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MAY 1999VOLUME 41NUMBER 5
AND UNUSUAL WEATHER PHENOMENAWITH LATE REPORTS AND CORRECTIONS
NOAA NATIONAL OCEANIC AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE, NATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTERATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICE ASHEVILLE, NC
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STORM DATA(ISSN 0039-1972)
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Cover: This truck was destroyed by an F4 tornado moving through South Central Texas on May, 11 1999. Several people were injured,one fatally, when the tornado struck a ranch house. See details in the "Outstanding Storms of the Month" section. (Photograph courtesy ofTroy Kimmel, Meteorologist, Austin, Texas)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Cyclone Track Map which usually appears on this page is not available for May 1999.
Should the data become available in the future, acyclone track map will be produced and printed
in a subsequent issue.
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May 1999 Confirmed Tornadoes
F Scale F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 TotalNumber 198 72 25 11 5 1 312
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F Scale
F 0 F 1 F 2 F 3 F 4 F 5
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OUTSTANDING STORMS OF THE MONTH
1. SEVERAL TORNADOS DEVASTATE SOUTHERN PLAINSDuring the evening of May 3 rd through the morning of May 4 th several severe storm cells spawned 59tornadoes, resulting in massive destruction and loss of life. The Storms Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman,OK, issued a Severe Weather Outlook at 6:30 AM CST, warning of impending severe weather. Throughoutthe day, the SPC upgraded the outlook from slight, to moderate, to high risk. A Severe ThunderstormWarning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office in Norman, OK at 4:15 PMCST. A Tornado Watch was issued by the SPC at 4:45 PM CST and the first Tornado Warning was issuedby the NWS at 4:47 PM CST. The first tornado touched down at 4:51 PM CST in Comanche County.
The largest and most destructive tornado was rated an F5 (wind speeds between 260-318 mph) on the FujitaTornado Scale. It touched down in Grady County, OK at 5:23 PM CST 2.5 miles NW of Chickasha andmoved through McClain, Cleveland and Oklahoma Counties, causing massive amounts of damage toresidential and commercial properties. It finally lifted at 6:48 PM CST after causing F5 damage
Below: A tornado track map for the Oklahoma City area depicting the location and intensity.(Map courtesy of Steve Kruckenberg, National Weather Service, Oklahoma City, OK)
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near Moore, OK. The tornado was on the ground for 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering 37 miles. Thistornado caused 38 deaths, over 700 injuries and an estimated $1 Billion in property damage. Continualmonitoring and timely warnings by the National Weather Service minimized injuries and loss of life.
(Special thanks to Kenny James, Dennis McCarthy and Jim Purpura Meteorologists, NWS, Oklahoma City,OK, for contributing to this story.Also thanks to Keli Tarp, Public Relations, National Severe StormsLaboratory, Norman, OK and The Daily Oklahoman newspaper for use of the photographs)
Right: A WSR-88D Doppler Radarimage depicting the definitive�hook echo� which shows therain-wrapped center ofcirculation around thetornadoes vortex. This imagewas produced by the NationalWeather Service�s OklahomaCity radar at 5:56 P.M. CSTwhen the tornado was ratedan F5 (wind speeds between261 -318 mph) as it movedfrom Grady County intoMcClain County.
Left: The deadly tornado is showncrossing PennsylvaniaAvenue near Southwest134th Street where severalhomes and businesses weredestroyed or severelydamaged. Note the blackfunnel that is caused by thelarge quantity of darktopsoil being ingested by thetornado
(Photograph courtesy of PaulHellstern, The Daily Oklahoman,Oklahoma City, OK)
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Left: An aerial photographof Moore, Oklahoma,looking northeastfrom near 12th StreetNortheast. You cansee the tornado�s pathas it moved throughthis section of Moore.
(Photograph courtesy of PaulHel ls tern, The Dai lyOklahoman, Oklahoma City,OK)
Right: Rescuers help Renee Faulkinberryout from under the rubble of herhome in Country Place Estates insouthwes t Oklahoma Ci ty(Cleveland County). Tornadoes onMay 3-4 caused 47 fatalities and 865injuries.
(Photograph courtesy of Paul Hellstern, The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, OK)
2. SEVERAL TORNADOES TOUCH DOWN IN TEXAS
Severe thunderstorms developed in South-Central Texas (Mason County) on May 11, spawning an F4 (windspeeds (207-260 mph) tornado. The tornado grew to a width of 1400 yards during its 7 mile long track. Asthe tornado crossed Texas State Highway 152, a stretch of asphalt 720 yards wide was ripped from the roadsurface. The tornado also ripped the vegetation from the ground and de-barked all of the trees in it�s path.A total of 2 homes were completely destroyed and 16 others damaged. There was one fatality and 5 injurieswhen the tornado completely demolished a ranch house. Damages are estimated at 750K in property damageand 250K in crop losses.
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Left: Workers clear debris from anarea where a ranch house oncestood. A family of six survivedthe tornado by driving theirvehicle into a concrete garage asthe tornado approached. Oneoccupant of the vehicle died ofinjuries.
(Photograph courtesy of Troy Kimmel,Meteorologist, Austin, TX)
Right: The door of a pick-up truckfound 3/4 of a mile from it�soriginal location. Several chunksof Highway 152 were also foundin this area.
(Photograph courtesy of Troy Kimmel,Meteorologist, Austin, TX)
Left: Another section of the pick-uptruck wrapped around theremains of a debarked mesquitetree.
(Photograph courtesy of Troy Kimmel,Meteorologist, Austin, TX)
ALABAMA, North CentralALZ044 Montgomery
The record low temperature of 44 degrees was tied at Dannelly Field.Extreme Cold00001 00500CST
Golfball size hail fell in Cuba.Hail (1.75) 5K0004Cuba 01120CST
Sumter County
Golfball size hail fell just east of Livingston.Hail (1.75) 4K0004Livingston 01210CST
Sumter County
Two trees were blown down onto a power line in northeast Clay County just north of Lineville.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00004 4 N Lineville 01500CST
Clay County
Dime to nickel size hail fell in Woodstock.Hail (0.88)00004Woodstock 01740CST
Bibb County
A wind gust around 60 miles an hour was reported in extreme northwest Lauderdale County with no damage observed.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)00005 3 NW Waterloo 01910CST
Lauderdale
Power lines were knocked down in several locations across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0005Countywide 01925CST1945CST
Colbert County
Nickel size hail fell in Red Bay.Hail (0.88)00005Red Bay 01955CST
Franklin County
A large tree was blown over onto a car badly damaging it. This occurred on old CR 140 near Green Hill. Pea size hail and wind gustof 50 miles an hour were reported in numerous locations across eastern Lauderdale County.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0005Green Hill 01955CST
Lauderdale
Nickel size hail fell 10 miles south of Muscle Shoals.Hail (0.88)00005 10 S Muscle Shoals 02000CST
Colbert County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0005Countywide 02005CST
Franklin County
Hail (0.88)00005 10 W Russellville 02005CST
Franklin County
Nickel size hail fell 10 miles west of Russellville. Several reports of dime size hail and wind gust up to 57 miles an hour were alsoreceived from across the county.
Nickel size hail fell in the northeastern part of the county near Leighton.Hail (0.88)00005 6 NE Leighton 02014CST
Colbert County
Hail (0.75)00005Courtland 02031CST
Lawrence County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0005Courtland 02031CST
Lawrence County
Dime size hail was reported and trees were blown down in Courtland.
Dime size was reported 3 miles north of Moulton.Hail (0.75)00005 3 N Moulton 02050CST
Lawrence County
Power lines were blown down just to the northeast of Beaverton near the Marion County line.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0005Beaverton 02050CST
Lamar County
Trees and power lines were blown down in the city of Athens and also south of the city.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0005Athens 02055CST
Limestone County
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Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
ALABAMA, North CentralMadison County
Trees were blown over in Harvest according to a report through 911.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00005Harvest 02105CST
A few large tree limbs were broken off and blocked SR 19 4 miles north of the Marion-Lamar county line.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00005 8 W Hamilton 02110CST
Marion County
Trees and power lines were blown over in Huntsville and also just north of Huntsville in Chase. A few roads were blocked due to thedowned trees.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0005Huntsville 02110CST2115CST
Madison County
Dime size hail fell 8 miles east of Tuscumbia.Hail (0.75)00005 8 E Tuscumbia 02120CST
Colbert County
Lightning strikes caused several house fires around the city. A few homes had only minor smoke damage but a few others sustainedsubstantial fire and water damage. One firefighter received minor injuries when falling debris landed on him inside one of thehomes.
Lightning 30K0005Huntsville 02145CST
Madison County
Dime size hail was reported 5 miles south of Huntsville on US 231.Hail (0.75)00005 5 S Huntsville 02225CST
Madison County
Numerous roads throughout the county had water covering them especially in low lying areas. No reports of any road closures.
Flash Flood0000506
Countywide 02300CST0200CST
Morgan County
Flash flooding was reported throughout the county but especially in the Huntsville area. Fire engines responding to the fires inHuntsville splashed through water a few feet deep in many locations. A police car was stranded in water at least three feet deep at anintersection. The city and county barricaded and closed numerous roads that were impassable. Numerous auto accidents occurreddue to the high water but no injuries were reported.
Flash Flood 6K000506
Countywide 02300CST0230CST
Madison County
Dime size hail was reported in the West Point area.Hail (0.75)00005West Pt 02315CST
Cullman County
Quarter size hail was reported in Grant.Hail (1.00) 3K0005Grant 02340CST
Marshall County
Dime size hail was reported in Buhl.Hail (0.75)00006Buhl 00106CST
Tuscaloosa County
Golfball size hail fell near the city of Ohatchee.Hail (1.75) 5K0006Ohatchee 00330CST
Calhoun County
Dime size hail fell near the city of Ashland.Hail (0.75)00006Ashland 00435CST
Clay County
Lightning struck a barn in Barfield and the ensuing fire damaged the structure significantly.Lightning 15K0006Barfield 00445CST
Clay County
Dime size was reported in Smiths.Hail (0.75)00006Smiths 00930CST
Lee County
A funnel cloud was reported by the Alabama Highway Patrol 5 miles south of Eufaula.Funnel Cloud00006 5 S Eufaula 01150CST
Barbour County
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Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
ALABAMA, North CentralAutauga County
A weak tornado briefly touched down south of Pine Level or northeast of Prattville in eastern Autauga County. The tornado knockeddown several trees but remained in a rural area. There were numerous other reports of wall clouds and funnel clouds across thecounty.
Tornado (F0) 1K0 25 0.5 007 3.4 NE Prattville 2.9 NE Prattville to 01206CST
1207CST
Dime size hail was reported along SR 1 between Wedowee and Roanoke. Numerous reports of rotating wall clouds and funnel cloudswere also received at this time.
Hail (0.75)00007 8 SE Wedowee 01218CST
Randolph County
A weak tornado briefly touched down in a field near CR 44 and CR 159. No damage was reported.Tornado (F0)00 20 0.1 007 2 W Kent 01428CST
Elmore County
Another weak tornado briefly touched down in a rural area near CR 44 and CR 159. No damage was reported.Tornado (F0)00 20 0.1 007 2 W Kent 01430CST
Elmore County
Several trees were blown down and some were blocking the roadway. This damage occurred between CR 166 and CR 169 just eastof Beauregard.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00007 2 NNW Hopewell 01825CST
Lee County
Quarter to golfball size hail fell near Ft. Payne. The hail was up to 3 inches deep in many locations. A few automobiles had theirwindshields broken out. Hail was also reported in Fisher and Towne Creek areas.
Hail (1.75) 5K0013Ft Payne 01030CST
Dekalb County
Nickel size hail fell between the cities of Fyffe and Crossville.
Hail (0.88)00013CrossvilleFyffe to 01035CST
Dekalb County
Dime size hail fell near Priceville.Hail (0.75)00013Priceville 01047CST
Morgan County
Nickel size hail was reported in Rainsville on CR 835.Hail (0.88)00013Rainsville 01103CST
Dekalb County
Hail 2.5 inches in diameter fell near Priceville but no damage was reported.Hail (2.50)00013Priceville 01111CST
Morgan County
Nickel to quarter size hail was reported near Ballplay and in other locations across eastern Etowah County.Hail (1.00) 3K0013Ballplay 01119CST
Etowah County
Penny size hail was reported just northwest of Spring Garden.Hail (0.75)00013Spring Garden 01155CST
Cherokee County
Nickel to quarter size hail was reported near Bonita.Hail (1.00)00013Bonita 01208CST
Autauga County
Dime to golfball size hail fell in south central Coosa County all around the city of Rockford.
Hail (1.75) 5K0013Rockford 01215CST1225CST
Coosa County
Dime size hail was reported near Ashland.Hail (0.75)00013Ashland 01233CST
Clay County
Dime to quarter size hail fell in and around the city of Prattville.Hail (1.00)00013Prattville 01300CST
Autauga County
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Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
ALABAMA, North CentralTallapoosa County
Funnel Cloud00013 11 SE AlexanderCity
01300CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G51)00013 11 SE AlexanderCity
01300CST
Tallapoosa County
Estimated 50 mile an hour sustained wind with gusts over 60 miles an hour were reported at Lake Martin. A funnel cloud was alsospotted but no reports of damage were received.
Quarter size hail fell at the Prattville exit on Interstate 65.Hail (1.00)00013Prattville 01301CST
Autauga County
Dime size hail was reported just south of Newell.Hail (0.75)00013 2 S Newell 01308CST
Randolph County
Dime to nickel size hail was reported in the Walnut Hill area near SR 50.Hail (0.88)00013Walnut Hill 01314CST
Tallapoosa County
Funnel Cloud00013Wetumpka 01337CST
Elmore County
Hail (0.75)00013Wetumpka 01337CST
Elmore County
Dime size hail was reported in Wetumpka and a funnel cloud was observed.
Motorists driving on Interstate 65 reported nickel sized hail in northern Chilton County near the Shelby County line.Hail (0.88)00013 7 NE Jemison 01340CST
Chilton County
Three-quarter inch diameter hail was observed at the Air Force Base.Hail (0.75)00013Maxwell Afb 01344CST
Montgomery
Quarter size hail was reported in the eastern part of the city of Montgomery. Hail (1.00)00013Montgomery 01346CST
Montgomery
Golfball size hail was reported just south of Mathews and across eastern Montgomery County along the Bullock County line.Hail (1.75) 3K0013Mathews 01415CST
Montgomery
Dime size hail was reported in Auburn.Hail (0.75)00013Auburn 01425CST
Lee County
A few trees were blown down near Morrison Crossroads.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00013 8 N Wedowee 01430CST
Randolph County
Nickel to quarter size hail was reported in Beauregard.Hail (1.00)00013 7 S Opelika 01440CST
Lee County
Nickel size hail was reported in southwest Macon County near Hardaway.Hail (0.88)00013 1 S Hardaway 01445CST
Macon County
Three-quarter inch hail was reported near Rosalie in eastern Jackson County.Hail (0.75)00013Rosalie 01506CST
Jackson County
Nickel size hail was reported in Hurtsboro.Hail (0.88)00013Hurtsboro 01615CST
Russell County
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Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
ALABAMA, North CentralBullock County
Pea to golfball size hail was reported in and around Union Springs. A few automobiles had their windshields broken.
Hail (1.75) 5K0013Union Spgs 01630CST1640CST
Dime size hail was reported in Bakerhill. Hail (0.75)00013Baker Hill 01715CST
Barbour County
Quarter size hail was reported in Eufaula.Hail (1.00) 2K0013Eufaula 01800CST
Barbour County
Quarter size hail was reported 6 miles north of the intersection between SR 5 and US 82.Hail (1.00)00018 6 N Centerville 01215CST
Bibb County
Quarter size hail was reported just east of US 280 between SR 119 and Interstate 459.Hail (1.00)00018 7 N Chelsea 01232CST
Shelby County
Lightning struck the historic Union Station in downtown Montgomery and caused structural damage to the building. Bricks that fellfrom the building damaged two automobiles underneath, some air conditioning units, and broke a few windows. No reports ofinjuries were received.
Lightning 15K0018Montgomery 01449CST
Montgomery
Numerous trees and power lines blown down from Trimble to just south of Cullman to Holly Pond.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 10K0022Holly PondTrimble to 01259CST
1330CST
Cullman County
Trees and power lines were knocked down near Snead.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00022Snead 01350CST
Blount County
Dime size hail was reported in Pinson.Hail (0.75)00022Pinson 01440CST
Jefferson County
Radio station WKEA in Scottsboro had a 70 foot high tower blown down and destroyed. Several trees were knocked over inScottsboro. A tree was also blown over by the wind on South Broad Street in Scottsboro knocking out power in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 20K0023Scottsboro 01140CST
Jackson County
Dime to nickel size hail fell all around White City.
Hail (0.88)00023White City 01253CST1300CST
Autauga County
Dime size hail was reported in northwest Elmore County near Lake Jordan.Hail (0.75)00023 3 NW Riddle 01325CST
Elmore County
Trees and power lines were knocked down on CR 143 near Deatsville.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00023Deatsville 01330CST
Elmore County
Trees were blown down on US 31 in Gardendale.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00023Gardendale 01825CST
Jefferson County
Dime size hail was reported at Dublin.Hail (0.75)00026Dublin 01422CST
Montgomery
Two men were killed as they took shelter on shore after getting off the water. The two men had headed out for a fishing trip on theBlack Warrior River. The event occurred near the Arcola Landing. The wife of the elder man was knocked unconscious when thelightning struck, however, she had moved away from the two men just before the lightning strike occurred.
Lightning0 1 2 29 6.2 NW Gallion 01510CST
Hale County
M23OU, M55OU
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Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
ALABAMA, SoutheastHouston County
Trees down reported by Houston County EMA.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0007Dothan 0415EST
Coffee County EMA provided a summary of damages: seven residential houses sustained slight to major wind damage, four barnsand other neighboring sheds suffered minor to major damage including roof losses, three chicken houses received moderate winddamage, and numerous trees and power lines down with some on roadways.
Thunderstorm Wind 750K0013Countywide 1530EST
Coffee County
Dime size hail and downed trees and power lines reported by Houston County EMA.Hail (0.75) 5K0013Countywide 1545EST
Houston County
Downed trees reported by Houston County EMA.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0013 2 S Dothan 1600EST
Houston County
Dime size hail reported by Houston County EMA.Hail (0.75)0013Ashford 1610EST
Houston County
Downed trees reported by Houston County EMA.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0013Ashford 1615EST
Houston County
Nickel to quarter size hail was reported from Riderwood to near Cyril.
Hail (1.00)0004CyrilRiderwood to 1120CST
1130CST
ALABAMA, SouthwestChoctaw County
Dime size hail was reported in the community.
Hail (0.75)0004Ft Morgan 1300CST1305CST
Baldwin County
Dime size hail was reported by HAM radio spotter on HWY 31.
Hail (0.75)0004Stapleton 1515CST1520CST
Baldwin County
Strong onshore winds caused higher than normal tides along Dauphin Island. The higher than normal tides caused water to cover theroad along the west end of the island. Roads along the west end of the island had to be closed for about two days due to the highwater. Water finally receded after the strong onshore winds died down.
Coastal Flooding 15K000507
Dauphin Is 1200CST0100CST
Mobile County
Nickel size hail was reported just south of Butler.
Hail (0.88)0006Butler 0450CST0452CST
Choctaw County
Dime size hail was reported just west of Alma.
Hail (0.75)0006Alma 0520CST0522CST
Clarke County
Dime size hail was reported in the community.
Hail (0.75)0006Thomasville 0620CST0622CST
Clarke County
Slow moving thunderstorms, that dropped nearly six inches of rain in a short period of time, caused water to rise over several roads.Several dirt roads were washed out due to the heavy runoff. Several roads were impassable through most of the afternoon due to highwater. After the thunderstorms moved out the area the water receded. No one was inquired.
Flash Flood 10K0006Countywide 1200CST1615CST
Crenshaw County
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Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
ALABAMA, SouthwestCovington County
Many roads in the north part of the county were closed for several hours due to runoff from heavy rains. Many dirt roads werewashed out and had to be replaced. Radar estimated around six inches of rainfall fell in the north part of the county.
Flash Flood 5K0006North Portion 1300CST1630CST
Another round of heavy rains invaded the south part of the county during the early morning hours. The day before saw heavy rainsand flooding in the north part of the county. Radar estimated that eight to ten inches of rain fell across the south part of the county ina three to four hour period. Several roads, especially secondary dirt roads, were flooded and had to be closed. No injuries werereported.
Flash Flood 5K0007South Portion 0100CST0500CST
Covington County
Nickel size hail was reported just east of Andalusia.
Hail (0.88)0013Andalusia 1910CST1912CST
Covington County
Dime size hail was reported by emergency management.
Hail (0.75)0018Georgiana 1655CST1657CST
Butler County
Trees and power lines were blown down near Opp.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0018Opp 1730CST1732CST
Covington County
Ping pong ball size hail was reported by sheriffs office deputy in East Brewton.
Hail (1.50)0018Brewton 1845CST1847CST
Escambia County
Dime to quarter size hail was reported from the Spring Hill Community to the Eight Mile Community.
Hail (1.00)0023Spring Hill 1405CST1410CST
Mobile County
Dime size hail and two trees were reported blown down due to high winds in the community.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1K0023Dixonville 1550CST1555CST
Escambia County
Dime size hail was reported just northeast of Wing.
Hail (0.75)0023Wing 1620CST1621CST
Covington County
A waterspout was reported over Weeks Bay. The waterspout dissipated over the bay.
Waterspout0026Weeks Bay 0745CST0747CST
Baldwin County
High storm winds damaged the skirting under some mobile homes in the community.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 3K0026Florala 1330CST1335CST
Covington County
Nickel size hail was reported near Bradley.
Hail (0.88)0026Bradley 1620CST1621CST
Escambia County
Dime size hail was reported along US Highway 43 near Bucks.
Hail (0.75)0026Bucks 1755CST1757CST
Mobile County
Nickel size hail was reported just to the west of St. Elmo Airport near Grand Bay.
Hail (0.88)0028Grand Bay 1258CST1305CST
Mobile County
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Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
ALABAMA, SouthwestMobile County
High storm winds damaged a roof to a home and trees were blown down 3 miles northwest of the community.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 7K0028Bayou La Batre 1310CST1315CST
Golfball size hail was reported in southern sections of the county.
Hail (1.75)0028Gilbertown 1721CST1726CST
Choctaw County
High winds blew trees and power lines down near US Highway 84 and County Road 21. A store had some minor roof damage fromthe high winds in the same area.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 10K0028 6 E Bolinger 1723CST1728CST
Choctaw County
Quarter size hail was reported near the Coffeeville Lock and Dam.
Hail (1.00)0028Coffeeville 1724CST1728CST
Clarke County
Several waterspouts were reported just offshore between Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan. One of the waterspouts moved ashore threemiles east of Fort Morgan. All the other waterspouts dissipated over the water. No injuries were reported.
Waterspout0029Ft MorganGulf Shrs to 1840CST
1900CST
Baldwin County
A waterspout came ashore along State Highway 180 about three miles east of Fort Morgan. The waterspout quickly dissipated but abuilding under construction had building material scattered and minor roof damage from the storm.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 20 0.1 029Ft Morgan 1900CST1901CST
Baldwin County
There were several reports of waterspouts off the island.
Waterspout0031Dauphin Is 0755CST0839CST
Mobile County
Several reports of waterspouts were reported during the period. At times, there were 6 spouts occurring at the same time. Theydissipated before reaching land.
Waterspout0031Gulf ShrsFt Morgan to 1350CST
1452CST
Baldwin County
A waterspout moved over the marshlands between Little Lagoon and Oyster Bay. The storm dissipated over the marshlands and nodamage was found. No injuries were reported.
Tornado (F0)0 20 0.1 031Gulf Shrs 1442CST1444CST
Baldwin County
A waterspout was reported along the Fowl River. The waterspout only lasted a couple of minutes and dissipated over the river.
Waterspout0031Fowl River 1745CST1747CST
Mobile County
Heavy Snow000102
0000AST2359AST
ALASKA, NorthernAKZ007 Tanana Valley
A low pressure center over the southern Yukon Territory pulled cool air east across the Tanana Valley while spreading moisture overthe valley from the west. Although the western and lower elevations of the Fairbanks area received little snowfall, hills to the northand east of town, received accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, as well as areas east of Fairbanks to Canada and south along the northslopes of the Alaska Range, mainly east of the Parks Highway. Snowfall totals: Delta Junction: 7 inchesNorthway: 7 inchesCo-op observationsFort Knox Gold Mine 12 inchesGilmore Creek 8.3 inchesWhitestone Farms 9 inchesUnofficial readings
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May 1999
ALASKA, Northern17.5 mile Chena Hot Springs Road 11 inchesChena Hot Springs 8 inchesSalcha Area "nearly a foot"
AKZ004 Koyukuk-Upper Kobuk ValleysHigh Wind (G43)0001
02 1800AST
1400ASTWith low pressure already over Interior Alaska, high pressure north of the Arctic Coast strengthened and caused a strong pressuregradient through Atigun Pass. Wind gusts reached 50 mph.
Flash Flood002526
East Portion 1200AST2300AST
Tanana Valley
Thundershowers produced locally heavy rains which increased snowmelt as well, causing certain streams to go overbank, includingChief Creek and Bear Creek near mile 1358 of the Alaska Highway.
NOT RECEIVED.
ALASKA, Southeast
High Wind (G45)000304
0700AST1000AST
ALASKA, SouthernAKZ011-016-019 Kuskokwim Delta - Bristol Bay Coastal - Western Alaska Peninsula
An area of brisk northwest winds, between a large, strong high in the western Aleutians and moderate low pressure in thenortheastern Gulf of Alaska, produced locally brisk northwest winds along the southwest Alaskan coast and the Alaska Peninsula.Adjusted wind gusts above 40 mph began at Cold Bay just after 8:30 pm ADT Monday continuing through late Tuesday morning.Peak adjusted gusts reached 52 mph between 8 am ADT and 9 am ADT Tuesday, briefly causing blizzard conditions in light snowand blowing snow at the Cold Bay ASOS.
Additionally, brisk northwest winds were also reported along the western capes of the Bristol Bay zone and the Kuskokwim Deltazone.
Adjusted wind gusts reached 50 mph at Cape Romanzof between 9 pm ADT and 10 pm ADT Monday.
Cape Newenham, at the western tip of the Bristol Bay zone, recorded wind gusts over 40 mph from 7 am ADT Monday through 10am ADT Tuesday. Peak winds there reached an adjusted 50 mph between 6 am ADT and 6:30 am ADT Tuesday.
Local wind gusts reached 40 mph at the Whittier Boat Harbor Monday morning. These winds are not uncommon, at times triggeredby local temperature gradients. Monitoring small scale pressure differences can yield clues regarding the onset of these winds.
High Wind (G35)0003 0900AST1000AST
AKZ017 Central Gulf Coast
High Wind (G45)000304
1100AST1900AST
AKZ016-019 Bristol Bay Coastal - Western Alaska Peninsula
Locally brisk northwest winds were reported across the Alaska Peninsula and southwest Alaskan Coast, as strong high pressure builtinto the western Aleutians and a moderate low pressure area persisted in the northern Gulf of Alaska.
Wind gusts above 40 mph were recorded around Cold Bay from 10 am Monday through 6 pm Tuesday. Gusts reached 52 mphTuesday morning between 8 am ADT and 9 am ADT. Wind gusts finally dropped under 40 mph at 6 pm ADT Tuesday.
Adjusted AWOS gusts reached 51 mph at Cape Newenham, where winds are accelerated by terrain.
High Wind (G43)0006 0700AST2100AST
AKZ017>018 Central Gulf Coast - Kodiak Island-Eastern Alaska Peninsula
A modified arctic front passing through Kodiak Island and the Kenai Peninsula brought gusty northwest winds to many areas. ASOSadjusted winds reached 50 mph at the Kodiak site from 11 am ADT to 1 pm ADT Thursday. ASOS adjusted winds reached 50 mphalso at the Seward site between 11 am ADT and noon ADT Thursday.
High Wind (G71)000911
0300AST0300AST
AKZ015>017-019- Cook Inlet - Bristol Bay Coastal - Central Gulf Coast - Western Alaska Peninsula
A moderate low deepened to 979 mbs about 300 miles south of King Salmon Sunday, drifting northeast and beginning to slowlyweaken thereafter.
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May 1999
ALASKA, Southern
On the back side of the low, brisk north to northwest winds were observed along the Alaska Peninsula.Adjusted ASOS/AWOS gusts above 40 mph were reported at Cold Bay Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, reaching 52mph Sunday around 10 pm ADT and several times between 1 am and 5 am ADT Monday.
The weather front associated with this low was preceded by brisk east to northeast winds. The front extended in an eastward arc fromthe low early Sunday and by 4am ADT Monday extended in an arc from near Chignik (along the southeast side of the AlaskaPeninsula) to Kodiak then east southeast.
Easterly winds ahead of the front reached:
AWOS adjusted 50 mph at Chignik (zone 19) Sunday morning between 10 am ADT and noon ADT. Frontal passage occurred ataround 10 pm ADT Sunday dropping winds to less than 10 mph.
In zone 16 (Bristol Bay) winds locally reached ASOS adjusted values of 50 mph at Iliamna between 10 pm ADT Sunday and 2 amADT Monday.
Across zone 18 (Kodiak Island) adjusted ASOS gusts Sunday reached 63 mph between 4 pm ADT and 6 pm ADT. Frontal passageabout 3 am ADT Monday brought a rapid decrease in wind. Additionally, heavy rains were reported around Kodiak, with 1.04 inchesreported from 10 am ADT Sunday to 10 am ADT Monday.
In zone 15 (Cook Inlet), local adjusted wind gusts at the Portage ASOS were above 40 mph from Sunday at about noon ADT throughMonday afternoon. Highest gusts Sunday reached adjusted speeds of 59 mph between 10 pm ADT and midnight ADT. Gustscontinued through Monday, peaking at 82 mph between 4 am ADT and 6 am ADT. Heavy rain, first starting as snow, alsoaccompanied the strong winds with 3/4 inch in a 12 hour period ending at 10 am ADT Monday.
Across the southern part of zone 17 (Central North Gulf Coast), adjusted ASOS gusts above 40 mph began at Middleton Island lateSunday, peaking at 59 mph Monday morning.
AKZ020 Aleutian IslandsHigh Wind (G55)0010
11 1900AST
0500ASTA moderate front travelling east across the Aleutians Monday and Tuesday morning moved through the Alaska Peninsula Tuesdayafternoon. The front was preceded by brisk southerly winds across the Aleutians.
Adjusted ASOS gusts at Adak reached 63 mph from the southwest late Monday through early Tuesday.
High Wind (G63)001214
1800AST1100AST
AKZ019>021 Western Alaska Peninsula - Aleutian Islands - Pribilof Islands
A strong, 969 mb low in the North Pacific moved to within 200 miles south of Amchitka Island in the central Aleutians earlyThursday. The low then began to slowly drift east, weakening significantly about 180 miles southeast of Adak late Friday afternoon.A moderate to strong front preceded the low, moving into the central Aleutians late Thursday morning, then elongating north andeastward into the southern Bering Sea and extreme northeast Pacific. Brisk easterly winds preceded the front across the central andeastern Aleutians, the western Alaska Peninsula and the Pribilofs.
Across the Aleutians, strong easterly winds gusting in excess of 55 mph were reported from Wednesday evening through Thursdaymorning. Adjusted ASOS gusts reached 63 mph at Adak between 7 pm ADT and 8 pm ADT Wednesday. At Dutch Harbor, windgusts of 58 mph or higher were reported from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Gusts from the east southeast, locallyinfluenced by terrain, reached 73 mph around the Dutch Harbor airport between 6 am ADT and 10 am ADT Thursday. The NOAAresearch ship "Miller Freeman", in the southcentral Bering Sea, reported pre-frontal, sustained winds of 46 mph just before midnightADT Wednesday and 47 mph on their 10 am ADT observation Thursday.
Across the Pribilofs, pre-frontal, adjusted ASOS gusts as high as 58 mph were reported at Saint George Island Thursday morningbetween 9am ADT and noon ADT.
