SEPTEMBER 2001 VOLUME 43 NUMBER 09 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: Several tornadoes moved through the Virginia and Maryland area on September 24, 2001. A tornado in Beltsville, Maryland damaged the side of a brick building. Estimated total damage is in excess of $100 million dollars. (Photo courtesy: Kay Grahm, Prince Georges County Office of Emergency Preparedness.) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Outstanding Storm of the Month ..……..…………………..……………..……………..……………..…. 4 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena ....………..…………..…..……………..……………..…. 5 Additions/Corrections ..………….……………………………………………………………………….. 155 Reference Notes ..……..………..……………..……………..……………..…………..………………… 167 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 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 September 2001 Confirmed Tornadoes 3

F Scale

F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

F Scale F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total N um ber 59 20 3 2 1 0 85 OUTSTANDING STORMS OF THE MONTH

Tornadoes in Virginia and Maryland Severe thunderstorms ahead of a strong cold front moved through Virginia and Maryland during the early evening hours on September 24, 2001. These storms brought heavy rains, winds, flash flooding and tornadoes over the two-state area. One of the hardest hit areas was around College Park, Maryland. An F3 tornado, as defined by the Fujita Tornado Scale with winds from 158 to 206 mph, was on the ground for 17.5 miles from College Park to Columbia. The damage path ranged from 100 to 200 yards in width. A total of 861 homes, 561 vehicles, and 23 businesses were damaged alone in Prince Georges County, totaling $100 million dollars! Two deaths and 55 injuries resulted from the tornado. A more detailed description appears in the Maryland and Virginia’s “Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena” section that follows.

Left: The tornado removed the roof from the classroom at Laural High School and three people were injured due to flying debris. (Photo courtesy and copyright 2001: The Baltimore Sun, photo by Kenneth Lam.)

Right: The large wedge-shaped tornado crossed over the University of Maryland creating havoc on September 24, 2001. (Photo courtesy: Langston Majette.)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALABAMA, North Central Barbour County Eufaula 02 2015CST 0 0 5K 0 Tstm Wind/Hail One large pine tree fell on a carport in Eufaula. The tree destroyed the carport and much of its contents.

Blount County Countywide 03 0900CST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 1200CST Heavy rain falling on saturated ground caused widespread flooding across the county. Local residents estimated rainfall of four inches in a short period of time. Many roads were damaged, culverts were washed out, and several trees fell over due to the high water and saturated conditions. Several roads were impassable and closed. The most concentrated flooding occurred in the Remlap and Pine Mountain areas.

Jefferson County Palmerdale 03 1030CST 1 1 18K 0 Heavy Rain Heavy rain weakened the root system of a large oak tree that toppled onto a passing truck killing a 15-year old male passenger and injuring the driver. Three to five inches of rain fell in the area, and the Sheriffs Department investigator believed that standing water surrouding the tree weakened the root system allowing the tree to fall. M15VE

Lamar County Vernon 06 1515CST 1 6 0 0 Lightning A Lamar County High School student, a ninth grader, was killed when he was hit by lightning during football practice according to newspaper reports. A Sheriff's dispatcher said the sky was overcast when the bolt hit the student. He was taken to the hospital immediately and later transferred to Children's Hospital in Birmingham where he died three days later. Several other students including football players and band members were also injured, none seriously. M14BF

Bibb County Brierfield 10 1730CST 0 0 3K 0 Flash Flood 1900CST Heavy rainfall in a short period of time caused flooding in and around Brierfield. A local fire station reported five inches of rain in a few hours. Several roads were temporarily closed due to high water.

Colbert County Cherokee 18 1700CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1704CST Colbert County Cherokee 18 1700CST 0 0 25K 0 Lightning Colbert County Cherokee 18 1700CST 0 0 8K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 1710CST A thunderstorm became severe moving across the city of Cherokee in western Colbert County. The thunderstorm produced 1 inch hail and downed a number of trees across the town. Lightning also struck at least two houses causing fires that did damage to two houses.

ALZ006 Madison 26 0600CST 0 0 0 0 Extreme Cold The morning low temperature measured at the Huntsville International Airport was 38 degrees. This temperature established a new record low.

ALZ024 Jefferson 26 0600CST 0 0 0 0 Extreme Cold The morning low temperature measured at the Birmingham International Airport was 41 degrees. This temperature established a new record low.

ALZ044 Montgomery 26 0600CST 0 0 0 0 Extreme Cold The morning low temperature observed at Dannelly Field was 43 degrees. This temperature established a new record low.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALABAMA, North Central ALZ006 Madison 27 0600CST 0 0 0 0 Extreme Cold The morning low temperature observed at the Huntsville International Airport was 42 degrees. This temperature tied the previous record low.

ALZ044 Montgomery 27 0600CST 0 0 0 0 Extreme Cold The morning low temperature measured at Dannelly Field was 43 degrees. This temperature established a new record low.

ALZ044 Montgomery 28 0600CST 0 0 0 0 Extreme Cold The morning low temperature observed at Dannelly Field was 44 degrees. This temperature established a new record low. ALABAMA, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. ALABAMA, Southwest Baldwin County Ft Morgan 08 0630CST 0 0 20K Lightning A West Beach home, near Fort Morgan, was struck by lightning.

Baldwin County Orange Beach 13 1400CST 1 0 Rip Currents A 67-year-old Florida man drowned while swimming in the western beach area of Orange Beach. The man was swimming approximately 50 feet offshore, between the first and second sandbars, when he was apparently pulled under by rough surf and strong rip currents. A person swimming nearby tried to rescue the man, but the currents were too strong for the individual to save the drowning man. Red Flags, which are used to alert swimmers to dangerous swimming and water conditions, were flying along area beaches. The rough surf and dangerous rip currents were the result, in part, to Tropical Storm Gabrielle, which was moving east across the far southeastern Gulf of Mexico. M67IW

Mobile County Mobile 23 1630CST 0 1 Lightning A 14 year old male was struck by lighting when he took refuge from a thunderstorm under a large tree. The lighting strike knocked the boy to the ground and rendered him unconscious for a short time. When the boy became conscious again, he complained of numbness along his left side. The numbness was only temporary, and after being briefly taken to a hospital for treatment, the boy made a full recovery. ALASKA, Northern AKZ223 Deltana And Tanana 04 1753AST 0 0 High Wind (G48) M 1953AST In advance of an occlusion moving over the western Alaska Range, south winds gusted through Isabel Pass resulting in strong winds at Delta Junction. Highest reported wind at the Delta Junction ASOS was 37 mph sustained, 53 mph gust, and a peak gust of 55 mph. ALASKA, Southeast Northern Lynn Canal Klukwan 12 1500AST 0 0 2.5K Heavy Rain 13 0900AST Heavy rainfall in the Haines area (over 3 inches in less than 24 hours) triggered a large mudslide that closed the Haines Road from mile 22-23.

AKZ025 Juneau Borough-Eastern Chichagof-Admiralty Island 12 2200AST 0 0 50K High Wind (G58) M 13 0600AST Strong 60-70 mph winds in Gastineau Channel caused a fishing vessel to sink at its moorings. This caused a diesel oil spill as well.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALASKA, Southeast AKZ027>028 Southern Southeast Alaska Ernest Sound To Dixon Entrance - Dixon Entrance To Cape Decision-Coastal Area 29 0300AST 0 0 5K High Wind (G70) 1700AST A deep low pressure system rolled up the southern outer coast of the Panhandle bringing very strong southeast winds to the area. Peak winds recorded during the event include 75 mph at the Ketchikan Airport tower, 58 mph winds in Saxman, 70 mph winds in Metlakatla, 75 mph winds at Hydaburg Seaplane Base, and 80 mph winds in Craig. Part of the pilothouse was blown off of the F/V Jackie. Debris struck the F/V Island Fox damaging the gillnet drum and hydraulics. And a large section of roof was blown off a trailer in Metlakatla during the storm. ALASKA, Southern AKZ155-161 Kuskokwim Delta - Bristol Bay 04 1430AST 0 0 7K Flood 05 0400AST A strong low, remnants of an old tropical weather system (with help from typhoon "Wutip"), re-developed near Adak midday Monday along an old front. The low then moved between Saint Matthew Island and Nunivak Island early Tuesday. Gale force southwesterly winds were observed along the south side of the low. Coastal flooding potential was highlighted during periods of high tide as early as Tuesday and Wednesday.

Water reached close to vegetation line along parts of the southwest Alaska Coast. Reports from a pilot, relayed from the King Salmon Weather Service Office, indicated "...evidence of beach erosion around the Kvichak Bay area...".

Damage in both areas was relatively minor...involving several swamped boats and minor damage to boat electrical systems and engines.

Tug "Mercury" was lost in heavy weather in Bristol Bay. The 130' barge it towed was intentionally grounded on soft sand/gravel beach at Cape Menshikof. No debris or sheen from tug reported, however a life raft was sighted in area.

Coast Guard Sitrep read... TUG MERCURY T.O.W AND 130-FOOT BARGE ADRIFT -94 NM SOUTHWEST OF KING SALMON MSO Anchorage: The Tug Mercury and barge in tow were en route Seward from Naknek and encountered heavy weather. The Tug had to release the barge in the vicinity of Ugashik Bay. The barge had approximately 2000 gallons of diesel fuel on board in portable storage tanks strapped down on top of the barge. Tug lost power due to flooding and vessel crew had to be rescued via Coast Guard helicopter. Pen Air located the adrift barge 1.5 NM off the Cinder River (a critical habitat area). A C-130 over flew to the last known position of the Tug Mercury and did not see any signs of the vessel or any signs of pollution. The Tug Mercury is reported to have 400-500 gallons of diesel aboard. The owner is making arrangements to recover the barge in the morning. MSO Anchorage is investigating the case.

Later SITREPs indicate the tug was presumed to have sunk.

AKZ125 Wrn P.W. Snd & Kenai Mtns 04 1700AST 0 0 High Wind (G53) M 1800AST A moderate front approaching the area brought locally strong easterly winds to Turnagain Arm. Portage recorded easterly gust of 61 mph briefly.

AKZ191 Western Aleutians 11 1900AST 0 0 High Wind (G54) M 2015AST A rapidly deepening low in the central Aleutians late Monday wound up near Dutch Harbor as a 976 mb center by 10 pm Tuesday. The low then moved east and began to weaken Wednesday. Strong northwesterly winds were reported on the back side of the storm.

Northwest wind gusts of 62 mph were reported around Atka between 8:55 pm and 9:15 pm ADT Wednesday. Wind gusts near 60 mph were still reported as late as 4:15 pm ADT AST Thursday.

AKZ191 Western Aleutians 21 0100AST 0 0 High Wind (G60) M 22 0600AST Again, strong winds were observed along the back side of a moderate low. Early Friday, the low was located just east of the Pribilofs at 977 mbs. The low moved southeast between Cold Bay and the western tip of Unimak Island later Friday, weakening as it moved southeast.

Peak winds around the area...

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ALASKA, Southern Adak - Northwest gusts of 62 mph between 2 and 3 am ADT Friday. Atka - Northwest gusts of 64 mph between midnight and 12:35 am ADT Sunday. Winds diminished below 60 mph by 7am ADT Sunday.

Near Seguam Island - The "Sealand Innovator" reported sustained wind from the west northwest at 69 mph at 11 am ADT Friday.

Although slightly under high wind thresholds, southeast winds around Dutch Harbor likely peaked close to 60 mph late Friday night and early Saturday.

AKZ185-191 Eastern Aleutians - Western Aleutians 22 0600AST 0 0 High Wind (G75) M 24 0900AST A complex low, in the 970 mb range for central pressure, moved east just north of the Aleutian Chain Saturday and early Sunday. Late Sunday morning, the center re-formed south of Port Heiden at about 969 mbs. The low continued to loop eastward into the Gulf of Alaska and began to slowly weaken thereafter.

Strong west and northwest winds were observed on the back side of the storm. Following are peak conditions at selected sites across the Aleutians. Shemya - Westerly gusts of 73 mph between 2 and 3 pm ADT Saturday. Adak - Northwest gusts of 67 mph from 2 - 3 am ADT Sunday. Atka - Northwest gusts reached 61 mph between 6 and 7 am ADT Sunday. Ship report from the "LAKR", north of Kiska, reported Northwest winds of 60 mph at 10 pm ADT Saturday. Dutch Harbor - Gusts from the northwest peaked at 86 mph at 3:30 pm ADT Sunday.

Further east along the Alaska Peninsula, the Cold Bay ASOS recorded northwest gusts of 50 mph at 1 pm ADT Monday. AMERICAN SAMOA Tutuila Countywide 05 0600SST 0 0 Rip Currents 08 1500SST A high surf advisory was posted for all south shores of Tutuila due to strong swell generated by yet another strong low pressure are far south of Samoa. The high surf produce strong rip currents at Leala and from Avau to Fagaalu. Stgrong rip currents were also observed at Laulii to Pagai and Fagaitua.

Tutuila Countywide 13 1500SST 0 0 Rip Currents 22 1800SST A high surf advisory was posted for south shores of Tutuila because of high surf generated by a low pressure area about 750 miles south of Samoa and a strong ridge of high pressure about 400 miles south of the islands. Swell of 6-10 feet from the low press area coupled with choppy seas generated by the stationary ridge south of the Samoa produce surf of 10-16 feet for more than a week. The high surf and strong rip currents were observed and was responsible for most of the beaches to be closed through out this whole period. No major damages or injuries were reported.

Tutuila Countywide 27 1500SST 0 0 Rip Currents 30 2359SST Another storng ridge of high pressure about 400 to 500 miles south of Samoa in a siries of high pressure which were predominant for the month of September generating brisk to strong trades responsible for high surf and strong rip currents at Avau, Faganeanea, Matuu and Fagaalu.n Again there were no major damages except some debris washed onto the road at Faganeanea and Matuu. ARIZONA, Central and Northeast Navajo County Winslow 13 1340MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1345MST Nickel (0.88 inch diameter) sized hail fell in Winslow for five minutes. Heavy rain and wind gusts to 53 MPH were reported at the Winslow airport with this thunderstorm. Traffic on I-40 slowed to a crawl because of the storm.

Gila County Central Portion 14 1240MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel size hail (0.88 inch diameter) fell in Christopher Creek.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARIZONA, Central and Northeast Yavapai County Chino Vly 15 1500MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1830MST

A clogged culvert caused hail to back up to a depth of eight feet during an intese hail storm northwest of Prescott on September 15. A thunderstorm produced torrential rain and hail five miles west of Chino Valley. Two to four inches of rain fell during this storm which started around 300 PM. Some people experienced flooding in their homes. A flooding wash pushed away heavy horse troughs and railroad ties. Two culverts under Williamson Valley Road became clogged with debris and caused the hail to stack up. The hail was as deep as eight feet and covered an area the size of a football field or larger. The hail was several inches deep in yards along Dome Road. The swath of hail was less than a mile wide. County road crews arrived the next day to clear the roads and made piles of hail ten feet tall.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARIZONA, Central and Northeast Coconino County Flagstaff 15 1635MST 0 0 Flash Flood 1915MST

Heavy rain caused a leavy to break in southeast Flagstaff. This caused flooding in the Walnut Medows subdivision. One house had water flowing through it and seven other yards had extensive flood damage. Heavy rain caused a levy to break in southeast Flagstaff allowing water to flow through a home. The flood water also caused extensive damage to landscaping in seven other homes.

Navajo County Snowflake 16 0935MST 3 1 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1003MST A tornado touched down about 5 miles north of Snowflake. The tornado was first seen at 935 AM MST then a Sheriff Deputy watched the tornado until it lifted at 1003 AM MST. The tornado remained in a rural area and no damage was reported.

Navajo County Snowflake 16 1025MST 1 1 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado was seen 15 miles west of Snowflake. No damage was reported.

Coconino County Kaibito 16 1300MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size (0.75 inch diameter) hail was reported in Kaibito.

Navajo County Snowflake 16 1342MST 0 0 Heavy Rain Heavy rain caused water to flow over road about one mile east of Snowflake.

Navajo County Heber 16 1512MST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1525MST Water was reported over Highway 377 about 15 miles north of Heber. ARIZONA, Northwest

NONE REPORTED.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARIZONA, South

NONE REPORTED. ARIZONA, Southwest Pinal County 10 W Coolidge 13 1430MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1440MST About 1,000 customers were left without power after strong winds knocked down six power poles on the Gila River Indian Community. ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Scott County 6 SE Mansfield 08 0030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees.

Johnson County Countywide 08 0030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down large tree limbs and power lines at several locations across Johnson county.

Boone County 5 S Harrison 08 0057CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Johnson County Hunt 08 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down some power lines.

Johnson County Oark 08 1745CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down.

Marion County 4 N Pyatt 08 1825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some power lines.

Scott County Waldron 08 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down power lines.

Newton County Deer 08 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Power lines were knocked down.

Baxter County Clarkridge 08 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees.

Polk County Cherry Hill 08 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees.

Searcy County Zack 08 1925CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Baxter County Gamaliel 08 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Fulton County Byron 08 2005CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Some trees were knocked down.

Montgomery County 1 E Mt Ida 08 2020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed some trees one mile east of Mt. Ida.

Fulton County Mammoth Spg 08 2025CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down some large trees.

Newton County East Portion 08 2100CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2230CST Heavy rains caused flash flooding over the eastern parts of Newton County, mainly along Highway 123. The road was closed for a period of time in some areas due to the high water conditions.

Pope County 1 N Hector 08 2100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees.

Polk County Wickes 08 2110CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds at Wickes.

Montgomery County 12 SW Norman 08 2245CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2345CST Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding along a Forest Service road 12 miles southwest of Norman .

Montgomery County 2 S Pine Ridge 08 2245CST 0 0 Flash Flood Thunderstorms that produced heavy rains caused flash flooding 2 miles south of Pine Ridge. A road washed out and a bridge sustained damage.

Pike County Kirby 09 0045CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds gusting up to 70 mph blew down numerous trees at Kirby.

Montgomery County 2 NE Welsh 09 0100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down some large tree limbs.

Clark County Amity 09 0115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were knocked down.

Garland County Countywide 09 0115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 0145CST Severe thunderstorms knocked down numerous trees throughout Garland County.

Garland County Mountain Pine 09 0125CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree onto a house. Several other trees and power lines were blown down.

Hot Spring County Bismarck 09 0130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Polk County Mena 09 2200CST 0 0 Flash Flood Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding in Mena. High water problems were noted along several roads as well as in some homes and businesses.

Polk County Southeast Portion 09 2230CST 0 0 300K Flash Flood

Flash flooding was common in southeast Polk County at Wolf Pen Gap Campground during the evening of 09/09/2001. A bridge was washed away, stranding several campers. The picture is courtesy of The Honorable Ray B. Stanley...Polk County Judge. Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding across a large part of southeast Polk County. Several roads were flooded, with county roads 61, 67, 69, and 664 washed out. At least a dozen bridges were washed out as well. People were stranded in campgrounds due to the bridge and road washouts. Also, a pontoon boat was washed out of a lake, over a small dam, and ended up in a county road.

Baxter County 2 S Mountain Home 23 1445CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree onto a house. Several other trees were blown onto power lines.

Izard County Oxford 23 1521CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Fulton County Union 23 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Izard County Oxford 23 1530CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Izard County Violet Hill 23 1540CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down a large road sign.

Sharp County 4 SW Hardy 23 1545CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Central and North Central Izard County Horseshoe Bend Arpt 23 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down. ARKANSAS, East Clay County Hickoria 08 1645CST 0 0 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1650CST Clay County Mc Dougal 08 1645CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 1650CST A few power lines were knocked down. Clay County 2 S Corning to 08 1855CST 0 0 1K 100K Flash Flood Knobel 2045CST Several highways had water covering them after over 6 inches of rain fell in Clay county in a few hours. The flooding produced widespread damage to the rice crop in the area.

Craighead County Jonesboro 12 1400CST 0 0 1K Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1500CST Several streets were covered by water as thunderstorms dumped locally heavy rain over the area.

Randolph County Pocahontas 23 1601CST 0 0 0.05K Hail (0.88) 1605CST Randolph County Ravenden Spgs 23 1700CST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1900CST One road and several bridge abutments were washed out. Several roads were flooded. ARKANSAS, Northwest Benton County Gentry 07 2142CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew large tree limbs down. Benton County Siloam Spgs 07 2245CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a few trees down. Washington County Tontitown 07 2305CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew large tree limbs down. Carroll County Countywide 07 2330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew several trees down across Carroll county. Crawford County Rudy 07 2340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Sebastian County Central City 07 2340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. Madison County Countywide 07 2345CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down several trees across Madison county. Washington County Countywide 07 2345CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew trees and power lines down across Washington county. Franklin County Countywide 07 2355CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down several trees across Franklin county.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ARKANSAS, Northwest Madison County Countywide 08 0015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs across Madison county. Carroll County Countywide 08 0025CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew trees and power lines down across Carroll county. Sebastian County Ft Smith 08 2330CST 0 0 25K Lightning Sebastian County Ft Smith 08 2335CST 0 0 10K Lightning Sebastian County Ft Smith 08 2345CST 0 0 15K Lightning Fort Smith fire departments responded to three house fires sparked by lightning within thirty minutes. Local newspapers reported $25,000 damage to a vacant home. Another fire resulted in damage to home's attic, while a third resulted in moderate damage.

Benton County Siloam Spgs 08 1620CST 0 1 Lightning A man was injured by lightning while on the telephone. The man was treated at a local hospital.

Franklin County 15 N Ozark 08 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a few trees. Franklin County 1 E White Oak 08 1740CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a large tree. Sebastian County Hartford 08 1755CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Benton County Siloam Spgs 09 0345CST 0 0 10K Lightning A small fire was sparked by lightning in the local hospital. Damage was minor. ARKANSAS, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. ARKANSAS, Southwest Howard County 12 NW Dierks 08 2200CST 0 0 Flash Flood Portions of the camp ground at Cossotot State Park was under water.

Miller County Garland 09 0210CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

CALIFORNIA, Extreme Southeast

NONE REPORTED. CALIFORNIA, North Central

NONE REPORTED. CALIFORNIA, Northeast CAZ073 Mono 25 0822PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G52) M Spotter report of wind gusting from 50 to 60 MPH in Antelope Valley.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

CALIFORNIA, Northeast CAZ073-073 Mono 25 0834PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G63) M 0847PST Spotter reports of wind gusting to 73 and 68 MPH respectively in the town of Walker.

CAZ072 Greater Lake Tahoe Area 25 1215PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G50) M Spotter report of wind gust to 58 MPH blowing a large tree down in South Lake Tahoe.

CAZ073 Mono 25 1340PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G52) Mono County Sheriff reported trees down in Walker and Coleville. CALIFORNIA, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. CALIFORNIA, South Central Mariposa County 10 S Yosemite Vlg 01 0000PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 21 1800PST See the Hoover Complex Fire in the August 2001 Stormdata for details.

Fresno County 5 N Cedar Grove 01 0000PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 1800PST The Burnt Fire details are available in the August 2001 Stormdata.

CAZ090>091-095- E Central S.J. Valley - Sw S.J. Valley - Kern Cty Mtns - Indian Wells Vly - Se Kern Cty Desert 098>099 03 0742PST 0 0 Rain 1930PST Sub-tropical moisture streamed over portions of Interior Central California during the 3rd. This prompted a Flash Flood Watch due to expected locally heavy rain in the Kern County Deserts and Mountains. Only small amounts of rain fell on the San Joaquin Valley floor but this did cause concern from agriculture during the crop harvest season. No damage was reported.

Tulare County 2 W Silver City 04 1400PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 30 2359PST The Tar Fire was ignited by lightning on September 4th near Atwell Grove. The fire burned 505 acres and was managed as a resource benefit throughout the remainder of the month of September. There were no fatalities, injuries, or structures lost.

CAZ096 S Sierra Mtns 25 0310PST 0 0 Thunderstorm 0400PST A strong thunderstorm, based on radar reports of 40 VIL and 63 DBz, prompted unverified severe thunderstorm warnings for higher elevations of the Southern Sierra Nevada in remote areas of NE Madera and NE Mariposa Counties during the early morning hours of the 25th.

Madera County 28 NE Bass Lake 25 0330PST 0 0 144K Wild/Forest Fire 30 2359PST The Silver Fire was initially sparked due to lightning on the 25th but was allowed to continue as a resource burn well into October (notification to the NWS on 10/28/01). Total size of 186 acres with no structures lost nor injuries at a cost of $144,392.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

CALIFORNIA, Southeast San Bernardino County Yermo 03 1500PST 0 0 200K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) A powerful thunderstorm produced strong winds that blew mobile homes off their foundations and knocked down 22 power poles that left about 3000 people without power. About 12 mobile homes were severely damaged and two cars were crushed by a toppled mobile home. Several roads around town were closed due to debris in the roadway. CALIFORNIA, Southwest San Diego County Mt Laguna Afs to 01 1130PST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail Pine Vly 1328PST San Diego County 9 S Julian 02 1230PST 1 1 Lightning M53OU San Diego County 9 S Julian 02 1309PST 0 0 Flash Flood 1500PST San Bernardino County 6 S Forest Falls to 02 1435PST 0 0 Flash Flood 5 E Yucaipa 1608PST Riverside County Beaumont 02 1500PST 0 0 35K Tstm Wind/Hail 1530PST Riverside County 9 N Beaumont to 02 1609PST 0 0 Flash Flood Beaumont 1630PST San Bernardino County 3 E Apple Vly 03 1530PST 1 1 Lightning M13OU San Bernardino County 5 E Apple Vly 03 1545PST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1630PST Part of the remnants of Hurricane Flossie, moved across Southwest California over a three day period.

On 09/01/01, thunderstorms formed over the mountains and deserts of San Diego and Riverside Counties. Many reported small hail ranging in diameter from a quarter inch to a half inch.

On 9/2/01, thunderstorms formed over all the mountains. Rainfall of over 2 inches in one hour was observed. Flooding and mudslides across major roadways occurred between Barton Flats and Forest Falls, from Oak Glen south to Cherry Valley and into the Banning Pass near Beaumont, and around Lake Cuyamaca. Frequent lightning was recorded, with lightning detection sensors indicating about 60 strikes per hour. Numerous small fires were started in the National Forests. A group of four hikers climbing Stonewall Peak in the San Diego County Mountains encountered lightning and heavy rain. Two of the hikers stopped short of the peak and took shelter. Two others continued on to the lookout area which is surrounded by a metal railing. The 53 year old man was struck in the head by lightning and died. The other, a 13 year old boy, was knocked unconscious but survived. Small hail was observed by many. A downdraft from a thunderstorm knocked a tree onto a house in Beaumont.

On 9/3/01, afternoon thunderstorms formed over the San Bernardino Mountains and the Apple Valley. Two boys in an open field in Apple Valley were hit by lightning. The 13 year old was eating from a cup of noodles when lightning hit him in the head and exited his groin area. He was pronounced dead some time later after CPR efforts were unsuccessful. The 9 year old boy standing next to him was holding a metal tool at the time. He "felt the lightning pick (him) up", and then awoke lying on the ground unable to feel his legs. He suffered burns to his right waist, left calf, left foot, and dehydration. Heavy downpours from the same thunderstorm caused street flooding as it moved further east.

Orange County 2 SW (Nzj)Eltoro Mcas San09 1659PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 1800PST A brush fire burned 30 acres before it was brought under control. Cool temperatures and lack of wind aided firefighters.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

CALIFORNIA, Southwest San Bernardino County San Bernardino Arpt 15 1130PST 0 0 10K Wild/Forest Fire 1300PST A two acre brush fire caused minor damage to vacant buildings near the San Bernardino International Airport.

San Diego County 4.5 E Santee 16 1150PST 0 2 50K Wild/Forest Fire 1430PST A wildfire burned 60 acres, destroyed several storage sheds, scorched several residences, and forced the evacuation of residents and livestock before it was brought under control by more than 200 firefighters.

Orange County Crystal Cove 16 1600PST 0 1 Rip Currents 17 1600PST A 49 year old male surfer nearly drowned in the surf off Crystal Cove. He was rescued by a lifeguard and a bystander.

Orange County Seal Beach 19 1850PST 1 0 Rip Currents A 19year old man disappeared in the surf. Lifeguards recovered his body after a 90 minute search. M19IW

CAZ056 Riverside County Mountains 23 1000PST 0 1 Excessive Heat 1600PST A 24 year old man became disoriented from dehydration while hiking along the Pacific Crest Trail between Highway 74 and Idyllwild. Daytime temperatures were in the low to mid 90s at the 4500 foot elevation and the relative humidity was less than 15 percent. A Search and Rescue effort was launched after he failed to return that evening. He was found the following morning around 6 a.m.

San Bernardino County 5 N San Bernardino 23 2000PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 25 1700PST San Bernardino County Lytle Creek to 24 1300PST 0 0 200K Wild/Forest Fire Fontana 2000PST San Diego County Chula Vista 24 1415PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 1715PST San Bernardino County Rialto 24 1545PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 1745PST Riverside County 4 SW Idyllwild 24 1950PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 25 1700PST Several brush fires were fueled by daytime temperatures over 100 degrees and dry east winds. The Duncan Canyon fire, near the mouth of Lytle Creek, burned over 200 acres and one home. The Devils Canyon Fire, north of California State University - San Bernardino, burned 150 acres. The fire southwest of Idyllwild was caused by a car rolling down an embankment, 60 acres were burned. The fire in South San Diego County scorched hillsides along Interstate 805 and made a run towards auto-dismantling yards in the Otay Mesa area before being controlled.

CAZ043 San Diego County Coasts 25 1620PST 0 2 10K Heavy Surf 1720PST Two women kayakers, ages 39 and 36, were separated from their kayaks by large waves. They were able to swim to the 1/2 mile channel buoy outside of Oceanside Harbor where they were rescued by Coast Guard reservists. Both were suffering from moderate to severe hypothermia.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

CALIFORNIA, Southwest Riverside County 10 S Corona 27 1000PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 28 1800PST A 100 acre brush fire in steep terrain, briefly threatened a dozen homes before winds helped divert the flames.

CAZ061 Coachella Valley 30 1800PST 0 0 10K Dust Storm 2000PST Riverside County La Quinta to 30 1949PST 0 0 50K Tstm Wind/Hail Palm Spgs An outflow boundary from thunderstorms associated with Tropical Depression Juliette over the Northern Gulf of California moved northwest across Eastern Riverside County. Wind gusts were measured at 39 mph at the Palm Springs International Airport. Trees and power lines were knocked down across the Coachella Valley. Visibility was reduced to zero in blowing dust. CALIFORNIA, Upper CAZ083>085 North Central & Southeast Siskiyou County - Northeast Siskiyou And Northwest Modoc Counties - Modoc County 06 1415PST 0 0 Extreme Cold 07 0800PST See below. A Frost Warning was issued for the above zones this night. Reported low temperatures ranged from 31 to 40, with most stations reporting low temperatures in the 35 to 40 range. No frost was reported, but it likely did form this night, as conditions were favorable for frost. There was one error here...frost warnings are not supposed to be issued for zone CAZ083. CALIFORNIA, West South Central Ventura County North Central Portion 03 1230PST 0 0 Flash Flood Strong monsoonal thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding across the mountains of Ventura county. Flash flooding was reported along Lockwood Valley Road about 2 miles west of Mutau Flat Road. Some shoulder damage occurred.

Ventura County North Central Portion 03 1430PST 0 0 Flash Flood Strong monsoonal thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding across the mountains of Ventura county. Lockwood Valley Road, between Highway 33 and Chico Larson Road, was closed due to flash flooding. CALIFORNIA, Western

NONE REPORTED. COLORADO, Central and Northeast Arapahoe County Aurora Cherry Creek 06 1330MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Weld County 5 N New Raymer 15 1358MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Weld County 10 E New Raymer 15 1412MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Morgan County 7 NE Hillrose 15 1445MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Morgan County Hillrose 15 1450MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Large hail, up to golfball size, damaged 10 percent of the corn crops in and near Hillrose. Several windows in town were also broken. Morgan County 1 NE Hillrose 15 1451MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County 5 N Akron 15 1519MST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Washington County 2 S Akron 15 1525MST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

COLORADO, Central and Northeast Washington County Elba 15 1605MST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Lincoln County 10 S Limon 17 1339MST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

COLORADO, East Central Yuma County 20 N Yuma 13 1620MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

COZ090 Yuma County 15 1050MST 0 0 Flood 1150MST Around one inch of rain fell within minutes in the town of Yuma. Water was deep in many places, and roads and nearby fields were inundated for a short time. Yuma County Yuma 15 1050MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hail completely covered the ground and damaged some crops.

Yuma County 20 S Yuma 16 2125MST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Hail up to 1 inch deep along Highway 59. COLORADO, South Central and Southeast El Paso County Peyton 15 1235MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1240MST El Paso County 2 SW Yoder 15 1343MST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1348MST El Paso County 5 S Yoder 15 1354MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1359MST El Paso County 2 N Ellicott 15 1410MST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 1415MST El Paso County Ellicott 15 1423MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1428MST El Paso County Colorado Spgs 15 1525MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1530MST El Paso County 13 ESE Security 15 1607MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1612MST

Pueblo County 40 SE Pueblo 16 1640MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1645MST Bent County 2 SW Las Animas 16 1705MST 0 0 Hail (2.00) 1710MST Bent County Mc Clave 16 1743MST 0 0 Hail (1.50) 1748MST Prowers County 2 N Lamar 16 1809MST 0 0 Hail (2.00) 1814MST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

COLORADO, South Central and Southeast Crowley County 10 NW Crowley 17 1515MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1520MST Crowley County 5 SE Crowley 17 1525MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1530MST Otero County 4 N Swink 17 1530MST 0 0 10K Hail (2.75) 1535MST Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to baseball size in northern Otero County. At Holbrook Reservoir golf ball to baseball size hail killed over 1600 birds. The dead birds include: 1479 pelicans...over 100 acelots...about 50 gulls...24 ducks...and a couple dozen other waterfowl. A few homes in the area also had their windows broken by the large hail. Crowley County 1 S Ordway 17 1555MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1600MST Otero County 2 N La Junta 17 1625MST 0 0 Hail (2.00) 1630MST Pueblo County 10 ESE Colorado City 17 1640MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1645MST Huerfano County 22 NE Walsenburg 17 1707MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1712MST

COLORADO, West Garfield County 13 N Silt 04 2000MST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 30 2359MST This lightning sparked wildfire, better known as the Deep Creek Point Wildfire, consumed over 750 acres of oak brush and pine trees in a steep canyon north of Silt. This fire burned into the month of October. Please see the October 2001 report of Storm Data for more information.

COZ004-010-013 Elkhead And Park Mountains - Gore And Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys - Flattop Mountains 07 1900MST 0 0 Winter Storm 08 1000MST An early fall storm brought the first significant snowfall of the season to the northern mountains of western Colorado. Snowfall accumulations varied from 3 to 5 inches.

Mesa County 1 S Fruita 13 1330MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1331MST

Mesa County Palisade 13 1330MST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1400MST Heavy rain from a slow moving thunderstorm triggered a mudslide near a highway on ramp next to Interstate 70 in Palisade. Water backed up over the roadway resulting in the flooding of an intersection. The water quickly ran off shortly after the heavy rain ended.

Rio Blanco County Rio Blanco 17 1210MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1215MST

Garfield County 15 NE Rifle 17 1240MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1245MST

Mesa County Mesa 17 1401MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1403MST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

COLORADO, West Mesa County 5 NE Palisade 17 1445MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1450MST

Mesa County Palisade 17 1445MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1450MST

Mesa County 6 S Mesa 17 1510MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1515MST

CONNECTICUT, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. CONNECTICUT, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. CONNECTICUT, Southern New Haven County Milford 21 0530EST 0 0 Lightning During the morning hours of Friday, September 21st, a cold front moved east across southern Connecticut, accompanied by a band of scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms. Some of these thunderstorms produced occasional cloud to ground lightning. In New Haven County, a home was struck by lightning in Milford around 6:30 AM EDT, which triggered a fire behind insulation in an unfinished basement. The occupants of the house were evacuated, with no injuries reported. The extent of the resultant fire damage to the home was unknown.

New London County Waterford 28 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood On Friday, September 28th, a strong upper level low pressure system moved slowly southeast from New York State into southern New Jersey. The dynamics from this strong upper level low, combined with a weak trough of low pressure at the surface moving south, led to the development of slow-moving showers and thunderstorms across portions of southern New England during the afternoon and evening hours. One cluster of heavy showers and thunderstorms remained nearly stationary across portions of south central New London County during the early evening hours. This led to widespread significant street flooding, particularly in the vicinity of Waterford. DELAWARE New Castle County Newark to 04 1710EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Brandywine 1730EST A severe thunderstorm tore down trees and power lines across the northern tier of New Castle County. Wind damage and power outages were reported in Newark, Pike Creek, Hockessin, Milltown and Brandywine. About 15,000 Conectiv customers lost power, all was restored by the 5th. About 350 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes occurred within a 30 minute period. The New Castle County Emergency Communications Center took a direct lightning hit and disrupted the communication lines for about 10 minutes.

Kent County Countywide 04 1915EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2010EST A severe thunderstorm knocked down scattered trees and power lines throughout Kent County.

Sussex County Lincoln 04 2015EST 0 0 5K 0 Lightning Lightning struck a house in Lincoln. Its attic caught on fire. A women in the house escaped unharmed. Damage to the attic was estimated at $5,000.

Sussex County 5 N Rehoboth Beach to 11 0700EST 0 0 0 0 Rip Currents Fenwick Is 0900EST Rough surf and rip currents associated with Hurricane Erin pounded the Delaware coast on the 11th. Hurricane Erin's track passed

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

DELAWARE just east of Bermuda. Bathing was banned at most of Rehoboth's beaches. The few that allowed bathers only permitted them to go in as deep as their ankles.

DEZ004 Delaware Beaches 14 1600EST 0 0 0 Coastal Flooding 16 2100EST The combination of spring tides around the new moon and onshore flow around a high pressure system produced minor tidal flooding around the times of the evening high tides along the Delaware Coast from the 14th through the 16th.

DEZ003>004 Inland Sussex - Delaware Beaches 29 1600EST 0 0 0 Coastal Flooding 30 2359EST The onshore flow around a northeaster brought minor to locally moderate tidal flooding along the Delaware coast from the 29th through October 1st. The worst flooding occurred during the evening of the 30th. Some beach erosion also occurred. The worst flooding problems were reported in Bethany Beach and on Fenwick Island. In Bethany Beach, the Loop Canal overflowed its banks and flooded several blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue on both the 30th and October 1st. High tide at Breakwater Harbor reached 6.73 feet above mean lower low water around 8 p.m. EDT on the 30th. The northeaster developed off the Florida coast on the 29th. On the morning of the 30th, it was located east of the North Carolina coast and moved slowly northeast. On the morning of October 1st, it was located about 300 miles east of Atlantic City. The northeaster then lifted rapidly offshore. The circulation around the northeaster and a high pressure system that extended from New England through the Great Lakes kept a persistent onshore flow through several high tide cycles and was exacerbated by the spring tides associated with the full moon. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District Of Columbia 1 SE Lincoln Memorial to24 1606EST 2 25 0 0 2K Tornado (F0) 1.5 SW Brookland 1612EST

Picture of the weak tornado as it passed the Washington Monument and headed toward Capitol Hill (Photo by Michael Shore, Congressional Staffer). A weak tornado crossed the 14th Street Bridge from Arlington and moved northeast from the Tidal Basin to just northeast of the Capitol where it dissipated. At least 7 trees were downed and 1000 residents lost power. District Of Columbia Northeast Portion 24 1612EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1619EST The thunderstorm which produced a tornado from the Tidal Basin to just northeast of Capitol also produced a funnel cloud which traveled over the McMillan Reservoir and Children's Hospital area before moving into Prince George's County, Maryland. A rope-like tornado crossed the 14th Street bridge from Arlington into the District early in the evening on the 24th. The F0 tornado skipped along for 2 miles from the bridge to just northeast of the Capitol before it dissipated. The weather observer at Ronald Reagan

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA National Airport watched the tornado weaken into its rope stage as it crossed the bridge. The observer also noted another funnel cloud coming down next to the the weakening tornado. He watched as the tornado passed the Jefferson Monument and tracked over the Washington Monument before losing track of it. Along the river and the Tidal Basin, a few trees were downed. Small branches were downed across Independence Avenue about 1/2 mile east of the Lincoln Memorial. The tornado tracked by the Smithsonian museums, along the Mall, and toward the Capitol. An eyewitness saw swirling tree branches and leaves at the intersection of 7th Street and the Mall from his office window on D Street NW. A staffer at the Senate Office Building across the street from the north side of the Capitol spotted the tornado picking up leaves and trash as it went by. Another eyewitness saw a "funnel cloud" pass directly over Union Station. The last known damage from the twister was a downed tree on Randolph Place, near the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue and New York Avenue. The tornado which was observed to be "more horizontal than vertical" finally dissipated near this location. However, the second funnel cloud continued to hang from the storm as it tracked northeast by McMillian Reservoir and Children's Hospital. The fire department near Children's Hospital noted high wind and trees bending when the funnel cloud went by, but no damage was found. This funnel cloud touched down a few minutes later as a deadly F3 tornado in the suburb of College Park, Maryland. FLORIDA, East Central FLZ041-047 Volusia - Brevard 14 0552EST 0 0 5M 0 Tropical Storm 0921EST Seminole County Winter Spgs 15 1300EST 1 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld M15IW Tropical Storm warnings were issued for the east central Florida coast as Tropical Storm Gabrielle moved northeast from near Sarasota to just north of Cape Canaveral. Sustained tropical storm force winds were felt along the north coast of Brevard County and along much of the Volusia County coast. Storm tides reached about two feet above normal and produced significant beach erosion in Brevard and Volusia counties. Wind gusts to around 45 mph produced minor damage across much of east central Florida. About 60 thousand customers were without electrical power in Volusia and Brevard counties after the storm. A 15 year old boy drowned while playing with friends in Gee Creek near Winter Springs. The boy was pulled under branches and other fast-moving debris.

