and drifting snow. A Blizzard Warning was issued for ORZ031 at 0336 PST on 11/28/01 and cancelled at 2252 PST on 11/28/01. The above observation comes close to verifying the warning, but no visibility information was given. Still, it was a pretty lousy day in this area. PACIFIC Guam Central Portion 08 1440SST 0 0 20K Lightning 1530SST Lightning caused an island wide power outage. The strike hit a main transmission line in Hagatna at about 1445 causing a power surge. Power began to be restored by 1530 and by 1830 98 percent of the island had electricity.
Guam Talofofo 17 1100SST 1 0 Rip Currents 1130SST Ben Mafnas, a 27 year old Talofofo man, was swept over the reef in Togcha Bay. Police, Fire, U.S. Coast Guard and Navy HC-5 Squadron rescue units scanned the rough waters behind Jeff's Pirates Cove. A call was received at 1130. Search conditions were poor, with brief violent windstorms and 6 to 8 foot seas, making the search difficult. Mafnas was rod-and-reel fishing for unicorn fish with his stepfather Ben Naputi at about 1100. His fishing line became snagged on some rocks about 25 feet out. Mafans, who makes a living selling fish, swam out to retrieve the line when a current pulled him out to sea. Witnesses said they quickly lost sight of the man in the rough water. A Navy helicopter searched the reef and waters out to three miles while divers, personal water craft and boats searched closer in. The search continued until dusk and resumed at dawn on the 18th. The search was officially called off about 1400.
The remains of Mafnas was found on the 19th. The body was found floating at about 0705 by fire rescue personnel at the channel off the shores behind Jeff's Pirates Cove. M27IW
Guam Central Portion 19 1000SST 0 0 5K Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1600SST Monsoon trough brought heavy rain to parts of the island of Guam. Flooding was experienced near the Guam Waterworks Authority pump station in Upper Tumon, across from the Chief Brodie Elementary School. Water two feet deep near the pump station caused one vehicle to stall at the edge of the flooded area. Between 1000 and 1600 0.87 inches of rain was recorded at the National Weather Service Office in Tiyan. PACIFIC OCEAN San Mateo Pt To Mexican Bdr Out 30Nm 10 W San Mateo Point 29 1710PST 0 0 Waterspout 1720PST Two waterspouts were observed. PENNSYLVANIA, Central
NONE REPORTED.
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PENNSYLVANIA, East PAZ067 Chester 01 0001EST 0 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST November 2001 continued the run of unseasonably dry weather. All of Eastern Pennsylvania received less than half of its normal monthly precipitation and was less than one fourth of its normal precipitation totals around Philadelphia. The mounting precipitation deficits prompted Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary David E. Hess on November 6th to issue a drought warning for South Central Pennsylvania (including Chester County). The drought warning for Chester County called for a ten to fifteen percent voluntary reduction in water consumption.
PAZ062 Northampton 05 0800EST 0 0 Wind 1700EST Gusty northwest winds behind a cold front knocked over one tree and closed one road in Palmer Township. The peak wind gust at the Lehigh Valley International Airport was 39 mph.
PAZ054>055-060>062- Carbon - Monroe - Berks - Lehigh - Northampton - Montgomery - Bucks - Delaware - Philadelphia 068>071 06 0900EST 0 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST November 2001 continued the run of unseasonably dry weather. All of Eastern Pennsylvania received less than half of its normal monthly precipitation and was less than one fourth of its normal precipitation totals around Philadelphia. The mounting precipitation deficits prompted Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary David E. Hess on November 6th to issue a drought warning for South Central Pennsylvania (including Chester County) and a drought watch for the rest of Eastern Pennsylvania. The drought warning for Chester County called for a ten to fifteen percent voluntary reduction in water consumption while the drought watch elsewhere called for a voluntary five percent reduction of non-essential water use. On November 8th the Pennsylvania Game Commission banned all open fires in the 1.4 million acres of state game lands due to the very high or extreme risk of fire. There have been about 250 wildfires in the state since July. Monroe County enacted a countywide one month long burning ban on November 18th. The unseasonably dry weather was also leading to increasing well problems. On a county weighted average, November monthly precipitation totals ranged from 0.8 inches in Philadelphia County to 1.9 inches in Monroe County. Normal is around 3.9 inches. At the Philadelphia International Airport, the monthly precipitation total of 0.56 inches was the third driest November on record. November monthly precipitation totals were 1.23 inches at the Reading Regional Airport and 1.10 inches at the Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Monroe County 2 NE Marshalls Creek 09 1900EST 0 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 12 0800EST A spontaneously combusted wildfire broke out in a mulch and stump pit at the Siberini Evacuating Company off of U.S. Route 209 the evening of the 9th in Middle Township. The wildfire was consuming four acres of stumps that was about 50 feet deep. The Lake of the Pines Development was located near the wildfire and residents with respiratory and/or breathing problems were recommended to leave the area because of the heavy smoke. The dry, windy weather conditions in combination with the copious amounts of leaves caused the fire to spread rapidly. The company removed much of the mulch and organic material from the pit to help the three firefighting units battle the blaze. A second flare-up occurred on the 11th before the fire was completely under control.
Delaware County Ridley Park 11 0400EST 0 0 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 0900EST An early morning wildfire consumed dried leaves, grasses and wood near Ridley Creek Park in Edgemont Township. Winds and dry conditions helped the fire spread quickly. Two other firefighting units assisted in extinguishing the fire. In the state of Pennsylvania, there were 250 wildfires between July 1st and November 8th.
PAZ054>055-060>062- Carbon - Monroe - Berks - Lehigh - Northampton - Chester - Montgomery - Bucks - Delaware - Philadelphia 067>071 30 2359EST 0 0 0 Unseasonably Warm In addition to being unseasonably dry, November 2001 was unseasonably warm. At the Philadelphia International Airport, the monthly mean temperature of 52.9 degrees was the second warmest November on record. At the Lehigh Valley International Airport, the monthly mean temperature of 47.0 degrees was the fifth warmest November on record. The monthly mean temperature at the Reading Regional Airport was 48.4 degrees, 5.1 degrees above normal. PENNSYLVANIA, Northeast Lackawanna County Moscow 25 1600EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail Tree fell over a power line at Birch Lane. 23 electric customers were without service.
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PENNSYLVANIA, Northeast Luzerne County Wilkes Barre 25 1600EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1800EST Heavy rain caused street flooding at the intersection of Madison and Hollenbeck Streets; and Blackman and Anthracite Streets. The heavy rain also caused street flooding along portions of South and West River Streets. Luzerne County Wilkes Barre 25 1630EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail Tree fell over a utility wire on Bear Creek Boulevard. 10 customers lost power. Multiple cases of trees, wires, and telephone poles down due to wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The wind gusts were with isolated embedded thunderstorms with heavy rain along a strong cold front. The thunderstorms were moving at around 40 mph. PENNSYLVANIA, Northwest
NONE REPORTED. PENNSYLVANIA, West
NONE REPORTED. PUERTO RICO Northwest Hatillo 04 1500AST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600AST Emergency Managers indicated Rio Camuy in Hatillo was out of its banks. Flooding was reported over Campo Alegre sector in Hatillo.
Central Interior Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 10M 4M Flood 09 0600AST Culebra Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 Flood 09 0600AST Eastern Interior Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 8M 2M Flood 09 0600AST Mayaguez And Vicinity Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 500K Flood 09 0600AST North Central Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 15M 5M Flood 09 0600AST Northeast Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 5M 1M Flood 09 0600AST Northwest Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 9M 1M Flood 09 0600AST Ponce And Vicinity Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 Flood 09 0600AST San Juan And Vicinity Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 9M 1M Flood 09 0600AST Southeast Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 4.5M 1M Flood 09 0600AST Southwest Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 Flood 09 0600AST
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PUERTO RICO Vieques Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 Flood 09 0600AST Western Interior Countywide 07 1700AST 0 0 14M 2M Flood 09 0600AST A cold front became stationary on November 7 through November 9 across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands producing copious rainfall across the region. High seas and this excessive rainfall caused most of the rivers flowing to the north to go out of their banks flooding nearby areas and roads. The highest rainfall amounts in a 48 hour period were: 16.56 inches in Rio Piedras sector in San Juan, 16.07 inches in Naguabo, 14.26 inches in Morovis, 14.10 inches in Barranquitas, 13.52 inches in Bayamon, 12.63 inches in Canovanas and 12.60 inches in Orocovis.
Flood damages were estimated at around $92 million. Of that total, 17 million occurred in the agriculture sector. The areas most affected were the north, central and east sections of Puerto Rico where considerable damage to electrical and water systems, highways and roads, bridges, privates homes, schools, small business and commerce were reported due to flooding, landslides and mudslides. In addition, nearly 300 people were in shelters.
Central Interior Villalba 13 1500AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1600AST Emergency Managers indicated two mudslides in the Jagueyes and Higuero sectors.
Mayaguez And Vicinity South Portion 14 1600AST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100AST Heavy rains caused flooding along Rio Rosario in San German and Hormigueros. Various streets and sectors in the vicinity of the river were affected.
PRZ001>002 San Juan And Vicinity - Northeast 27 0600AST 0 0 Coastal Flooding 1200AST Hurricane Olga located well to the northeast of the local area caused large north to northeast swells in our area. These swells produced minor coastal flooding in Sector la Punta Condado in San Juan. In addition, road 187 in Pinones was impassable.. RHODE ISLAND
NONE REPORTED. SOUTH CAROLINA, Central
NONE REPORTED. SOUTH CAROLINA, North Coastal SCZ017-023>024- Marlboro - Darlington - Dillon - Florence - Marion - Horry - Williamsburg - Georgetown 032>034-039-046 15 0800EST 0 0 Drought 30 0800EST The South Carolina Drought Response Committee declared many parts of the state in a moderate drought. For the year, the state received well below the normal rainfall...averaging 9-12 inches below normal. The below normal rainfall actually began in 1999, and since that time the Pee Dee and the Grand Strand area are about 20 inches below normal. The main result of the lack of precipitation was above normal wildfires...scorching 2500 acres in November alone, verses 950 acres on average.
SCZ034 Horry 27 0600EST 1 10 15K Fog 0900EST Dense fog caused a 12 vehicle crash, killing one man and injuring 10 others. The accident occurred on SC 917 just west of Pleasant View Crossroads. M47VE
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SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest SCZ001>014-019 Oconee Mountains - Pickens Mountains - Greenville Mountains - Greater Oconee - Greater Pickens - Greater Greenville - Spartanburg - Cherokee - York - Anderson - Abbeville - Laurens - Union - Chester - Greenwood 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST Drought was again the major concern during the month. An extended short-term dry spell exacerbated the ongoing drought, lasting from mid-October through much of November. During this stretch of weeks, many areas received no measurable rain.
Toward the end of the month, a few wildfires were noted across the mountains, burning many acres. Extremely low lake levels affected boating and water supplies.