Along the Alaska Peninsula, Cold Bay reached an ASOS adjusted 67 mph from the southeast at 12:14am ADT Friday.
Fire began with a private property owner burning a brush pile. Brisk northeast winds, brought on by a vigorous and very dry arcticfront passing southwestward through the area, fanned the flames west and southwestward. Behind the front, extremely dry airresulted in humidities approaching as low as 10%. Recent spruce bark beetle killed trees resulted in plenty of fuel for the fire.Damage was confined to open areas.
Wild/Forest Fire 25K0019 30 NE Anchorage 0900AST2359AST
Cook Inlet
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May 1999
ALASKA, SouthernSusitna Valley
Fire began when an old controlled burn site rekindled in mid afternoon. Brisk northeast winds, brought on by a vigorous and very dryarctic front passing southwestward across the area, fanned the flames west and southwestward. Behind the front, extremely dry airresulted in humidities approaching as low as 10%. Recent spruce bark beetle killed trees resulted in plenty of fuel for the fire.Damage was confined to open areas.
Wild/Forest Fire 25K0019 3 E Palmer 0900AST2359AST
Heavy Snow0025Countywide 0000AST
AKZ014 Copper River Basin
Heavy Rain0025Countywide 0000AST2359AST
Copper River
Much of the Copper River Basin experienced an unusual late May precipitation event. A weakening surface/upper air low driftednorth through the eastern Gulf of Alaska Monday. Very cold air aloft, associated with this feature, preceded the center into the upperCopper River Basin and even the upper Tanana Valley (WSFO Fairbanks area). As the original upper center died in the northeastGulf of Alaska, a new center formed near the Alaska-Canadian border. Warm air at lower levels and increasingly colder air aloftcaused rapid de-stabilization of the airmass across the southeast Alaska mainland and thunderstorms converged into a very wet, 150mile wide band. Snow was also reported at elevations as low as about 1500 feet in the Copper River Basin...with Gulkana airportpicking up over 3 inches and other, higher elevations recording nearly a foot of new snow. Liquid precipitation amounts at theGulkana ASOS were very close to 1.5 inches for roughly a 19 hour period from just after midnight to just after 7pm Tuesday.Unofficial reports of 2.5 inches of rain were received near the Alaska Range boundary of the Anchorage and Fairbanks Forecastoffice area of responsibility.
High Wind (G68)002930
0000AST1200AST
AKZ015-017 Cook Inlet - Central Gulf Coast
A moderate frontal system approaching the Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound from the south southwest was preceded bybrisk easterly winds in several areas.
In the Central Gulf Coast area, at the entrance to Prince William Sound, adjusted ASOS wind gusts reached 78 mph at MiddletonIsland just prior to frontal passage around 10 pm ADT Saturday. Brisk easterly winds were also reported at Cordova, through PrinceWilliam Sound and Passage Canal.
In the Cook Inlet area, locally brisk easterly winds were also reported through Turnagain Arm and along the Anchorage UpperHillside. Wind gusts reached an adjusted 78 mph at the Portage ASOS Saturday.
A fishing vessel near Dry Bay, on the southwest side of Shelikof Strait, reported winds to 80 mph and 40 foot seas. The captain washaving great difficulty controlling the vessel and was prepared to abandon ship with the 3 crew members. A NOAA research vessel,the Miller Freeman, about 25 miles away reported winds of 20 knots and seas of 18 ft, however. The Dry Bay area is adjacent toWide Bay, a noted 'blow hole' out of the Alaska Peninsula for strong northwest winds in seemingly benign pressure patterns.
High Wind (G69)0030 0000AST2359AST
AKZ018 Kodiak Island-Eastern Alaska Peninsula
Flood001213
1800SST0000SST
AMERICAN SAMOAASZ002 Tutuila
An active trough of low pressure over Samoa produced heavy rain, which caused flooding and landslides across Tutuila. Somehomes were flooded with the significant rise of water. Broken trees and gravel washed off nearby mountains, were blocking roads atsome villages, like Nu'uuli. The rainfall total for this event was 7.78 inches.
High Surf001215
1800SST1400SST
ASZ001>004 Swains - Tutuila - Manu'A - Rose
An intense low south of the islands produced surf of 8 to 12 feet along south shores.
A southerly wind gust to 75 mph was measuerd at the Eager Airport.
High Wind (G68)00003 01600MST1603MST
ARIZONA, Central and NortheastAZZ017 White Mountains
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May 1999
ARIZONA, Northwest
NONE REPORTED.
NONE REPORTED.
ARIZONA, South
NONE REPORTED.
ARIZONA, Southwest
Hail (0.75)0004Coal Hill 0500CST
ARKANSAS, Central and North CentralJohnson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0004Parthenon 1535CST
Newton County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a barn at Parthenon.
Hail (0.88)0004Kirby 1545CST
Pike County
Hail (0.75)0004Amity 1600CST
Clark County
Hail (0.88)0004Bonnerdale 1605CST
Hot Spring
Hail (1.75)0004 2 W Hot Spgs 1615CST
Garland County
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.1 004 7 S Hagarville 1615CST
Johnson County
A weak tornado touched down briefly around 7 miles south of Hagarville in Johnson County. The tornado caused no damage.
Hail (1.75)0004Nunley 1620CST
Polk County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0004Augsburg 1620CST
Pope County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees at Augsburg.
Hail (0.75)0004Arkadelphia 1635CST
Clark County
Flash Flood0004Harrison 1700CST
Boone County
Excessive rain flooded roads in Harrison, with water flowing into a few homes. Several cars were swamped as well.
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.1 004 2 SE Arkadelphia 1713CST
Clark County
A weak tornado touched down briefly in Clark County about 2 miles southeast of Arkadelphia. The tornado caused no damage.
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1730CST
Newton County
Excessive rain flooded many low water crossings in Newton County.
Flash Flood0004Clarksville 1730CST
Johnson County
Excessive rain covered Highway 123 with one to two feet of water just east of Clarksville.
Flash Flood0004Lamar 1730CST
Johnson County
Excessive rain covered several roads with water at Lamar.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0004Gamaliel 1755CST
Baxter County
Thunderstorm winds blew down some power lines at Gamaliel.
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, Central and North CentralFaulkner County
Lightning0004Conway 1800CSTLightning caused some damage to an attic of a home near Conway, but a fire was not started.
Flash Flood0004Fairview 1830CST
Marion County
Excessive rain covered Highway 178 with water near Fairview.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0004Elliott 1840CST
Ouachita County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees in Elliott.
Flash Flood0004Mountain Home 1900CST
Baxter County
Excessive rain covered several roads with water around Mountain Home.
Hail (0.75)0004Woodberry 1915CST
Calhoun County
Hail (0.75)0004 3 S Searcy 1928CST
White County
Hail (1.75)0005Lacey 0636CST
Drew County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005 1 N Stuttgart 1310CST
Arkansas County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down 8 to 10 power poles 1 mile north of Stuttgart.
Hail (0.75)0005Tupelo 1333CST
Jackson County
Hail (0.75)0005Elliott 1354CST
Ouachita County
Hail (0.75)0005Kirkland 1359CST
Ouachita County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Frenchport 1430CST
Ouachita County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees and power lines near Frenchport.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Camden 1430CST
Ouachita County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees and power lines at Camden.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Rison 1500CST
Cleveland County
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines and caused some roof damage at Rison.
Hail (0.75)0005Stuttgart 1535CST
Arkansas County
Flash Flood0005Rison 1605CST
Cleveland County
Excessive rain covered a few roads with water in Rison.
Flash Flood0005De Witt 1610CST
Arkansas County
Excessive rain flooded several roads in DeWitt.
Flash Flood0012Clarksville 0130CST
Johnson County
Excessive rain flooded roads in Clarksville, with water flowing into a store.
Hail (1.75)0012Morning Star 1713CST
Searcy County
Hail (0.88)0012Desha 1905CST
Independence
Hail (1.75)0015 3 N MountainHome
1220CST
Baxter County
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, Central and North CentralSharp County
Hail (0.88)0015Cave City 1455CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Harrison 0330CST
Boone County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees in Harrison.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 2 S Omaha 1040CST
Boone County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines 2 miles south of Omaha.
Hail (1.00)0017 1 NW Harrison 1045CST
Boone County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Bull Shoals 1130CST
Marion County
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees at Bull Shoals.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Three Brothers 1130CST
Baxter County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees onto County Road 16 near Three Brothers.
Hail (1.00)0017Oark 1215CST
Johnson County
Hail (0.75)0017Bigflat 1218CST
Baxter County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 3 N Bigflat 1220CST
Baxter County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree 3 miles north of Big Flat.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 7 NE Fifty Six 1235CST
Stone County
Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees about 7 miles northeast of Fifty Six.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Calico Rock 1245CST
Izard County
Thunderstorm winds knocked over a few trees at Calico Rock.
Hail (0.75)0017Cave City 1318CST
Sharp County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Knoxville 1519CST
Johnson County
Thunderstorm winds blew down some large tree limbs at Knoxville.
Hail (0.75)0017 8 W Dardanelle 1525CST
Yell County
Hail (1.00)0017Russellville 1530CST
Pope County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Russellville 1530CST
Pope County
Thunderstorm winds caused some roof damage in Russellville.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Hector 1530CST
Pope County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few power lines on Highway 27 at Hector.
Flash Flood0017Russellville 1600CST
Pope County
Excessive rain in a short period of time caused some flooding on several roads in Russellville.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Perryville 1605CST
Perry County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees near Perryville.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Wooster 1612CST
Faulkner County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees at Wooster.
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, Central and North CentralFaulkner County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Greenbrier 1615CSTThunderstorm winds blew down some trees at Greenbrier.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Conway 1617CST
Faulkner County
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees at Conway. A couple of trees fell on houses causing some roof damage.
Hail (1.00)0017 2 SW Benton 1619CST
Saline County
Hail (1.00)0017Benton 1624CST
Saline County
Hail (1.75)0017 1 N Benton 1630CST
Saline County
Hail (1.00)0017 2 NE Benton 1632CST
Saline County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0017Rose Bud 1639CST
White County
Thunderstorm winds estimated around 70 mph knocked down some trees at Rose Bud.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Hopewell 1644CST
Cleburne County
Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees and power lines at Hopewell.
Hail (1.00)0017 3 E Alexander 1645CST
Pulaski County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Heber Spgs 1650CST
Cleburne County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees and power lines at Heber Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017 3 N Bryant 1655CST
Saline County
Thunderstorm winds were estimated around 60 mph about 3 miles north of Bryant.
Hail (0.75)0017Owensville 1655CST
Saline County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Wrightsville 1655CST
Pulaski County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees at Wrightsville.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Bryant 1658CST
Saline County
Thunderstorm winds were estimated around 60 mph at Bryant.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Damascus 1700CST
Van Buren County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees at Damascus.
Hail (0.75)0017 3 SW Macon 1702CST
Pulaski County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017 3 SW Macon 1702CST
Pulaski County
Thunderstorm winds were estimated around 60 mph about 3 miles southwest of Macon.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Jacksonville 1705CST
Pulaski County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down some trees in Jacksonville.
Hail (1.00)0017El Paso 1705CST
White County
Hail (0.75)0017 2 W Hot Spgs 1710CST
Garland County
Dime size hail lasted up to 10 minutes about 2 miles west of Hot Springs.
Hail (0.75)0017 5 SW Searcy 1714CST
White County
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, Central and North CentralWhite County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Searcy 1715CSTThunderstorm winds blew down a few trees and power lines at Searcy.
Hail (0.75)0017Bismarck 1715CST
Hot Spring
Hail (1.00)0017Sheridan 1715CST
Grant County
Hail (1.00)0017Denmark 1715CST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Lonoke 1715CST
Lonoke County
Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees at Lonoke.
Hail (0.75)0017Pleasant Plains 1715CST
Independence
Hail (1.00)0017Sheridan 1730CST
Grant County
Hail (0.75)0017 1 N Arkadelphia 1730CST
Clark County
Hail (1.00)0017Bald Knob 1744CST
White County
Hail (0.75)0017Ivan 1745CST
Dallas County
Lightning0017Bald Knob 1745CST
White County
Lightning caused a brief fire at a downtown building in Bald Knob.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017De Valls Bluff 1750CST
Prairie County
Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees at DeValls Bluff.
Hail (1.25)0017Joan 1755CST
Clark County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Pine Bluff 1800CST
Jefferson County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few large tree limbs at Pine Bluff.
Hail (0.75)0017Wabbaseka 1800CST
Jefferson County
Hail (0.75)0017 1 S Howell 1800CST
Woodruff County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Brinkley 1805CST
Monroe County
Thunderstorm winds tore a roof from a house in Brinkley, with a roof and several cars damaged at a local dealership. Trees were alsodowned in and near town.
Hail (0.75)0017Mc Crory 1807CST
Woodruff County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Stuttgart 1810CST
Arkansas County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down several large tree limbs at Stuttgart, with one limb on a police car. Also, a few power lines weredowned in town.
Hail (1.00)0017 5 SE Pine Bluff 1820CST
Jefferson County
Hail (0.75)0017Rison 1825CST
Cleveland County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 10 SW De Witt 1840CST
Arkansas County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree about 10 miles southwest of DeWitt.
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, Central and North CentralCalhoun County
Hail (0.75)0017Thornton 1850CST
Hail (0.88)0017 7 N Calmer 1850CST
Cleveland County
Hail (0.75)0017 3 NW Woodberry 1900CST
Calhoun County
Flash Flood0017Countywide 1930CST
Cleveland County
Excessive rain caused flooding on several roads in Cleveland County.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Monticello 2000CST
Drew County
Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down onto a car in Monticello.
Lightning0021Sherwood 0930CST
Pulaski County
Lightning struck a radio tower at the Police Department in Sherwood, with communications shut down briefly. Several modem wireswere damaged.
Hail (0.75)0022Needmore 1540CST
Scott County
Hail (0.75)0022Lurton 1640CST
Newton County
Hail (0.75)0022Aly 1700CST
Yell County
Hail (1.75)0022 5 NE Rison 1715CST
Cleveland County
Hail up to golfball size caused some roof damage about 5 miles northeast of Rison.
Hail (0.75)0022Prattsville 1730CST
Grant County
Hail (1.00)0022 3 S Bates 1740CST
Scott County
Hail (0.75)0022Pindall 1800CST
Searcy County
Hail (0.75)0022St Joe 1810CST
Searcy County
Hail (0.88)0022 8 N Waldron 1820CST
Scott County
Hail (1.75)0022 4 W Paris 1820CST
Logan County
Hail (1.00)0022 3 SE Lamar 1830CST
Johnson County
Hail (1.75)0022Dardanelle 1830CST
Yell County
Hail (0.88)0022Kingsland 1830CST
Cleveland County
Hail (1.00)0022Sardis 1840CST
Saline County
Hail (1.75)0022London 1850CST
Pope County
Hail (0.88)0022Booneville 1851CST
Logan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Russellville 1900CST
Pope County
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines in Russellville.
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, Central and North CentralPope County
Hail (1.00)0022Russellville 1900CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Dardanelle 1900CST
Yell County
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in and near Dardanelle.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Atkins 1920CST
Pope County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines in Atkins. There were dozens of damaged structures, with twohomes uninhabitable after being crushed by fallen trees. Before severe weather hit, two police officers went to a local ball field towarn people of the approaching storm. The game in progress was quickly suspended by the umpire.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022 10 W Waldron 1940CST
Scott County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees about 10 miles west of Waldron, with one tree on Highway 28.
Hail (0.88)0022 3 NE Solgohachia 1945CST
Conway County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Ione 1955CST
Logan County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees near Ione.
Hail (0.75)0022Hollis 2002CST
Perry County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Waldron 2010CST
Scott County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down some trees in Waldron.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Greenbrier 2010CST
Faulkner County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees at Greenbrier.
Hail (1.75)0022Carthage 2015CST
Dallas County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Carthage 2015CST
Dallas County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down some trees in Carthage.
Hail (1.00)0022Pencil Bluff 2030CST
Montgomery
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Mena 2040CST
Polk County
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Mena.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Washita 2040CST
Montgomery
Thunderstorm winds were estimated around 60 mph at Washita.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022 2 W Hot Spgs 2045CST
Garland County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few large tree limbs and power lines about 2 miles west of Hot Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022 7 N Fordyce 2100CST
Dallas County
Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees about 7 miles north of Fordyce.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022 3 NW Lonoke 2100CST
Lonoke County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a couple of trees on or near Highway 89 about 3 miles northwest of Lonoke.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Grannis 2115CST
Polk County
Thunderstorm winds up to 60 mph damaged a couple of barns near Grannis.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Bonnerdale 2125CST
Hot Spring
Thunderstorm winds knocked down some large tree limbs at Bonnerdale.
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, Central and North CentralPike County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022 7 N Murfreeboro 2135CSTThunderstorm winds blew down a few trees about 7 miles north of Murfreesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Norman 2140CST
Montgomery
Thunderstorm winds damaged a fence at a cemetary near Norman.
Hail (0.75)0022 8 NW Arkadelphia 2140CST
Clark County
Hail (0.75)0022 6 E Wrightsville 2140CST
Pulaski County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Hazen 2145CST
Prairie County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few large tree limbs at Hazen.
Hail (0.75)0022 2 S Arkadelphia 2153CST
Clark County
Hail (0.75)0022 2 E Arkadelphia 2153CST
Clark County
Hail (0.75)0022Gum Spgs 2153CST
Clark County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Delight 2155CST
Pike County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees in Delight, with one tree on a fence.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Gurdon 2205CST
Clark County
Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees at Gurdon.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Whelen Spgs 2220CST
Clark County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees at Whelen Springs, and also caused some roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Sparkman 2230CST
Dallas County
Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees at Sparkman.
Hail (0.75)0022Chidester 2240CST
Ouachita County
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.1 030Almyra 1254CST
Arkansas County
A weak tornado briefly touched down near Almyra in Arkansas County. The tornado caused no damage.
The roof of the Harrisburg Central School was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 15K0005 3 N Harrisburg 1355CST1400CST
ARKANSAS, EastPoinsett County
One home was damaged. A few trees and power poles were also blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0005Lake City 1405CST
Craighead County
Several power lines and large trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005Monette 1420CST1425CST
Craighead County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 5K0005Gosnell 1430CST1435CST
Mississippi County
A few power lines were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Brickeys 1615CST1620CST
Lee County
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, EastCrittenden County
Some trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005 3 NE HorseshoeLake
Edmondson to 1710CST1715CST
Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017Countywide 1320CST1330CST
Randolph County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 1K0017Blytheville 1449CST1455CST
Mississippi County
Hail (1.00)0.10K0017Monette 1455CST1500CST
Craighead County
A few trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G63) 5K0017Crawfordsville 1950CST1955CST
Crittenden County
A house was damaged by a fire started by lightning.
Lightning 10K0017Crawfordsville 1955CST2000CST
Crittenden County
Flood000114
0000CST1900CST
ARKANSAS, NorthwestARZ019-029 Crawford - Sebastian
The Arkansas River at Van Buren started the month of May above its flood stage of 22 feet following a crest of 24.0 feet on April 28.The river remained above flood stage until 800 PM CDT on May 14.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004Siloam Spgs 0200CST
Benton County
Small outbuildings were destroyed, trees were blown down, and pull-behind trailers were either damaged or moved.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0004Centerton 0230CST
Benton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004Prairie Grove 0820CST
Washington
Several large tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004Beaver 0900CST
Carroll County
Several large tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004Clifty 0915CST
Madison County
A man was injured when lightning struck a company trailer that he was unloading at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.Lightning 1 004Highfill 1135CST
Benton County
A significant long-track tornado first developed 4 miles west of Short, OK, moving northeast to about 7 miles southwest ofFayetteville, AR. This tornado reached its peak strength as an F3 tornado as it clipped extreme southeast Adair County, OK. Thistornado then clipped extreme northwest Crawford County, passing through an unpopulated, forested area in the Ozark NationalForest. An aerial survey by NWS personnel just west of the Oklahoma/Arkansas state line west of Natural Dam revealed that everytree in a hardwood forest was completely leveled. Property damage listed with this entry reflects tree damage sustained in CrawfordCounty, while the F-rating reflects the tornado's peak strength in Adair County, OK.
Tornado (F3) 3K0175 3 004
8 NNW NaturalDam
6 NW Natural Damto
1216CST1220CST
Crawford County
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, NorthwestWashington
A significant long-track tornado first touched down 4 miles west of Short, OK, and tracked 39 miles to a point about 7 milessouthwest of Fayetteville, AR. Along the way, this tornado passed through portions of four counties but mainly affectedsparsely-populated areas. It reached its peak strength as an F3 tornado in extreme southeast Adair County, OK, but mainly caused F2damage in Washington County, AR. Fortunately, this tornado lifted before it reached heavily-populated Fayetteville.
The tornado's first real property damage took place at a property between the Hogeye and Strickland communities, where the tornadopeeled off the roof to a home, shattered windows, uprooted trees, destroyed two barns, and wiped a porch off of its stone foundation.Numerous trees were blown down along County Roads 212 and 214.
Only a few miles away in the Cove Creek community, south of Prarie Grove, the tornado blew off a home's roof, demolished anenclosed garage, and destroyed a barn. A flagpole was bent almost in half, and a road sign ended up wrapped around a mailbox. Thetornado uprooted a 200-year old walnut tree which then fell onto a pickup truck. About a half-dozen other oak and cedar trees on oneproperty dating back at least 150 years were snapped or uprooted. The Washington County Judge's Office supplied a picture of achurch near Cove Creek that was moved off of its foundation. Several poultry buildings along the tornado's path were also damaged.
The property damage listed in this entry is for just that damage sustained in Washington County, while the F-rating reflects thetornado's peak strength in Adair County, OK.
Tornado (F3) 80K0175 22 004 7 SW Fayetteville 3 WSW Odell to 1220CST
1237CST
Hail (1.00)0004Springdale 1305CST
Washington
A manufactured home was damaged by a falling tree.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0004Monte Ne 1325CST
Benton County
A large tree was blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004Gentry 1330CST
Benton County
Several large tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004Gentry 1350CST
Benton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004 6 E Springdale 1400CST
Washington
Location: the greater Hackett/Bonanza areaHail (0.75)0004Hackett 1415CST
Sebastian County
Numerous trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0004 5 NW Natural Dam 1425CST
Crawford County
A car was blown off of a road. Numerous trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 9K0004Davidson 1430CST
Crawford County
Water covered numerous roads. Flooding forced the evacuation of a family from their manufactured home off of AR Hwy 94 in theMonte Ne area, east of Rogers. Water ran over other roads in the Cave Springs area.
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1600CST1700CST
Benton County
Following a record tornado outbreak in Oklahoma on May 3-4, a significant severe weather outbreak affected northwest Arkansas onthe morning and afternoon of May 4 as a vigorous upper level system continued to move slowly east.
While there were many individual storms in the area on May 4, the most outstanding storm of the day was a supercell thunderstormthat spawned a tornado in Sequoyah County, OK, which then moved northeast for 39 miles to near Fayetteville. Other stormsproduced damaging winds and large hail.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0011Van Buren 2230CST
Crawford County
A large tree was uprooted in Lavaca.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0011Lavaca 2230CST
Sebastian County
A slow-moving cold front was located in a north-south fashion across eastern Oklahoma on the evening of May 11. Numerous severe
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, Northwestthunderstorms formed in eastern Oklahoma that evening. While most of the storms were confined to eastern Oklahoma, onethunderstorm moved eastward through the Arkansas River valley and into western Arkansas. This storm mainly produced marginallysevere winds late in the evening.
ARZ019-029 Crawford - SebastianFlood0016
20 0200CST
2100CSTThe Arkansas River at Van Buren rose above its flood stage of 22 feet at 300 AM CDT on May 16. The river crested at a level of24.0 feet at 200 PM CDT on May 18 before falling back below flood stage at 1000 PM CDT on May 20.
Around 300 AM CDT in Gentry, winds left uprooted trees, downed power lines, and blocked roads. Thunderstorm Wind 3K0017Gentry 0200CST
Benton County
Around 300 AM CDT in Siloam Springs, a 60-70 foot tall tree blew onto a parked motor home on Oak Crest Drive.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0017Siloam Spgs 0200CST
Benton County
A church sign was blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Natural Dam 0215CST
Crawford County
High winds uprooted several trees and damaged power lines in Harmon around 315 AM CDT. The wind snapped nine poles anddamaged at least three transformers. In Tontitown, around 320 AM CDT, a restaurant had its awning blown off, and a tree fell ontoa mobile home. Several other trees were blown down in Tontitown.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017TontitownHarmon to 0215CST
0220CST
Washington
A U-Haul trailer was blown over, and power lines were blown down in Gravette.Thunderstorm Wind 6K0017Gravette 0220CST
Benton County
Several large trees were uprooted, and many large tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.60K0017Cincinnati 0225CST
Washington
Trees were blown down in Prarie Grove.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Prairie Grove 0225CST
Washington
High winds blew over an 84,000-square-foot airplane hangar under construction at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. Therewas also minor damage to an existing hangar at the airport. The ASOS at the airport measured a peak wind gust of 46 knots (53mph).
Thunderstorm Wind 60K0017Highfill 0230CST
Benton County
High winds blew the roof off of a clothing store in the 2300 block of College Avenue in Fayetteville. The ASOS at the FayettevilleRegional Airport (Drake Field) measured a peak wind gust of 47 knots (54 mph).
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0017Fayetteville 0230CST
Washington
At least a half-dozen trees were blown down in Rogers. County road crews had to clear at least 50 trees and tree limbs that wereblown into roads throughout Benton County.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0017Rogers 0240CST
Benton County
Trees and tree limbs were blown down near Elkins.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Elkins 0245CST
Washington
Several trees were blown down in War Eagle.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Wareagle 0247CST
Benton County
Trees were blown down across highways in Fern.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Fern 0253CST
Franklin County
Trees and power lines were blown down in Eureka Springs.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0017Eureka Spgs 0257CST
Carroll County
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, NorthwestCarroll County
Trees were blown down over a fence in Grandview.Thunderstorm Wind 1.5K0017Grandview 0303CST
Winds toppled a large tree north of Clifty into a large power line, knocking out power to about 4,500 electric customers.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0017 1 N Clifty 0305CST
Madison County
Trees were blown down across highways in the Huntsville area. Several trees were also blown down in Withrow Springs State Park,5 miles north of Huntsville.
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0017Huntsville 5 N Huntsville to 0305CST
Madison County
There were numerous reports of trees across roadways throughout Carroll County.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0017Berryville 0325CST
Carroll County
There was a brief tornado touchdown in a rural area southwest of Farmington. Damage was limited to trees.Tornado (F0)0.50K0 50 0.5 017 3 SW Farmington 0959CST
Washington
Siding was blown off several houses in Fayetteville. Tree limbs were also blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017Fayetteville 1000CST
Washington
Trees were blown down near the Ozark Science Center.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017 8 NE Forum 1007CST
Madison County
Trees and tree limbs were blown down in Elkins.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Elkins 1010CST
Washington
Tree limbs were blown down in Van Buren.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0017Van Buren 1015CST
Crawford County
Several large tree limbs were blown down northeast of Green Forest.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0017 8 NE Green Forest 1030CST
Carroll County
A tree was blown onto power lines near 14th and West Oak Streets in Rogers, knocking out power to 2,000 electric customers.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0017Rogers 1051CST
Benton County
A bolt of lightning knocked the door and several bricks off of a house north of Alma. The bolt ultimately lit fire to and destroyed thehouse. The house was located in the 7500 block of Mote Road off of US Hwy 71 north of Alma.
Lightning 50K0017 2 N Alma 1130CST
Crawford County
Flood waters seeped into the basement of the Greenwood city hall around 325 PM CDT. High water forced the closing of AR Hwy60 east of AR Hwy 252 around 645 PM CDT. Several streets in Fort Smith were closed by high water around 500 PM CDT. Thenortheastern part of downtown Fort Smith was especially hard-hit by high water, where Phoenix Avenue and the Jenny Lind Roadintersection nearly had to be closed.
Flash Flood 10K0017Countywide 1420CST1800CST
Sebastian County
Hail (0.75)0017Branch 1438CST
Franklin County
A bridge washed out on Chaffee Road in Charleston when water covered the road to four feet deep.
Flash Flood 10K0017South Portion 1600CST1700CST
Franklin County
Hail (1.50)0017Huntsville 1700CST
Madison County
A large bow echo, a radar signature associated with high winds, moved out of eastern Oklahoma and across northwest Arkansas earlyon the morning of May 17. Indeed, this line of storms produced widespread wind gusts strong enough to knock down trees and treebranches. By late morning, scattered thunderstorms re-developed across northwest Arkansas, one of which showed strong rotation
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, Northwestand produced a brief tornado touchdown in Washington County. By mid-afternoon, an outflow boundary established itself along theArkansas River valley and acted as a focus for more thunderstorm development. Training of thunderstorm cells along the outflowboundary led to heavy rainfall, though there were some marginally severe thunderstorms that developed along the outflow boundary.
Washington
Numerous large tree branches were blown down in Fayetteville.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0.50K0021Fayetteville 0430CST
There was street flooding in Fort Smith and Greenwood.
Flash Flood0021GreenwoodFt Smith to 0730CST
0800CST
Sebastian County
A line of thunderstorms moved out of eastern Oklahoma and into northwest Arkansas during the early morning of May 21. This lineof storms was responsible for producing strong winds in Fayetteville. Later in the morning, the line became stationary in SebastianCounty, causing localized flooding there.
Flood002131
1800CST2359CST
ARZ019-029 Crawford - Sebastian
The Arkansas River at Van Buren rose above its flood stage of 22 feet at 700 PM CDT on May 21. The river crested at a level of23.8 feet at Noon CDT on May 24 before falling back below flood stage at 300 AM CDT on June 1.
Hail (0.75)0022Siloam Spgs 1500CST
Benton County
Hail (0.75)0022Prairie Grove 1613CST
Washington
Hail (1.00)0022Springdale 1630CST
Washington
Hail (0.75)0022 2 W Japton 1700CST
Madison County
Hail (1.00)0022Natural Dam 1740CST
Crawford County
There were two reports of quarter-sized hail at the same time...the first from near AR Hwy 23 and I-40, the second from in Altus.
Hail (1.00)0022Altus 2 N Ozark to 1750CST
Franklin County
Hail (0.75)0022Mansfield 1832CST
Sebastian County
Scattered severe thunderstorms formed along a slow-moving cold front on the afternoon of May 22. Most thunderstorms that formedmoved slowly, though the severe weather emphasis shifted south during the afternoon and evening as the front moved south. Thesesevere thunderstorms produced hail to the size of quarters.
A few large tree limbs were blown down in Eureka Springs.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0023Eureka Spgs 0215CST
Carroll County
Several trees were blown down east of Lowell.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0023 5 E Lowell 0225CST
Benton County
A few large tree limbs were blown down in Clifty.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0023Clifty 0225CST
Madison County
Several trees were blown down in Springdale.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0023Springdale 0230CST
Washington
A nocturnal bow-echo MCS moved south out of Kansas and Missouri early on the morning of May 23. These storms were graduallyweakening as they moved southeast and dropped below severe levels by the time they moved south of the Boston Mountains. Theprimary threat from these storms were marginally severe wind gusts.
Tree limbs were blown down in Siloam Springs.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Siloam Spgs 0600CST
Benton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031 2 N Odell 0640CST
Washington
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, NorthwestA nocturnal bow-echo MCS moved southward across eastern Oklahoma and far western Arkansas early on the morning of May 31.These storms mainly produced marginally severe winds close to the Oklahoma border. The storms weakened as they moved south ofthe Boston Mountains.
ARKANSAS, SoutheastChicot County
Hail (1.00)0005Lake Vlg 0731CST
Hail (0.88)0005Eudora 1640CST
Chicot County
A couple of trees fell on a house.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0017Crossett 2140CST
Ashley County
Damage path consisted of numerous snapped and fallen small trees. The damage path was in a wooded region away from anypopulation. This tornado moved into Little River county from Bowie county, TX then continued into Sevier county, AR.