Indian River County 3 E Sebastian 14 0625EST 0.2 30 0 0 3K Tornado (F0) A rain band associated with Tropical Storm Gabrielle moving north along the Florida coastline produced a small F0 tornado just south of Sebastian Inlet. The tornado was on the ground briefly, blowing down a few trees, damaging a camp trailer and a picnic shelter. Brevard County Melbourne 14 0655EST 0.2 30 0 0 50K Tornado (F0) A rain band associated with Tropical Storm Gabrielle moving north near the Florida coastline produced a small F0 tornado on the barrier island east of the Intracoastal Waterway. The tornado seriously damaged the roof of a boat dry storage building and overturned boats in the boatyard. A few trees were blown down and windows were blown out of automobiles. Brevard County Patrick Afb 14 0659EST 0.2 30 0 0 0 Tornado (F1) A rain band associated with Tropical Storm Gabrielle moving north along the Florida coastline produced a small F1 tornado over Patrick Air Force Base. The tornado produced no damage but observation equipment recorded a gust to 86 knots as the tornado passed. Brevard County Cocoa 14 0748EST 1.8 50 0 0 450K Tornado (F1) 0755EST A rain band associated with Tropical Storm Gabrielle moving north along the Intracoastal Waterway moved onshore in the old downtown area of Cocoa. The tornado move northwest about 1.7 miles severely damaging the roof of a gas distributor, a bus station and two houses. The tornado damaged 6 mobile homes and blew out many windows. Volusia County New Smyrna Beach 14 1620EST 0.8 30 0 0 56K Tornado (F0) A rain band associated with Tropical Storm Gabrielle moving north along the Florida coastline produced a small F0 tornado just north of Ponce Inlet. The tornado moved north northwest blowing down a few trees, destroying three mobile homes and damaging 12 others.

Volusia County Edgewater 14 0915EST 0 0 250K Flash Flood 1800EST Rainfall from Tropical Storm Gabrielle flooded about 25 homes and apartments in Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach. About 5 homes were flooded along the Tomoka River in Daytona Beach. Roadway and small stream flooding was reported over much of the county.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, Extreme Southern Monroe County Key Colony Beach 08 1520EST 0 0 Waterspout 1525EST Waterspout occurred 2 miles north of Key Colony Beach. Monroe County Key Colony Beach 08 1533EST 0 0 Waterspout 1540EST Waterspout occurred 1 mile north of Key Colony Beach.

Monroe County Craig Key 12 1129EST 0 0 Waterspout 1139EST 3 waterspouts were observed 2 miles south of Craig Key.

FLZ076 Monroe/Upper Keys 13 1300EST 1 0 Tropical Storm 1600EST Fatality was indirectly related to Tropical Storm Gabrielle. Investigation concluded that intoxication, engine trouble and strong winds/high seas caused the victim to fall off his boat and drown. M45BO

Monroe County (Eyw)Key West Inl Ar 18 1243EST 0 0 Waterspout 1258EST Waterspout observed 7 miles south of Key West airport. Monroe County (Eyw)Key West Inl Ar 18 1250EST 0 0 Waterspout 1258EST Waterspout observed 5 miles south of Key West airport.

Monroe County Marathon 19 1120EST 0 0 Waterspout 1125EST Waterspout observed 2 miles north of Marathon.

Monroe County East Cape 22 1710EST 0 0 Waterspout 1715EST Waterspout observed 7 miles southwest of Cape Sable

Monroe County Sugarloaf Key 26 1540EST 0 0 Waterspout 1541EST Waterspout observed 5 miles north of Sugarloaf Key.

Monroe County (Eyw)Key West Inl Ar 26 1549EST 0 0 Waterspout 1555EST Waterspout observed 5 miles north of Key West airport.

Monroe County Plantation Key 29 0020EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees blown down on north bound side of U.S.1, blocking the road temporarily. Monroe County Islamorada 29 0030EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Minor roof damage to a convienience store. A flagpole was removed from ground. Monroe County Stock Is 29 0300EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3 Doors to storage buildings of a hydrogen gas company were blown off.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, Extreme Southern Monroe County Big Pine Key 29 0325EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Minor structural damage to a hardware store. FLORIDA, Northeastern Duval County Mandarin 01 1505EST 0 0 3.5K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees and power lines were blown down.

Clay County Keystone Hgts 01 1605EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees were blown down.

Marion County Moss Bluff 01 1845EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees were blown down.

Flagler County St Johns Park 01 1939EST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees and power lines were blown down.

Duval County Mandarin 02 1715EST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees were blown down.

St. Johns County 2 S Palmo 02 1730EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees were blown down.

Duval County Jacksonville 02 1745EST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees were blown down.

Nassau County Callahan 02 1840EST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees and power lines were blown down.

Nassau County Yulee 03 1500EST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail Home damaged by a falling tree.

Flagler County Bunnell 05 1500EST 0 0 Lightning Publics works building damaged.

Putnam County 5 S Palatka 06 1400EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud

Flagler County 8 N Bunnell 06 1500EST 0 1 Lightning Lightning damaged one home.

Duval County 3 S Jacksonville Intl Apt 11 0820EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud

St. Johns County 2 S Crescent Beach 13 1045EST 0 0 Waterspout Matanzas Inlet.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, Northeastern Nassau County 2 E Fernandina Beach Arpt13 to 1335EST 0 0 Waterspout Fernandina Beach Arpt Numerous waterspouts just offshore. Nassau County 1 N Fernandina Beach to13 1340EST 0.1 5 0 0 0.50K Tornado (F0) 1.1 NNE Fernandina Beach Weak F0. Waterspout moved on shore. Damaged the tops of a few trees.

FLZ040 Marion 14 0400EST 0 0 1.2M Tropical Storm 15 1000EST TS Gabrielle downed trees and power lines. More than 60 homes were damaged and more than 18,000 businesses and homes were without power.

FLZ037 Putnam 14 1000EST 0 0 Tropical Storm 15 1000EST TS Gabrielle downed trees and power lines. Several homes were damaged and more than 11,000 businesses and homes were without power.

FLZ025 Duval 14 1000EST 0 0 Tropical Storm 15 1000EST TS Gabrielle down trees and power lines, and left more than 37,000 residents and businesses without power. Several homes were damaged and drainage ditches were backed-up in low-lying areas.

Flagler County 3 S Codys Corner to 14 1208EST 0.1 10 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 3.1 S Codys Corner Very weak F0.

Flagler County Mantanzas to 14 1235EST 0.1 10 0 0 0.50K Tornado (F0) .1 W Mantanzas 1240EST Weak F0. Damaged tops of trees.

St. Johns County 1 S Summer Haven 14 1250EST 0 0 Waterspout St. Johns County 1 S Summer Haven to 14 1310EST 0.1 10 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1.1 SSW Summer 1312EST Haven Weak F0. St. Johns County Summer Haven to 14 1355EST 0.1 10 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) .1 W Summer Haven 1356EST Weak F0

Flagler County 2 E Bunnell 14 1301EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud

Putnam County .1 E Crescent City to 14 1621EST 0.1 10 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) Crescent City 1625EST Weak F0.

St. Johns County .1 E Crescent Beach to 14 1700EST 0 0 Waterspout Crescent Beach 1715EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, Northeastern St. Johns County Crescent Beach to 14 1715EST 0.1 10 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) .1 W Crescent Beach 1718EST Weak F0. Moved inland and dissipated rapidly.

FLZ033 St. Johns 14 1700EST 0 0 Tropical Storm TS Gabrielle. Wind 050 at 65 kts observed at St. Augustine Pier.

Flagler County 3 W Bunnell to 14 1735EST 0.1 10 0 0 0.50K Tornado (F0) 3.1 W Bunnell Weak F0. Tree tops damaged.

Flagler County 1 N Beverly Beach 14 1745EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Painter's Hill.

Flagler County Flagler Beach to 14 1745EST 0.1 10 0 0 1.5K Tornado (F0) .1 W Flagler Beach 1800EST Weak F0. Window blown out of house.

Flagler County Countywide 14 1900EST 0 0 1.9M Flood 15 2100EST TS Gabrielle. NWS CO-OP observer network reported storm totals of 7.65 inches in Palm Coast. Numerous roads were closed. Putnam County Countywide 14 1900EST 0 0 Flood 15 0300EST TS Gabrielle. NWS CO-OP observer network reported storm totals of 5.18 inches in Crescent City and 6.17 inches in Palatka. Numerous roads were closed. St. Johns County Countywide 14 1900EST 0 0 900K Flood 15 2100EST TS Gabrielle. NWS CO-OP observer network reported storm totals of 9.26 inches at Hastings and 6.51 inches in St. Augustine. Numerous roads were closed. Duval County Countywide 14 2200EST 0 0 Flood 15 0900EST TS Gabrielle. Jacksonville Beach reported 3.26 inches. Numerous roads were closed.

Duval County Jacksonville 22 1345EST 0 0 50K Lightning Lightning struck a 12-unit Southside apartment building. Seven units were damaged by smoke and water and two were damaged by fire. FLORIDA, Northwest Franklin County 12 SE St Teresa 01 0940EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was reported by the public and Franklin County EMA. Walton County 6 SE Miramar 01 1541EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was reported southeast of Miramar Beach by the Walton County EMA.

Walton County 2 SW Seagrove Beach 11 1915EST 0 0 Waterspout Three waterspouts were reported near Seagrove Beach by the Walton County EMA.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, Southern Miami - Dade County 1 E Miami Beach 03 1235EST 0 0 Waterspout The Beach Patrol sighted a waterspout in the Atlantic about one mile offshore.

Miami - Dade County 7 NW Homestead Afb 05 1545EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud The observer at Homestead Air Reserve Base sighted a funnel cloud.

Palm Beach County 3 W Boynton Beach 06 1015EST 0.5 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) The Sheriff's Office reported a tornado on the ground for about one half mile. The tornado did no known damage and caused no casualties.

Broward County 8 W Plantation 06 1215EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime-size hail was observed in Weston.

Palm Beach County Jupiter 06 1400EST 0 0 500K Lightning A lightning-initiated fire which started on the roof severely damaged a house in Admirals Cove.

Broward County 2 E Ft Lauderdale 07 1800EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was sighted in the Atlantic just offshore Port Everglades.

Broward County Davie 08 1225EST 0.2 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado touched down near SR 7 and Davie Boulevard causing no known damage or casualties.

Broward County Ft Lauderdale 08 1315EST 0 0 25K Lightning Lightning struck the mast of a 50-foot catamaran docked in the 300 block of SW 27 Avenue causing a fire which heavily damaged the craft.

Broward County Countywide 09 0700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 12 2300EST Miami - Dade County Countywide 09 0700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 12 2300EST Palm Beach County Countywide 09 0700EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 12 2300EST A stalled trough of low pressure across north Florida gradually shifted to south Florida and eventually spawned tropical storm Gabrielle in the east Gulf of Mexico. Before becoming Gabrielle 5 to 10 inches of rain fell across southeast Florida, causing widespread street flooding.

Miami - Dade County 7 NE Miami Beach 11 1120EST 0 0 Waterspout The public reported a waterspout in the Atlantic offshore Sunny Isles beach.

FLZ063-066-069 Glades - Hendry - Coastal Collier 13 1700EST 0 0 50K Tropical Storm 14 2300EST Tropical storm Gabrielle formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico from a trough of low pressure that had lingered over Florida since September 8. Gabrielle moved east northeast at 7 to 12 mph with the center crossing the Florida west coast near Venice at noon on September 14. The minimum central pressure in Collier County was 999.4 mb at Naples. Maximum winds in Collier County were at Everglades City with sustained winds of 44 knots and peak gusts of 61 knots. Storm surge values of 3 to 5 feet were observed along much of the Collier County coast which caused some coastal flooding and minor to moderate beach erosion. The estimate to repair the beach erosion is $3 million. Flooding by rainfall of 2 to 5 inches along with the storm surge damaged 60 to 70 residences and 12,500 customers lost electrical power.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, Southern Palm Beach County .2 E Palm Beach Shrs 24 0905EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was sighted in the Atlantic just offshore Palm Beach Shores.

Broward County 5 E Hallandale 26 1430EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was seen in the Atlantic offshore Hallandale Beach.

Miami - Dade County 2 E Sunny Is 26 1500EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was observed in the Atlantic.

Collier County Naples 28 1500EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 29 1000EST Between 3 and 5 inches of rain with local amounts of 8 inches caused street flooding. FLORIDA, West Central Pinellas County 2 WSW St Petersburg 04 1734EST 0 2 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck and injured an adult female and a seven year old male child while exiting a vehicle along the 900 block of 21st Street South in St. Petersburg.

Polk County 3 NE Davenport 04 1745EST 0 0 2K 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1755EST The Davenport fire department reported that several large three to six foot long branches were downed between Davenport and Loughman along U.S. Highway 92 in extreme northeast Polk county.

Charlotte County 7 SW Placida 05 1025EST 0 0 0 0 Waterspout 1030EST A Skywarn Spotter reported a waterspout southwest of Gasparilla Pass.

Hardee County 2 N Wauchula 05 1710EST 0 0 3K 0 Tstm Wind/Hail Hardee county emergency management reported that thunderstorm winds, estimated at 45 mph, removed an unanchored, large overhang roof of an open-sided shed. Also, a portion of a poorly anchored, lightweight fiberglass roof cover and building facade of a nearby business, was removed by 45 mph wind. Damage occurred at 125 Earnest Road near U.S. Highway 17, two miles north of Wauchula.

Citrus County 3 S Beverly Hills to 05 1730EST 0 0 10K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Beverly Hills The Citrus county emergency management reported that thunderstorm winds downed several large trees in the Timberline Estates, three miles south of Beverly Hills.

Hillsborough County Citrus Park to 06 1735EST 0 0 5K 0 Thunderstorm Wind Lutz 07 1745EST A Tampa Electric Power representative reported thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees, several branches and power lines from Citrus Park to Lutz.

Pinellas County Largo 06 1855EST 0 1 0 0 Lightning A 37 year old male in a garage in Largo was stunned when lightning struck the ground nearby.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, West Central FLZ039-042>043- Levy - Citrus - Sumter - Hernando - Pasco - Pinellas - Hillsborough - Polk - Manatee - Hardee - Highlands - 048>052-055>057- Sarasota - De Soto - Charlotte - Lee 060>062-065 14 0300EST 0 6 16.9M 0 Tropical Storm 15 0700EST Tropical Storm Gabrielle began to affect the Southwest Florida coast during the pre-dawn hours of September 14th with sustained winds of 40 to 50 mph along the coasts of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and Lee counties. By sunrise, high end tropical storm force wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph were common from the mouth of Tampa Bay south to Charlotte Harbor. Gabrielle continued to move northeast and made landfall, south of Venice, in Sarasota county, between 6:45 and 7:00 a.m. EST. The lowest sea level pressure observed with landfalling Garbrielle was 983.1 millibars at the Venice C-MAN site at 7:00 a.m. EST. At the Venice C-MAN site, a maximum wind gust of 73 mph from the northwest was observed at 9:00 a.m. EST as feeder bands on the storms northwest side began to move over southern Sarasota county. Although storm total rainfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches from Gabrielle were common across Southwest and parts of West Central Florida, a maximum storm total rainfall amount of 11.65 inches was reported in Palmetto in Manatee county.

Maximum storm tides observed were around 6 feet near the mouth of the Peace River in Charlotte Harbor shortly after sunrise. Total damage across the 15 county area of Southwest and West Central Florida from Gabrielle was estimated to be nearly 17 million dollars. Gabrielle continued to move northeast across the Florida peninsula and was centered over central Polk county by mid afternoon of the 14th. Winds across West central and Southwest Florida subsided to below tropical storm force by late afternoon. However, wrap around western outer bands of Gabrielle continued to bring a second brush of low end tropical storm force wind gusts to Citrus, Sumter, Hernando, Pasco and Hillsborough counties from 7 p.m. EST on September 14th, through 3 am EST on September 15th.

In Lee county, tropical storm wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and flooding caused up to 5.7 million dollars in damage. Most of the wind damage was caused to roof shingles, carports and lanais, mainly in the Cape Coral area. Flooding caused major damage to nearly 100 homes and another 500 incurred minor flood damage, mainly due to storm tides of three to four feet along coastal areas from Ft. Myers Beach to Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Islands from sunrise through 1 pm EST.

In Charlotte county, tropical storm wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph were common from the barrier islands east into Charlotte Harbor where over one million dollars in damage was estimated from wind and flooding. Most of the wind damage occurred to mobile home roofs, pool cages and downed trees, from Englewood east to Punta Gorda. Flooding caused major damage to several homes along the north end of Gasparilla Island north to Englewood Beach. Also, flooding occurred in Charlotte Harbor and near the mouth of the Peace River due to mainly maximum storm tides of up to 6 feet around sunrise through late morning of the 14th.

In Sarasota county, tropical storm wind gusts of 60 to 70+ mph were common along the barrier islands east to the Interstate 75 corridor. Over two million dollars in damage was estimated primarily from wind. Several homes from Englewood north to Venice and Osprey incurred roof, lanai and carport damage. Hundreds of trees and power lines were also downed throughout Sarasota county by the high end tropical storm force winds. A maximum storm tide, estimated at three to four feet, caused beach erosion and home flooding along Manasota Key, between Englewood and Venice in Sarasota County, as Gabrielle made landfall shortly after sunrise.

In Manatee county, tropical storm force northerly wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph were common along the barrier islands east to the Interstate 75 corridor. A one to three mile wide swath of numerous downed trees extended from Palmetto south across east Bradenton to near the Sarasota - Bradenton airport. Most of the trees were blown down from north to south across the county. Ground and arial surveys indicated several alluvial downbursts mainly from Terra Ceia south across the western portion of Bradenton. Wind damage in excess of one million dollars was estimated due to mainly roofs of homes, lanais, carports and downed trees. Storm total rainfall of 8 to 10 inches was common which caused flooding to homes and business across most of Manatee county.

In DeSoto and Hardee counties, storm total rainfall five to seven inches caused county-wide flooding to homes and business, estimated at up to five million dollars. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph were common throughout mid-morning to early afternoon of the 14th across Hardee and DeSoto counties where downed trees, minor roof and tile damage were common.

In Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, northeast wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph were common across most of Tampa Bay and the southern portions of the counties. Storm tide values of up to three feet were common on the Pinellas county side (west) of Tampa Bay, from the Gandy Bridge south Point Pinellas. Most wind damage and flooding were minor across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

In Pasco, Hernando, Citrus and Sumter counties, tropical storm force winds of 40 to 50 mph, downed numerous trees and damaged several poorly constructed or weathered mobile homes across the four county area through the morning and late evening of the 14th.

At least four, seperate and distinct, narrow sporadic tornadoes occurred with the outer spiral bands on the east side of Gabrielle. All tornadoes observed produced minor damage, were determined to be F0 category and occurred over rural portions of Lee, Charlotte,

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, West Central DeSoto and Manatee counties between 3:00 and 6:00 a.m. EST.

Lee County Matlacha to 14 0301EST 8 5 0 0 10K 0 Tornado (F0) 8 N Matlacha 0311EST A weak F0 tornado sporadically touched down along a narrow path and downed a few trees, large branches and power lines, from near Matlacha, north to near the Burnt Store Marina, over rural northwest Lee county, before it lifted a dissipated.

Lee County 1 N Matlacha to 14 0321EST 8.5 5 0 0 10K 0 Tornado (F0) 9.5 N Matlacha 0331EST A weak F0 tornado sporadically touched down along a narrow path, from near Matlacha, north to the Lee - Charlotte county line, near the Burnt Store Marina. The weak tornado continued to sporadically touch down as it moved north and crossed into Charlotte county.

Charlotte County 11 S Punta Gorda to 14 0331EST 10.7 5 0 0 15K 0 Tornado (F0) 1 WSW Punta Gorda 0345EST A weak F0 tornado sporadically touched down along a narrow path, west of State Road 765, near the Lee - Charlotte county line in rural southwest Charlotte county, to one mile west southwest of Punta Gorda. The weak tornado downed a few large trees, several large branches, rolled a few small sheds and toppled a few power lines before it lifted and dissipated.

Charlotte County 4 SSE Punta Gorda to 14 0341EST 10 5 0 0 20K 0 Tornado (F0) 6 ENE Murdock 0401EST A weak F0 tornado sporadically touched down near the intersection of State Road 765 and 768, south southeast of Punta Gorda. The tornado continued north where it sporadically touched down and toppled trees, power lines and a few sheds before it crossed into DeSoto county, six miles east northeast of Murdock.

De Soto County 6 SW Ft Ogden to 14 0401EST 5.5 5 0 0 20K 0 Tornado (F0) 6 WNW Ft Ogden 0411EST A weak F0 tornado, that crossed from the Charlotte - DeSoto county line near State Road 769, downed several large trees as it moved north into rural extreme southwest DeSoto county. The tornado lifted and dissipated approximately six miles west northwest of Ft. Ogden.

De Soto County Ft Ogden to 14 0445EST 0 0 1.5M 0 Flood Arcadia 1030EST Hardee County Gardner to 14 0445EST 0 0 1M 0 Flood Wauchula 1030EST Heavy rainfall of five to seven inches, associated with Tropical Storm Gabrielle, caused significant road, home and business flooding across Hardee and DeSoto counties during the pre-dawn through mid-morning hours of September 14th.

Manatee County 8 SE Myakka City to 14 0456EST 16 5 0 0 20K 0 Tornado (F0) 7 NW Myakka City 0526EST A weak F0 tornado sporadically touched down across rural southeast Manatee county, eight miles southeast of Myakka City. The tornado continued to move northwest over rural open countryside where it downed a few large trees before crossing State Road 70, approximately three miles northwest of Myakka City. The tornado continued west northwest, over rural countryside, where it downed a few additional trees, toppled a few sheds and a couple of power lines, before it dissipated near Verna Road, north of State Road 70.

Manatee County Bradenton to 14 0815EST 0 0 750K 0 Flood Myakka City 1300EST Pinellas County Pass A Grille Beach to 14 0830EST 0 0 350K 0 Flood Safety Harbor 1315EST Hillsborough County Ruskin to 14 0845EST 0 0 200K 0 Flood Tampa 1310EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

FLORIDA, West Central Pasco County Holiday to 14 0900EST 0 0 150K 0 Flood Dade City 1330EST Heavy rainfall of six to eight inches, with isolated pockets in excess of nine inches, associated with Tropical Storm Gabrielle, occurred over most of Manatee and southern portions of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Widespread road, home and business flooding occurred over large portions of Manatee county, mainly from Anna Maria east across Bradenton to Parrish. Minor to moderate road and home flooding occurred over southern Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, mainly along the coast and low-lying areas.

In Pasco county, rainfall of five to eight inches, associated with Tropical Storm Gabrielle, occurred over a broad portion of the county with most of the road and residential flooding occurring along the U.S. Highway 301 corridor from Dade City south to Zephyrhills.

Manatee County Anna Maria to 15 0320EST 0 0 100K 0 Flood Parrish 0630EST Additional heavy rainfall of two to three inches, associated with the outer western bands of Tropical Storm Gabrielle, caused flooding to roadways and residential homes across already saturated soils of Manatee county.

Sarasota County 8 ESE Sarasota to 22 1610EST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind 9 SE Sarasota 1630EST A local utility company reported thunderstorm winds downed numerous large trees and power lines over a broad area of northeast Sarasota county, mainly east of Interstate 75, between State Road 780 (Fruitville Road) and State Road 72.

Sarasota County 3 SSE Sarasota 22 1620EST 0 0 5K 0 Thunderstorm Wind The Sarasota sheriffs department reported that thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees and power lines near the intersection of Hope Street and Swift Road in Sarasota.

Pasco County 1 E Zephyrhills 24 1400EST 0 0 1K 0 Tstm Wind/Hail The Pasco county emergency management reported that thunderstorm winds, estimated at 45 mph, caused minor roof damage to a mobile home on the 6300 block of Connecticut Street, south of County Road 54, in Zephyrhills. FLORIDA, West Panhandle Escambia County Pensacola Beach 08 1200CST 2 0 Lightning Two women were killed by lightning near Pensacola Beach at the Fort Pickens State Park. The women were walking side by side on the beach as a thunderstorm moved ashore from the Gulf of Mexico. The storm had not previously been producing much lightning activity, and the women were casually walking to shelter when the bolt struck them. Both women, who were from the local area, were killed instantly. F43OU, F50OU

FLZ002 Coastal Escambia 13 1600CST 0 0 40K Heavy Surf High surf along the beach caused a retaining wall behind a Pensacola Beach condominium to collapse. A Heavy Surf Advisory was in effect for area beaches, as large swells, propagating northward from Tropical Storm Gabrielle, which was over the far southern Gulf of Mexico, were producing high surf. GEORGIA, East Central

NONE REPORTED. GEORGIA, Lower Camden County .1 NW St Marys to 01 1556EST 0.1 10 0 0 1.5K Tornado (F0) St Marys Weak FO. Tops of trees damaged. Camden County Kingsland 01 1630EST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees an power lines were blown down.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

GEORGIA, Lower Camden County Waverly 22 1630EST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind Large trees and power lines were blown down. GEORGIA, North and Central Sumter County Americus 03 1415EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1445EST The Sumter county 911 center reported that several streets in Americus were flooded in low lying areas, including Georgia Highway 27 and Georgia Highway 129.

Johnson County Countywide 24 1040EST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld The Johnson county 911 center reported ponding of water on some roadways.

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 26 0000EST 0 0 Unseasonably Cold 27 1000EST The first major Canadian high pressure system of the fall season brought record to near record low temperatures across much of north and central Georgia. Record low temperatures were recorded at Atlanta, Athens, and Columbus during the early morning hours of the 26th. At Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport, a new record low of 43 degrees was recorded, which broke the previous record of 46 degrees set in 1940. Athens tied their record low of 45 degrees set in 1950 while Columbus reported a new record low of 48 degrees, breaking the previous record of 50 degrees set in 1990. Low temperatures in the 40s were widespread across north and central Georgia, while many locations in the north reported lows in the middle to upper 30s, with some locations in the northeast mountains dropping as low as the lower 30s. Similar low temperatures were observed on the 27th, but no record lows were reported. Normal low temperatures for this time of year are in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

GEORGIA, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. GEORGIA, Southeast Effingham County Guyton 05 1800EST 0 1 Lightning Effingham County emergency manager was struck by lightning as he left his home to go outside to get his wife inside. GEORGIA, Southwest Dougherty County 5 NW Albany 23 1552EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail reported by a SKYWARN spotter. HAWAII HIZ004-008 North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - South Hawaii Including Kau 01 0000HST 0 0 High Surf 1800HST A trade wind swell caused surf of 4 to 6 feet along the east-facing shores of the island of Hawaii.

HIZ002>003-005>008 Oahu - Maui - Molokai - Lanai - West Hawaii Including Leeward Kohala And Kona - South Hawaii Including Kau 01 0000HST 0 0 Drought 30 2359HST Island of Oahu

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

HAWAII

Several gages along the central and eastern slopes of the Koolau Range on Oahu recorded near average rainfall for September. Most of the rain at these sites was from showers and thunderstorms that occurred on 16 Sep, which dropped 2 to 3 inches at Palisades, Moanalua, and Manoa Lyon, and 4.26 inches at Nuuanu. Areas not exposed to the rains on that date experienced a rather dry month with rainfall totals only 10 to 40 percent of average. This includes gages in the western and northern parts of the island as well as many windward locations.

Maui County

Most leeward locations continued to see very dry conditions through September, with Waikapu recording no rainfall for the month. Upcountry sites from Pukalani southward to Ulupalakua saw rainfall at less than 25 percent of average. Western Molokai received some precipitation to help stabilize the drought situation, though much more is needed for a recovery.

Island of Hawaii

Leeward Kohala remained dry through the month. To illustrate this, the gage at Kahua Ranch recorded only 0.44 inches (15 percent of average) for September. This area of the Big Island has been in a prolonged period of agricultural drought and has not seen a near average month of rainfall since December 1999.

The following list contains rainfall statistics for selected locations from Oahu, Maui County, and the island of Hawaii where there have been drought conditions. The first column is the observed rainfall for September. The second column is the 30-year average for each location, while the third column lists the percent of average for the month. The fourth and fifth columns are the year-to-date totals and the year-to-date percent of average, respectively. YTD September 01 Avg. %Avg. YTD %Avg. Oahu Honolulu Airport 0.28 0.80 35 3.43 27 Kunia 0.15 1.20 13 4.60 25 Waianae 0.08 0.70 11 4.10 32 Waialua 0.27 1.10 25 5.39 25

Maui Kihei 0.01 0.20 5 0.65 6 Lahainaluna 0.09 0.60 15 1.32 10 Kula 0.47 2.00 24 6.96 31 Ulupalakua 0.61 2.70 23 9.01 35

Molokai Kaunakakai 0.29 0.20 145 3.04 29 Kamalo 0.88 1.30 68 13.53 57

Lanai Lanai City 0.83 2.20 38 11.38 42

Island of Hawaii Honaunau 3.77 7.20 52 27.78 52 Kamuela (Upper) 3.72 2.30 162 32.06 75 Waiaha 1.80 6.20 29 26.48 46 Kahua Ranch 0.44 3.00 15 11.93 20 Kealakekua 6.02 8.20 73 35.08 58 Pahala 1.30 3.40 38 19.33 48

HIZ001 Kauai 02 0700HST 0 0 High Surf 1800HST A trade wind swell produced surf of 4 to 6 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai.

HIZ001>008 Kauai - Oahu - Maui - North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - Molokai - Lanai - West Hawaii Including Leeward Kohala And Kona - South Hawaii Including Kau 09 1000HST 0 0 High Surf 11 2000HST A storm low in the Southern Hemisphere generated surf of 6 to 8 feet along the southeast- and south-facing shores of all the Hawaiian Islands.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

HAWAII HIZ001-004-008 Kauai - North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - South Hawaii Including Kau 10 0700HST 0 0 High Surf 12 1800HST A trade wind swell produced surf of 4 to 8 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai and the island of Hawaii.

HIZ001 Kauai 14 0800HST 0 0 High Surf 1800HST A trade wind swell generated surf of 4 to 6 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai.

HIZ001>008 Kauai - Oahu - Maui - North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - Molokai - Lanai - West Hawaii Including Leeward Kohala And Kona - South Hawaii Including Kau 16 0500HST 0 0 High Surf 17 1700HST A storm low in the Southern Hemisphere caused surf of 4 to 8 feet along the southeast- and south-facing shores of all the Hawaiian Islands.

Honolulu County Aiea to 16 0545HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Waipahu 1045HST Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms caused ponding of roadways and minor stream and drainage ditch flooding in central and western parts of Oahu. However, no serious injuries or property damage was reported.

Kauai County Hanalei to 16 0945HST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Lihue 1245HST Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms produced ponding of roadways and minor stream and drainage ditch flooding in the eastern two-thirds of Kauai. No serious property damage or injuries were reported.

HIZ001-004-008 Kauai - North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna - South Hawaii Including Kau 17 0800HST 0 0 High Surf 19 1700HST A trade wind swell generated surf of 4 to 8 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai and the island of Hawaii.

HIZ001 Kauai 21 0800HST 0 0 High Surf 1700HST A trade wind swell caused surf of 4 to 6 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai.

HIZ001 Kauai 24 0800HST 0 0 High Surf 1700HST A swell from the Southern Hemisphere produced surf of 4 to 6 feet along the southeast-facing shores of Kauai.

HIZ001 Kauai 27 0800HST 0 0 High Surf 1800HST A trade wind swell generated surf of 4 to 6 feet along the east- and southeast-facing shores of Kauai. IDAHO, Extreme Southeast

NONE REPORTED. IDAHO, North IDZ007-007-007-010- Orofino / Grangeville Region - Eastern Lemhi County 010 25 1424PST 0 0 High Wind (G78) M 1728PST Strong cold front moved through north central Idaho and Lemhi County during the afternoon and evening hours, producing damaging

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IDAHO, North winds up to 70 to 90 mph in Idaho County. In Grangeville and Mount Idaho, power lines were blown down which caused fires. In Grangeville, a power pole fell down on a shed. The shed was destroyed by fire. In addition, a radio tower was blown down, and trees fell onto two homes causing damage. In Mount Idaho, 35 homes were evacuated after a downed power line started a fire which surrounded the homes. IDAHO, Northwest IDZ002>003-026 Coeur D'Alene Area - Idaho Palouse - Lewiston Area 25 1500PST 0 0 Dust Storm 1700PST An unusual dust storm swept from eastern Washington into parts of the Idaho panhandle late on the afternoon of September 25. The combination of an extended drought, freshly plowed fields from the August wheat harvest, and a dry cold front containing wind gusts of 35 to 40 miles an hour led to the widespread dust storm. Visibilities of two miles or less affected widespread areas. The following is a rundown of minimum visibilities reported at ASOS sites: Lewiston...1 mile (variable from 1/2 to 2 miles), Coeur D'Alene...1 mile, and Pullman-Moscow...2 miles. Light rain on the evening of the 25th knocked most of the dust from the air.

IDAHO, Southeast IDZ018-032 Sawtooth Mountains - Lost River / Pahsimeroi 05 2100MST 0 0 Heavy Snow 06 0700MST A storm system brought a strong cold front through Idaho and brought the first snows of the season to the central mountains. Some of the higher snow amounts were 4 inches at Galena Lodge, 6 inches at Smiley Creek Lodge, and 6 inches in the mountains north of Challis.

Bingham County Shelley 13 1440MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1500MST

Bonneville County 5 SW Idaho Falls 13 1445MST 0 0 Hail (2.75) 1505MST Baseball sized hail reported on mile post 110 on interstate 15 near Idaho Falls.

Teton County 4 N Tetonia 13 1630MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1650MST

Bannock County Pocatello 13 1645MST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 1700MST 65 mile per hour wind gusts estimated in Pocatello downed a tree at Yellowstone and Cedar Streets.

Bingham County 20 NW Blackfoot 13 1645MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M 1700MST

Butte County 25 SE Arco 13 1655MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) M 1710MST

Bingham County Ft Hall 13 1655MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) M 1705MST

IDAHO, Southwest Boise County Banks 13 1600MST 0 0 Flash Flood 14 0800MST A powerful thunderstorm dropped a half inch of rain in 15 minutes and nearly an inch in the hour between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of the 13th. This caused flash flooding in the steep terrain alongside the Payette River. The flash flooding triggered mudslides along a stretch of Highway 17 from 2 miles East of Banks to 8 miles East of Banks. Highway 17 was closed for 20 hours. A second area of mudslides located 2 miles North of Banks closed Highway 55 overnight . Some vehicles were trapped between mudslides but no one was injured. Cost of clearing the slides was estimated at $500K.

33 37 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IDAHO, Southwest Washington County Weiser 13 1600MST 1 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1610MST A tornado touched down briefly and moved east, crossing US Highway 95 about 7 miles north of Weiser. A barn, shed and mobile home received some damage before the tornado lifted.

Boise County Banks 16 1830MST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200MST Flash flooding and mudslides occurred along the Payette River near Banks after a brief, heavy downpour. This was in the same area affected by flash flooding three days earlier. Cost of cleanup was included in the estimate of cleaning up the mudslides of the 13th. ILLINOIS, Central Macon County Decatur 06 1715CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1725CST Trees and power lines were blown down in Decatur. Coles County Coles Co Mem Arpt 06 1747CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) M Scott County Bluffs 06 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Scott County Bluffs 06 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down in town.

Clark County Casey 07 1230CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees in Casey. One car was trapped by the fallen trees. None of the car's occupants were injured. ILLINOIS, Northeast Lake County Fox Lake 03 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Mchenry County Spring Grove to 03 1647CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Crystal Lake 1700CST Mchenry County Marengo 03 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Mchenry County Marengo 03 1817CST 0 0 10K Lightning A line of thunderstorms moved into extreme northern Illinois during the late afternoon and early evening of Sept 3rd 2001. Trees were blown down in Fox Lake in Lake county and trees and power lines were blown down in Spring Grove and Crystal Lake in McHenry county. Dime size hail fell in Marengo in McHenry county. A house was struck by lightning and the roof caught fire in Marengo.

Ogle County Polo 06 1410CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1440CST 1.25 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes and caused some street flooding and minor flooding in a few basements.

Kendall County 3 NE Oswego 06 1820CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Du Page County Naperville to 06 1825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Glen Ellyn 1835CST Will County Plainfield 06 1825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Part of a tree fell across a road near Oswego in Kendall County. Large tree limbs were blown down in Naperville and Glen Ellyn in DuPage County and in Plainfield in Will County.

34 38 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ILLINOIS, Northeast Mchenry County Harvard 07 0800CST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a radio tower knocking out a transmitter which had to be replaced.

Winnebago County 3 SW Rockton 07 1905CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) One tree blown down. ILLINOIS, Northwest Jo Daviess County 1 SW Galena 07 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds to 60 mph damaged farm outbuildings. Reported by law enforcement. Stephenson County Lena 07 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds gusting to 60 mph downed trees and damaged crops. Reported by Emergency Management. Stephenson County 1 E Orangeville 07 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust estimated by trained spotter. Carroll County Savanna 07 1820CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph downed trees and limbs. Reported by law enforcement. A mesoscale convective system, or MCS, developed in central Iowa and progressed across eastern Iowa and far northwest Illinois. Bowing segments along the leading edge of the MCS produced damaging winds up to 70 mph, isolated reports of large hail up to the size of a nickel, and locally heavy rain. High winds downed numerous trees and power poles, and damaged structures.

Stephenson County Freeport 20 2110CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Route 26 near Reed Ave in Freeport reported closed due to standing water. Reported by law enforcement. A cold front over Central Iowa, combined with a strong upper level short wave trough moving through Eastern Iowa during the evening hours, and produced a broken line of thunderstorms from Northeast Iowa, through Northeast Missouri. Wind shear and strong instability aloft, helped a few of these storms produce very large hail over Eastern Iowa. The storms produced wind and hail, as well as heavy rain. Intense rainfall fell at nearly 2 inches per hour in parts of Southeast Iowa and Northwest Illinois. This intense rain resulted in urban flooding in Stephenson County, Illinois. ILLINOIS, South Johnson County 5 S Vienna 07 1115CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and power lines were blown down on U.S. Highway 45.

Gallatin County Shawneetown 07 1300CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Roofs were peeled off three businesses, including a tavern and convenience store. Numerous trees were blown down.

Williamson County 4 E Corinth 07 1420CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several trees and one outbuilding were damaged.

Saline County Stonefort 07 1425CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down.

Saline County Texas City 07 1440CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were blown down.

Franklin County Sesser 08 2351CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few power lines were blown down.

35 39 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ILLINOIS, South Franklin County West Frankfort 18 1535CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1735CST Williamson County Marion 18 1535CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1735CST Thunderstorms repeatedly moved across much of Franklin and Williamson Counties, producing very heavy rainfall. A spotter in West Frankfort estimated 2.5 inches of rain in a couple of hours, causing minor street flooding. Near Marion, 1.75 inches of rain was reported.

Massac County Brookport 23 1515CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail fell at Brookport Lock and Dam on the Ohio River. ILLINOIS, Southwest Macoupin County Shipman 06 1520CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed an estimated 30 trees and some power lines in the Shipman area. Virtually all of Shipman was without power for a while.

Macoupin County Bunker Hill 06 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed some trees in Bunker Hill. There was also some minor roof damage.

Macoupin County Carlinville 06 1600CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed some trees and power lines in Carlinville.

Madison County 2 E Midway 06 1607CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm Spotters reported 3/4 inch hail in the Holiday Shores area.

Macoupin County Sawyerville 06 1610CST 1 0 Lightning A man was killed by a lighting strike while working on a roof in the Sawyerville area. The group of workers saw the storm approaching and climbed off the roof. The man killed was the last man and unfortunately did not make in off in time. M39LS

St. Clair County Dupo 08 2135CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) The Sheriff's department reported trees down.

St. Clair County East St Louis 08 2140CST 0 0 600K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Thunderstorm wind gusts of 75 to 80 mph hit the RV park at the Casino Queen overturning 6 recreational vehicles. Nine people were injured. Six were treated for minor injuries and released and 3 were kept overnight for observation. One of the RV's was overturned onto a vehicle, destroying both.

St. Clair County Belleville 08 2150CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and power lines in the Belleville area. Illinois Power estimated power was knocked out to 7000 customers.

Madison County Edwardsville 08 2226CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged the gutters on a house in Edwardsville. Some trees and power lines were also down in the area.

Pike County Barry 20 1513CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) A storm spotter reported that golfball size hail fell for about 1 minute in Barry.

36 40 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

ILLINOIS, Southwest Adams County 5 E Quincy 20 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail. INDIANA, Central Hamilton County Carmel 07 0000EST 0 0 85K Lightning A house was struck by lightning. The fire was contained to the basement by the rest of the house received heavy smoke damage.

Marion County 3 W Nora 23 1612EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1615EST Hendricks County 1.5 SE Belleville to 23 1615EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 2 SE Belleville 1618EST Hamilton County Carmel 23 1625EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1632EST Morgan County 6 NE Martinsville 23 1625EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1627EST Johnson County New Whiteland 23 1715EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1718EST Monroe County Ellettsville 23 1719EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1722EST Hendricks County 4 E Brownsburg 23 1721EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1723EST Johnson County Amity 23 1800EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1801EST Shelby County Morristown 23 1807EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1808EST Hamilton County Carmel 23 1820EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1821EST Separate supercell storms produced mainly large hail but also knocked a few trees down across Central Indiana. INDIANA, Northeast Elkhart County Elkhart 07 1600EST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a bank at 100 Easy Shopping Place in Elkhart. A teller at the Bank One drive-through reported receiving a jolt when the building was apparently struck. Kosciusko County 3 S Syracuse 07 1625EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees down. Noble County Ligonier 07 1710EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees down.