Many additional wells and ponds dried up, tree farms closed and many communities enacted or expanded water restrictions. Record low streamflows were observed on area streams and rivers. SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal SCZ040-042>045- Allendale - Hampton - Northern Colleton - Dorchester - Berkeley - Jasper - Beaufort - Southern Colleton - 047>050 Charleston 01 0000EST 0 0 Drought 30 2359EST Moderate to severe drought conditions continued over south coastal South Carolina as rainfall was generally around one half inch for the month. SOUTH DAKOTA, Central and North SDZ005>011-015>023- Mcpherson - Brown - Marshall - Roberts - Walworth - Edmunds - Day - Dewey - Potter - Faulk - Spink - 033>037-045-048-051 Clark - Codington - Grant - Hamlin - Deuel - Stanley - Sully - Hughes - Hyde - Hand - Jones - Lyman - Buffalo 26 0100CST 0 0 Winter Storm 27 0300CST Heavy snow of 6 to 12 inches along with strong north winds of 20 to 40 mph caused near blizzard conditions and difficult travel conditions across most of central and northeast South Dakota. Most schools were closed or started late on both the 26th and 27th. Also, many flights were delayed or canceled and some businesses were closed. Some snowfall amounts included, 6 inches at Eagle Butte, Fort Thompson, and Webster, 7 inches at Eureka, Onida, Doland, and Watertown, 8 inches at Highmore, Miller, Onaka, Castlewood, and Selby, 9 inches at Sisseton and Peever, 10 inches at Faulkton, Blunt, Murdo, Kennebec and Stephan, and 11 inches at Victor and Gettysburg. Locations with a foot of snowfall included, Milbank, White Rock, and Clear Lake. SOUTH DAKOTA, Southeast SDZ038>040-050- Beadle - Kingsbury - Brookings - Gregory - Jerauld - Sanborn - Miner - Lake - Moody - Brule - Aurora - 052>070 Davison - Hanson - Mccook - Minnehaha - Charles Mix - Douglas - Hutchinson - Turner - Lincoln - Bon Homme - Yankton - Clay 26 0400CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 2300CST Widespread heavy snow accumulated from 6 to 16 inches. The snowfall closed many schools and businesses, closed some government offices, and severely hampered transportation. The greatest reported snowfall amount of 16 inches was reported in several areas including Woonsocket, Artesian, Mitchell, Madison, Bonesteel, and Yankton. Most of Southeast South Dakota received at least 8 inches. The wet and heavy nature of the snow made it difficult to clear away. SOUTH DAKOTA, West SDZ024>025-029- Northern Black Hills - Northern Foot Hills - Southern Black Hills - Pennington Plains - Haakon - Fall River 031>032-041>044- Co. - Shannon - Jackson - Bennett - Mellette - Todd - Tripp 046>047-049 26 0600MST 0 0 0 Heavy Snow 1800MST A low pressure system moved out of the Rockies and across the Central and Northern plains. This system brought snow to Western South Dakota starting late in the afternoon of November 25. Snowfall continued over night and through Nov. 26. By the morning of Nov. 26, heavy snow had accumulated over South Central South Dakota and by noon, much of Western South Dakota had recieved heavy snow. Most locations recieved 6 to 12 inches of total snowfall, with some counties of Southern South Dakota recieving 12 to 14 inches. The heaviest snow occured just north of Deadwood in the Northern Black Hills, where 16.7 inches of snow fell. TENNESSEE, Central Benton County Camden 24 0715CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported a few trees were blown down near Camden.
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TENNESSEE, Central Benton County Camden 24 0720CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Law enforcement reported dime size hail. Warren County Mc Minnville 24 0755CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300CST Law enforcement reported street flooding and water in homes. Montgomery County Clarksville 24 0910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported a power line was down. Cheatham County Countywide 24 1150CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported a few trees were down around the county. Lincoln County 10 SE Fayetteville 24 1315CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Spotter reported two 20 inch trees down and large limbs down on Smith Hill Raby Road. Moore County Countywide 24 1335CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported several trees down across the county. Moore County Lynchburg 24 1335CST 0 0 Lightning A house was struck by lightning. Moore County Lynchburg 24 1335CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported a tree down and a power line down. Coffee County Tullahoma 24 1345CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Law enforcement reported a few trees and several road signs blown down over southwest portions of Tullahoma. Franklin County Winchester 24 1405CST 0 0 Lightning Law enforcement reported lightning striking a gas service line, causing an explosion and line damage. Grundy County Tracy City 24 2015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Law enforcement reported trees down along Orange Hill Rd. Warren County Countywide 24 2020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down around the county. Van Buren County Spencer 24 2030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A tree was blown down on Highway 30 West. White County Northeast Portion 24 2045CST 0 0 Flash Flood There was flooding along Blue Spring Rd. Fentress County Jamestown 24 2115CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2330CST Law enforcement reported flooding on U.S. Highway 127 and Chapman Rd. Cumberland County Crossville 24 2200CST 0 0 Flash Flood 25 0130CST Law enforcement reported flooding at the intersection of Industrial Blvd. and Old Jamestown Road, and at West Ave. and 10th Street.
Benton County Big Sandy 26 2330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Sheriff's office reported trees were blown down. TNZ005 Stewart 27 0000CST 0 0 Flood Highway department said several gravel roads were washed out in the county.
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TENNESSEE, Central Stewart County 3 W Dover 27 0005CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 0006CST Sheriff's office reported a carport collapsed on a car. Also, a detached garage was moved off its foundation. Trees were blown down at Dover. Stewart County Big Rock 27 0015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Highway department reported several trees were down.
Benton County Countywide 29 0100CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1200CST Flooding reported on roads throughout the county, and also with Highway 69 closed into Big Sandy for a period of time. One car had to be rescued on Highway 69. Stewart County Countywide 29 0130CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1200CST Several roads were flooded across the county, especially along Highway 79. Montgomery County West Portion 29 0200CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Flooding along Highway 79 in the western part of the county. There was water over many roads in the county. One county road had to be closed. Houston County Countywide 29 0220CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1200CST Numerous roads were flooded across the county. Humphreys County West Portion 29 0225CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1215CST Minor flooding of roads were reported in the western part of the county. Benton County Countywide 29 1200CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Sheriff's department reported that 20 roads were closed due to high water. Schools were closed and remained closed through Friday. Many gravel roads were washed out. A bridge on Pt. Mason Road has floated out of position. 15 culverts sustained damage. About 9 to 15 homes got flooded (some with basements). Houston County 10 SW Erin 29 1200CST 0 0 Flash Flood One family had to be evacuated due to high water on Dancer Branch Rd. The Largent Hollow Road bridge was washed out, and 4 roads were closed. Stewart County Southwest Portion 29 1200CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST A wooden bridge was washed out on Leatherwood Road. This was the only all wooden bridge left in the county. Also, 10 roads in the county were closed due to high water. Schools were closed due to flooding on many roads. Dickson County Countywide 29 1230CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Several roads in the county were flooded due to high water. 2 inches of water got into the Humane Society of Dickson. Humphreys County Southeast Portion 29 1230CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Gray Branch Road was closed due to high water. One bridge was washed out. There were 20 roads closed in Humphreys county during this flash flood event. Wayne County Waynesboro 29 1345CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Several roads were closed due to flooding. Flooding was also reported along low lying areas. Some homes had to be evacuated.
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TENNESSEE, Central Hickman County Centerville 29 1400CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Sulphur Creek Road and Old Highway 46 were both closed due to flooding. Lewis County Hohenwald 29 1400CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Several roads were flooded and closed, with some bridge ends washed out. Perry County Linden 29 1405CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Several county roads were flooded. Davidson County Nashville 29 1455CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100CST OEM reported Whites Creek was over its banks and was affecting several backyards of residences. Also, Sevenmile Creek overflowed its banks and spilled into many backyards. Cheatham County South Portion 29 1800CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100CST 911 center reported high water on roads in the southern part of the county. 5 county roads were closed due to flooding. Williamson County Countywide 29 1930CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200CST Sheriff's office reported high water on many roads in the county. Fernvale Road in Fairview was closed due to high water. Also Clovercroft Road, Old Hillsboro Road, Del Rio Pike and an area of Wilson Pike was closed. One water rescue had to be made on Southall Road. A motorist had to be rescued from his vehicle due to the high water. Williamson county schools had to close early. The middle and high schools were closed at 1230 PM and the elementary schools at 130 PM. It was the first time schools were closed early because of flooding in nearly 30 years. TENNESSEE, East Bradley County Countywide 25 0040EST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind Trees down.
TNZ040>043-046>047- Northwest Cocke - Cocke/Smoky Mountains - Northwest Greene - Southeast Greene - Northwest Carter - 071>074-086>087- Southeast Carter - Northwest Blount - Blount/Smoky Mountains - North Sevier - Sevier/Smoky Mountains - 101>102 Northwest Monroe - Southeast Monroe - West Polk - East Polk 29 2200EST 0 0 279K High Wind 30 0030EST Strong winds behind a cold front uprooted trees and downed power lines. A trained storm spotter 2 miles north of Gatlinburg in Sevier County estimated winds of 48 knots (55 mph) with gusts to around 63 knots (72 mph). TENNESSEE, West Hardeman County Pocahontas 09 1400CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind 1405CST A utility shed was destroyed. Shingles were blown off from the roof of one house. Thirty trees were blown down or split in half.
Shelby County Collierville to 24 0425CST 0 0 100K Thunderstorm Wind 6 N Collierville 0435CST Several homes and businesses were damaged. Numerous trees were knocked down. Shelby County Memphis 24 0500CST 0 0 1K Flash Flood 0700CST One apartment was flooded. One road was under water. Fayette County Oakland 24 0510CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind 0515CST Numerous power lines and some trees were knocked down.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TENNESSEE, West Weakley County Greenfield 24 0600CST 0 0 3K Lightning 0605CST A house was damaged by a fire started by lightning. Hardeman County Whiteville 24 0605CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0610CST A few trees were knocked down. Madison County Windy City to 24 0605CST 0 0 0.15K Hail (1.00) 3 N Jackson 0615CST Gibson County Humboldt to 24 0612CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind 2 S Milan 0625CST A grain bin and a hog barn were destroyed. Numerous trees were knocked down. Carroll County Mc Lemoresville to 24 0615CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Trezevant 0625CST Several homes and a barn were damaged. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down. Weakley County Greenfield 24 0615CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind 0620CST Several homes, businesses and public structures were damaged. Some trees and power lines were knocked down. Henry County Puryear 24 0700CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0705CST A few trees were blown down.
Tipton County Covington 26 2100CST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 2300CST Several buildings had water in their basements. A dozen roads were flooded. Shelby County Collierville 26 2230CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 2235CST Several homes were damaged.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TENNESSEE, West Henry County 5 SE Paris to 26 2325CST 5 200 2 12 1.5M Tornado (F3) Oakland 2335CST
One home that was badly damaged when a tornado moved through Henry county on the evening on November 26. The tornado touched downed southeast of Paris and moved northeast. Ten homes and buildings were completely destroyed and 46 others were damaged. Two persons were killed when their mobile home was destroyed by the tornado. Numerous trees were knocked down. F32MH, M3MH Fayette County Laconia 26 2334CST 0 2 100K Thunderstorm Wind 2340CST One mobile home, a shop and a few barns were destroyed. Twenty-five houses were damaged. Many trees and power lines were knocked down. Haywood County 1 SW Hillville 26 2350CST 0 1 50K Thunderstorm Wind 2355CST Several mobile homes were damaged. Several cars were blown around. Some trees and power lines were knocked down. Hardeman County Bolivar 27 0001CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 0005CST A few power lines were blown down. Madison County Jackson 27 0007CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 0015CST Some trees and power lines were knocked down in the southwest part of Jackson. Madison County Countywide 27 0020CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind 0035CST Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county. Carroll County Cedar Grove 27 0040CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind 0045CST One mobile home was damaged. Several trees and power lines were blown down. Henderson County Lexington 27 0100CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0105CST Twelve homes had some of their shingles blown off.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TENNESSEE, West TNZ003>004-019>021- Weakley - Henry - Dyer - Gibson - Carroll - Lauderdale - Tipton - Haywood - Crockett - Madison - Chester - 048>053-055-088>092 Decatur - Shelby - Fayette - Hardeman - Mcnairy - Hardin 28 1808CST 1 0 1.4M Flood 30 2359CST Rainfall of between 5 and 11 inches fell on West Tennessee between November 26 and November 29. This produced widespread flooding across the region. Numerous roads were closed. Numerous homes and businesses flooded with as much as 6' of water in some houses. Five bridges washed out. Nearly 500 people had to be evacuated, most of them in Shelby county. Several people were trapped in vehicles and were rescued. One woman was killed in McNairy county when she drove her car into flowing water. F58VE
Haywood County Brownsville 28 1810CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 1815CST Some trees were blown down. Shelby County Memphis 29 1301CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 1305CST A couple of trees were knocked down. Shelby County Memphis 29 1448CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 1455CST A few trees were blown down. Carroll County Lavinia to 29 1600CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Clarksburg 1610CST Some trees and power lines were knocked down. TEXAS, Central TXZ169 Kimble 15 1500CST 0 0 Flood 16 1200CST Heavy rainfall of 3 to 5 inches caused the South Llano River near Junction to climb out of its banks. The river crested at 22.3 feet during the evening of the 15th, or about 6.2 feet above flood stage. Highway 377 near the South Llano State Park was closed due to high water, with other low water crossings closed along the river across Kimble County.