Tornado (F3)0 75 19.1 004 6.8 NW Wilton 8.2 SW Wallace to 1425CST
1456CST
ARKANSAS, SouthwestLittle River
Damage path consisted of a few small trees and twigs broken. The tornado rating in the county was only an F0 but the overallintensity was F3 in Bowie County, TX.
Tornado (F3)0 25 4.1 004
1.8 SSW FallsChapel
5.8 SW Falls Chapelto
1456CST1503CST
Sevier County
Hail (0.75)0004Nashville 1520CST
Howard County
Hail (0.75)0004 2 N Fouke 1520CST
Miller County
Hail (0.75)0004 10 E Texarkana 1535CST
Miller County
Damage consisted of numerous snapped and fallen small trees. One barn was severely damaged and two chicken barns weredestroyed.
Tornado (F1) 15K0 50 2.8 004 5.2 ENE Patmos 3.2 E Patmos to 1604CST
1610CST
Hempstead
Damage was to snapped and fallen small trees.
Tornado (F1)0 50 2 004 3.1 W Bodcaw 4.4 SW Bodcaw to 1610CST
1614CST
Nevada County
A supercell developed under favourable atmospheric conditions. A partial roof was removed from a frame home. One mobile homewas heavily damaged. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Damage estimates include timber damage.
Tornado (F2) 150K0100 6.5 004 1.8 SW Macedonia 3.5 E Taylor to 1715CST
1730CST
Columbia County
Two frame homes were demolished, several frame homes suffered roof damage, 1 church and 3 businesses suffered roof and framedamage. Many trees were snapped and uprooted. Damage estimates includes timber damage.
Tornado (F3) 600K0100 9 004 1 W Village 1.3 SE Magnolia to 1743CST
1805CST
Columbia County
Hail (1.00)0005 4 N Strong 0540CST
Union County
Hail (1.00)0005 7 SE Bradley 1340CST
Lafayette County
Hail (0.75)0005 1 S Taylor 1350CST
Columbia County
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May 1999
ARKANSAS, SouthwestHoward County
Numerous trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0022 3 N Nashville 2205CST
Trees down across Hwy 29.Thunderstorm Wind (G62)0022 3 S Blevins 2220CST
Hempstead
Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0022Hope 2255CST
Hempstead
Several large trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0022 1 S Rosston 2250CST
Nevada County
Numerous trees down across Hwy 79.Thunderstorm Wind (G58)0022 10 NE Magnolia 2337CST
Columbia County
Numerous trees down across CR 7.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0022 1 S Magnolia 2355CST
Columbia County
A 36 minute blackout was created from the lightning strike.Lightning0026Magnolia 0505CST
Columbia County
Numerous trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0029 2 W Garland 1650CST
Miller County
Dense blowing dust along with strong winds lowered visibility over much of Imperial County. Numerous traffic accidents ensued andInterstate 8 was closed for several hours. At least two semi-tractor rigs were blown over.
Dust Storm 10K0003 1600MST
CALIFORNIA, Extreme SoutheastCAZ033 Imperial County Except The Lower Colorado River Valley
NONE REPORTED.
CALIFORNIA, North Central
Nevada County Sheriff reported "large" hail on Interstate 80 between Truckee and Donner Summit. Traffic was temporarily stopped.No confirmed reports of hail size other than Doppler Radar estimates exceeding 1.00 inch.
Hail (1.00)00024Truckee 1700PST
CALIFORNIA, NortheastNevada County
NONE REPORTED.
CALIFORNIA, Northwest
Wind Advisory000304
1530PST0200PST
CALIFORNIA, South CentralCAZ024>025 Kern County Mountains - Kern County Desert
Strong presure gradients brought steady wind of 39 knots by 1630 PDT with gusts to 51 knots as measured at China Lake NavalWeapons Test Center. Other desert locations had gusts to 40 knots at Mojave and North Edwards AFB during the late afternoon andevening hours of May 3rd. By 1800 PDT on May 3rd, winds at remote weather sensors in wind-funneled areas of the KernMountains reported gusts to 77 MPH (67 knots) at Jawbone Canyon and 48 MPH (55 knots) at Walker Pass. The TehachapiMunicipal Airport also reported a gust to 49 knots during this same time period.
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May 1999
CALIFORNIA, South CentralTulare County
Lightning started fire in the Chimney Drainage in the far southeast portion of Tulare County. Fire reported by Kern County FireDispatch. The fire burned no structures with no reported loss other than the less than 1 acre area burned. Again, no costreported/unknown.
Wild/Forest Fire0023 25 ESE Johnsondale 1330PST1600PST
Thunderstorm activity was prevalent over the mountains of the Southern Sierra Nevada, especially in the vicinity of Lake Isabella inKern County. A thunderstorm brought locally heavy rain to Onyx, 14 miles east of Lake Isabella, by 1526 PDT but no reports ofproblems. However, heavy rain in a thunderstorm at 1711 PDT brought local flooding to areas just south of the town of LakeIsabella.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0026 2 E Lake IsabellaLake Isabella to 1611PST
2000PST
Kern County
NONE REPORTED.
CALIFORNIA, Southeast
High Wind (G65) 150K0003 0800PST2100PST
CALIFORNIA, SouthwestCAZ055-058-060- San Bernardino County Mountains - San Diego County Mountains - Apple And Yucca Valleys -
Five miles east of Jacumaba, along Interstate 8, a semi tractor-trailer rig and a motorhome were blown over.
A 28 year old Massachuetts man swimming with some friends near the jetty at 28th Street, drowned after getting caught in a ripcurrent.
Rip Currents0 1 04 3.5 W NewportBeach
1440PST
Orange County
M28IW
A 22 year old student from Switzerland who went out in rough surf, got caught in a rip current off Sunset Cliffs Park near the end ofGuizot Street and drowned.
Rip Currents0 1 16 2 S Ocean Beach 1530PST
San Diego County
M22IW
See below
Extreme Cold000708
1719PST0744PST
CALIFORNIA, UpperCAZ011 Siskiyou County
A Freeze Warning was issued for Siskiyou and Modoc counties. Only one station in Siskiyou county verified the warning.
Station Normal Low Observed Low DepartureMcCloud 35 18 -17
See below.
Extreme Cold000809
2045PST0805PST
CAZ011 Siskiyou County
A Freeze Warning was issued for Siskiyou and Modoc counties. Two stations in Siskiyou County verified the warning, but none inModoc County.
Station Zone Normal Low Observed Low DepartureMcCloud CAZ011 35 19 -16Yreka CAZ011 39 24 -15
See below.Extreme Cold0010 0800PST
CAZ011 Siskiyou County
No Freeze Warning was issued for Siskiyou County this morning, but one station did meet the warning criteria.
Station Zone Normal Low Observed Low DepartureMcCloud CAZ011 36 19 -17
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May 1999
CALIFORNIA, UpperCAZ011>012 Siskiyou County - Modoc County Except Surprise Valley
See below.
Extreme Cold001516
1843PST0659PST
A Freeze Warning was issued for Siskiyou and Modoc counties in Northern California. One station from each county verified thewarning.
Station Zone Normal Low Observed Low DepartureAlturas CAZ012 35 19 -16McCloud CAZ011 37 18 -19
Heavy Surf000809
0230PST0800PST
CALIFORNIA, West South CentralCAZ034>035 San Luis Obispo County Central Coast - Santa Barbara County Central Coast
Large northwest swell generated heavy surf along the coasts of San Luis Obispo and western Santa Barbara counties. Widespread surfof 8 to 12 feet was reported.
Lightning struck and killed a man in Palmdale.Lightning0 1 23Palmdale 0530PST
Los Angeles
M47OU
A strong thunderstorm produced flash flooding across eastern sections of the Antelope Valley. California Highway Patrol reportedflooding around the intersection of Highway 138 and 165th Street.
Flash Flood0027 15 NW Lancaster 1640PST1745PST
Los Angeles
NONE REPORTED.
CALIFORNIA, Western
Flood 200K000103
0000MST1600MST
COLORADO, Central and NortheastCOZ038-043 Eastern Larimer And Northwestern Weld Counties - Southern Weld County/Greeley And Vicinity
A very warm and moist pacific storm system allowed for a deep east to southeasterly upslope flow to develop along portions of theFront Range Foothills. Heavy snow occurred in the foothills above 7000 feet with a steady period of moderate rainfall below thiselevation. As a result, the normal runoff was accelerated, causing the Cache La Poudre, the Big Thompson and the South PlatteRivers to jump their banks.
Several rural roads were either closed due the floodwaters or washed out completely. Damage to roads in Larimer County alone wereestimated to be $200,000. Substantial lowland and agricultural flooding was also reported. In Rist Canyon, near Fort Collins, atrained spotters recorded between 10 to 12 inches of rainfall through the course of the event, about a week's time. In Laporte, waterran through several subdivisions forcing residents to use sump pumps all night. Sewers backed up and damaged a number ofbasements. In Windsor, the Cache La Poudre flooded the basements of several homes along the river.
Heavy Snow00001 00000MST0900MST
COZ035>036 Northern Front Range Foothills/Upper Laramie And Cache La Poudre River Basins - Southern
Heavy snow developed in the Front Range Foothills above 7000 feet. Overnight totals included: 10 inches at Rollinsville and 1 milenorthwest of Allenspark, 7 inches, 8 miles west of Conifer, with 6 inches at Conifer and Crow Hill.
Flood000405
0900MST1800MST
COZ042>043 Northeastern Weld County - Southern Weld County/Greeley And Vicinity
Excessive runoff from the previous days' storm caused a breach in an earthen dam along Crow Creek near Hereford. Several homesalong the creek, between the dam and Briggsdale, were flooded. As a precaution, some of the residents were evacuated until thethreat of flash flooding diminished.
High Wind (G59)0005 01100MST1400MST
COZ044-050 Morgan County/Fort Morgan And Vicinity - Sedgwick And Phillips Counties
High winds developed for a short time across portions of the Northeast Plains. Fort Morgan registered a peak wind gust to 68 mph(59 kts), while a spotter 4 miles east of Haxtun recorded a peak wind gust to 61 mph (53 kts)
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May 1999
COLORADO, Central and NortheastCOZ042-044-048- Northeastern Weld County - Morgan County/Fort Morgan And Vicinity - Logan County/Sterling
High Wind (G60)0006 00400MST1200MST
High winds redeveloped over portions of the Northeast Plains. Peak wind gusts included: 69 mph (60 kts) 4 miles east of Haxtun,63 mph (55 kts) at New Raymer, 62 mph (54 kts) at Fort Morgan and 60 mph (52 kts) at Crook.
Heavy Snow0000910
01700MST0500MST
COZ032-034 Middle Park - Summit County/Mosquito Range/Indian Peaks
Heavy snow developed in portions of the North Central Mountains and Middle Park. Silverthorne received 7 inches of new snowovernight, while William's Fork Dam registered 6 inches.
Hail (0.75)0013 8 ESE Fleming 1815MST
Logan County
Hail (0.75)0013 4 ESE Paoli 1815MST
Phillips County
Hail (1.75)0013Holyoke 1818MST
Phillips County
Hail (1.50)0013 5 ESE Holyoke 1846MST
Phillips County
A spotter at Carter Lake, 7 miles west of Campion, registered a peak wind gust to 58 mph (50 kts).Dry Microburst00014 7 W Campion 01545MST
Larimer County
Lightning ignited a small fire in a three-story structure in Sunshine Canyon. The fire was quickly extinguished and caused onlyminor damage.
Lightning0015Boulder 01218MST
Boulder County
Hail (1.75)0015Orchard 1950MST
Morgan County
Hail (1.75)0015Goodrich 2000MST
Morgan County
Hail (2.75)0015 20 NW Ft Morgan 2015MST
Morgan County
Hail (0.75)0016Kiowa 1440MST
Elbert County
Hail (0.75)0016 5 SE Kiowa 1452MST
Elbert County
Hail (0.75)0016 10 NE Matheson 1613MST
Elbert County
Hail (1.25)0016 13 NNE Matheson 1615MST
Elbert County
Hail (0.88)0016 8 NW Genoa 1630MST
Lincoln County
A tornado touched down briefly but did no damage.
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.1 016 2 NW Arriba 1650MST1653MST
Lincoln County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0021 4 N Ft Collins 1659MST
Larimer County
Hail (1.00)0021 4 W Sedgwick 1845MST
Sedgwick County
Hail (1.50)0021 5 S Sedgwick 1930MST
Sedgwick County
Hail (2.00)0022Wiggins 1420MST
Morgan County
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May 1999
COLORADO, Central and NortheastWeld County
Hail (1.50)0022 7 W Pierce 1452MST
Hail (1.00)0022 8 N Lindon 1530MST
Washington
Hail (1.75)0022Anton 1555MST
Washington
Hail (1.00)0022 11 WSW Byers 1602MST
Arapahoe County
Hail (1.50)0022 10 SE Anton 1615MST
Washington
Hail (2.00)0022 7 W Agate 1644MST
Elbert County
Hail (2.00)0022Agate 1647MST
Elbert County
Hail (0.88)0022Denver 1726MST
Denver County
Hail (1.00)0022Aurora 1742MST
Adams County
Hail (0.75)0022 4 E Watkins 1755MST
Adams County
A small landspout touched down briefly but did no damage.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 024 6 W Deer Trail 01227MST
Arapahoe County
Heavy rain and small hail caused minor flooding along State Highway 71, near Snyder, where up to 8 inches of water covered theroadway.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0027Snyder 1445MST1600MST
Morgan County
Hail (2.00)0028 1 E Hugo 1355MST
Lincoln County
Hail (1.50)0028Hugo 1358MST1402MST
Lincoln County
Hail (0.75)0028 11 S Hugo 1503MST
Lincoln County
Hail (1.00)0029 8 NNW Akron 1648MST
Washington
Hail (1.00)0029 1 NW Akron 1717MST
Washington
Hail (1.50)0029 8 NW Akron 1723MST
Washington
Hail (1.25)0029Akron 1725MST
Washington
Hail (1.50)0029Akron 1745MST
Washington
Hail (1.75)0029 20 NE Genoa 1750MST1820MST
Lincoln County
Hail (1.00)0029 10 SE Lindon 1800MST
Washington
Hail (0.75)0030 10 N Limon 1510MST
Lincoln County
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May 1999
COLORADO, Central and NortheastLarimer County
Hail (1.00)0031 12 NW Ft Collins 1305MST
Hail (1.00)0031 4 W Ft Collins 1335MST
Larimer County
Hail (1.75)0031 5 S Roggen 1420MST
Weld County
Hail (0.75)0031 4 SE Roggen 1434MST
Weld County
Hail (1.00)0031 9 S Wiggins 1435MST
Morgan County
Hail (0.75)0031 8 SE Arriba 1531MST
Lincoln County
A small tornado touched down briefly and tore the roof off an abandoned house.Tornado (F1)0 50 0.2 031 5 WNW Akron 1650MST
Washington
Hail (1.00)0031 5 WNW Akron 1658MST
Washington
Tornado (F2)0100 7 031 4 NE Genoa 3 NW Genoa to 1745MST
Lincoln County
Tornado (F3) 4M0200 7 031 8 NE Genoa 6 NW Genoa to 1747MST
1815MST
Lincoln County
Two tornadoes touched down causing extensive damage north of Genoa. The first tornado, an F2, caused minor damage to a home,but substantial damage to trees in the area. The second tornado, an F3, destroyed 2 mobile homes and several grain bins. It alsocaused moderate damage to 2 framed houses. At one farm, several dogs that were boarded in kennels were killed. Several trees anddozens of power poles were also snapped, and a pickup truck was tossed over a quonset hut. Damage was estimated to be $3-4million.
Two small tornadoes touched down briefly, but did no damage.
Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 031 8 SSW Hugo 01830MST1831MST
Lincoln County
A small tornado touched down and damaged several trees.
Tornado (F1)00 50 0.5 031 8 SSE Hugo 1851MST1856MST
Lincoln County
Hail (0.75)0013 7 NNE Yuma 0645MST
COLORADO, East CentralYuma County
Storage Building Destroyed by WindsThunderstorm Wind (G60)0013 7 W Yuma 0655MST
Yuma County
Hail (0.88)0014 6 NE Yuma 1518MST
Yuma County
Hail (1.75)0014 14 NW Wray 1540MST
Yuma County
Tornado (F0)0 20 0.2 014 5 W Wray 1540MST
Yuma County
Strong winds damaged irrigation sprinklers and storage building.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0014 3 E Idalia 1600MST
Yuma County
Hail (1.75)0014 18 NNE Wray 1600MST
Yuma County
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May 1999
COLORADO, East CentralYuma County
Hail covered ground.Hail (1.00)0014 7 NW Wray 1608MST
Tornado (F0)0 20 0.2 016 4 NNW Flagler 1725MST
Kit Carson
Hail (0.88)0016Flagler 1740MST
Kit Carson
Hail (0.75)0019 5 N Wray 1420MST
Yuma County
Hail (0.88)0019 16 NE CheyenneWells
1432MST
Cheyenne County
Hail (0.75)0019 8 N Wray 1435MST
Yuma County
Hail (0.88)0019 10 S Burlington 1445MST
Kit Carson
Hail (1.50)0022 3 N Burlington 1437MST
Kit Carson
Hail (0.88)0022 9 NNE Kit Carson 1450MST
Cheyenne County
Strong winds broke 6 inch tree limbs and destroyed several farm buildings.Thunderstorm Wind (G78) 2K0022 13 NW Arapahoe 1452MST
Cheyenne County
Hail (1.00)0022 12 SE Burlington 1502MST
Kit Carson
Hail (1.00)0022 8 SE Burlington 1530MST
Kit Carson
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0022 16 NNW Seibert 1639MST
Kit Carson
Hail (0.75)0022Joes 1644MST
Yuma County
Hail (0.88)0022Kirk 1653MST
Yuma County
Hail (1.75)0022Vona 1710MST
Kit Carson
Hail (0.88)0024Kit Carson 1706MST
Cheyenne County
Hail (1.75)0024Kit Carson 1727MST
Cheyenne County
Hail (0.75)0029 8 SSW Flagler 1812MST
Kit Carson
Hail (1.75)0030Stratton 1710MST
Kit Carson
Hail (1.00)0031 5 S Seibert 1526MST
Kit Carson
Hail (1.75)0031 10 S Vona 1621MST
Kit Carson
Hail (1.00)0031 5 NW Yuma 1804MST
Yuma County
Hail (0.75)0031Flagler 1850MST
Kit Carson
Hail (1.75)0031 10 NNW Flagler 1853MST
Kit Carson
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May 1999
COLORADO, East CentralKit Carson
Hail (1.75)0031 5 S Seibert 1920MST
Hail (1.75)0031 14 N Kit Carson 1945MST
Cheyenne County
Hail (0.75)0031 9 NNE Kit Carson 2003MST
Cheyenne County
Flood000105
0000MST1200MST
COLORADO, South Central and SoutheastCOZ068-070>077- Western Fremont And Northern Custer Counties - Wet Mountains - Southern El Paso
The most significant river flooding along the Arkansas River since at least 1965 was caused by widespread and persistentrainfall...especially along the eastern slopes of the southeast mountains. The heaviest rainfall occurred from late in the day on the28th of April and persisted into the afternoon hours of April 30th. Widespread rainfall totals in excess of 8 inches was noted in 40hours with some locations receiving in excess of 13 inches of rain in 48 hours. As stated in April Storm Data, the heavy rain eventled to widespread river flooding...especially along the Arkansas River as well as the Fountain Creek watershed. By the morning ofMay 2nd portions of northern La Junta were under 5 to 6 feet of water, which damaged or destroyed over 250 homes and businesses.Nearly 100 other structures were damaged or destroyed. Many irrigation ditches in southeast Colorado sustained damaged tochannels and gates. Agricultural lands were swept away, and the channel of the Arkansas River was significantly altered in manylocales. Significant flooding occurred between Rocky Ford and La Junta along the Arkansas River. There were numerous roadswashed out and bridges destroyed by the flood waters. Water levels began receding in earnest on May 3rd and were generally belowflood level by May 5th. Estimates of damage in southeast Colorado were not available as of late July.
Heavy Snow000102
0200MST0200MST
COZ061-074 Eastern San Juan Mountains - Upper Huerfano River Basin/Walsenburg And Vicinity
The center of a weather system moved across northern New Mexico, bringing periods of heavy snow to the eastern San JuanMountains, and isolated areas of the southern Sangre de Cristo mountains. Cuchara, in Huerfano county, logged 8 1/2 inches ofsnow, while 12 to 18 inches of snow accumulated in the Creede area in northern Mineral county.
Heavy Snow000304
0700MST1300MST
COZ059-061 W Lake / W Chaffee County - Eastern San Juan Mountains
A strong, fast moving weather disturbance moved across southern Colorado, bringing snow, heavy at times, to parts of the southernand central Colorado mountains. In the eastern San Juan mountains, 11 inches of snow was recorded at Wolf Creek Pass, whileCreede in northern Mineral county received 5 inches of snow. Monarch Pass, in southwest Chaffee county, accumulated 6 to 8inches of snow.
Hail (1.00)0010Las Animas 1738MST1743MST
Bent County
Hail (0.75)0010Ft Lyon 1750MST1755MST
Bent County
Hail (0.75)0010Lamar 1834MST1839MST
Prowers County
This hail report and all that follow on this date occurred as a result of a long lasting supercell which developed in Pueblo county.Severe hail was first reported in western Otero county. The cyclic supercell produced large to very large hail along its path, andbrought damaging downburst winds to Bent county. No firm dollar amounts were available as of late July.
Hail (1.00)0016Manzanola 1535MST1540MST
Otero County
Hail (1.50)0016Rocky Ford 1546MST1551MST
Otero County
Hail (2.00)0016Manzanola 1547MST1552MST
Otero County
Hail (1.00)0016 1 E Rocky Ford 1601MST1606MST
Otero County
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May 1999
COLORADO, South Central and SoutheastOtero County
Hail (2.00)0016Cheraw 1610MST1615MST
Hail (0.75)0016Monument 1615MST1620MST
El Paso County
Hail (2.00)0016Cheraw 1619MST1624MST
Otero County
Hail (0.75)0016 8 WNW LasAnimas
1635MST1640MST
Bent County
Hail (1.75)0016 6 E Ft Lyon 1705MST1710MST
Bent County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016Ft Lyon 1707MST1712MST
Bent County
Hail (2.00)0016 8 N Lamar 1725MST1730MST
Prowers County
Hail (0.75)0016Ft Lyon 1728MST1733MST
Bent County
Hail (3.75)0016Wiley 1730MST1735MST
Prowers County
Hail (1.00)0016 6 SSE Fountain 1732MST1737MST
El Paso County
Hail (0.75)0016 5 E Ramah 1732MST1737MST
El Paso County
Hail (1.00)0016Wiley 1735MST1740MST
Prowers County
Hail (2.50)0016 10 N Lamar 1745MST1750MST
Prowers County
Hail (0.75)0016 15 S Eads 1750MST1755MST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.00)0016 4 SW Truckton 1815MST1820MST
El Paso County
Hail (1.75)0016 14 S Towner 1845MST1850MST
Kiowa County
Hail (2.00)0016 13 N Holly 1845MST1850MST
Prowers County
Thunderstorm Wind (G51)0019 7 S Springfield 2050MST2055MST
Baca County
Hail (1.25)0021 4 S Fountain 1830MST1835MST
El Paso County
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May 1999
COLORADO, South Central and SoutheastBaca County
Hail (1.00)0022 4 NE Campo 1510MST1514MST
Hail (1.00)0022 3 E Sheridan Lake 1600MST1610MST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.00)0024 6 NNW ColoradoSpgs
1341MST1346MST
El Paso County
A 14-year old girl sustained minor burns from a lightning flash, and was taken to the hospital and treated. Two other girls werenearby and were stunned by the lightning flash. The lightning in that area knocked out power to over 3,000 customers.
Lightning 3 024 3 NNE ColoradoSpgs
1406MST
El Paso County
A 40-year old man was injured by a lightning flash while loading tools into his truck. He had a sore arm and hip and was taken to thehospital for observation.
Lightning 1 024 3 NNE ColoradoSpgs
1420MST
El Paso County
Funnel Cloud0025 10 S Westcliffe 1020MST1045MST
Custer County
Funnel Cloud0025(Cos)Peterson Field 1427MST1432MST
El Paso County
Funnel Cloud0027 5 WSW Campo 1019MST1025MST
Baca County
Hail (0.75)0029 1 N Two Buttes 1743MST1748MST
Baca County
Hail (1.00)0030 20 NW Springfield 1645MST1650MST
Baca County
Hail (0.75)0030 10 NW Springfield 1715MST1720MST
Baca County
Hail (1.00)0030 8 N Springfield 1732MST1737MST
Baca County
Hail (0.75)0030 8 S Two Buttes 1751MST1756MST
Baca County
Winter Storm000102
1200MST1000MST
COLORADO, WestCOZ010-012- Gore And Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys/Aspen And Vicinity - West Elk And Sawatch
A moist southwest flow ahead of an upper trough produced 6 to 12 inches of snow in many mountain areas of west-central andsouthwest Colorado. Some of the largest amounts included 16 inches over Red Mountain Pass and 15 inches above Silverton.Windy conditions resulted in blowing snow and reduced visibility in exposed areas. Gusts to 60 MPH were clocked at the top ofTelluride Ski Area. Red Mountain Pass was impassable for a period of time.
Winter Storm000305
1200MST0800MST
COZ003>004- Roan And Tavaputs Plateaus - Elkhead And Park Mountains/Flat Tops/White River Plateau -
A slow moving Pacific trough produced 6 to 12 inches of snow in the mountains of western Colorado. The deepest reported amountsincluded 17 inches at Rico, 16 inches at Silverton, 14 inches at Ouray, and 13 inches at Lake City. Strong winds produced areas ofblowing and drifting snow. A peak gust of 82 MPH was measured from Mount Abrams, and gusts to 80 MPH occurred at the StormPeak laboratory above Steamboat Springs Ski Area.
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May 1999
COLORADO, WestGarfield County
Hail (1.00)0003New Castle 1500MST1510MST
Large hail resulted in drivers of several vehicles losing control and running off Interstate 70 at New Castle.
Heavy Snow0010 0500MST1100MST
COZ010 Gore And Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys/Aspen And Vicinity
A fast moving Pacific trough produced 6 to 8 inches of snow.
Wild/Forest Fire0023 10 SSE Rangely 1400MST1410MST
Rio Blanco County
Lightning ignited three rangeland fires.
NONE REPORTED.
CONNECTICUT, Northeast
NONE REPORTED.
CONNECTICUT, Northwest
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 1000EST2000EST
CONNECTICUT, SouthernFairfield County
Moisture "converged" northeast of New York City from a cold front moving slowly east across Pennsylvania and a low pressuresystem off the Mid-Atlantic Coast. This resulted in a band of heavy rain that fell mainly across Northern Fairfield County. Rainfallamounts generally ranged from 3 to 5 inches across Northern Fairfield County. At Danbury, 4.12 inches of rain was measured. Thisresulted in some street flooding. Localized flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas also occurred in Stamford.
Lightning0024Woodbridge 1239EST
New Haven
Lightning struck a barn that ignited a fire and destroyed it. The barn was located on Race Brook Road in Woodbridge.
Unseasonably Dry0000131
0000EST2359EST
DELAWAREDEZ001>004 New Castle - Kent - Inland Sussex - Delaware Beaches
Unseasonably dry weather returned to Delaware during the month of May, especially in Kent and Sussex Counties. The statereceived only 61 percent of its normal monthly rainfall for May making it the 29th driest May in the past 105 years. On a countyweighted average, monthly rainfall totals ranged from 0.8 inches in Kent County (20 percent of normal) to 3.1 inches in New CastleCounty (78 percent of normal). The county average rainfall total for Sussex County was 1.4 inches (38 percent of normal).Streamflow levels were below normal by the end of the month. In New Castle County, on May 16th the stage of the White ClayCreek at Newark reached a new record low streamflow for the day. It was running at one-third of its average streamflow. The W hiteClay Creek is reaching levels it last reached during the drought of 1995. Newark instituted a new water conservation rate duri ng themonth of May. A well in Chester County Pennsylvania reached drought emergency levels. This is one of the aquifers that feed thenorthern Delaware streams. Elsewhere in the state because of the dry conditions farmers either delayed planting or hauled irrigationequipment early to the fields. By the end of the month both top and subsoil moisture levels in half the fields were rated either short orvery short of moisture.
Hail (1.75)0024Newark 1415EST
New Castle
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0024WilmingtonNewark to 1415EST
1430EST
New Castle
Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0024(Ilg)WilmingtonArpt
1427EST
New Castle
A severe thunderstorm produced large hail, damaging winds and frequent lightning across the northern half of New Castle Countyduring the mid afternoon of the 24th. Houses were damaged in both Brandywine and Newark. The wind gusted to 61 mph at NewCastle County Airport. In Newark, the top of one large tree landed on a house. The tree top a couple of hours later flattened theattached garage. The eaves of the house were also damaged. There were two separate reports of golf ball size hail. In Brandywine
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May 1999
DELAWAREHundred, a tree crushed the bedroom and pierced the kitchen of a mobile home. The couple inside were unharmed. ConnectivEnergy reported 40,000 homes and businesses lost power in Delaware and Maryland. All but 8,000 customers had power restored by11 p.m. EDT that evening. All power was restored the next afternoon (25th).
New CastleFlash Flood0024North Portion 01600EST
1830ESTA series of three thunderstorms brought too much heavy rain for area streams and rivers to handle. During the late afternoon, thethird thunderstorm of the day, caused flooding along the Christina River. At Coochs Bridge, the Christina River reached its 9 footflood stage from 5 p.m. EDT through 730 p.m. EDT. It crested at 9.65 feet at 6 p.m. EDT. Storm totals averaged between 2 and 3inches and in addition to the stream flooding, caused considerable highway and poor drainage flooding. Storm totals included 2.76inches in Wilmington, 2.29 inches at the New Castle County Airport and 2.00 inches at Newark. No serious injuries or damage werereported.
Drought000131
0000EST2359EST
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIADCZ001 District Of Columbia
High pressure was the dominant weather feature across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area during the month. This weatherpattern directed rain producing low pressure systems north of the area and continued the climatological drought that has gripped thearea since last summer. By the last week of May the Palmer Drought Index, a measure of long term drought conditions, indicatedWashington D.C. was in a moderate drought. May was the 7th month in the past 12 months that precipitation was below average, the3rd driest 12 months on record. Washington Reagan National Airport reported a monthly total of only 1.28 inches, 2.38 inches belownormal. It was the 8th driest May on record, and rain only fell on 5 days during the month. The lack of precipitation affected waterreserves. The flow of water down the Potomac River at Washington D.C. was only 23% of normal during the month. Monthly flowrates on the river have been below normal for the past 9 months.
Trees downedThunderstorm Wind 2K0024Countywide 1245EST
District Of
A line of thunderstorms moved across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area just after midday, producing winds in excess of 55MPH. City officials reported a few trees were knocked down by the storm inside the District around 1:45 PM EDT.