St. Joseph County South Bend 08 1312EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Tree blown down. St. Joseph County Mishawaka 08 1330EST 0 2 Lightning Two men were struck by lightning while working on a car in Mishawaka.

37 41 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

INDIANA, Northeast Wells County 3 S Bluffton 08 1633EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees blown down. Blackford County 5 N Hartford City 08 1643EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Two power poles and power lines blown down.

Steuben County 1 N Hamilton 09 1743EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Tree blown down.

Grant County 2 SW Marion 23 1717EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Grant County 2 NW Gas City 23 1728EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Six trees, each approximately 12 inches in diameter, were blown down. Grant County Countywide 23 1730EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind High winds brought down numerous power lines across Grant County. As many as 300 people were without power in the Gas City and South Marion areas until around 8:45 pm Sunday night. An additional 200 people were without power throughout the rest of the county. Grant County Gas City 23 1730EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grant County Gas City 23 1730EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Numerous power and telephone lines blown down. Grant County Marion 23 1730EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind A large tree at 1623 East 37th Street in Marion was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts. The tree brought down utility lines, damaged a garage roof, and blocked part of a road. Grant County Marion 23 1730EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Two trees blown down on Meridian Street between 50th and 53rd Streets. INDIANA, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. INDIANA, South Central Dubois County 1 N Jasper 07 1620EST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Perry County Siberia 23 1740EST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

INDIANA, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. INDIANA, Southwest Spencer County Grandview 06 1755CST 0 0 7K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees were blown down in the Grandview area. A large tree fell onto a house, causing considerable damage.

Spencer County Dale 07 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A couple of large trees were blown down.

38 42 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

INDIANA, Southwest Spencer County 4 NW Chrisney to 07 1700CST 0 0 Flash Flood 8 W Rockport 1845CST Thunderstorms with torrential rain persisted over western Spencer County for a couple of hours. A trained spotter measured 2.8 inches of rain in just one hour. The result was considerable flooding of some roads, including State Highways 66, 62, and 161. IOWA, Central Madison County 1 SE Peru 06 1352CST 0.5 20 0 0 1K Tornado (F0) Damage in a convergent path in field. Polk County 2.5 SW West Des Moines to06 1434CST 2.8 50 0 1 500K 5K Tornado (F1) West Des Moines 1441CST Tornado touched down on southwest edge of West Des Moines at the Glen Oaks Golf Club and swept into an apartment complex. Track was intermittent following the destruction of a garage unit there. Polk County Johnston 06 1450CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Polk County Ankeny 06 1500CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Polk County Elkhart 06 1505CST 0 0 50K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Story County Slater 06 1510CST 0 1 75K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G80) Butler County Shell Rock 06 1630CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Butler County 2 S Shell Rock to 06 1639CST 1.5 75 0 0 75K 10K Tornado (F1) 1.5 SE Shell Rock 1643CST Tornado hit grain bin and blew downwind 1/4 mile. Shed was destroyed on a farm south of Shell Rock. Tornado moved into Bremer County. Bremer County 5 WSW Waverly to 06 1643CST 10 100 0 0 100K 10K Tornado (F2) 4.5 NE Waverly 1707CST Tornado moved in from Butler County and touched down again, mostly in open field. A car and garage was damaged in Bremer County. A strong upper level low pressure lifted northeast out of the southern Plains during the afternoon of the 6th. During the heating of the afternoon, thunderstorms erupted in the unstable air. The freezing level was around 15,000 feet, so hail was not a great threat. Surface dew point temperatures were in the upper 60s to low 70s with precipitable water values around 1.75 inches. Thunderstorms fired southwest of the Des Moines metropolitan area. A tornado touched down in rural Madison County. The tornado was about 60 feet wide and produced a half mile long path of damage in open country. As the storms moved northeast they continued to intensity. One cell dropped a tornado at the Glen Oaks Golf Course in West Des Moines, causing some minor damage there. The tornado tracked northeast and flipped a semi tractor-trailer truck in Interstate 35 resulting in one injury. It continued northeast and hit an apartment complex causing damage to the building and destroying an 8-car garage. The path was more intermittent as it continued northeast into the city. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines being downed. The tornado lifted as the event transitioned into a high wind event. The storms produced wind damage in Johnston as it moved through the area. High winds of 80 to 85 MPH occurred in northern Polk and southern Story Counties before they weakened. A grain bin was flattened, along with tree and crop damage, as the storm moved through the Elkhart area. Just northwest of that, in Slater, high winds took the roof off of a house in southern Story County. One person in the house was injured. The storms continued to track northeast, eventually dropping another tornado in Butler and Bremer Counties. The tornado had a somewhat intermittent track touching down south of Shell Rock and lifting northeast of Waverly. For the most part the tornado tracked through corn fields there. One farmstead was hit in Butler County. A grain bin was destroyed and blown one quarter of a mile across a field, another was blown off its foundation, a shed was destroyed, and crops were damaged. In Bremer County, one car and a garage were damaged along the tornadoes path. Another farmstead was hit north of Waverly. Part of a machine garage was destroyed and blown about 30 feet off of its foundation.

Union County 3 S Creston 07 0615CST 0 0 40K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 0630CST Thunderstorms moved across southern Iowa during the early morning hours around dawn. The thunderstorms were in the dissipation stage, but did produce high winds south of Creston in Union County. High winds caused damage on a farm about 3 miles south of the city of Creston.

39 43 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, Central Dallas County 3 S Waukee 07 1358CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Story County Ames 07 1410CST 0 0 30K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Story County 1 S Ames 07 1410CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Story County Kelley 07 1410CST 0 0 40K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Polk County West Des Moines 07 1411CST 0 0 10K 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Marshall County Marshalltown 07 1415CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Story County Nevada 07 1415CST 0 0 15K 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Story County Nevada 07 1421CST 0 1 10K 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Story County 1 N Zearing 07 1430CST 0 0 5K 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G64) Hardin County 1 W Hubbard 07 1435CST 0 0 75K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Hardin County 8 NE Hubbard 07 1440CST 0 0 35K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Hardin County Eldora 07 1443CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Grundy County 6 W Grundy Center 07 1510CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Grundy County Reinbeck 07 1515CST 0 0 15K 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Black Hawk County Cedar Falls 07 1525CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Bremer County 3 SW Frederika 07 1538CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Bremer County 1 NW Frederika to 07 1550CST 0 0 25K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 1 N Frederika An unstable airmass was in place over Iowa during the day on the 7th. A strong area of convection passed through the state during the morning hours. Though there was only brief clearing, the airmass was able to recharge as winds strengthened aloft and temperatures began to cool. An upper level disturbance moved rapidly northeast across the state, setting off another round of severe weather in the form of high winds. A line of thunderstorms developed from north central into southwest Iowa. Initially they were ahead of an approaching cold front, but soon outran the support of the front. The upper level system took over changing the line into series of bow echos. Winds of 60 MPH were first reported in Dallas County of central Iowa. The storms raced northeast at 60 MPH or more and moved into Story County. High winds of 60 to 80 MPH were common with these storms as they moved through. Large trees were downed by the high winds. One person was injured as the storms moved through Nevada in Story County. There were several reports of outbuilding damage and damage to grain bins. Damage was widespread in Story County. As a result Governor Vilsack declared Story County a disaster area. In Hardin County west of Hubbard, two barns were destroyed, killing some of the livestock contained within. The storms continued to move northeast and caused damage to a house northwest of Frederika in Bremer County.

Adams County 2 E Corning 07 1835CST 0 0 150K 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Taylor County Lenox 07 1845CST 0 0 15K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Adams County 9 N Corning 07 1852CST 0 0 250K 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Adair County Orient 07 1910CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Adair County Orient 07 1915CST 0 0 10K 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G57)

40 44 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, Central Adair County Orient 07 1917CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.88) Adair County 7 NE Greenfield 07 1931CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Decatur County Grand River 07 1932CST 0 0 4K 2K Hail (1.00) Decatur County Grand River 07 1932CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Madison County 1 SW Winterset 07 1941CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Madison County 1 W Winterset 07 1945CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Madison County Winterset 07 1947CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Dallas County 2 N Adel 07 1951CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Warren County 1 W Cumming 07 1957CST 0 0 25K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Warren County Martensdale 07 1957CST 0 0 15K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Warren County St Marys 07 1957CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Clarke County 10 NW Osceola 07 2000CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Clarke County Osceola 07 2010CST 0 0 25K 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Polk County Des Moines Arpt 07 2010CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M Warren County Indianola 07 2010CST 0 0 10K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Polk County Des Moines 07 2020CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Warren County Carlisle 07 2020CST 0 0 15K 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Warren County Carlisle 07 2022CST 0 0 50K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G75) Jasper County Prairie City 07 2028CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Marshall County State Center 07 2033CST 0 0 10K 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Jasper County Prairie City 07 2040CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Jasper County Newton 07 2046CST 0 0 15K 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Wayne County 2 S Seymour 07 2130CST 0 0 25K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Poweshiek County Brooklyn 07 2139CST 0 0 15K 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Appanoose County Numa 07 2140CST 0 0 100K 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G78) Appanoose County Centerville 07 2145CST 0 1 100K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G75) Black Hawk County Cedar Falls 07 2150CST 0 0 25K 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Black Hawk County Waterloo 07 2154CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

41 45 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, Central Black Hawk County Waterloo 07 2155CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Two distinct boundaries were in place across Iowa. A cold front had slipped into the northwest part of the state and nearly bisected the state by the early evening hours. Meanwhile, an east-northeast to west-southwest boundary was in place across the central part of the state. The second boundary was left in place by the convection that occurred earlier in the day. The airmass remained quite unstable during the evening with dew point temperatures in the mid 60s to around 70. Colder air continued to slip into the state aloft with the freezing level falling just below 12,000 feet by the early evening. Another round of thunderstorms fired to the southwest of Iowa and moved into the state during the evening. Strong winds of 40 kts or more at the 850 mb level pushed over the top of the two boundaries over the state. Thunderstorms developed rapidly. This round of thunderstorms produced high winds and some hail. Though hail was not the predominant form of severe weather with this round, most of the storms did produce at least pea to marble size hail. Hail of nickle to near one inch in diameter was reported in Adair and Decatur Counties. The main severe activity this time around was high winds as the storms developed into a series of small bow echoes. High winds developed in southwest and central Iowa during the early evening. In Adams County, high winds two 40,000 bushel grain bins were destroyed and blown across the field two miles by downburst winds east of Corning. North of Corning high winds destroyed a grain elevator, a barn, and damaged several grain bins. Losses were placed at $250.000. The storms raced northeast and so did the high winds. Most of the storms produced winds of 60 MPH or higher. Winds of 70 MPH ripped through Warren County as one bow element moved east rapidly to the south of the Des Moines Metropolitan area. The winds flipped over a semi tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 35 just south of Des Moines, west of Cumming. As the bow echo advanced east, high winds damaged a trailer home in Carlisle, while the roof was blown off of an apartment building. This was not the only strong bow echo. Another bow segment moved into Marshall and Jasper Counties. Winds of 65 to 75 MPH were common in these storms. Windows were blown out of a house in Jasper County at Newton. Winds of 70 MPH advanced east into Poweshiek County as well. A very strong storm moved into Appanoose County during the late evening hours and tore through the county causing considerable damage. Several mobile homes were destroyed in the town of Centerville by winds near 85 MPH. One person was injured and was trapped in the debris. Fortunately, the injury was minor. A semi tractor-trailer was overturned on the north side of Centerville by the high winds. A short time before, the storms moved through the Numa area with the high winds completely destroying a farm house there. It appears the winds from this event were likely a combination of microburst as well as the bow echo itself. Farther northeast, the main area of thunderstorms that moved through central Iowa passed through the Waterloo area. Considerable damage was reported in the Waterloo and Cedar Falls areas.

Adams County Brooks 20 1120CST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (1.75) Adams County Corning 20 1130CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Thunderstorms erupted over southwest and central Iowa during the mid day hours as a warm front lifted north across Iowa. The storms were quite widely scattered and most of them were not severe, but did produce small hail. One storm became severe over Adams County. It dropped three quarter inch up to one and three quarter inch diameter hail from Brooks to Corning.

Kossuth County 25 NW Algona to 20 1325CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) 25 N Algona Kossuth County 20 NNW Algona to 20 1338CST 0 0 3K 5K Hail (1.00) 20 N Algona Kossuth County Bancroft 20 1347CST 0 0 5K 3K Hail (1.00) Worth County 12 N Northwood 20 1352CST 0 0 20K 10K Hail (2.00) Worth County 3 W Silver Lake 20 1357CST 0 0 80K 100K Hail (1.00) Kossuth County Titonka 20 1400CST 0 0 20K 5K Hail (1.75) Winnebago County 6 SW Thompson 20 1408CST 0 0 2K 2K Hail (1.25) Hancock County 1 NW Woden 20 1410CST 0 0 5K 3K Hail (1.25) Kossuth County Algona Muni Arpt 20 1410CST 0 0 25K 10K Hail (1.75) Kossuth County 3 N Titonka 20 1410CST 0 0 15K 10K Hail (2.00) Kossuth County 2 N Whittemore 20 1410CST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (1.75)

42 46 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, Central Winnebago County 8 SW Thompson 20 1410CST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (1.25) Worth County Silver Lake 20 1415CST 0 0 50K 50K Hail (2.50) Hancock County Woden 20 1418CST 0 0 15K 5K Hail (1.75) Worth County 5 NW Northwood 20 1418CST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (1.75) Worth County Northwood 20 1419CST 0 0 5K 3K Hail (1.00) Kossuth County Algona 20 1420CST 0 0 5K 2K Hail (1.00) Worth County Northwood 20 1422CST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (1.75) Kossuth County Algona 20 1425CST 0 0 3K 3K Hail (1.00) Worth County Northwood 20 1428CST 0 0 5K 3K Hail (1.00) Hancock County Garner 20 1445CST 0 0 25K 10K Hail (2.00) Cerro Gordo County 4 W Ventura 20 1454CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75) Humboldt County Renwick 20 1505CST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (1.75) Warren County St Marys 20 1517CST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (1.75) Wright County 1 N Goldfield 20 1517CST 0 0 10K 10K Hail (1.75) Franklin County 7 E Sheffield 20 1530CST 0 0 2K 2K Hail (1.00) Wright County Clarion 20 1530CST 0 0 5K 2K Hail (1.00) Warren County 8 E St Marys 20 1535CST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (1.75) Warren County 4 W Milo 20 1539CST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (1.75) Butler County Aredale 20 1540CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Butler County 7 W Allison 20 1553CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Hamilton County 3 NW Williams 20 1600CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Marion County 2 E Otley 20 1600CST 0 0 3K 3K Hail (1.00) Warren County Lacona 20 1603CST 0 0 5K 3K Hail (1.00) Warren County Lacona 20 1604CST 0 0 10K 5K Hail (1.50) Butler County Clarksville 20 1610CST 0 0 1K 2K Hail (0.88) Butler County 5 SE Allison 20 1612CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75) Hamilton County 5 SW Williams 20 1618CST 0 0 2K 3K Hail (1.00) Hamilton County 2 S Williams 20 1621CST 0 0 1K Hail (0.75)

43 47 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, Central Lucas County 8 NNE Lucas 20 1630CST 0.9 70 0 0 50K 5K Tornado (F0) Tornado caused damage to a farmstead north-northeast of Lucas. Mahaska County New Sharon 20 1630CST 0 0 2K 2K Hail (0.88) Lucas County 9 NNE Lucas 20 1632CST 0 0 30K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Appanoose County 3 N Udell 20 1709CST 0.5 50 0 0 5K 5K Tornado (F1) Tornado touched down in open country, causing little damage. Appanoose County 3 N Centerville 20 1723CST 0 0 5K 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Davis County Bloomfield 20 1748CST 0 0 25K 5K Hail (2.00) Appanoose County Udell 20 1749CST 0 0 25K 5K Hail (1.75) Appanoose County Udell 20 1749CST 0 0 50K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Appanoose County 5 N Moulton 20 1756CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Davis County Bloomfield 20 1757CST 0 0 5K 2K Hail (1.00) Davis County 2 SE Bloomfield 20 1800CST 0 0 2K 22K Hail (0.88) Davis County Pulaski 20 1815CST 0 0 10K 15K Hail (1.00) A strong surge of moist and unstable air moved north into Iowa during the day on the 20th. A warm front lifted north across the state during the day as a strong upper level disturbance approached from the west and northwest. During the afternoon a cold front moved into northwest Iowa with a surface low forming along the front in that area. Ahead of the front the airmass became unstable as dew point temperatures rose into the mid 60s to low 70s. Thunderstorm erupted over north central Iowa during the early afternoon as colder temperatures moved in aloft, destabilizing the atmosphere. Surface based convection developed by mid to late afternoon over the central and southern counties of the state. The main severe weather feature with the storms was hail ranging from one to two inches in diameter. Two inch diameter hail broke out windows in cars north of Northwood in Worth County. Southeast of Northwood, near Silver Lake, hail nearly baseball in size caused considerable damage to property and crops. Hail was reported to be drifted 3 to 4 inches deep in places. Two inch diameter hail also fell in Hancock County at Garner. The storms over southern Iowa, being surface based, had a higher likelihood of becoming tornadic. Indeed one of the storms did produce a brief tornado touchdown in Appanoose County northwest of Udell. The tornado did little damage as it touched down in open country. A tornado also touched down in Lucas County north of Lucas. The tornado struck a farmstead causing considerable damage to several buildings. High winds about a mile north of the tornado damaged a machine shed and moved an outbuilding on a farmstead there. The severe weather event began to change into a wind event toward the end of its life cycle. Winds of 80 MPH were reported in Appanoose County in Udell for example. High winds also swept through areas north of Centerville, and also north of Moulton in Appanoose County.

Warren County New Virginia 22 2359CST 0 0 1K 2K Hail (0.88) Warm and moist air overspread Iowa during the afternoon of the 22nd. At the same time a strong cold front approached from the northwest. Dew point temperatures rose into the low to mid 60s ahead of the cold front. Though most of the thunderstorm activity remained to the southwest of Iowa, a cluster of thunderstorms moved into southwest and south central Iowa during the overnight hours. The storms produced winds of 30 to 45 MPH and some small hail as they moved across the state. One storm became severe briefly and dropped quarter size hail on the town of New Virginia shortly before midnight. IOWA, East Central and Southeast Buchanan County .3 SW Aurora to 06 1730CST 1 50 0 0 300K Tornado (F2) .8 NE Aurora 1750CST Tornado reported by emergency manager

44 48 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, East Central and Southeast Buchanan County 5 SW Aurora to 06 1735CST 3.5 40 0 0 100K Tornado (F0) 1.5 SW Aurora Tornado reported by emergency manager. A strong short wave trough in the upper level atmosphere, moved northeast through Iowa and Wisconsin during the afternoon and evening hours. This wave of energy helped thunderstorms, which were moving along a warm front in northeast Iowa, become strong. Despite the lack of convective available potential energy, ample moisture and wind shear along the front allowed thunderstorms within this area of rain to rotate and produce a few short lived tornadoes. One storm in Buchanan County Iowa, produced two tornadoes as it quickly moved northeast along the warm front.

Here is a summary of the tornadoes which struck northeastern Buchanan County Iowa.

At 605 pm CDT, an F0 tornado touched down 5 miles southwest of Aurora, Iowa, producing damage to the Ralph Kramer farm site. Several out buildings were damaged or destroyed. One empty grain bin was moved off of its foundation. The home only had minor damage, with some siding blown off. The tornado continued moving northeast, producing crop and tree damage as it crossed 142 street. At 625 pm, the tornado struck the Lonnie McAllister farm site, again damaging or destroying farm out buildings. This is also where the most significant crop damage was observed. The tornado then lifted, leaving a trail of some tin and other debris, as the storm moved northeast. This tornado was on the ground for 3.5 miles and was 40 yards wide at its widest point.

At 630 pm CDT, an F2 tornado touched down 0.25 miles southwest of Aurora and quickly moved across Aurora, producing damage to the roof of the American Legion building in Aurora. The tornado then struck the Ken Mosher home just east of Aurora. The tornado totally ripped off the roof and two car garage of this newer frame dwelling. The tornado then lifted 0.75 miles northeast of Aurora, and no other tornadoes from this storm touched down again until it had moved about a mile north into Fayette County, Iowa. This tornado was on the ground for 1 mile, and was 50 yards wide.

Jones County Oxford Jct 07 1637CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Penny sized hail reported by a trained spotter. Delaware County 3 N Dundee 07 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees at Backbone State Park. Reported by law enforcement. Dubuque County 7 W Dubuque 07 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph estimated by trained spotter. Louisa County Wapello 07 1810CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel sized hail reported by trained spotter. Benton County Belle Plaine 07 2125CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph estimated by Emergency Management. Benton County Belle Plaine 07 2130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 mph downed trees and power poles. Reported by Emergency Management. Iowa County Ladora 07 2150CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph. Reported by law enforcement. Benton County Garrison 07 2152CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph. Reported by Emergency Management. Iowa County 1 NW Williamsburg 07 2200CST 0 1 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm wind gusting to 60 mph downed a tree, which fell on a person, who required treatment at a local hospital. Reported by law enforcement. Washington County Washington 07 2300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorms winds up to an estimated 70 mph blew a portion of a roof off a theater. Another downtown building housing apartments and a business had most of its roof blown off. Large trees and power poles were also snapped. There were no injuries reported. A mesoscale convective system, or MCS, developed in central Iowa and progressed across eastern Iowa and far northwest Illinois. Bowing segments along the leading edge of the MCS produced damaging winds up to 70 mph, isolated reports of large hail up to the

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, East Central and Southeast size of a nickel, and locally heavy rain. High winds downed numerous trees and power poles, and damaged structures. One person was injured after thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on top of them.

Keokuk County Keswick 20 1645CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1 inch hail reported by law enforement. Jones County 5 W Monticello 20 1839CST 0 0 Hail (3.00) 3 inch hail reported by public. Van Buren County Farmington 20 1859CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1.30 inches of rain in 45 minutes. Reported by storm spotter. A cold front over Central Iowa, combined with a strong upper level short wave trough moving through Eastern Iowa during the evening hours, and produced a broken line of thunderstorms from Northeast Iowa, through Northeast Missouri. Wind shear and strong instability aloft, helped a few of these storms produce very large hail over Eastern Iowa. One report of 3 inch diameter hail was received in Jones County Iowa, on the northern portion of the line of storms. Further south, the storms produced wind and hail, as well as heavy rain. Intense rainfall fell at nearly 2 inches per hour in parts of Southeast Iowa and Northwest Illinois. IOWA, Northeast Fayette County 7 SW Arlington to 06 1721CST 6 100 0 0 25K 15K Tornado (F1) 2 NE Arlington 1735CST A tornado touched down near the Fayette-Buchanan county line southwest of Arlington, then skipped along before lifting near the community of Taylorsville. The storm damaged a school near the intersection of Highways 187 and 3 southwest of Arlington. A dairy barn was also damaged just north of Arlington. There were no injuries reported.

Chickasaw County Fredricksburg 07 1554CST 0 0 1.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) M Law enforcement officials reported trees and power lines downed by winds gusting between 60 and 65 mph.

Mitchell County 6 W St Ansgar 20 1445CST 0 0 4.5K Hail (0.88) Floyd County 2 NE Rudd 20 1517CST 0 0 2.5K Hail (0.75) Floyd County 5 N Charles City 20 1530CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.88) Law enforcement officials and the public reported hail up to the size of nickels.

Mitchell County 5 W Riceville 22 1840CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Mitchell County 4 W Riceville 22 1842CST 0 0 3.5K Hail (0.75) Howard County 7 SW Saratoga 22 1845CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Winneshiek County Ft Atkinson 22 1935CST 0 0 3K Hail (0.75) Winneshiek County 1 S Ossian 22 1950CST 0 0 2.5K 7.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Winneshiek County 5 W Spillville 22 2050CST 0 0 4K Hail (0.75) Law enforcement officials and the public reported hail the size of dimes, which damaged crops from Riceville (Mitchell County) to Protivin (Howard County). In fact, the hail was reported to be six inches deep at Protivin. A semi-truck was blown over on Highway 9 near Riceville by winds estimated between 60 and 65 mph.

46 50 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

IOWA, Northwest Clay County Peterson 02 0430CST 0 0 10K Lightning Lightning struck a radio antenna on a house. A radio and converter box were destroyed. Several other pieces of electrical equipment on or in the house were damaged including a television satellite dish and converter boxes, computer, garage door opener, water softener, central vac system, and sky lights. Lightning also struck a tree next to another house, splitting open the tree from top to bottom. IOWA, Southwest Fremont County 8 SSE Farragut 07 1805CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Page County Coin 07 1825CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Harrison County 7 N Mondamin 20 0910CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Pottawattamie County 4 S Treynor 20 0940CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Mills County Henderson 20 0945CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Mills County 1 NE Henderson to 20 0955CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) 1 E Henderson 1000CST

Pottawattamie County 6 SE Carson 20 1000CST 0 0 Hail (1.50)

Montgomery County 11 W Elliott 20 1010CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Montgomery County 2 NW Wales to 20 1020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1 E Wales

Mills County 1 E Henderson 20 1025CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Pottawattamie County 5 SE Carson 20 1030CST 0 0 Hail (1.50)

Montgomery County Red Oak 20 1040CST 0 0 Hail (2.50)

Montgomery County Stanton 20 1103CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Mills County 4 N Glenwood 22 2040CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Mills County Henderson 22 2100CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Some crop damage was reported. KANSAS, East Marshall County Frankfort 07 0400CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

47 51 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, East Dickinson County 2 S Solomon 07 1623CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Dickinson County 2 SW Upland 07 1623CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dickinson County Solomon 07 1626CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Dickinson County 1 S Upland to 07 1626CST 4 200 0 0 5K Tornado (F1) 3 NE Upland 1634CST A tornado touched down just south of Upland and moved northeast over mostly open country doing some power line damage. The tornado crossed into Geary county at 4:34 pm. Dickinson County Upland 07 1629CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Geary County 5 SSW Milford to 07 1634CST 8 200 0 0 170K Tornado (F1) 3 E Milford 1650CST The tornado mentioned above entered Geary county at 4:34 pm 5 miles southsouthwest of Milford and moved northeast across Lake Milford before dissipating 3 miles east of the town of Milford. A powerline substation was destroyed along with a 5,100 square foot maintenance facility near Lake Milford. A farmstead along the path of the tornado suffered considerable damage. Republic County 3 W Norway 07 1634CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clay County 4 S Wakefield 07 1635CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Republic County Courtland 07 1641CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Republic County Norway 07 1648CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dickinson County Abilene 07 1651CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Washington County Haddam 07 1653CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Dickinson County Abilene 07 1659CST 0.1 75 0 0 8K Tornado (F1) A tornado touched down in the city park and damaged 2 sheds and a concession stand before lifting moments later.

Riley County 6 NW Ogden 07 1700CST 0.1 50 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado touched down briefly over open areas of Fort Riley damaging some trees. Ottawa County Ada 07 1701CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Republic County 4 S Belleville 07 1703CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Republic County Agenda 07 1724CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pottawatomie County Olsburg 07 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

Washington County 2 N Hanover 07 1752CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Coffey County Burlington 07 1757CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lyon County Neosho Rapids 07 1815CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Anderson County 5 W Garnett 07 1817CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

48 52 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, East Osage County Osage City 07 1820CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Franklin County Pomona 07 1826CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Anderson County Garnett 07 1833CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Douglas County 3 SW Globe 07 1838CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Osage County Lyndon 07 1838CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Strong winds downed power lines near Lyndon. Osage County 7 NE Carbondale 07 1840CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61)

Douglas County Baldwin 07 1840CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Strong winds blew down a tree onto a truck totally destroying the truck. A shed was also blown against a house with a piece of the shed ending up in a nearby garage. Douglas County Baldwin 07 1845CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Shawnee County Tecumseh 07 1845CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Douglas County Lawrence 07 1847CST 0 0 27K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Strong winds flipped a construction trailer onto a nearby street. A metal sign was also blown down on some cars at a dealership doing considerable damage. Douglas County Lawrence 07 1850CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Strong winds blew some windows out of a building.

Douglas County Eudora 07 1850CST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Strong winds blew the roofs off of two houses. The roof of a nursing home was severely damaged. Jefferson County 4 SSW Mc Louth 07 1900CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Strong winds blew a boat and dock onto nearby boats at Lake Dabanawa doing major damage. Jefferson County 5 SE Oskaloosa 07 1905CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Jefferson County Mc Louth 07 1910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorms developed over central Kansas late in the afternoon of the 7th and moved rapidly northeast into northeast Kansas during the evening. The storms produced 3 tornadoes (discussed separately), numerous reports of large hail, and widespread wind damage.

Jackson County 5 SW Mayetta 15 1105CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Heavy rains caused runoff to be over a roadway for a time. Shawnee County Topeka 15 1300CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Runoff from heavy rain caused a street in Topeka to be closed for a time due to high water. Osage County 1 S Scranton 15 1328CST 0 0 Flash Flood Runoff from heavy rain caused U.S. Highway 56 to be closed for a time near Scranton.

Nemaha County 1 NE Seneca 16 1740CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

49 53 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, East Nemaha County 6 N Seneca 16 1740CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Strong winds damaged the roofs of several houses. Several small trailers were tipped over. A propane tank was blown loose from its moorings and upended. Nemaha County 3 W Sabetha 16 1745CST 0 0 6K Lightning Lightning started a fire that destroyed a barn. Brown County 1 E Fairview 16 1815CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Strong winds blew down 6 power poles near Fairview. Brown County 2 N Hiawatha 16 2152CST 0 0 Flash Flood Runoff from heavy rains flooded some roads near Hiawatha.

Jackson County 2 N Holton 16 2130CST 0 0 Flash Flood Runoff from heavy rains flooded several roads north of Holton. Jackson County Whiting 16 2305CST 0 0 Flash Flood Runoff from heavy rains overflowed highway 9 near Whiting and caused it to be closed for a time.

KSZ039 Shawnee 17 2100CST 0 0 Flood 18 0700CST Heavy rains earlier on the 17th caused Soldier Creek to overflow and produce moderate flooding in northern Shawnee county. The flooding was to mostly agricultural areas near the creek.

Jefferson County 1 N Mc Louth 20 1736CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washington County 1 E Hanover 22 0757CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Marshall County 1 E Bremen 22 0814CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Marshall County 1 E Bremen 22 0820CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Marshall County 2 SSE Marysville 22 0822CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Republic County 5 NE Republic 22 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Republic County 1 SW Republic 22 2024CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

Republic County 3 N Scandia 22 2036CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Republic County 2 N Courtland 22 2045CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Washington County 7 N Morrowville 22 2100CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Republic County Norway 22 2103CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Republic County Scandia 22 2103CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Washington County 8 N Morrowville 22 2105CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Republic County Kackley 22 2110CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

50 54 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, East Republic County Norway 22 2110CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cloud County Jamestown 22 2124CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cloud County Jamestown 22 2133CST 0 0 Hail (1.25)

Marshall County 3 W Marysville 22 2140CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cloud County Clyde 22 2145CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Marshall County 3 SSE Marysville 22 2153CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Republic County 1 S Norway 22 2157CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Riley County Randolph 22 2200CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61)

Cloud County Concordia 22 2205CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pottawatomie County 6 SE Westmoreland 22 2220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Riley County Manhattan Arpt 22 2250CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) M Strong winds blew down power lines at the Manhattan airport. Jackson County 2 NW Delia 22 2253CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wabaunsee County Maple Hill 22 2255CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

Shawnee County Auburn 22 2300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Shawnee County Topeka 22 2308CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Jefferson County Oskaloosa 22 2320CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61)

Osage County Scranton 22 2330CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Strong winds blew down power lines near Scranton. Douglas County 2 NE Pleasant Grove 22 2337CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Douglas County 2 W Baldwin 22 2338CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) Thunderstorms developed over north central Kansas the evening of the 22nd and moved rapidly east into northeast and east central Kansas. Many of the thunderstorms became severe and produced numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds. KANSAS, Extreme Southeast Bourbon County Mapleton 07 1855CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were uprooted near Mapleton.

Cherokee County Baxter Spgs 07 2005CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Crawford County Cherokee 07 2010CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.88) A 59 mph wind gust was also reported near Pittsburg.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Extreme Southeast Crawford County Ringo 07 2015CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Cherokee County Weir 07 2105CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2110CST Trees and power lines were blown down near Weir and Columbus.

Cherokee County Galena 08 1905CST 0 0 0 Hail (1.00)

KANSAS, North Central Osborne County Alton 07 0120CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Mitchell County Glen Elder 07 1535CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Osborne County 4 S Downs 07 1630CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Jewell County 5 N Burr Oak 22 1955CST 0 0 200K 500K Hail (4.00) 2005CST Jewell County Mankato 22 2035CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Jewell County Webber 22 2035CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Severe thunderstorms rolled south from Nebraska and dropped large hail across much of Jewell county. Trained spotter reports indicated the largest hail fell north of Burr Oak, and was as large as 4 inches in diameter. In some places, the hail fell for up to ten minutes.

KANSAS, Northeast Johnson County Gardner 07 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Leavenworth County Tonganoxie 07 1903CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Miami County 6 NE Osawatomie 07 1910CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Johnson County Lenexa 07 1913CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Johnson County Shawnee 07 1913CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Linn County 1 N La Cygne 07 1915CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Telephone lines down and a large tree blown over. Wyandotte County Kansas City 07 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Johnson County Overland Park 07 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Leavenworth County Leavenworth 07 1925CST 0 0 13K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A 20 by 30 foot section of house roof blown off. Garage doors blown in and patio windows blown out. Wyandotte County Kansas City 07 1930CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Tree fell on house and damaged roof. Garage door blown in. Numerous trees and power lines down.

Leavenworth County 4 NW Leavenworth 16 2035CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

52 56 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Northeast Leavenworth County 6 NE Easton 16 2100CST 0 0 7K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Siding blown off house. Gazebo attached to house torn off. Above ground pool with water blown over. Many tree limbs 12 to 18 inches in diameter snapped off.

KSZ103 Leavenworth 17 0100CST 0 0 Flood 19 0600CST Minor to moderate flooding on Stranger Creek in Easton, with a crest of 3.56 feet above flood stage.

Leavenworth County Jarbalo 20 1755CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Leavenworth County Basehor 20 1818CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Leavenworth County 6 SE Tonganoxie 20 1835CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Johnson County Shawnee 20 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Johnson County Edgerton 22 2340CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Wyandotte County Kansas City 22 2345CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Tree limbs down on a power line, resulting in a few power outages. KANSAS, Northwest Thomas County 20 SSW Colby 01 1615MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter sized hail completely covered the ground. Thomas County 14 S Levant 01 1618MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Thomas County 14 S Colby 01 1746MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Thomas County 15 S Colby 01 1800MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Wallace County 10 SW Sharon Spgs to 01 1858MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 8 SW Sharon Spgs 1908MST The strong winds uprooted trees, and moved a fertilizer tank and storage bin into a windbreak. Hail was also reported with the storm. Wallace County 7 N Wallace 01 1858MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Logan County 7 WNW Mc Allaster 01 1915MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Sherman County Goodland Arpt 06 1533MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) M Sherman County Goodland 06 1543MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Sherman County 10 N Goodland 06 1555MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) The strong winds blew down a four inch tree limb. Sherman County 3.5 SE Edson 06 1700MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Thomas County 3 W Levant 06 1735MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1741MST Thomas County 1 N Levant 06 1745MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Northwest Rawlins County 2 S Atwood to 06 2107MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Atwood 2110MST

Sherman County 14 S Kanorado 07 0745MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) The strong winds blew down 6 to 7 inch diameter tree limbs. Sherman County 12 WSW Goodland 07 0812MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Graham County 2.5 NE St Peter 07 1420MST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Graham County Hill City 13 1546MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Wichita County 4.5 S Leoti 14 1530MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1610MST Hail fell at times for long duration. Wichita County 16 SW Leoti 14 1630MST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Thomas County Colby 17 0040MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Thomas County Mingo 17 0116MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0121MST Thomas County 10 S Levant 17 1147MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Thomas County 7 S Colby 17 1200MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Thomas County 12.5 ESE Mingo 17 1250MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sheridan County 2 NE Angelus to 17 1255MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2 E Angelus 1305MST Gove County 1 W Park to 17 1350MST 0 0 480K Hail (1.75) 1 E Park 1400MST Large hail and wind damaged buildings in and around Park. Windows were broken, crops were destroyed, and hail was 4 to 6 inches deep in places. Hail completely covered Interstate 70 until snow plows cleared the highway. Gove County 16 NE Gove 17 1430MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) KSZ029 Gove 17 1430MST 0 0 Flood 1630MST Up to 3 inches of rain fell from near Park to Quinter in a very short period of time. Excessive rain resulted in roads inundated, ditches overflowing, and water covering the fields across parts of Gove County. Gove County 10 S Gove 17 1445MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Wallace County 12 S Wallace 17 1620MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1630MST Wichita County 17 NW Leoti 17 1630MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Logan County 17 S Mc Allaster 17 1648MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wichita County 8 SE Leoti 17 1720MST 0 0 Hail (1.25)

54 58 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena

Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Russell County 2 NW Bunker Hill 02 1555CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Russell County 5 NW Bunker Hill 02 1613CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Russell County Bunker Hill 02 1623CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Russell County 6 SE Russell 02 1650CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Russell County 5 E Milberger 02 1657CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Russell County 9 E Milberger 02 1707CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Barton County Susank 02 1717CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Barton County 4 NE Galatia 02 1727CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Barton County 5 N Hoisington 02 1740CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Barton County Hoisington 02 1750CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Barton County Hoisington 02 1750CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Power lines downed. Barton County 5 W Hoisington 02 1804CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Barton County Great Bend 02 1823CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous power lines downed.

Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1456CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1500CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Occurred in NW Wichita at Tyler Rd/17th St. N intersection. Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1502CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Occurred in NW Wichita at 21st St. N/119th St. W intersection. Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1503CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Occurred in NW Wichita at 119th St. W/Central Ave. intersection. Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1503CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1504CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Occurred in NW Wichita at 21st St. N/Maize Rd. intersection. Sedgwick County Maize 07 1505CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Sedgwick County 4 N Wichita 07 1508CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Occurred at 61st St. N/Ridge Rd. intersection. Sedgwick County Park City 07 1510CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1510CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) KFDI storm spotter. Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1510CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Barton County 3.5 NW Galatia 07 1522CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Reno County Hutchinson 07 1530CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Russell County 7 S Russell 07 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sumner County 3 SE Corbin 07 1531CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Reno County Partridge 07 1535CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sumner County Caldwell 07 1537CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Russell County 9 S Russell 07 1538CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Russell County 7 SW Russell 07 1543CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Mcpherson County 5 S Marquette 07 1545CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Reno County Hutchinson 07 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Saline County 4 W Assaria to 07 1548CST 10 220 0 0 250K Tornado (F1) 4 SE Salina 1555CST The following were destroyed: One earthen home, one house on south side of town, numerous outbuildings, and the town's only water pump station. In addition, one barn, one garage, and one earthern home were damaged. Area newspapers contributed to this report. Reno County Pretty Prairie 07 1550CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Russell County Russell 07 1553CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) KRSL Radio. Marion County Peabody 07 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Saline County Assaria 07 1600CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Russell County Bunker Hill 07 1603CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) KRSL Radio. Harvey County 4 N Burrton 07 1610CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Reno County 1 E Buhler 07 1611CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Reno County 1 E Buhler 07 1611CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Cowley County 2 SW Arkansas City 07 1612CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sumner County Geuda Spgs 07 1618CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Cowley County Winfield 07 1619CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cowley County Winfield 07 1619CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Cowley County Arkansas City 07 1620CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Cowley County 5 W Arkansas City 07 1628CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Cowley County 5 W Arkansas City 07 1629CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Cowley County 5 SW Arkansas City 07 1630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Cowley County Arkansas City 07 1634CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) M KSN Weatherlab. Area newspapers also report that one house and a truck parked along side it sustained damage when a tree fell onto both. Lincoln County 2 NE Sylvan Grove 07 1640CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cowley County 3 SW Burden 07 1641CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Harvey County Halstead 07 1643CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Harvey County 6 W Newton 07 1647CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Barn damaged. Cowley County 6 NE Rock 07 1650CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cowley County 6 NE Rock 07 1650CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Sumner County Conway Spgs 07 1650CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sumner County Conway Spgs 07 1650CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Butler County 5 E Augusta 07 1652CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Power lines obviously blown down as power outages reported in Augusta. Harvey County 5 W Newton 07 1653CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Shed and widespread tree damage. Sumner County Conway Spgs 07 1655CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Sedgwick County Clonmel 07 1658CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Butler County El Dorado Res 07 1700CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Awnings ripped off an unspecified number of campers. Numerous limbs were downed as well. Area newspapers contributed to this report. Butler County 3 E El Dorado 07 1701CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Barn heavily damaged as were numerous trees. Area newspapers contributed to this report. Marion County Hillsboro 07 1705CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Marion County Hillsboro 07 1705CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1705CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Occurred in West Wichita at Kellogg/Maize Rd. intersection. Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1715CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Occurred at Mid-Continent Airport. Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1715CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Occurred in West Wichita at Maple St./Maize Rd. intersection. Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1715CST 0 0 Hail (2.00)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Greenwood County 4 S Eureka 07 1719CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large tree uprooted and landed on trailer home. An unspecified number of sheds and outbuildings were damaged as well. Area newspapers contributed to this report. Sedgwick County Wichita 07 1724CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Occurred in NW Wichita at K-96 overpass at Ridge Rd. Elk County 2 S Howard 07 1738CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Harvey County 4 SE Newton 07 1740CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Chautauqua County Cedar Vale 07 1747CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Tree fell onto a house. Greenwood County Fall River Res 07 1755CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Wilson County Buxton 07 1758CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Wilson County Fredonia 07 1758CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Barn destroyed. Downed power lines became entangled near a shop, severing power to most of town for about two hours. In addition, an earlier power outage occurred when lightning struck an oil switch at the town's substation. Woodson County 2 NE Toronto Lake 07 1805CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Neosho County Chanute Arpt 07 1814CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) M Chautauqua County Sedan 07 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Montgomery County 3 SW Elk City 07 1833CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees and power lines downed, severing power to approximately 3,000 residents. Area newspapers contributed greatly to this report. Allen County 1 E Iola 07 1842CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Montgomery County Independence 07 1845CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Neosho County 3 NW Chanute 07 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Neosho County Thayer 07 1852CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Allen County Humboldt 07 1900CST 0 0 250K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Part of a roof (on south side) of a tire business was torn off. A Cement Company also sustained roof damage. A 3rd building had a large door blown off it's hinges. On the city square, a flag pole was broken off. At the town's athletic field, roofs of the dugouts were torn off with numerous cinder blocks dislodged. Tree and power line damage was widespread, including large trees that were "snapped off at ground level". The town was without power for approximately two hours. Ellsworth County 1 SW Ellsworth 07 1905CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Neosho County 5 SW Shaw 07 1905CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Ellsworth County Ellsworth 07 1910CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G62) M KSN Weatherlab. Widespread tree damage resulted, including two large trees that were uprooted and fell onto one house and one trailer home. Area newspapers contributed to this report. Labette County 5 SW Parsons 07 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Trees downed.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Montgomery County Coffeyville 07 1934CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Power lines downed. Labette County Parsons 07 1940CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Widespread tree and power line damage, including a few trees that were uprooted, one of which fell onto a house. Area newspapers contributed to this report. Lincoln County 8 W Westfall 07 1942CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Ellsworth County Ellsworth 07 1945CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Trees and power lines downed. Saline County Brookville 07 1945CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Labette County Oswego 07 1952CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Labette County Bartlett 07 2000CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Trees and power lines downed. Labette County Oswego 07 2010CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Trees, power lines and power poles downed.