TXZ170 Mason 15 1700CST 0 0 Flood 2300CST Heavy rainfall of 3 to 5 inches brought Beaver Creek near Mason out of its banks. Beaver Creek crested at 13.0 feet on the evening of the 15th, or about 1 foot above flood stage. Low water crossings along the creek were briefly covered with high water.
TXZ155 San Saba 15 2300CST 0 0 Flood 16 0100CST Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches caused the San Saba River near San Saba to climb to flood stage around midnight on the 16th. No damage was reported.
TXZ049-054-064>066- Fisher - Nolan - Sterling - Coke - Runnels - Irion - Tom Green - Crockett - Haskell - Throckmorton - Jones - 071>072-076-098>099- Taylor - Coleman 113-127-139 28 0300CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1700CST An intense winter storm produced widespread 4 to 6 inch snow totals, with localized 10 to 12 inch readings, across the central and western sections of West Central Texas during the morning hours of the 28th. The snow fell mainly along and northwest of an Ozona to San Angelo to Coleman line. Snow packed roads made for slick travel conditions, with several hundred accidents reported and 3 fatalities. With the hazardous travel conditions, many businesses and schools closed for the day.
TEXAS, Central Southeast Liberty County Dayton 26 1215CST 0.2 15 0 0 20K Tornado (F0) A tornado touched down in Dayton, at Highway 321 and FM 1008, damaging a county equipment barn roof on Sawmill Road, and ripping down power lines.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, Central Southeast San Jacinto County Shepherd 26 1900CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Sheriff's office reported trees down and houses damaged in Shepherd.
Montgomery County Northeast Portion 27 0215CST 0 0 4K Flash Flood 0500CST Rose Road near Weirs Creek, and Rogers Road near Caney Creek were closed due to high water. TEXAS, Extreme West
NONE REPORTED. TEXAS, Mid - South Jim Wells County Alice 14 1346CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
Jim Wells County Alice 14 1353CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)
Mcmullen County Tilden 14 1455CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 10 miles east of cross. North central part of county
Kleberg County Kingsville 14 1720CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
Jim Wells County Palito Blanco 14 1813CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Video of a man holding baseball sized hail in Palito Blanco.
Mcmullen County North Portion 14 2230CST 0 0 Flood 15 0530CST Several streets and roads closed. Live Oak County Northeast Portion 14 2252CST 0 0 Flood 15 0252CST Some streets and roads were closed in and around Whitsett.
Bee County Beeville 15 0353CST 0.3 100 0 0 Tornado (F0) 10 miles west of Beeville Tornado on ground along FM799 and Live Oak county line.
Mcmullen County Countywide 15 1400CST 0 0 Flood 2000CST Several streets and roads closed throughout the county. Mcmullen County Countywide 15 2000CST 0 0 Flood 16 0200CST
Live Oak County George West 15 1446CST 0.6 200 0 0 Tornado (F1) 5 Miles NE of George West - House damaged and large tree libs through roof - Shed blown away. Bee County Beeville 15 1553CST 0.3 100 0 0 Tornado (F0) 10 West of Beeville - On ground along FM799 and Live Oak County line.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, Mid - South Bee County Mineral 15 1636CST 0.5 200 0 0 Tornado (F1) Mobile home destroyed, roof damage to house next door. Near farm road 673 and Pioneer rd. Goliad County Goliad 15 1915CST 0.6 300 0 0 Tornado (F1) 5 NW Goliad - On highway 239 halfway to Charco. Goliad County Goliad 15 2010CST 0.3 100 0 0 Tornado (F0) Sheriff reported Tornado along west side of Highway 183
Live Oak County Countywide 15 1500CST 0 0 Flood 2100CST Several streets and roads closed throughout the county. Live Oak County Countywide 15 2100CST 0 0 Flood 16 0300CST Live Oak County Countywide 16 0300CST 0 0 Flood 0900CST
Duval County San Diego 15 1542CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)
Bee County Beeville 15 1553CST 0.2 50 0 0 Tornado (F1) TORNADO ON THE GROUND ALONG FM 799 AND LIVE OAK COUNTY LINE. 10 MILES W OF BEEVILLE.
Bee County Countywide 15 1630CST 0 0 Flood 2230CST 18:30 All roads in the north end of county closed with 2 high water rescue operation in progress by volunteer fire department. Bee County Countywide 15 2230CST 0 0 Flood 16 0430CST Bee County Countywide 16 0430CST 0 0 Flood 1030CST
Bee County Mineral 15 1636CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)
Bee County Normanna 15 1636CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)
Goliad County Countywide 15 1820CST 0 0 Flood 16 0020CST Several streets and roads throughout the county closed. Goliad County Countywide 16 0020CST 0 0 Flood 0620CST
Bee County Pettus 15 1825CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
Goliad County Charco 15 1905CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 5 MILES SE OF CHARCO.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, Mid - South Goliad County Goliad 15 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) HAIL REPORTED 5 MILES NW OF GOLIAD.
Goliad County Goliad 15 2000CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
Goliad County Goliad 15 2010CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
Goliad County Fannin 15 2033CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 3 MILES E OF FANNIN.
Victoria County Victoria 15 2155CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)
Duval County Freer 16 0120CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)
San Patricio County West Portion 16 0130CST 0 0 Flood 0730CST Several streets and roads closed in and around Mathis. San Patricio County Countywide 16 0730CST 0 0 Flood 1330CST San Patricio County Countywide 16 1330CST 0 0 Flood 1930CST San Patricio County Countywide 16 1930CST 0 0 Flood 17 0130CST
Duval County North Portion 16 0300CST 0 0 Flood 0900CST Several streets and roads in and around Freer closed. Duval County North Portion 16 0900CST 0 0 Flood 1200CST
Jim Wells County Countywide 16 0330CST 0 0 Flood 0930CST Several streets and roads throughout the county closed. Jim Wells County Countywide 16 0930CST 0 0 Flood 1530CST
Kleberg County Northwest Portion 16 0625CST 0 0 Flood 1225CST Several streets and roads in and around Kingsville closed. Kleberg County Northwest Portion 16 1225CST 0 0 Flood 1825CST Kleberg County Northwest Portion 16 1825CST 0 0 Flood 17 0025CST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, Mid - South Webb County Central Portion 16 0710CST 0 0 Flood 1100CST Some streets and roads in and around Laredo closed.
Nueces County Central Portion 16 1313CST 0 0 Flood 1913CST Some streets and roads in and around Corpus Christi closed. Nueces County Central Portion 16 1913CST 0 0 Flood 17 0113CST
TEXAS, North Stephens County 7 S Breckenridge 11 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Mclennan County Leroy 12 0750CST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 0950CST A house was flooded in Leroy, and roads and bridges were flooded in the surrounding area. Mclennan County Elm Mott 12 1030CST 0 0 Flash Flood Three persons were rescued from a vehicle stalled in high water.
Bell County Salado 15 1555CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind There was wind damage to two recreational vehicles, one mobile home, a two story house, and signs were blown down. Bell County Killeen 15 1655CST 0 0 Flash Flood Several farm to market roads were closed, some streets closed in Belton and Killeen due to high water.
Fannin County 5 S Bonham 23 2050CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind The roof of a barn was blown off by high winds.
TXZ091>095-100>105- Montague - Cooke - Grayson - Fannin - Lamar - Young - Jack - Wise - Denton - Collin - Hunt - Hopkins - 107-115>123-129>134- Stephens - Palo Pinto - Parker - Tarrant - Dallas - Rockwall - Kaufman - Van Zandt - Rains - Eastland - Erath 141>147-156>161-175 - Hood - Somervell - Johnson - Ellis - Comanche - Mills - Hamilton - Bosque - Hill - Navarro - Freestone - Lampasas - Coryell - Bell - Mclennan - Falls - Limestone - Robertson 27 1230CST 0 0 Ice Storm 29 1800CST Late on the 26th and on the 27th an arctic cold front moved through Texas. A slow moving upper level storm was slowly approaching Texas from the southwest states. The flow aloft became southwest over north Texas as the storm approached, producing overrunning conditions across the state from the 27th through early on the 29th. As surface temperatures dropped below freezing across western parts of north Texas on the 27th, a mixture of freezing rain and sleet began, and changed to snow across the extreme west the night of the 27th, continuing on the 28th. Three to five inches of snow fell across Stephens, Young, and Montague counties. One to two inches fell across Eastland,Jack, and northwest Wise counties. A mixture of sleet and freezing rain continued intermittently across the northern 2/3 of north Texas on the 28th, and as the main storm system moved across north Texas the night of the 28th and morning of the 29th, a light mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow fell across all of north Texas. The wintry precipitation caused hundreds of traffic accidents, with 4 fatalities resulting indirectly from the winter weather. At various times schools and businesses were closed or opened late across the region. At major airports there were numerous flight delays due to the wintry weather. TEXAS, North Panhandle Donley County Clarendon 03 1810CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Donley County Clarendon 03 1821CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, North Panhandle Donley County 5 SE Clarendon 03 1821CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Severe thunderstorms developed in the southeastern Texas panhandle during the early evening hours producing large hail and high winds. TEXAS, Northeast Nacogdoches County 5 NW Douglass 26 1945CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)
TEXAS, South TXZ248>255 Zapata - Jim Hogg - Brooks - Kenedy - Starr - Hidalgo - Willacy - Cameron 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 30 2359CST A moderate to severe long-term drought continued across all of Deep South Texas during the month of November. Although beneficial rainfall amounts were distributed across the Valley providing short-term relief...yearly rainfall totals continue well below normal at many locations. Departure from normal for the year at selected cities follows:
Brownsville -9.64...Harlingen...-5.07...Mcallen...-3.98...McCook -6.26...Port Mansfield -10.04...Zapata -6.07...and Falcon Dam reported a departure from normal of -5.52 inches.
Zapata County 10 N San Ygnacio 16 0959CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1100CST A strong upper level low pressure area moved over Deep South Texas from southeastern New Mexico beginning on Friday November 16, 2001. The combination of moist and unstable air combined with afternoon heating created a ripe atmosphere for the development of showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals over 3 inches were reported in Zapata county and widespread 1 to 2 inches amounts were reported across the remainder of the Rio Grande Valley. Below are selected cities rainfall totals during the month of November.
Brownsville...2.42 Harlingen...2.01 McAllen...0.95 Rio Grande City...2.16 Falfurrias...2.65 Sarita...3.83 Zapata...4.32 Falcon Dam...2.75
November rains provided short term drought relief across Deep South Texas. Despite the above normal rainfall during the month of November, yearly rainfall totals continue well below normal at many locations across Deep South Texas. TEXAS, South Central Uvalde County 2 NW Concan 14 1155CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1200CST
Uvalde County Reagan Wells 14 1930CST 0 0 3K 0 Hail (2.00) 1950CST Large hail up to 2 inches in diameter broke windshields in Reagan Wells.