Hail (1.75)0006Pierson 1819EST
FLORIDA, East CentralVolusia County
Hail (0.75)0006Umatilla 1835EST
Lake County
Hail (1.75)0006De Leon Spgs 1903EST
Volusia County
Hail (0.75)0006Orlando 2006EST
Orange County
Hail (2.00)0006Kissimmee 2010EST
Osceola County
Trees and power lines were blown down in Taft. Half Dollar size hail was also reported.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006Taft 2030EST
Orange County
Hail (0.75)0006 4 SW Windermere 2030EST
Orange County
Hail (0.75)0006Orlando 2045EST
Orange County
Hail (1.75)0006Taft 2045EST
Orange County
Hail (0.75)0006Winter Park 2100EST
Orange County
Hail (0.75)0007Howey In The Hills 1354EST
Lake County
Hail (0.75)0007Lady Lake 1357EST
Lake County
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May 1999
FLORIDA, East CentralLake County
Golf ball size hail also fell in Lisbon and Eustis.Hail (1.75)0007Mt Dora 1451EST
Hail (0.75)0007De Leon Spgs 1456EST
Volusia County
Hail (0.88)0007Daytona Beach 1510EST
Volusia County
Hail (0.75)0007Mt Dora 1511EST
Lake County
Hail (0.75)0007Tangerine 1521EST
Orange County
Hail (1.00)0007Zellwood 1600EST
Orange County
Hail (0.75)0007Lake Mary 1610EST
Seminole County
Hail (1.00)0007Okeechobee 1910EST
Okeechobee
A wind gust of 50 Kts was recorded at Cape Canaveral.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0008Cape Canaveral 1550EST
Brevard County
Hail (1.00)0008West Melbourne 1700EST
Brevard County
Hail (0.75)0008Melbourne 1725EST
Brevard County
Hail (1.00)0008Port St Lucie 1929EST
St. Lucie County
Hail (0.75)0009Palm City 1352EST
Martin County
Hail (0.75)0009Indiantown 1355EST
Martin County
Hail (1.75)0009Port St Lucie 1410EST
St. Lucie County
Hail (1.75)0009Orange City 1410EST
Volusia County
Hail (0.75)0009Vero Beach 1435EST
Indian River
Hail (1.75)0009Sebastian 1455EST
Indian River
Hail (1.50)0009 10 SW Ft Drum 1500EST
Okeechobee
Hail (1.00)0009Fellsmere 1520EST
Indian River
Hail (0.75)0009Palm Bay 1550EST
Brevard County
Hail (0.75)0009 3 W Merritt Is 1614EST
Brevard County
Hail (1.75)0009 3 N Oviedo 1630EST
Seminole County
Hail (0.75)0009Orlando 1728EST
Orange County
Hail (1.00)0009Orlando 1751EST
Orange County
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TimeLocal/Standard
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May 1999
FLORIDA, East CentralOrange County
Hail (0.75)0011
Winter Garden
5 S Winter Gardento
1952EST
Hail (0.75)0011 8 W Kissimmee 1952EST
Osceola County
Hail (0.75)0011Apopka 2010EST
Orange County
Hail (0.75)0012Titusville 1736EST
Brevard County
A brief F0 tornado touched down in Titusville and damaged a few trees, business signs and shrubs.Tornado (F0)0 30 0.1 012Titusville 1740EST
Brevard County
Hail (0.88)0014Orlando 1029EST
Orange County
Hail (1.00)0014Ft Drum 1320EST
Okeechobee
Funnel Cloud0018Umatilla 1056EST
Lake County
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees on a house in Geneva.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 20K0019Geneva 1700EST
Seminole County
Power lines were blown down west of New Smyrna Beach.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 10K0019 3 W New SmyrnaBeach
1712EST
Volusia County
Hail (0.75)0020Cocoa 2233EST
Brevard County
Hail (0.75)0020Merritt Is 2330EST
Brevard County
Funnel Cloud0028 3 E Fellsmere 1530EST
Indian River
Hail (1.00)0028Geneva 1600EST
Seminole County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees south of Geneva.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0028 2 S Geneva 1610EST
Seminole County
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and destroyed a shed in Fruitland Park.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0028Fruitland Park 1708EST
Lake County
Hail (0.75)0028 3 S Leesburg 1715EST
Lake County
Hail (1.75)0028Clermont 1758EST
Lake County
An F0 tornado touched down briefly in Clermont blowing down trees and slightly damaging four homes.Tornado (F0) 50K0 30 0.2 028Clermont 1758EST
Lake County
Hail (0.75)0029 10 N Okeechobee 1632EST
Okeechobee
A waterspout tornado moved west off the Indian River and came ashore along U.S. Highway 1 in Palm Bay. It damaged the roof to arestaurant and destroyed the restaurant porch.
Tornado (F0) 40K0 30 0.1 030Palm Bay 0630EST
Brevard County
3947
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
FLORIDA, East CentralIndian River
Funnel Cloud0030Sebastian 0720EST
Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines in Sebastian.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0030Sebastian 0743EST
Indian River
Funnel cloud 1 mile South of MTH dissipated before reaching land.
Funnel Cloud0018Marathon 0625EST0633EST
FLORIDA, Extreme SouthernMonroe County
Waterspout0018Big Pine Key 1135EST1137EST
Monroe County
Funnel Cloud0020Flamingo 0955EST0958EST
Monroe County
1 mile north of EYW, did not affect land
Waterspout0020(Eyw)Key West InlAr
1434EST1440EST
Monroe County
3 miles Northeast of EYW, did not affect land
Waterspout0021(Eyw)Key West InlAr
1055EST1105EST
Monroe County
4 miles east of EYW, did not affect land
Waterspout0024(Eyw)Key West InlAr
1600EST1608EST
Monroe County
3 miles northwest of EYW, did not affect land
Waterspout0029(Eyw)Key West InlAr
1608EST1615EST
Monroe County
1 miles south of MTH
Waterspout0029Marathon 1840EST1843EST
Monroe County
2 miles northeast of No Name Key
Waterspout0029Big Pine Key 1847EST1852EST
Monroe County
1 mile north of Sugarloaf Key
Waterspout0029Ramrod 1849EST1855EST
Monroe County
2 waterspouts 1/2 mile south
Waterspout0030Summerland Key 0850EST0900EST
Monroe County
3 miles west of EYW
Waterspout0030(Eyw)Key West InlAr
1035EST1047EST
Monroe County
Tornado (F0)000 030Key West 1115EST1116EST
Monroe County
On May 30th at 12:15 pm EDT, a waterspout moved onshore along the north end of Duval Street inKey West as a tornado anddissipated quickly after moving onshore. There was no damage or injuries reported with this event.
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TimeLocal/Standard
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May 1999
FLORIDA, Extreme SouthernMonroe County
1 mile south of Marathon
Funnel Cloud0018Marathon 0625EST0628EST
1 mile north of Big Pine Key, did not affect land
Waterspout0019Big Pine Key 1135EST1137EST
Monroe County
1/2 mile south of flamingo
Funnel Cloud0020Flamingo 0955EST1000EST
Monroe County
1 mile North of EYW, did not affect land
Waterspout0020(Eyw)Key West InlAr
1434EST1440EST
Monroe County
3 miles Northeast of EYW, did not affect land
Waterspout0021(Eyw)Key West InlAr
1055EST1106EST
Monroe County
4 miles east of EYW, did not affect land
Waterspout0024(Eyw)Key West InlAr
1600EST1608EST
Monroe County
3 miles Northwest of EYW, did not affect land
Waterspout0029(Eyw)Key West InlAr
1608EST1615EST
Monroe County
1 mile south of Marathon, did not affect land
Waterspout0029Marathon 1840EST1844EST
Monroe County
2 miles northeast of No Name Key, did not affect land
Waterspout0029Big Pine Key 1847EST1857EST
Monroe County
1 mile North of Sugarloaf Key, did not affect land
Waterspout0029Ramrod 1849EST1900EST
Monroe County
2 waterspouts 1/2 mile south, did not affect land
Waterspout0030Summerland Key 0850EST0901EST
Monroe County
3 miles west of EYW, did not affect land
Waterspout0030(Eyw)Key West InlAr
1035EST1045EST
Monroe County
1/2 mile east of Key West, moved onshore as a tornado
Waterspout0030Key West 1101EST1114EST
Monroe County
Waterspout dissipated quickly after moving onshore
Tornado (F0)0000 030Key West 1115EST1116EST
Monroe County
1 mile east of Long Key, did not affect land
Waterspout0031Longkey 0650EST0655EST
Monroe County
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May 1999
FLORIDA, Extreme SouthernOn May 30th at 1215 pm EDT, a waterspout moved onshore along the north side of Key West as a tornado but dissipated quicklyafter hitting land. No damage or injuries were reported with this event.
FLORIDA, NortheasternColumbia County
Reported three (3) new fires. The first at Charles Road and Highway 242. No report on amount of acreage consumed. A second fireat Highway 247 at Cypress Lake Road burned one (1) acre. The third fire at Highway 247 at Cardinal Road burned an unknownnumber of acres.
Wild/Forest Fire 1 003Countywide 1100EST
Reports that they continue to work at fire off of CR-232 between Highway 129 and Highway 27, that started on 04/30/99 and hasconsumed over 300 acres so far. As of the report, the fire was 60% contained with water airdrops scheduled for today. A second60-acre fire was reported in the Trenton area that was 75% contained by Division of Forestry and the local fire department as of thisreport.
Wild/Forest Fire0003Countywide 1100EST
Gilchrist County
Reported a 500 plus acre brush fire in the Bardin area. The fire is out of control. However, no structures are being threatened.Wild/Forest Fire0003Countywide 1100EST
Putnam County
Reports that the Lake City Fire Department and the Division of Forestry responded to a trash fire that got out of control, endangeringa house. The fire has been extinguished.
Wild/Forest Fire0004Countywide 1100EST
Columbia County
Reported a 50 plus acre wildfire that is not controlled at this time. No structures are threatened. The Division of Forestry is currentlyon the scene. The fire is burning at approximately 5 mph in a westerly direction.
Wild/Forest Fire0004Countywide 1100EST
Nassau County
Reports that an arson brush fire was located north of Raiford on Hwy 125. No injuries, evacuations, or structure damage reported.Wild/Forest Fire0006Raiford 1100EST
Union County
Large trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2.5K0007Ellaville 1000EST
Suwannee County
Large trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0007 1 N Wellborn 1030EST
Suwannee County
Hail (0.75)0007Columbia 1040EST
Columbia County
Large trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0007Jacksonville 1300EST
Duval County
Hail (1.25)0007Gainesville 1310EST
Alachua County
Hail (1.50)0007Citra 1315EST
Marion County
Hail (0.75)0007Pedro 1320EST
Marion County
Five reports.
Waterspout0007
5 E Vilano Beach
5 E Ponte VedraBeach to
1330EST
St. Johns County
Lightning 1 007 5 SW Ocala 1330EST
Marion County
Hail (1.00)0007 8 NE Bunnell 1430EST
Flagler County
4250
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May 1999
FLORIDA, NortheasternFlagler County
Large trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0007 8 NE Bunnell 1430EST
Hail (0.75)0007St Johns Park 1800EST
Flagler County
County fire department responded to a 2 - 3 acre brush fire. No structures threatened, no injuries reported.Wild/Forest Fire0009Countywide 2000EST
Marion County
A ¼ acre brush fire was extinguished using county fire department personnel. The cause of fire has not been determined. Alsoreported was a brush fire measuring 1/3 acre was extinguished by the County fire department.
Wild/Forest Fire0009Countywide 2000EST
Nassau County
Large trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0010Trenton 1940EST
Gilchrist County
Large trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1.5K0010Ft White 2045EST
Columbia County
Hail (0.75)0010Branford 2052EST
Suwannee County
Hail (0.75)0011Hampton 1430EST
Bradford County
Reports that the Lake City Fire Department responded to a brush fire, that was started by a lawn mower exhaust. The fire was locatedoff Highway 441 south of I-10. The fire was contained to less than one (1) acre and was brought under control.
Wild/Forest Fire0012Countywide 1200EST
Columbia County
Reports a 6 acre brush fire that located near the city of Mondex. The fire has been extinguished but smoldering. No structures weredamaged.
Wild/Forest Fire0012Countywide 1200EST
Putnam County
Funnel Cloud0012Hastings 1712EST
St. Johns County
Hail (0.75)0012Hastings 1712EST
St. Johns County
Hail (0.75)0013Lake City 1915EST
Columbia County
Reports that the McCullan Fire is 90% contained. Residents are returning to heir homes. The fire is reported to have burned 350acres. The following summary is provided: Forty (40) homes were threatened (no homes damaged), two shelters were opened (bothclosed), and approximately 50 people evacuated. Also, it was reported that the Middle Road Fire is 100% contained. The fire isreported to have burned 65 acres. No structures were affected or evacuations reported.
Wild/Forest Fire001415
Countywide 1600EST1600EST
Duval County
County fire department and DoF responded to an unknown size brush fire. Per Lake City Fire Department, there were two separatefires within two blocks of each other.
Wild/Forest Fire0018Countywide 1200EST
Columbia County
Marion County Fire Department responded to a three (3) acre fire. The fire was started from the exhaust of a tractor trailer.Wild/Forest Fire0018Countywide 1200EST
Marion County
Pier.Hail (0.88)0019Jacksonville Beach 1255EST
Duval County
Hail (0.75)0019Starke 1328EST
Bradford County
4351
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May 1999
FLORIDA, NortheasternBradford County
Hail (0.75)0019Starke 1355EST
Large trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1.5K0019Starke 1525EST
Bradford County
Hail (1.75)0019Fairfield 1530EST
Marion County
Large trees were blown down and a shed was damaged.Thunderstorm Wind 2.5K0019Newberry 1735EST
Alachua County
Reports that a 1.5 acre fire occurred near Bardin.Wild/Forest Fire0019 8 NW Palatka 2000EST
Putnam County
Hail (1.00)0020Ft Mc Coy 1315EST
Marion County
Large trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1.5K0020Dunnellon 1415EST
Marion County
Hail (0.75)0020Gainesville 1535EST
Alachua County
Hail (0.75)0020Gainesville 1545EST
Alachua County
Hail (0.75)0020Gainesville 1545EST
Alachua County
Broke car windshield.Hail (1.00) 2K0020Trenton 1550EST
Gilchrist County
Large trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1.5K0020 5 E Trenton 1600EST
Gilchrist County
Large trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0020Alachua 1620EST
Alachua County
Hail (1.75)0020 10 SSW Lake City 1630EST
Columbia County
Hail (0.75)0020Obrien 1730EST
Suwannee County
Reports that 11 acres burned at three different locations.Wild/Forest Fire0020Countywide 2300EST
Putnam County
Reported a two (2) acre brush fire.Wild/Forest Fire0021Countywide 2300EST
Nassau County
Reported a 15 acre fire located on Ridge Lake Road near Lake Como burned and a 50 square foot fire located at Grandin Lake andHwy 315.
Wild/Forest Fire0022Countywide 2300EST
Putnam County
Reported a fire in Osceola National Forest encompassing approximately 800 acres in a very remote area.Wild/Forest Fire0023Countywide 2300EST
Baker County
Reported a 2 - 4 acre brush fire.Wild/Forest Fire0023Countywide 2300EST
Marion County
Hail (0.75)0022Newburn 1600EST
Suwannee County
4452
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Killed Injured
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May 1999
FLORIDA, NortheasternBaker County
DOF continues to battle a fire in Baker County on Federal land that has grown to 14,417 acres, and has spread into the State ofGeorgia. The Federal Type 1 team has taken command of the Friendly Fire. The Tallahassee tanker base has re-opened to support firecontrol efforts on this fire. This fire is in the middle of wilderness posing no problems to structures, but due to its remote location iscausing access problems.
Wild/Forest Fire0026Countywide 1200EST
Putnam County and DOF responded to three (3) separate fires on the west side of Hwy 17 north of Palatka behind the landfill. Fire#1 was 10-12 acres, #2 was 5-7 acres and #3 was 11+ acres. The county reported three (3) additional fires at the following locations:#1 South of Interlachen near CR 310 1/8 acre. #2 A rekindle of the Mondex fire, five (5) acres. #3 Ridge Lake Rd off Hwy 17, six (6)acres.
Wild/Forest Fire0026Countywide 1200EST
Putnam County
Reports that a 20 acre brush fire occurred near Interlachen.Wild/Forest Fire0027Interlachen 1200EST
Putnam County
Reported a 15 acre fire.Wild/Forest Fire0028Countywide 1200EST
Marion County
Reported a five acre fire.Wild/Forest Fire0030Countywide 1200EST
Putnam County
Jackson County EMA reported numerous trees and power lines down with scattered outages. Some residences suffered roof damage.Highway 90 was closed for several hours due to fallen trees and high water.
Thunderstorm Wind 300K0006Marianna 2010EST
FLORIDA, NorthwestJackson County
Trees down at Silver Lake reported by Jackson County S.O.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0007Southwest Portion 0111EST
Jackson County
60 mph wind gust reported by WJHG-TV. Thunderstorm winds lifted a 40-by-90-foot roof off a local paper mill. The Bay CountyEMA reported trees down on cars, houses and several city streets.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 500K0007Panama City Beach 0600EST
Bay County
Trees down reported by Gulf County S.O.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0007Countywide 0650EST
Gulf County
Up to a foot of rain in a four-hour period fell over much of southern Bay County according to Bay County EMA. Numerous streetswere flooded in Parker, Springfield, Callaway and downtown Panama City. Eight inches of water accumulated on Beach Dr. and11th St. in Panama City flooding several businesses. A total of 155 single-family residences and two businesses sustained majorflood damage with losses in excess of $1 million. Some homes were impacted by flood waters over three feet deep.
Flash Flood 4M0007South Portion 0700EST
Bay County
A mobile home damaged and trees down reported by Gulf County EMA.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0007 3 NWWewahitchka
0730EST
Gulf County
Several trees down reported by Madison County EMA.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0013 6 E Madison 1730EST
Madison County
Madison County EMA reported several vehicles damaged by half dollar size hail.Hail (1.25) 15K0013 4 E Madison 1745EST
Madison County
Dime size hail reported by Madison County EMA.Hail (0.75)0013Madison 1800EST
Madison County
4553
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May 1999
FLORIDA, NorthwestJackson County
Dime size hail reported by Jackson County EMA.Hail (0.75)0021Sneads 1710EST
NWSFO Birmingham relayed report of nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0021Cottondale 1740EST
Jackson County
Wakulla County EMA and FL Division of Forestry reported the Bay Creek wildfire in Apalachicola National Forest consumed 1,000acres.
Wild/Forest Fire002527
Northwest Portion 1400EST1800EST
Wakulla County
Taylor County EMA and FL Division of Forestry reported a 300-acre wildfire in the San Pedro Bay area.
Wild/Forest Fire002930
Northeast Portion 1300EST1600EST
Taylor County
Walton County EMA reported tornado touched down several times along SR 83N and CR 192 north of De Funiak Springs. Fivebarns destroyed, seven outbuildings sustained minor damage, and a roof lifted off a residence. Numerous trees and power linesdowned and electrical service disrupted for nearly six hours to 1,200 customers.
Tornado (F1) 500K0100 0.2 026
6 N De Funiak Spgs
5 N De Funiak Spgsto
1830EST1839EST
Walton County
An aircraft pilot reported waterspouts in the Atlantic 20 miles east of north Miami Beach.
Waterspout0004 20 E North MiamiBeach
0640EST
FLORIDA, SouthernDade County
Emergency Management reported tree limbs down in Lakeport and pea-size hail in Palmdale.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)000407
Lakeport 1854EST1854EST
Glades County
Hail (1.75)0008La Belle 1600EST
Hendry County
Emergency Management reported several instances of golf ball-size hail.
Hail (0.75)0009 10 W Ortona 1330EST
Glades County
Sheriffs's Office reported 3/4 inch hail near Muse.
Hail (0.75)0009Jupiter 1335EST
Palm Beach
Dime-size hail reported.
Funnel Cloud0010 3 E Monroe Station 1630EST
Collier County
A Park Ranger sighted a funnel cloud in Big Cypress Preserve.
Hail (0.75)0011Kendall 1545EST
Dade County
Three-quarter inch hail was reported at Tamiami Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0011Cutler Ridge 1605EST
Dade County
Large tree limbs were blown down.
Funnel Cloud0012 10 W Florida City 1058EST
Dade County
A Park Ranger sighted a funnel cloud in Everglades National Park.
Hail (0.75)0012West Palm Beach 1150EST
Palm Beach
Dime-size hail reported.
Hail (0.75)0012Hollywood 1330EST
Broward County
4654
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May 1999
FLORIDA, SouthernPublic reported dime-size hail.
Broward CountyThunderstorm Wind (G50)0012Ft Lauderdale 1445EST
SKYWARN spotter reported 60 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0012Boca Raton 1450EST
Palm Beach
Thunderstorm wind gusts blew down trees and large limbs.
Lightning 1 012Kendall 1500EST
Dade County
A 15-year old male was struck and seriously injured by lightning as he walked to Porkys Gym. He may have been near or under atree. He was hospitalized for two weeks.
Hail (0.75)0012Cutler Ridge 1815EST
Dade County
SKYWARN spotter reported dime-size hail.
Hail (1.25)0012Cutler Ridge 1846EST
Dade County
SKYWARN spotters reported hail up to quarter-size in diameter.
Funnel Cloud0013Cutler Ridge 1730EST
Dade County
SKYWARN spotter sighted a funnel cloud.
Hail (0.75)0013North Lauderdale 1850EST
Broward County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 10K0013North Lauderdale 1850EST
Broward County
SKYWARN spotter reported dime-size hail and police reported trees and power lines down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0015Pompano Beach 1152EST
Broward County
Public reported several trees blown down.
Funnel Cloud0015Belle Glade 1233EST
Palm Beach
Emergency Management reported a funnel cloud on the shore of Lake Okeechobee.
Hail (0.75)0015Clewiston 1600EST
Hendry County
Dime-size hail reported by Clewiston P.D.
Hail (0.75)0015La Belle 1640EST
Hendry County
Dime-size hail reported by Sheriff's Office in Mantura Estates.
Hail (0.75)0016 10 W Homestead 1615EST
Dade County
Dime-size or larger hail reported by Park Ranger at Pa-ha-okee Overlook in Everglades National Park.
Hail (0.88)0018Hialeah 1556EST
Dade County
Nickel-size hail reported in Hialeah.
Hail (0.88)0019Hollywood 1150EST
Broward County
Nickel-size hail reported by SKYWARN spotter.
Hail (0.75)0019Davie 1225EST
Broward County
Dime-size hail observed.
Hail (0.75)0019Hialeah 1238EST
Dade County
Public reported dime-size hail.
Lightning 50K0019Miami Intl 1315EST
Dade County
Lightning strikes punctured holes in the runway at Miami International Airport and knocked out Airport Surveillance Radar, closingthe airport for three hours and delaying 50 flights. Three commercial aircraft suffered minor damage from the strikes. Fort
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May 1999
FLORIDA, SouthernLauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was also affected.
Dade CountyHail (1.25)0019
Cutler RidgeKendall to 1335EST
1350ESTThe public reported dime-size hail covering the ground in locations from Pinecrest to Kendall to Cutler Ridge. Silver dollar-size hailwas reported from Metro Zoo.
Hail (0.75)0020 6 W West PalmBeach
1332EST
Palm Beach
Lightning0020West Palm Beach 1400EST
Palm Beach
Dime-size hail was reported by a T.V. station in Royal Palm Beach. Lightning strikes started seven brush fires, one of whichthreatened a house.
Hail (0.88)0020Monroe Station 1740EST
Collier County
A Park Ranger reported nickel-size hail in Big Cypress Preserve.
Funnel Cloud0021Jupiter 0740EST
Palm Beach
Several funnel clouds were sighted.
Wild/Forest Fire 30K002125
10 W West PalmBeach
30 W West PalmBeach to
1300EST1100EST
Palm Beach
Wild/Forest Fire002325
Ft Lauderdale 1500EST1100EST
Broward County
Wild/Forest Fire002325
Miami 1700EST1100EST
Dade County
A lightning-initiated brush fire scorched 12,000 acres of sawgrass in western Palm Beach County. The smoke drifted over themetropolitan areas of Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties prompting local health alerts. A mobile home was destroyed nearLoxahatchee. Highway U.S. 27 was closed for a day after smoke-reduced visibility contributed to a multivehicle crash that killed oneperson.
Hail (0.88)0021Belle Glade 1303EST
Palm Beach
Police Department reported nickel-size hail.
Hail (1.25)0021Golden Gate 1344EST
Collier County
Emergency Management reported hail from dime to silver dollar-size.
Hail (0.88)0021Monroe Station 1500EST
Collier County
A Park Ranger reported hail up to nickel-size in BIg Cypress Preserve.
Funnel Cloud0021 5 SE Golden Gate 1640EST
Collier County
A T.V. station reported a funnel cloud 3 miles southeast of exit 15 on I-75.
Waterspout0029 50 E Miami Beach 0800EST
Dade County
An aircraft pilot reported several waterspouts just north of Bimini.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 25K0029Davie 1425EST
Broward County
Emergency Management reported three house patios were damaged by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0029North Bay Vlg 1630EST
Dade County
Channel 7 reported thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph at their T.V. studio.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0030Lake Harbor 1500EST
Palm Beach
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May 1999
FLORIDA, SouthernSheriff's Office reported power lines blown down.
Dade CountyRip Currents0 1 31Miami Beach 1315EST
A 60-year old Miami Beach resident drowned in a rip current in the Atlantic off 68th Street. Dozens of other bathers were rescuedalong Dade and Broward county Atlantic beaches over the entire Memorial Day Weekend as east winds of 20 mph predominated.M60IW
A Skywarn Spotter reported quarter to nickel sized hail five miles south of the U.S. Highway 98 and U.S. Highway 27 intersection.Hail (1.00)00006 10 S Sebring 01806EST
FLORIDA, West CentralHighlands County
A Skywarn Spotter reported dime sized hail in Lorida.Hail (0.75)00006Lorida 01822EST
Highlands County
A Skywarn Spotter reported nickel to dime sized hail.Hail (0.88)00006 5 N Frostproof 01903EST
Polk County
A Skywarn Spotter estimated a 60 mph wind gust at Crooked Lake in Frostproof.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)00006Frostproof 01914EST
Polk County
A Skywarn Spotter reported quarter to dime sized hail.Hail (1.00)00007Oxford 01348EST
Sumter County
Skywarn Spotters reported quarter to nickel sized hail that covered the ground from Skyview Boulevard north to the intersection ofState Road 659 (N. Combee Rd) and County Road 546 (Saddle Creek Rd) in Lakeland.
Hail (1.00)00007 3 NE Lakeland 4 ESE Lakeland to 01545EST
1557EST
Polk County
A Skywarn Spotter reported dime sized hail.
Hail (0.75)00007 2 SE BowlingGreen
01556EST
Hardee County
A Skywarn Spotter reported dime sized hail at the intersection of Old State Road 37 and Sheppard Road.Hail (0.75)00007Mulberry 01619EST
Polk County
A Skywarn Spotter and park ranger reported nickel sized hail at the Highlands Hammock State Park.Hail (0.88)00007 6 W Sebring 01624EST
Highlands County
Skywarn Spotters and the Highlands Today newspaper reported quarter to nickel sized hail from Sebring to Lake Placid.
Hail (1.00)00007Lake PlacidSebring to 01635EST
1646EST
Highlands County
Nickel sized hail was reported by the public through St Petersburg, Florida television station WTSP.Hail (0.88)00007Polk City 01702EST
Polk County
Nickel to dime sized hail was reported at the Lakeshore Mall in Sebring by Emergency Management.Hail (0.88)00007Sebring 01702EST
Highlands County
Nickel sized hail was reported by the Arcadia Police Department.Hail (1.00)00008Arcadia 01525EST
De Soto County
The public reported quarter sized hail along State Road 33 in Polk City through Pinellas Park, Florida cable station Bay News Nine.Hail (1.00)00008Polk City 01540EST
Polk County
Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and power lines along U.S. Highway 17 between Wauchula and Bowling Green.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0008Bowling GreenWauchula to 01630EST
1635EST
Hardee County
4957
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
FLORIDA, West CentralPolk County
The public reported dime sized hail in Mulberry through Pinellas Park, Florida cable station Bay News.Hail (0.75)00008Mulberry 01758EST
Dime sized hail was reported along State Road 64 at Myakka Head by the Manatee County Fire Department.Hail (0.75)00009Myakka Head 01235EST
Manatee County
Dime sized hail was reported in Myakka City by the Myakka City Fire Department.Hail (0.75)00009Myakka City 01320EST
Manatee County
Golfball sized hail was reported by the public through Ft Myers television station WZVN.Hail (1.75)00009Alva 01325EST
Lee County
Quarter sized hail was reported by the public through Ft Myers, Florida television station WINK.Hail (1.00)00009North Ft Myers 01357EST
Lee County
Skywarn Spotters and the public reported quarter to dime sized hail from Ft Myers to Lehigh Acres.
Hail (1.00)00009Lehigh AcresFt Myers to 01415EST
Lee County
The public reported dime sized hail through Ft Myers, Florida television station WINK.Hail (0.75)00009Tice 01439EST
Lee County
Golfball to dime sized hail was reported from downtown Ft Myers to near Interstate 75 and County Road 884 by Lee CountyEmergency Management.
Hail (1.75)00009 4 ESE Ft MyersFt Myers to 01504EST
1511EST
Lee County
Lightning struck and burned a hole in the roof of a home in Lehigh Acres. In Bonita Springs, lightning ignited and burned 500 acresof brush and scrub trees.
Lightning 1K0009Bonita SpgsLehigh Acres to 01545EST
Lee County
A 63 mph wind gust was reported by Lakeland Municipal Airport weather observers.Thunderstorm Wind (G55)00009 5 SW Lakeland 01721EST
Polk County
Dime sized hail was reported by Skywarn Spotters in Arcadia.
Hail (0.75)00009Arcadia 01740EST1742EST
De Soto County
Dime sized hail was reported by Skywarn Spotters in Arcadia.
Hail (0.75)00009Arcadia 01840EST1845EST
De Soto County
The Bartow Police Department reported that thunderstorm winds downed a large tree which damaged the roof of a home in Bartow.Thunderstorm winds also downed power lines across Bartow.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0009Bartow 01843EST
Polk County
Polk County Emergency Management reported that thunderstorm winds downed several power lines near the intersection of U.S.Highway 27 and State Road 570 near Waverly.
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0009 1 W Waverly 01900EST
Polk County
The Peace River Electric Company reported several power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds along Old U.S. Highway 27(Old Scenic Highway) in Lake Wales.
Thunderstorm Wind 3K0009Lake Wales 01905EST
Polk County
The public reported dime sized hail through St Petersburg, Florida television station WTSP.Hail (0.75)00010Odessa 01400EST
Pasco County
5058
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
FLORIDA, West CentralHillsborough
The public reported golfball sized hail through Tampa, Florida FM radio station WQYK.Hail (1.75)00010 6 N Tampa 01425EST
Dime sized hail was reported at Busch Gardens along State Road 580 (Busch Blvd) by a Skywarn Spotter.Hail (0.75)00010 7 N Tampa 01435EST
Hillsborough
Nickel sized hail was reported at the Brandon Town Center Mall along Interstate 75 and State Road 60 by mall security.Hail (0.88)00010Brandon 01447EST
Hillsborough
An estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was reported at Busch Gardens along State Road 580 (Busch Blvd) by a SkywarnSpotter.
Thunderstorm Wind00010 7 N Tampa 01450EST
Hillsborough
Numerous reports from Skywarn Spotters and the general public indicated that golfball to dime size hail covered the ground whitefrom Brandon south to Riverview. Several vehicles from Brandon south to Riverview were damaged by the golfball sized hail.
Hail (1.75) 500K0010RiverviewBrandon to 01455EST
1535EST
Hillsborough
Several large trees and numerous branches were downed and a few small sheds were damaged by thunderstorm winds in Brandon.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0010Brandon 01515EST1530EST
Hillsborough
Golfball sized hail was reported by the public at the intersection of State Road 674 and County Road 39 in Ft Lonesome throughWFLA-TV of Tampa, Florida.
Hail (1.75)00010Tampa 25 SE Tampa to 01543EST
Hillsborough
Quarter to dime sized hail was reported from Beverly Hills to near Citrus Springs by Skywarn Spotters.
Hail (1.00)00010 2 SW Citrus SpgsBeverly Hills to 01545EST
1614EST
Citrus County
A Skywarn Spotter and Highlands County Emergency Management reported that quarter sized hail covered the ground over an inchdeep with drifts as high as ten inches near U.S. Highway 98 in Lorida.
Hail (1.00)00010 1 N Lorida 01600EST1630EST
Highlands County
Nickel sized hail was reported by the public through the Charlotte County Sheriffs Office.Hail (0.88)00010Punta Gorda 01606EST
Charlotte County
Golfball sized hail was reported by the public along U.S. Highway 41 in San Carlos Park through Ft Myers, Florida television stationWINK.