Rice County 4 S Bushton 17 1453CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Rice County Chase 17 1509CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Rice County Chase 17 1515CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Rice County Lyons 17 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rice County Lyons 17 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Rice County Lyons 17 1532CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Rice County 5 E Saxman 17 1558CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Rice County 6 S Little River 17 1610CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Rice County 4 S Little River 17 1612CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Rice County 8 E Saxman 17 1612CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Mcpherson County 7 NW Inman 17 1620CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Rice County 7 SE Little River 17 1622CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Butler County 8 SW Cassoday 17 1632CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A 20 X 24 foot shed damaged. Area newspapers contributed to this report. Mcpherson County 6 S Windom 17 1635CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Russell County 6 E Milberger 17 1643CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Reno County 1 N Buhler 17 1720CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Harvey County 1 S Burrton 17 1735CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Harvey County 3 N Burrton 17 1740CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Harvey County 3 W Hesston 17 1740CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Butler County Rosalia 17 1745CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Harvey County 7 N Burrton 17 1745CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Harvey County 4 W Burrton 17 1756CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Harvey County 3 W Newton 17 1835CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Harvey County 2 W Newton 17 1837CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Harvey County 2 W Newton 17 1837CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Unspecified structural damage to building. Harvey County Newton 17 1846CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Labette County Oswego 17 1920CST 0 0 150K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Machine shed destroyed. Time estimated. Barton County Great Bend 17 1950CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Power lines downed. Barton County 5 S Great Bend to 17 1959CST 0 0 Flash Flood Great Bend 2300CST Highway 281 flooded to depths of 2-3 feet. Some houses were flooded as well. Barton County 3 NE Great Bend 17 2005CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Rice County 1 N Lyons 17 2135CST 0 0 Flash Flood 18 0130CST K-14 flooded to depths of 2 feet.

Cowley County Winfield 18 0020CST 0 0 2.5K Lightning A large tree extending over a three-bedroom house was struck. The discharge traveled to the house, entering through telephone wiring as well as possibly a television cable and light fixture. The resulting fire was contained in one bedroom.

Sumner County 1 S Caldwell 20 0913CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sumner County Caldwell 20 0915CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Sumner County 1 W Oxford 20 2259CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Sumner County 1 W Oxford 20 2300CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Sumner County 1 S Oxford 20 2310CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Cowley County 1 NW Kellogg 20 2315CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southeast Sumner County 1 S Oxford 20 2315CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Covered ground. KANSAS, Southwest Ellis County 11 N Ellis 02 1620CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ness County 4 S Ness City 02 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ness County 4 S Ness City 02 1710CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ellis County 7 N Ellis 02 1712CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Trego County 10 E Wakeeney 02 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ness County 11 S Ness City 02 1804CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ellis County 11 SW Hays 02 1818CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Trego County 17 SSE Wakeeney 02 1825CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The hail fell for 10 minutes. Rush County Liebenthal 02 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) The estimated 80 mph wind blew tree limbs down that were five to six inches in diameter. Ness County 3 N Brownell 02 1845CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hodgeman County 8 N Jetmore 02 1847CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hodgeman County 11 W Jetmore 02 1900CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) The hail broke out windows on a pickup. Trego County 12 S Riga 02 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) The wind blew down two inch diameter tree limbs. Pawnee County 7 W Larned 02 1925CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) The wind blew down street signs and also three inch diameter tree limbs. Hodgeman County 11 W Jetmore 02 1930CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hodgeman County 6 NW Jetmore 02 1940CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hodgeman County 11 WNW Jetmore 02 1950CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hodgeman County 16 SW Jetmore 02 2030CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Ford County 4 NNW Dodge City 02 2055CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ford County 2.5 NW Dodge City 02 2118CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Clark County 5 SW Minneola 02 2130CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) The hail covered the ground. Ford County 1 SW Dodge City 02 2132CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Meade County Missler 02 2205CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southwest Lane County 5 NE Amy 07 1353CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rush County 2 E Loretta 07 1515CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) The hail covered the ground. Ellis County 6 E Pfeifer 07 1534CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ford County 2 NW Dodge City 07 1534CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ford County 3 N Dodge City 07 1544CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clark County 18 N Ashland 07 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ford County 9 NNE Dodge City 07 1605CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ford County Bucklin 07 1617CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hodgeman County 9 SSE Jetmore 07 1625CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The hail covered the ground and two hours later was still six inches deep! Kiowa County Mullinville 07 1625CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Edwards County 1 SE Centerview 07 1650CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Rush County 7 N Mc Cracken 13 1535CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ellis County 13 SW Antonino 13 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ness County 9 NE Brownell 13 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Trego County 5 W Trego Center 13 1550CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Trego County 5 W Trego Center 13 1635CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Ness County 9 NE Brownell 13 1720CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Trego County 11 SW Trego Center 13 1725CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Trego County 8 WSW Trego Center 13 1730CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water was reported over a county road. Trego County 11 SW Trego Center 13 1745CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water was reported over a county road. Ness County 6 E Brownell 13 1755CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ness County 7 E Brownell 13 1845CST 0 0 Flash Flood Snake Creek and Big Timber Creek both flooded along highway 4 from 7 miles east of Brownell to 4 miles north of McCracken. Ness County Brownell 13 1845CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Rush County 4 N Mc Cracken 13 1845CST 0 0 Flash Flood Snake Creek and Big Timber Creek both flooded along highway 4 from 7 miles east of Brownell to 4 miles north of McCracken. Ness County Ransom 13 2000CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southwest Ness County 7 E Brownell 13 2045CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water was over highway 4, one mile west of the Rush county line.

Kearny County 5 NW Lakin 14 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kearny County 11 NW Lakin 14 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kearny County 19 NW Lakin 14 1835CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hamilton County 14 N Syracuse 14 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kearny County 13 NW Lakin 14 1900CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kearny County 19 NW Lakin 14 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Kearny County 10 N Lakin 14 1900CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kearny County 10 NW Lakin 14 1920CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Trego County 2 E Collyer 17 1540CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lane County Shields 17 1620CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Trego County Wakeeney 17 1620CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lane County 9 NNW Dighton 17 1625CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lane County 11 N Dighton 17 1630CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Ness County 3 NE Ransom 17 1650CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Ness County 2 W Brownell 17 1702CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ellis County 4 S Ellis 17 1704CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water was reported flowing over highway 40. Ellis County 4 S Ellis 17 1704CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Ellis County 1 E Victoria 17 1704CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water was reported flowing over highway 40. Ellis County 9 WSW Hays 17 1713CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Morton County 27 NE Elkhart 17 1718CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Lane County Pendennis 17 1720CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Ness County Brownell 17 1720CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Ness County Ransom 17 1723CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) The hail broke out windows in the area. Finney County 6 S Garden City 17 1730CST 0 0 2.5K Thunderstorm Wind A semi-trailer was blown over.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southwest Ness County 6 W Utica 17 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Finney County 5 S Garden City 17 1740CST 0 0 300K Thunderstorm Wind A microburst did major roof damage to several houses in the SouthWind country club area. Siding was also taken off several other homes in the neighborhood. Hodgeman County 17 NE Jetmore 17 1756CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hodgeman County 8 N Jetmore 17 1800CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hodgeman County 8 N Jetmore 17 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Ness County 9 NE Ness City 17 1800CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stevens County 11 W Hugoton 17 1800CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stevens County 13 NW Hugoton 17 1800CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hodgeman County Hanston 17 1810CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pawnee County 10 NNW Burdett 17 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Four inch diameter tree limbs were broken. Pawnee County Burdett 17 1820CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Pawnee County Burdett 17 1821CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pawnee County 2 NW Burdett 17 1823CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) The hail knocked out windows. Hodgeman County Hanston 17 1830CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Scott County 15 NW Scott City 17 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ellis County 3 E Victoria 17 1843CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water was flowing over highway 40. Stevens County Hugoton 17 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Edwards County 3 S Lewis 17 1925CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Seward County 6 W Liberal 17 1946CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Rush County Liebenthal 17 1951CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water was flowing over highway 183. Several houses were flooded as water rushed off a field to the west of town. Also, a house burned during the flood. Fire Fighters were not able to reach the home due to the flood waters. Seward County 4 W Liberal 17 2002CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Stafford County 1 E Macksville 17 2013CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Ness County 2 NW Ransom 17 2030CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water was flowing over the road.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southwest Grant County 10 NW Ulysses 19 1445CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind The wind damaged irrigation pipes and took down power poles. Grant County 4 N Ulysses 19 1455CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grant County Hickok 19 1503CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grant County 5 E Ulysses 19 1507CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Grant County 6 E Ulysses 19 1510CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grant County 15 E Ulysses 19 1528CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grant County 15 ESE Ulysses 19 1534CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The hail completely covered the ground. Haskell County Satanta 19 1535CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Haskell County 3 NW Satanta 19 1538CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Haskell County 11 NW Sublette 19 1542CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Haskell County Satanta 19 1555CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Seward County 21 N Liberal 19 1612CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Seward County 10 WNW Kismet 19 1620CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Smaller hail mixed with the quarter sized hail accumulated two to three inches deep on the highway. Seward County Kismet 19 1710CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Seward County Kismet 19 1710CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Meade County 13 S Plains 19 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Seward County 11 S Kismet 19 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Seward County 12 S Kismet 19 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Clark County 20 E Minneola 20 1708CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clark County 20 E Minneola 20 1712CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Kiowa County 4 S Mullinville 20 1725CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kiowa County 4 SSE Mullinville 20 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clark County Ashland 20 1837CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clark County 6 NE Englewood 20 1840CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Clark County 4 NE Englewood 20 1840CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Clark County Englewood 20 1858CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KANSAS, Southwest Clark County 2 S Englewood 20 1910CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Clark County 2 NE Englewood 20 1920CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Pawnee County 17 W Larned 22 1850CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pawnee County Rozel 22 1855CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pawnee County Garfield 22 1925CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Kiowa County 9 E Greensburg 22 2015CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pratt County Byers 22 2032CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Barber County 15 W Medicine Lodge 22 2101CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

KENTUCKY, Central Ohio County 7 N Hartford 08 1720EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) A large tree was downed by thunderstorm winds. Ohio County Dundee 08 1725EST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Ohio County Centertown 23 1830EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Breckinridge County 7 N Hardinsburg 23 1840EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Butler County Countywide 23 1920EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Grayson County Caneyville 23 1928EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Jefferson County Pleasure Ridge Park 23 2000EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Jefferson County Louisville 23 2010EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds over much of North Central Kentucky. A tree was blown on to a vehicle at Dexterville in Butler County. Another tree was blown on to a house at Pleasure Ridge Park in Jefferson County. Also in Jefferson County, 1.75 inch hail fell along Preston Highway near the state fairgrounds in Louisville. KENTUCKY, Eastern

NONE REPORTED. KENTUCKY, Northeast KYZ101>103-105 Greenup - Carter - Boyd - Lawrence 01 0000EST 0 0 Monthly Precipitation 30 2300EST Most communities in extreme northeast Kentucky saw only 1 to 2 inches of monthly rain. That is about half the normal amount. Yatesville Lake in Lawrence County had only 0.91 inches. Grayson Lake had 1.2 inches of rain, while Carter Caves measured 1.4 inches. KENTUCKY, Northern

NONE REPORTED.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

KENTUCKY, Southwest Calloway County Lynn Grove 06 1555CST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were downed across 11 county roads in the Lynn Grove area.

Hickman County Clinton 07 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Four trees were blown down.

Calloway County Countywide 07 1615CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) About six trees were blown down countywide.

Caldwell County 3 SW Princeton 07 1708CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Eight roofs were blown off buildings. One trailer home used for storage was demolished. Three power poles were snapped. Railroad crossing arms were broken off, and many vehicles were damaged.

Ballard County Countywide 23 1430CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were blown down across three county roads.

Mccracken County Ragland 23 1436CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Mccracken County (Pah)Barkley Arpt Pa to 23 1500CST 0 0 25K Hail (1.50) Paducah 1515CST A severe thunderstorm tracked east across McCracken County, producing a swath of large hail from Barkley Regional Airport to downtown Paducah. At the National Weather Service office at Barkley Airport, dime to quarter size hail nearly covered the ground. Hail nearly the size of golf balls fell in the vicinity of the junction of Interstate 24 and U.S. Highway 60. A restaurant reported hail broke small holes in a drive-through menu board, as well as breaking neon lights around the building. Insurance companies reported about 25 claims for hail damage, mostly in the retail and restaurant area off Interstate 24. Most of the claims were for dings on vehicle roofs and hoods.

Mccracken County Lone Oak to 23 1505CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Reidland 1520CST Thunderstorm winds blew about 30 trees down across the county. Some of the trees fell across power lines and roads.

Mccracken County Lone Oak 23 1515CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1615CST Thunderstorms produced around an inch of rain in 15 minutes at the Paducah National Weather Service office. Much of McCracken County received similar rainfall amounts. Some street flooding was reported in Lone Oak.

Livingston County Smithland 23 1615CST 0 0 4K Hail (1.00)

Livingston County Countywide 23 1615CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees were blown down.

Caldwell County Princeton 23 1629CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Hail between quarter and walnut size fell in Princeton.

Hopkins County Hanson 23 1630CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

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KENTUCKY, Southwest Lyon County Countywide 23 1630CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) About ten trees were down, some blocking roads.

Christian County Hawkins to 23 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Apex Trees were down across the northern part of the county.

Mclean County 1 W Sacremento 23 1707CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) M A wind gust to 65 MPH was measured by a spotter with wind equipment.

Muhlenberg County Beechmont 23 1735CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A couple of trees were down, including one that fell across power lines.

Christian County Crofton 23 1737CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Two trees were down. LOUISIANA, Northeast Concordia Parish 10 W Fairview 21 1520CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees were blown down. LOUISIANA, Northwest Webster Parish Dixie Inn 06 1649CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several large trees down across I-20.

De Soto Parish 6 E Logansport 20 1410CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several roads were blocked by a half dozen fallen trees. De Soto Parish 5 W Mansfield 20 1425CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several large trees down.

Caddo Parish Shreveport 21 0700CST 0 0 14K Lightning 0800CST Kings Highway Christian Church, at Line Avenue at Kings Highway, was struck by lightning which sent wood chips flying down a balcony and producing structural damage to the roof.

Caddo Parish Shreveport 21 0930CST 0 1 Lightning A 52 year old man was injured when he was struck by lightning. Willie Germany felt a jolt while unloading equipment from a tractor-trailer in south Shreveport. Fire Department paramedics assessed Germany who complained of pain in the hand which he was touching the trailer at the time of the strike. He was transported to a local hospital. LOUISIANA, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. LOUISIANA, Southwest Calcasieu Parish North Portion 01 0100CST 0 0 100K Flood 0500CST Between five and eight inches of rain fell across northern sections of Calcasieu Parish, causing water to enter a few homes, and damage numerous parish roads. The hardest hit area was between Starks and Sulphur in the Houston River watershed.

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LOUISIANA, Southwest Beauregard Parish South Portion 01 0100CST 0 0 50K Flood 0500CST Between five and eight inches of rain fell in less than four hours, resulting in flooding across southern portions of Beauregard Parish, including the Fields area. Over 20 roads were damaged from flood waters.

Calcasieu Parish North Portion 02 0800CST 0 0 100K Flood 1600CST An additional two to three inches of rain resulted in extended flooding along the Houston River Road area, mainly from Starks to Sulphur. Portions of downtown Lake Charles and Moss Bluff also flooded. Several homes had water enter them.

Rapides Parish Alexandria 08 1200CST 0 0 50K Flood 1400CST Over five inches of rain fell in less than two hours, resulting in significant urban flooding that damaged numerous cars in the city of Alexandria.

Vernon Parish Leesville 20 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Beauregard Parish Longville 20 1705CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were blown down.

Allen Parish Kinder 20 1730CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were blown down.

Calcasieu Parish Gillis 20 1740CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were blown down across Topsy Road.

Jefferson Davis Parish Jennings 20 1755CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were blown down.

Jefferson Davis Parish Jennings 20 1810CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Acadia Parish Mermentau 20 1835CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Four power poles and lines were pushed down across Highway 90.

Avoyelles Parish 2 N Simmesport 21 1600CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Iberia Parish New Iberia 21 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

MAINE, North

NONE REPORTED. MAINE, South Lincoln County Nobleboro 01 0400EST 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a large barn in the town of North Nobleboro and ignited a fire that destroyed the barn. The barn was 65 feet by 145 feet and housed equipment and tools. Lost in the fire were a skidder, snow plows, snow plow equipment, numerous tools, engine and machinery parts, tires for farm equipment, and approximately 2500 board feet of milled lumber. Acetylene and propane tanks used for welding exploded during the fire.

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MAINE, South Lincoln County Waldoboro 01 0400EST 0 0 Lightning An early morning lightning strike damaged a home in Waldoboro. The lightning struck an old farm bell, then followed the bolt attached to the bell post to the house. It blew off shingle siding, knocked out the doorbell and a light at the side of the home. Pieces of siding and the post were found 40 feet from their original location.

York County Alfred 04 1200EST 0 0 Lightning Lightning was believed to be the cause of a woods fire that burned about two acres on Yeaton Hill. It was believed that the fire was caused by a lightning stroke on the 4th, but didn't actually flare up until the 7th. Firefighters spent three days fighting the fire and the hot spots that remained in the very dry ground.

Somerset County 5 E Lake Moxie 09 1230EST 0 0 Lightning Lightning was believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed about two and a half acres of forest in Squaretown Township about seven miles southwest of Greenville. MARYLAND, Central Howard County Countywide 24 1600EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1800EST

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MARYLAND, Central Prince George'S County 1 SW Hyattsville to 24 1619EST 11.5 200 2 55 100M Tornado (F3) Laurel 1641EST

Damage from tornado that tracked across northern Prince George's and Eastern Howard Counties: Top row left: Remnants of 10 Maryland Fire and Rescue Training Institute trailers at the University of Maryland (photo by Kay Grahm, PG Co. OEP); right: The large wedge-shaped tornado as it crossed through the western portion of the University of Maryland (from terpidiots.com website); 2nd row left: Another picture of what remains of the Fire and Rescue Institute trailers with a dorm in the background (photo by Kay Grahm); right: Several flipped cars in a student parking lot near destroyed trailers (from terpidiots.com website); 3rd row left: Roof was removed from three classrooms at Laurel High School (Copyright 2001, The Baltimore Sun, Photo by Kenneth Lam); right: Side of a brick apartment building in Beltsville was blown out (photo by Kay Grahm); Bottom row left: Damage to experiments inside a building at the USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) (photo from USDA BARC); right: Roof debris and one of many destroyed greenhouses at BARC (photo from USDA BARC). A large multi-vortex tornado touched down near Hyattsville, tracked along the Route 1 cooridor from College Park to Laurel, then crossed into Howard County. The tornado killed 2 students at the University of Maryland, injured 54 others countywide, and caused 100 million dollars in damage. F20VE, F23VE Carroll County Countywide 24 1630EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1800EST Anne Arundel County 1 W Maryland City 24 1640EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind 1645EST Winds from a tornadic thunderstorm downed 13 trees between Laurel and Maryland City. Howard County North Laurel to 24 1641EST 6 100 0 0 1M Tornado (F2) 1 E Columbia 1654EST A tornado crossed into Howard County from Laurel and remained on the ground until it dissipated about 1 mile east of Columbia. Several townhomes in North Laurel were damaged and trees were downed along the remainder of its path. Montgomery County West Portion 24 1700EST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800EST Rapidly rising water flooded several roads. Carroll County 4.5 NW Union Mills 24 1725EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were downed by straight line winds along Bankard Road.

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MARYLAND, Central Frederick County Countywide 24 1730EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Roads were flooded and trees were downed by rapidly rising water. Montgomery County West Portion 24 2030EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200EST Motorists were stranded by rapidly rising water. Severe thunderstorms moved through Central Maryland during the early evening of the 24th. One thunderstorm produced a devastating F3 tornado which was on the ground for 17.5 miles from College Park in Prince George's County to just east of Columbia in Howard County. Multiple vortices were reported with the tornado at times. The tornado first touched down in Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park just west of Hyattsville. It rapidly strengthened to an F3 tornado with winds up to 200 MPH. The damage path ranged in width from 100 to 200 yards. The tornado crossed the intersection of Adelphi Road and University Boulevard into the western campus of the University of Maryland. Ten trailers being used as a temporary office for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute were completely destroyed by the twister. Debris from the trailers such as video tapes and pieces of paper were found up to 60 miles away in Northern Baltimore and Harford Counties in addition to extreme southeast Pennsylvania. Four of the six people inside the trailers were injured, one seriously. One staff member was thrown free of the destruction and was found in a dumpster nearby. Another person dug their hands into the carpet and held on as their feet were being pulled up in the air by the tornado. The other four occupants, including one child, took shelter under desks and survived. Two University of Maryland students who were visiting their father who worked in the trailers left by car shortly before the tornado hit. The two sisters, ages 20 and 23, were killed when the tornado picked up their car outside of Denton Hall and threw it either around or over an eight-story dorm. They died instantly when their car crashed into a wooded area 300 yards from the road.

Most of the other buildings on the campus in the path of the storm were made of brick and suffered only minor to moderate damage, such as Denton Hall Dormitory, Easton Hall Dormitory and Dining Hall, and the President's Mansion. A parking lot outside of Denton Hall full of cars was also hit by the tornado. At least 200 vehicles in the parking lot were damaged, including at least 100 that were blown into and onto other vehicles. At least twenty cars were totaled and one car was partially ripped apart. The woods behind the parking lot were nearly flattened. The bubble roof of the football practice facility near Byrd Stadium was removed. Forty-eight people on campus, including 25 students, were injured by flying debris as the twister downed trees and ripped pieces of siding and roofing off buildings. In addition, residential areas near the campus, including the University Courtyard Apartments sustained damage. A total of 3000 students were left temporarily homeless after two dorms and an off-campus housing unit were evacuated due to storm damage. During the recovery effort, a 78-year-old firefighter who responded to the tragedy at the University died of a heart attack shortly after returning from the scene.

The tornado moved north-northeast off the campus and crossed University Boulevard at the intersection of Metzerott Road. The steeple of a church was removed and cars were flipped near the intersection. Power lines and trees were also downed. The twister continued through Paint Branch Stream Valley Park where it downed numerous trees. The tornado weakened to F2 strength before it crossed Interstate 95/495 just west of the Route 1 interchange. It was remarkable that even though the highway was filled with bumper to bumper rush hour traffic, the only damage reported was a flipped tractor trailer. The next area hit by the tornado was the community of Cherry Hill. Several trees and power lines were downed onto roads and houses just west of Baltimore Avenue, including the Chestnut Hills subdivision. Several businesses along Route 1 sustained minor damage, and three additional buildings lost portions of their roofs. Three employees of a business in the Chestnut Hills Shopping Center were injured by flying glass after the windows on the front of the store were shattered. The tornado moved across the National Agricultural Research Center and caused over $40 million dollars in damage. Thirty greenhouses were damaged and several long term studies inside were destroyed. Fifteen other buildings west of Route 1 suffered minor to moderate damage. Numerous trees, including a row of historic willow oaks, were downed. Over 65 vehicles in the employee parking lot were damaged by flying debris. Eleven of these vehicles were totaled. Just north of the research center, "stunning" tree and power line damage was reported at the intersection of Sellman and Montgomery Roads. The tornado tracked across Powder Mill Road and ripped the roof off an office building at the intersection of Cedar Lane. It continued across the Beltsville Heights development and caused damage to the roof at Martin Luther King Elementary School.

The tornado continued moving north-northeast toward Laurel. The continuation of the damage path was located at the Virginia Manor Industrial Park on Van Dusen Road where several trees were downed. The tornado was spotted as it moved past Laurel Hospital and it caused minor damage in the Village at Wellington subdivision nearby. The next concentrated area of damage was found at Laurel High School. An annex with 6 classrooms was heavily damaged. The roof was ripped off three of the classrooms and three people inside the structure were injured by flying debris. Significant damage was also reported to the athletic fields behind the school. The tornado moved northeast across the Fairlawn development where it damaged several homes. One home on 10th Street was destroyed after the twister removed the roof and an outside wall. On Montrose Avenue, a woman and her dog were briefly picked up by the tornado. The woman sustained injuries to her hip and leg after being tossed 3 feet in the air and the dog landed uninjured. The historic Harrison Building at the corner of 9th and Montgomery Streets lost its roof and a church and school nearby were damaged. The tornado remained on the ground as it crossed the Patuxent River into Howard County. Across Prince George's County, the tornado was responsible for $100 million in damage. A total of 861 homes, 561 vehicles, and 23 businesses were damaged countywide.

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MARYLAND, Central

In North Laurel, the twister heavily damaged a townhouse complex on Riverbrink Court in the Settlers Landing development. A total of 43 townhomes were damaged, four of which were uninhabitable. The tornado weakened to an F1 before it downed trees onto All Saints Road. The tornado weakened to an F0 as it exited North Laurel and moved across Savage Park. Isolated reports of downed trees were received in the community, including on Red Jacket Way, Vollmerhausen Road, and at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Route 32. In its final stages, the tornado crossed the General Electric Appliance Park and downed its final tree at the intersection of Snowden River Parkway and Route 175 southeast of Columbia.

In addition to the devastating tornado, the storms also produced very heavy rainfall and gusty winds. In Anne Arundel County, strong winds from the tornadic thunderstorm downed 13 trees between Laurel and Maryland City. In northern Carroll County, a bow echo produced damaging winds which downed trees along Bankard Road northwest of Union Mills. Rainfall totals included 3.93 inches in Millers, 3.30 inches in Manchester, and 3.26 inches in Westminster. In Montgomery County, 2 to 4 inches of rainfall across the western portion of the county caused low lying areas to quickly fill with water. Several roads were flooded including River Road and Falls Road. A motorist had to be rescued after their car stalled in high water in Poolsville. A total of 3.61 inches of rainfall was recorded in Damascus. In Howard County, between 2 and 3.75 inches of rain fell. A total of 2.86 inches was recorded in Columbia and 3.46 inches fell just southeast of the city. In Frederick County, several roads were flooded by heavy downpours including Ball Road off Route 355 and New Design Road south of Adamstown Road. Heavy rain downed trees at the intersection of Greenfield and Page Roads, Lingamore road and Gashouse Pike, Lawson Road and Route 75, and Bittle Road and Route 17. Street flooding was also reported in Point of Rocks on Route 28. Rainfall totals included 2.54 inches in Wolfsville and 2.30 inches in Frederick. MARYLAND, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. MARYLAND, South

NONE REPORTED. MARYLAND, West

NONE REPORTED. MASSACHUSETTS, Central and East Hampshire County Amherst 04 1334EST 0 0 5K Lightning The windows of a garage were blown out, and siding was taken off a house, when lightning struck a tree during an afternoon thunderstorm. No injuries were reported.

Worcester County Fitchburg to 25 1215EST 0 0 Flash Flood Lunenburg 1400EST Localized torrential rainfall caused significant urban flooding in Fitchburg and Leominster. The official storm total at Fitchburg Airport was 4.03 inches, most of which fell in a three hour period. Over one foot of water flooded Route 2 near the intersection with Route 12. In neighboring Leominster, flooding was reported on Route 2A, and much of the downtown area was flooded by two feet of water, according to local law enforcement officials. No estimate of damage was available. MASSACHUSETTS, West

NONE REPORTED. MICHIGAN, East Wayne County Livonia 07 1655EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large tree limbs blown down. Midland County Poseyville 07 1708EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Midland County 3 S Midland 07 1740EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large limbs blown down.

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MICHIGAN, East Bay County Bay City 07 1755EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several trees and power lines blown down. Shiawassee County Corunna 07 1810EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several trees blown down. Saginaw County Chesaning 07 1817EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Large trees blown down. Saginaw County Buena Vista 07 1830EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Large trees blown down. Tuscola County Mayville 07 1905EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Shiawassee County 8.5 W Owosso 08 1550EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees blown down. Lenawee County 2 N Adrian 08 1557EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs blew down on power lines and knocked the power lines down. Shiawassee County 5 W Owosso 08 1603EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Trees blown down. Washtenaw County Ypsilanti 08 1630EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees blown down. Genesee County 4 E Montrose 08 1631EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees blown down. Monroe County 4 SW Milan 08 1632EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Telephone pole blown over. Monroe County 3 W Maybee 08 1640EST 0 1 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Garage was blown down. Wayne County 4 NW Belleville 08 1645EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and power lines blown down. Monroe County La Salle 08 1650EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Large trees and power lines blown down. Wayne County Westland 08 1655EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines blown down. Monroe County Monroe 08 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) A few large trees blown down. Wayne County Inkster 08 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wayne County Romulus 08 1708EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A roof collapsed due to high winds. Macomb County 3 N Utica 08 1720EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lapeer County 2 S Lapeer 08 1725EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs blown down.

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MICHIGAN, East Macomb County 6 S Romeo 08 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Several large trees were uprooted. Macomb County 5 N Romeo 08 1730EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs blown down. Macomb County 2 SW St Clair Shrs 08 1735EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) trees blown down in Eastpoint. Macomb County St Clair Shrs 08 1738EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several trees blown down. Sanilac County 4 SW Croswell 08 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees blown down. St. Clair County 1 SE Berville 08 1750EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Several trees blown down. Sanilac County 3 N Lexington 09 1145EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sanilac County .4 E Lexington 09 1147EST 0 0 Waterspout The waterspout was witnessed by boaters a quarter of a mile from the breakwall offshore of Lexington. Monroe County 2 N Samaria 09 1228EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Macomb County Mt Clemens 09 1439EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G66) M St. Clair County Anchorville 09 1500EST 0 0 20K Lightning Lightning struck a tree, causing the tree to break and land on top of a house. St. Clair County Marine City 09 1505EST 0 0 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees were blown down and a travel trailer was overturned. St. Clair County 2 NNE Marine City 09 1505EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) A 100 year old barn was completely destroyed by the winds. Midland County Midland 09 1807EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Power lines were blown down. Washtenaw County 2 NNW Chelsea 09 1835EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Large 2 feet diameter trees blown down. Livingston County Hamburg 09 1857EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Large trees were blown down. Genesee County Linden 09 1902EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large trees were blown down. A cold front slowly approached the western Great Lakes region on Sep. 7th and 8th. Warm and unstable air ahead of this front, in combination with weak upper level disturbances, allowed thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon and evening hours both days. Late in the day on the 9th, the cold front finally passed through Southeast Michigan. Very unstable air ahead of the front, along with strong winds aloft, again led to thunderstorm development during the afternoon and evening. Most of the thunderstorms that developed over this three day period produced severe wind gusts. The most common type of damage from these storms was trees being blown down or broken. Some of the storms also produced torrential rainfall. However, the rainfall did not last long enough to produce widespread or serious flooding.

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MICHIGAN, East Shiawassee County Perry 21 1400EST 0 1 Lightning A 15-year old Perry Middle School student was hit by lightning while playing soccer on a school field. The boy was rushed to an area hospital for treatment. It is unknown at the time of this publication the condition of the boy. Lenawee County Hudson 21 1405EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Lenawee County Hudson 21 1412EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Monroe County Temperance 21 1435EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A weak low pressure system and an associated cold front moved east across southern Lower Michigan during the afternoon of the 21st. This triggered afternoon thunderstorms, a few of which produced large hail as a result of very cold air aloft.

Monroe County 1 SW Lambertville 23 1900EST 0 0 10K Lightning Lightning struck a large historic barn, built in 1935, igniting a fire. The barn quickly burned to the ground. MICHIGAN, Extreme Southwest St. Joseph County Three Rivers 07 1710EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Approximately a dozen trees blown down. Hillsdale County Reading 07 1831EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees blown down. Hillsdale County Hillsdale 07 1841EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Three power lines blown down.

Berrien County Buchanon 08 1327EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Trees blown down. Cass County Dowagiac 08 1350EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Telephone pole blown down. St. Joseph County Three Rivers 08 1405EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Numerous trees and power lines blown down.

Hillsdale County Reading 09 1745EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Tree blown down. Hillsdale County Countywide 09 1750EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind 1800EST Trees and large limbs down. Hillsdale County Somerset 09 1750EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Tree blown down on Somerset Road. MICHIGAN, North Iosco County Hale 03 1645EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front. A couple of storms uprooted 1 and 2 foot diameter trees in Hale. In addition, several roofs were damaged and a tin building was destroyed.

Gladwin County Gladwin 08 1615EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 4 trees down on M-30

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MICHIGAN, North Ogemaw County 5 SW West Branch 08 1649EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Iosco County East Tawas 08 1740EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines down. Scattered thunderstorms increased above severe limits with late afternoon heating.

Emmet County 2 S Petoskey 09 1714EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees down. Presque Isle County 4 S Posen 09 1940EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees down. Most damage was to Apple and Poplar trees. Some trees fell on homes and power lines.

MIZ020>021-026 Leelanau - Antrim - Grand Traverse 23 2100EST 0 0 Strong Wind 24 1600EST A strong area of low pressure moved across Lower Michigan Sunday night and into Southern Ontario Monday morning. In the wake of this system, strong North to Northwest winds gusting as high as 40 mph caused waves in excess of 10 feet on northern Lake Michigan. The winds and waves caused several boats on Grand Traverse Bay to break loose from their moorings and wash up on shore. MICHIGAN, Upper

NONE REPORTED. MICHIGAN, West Clare County Leota 03 1600EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Allegan County Saugatuck 03 1900EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G71) M An isolated severe thunderstorm 7 miles east of Leota (Clare county) produced strong wind gusts that blew down 12 to 15 trees which had trunks of 6 to 12 inches in diameter. Another isolated severe thunderstorm occurred in Saugatuck (Allegan county), where wind equipment at the end of a pier which extends out into Lake MIchigan recorded a peak wind gust of 71 knots.

Muskegon County Muskegon 07 0535EST 0 0 15K Hail (0.75) 0543EST Ottawa County Grand Haven 07 0652EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Kent County Comstock Park 07 0736EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Calhoun County Battle Creek 07 1618EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Ionia County Saranac 07 1618EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Barry County Delton 07 1620EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Barry County Nashville 07 1640EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Gratiot County Alma 07 1650EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Eaton County Grand Ledge 07 1705EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Clinton County Ovid to 07 1728EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Merle Beach 1738EST

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MICHIGAN, West Jackson County Liberty 07 1905EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Oceana County Hart 07 2256EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Oceana County Ferry 07 2316EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) The first of numerous severe weather reports for the day came in from Muskegon and Whitehall (Muskegon county), where spotters reported three quarters inch hail. A spotter in Muskegon also reported that several 4 inch diameter tree limbs were blown down throughout the city. Law enforcement 14 miles southeast of Grand Haven (Ottawa county) reported that a tree was blown down there. In Kent county, law enforcement 2 miles northwest of Comstock Park reported a tree blown down there.

Spotters in Saranac (Ionia county) reported that twelve large trees and several telephone poles were blown down. Several trees were also blown down in Battle Creek (Calhoun county). In Delton (Barry county) law enforcement reported that numerous trees were blown down along a five mile stretch from Delton to Gull Lake. Also in Barry county, law enforcement reported that several ten inch diameter trees were blown down 5 miles north of Nashville.

In Alma (Gratiot county), law enforcement reported that numerous trees were blown down. Law enforcement in Grand Ledge (Eaton county) also reported that several trees were blown down in that area. Law enforcement in Clinton county reported a few trees blown down across the north central and northeastern portions of their county, including a downed tree in Sleepy Hollow State Park, about 10 miles east of Merle Beach. In Liberty, in Jackson county, several trees were also blown down. The final severe weather reports for the day came from Oceana county, where large tree limbs were blown down in Hart and Ferry.

Kalamazoo County Scotts 08 1430EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Calhoun County Countywide 08 1443EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1455EST Eaton County Potterville 08 1525EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Kent County Kentwood 08 1536EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Ingham County Mason 08 1555EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Montcalm County Sidney 08 1605EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Barry County Orangeville 08 1610EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Allegan County Burnips 08 1705EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Severe thunderstorms caused numerous reports of wind damage. The first report of wind damage came from Scotts (Kalamazoo county), where law enforcement reported that several trees were blown down. Spotters in Battle Creek (Calhoun county) reported that 8 inch tree branches and power lines were blown down. Law enforcement in Battle Creek confirmed that report and added that several trees were blown down in Battle Creek, and one tree 1 mile south of Battle Creek was blown down onto a trailer. Law enforcement from Calhoun county also reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down primarily across the western portion of the county.

In Potterville (Eaton county), several trees were blown down. Power lines were blown down 5 miles northeast of Kentwood (Kent county). Local media reported that numerous large trees were blown down and a barn door was blown down 3 miles northeast of Mason, in Ingham county. Law enforcement in Sidney (Montcalm county) reported that three trees were blown down. A large tree was also blown down in Orangeville (Barry county). Finally, another tree was blown down 4 miles northeast of Burnips (Allegan county).

Kent County Oakfield Center 09 1655EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Eaton County Potterville to 09 1734EST 8 300 0 1 10M 100K Tornado (F1) Delta Center 1747EST Clare County Harrison 09 1745EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G53)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MICHIGAN, West Ingham County Lansing 09 1747EST 0.5 50 0 0 5M Tornado (F1) 1752EST Clinton County De Witt 09 1755EST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) A F1 tornado with a path length of 8.5 miles, which was 300 yards wide, produced maximum wind speeds of 110 m.p.h. that caused extensive damage. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. The tornado touched down on Windsor Highway in Eaton county three quarters of a mile west of I-69. The tornado began as a F0 about 150 feet wide. The tornado moved northeast at about 40 m.p.h. and caused a considerable amount of tree damage, major damage to barns and outbuildings, and minor damage to homes. It crossed I-69 just south of Davis Highway, blowing over a semi trailer causing minor injuries. It began to strengthen and widen as it crossed Davis Highway, and numerous trees were blown down and barns destroyed. As it crossed I-96 it continued to strengthen and it destroyed a large metal building that housed a used parts store on Canal road. It lifted a double wide mobile home off its foundation, but did not cause major damage because the mobile home was securely tied down at all supports. Several trees were blown down in the area.

The tornado continued northeast on Canal road and destroyed a large cooling tower at the Erickson power plant, at which time the tornado's peak intensity of F1 with 110 m.p.h. winds was attained. It was estimated that more than 4 million dollars in damage was incurred to the Lansing Board of Water and Light's Erickson power plant. The tornado continued to move northeast, gradually weakening and becoming wider. It caused damage to semi trailers and trees along Creyts road, and to the roof of the Meijer warehouse. It proceeded across Mt. Hope highway and crossed I-496 near Snow road. It knocked down a large tree and sent branches of the tree flying through the air like missiles, which broke windows out of numerous cars in a church parking lot. The tornado continued to weaken as it moved through residential areas just north of I-96, causing mainly tree damage. The last damage occurred on a golf course just east of Waverly road in Ingham county, where a tree was blown down.

An isolated severe thunderstorm earlier in the day blew down several large limbs in Oakfield township (Kent county). In Harrison (Clare county), trained spotters reported that a large tree was blown down by a thunderstorm wind gusts. Finally, spotters in DeWitt (Clinton county) reported that a large tree was blown down onto a power line.

Allegan County Saugatuck 21 1109EST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 21 1205EST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) A couple of isolated severe thunderstorms produced three quarters inch hail during the early afternoon hours. The first report of three quarters inch hail came from trained spotters in Saugatuck (Allegan county). Three quarters inch hail was also reported by spotters 5 miles north of Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo county).

Eaton County Charlotte 23 1600EST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) An isolated severe thunderstorm produced wind gusts that blew down numerous 12-16 inch diameter trees. Most of the trees were blown down along an area just under a mile long and a tenth of a mile wide in Charlotte. MINNESOTA, Central and South Central Dakota County Lakeville 09 1755CST 0.1 10 0 0 Tornado (F0) Tornado touched down just south of Crystal Lake, or just to the east of I-35 and County Road 46. A few trees toppled, patio furniture tossed around. Small amount of siding ripped off house.