Uvalde County North Portion 14 2100CST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 2330CST Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches over the northern portion of Uvalde County caused flash flooding through the early evening. Maximum totals were nearly 5 inches along the Edwards County line just south of Rocksprings. Minor damage to roads and bridges was indicated.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, South Central Edwards County Countywide 14 2130CST 0 0 20K 0 Flash Flood 2330CST A general 2 to 3 inches rain accumulation was reported over the central and eastern parts of Edwards County. The maximum totals were nearly 5 inches just south of Rocksprings. This caused widespread flash flooding into the late evening hours, with only minor damage to roads and bridges. Val Verde County Northeast Portion 14 2130CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 2330CST Rain accumulations of 2 to 3 inches across eastern Val Verde County, with up to 4 inches near Loma Alta, resulted in flash flooding through the late evening. Damage was limited to roads in the area.
Atascosa County Southeast Portion 14 2230CST 0 0 80K 0 Flash Flood 15 0000CST A general 2 to 3 inch rain fell over the southern portion of Atascosa County, with as much as 5 inches southeast of Cambellton. Widespread flash flooding developed over the southern part of the county, ending around midnight. Considerable damage was reported to roads and bridges in the southeast corner of Atascosa County.
Bandera County Tarpley 14 2344CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.75) 2355CST
Edwards County 3 W Barksdale to 15 0320CST 0 0 100K 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1 E Barksdale 0340CST Severe thunderstorm winds damaged homes and barns and knocked over trees both east and west of Barksdale, in both Edwards and Real Counties. Real County 14 W Leakey to 15 0325CST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind 13 W Leakey 0350CST The severe thunderstorm winds that damaged homes and barns west of Barksdale extended eastward into Real County just north of Camp Wood. Real County Countywide 15 0330CST 0 0 50K 0 Flash Flood 0700CST In addition to 1 to 2 inches of rain across county on the evening of the 14th, additional rain redeveloped early on the morning of the 15th, in advance of a strong upper level disturbance approaching slowly from the west. On the morning of the 15th, additional 3 to 4 inch accumulations were reported, with isolated totals of up to 10 inches just south of Leakey. Flash flooding developed over the entire county with the most dangerous flooding from Leakey southward. Most of the damage reported was to roads and bridges across the southern part of the county. Medina County Countywide 15 0400CST 0 0 3K 0 Flash Flood 0530CST Rainfall on the morning of the 15th brought accumulations were 1 to 2 inches across the county, with isolated totals of up to 3 inches in the northwestern part of the county. Brief lash flooding developed, with minimal damage. Edwards County Countywide 15 0430CST 1 5 80K 0 Flash Flood 1100CST Rainfall redeveloped on the morning of the 15th over the Edward Plateau and western Hill Country. In addition to the accumulations on the evening of the 14th, general 3 to 4 inch totals fell across Edwards County, bringing total amounts since the 14th to as much as 10 to 12 inches southeast of Rocksprings. Maximum amounts of up to 18 inches were reported near Barksdale in the southeast part of the county along the Real County line. A 22-year old woman drowned when the car she was riding in was swept off a low-water crossing across SH55 into Hackberry Creek. The driver of the vehicle was also washed into the creek. Both exited the vehicle and were clinging to tree branches as rescuers attempted to reach them. The young woman was pregnant and unable to maintain her hold. She was swept into the flood waters and drowned. The driver was rescued. Two men drove a pickup truck into the flooded low water crossing only a few minutes later but were rescued. F22VE
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, South Central Bandera County Countywide 15 0500CST 0 5 50K 0 Flash Flood 1400CST Rainfall redeveloped over Bandera County in the early morning hours, with totals since the previous night approaching 5 inches in the western part of the county around 7 am. Flash flooding developed just before sunrise and continued into the early afternoon. Road closures were widespread, with most of the damage to bridges and roads. Emergency officials noted that in spite of the widespread flooding and road closures across the county, only a few rescues were required. Apparently that the public stayed out of vehicles and very safe. Kerr County Countywide 15 0500CST 0 0 50K 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Rainfall also reformed over Kerr County in the early morning hours. Rain totals, including the previous night, were approached 4 inches in the southwest part of the county by 0600 CST. As a result, flash flooding continued from just before sunrise into the early afternoon. Roads were closed over the county. Most damage was reported to be associated with bridges and unimproved roads.
Kendall County 5 W Boerne to 15 0505CST 1.2 50 0 0 10K 0 Tornado (F0) 5 NW Boerne 0510CST A small tornado rated F0 struck in the open near Boerne...causing spotty minor damage to trees. Kendall County 4 W Boerne to 15 0520CST 4 200 0 2 100K 0 Tornado (F0) 3 N Boerne 0535CST A second and larger tornado was observed by the Kendall County Sheriff's Department 4 miles west of Boerne along SH46. This tornado moved toward the northeast, causing extensive damage to mobile homes, trees, fences, and roofs. No injuries were reported.
Llano County Countywide 15 0630CST 1 20 100K 0 Flash Flood 1700CST Rainfall in Llano County began near 0300 CST and continued into the mid morning. By 6 am, accumulations were averaging 2 inches over the north part of the county and 4 inches over the south part. Total accumulations reached 4 inches over the northern part of the county and 6 inches across the southeast part. Flash flooding developed just before sunrise, with the worst problems across the southeastern part of the county, from Kingsland to Sunrise Beach. Numerous cars swept into flooded creeks along low water crossings in the Kingsland area. A 2-year old girl was pulled out of a flash flood near her home in Kingsland. She later died at a hospital. F2OU
Burnet County Countywide 15 0645CST 0 0 50K 0 Flash Flood 1830CST Gillespie County Countywide 15 0645CST 0 5 80K 0 Flash Flood 1700CST Kendall County Countywide 15 0645CST 0 5 50K 0 Flash Flood 1930CST Bexar County Countywide 15 0700CST 0 10 100K 0 Flash Flood 1900CST Along the edge of the Hill Country, rainfall began in the early morning hours, and by 0500 to 0600 CST, average accumulations were in the 2 to 3 inch range and still increasing. By sunrise, totals were up to 4 inches in many locations, with heavy rain continuing into the mid-morning. Widespread flash flooding developed very close to sunrise and continued into the late morning and early afternoon over the area. Nearly all rural roads in Kendall and Gillespie Counties were closed, as well as in southern Burnet County. Flash flooding was widespread in Bexar County, mainly in poorly drained areas and along rural roads. Damage was generally to roads and bridges across the area.
98 103 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, South Central Blanco County Countywide 15 0730CST 1 10 100K 0 Flash Flood 1900CST Rainfall redeveloped in the early morning hours over Blanco County, with amounts approaching 4 inches by 0500 CST and approaching 6 inches near 0700 CST. Heavy rainfall continued into the mid morning on the 15th, then began to diminish. By that time, general 5 to 6 inch rainfall was reported across the county, with isolated totals of up to 10 inches over much of the central part of the county and maximum amounts just over 12 inches near Twin Sisters. A 64-year old man was drowned when he tried to drive across a low water crossing over CR102. One other passenger in the vehicle was rescued when a passing motorist was able to throw him a rope. The victim was unable to hold onto the rope and was swept away. M64VE
Comal County Countywide 15 0930CST 0 10 80K 0 Flash Flood 2300CST Rainfall over Comal County had developed near sunrise on the morning of the 15th, with accumulations approaching 3 inches by 1000 CST. Heavy rainfall continued, off and on, through the remainder of the morning and most of the afternoon. Flash flooding began around 0930 CST and continued until almost midnight. Low water crossings were flooded across most of the county, and schools had trouble releasing students in the afternoon since many of the county roads were blocked and impassible. Widespread damage was reported to county roads.
Blanco County 10 NE Blanco to 15 0930CST 3 50 0 0 3K 0 Tornado (F0) 13 NE Blanco 0940CST A tornado, rated F0, moved from 10 miles northeast of Blanco to 13 miles northeast of Blanco. It was spotted in open country and damage was limited to trees knocked over by the tornado. Hays County 8 SSW Henly to 15 0945CST 2 100 0 1 50K 0 Tornado (F0) 6 SSW Henly 0950CST A tornado, rated F0, moved from 8 miles south-southwest of Henley 6 miles south-southwest of Henley. As it crossed FM2325, it knocked down trees, and damaged several roofs of homes, as well as destroying some outbuildings. One injury was reported as the tornado knocked over a trailer-tractor and injured the driver.
Hays County Countywide 15 1000CST 0 20 200K 50K Flash Flood 2300CST As rainfall continued into the mid morning period, totals began to approach 3 inches by mid morning. Flash flooding developed across Hays County near 1000 CST. Flash flooding was widespread across the county, with the worst problems in the Wimberley area. Two cars were washed off roads, but all the occupants were rescued. Several schools delayed transporting students home that afternoon due to flood threats. The rising water forced schools to close early the following day. Minor flooding was reported in buildings in San Marcos, and hundreds of people were evacuated away from flood prone areas. Real County South Portion 15 1000CST 0 0 3K 0 Flash Flood 1130CST An additional rain of 1 to 2 inches of rain fell across southern Real County between 0800 and 1000 CST and once again, due to the saturated soils across the area, flash flooding redeveloped over the south part of the county. The event was short-lived and only minor damage was reported to roads and bridges.
Travis County Countywide 15 1000CST 2 50 500K 0 Flash Flood 2300CST As rainfall continued into the mid morning period, totals that were only 1 to 2 inches around sunrise began to approach 3 inches by mid morning. Flash flooding developed near 1000 CST, causing power outages for several hours to almost 40,000 homes. Most low water crossings flooded and dozens of rescues were required. More than 80 people were evacuated from around the Onion Creek area south of Austin. Two firefighters had to be rescued when their rescue boat overturned. They clung to tree branches until fellow firefighters could get to them. One woman in a flood-prone area drove long nails into a tree and used the nails to climb into the top of the tree for shelter until the flood waters receded. Several area schools delayed sending students home on school busses due to high water. An 17-year old male died after his car stalled in a low water crossing. He tried to walk thru 3 to 4-foot deep water, but was washed off his feet and beneath his vehicle. In another death, a 51-year old woman drowned after her car stalled in a low water crossing in the Mustang Ridge area. Apparently, she had left the vehicle and called to say that she was on her way home. Her body was found 1/4 mile downstream. M17VE, F51VE
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, South Central TXZ203 Uvalde 15 1000CST 0 0 Flood 17 2300CST The Nueces River went above flood stage. Near Laguna, it crested at 20.22' (flood stage is 10.0') on November 15 at 1615CST. Near Uvalde, it crested around 16' (flood stage is 11.0'), but due to equipment problem, actual crest and time are unknown.
Kinney County Countywide 15 1015CST 0 0 3K 0 Flash Flood 1130CST Uvalde County West Portion 15 1015CST 0 0 3K 0 Flash Flood 1200CST Val Verde County East Portion 15 1015CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 1130CST Medina County Countywide 15 1030CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 1330CST Showers and thunderstorms redeveloped near sunrise over the three counties and, due in part to rain accumulations from the previous night, flash flooding developed shortly after 1000 CST and lasted to near noon. 2 to 3 inch accumulations were indicated, with flash flooding generally restricted to low water crossings.
Hays County 1 SE Wimberley to 15 1020CST 2 50 0 0 50K 0 Tornado (F0) 1 NE Wimberley 1025CST A small tornado touched down near Wimberley, knocking down trees and causing scattered area of minor damage to buildings in Wimberley. Most damage was confined to roofs and fences. The tornado lifted shortly afterward and dissipated.