Hail (1.75)00010 11 S Ft Myers 01611EST
Lee County
A Skywarn Spotter estimated a 70 mph wind gust that downed several large trees near Lorida.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010 1 NE Lorida 01615EST
Highlands County
Quarter sized hail was reported near the intersection of Lee Boulevard and Homestead in Lehigh Acres by a Skywarn Spotter.Hail (1.00)00010Lehigh Acres 01645EST
Lee County
Mothball sized hail that covered the ground white and fell for up to 20 minutes severely damaged 30 to 40 percent of 22 acres of atobacco crop in Chiefland.
Tstm Wind/Hail00010Chiefland 100K1845EST1905EST
Levy County
The public reported dime sized hail that covered the ground white at the Lake Manatee Recreation Area through WTVT-TV ofTampa, Florida.
Hail (0.75)00011 10 E Bradenton 01720EST
Manatee County
5159
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
FLORIDA, West CentralCitrus County
Dime sized hail was reported in the Rock Ridge Country Estates of Beverly Hills by a Skywarn Spotter.Hail (0.75)00011 1 NW Beverly Hills 01815EST
National Weather Service damage survey determined that a weak and short-lived tornado, on the low end of the F0 range, destroyed athin canvas tarp of a carport on the 9000 block of 289 Street E, five miles west of Myakka City.
Tornado (F0) 1K0 5 0.1 012 5 W Myakka City 01240EST
Manatee County
National Weather Service damage survey confirmed through eye witness reports that quarter to nickel sized hail fell for up to 20minutes along and near the 9000 block of 289 Street E, five miles west of Myakka City.
Hail (1.00)00012 5 W Myakka City 01240EST1300EST
Manatee County
Dime sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter.Hail (0.75)00012 5 SE Wimauma 01330EST
Hillsborough
Nickel sized hail was reported by the Fire Department in Leisure Lakes along County Road 621.
Hail (0.88)00012
4 WNW Sebring
4 WNW LakePlacid to
01435EST
Highlands County
Three people were struck and injured while standing next to an aircraft at Macdill Air Force Base in Tampa.Lightning0 3 012(Mcf)Mc Dill Afb 01620EST
Hillsborough
The public reported nickel sized hail three miles southwest of Haines City.Hail (0.88)00014 3 SW Haines City 01330EST
Polk County
A Skywarn Spotter reported a waterspout two miles northwest of Clearwater Beach.
Waterspout00014
Clearwater Beach
2 NW ClearwaterBeach to
01506EST
Pinellas County
A Skywarn Spotter reported a 58 mph wind gust along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00014Tampa 3 SW Tampa to 01640EST
Hillsborough
Tampa cable station Bay News Nine reported that thunderstorm winds toppled a few large trees and caused minor to moderate roofdamage to a home in the Town N' Country area.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0014 7 NW Tampa 01650EST
Hillsborough
Hillsborough county sheriffs department and WFLA-TV of Tampa reported that thunderstorm winds produced a widely scattereddamage swath from Boyette and Hobson-Simmons Roads to State Road 39 in rural southeast Hillsborough county.
A barn roof was removed, a few sheds were rolled and four large trees were toppled along Hobson-Simmons Road while power linesand a few large trees were downed along the 16000 block of Boyette Road by thunderstorm winds. A mobile home had most of itsroof removed along State Road 39 near Wendel Avenue while several large trees were downed along Nickols Road by thunderstormwind.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0014 26 SE Tampa 18 SE Tampa to 01741EST
1755EST
Hillsborough
The public reported through Tampa's WFLA-TV dime to mothball sized hail along and near the intersection of Hobson-Simmons andBoyette Road.
Hail (0.75)00014 18 SE Tampa 01745EST
Hillsborough
Golfball sized hail was reported by a park ranger near the intersection of State Roads 37 and 674 over rural southwest Polk county.Hail (1.75)00014 13 S Mulberry 01820EST
Polk County
5260
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
FLORIDA, West CentralHillsborough
Tampa cable station Bay News Nine reported thunderstorm winds downed two large trees near the intersection of State Road 39 andCounty Road 672 in rural southern Hillsborough county.
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0014 23 SE Tampa 01845EST
A pilot reported a waterspout west of the Sunshine Skywarn Bridge.
Waterspout00014 8 SSW StPetersburg
01926EST
Pinellas County
National Weather Service damage survey concluded that a low end F1 tornado touched down sporadically east of downtown Tampa.
The initial touchdown occurred near the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and State Road 574 (Martin Luther King Blvd) where a fewtrees and large branches were downed. The tornado continued to sporadically touch down along a narrow path, one block west ofU.S. Highway 41, and cause minor F0 tree and branch damage.
The F1 damage occurred along County Road 574 (7th Avenue), one block west of U.S. Highway 41, where the tornado path widenedto approximately 60 feet and caused minor to moderate roof damage to a weathered two story structure, flipped two empty 20 footlong trucks and severely damaged four large steel doors, north external wall and part of the roof of a commercial building.
The tornado lifted and dissipated south of State Road 60 and State Road 569 (39th Street).
Tornado (F1) 275K0 20 1.8 018 3 E Tampa 3 NE Tampa to 00608EST
0614EST
Hillsborough
Skywarn Spotters reported quarter to dime sized hail in Cape Coral.
Hail (1.00)00019Cape Coral 2 N Cape Coral to 01343EST
Lee County
Seven migrant farm workers were struck and injured by lightning while taking refuge under a steel flatbed fruit truck during athunderstorm along Verna Bethany Road between State Roads 70 and 64, eleven miles northwest of Myakka City. The lightningvictims suffered mainly minor leg and arm injuries.
Lightning0 7 019
Myakka City
11 NW MyakkaCity to
01400EST
Manatee County
Lightning ignited and burned nearly 100 acres of brush and scrub trees from Center Road south to near U.S. Highway 41 and StateRoad 777 in southern Sarasota county.
Lightning00019 8 SE Venice 3 E Venice to 01430EST
Sarasota County
Lightning ignited and burned nearly 100 acres of brush and scrub trees along Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.Lightning00019Cape Coral 01430EST
Lee County
Nickel to dime size hail was reported by the Manatee county emergency management along Interstate 75 between State Roads 64 and70.
Hail (0.88)00019
Bradenton
7 ESE Bradenton to 01510EST
Manatee County
The public reported that thunderstorm winds downed a large 30 to 40 foot oak tree and toppled a few metal sheds near theintersection of Ewell and Lunn Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0019 5 SW Lakeland 01545EST
Polk County
The public reported a tornado sporadically touched down and partially tore off the roof of a mobile home, snapped or uprootedbetween 15 and 20 pine and orange trees and severely damaged a few sheds before it lifted and dissipated.
Tornado (F0) 75K0 50 1.5 019 4 SW Lakeland 01547EST
Polk County
Television broadcast media reported that dime sized hail occurred near the intersection of County Road 37B and the Polk CountyParkway in Lakeland.
Hail (0.75)00019 4 SE Lakeland 01555EST
Polk County
5361
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
FLORIDA, West CentralPolk County
Golfball sized hail was reported by the public through the broadcast media in Lakeland.Hail (1.75)00019 2 S Lakeland 01559EST
Nickel sized hail was reported by FAA control tower personnel at the Bartow Municipal Airport.
Hail (0.88)00019Bartow 4 NE Bartow to 01619EST
Polk County
A Skywarn Spotter reported that thunderstorm winds downed three to four large trees near the intersection of Medulla and CountyLIne Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0019 7 SW Lakeland 01620EST
Polk County
Nickel sized hail was reported by the public through the broadcast media near the intersection of U.S. Highway 92 and ThornhillRoad.
Hail (0.88)00019Winter Haven 01628EST
Polk County
Nickel to dime sized hail was reported by an off duty NWS meteorologist and several Skywarn Spotters from Brandon east toValrico.
Hail (0.88)00019ValricoBrandon to 01645EST
Hillsborough
Dime sized hail was reported by the public through the broadcast media near the intersection of Clay and Kingsway in Brandon.Hail (0.75)00019Brandon 01705EST
Hillsborough
Quarter to nickel sized hail was reported by the public from Mango to near Brandon.
Hail (1.00)00019BrandonMango to 01715EST
Hillsborough
A Skywarn Spotter reported that quarter sized hail caused minor damage to his vehicle.Hail (1.00) 5K0020 2 S Williston 01320EST
Levy County
A Skywarn Spotter reported that thunderstorm winds downed at least two large trees along U.S. Highway 41 in Williston.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0020Williston 01345EST
Levy County
Quarter to nickel sized hail that covered the ground white and caused minor damage to a few vehicles was reported by SkywarnSpotters in Williston.
Hail (1.00) 20K0020Williston 01350EST1405EST
Levy County
Dime sized hail was reported by Levy County Emergency Management in Bronson.Hail (0.75)00020Bronson 01420EST
Levy County
Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree which damaged the roof and shattered windows of a home near State Road 50.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0020Ridge Manor 01500EST
Hernando County
Lightning struck and burned 77 acres of brush and scrub trees near 229th Street East, north of State Road 70, and eleven milesnorthwest of Myakka City.
Lightning00020 11 NW MyakkaCity
01645EST
Manatee County
Dime sized hail was reported by the Florida highway patrol along State Road 70 four miles east of Arcadia.Hail (0.75)00020 4 E Arcadia 01647EST
De Soto County
Quarter sized hail that covered the ground white was reported by a Skywarn Spotter in Lehigh Acres.Hail (1.00)00020Lehigh Acres 01709EST
Lee County
Dime sized hail was reported by the public through Cape Coral WZVN-TV.Hail (0.75)00020Lehigh Acres 01730EST
Lee County
5462
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
FLORIDA, West CentralLee County
Dime sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter in Lehigh Acres.Hail (0.75)00020Lehigh Acres 01750EST
Dime sized hail was reported by the Florida highway patrol between U.S. Highway 27 and Lake June.Hail (0.75)00020 3 NW Lake Placid 01924EST
Highlands County
Quarter sized hail was reported by the public at the former Bright Hour Ranch Airport near State Road 70 eight miles southeast ofArcadia.
Hail (1.00)00020 8 SE Arcadia 01932EST
De Soto County
Quarter sized hail was reported by an off duty NWS meteorologist in Apollo Beach.Hail (1.00)00021Appollo Beach 01415EST
Hillsborough
Dime sized hail was reported by the public nine miles east of Bradenton.Hail (0.75)00021 9 E Bradenton 01422EST
Manatee County
Quarter sized hail was reported by the battalion chief of the Riverview fire department at the intersection of U.S. Highway 301 andBig Bend Road.
Hail (1.00)00021 6 S Riverview 01437EST
Hillsborough
A man operating a backhoe was struck and knocked unconscious by the sideflash of a lightning bolt that struck nearly 50 feet awayfrom his location along 38th Street N. near 118 Avenue N in Pinellas Park.
Lightning0 1 021Pinellas Park 01445EST
Pinellas County
Golfball sized hail was reported in the Lakewood Ranch Estates along State Road 70 two miles east of Interstate 75 by the Manateecounty sheriff department.
Hail (1.75)00021 8 SE Bradenton 01450EST
Manatee County
Dime sized hail was reported at the Pacific Tomato Farm along State Road 70 by the Myakka City Grocery Store.Hail (0.75)00021 3 NW Myakka City 01515EST
Manatee County
Dime sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter at the intersection of 49th Street and Roosevelt in Clearwater.Hail (0.75)00021Clearwater 01525EST
Pinellas County
Dime sized hail was reported by the Lee county sheriffs department near the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and 6 Mile Cypress.Hail (0.75)00021Ft Myers 01534EST
Lee County
The De Soto county sheriffs office reported that thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees and several power lines in northwestArcadia.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0021 1 NW Arcadia 01600EST
De Soto County
Skywarn Spotters reported golfball to quarter sized hail from near the Hillsborough-Polk county line east to the State Road 37 (S.Florida Ave) and County Road 572 (Drane Field Dr) that caused paint damage to several vehicles in Lakeland.
Hail (1.75) 100K0021
3.5 S Lakeland
4.5 WSW Lakelandto
01638EST1646EST
Polk County
5563
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
FLORIDA, West CentralPolk County
A tornado initially touched down in the Heatherwood Village Mobile Home Park and caused minor to moderate damage to the roofs,carports, lanais, and awnings of over 30 mobile homes. The tornado continued to move north along Harden Boulevard and causedminor to moderate roof damage to a gas/convenience store at the intersection of W. Ariana Street and Sikes Boulevard while a stripshopping mall north of the intersection suffered minor to moderate roof damage from the F1 tornado.
The tornado continued north along Central Avenue and uprooted or snapped dozens of Live Oak and pine trees and downed at leasttwo dozen power lines on either side of the road. Two additional mobile home rooftops were removed by tornadic wind on InmanDrive while a shed and carport were destroyed at the intersection of Dorothy Street and Central Avenue.
The tornado snapped a large tree which fell atop and caused significant structural damage to a home at the intersection of Lime Streetand Veterans Avenue. The tornado lifted and dissipated north of Central Avenue and the CSX railroad tracks near the Amtrakstation.
The tornado caused major roof and wall damage to two businesses while three others suffered minor damage. The tornado causedmajor roof, wall and chimney damage to 14 single family homes with minor to moderate roof damage to an additional 84 singlefamily homes. The tornado caused minor to moderate roof, carport, lanais and awning damage to 36 mobile homes.
Tornado (F1) 1M0 50 1.5 021 1 W Lakeland 2 SW Lakeland to 01642EST
1645EST
Dime sized hail was reported by the public at U.S. Highway 19 and County Road 528 (Drew St.) through Pinellas Park cable stationBay News.
Hail (0.75)00021 4 E Clearwater 01645EST
Pinellas County
Thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees and several branches across State Road 50 which blocked traffic near Linden.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0021Linden 01730EST
Sumter County
Lightning struck, burned and destroyed a 5,000 square foot concrete block home on the 36000 block of Lake Pasadena Road, west ofCounty Road 41, and two miles southwest of Dade City.
Lightning 150K0021Dade City 2 SW Dade City to 02000EST
Pasco County
Dime sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter in Beverly Hills.Hail (0.75)00022Beverly Hills 01240EST
Citrus County
Dime sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter in Beverly Hills.Hail (0.75)00022Beverly Hills 01324EST
Citrus County
Dime sized hail was reported by a Skywarn Spotter three miles southwest of Citrus Springs.Hail (0.75)00022 3 SW Citrus Spgs 01343EST
Citrus County
Dime sized hail was reported by an off-duty NWS meteorologist in Riverview.Hail (0.75)00022Riverview 01414EST
Hillsborough
Dime sized hail was reported by an off-duty NWS meteorologist in Brandon.Hail (0.75)00022Brandon 01424EST
Hillsborough
Amateur Ham radio operators reported that two large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of County Road672 and Balm Boyette Road.
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0022Balm 01441EST
Hillsborough
The public reported that thunderstorm winds downed two large trees in Bonita Springs through Ft Myers WINK-TV.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0022Bonita Spgs 01500EST
Lee County
Dime sized hail was reported by an Amateur Ham radio operator in Nocatee.Hail (0.75)00022Nocatee 01550EST
De Soto County
Lightning struck and burned a mobile home on the 18,000 block of Duece Road in Ft Myers.Lightning 20K0022North Ft Myers 01715EST
Lee County
5664
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
FLORIDA, West CentralLevy County
Dime sized hail was reported in Bronson by the Levy county sheriff department.Hail (0.75)00022Bronson 02055EST
The public reported a waterspout at latitude 28.8 degrees north and longitude 82.8 degrees west through the U.S. Coast Guard.Waterspout00028 8.5 WSW Ozello 00828EST
Citrus County
Sumter county sheriffs department and emergency management reported that thunderstorm winds caused minor roof and awningdamage to six homes and downed numerous trees and power lines which blocked County Roads 114, 116, 117, 118, 121, 125, 153,155, 163 and 468. Most of the damage to homes occurred in the Lake Miona, Orange Home and Lake Deaton areas of Sumtercounty.
Thunderstorm Wind 70K0028
3.5 SE Wildwood
3 NNE Wildwoodto
01652EST1705EST
Sumter County
A Skywarn Spotter reported that a large fence was blown down by thunderstorm winds south of the U.S. Highway 27 and U.S.Highway 192 intersection.
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0028Haines City 16 N Haines City to 01815EST
Polk County
A Skywarn Spotter reported dime sized hail near the U.S. Highway 27 and 192 intersection.Hail (0.75)00028 16 N Haines City 01815EST
Polk County
Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and caused minor damage to the roofs and lanais of a few mobile homes near theintersection U.S. Highways 19 and 98 one mile east of Chassahowitzka.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0029 1 EChassahowitzka
01419EST
Citrus County
A short lived tornado, observed by a reserve sheriff deputy officer, touched down and uprooted several large trees at the Spring HillCountry Club.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 10 0.1 029 4 SE Spring Hill 01433EST
Hernando County
Lightning struck and burned over 800 acres of brush and scrub trees north and between exits 34 and 35 of Interstate 75 and the southof Carlton Reserve.
Lightning00029 10 E Venice 01600EST1800EST
Sarasota County
The Temple Terrace police department reported that several large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in Temple Terrace.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0029Temple Terrace 01620EST
Hillsborough
Dime sized hail was reported in Tarpon Springs by a Skywarn Spotter.Hail (0.75)00030Tarpon Spgs 01502EST
Pinellas County
Thunderstorm winds caused minor to moderate roof, lanai, carport, awning and glass damage to ten mobile homes in the TarponShores Mobile Home Village of Tarpon Springs. Also, a Skywarn Spotter reported that thunderstorm winds damaged a large signand downed several large trees in Tarpon Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind 75K0030Tarpon Spgs 01505EST
Pinellas County
Manatee County Emergency Management reported golfball sized hail in Palmetto and dime sized hail in downtown Bradenton.
Hail (1.75)00030BradentonPalmetto to 01645EST
Manatee County
A waterspout was reported two miles southwest of Bradenton Beach by Manatee County Emergency Management.
Waterspout00030
1.5 W BradentonBeach
2 SW BradentonBeach to
01704EST
Manatee County
5765
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
FLORIDA, West CentralHillsborough
An eight year old female drowned in a rip current while swimming offshore a peninsula named Picnic Island, nine miles southwest ofTampa.
Rip Currents00 1 31 9 SW Tampa 01700EST
F8IW
Heavy rains, from slow moving thunderstorms, caused water to cover many roads in the north part of the county. Radar estimatedthat eight to ten inches of rainfall fell across the north part of the county. Rainfall of 7.5 inches was reported in a gage nearBlackman. Many roads, especially secondary dirt roads, had to be closed for several hours until the high water receded.
Flash Flood 5K0007North Portion 0105CST0400CST
FLORIDA, West PanhandleOkaloosa County
Dime size hail was reported just east of Jay.
Hail (0.75)0018Jay 1900CST1902CST
Santa Rosa
Dime size hail was reported just north of Crestview.
Hail (0.75)0022Crestview 1700CST1702CST
Okaloosa County
EOC reported trees down across northern McDuffie county.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0006 8 N Thomson 01245EST
GEORGIA, East CentralMcduffie County
Spotter reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0006Amity 1247EST
Lincoln County
Sheriff reported powerlines down across southern Lincoln county.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006New Hope 01250EST
Lincoln County
EOC reported nickel size hail.
Hail (0.88)0006Pollards CornerAppling to 1257EST
1305EST
Columbia County
EOC and damage survey found trees down all across northern Columbia county. A downburst 8 miles wide with a 4 mile focus tookdown many trees and damaged a few homes. An abandoned mobile home was totaled.
Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 150K 2 006Pollards CornerAppling to 1257EST
1307EST
Columbia County
Sheriff tracked funnel cloud which didn't touch down.
Funnel Cloud00006 1 E PollardsCorner
Pollards Corner to 01307EST1309EST
Columbia County
EPD reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)00013Boneville 1510EST
Mcduffie County
Post Office reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0013Lincolnton 1620EST
Lincoln County
Spotter reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)00013Double Branches 1627EST
Lincoln County
Spotter reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0023Appling 1620EST
Columbia County
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, East CentralColumbia County
EPD director reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0023Martinez 1630EST
Hail (0.88)0006Jekyll Is 1500EST
GEORGIA, LowerGlynn County
Hail (0.75)0006Brunswick 1520EST
Glynn County
Hail (0.75)0006 2 NE Brunswick 1615EST
Glynn County
Hail (0.75)0007St Marys 1150EST
Camden County
Hail (0.88)0010Kville 1700EST
Wayne County
Hail (0.75)0010Graham 1730EST
Appling County
Large trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0010Graham 1730EST
Appling County
Moved across open area.
Tornado (F0) 1K0 10 0.1 010 1.1 SW Kville 1 SW Kville to 1843EST
Wayne County
Hail (1.75)0013Homerville 1730EST
Clinch County
Hail (0.75)0013 3 W Hoboken 1855EST
Brantley County
Hail (0.75)0013Travisville 2005EST
Clinch County
Hail (0.75)0014Brunswick 0725EST
Glynn County
Hail (1.00)0019Waverly 1759EST
Camden County
Large trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0022 3 N Douglas 1540EST
Coffee County
More than 50,000 acres in the Okeefenokee Wildlife Refuge have burnt from mid March through May.Wild/Forest Fire0030Countywide 1600EST
Charlton County
Drought000131
0000EST2359EST
GEORGIA, North and CentralGAZ005>009- Murray - Fannin - Gilmer - Union - Towns - Gordon - Pickens - Dawson - Lumpkin - White - Floyd
Below normal rainfall continued through May. According to the University of Georgia, this was the driest February through Mayperiod since the drought of 1925. Most of Georgia was classified as being in a severe drought and on the cusp of an extreme drought.Rainfall deficits at cooperative observer sites in much of north and central Georgia averaged 1.5 to 2 inches below normal eachmonth February through May. Year-to-date rainfall deficits for the year through May were 7.68 inches at Atlanta; 8.20 inches atMacon; and 8.28 inches at Athens. This followed a dry 1998 summer when farmers state-wide lost $700 million in revenue due todrought. Below normal fall and winter rainfall amounts failed to replenish soil moisture. The dry pattern was due to the cool PacificOcean water temperatures of a La Nina event. Although most of Georgia's crops were not in a fragile state yet, without significantrainfall soon, 1999 could be an even worse year than 1998 was for farmers.
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Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, North and CentralCoweta County
Several public reports indicated dime size hail fell for up to 5 minutes.
Hail (0.75)0005SenoiaThomas Xrds to 2240EST
2255EST
Several reports were received from the public of 3/4 inch to 1 inch hail.
Hail (1.00)0005Gainesville 6 W Gainesville to 2249EST
2259EST
Hall County
A public report indicated hail ranging from pea size up to golf ball size lasted for 8 minutes.
Hail (1.75)0005LawrencevilleSnellville to 2314EST
2322EST
Gwinnett County
A spotter reported nickel size hail and wind gusts to 50 mph.Hail (0.88)0006Trenton 0000EST
Dade County
Two public reports indicated hail near dime size in Ramhurst and golf ball size in Chatsworth.
Hail (1.75)0006ChatsworthRamhurst to 0210EST
0225EST
Murray County
The public reported dime size hail lasted for 4 minutes and covered the porch.Hail (0.75)0006Ellijay 0240EST
Gilmer County
Fannin county 911 and newspaper accounts agreed that a minimal tornado was responsible for damage in the Sugar Creek Road andTennis Court Road areas.The roof of an outbuilding at the water company was torn off, an outdoor pavilion at a church collapsed, andthe church received damage to its roof. Trees were knocked down in a twisted pattern and blocked roads in the area.
Tornado (F0) 50K0 50 1 006 2 NW Blue Ridge 3 W Blue Ridge to 0300EST
Fannin County
The Towns county EMA director reported 3 structures, 2 of which were houses, were damaged when thunderstorm winds knockedtrees down on them. Trees and power lines were knocked down along a 6 mile wide path.
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0006Hiawassee 0330EST
Towns County
A HAM operator and the Cherokee county EMA reported 3/4 inch hail.Hail (0.75)0006 8 W Woodstock 0554EST
Cherokee County
The public reported hail from dime size up to golf ball size.
Hail (1.75)0006BremenWaco to 0608EST
Haralson County
There were numerous public reports of dime size hail across Paulding county.
Hail (0.75)0006HiramDallas to 0615EST
0630EST
Paulding County
The public and Carroll county 911 reported dime size to golf ball size hail.Hail (1.75)0006Temple 0616EST
Carroll County
Paulding county 911 received a report of trees and power lines down near highway 92 north of highway 278 near Dallas. There wasalso a report of a funnel cloud.
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0006Dallas 0630EST
Paulding County
A spotter reported dime to quarter size hail. A public report indicated 1 inch hail broke a motorcycle windshield.
Hail (1.00)0.50K0006MariettaPowder Spgs to 0635EST
0643EST
Cobb County
A report from a spotter and one from Carroll county 911 indicated dime size hail in the south part of Carroll county.
Hail (0.75)0006CarrolltonRoopville to 0640EST
0648EST
Carroll County
6068
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, North and CentralCobb County
Several public reports indicated dime to quarter size hall fell across Cobb county.
Hail (1.00)0006MariettaMableton to 0647EST
0720EST
There were numerous public reports of hail ranging from dime size to golf ball size. One report said hail covered the porch.
Hail (1.75)0006DouglasvilleBillarp to 0702EST
0720EST
Douglas County
Numerous large hail reports were received from the public. Sizes were mainly golf ball size with a couple of reports of hail as largeas baseballs. One report said hail covered the driveway. The large hail caused damage to vehicles across the Atlanta metro area.
Hail (2.50) 50K0006 5 N Atlanta 6 W Atlanta to 0735EST
0800EST
Fulton County
A couple of public reports indicated hail up to 1 inch in diameter.
Hail (1.00)0006 5 S SmyrnaSmyrna to 0745EST
0800EST
Cobb County
Numerous public reports indicated large hail ranging from golf ball size up to as large as 2 inches in diameter fell across Dekalbcounty. Damage to vehicles occurred.
Hail (2.00) 50K0006TuckerDruid Hills to 0745EST
0810EST
De Kalb County
The public reported golf ball size hail 4 miles west of I-85.Hail (1.75)0006Norcross 0758EST
Gwinnett County
A CNN meteorologist reported one inch hail and large trees blown down at 10th and Techwood.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0006Atlanta 0800EST
Fulton County
A newspaper report indicated 3 homes were struck by lightning in the Lawrenceville and Duluth areas. Details were unknown.
Lightning 10K0006DuluthLawrenceville to 0800EST
Gwinnett County
The public reported funnel clouds near Lilburn and Brookwood.Funnel Cloud0006Lilburn 0800EST
Gwinnett County
Numerous public reports indicated large hail ranging from dime to golf ball size up to as large as baseball size fell across Gwinnettcounty. Vehicles were damaged.
Hail (2.50) 50K0006GraysonLilburn to 0805EST
0835EST
Gwinnett County
The public reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0006Auburn 0827EST
Barrow County
The public reported hail from marble size up to golf ball size.
Hail (1.75)0006La Grange 0902EST0905EST
Troup County
A newspaper reported fire due to lightning destroyed a house in the Fortson community.Lightning 50K0006Fortson 1015EST
Harris County
The Harris county EMA reported quarter size hail.Hail (1.00)0006Cataula 1019EST
Harris County
A newspaper reported downed trees. The debris was removed by the fire department. Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0006Cataula 1019EST
Harris County
Hail (0.75)0006Raytown 1230EST
Taliaferro County
6169
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, North and CentralTaliaferro County
The Taliaferro county 911 reported dime size hail and trees blown down by thunderstorm winds. One tree fell on a house. Thunderstorm Wind 1.5K0006Raytown 1230EST
Warren county 911 reported numerous trees knocked down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0006Norwood 1245EST
Warren County
Wilkes county 911 reported quarter size hail.Hail (1.00)0006 3 SE Washington 1245EST
Wilkes County
Washington county 911 reported 3 to 4 trees knocked down by thunderstorms winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0006Sandersville 1254EST
Washington
The Georgia State Patrol reported dime size hail and tree limbs down on Robert Taylor Drive at Lambert Road.Hail (0.75)0007La Grange 0335EST
Troup County
Lightning did minor damage at the apartment of an NWS employee.Lightning0.50K0007Fayetteville 0415EST
Fayette County
A newspaper reported fire due to lightning damaged a home on Lenora Road. Lightning 10K0007Centerville 0500EST
Gwinnett County
A radio station reported thunderstorm winds knocked a few trees down and caused roof damage between Eastman and Hawkinsville.Power outages were also reported.
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0007 5 W Eastman 0615EST
Dodge County
Gilmer county 911 reported dime size hail and 1 tree down along highway 52. A funnel cloud was reported also.Hail (0.75)0007East Ellijay 1350EST
Gilmer County
Carroll county 911 relayed 2 separate reports from law enforcement personnel of a funnel cloud in the Carrollton area. A privatecitizen also reported seeing one.
Funnel Cloud0007Carrollton 1426EST1450EST
Carroll County
Union county 911 reported quarter size hail just west of Blairsville.Hail (1.00)0007Blairsville 1450EST
Union County
The Towns county EMA director reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0007Hiawassee 1515EST
Towns County
Sight survey by NWS personnel and newspaper accounts determined that the tornado touched down in Carroll county near FivePoints Road and Mt Zion Road. The storm path was to the northeast across Interstate 20 and then into Haralson county. All along thepath there was structural damage to several homes, businesses, barns and outbuildings. Many hundreds of trees were snapped oruprooted, which caused much of the damage. Several of the trees were very large hardwoods and pines. There was also extensivedamage to power and telephone lines.
Tornado (F2) 200K0150 4.5 007 2 NNW Bowdon Jct .5 E Jake to 1522EST
1529EST
Carroll County
The tornado continued northeast from Carroll county and crossed into Haralson county southwest of Bremen. There was heavydamage to a mobile home dealership in Bremen, where around 35 mobile homes were damaged or destroyed. Debris was tossedacross the highway. The tornado continued northeast and did damage at the Maple Creek golf course before lifting. Newspaperaccouints said three people in Haralson county were taken to the hospital with fractures.
Tornado (F2) 400K 3 150 5.5 007 3.5 NE Bremen 2 SW Bremen to 1529EST
1537EST
Haralson County
The public reported thunderstorm winds took tree tops off and partially knocked a chain link fence down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0007Temple 1545EST
Carroll County
6270
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, North and CentralCarroll County
The public reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0007Clem 1606EST
The public and a newspaper indicated 3 reports of funnel clouds.Funnel Cloud0007Woodstock 1610EST
Cherokee County
The public reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0007Dallas 1610EST
Paulding County
There were a couple reports of a funnel cloud.Funnel Cloud0007Hiram 1632EST
Paulding County
The public reported dime to quarter size hail on the Cobb/Bartow county line.Hail (1.00)0007 2 SE Allatoona 1635EST
Bartow County
The public reported dime to quarter size hail on the Cobb/Bartow county line. Hail (1.00)0007Acworth 1635EST
Cobb County
The public reported golf ball size hail damaged cars on Interstate 75 near Lake Allatoona.Hail (1.75) 2.5K0007 5 SW Cherokee 1643EST
Cherokee County
The public reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0007Kansas 1705EST
Carroll County
There were numerous reports from the public of dime to quarter size hail, with 1 report of golf ball size hail in La Grange.
Hail (1.75)0007La Grange 8 W La Grange to 1716EST
1738EST
Troup County
The public reported quarter size hail and the Carroll county EMA ofice reported golf ball size hail.
Hail (1.75)0007Temple 1722EST1725EST
Carroll County
Reports from a spotter and the public indicated quarter size hail.
Hail (1.00)0007SuchesBlairsville to 1745EST
1800EST
Union County
A report from the Pickens county EMA indicated trees were topped near the Pickens/Dawson county line.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0007 8 W Dawsonville 1800EST
Dawson County
The public reported golf ball size hail.Hail (1.75)0007La Grange 1810EST
Troup County
The public reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0007Smyrna 1815EST
Cobb County
The public reported quarter size hail.Hail (1.00)0007Dahlonega 1823EST
Lumpkin County
The public reported quarter size hail.
Hail (1.00)0007Alpharetta 1830EST1840EST
Fulton County
The public reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0009Calhoun 1700EST
Gordon County
6371
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, North and CentralLaurens County
A milk delivery man reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0010Cedar Grove 1555EST
There were several reports of dime size hail by the public.Hail (0.75)0010Minter 1720EST
Laurens County
Washington county 911 reported quarter size hail.