Freeborn County 10 W Albert Lea 20 1327CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Faribault County 3 N Kiester 20 1330CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Freeborn County 5 E Emmons 20 1348CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Freeborn County Glenville 20 1410CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Freeborn County 9 S Albert Lea 20 1413CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

MINNESOTA, Northeast

NONE REPORTED.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MINNESOTA, Northwest Pennington County 14 W Thief River Falls 06 1430CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Marshall County 2 SW Viking 06 1435CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Polk County 1 E Crookston 06 1545CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Red Lake County Huot 06 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Polk County 2 SW Gentilly 06 1625CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

MINNESOTA, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. MINNESOTA, Southwest Jackson County Jackson 20 1215CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Cottonwood County 2 S Jeffers 22 1208CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage.

Lyon County Marshall 22 1739CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Lyon County Marshall 22 1743CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

MINNESOTA, West

NONE REPORTED. MINNESOTA, West Central

NONE REPORTED. MISSISSIPPI, Central Attala County Countywide 01 0900CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1100CST Flooding occurred in low lying areas in various portions of the county.

Jasper County Rose Hill 02 0540CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0700CST Flooding occurred in several low lying areas in the vicinity of Rose Hill.

Clarke County Countywide 02 0745CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 0900CST Flood waters washed out portions of about 10 roads in the county. Flood waters also covered numerous streets in several towns in the county. Neshoba County Countywide 02 0750CST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1000CST Flood waters washed out portions of 21 roads. One building sustained flooding.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MISSISSIPPI, Central Leake County Northwest Portion 02 0830CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0930CST Flood waters covered portions of Highway 43N in the northwest part of the county. Madison County Madison to 02 1920CST 0 0 30K Flash Flood Gluckstadt 2130CST Many roads were flooded in the towns of Madison and Gluckstadt. Flood waters entered a few homes in the town of Madison. Clarke County Countywide 03 0420CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0800CST Flood waters covered a number of roadways in the couny as heavy rainfall fell on saturated soil in the county. Jasper County Rose Hill 03 0500CST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 0730CST Flash flooding caused water to enter two houses. Several roads were washed out, and the piling of a bridge was washed out. Madison County Gluckstadt 03 0500CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 0700CST Additional heavy rainfall fell on saturated ground, and a number of streets were flooded, mainly in Gluckstadt and Canton. Covington County Collins 03 0545CST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1000CST Significant flooding caused several roads to be closed in the vicinity of Collins, including portions of Highways 13 and 84. Flood waters entered several homes, and at least six families had to be evacuated. Jefferson Davis County Countywide 03 0600CST 0 0 80K Flash Flood 1100CST Many roads in the county were flooded, with several of the roads becoming washed out. Flood waters entered at least six homes. Several people had to be evacuated from their homes. One bridge sustained damage from flood waters. Adams County Countywide 03 0700CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0800CST Flooding occurred on several streets in the county, mainly in the Natchez area. Lawrence County Countywide 03 0830CST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 1100CST Several roads were closed due to flooding including portions of Highway 84 between Silver Creek and the Jefferson Davis County line. Lincoln County Countywide 03 0830CST 0 0 12K Flash Flood 1030CST Rainfall of up to six to seven inches accumulated in portions of the county causing many streams and ditches to overflow onto roads. One bridge was washed out, and a number of roads had to be closed for many hours. Simpson County Countywide 03 0830CST 0 0 8K Flash Flood 1000CST Flood waters covered several roads in the county, and flood waters produced 4 inches of water in the hallways of a nursing home. Rankin County Richland 03 1215CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 1400CST Significant street flooding occurred in portions of the town of Richland. Flood waters entered up to five homes. Jefferson Davis County Countywide 03 1630CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Additional heavy rainfall fell on saturated ground. Flood waters rapidly rose in creeks and ditches, causing flooding of a number of roads and streets in the county.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MISSISSIPPI, Central Forrest County Hattiesburg 04 1630CST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 1905CST Numerous streets were flooded in Hattiesburg, especially in southern portions of the city where up to six inches of rain fell in several hours. Water seeped into several buildings on the University of Southern Mississippi Campus, and at least 15 cars were flooded in the vicinity of the University. Lamar County Countywide 04 1700CST 0 0 100K Flash Flood 1930CST Numerous roads across the county were flooded. In the West Hattiesburg area of northeast Lamar County, flood waters entered about 12 homes.

Rankin County 3 W Fannin 08 1530CST 0 0 Flash Flood Locally very heavy rainfall fell for several hours in a small portion of Rankin county just east of the Reservoir. Minor flash flooding occurred on a number of streets as ditches and small streams overflowed. Neshoba County 11 NW Philadelphia 08 1545CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees and large limbs were blown down and caused several power lines to be knocked down. Neshoba County 11 NW Philadelphia 08 1600CST 0 0 5K Flash Flood Several roads were flooded and a few were washed out as locally heavy rain fell over portions of northwestern Neshoba county. Warren County Vicksburg 08 1600CST 0 1 Lightning A 23 year old man who had been dove hunting was struck by lightning while walking to his pick-up truck as he attempted to escape an approaching thunderstorm. The man was initially in critical, but stable condition. He recovered quickly and was discharged from the hospital several days later.

Jasper County Turnerville 19 1650CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind A few trees were blown down. MISSISSIPPI, North Benton County 10 NW Ashland to 13 0330CST 5 50 0 0 5K Tornado (F0) Hopewell 0340CST The tornado touched down in the north part of Benton county and moved northeast. The tornado knocked down several trees along its path. MISSISSIPPI, South Harrison County Gulfport to 19 0600CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld Biloxi 0900CST Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches occurred in the Gulfport and Biloxi areas resulting in significant street flooding in some neighborhoods. MISSISSIPPI, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. MISSOURI, East Iron County Annapolis 08 1835CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) The Sheriff's department reported golfball size hail in the Annapolis area.

Jefferson County Cedar Hill 08 2020CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Sheriff's department reported 3/4 inch hail.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MISSOURI, East Jefferson County Dittmer 08 2045CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) The Sheriff's department reported 3/4 inch hail.

Crawford County Steelville 08 2100CST 0 0 Flash Flood 09 0100CST Heavy rain caused some flash flooding in the Steelville area. Several roads around town and streets in town were flooded. Flooded low-water crossings closed several roads.

Jefferson County Imperial 08 2115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) The Sheriff's department reported trees down blocking some streets in Imperial.

St. Louis County Lemay 08 2118CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Storm spotters reported a couple of trees down.

St. Louis County Mehlville 08 2125CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) St. Louis County Mehlville 08 2125CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Local emergency management reported some large tree branches down which damaged power lines. 3/4 inch hail was also reported.

Jefferson County 2 SW Arnold 08 2129CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) The Missouri Highway Patrol reported trees down southwest of Arnold.

St. Louis (C) St Louis 08 2133CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) St. Louis (C) St Louis 08 2133CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged the roof of the Kiel Opera House. 3/4 inch hail was also reported in the St. Louis Hills area.

Pike County Frankford 18 1742CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm wind gusts downed some trees in the Frankford area.

Knox County Hurdland 20 1732CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Knox County Edina 20 1745CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail in Hurdland and the Sheriff's department reported 3/4 inch hail in Edina.

Shelby County Leonard 20 1754CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail in Leonard.

Marion County 5 N Palmyra 20 1837CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Storm spotters reported nickel size hail. MISSOURI, Lower Pemiscot County 2 W Deering 18 2330CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind 2335CST One barn was destroyed and several other were damaged. A grain bin was also damaged. Numerous trees were blown down.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MISSOURI, Lower Dunklin County Kennett 23 1644CST 0 0 0.10K Hail (1.00) 1650CST Dunklin County White Oak 23 1653CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind 1700CST A few large tree limbs were blown down. MISSOURI, Northeast Scotland County Memphis 20 1844CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1 inch hail reported by law enforement. Scotland County 5 E Memphis 20 1850CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 0.75 inch hail reported by storm spotter. Torrential rain and 40 mph wind gusts also reported. A cold front over Central Iowa, combined with a strong upper level short wave trough moving through Eastern Iowa during the evening hours, and produced a broken line of thunderstorms from Northeast Iowa, through Northeast Missouri. Wind shear and strong instability aloft, helped a few of these storms produce very large hail over Eastern Iowa. The storms produced wind and severe hail, as well as heavy rain. Intense rainfall fell at nearly 2 inches per hour in parts of Southeast Iowa and Northwest Illinois. MISSOURI, Northwest Cass County Drexel 07 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) M Atchison County 3 NW Westboro 07 1847CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Platte County Platte City 07 1920CST 0 0 30K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Large section of grocery store roof blown off. Also car windows and store front windows broken or blown out. Restaurant door blown off. Cass County Raymore 07 1923CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Power outages reported throughout Raymore. Clay County North Kansas City 07 1925CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Clay County Oakwood 07 1925CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Bates County Adrian 07 1927CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Numerous trees reported down. Cass County 3 NW Pleasant Hill 07 1929CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Cass County Belton 07 1930CST 0 0 25K Lightning Lightning struck a house and the ensuing fire severely damaged the roof. Cass County Belton 07 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Nickel sized hail also reported. Cass County Pleasant Hill 07 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) M Jackson County Kansas City Downtown 07 1930CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G51) M A Metlife blimp moored at the downtown airport, was torn from its moorings by the thunderstorm wind gusts. Jackson County Lees Summit 07 1930CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Numerous trees downed by the winds. Several homes with wood shingles torn off. Clay County North Kansas City 07 1932CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MISSOURI, Northwest Jackson County Independence 07 1940CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Semi trailer truck blown over on I-70. Several power poles reported down along with numerous trees. Clay County 3 NE Kearney 07 1945CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G68) Buchanan County St Joseph 07 1949CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) M Ray County 1 S Wood Hgts 07 1956CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Small building blown away and windows in home blown out. Clay County Kearney 07 2000CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Several large trees down and gas station signs blown down. Johnson County Warrensburg 07 2000CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M Numerous trees reported down across town. Lafayette County Higginsville 07 2004CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) M Henry County Clinton 07 2005CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Caldwell County Hamilton 07 2010CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Building blown down next to grain silo. Numerous trees and power lines down. A propane tank was blown over. An ambulance was blown of the road. Johnson County Knob Noster 07 2016CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Many power lines reported down and several cars blown off road. Livingston County Mooresville 07 2024CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Nickel sized hail was also reported with this thunderstorm. Livingston County 1 E Farmersville 07 2042CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Carroll County 5 WNW Norborne 07 2045CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Saline County Elmwood 07 2045CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Grundy County Trenton 07 2049CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G59) M Power lines down throughout town. Livingston County 1 E Chillicothe 07 2055CST 0 0 500K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) The MetLife blimp that broke from its mast in Kansas City, came to a rest on private property. The blimp accompanied a squall line nearly 60 miles before crashing. The blimp was severely damaged and there was minor damage to a truck on the ground. Saline County Marshall 07 2055CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Numerous trees and power lines reported down. Chariton County 1 N Mike 07 2058CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Numerous large trees uprooted and damage to a fence reported. Linn County Brookfield 07 2100CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Roof blown off a home. Macon County 1 SSW Lingo 07 2112CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Linn County Brookfield 07 2116CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Several large trees and power lines down.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MISSOURI, Northwest Adair County Kirksville 07 2142CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61)

MOZ029-029-054 Clay - Henry 17 0200CST 0 0 Flood 20 1800CST Minor to moderate flooding was reported on the Fishing River in Mosby, Little Platte River in Smithville, and the South Grand River at Urich. The Little Platte River at Smithville crested 8.56 feet above flood stage.

Holt County 1 S Oregon 20 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Andrew County 8 SW Savannah 20 1645CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Ray County 5 S Stet 20 1700CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Andrew County Amazonia 20 1708CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Ray County Rockingham 20 1710CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Adair County 2 S Kirksville 20 1720CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Carroll County 5 W Carrollton 20 1720CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Buchanan County 5 N St Joseph 20 1725CST 0.1 .2 0 0 Tornado (F0) Brief tornado touchdown. No injuries or damage. Lafayette County 2 S Waverly 20 1725CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Buchanan County St Joseph 20 1734CST 0.1 .2 0 0 Tornado (F0) Brief tornado touchdown reported at 4th and Dolman. No damage or injuries. Buchanan County St Joseph 20 1736CST 0.1 .2 0 0 Tornado (F0) Brief tornado touchdown near 36th street and Farron. Tornado was reported to skip up and down. No injuries or damage. Andrew County 3 S Cosby 20 1750CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Buchanan County 5 W Easton 20 1755CST 0.1 .2 0 0 Tornado (F0) Brief tornado touchdown with no injuries or damage. Saline County 4 S Marshall 20 1755CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cass County Belton 20 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Clinton County 8 E Hemple 20 1800CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) De Kalb County 5 E Stewartsville 20 1800CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Saline County Napton 20 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Cooper County Boonville 20 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pettis County Hughesville 20 1819CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Howard County Fayette 20 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pettis County 5 E Beaman 20 1831CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MISSOURI, Northwest Adair County 5 W Novinger 20 2006CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Sullivan County 1 S Green City 20 2010CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

MISSOURI, Southeast New Madrid County 1 SW Parma to 02 1227CST 1.5 30 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2 NW Risco 1239CST A weak tornado touched down intermittently over open farm country between Risco and Parma. Spotters and police officers visually tracked the tornado for about 10 minutes as it moved slowly southwest. No damage occurred. The parent shower or thunderstorm moved slowly west.

Carter County Ellsinore 08 1749CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Scott County Countywide 23 1350CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several trees and large tree limbs were blown down.

New Madrid County Morehouse 23 1400CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Stoddard County 2 E Essex 23 1400CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

MISSOURI, Southwest Vernon County 9 N Nevada 07 2000CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were uprooted north of Nevada.

Benton County Warsaw 07 2040CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees and power lines were blown down near Warsaw.

Barton County Lamar 07 2045CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Cedar County Stockton 07 2046CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were also uprooted near Filley.

St. Clair County 10 N Osceola 07 2115CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were also uprooted south of Osceola.

Polk County 2 NW Bolivar 07 2115CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous large trees were uprooted along Highway 13 northwest of Bolivar.

Lawrence County Mt Vernon 07 2120CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

Morgan County Versailles 07 2125CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were uprooted near Versailles.

Jasper County Carthage 07 2125CST 0 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MISSOURI, Southwest Mcdonald County Anderson 07 2135CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Newton County Neosho 07 2140CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were uprooted around Neosho.

Barry County Wheaton 07 2150CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were uprooted near Wheaton.

Greene County 3 SW Walnut Grove 07 2155CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were uprooted near Walnut Grove.

Camden County 2 S Climax Spgs 07 2155CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Dade County Greenfield 07 2200CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Dallas County 2 E Buffalo 07 2225CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Miller County 3 NW Tuscumbia 07 2235CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were blown down over Highway 52.

Texas County 5 S Houston 08 1725CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Taney County Rueter 08 1745CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were uprooted near Rueter.

Douglas County Ava 08 1800CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were uprooted near Ava.

Douglas County 3 E Ava 08 1800CST 0 0 10K Lightning A barn was struck by lightning and burned down near Ava.

Ozark County Brixey 08 1845CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1855CST Numerous trees were uprooted from Brixey to Gainesville and Tecumseh.

Howell County 5 W West Plains 08 1950CST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were uprooted around West Plains.

Howell County Central Portion 08 2030CST 0 0 0 Flash Flood 2200CST Numerous low water crossings were flooded and impassable.

Phelps County Rolla 08 2300CST 0 0 150K Lightning Lightning struck Senator Carnahan's home in rural Phelps County causing nearly 150,000 dollars in damage.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MISSOURI, Southwest Morgan County Stover 20 1915CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Quarter size hail was also reported north of Versailles.

Morgan County Gravois Mills 20 1935CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Miller County Eldon 20 1955CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Morgan County Rocky Mt 20 1957CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Morgan County 8 S Gravois Mills 20 2018CST 0 0 0 Hail (2.75) Dime size hail was also reported around Gravois Mills.

Morgan County 5 SE Gravois Mills 20 2045CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Miller County 6 S Lake Ozark 20 2049CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Camden County 5 NE Linn Creek 20 2050CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Christian County Chadwick 23 1240CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Ozark County 1 W Gainesville 23 1400CST 0 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Howell County West Plains 23 1405CST 0 0 5K Hail (0.75) Trees and power lines were also blown down around West Plains. MONTANA, Central MTZ009 North Rocky Mountain Front 01 1545MST 0 0 High Wind (G51) M Reported at Browning HANDAR automated observing site.

MTZ009 North Rocky Mountain Front 01 1845MST 0 0 High Wind (G57) M Reported at Browning HANDAR automated observing site.

Cascade County Monarch 03 1300MST 0 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 09 1500MST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

MONTANA, Central Judith Basin County Windham 03 1300MST 0 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 09 1500MST Lost Fork/Monarch Fire Complex - Lewis and Clark National Forest

Date Started: 9/3/2001 Date Contained: 9/9/2001 Size: 4515 acres Cost: $1,700,000 Cause of Ignition: Lost Fork Fire - Unknown Monarch Fire - Human Ignition (Children playing with cigarette lighter)

Discussion: Two children playing with a cigarette lighter ignited the fire just outside of Monarch, MT (in southeastern Cascade county), while the cause of the Lost Fork fire (25 miles southwest of Windham in Judith Basin County) is unknown. The fires were fought as one complex in the Little Belt Mountains of central Montana (within the Lewis and Clark National Forest). The fires were contained in such a way as to keep them from destroying any of the homes in the area. No casualties were reported. MONTANA, East Valley County 5 N Hinsdale 19 1735MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M Valley County 25 N Hinsdale 19 1740MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

MONTANA, South

NONE REPORTED. MONTANA, West MTZ005-005>006 Missoula / Bitterroot Valleys - Bitterroot / Sapphire Mountains 25 1730MST 0 0 High Wind (G65) M 1930MST Strong cold front moved through west central Montana during the evening hours producing damaging winds in the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys. Wind gusts up to 75 mph near Hamilton, caused medium to large trees to fall on power lines, which started small grass fires. Power outages were reported throughout the Bitterroot Valley. 2 miles south of Missoula, wind gusts to 60 mph caused siding to be torn off homes and damage to patio roof. 15 miles south of Clinton up Rock Creek, large branches were blown off trees. Strong winds caused the Historic Medicine Tree south of Conner to brake off 20 feet above its base, with its trunk spilled across U.S. 93. Traffic was blocked in both directions until fire crews responded and moved it away. NEBRASKA, Central Garden County 11 SW Oshkosh 06 1655MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Garden County 6 N Lewellen 06 1715MST 0 0 4K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Co-op observer reported power poles blown over. Garden County 10 NE Oshkosh 06 1730MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grant County 4 E Whitman 06 1820MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hooker County Mullen 06 1845MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Chase County 6 NNE Lamar 06 1910MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Chase County Imperial 06 1911MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M Hooker County Mullen 06 1915MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hooker County Mullen 06 1915MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

NEBRASKA, Central Cherry County 19 W Brownlee 06 1935MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cherry County 19 W Brownlee 06 1935MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Perkins County 7 S Madrid 06 1935MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Blaine County 5 NW Dunning 06 2128CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M Cherry County 4 SW Brownlee 06 2130CST 0 0 0.10K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lightning set two hay bales on fire. Thomas County 2 W Halsey 06 2130CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) M Brown County 5 W Ainsworth 06 2140CST 0 0 2K Hail (1.75) Logan County 17 NNE Stapleton 06 2145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Boyd County 3 NW Naper 06 2210CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Rock County 6 WSW Rose 06 2215CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 2245CST 4 inch tree limbs down. Loup County 5 NNE Taylor 06 2240CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Custer County 2 NW Weissert to 06 2255CST 0 0 2K 2K Hail (1.50) 3 N Weissert Custer County 4 N Weissert 06 2330CST 0 0 4K 2K Hail (1.75) Holt County O Neill Arpt 06 2330CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) M Boyd County 2 N Spencer 06 2340CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Holt County Amelia 07 0000CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 4 inch tree limbs down.

Garden County 7 NNW Oshkosh 13 1745MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large tree limbs down.

Deuel County 4 NNW Chappell 14 1840MST 0 0 1K Hail (1.00)

NEBRASKA, East Saline County 3 NW Western 07 1557CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1600CST

Saline County 3 S Western 07 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Saline County 2 W Wilber to 07 1620CST 0 0 Hail (3.00) Wilber 1625CST Hail from golfball size hail up to 3 inches in diameter fell from 2 miles west of Wilber into Wilber.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

NEBRASKA, East Pawnee County 2 W Pawnee City 07 1640CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Lancaster County 5 W Hallam 07 1640CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Jefferson County 5 S Diller 07 1755CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Gage County 5 SW Odell 07 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Gage County 1.5 SW Odell to 07 1803CST 3 40 0 0 60K Tornado (F1) .5 E Odell 1807CST A tornado tracked from southwest of Odell to just east of town near highway 8. The tornado struck a farmstead heavily damaging 6 outbuildings and a cottonwood and cedar tree shelterbelt. The damage path was reported to a Beatrice newspaper by the Gage county Emergency Manager.

Pawnee County 5 SW Pawnee City 16 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph blew over a tree which briefly closed a county road southwest of Pawnee City.

Pawnee County 7 S Pawnee City 16 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Madison County 7 SW Madison 20 0645CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Platte County 2 SE Humphrey 20 0655CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Colfax County Leigh 20 0715CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Dodge County 7 NE North Bend 20 0800CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Burt County Tekamah 20 0851CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Washington County Herman 20 0910CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Douglas County 2 S Omaha 20 0915CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Saline County 5 N Tobias 22 0728CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Seward County 5 S Utica 22 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Lancaster County Lincoln 22 1952CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 2000CST Hail up to 1 inch in diameter was reported across the city of Lincoln with hail up to 3/4 of an inch recorded by weather observers at the Lincoln airport.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

NEBRASKA, East Seward County 3 N Pleasant Dale 22 1955CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Sarpy County 2 WSW Bellevue 22 2027CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) 2032CST

Otoe County 3 NW Palmyra 22 2027CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

NEBRASKA, Extreme Northeast

NONE REPORTED. NEBRASKA, Extreme Southwest Red Willow County 10 NE Mc Cook 01 1845MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

NEBRASKA, South Central Gosper County Elwood 06 2300CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Valley County 9 W Ord 06 2340CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Buffalo County Pleasanton 06 2355CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Howard County 4 N Cushing 07 0050CST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Nance County 10 W Fullerton 07 0055CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Polk County Shelby 07 0210CST 0 0 8K 0 Hail (1.00)

Furnas County 3 N Beaver City 14 1625CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Furnas County 3 N Beaver City 14 1625CST 0 0 10K 1M Heavy Rain 1900CST A severe thunderstorm dumped heavy rain and hail in southeast Furnas county during the late afternoon and early evening hours of September 14. An area about 3 miles north of Beaver City received up to six inches of rain. Drifts of dime size hail were common in this localized area. Significant crop damage and erosion occurred. Minor flooding was reported on nearby county roads, primarily due to hail and debris runoff blocking ditches and drainage pipes.

Clay County Edgar 22 0405CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Clay County Clay Center 22 0415CST 0 0 25K 0 Hail (1.00) Hamilton County 5 E Stockham 22 0415CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Fillmore County Fairmont 22 0640CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (0.75) Early morning thunderstorms brought rain and some hail to a small part of south-central Nebraska. In Clay Center, hail up to one inch in diameter covered the ground for a time.

Clay County 3 SW Saronville to 22 1807CST 3 150 0 0 50K 100K Tornado (F0) 5 SW Saronville 1826CST A short path tornado reported by storm chasers Clay County 6 S Sutton 22 1836CST 0 0 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

NEBRASKA, South Central Clay County 5 N Edgar to 22 1842CST 9 1250 0 0 1.3M 1.5M Tornado (F3) 4 N Edgar 1910CST

A grill was thrown by the tornado and forced into this tree. The propane tank and grill parts were removed just prior to the photograph being taken for safety reasons. (NWS Photo) Tornado exited Clay county and entered Fillmore county. Fillmore County 6 W Shickley to 22 1910CST 1 100 0 0 0 125K Tornado (F0) 5 NW Shickley 1912CST Tornado entered Fillmore county from Clay county. York County Mc Cool Jct 22 1930CST 0 0 50K 100K Hail (1.25) Nuckolls County Superior 22 1955CST 0 0 25K 100K Hail (1.00) A cold front sagging south into a very unstable airmass was the trigger for severe thunderstorms which produced two tornadoes and some hail across the region. Within an hour of the initial thunderstorm development, the first tornado set down southwest of Saronville in Clay county. This rope-like tornado was witnessed by many people, including numerous storm chasers, in Clay county. The tornado drifted slowly south across farmland and damaged two pivots and did some minor crop damage.

The second tornado, which was rated an F3, was on the ground for about 30 minutes. The tornado basically followed state highway 74 from north of Edgar in southeast Clay county, to northwest of Shickley in far southwest Fillmore county. Along its path, 14 irrigation pivots were destroyed, at least 15 grain bins were lost and two farmsteads sustained extensive damage. One farmhouse was deemed a total loss, while another incurred broken windows, damaged siding and minor roof damage. Over 10,000 acres of corn and soybeans suffered an average yield loss of 30 percent. NEBRASKA, West Cheyenne County 6 E Gurley 06 1617MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1622MST

Box Butte County 20 W Alliance 18 1720MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1724MST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

NEBRASKA, West Box Butte County 20 WSW Alliance 18 1740MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1744MST

Morrill County Angora 18 1753MST 0 0 Hail (0.88) 1757MST

NEVADA, North NVZ030>033-036 Humboldt - N Elko Cnty - Sw & Sc Elko - X E Elko - N Lander & N Eureka 05 1900PST 0 0 Dust Storm 2100PST A strong cold front moving across northern Nevada caused widespread blowing dust with visibilities generally reduced between 1 to 3 miles with localized areas down to zero visibility.

White Pine County Ruth 12 1410PST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1413PST

Lander County 4 SE Battle Mtn 12 1815PST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1817PST

NEVADA, South

NONE REPORTED. NEVADA, West NVZ002 Greater Lake Tahoe Area 25 0810PST 0 0 0 High Wind (G59) M Spotter report of wind gust tso 68 MPH six miles SW of Gardnerville. NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and Central

NONE REPORTED. NEW HAMPSHIRE, Southern

NONE REPORTED. NEW JERSEY, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest Warren County Belvidere 04 1450EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm knocked over a few trees in Belvidere.

Hunterdon County Copper Hill 04 1605EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) A severe thunderstorm knocked down power lines, traffic lights and trees in Raritan Township.

Somerset County Blawenburg 04 1620EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Somerset County Woods Tavern 04 1620EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A severe thunderstorm knocked over several trees and wires in Montgomery Township. One tree fell on and damaged a vehicle along U.S. Route 206. Downed wires also snarled traffic on the same roadway. The high winds blew two general aviation aircraft off the tarmac at Princeton Airport. In Hillsborough Township, penny size hail fell. Public Service Electric and Gas reported about 6,000 of

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest its customers lost power because of the severe thunderstorms in central New Jersey.

Somerset County Harlingen 04 1620EST 0 0 0 Lightning A lightning strike caused a fire which resulted in minor structural damage to the roof of one Montgomery Township home. No serious injuries were reported.

Gloucester County Swedesboro to 04 1630EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Cross Keys 1640EST A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and wires in four municipalities in Gloucester County. Wind damage was reported in Swedesboro Borough, Mantua Township, Elk Township and western Monroe Township.

Mercer County Princeton 04 1630EST 0 0 0 Lightning A lightning strike and ensuing smoke forced the evacuation of a supermarket at the Princeton Shopping Center. No serious injuries were reported.

Mercer County Princeton to 04 1635EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Dutch Neck 1645EST A severe thunderstorm knocked over numerous trees and wires in Princeton Borough, Princeton Township and West Windsor Township. Several roads were closed. Public Service Electric and Gas reported about 6,000 of its customers lost power because of the severe thunderstorms in central New Jersey. In Princeton Borough, there were 15 calls of downed trees, downed wires and/or small fires. Trees fell on three homes and damaged six cars. A couple of roads were closed through the 5th. In Princeton Township, a gas main ruptured and wooden planks were blown off the roof of one house. In West Windsor Township, trees were uprooted in six locations and a couple of roads were closed.

Middlesex County Plainsboro 04 1640EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G65) A severe thunderstorm knocked down dozens of trees in Plainsboro Township. Some trees were as large as three feet in diameter. One tree fell on and damaged a home. Others were tangled in power lines. Public Service Electric and Gas reported about 6,000 of its customers lost power because of the severe thunderstorms in central New Jersey.

Monmouth County Davis 04 1700EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in Upper Freehold Township.

Salem County Countywide 04 1740EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 1755EST A severe thunderstorm knocked over numerous trees and power lines throughout Salem County. The damage was concentrated in Pennsville Township. Heavy rain also caused some poor drainage flooding in the county.

Ocean County Lakehurst to 04 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 4 SW Pine Lake Park A severe thunderstorm knocked over trees and wires on three blocks in northern Berkley Township. At the Lakehurst Naval Station, a guard shack was destroyed and a hanger roof was damaged.

Ocean County 2 E Lanoka Harbor 04 1805EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A severe thunderstorm tore down wires in extreme southeast Berkeley Township, the second location within the township to suffer wind damage that evening.

Cumberland County Bridgeton 04 1815EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in Bridgeton.

Hunterdon County Countywide 13 2300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 14 0900EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest Middlesex County Deans to 13 2300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain South Amboy Jct 14 0900EST Morris County Mendham to 13 2300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Hanover 14 0900EST Somerset County Countywide 13 2300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 14 0900EST A cold front which had thunderstorms with heavy rain along the leading edge and then a prolonged period of light to moderate rain produced storm totals of between 1.5 and 2.0 inches across the Raritan Basin in Central New Jersey. The heavy rain produced some urban and poor drainage flooding, but no serious injuries or damage were reported. The heaviest rain fell during the initial shot of thunderstorms around midnight EDT on the 14th with rainfall totals of about one half to three quarters of an inch during the first hour. Storm totals included 1.96 inches in New Brunswick (Middlesex County), 1.92 inches in Somerville (Somerset County), 1.89 inches in Chatham (Morris County) and 1.40 inches in Flemington (Hunterdon County).

NJZ014-023>026 Eastern Monmouth - Western Cape May - Eastern Cape May - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Ocean 14 1600EST 0 0 0 Coastal Flooding 16 2100EST The combination of spring tides around the new moon and onshore flow around a high pressure system produced minor tidal flooding around the times of the evening high tides from the 14th through the 16th. Highest tides included 7.14 feet above mean lower low water at the Cape May Ferry Terminal (evening of the 15th) and 6.71 feet above mean lower low water at Sandy Hook the evening of the 16th.

NJZ014-023>026 Eastern Monmouth - Western Cape May - Eastern Cape May - Eastern Atlantic - Eastern Ocean 29 1700EST 0 0 0 Coastal Flooding 30 2359EST The onshore flow around a northeaster brought minor to locally moderate tidal flooding along the New Jersey coast from the 29th through October 1st. The worst flooding occurred during the evening of the 30th. Some beach erosion also occurred. In Brigantine, heavy beach erosion along the north end of the island produced cliffs that were four feet high. The worst flooding problems were reported along the north end of Avalon (Cape May County). Some dunes were destroyed as waves crashed onto the decks and porches of a few homes. Lawn furniture and ornaments floated to the back of some properties. The highest reported tides were 7.22 feet above mean lower low water at the Cape May Ferry Terminal, and 6.97 feet above mean lower low water at both Sandy Hook and Atlantic City. All these tides occurred the evening of the 30th. The northeaster developed off the Florida coast on the 29th. On the morning of the 30th, it was located east of the North Carolina coast and moved slowly northeast. On the morning of October 1st, it was located about 300 miles east of Atlantic City. The northeaster then lifted rapidly offshore. The circulation around the northeaster and a high pressure system that extended from New England through the Great Lakes kept a persistent onshore flow through several high tide cycles and was exacerbated by the spring astronomical tides associated with the full moon. NEW MEXICO, Central and North Guadalupe County Santa Rosa 14 1720MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hail to dime size covering the roadway and delaying traffic along Interstate 40 at Santa Rosa.

Lincoln County Ruidoso 15 1410MST 0 0 500K Flash Flood 1510MST Lincoln County Ruidoso Downs 15 1530MST 0 0 100K Flash Flood Heavy rain estimated at 2 to 3 inches swept over Ruidoso producing heavy runoff into Gavilan, Eagle and Paradise Canyons which swept south filling these normally dry arroyos to near record water levels. Hull Road and Gavilan Canyon Road suffered heavy asphalt removal while the mud and debris at one time threatened several road bridges. Runoff was aggravated by soils wet from several days of late summer rain and also the heavy runoff from nearby fire scorched forest areas. NEW MEXICO, South Central and Southwest

NONE REPORTED. NEW MEXICO, Southeast Lea County Lovington 21 2106MST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

NEW YORK, Central Chemung County Chemung 04 0808EST 0 1 Lightning Newspaper reports indicate that lightning struck a metal building on Route 60 as a plant worker was entering it. The charge was transmitted to the worker who was subsequently injured.

Onondaga County Fabius 24 1345EST 0.5 75 0 0 1K Tornado (F0) 1400EST A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an F0 tornado initially reported by members of the broadcast media. The initial touchdown occurred at the intersection of Goodrich Road and Route 80. Spotty damage was observed along a 1/2 mile long, 75 yard wide path. Most of the damage was concentrated at a residence near the initial touchdown where several large trees were downed and a small shed was destroyed. Maximum sustained winds were estimated at 50 to 70 MPH. NEW YORK, Coastal Nassau County Mineola to 14 0100EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Wantagh During the early morning hours of Friday, September 14th, a strong cold front moved southeast across Long Island. A strong upper atmospheric disturbance, combined with the dynamics of the strong cold front, produced an isolated severe thunderstorm, which dropped dime-size hail from Mineola south to Wantagh.

Suffolk County Countywide 30 1400EST 0 0 Beach Erosion On Sunday, September 30th, a developing storm system located off the Mid Atlantic coast, combined with a strengthening high pressure system over the eastern Great Lakes, which led to the development of a tight pressure gradient and prolonged period of strong northeast winds across eastern Long Island. In addition, astronomical tides were running up to two feet above normal in response to the upcoming full moon.

The Ambrose Light Tower Buoy at the mouth of New York Harbor and Buoy 44025 around 20 miles south of Fire Island Inlet reported sustained northeast winds from 30 to 35 knots with peak gusts to around 40 knots. Buoy 44025 reported wave heights of around 14 feet. The combination of gale force winds, high seas, and high astronomical tides led to moderate beach erosion and minor coastal flooding across parts of Long Island, particularly across the twin forks of eastern Long Island.

In Sag Harbor, 15 boats broke free from their moorings due to strong and persistent northeast winds during Sunday afternoon. Many of these boats were tossed onto nearby beaches, jetties and docks. Several of these boats were destroyed after hitting nearby rocks.

In Montauk, moderate beach erosion occurred near the Royal Atlantic Motel Sunday afternoon and night. One wing of the motel had to be evacuated Sunday night as water levels rose. Approximately 35 feet of dune was lost during the storm near the motel. NEW YORK, East

NONE REPORTED. NEW YORK, North St. Lawrence County Ogdensburg 24 1359EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind St. Lawrence County Massena 24 1440EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind An area of low pressure moved across New York State during the day of the 24th, with the associated cold front moving through the region during the evening. Thunderstorms preceded and accompanied this system especially during the afternoon. Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds in both Ogdensburg and Massena, New York. NEW YORK, West Cattaraugus County Olean 04 0700EST 0 2 Lightning A teacher's aide and her sixth-grade son were getting out of their car when they were injured by a nearby lightning strike. The boy had pain and numbness in his hand and the mother experienced neck pain. They were both treated at a nearby hospital.

Jefferson County Henderson 24 1320EST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A line of thunderstorms crossed Jefferson county during the early afternoon hours. Jefferson County Sheriffs reported power and

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

NEW YORK, West phone lines down by the thunderstorm winds in Henderson.

Lewis County Lyons Falls 25 0430EST 0 0 15K Flash Flood 0600EST Lewis County Martinsburg 25 0715EST 0 0 5K Flash Flood 0722EST Lewis County Lowville 25 0722EST 0 0 13K Flash Flood 0825EST Thunderstorms with heavy downpours during the evening hours of the 24th and the early morning hours of the 25th dropped over six inches of rain over parts of Lewis County. The heavy rains produced flash flooding in Lyons Falls, Martinsburg, and Lowville during the morning of the 25th. Several roads were closed or washed out by the flood waters. NORTH CAROLINA, Central Wake County Wake Forest 10 1815EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000EST Flooding was reported on Mitchelll Mill Road.

Montgomery County Star 20 1845EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Several large trees were reported down around Star.

Harnett County Buies Creek 24 1230EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees and damaged buildings near Campbell University in Buies Creek. The roof of one home was extensively damaged. Siding on the same home was also stripped off. NORTH CAROLINA, Central Coastal

NONE REPORTED. NORTH CAROLINA, Extreme Southwest

NONE REPORTED. NORTH CAROLINA, North Coastal Bertie County 1 S Aulander 24 1700EST 1 50 0 0 20K Tornado (F0) Minor damage to 2 homes and 8 to 10 trees down. Tops of trees ripped off along Route 11. NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North Central

NONE REPORTED. NORTH CAROLINA, South Coastal Brunswick County 6 SE Shallotte to 11 1340EST 0 0 Waterspout 6 SW Shallotte 1348EST Trained spotters reported a waterspout just offshore from Holden Beach. The waterspout moved southwest, making landfall near Ocean Isle Beach.

Brunswick County 6 SW Shallotte to 11 1348EST 0.3 20 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 6.3 SW Shallotte 1351EST A waterspout moved ashore just east of the Ocean Isle Beach fishing pier. According to eyewitness accounts from a police detective, the tornado moved northwest through undeveloped property across First and Third streets, then into the marsh on the north side of the island. No damage was reported.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

NORTH CAROLINA, South Coastal New Hanover County .5 E Carolina Beach 13 1400EST 0 0 Waterspout 1405EST A spotter reported a waterspout just offshore.

New Hanover County 8 E Carolina Beach to 13 1425EST 0 0 Waterspout 1 E Carolina Beach 1445EST Trained spotter reported a waterspout off of Carolina Beach. NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest

NONE REPORTED. NORTH DAKOTA, Central and West Dickey County 9 NW Forbes 06 1825CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Dickey County 5 N Ellendale 06 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Dickey County 5 E Merricourt 06 1930CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) A wind shield of a vehicle smashed from the hail. NORTH DAKOTA, East Griggs County 5 SW Binford 01 0415CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Griggs County 3 N Sutton 01 0415CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Griggs County 10 W Cooperstown 01 0430CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Eddy County 5 NW New Rockford 01 0445CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Griggs County 3 S Binford 01 0515CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Griggs County 5 NW Cooperstown 01 0530CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Traill County 4 E Hillsboro 06 1540CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Barnes County 8 N Hastings 06 1618CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Traill County 2 NW Caledonia 06 1700CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cass County 1 W Casselton 06 1758CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1828CST Water was reported over a road. Ransom County 5 SW Englevale 06 1845CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sargent County 12 W Gwinner 06 1850CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Sargent County Milnor 06 1925CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Several large trees were blown over in Milnor. One tree fell on top of 2 parked vehicles.

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NORTH DAKOTA, East Richland County Great Bend 06 2037CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind The strong wind overturned a truck into the ditch. Richland County 3 E Great Bend 06 2045CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Large branches were blown down. OHIO, East

NONE REPORTED. OHIO, North Ashland County Ashland 07 1300EST 0 0 40K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed several trees just north of Ashland. One of the trees struck two parked cars and caused significant damage. Hancock County Mc Comb 07 1708EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 1725EST Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees along State Route 613 approximately three miles east of McComb. Wood County North Baltimore 07 1715EST 0 0 40K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and many limbs. One of the trees struck a moving vehicle. The vehicle was severely damaged but the driver was not injured. Wood County Bradner 07 1725EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree. A parked car was severely damaged by the tree.

Lucas County West Toledo 08 1900EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Lucas County Pt Place 21 1500EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed many large tree limbs. Cuyahoga County Fairview Park 21 1745EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees. Cuyahoga County Shaker Hgts 21 1805EST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Lorain County Lorain 27 1530EST 0 0 Waterspout 1545EST Three waterspouts were observed on Lake Erie just northeast of Lorain. No damage occurred. Lorain County Avon Lake 27 1532EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was observed on Lake Erie just northeast of Avon Lake. No damage occurred. Lorain County Avon Lake 27 1555EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was observed on Lake Erie just north of Avon Lake. No damage occurred. Ashtabula County Conneaut 27 1715EST 0 0 Waterspout A waterspout was observed on Lake Erie north of Conneaut. No damage occurred.

