March 2012 Storm Data Publication
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MARCH 2012 VOLUME 54 STORM DATA NUMBER 3 AND UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH LATE REPORTS AND CORRECTIONS NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION noaa NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE, DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICE NATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTER, ASHEVILLE, NC Cover: This cover represents a few weather conditions such as snow, hurricanes, tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding that may occur in any given location any month of the year. (Photos courtesy of NCDC) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena......…….…....…………...…...........….........................3 Reference Notes.............……...........................……….........…..….….............................................444 STORM DATA (ISSN 0039-1972) National Climatic Data Center Editor: Rhonda Herndon STORM DATA is prepared, and distributed by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena narratives and Hurricane/Tropical Storm summaries are prepared by the National Weather Service. Monthly and annual statistics and summaries of tornado and lightning events resulting in deaths, injuries, and damage are compiled by the National Climatic Data Center and the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Storm Prediction Center. 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Karl Director, National Climatic Data Center 2 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2012 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Central ALZ029-037-042> BARBOUR - BULLOCK - CHAMBERS - ELMORE - LEE - LOWNDES - MACON - MONTGOMERY - 050 PIKE - RANDOLPH - RUSSELL - TALLAPOOSA 01 0000CST 31 2359CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Drought Periodic rainfall occurred across central Alabama during the first two months of 2012, however drought conditions continued to persist in the southeast sections of central Alabama. Although rain fell across the area during the latter part of the March, there was little relief felt and drought conditions persisted. Tuscaloosa County 2 SSE New Lexington 02 1500CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Pickens County 1 N Ethelsville 02 1513CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Several trees and powerlines were blown down in the town of Ethelsville. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Fayette County 1 N Fayette 02 1542CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) Lamar County Detroit 02 1548CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) Lowndes County 4 NE Braggs 02 1553CST 3 W Tyson 1615CST 17.64 400 0 0 Tornado (EF1) A tornado touched down in mainly hunting and forested lands just north of the Bragg community, where numerous soft and hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted. It then traveled northeast crossing Blue Hill Road, where one residence sustained minor roof damage; along with additional trees being either snapped or uprooted. Further northeast, the tornado crossed Alabama Highway 21 in the Beechwood Community, where the path width reached its maximum point. Multiple trees were uprooted and snapped, along with powerlines blown down and one large barn was completely destroyed. As the tornado tracked parallel to Alabama Highway 21, a home and large barn sustained significant roof and structural damage. Numerous outbuildings were destroyed and several pieces of large farm equipment were tossed approximately 100 yards. The tornado continued to the northeast just south of Hayneville, crossing County Roads 33 and 97, where additional trees were damaged along with one single family residence that sustained minor roof damage. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed Mimms Road and lifted near the intersection of County Road 26 and County Road 37. Winston County Double Spgs 02 1555CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Tuscaloosa County 12 E Sterling 02 1620CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) Walker County 1 S Jasper Walker Co Arp 02 1623CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Walker County Jasper 02 1623CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees were blown down at the intersection of Alabama 269 and 24th Street. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Winston County 2 SSW Haleyville 02 1632CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 3 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2012 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Central Walker County 1 W Sipsey 02 1637CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Walker County 4 NNE Empire 02 1645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) Walker County 1 ENE Flat Creek 02 1645CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Blount County 3 SW Blount Spgs 02 1656CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Jefferson County 1 ESE Mt Olive 02 1704CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.75) St. Clair County Springville 02 1737CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Lamar County 2 SSW Detroit 02 1812CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) Lamar County 2 SSW Detroit 02 1812CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (70EG) Trees were snapped and uprooted along County Road 8 at Highway 17, with several people trapped in a storm shelter. Note: The estimated wind gust of 70 knots is equivalent to 81 mph. Calhoun County Wellington 02 1818CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Marion County 2 S Hamilton Arpt 02 1823CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees were uprooted and fell on a house near the intersection of County Road 35 and Georgia Circle. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Blount County 2 S Blountsville 02 1827CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Calhoun County 1 SE Jacksonville 02 1830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Marion County 1 N Hamilton 02 1830CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Several businesses along South Military Street suffered roof and sign damage, including significant shingle and tile damage to a hotel canopy. Note: The estimated wind gust of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph. Blount County 1 ENE Clarence 02 1841CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.25) Bibb County 1 S Blocton Jct 02 1842CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) 4 Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2012 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Central Walker County 1 S Jasper Walker Co Arp 02 1845CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Tuscaloosa County 2 SSE Bucksville 02 1846CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.75) Winston County 2 S Double Spgs 02 1846CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Winston County Double Spgs 02 1846CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Bibb County 1 NNW Greenpond 02 1846CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Trees were reported down, along with power outages, on Eastern Valley Road near the Tuscaloosa county line. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Sumter County 1 ENE Bellamy 02 1849CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (0.88) Jefferson County 2 ENE Mc Calla 02 1854CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Cleburne County 2 NNE Cold Water 02 1855CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) Dozens of pine trees where snapped, along with a few trees uprooted, and one outbuilding was damaged in eastern Cleburne county. The damage was consistent with strong inflow winds on the south side of the storm, with maximum winds estimated to be 70 mph. Note: The estimated wind gust of 61 knots is equivalent to 70 mph. Sumter County 1 NE Cuba 02 1855CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (55EG) A tin roof was blown off of a shed near the intersection of County Road 10 and Highway 11. The metal awning was also blown off of a mobile home near the intersection of Highway 1 and Sheepskin Road. Note: The estimated wind gust of 55 knots is equivalent to 63 mph.