Hail (1.00)0010TennilleSandersville to 1910EST
Washington
The emergency manager reported a couple of signs, a storage building and a vehicle were damaged. The roof was ripped off themini-storage building. Reports of a tornado could not be confirmed.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0013Blue Ridge 1105EST
Fannin County
Penny size hail was reported by a radio station.Hail (0.75)0013Summerville 1220EST
Chattooga County
The public reported quarter size hail.Hail (1.00)0013Rossville 1250EST
Walker County
The public reported quarter to golf ball size hail.
Hail (1.75)0013 2 E Ft OglethorpeRinggold to 1302EST
1304EST
Catoosa County
There were numerous public reports of hail, ranging from penny to golfball size.
Hail (1.75)0013RydalAdairsville to 1309EST
1335EST
Bartow County
There were several public reports of dime and nickel size hail
Hail (0.88)0013 3 N Rome 2 W Coosa to 1310EST
1325EST
Floyd County
A newspaper reported some trees down, primarily in the south part of the county.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0013Silver Creek 1310EST
Floyd County
There were several reports of hail ranging from nickel to half dollar size.
Hail (1.25)0013Rockmart 1330EST1408EST
Polk County
The public reported dime to half dollar size hail.
Hail (1.25)0013 3 E RomeCave Spg to 1340EST
1345EST
Floyd County
The public reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.75)0013Kingston 1350EST
Bartow County
The public reported dime to golfball size hail.
Hail (1.75)0013Canton 1355EST1405EST
Cherokee County
The public reported nickel, dime and golfball size hail.
Hail (1.75)0013CarrolltonTemple to 1402EST
1420EST
Carroll County
The public reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0013Bremen 1408EST
Haralson County
6472
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, North and CentralCherokee County
The public reported dime to half dollar size hail.
Hail (1.25)0013North CantonCanton to 1409EST
1415EST
A spotter saw dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0013Sandersville 1415EST
Washington
The public reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0013Powder Spgs 1425EST
Cobb County
There were numerous reports of hail, ranging from dime to golfball size.
Hail (1.75)0013 3 E Sandy SpgsAtlanta to 1430EST
1505EST
Fulton County
The public reported dime and quarter size hail.
Hail (1.00)0013Marietta 1435EST1458EST
Cobb County
There were numerous reports of hail, ranging from dime to golfball size.
Hail (1.75)0013MorelandPeeks Xing to 1438EST
1500EST
Coweta County
The public reported quarter size hail.Hail (1.00)0013Midway 1439EST
Douglas County
There were numerous reports of hail, ranging from dime to half dollar size.
Hail (1.25)0013Cumming 1439EST1458EST
Forsyth County
There were 2 reports of dime size hail.
Hail (0.75)0013 3 N OakwoodFlowery Branch to 1505EST
1515EST
Hall County
The public reported dime and half dollar size hail.
Hail (1.50)0013Auburn 1515EST1547EST
Barrow County
The public reported half dollar size hail. Hail (1.25)0013 8 E Coal Mtn 1515EST
Forsyth County
The public reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0013 3 N Oakwood 1515EST
Hall County
The public reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0013Buford 1517EST
Gwinnett County
The public reported quarter size hail.Hail (1.00)0013Forest Park 1520EST
Clayton County
The public reported quarter size hail. Hail (1.00)0013Senoia 1525EST
Coweta County
The public reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0013Kellytown 1538EST
Henry County
Madison county 911 reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0013Colbert 1545EST
Madison County
6573
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, North and CentralSpalding County
The public reported quarter size hail.Hail (1.00)0013Sunny Side 1545EST
The public reported nickel size hail. Hail (0.88)0013Franklin 1550EST
Heard County
A radio group reported golfball size hail.Hail (1.75)0013Swainsboro 1600EST
Emanuel County
There were numerous reports of hail, ranging from dime to golfball size.
Hail (1.75)0013 11 E Griffin 2 N Griffin to 1603EST
1620EST
Spalding County
The public reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0013Athens 1605EST
Clarke County
The public reported quarter size hail.
Hail (1.00)0013
Jenkinsburg
2 SW Jenkinsburgto
1615EST
Butts County
The public reported quarter and dime size hail. Hail (1.00)0013Locust Grove 1615EST
Henry County
The public reported quarter size hail.Hail (1.00)0013Locust Grove 1625EST
Henry County
There were numerous reports from the public of hail, ranging from quarter to bigger than golfball size.
Hail (1.75)0013Jackson 7 S Jackson to 1628EST
1635EST
Butts County
The police department reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0013Twin City 1632EST
Emanuel County
The police deparment reported nickel size hail. Hail (0.88)0013 7 W Lovejoy 1635EST
Clayton County
The public reported dime to golfball size hail.
Hail (1.75)0013 1 S GriffinGriffin to 1650EST
1655EST
Spalding County
The public reported penny size hail. Hail (0.75)0013Lovejoy 1655EST
Clayton County
Jasper county 911 reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0013Monticello 1655EST
Jasper County
The public reported dime to quarter size hail. A truck was damaged.
Hail (1.00)0.50K0013Locust GroveHampton to 1657EST
1716EST
Henry County
The public reported golfball size hail. Hail (1.75)0013 6 E Zebulon 1709EST
Pike County
The public reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0013 5 E Monticello 1725EST
Jasper County
6674
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, North and CentralPutnam County
The public reported thunderstorm winds knocked a tree onto a mobile home, causing damage.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0013Flat Rock 1730EST
The public reported nickel to half dollar size hail.
Hail (1.25)0013CalhounSugar Vly to 1815EST
1838EST
Gordon County
The public reported dime to golfball size hail.
Hail (1.75)0013 2 N ArmucheeArmuchee to 1826EST
1834EST
Floyd County
The public reported a lot of trees down. Thunderstorm Wind 1K0013Calhoun 1830EST
Gordon County
The sheriffs office reported quarter size hail. Hail (1.00)0013 3 N Weston 1840EST
Webster County
The public reported dime size hail.
Hail (0.75)0013Cordele 1855EST1905EST
Crisp County
Sumter county 911 and the police reported several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0013Americus 1900EST1915EST
Sumter County
The public reported dime to quarter size hail.
Hail (1.00)0013 5 SE EmersonEuharlee to 1920EST
1945EST
Bartow County
Washington county 911 reported quarter size hail. Hail (1.00)0013Harrison 1925EST
Washington
The public reported dime to quarter size hail. Hail (1.00)0013Acworth 1950EST
Cobb County
The public reported nickel size hail. Hail (0.88)0013 6 SE Dawsonville 1958EST
Dawson County
The sheriff reported several trees blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1K0013Chauncey 2000EST
Dodge County
Laurens county 911 reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0013Cedar Grove 2030EST
Laurens County
A newspaper account said thunderstorm winds tore almost a dozen awnings off motor homes parked at the Piney Woods LakeCampground.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0013Cedar Grove 2030EST
Laurens County
Treutlen county 911 and the sheriff's office reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0013 3 NW Soperton 2045EST
Treutlen County
A spotter reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0022Rocky Face 1235EST
Whitfield County
Murary county 911 and the public reported dime to quarter size hail.
Hail (1.00)0022Chatsworth 1330EST1333EST
Murray County
6775
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, North and CentralPickens County
The public reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0022Jasper 1400EST
There were a few reports of hail, ranging from dime to half dollar size.
Hail (1.25)0022SwainsboroNorristown to 1415EST
1435EST
Emanuel County
The public reported dime to almost quarter size hail. Hail (0.88)0022Dawsonville 1442EST
Dawson County
The public reported quarter size hail. Hail (1.00)0022Sharpsburg 1505EST
Coweta County
The public reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0022Lithonia 1507EST
De Kalb County
The public reported dime to nickel size hail. An NWS employee also reported 4 trees down.
Hail (0.88)0022InmanFayetteville to 1508EST
1549EST
Fayette County
The public reported dime to quarter size hail.
Hail (1.00)0022Lithonia 1515EST1521EST
De Kalb County
The sheriff's department reported quarter size hail. Hail (1.00)0022Lovejoy 1525EST
Clayton County
The public reported dime size hail.
Hail (0.75)0022Hampton 1525EST1535EST
Henry County
The public reported nickel size hail. Hail (0.88)0022Conyers 1545EST
Rockdale County
Toombs county 911 reported dime size hail.
Hail (0.75)0022Lyons 2010EST2020EST
Toombs County
The fire department reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0022 5 E Scott 2125EST
Johnson County
The fire department reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0022Adrian 2135EST
Emanuel County
The public reported dime to quarter size hail. Also, shingles were blown off a home near Whitehouse.
Hail (1.00)0.50K0023WhitehouseStockbridge to 1225EST
1235EST
Henry County
A fire station reported dime size hail. Hail (0.75)0023 15 N Newnan 1330EST
Coweta County
The public reported nickel size hail. Hail (0.88)0023Tignall 1347EST
Wilkes County
Greene county 911 reported a couple of trees down across Penfield highway. Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0023 10 N Greensboro 1455EST
Greene County
6876
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
GEORGIA, North and CentralPaulding County
The public reported nickel size hail and telephone lines down.
Hail (0.88)0.50K0023 3 SE HiramHiram to 1635EST
1645EST
The public reported 4 large trees down. Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0023Douglasville 1640EST
Douglas County
The public reported quarter to as big as golfball size hail.Hail (1.00)0023Mableton 1645EST
Cobb County
The public reported hail, ranging from dime to golfball size.
Hail (1.75)0023AtlantaEast Pt to 1700EST
1714EST
Fulton County
The public reported ping pong ball size hail. Hail (1.25)0023Forest Park 1710EST
Clayton County
Ther were 2 public reports of golf ball size hail.
Hail (1.75)0023 10 SW Stockbridge 1734EST1735EST
Henry County
The public reported boat docks blown off the lake, and the county 911 center reported a couple of trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0023 5 S Stewart 1800EST1815EST
Newton County
Jasper county 911 reported a couple of trees and power lines blown down. Thunderstorm Wind 1K0023 13 NW Monticello 1810EST
Jasper County
Dawson county 911 reported a couple of trees down. Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0023Dawsonville 1830EST
Dawson County
Fannin county 911 reported several trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0023 2 E Hemp 1909EST
Fannin County
Hail (1.00)0006Clayton 0041EST
GEORGIA, NortheastRabun County
A severe thunderstorm produced quarter size hail shortly after midnight.
Lightning 1 006Canon 0900EST
Franklin County
A man was struck and injured by lightning while he was cleaning a satellite dish.
Hail (1.00)0013 5 W Elberton 1637EST
Elbert County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0013Elberton 1700EST
Elbert County
A severe thunderstorm produced quarter size hail followed by damaging winds which downed several trees around the city ofElberton.
M16OULightning0 1 06Cobbtown 1245EST
GEORGIA, SoutheastTattnall County
Hail (1.75)0006Rincon 1405EST1410EST
Effingham County
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May 1999
GEORGIA, SoutheastLong County
Hail (1.25)0006Ludowici 1540EST1545EST
Hail (1.75)0006Walthourville 1615EST1620EST
Liberty County
Hail (0.75)0006Richmond Hill 1635EST
Bryan County
Hail (1.75)0006 6 NW Savannah 1415EST1420EST
Chatham County
Hail (0.88)0013Portal 1650EST1655EST
Bulloch County
Hail (1.75)0013Portal 1700EST
Bulloch County
Trees and power lines down as well as some roof damage.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0013Rincon 1830EST
Effingham County
Trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0013 2 W Guyton 2206EST2208EST
Effingham County
Hail (1.50)0022Metter 1526EST1530EST
Candler County
Golfball size hail reported by Turner County EMA.Hail (1.75)0006Dakota 1430EST
GEORGIA, SouthwestTurner County
Trees and power lines down reported by Mitchell County EMA.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0006 2 S Camilla 1810EST
Mitchell County
Trees and power lines down reported by Worth County S.O.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0006Southeast Portion 1905EST
Worth County
Golfball size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Hail (1.75)0006Tifton 1928EST
Tift County
Quarter size hail reported by Tift County EMA.Hail (1.00)0006Harding 1945EST
Tift County
Golfball size hail reported by Colquitt County EMA.Hail (1.75)0006Doerun 1950EST
Colquitt County
Numerous trees down and roof blown off courthouse reported by Turner County EMA.Thunderstorm Wind 80K0007Ashburn 0930EST
Turner County
Numerous trees down reported by WALB-TV Albany and Worth County EMA.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0007Countywide 0945EST
Worth County
Dime to quarter size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Hail (1.00)0010 5 W Palmyra 1635EST
Lee County
7078
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May 1999
GEORGIA, SouthwestDougherty County
Dime size hail reported by WALB-TV Albany.Hail (0.75)0010 4 N Albany 1700EST
Downed trees reported by Early County EMA.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0013Blakely 1645EST
Early County
Moody AFB Base weather personnel reported numerous trees and power lines down as a result of 77 mph wind gust.Thunderstorm Wind (G67) 5K0013Moody Afb 1657EST
Lowndes County
Dime size hail reported by Lanier County EMA.Hail (0.75)0013Lakeland 1707EST
Lanier County
Baker County EMA reported minor damage to a mobile home.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0013Milford 1730EST
Baker County
Calhoun County EMA reported several large trees and high tension power lines down.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0013Arlington 1730EST
Calhoun County
Quarter size hail reported by a SKYWARN storm spotter.Hail (1.00)0013Albany 1740EST
Dougherty County
Worth County EMA reported quarter size hail and some trees down.Hail (1.00)0013Northwest Portion 1855EST
Worth County
Albany P.D. reported several trees and power lines downThunderstorm Wind 5K0013Albany 1945EST
Dougherty County
Decatur County S.O. reported a large tree and a few power poles down on Martin Dr off SR 253.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0022 11 N Bainbridge 1825EST
Decatur County
Public reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0022 6 NW Bainbridge 1915EST
Decatur County
Stationary cluster of thunderstorms produced nearly four inches of rain within a two-hour period. Worth County S.O. reported flashflooding on Red Rock Rd. and two residences damaged by flood waters.
Flash Flood 100K0029 1 W Sylvester 0030EST0130EST
Worth County
Several trees were blown down in the Green Island subdivision near Columbus.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00006Columbus 00930EST
GEORGIA, West CentralMuscogee County
Nickel size hail fell in Louvale.Hail (0.88)00006Louvale 01745EST
Stewart County
Dime size hail was reported in Cusseta.Hail (0.75)00013Cusseta 01710EST
Chattahoochee
Hail (0.75)00013Louvale 01715EST
Stewart County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00013Louvale 01715EST
Stewart County
Dime size hail was reported in Louvale. Several trees were blown down east and north of Louvale.
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May 1999
HAWAIIHIZ002 Oahu
Dust Devil0005 1630HSTProbable dust devil was reported near Walmart in Kunia.
High Surf0013 0725HST1730HST
HIZ001>006 Kauai - Oahu - Maui - North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo /
A storm low near New Zealand caused surf of 3 to 6 feet along south facing shores of the islands.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld001516Hanalei
Lihue to 2225HST0100HST
Kauai County
Heavy rain was observed over Kauai. Small streams had some minor flooding.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0016Countywide 0110HST0410HST
Honolulu County
Heavy rainfall was observed along the Waianae Coast, near Diamond Head and Kahala, and along the North Shore near Waialua andHaleiwa. There was ponding along streets and low-lying areas along the coast.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld 6 01617Kaneohe
Makakilo City to 1600HST0400HST
Honolulu County
A thunderstorm which developed over central Oahu moved over to the windward side of Oahu. As much as 0.73 of an inch in fifteenminutes was recorded after 5:00 pm. Ponding of water was observed on road surfaces.
Police reported 35 traffic cases during a 12-hour period starting at 4 p.m., due to heavy rainfall that drenched parts of Oahu. Therewere several weather-related power outages, including a fallen pole at Waialua that affected service to 300 customers for about twohours.
The total amount of rainfall for this event is as follows:
Waihee Pump 2.67 in.Palisades 2.02 in.Manoa 1.24 in.Mililani 2.03 in.Wheelers AFS 2.29 in.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld001617Anahola
Koloa to 2120HST0400HST
Kauai County
Heavy rain and thunderstorm cells that developed in the Kauai Channel, caused minor flooding of small streams. Streets anddrainage ditches were flooded by the heavy rainfall.
The total amount of rainfall for this event is as follows:
Anahola No.2 2.85 in.Kapahi 2.95 in.Wailua 2.40 in.Hanapepe 2.53 in.
Light Snow0017 0000HST0600HST
HIZ004 North And East Hawaii Including Windward Kohala / Hamakua / Hilo / Puna
The road to the summit of Mauna Kea was closed after a "Kona" storm left an inch of ice on the roadway.
Funnel Cloud0030Koloa 1250HST
Kauai County
A funnel cloud was observed offshore of Poipu over the water.
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May 1999
IDAHO, Extreme Southeast
NONE REPORTED.
NONE REPORTED.
IDAHO, North
NONE REPORTED.
IDAHO, Northwest
Flood000205
1000MST0030MST
IDAHO, SoutheastIDZ020 Upper Snake River Plain
The Henry's Fork of the Snake River exceded flood stage of 9.5 feet and crested at 9.6 feet causing some lowland flooding of pastureand entered low lying areas of Beaver Dick State Park.
An unusual late spring snow storm brought heavy snow to the Snake Plains. Up to 4 inches of heavy wet snow fell on the city ofPocatello and its environs. The airport officially recorded 3.6 inches, which was the 4th heaviest snow fall ever recorded in May.The monthly total accumulation for May would also be the 4th highest at 5.0 inches.
Heavy Snow0015 0330MST0800MST
IDZ021 Lower Snake River Plain
The Henrys Fork of the Snake River began its annual spring runoff in ernest on May 23 and would remain above flood stage untilJune 25. Flood Stage of 9.5 feet near Rexburg was exceeded with a peak at 10.8 feet on May 31. High water resulted in flooding oflow lying pasture and farm land.
Flood002331
1000MST0000MST
IDZ020 Upper Snake River Plain
A lightning strike started a house fire which damaged the roof and attic.Lightning 10K0029Pocatello 1630MST
Bannock County
During the afternoon of May 3rd a thunderstorm over Boise sent a bolt of lightning onto the Crane Creek Country Club golf course.Three golfers were knocked down when a the lightening struck the ground near by. None of the golfers felt an electric shock but theexplosion knocked them to the ground. Medical authorities summoned to the scene determined that there were no injuries to thegolfers.
Lightning0003 4 N Boise 1340MST
IDAHO, SouthwestAda County
Hail (1.00)0005FloraXenia to 1327CST
1345CST
ILLINOIS, CentralClay County
Hail (0.75)0005 5 S Newton 1422CST
Jasper County
Hail (0.88)0005Oblong 1450CST
Crawford County
A severe thunderstorm moved across Richland county. As it moved into Olney winds blew down the roof over a hotel swimmingpool and meeting room area. The debris from the roof damaged several vehicles in the hotel parking lot. As the storm moved to thenortheast it blew down numerous trees and power lines. One mile south of Stringtown, a barn and a silo were destroyed. No injurieswere reported and damage to the hotel was estimated around $10,000.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005 1 S StringtownOlney to 1705CST
1711CST
Richland County
7381
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May 1999
ILLINOIS, CentralClay County
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees near the county courthouse in Louisville.Thunderstorm Wind0005Louisville 01710CST
Thunderstorm winds blew some construction culverts onto Route 33 near Newton. Also, several trees were blown down betweenNewton and Willow Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind0005Willow HillNewton to 01725CST
1730CST
Jasper County
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines. One large tree limb fell causing minor damage to a car in Oblong.No damage estimate was available.
Thunderstorm Wind0005RobinsonOblong to 01727CST
1745CST
Crawford County
Hail (1.00)0005 3.5 W FindlayWestervelt to 1747CST
1748CST
Shelby County
Hail (1.25)0005
1.5 E Broadwell
2 SSW Broadwellto
1900CST1910CST
Logan County
Hail (0.88)0005Buffalo 2 E Divernon to 1905CST
1925CST
Sangamon County
Hail (0.75)0005Covel 1930CST
Mclean County
Hail (0.75)0005Mt Pulaski 1942CST
Logan County
Hail (1.75)0005 1 W Benson 2013CST
Woodford County
Hail (1.00)0012Easton 1440CST
Mason County
Thunderstorm winds blew 2 semi's off the road at the intersection of Routes 136 and 10. Neither of the driver's sustained anyinjuries.
Thunderstorm Wind0012 5 N Easton 01450CST
Mason County
Hail (0.88)0017Green Vly 0047CST
Tazewell County
Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines and large tree limbs.Thunderstorm Wind0017Flora 01535CST
Clay County
Numerous trees, power poles, and power lines downed throughout the county. One vehicle sustained moderate damage when a treefell onto it in Olney. Just west of Olney a tree fell onto a mobile home causing minor damage.
Thunderstorm Wind0017OlneyNoble to 01556CST
1602CST
Richland County
Several trees were blown down across Jasper County.
Thunderstorm Wind0017Countywide 01610CST1620CST
Jasper County
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Trees fell onto 4 houses in Russellville causing minor roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind0017RussellvilleLawrenceville to 01618CST
1638CST
Lawrence County
7482
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May 1999
ILLINOIS, CentralCrawford County
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Hardinville, Oblong, Robinson and Palestine. A tree fell onto a house in ruralRobinson causing minor damage.
Thunderstorm Wind0017PalestineHardinville to 01620CST
1645CST
Golf ball size hail was reported by a ham radio operator at Starved Rock State Park.Hail (1.75)0005Utica 2017CST
ILLINOIS, NortheastLa Salle County
Tornado (F0)0 20 1 012 3 NW Polo 2 E Brookville to 1445CST
1510CST
Ogle County
Hail (1.75)0012 4 S Forreston 1555CST
Ogle County
Flash Flood0012West Portion 1645CST2300CST
Ogle County
A series of strong slow moving thunderstorms hit western Ogle County. Funnel clouds or weak landspout tornadoes were reportedsoutheast of Brookville and northwest of Polo. As many a 4 were spotted. There was no damage. Golf ball size hail was reportedsouth of Forreston. The storms dumped heavy rain over parts of western Ogle County from mid afternoon well into the eveninghours. Doppler radar indicated as much as 6 and a half inches of rain fell in a couple hours. The heavy rain caused flooding of lowareas and creeks. Highway 64 was closed due to high water. The most serious flooding was along Pine Creek. The flooded creekwashed out 3 sections of Lowell Park Road and two bridges. A car was stranded by rising flood waters on a bridge on Lowell ParkRoad. The driver had to be rescued by a tractor. Flooding of Pine Creek caused damage to White Pines State Park. A bridge waswashed out. Flood waters swept about 30 picnic tables away. Two homes across the road from the park were flooded. The deck ofone house was washed away.
Hail (1.75)0016Mc HenryHarvard to 1745CST
1750CST
Mchenry County
Hail (1.00)0016Zion 1857CST1915CST
Lake County
Hail fell over parts of Mc Henry and Lake Counties. Golfball hail was reported at Harvard, quarter size hail north of Mc Henry, andnickel to one inch diameter hail was reported in northern Lake County. Trees were also down in Harvard.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0016Amboy 2330CST2340CST
Lee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0016ChanaForreston to 2335CST
2355CST
Ogle County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017CapronBelvidere to 0015CST
0030CST
Boone County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 7 017 1 NE Wauconda 2 SW Wauconda to 0045CST
0055CST
Lake County
Hail (0.75)0017Schaumburg 0130CST
Cook County
Thunderstorms produced damaging downburst winds throughout north central and northeast Illinois in the late night and earlymorning hours of the Sunday May 16th and Monday May 17th. In Lee County, trees were downed in Harmon. At a farm, a shed wasdestroyed and a large out building was blown into a farm house. Trees were blown down in Amboy. One tree limb fell on a house.The roof of a tavern was torn off. At a campground 4 miles east of Amboy, a camper was overturned. Trees and limbs were downelsewhere in the county. In Ogle County, trees were down in Forreston. Two farms were damaged near Chana at Flag Road andSweeney Road. Several buildings were damaged or destroyed. A house was moved off its foundation. Nickel size hail was alsoreported with the storm. A house was damaged on the Lee/Ogle County Line. In Boone County, an addition to a high school that was
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May 1999
ILLINOIS, Northeastunder construction collapsed. North of Belvidere, trees were blown down and farm buildings were damaged on Poplar Grove Road. Atree fell on a house and a silo was blown over. There was also tree damage near Capron.
The most extensive damage was in Lake County near Wauconda in a swath about 4 miles long and 1 mile wide. There were treelimbs down in Tower Lakes along and north of Roberts Road and along Route 59. The most extensive damage was to a trailer park atRoute 59 and 12. Winds knocked down tree many limbs and a few large trees were uprooted. Trees and limbs fell on homes andsheds. Trailer skirting and awnings were destroyed and strewn about the neighborhood. Thirty nine mobile homes were damaged andseven people were injured in the trailer park. Tree limbs were also blown down through the south and east parts of Wauconda.
La Salle County
Lightning struck the flagpole at Hall High School. A side flash affected 5 students sitting near windows in a 4th floor classroom. Onestudent was taken to a hospital. The others suffered only a minor tingling sensation.
Lightning 5 017La Salle 0930CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 5 S Dwight 0945CST
Livingston County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017New LenoxWilmington to 0950CST
1000CST
Will County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017
Alsip
Country Club Hillsto
1010CST
Cook County
A small intense thunderstorm cluster developed in Livingston County and raced northeast through Will County and into southernCook County. Wind damaged a barn and a shed near Dwight. Power poles were also blown down. In Will County, trees were blowndown in Wilmington and a tree fell on a house in Manhattan. A semi tractor-trailer was overturned on Laraway Road and Cherry HillRoad near New Lenox. In Cook County, part of the roof of a school was peeled off in Country Club Hills. There were no injuries tothe students. The roof of an industrial building in Alsip was also damaged.
A microburst damaged tree limbs and power lines in a small section of Aurora. A large tree limb fell on the roof of a house. Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0030Aurora 1830CST
Kane County
Hail (0.75)0012 3 E Lanark 1450CST
ILLINOIS, NorthwestCarroll County
Law enforcement officials reported a brief tornado. No damage was reported.Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 012 2 NE Milledgeville 1456CST
Carroll County
Funnel Cloud0012 2 W Sterling 1530CST
Whiteside County
Funnel Cloud0012 5 S Mt Carroll 1544CST
Carroll County
Hail (0.75)0012Fulton 1625CST
Whiteside County
Severe thunderstorm winds downed large tree limbs.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0012Fulton 1625CST
Whiteside County
Funnel Cloud0012 5 S Morrison 1625CST
Whiteside County
Funnel Cloud0012 3 NE Prophetstown 1630CST
Whiteside County
Localized heavy rain caused basement walls in 2 separate houses to collapse. Up to 4 feet of mud poured into the basements.Damage to each house and the contents was estimated at $10,000.
Heavy Rain 20K0012Milledgeville 1700CST
Carroll County
Hail (0.75)0012 3 NE Erie 1701CST
Whiteside County
7684
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May 1999
ILLINOIS, NorthwestWhiteside County
Law enforcement officials reported a brief tornado south of Morrison. No damage was reported.Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 012 5 S Morrison 1724CST
Funnel Cloud0012 .5 N Sterling 1730CST
Whiteside County
Severe thunderstorms moved through northwestern Illinois during the afternoon and early evening hours, producing two tornadoes,very heavy rain, and numerous funnel clouds. The first tornado was reported in Carrol County northeast of Milledgeville. Thesecond tornado was spotted in Whiteside County south of Morrison. No damage was reported with either tornado and both wererated F0.
Torrential rainfall saturated the ground across much of the area. Two homes in Milledgeville suffered extensive damage to theirbasements when the water-laden ground caused walls in their basements to collapse.
See preceding individual Storm Data entries for further details and additional reports.
Hail (1.75)0016East Dubuque 2000CST
Jo Daviess County
Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 016Menominee 2000CST
Jo Daviess County
Water 2 to 3 feet deep flowed down Wisconsin Avenue, which ironically had been under construction for a storm-drainage system.The flash flooding left 10-15-foot crevices in the road. Basements of many businesses were filled with water, and about 100 homeswere evacuated during the early morning hours. The flash flooding washed away more than a dozen cars in East Dubuque. Onetruck was pushed into a train bridge, forcing the fast-water rescue of its driver and a passenger.
Flash Flood001617
East Dubuque 2200CST0000CST
Jo Daviess County
Portions of the lower flats were evacuated due to flooding. Bridges on Menominee Road and North Apple Canyon Lake Road #1were under water.
Flash Flood0016East Dubuque 2259CST
Jo Daviess County
Funnel Cloud0016Fulton 2301CST
Whiteside County
Severe thunderstorm winds downed 8 trees and a traffic signal.Thunderstorm Wind 8K0016Freeport 2305CST
Stephenson
Trees were downed by severe thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0016Fulton 2310CST
Whiteside County
Severe thunderstorm winds first blew apart a hog shed, which caused power lines to fall onto a barn. The barn and about 400 head ofhog were lost in the resulting fire.
Thunderstorm Wind 90K0016Shannon 2315CST
Carroll County
Severe thunderstorm winds rolled a mobile home trailer over and destroyed it. The occupant of the trailer suffered 2 dislocatedshoulders, cuts, and abrasions.
Thunderstorm Wind 40K 1 016Orangeville 2325CST2330CST
Stephenson
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines from Freeport through Cedarville to Rock Grove, including several at theCedarville Cemetery. Some trees fell onto and blocked Highway 26. At the Dornink Airport in rural Cedarville, 2 hangars weredestroyed and a third hangar lost its roof.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0016CedarvilleFreeport to 2330CST
Stephenson
Funnel Cloud0016 7 NW Morrison 2330CST
Whiteside County
Funnel Cloud0016Morrison 2330CST
Whiteside County
7785
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May 1999
ILLINOIS, NorthwestHenry County
Severe thunderstorm winds lifted a machine shed and tossed it between a house and garage, destroying the shed. Thunderstorm Wind 7K0016Annawan 2345CST
Severe winds downed trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0016Fulton 2345CST
Whiteside County
Severe thunderstorm winds caused plaster to fall inside a home and heavily damaged a garage. Thunderstorm Wind 5K0016Tampico 2350CST
Whiteside County
Severe winds downed numerous trees and damaged a large storage building. A few other buildings were also damaged by fallingtrees.
Thunderstorm Wind (G71) 20K0017Princeton 0015CST
Bureau County
Highway 67 was under water and Route 9 was reported flooded.Urban/Sml Stream Fld0017Bardolph 0750CST
Mcdonough
Twelve cars stalled in water up to 18 inches deep. Urban/Sml Stream Fld0017Macomb 0758CST
Mcdonough
On the 16th into the 17th two lines of thunderstorms developed: one north to south across western Iowa and the other repeatedlydeveloped east to west from Butler to Clayton counties in northeast Iowa and moved east into northwest Illinois as a squall line.Thunderstorms along this line strengthened as they moved east, with several storms producing large hail, funnel clouds, damagingwinds, flash flooding, and one confirmed tornado.
The tornado (an F0) was spotted near Menominee in Jo Daviess County. hail as large as golf balls fell in East Dubuque (also in JoDaviess County). Severe thunderstorm winds caused structural damage across portions of Stephenson, Whiteside, Carroll, Henry,and Bureau Counties. The costliest and most dramatic damage, however, did not come from tornadoes or hail but rather from flashflooding.
Several inches of rain fell over portions of East Dubuque in only a few hours, causing a major flash flood in downtown. Waterflowed down a street and into the Mississippi River, ripping up pavement and washing away cars as it went.
See preceding individual Storm Data entries for further details and additional reports.
Flood 12K000128
0001CST1900CST
ILLINOIS, SouthILZ084-088-092 Jackson - Union - Alexander
The Mississippi River was above flood stage at the Thebes gage for most of the month. The flooding was minor to moderate,confined to unprotected bottomlands and adjacent access roads. The first crest of 37.0 feet occurred on the 10th, with a second crestof 33.7 feet on the 28th. Flood stage is 33 feet. Between the two crests, the river was below flood stage from the 14th to the 22nd.Another effect of the high river levels was to raise tributary creeks and rivers above their banks, including the Big Muddy River.