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OHIO, Northwest Paulding County Antwerp 08 1800EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Power lines blown down. Paulding County Charloe 08 1800EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Tree blown down. Paulding County Oakwood 08 1800EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind Power lines blown down. OHIO, Southeast OHZ066>067-075>076- Perry - Morgan - Athens - Washington - Meigs 085 01 0000EST 0 0 Monthly Precipitation 30 2300EST September rains accumulated into the 1 to 2 inch range, or about half the norm. Athens measured only 1.1 inches of rain. Other preliminary reports included Nelsonville with 1.25 inches, while Marietta had 1.9 inches. OHIO, Southwest

NONE REPORTED. OKLAHOMA, Eastern Osage County Webb City 07 1735CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Osage County 1 W Shidler 07 1745CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pawnee County Pawnee 07 1755CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a tree and a few power poles down. Osage County 8 SE Foraker 07 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M Pawnee County 10 W Cleveland 07 1820CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pawnee County 10 W Cleveland 07 1820CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Osage County 5 W Hominy 07 1830CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Osage County Hominy 07 1835CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Osage County 2 S Wynona 07 1845CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G63) M Creek County Drumright 07 1850CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Pawnee County Maramec 07 1850CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washington County Bartlesville 07 1900CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Creek County Shamrock 07 1910CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Creek County Shamrock 07 1910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Nowata County Wann 07 1910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Washington County 2 ENE Copan 07 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

OKLAHOMA, Eastern Tulsa County 1 W Sand Spgs 07 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Okfuskee County 6 W Paden 07 1926CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Rogers County Talala 07 1945CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Craig County Welch 07 2000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a tree down. Rogers County Verdigris 07 2008CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Okmulgee County 7 N Beggs 07 2010CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Tulsa County Tulsa 07 2013CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail fell near the intersection of the Broken Arrow expressway and Highway 169. Craig County Welch 07 2015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Wagoner County Coweta 07 2015CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew trees down. Okfuskee County Okemah 07 2020CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged utility barns, blew down trees and blew down power poles. Tulsa County Tulsa 07 2022CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail fell near the intersection of Highway 169 and 91st street. Ottawa County Miami 07 2030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew trees down. Mayes County Mazie 07 2035CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) Delaware County Bernice 07 2044CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Delaware County 3 SE Bernice 07 2051CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds were estimated at 60 miles an hour on Monkey Island. Wagoner County Wagoner 07 2100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Washington County 7 E Bartlesville 07 2100CST 0 0 15K Lightning A hay barn was destroyed by a lightning sparked fire. Okfuskee County Weleetka 07 2105CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Mcintosh County 22 W Eufaula 07 2110CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G62) Muskogee County 2 N Muskogee 07 2115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a billboard. Muskogee County Council Hill 07 2130CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cherokee County Tahlequah 07 2135CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a few trees. Mcintosh County Checotah 07 2135CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

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OKLAHOMA, Eastern Adair County Christie 07 2157CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew large tree limbs down. Adair County Stilwell 07 2157CST 0 0 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew the roof off the press box of the football field and blew a few trees down. Wagoner County Okay 07 2205CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Latimer County Gowen 07 2210CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Mcintosh County Eufaula 07 2215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Pittsburg County Kiowa 07 2215CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a trailer house over. Cherokee County 4 N Tahlequah 07 2220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M Sequoyah County Marble City 07 2220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. Cherokee County Tahlequah 07 2230CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. Haskell County 10 W Stigler 07 2230CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. Adair County 3 S Stilwell 07 2235CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Latimer County Wilburton 07 2237CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. Sequoyah County 3 W Vian 07 2244CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Haskell County Mc Curtain 07 2300CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Le Flore County Panama 07 2320CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a tree down. Le Flore County Poteau 07 2334CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Le Flore County Poteau 07 2334CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Pushmataha County 4 NW Finley 07 2338CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour destroyed a garage. Craig County Welch 07 2350CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Choctaw County Spencerville 07 2355CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew a few trees down. Le Flore County Octavia 08 0035CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Le Flore County Octavia 08 0035CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.

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OKLAHOMA, Eastern Pittsburg County Blanco 08 1500CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Pittsburg County Blanco 08 1505CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Latimer County 2 S Wilburton 08 1540CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Pushmataha County Dunbar 08 1620CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a few trees. Latimer County 2 S Bengal 08 1628CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Latimer County 2 S Bengal 08 1628CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Le Flore County Summerfield 08 1700CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Latimer County Yanush 08 1725CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Le Flore County Talihina 08 1730CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Latimer County Wilburton 08 1935CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 2200CST Heavy thunderstorm rains caused major street flooding which stalled and stranded several vehicles. Later in the evening water from an overflowing stream surrounded a house at the depth of two feet. Pittsburg County Mc Alester 08 2040CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pittsburg County Hartshorne 08 2115CST 0 0 Flash Flood Heavy thunderstorm rains caused nearly a foot of water to flow over rural roads in the vicinity of Hartshorne. Haskell County Stigler 08 2208CST 0 0 Flash Flood Heavy thunderstorm rains caused major street flooding.

Creek County Silver City 20 0930CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

OKLAHOMA, Extreme Southeast

NONE REPORTED. OKLAHOMA, Panhandle Cimarron County 14 SW Boise City 17 1540CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Cimarron County 15 SW Boise City 17 1553CST 0.1 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1554CST The tornado path length and width were estimated. The tornado remained over open country. Texas County Texhoma 17 1929CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Texas County Hooker 17 1945CST 0 0 100K Hail (1.75) 1955CST Damage was reported to vehicles parked outside and also sidings and roofs were full of holes along with many broken windows and torn screens. Trees were stripped of their leaves and many small branches were broken out of the trees with even some larger branches downed. Texas County Hooker 17 1956CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) Damage reported to power poles and homes. Also...windshields of cars were reported blown out.

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OKLAHOMA, Panhandle Texas County 1 W Hooker 17 2005CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) M Texas County Hardesty 17 2022CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2115CST Water was reported covering the road on State Highway 94. Texas County 4 W Hardesty 17 2043CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Beaver County Mocane 17 2130CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2230CST Water was reported over county lease roads but no one hurt and no damage. Severe thunderstorms over the western and central Oklahoma panhandle produced large hail...high winds and an isolated tornado during the afternoon and evening hours. A thunderstorm with very heavy rainfall produced flash flooding across the eastern Oklahoma panhandle during the late evening.

Beaver County Forgan 19 1748CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Beaver County Forgan 19 1750CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Beaver County Forgan 19 1804CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Beaver County Beaver 19 1828CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Beaver County 6.5 SSW Beaver 19 1830CST 0.1 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1832CST The tornado path length and width were estimated. The tornado remained over open country. Beaver County 12 SE Beaver 19 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Severe thunderstorms over the eastern Oklahoma panhandle produced large hail and a brief tornado during the early evening hours.

Beaver County Logan 20 1839CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Beaver County Logan 20 1854CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Beaver County 5.5 SW Gate 20 1910CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Beaver County 5 N Gate 20 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Severe thunderstorms containing large hail occurred across the eastern Oklahoma panhandle during the early evening hours. OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Caddo County Apache 03 1600CST 0 0 300K Lightning Lightning struck a storage facility complex at Sexton Office Supplies, causing a fire that consumed four buildings. Custer County 3 S Clinton 03 1627CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washita County 5 N Bessie 03 1632CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hail was reported on Highway 183. Washita County 3 NW Sentinel 03 1717CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Oklahoma County Arcadia Lake 03 1730CST 0 1 Lightning Lightning struck a man in a boat on Arcadia Lake, while he was attempting to get off the lake. He suffered only minor injuries. Kiowa County 5 S Lone Wolf 03 1736CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Jackson County Friendship 03 1745CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

Marshall County Shay 04 1320CST 0 0 Flash Flood Roads leading to Highway 377 were closed due to high water. Marshall County Enos 04 1345CST 0 0 Flash Flood Section line roads were closed due to high water. Local residents measured as much as seven inches of rain. Custer County 4 WSW Weatherford 04 1605CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) M Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. Custer County Butler 04 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) M Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. Washita County 4 W Dill City 04 1715CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Washita County 4 W Dill City 04 1715CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Several power poles were downed. Beckham County 5 S Carter 04 1725CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

Alfalfa County Helena to 07 1425CST 2 50 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 2 E Helena 1428CST This tornado was captured on video over the town of Helena, moving eastward. No damage was observed or reported. Major County 4 NNW Ringwood 07 1440CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Alfalfa County 4 WNW Goltry 07 1441CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Blaine County Okeene 07 1512CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Garfield County Hillsdale 07 1520CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Blaine County Watonga 07 1523CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Major County 5 SE Ames 07 1525CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Grant County Jefferson 07 1530CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Grant County Medford 07 1535CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Grant County 7 E Pond Creek 07 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Garfield County 4 E Bison 07 1600CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Kay County 1 S Braman 07 1610CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kingfisher County Hennessey 07 1615CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Garfield County 3 S Garber 07 1622CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Canadian County 5 WNW Calumet 07 1623CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kingfisher County Kingfisher 07 1628CST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Garfield County 1 W Douglas 07 1629CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kingfisher County Okarche 07 1645CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Canadian County Calumet 07 1655CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Kingfisher County 6 S Kingfisher 07 1655CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Logan County Marshall 07 1655CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kay County 6 NW Kaw City 07 1700CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) M Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. Kay County 6 NW Kaw City 07 1705CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) M Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. Noble County 7 W Red Rock 07 1705CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Kay County Kaw City 07 1722CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Logan County Guthrie 07 1738CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Oklahoma County 4 N Oklahoma City 07 1745CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were downed near the intersection of Broadway Extension and Wilshire Blvd. Canadian County 3 S Piedmont 07 1746CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Logan County 1 N Coyle 07 1750CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Logan County 1 N Coyle 07 1750CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Payne County 11 W Perkins 07 1750CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Payne County 11 W Perkins 07 1750CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Logan County 5 S Guthrie 07 1804CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Canadian County Mustang 07 1807CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Oklahoma County Oklahoma City 07 1810CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hail was reported near the intersection of 50th and Council. Grady County 2 S Tuttle 07 1815CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Grady County Chickasha 07 1817CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Oklahoma County Oklahoma City 07 1823CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hail was reported near the intersection of Southwest 24th and Portland. Oklahoma County Oklahoma City 07 1830CST 0 0 25K Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1840CST A car stalled in high water at the intersection of Northeast 18th and Walnut, and four vehicles stalled in high water at Northwest 79th and Broadway Ave. Firefighters rescued two persons from the high water. Cleveland County Oklahoma City 07 1833CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hail was reported near the intersection of 134th and Western.

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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Cleveland County Oklahoma City 07 1834CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hail was reported near the intersection of 134th and Pennsylvania. Grady County 2 E Middleberg 07 1834CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Mcclain County 4 NE Blanchard 07 1834CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Payne County Cushing 07 1840CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cleveland County (Oun)Nws Norman 07 1842CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Cleveland County Norman 07 1842CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hail was reported near the intersection of 36th and Tecumseh. Cleveland County Moore 07 1846CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hail was reported near the intersection of 12th and Bryant. Cleveland County Norman 07 1850CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hail was reported at Norman High School at the intersection of Main and Berry. Mcclain County 1 N Goldsby 07 1857CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Garvin County Maysville 07 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Lincoln County 3 ENE Sparks 07 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) M Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. Pottawatomie County 4 S Mc Loud 07 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pottawatomie County Shawnee 07 1930CST 0 0 1K Lightning Lightning struck a house on 11st Street, causing a small fire in the attic. Lincoln County 2 W Prague 07 1931CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Pottawatomie County Shawnee 07 1931CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cleveland County 4 E Lexington 07 1935CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Lincoln County Stroud 07 1935CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Stephens County Marlow 07 1945CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Pottawatomie County 1 SE Wanette 07 2005CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Pottawatomie County Asher 07 2012CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Pontotoc County Roff 07 2013CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Mcclain County Byars 07 2016CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Seminole County 1 W Konawa 07 2016CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hughes County 13 N Holdenville 07 2045CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Hughes County 10 N Holdenville 07 2050CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Pontotoc County 1 W Ada 07 2050CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Carter County Lone Grove 07 2053CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Love County 5 E Rubottom 07 2100CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Murray County Dougherty 07 2100CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Pontotoc County 1 W Fittstown 07 2130CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Love County Rubottom 07 2143CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Coal County Olney 07 2200CST 0 0 0.01K Thunderstorm Wind Large tree limbs were downed.

Atoka County Chockie 08 1433CST 0.3 25 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1434CST This tornado was observed on Highway 69, near Chockie, and appeared to skip along the ground for about one minute before dissipating. No damage was observed or reported. Jefferson County Waurika 08 1948CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Carter County 3 NW Wilson 08 2030CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

Roger Mills County Herring Station 15 1415CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Comanche County 14 NW Indiahoma 15 1620CST 0 0 0.01K Thunderstorm Wind Five to six inch diameter tree limbs were downed. Kiowa County 2 N Sedan 15 1623CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Damage was sustained to a 4-wheel drive tractor. Kiowa County 5 S Lone Wolf 15 1636CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Greer County Granite 15 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Comanche County 11 NW Indiahoma 15 1650CST 0 0 0.01K Thunderstorm Wind Four inch diameter tree limbs were downed. Kiowa County Mountain Park 15 1656CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Jackson County Altus Afb 15 1718CST 0 0 0.30K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M Minor structural damage was sustained to a roof already under construction, and two nearby windows were broken by loose debris from the roof. Jackson County 2 N Altus 15 1805CST 0 0 0.01K Thunderstorm Wind Eight inch diameter tree limbs were downed.

Cleveland County 2 NE Stella 16 1915CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Cleveland County 2 NE Stella 16 1915CST 0 0 40K Thunderstorm Wind Several large trees were uprooted, and one tree fell on a carport with two vehicles under it. Minor roof damage also occurred.

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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Pottawatomie County 4 SE Mc Loud 16 1930CST 0 0 25K Flash Flood Water from torrential rain, rushed into a permanent dwelling to an approximate depth of five inches, causing significant damage to the foundation and interior. Pottawatomie County 4 SE Mc Loud 16 1930CST 0 1 35K Thunderstorm Wind Two mobile homes were destroyed, while minor damage, consisting mostly of broken or blown off roof shingles, occurred to four permanent dwellings. Minor damage was also sustained to four other mobile homes. A 3-year old boy, residing in one of the mobile homes that was destroyed, sustained serious injuries.

Harper County 1 SW Buffalo 17 2205CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) M Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. Harper County 1 SW Buffalo 17 2210CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) M Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. Woodward County 23 NNW Mooreland 17 2244CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Major County 4 W Ringwood 18 0000CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Trees were downed along Highway 60. Major County .5 W Ringwood to 18 0020CST 0.5 10 0 0 30K Tornado (F1) Ringwood 0021CST This tornado was confirmed by a National Weather Service damage survey. At Ringwood High School, the football field pressbox was completely destroyed with debris blown eastward. In addition, an 80 foot lightpole was downed, and large trees sustained limb damage. About one-quarter of a mile east of the football field, the front porch of a house was blown off its foundation, while minor shingle damage was sustained to the southeast corner of the house.

Oklahoma County Oklahoma City 18 0600CST 0 0 5K Urban/Sml Stream Fld A woman had to be rescued from high water when the vehicle she was driving stalled near Shore Drive in fast-moving water from recent heavy rain. In addition, a 30-foot section of Danforth Road, between Western and Pennsylvania, collapsed when a tinhorn broke loose and flowed downstream.

Bryan County Durant 18 2300CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Oklahoma County Oklahoma City 20 0400CST 0 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a house chimney in the 1100 block of Southwest 1st, but no damage was reported. Oklahoma County Oklahoma City 20 0400CST 0 0 5K Lightning Lightning struck an oil pump tank battery on South High, damaging the saltwater container. Oklahoma County Oklahoma City 20 0410CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hail was reported near the intersection of Northwest Expressway and Portland. Canadian County 7 NE El Reno 20 0415CST 0 0 0.01K Thunderstorm Wind Six-inch diameter limbs from a sycamore tree were downed. Oklahoma County Oklahoma City 20 0545CST 0 0 0 Lightning Lightning struck a ventilation tube on top of an oil tank battery on Crossroads Boulevard. Cleveland County Norman 20 0600CST 0 0 180K Lightning A house on Tarkington Drive was struck by lightning and completely burned. Carter County Ardmore 20 0810CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water, to a depth of 1.5 feet, was reported in a residential area.

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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast Johnston County Tishomingo 20 0819CST 0 0 Flash Flood A residential street was closed due to high water. Noble County 8 E Marland 20 0953CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grady County Ninnekah 20 1350CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Woods County 13 NNE Camp Houston 20 1617CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Woods County 12 N Camp Houston 20 1645CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Woods County 7 N Camp Houston 20 1720CST 0.1 25 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1723CST This tornado caused no damage as it remained nearly stationary, north of Camp Houston. Woods County 4 NNW Plainview 20 1725CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Woods County 2 W Plainview 20 1745CST 0 0 Hail (3.00) Harper County 11 E Buffalo 20 1810CST 0 0 Hail (2.00) Harper County 10 E Buffalo 20 1840CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Harper County 3 E Buffalo 20 1848CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Woodward County 5 N Woodward 20 1915CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Woodward County 9 SSW Woodward 20 2000CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Blaine County 3.5 W Watonga 20 2135CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Garfield County Garber 20 2145CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Kingfisher County Dover 20 2225CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Harper County Buffalo 22 2110CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Woodward County Woodward 22 2250CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

OREGON, Central and East Union County Imbler 17 1825PST 0 0 5K 0 Lightning Lightning struck a power pole, knocking out power to around 260 customers of the Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative for around 3 hours. Other small outages affected around 50 residences near Elgin.

Deschutes County 15 ESE Brothers to 25 1125PST 2 50 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 15 E Brothers 1130PST A weak tornado touched down adjacent to Highway 20 15 miles east of Brothers. Over the course of 5 minutes, it moved north over open ground and caused no damage.

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OREGON, Central and East ORZ045 Foothills Of The Blue Mountains 25 1145PST 0 5 150K 0 Dust Storm Blowing dust contributed to an eight vehicle accident on State Highway 11 ten miles northeast of Pendleton. Windy conditions, combined with loose topsoil from a freshly plowed field, created blowing dust that locally reduced visibilities to less than 100 feet. A series of chain reaction collisions occurred as vehicles slowed as they entered into the area of low visibility. 5 minor injuries were reported according to the Oregon State Police. OREGON, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. OREGON, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. OREGON, Southwest Coos County Countywide 06 0730PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 08 1515PST See below. Curry County Countywide 06 0730PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 08 1515PST See below. Jackson County Countywide 07 1450PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 08 1515PST See below. Josephine County Countywide 07 1450PST 0 0 Wild/Forest Fire 08 1515PST See below. A Red Flag Warning was issued for fire zones 618 and 619 at 0730 PDT on 09/06/01. These zones include Curry County and the southern end of Coos County. The warning was extended to fire zone 620 at 14:50 PDT on 09/07/01. This zone includes most of Josephine county and far western Jackson County. The warning was for strong winds and poor over relative humidity recoveries during an offshore flow event. The warning verified well in zone 618 (Red Mound RAWS), but recoveries were higher than expected in zones 619 and 620.

ORZ029>031 Klamath Basin - Northern & Eastern Klamath County & Western Lake County - Central & Eastern Lake County 06 1415PST 0 0 Extreme Cold 07 0800PST See below. A Frost Warning was issued for the zones listed above this night. Reported low temperatures ranged from 26 to 36, with most stations remaining at or above freezing. No frost was reported, but this warning likely verified as conditions were favorable for frost development.

Josephine County Selma 15 1724PST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 1810PST See below. Based on WSR-88D data, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for southern and southeastern Josephine County effective during the above date and times. The life cycle of this storm occurred over a remote sparsely populated area with no spotters nearby. Reports were solicited, but no verifying reports were received. PACIFIC Guam Countywide 08 1000SST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2200SST Convergent wind flow caused heavy rain and showers to develop across Guam. 1.24 inches of rain occurred between 1000 and 2200 at the National Weather Service Office and 1.48 inches of rain was recorded at an automated weather station in Mangilao during the

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PACIFIC same time period.

Saipan Saipan Intl Airport 09 1026SST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1051SST A Funnel cloud observed to the northeast of the Saipan tower from 1026 to 1051

Guam Central Portion 16 1330SST 0 0 Waterspout 1347SST A Waterspout was observed to the west of the National Weather Service Office from 1330 to 1347

Guam Central Portion 24 1233SST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1235SST A Funnel cloud was observed to the north of the National Weather Service Office from 1233 to 1235 PENNSYLVANIA, Central Union County 2 NW Lewisburg to 04 1255EST 2 300 0 0 60K Tornado (F1) 1 SE Lewisburg 1305EST An F1 tornado touched down in Kelly Township, about 2 NW of Lewisburg on Colonel John Kelly Road. The tornado traveled to the southeast, remaining north of Lewisburg. It crossed Route 15 and eventually the Susquehanna River, crossing into Northumberland County. A Township building in Kelly township was destroyed, with significant damage to a township truck. 13 utility poles were snapped off, in addition to 75 to 100 trees. Winds were estimated to be around 80 mph, classifying the tornado as a weak F1. There were no injuries or deaths.

Northumberland County 2 NW Montandon to 04 1305EST 0.5 300 0 0 Tornado (F1) .5 SE Montandon 1310EST An F1 tornado crossed into Northumberland County from Union County at 13:05 EST. This tornado had estimated wind speeds of 80s mph. The tornado entered the county about 2 miles northwest of the town of Montandon, and tracked southeast, dissipating about 1/2 mile into Northumberland county. Damage was limited a few dozen trees. Nickle size hail was reported at the State Police barraks just northeast of Montandon after to tornado dissipated. There were no injuries or deaths.

Schuylkill County Cressona 04 1427EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down in Cresson.

Lycoming County Barbours 13 1640EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter sized hail was reported in Barbours.

Lycoming County 2 N Hughesville 13 1700EST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Quarter sized hail was reported 2 miles north of Hughesville.

Lycoming County Williamsport 13 1713EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime sized hail was reported in Williamsport.

Lycoming County 1 E Unityville 13 1735EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball sized hail was reported 1 mile east of Unityville.

Columbia County 5 W Waller 13 1735EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Golf ball sized hail was reported 5 miles west of Waller.

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PENNSYLVANIA, Central Lycoming County Picture Rocks 13 1755EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Numerous trees were reported down in Picture Rocks.

Columbia County Millville 13 1815EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime sized hail was reported in Millville.

York County 5 S Hanover to 24 1733EST 5 200 0 0 900K Tornado (F2) Blooming Grove 1740EST A tornado touched down near Grand Valley Road at 17:33 EST about 5 miles South of Hanover PA. The tornado proceded northward, through Parkville then lifting to the north of Blooming Grove at 17:40 EST. The path of the tornado was about 5 miles in length but not always on the ground while the width varied from 50 to 200 yards. The top wind speeds were estimated at 110 to 120 mph. There were no injuries or deaths. Significant damage included 8 homes with roofs torn off, brick and structural damage to several additional homes, 50 to 75 trees knocked down, 38 cars damaged at a car dealership, significant roof and water damage to a middle school and administration building, and significant structural damage to a store complex northwest of Blooming Grove.

Adams County 1.5 SW Edgegrove 24 1745EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down in McSherrystown, about 1.5 miles southwest of Edgegrove.

York County York 24 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2115EST Heavy rain caused several mudslides along Interstate 83 in York County. There was also one water rescue performed on I-83 north of York.

Northumberland County Northumberland 24 1915EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused several small streams to run out of their banks.

Lancaster County Mountville 24 1915EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down near Mountville in Manor Township.

Sullivan County Hillsgrove 24 1930EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused several small streams to run out of their banks. A mud slide was also reported near Hillsgrove.

Union County Lewisburg 24 1930EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Heavy rain caused Bull Run Creek to run out of its banks.

Lebanon County 8 N Lebanon 24 1950EST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind There was a report of a barn collapse and trees down 8 miles north of Lebanon.

Schuylkill County Pottsville 24 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Heavy rain caused a mudslide and forced the closing of several roads around Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Pine Grove 24 2000EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and power lines were reported down in Pine Grove.

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PENNSYLVANIA, Central Montour County Danville 24 2010EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Flooded basements were reported in Danville.

Lebanon County Countywide 24 2030EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2130EST Heavy rain caused flooding of roads countywide.

Lycoming County Jersey Shr 24 2030EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees and wires were reported down in Jersey Shore.

Schuylkill County Pottsville 24 2035EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down in Pottsville.

Sullivan County Hillsgrove 24 2105EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Trees were reported down in Hillsgrove. PENNSYLVANIA, East Berks County 4 W Bernville 04 1410EST 0 0 0 Lightning A 66-year-old Jefferson Township man suffered a heart attack and died while he battled a blaze initiated by a lightning strike in a vacant residence across the street from where he lived.

Berks County Bernville to 04 1415EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) M Boyertown A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees and wires in Berks County from Bernville east through Boyertown. The worst damage was reported in and around Reading. The Reading Regional Airport reported a measured wind gust to 59 mph. About 19,000 GPU Energy customers lost power because of downed trees and wires. All power was restored by the evening of the 5th. Downed trees, downed wires and/or power outages were reported in Bernville, Reading, Hamburg, Birdsboro, Topton and Boyertown. The thunderstorms also produced heavy downpours that caused some poor drainage flooding. In Reading one inch of rain fell in 9 minutes with a storm total of 1.60 inches. The storm total in Gibraltar was 1.80 inches. Traffic back-ups were common in the county as motorists had to navigate through some flooded streets and roadways blocked by downed limbs.

Chester County Nantmeal Vlg 04 1505EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees and power lines in northern Chester County in East Nantmeal and South Coventry Townships. A second severe storm affected locations a bit farther south in the county later that afternoon. Both storms were responsible for knocking out power to 3,750 PECO Energy customers in the county.

Delaware County Countywide 04 1545EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1605EST A severe thunderstorm tore down numerous large limbs and power lines throughout Delaware County. PECO Energy reported about 5,000 of its customers lost power in the county. The power outages disrupted SEPTA Regional line service on the R3 Line from Media to Elwyn.

Delaware County Ridley Park to 04 1555EST 0 0 5K 0 Lightning 3 W Media 1615EST The same thunderstorms caused considerable lightning. Homes were struck in Ridley Park, Tinicum and Upper Darby Township. Minimal damage was reported. In Middletown Township, a lightning strike took down a tree which snapped a pole.

Chester County 4 N Coatesville 04 1618EST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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PENNSYLVANIA, East Chester County 2 SW West Chester 04 1635EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees in East Bradford Township. One roadway was closed because of the downed trees. PECO Energy reported about 3,750 of its customers lost power from the pair of severe thunderstorm that moved through the county the afternoon of the 4th.

Berks County Countywide 24 1300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 25 0800EST Carbon County Normal Square to 24 1300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Little Gap 25 0800EST Chester County Countywide 24 1300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 25 0800EST Lehigh County Steinsville to 24 1300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Slatedale 25 0800EST Monroe County Countywide 24 1300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 25 0800EST Northampton County Walnutport to 24 1300EST 0 0 Heavy Rain Portland 25 0800EST A slow moving cold front produced periods of heavy rain across the northern tier of Berks County and the Lehigh Valley as well as the Pocono Mountains. A smaller band of heavy rain also fell across Chester County. Storm totals averaged between 1.5 and 3.0 inches. The heaviest rain fell during the evening of the 24th. The heavy rain produced poor drainage flooding, but no serious injuries or damage were reported. Storm totals included 2.90 inches in Lehighton (Carbon County), 2.60 inches in Morgantown (Berks County), 2.44 inches in Hamburg (Berks County), 2.21 inches in Pocono Summit (Monroe County) , 2.15 inches at the Blue Marsh Dam (Berks County), 2.12 inches in Honeybrook (Chester County), 1.90 inches in Reading (Berks County), and 1.62 inches at the Lehigh Valley International Airport. PENNSYLVANIA, Northeast Lackawanna County Moscow 13 1730EST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Emergency management reported golf ball size hail covering the gournd to a depth of two inches. Wayne County Sterling 13 1735EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) SKYWARN storm spotter reported dime size hail.

Lackawanna County Springbrook Corners 13 1730EST 1 0 Lightning Newspaper reports indicate a man was struck and killed by lightning in Spring Brook as he was cutting grass at a little league field during the onset of a thunderstorm. M38BF PENNSYLVANIA, Northwest Erie County Erie 10 0625EST 0 0 Waterspout Two waterspouts, one large and one small were observed on Lake Erie just offshore from Erie. No damage occurred. PENNSYLVANIA, West

NONE REPORTED. PUERTO RICO Northeast East Portion 01 1300AST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1500AST Heavy rains caused urban flooding due to poor drainage in parts of Fajardo and Naguabo.

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PUERTO RICO Southeast Patillas 01 1300AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1500AST Heavy rains caused a landslide in Patillas.

Ponce And Vicinity Juana Diaz 08 1600AST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1800AST A bridge was covered by a small stream in a Juana Diaz's sector.

Culebra Culebra 16 1220AST 0 0 Waterspout 1235AST Emergency Managers reported three waterspouts in the vicinity of Culebra. Two of these waterspouts moved inland and dissipated shortly after. These waterspouts affected a small boat.

North Central Vega Alta 18 1400AST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 1500AST A thunderstorm caused strong gusty winds and very heavy rain in Vega Alta. Emergency Managers reported fallen trees, downed light poles down, low lying areas flooded and a small stream out of its banks.

North Central Arecibo 19 1400AST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 1500AST A resident of Arecibo reported small hail.

Central Interior Northwest Portion 20 1400AST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600AST North Central South Portion 20 1400AST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600AST Western Interior Northwest Portion 20 1400AST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600AST Strong thunderstorms developed over the northern interior sections of Puerto Rico during the afternoon. Emergency Managers reported various rivers out of theirs banks in Lares and Jayuya. Small hail was reported in Ciales and Morovis and San Sebastian recorded strong gusty winds.

Western Interior Lares 21 1400AST 0 0 Flash Flood 1530AST Heavy rains caused Rio Blanco in Lares to overflow its banks, flooding nearby areas. Various landslides were also reported.

Northwest Aguadilla 22 1700AST 1 0 Lightning 1705AST A person was killed by lightning while jogging at the old Ramey Base in Aguadilla. M58OU

Mayaguez And Vicinity Central Portion 22 1800AST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000AST Heavy rains caused Rio Guanajibo to overflow its banks, flooding various roads in Mayaguez, San German and Hormigueros.

Mayaguez And Vicinity Rincon 25 1430AST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 1530AST A spotter from Rincon reported small hail.

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PUERTO RICO Mayaguez And Vicinity San German 26 1330AST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1500AST Heavy rains caused flooding of various roads and downed trees in San German.

Southwest Cabo Rojo 26 1420AST 1 1 Lightning 1425AST A person was killed by lightning in Cabo Rojo. He was on the roof of a house preparing a concrete topping mixture. Another construction worker was affected by a side lobe. M50OU

Eastern Interior Aguas Buenas 26 1500AST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1600AST Heavy rains caused a landslide and minor flooding of low lying areas. RHODE ISLAND

NONE REPORTED. SOUTH CAROLINA, Central Orangeburg County 3 WSW Cope 20 2025EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Post Office reported 3/4 inch hail west southwest of Cope. Orangeburg County 2 S Cope 20 2039EST 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Post Office reported trees down on powerlines south of Cope. SOUTH CAROLINA, North Coastal Horry County Garden City 15 1730EST 0 0 Storm Surge 1830EST As the center of Tropical Storm Gabrielle passed 200 miles off the coast, gale-force winds and 11 foot seas over the coastal waters combined with high tides to cause coastal flooding in Garden City. The fire department reported that Atlantic and Cypress Avenues were underwater and impassable. Minor flooding due to the rising tides was also reported at Caswell Beach and Oak Island. SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Greenville County 7 E Simpsonville 03 2000EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2300EST Gilder Creek flooded at the lower end, flooding parts of Kingswood Estates subdivision following 4 inches of rain that fell in just two hours between Five Forks and Clear Spring. An upper level low pressure system meandered slowly across the southeast states during the latter half of Labor Day weekend, interacting with moisture associated with a weakening tropical disturbance as it streamed northward into the Carolinas. The heavy rain that resulted in upstate South Carolina alleviated, albeit briefly, short term drought concerns. However, by mid September, dry weather returned to the region.

SCZ006 Greater Greenville 04 0200EST 0 0 Flood 0700EST At least one person required rescue at the intersection of Highway 291 and Interstate 85, following persistent heavy rain. Many roads flooded in southern Greenville County following a storm total rainfall of 4 to 7 inches.

Greenville County Mauldin 23 1540EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1545EST Greenville County Mauldin 23 1540EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1545EST Mauldin Police Department reported numerous trees, and all city flags flying downtown, blown down. Dime-sized hail also fell.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Spartanburg County Lyman 23 1630EST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Trees blown down, and bark ripped off of trees, at Lake Lyman. Some power lines and power outages resulted. Also, an off-duty NWS employee in Campobello reported marble-sized hail and estimated winds of 55 to 60 mph. Spartanburg County Lyman 23 1630EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G55)

York County Rock Hill 24 1046EST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Brief damaging winds occurred during a fast-moving, low-topped line of thunderstorms. SOUTH CAROLINA, South Coastal Charleston County Sullivans Is 02 1420EST 1 0 Lightning A 38 year old man was struck and killed by lightning as he huddled near a beach umbrella that his family was under. M38OU

Charleston County 5 W Charleston Afb 11 1345EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large tree limbs down along Highway 61.

Berkeley County Hanahan 11 1350EST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Colleton County 5 S Jacksonboro 11 1430EST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Large limbs and power lines down. SOUTH DAKOTA, Central and North Grant County Twin Brooks 22 1700CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Grant County Revillo 22 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Deuel County 10 N Gary 22 1735CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

SOUTH DAKOTA, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. SOUTH DAKOTA, West Custer County 12 S Pringle 01 2200MST 0 0 0 Lightning 04 1800MST Lightning ignited a fire which burned 178 acres in southern Custer County. TENNESSEE, Central Smith County South Carthage 05 1630CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) A few trees were down along Old Lebanon Rd., McCall St., and Hailey Ave. A sassafras tree fell on a kennel and outdoor furniture near a home. No animals were injured.

Montgomery County Clarksville 06 1800CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported 2 trees were blown down.

Rutherford County Murfreesboro 12 2235CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Public reported quarter size hail and a tree blown down in Murfreesboro.

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TENNESSEE, Central Maury County Mt Pleasant 13 0020CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Highway dept. reported a tree down near Mt. Pleasant.

Davidson County 5 E Nashville 23 2000CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Dime size hail reported. Maury County 5 E Columbia 23 2000CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Law enforcement reported power lines were down on Patterson Drive east of Columbia. Wilson County 2 S Mt Juliet 23 2015CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel size hail was reported. TENNESSEE, East

NONE REPORTED. TENNESSEE, West Lake County Tiptonville 07 1200CST 0 0 25K Lightning 1205CST The Lake County jail sustained electrical damage after the building took a lightning strike.

Decatur County 2 SW Bath Spgs to 13 0115CST 0 0 0.06K Hail (0.88) Bath Spgs 0120CST Hardin County 2 NW Saltillo to 13 0125CST 0 0 0.02K Hail (0.75) Saltillo 0140CST Hardin County Saltillo 13 0128CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind 0135CST Several trees were knocked down. Mcnairy County 2 W Ramer 13 0240CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind 0245CST A few trees and power lines were blown down. Hardeman County Saulsbury 13 0325CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind 0330CST Many trees were knocked down. TEXAS, Central Fisher County 6 W Roby 03 1330CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Heavy rainfall totaling 3 to 4 inches fell west of Roby, forcing the closure of Highway 180 for several hours. Taylor County 8 SW Abilene 03 1435CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Amateur radio operator estimated winds at 60 mph.

Shackelford County Moran 08 1900CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Callahan County 8 NW Cottonwood 08 1925CST 0.1 30 0 0 Tornado (F1) A sheriff deputy reported a brief tornado touchdown northwest of Cottonwood, knocking down several trees. Callahan County 3 NE Rowden 08 1940CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) A tornado briefly touched down near Rowden in central Callahan County, but no damage was reported.

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TEXAS, Central Callahan County Baird 08 1950CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Large hail, a few up to the size of baseballs, was reported near Baird in Callahan County. Callahan County Rowden 08 1950CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Baseball size hail reported in the small community of Rowden. Callahan County 12 W Cross Plains 08 2013CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) A sheriff deputy reported a tornado west of Cross Plains in southern Callahan County. No damage was reported. Coleman County 6 NW Burkett 08 2045CST 0.2 40 0 0 Tornado (F1) Storm chasers reported a tornado northwest of Burkett in northern Coleman County, causing several telephone lines to be cut. Coleman County Burkett 08 2105CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Brown County Lake Brownwood 08 2140CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Brown County May 08 2140CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Coleman County Coleman 08 2210CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Coleman County Leaday 09 0015CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Menard County 2 N Menard 09 0615CST 0 0 Flash Flood 0830CST Heavy rainfall in excess of 4 inches brought flooding to area just north of Menard, with high water forcing the closure of a roadside park. Severe thunderstorms produced at least 4 tornadoes across parts of Callahan and Coleman Counties. Fortunately, the tornadoes struck sparsely populated farm land and produced little in the way of damage and no injuries. Large hail also accompanied the tornadoes, with hail up to the size of baseballs reported in Baird and Rowden.

Nolan County 2 E Blackwell 18 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported just east of Blackwell in extreme southeast Nolan County. Taylor County Tuscola 18 1842CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Taylor County Tuscola 18 1845CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hail up to the size of golf balls reported in Tuscola in southern Taylor County. Runnels County Miles 18 1850CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Concho County Lowake 18 1905CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Winds estimated up to 60 mph ripped a patio roof off of a barn. Concho County 5 E Eola 18 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A sheriff deputy estimated winds at 70 mph across central Concho County. Brown County May 18 1925CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Brown County Zephyr 18 2040CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tom Green County San Angelo 18 2240CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind Severe winds destroyed a storage building, sending debris crashing into one nearby home and 2 vehicles.

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TEXAS, Central Tom Green County San Angelo 18 2245CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind High winds struck the central and northern parts of San Angelo shortly before midnight. Central High School suffered roof damage, allowing rainwater to flow inside and causing minor damage. A roof of a warehouse at Goodfellow AFB was also blown off during the storm. Tom Green County San Angelo 18 2300CST 0 1 Flash Flood 19 0030CST A man caught in his vehicle in high water suffered minor injuries before he could be rescued. The man hung onto a guide wire for 20 minutes before police and fire personnel could finally wade out to reach him. Scattered severe thunderstorms moved southeast across the Big Country, Concho Valley, and the Heartland during the evening hours of the 18th. One man caught in flood waters in San Angelo suffered minor injuries, while minor damage was reported in San Angelo and near Lowake in Concho County.

Fisher County Roby 20 1834CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G57) A severe thunderstorm produced winds estimated at 65 mph. Fisher County Roby 20 1907CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) M Winds were measured at 62 mph during a severe thunderstorm. Jones County Anson 20 1925CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind High winds downed power lines in the city of Anson in central Jones County. Taylor County 3 SW Abilene 20 1940CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind High winds downed a large tree just southwest of Abilene. Taylor County 3 N Abilene 20 1942CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G64) M A television station in Abilene measured winds at 73 mph during a severe thunderstorm. Severe thunderstorms rumbled across the Big Country on the evening of the 20th, bringing winds measured at up to 73 mph.

Callahan County 2 W Baird 22 1331CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Callahan County 4 E Clyde 22 1336CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

TEXAS, Central Southeast Jackson County Countywide 01 0630CST 0 0 45K Flash Flood 0820CST Numerous secondary roads flooded. Matagorda County Northwest Portion 01 0630CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 0820CST Sheriff's office reported flooding on Highway 111 and FM 456. Wharton County West Portion 01 0630CST 0 0 20K Flash Flood 0820CST Sheriff's office reported secondary roads flooded. Harris County Southeast Portion 01 0845CST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1000CST Flooding at Highway 3 and Alandale, Fuqua and Beamer, and Fuqua and Sabo. Galveston County Port Bolivar to 01 0945CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood High Is 1045CST Flooding along Highway 87 on Bolivar Peninsula.

Galveston County Texas City 02 1045CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud

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TEXAS, Central Southeast Brazoria County North Portion 02 1310CST 0 0 80K Flash Flood 1530CST Homes flooded in the Shadow Bend subdivision on Austin Bayou in Danbury. Numerous streets flooded, including Highway 6 between Manvel and Alvin and Highway 36 in Damon. Wharton County El Campo 02 1315CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud

Brazoria County Chocolate Bayou to 04 1007CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Liverpool 1024CST Sheriff's office reported a waterspout moved over land as a funnel near Chocolate Bayou and dissipated near Liverpool. Wharton County El Campo 04 1336CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Austin County 5 W Sealy 04 1341CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Montgomery County Conroe 04 1346CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud

Harris County Seabrook 05 1205CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud 1210CST

Brazos County Countywide 09 0600CST 0 0 50K Flash Flood 1020CST Numerous cars flooded and roads closed in the Bryan and College Station areas; some secondary roads washed out in the county. Montgomery County South Central Portion 09 0830CST 0 0 25K Flash Flood 1100CST Flooding in Cochran's Crossing in the Woodlands; high water reported along Interstate 45 in Shenandoah. Colorado County West Portion 09 0930CST 0 0 35K Flash Flood 1215CST Numerous roads flooded and closed, including roads along Skull Creek. Waller County 2 N Hempstead 09 0930CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1100CST Roads flooded just north of Hempstead.

Galveston County League City 19 1445CST 0 0 45K Thunderstorm Wind 1500CST Numerous trees down and damage to some homes and businesses.

Fort Bend County 4 N Fresno 20 1815CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines down near FM 2234 and South Post Oak. Fort Bend County 5 NE Sugarland 20 1815CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Large tree branches down in the Mission Bend area. Harris County Houston 20 1820CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind 1825CST Light pole down at Pine Forest and Clay Road in west Houston. Power lines down near Gessner and Clay Road and near the Galleria. Harris County Jersey Village 20 1845CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) 1855CST

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TEXAS, Central Southeast Harris County Houston 20 1850CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines down at Mesa and Little York in northeast Houston.

Houston County 2 W Crockett 21 1439CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees down along Highway 21 West. Austin County 3 SW Bellville 21 1445CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.88) Austin County 3 SW Bellville 21 1445CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Sheriff's office reported trees down. Harris County 5 N Houston 21 1605CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Dime size hail at Veterans Memorial Drive and Beltway 8. Harris County Pasadena 21 1630CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Harris County Jacinto City 21 1640CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Damage to business on Market Street and billboard knocked down. Brazoria County Manvel 21 1700CST 0 0 2K Hail (0.75) Dime size hail at State Highway 288 and County Road 58. TEXAS, Extreme West

NONE REPORTED. TEXAS, Mid - South Refugio County Northeast Portion 01 0235CST 0 0 Flood 0635CST Several streets and roads closed.

Victoria County Countywide 01 0235CST 0 0 Flood 0835CST Several streets and roads throughout the county closed. Victoria County Countywide 01 1615CST 0 0 Flood 2215CST

Calhoun County Countywide 01 0235CST 0 0 Flood 0835CST Several streets and roads throughout the county closed.