Williamson County Countywide 15 1030CST 2 10 500K 0 Flash Flood 2230CST Rainfall began near sunrise over Williamson County, with totals in the mid-morning period approaching 3 inches. By the end of the afternoon, amounts were generally 4 to 6 inches over the south portion of the county, with a major part of the rainfall occurring over the drainage area of Brushy Creek. Emergency planners reported the flooding along the San Gabriel River to be some of the worst since 1957. Numerous rescues were required, with some victims having to be pulled out of trees. At least 3 cars washed off a bridge over Brushy Creek south of Hutto. Several dozen people were evacuated from their homes and a few homes were destroyed. Nearly 3 dozen trailers and recreational vehicles were damaged or destroyed at resorts along SH29 east of Georgetown along San Gabriel Creek. Power outages were common but short-lived. Two deaths occurred in the Brushy Creek area. The first, a 27-year old man drowned after his car stalled in a low water crossing across Brushy Creek. He had left the vehicle and was last seen standing atop the flooded car, talking on the telephone. Shortly afterward, A 59-year old woman drowned after her car had stalled fin a low water crossing across Brushy Creek. Her body was found after being swept 600 yards downstream. M27VE, F59VE
TXZ190 Blanco 15 1100CST 0 0 Flood 16 0500CST The Pedernales River went above flood stage. Near Johnson City, it crested at 22.45' (flood stage is 14.0') on November 15 at 1415CST.
Karnes County 3 W Karnes City to 15 1255CST 0.1 20 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2.9 W Karnes City 1256CST A small tornado, rated F0, touched down briefly in an open area near Karnes City. No damage was indicated.
Karnes County 11 W Karnes City to 15 1335CST 2.5 200 0 0 120K 30K Tornado (F1) 10 WNW Karnes City 1345CST A second and more intense Karnes County tornado touched down west of Karnes City near the Wilson County line. Rated F1, it destroyed a trailer, a metal barn, and literally hundreds of trees as it moved northeast for just over two miles.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, South Central TXZ203 Uvalde 15 1515CST 0 0 Flood 16 0215CST The Frio River went above flood stage. Near Concan, it crested at 18.66' (flood stage is 11.0') on November 15 at 1715CST. Near Uvalde, it crested at 16.83' (flood stage is 12.0') on November 15 at 2315CST.
Hays County 2.5 N Kyle to 15 1520CST 3.5 500 0 3 500K 0 Tornado (F1) 5 NE Kyle 1535CST This F1 tornado formed immediately after a previous F1 tornado that had been observed by a Department of Public Safety Trooper along I-35 between mile markers 215 and 217 from 2.5 miles north of Kyle to 5 miles northeast of Kyle. The two tornadoes continued together for several minutes, causing extensive tree damage along the frontage road with tops of trees sheared off. Large oak tree branches 5 to 8 inches round were twisted and scattered across the area. Numerous road signs bent over and twisted at the base along with uprooted trees. Some downed trees were pointing south, others were pointing north. The same held true with the bent over highway signs. Power line poles were snapped. They damaged the truck stop at exit #217 sustained extensive damage to the awnings and roof. Several 18-wheelers were knocked over the by tornadoes. A hotel under construction also was damaged along with a restaurant across I-35 from the GAS station. The Hays County Independent School District Headquarters building was also damaged. In all, over 100 homes were damaged by the tornadoes and two were destroyed. Almost 20 businesses suffered damage. Repair costs to area roads and bridges were estimated at near 1/2 million dollars. Hays County 2.5 N Kyle to 15 1521CST 3.5 500 0 3 500K 0 Tornado (F1) 5 NE Kyle 1535CST This first F1 tornado was observed by a Department of Public Safety Trooper as it formed some 2.5 miles north of Kyle. It moved across I-35 between mile markers 215 and 217 to 5 miles northeast of Kyle. The trooper also reported a second tornado that formed in the same vicinity as the first and moved alongside the first for several minutes. The two tornadoes caused extensive tree damage along the frontage road with tops of trees sheared off. Large oak tree branches 5 to 8 inches round were twisted and scattered across the area. Numerous road signs bent over and twisted at the base along with uprooted trees. Some downed trees were pointing south, others were pointing north. The same held true with the bent over highway signs. Power line poles were snapped. They damaged the truck stop at exit #217 sustained extensive damage to the awnings and roof. Several 18-wheelers were knocked over the by tornadoes. A hotel under construction also was damaged along with a restaurant across I-35 from the GAS station. The Hays County Independent School District Headquarters building was also damaged. In all, over 100 homes were damaged by the tornadoes and two were destroyed. Almost 20 businesses suffered damage. Repair costs to area roads and bridges were estimated at near 1/2 million dollars.
TXZ191 Hays 15 1530CST 0 0 Flood 16 0100CST The Blanco River went above flood stage. Near Wimberley, it crested at 28.89' (flood stage is 13.0') on November 15 at 1915CST.
TXZ202 Kinney 15 1545CST 0 0 Flood 2045CST The West Nueces River went above flood stage. Near Brackettville, it crested at 19.79' (flood stage is 15.0') on November 15 at 1700CST.
Travis County 3 S Austin to 15 1550CST 2.5 800 0 0 100K 0 Tornado (F1) 2 SE Austin 1600CST An F1 tornado estimated to be near 1/4 mile wide formed near William Cannon Road about 1/4 mile east of I-35 in Austin. It moved northeast for just over 2 miles. In the North Bluff Estates Trailer Park, at least two dozen mobile homes sustained minor to extensive damage. One mobile home in particular was overturned upside down against another mobile home and a car. The mobile home was tied-down. No reports of injuries as both trailers were empty at the time. In addition, tree and roof damage was evident to businesses in the area and an apartment complex across William Cannon from the trailer park. Several trees were again sheared at the top or completely uprooted. One pickup truck was lifted and placed on top of a pile of debris. It is possible there were two tornadoes in this event, especially due to the width of the damage path. However, based on the reports received to this time, and the survey made, the best conclusion is that one tornado occurred.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, South Central Travis County 7 NE Austin to 15 1645CST 2 30 0 0 30K 0 Tornado (F0) 9 NE Austin 1655CST A small F0 tornado struck near Yeager Lane in northeast Austin. It moved toward the northeast for two miles, then dissipated. Along its path, it damaged several carports and mobile homes and destroyed numerous trees. One school was involved in a tornado drill as the tornado approached. With students already safely in the hallways, no additional action was needed. Williamson County 3 E Taylor to 15 1650CST 3.5 30 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 7 NE Taylor 1705CST Another small F0 tornado was observed by the Williamson County Sheriffs Department between Taylor and Thrall. It was also photographed by the public. The tornado tracked northeastward across open country. No damage was indicated.
Travis County 3.5 NW Bergstrom Afb to15 1730CST 3 500 0 0 80K 0 Tornado (F1) 3.5 NNE Bergstrom Afb 1741CST An F0 tornado struck south of Austin near the airport. Moving from near Montopolis and Riverside Drive northeastward, it lifted up and down. At 1200 Montopolis Road, it tore the roof off the Montopolis Community Center, continued toward the Bastrop Highway, then lifted and dissipated. Large sheets of the metal roof were lifted and wrapped around two trees behind the center and against a house across the street. Around 50 people in the building at the time reported hearing the roar of a freight train. Travis County Bergstrom Afb 15 1739CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) M 1742CST Travis County 1.5 NW Bergstrom Afb to15 1744CST 4.5 50 0 0 15K 0 Tornado (F0) 4 NNE Bergstrom Afb 1805CST A second tornado struck near the Austin-Bergstrom airport, and was also identified by the airport observer. It moved from 1.5 miles northwest of the airport tower northeastward across SH183 and the Bastrop Highway and dissipated around 4 miles northeast of the tower. It also lifted and dropped during its life.
TXZ188 Gillespie 15 1730CST 0 0 Flood 1845CST The Pedernales River went above flood stage. Near Fredericksburg, it crested at 23.98' (flood stage is 22.0') on November 15 at 1745CST.
Atascosa County Southeast Portion 15 1730CST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 1930CST In addition to rainfall overnight, additional 1 to 2 inches across the county caused widespread flash flooding in the southeast corner of the county. The flash flooding was brief and the only damage was to unimproved roads. Caldwell County Countywide 15 1730CST 0 20 80K 0 Flash Flood 2330CST Rainfall from mid-morning through the afternoon brought county totals to 4 to 6 inches over the western part of the county. Widespread flash flooding was reported from Martindale through Luling. Several families in low-lying areas were forced to evacuate. Several homes and mobile homes were flooded out as well. Widespread damage was reported to county roads and bridges.
Guadalupe County Countywide 15 1730CST 1 5 80K 0 Flash Flood 2330CST Rainfall through the late afternoon brought totals across the county to 2 to 3 inches, with isolated amounts in the Seguin area to near 6 inches. Widespread flash flooding swept cars into low water crossings across the county. The occupants of a mobile-home park were forced to evacuate when flood waters threatened their area. Some buildings of the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City school district were flooded. A 19-year old woman was drowned after the car she was riding in became stranded at a low water crossing across Geronimo Creek. The driver was rescued. Another vehicle was stalled in the deep water at the same time, but all occupants of that vehicle were able to be rescued. F19VE
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, South Central TXZ173 Williamson 15 1745CST 0 0 Flood 16 0105CST The South Fork of the San Gabriel River went above flood stage. Near Georgetown, it crested at 26.7' (flood stage is 13.0') on November 15 at 2200CST.
TXZ171 Llano 15 1800CST 0 0 Flood 16 1530CST The Llano River went above flood stage. Near Llano, it crested at 18.86' (flood stage is 10.0') on November 16 at 0330CST.
Bastrop County Northwest Portion 15 1800CST 0 5 80K 0 Flash Flood 16 0000CST By late afternoon, heavy rainfall had brought rain accumulations to almost 4 inches over the northwest part of Bastrop County. Isolated totals were reported to be 7 inches along the Travis County line. Widespread flash flooding of low lying areas was indicated, with considerable damage to county roads and bridges. Lee County West Portion 15 1800CST 0 10 50K 0 Flash Flood 16 0200CST Heavy rainfall continued to spread eastward during the mid afternoon, and by early evening, accumulations over the northwestern portion of Lee County was approaching 4 inches. Flash flooding formed just before sunset and continued into the early morning hours of the 16th. Maximum totals were 7 inches in the northwest part of the county. The flash flooding closed most rural roads and nearly all low water crossings. Flooding was reported to be the worst since 1956 along Middle Yegua in the northwestern part of the county. Lexington school were forced to cancel their classes. Numerous roads and bridges were washed away. Several rescues were required.
De Witt County South Portion 15 1800CST 0 0 3K 0 Flash Flood 2000CST Karnes County Southeast Portion to 15 1800CST 0 0 3K 0 Flash Flood South Portion 2000CST Lavaca County Southeast Portion 15 1800CST 0 0 3K 0 Flash Flood 2100CST Rainfall moved into the southeast sections of South Central Texas during the late afternoon and brought amounts of 3 to 4 inches over the southern parts of DeWitt, Karnes and Lavaca Counties. Flash flooding was short-lived, and generally confined to low-water crossings. Only minor damage to unimproved roads was reported.
Travis County 3 NE Pflugerville to 15 1802CST 0.3 30 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 3.3 NE Pflugerville 1804CST A small and short-lived F0 tornado was spotted by the public who had been trained in NWS public safety programs. The tornado occurred in an open area and caused no damage. Comal County 2.5 E New Braunfels to 15 1835CST 0.6 50 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 3 E New Braunfels 1837CST An F0 tornado formed just east of New Braunfels in Comal County and moved northeastward toward the National Weather Service Office near the New Braunfels Airport in Guadalupe County. The tornado was mostly in open country in Comal County and caused no significant damage. Guadalupe County 3 E New Braunfels to 15 1837CST 0.5 50 0 0 50K 0 Tornado (F0) 3.5 E New Braunfels 1840CST The tornado listed in Comal County above moved into Guadalupe County and dissipated after causing extensive roof damage to two barns and scattered debris in various directions. One barn was completely de-roofed. Some of the metal tin in second barn was lifted and twisted in one direction and toward another direction on the other side of the roof.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, South Central TXZ192-192 Travis 15 2000CST 0 0 Flood 16 1100CST Onion Creek went above flood stage, in some of the worst flooding since October of 1998. Near SH183, it crested at 36.5' (flood stage is 17.0') on November 16 at 0645CST.