High water levels on the Mississippi River caused backwater flooding of tributaries such as the Big Muddy River. At theMurphysboro gage, the Big Muddy River was above the 16-foot flood stage all month. The first crest of 22.2 feet occurred on the10th, followed by a second crest of 17.8 feet on the 24th. These levels result in minor flooding of bottomlands and low-lying areas.
Flood 4K000131
0001CST2359CST
ILZ084 Jackson
Hail nearly the size of softballs was reported near Mount Vernon by a television meteorologist.Hail (3.50) 50K0005Mt Vernon 1310CST
Jefferson County
Hail (1.00)0005Zenith 1320CST
Wayne County
Just west of Fairfield, a section of roof was blown off a church. A glass door at the entrance to the Wayne County Courthouse wasshattered.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005Fairfield 1320CST
Wayne County
7886
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May 1999
ILLINOIS, SouthWilliamson
Gusts around 65 MPH were observed just north of the Lake of Egypt.Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0005 3 S Hudgens 1330CST
A supercell thunderstorm entered southern Williamson County near the Lake of Egypt. Hail up to baseball size occurred on the northside of Lake of Egypt, near Hudgens. In the city of Marion, hail up to the size of quarters fell.
Hail (2.75) 50K0005 3 E Marion 3 S Hudgens to 1335CST
1345CST
Williamson
Hail (1.00)0005 1 N Zenith 1337CST
Wayne County
The storm intensified rapidly into a supercell as it moved northward through northern Johnson County. Although only one-inch hailwas reported at Goreville, hail up to baseball size fell just over the Williamson County line near Lake of Egypt.
Hail (1.00)0005Goreville 1340CST
Johnson County
In Shawneetown, thunderstorm winds downed several large trees measuring 12 to 14 inches in diameter. Some of the trees fell onhomes and a truck. Siding and roofing damage occurred to a few houses. The damage occurred over a three-block area. Six milesnortheast of Ridgway, several large trees were down. Power poles were down at Old Shawneetown and Junction.
Thunderstorm Wind 60K0005 6 NE RidgwayShawneetown to 1630CST
1640CST
Gallatin County
In New Haven, numerous trees and three power lines were down, doing some damage to homes and outbuildings. The roof of abuilding was peeled off one mile west of New Haven. A tree fell on a vehicle, and a metal outbuilding was blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind 40K0005New Haven 1 W New Haven to 1630CST
White County
Trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0005Mt Carmel 1640CST
Wabash County
Very minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred near the confluence of the Mississippi River. High water levels on the Mississippibacked a short distance up the Ohio River, causing the gage at Cairo to rise a few inches above flood stage. Some bottomlands andlow-lying areas were flooded.
Flood000810
0400CST0900CST
ILZ092 Alexander
A wood-frame house sustained major damage to its roof and an attached garage. The garage was totally destroyed. A large section ofthe house's roof was blown off. A woman, who was standing in front of the window when the storm hit, received cuts to an artery inher neck. She was hospitalized overnight. Heavy rain coming through the damaged roof caused extensive water damage. About half adozen trees were uprooted or snapped. Near the community of Willard, a garage was severely damaged by high winds. The walls ofthe garage were bowed outward, and the door was caved in.
Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 75K 1 017 4 E Miller CityWillard to 1418CST
Alexander County
Numerous trees and power lines were down near Cypress. One tree fell on a house. Several miles northwest of Vienna, windsunroofed a double wide mobile home and downed trees, one of which landed on the corner of the mobile home. Four miles northeastof Vienna, numerous large trees were uprooted, and a house received shingle damage. One of the downed trees landed on a house,causing minor damage. A television antenna was toppled, and the latticework was torn off the patio of the house. Several otherhouses received minor roof damage 6 miles east of Vienna. Downed trees closed short sections of State Routes 37, 146, 147, andabout 20 county roads.
Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 75K0017 4 NE ViennaCypress to 1420CST
1435CST
Johnson County
A semi trailer rig were blown over on Interstate 57 near Mounds. In Mounds, 25 to 30 trees were blown down, shingles were torn offa few roofs, and windows were blown out. Several roofs were blown off in Mound City.
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 40K0017Mound CityMounds to 1420CST
Pulaski County
7987
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May 1999
ILLINOIS, SouthUnion County
High winds from a line of thunderstorms caused widespread damage across Union County. Hundreds of downed trees and powerlines were reported. In Cobden, community officials estimated 100,000 dollars damage occurred. Children escaped injury at anelementary school in McClure when storms blew off the gymnasium's roof. Damaging winds caused extensive damage in Anna,where numerous trees and limbs were blown down. A one-story frame house in Anna was flattened by a falling tree. In Jonesboro,there were small trees down and 10-inch diameter limbs. Two houses in Jonesboro sustained some of the worst storm-related damagedue to trees smashing into them. Power was out for more than 12 hours in some areas, prompting the cancellation of some schoolsthe following day. In East Cape Girardeau, grain bins were heavily damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind 250K0017Countywide 1425CST
Wind gusts estimated near 60 MPH downed tree limbs.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 3K0017Carbondale 1428CST
Jackson County
Scattered trees and power lines were blown down. Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K0017Metropolis 1442CST
Massac County
Dime size hail was reported at the mall.Hail (0.75)0017Marion 1443CST
Williamson
Numerous tree limbs and a few large trees were blown down. One large tree fell on a house. Streets and roads were blocked by fallentrees, mainly in the southern and eastern portions of the city. Several thousand utility customers were without power for 24 hours ormore.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 35K0017Marion 1445CST
Williamson
Scattered trees and limbs were blown down, mainly south of Mount Vernon. A utility company reported most of the tree damage wasnear Waltonville and Scheller. In Mount Vernon, a large tree fell on an outhouse, and a television antenna at the same residence wasblown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0017WaltonvilleScheller to 1455CST
Jefferson County
Tree limbs and power lines were down countywide. A few landed on roofs. A gas station was damaged near Carrier Mills. In thecommunity of Ledford, large trees were uprooted, including one that displaced a shed and fell on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0017Countywide 1500CST
Saline County
Emergency management officials reported a tree down across Highway 37. Gusts were estimated near 60 MPH.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 3K0017 2 N Whittington 1500CST
Franklin County
Wind gusts estimated around 60 MPH blew down power lines.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 3K0017Wayne City 1500CST
Wayne County
Two south-facing windows were blown out of the courthouse in Golconda, and a 30 by 40 foot section of its roof was blown off.Numerous trees and power lines were down in Golconda. The upstairs part of the building sustained water damage.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Golconda 1510CST1525CST
Pope County
Golf ball size hail was reported.Hail (1.75)0017Sims 1512CST
Wayne County
Trees and power lines were down at scattered locations around the county.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0017Countywide 1515CST1525CST
Hardin County
Gusts to 60 MPH downed tree limbs and power lines.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K0017Ridgway 1530CST
Gallatin County
8088
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May 1999
ILLINOIS, SouthWhite County
Two grain bins, with capacities of 15,000 and 4,000 bushels, were demolished. A one-story home just northeast of the grain bins wasunroofed. Trees were down.
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0017Norris City 1545CST
Several buildings were damaged, and numerous trees and power lines were down. At least a couple of trees landed on homes andvehicles. One tree blocked Route 15 temporarily. An office building was damaged when its brick chimney blew over and fell throughthe roof. At least a couple of buildings received broken windows. Another building sustained minor roof damage. The damageappeared to be greatest over northern parts of the city.
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 100K0017Albion 1555CST1605CST
Edwards County
Gusts were reported to 60 MPH by emergency management personnel. Scattered trees and limbs were blown down in the vicinity ofRoute 1 south of Mount Carmel. One large tree fell on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0017Mt Carmel 1615CST
Wabash County
Hail (0.75)0017Mt Carmel 1615CST
Wabash County
Hail (1.50)0005 2 S Iuka 1315CST
ILLINOIS, SouthwestMarion County
The county sheriff reported 1 1/2 inch hail.
Hail (1.75)0005Radom 1628CST
Washington
The county sheriff reported golfball size hail near Radom.
Hail (1.00)0005 1 SE Ashley 1640CST
Washington
Hail (1.00)0005Dubois 1700CST
Washington
Storm spotters reported 1 inch hail along Highway 15 southeast of Ashley. The County Sheriff reported 1 inch hail at Dubois.
Hail (1.75)0005Kell 1643CST
Marion County
Hail (0.75)0005Iuka 1645CST
Marion County
The State Police reported golfball size hail at Kell while the Sheriff Department reported 3/4 inch hail at Iuka.
Tornado (F1) 4 75 0.2 005 1.7 SE Kell 1.5 E Kell to 1705CST
1707CST
Marion County
A brief tornado destroyed a mobile home, 2 outbuildings and downed several trees just east of Kell. The 4 occupants of the mobilehome were treated for minor injuries.
Hail (0.75)0016Quincy 1635CST
Adams County
Hail (1.75)0016 3 E Quincy 1645CST
Adams County
Storm spotters reported golfball size hail east of Quincy and 3/4 inch hail in town.
Hail (0.75)0016Camp Pt 1710CST1715CST
Adams County
Storm spotters reported that 3/4 inch hail fell for about 5 minutes in Camp Point.
Hail (1.00)0017Griggsville 0145CST
Pike County
Storm spotters reported 1 inch hail in Griggsville.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0017Okawville 1410CST
Washington
The County Sheriff reported trees and power lines down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0017Germantown 1415CST
Clinton County
8189
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May 1999
ILLINOIS, SouthwestClinton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 75K0017Hoffman 1425CSTThunderstorm wind gusts downed trees in Germantown. In Hoffman, 8 structures suffered some degree of damage. One home lostmost of its roof with the debris then causing damage to another home. Another home lost part of its roof and several windows. Treesand power lines were also downed by the wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0017Centralia 1445CST
Marion County
The County Sheriff reported trees down on the east side of Centralia.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005 4 E Vincennes 1900EST1901EST
INDIANA, CentralKnox County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005 5 NE Nashville 2017EST2019EST
Brown County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005 2 S Taylorsville 2030EST2031EST
Bartholomew
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Edinburg 2030EST2031EST
Johnson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Bean Blossom 2041EST2042EST
Brown County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005 5 N Shelbyville 2043EST2044EST
Shelby County
A cluster of severe thunderstorms downed numerous trees across south central parts of Indiana.
Hail (1.00)0017Windfall 1413EST1415EST
Tipton County
Hail (0.75)0017West Liberty 1422EST1424EST
Howard County
Hail (0.88)0017Plainfield 1543EST1545EST
Hendricks County
Hail (1.75)0017Freeman 1555EST1557EST
Owen County
Hail (1.00)0017Carmel 1605EST1608EST
Hamilton County
Hail (0.75)0017 3 E Monrovia 3 SE Monrovia to 1623EST
1626EST
Morgan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Bloomington 1625EST1626EST
Monroe County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Gosport 1630EST1631EST
Owen County
Hail (0.75)0017Ellettsville 1632EST1634EST
Monroe County
Hail (0.75)0017 2 N Bedford 1638EST1640EST
Lawrence County
8290
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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May 1999
INDIANA, CentralMadison County
Hail (1.00)0017Frankton 1639EST1641EST
Hail (0.88)0017Indianapolis 1640EST1642EST
Marion County
Hail (0.75)0017Friendswood 1643EST1645EST
Hendricks County
Hail (0.75)0017 2 NE Paragon 1645EST1647EST
Morgan County
Hail (0.75)0017Indianapolis 1647EST1649EST
Marion County
Hail (0.75)0017Unionville 1710EST1712EST
Monroe County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Gosport 1713EST1714EST
Owen County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 2 E IndianapolisIntl Ar
1715EST1716EST
Marion County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Princes Lakes 1730EST1731EST
Johnson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 2 E Speedway 1735EST1736EST
Marion County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 75K0017Vincennes 1739EST1740EST
Knox County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Oaktown 1740EST1741EST
Knox County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017OdonWashington to 1750EST
1751EST
Daviess County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 20K 1 017Fairbanks 1754EST1755EST
Sullivan County
Lightning 150K 1 017O Olitic 1800EST
Lawrence County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Bedford 1806EST1807EST
Lawrence County
M6UT
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2 1 17 1 N Linton 1807EST1808EST
Greene County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 3 E Loogootee 1808EST1809EST
Martin County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Countywide 1811EST1826EST
Sullivan County
8391
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May 1999
INDIANA, CentralDaviess County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Odon 1815EST1816EST
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Cunot 1836EST1837EST
Owen County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0017Whitaker 1843EST1844EST
Morgan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Elkinsville 1855EST1856EST
Brown County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Greencastle 1855EST1856EST
Putnam County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 20K 1 017Putnamville 1855EST1856EST
Putnam County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 2 W Spencer 1900EST1901EST
Owen County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Ogilville 1907EST1908EST
Bartholomew
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Losantville 1912EST1913EST
Randolph County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Seymour 1920EST1921EST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0017 3 S Shelbyville 1920EST1921EST
Shelby County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Farmland 1924EST1925EST
Randolph County
Hail (0.75)0017 5 N (Ind)IndnplsIntl Ar
1925EST1926EST
Marion County
Hail (0.75)0017Avon 1927EST1928EST
Hendricks County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0017Letts 1928EST1929EST
Decatur County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Belmont 1930EST1931EST
Brown County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Fairland 1935EST1936EST
Shelby County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 3 S Cumberland 1940EST1941EST
Marion County
Hail (1.75)0017 2 E Rosston 1944EST1947EST
Boone County
8492
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May 1999
INDIANA, CentralRush County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0017 2 S Milroy 1948EST1949EST
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 1 017Noblesville 1952EST1953EST
Hamilton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 5K0017Lewisville 2005EST2006EST
Henry County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0017New Castle 2005EST2006EST
Henry County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Windfall 2013EST2014EST
Tipton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Farmland 2035EST2036EST
Randolph County
Numerous severe thunderstorms marched across central Indiana during the afternoon and evening. Hail was the main culprit duringthe afternoon hours, while damaging winds became more common during the evening as a squall line and embedded bow echomoved across. A 6 year old boy was killed near Linton in Greene county as a tree fell on him resulting in fatal head injuries. 2 otherboys were injured as well as they took a glancing blow from the tree. Meanwhile, a woman was injured as a tree fell on her car inFaribanks, and anorther woman was injured as thunderstorm winds blew her car off the road in Putnamville. A tree fell on a house inVincennes causing $75,000 damage. Finally, lightning destroyed a house in Oolitic and injured a woman as debris struck her afterlightning hit a circuit box. In general, wind gusts to near 70 mph across central Indiana caused numerous trees to fall across much ofthe CWA.
Law enforcement reported a few streets water covered.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0017Bedford 1800EST1900EST
Lawrence County
Lightning struck a house causing a fire in the attic. Lightning 70K0017Noblesville 2000EST
Hamilton County
Hail (1.25)0005Yoder 1950EST
INDIANA, NortheastAllen County
Hail (1.00)0005 5 SW Ft Wayne 1952EST
Allen County
Hail (1.50)0005Aboite 1955EST
Allen County
Power lines blown down at Exit 103 on I-69Thunderstorm Wind00005Ft Wayne 2000EST
Allen County
Hail (1.00)0005Ft Wayne 2005EST
Allen County
Hail (0.88)0005Ft Wayne 2009EST
Allen County
Intersection of Spring and St. Mary StreetsHail (0.75)0005Ft Wayne 2012EST
Allen County
Reported at the Ft Wayne ZooHail (0.75)0005Ft Wayne 2012EST
Allen County
1 mile SSE of US30/I-69 IntersectionHail (0.75)0005Ft Wayne 2026EST
Allen County
8593
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May 1999
INDIANA, NortheastDe Kalb County
Hail (0.75)0005Auburn 2035EST
Hail (1.00)0005Waterloo 2045EST
De Kalb County
Hail (1.75)0005Pleasant Lake 2100EST
Steuben County
Hail (0.88)0005Fremont 2120EST
Steuben County
Hail (0.75)0005Clear Lake 2122EST
Steuben County
Hail (1.00)0005Fremont 2123EST
Steuben County
A warm front extending from Dubuque Iowa to Columbus Ohio became the focus for scattered...strong convection by early evening.00Z raobs from Lincoln Illinois and Wilmington Ohio revealed marginal instability and wind shear. Storms quickly developed byearly evening with pea to marble size hail reported with several of the storms. Additional storms developed over southwestern Allencounty, Indiana where a storm split was observed. The left moving storm began to accelerate to the north and exhibited superce llcharacteristics. This storm was responsible for all of the severe hail reports that evening as it moved from Allen county, Ind iananorthward to Hillsdale county, Michigan, were it finally dissipated.
Numerous trees and power lines down.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0006 4 S La Crosse 4 S La Porte to 1040EST
La Porte County
Hail (1.00)0017 2 SW La Porte 1402EST
La Porte County
Trees and power lines down.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0017 3 NE Wakarusa 1422EST
Elkhart County
Hail (1.75)0017Rigdon 1430EST
Grant County
Power lines down on Beardsley Rd. between Main and Cassopolis. Several trees blown down in Sturdy Oaks subdivision.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0017Elkhart 1435EST
Elkhart County
Two roofs partially torn off.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017Fowlerton 1445EST
Grant County
Hail (1.75)0017Gas City 1445EST
Grant County
Trailer damaged from falling trees.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017 2 N Hackleman 1445EST
Grant County
Hail (0.75)0017Marion 1446EST
Grant County
Hail (1.75)0017Gas City 1500EST
Grant County
Hail .075 inches in diameter and trees blown down.Tstm Wind/Hail0017 1 W Bluffton 1525EST
Wells County
Hail (1.00)0017Bennetts Switch 1530EST
Miami County
Hail (0.75)0017Treaty 1620EST
Wabash County
Hail (0.75)0017Wabash 1621EST
Wabash County
Hail (0.75)0017Bristol 1810EST
Elkhart County
8694
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May 1999
INDIANA, NortheastKosciusko County
Hail (0.75)0017 5 NW NorthWebster
1845EST
A moist low-level atmosphere and an upper-level trough over the western Great Lakes combined to produce very unstable conditionsacross the region. Convection formed along a lake breeze boundary southeast of Lake Michigan. With the numerous outflowboundaries from earlier convection the thunderstorms continued to move east throughout the evening.
Hail (0.75)0030Ft Wayne 1657EST
Allen County
Hail (1.00)0030Ft Wayne 1701EST
Allen County
NONE REPORTED.
INDIANA, Northwest
Trees downThunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Jasper 1905EST
INDIANA, South CentralDubois County
Power lines downThunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Tell City 1925EST
Perry County
Trees and power lines down
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Huntingburg 1805EST1815EST
Dubois County
Trees downThunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Tell City 1805EST
Perry County
A weak tornado touched down in Birdseye downing several trees.
Tornado (F0)0 50 2 017Birdseye 1820EST1830EST
Dubois County
A tornado lifted a large tree, moved it 10 to 15 feet, and then deposited it on a nearby house.
Tornado (F1) 5K0 75 0.5 017Eckerty 1825EST1830EST
Crawford County
Hail (0.75)0017Huntingburg 1825EST
Dubois County
The second tornado in Eckerty downed large trees and turned over a car that was about 100 feet away from the trees. The tornadoalso blew out windows of one side of a house but left the chimney on the roof undisturbed.
Tornado (F1) 10K0 75 1 017Eckerty 1830EST1835EST
Crawford County
Trees and power lines downThunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Orleans 1840EST
Orange County
Several trees down across northern half of countyThunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Corydon 1905EST
Harrison County
Trees down across southeast Washington CountyThunderstorm Wind (G50)0017New Pekin 1910EST
Washington
Trees downThunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Greenville 1940EST
Floyd County
8795
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May 1999
INDIANA, South CentralClark County
Trees downThunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Charlestown 1955EST
Trees downThunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Deputy 2012EST
Jefferson County
A tornado touched down in a rural area toppling several trees. Numerous other trees were down across the county due tothunderstorm winds.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 50 0.2 017 1 N Bentonville 2004EST2007EST
INDIANA, SoutheastFayette County
A tornado was on the ground south of Centerville for a few miles. It destroyed a garage and caused minor damage to other structuresbut mainly moved through open fields. Elsewhere, strong thunderstorm winds toppled trees throughout the county causing somestructural damage to a shopping center in Richmond.
Tornado (F0) 100K0100 3 017 1 W Richmond 2 SW Centerville to 2010EST
2020EST
Wayne County
Several trees were down countywide.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K0017Countywide 2015EST2030EST
Union County
Trees were blown down on St. Marys road.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0017 2 W Brookville 2028EST2030EST
Franklin County
A storm spotter reported a wind gust of 60 MPH and pea size hail.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0005Evansville 1652CST
INDIANA, SouthwestVanderburgh
Thunderstorms dropped 1.6 inches of rain in only 45 minutes. Some minor flooding was reported.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0005St Philip 1700CST1745CST
Posey County
Thunderstorm gusts to 60 MPH were reported from Mt. Vernon to New Harmony. In Wadesville, 25-foot tall trees were broken inhalf at Parkers Settlement.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K0005WadesvilleNew Harmony to 1705CST
1713CST
Posey County
Nickel size hail occurred between New Harmony and Mount Vernon.
Hail (0.88)0005 5 SSE NewHarmony
1709CST
Posey County
The automated observing system at the Evansville Airport measured a wind gust to 68 MPH. Tree limbs were down in Stacer.
Thunderstorm Wind (G59) 5K0005
Stacer
(Evv)Dress ArptEvan to
1710CST1720CST
Vanderburgh
Hail (0.75)0005Stacer 1720CST
Vanderburgh
Gusts to 60 MPH downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 3K0005 1 SW PrincetonPrinceton to 1723CST
1727CST
Gibson County
8896
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May 1999
INDIANA, SouthwestWarrick County
Thunderstorm winds brought down a few trees and numerous large tree limbs across the county. A gust to 56 MPH was measured atNewburgh.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0005BoonvilleNewburgh to 1727CST
One barn was blown down and another barn was damaged several miles west of Winslow. Trees and power lines were down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 15K0005Winslow 5 W Winslow to 1740CST
Pike County
A tornado with estimated top winds of 130 MPH produced a damage path about a mile long. Since the track was through rural areas,the only structural damage was to a garage. Many trees were down.
Tornado (F2) 15K0150 1.3 005 1.8 NW Arthur 1 W Arthur to 1740CST
1742CST
Pike County
The tornado destroyed a mobile home and damaged about a dozen houses. Top winds were estimated near 130 MPH. There wasextensive tree damage.
Tornado (F2) 100K0200 3 005
.5 NECampbelltown
2.5 SWCampbelltown to
1745CST1750CST
Pike County
A semi trailer was blown off Highway 62. Trees and power lines were down. The damage was likely caused by a "gustnado," atornado-like eddy along the leading edge of the thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017 2 E Mt Vernon 1601CST
Posey County
A farmhouse near Lynnville was damaged as a thunderstorm gust front passed by. Witnesses reported seeing a tornado, which waslater classified as a gustnado. Gustnadoes are tornado-like vorticies that form along the leading edge of thunderstorm gust fronts. Agust to 60 MPH was measured at Boonville.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 30K0017BoonvilleLynnville to 1605CST
1620CST
Warrick County
Wind gusts estimated between 65 and 70 MPH blew down power lines along U.S. 41. Trees were down in the vicinity of WIKYradio. Gusts were near 60 MPH in McCutchanville.
Thunderstorm Wind (G59) 10K0017Mc CutchanvilleEvansville to 1610CST
1620CST
Vanderburgh
Hail (0.75)0017Evansville 1619CST
Vanderburgh
In Fort Branch, a metal outdoor building was thrown into a mobile home, and a trailer was damaged by a falling tree limb. In OaklandCity, several trees were knocked down, and an old bank building lost some roofing. Tree limbs were down in Princeton.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 20K0017Oakland CityFt Branch to 1628CST
Gibson County
Trees and power lines were blown down at many locations in the county. A tree fell on a house in Winslow. A road was blocked atPetersburg. Two mobile homes were destroyed at Glezen. Gusts to 60 MPH were reported at Campbelltown and Ayrshire.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Countywide 1645CST1705CST
Pike County
A utility company reported trees and power lines down at locations scattered around the county. Steel siding was blown off a buildingat Rockport.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 15K0017Countywide 1649CST
Spencer County
Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 100K0009 3 W Irvington 1730CST
IOWA, CentralKossuth County
8997
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May 1999
IOWA, CentralKossuth County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2K0009Algona 1805CSTA warm front moved north across Iowa during the late afternoon and evening hours. Thunderstorms erupted north of the front. Mostof the storms were general thunderstorms, however a few did become severe as the moved across Kossuth County. High windsaround 75 MPH blew through west of Irvington. Six homes and outbuildings sustained damage. Windows were broken out ofseveral parked cars, a few grain bins were damaged, and the roof was taken off of one house. A short time later, 58 MPH winds wererecorded at the AWOS site in Algona. Though these winds were not directly the result of the thunderstorms, they were the result ofthe outflow from the collapse of one of them.
High Wind (G61) 640K 1 010 1700CST1900CST
IAZ005>007- Kossuth - Winnebago - Worth - Hancock - Cerro Gordo - Humboldt - Wright - Franklin - Calhoun
A warm front had moved north into northern Iowa during the day as a cold front approached from the west. At the same time, a verystrong upper level low pressure was located over the northern Rockies. Thunderstorms formed in the warm sector over Iowa as anupper level impulse moved through. These storms were mainly restricted to the southeast and south central parts of the state. Theymoved north during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Though the storms themselves were not severe, they were quiteintense and produced gusty winds and hail up to one half inch in size. The storms began to weaken as sunset approached. During thevery late afternoon and early evening hours strong winds developed to the west of the thunderstorm area. These were likely either theresult of the storms collapsing and drawing higher momentum air toward the surface or by a gravity wave set off by the strongercluster of storms. High winds of 50 to 60 MPH were common over much of the central and north central parts of the state into theearly evening hours. Damage was spotty, however there was scattered tree damage and some outbuilding damage caused by thewinds. The strongest winds occurred on a farm near Algona. Winds of at least 70 MPH caused significant damage to buildings andgrain bins on a farm there. A semi tractor-trailer rig was blown of f of Iowa Highway 3 in Humboldt County. The driver receivedminor injuries and damage was set at about $15,000.
Hail (0.88) 1K0016Indianola 0311CST
Warren County
Thunderstorms developed in a zone of warm air advection taking place over Iowa. Many of the storms produced marble size hail andgusty winds, however there were few reports of severe weather. One storm dropped nickel size hail on the town of Indianola as itpassed overhead, causing spotty light damage.
Hail (1.00) 5K0016 1 SW Scranton 0747CST
Greene County
Hail (1.75) 15K0016Grand Jct 0815CST
Greene County
Hail (1.75) 15K0016Lake View 0850CST
Sac County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016Story City 0920CST
Story County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016Rockwell City 0930CST
Calhoun County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016Story City 0930CST
Story County
Hail (0.75)0.50K0016 2 E Rockwell City 0932CST
Calhoun County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016Barnum 0941CST
Webster County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016Barnum 0954CST
Webster County
Hail (0.75) 2K0016Ft Dodge 1002CST
Webster County
Hail (2.50) 50K0016Radcliffe 1003CST
Hardin County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016Radcliffe 1005CST
Hardin County
Hail (1.00) 5K0016Ft Dodge 1005CST
Webster County
Hail (1.75) 20K0016Ft Dodge 1010CST
Webster County
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May 1999
IOWA, CentralWebster County
Hail (1.75) 20K0016Ft Dodge 1011CST
Hail (1.75) 20K0016Ft Dodge 1016CST
Webster County
Hail (0.75)0.50K0016 3 SE Iowa Falls 1027CST
Hardin County
Hail (1.00) 5K0016Eagle Grove 1029CST
Wright County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016Woolstock 1045CST
Wright County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016Popejoy 1101CST
Franklin County
Hail (1.25) 5K0016Rowan 1103CST
Wright County
Hail (1.00) 3K0016Hampton 1112CST
Franklin County
Hail (0.75)0.50K0016 2 E Dows 1121CST
Franklin County
Hail (1.75) 10K0016 2 NE Hansell 1123CST
Franklin County
Hail (1.00) 2K0016 4 SE Allison 1130CST
Butler County
Hail (0.75)0.50K0016 2 S Bristow 1148CST
Butler County
Hail (1.75) 10K0016 2 E Plainfield 1151CST
Bremer County
Hail (1.00) 1K0016 5 SE Hansell 1153CST
Franklin County
Hail (1.75) 10K0016 7 E Plainfield 1205CST
Bremer County
Hail (0.75)0.50K0016 7 SW Allison 1221CST
Butler County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016Parkersburg 1230CST
Butler County
Hail (1.00) 3K0016 4 SW Sumner 1250CST
Bremer County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016 5 N Waterloo 1321CST
Black Hawk
A very active weather pattern was in place over the central U.S. A cold front had become stationary west of Iowa and had held therefor two days prior. A strong upper level jet stream was in place with Iowa falling into the rear entrance region of the speedmaximum. While the cold front was off to the west of Iowa, a warm front was located to the south of the state. This set the stage foran over running precipitation event. A low level jet stream developed during the early morning hours of the 16th with very moist airflowing over the top of the warm front to the south. Surface dew points south of the front were in the low to mid 70s. The airflowing over the front at the 850 mb level had dew point values around +15 degrees C. During the predawn hours, a mesoscaleconvective system developed to the west of Iowa and moved east into the western part of the state. The system weakened afterdumping hail over northwest Iowa, then began to intensify again during the later morning hours. Strong warm air advectioncontinued throughout the day. This continued to feed the thunderstorms well into the afternoon. As the thunderstorms moved acrossthe north half of Iowa they dropped very heavy rainfall. Though the ground was able to absorb the rain initially, it did set the stage forflooding later in the day. The thunderstorms produced gusty winds in many areas as well, however the main severe weatherassociated with the storms was hail. There were widespread reports of hail three quarters of an inch or larger in diameter. Therewere several reports of hail as large as golf ball size. The largest hail measured nearly the size of baseballs. Webster County washard hit as the ground was covered by golf ball size hail that fell for a period of 10 minutes. There was damage reported from the cityboth to roofs as well as vehicles. Another area that was hard hit with golf ball size hail was north of the Waterloo area. The groundwas also covered with hail in Bremer County.