Goliad County Countywide 01 2020CST 0 0 Flood 02 0220CST Several streets and roads throughout the county closed. Spotter report of 1.7 inches of rain falling in a 20 minute period.

Nueces County Corpus Christi 02 1545CST 0 0 Flood U & I resaurant flooded in downtown Corpus Christi.

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TEXAS, Mid - South Nueces County Corpus Christi 02 1545CST 0 0 Flood 1945CST Several streets and roads closed around Corpus Christi. Some businesses reported flooding in downtown Corpus Christi.

Live Oak County East Portion to 04 0345CST 0 0 Flood East Central Portion 0945CST Several streets and roads on the eastern side of county closed.

Bee County Northwest Portion 04 0400CST 0 0 Flood 1000CST Several streets and roads closed.

Calhoun County Countywide 05 1315CST 0 0 Flood 1915CST Several streets and roads throughout the county closed.

Victoria County South Portion 05 1330CST 0 0 Flood

La Salle County East Portion 05 1815CST 0 0 Flood 06 0015CST Several streets and roads closed. Spotter report of 2.2 inches of rain in less than 1 hour. Mcmullen County East Portion 05 2105CST 0 0 Flood 06 0305CST Several streets and roads closed.

Nueces County Corpus Christi 09 1215CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) M

Nueces County Corpus Christi 09 1223CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) M

Nueces County Corpus Christi 09 1230CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Funnel cloud reported by NWS, several spotters, and law enforcement officials. Funnel quickly dissipated.

Nueces County Corpus Christi 09 1300CST 0 0 Flood 1600CST Several streets flooded. TEXAS, North Grayson County Sherman 03 1010CST 0 0 Lightning Two house fires were started by lightning strikes. Lamar County Deport 03 1010CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood Many streets were barricaded due to high water. One truck was heavily damaged from being swept off Main Street. Deport received nearly 11 inches of rain in the last 7 days. Cooke County Countywide 04 0930CST 0 0 Flash Flood Heavy flooding was reported in the northeast part of the county. One road was closed. Water did not begin to recede until 2 pm C.D.T.. Over 8 inches of rain fell at Dexter.

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TEXAS, North Hunt County Quinlan 04 1025CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water was reported over roads south of town. Anderson County Palestine 04 1030CST 0 0 Flash Flood Water from one to one and a half feet deep was reported on streets in town. One foot of water was reported over roads south of town. Several streets were closed and two motorists were stranded and had to be rescued. Grayson County Whitesboro 04 1035CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Highway 377 at Sandusky north of Whitesboro was impassable due to high water. Grayson County Van Alstyne 04 1258CST 0 0 Flash Flood Streets in town flooded. Grayson County Gordonville 04 1400CST 0 0 Flash Flood Flood waters were beginning to recede. Over 10 inches of rain fell. Tarrant County Ft Worth 04 1550CST 0 0 Flash Flood 9 high water rescues were required in southwest part of city. The intersection of Lancaster and Henderson streets was closed. Flooding was reported at 8th Avenue and Rosedale, as well as Interstate 30 and University. Dallas County Dallas 04 1625CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Heavy rain caused two mud slides, blocking west bound lanes of Interstate 635 at Plano Road, and blocking the east bound lanes of Interstate 635 at Miller Street. A wet weather pattern continued in North Texas during the first part of September. Numerous slow moving showers and thunderstorms developed over the region, bringing heavy rain and flooding. One thunderstorm developed near downtown Fort Worth during the evening rush hour on the 4th. This storm brought very heavy rain and flash flooding, forcing road closures and some high water rescues. In Dallas County, another slow moving thunderstorm brought heavy rain which caused the closure of a portion of an interstate highway by two mud slides.

Milam County Rockdale 05 0420CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Streets in town were closed due to high water. Dallas County Carrollton 05 1325CST 1.5 50 0 0 125K Tornado (F1) 1329CST The initial touchdown was at the intersection of McCoy and Evergreen roads. The tornado moved north-northwest for 1.5 miles then dissipating just north of Frankford Road and east of Old Denton Road. Roof damage occurred at theMcCoy Elementary School, to a church, and 23 homes. Collin County 1 E Frisco 05 1405CST 0.1 20 0 0 Tornado (F0) Fire department personnel observed a brief tornado touchdown in an open filed just east of Frisco. Collin County Celina 05 1430CST 3 50 0 0 30K Tornado (F1) The tornado first touched down just north of Prosper and moved due north before dissipating near Celina. Seven homes with roof damage, one home with windows blown out, a storage shed and a greenhouse was destroyed. Showers and thunderstorms remained in North Texas, but became more scattered, as a slow moving upper level low pressure system began to exit the region. This upper low spawned three tornadoes in Dallas and Collin Counties which caused damage to structures.

Montague County Nacona 07 2134CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind A fruit stand was blown over and shingles were blown off some roofs. Montague County St Jo 07 2213CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Cooke County 1 W Muenster 07 2245CST 0 0 Hail (1.25) Cooke County 5 E Marysville 07 2335CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Occurred at Moss Lake.

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TEXAS, North Cooke County 3 SW Muenster 07 2335CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Bell County Temple 08 0300CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Some streets flooded due to high water. Stephens County 4 N Crystal Falls 08 1700CST 0 0 Hail (3.00) Young County 5 E Newcastle 08 1805CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Young County 2 S Newcastle 08 1810CST 0 0 Hail (2.75) Stephens County 10 N Breckenridge 08 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Young County 6 E Olney 08 1920CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Palo Pinto County Metcalf Gap 08 2004CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Palo Pinto County 2 S Mineral Wells 08 2035CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind A house was unroofed on Highway 281. Palo Pinto County 7 SE Santo 08 2040CST 0 0 0.50K Thunderstorm Wind Power lines were blown down at the intersection of Highway 281 and Highway 4. Hood County Lipan 08 2045CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2100CST Trees and power lines were blown down. Some roof damage was also reported. Palo Pinto County 3 SE Santo 08 2045CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A highway sign was blown down at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Highway 4. Hood County Granbury 08 2100CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees and powerl lines were blown down. Somervell County Glen Rose 08 2110CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A large tree was blown down onto power lines causing power outages for 8 hours across the town. Palo Pinto County 1 W Palo Pinto 08 2114CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Erath County Thurber 08 2115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Palo Pinto County Gordon 08 2116CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Comanche County Duster 08 2130CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Johnson County Joshua 08 2145CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trained spotters estimated 52 knot wind gusts. Tarrant County Crowley 08 2150CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Spotters estimated 52 knot wind gusts. Fannin County Trenton 09 2300CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Two businesses were unroofed, a barn was unroofed, a covered walkway at the high school was destroyed, and a storage building just east of town was heavily damaged. Scattered thunderstorms occurred mainly north and west of a Sherman, Weatherford, Meridian, Waco line. These thunderstorms brought large hail and damaging winds to this portion of north Texas.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, North Montague County Bowie 17 1845CST 0 0 80K Thunderstorm Wind (G58) Widespread trees and power lines blown down, roof damage to homes, and an 18 wheeler blown over in town. One house was destroyed, three with major damage, and sixty-eight with light to moderate damage. Two businesses were destroyed, fifteen with major damage, and thirty-five with light to moderate damage. There was also damage to six vehicles. Montague County Fruitland 17 1905CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) An 18 wheeler was blown over. Wise County Alvord 18 1555CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Power lines and trees were blown down. Wise County Decatur 18 1615CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were blown down. Wise County 8 SE Decatur 18 1635CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind A mobile home was unroofed in Bluett. Wise County 8 SE Decatur 18 1643CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Wise County 8 SE Decatur 18 1643CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A 52 knot wind gust was estimated by a trained spotter. Wise County 6 SE Decatur 18 1645CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G58) A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 58 knots. Denton County 10 S Ponder 18 1650CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 61 knots. Wise County 5 NW Rhome 18 1653CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Tarrant County Saginaw 18 1743CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trained spotters reported 52 knot wind gusts. Tarrant County South Lake 18 1800CST 0 0 20K Lightning Lightning started a fire in a large house. Collin County Melissa 18 1805CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G73) Trained spotters reported 73 knot wind gusts. Tarrant County Arlington 18 1820CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees were blown down on the north side of town. Tarrant County Ft Worth 18 1840CST 0 0 Flash Flood A high water rescue was required at the 1000 block of Trinity Blvd. Dallas County Duncanville 18 1850CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Power lines were blown down. Kaufman County Kaufman 18 1948CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) A flag pole was blown down by high winds. Scattered thunderstorms developed in northwest portions of the area, north and west of a Sherman, Fort Worth, Stephenville line. Strong winds were the main threat with these storms. However, there were a few reports of hail. In Fort Worth, a slow moving and strong thunderstorm brought localized flooding near the downtown area.

Eastland County Eastland 20 2115CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Large tree limbs were blown down.

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TEXAS, North Comanche County Comanche 20 2200CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Trees and power lines were blown down. Hood County Acton 23 1500CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Trees were blown down by high winds. Hood County 3 S Granbury 23 1500CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hood County Granbury 23 1500CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Power lines were blown down. Hood County 3 S Granbury 23 1500CST 0 0 1K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) A radio tower was blown down. Trees were also blown down. Isolated thunderstorms bought some local wind and hail to western portions of the county warning area. There were reports of downed trees and power lines. One particularly strong storm blew over a radio tower near Granbury. TEXAS, North Panhandle Potter County 6 N (Ama)Amarillo Intl A02 1712CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Carson County 7 NW Panhandle 02 1730CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Carson County 8 NW Panhandle 02 1800CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Carson County 1 N Pantex 02 1801CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Potter County 10 E Amarillo 02 1812CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Severe thunderstorms with large hail moved across the south-central Texas panhandle during the early evening hours.

Potter County Amarillo 16 1650CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Potter County Amarillo 16 1651CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Potter County 5 N Amarillo 16 1700CST 0 0 10K Flash Flood 1800CST Automobiles reported washed off U.S. Highway 287. Potter County (Ama)Amarillo Intl A 16 1706CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Reported at the National Weather Service Office. Potter County 2 SW Amarillo 16 1740CST 0 0 60K Thunderstorm Wind (G69) Numerous car windows blown out and paint damage to automobiles...many at local car dealerships. Signs were blown down and considerable roof damage at the United Supermarket. Potter County 5 N Amarillo 16 1743CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Potter County Amarillo 16 1745CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1830CST Randall County Amarillo 16 1745CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1830CST Randall County 10 ESE Amarillo 16 1755CST 0 0 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G82) Damage was reported to a barn...roof...Quonset hut...horse stalls..and hot tub building. Fence was blown down. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds raked across the south-central Texas panhandle during the early evening hours. Heavy rainfall caused some flash flooding in and around the Amarillo area.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, North Panhandle Ochiltree County 4 N Perryton 17 2133CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) A severe thunderstorm over the northeast Texas panhandle during the late evening produced some hail.

Carson County 2 N Pantex 19 1737CST 0 0 Hail (1.50) Carson County 2 N Pantex 19 1740CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Carson County 2 N Pantex 19 1750CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Potter County 15 ENE Amarillo 19 1755CST 0.1 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1756CST The tornado path length and width were estimated. The tornado remained over open country. Carson County 15 SW Panhandle 19 1756CST 0.1 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1757CST The tornado path length and width were estimated. The tornado remained over open country. This tornado orginally touched down just inside the Potter county line and then moved into Carson county. Carson County Pantex 19 1803CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Carson County Pantex 19 1806CST 0 0 Hail (2.50) Carson County 2 N Pantex 19 1815CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Severe thunderstorms over the central Texas panhandle produced large hail and a brief tornado during the early evening hours.

Hemphill County 2 NNE Canadian 20 1559CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Hemphill County 2 N Canadian 20 1627CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hemphill County Canadian 20 1636CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hemphill County 2 E Canadian 20 1652CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Gray County 15 S Pampa 20 1703CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Gray County 16 WSW Mc Lean 20 1743CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Roberts County Miami 20 1904CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Lipscomb County Darrouzett 20 1912CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Severe thunderstorms over the eastern and northeastern Texas panhandle during the late afternoon and early evening hours produced mainly large hail.

Hutchinson County 5 NW Borger 21 2017CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Hutchinson County 3 N Sanford 21 2017CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Hutchinson County Sanford 21 2030CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Severe thunderstorms containing large hail developed across the central Texas panhandle during the evening hours. TEXAS, Northeast Harrison County 2 NW Marshall 05 1720CST 0 0 120K Lightning Lightning struck a 100 year old church which caught fire and burned to the ground.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Northeast Harrison County 5 S Marshall 05 1730CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Several large trees down along FM 2625.

Bowie County 2 W Texarkana 09 0200CST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) Structural damage to a commercial storage facility on FM 989 between US-59 and US-67.

Angelina County Diboll 21 1605CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees and power lines toppled. Angelina County 8 E Diboll 21 1630CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Numerous trees and power lines down. TEXAS, South TXZ248>255 Zapata - Jim Hogg - Brooks - Kenedy - Starr - Hidalgo - Willacy - Cameron 01 0000CST 0 0 Drought 30 2359CST Although beneficial rainfall occurred early in September across much of Deep South Texas, a moderate to severe long-term drought persisted across the entire region. The heavy rain that occurred early in September mainly fell over the watershed of Los Olmos creek in Brooks County. The reservoir level in Falcon rose 11 feet over the course of the month, and ended up at 259.4 feet. Following are some selected annual rainfall departures through the end of September: Brownsville reported 8.12 inches below normal; Harlingen reported 3.73 inches below normal; McAllen reported 1.49 inches below normal; Falcon Dam reported 5.08 inches below normal; McCook reported 5.19 inches below normal; Port Isabel reported 6.44 inches below normal; Hebbronville reported 7.02 inches below normal; and Port Mansfield and Zapata each reported 7.81 inches below normal.

Kenedy County 10 S Sarita 09 1450CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) A wind gust of 56 knots (65 mph) was estimated by Border Patrol officials located at the Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 77, 10 miles south of Sarita. Willacy County 4 SW Raymondville 09 1550CST 0.1 15 0 0 Tornado (F0) A weak tornado was reported by the Willacy County Sheriff's Department at the intersection of FM 490 and FM 1425, or about four miles southwest of Raymondville. Hidalgo County La Villa 09 1620CST 0.1 15 0 0 Tornado (F0) A weak tornado near LaVilla was reported by a local television meteorologist. Cameron County Santa Rosa 09 1710CST 0.1 15 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1713CST Several weak landspout-type tornadoes formed along the leading of a stationary front. The tornadoes were weak, small, and short-lived, with none lasting more than five minutes. This tornado resulted in a tree falling on a home. Cameron County Harlingen 09 1711CST 0.1 15 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1714CST Several weak landspout-type tornadoes formed along the leading of a stationary front. The tornadoes were weak, small, and short-lived, with none lasting more than five minutes. Cameron County Primera 09 1716CST 0.1 15 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1719CST Several weak landspout-type tornadoes formed along the leading of a stationary front. The tornadoes were weak, small, and short-lived, with none lasting more than five minutes. Cameron County 2 NW Harlingen 09 1748CST 0.1 15 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1753CST Several weak landspout-type tornadoes formed along the leading of a stationary front. The tornadoes were weak, small, and short-lived, with none lasting more than five minutes. This particular tornado was reported by an off-duty NWS forecaster.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, South Willacy County La Sara 09 1800CST 0 0 Flash Flood 1900CST The Willacy County Sheriff's Department reported widespread flooding in the town of La Sara. High water was also reported to be covering portions of FM 490, FM 1015, and FM 88, as well as State Highway 186. Hidalgo County Mc Allen 09 1900CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2000CST The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department reported that portions of U.S. Highway 83 near McAllen were under water. Widespread flooding was also reported in the town of Pharr. Cameron County Harlingen 09 2100CST 0 0 Flash Flood 2200CST Widespread street flooding was reported around Harlingen by an off-duty NWS forecaster. The most significant flooding was occurring along portions of U.S. Highway 77 and associated access roads. TEXAS, South Central TXZ224 De Witt 01 0005CST 0 0 Flood 04 1115CST The Guadalupe River at Cuero went above flood stage from the beginning of September through the morning of September 4th. It reached a crest of 32.5 feet on September 2 where flood stage is 20.0 feet.

TXZ224 De Witt 01 0005CST 0 0 Flood 03 1015CST Sandies Creek near Westhoff went above flood stage from the beginning of September through the morning of September 3rd. It reached a crest of 27.6 feet on September 1 where 21.0 is flood stage.

Wilson County North Portion 02 0545CST 0 0 80K 0 Flash Flood 0730CST Scattered showers and thunderstorms formed across eastern Bexar County and western Guadalupe County in the early morning hours and moved slowly southward. Shortly before sunrise, they became nearly stationary over northeast Wilson County. General rainfall over Wilson County were less than an inch, but totals of up to 6 inches were reported along and northeast of US 87. Flash flooding occurred on several low water crossings.

Val Verde County Del Rio 03 2000CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 2100CST Thunderstorms moving southward into southern Val Verde County dropped rainfall of up to 2 inches in 2 hours in the early evening, causing brief flash flooding in the city of Del Rio.

Travis County Austin 03 2005CST 0 0 50K 0 Thunderstorm Wind 2010CST High winds blew over trees in the south part of the city of Austin.

Lavaca County Countywide 03 2315CST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 04 0100CST De Witt County Countywide 04 0030CST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 0130CST Thunderstorms developed near midnight in Gonzales County and moved slowly southward into DeWitt and Lavaca Counties. They produced general 1 to 2 inch rainfall over the two counties, with up to 2 to 3 inches between Yoakum and Shiner. Brief flash flooding developed over the soils that were already saturated from the heavy rainfall and flooding toward the end of August.

Lavaca County Countywide 05 1000CST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 1300CST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, South Central De Witt County Countywide 05 1100CST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 1400CST Gonzales County West Portion 05 1200CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Karnes County North Portion 05 1315CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 1600CST With soils over Lavaca and DeWitt Counties still saturated from heavy rainfall in the past two days, flash flooding redeveloped very quickly near noon times as showers and thunderstorms formed in Lavaca County and spread into DeWitt County. General rain amounts were 1 to 2 inches. The rain spread into Karnes and Gonzales Counties in the early afternoon, with rain totals over those two counties near 2 inches. Flash flooding developed quickly and dissipated in the late afternoon.

Comal County South Portion 05 1230CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 1600CST Guadalupe County North Portion 05 1230CST 0 4 80K 0 Flash Flood 1700CST Wilson County Countywide 05 1415CST 0 2 150K 50K Flash Flood 1600CST Widespread showers and thunderstorms over the three counties produced general rainfall of 1 to 2 inches, with isolated totals of up to 6 inches between Seguin, Stockdale and Floresville. Numerous rural roads and low water crossings were closed. High water rescues were required just north of the city of Seguin along Geronimo Creek. Widespread flooding in the town of Stockdale forced over two dozen families to leave their homes. Brief flood damage was reported to the homes.

Bandera County Countywide 05 1330CST 0 0 50K 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Real County East Portion 05 1330CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 1500CST Thunderstorms that formed north of Leakey near noon spread slowly southward, producing general 1 to 2 inch rainfall, with totals of up to 4 inches from southeast of Leakey to near Vanderpool in western Bandera County. Widespread flash flooding was reported over low water crossings along the Real-Bandera County line first in the western part of the county, then spreading eastward across the county by noon.

Kerr County Countywide 05 1500CST 0 0 30K 0 Flash Flood 1800CST Blanco County Countywide 05 1700CST 0 0 20K 0 Flash Flood 1900CST Kendall County Countywide 05 1700CST 0 0 20K 0 Flash Flood 1900CST Medina County Countywide 05 1700CST 0 0 40K 0 Flash Flood 1900CST Bexar County Countywide 05 1730CST 0 0 80K 0 Flash Flood 2100CST Comal County Countywide 05 1730CST 0 0 30K 0 Flash Flood 1900CST Atascosa County Countywide 05 1930CST 0 0 20K 0 Flash Flood 2030CST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, South Central Guadalupe County Countywide 05 2015CST 0 0 10K 0 Flash Flood 2200CST Wilson County Countywide 05 2030CST 0 0 50K 0 Flash Flood 2200CST Karnes County Countywide 05 2115CST 0 0 100K 0 Flash Flood 2330CST Thunderstorms formed again in the mid afternoon over the eastern part of the Texas Hill Country and spread southeastward into the I-35 corridor from New Braunfels southward past San Antonio into the Pearsall area. With the soils saturated over nearly all of the South Central Texas area, flash flooding redeveloped as rain totals were generally 1 to 2 inches. Highest rain totals were 4 to 6 inches in southeast Medina County and southwest Bexar County Natalia to Von Ormy, 3 to 5 inches in northwest Wilson County, and totals of between 6 and 8 inches between Stockdale and Gonzales and Karnes City. Flooding that developed in the mid afternoon in the Stockdale area redeveloped with additional damage.

TXZ222 Karnes 05 2215CST 0 0 Flood 06 1230CST Cibolo Creek near Falls City went above flood stage from the beginning of September through the morning of September 6th. It reached a crest of 27.6 feet on September 6 where 20.0 is flood stage.

Bandera County Countywide 06 0530CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 0630CST Scattered showers and thunderstorms reformed after midnight and produced generally 1 to 2 inches of rain across the county, with higher amounts in the western portion. The Bandera Police Department reported closing roads near sunrise.

Val Verde County Del Rio 09 1015CST 0 0 5K 0 Flash Flood 1130CST Scattered thunderstorms producing rainfall of 1 to 2 inches in 2 hours over the south part of Val Verde County caused water to wash over bridges and low water crossings in the Del Rio area. The flash flooding was brief. 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 redeveloped across the South Plains, extreme southern Panhandle, and Rolling Plains early this summer continued to ease during the month of September as thunderstorms brought much needed precipitation to the region on several occasions during the month. This rainfall was, however, very spotty in nature. A few NWS cooperative stations measured over three inches of rain during the month while a number of others measured less than half an inch. Most locations across the region experienced another month with below normal precipitation amounts and above normal temperatures. These conditions combined to maintain fairly dry soil moisture conditions and dryland crops continued to suffer. The greatest toll from this year's moderate drought conditions had already been taken in the early and mid summer months.

More details, including rough estimates of crop damage, will be included in later months after the extent of the drought is better determined.

Lubbock County 3 E Wolfforth 03 1900CST 0 0 10K Hail (1.00) Lubbock County 2 S Wolfforth 03 1920CST 0 0 10K Hail (1.25)

Lamb County Littlefield 16 1700CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines, snapped power poles, and produced minor damage to the roofs of buildings.

Lamb County Hart Camp 18 1815CST 0 0 20K Hail (1.50)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, South Panhandle Hall County Estelline 19 2212CST 0 0 10K Hail (1.00)

Cochran County Morton 20 1440CST 0 0 10K Hail (1.00) 1445CST Cottle County Cee Vee 20 1530CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Childress County Childress 20 1545CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1551CST Crosby County 10 S Ralls 20 1550CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.75) Cottle County Paducah 20 1551CST 0 0 200K 100K Hail (4.00) 1615CST A severe multi-cell thunderstorm developed over southern Hall County. The storm drifted east-southeast at 15 mph and produced nickel size hail in Cee Vee in northwestern Cottle County. As the storm moved into central Cottle County, it quickly intensified and started moving to the south as it took aim on Paducah. A few miles north of town it began to show the radar characteristics of a high-precipitation supercell and its strength peaked just as it moved over the town. Copious amounts of hail, mostly golfball to tennis ball size but some as large as grapefruits (4 inch diameter stones), were wind-driven through windows and into the sides of homes and businesses resulting in damage to every building in town. Winds that accompanied the hail were on the order of around 70 mph based on a damage survey. Power poles were snapped, power lines and trees were blown down, and several buildings sustained minor structural damage from the wind. In addition to the damaging wind and hail, the town also experienced extreme rainfall rates (possibly on the order of 5 to 6 inches per hour) that resulted in flash flooding. Several cars were stranded in high water and several homes had water up to six inches deep in them. Estimated total property damage in Paducah from this severe thunderstorm is $200,000 with another $100,000 damage estimated to crops in the area around the town. Cottle County Paducah 20 1551CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1608CST A damage survey suggested thunderstorm wind gusts on the order of around 70 mph resulted in minor structural damage in town. Cottle County Paducah 20 1605CST 0 0 30K Flash Flood 1730CST Very heavy rainfall that fell in a short period of time from a high-precipitation supercell caused flash flooding that was up to 300 yards wide and five feet deep in some places in town. The NWS cooperative observer for Paducah measured over three inches of rain from the storm but given the limitations of the instruments in high wind situations, that was likely an underestimate of the actual rainfall. Several cars were stranded in high water and a few homes had water up to six inches deep in them. Hockley County Levelland 20 1605CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.88) Hockley County 3 E Levelland 20 1610CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.88) King County Grow 20 1630CST 0 0 15K Thunderstorm Wind Strong thunderstorm wind associated with the storm that hit Paducah earlier in the evening snapped power poles, blew down power lines and trees, and damaged several large barns and storage buildings near Grow. King County 9 N Guthrie 20 1635CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind Several barns were damaged one mile south of the Highway 83 and Farm-to-Market Road 193 intersection as indicated by an NWS storm survey. King County 7 N Guthrie 20 1650CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1655CST Spotters estimated 70 mph wind gusts north of town on Highway 83. King County 5 E Guthrie 20 1705CST 0 0 10K Hail (1.25) 1710CST King County 5 E Guthrie 20 1730CST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, South Panhandle King County Grow 20 1735CST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Terry County 4 N Wellman 23 1355CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.75) Terry County 11 SW Brownfield 23 1400CST 0 0 50K Hail (1.75) 1415CST Storm spotters reported golfball size hail on Highway 62 between Brownfield and Wellman. Terry County Brownfield 23 1435CST 0 0 10K Hail (0.75)

TEXAS, Southeast Jefferson County Countywide 01 1000CST 0 0 25K Flood 1400CST Between five and eight inches of rain resulted in major street flooding in urban areas of Jefferson County, damaging several roads.

Orange County Countywide 01 1000CST 0 0 50K Flood 1400CST Between five and eight inches of rain fell across Orange County, resulting in widespread flooding that caused water to damage property in the Vidor area.

Orange County Countywide 02 0800CST 0 0 75K Flood 1600CST An additional two to three inches of rain resulted in extended flooding in the Orange and Mauriceville areas, where several homes had water enter them.

Jefferson County Countywide 02 1000CST 0 0 75K Flood 1400CST An additional two to three inches of rain resulted in extended flooding from Nome and China to Port Arthur. The primary damage was to roads and property.

Orange County Rose City 21 1600CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind Trees downed on power lines. TEXAS, West Midland County Midland Arpt 19 1618CST 0 0 Tstm Wind/Hail 1625CST 70mph thunderstorm outflow winds along with dime size hail were observed as a rapidly developing thunderstorm moved across the Midland International Airport. Midland County Midland 19 1642CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Midland County Midland 19 1645CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Midland County Midland 19 1646CST 0 0 Hail (1.25)

Dawson County 8 N Lamesa 20 1620CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G60) Power poles were reported blown down approximately 8 miles north of Lamesa. TEXAS, Western North Archer County Anarene 08 1935CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

TEXAS, Western North Wichita County 8 WNW Wichita Falls 08 1953CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Archer County 6 N Archer City 08 1959CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Archer County Lake Kickapoo 08 2020CST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Wichita County Wichita Falls 08 2020CST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Foard County Thalia 20 1716CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Knox County Vera 20 1805CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind Power poles were downed. UTAH, East

NONE REPORTED. UTAH, West and Central Beaver County Milford 04 1515MST 5 20 0 0 0 0 Tornado (F0) 1531MST A thunderstorm spawned a tornado which touched down 6 miles southwest of Milford, then lifted up and touched down again in the foothills east of Milford. It finally moved to about 10 miles northeast of town before dissipating. The entire event lasted about 15 minutes over open country.

UTZ005 Great Salt Lake Desert And Mountains/Wendover/Snowville 06 0100MST 0 0 0 0 High Wind (G57) M 0400MST Strong gusty winds blew behind a cold front, with a peak gust of 66 mph (57 kts) measured over the Great Salt Lake.

Davis County Bountiful to 10 2030MST 0 0 100K 5K Flash Flood East Layton 2330MST Weber County South Ogden to 10 2030MST 0 0 20K 1K Flash Flood Uintah 2330MST Heavy monsoonal thunderstorms caused flash flooding in portions of Davis and Weber Counties. Basements and roads were flooded with mud and water South Ogden to Bountiful. The hardest hit area was around Kaysville.

Salt Lake County Salt Lake City Intl 11 1845MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G51) M A severe thunderstorm wind gust of 60mph (51kts) was clocked by the midfield wind sensor at the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Tooele County Vernon 12 1730MST 0 0 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) M 1930MST Severe thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 60 mph (52 kts) at Hat Island, Gunnison Island, and Vernon Hill.

Garfield County Boulder 16 1530MST 0 0 0 0 Flash Flood 1700MST Heavy rain and hail in the Capitol Reef area between Boulder and Burr Trail caused flash flooding that closed and partially washed out a road. The hail was pea-sized, but accumulated to 2 inches in depth. VERMONT, North and Central

NONE REPORTED.

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VERMONT, South

NONE REPORTED. VIRGIN ISLANDS St. Croix County St. Croix 17 1730AST 0 0 Waterspout 1740AST Flight Service Station received a report from an aircraft pilot of a waterspout about 20 miles northwest of St. Croix. VIRGINIA, East Northumberland County Wicomico Church 24 1550EST 0 0 20K Thunderstorm Wind Two mobile homes damaged. Trees down. VIRGINIA, Extreme Southwest

NONE REPORTED. VIRGINIA, North Culpeper County 2 W Culpeper 20 1820EST 0.2 25 0 0 Tornado (F0) A funnel cloud briefly touched down at Lake Pelham. A thunderstorm that moved through Culpeper County produced a brief and very weak tornado. Residents of the Lake Pelham area report seeing a triangle shaped funnel cloud briefly touch the ground. Little if any damage was reported at the touchdown site. The storm moved northeast to the Catalpa area before dissipating.

Culpeper County 2 S Reva to 24 1343EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Norman A funnel cloud may have briefly touched down south of Riva. It was spotted again near Norman. Culpeper County Countywide 24 1400EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1800EST Madison County Countywide 24 1400EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1700EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

VIRGINIA, North Culpeper County 1 SW Rixeyville to 24 1403EST 7 75 0 2 2M Tornado (F4) 1.5 N Jeffersonton 1418EST

Damage from tornadoes in Culpeper and Fauquier Counties (photos by Steven Zubrick-NWS) Top row left: A two-story porch was ripped off a house 1/2 mile west of The Plains; right: An attached garage was ripped off a house in Jeffersonton; 2nd row left: Pieces of a church roof were blown a quarter mile and ended up in the front yard of the house that lost its garage; right: At Ponderosa Trailer Court in Jeffersonton, three trailers were destroyed and two people were injured by flying debris; Bottom left: A two story brick house (similar to the one pictured top left) was flattened by the tornado and debris was widespread; right: A picture of what remains of the house including a piece of the kitchen that ended up where the garage used to be. A tornado damaged several buildings and destroyed one home before crossing into Fauquier County. Two people were injured when the tornado damaged a trailer park. Fauquier County 2 W Turnbull to 24 1418EST 3 75 0 0 20K Tornado (F1) 2.5 W Warrenton 1425EST A tornado damaged trees and removed a barn roof after it crossed the Culpeper County border. Orange County 2 W Gordonsville 24 1435EST 0.2 25 0 0 5K Tornado (F1) A short lived tornado downed several trees near the intersection of Route 645 and 33. Fauquier County 1.2 W The Plains to 24 1449EST 6 75 0 0 180K Tornado (F1) 5 N The Plains A tornado damaged 3 homes and several trees near The Plains. Rappahannock County Countywide 24 1500EST 0 0 Heavy Rain 1800EST Stafford County Garrisonville 24 1508EST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud was spotted near Garrisonville. Stafford County 1 N Garrisonville to 24 1510EST 4.5 75 0 0 0.10K Tornado (F0) 5.5 N Garrisonville 1519EST A tornado touched down on Quantico Marine Base where it downed trees before it crossed into Prince William County. Prince William County 2 W Joplin to 24 1519EST 6.5 75 0 0 1K Tornado (F0) 2 SE Dale City 1532EST A tornado from Stafford County moved north into the Montclair area where it downed trees.

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VIRGINIA, North Fairfax County Newington to 24 1544EST 5 100 0 0 40K Tornado (F1) 1.5 N Franconia 1555EST A tornado downed trees and damaged buildings from Newington to Franconia before it moved into Alexandria. Alexandria (C) Alexandria 24 1555EST 3 75 0 0 7.5K Tornado (F0) 1600EST A tornado from the Franconia area moved northeast across the western half of the city damaging trees before it crossed into Arlington County near Interstate 395. Arlington County Arlington 24 1600EST 4 100 0 2 1M Tornado (F1) 1606EST A tornado from Alexandria moved just east of Interstate 395 from Shirlington to Pentagon City before it crossed the 14th Street bridge into D.C. Large trees and power poles were downed, a few house roofs were damaged, and two people were injured by flying debris. Loudoun County Countywide 24 1750EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Several roads were flooded and Town Branch overflowed in Leesburg. Fauquier County Countywide 24 1900EST 0 0 Flash Flood 2100EST Roads were flooded and small streams washed out culverts. Five tornadoes touched down in Northern Virginia during the afternoon and early evening of the 24th. The thunderstorms which spawned them were created when a strong cold front moved through the region. One tornado touched down briefly in Orange County, just a few miles west of Gordonsville. A resident saw the tornado come "off the mountain" and twist trees along Route 645 near the intersection of Route 33. One tree landed on a vehicle near Route 33. It is unknown exactly how long the twister was on the ground due to the rural nature of its path, so the path length of two tenths of a mile was estimated. The damage path was about 25 yards wide and due to the amount of tree damage it was ranked an F1.

Shortly before the tornado touched down in Orange County, another storm produced a much stronger tornado over the northern half of Culpeper County. The tornado was on the ground for 10 miles and touched down just east of Rixeyville on Route 640. It was F0 strength at this location and downed a tree onto a home before moving northeast to Indian Fork Road. On a hilltop at this location it destroyed all but the walkout basement of a two story brick house. Debris from the home such as bricks and wood were impaled into the ground. Plumbing and appliances were strewn across the yard and personal items such as clothing and bedding were found in trees at least 1/2 mile away. A section of a deck was found intact 1/2 mile away and some insulation was discovered 6 miles from the site. A car in the garage of the home was crushed by debris. Fortunately, no one was home at the time the tornado hit. A neighbor who witnessed the destruction said the home exploded like a bomb went off inside when the tornado "dropped onto it". The tornado was ranked an F4 at this location with winds estimated around 210 MPH. It weakened slightly as it moved northeast downing trees along a rural path south of Jeffersonton. Next, it crossed through the heart of Jeffersonton along roughly Scottsville and Springs Roads at F2 strength. Three trailer homes in the Ponderosa Trailer Court were destroyed, including one that was picked up and dropped in pieces 300 yards away. Two people at the trailer park were injured, including one person who was hit in the back by flying debris while clinging to a pole outside. Four churches, 4 trailer homes, 4 houses, and numerous trees and power lines were damaged in Jeffersonton. Two barns and a garage attached to a home were destroyed. The tornado continued to damage trees along its wooded path north of town before it crossed into Fauquier County. The twister, now at F1 strength, remained on the ground for three more miles where it downed more trees and removed the roof of a barn. The damage path crossed Hart Road and Holtzclaw Road, then it disappeared just north of Route 211.

The same storm dropped a second tornado in the northern portion of Fauquier County. This tornado touched down southwest of The Plains just south of Interstate 66. Motorists saw it cross the interstate and push northeast toward Route 55. At the intersection of Route 55 and Bunker Hill Road, the twister struck a home at F1 strength. It ripped off the front porch, sending debris onto cars in the driveway. It also destroyed a pool shed and damaged several trees. The tornado crossed Route 55 where it downed trees and power poles and pushed over a tractor trailer. The tornado weakened to F0 strength as it tracked north near Whitewood Road. Two homes on Milestone Road and a few smaller buildings sustained minor damage. A few trees were damaged as the tornado continued northward just west of Halfway. The funnel dissipated before the storm crossed into Loudoun County.

Another thunderstorm dropped two tornadoes along the Interstate 95 and 395 corridor southwest of Washington D.C. The first tornado touched down on Quantico Marine Corps Base just north of Garrisonville. A funnel cloud was spotted near Garrisonville shortly before the twister touched down. Trees were downed on the base along the path of the F0 tornado. Personnel sited it as it passed a quarter mile west of the fire station. The tornado continued north into Prince William County where it downed some trees in Prince William Forest Park area. The tornado moved north into the Lake Montclair community where it took down a few trees, broke branches, and bent siding up on homes. The weak tornado lifted shortly after. Because the storm passed through several limited

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VIRGINIA, North access areas, part of the tornado track was not able to be surveyed. It is possible the tornado may not have been on the ground the entire time.

The second tornado which remained on the ground for 15 miles passed through densely populated areas of Eastern Fairfax County, the western portion of the city of Alexandria, and Arlington County. The F1 tornado touched down just west of Fort Belvoir near Newington Road in Fairfax County. It skipped north-northeast through Kingstown and Franconia following Beulah Street (Route 613). Minor damage was reported at the intersections of Windsor Avenue, Fleet Drive, and Walker Lane. Several townhomes on Beulah Street received minor damage to roofing and siding. Debris was also reported in the Franconia Commons development. The tornado could be seen from the Franconia-Springfield metro station. The next report of minor damage came from the Wellington Commons and Brookland Estates communities near the intersection of Franconia Road and Route 613. Citywide, 10 homes received minor roof damage, two businesses sustained minor damage, and 40 trees and wires were downed. Next, the twister crossed Eisenhower Road as it moved into the western portion of the City of Alexandria. It weakened to F0 strength and was believed to have passed just west of Alexandria Hospital and into the Fort Ward Park area. It downed a large sign on Interstate 395 at King Road. Minor damage was reported in the Park Fairfax and Parc East communities along Martha Custis Drive near the Arlington County border. The tornado returned to F1 strength and continued north-northeast paralleling Interstate 395 into the Shirlington portion of Arlington County. It passed through the Arna Valley and Club Manor Estates developments near National Hospital Medical Center. A woman walking down 28th Street in this area was injured when a tree branch fell onto her. Nearby, windows were shattered at a restaurant. The next concentrated area of damage occurred in the Virginia Highlands development between Kent and Ives Streets. Several trees and wires were downed and a few house roofs sustained damage. A weather observer at Reagan National Airport spotted the thin funnel as it moved from Crystal City over Pentagon City and across the 14th Street Bridge and reported a second funnel descending shortly before the tornado crossed the Potomac River. The tornado moved across Interstate 395 just south of the Pentagon where it downed trees and road signs. One woman was injured when a tree fell onto her vehicle. Other vehicles received broken windows from flying debris. The tornado started to weaken fast as it crossed the 14th Street Bridge into Washington D.C.

In addition to tornadoes, the storm produced very heavy downpours. In Loudoun County, Town Branch in Leesburg overflowed its banks. Several roads in low lying areas in and around town were also flooded including the Greenway at mile marker 8, Evergreen Mills Road, Loudoun Street, and the intersection of the Route 15 bypass at Sycolin Road. Three water rescues were reported. Street flooding was observed in Purcellville. Rainfall reports included 4.1 to 4.8 inches in Leesburg, 3.95 inches in Lincoln and Purcellville, 3.9 inches in Ashburn, 2.60 inches in Middleburg, and 2.49 inches in Lovettsville. In Fauquier County, Route 17 between Warrenton and Marshall was flooded. Route 55 near Marshall was also covered with water. Some secondary dirt roads in the northern portion of the county were partially washed out when small streams overflowed. A total of 4.05 inches was recorded in The Plains and 2.14 inches fell in Warrenton. In Culpeper County, 3.35 inches of rain fell in Culpeper. In Madison County, rainfall totals included 2.80 inches in Hood, 2.77 inches at Fork Mountain, 2.65 inches in Wolftown, and 2.35 inches at Big Meadows. In Rappahannock County, 3.75 inches was reported in Castleton. VIRGINIA, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. VIRGINIA, Southwest Patrick County 1 W Critz 24 1130EST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm winds late in the morning of the 24th, downed trees 1 mile west of Critz, blew the chimney off of a mobile home and blew its porch into the backyard. Another home had its roof damaged and carport collapsed.

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WASHINGTON, Northeast WAZ032>033-035>037 Lower Garfield & Asotin - Washington Palouse - Upper Columbia Basin - Spokane Area - Northeast Mountains 25 1100PST 0 0 Dust Storm 1800PST

This photo was taken from the roof of the Health District Building just northwest of downtown Spokane during the peak of the dust storm. The camera is facing northeast toward the Spokane Arena, the large building about one-half mile in the distance. Many residents could not remember a dust storm of this magnitude in ten years or more. An unusual dust storm swept across eastern Washington on the afternoon of September 25. The combination of an extended drought, freshly plowed fields from the August wheat harvest, and a dry cold front containing wind gusts of 35 to 40 miles an hour led to the widespread dust storm. During the peak of the dust storm around 400 PM PDT, the Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority reported PM10 (larger particulate matter) values of 3290 micrograms per cubic meter. This compares to normal values of under 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Visibilities of two miles or less affected widespread areas. The following is a rundown of minimum visibilities reported at ASOS sites: Spokane International...1 mile, Spokane Felts...1 mile, Pullman-Moscow...2 miles, and Deer Park...1 mile (variable from 1/4 to 5 miles). Light rain on the evening of the 25th knocked most of the dust from the air. WASHINGTON, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. WASHINGTON, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. WASHINGTON, Southwest

NONE REPORTED. WEST VIRGINIA, East

NONE REPORTED. WEST VIRGINIA, North Marion County Barrackville 24 0435EST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

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WEST VIRGINIA, Southeast

NONE REPORTED. WEST VIRGINIA, West WVZ005>006- Wayne - Cabell - Putnam - Kanawha - Boone - Clay - Raleigh - Fayette - Pocahontas 014>015-026>027- 035>036-046 01 0000EST 0 0 Monthly Precipitation 30 2300EST Total September rains of 1 to 2 inches were common. That is about half the norm. The 1.34 inches at the Raleigh County Airport was the 5th driest September for that location.