Lavaca County Halletsville 15 2200CST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind 2215CST Severe thunderstorm winds peeled back roofs, blew down trees and large tree limbs and knocked over fences in the Hallettsville area.
Bandera County Bandera 15 2340CST 0 0 15K 0 Thunderstorm Wind 2350CST Severe thunderstorm winds knocked over trees and damaged roofs in Bandera.
TXZ208 Caldwell 16 0830CST 0 0 Flood 17 1600CST The San Marcos River went above flood stage. Near Luling, it crested at 34.63' (flood stage is 20.0') on November 16 at 1330CST.
TXZ205 Bexar 16 1000CST 0 0 Flood 17 0330CST The Medina River went above flood stage. Near US281 on the south side of San Antonio, it crested at 25.64' (flood stage is 20.0') on November 16 at 1845CST.
TXZ209 Fayette 16 1100CST 0 0 Flood 18 0645CST The Colorado River went above flood stage. Near Bastrop, it crested at 30.96' (flood stage is 23.0') on November 16 at 2315CST. Near Smithville, it crested at 24.14' (flood stage is 20.0') on November 17 at 0830CST. Near LaGrange, it crested at 28.40' (flood stage is 26.0') on November 18 at 0130CST.
TXZ223 Gonzales 17 0545CST 0 0 Flood 18 1445CST The Guadalupe River went above flood stage. Near Gonzales, it crested at 39.19' (flood stage is 31.0') on November 17 at 1630CST.
TXZ222 Karnes 17 0700CST 0 0 Flood 18 0200CST Cibolo Creek went above flood stage. Near Falls City, it crested at 20.76' (flood stage is 17.0') on November 17 at 1800CST.
TXZ219 Frio 17 1115CST 0 0 Flood 18 0315CST The Frio River went above flood stage. Near Derby, it crested at 7.99' (flood stage is 6.0') on November 17 at 2230CST.
TXZ218 Zavala 17 2300CST 0 0 Flood 19 1800CST The Nueces River went above flood stage. No river heights or crests were available. Times were estimated.
Real County South Portion 19 1200CST 0 0 20K 0 Flash Flood 1330CST With soils still soaked from flooding on the 14th and 15th, an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain that fell on the 19th over the southern part of Real County was sufficient to restart flash flooding very briefly. All the rain ended by sunrise and the flash flooding ended shortly afterward. Damage was generally minor and was confined to roads and bridges.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, South Central TXZ228 Dimmit 19 1800CST 0 0 Flood 20 1800CST The Nueces River went above flood stage. Near Asherton, it crested at 27.96' (flood stage is 20.0') on November 18 at 1800CST. Due to equipment problems, some times were estimated.
Atascosa County Pleasanton 28 0150CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) 0200CST Bexar County San Antonio 28 0210CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) 0220CST Travis County Pflugerville 28 0330CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0345CST Williamson County 3 SE Hutto 28 0345CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0355CST
TXZ171>173-183>192- Llano - Burnet - Williamson - Val Verde - Edwards - Real - Kerr - Bandera - Gillespie - Kendall - Blanco - 194-202>208-217 Hays - Travis - Lee - Kinney - Uvalde - Medina - Bexar - Comal - Guadalupe - Caldwell - Maverick 28 0700CST 0 0 Winter Storm 29 0500CST Very frigid arctic air moved southward into South Central Texas on the morning of November 28th, as an upper level disturbance approached from the west. The disturbance began to produce widespread rain and showers that became a combination of sleet and snow as it fell through the cold near-surface air. Snow began falling on the morning of the 29th in western Val Verde County and spread slowly eastward into the afternoon and evening. All counties along and north of a line from Eagle Pass to Uvalde to San Antonio to Lockhart and Giddings received a mixture of the sleet and snow. Ice was reported up to an inch thick over the 27-county wintery precipitation area and hundreds of automobile accidents were reported. Most county and rural roads in the area were made dangerous or unpassable for at least a few late night and early morning hours. In addition, Interstate 10 was closed due to ice across much of Kerr and Kendall Counties. Portions of the Austin and San Antonio inter-city section of the interstate freeways were also closed at time. The precipitation began to diminish from the west shortly after midnight and by sunrise had generally ended across South Central Texas. Power outages were reported across the 27-county area, with the worst being an outage of several hours to over 20,000 customers in Bexar County. School openings on the morning of the 29th were delayed in Edwards and Hays Counties. The greatest snow accumulation was 5 inches in the Pandale area in Val Verde County. Outside of Val Verde County, the greatest snow accumulation was 2 inches in Hunt, in west Central Kerr County. TEXAS, South Panhandle TXZ021>044 Parmer - Castro - Swisher - Briscoe - Hall - Childress - Bailey - Lamb - Hale - Floyd - Motley - Cottle - Cochran - Hockley - Lubbock - Crosby - Dickens - King - Yoakum - Terry - Lynn - Garza - Kent - Stonewall 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 30 2300CST The long-term drought that developed across the South Plains, extreme southern Texas Panhandle, and Rolling Plains early this summer eased during the month of November as a period of widespread and very heavy rainfall during the middle of the month produced upwards of six inches of rain across the region. The NWS cooperative observer near Paducah measured 6.36 inches of precipitation during the month while the observer in Post recorded 5.86 inches and the observer near White River Lake received 5.19 inches. The ASOS unit at the Lubbock International Airport measured 3.45 inches of precipitation during the month, making November 2001 the wettest November on record in Lubbock since 1911. A widespread snow event toward the end of the month also contributed to the improving soil moisture conditions.
Despite the improving soil moisture conditions, the greatest toll from this year's moderate drought had already been taken in the early and mid summer months.
Lubbock County 5 E New Deal 03 1315CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1317CST A citizen traveling on I-27 reported a stationary, weak tornado over open country east of New Deal. This tornado was confirmed by an off-duty NWS employee.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, South Panhandle Lubbock County 5 W Reese Vlg 14 0917CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) 0923CST A storm chaser reported a weak, stationary tornado over open country.
TXZ032-037>038- Cottle - Dickens - King - Kent - Stonewall 043>044 27 1500CST 0 0 Winter Storm 28 1200CST A strong upper level storm system translated across the southern Rockies, into far southwestern Texas, and then across central Texas on the 27th and 28th. Cold air had already spread into the region and was deep enough to support snow over much of the South Plains by late on the 27th. The precipitation began as sleet over the Rolling Plains on the 27th but rather quickly changed to snow during the afternoon. By early afternoon on the 28th, one to four inches of snow covered the entire South Plains and extreme southern Panhandle with between six and ten inches of snow reported over Cottle, Dickens, King, Kent and Stonewall Counties of the Rolling Plains. The heavy snow impeded travel across the region through the 29th. TEXAS, Southeast Tyler County Spurger 26 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Tyler County 2 W Spurger 26 1645CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of FM 2992 and 1013.
Hardin County Sour Lake 27 0800CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 0900CST Several streets were flooded after 6 to 8 inches of rain fell.
Orange County Vidor 27 1300CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1400CST Significant street flooding in Vidor occurred along the Interstate 10 underpass on Highway 105, as well as six other area roadways, after 6 to 8 inches of rain.
Jasper County Magnolia Spgs 28 1454CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)
Tyler County Warren 28 1504CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)
Tyler County 5 SE Chester 28 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)
Orange County Orange 28 1703CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)
Jefferson County Beaumont 28 1730CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 1830CST After 8 to 10 inches of rain, several roads flooded and were closed. TEXAS, West Glasscock County 15 NW Garden City 14 1150CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1350CST Howard County 12 SW Big Spring 14 1235CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1430CST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
TEXAS, West Howard County 8 W Big Spring 14 1235CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1430CST Pecos County Bakersfield 14 1235CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pecos County Ft Stockton 14 1244CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Upton County 23 NW Rankin 14 1320CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1520CST Midland County 13 E Midland 14 1330CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1530CST Midland County 17 S Midland 14 1330CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1530CST Midland County 19 SE Midland 14 1330CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1530CST Pecos County Bakersfield 14 1510CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Brewster County 17 NE Marathon 14 1530CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Howard County 4 S Big Spring 14 1545CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1745CST Pecos County 20 S Ft Stockton 14 1620CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pecos County 4 E Bakersfield 14 1719CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1919CST Pecos County 10 W Iraan 14 1719CST 0 0 Flash Flood Pecos County 14 NW Iraan 14 1719CST 0 0 Flash Flood Terrell County 5 NW Sanderson 14 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.80) Terrell County 28 NE Dryden 14 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Howard County 4 E Coahoma 14 1930CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130CST
TEXAS, Western North TXZ083>089 Hardeman - Foard - Wilbarger - Wichita - Knox - Baylor - Archer 27 2200CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 28 1200CST TXZ090 Clay 28 0400CST 0 0 Winter Storm 1700CST An early season winter storm affected western north Texas during the evening of the 27th through the morning of the 28th. Four to 8 inches of snow fell across most of the area with 14 inches reported in Munday in Knox County, and 11 inches reported in Seymour in Baylor County. Wichita Falls in Wichita County reported 7 inches. In Clay County, the precipitation fell as a mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow, with accumulations generally less than one inch. UTAH, East UTZ028 La Sal & Abajo Mountains 22 1600MST 0 0 Winter Storm 23 1800MST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
UTAH, East A strong Pacific storm system brought heavy snow and high winds to the La Sal and Abajo mountains in extreme southeast Utah. Snowfall accumulations varied from 8 to 12 inches.
UTZ028 La Sal & Abajo Mountains 24 1900MST 0 0 Winter Storm 26 0430MST A second moisture-laden Pacific storm within a week moved into the four corners region and brought another round of heavy snow to the Abajo and La Sal mountains in extreme southeast Utah. Snowfall accumulations of 12 inches were common above the 8000 foot level.
UTZ028 La Sal & Abajo Mountains 29 1000MST 0 0 Winter Storm 30 1800MST A Pacific storm system moved through eastern Utah, bringing 12 to 15 inches of new snow to the mountains in extreme southeast Utah. Southwest winds of 20 to 40 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow. UTAH, West and Central UTZ002>004-006>007 Northern Wasatch Front/Brigham City/Ogden Bountiful - Salt Lake And Toole Valleys - Southern Wasatch Front/Lehi/Provo/Nephi - Wasatch Mountain Valleys/Huntsville/Park City/Heber - Wasatch Mountains I80 North 22 1200MST 0 0 560K 0 Winter Storm 23 2100MST The first major winter storm of the season blew into Northern Utah, breaking precipitation and snow records along the Wasatch Front. The storm brought joy to skiers, but agony to commuters. The snow was measured in feet at the ski resorts, but over 200 traffic accidents were reported with the storm. Amazingly, there were no serious injuries from those accidents. The only other damage reported was when a flat roof collapsed and fell from the weight of the snow at what was once the Victory Theater in Salt Lake City. The building was unoccupied, but the damage was estimated at $300,000.
Snow totals from this double-barreled storm system were impressive, especially in the mountains. Some of the totals included 50 inches of champaign powder at Alta, 44 inches at Snowbird, 42 inches at Brighton, 37 inches at Solitude, 36 inches at Silver Fork, 21 inches in Farmington Canyon and 12 inches in Park City. The Wasatch Front valleys and benches faired well too, with 10 inches on the North Salt Lake bench and Upper Millcreek, 8 inches in Sandy and Alpine, 6 inches in Holladay and 3 inches at the Salt Lake City International Airport. Much of the storm started as rain in the valleys, so the snow totals could have been much higher.
