SEPTEMBER 2017 VOLUME 59 NUMBER 9 STORM DATA AND UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH LATE REPORTS AND CORRECTIONS NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE, DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICE NCEI NATIONAL CENTERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Cover: This cover represents a few weather conditions such as snow, hurricanes, tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding that may occur in any given location any month of the year. (Photos courtesy of NCEI) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Storm Data and Unusual Weather……………………………………………………………………..3 Additions....................………………………………...…………………………………………….194 Corrections........…………………………………….……………………………………………....202 STORM DATA (ISSN 0039-1972) National Centers For Environmental Information Editor: Sherri Nave STORM DATA is prepared, and distributed by the National Centers For Environmental Information (NCEI), 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 Centers For Environmental Information (NCEI) and the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Storm Prediction Center. 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This is an official publication of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and is compiled from information received at the National Centers for Environmental Information Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5001. Director, National Centers For Environmental Information 2 Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2017 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Central ALZ017>021-027> Barbour - Blount - Calhoun - Chambers - Cherokee - Clay - Cleburne - Elmore - Etowah - Lee - Pike - 029-037>038-043- Randolph - Russell - Talladega - Tallapoosa 047>050 11 1100CST 1900CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Tropical Storm Hurricane Irma made landfall on the west coast of the Florida peninsula on September 10th. The hurricane tracked northward across Florida and weakened into a tropical storm on September 11th as it moved into southwest Georgia Tropical Storm Warnings were in effect for east central Alabama as Tropical Storm Irma approached east Alabama. Steady rains overspread the region by early morning, with breezy and gusty winds arriving south to north through the day. The highest impacts occurred east of Interstate 65 where peak wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph knocked down numerous trees, some of which blocked roadways, fell onto homes, and took out power lines. Due to the track of Irmas center, there was no tornado threat to Alabama. By the nighttime hours, winds were decreasing and Irma was downgraded to a tropical depression. Pike County 3 ENE Tennille 16 1648CST 1649CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Several trees were uprooted and power lines downed along Tennille Road. A small cluster of thunderstorms quickly intensified during the late afternoon hours over southern Pike County, and produced wind damage. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Calhoun County Choccolocco 19 1557CST 1558CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Hail (1.00) Calhoun County 1 W Old Davisville 19 1600CST 1601CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Several trees uprooted and fell onto a mobile home. An upper level short wave trough moved across north Alabama during the day on September 19th. Surface based CAPE peaked between 2500 and 3000 J/KG during the afternoon. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and early evening, and a few became severe. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Russell County Crawford 22 1513CST 1514CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Several trees uprooted near the intersection of Laney Road and Boswell Rood. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. Cherokee County 1 E Broomtown 23 1613CST 1614CST 0 0 0.00K 0.00K Thunderstorm Wind (50EG) Mobile home damaged and power lines downed near the town of Broomtown. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms developed in the afternoon on September 22nd and September 23rd. Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 58 mph. ALABAMA, North Morgan County 1 W Danville 05 1357CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel sized hail was reported in Danville. Jackson County 1 SE Dutton 05 1511CST 0 0 Hail (0.88) Nickel sized hail was reported in Dutton. 3 Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2017 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, North Dekalb County 1 E Beaty Xrds 05 1528CST 0 0 Hail (1.00) Hail up the sized of quarters was reported in Ider. A cold front produced a few strong thunderstorms during the late afternoon hours. Two of the storms produce nickel sized hail. ALZ008-010 Dekalb - Marshall 11 1600CST 12 2200CST 0 0 High Wind Tropical Depression Irma moved into southwest Georgia during the afternoon and evening of the 11th. This resulted in windy conditions across northeast Alabama. North to northeast winds gusted over 35 mph in a few locations. This resulted in a few reports of trees and tree limbs being knocked down. A few hundred residents also lost power due to the downed tree limbs onto utility lines. Colbert County 1 E (MSL)Muscle Shoals A 19 1006CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (51EG) A wind gust of 59 mph was reported by the ASOS at the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport. Note: The estimated wind gust of 51 knots is equivalent to 59 mph. Marshall County 1 SW Scant City 19 1258CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Power lines were knocked down on Eddy Scant Road. Note: The estimated wind gust of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph. Marshall County 3 NNE Hyatt 19 1328CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Two trees were knocked down in the Pleasant Grove area. Note: The estimated wind gust of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph. Marshall County 2 NE Lakeview 19 1328CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (52EG) Widespread power outages were reported in the Guntersville area. Clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the late morning and early afternoon hours, beginning in northwest Alabama and moving eastward and becoming more numerous by early to mid afternoon. Winds gusted to 59 mph at Muscle Shoals, and wind damage was reported in Marshall County. Note: The estimated wind gust of 52 knots is equivalent to 60 mph. Dekalb County 1 WNW Crossville 23 1735CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) A spotter reported minor roof damage to barns in the area. Also, two oak trees were uprooted. Note: The estimated wind gust of 61 knots is equivalent to 70 mph. Dekalb County 1 N Lathamville 23 1735CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) A tree was knocked down onto a house. Side paneling of a barn was torn back. Note: The estimated wind gust of 61 knots is equivalent to 70 mph. Dekalb County 1 W Kilpatrick 23 1750CST 0 0 Thunderstorm Wind (61EG) Trees were knocked down in a field near the intersection of Highways 68 and 168. time is estimated. An evening thunderstorm produced wind damage in and around Crossville. Trees were uprooted and roof damage was reported. Note: The estimated wind gust of 61 knots is equivalent to 70 mph. ALABAMA, Southeast ALZ065>069 Coffee - Dale - Geneva - Henry - Houston 11 0400EST 2200EST 0 0 650.0K 0.00K Tropical Storm 4 Time Path Path Number of Estimated September 2017 Local/ Length Width Persons Damage Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards) Killed Injured Property Crops Character of Storm ALABAMA, Southeast Hurricane Irma brought numerous impacts to the Florida Big Bend, southwest Georgia and southeast Alabama including widespread downed trees and power lines, roads blocked by trees, power outages, and trees on homes. Two people died during the event - one due to a car crash (Liberty County, FL) and another that had a heart attack (Worth County, GA). Two indirect deaths also occurred due to carbon monoxide from a generator (Taylor County, FL). While many counties across the Florida Big Bend and southwest Georgia were impacted, the greatest impacts were across the eastern portion of the area near the I-75 corridor. There were over 6.5 million customers without power in Florida, over 930,000 customers without power in Georgia, and over 45,000 customers without power in Alabama. Total damage cost for each county was estimated when figures were not available. For southeast Alabama, Houston county reported a few trees and power lines down. Coffee county reported several power lines and large trees down across major highways including Highway 135 South, 441 South, and 151 South. Some trees fell on structures and one farm structure collapsed. Henry county reported numerous trees and power lines were down across the county.