WVZ046>047 Pocahontas - Randolph 25 0500EST 0 0 Snow 0700EST In the wake of a cold frontal passage on the 24th, the first snow flakes of the season, for West Virginia, were spotted on the ridges above 4000 feet in elevation. There was no accumulation. WISCONSIN, Extreme Southwest

NONE REPORTED. WISCONSIN, Northeast Oneida County .3 SSW Pelican Lake to 06 1809CST 0.5 30 0 0 65.5K Tornado (F0) 1.3 NNE Pelican Lake 1814CST Oneida County Rhinelander 06 2030CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2330CST Vilas County Eagle River 06 2030CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2330CST A weak tornado briefly touched down a couple of times along a 1.6 mile long path. The tornado caused minor damage to the Pelican Lake Supper Club, blew the roof off a nearby house and destroyed a garage. It also caused minor damage to the Pelican Lake Town Hall and uprooted several trees.

Heavy rain from thunderstorms that moved through north-central Wisconsin resulted in flooding of streets and low spots in Rhinelander (Oneida co.) and Eagle River (Vilas co.).

Waushara County Redgranite to 07 1210CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Auroraville 1215CST Winnebago County 6 W Winchester 07 1220CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Outagamie County 10 W Appleton to 07 1230CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Kaukauna 1245CST Winnebago County Oshkosh 07 1231CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Calumet County 3 WNW Sherwood 07 1240CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Brown County 3 SW De Pere 07 1256CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Brown County Green Bay 07 1315CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Door County 1 N Fish Creek 07 1355CST 0 1 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Severe thunderstorms moved through central and east-central Wisconsin during the early afternoon hours, downing numerous trees along the way. More than 5,000 customers were temporarily without electrical power due to the storms. One man sustained minor injuries when he was struck by a storm-damaged tree in Peninsula State Park (Door co.). The storms also heavily damaged a garage

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WISCONSIN, Northeast that was under construction 10 miles west of Appleton (Outagamie co.).

Wood County 2 E Wisconsin Rapids 07 1832CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Marathon County Knowlton 07 1835CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Portage County 1 S Plover to 07 1855CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1 E Stevens Pt Winnebago County Neenah 07 1910CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Shawano County Wittenberg 07 1915CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Calumet County Chilton to 07 1940CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Brillion 1945CST Menominee (C) Countywide 07 1940CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Winnebago County Neenah 07 1947CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Severe thunderstorms, that developed on the northern edge of a thunderstorm complex over southern Wisconsin, moved through the central and east-central portions of the state during the evening, downing numerous trees and power lines. The storms damaged homes along Lake Dubay (Marathon co.) and knocked down a garage in Knowlton (Marathon co.). Part of a roof was blown from a shed in Brillion (Calumet co.). A house and a former grocery store in Neenah (Winnebago co.) also sustained roof damage from the storms.

Door County 20 SW Sturgeon Bay 21 1520CST 0 0 Funnel Cloud A funnel cloud developed over the Bay of Green Bay as cool air moved across the relatively warm waters of the bay.

WIZ022-040 Door - Kewaunee 23 1330CST 0 0 Strong Wind 2050CST Intense low pressure departing Wisconsin as high pressure was building into the state resulted in strong and gusty winds in the counties bordering Lake Michigan. The strong winds downed tree limbs and caused widespread power outages in Door county and scattered power outages in Kewaunee county. Fallen electrical wires caused some fires in Door county. WISCONSIN, Northwest

NONE REPORTED. WISCONSIN, Southeast Jefferson County 2 SE Waterloo 03 1435CST 0 0 Hail (0.75) Waukesha County Dousman 03 1525CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Jefferson County 3 WSW Palmyra 03 1530CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Racine County Wind Lake 03 1545CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Waukesha County Big Bend to 03 1545CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Muskego 1555CST Walworth County Linton to 03 1637CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Genoa City 1645CST Scattered, short lines or clusters of severe thunderstorms moved through southeast Wisconsin during the afternoon hours. Powerful straight-line downburst winds toppled many large trees near Palmyra (Jefferson Co.), across southern Waukesha County from Dousman to Big Bend to Muskego, in Wind Lake (Racine Co.), and from Linton to Genoa City in Walworth County. Nickle-size hail

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WISCONSIN, Southeast was also noted southeast of Waterloo (Jefferson Co.). Law enforcement officials and trained spotters estimated wind gusts to be in the 50 to 56 knot range (58 to 65 mph). Synoptically, the severe storms developed ahead of a cold front pushing east across Wisconsin, along a cloud/no cloud line. Surface dewpoints around 70 with maximum air temperatures in the 84 to 88 degree range produced Lifted Indices of -4 to -6.

Columbia County Lodi to 07 1135CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5 NE Portage 1145CST Green Lake County Princeton to 07 1150CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 7 W Berlin 1200CST Marquette County 5 E Montello 07 1150CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Dane County Windsor 07 1155CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Dodge County Beaver Dam 07 1307CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) The first of two rounds of severe thunderstorms to affect southern Wisconsin on September 7th struck parts of the south-central and southeast counties in the early afternoon hours. Powerful straight-line downburst winds toppled many large trees east of Montello (Marquette Co.), in the northwest part of Green Lake County north of Princeton, in the Windsor area (Dane Co.), and in the Beaver Dam area (Dodge Co.). Law enforcement officials and trained spotters estimated wind gusts to be in the 50 to 52 knot range (58 to 60 mph). The storms weakened as they moved east into Fond du Lac and Jefferson Counties where winds gusts were only in the 30 to 40 knot range (35 to 46 mph). Synoptically, the severe storms developed ahead of a cold front pushing east across Wisconsin, while the parent low pressure moved northeast through northwest Wisconsin. Surface dewpoints were in the lower 70s with maximum air temperatures in the mid 80s.

Iowa County Rewey to 07 1745CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Dodgeville 1755CST Lafayette County Benton to 07 1745CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Shullsburg 1758CST Sauk County Lake Delton to 07 1805CST 0 0 75K Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 4.3 SE Lake Delton 1810CST Dane County Madison 07 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1815CST Green County Monroe 07 1810CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Columbia County Portage to 07 1820CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Lodi Rock County Beloit 07 1820CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1930CST Rock County 1 SW Evansville 07 1820CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Marquette County Endeavor to 07 1825CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Packwaukee 1830CST Rock County Beloit 07 1825CST 0 0 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Green Lake County 3 NE Kingston to 07 1830CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Berlin 1850CST Columbia County 3 S Cambria 07 1855CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Jefferson County 1 S Palmyra 07 1920CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52)

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WISCONSIN, Southeast Walworth County Walworth to 07 1930CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G56) Elkhorn 1945CST Waukesha County 1 SW Oconomowoc 07 1940CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Dane County Madison 07 2100CST 0 0 Urban/Sml Stream Fld 2300CST The second of two rounds of severe thunderstorms to affect southern Wisconsin on September 7th struck parts of the south-central and southeast counties in the early evening hours. A north-south line of storms moving east through southern Wisconsin generated powerful straight-line downburst winds that toppled many large trees in parts of Iowa, Lafayette, Sauk, Coumbia, Marquette, Green Lake, Dane, Green, Rock, Jefferson, Waukesha, and Walworth Counties. Scattered power outages were also noted, resulting in the loss of electrical power to about 1000 customers in southeast Wisconsin. Law enforcement officials and trained spotters estimated wind gusts to be in the 50 to 56 knot range (58 to 65 mph). However, thunderstorm winds probably topped out around 65 knots (75 mph) in the area about 4 miles southeast of Lake Delton where newspaper accounts indicated that a silo and pole shed were blown down, and other buildings were damaged. One of the large trees that were toppled in Beloit damaged two vehicles, and trapped passengers in one of them for about one hour. In addition, heavy rains of 1 to 2 inches accompanied some of the storms, resulting in flooded roads in and around Madison (Dane Co.) and Beloit (Rock Co.). Water depths on some of Madison's and Beloit's roads were 1 to 2 feet deep in low spots, and several vehicles in Madison stalled. In Beloit, up to 1.64 inches of rain was measured, while 1.85 inches fell at Madison's Truax Field. Synoptically, low pressure moved northeast through northwest Wisconsin. Surface dewpoints were in the lower 70s with maximum air temperatures in the mid 80s. The individual thunderstorm cells moved northeast at 35 to 43 knots (40 to 50 mph).

Dane County Verona 08 0120CST 0 0 5K Thunderstorm Wind (G61) An isolated microburst generated by a severe thunderstorm resulted in tree or structural damage on seven properties on the northwest side of the city of Verona in the pre-dawn hours. One shed was destroyed a shed, and one home sustained minor roof damage due to toppled trees. In addition, a couple backyard decks and a free-standing wooden swing-set were damaged. Based on newspaper pictures, maximum wind gusts were probably in the 61 knot range (70 mph), and damage was estimated at about $5,000. The severe thunderstorm followed two rounds of severe weather that occurred over parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin on September 7, 2001.

Green County Monroe 18 2000CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 19 0600CST Iowa County Dodgeville 18 2000CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 19 0600CST Jefferson County 3 SE Sullivan 18 2000CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 19 0600CST Kenosha County Kenosha Muni Arpt 18 2000CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 19 0600CST Lafayette County 7 N Argyle to 18 2000CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Argyle 19 0600CST Milwaukee County Milwaukee Mtchell Ar to 18 2000CST 0 0 Heavy Rain Milwaukee 19 0600CST Rock County Beloit 18 2000CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 19 0600CST Walworth County Genoa City 18 2000CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 19 0600CST Waukesha County Eagle 18 2000CST 0 0 Heavy Rain 19 0600CST Several rounds of moderate to heavy rains dumped .75 to 2.22 inches of rain across parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin. Many locations had 1 to 1.5 inches during the overnight hours. The Racine city area (Racine Co.) recorded 2.16 to 2.22 inches

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WISCONSIN, Southeast (probably record amounts for the 24 hour period ending at 0600CST on September 19, 2001), resulting in minor urban flooding. There were other scattered reports of water briefly covering some roads in low-lying areas across the remainder of south-central and southeast Wisconsin. Additional rainfall reports include: Clinton WWTP (Rock Co.) 1.38 inches, Kenosha Municipal Airport 1.38 inches, Blanchardville (7 N Argyle, Lafayette Co.) 1.33 inches, Genoa City (Walworth Co.) 1.28 inches, Milwaukee Mitchell Field (Milwaukee Co.) 1.25 inches, Eagle 1.15 inches (amateur radio operator), Ft. Atkinson WWTP 1.06 inches, Beloit College (Rock Co.) 1.04 inches, and the Dodgeville WWTP (Iowa Co.) 0.92 inches. These heavy rains ultimately lead to total September 2001 rainfall amounts (TV school network reports) of 6.42 inches in Brodhead (Green Co.), 7.03 inches in Barneveld (Iowa Co.), 7.72 inches in Janesville (Rock Co.), 6.92 inches in Lake Geneva (Walworth Co.), 6.03 inches in Wisconsin Dells (Columbia Co.), 6.63 inches on the southwest side of Madison (Dane Co.).

WIZ058>060-064>066- Dodge - Washington - Ozaukee - Jefferson - Waukesha - Milwaukee - Rock - Walworth - Racine - Kenosha 069>072 19 0130CST 0 0 Strong Wind 0330CST Strong, east-northeast winds gusting to 31 to 49 knots (36 to 57 mph), raked parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin during the pre-dawn morning hours on September 19, 2001. The majority of the gusts were in the 31 to 40 knot range (36 to 46 mph), however a gust of 49 knots (57 mph) was recorded at the NWS Forecast office southeast of Sullivan (Jefferson Co.) at 0220CST. A gust of 43 knots (49.5 mph) was noted at Carthage College on the northside of the city of Kenosha (Kenosha Co.), and a gust of 41 knots (47 mph) was recorded at Milwaukee Mitchell Field (Milwaukee Co.) at 0230CST. Law enforcement officials and newspaper accounts reported that small tree branches were knocked out of trees, resulting in scattered power outages. Synoptically, the strong winds were the result of a tight surface pressure gradient on the north side of a deepening low pressure that moved northeast through northern Illinois. The low moved through the northern part of the city of Chicago, IL, to the mid-point of Lake Michigan east of Milwaukee, WI. Surface observation stations recorded pressure falling rapidly as the wind gusts increased in magnitude.

Racine County Racine 20 2200CST 0 0 9K Lightning Lightning struck and exploded a 100-foot tall tree in the city of Racine (Racine Co.), resulting in debris damage to 6 homes within 200 feet. Mainly window and roof damage was noted. The $9,000 in damage is an estimate based on newspaper accounts.

WIZ056>057-062-067 Sauk - Columbia - Iowa - Lafayette 29 2300CST 0 0 Fog 30 0800CST Dense fog developed during the overnight hours over parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin and persisted until the mid-morning hours. Visibilities were reduced to 1/8 to 1/4 mile, resulting in delayed school openings and delayed airplane traffic. Newspaper accounts noted several vehicle accidents. The dense fog was the result of clearing skies and a light west-northwest surface flow behind a weak front that passed through the area earlier.

WIZ070>072 Walworth - Racine - Kenosha 29 2300CST 0 0 Fog 30 0700CST Dense fog developed during the overnight hours over parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin and persisted until the mid-morning hours. Visibilities were reduced to 1/8 to 1/4 mile, resulting in delayed school openings and delayed airplane traffic. Newspaper accounts noted several vehicle accidents. The dense fog was the result of clearing skies and a light west-northwest surface flow behind a weak front that passed through the area earlier.

WIZ063>065-068>069 Dane - Jefferson - Waukesha - Green - Rock 30 0200CST 0 0 Fog 0800CST Dense fog developed during the overnight hours over parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin and persisted until the mid-morning hours. Visibilities were reduced to 1/8 to 1/4 mile, resulting in delayed school openings and delayed airplane traffic. Newspaper accounts noted several vehicle accidents. The dense fog was the result of clearing skies and a light west-northwest surface flow behind a weak front that passed through the area earlier.

WIZ047-051>052- Green Lake - Fond Du Lac - Sheboygan - Dodge - Washington 058>059 30 0300CST 0 0 Fog 0800CST Dense fog developed during the overnight hours over parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin and persisted until the mid-morning hours. Visibilities were reduced to 1/8 to 1/4 mile, resulting in delayed school openings and delayed airplane traffic. Newspaper accounts noted several vehicle accidents. The dense fog was the result of clearing skies and a light west-northwest surface flow behind a weak front that passed through the area earlier.

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WISCONSIN, Southwest Taylor County 7 W Westboro 06 1608CST 0 0 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) The emergency manager reported a building was completely demolished by straight-line winds estimated at 60 to 65 mph. Several trees were also blown down.

Grant County 2 W Mt Hope 07 1650CST 0 0 0.40K 12K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Grant County Mt Hope 07 1704CST 0 0 0.75K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Grant County Fennimore 07 1705CST 0 0 0.80K 7.5K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Grant County Patch Grove 07 1705CST 0 0 0.50K 8K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Grant County Platteville 07 1710CST 0 0 1.5K 14K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Grant County Lancaster 07 1718CST 0 0 1.3K 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Grant County Boscobel 07 1727CST 0 0 2K 12K Thunderstorm Wind (G54) Monroe County 6 N Angelo to 07 1730CST 0.3 30 0 1 20K Tornado (F0) 6.3 N Angelo 1732CST Juneau County Necedah 07 1808CST 0 0 2K Thunderstorm Wind (G52) Crawford County Eastman 07 2305CST 0 0 1K Hail (1.00) A mobile home was hit by a tornado between Cataract and Angelo (Monroe County) along County Road Q, completely demolishing the structure and tossing it about 30 feet. A woman was in the mobile home when the storm hit and managed to crawl out, in spite of sustaining minor injuries. Elsewhere across southwest Wisconsin, thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines.

WISCONSIN, West

NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, Central and West WYZ015 Natrona 07 1410MST 0 0 High Wind (G55) Roof damaged and trees limbs blown down in Casper. Reported by KTWO television.

Lincoln County Kemmerer 13 1207MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Lincoln County 5 N Kemmerer 13 1315MST 0 0 Hail (1.75) Large hail broke windshields.

Fremont County Lander 14 1425MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Fremont County Lander 14 1425MST 0 0 Flash Flood Flooding reported adjacent to the Lander Valley Medical Center.

Fremont County Lander 14 1429MST 0 0 Hail (1.00)

Fremont County Lander 14 1430MST 0 0 Flash Flood Nursing home ceiling collapsed due to the weight of the accumulated hail and rain.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm

WYOMING, Central and West Fremont County Lander 14 1432MST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Fremont County 3 E Lander 14 1433MST 0 0 Hail (0.88)

Fremont County Lander 14 1442MST 0 0 Hail (0.75)

Fremont County Lander 14 1442MST 0 0 Hail (1.75)

Fremont County Lander 14 1443MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Top dining room windows broken at residence on 4th street.

Fremont County Lander 14 1452MST 0 0 Flash Flood One foot of water reported on Main street, between 1st and 9th streets.

Fremont County Lander 14 1459MST 0 0 Funnel Cloud Funnel cloud was reported just south of Lander.

Sweetwater County (Rks)Rock Spgs Arpt 16 1335MST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) M

WYOMING, Extreme Southwest

NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, North Central

NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, Northeast

NONE REPORTED. WYOMING, Southeast Laramie County Hillsdale 14 1239MST 0 0 Hail (1.00) 1244MST

Laramie County Carpenter 14 1300MST 0 0 Hail (0.75) 1305MST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated February 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS ARKANSAS, East Poinsett County 2 W Uno to 1741CST 4 25 024 0 75K Tornado (F2) 2 NE Pitts 1755CST The tornado moved into Poinsett county from Jackson county and continued to move northeast.One mobile home was demolished. Four other mobile homes were overturned. A few houses were damaged. One shed was blown over. A few trees were knocked down. Craighead County 7 W Jonesboro to 1800CST 0024 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Jonesboro 1815CST A few homes were damaged. Several building on the Arkansas State University campus were damaged. A barn and an unoccupied mobile home were also damaged. Several trees were blown down. Cross County Hickory Ridge 1835CST 0024 5K Thunderstorm Wind 1840CST Some power lines were blown down. Phillips County 6 SW Mosby Spur to 1845CST 6 100 024 2 50K Tornado (F2) Mosby Spur 1900CST The tornado moved into the southeast corner of Phillips county from northern Desha county. The tornado struck several mobile homes just southwest of Mosby. Two mobile homes and a farm shop were destroyed. Two people from one of the mobile homes were injured. Craighead County Bay 1853CST 0024 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1900CST Clay County Countywide 1915CST 0024 20K Thunderstorm Wind 1925CST Some trees, power lines and power poles were knocked down. Cross County Cherry Vly 1915CST 0024 1K Thunderstorm Wind 1920CST One large tree was blown down. Craighead County Lake City 1920CST 0024 25K Thunderstorm Wind 1925CST Some warehouses were damaged. Many trees and power lines were blown down. Greene County Countywide 1920CST 0024 10K Thunderstorm Wind 1930CST Several trees were blown down across the county. Poinsett County 6 E Lepanto 1945CST 0024 0.01K Hail (0.75) 1950CST Crittenden County West Memphis 1950CST 0024 5K Thunderstorm Wind 1955CST Some power lines were knocked down.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated March 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS CONNECTICUT, Southern New Haven County Milford 0100EST 0022 Flood Fairfield County Bridgeport 0300EST 0022 Urban/Sml Stream Fld CTZ008-012 Northern New London - Southern New London 0600EST 0022 Flood 1930EST New London County Montville 0800EST 0022 Flood Middlesex County West Brook 0830EST 0022 Flood New Haven County Hamden 0830EST 0022 Flood A strong and slow-moving coastal storm produced widespread heavy rain and strong gusty winds throughout much of southern Connecticut from Wednesday March 21st through Thursday March 22nd. Heavy rain, combined with rapid snowmelt from a deep pre-existing snowpack, produced significant rises on many small rivers and streams across southern Connecticut. This triggered some flooding of areas adjacent to these rivers and streams. The Yantic River rose above its' flood stage of 9.0 feet at Norwich and crested at 10 feet from 10 am to 11 am EST. The river was above flood stage from 6 am until 7:30 pm EST during March 22nd. Urban flooding also occurred with this storm. On average, between two and three inches of rain occurred with this storm.

In addition to the heavy rain, strong gusty winds buffeted much of southern Connecticut during this storm. Wind gusts up to 40 mph, combined with nearly saturated ground conditions, led to fallen trees and power lines, with subsequent power outages scattered throughout southern Connecticut. These strong winds also created localized coastal flooding and beach erosion across coastal sections of Connecticut.

Here are some storm total rainfall amounts:

For Fairfield County: 2.12 inches at Danbury, and 2.16 inches at Bridgeport.

For New Haven County: 2.52 inches at Madison, to 3.04 inches at New Haven.

For New London County: 1.76 inches at North Stonington, to 2.42 inches at Groton.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS KANSAS, North Central Rooks County 5 S Palco to 2235CST 14 300 010 0 100K 0 Tornado (F1) 2 S Webster 2250CST Rooks County 8 SW Plainville to 2238CST 20 400 010 0 600K 0 Tornado (F1) 7 SW Woodston 2255CST Rooks County Palco 2245CST 0010 10K 0 Hail (1.75) Rooks County 1 S Plainville to 2245CST 3 75 010 1 100K 0 Tornado (F0) 2 NE Plainville 2250CST Osborne County 8 N Natoma to 2305CST 9 100 010 0 150K 0 Tornado (F1) 4 S Alton 2320CST Osborne County 6 W Alton 2318CST 0010 20K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G70) Phillips County 5 W Phillipsburg 2320CST 00010 0 Hail (1.00) Smith County 3 SW Gaylord to 2324CST 4 100 010 0 75K 0 Tornado (F1) 1.5 N Gaylord 2335CST Osborne County 4 SW Downs to 2325CST 7 200 010 0 100K 0 Tornado (F1) 4 N Downs 2332CST Exited Osborne county into Smith county Osborne County 4.5 N Osborne to 2325CST 2 75 010 0 50K 0 Tornado (F1) 6 N Osborne 2330CST Smith County 1 SW Dispatch to 2332CST 2 100 010 0 10K 0 Tornado (F0) 1 E Dispatch 2335CST Entered from Osborne county and exited to Jewell county Jewell County 10 SW Ionia to 2335CST 4 75 010 0 50K 0 Tornado (F0) 6.5 SW Ionia 2339CST Entered from Smith county Smith County Smith Center 2345CST 00010 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) M Smith County 3 SW Cora to 2349CST 3.5 50 010 0 10K 0 Tornado (F0) 2 E Cora 2355CST Jewell County 2 S Formoso to 0014CST 3.5 75 011 0 70K 0 Tornado (F0) 3 E Formoso 0018CST Exited Jewell county and entered Republic county Mitchell County Beloit 0015CST 0011 60K 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G80) M Jewell County Webber 0025CST 00011 0 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Strong thunderstorms just north of a warm front moved into north-central Kansas. Despite the late hour of the day, cooler temperatures and foggy conditions, these thunderstorms began to rotate and produced several tornadoes across the area. The first tornado developed in southwest Rooks county near Palco and lifted just south of Webster Lake. One farmstead was hit with damage sustained to outbuildings, trees and farm equipment. The next twister entered Rooks county from Ellis county south of Plainville. This tornado hit a farmstead on the south side of Plainville and traveled northeast through the cemetery and then on to rural areas of eastern Rooks county. The farmstead sustained damage to outbuildings and trees. The home was spared from major damage. Another weak tornado started on the south side of Plainville and traveled up US highway 183 and then northeast to a modular home manufacturing plant. Several homes in production were damaged. Other homes along the path had roof or window damage. Three other tornadoes occurred in Osborne county. The first, on the west side of the county, damaged outbuildings and trees along its 9 mile path. A short lived tornado near the junction of US highway 24 and Kansas Highway 181 hit an abandoned gas station. Old

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated April 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS KANSAS, North Central tanks and concrete blocks were littered about for nearly a mile to the northeast. The last tornado in the county started southwest of Downs and traveled northeast. It hit one farmstead on the west side of Downs causing damage to various outbuildings and farm machinery. This twister continued northeast and entered extreme southeast Smith county and then into southwest Jewell county. Before lifting, the tornado hit the parsonage of the Dispatch church, causing roof and wall damage to the home. Other weak tornadoes were noted in Smith and Jewell counties with minor damage noted to power poles and trees. Some other reports indicated that some hail and strong winds accompanied these storms. MICHIGAN, West Mason County Countywide 0000EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 0800EST Muskegon County Countywide 0007EST 0015 10K 10K Hail (0.75) Muskegon County Countywide 0027EST 0015 25K 25K Hail (1.00) Kalamazoo County Parchment 0034EST 0015 25K 25K Hail (1.00) Muskegon County Countywide 0040EST 0015 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G51) M Oceana County Countywide 0040EST 0015 500K 200K Flash Flood 0800EST Muskegon County Muskegon 0100EST 0015 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Kalamazoo County Climax 0112EST 0015 25K 25K Hail (1.50) Muskegon County Muskegon 0145EST 0015 500K 200K Flash Flood 0800EST Kent County Kentwood 0200EST 0015 500K 200K Flash Flood 0800EST Muskegon County Countywide 0200EST 0015 10K 10K Hail (0.75) Newaygo County Countywide 0200EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 0800EST Ottawa County Countywide 0200EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 0800EST Ottawa County Marne 0253EST 0015 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Muskegon County Countywide 0312EST 0015 25K 25K Hail (1.00) Ottawa County Marne 0312EST 0015 25K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) Muskegon County Whitehall 0330EST 0015 25K 25K Hail (1.00) Barry County Countywide 0415EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 0800EST Calhoun County Countywide 0415EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 0800EST Barry County Countywide 0800EST 0015 25K 25K Flood 1500EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated May 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS MICHIGAN, West Calhoun County Countywide 0800EST 0015 25K 25K Flood 1500EST Mason County Countywide 0800EST 0015 25K 25K Flood 1500EST Muskegon County Countywide 0800EST 0015 25K 25K Flood 1500EST Newaygo County Countywide 0800EST 0015 25K 25K Flood 1500EST Oceana County Countywide 0800EST 0015 25K 25K Flood 1500EST Ottawa County Countywide 0800EST 0015 25K 25K Flood 16 0900EST Clare County Countywide 1645EST 0015 100K 50K Flash Flood 16 0300EST Clinton County Countywide 1645EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 1930EST Gratiot County Countywide 1645EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 1930EST Ingham County Countywide 1645EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 1930EST Isabella County Countywide 1645EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 1930EST Mecosta County Countywide 1645EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 1930EST Montcalm County Countywide 1645EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 1930EST Osceola County Countywide 1645EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 1930EST Clinton County Countywide 2345EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 16 0300EST Gratiot County Countywide 2345EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 16 0300EST Isabella County Countywide 2345EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 16 0300EST Mecosta County Countywide 2345EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 16 0300EST Montcalm County Countywide 2345EST 0015 50K 50K Flash Flood 16 0300EST Osceola County Countywide 0000EST 0016 50K 50K Flash Flood 0300EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated May 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS MICHIGAN, West Barry County Countywide 0100EST 0016 50K 50K Flash Flood 0300EST Ingham County Countywide 0100EST 0016 50K 50K Flash Flood 0300EST Mason County Countywide 0100EST 0016 50K 50K Flash Flood 0300EST Muskegon County Countywide 0100EST 0016 25K 25K Flash Flood 0300EST Newaygo County Countywide 0100EST 0016 50K 50K Flash Flood 0300EST Oceana County Countywide 0100EST 0016 25K 25K Flash Flood 0900EST Barry County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 17 0900EST Clare County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 0900EST Clinton County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 0900EST Eaton County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 0900EST Gratiot County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 17 0900EST Ingham County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 17 0900EST Isabella County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 17 0900EST Mason County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 0900EST Mecosta County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 1600EST Montcalm County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 17 0900EST Muskegon County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 0900EST Newaygo County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 17 0900EST Osceola County Countywide 0300EST 0016 25K 25K Flood 0900EST Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 0704EST 0016 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 0719EST

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated May 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS MICHIGAN, West

Thunderstorms developed during the morning hours of the 15th, producing several reports of large hail and high winds. It was also a record rainfall event for the Grand Rapids area, and 4 to 5 inches of rain fell in less than 6 hours across much of southwestern and south central lower Michigan.

Three quarters inch hail was reported at Blue Lake Township (Muskegon county) by area law enforcement at 1:07 a.m. EDT. One inch hail was reported by spotters at Duck Lake (Muskegon county) at 1:27 a.m, and in Parchment (Kalamazoo county) at 1:34 a.m. At 1:40 a.m., a 58 mph wind gust was reported by spotters, who also reported that two to three inch tree limbs were blown down at the intersection of 120th street and Crocker road. 4 to 5 inches of rain was reported in a very short period of time at Silver Lake in Oceana county at 1:40 a.m., which produced localized flooding.

Tree damage resulting from gusty winds was reported by local media in Muskegon (Muskegon county) at 2:00 a.m. 1.5 inch hail was reported by local media in Climax (Kalamazoo county) at 2:12 a.m. At 3 a.m., three quarters inch hail was reported by law enforcement at Blue Lake township (Muskegon county). A tree was downed at the intersection of 68th and Leonard streets, reported by area law enforcement in Marne (Ottawa county) at 3:53 a.m.

One inch hail was reported by local media at Blue Lake township (Muskegon county) at 4:12 a.m. Small tree limbs were downed in Marne (Ottawa county) at 4:12 a.m. One inch hail was reported by spotters in Whitehall (Muskegon county) at 4:30 a.m. Trees were blown down onto 12th street in Kalamazoo county between 8:04 and 8:19 a.m, as reported by area law enforcement.

Flash flooding became the primary weather problem. Flash flooding occurred across much of Kent, Oceana and Muskegon counties, where many primary and secondary roads as well as basements of homes were flooded. In Kentwood (Kent county), a car became trapped in rising water under a bridge at the intersection of 36th street and Patterson road. Grand Rapids (Kent county) set a 24 hour record rainfall for the date, where 4.15 inches fell. 1.75 inches of rain in Lansing (Ingham county) was also a new 24 hour record rainfall for the date. Up to 8 inches of rain fell in Oceana county, and up to 6 inches of rain fell in Muskegon county.

Additional flash flooding and flooding took place across Mason, Newaygo, Ottawa, Barry, Calhoun, Ingham, Osceola, Clinton, Gratiot, Montcalm, Mecosta, Isabella, Clare and Eaton counties. There were numerous reports received of flooded roads, basements, and flooding of small creeks and streams. Fortunately, however, the flash flooding and flooding did not cause any fatalities. GEORGIA, Northeast Franklin County Carnesville 1840EST 0013 Thunderstorm Wind (G55) Sheriff's department reported trees and power lines down across the county. NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Cleveland County Shelby 2200EST 0024 Flash Flood 25 0000EST Severe urban flooding in Shelby, with water up to car hoods and many streets flooded. One bridge was washed out in a rural part of Cleveland County. 290,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the First Broad River during the heavy rain; trees and power lines down also. Two people rescued from cars. An apartment building flooded. Creeks in the city of Shelby flooded. . SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Oconee County Mountain Rest 1848EST 0013 Hail (0.75) Deputy reported dime-sized hail. Spartanburg County 20 S Spartanburg 0125EST 0025 Flash Flood 0400EST State highway 146 was flooded, with at least three feet of water over the roadway at one time just a few miles southeast of Woodruff. Numerous other roads in the area were also closed because of flooding. An officer lost his patrol car in the flood waters as he attempted to maneuver through the high water. A wrecker was unable to attempt a rescue of the vehicle because it couldn't get through the flood water. Radar estimated over 10 inches of rain in the flood area. Union County Buffalo to 0315EST 0025 Flash Flood Union 0500EST Overflowing creeks flooded roads in the western half of Union County, between Buffalo and Union.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated June 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Anderson County Anderson 1300EST 0025 Flash Flood 1600EST Broadway creek flooded in the city.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated July 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Caldwell County Lenoir to 2315EST 0002 50K Flash Flood 7 N Lenoir 03 0100EST Flooding was observed in the city of Lenoir and a couple of roads flooded just outside of town. By 0045 EST, several roads had been washed out., but flooding had abated. A car was flooded out and floated along U.S. 321 north of Lenoir; the woman inside the car was rescued. Two other cars were also flooded. Mudslides occurred 5 to 7 miles north of Lenoir. A couple of cars ran into rocks on the road from the mudslides. A few streams overflowed their banks and flooded out the highway.

A storm spotter relayed a scanner report of two mobile homes struck by lightning. Torrential rain fell in the northern half of Caldwell County, upwards of 4.3 inches in a two-hour period. Caldwell County Lenoir 2330EST 0002 Lightning 2345EST Rutherford County Rutherfordton 2000EST 0024 Flash Flood 2100EST A park in downtown Rutherfordton was flooded and closed during torrential downpours associated with slow-moving thunderstorms. Some small creeks and roads flooded as well. Madison County 4 E Marshall to 0800EST 0029 1M 2.5M Flash Flood 12 N Marshall 1300EST A significant flash flood occurred in Madison County on the 29th, the fourth major flash flood to affect Madison County in six weeks. Numerous roads were flooded, closing major commuter highways 208 and 212. Many private bridges were washed away. Damage to the tobacco crop alone was estimated at $400,000.

Flooding began after nearly four hours of moderate to heavy rain trained over the rugged, hilly terrain of northern Madison County. The first report was of a mudslide between Marshall and Mars Hill, then Laurel Creek, especially susceptible to flooding during the summer of 2001, overflowed its banks once again, taking 7 or 8 bridges with it and washing a mobile home away.

Big Laurel and Shelton Laurel creeks also flooded, stranding 9 families for a couple of days once the roads connecting them to the main highway were washed out. OHIO, Southwest Fairfield County Baltimore 1907EST 0017 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1911EST Several trees were blown down throughout town. Clermont County Milford 1953EST 0017 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1957EST Trees and powerlines were knocked down across town. Clermont County Batavia to 2050EST 0017 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) Felicity 2100EST Trees were knocked down across the southern part of the county. Brown County Countywide 2100EST 0017 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2115EST Trees were blown down across the county. Adams County Lawshe 2130EST 0017 Flash Flood 18 0415EST An unoccupied truck was swept away in high water near Peebles. Minor damage sustained by a few homes and roadways across the northern part of the county.

Brown County Countywide 2130EST 0017 586K Flash Flood 18 0500EST Damage was reported to State Route 131 and other county roads, with eight to ten bridges washed out.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated July 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS OHIO, Southwest Preble County Countywide 2215EST 0017 Flash Flood 18 0500EST Roads flooded across the county. Twenty homes and trailers were evacuated due to high water. Butler County Countywide 2218EST 0017 1.5M Flash Flood 18 0230EST Several state, county and township roads incurred culvert and/or beam damage. 159 dwellings and one nursing home with damage across county. A stream was out of its banks at the intersection of State Routes 73 and 177. Total estimate of public assistance is 1,465,350.

Warren County Mason 2245EST 0017 604K Flash Flood 18 0300EST One hundred homes sustained damage with two destroyed from high water. A resident lost six cars when water flooded his garage. Several roads across county sustained minor damage. Total estimate of public assistance is 603,916.

Hamilton County Newtown 2256EST 0017 Thunderstorm Wind (G53) M Hamilton County Countywide 17 2258EST 3 0 3.6M Flash Flood 18 0230EST 389 dwellings sustained damage due to flooding. Several businesses were flooded along Mill Creek in Sharonville. Two people, a young woman, 21, and her father, 48, died in their flooded basement in Fairfax, when Little Duck Creek flooded in their neighborhood. A young woman, 16, was swept away while attempting to escape a vehicle which had become trapped in high water on a bridge. Total estimate of public assistance is 3,565,315. F21PH, M48PH, F16IW Clermont County Countywide 2300EST 0017 1.8M Flash Flood 18 0300EST Eleven bridges along county and township roads sustained damage in Miami, Goshen, Wayne and Gardner Townships. Four hundred homes, four businesses, two public buildings and more than two dozen cars, driveways and private bridges were damaged due to the high water. Total estimate of public assistance is 1,786,058.

Butler County Countywide 2315EST 0017 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2330EST Trees were knocked down across the county.

Clermont County 5 S Batavia 2320EST 0017 50K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2330EST Thousands of trees were knocked down near Batavia. Hamilton County Cincinnati 2320EST 0017 3K Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2325EST Large limbs were knocked down. SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest Anderson County Anderson 1500EST 0025 Flash Flood 2000EST Small streams and creeks flooded and roads were closed in, and around, the city. A number of trees were downed by the high water and wet ground. A deep plume of tropical moisture overspread the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia as the remnants of a tropical wave moved from the Gulf Coast across the southeast states. Numerous cooperative observer stations in the region reported over 3 inches of rainfall from late morning on the 25th through the late evening hours.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS MARYLAND, Central Anne Arundel County South Portion 1200EST 0030 Heavy Rain 1800EST Anne Arundel County Pasadena 1215EST 0030 80K Lightning Lightning struck 9 buildings across the county and caused a 2 alarm house fire in Pasedena. Anne Arundel County North Portion 1300EST 0030 Flash Flood 1830EST Numerous roads and basements were flooded. Anne Arundel County 2 SE Linthicum Hgts 1700EST 0030 8K Thunderstorm Wind 1800EST Fifteen trees and power lines were downed in Linthicum. Howard County Columbia 1702EST 0030 Hail (1.00) 1707EST Marble to quarter sized hail was reported. Anne Arundel County Baltimore Washington 1724EST 0030 Lightning Lightning damaged a runway and the main radar tower at BWI. Prince George'S County Bowie 1730EST 030 1 Lightning A 16-year-old boy was injured by lightning. A house caught fire after being hit by lightning. Howard County Southeast Portion 1800EST 0030 Flash Flood 1900EST Route 1 and other roads were flooded in Elkridge after a tributary of the Patapsco River overflowed. Charles County Hughesville 1810EST 0030 2K Thunderstorm Wind Trees and power lines were downed. Charles County Countywide 1900EST 0030 Flash Flood 2000EST Roads and basements were flooded in Hughesville. Thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and damaging winds moved through Central Maryland during the afternoon and early evening of the 30th. In Howard County, the Patapsco River overflowed sending water rushing down onto Route 1 in Elkridge. The highway remained closed for several hours and some cars became stalled in the high water. A total of 3.4 inches of rain was recorded in Elkridge and 2.53 inches of this total fell in one hour. Marble to quarter sized hail was reported in Columbia. In Prince George's County, a 16-year-old boy was struck by lightning in the Bowie area. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries. A home in Bowie on Pond Meadow Lane caught fire after being hit by lightning. In Calvert County, two homes were hit by lightning in Dunkirk and a corn field was flattened. Up to 3 inches of rain reportedly fell in only one hour. In Charles County, flooding was reported in Hughesville. Trees and power lines were downed countywide.

In Anne Arundel County, storms with heavy downpours sat over the northern portion of the county during the afternoon and caused extensive flooding. Several roads were closed after creeks and streams overflowed. The southbound lanes of Ritchie Highway were closed after Cypress Creek overflowed. Flooding was also reported on Fort Smallwood Road, Rock Hill Road, and Forest Drive. Seven basements were flooded. An observer in Riviera Beach recorded 2 inches of rainfall in only 30 minutes. An observer in Annapolis reported 0.70 inches of rain in only 10 minutes. By early evening, these storms affected the entire county and contained frequent lightning and damaging winds. Officials reported 15 downed trees and power lines in the Linthicum area. Nine buildings were struck by lightning. One bolt started a two alarm fire at a home in Pasedena which resulted in $80,000 damage. Lightning also caused damage at Baltimore/Washington International Airport. A series of strikes over a 10 minute period burned two holes in Runway 1028 and damaged the airport's main radar tower. Rainfall totals included 5.53 inches in Riviera Beach, 4.24 inches at Baltimore/Washington International Airport, 3.44 inches in Millersville, and 3.00 inches in Odenton. Around 20,000 customers lost power across the county as a direct result of the storms.

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Time Path Path Number of Estimated August 2001 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest Rowan County Countywide 1730EST 0011 Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1745EST A few trees were blown down in scattered locations across the county.

VIRGINIA, North Page County Countywide 0000EST 0004 Heavy Rain 0300EST Warren County Countywide 0030EST 0004 Flash Flood 0300EST Happy Creek overflowed onto a bridge in Front Royal. An area of thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall remained nearly stationary over Page and Warren Counties between 1 and 4 AM EDT on the 4th. Rainfall totals included 3.12 inches on Hogback Mountain, 2.77 inches at Rocky Branch, and 2.71 inches in Ida. In Front Royal, Happy Creek overflowed its banks and submerged the 8th Street bridge. Nearby roads were also flooded. WEST VIRGINIA, East Grant County Countywide 1428EST 0004 Flash Flood 1600EST Flooding was reported on Route 42. Morgan County Countywide 1500EST 0004 Heavy Rain 1730EST A rock slide was reported on Route 9. Slow moving thunderstorms with heavy rainfall crossed the eastern panhandle between 3 and 7 PM EDT on the 4th. In Grant County, radar estimated over 2 inches of rain fell near Patterson and Lunice Creeks between Moorfield and Petersburg in only 90 minutes. Fast moving water downed a tree onto Patterson Creek. Flooding was reported on Morgantown Road (Route 42). In Morgan County, nearly 2 inches of rain fell in 90 minutes. A rock and mud slide was reported on Route 9 one half mile west of Berkeley Springs.

2 166 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.

167 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.

168 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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