UTZ002>004-006>007 Northern Wasatch Front/Brigham City/Ogden Bountiful - Salt Lake And Toole Valleys - Southern Wasatch Front/Lehi/Provo/Nephi - Wasatch Mountain Valleys/Huntsville/Park City/Heber - Wasatch Mountains I80 North 24 1000MST 0 1 600K 50K Winter Storm 27 1000MST A monster winter storm walloped Northern Utah, with the brunt impacting the Central Wasatch Front and the Wasatch Mountains. Record snowfall for the day of the 25th of 10.4 inches was measured at the Salt Lake City International Airport. From Thanksgiving through the 27th, Alta picked up an amazing 107 inches of snow...making it the biggest storm since 1991. Over 300 accidents...mainly minor...were reported along the Wasatch Front. In Cottonwood, a woman was critically injured when a 10" diameter branch fell on her from the weight of the snow. Ahead of the storm, strong south winds broke limbs and damaged awnings.
Storm totals from the 24th-27th included 61 inches at Alta, 56 inches at Solitude, 51 inches at Brighton, 47 inches at Snowbird, 44 inches at The Canyons, 31 inches at Park City, 27 inches at Upper Millcreek, 25 inches on the Bountiful Bench and the SLC East Bench, 22 inches in Sandy, 20 inches in North Salt Lake, 16 inches in Centerville and 12 inches at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
UTZ002>004-006>008- Northern Wasatch Front/Brigham City/Ogden Bountiful - Salt Lake And Toole Valleys - Southern Wasatch 015 Front/Lehi/Provo/Nephi - Wasatch Mountain Valleys/Huntsville/Park City/Heber - Wasatch Mountains I80 North - Wasatch Mountains South Of I80 - West Central Utah/Delta 29 0900MST 3 13 170K 0 Winter Storm 30 1700MST Another strong storm pounded Northern Utah, resulting in 3 fatalities. A 9-year-old girl was killed when a snowplow lost control in heavy snow and low visibilities, colliding into a school bus near Delta. Twelve other children were injured in the accident. Also, a head-on collision in heavy snow and icy roads resulted in 2 deaths in Spanish Fork Canyon. A 43 and a 52 year old woman were killed, and a 48 year old woman received serious injuries in the crash. The snow also caused hundreds of minor accidents throughout the valley.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
UTAH, West and Central Storm totals were impressive, especially along the Northern Wasatch Front. Some snow totals included 32 inches at Sundance, 20 inches in North Ogden and East Layton, 19 inches at Snowbird and Nordic Valley, 18 inches at Alpine, 15 inches in Eden, 14 inches in Bountiful, 13 inches in North Orem, Centerville and Pleasant Grove and 12 inches in South Ogden. F9VE, F43VE, F52VE VERMONT, North and Central VTZ003>004-007 Orleans - Essex - Caledonia 05 0400EST 0 0 Mixed Precipitation 1400EST An area of low pressure moved across New England on Monday, November 5, 2001. Rain changed to snow with around 2 inches of snow in the higher elevations.
VTZ002>010 Franklin - Orleans - Essex - Chittenden - Lamoille - Caledonia - Washington - Addison - Orange 11 1200EST 0 0 10K Light Snow 12 1200EST Light snow fell across the region with many areas reporting between 1 and 4 inches of snowfall. The greatest amounts were in the higher terrain of the Green Mountains. A few minor automobile accidents were reported in Franklin and Washington counties.
VTZ001>012 Grand Isle - Franklin - Orleans - Essex - Chittenden - Lamoille - Caledonia - Washington - Addison - Orange - Rutland - Windsor 29 0000EST 0 0 Mixed Precipitation 1200EST A mixture of light snow, sleet and freezing rain changed to all light freezing rain. There were slippery spots reported across the area. Across the northern third of Vermont, 1 to 3 inches of snow fell before the changeover...with the greatest snowfall in the mountains. VERMONT, South
NONE REPORTED. VIRGIN ISLANDS St. Croix County St. Croix 08 1200AST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1500AST A cold front became stationary over the U.S. Virgin Islands on Thursday bringing heavy rainfall across the islands, especially St. Croix. Flooding of streets and low lying areas was reported. VIRGINIA, East
NONE REPORTED. VIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED. VIRGINIA, North Albemarle County Southwest Portion 18 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 21 2359EST A wildfire which started along Route 633 northwest of Covesville burned 1100 acres. Page County Southwest Portion 19 1800EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 2359EST A wildfire burned 1000 acres on Dovel Mountain. Two Shenandoah Gap homes were damaged. The lack of rainfall during the fall of 2001 created a buildup of dry fuels such as leaves, branches, and brush on forest floors, which resulted in high fire danger. Because of the dry conditions, an ember from an unattended fire, a discarded cigarette, a spark from machinery or a rifle, or lightning could easily start a fire. Due to the high fire danger, the governor of Virginia instituted a statewide outdoor burning ban between October 15th and December 11th. Even with precautions in place, several wildfires broke out during the month of November. Statewide, 999 fires burned 10,909 acres during the fall season. Gusty winds caused a few fires to rapidly spread out of control and consume hundreds of acres.
In Page County, a brush fire which started on Dovel Mountain on the 19th burned around 1000 acres before being brought under control on the 28th. Gusty winds turned the 15 acre "Hickory Run" fire into an 850 acre inferno within 24 hours which resulted in
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
VIRGINIA, North the evacuation of the Shenandoah Gap development. On the evening of the 19th, one home was burned to the ground in the development and another sustained significant fire damage. Twenty five other homes in the community were spared by the firefighter's efforts. A smaller fire burned in the Lucas Hollow area nearby on the 21st. Rapid response kept the fire from expanding beyond 50 acres and it was contained the same day.
In Albemarle County, a large "ground based" fire began along Route 633 northwest of Covesville on the 18th, most likely sparked by a discarded cigarette. The fire burned up Heard Mountain and led to the closure of Heard Mountain Road. It burned a total of 1100 acres before being brought under control on the 21st.
VIRGINIA, Northwest VAZ003>004 Dickenson - Buchanan 01 0000EST 0 0 Monthly Precipitation 30 2300EST Total monthly precipitation was less than an inch for most communities. John Flannagan Lake measured 0.48 inches, Grundy had 0.51 inches, Clintwood saw 0.85 inches, and Hurley reported 1.01 inches. At Clintwood, it was the driest November since records began in 1964. Surface water declined and many small streams stopped running. VIRGINIA, Southwest
NONE REPORTED. WASHINGTON, Northeast WAZ033>038-041>044 Washington Palouse - Moses Lake Area - Upper Columbia Basin - Spokane Area - Northeast Mountains - Okanogan Highlands - Wenatchee Area - East Slopes Northern Cascades - Okanogan Valley - Waterville Plateau 28 0100PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 29 0500PST A moisture-laden winter storm struck eastern Washington on November 28 with major snowfall totals, even in the lower elevations of the Columbia Basin. The following is a tally of snowfall totals with this storm for the 28th and early on the 29th: 49 North Ski Area...37", Holden Village...19", Mount Spokane Ski Area...17", 9 ENE Chattaroy...17", Chewelah...14.5", Leavenworth...14", Sherman Pass...13", Stevens Pass...13", Blewett Pass...12", Methow...12", Deer Park...12", Lake Wenatchee...11", Ione (3 W)...10.5", Cashmere...10", Ardenvoir...10", Stehekin...10", Wellpinit...10", Mazama...9.5", Entiat...9.2", Plain...9", Wenatchee...7-9", Bodie Mountain...8.5", Waterville...8", Douglas...8", Okanogan...8", Winthrop...8", Newport...8", Wauconda...8", Boundary Dam...7", Gifford...7", Spokane International...6.3", NWS Spokane...6.1", Colville...5-7", Republic...6", Oakesdale...6", Springdale...6", Oroville...6", Brewster...6", Omak...5", Ritzville...5", Hartline...5", Odessa...5", Lind...5", Chesaw...4.6", Lacrosse...4", Moses Lake...4", Ephrata...4", Royal City...4", Davenport...4", and Chelan...4".
WAZ031 Northeast Blue Mountains 28 1000PST 0 0 Blizzard 29 1000PST A moisture-laden winter storm struck the northeast Blue Mountains on November 28 with major snowfall totals and strong wind. The following is a tally of 24-hour snowfall totals: Field Springs State Park...9", Anatone...6", and the nearby Bluewood Ski Area...8". On top of this, the Alder Ridge RAWS site measured a peak wind gust to 70 mph with sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph around 400 PM on the 28th, creating whiteout and blizzard conditions. WASHINGTON, Northwest Grays Harbor County Countywide 13 1900PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 15 1900PST Jefferson County Countywide 13 1900PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 15 1900PST King County Countywide 13 1900PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 15 1900PST Kitsap County Countywide 13 1900PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 15 1900PST Mason County Countywide 13 1900PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 15 1900PST
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
WASHINGTON, Northwest Pierce County Countywide 13 1900PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 15 1900PST Snohomish County Countywide 13 1900PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 15 1900PST Thurston County Countywide 13 1900PST 0 0 Heavy Rain 15 1900PST Heavy rain caused several mudslides which closed several roads across western Washington. In a 48 hour period 3-5 inches of rain fell in the interior with 4-8 inches along the coast. Several sites set records for rainfall on Wed Nov 14th - from midnight to midnight, Olympia received 3.64 inches while Seatac got 2.61 inches. Several buildings were flooded and small mudslides flowed over a few homeowners property, but no significant damage was reported.
WAZ005>008-010 Northwest Interior - Everett And Vicinity - Seattle Metropolitan Area - Tacoma Area - Hood Canal/Kitsap Peninsula 14 1000PST 0 0 40K Flood Flooding occurred on the Skokomish, Puyallup, Snoqualmie, Tolt, Snohomish, and Skagit rivers. The flooding sent water over several county roads.
WAZ009-015>016 Admiralty Inlet Area - North Coast - Central Coast 19 1930PST 0 0 High Wind (G52) M 2330PST High winds along the coast eroded about 40 feet of beach near Westhaven State park.
WAZ018 West Slopes Central Cascades And Passes 24 1200PST 1 1 20K High Wind (G61) 1400PST A couple driving into Mt Rainier National Park, near Longmire, had their car hit by a toppled tree. The man was killed and his wife was injured. M26VE
WAZ007 Seattle Metropolitan Area 28 0300PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1100PST Heavy snow across much of western Washington knocked out power to about 50,000 customers. Snowfall varied from 2 inches in the north, 4 inches in the southwest interior, to 6 inches on the Kitsap Peninsula. There were dozens of accidents and several school closings as a result of the snow.
WAZ015 North Coast 28 0600PST 1 0 High Wind (G52) M 0900PST Brief high wind occurred along the Washington coast. One man died when a falling tree hit his vehicle. M55VE WASHINGTON, Southeast WAZ030 Northwest Blue Mountains 23 0100PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 0100PST The first major snow of the season for the Blue Mountains of southeastern Washington enabled Ski Bluewood to open. Twenty-eight inches of snow fell over a 2 day period, including 13 inches which accumulated on the 24th.
WAZ026>027 Kittitas Valley - Yakima Valley 28 0000PST 0 0 100K 0 Heavy Snow 1200PST Heavy snow fell during the morning hours in the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys. For the city of Yakima, the 11 inches that fell made this the heaviest snow since December of 1996...and the 5th largest daily snowfall ever recorded. Hundreds of accidents occurred during the morning rush hour in Yakima. Interstate 82 and State Routes 82 and 821 were intermittently closed throughout the day due to accidents. Elsewhere, 10 inches were recorded in the Yakima valley next to Granger. In the Kittitas Valley, 9 inches of snow fell in Ellensburg.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
WASHINGTON, Southeast WAZ025 East Slopes Southern Cascades 28 0000PST 0 0 20K 0 Heavy Snow 1200PST Heavy snow fell along the eastern slopes of the Washington Cascades. Hardest hit were areas in western Klickitat County just north of the Columbia River Gorge. A foot and a half accumulated in Glenwood (elevation 1950 ft). Elsewhere, 12 inches of snow fell in Goldendale and 10 inches was recorded at a rural location 15 miles northwest of Naches (elevation 2000 feet). This heavy wet snow led to several power outages due to downed power lines. Power remain out for several hours in the cities of Snowdon, Klickitat and Glenwood.
WAZ024 East Columbia River Gorge 28 0200PST 0 0 Heavy Snow 1000PST Heavy snow fell throughout the Eastern Columbia River Gorge. Although only 3 inches of snow fell at The Dalles Airport, this was most snow that they have received in over 2 years. Much heavier amounts of snow fell at elevations several hundred feet above the Columbia River.
WAZ029 Blue Mountain Foothills 28 0700PST 0 0 50K 0 High Wind (G52) 1200PST Strong winds along the Washington Foothills led to widespread damage and road closures. A spotter in Dixie, at an elevation of 2300 feet reported a wind gust of 60 mph at 8:30 am. A roof was heavily damaged on the Sun Rental Center in Walla Walla. Branches blown onto power lines led to scattered power outages throughout Walla Walla County. At Whitman College, a state champion Black Locust tree was uprooted.
WAZ030 Northwest Blue Mountains 28 0900PST 0 0 0 0 Blizzard 1400PST Blizzard conditions were reported by Ski Bluewood from 9 am through early afternoon. Although only 2 inches of new snow was reported between 6 am and noon, winds in excess of 35 mph blew down trees and reduced visibilities to only a few feet along the road leading from Dayton to the ski area. WASHINGTON, Southwest WAZ021>022 South Coast - Lower Columbia 13 0600PST 0 0 Winter Storm 15 2000PST A Pacific storm brought high winds and heavy rains to the area. More than 500 customers lost power due mainly to fallen trees and downed limbs in Ocean Park, Ilwaco, and the Cape Disappointment. In Wahkiakum County, Highway 4 was closed with 3 feet of water at Seal River, and at Grays River and Altoona Road. In Cowlitz County, 4100 lost power, including the entire town of Toutle. In 24 hours South Bend recorded 4.30 inches of rain, Long Beach 3.79 inches, and Francis in the Coastal Mountains reported 4.30 inches.
WAZ021 South Coast 27 0300PST 0 0 High Wind (G52) M 28 2100PST Ilwaco reported winds to 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 59 mph and Long Beach reported gusts to 60 mph.
WAZ021 South Coast 30 0800PST 0 0 High Wind (G64) M 2359PST Ilwaco reported gusts to 74 mph and Long Beach winds of 55 to 60 mph. WEST VIRGINIA, East
NONE REPORTED. WEST VIRGINIA, North
NONE REPORTED.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
WEST VIRGINIA, Southeast
NONE REPORTED. WEST VIRGINIA, West Boone County Countywide 01 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 1600EST Fayette County Countywide 01 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 1600EST Kanawha County Countywide 01 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 1600EST Logan County Countywide 01 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 1600EST Mcdowell County Countywide 01 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 1600EST Mingo County Countywide 01 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 1600EST Raleigh County Countywide 01 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 1600EST Wyoming County Countywide 01 0000EST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 1600EST The prolong stretches of Indian summer caused the autumn fire season to peak in November. Governor Wise imposed a statewide ban on all outdoor burning. That declaration was finally lifted on the 27th, after some much needed rain. Yet, a few fires even lingered into December. Smoke restricted visibility in the valleys of southern West Virginia.
The WV Division of Forestry estimated over 450 individual fires during the month, burning roughly 37,600 acres. Total acreage affected during the whole autumn fire season was around 75,000 acres from over 800 fires. The state used 400 National Guard troops in 4 one week rotations. The state also used 2 small tanker aircrafts. The state was seeking money from FEMA to recoup part of its firefighting cost. The state estimated the brush and forest fires cost them approximately $300 per acre burned.
WVZ014>016- Putnam - Kanawha - Roane - Mingo - Logan - Boone - Clay - Mcdowell - Wyoming - Raleigh - Fayette - 024>027-033>038- Nicholas - Webster - Pocahontas - Randolph 046>047 01 0000EST 0 0 Monthly Precipitation 30 2300EST The total precipitation was mostly in the 0.5 to 1.5 inch range. Normal amounts are 3.5 to 4.25 inches. The driest amounts from preliminary reports were only 0.27 inches at Pineville, 0.35 inches at Welch, 0.37 inches at Bartow, 0.53 inches at Marlinton, and 0.57 inches at Elkhorn. At Beckley, the 0.66 inches was the driest November on record for that community. Considering all months of the year, it was the 11th driest month at Beckley. At Elkins, the 0.86 inches was the 3rd driest November. Even in the usual damp upslope mountains, Kumbrabow State Forest had only 0.88 inches. As surface water declined, many small streams stopped running. Wildlife and birds had difficulty finding water. The USGS reported river gauges, such as Webster Springs on the upper Elk River, had several daily record low flows during the month.
WVZ006>009- Cabell - Mason - Jackson - Wood - Putnam - Kanawha - Roane - Clay 014>016-027 05 2130EST 0 0 Northern Lights 2330EST A display of the aurora borealis was seen. This far south, the display seemed to favor a reddish color. Previously during the autumn, 2 weaker displays were reported late on October 21st and early on October 28th. However, many citizens that saw the strange colors in the sky on these 3 occasions, did not recognize the display as being the aurora. WISCONSIN, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED.
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
WISCONSIN, Northeast WIZ030-039 Marathon - Brown 01 0000CST 0 0 Record Warmth 30 2359CST The average temperature for the month set the record for the warmest November at Green Bay (Brown co.) and Wausau (Marathon co.). Green Bay averaged 43.4 degrees, 9.0 degrees above normal, breaking the old record for the month of 43.1 degrees set in 1931. Wausau averaged 42.0 degrees, 9.5 degrees above normal, breaking the old record for the month of 40.4 degrees set in 1999. Every day of the month averaged above normal at both Green Bay and Wausau except for the 20th.
WIZ005-010>012 Vilas - Oneida - Forest - Florence 26 1400CST 0 0 Heavy Snow 27 1600CST Heavy snow fell across north-central Wisconsin as low pressure moved through the southern part of the state. Vilas county received the most snow from this system with storm totals of 14.9 inches at Winchester, 13.0 inches at Phelps and 3 miles northeast of Manitowish Waters. In Oneida county 13.0 inches of snow fell 10 miles west of Minocqua and 12.0 inches fell at Lake Thompson. WISCONSIN, Northwest WIZ001>002-004-006 Douglas - Bayfield - Iron - Burnett 26 1300CST 0 0 Winter Storm 27 1900CST Heavy snow fell overnight with snow accumulations ranging from 6 to 17 inches. A band of 18 to 20 inches fell from Burnett County, into northern Washburn County, and then into northern Sawyer County and southern Bayfield County. Twenty inches of snow fell at Minong, Mason, and near Clam Lake in a 24 hour period. Strong winds blowing over 20 mph created near-blizzard conditions. WISCONSIN, Southeast WIZ062>065-067>072 Iowa - Dane - Jefferson - Waukesha - Lafayette - Green - Rock - Walworth - Racine - Kenosha 15 2230CST 0 0 Fog 16 0900CST Dense fog developed overnight across parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin, lowering visibilities to near zero to 1/4 mile. The lowest visibilities were found in river valleys west of a line from Madison (Dane Co.) to Beloit (Rock Co). Local airplane traffic was delayed until visibilities improved. Several vehicle accidents were noted in newspapers. In northwest Dane County near Mazomanie on Highway 78, the driver of a vehicle was killed when the vehicle struck a horse standing on the road (fatality indirectly related to fog). Visibility was reported to be about 10 feet around the accident time of about 0145CST on November 16th. Sixteen children were injured (indirectly related to fog) when a truck struck a Monticello (Green Co.) school bus at 0746CST on the 16th. Once again, poor visibility was an indirect factor in this accident. The dense fog resulted from the combination of clear skies and light winds after a couple days of rain.
Concurrent with the dense fog episode were very warm temperatures across south-central and southeast Wisconsin. Maximum temperatures on November 15th reached 66 in Madison and 65 in Milwaukee. Milwaukee set a new daily, record-high, minimum temperature of 55 on November 16th. This warmth contributed to new record high, average, monthly temperatures of 46.0 in Madison (10.6 degrees above normal), and 47.4 in Milwaukee (9.7 degrees above normal). The old monthly records were 44.8 for Madison, and 47.1 in Milwaukee, both set back in 1931. In addition, Milwaukee Mitchell Field didn't receive any snow during the month of November, 2001. The only other snow-less November in Milwaukee occurred in 1999. Madison's Truax Field recorded only a trace of snow in November 2001, tying the record minimum November snowfall of a trace set back in 1999, 1965, 1948, and 1939. New daily, record-high, minimum temperatures were set in Milwaukee on November 2nd and 16th, and in both Madison and Milwaukee on the 25th. WISCONSIN, Southwest
NONE REPORTED. WISCONSIN, West WIZ014>016 Polk - Barron - Rusk 26 1300CST 0 0 Winter Storm 27 2000CST A strong low pressure system developed in Colorado on the 25th, reached eastern Iowa during the evening of the 26th, then trekked into eastern Wisconsin late on the 27th. It produced a wide swath of heavy snow across much of central Minnesota (see corresponding entry) into West Central Wisconsin. Storm totals of 8 inches or more was common, but much heavier totals greater than 15 inches extended from Frederic in Polk County into northwest Wisconsin (see corresponding entry from NWS Duluth).
At Frederic, 18 inches piled up. Other notable totals include 10.9 inches at Weyerhaeuser (Rusk County), and 10 inches at Rice Lake (Barron County) and St. Croix Falls (Polk County). Visibilities were frequently below 1/4 mile during the storm, but winds remained
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Time Path Path Number of Estimated November 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm
WISCONSIN, West in the 15 to 25 mph range. WYOMING, Central and West WYZ013 Wind River Basin 23 2200MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 24 2200MST A narrow band of heavy snow occurred across Fremont county. Snowfall amounts between Riverton and Shoshoni ranged from 8 to 15 inches.
WYZ006>007 Teton/Moutains - Jackson Valley 24 1800MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 25 2300MST A storm brought heavy snow to the area. Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 foot in the Jackson Valley to 2 feet in the mountains. WYOMING, Extreme Southwest
NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, North Central
NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, Northeast
NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
115 120 Reference Notes:
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:
WCM - Warning Coordination Meteorologist NWS - National Weather Service NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration DST - Daylight Savings Time LST - Local Standard Time LDT - Local Daylight Time
Other Notes:
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.
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.
121 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 destructon 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.
122 The Fujita Scale
F-Scale Intensity Wind Speed Typical Damage (mph)
F0 Gale Tornado 40 - 72 Some damage to chimneys; breaks branches off trees; pushes over shallow-rooted trees; damages sign boards.
F1 Moderate 73 - 112 The lower limit is the beginning of hurricane wind speed; peels surface off roofs; mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned; moving autos pushed off the roads; attached garages may be destroyed.
Considerable damage. Roofs torn F2 Significant 113 - 157 off frame houses; mobile homes demolished; boxcars pushed over; large trees snapped or uprooted; light object missiles generated.
F3 Severe 158 - 206 Roof and some walls torn off well constructed houses; trains overturned; most trees in fores uprooted
F4 Devastating 207 - 260 Well-constructed houses leveled; structures with weak foundations blown off some distance; cars thrown and large missiles generated.
F5 Incredible 261 - 318 Strong frame houses lifted off foundations and carried considerable distances to disintegrate; automobile sized missiles fly through the air in excess of 100 meters; trees debarked; steel re-inforced concrete structures badly damaged.
F6 Inconceivable 319 - 379 These winds are very unlikely. The small area of damage they might produce would probably not be recognizable along with the mess produced by F4 and F5 wind that would surround the F6 winds.
* From the Journal of Atmospheric Science, August 1981, p. 1517-1519
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