9199
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May 1999
IOWA, CentralCrawford County
Tornado (F2) 500K0 80 16 016 1 N Deloit 6 W Ricketts to 1457CST
1527CST
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.1 016 6 N Charter Oak 1504CST
Crawford County
Tornado (F1) 50K0 50 2 016 2 W Denison 4 W Denison to 1515CST
1521CST
Crawford County
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.2 016 2 W Ricketts 1530CST
Crawford County
Hail (0.75)0.50K0016 4 S Iowa Falls 1557CST
Hardin County
Flash Flood 1.2M0016Dunkerton 1600CST2200CST
Black Hawk
Tornado (F0)0 20 0.1 016Audubon 1633CST
Audubon County
Hail (0.75) 1K0016Waterloo 1640CST
Black Hawk
Hail (1.00) 3K0016 2 NE Klinger 1655CST
Bremer County
Hail (2.75) 25K0016 3 S Plainfield 1700CST
Bremer County
Hail (1.00) 3K0016 5 W Dunkerton 1705CST
Black Hawk
Hail (1.75) 10K0016 2 S Sumner 1715CST
Bremer County
Hail (0.88) 2K0016Atlantic 1720CST
Cass County
Flash Flood 100K0016Iowa Falls 1720CST1920CST
Hardin County
Hail (0.75)0.50K0016 1 NE Allison 1728CST
Butler County
Hail (0.75)0.50K0016 5 SE Allison 1737CST
Butler County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 25K0016Dallas Center 1755CST
Dallas County
Hail (1.75) 20K0016Atlantic 1804CST
Cass County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 10K0016Ankeny 1823CST
Polk County
Flash Flood 750K0016Waverly 1830CST2200CST
Bremer County
Tornado (F0) 2K0 35 0.3 016 1.5 W Perry 1836CST
Dallas County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 2K0016 2 S Perry 1840CST
Dallas County
Flash Flood 100K0016Atlantic 1900CST2215CST
Cass County
92100
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May 1999
IOWA, CentralTaylor County
Tornado (F1) 50K0 40 1.2 016 11 SE Bedford 10 SE Bedford to 1913CST
1916CST
Hail (1.00) 2K0016 1 W Boone 1915CST
Boone County
Thunderstorm Wind (G59) 3K0016Creston 1916CST
Union County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 1K0016 4 N Johnston 1926CST
Polk County
Hail (2.75) 40K0016Boone 1929CST
Boone County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 20K0016 2 W Murray 1930CST
Clarke County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 5K0016Mitchellville 1930CST
Polk County
Tornado (F0) 5K0 30 0.2 016Ames 1952CST
Story County
Flash Flood 150K001617
New Hartford 2000CST0000CST
Butler County
Hail (0.88) 1K0016New Hartford 2020CST
Butler County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 10K0016Marshalltown 2030CST2032CST
Marshall County
Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 50K0016 2 SE Wellsburg 2100CST
Grundy County
As was mentioned above, the weather pattern was very active over the central U.S. A cold front had become stationary to the west ofIowa during the afternoon of the 16th. This set the stage for a serious weather situation. During the afternoon, 70 degree F. surfacedew point temperatures were widespread for the first time of the season. The airmass became very unstable as the upper levels werestill relatively cool. CAPE values during the few hours just prior to the development of the thunderstorms were in excess of 5000J/kg. The situation became explosive as thunderstorms formed along and just ahead of the cold front over western Iowa. A little laterin the afternoon, thunderstorms formed over northeast Iowa along the nose of the low level jet and just north of the surface warmfront. These two features combined to produce a variety of severe weather across much of Iowa. The first of the severe weatherbroke out over west central Iowa. This was on the form of tornadoes. The strongest tornado in the Des Moines CWA touched downin Crawford County near Ricketts. The tornado was F2 strength and caused damage to 10 farmsteads along the way. One farmsteadreported the house as being destroyed. The tornado had a duel structure with the two tornadoes about 2.5 miles apart north and westof Ricketts. This tornado was on the ground from near the western county line to a point north of Deloit. This was by far thestrongest tornado in the CWA. There were several brief touchdowns and one that was on the ground for a couple miles, west ofDenison. During the late afternoon and early evening hours, there were several reports of brief touchdowns from west central intocentral Iowa. One tornado touched down briefly in Audubon County, another southeast of Bedford in Taylor County destroyed atrailer there and tore a roof off of a shed. Another tornado touched down briefly in rural areas west of Perry in Dallas Count y. Thetornado did little damage however. The same storm knocked down power lines and trees south of Perry as winds were recorded ataround 70 MPH a short time later. The final touchdown was brief near Ames, in Story County. There were a few reports of highwinds as the line in western Iowa transformed into more of a bow echo structure. A 67 MPH wind gust was recorded at the CrestonAirport in Union County. As the storms moved across Dallas County, winds of around 65 MPH blew trees down on a commercialchicken house, killing 5000 laying hens. Winds gusted to 61 MPH at both the NWS office in Johnston and at nearby Ankeny, both inPolk County. As the bow echo continued to move north and east, winds around 65 MPH swept through the Marshalltown area.Damage was reported at a trailer court there as the skirting on some of the trailers was torn off and one of the trailer houses wasnearly blown off its supports. The line of storms and high winds made its way northeast into the Wellsburg area of Grundy County,causing extensive damage on a farmstead just southeast of the town. Hail was widespread with all of the thunderstorms as theymoved across the state. Many areas reported hail nearly dime size. Reports of hail of up to an inch were quite common as well.Some of the larger hail reports included golf ball size hail in Cass County at Atlantic and baseball size hail reported at both Boone inBoone County and south of Plainfield in Bremer County. Once the severe weather started to wind down, flash flooding was a fairlywidespread problem, especially near the warm front over that was over northeast Iowa. The storms associated with the cold frontproduced flash flooding in Cass County at both Atlantic and Griswold. For the most part, the storms with the cold front were movingtoo quickly to cause much in the way of flooding, though urban flooding was reported in some areas. The big flooding was over thenortheast part of the state. Those areas were hit twice with heavy rain and severe weather, once in the morning and once with thisevent. Widespread flash flooding took place in Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, and Hardin Counties. Rains of 4 to 6 inches for the day
93101
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May 1999
IOWA, Centralwere common in these areas, as well as areas to the northeast of that. Governor Vilsack declared 12 Iowa counties disaster areas.Butler, Bremer and Black Hawk Counties in the Des Moines CWA were declared disaster areas. All of these same counties werelater declared Presidential Disaster Areas. Some of the more serious damage in the Central Iowa CWA was in Black Hawk andBremer Counties. In Black Hawk County, U.S. Highway 218 was closed for a time by flooded water. The Cedar River causedconsiderable flooding in the area. The town of Dunkerton was approximately 50% evacuated as waters rose. The Sewage plant therewas inundated by the high water. There was damage caused to many public roadways around the county. Some of the bridges oversmaller creeks were declared unsafe. The County Engineer stated damages in Black Hawk County were at least $1,200,000,including $560,000 in damage to ditches, roads, culverts, and bridges. Damage in the town of Dunkerton were placed at $500,000 topublic infrastructure. The county also reported $183,000 in damages to parks. In Bremer County, numerous homes in the town ofTripoli reported sewer backups into the basements. In the town of Denver, 25 homes reported at least 6 feet of water in the basement.Of those 25 homes, five of them had basement wall damage. Fifteen business in the town had anywhere from 2 inches to 8 feet ofwater in the basement. Bremer County reported damages to 19 culvert sites, 55 road sites, 2 bridge abutments, and 8 drivewaywashouts. Damage from these items alone were at least $200,000. In Butler County the county Engineer reported 20 to 30 sitesaffected with estimated damage of $150,000. One Bridge sustained at least $60,000 damage. Needless to say, numerous county andstate roads were under water and closed as well throughout the area. The flooding in these areas was described as worse than theflooding in 1993. In many areas it was worse than the record floods of 1968. Farther to the southwest flash flooding also occurred inCass County. Damage was not as serious there as the amount of rainfall was not as great. One basement was completely flooded inthe town of Griswold. Flooding was serious enough in Atlantic to not only flood several homes but also buckle the pavement on oneof the streets in town.
IAZ004>006- Emmet - Kossuth - Winnebago - Hancock - Cerro Gordo - Pocahontas - Humboldt - Wright -Flood 7.5M0016
20 875K2100CST
0600CSTMay of 1999 saw several significant flooding episodes across the Des Moines CWA. For the most part, central Iowa was spared theextremely heavy rainfall that caused major, and at several locations record, flooding along rivers in the northeast and east parts of thestate. The most serious flooding was caused by heavy rains during the overnight hours of May 16. The heaviest rains fell in thecounties just to the northeast of the Des Moines CWA. Up to 8 inches of rain fell over parts of Fayette County with anywhere from 2to 6 inches falling over parts of Butler, Bremer, and Black Hawk Counties. Most of the rain fell in the Cedar River basin, whichincludes the West Fork Cedar River, Shell Rock River, Beaver Creek, and Black Hawk Creek. Among the largest 24-hour rain gagereports within the basin were the 5.18 inches at Kesley in the upper West Fork Cedar basin and 4.75 inches at Shell Rock in the ShellRock basin. An isohyetal analysis of the storm produced by Harry Hillaker, the State Climatologist of Iowa, showed the heavyrainfall pattern extended across north central and northeast Iowa, with much less, but still significant, rain over central and northwestIowa. Flooding was widespread across portions of Black Hawk, Butler, and Bremer Counties, with many smaller streams and creeksspilling out of their banks. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for Butler County late on the 16th and for Black Hawk County duringthe morning hours of the 17th. The runoff into the tributaries of the Cedar River from all of this rainfall led to the cresting of riversfrom midday on the 17th to early on the 18th. Among the most notable crests were: 16.07 feet (flood stage is 12 feet) at Finchfordon the West Fork Cedar River, which was the 5th highest on record and the highest since 1993. On the Beaver Creek at NewHartford the crest of 12.89 feet (flood stage is 8 feet) late on the 17th was the 7th highest on record, and again the highest since 1993.Much of the town of New Hartford was under water and many roads closed during a site visit by the Hydrologist on the 18th.Fortunately for the residents of Cedar Falls and Waterloo, rainfall in the upper portions of the mainstem Cedar River above CharlesCity was less than one half inch, helping to reduce the flow on the river through these locations. The contributions from the majortributaries above was still enough to bring about a crest of 19.20 feet (flood stage is 12 feet) at Waterloo, the 9th highest on recordand also the highest since 1993. With levee protection to 26 feet, the city of Waterloo was not seriously impacted by this flood.Upstream in the Cedar Falls area, there was substantial impacts, with flooding and evacuations in several residential areas. Inaddition to property and public damages caused by the flooding, there was considerable damage to agricultural lands. Many areas hadto replant crops and over the northeast part of the state soil erosion was very serious with some farmers reporting as much as a footloss of top soil. It is very difficult to calculate the cost of that as its effect will go on for hundreds of years.
Flash Flood 150K0017Waterloo 0800CST1345CST
Black Hawk
Heavy rainfall once again began falling over northeast Iowa during the early morning hours. Rainfall occurred at the rate of an inchor more per hour. The soils over the county were already totally saturated by the heavy rainfall of the previous evening. As a resultflash flooding took place easily. The additional damage was not major as the rain served only to exacerbate the flooding situationalready taking place in the county.
Hail (0.75) 1K0020Rockwell City 0.50K0045CST
Calhoun County
A strong southerly flow of air brought moisture north into Iowa and produced a round of warm air advection thunderstorms to thenorthwest half of the state. The nocturnal thunderstorms developed well east of an approaching cold front. Even though there was noactual surface warm front in place, the thunderstorms formed at the nose of the deeper moisture in the low level jet stream. Therewere numerous reports of pea to marble size hail over west central into north central Iowa, but most of the hail remained below severelevels. One of the storms became stronger over Calhoun County. Hail reportedly covered the ground in the city. A few of the hailstones were up to three quarters of an inch in diameter.
94102
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May 1999
IOWA, CentralIAZ004>006- Emmet - Kossuth - Winnebago - Hancock - Cerro Gordo - Pocahontas - Humboldt - Wright -
Flood 1.4M002125
280K1500CST0600CST
Once again, heavy rainfall struck Iowa. Heavy rainfall over parts of southwest and central Iowa early on the morning of the 21st ledto rapid rises on the Raccoon River through Des Moines and on metro area streams and creeks. Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches in severalhours caused the Raccoon river at Van Meter to rise over 5 feet in 6 hours, causing a crest of 18.21 feet on the afternoon of the 21st(flood stage is 13 feet). The downstream crest at Fleur Drive in Des Moines was 16.0 feet (flood stage is 12 feet) early on the 22nd.This flooded several roads along the river in Des Moines. Walnut Creek, which begins in Dallas County and runs through West DesMoines and Des Moines, rose very rapidly but remained just below flood stage in Des Moines, though was well out of its banks overwestern Polk and Dallas Counties. Fourmile Creek, on the east side of the city, also rose rapidly and exceeded its flood stage of 12feet by almost one half foot. Though serious, this flood event was not as serious as the event that took place around mid month.According to data provided by the Iowa State Climatology Office, statewide precipitation was 4.92 inches, or .94 inches abovenormal. Regionally, northeast and southwest Iowa were the wettest parts of the state, while parts of northwest and southeast hadbelow average rainfall. The month ranked the 33rd wettest May in the 127 years of record-keeping. Temperatures were near normalstatewide, averaging 61.2 degrees, which is .3 degrees above the 1961-1990 normal. For the 3 spring months (March, April, andMay), statewide precipitation averaged 12.23 inches, making this the 17th wettest spring in the past 127 years.
Hail (0.75)0027 1 E Dolliver 5K1330CST
Emmet County
Lightning 10K0027Forest City 1800CST
Winnebago
Tornado (F0)0 20 0.1 027 2 N Auburn 1839CST
Sac County
A weak flow pattern was in place over Iowa with a broad upper level ridge of high pressure over the state. A very weak cold frontsagged south into Iowa during the afternoon. Thunderstorms developed along the front, however the dynamics were quite weak andmoisture was quite limited. Along the line, winds of 40 to 50 MPH were common, along with numerous reports of pea to marble sizehail. A report of hail around three quarters inch in diameter was received during the early afternoon over Emmet County. Therewasn't't any other severe weather until the late afternoon hours. A brief spin-up tornado developed in Sac County north of Auburn astwo outflow boundaries collided and a strong thunderstorm developed over the area. The tornado was very brief and no damage wasreported as it touched down in open country. As the storms moved through Winnebago County lightning struck the Forest CitySchool's wind turbine. Damage was done to the electrical equipment and the turbine was down for a few days.
Hail (0.75)0016Fairbank 1358CST
IOWA, East Central and SoutheastBuchanan County
Hail (1.00)0016Fairbank 1705CST
Buchanan County
Hail (0.88)0016Fairbank 1740CST
Buchanan County
Heavy rain caused tremendous urban flooding in Fairbank, with numerous alleys and yards flooded.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0016Fairbank 1758CST1830CST
Buchanan County
Hail (1.25)0016Fairbank 1806CST
Buchanan County
Hail (1.75)0016Fairbank 1807CST
Buchanan County
Hail (0.75)0016 3 NW Temple Hill 1815CST
Jones County
Hail (1.50)0016Dubuque 1955CST
Dubuque County
Hail (1.00)0016Monticello 2003CST
Jones County
Severe thunderstorm winds downed several 30-foot trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0016 1 E Mt Auburn 2110CST
Benton County
95103
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Property Crops
May 1999
IOWA, East Central and SoutheastJohnson County
Severe thunderstorm winds, or possibly a gustnado, uprooted a tree and damaged several others at a residence. The house sustainedminor damage.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0016North Liberty 2125CST
Severe thunderstorm winds blew most of the roof off the MidAmerica Housing partnership building in northeast Cedar Rapids.Debris from the roof was blown into other buildings and interior beams were pulled away from the structure. Severe winds also blewtwo 18-wheel tractor-trailer trucks off Highway 380 near Center Point, causing minor injuries. In addition, at least 20 power lineswere downed in the Cedar Rapids area alone.
Thunderstorm Wind 500K 2 016Cedar Rapids 2138CST
Linn County
Severe thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 mph by spotters destroyed one building and damaged others at the county fairgrounds.The roof and walls of the commercial exhibition building were torn off, scattering debris eastward into other buildings. 2x4 boardswere driven into the roof of the main fair building. Damage at the fairgrounds was estimated at $30,000 to $35,000.
Thunderstorm Wind (G71) 35K0016Sigourney 2148CST
Keokuk County
An empty coal train was derailed on Highway 30 between Lowden and Clarence, blocking the eastbound tracks for nearly one day.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0016 1 W Lowden 2200CST
Cedar County
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0016Iowa City 2200CST
Johnson County
Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree, which fell onto a house.Thunderstorm Wind0.75K0016Anamosa 2200CST
Jones County
Severe winds tore the metal roof from a welding shop and blew it into a neighboring business.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0016Washington 2200CST
Washington
Severe thunderstorm winds downed tree branches onto the roofs of at least 2 houses.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0016West Chester 2205CST
Washington
Severe thunderstorm winds tore the roof off a barn and damaged at least 2 houses.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0016Walker 2215CST
Linn County
Severe thunderstorm winds downed power lines.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0016Muscatine 2215CST
Muscatine County
Severe thunderstorm winds caused extensive damage on a farm northeast of Onslow. On the property, a mobile home, shop, andseveral smaller buildings were destroyed. The barn was shifted one foot off its foundation and several pipe gates were mangled anddestroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind 40K0016 2 NE Onslow 2220CST
Jones County
Severe thunderstorm winds destroyed a cattle shed, uprooted a large tree, overturned a feed bunk, and broke windows at a farmsoutheast of Wyoming. Nearby, a barn was destroyed covering the road with debris, a tree was toppled onto a house, and the roof ofa shed was wrapped around a tree. Another barn was also destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind 40K0016 2 SE Wyoming 2220CST
Jones County
Severe thunderstorm winds destroyed a machine shed, one grain bin, and one silo. Two other silos and a loading chute were alsodamaged.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0016Baldwin 2230CST
Jackson County
Severe thunderstorm winds caused major damage at a farm 3.5 miles southeast of Miles. The wind completely destroyed a 54'x144'machine shed, a corn crib, and extensive fencing. Numerous pieces of farm machinery were damaged. The garage was moved offits foundation, damaging the car and truck that were inside. Siding was also torn off and windows were broken at a house.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0016 3.5 SE Miles 2230CST
Jackson County
96104
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May 1999
IOWA, East Central and SoutheastDelaware County
Streets and the city park were flooded. Flash Flood0016Manchester 2240CST
on Route 61Funnel Cloud0016Long Grove 2250CST
Scott County
Flooding made the Fairbank Bridge impassable.Flash Flood0016Fairbank 2255CST
Buchanan County
Flooding was reported near Highway 281 and Highway 150. Flooding was also reported south of Stanley near C57 and W33. Watercovered Highway 187 south of Lamont.
Flash Flood0016Lamont 2255CST
Buchanan County
Funnel Cloud0016Folletts 2255CST
Clinton County
Flooding was reported on Paradise Valley, Herber, and Rupp Hollow Roads.Flash Flood0016Dubuque 2258CST
Dubuque County
Flash flooding caused the boat ramp to collapse and flooded bridges at Backbone State Park.Flash Flood0016 2 N Dundee 2300CST
Delaware County
Highway 281 was closed due to flooding, and a truck dealership and restaurant were under high water.Flash Flood0016Fairbank 2301CST
Buchanan County
Flash flooding along the The North Fork of the Maquoketa River caused extensive damage in Dyersville. Numerous businessesacross town sustained major damage. The costliest damage occurred at Scale Models, which sustained an estimated $150,000 indamage. Other businesses reported flooding to depths of 7 feet in their basements. About 100 people were evacuated from 60homes. State officials set the preliminary damage estimates from Dyersville at $3 to $5 million.
Flash Flood 5M001617
Dyersville 2330CST0100CST
Dubuque County
Five to six feet of water flooded city streets in downtown. Major road damage resulted, including buckled roads and pavementwashed away. Approximately 25 residential blocks were affected. Basements in over 60 houses were flooded with water from 2 feetdeep up to the rafters. Flooding was reported between 20th and 28th Streets and between between Washington and Jackson streets.State damage estimates were set at $17 million in Dubuque.
Flash Flood 16M0017Dubuque 0000CST0100CST
Dubuque County
The Little Maquoketa River flooded Highway 5 north of Dubuque.Flash Flood0017Dubuque 0045CST
Dubuque County
Flooding was reported in Durango.Flash Flood0017Durango 0100CST
Dubuque County
Flooding was reported in Sageville.Flash Flood0017Sageville 0100CST
Dubuque County
Two lines of thunderstorms developed over Iowa: one north to south across western Iowa and moved east, and the other repeatedlydeveloped east to west from Butler to Clayton counties in northeast Iowa and moved east. The training of thunderstorms in thenorthern line dropped extremely heavy rains across portions of northeast Iowa, with an unoffial rainfall total of 8 inches just north ofBuchanan County.
The storms produced severe weather of nearly every type, including large hail (up to the size of golf balls in Fairbank in BuchananCounty), damaging winds, funnel clouds, and flash flooding. Although there were no confirmed tornadoes, it is believed that some ofthe thunderstorm wind damage was enhanced in some places by gustnado development along the leading edge of the squall line.
The most extensive wind damage (with at least 2 minor injuries) occurred in Cedar Rapids and Walker in Linn County. Otherhard-hit areas included Sigourney (Keokuk County), Washington and West Chester (Washington County), Baldwin and Miles inJackson County, and rural Jones County near Onslow and Wyoming. Other reports of wind damage to trees and power lines came
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
IOWA, East Central and Southeastfrom Benton, Jones, Muscatine, and Johnson Counties. The winds also derailed a train near Lowden in Cedar County.
After the widespread heavy rain, flash flooding soon developed, with the most extensive flash flooding from Buchanan countyeastward across Delaware and Dubuque Counties into Jo Daviess County in Illinois. The North Fork of the Maquoketa River surgedquickly out of its banks, flooding portions of Dyersville (Dubuque County). Much of Dubuque County also suffered major damagefrom flash flooding. (See also Storm data entries for northwest Illinois for details on the damage in East Dubuque in Jo DaviessCounty Illinois.)
By mid-morning on the 17th, the flash flooding had turned into extensive river flooding and then eventually became a record flood onthe Wapsipinicon River. See the following Flood entry for details.
IAZ040>042- Buchanan - Delaware - Dubuque - Linn - Jones - Jackson - Iowa - Johnson - Cedar - Clinton -Flood0017
22 0900CST
2300CSTMay 1999 will be remembered mainly for record flooding on the Wapsipinicon River, in addition to flooding at various other pointson other area rivers. Moderate to heavy rains fell across east central Iowa from the 10th-13th causing the Wapsipinicon, Iowa, andRock rivers to rise and subsequent minor flooding.
On the 16th into the 17th two lines of thunderstorms developed one north to south across western Iowa and moved west, and the otherrepeatedly developed east to west from Butler to Clayton counties in northeast Iowa and moved east. The training of thunderstormsin the northern line dropped extremely heavy rains across the Cedar, Wapsipinicon, and Mississippi river basins. Up to 8 inches(unofficially) of rain fell just north of Buchanan County in the Wapsipinicon basin.
The Wapsipinicon River quickly rose above flood stage and brought record flooding to Independence and Anamosa. The crestsrecorded Independence and Anamosa were 22.32 feet (on the 18th) and 16.00 feet (on the 20th), respectively, the highest crests everrecorded there. The crest lessened slightly as it moved downstream, cresting near De Witt at 13.66 feet, the second highest crest onrecord there.
The economic impacts to Independence were significant. Many houses and businesses from the north to south ends of town wereflooded. Damage was mostly residential, with 50 to 75 residences impacted. Flooding downtown closed all three bridges over theriver and required sandbagging of businesses along the bridges.
Economic impacts to Anamosa were less significant than in Independence, but were still important. The bridge on the south end oftown was closed due to high water and an estimated 10 residences on the southwest side of town were flooded. Sandbagging on thesouth end of Anamosa along the river helped save the south end of town from major flooding.
Although no readings were available from the Maquoketa River at Manchester, moderate to major flooding occurred there also inresponse to heavy rains on the 16th and 17th. Mainly businesses downtown closest to the river were affected and some water madeits way onto the road.
Flash flooding occurred in Dubuque and East Dubuque in association with the heavy rains on the 16th and 17th. In East Dubuque thewater washed away asphalt and concrete from roads in the downtown area. Damage also occurred to businesses due to high water.See flash flood reports for Dubuque and Jo Daviess Counties for the 16th and 17th of May for more details.
Buchanan, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, and Linn Counties were declared Federal disaster areas due to the flooding.
Moderate flooding also occurred on the Cedar and Mississippi rivers in response to the heavy rains and water from upstream. In theQuad Cities L/D 15, Illinois City L/D 16, Muscatine, New Boston L/D 17, Keithsburg, Oquawka, and Gladstone L/D 18 only minorimpacts occurred. In Burlington and Keokuk, the industrial sections were protected by levees, and only minor impacts occurred withwater encroaching into some parks and parking lots. The Mississippi River remained above flood stage at some points through theend of the month.
Hail (0.75)0016Fayette 1240CST
IOWA, NortheastFayette County
Hail (0.75)0016Postville 1320CST
Allamakee County
Hail (1.00) 35K0016West Union 1325CST
Fayette County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 15K0016West Union 1330CST
Fayette County
Hail (1.00) 30K0016Farmersburg 1348CST
Clayton County
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
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EstimatedDamage
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May 1999
IOWA, NortheastClayton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 100K0016Elkader 1405CST
Hail (0.75)0016Strawberry Pt 1437CST
Clayton County
Hail (0.75)0016 3 S Arlington 1450CST
Fayette County
Hail (0.75)0016Garber 1510CST
Clayton County
Hail (0.75)0016Lourdes 1648CST
Howard County
Hail (1.00) 20K0016Maynard 1715CST
Fayette County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54) 15K0016Garnavillo 1723CST
Clayton County
Hail (0.75)0016West Union 1813CST
Fayette County
Hail (0.75)0016Oelwein 1820CST
Fayette County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 25K0016Osborne 1910CST
Clayton County
Numerous reports of hail the size of dimes and quarters were received from spotters and law enforcement officials. Winds gusting to65 mph blew the roofs off homes near Elkader (Clayton County) and knocked down several large trees.
Flash Flood 2M001617
Countywide 1645CST0000CST
Fayette County
Flash Flood 1.5M001617
Countywide 1700CST0000CST
Clayton County
Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches caused major flash flooding. Hardest hit were areas along the Turkey and Volga River where manyroads and bridges were washed out. A cooperative weather observer in Fayette (Fayette County) had their reporting equipmentwashed away, while a 4 foot deep mudslide was reported by the Clayton County sheriff near Volga. The towns of Volga and Garber(Clayton County) had to be evacuated with many residents being rescued by boat.
Flood 5M001719
550K0000CST0400CST
IAZ029>030 Fayette - Clayton
Serious flooding took place along the Turkey and Volga River, causing considerable damage to homes, businesses and crops. In fact,Clayton and Fayette County were both declared federal disaster areas. Many county roads and bridges were washed away, keepingmain highways closed for two days. River levels rose nearly a foot an hour, inundating the towns of Volga, Littleport and Garber withas much as 8 feet of water. LP tanks and cars were seen floating away. Even a dozen pigs were stranded on the roof of a barn due torising flood waters. The Turkey River at Garber (Clayton County) crested at 30.6 feet, breaking the previous flood of record, whichwas 30.1 feet on May 15, 1991.
Hail (0.75)0016Holstein 0802CST
IOWA, NorthwestIda County
Hail (0.75)0016Galva 0825CST
Ida County
Hail (0.88)0016 3 SE Storm Lake 0830CST
Buena Vista
Hail covered the ground.
Hail (1.00)0016 3 SWCorrectionville
1445CST
Woodbury County
Hail (0.75)0016Danbury 1448CST
Woodbury County
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
IOWA, NorthwestCherokee County
Hail (1.00)0016Washta 1513CST
Hail (1.00)0016Cherokee 1530CST
Cherokee County
Hail (1.75)0016Meriden 1530CST
Cherokee County
Hail (1.75)0016 3 N LarrabeeLarrabee to 1540CST
1545CST
Cherokee County
Hail (1.50)0016Okoboji 1545CST
Dickinson County
Hail (1.00)0016
6 N Correctionville
5 N Correctionvilleto
1610CST
Woodbury County
Hail (1.00)0016Washta 1617CST
Cherokee County
Hail (0.75)0016Milford 1619CST
Dickinson County
Hail (1.00)0016 4 SW Spirit Lake 1640CST
Dickinson County
Hail (0.75)0016Terril 1646CST
Dickinson County
Hail (0.88)0016 4 NW Larrabee 1650CST
Cherokee County
Hail (1.00)0016Sutherland 1700CST
O'Brien County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0022Sergeant BluffSioux City to 1637CST
1645CST
Woodbury County
Thunderstorm winds damaged power lines and a few trees.
Hail (0.75)0027 12 W Le Mars 1515CST
Plymouth County
Hail (0.75)0016Pacific Jct 1355CST
IOWA, SouthwestMills County
This tornado first touched down south of Plattsmouth Nebraska then crossed the Missouri River just southwest of Pacific Junction. Itdowned trees near I-29 and highway 34 and damaged a house before dissipating.
Tornado (F0) 5K0 60 1 016 1 S Pacific Jct 1 SW Pacific Jct to 1420CST
Mills County
Two homes sustained moderate to major damage, 3 grain bins and other outbuildings destroyed. Several vehicles were carried somedistance. Large tree uprooted.
Tornado (F1) 120K0100 6.5 016 5 NE Ute 4 NW Ute to 1433CST
1457CST
Monona County
Hail (1.00)0016 1 N Modale 1444CST
Harrison County
The smaller of 2 strong tornadoes that hit Harrison county the afternoon of 5/16/99. This one destroyed a home west of Logan beforeit weakened, it then made a loop back to the northwest before dissipating.
Tornado (F3) 100K0200 6.2 016
7 NE Missouri Vly
4.5 N Missouri Vlyto
1445CST1510CST
Harrison County
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May 1999
IOWA, SouthwestHarrison County
Hail (1.00)0016 1 NW Missouri Vly 1448CST
Hail (0.75)0016 5 SE Council Bluffs 1510CST
Pottawattamie
The stronger of the 2 tornadoes that ripped through Harrison county the afternoon of 5/16/99 killed 2 people and destroyed 6 homesand a bridge before it dissipated a couple of miles east of Logan. A family of 5 leaving a high school graduation party encounteredthe tornado on a road around 6 miles northeast of Missouri Valley and took cover in a ditch about the time the path of the tornadowidened to a quarter mile. Two of them were killed after their car and a 3-ton combine head were thrown on them. There were alsonumerous flipped or smashed vehicles in this area.
Tornado (F3) 1.9M 16 440 7.5 2 16
10.5 NE MissouriVly
3 NE Missouri Vlyto
1516CST
Harrison County
F37OU, F15OU
Hail (1.00)0016Logan 1519CST
Harrison County
Hail (2.00)0016 1 N Missouri Vly 1521CST
Harrison County
Hail (1.00)0016Logan 1528CST
Harrison County
Stayed mostly in open fields, did destroy a hog shed.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 80 1 016 1 NW Treynor 1 W Treynor to 1607CST
1611CST
Pottawattamie
Destroyed mostly farm buildings and equipment, did damage a few homes.
Tornado (F2) 690K0120 5 016 5 NE Treynor 3 SE Treynor to 1614CST
1633CST
Pottawattamie
Hail (1.50)0016 5 W Oakland 1616CST
Pottawattamie
Hail (1.75)0016 5 NE Treynor 1633CST
Pottawattamie
Hail (1.50)0016 4 W Oakland 1643CST
Pottawattamie
Hail (2.00)0016Oakland 1655CST
Pottawattamie
Slow moving thunderstorms the evening of 5/16/99, besides producing destructive tornadoes, also dropped heavy rain acrosssouthwest Iowa. This caused the Nishnabotna River to flood around Hamburg. The river at Hamburg reached 27.4 feet at 445 pmon 5/17/99, flood stage is 23 feet. The West Nishnabotna also flooded much of 5/17/99, reaching a crest of 21.23 feet at Randolph at815 am 5/17/99, flood stage is 19 feet.
Flood001718
0400CST1700CST
IAZ090 Fremont
Flooding from storms on 5/16/99 caused the East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak to reach 18.92 feet at 530 am on 5/17/99.
Flood0017 0500CST1600CST
IAZ080 Montgomery
Heavy rain on 5/20/99 which moved from southeast Nebraska into southwest Iowa caused the Nishnabotna river in southwest Iowato flood around Hamburg. The river at Hamburg reached 26.14 feet at 115 pm on 5/21/99, flood stage is 23 feet.
Flood002122
0500CST1400CST
IAZ090 Fremont
Heavy rain over southwest Iowa caused the Nodaway River to flood around Clarinda where the river reached 20.82 feet earlyafternoon on 5/21/99. Flood stage is 19 feet.
Flood0021 0500CST1900CST
IAZ091 Page
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May 1999
IOWA, SouthwestMonona County
Hail (0.75)0027 4 SE Turin 1830CST
Hail (0.75)0003 5 N Wilsey 2015CST
KANSAS, EastMorris County
Hail (0.75)0003 4 SW Auburn 2140CST
Shawnee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0003Osage City 2150CST
Osage County
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0003 3 SW Scranton 2155CST
Osage County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0003 4 N Clinton 2205CST
Douglas County
Hail (0.75)0003Lecompton 2210CST
Douglas County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0003Lawrence 2215CST
Douglas County
Severe thunderstorms moved northeast across east central Kansas and produced several reports of large hail and strong winds.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0003 3 SW Lecompton 2155CST
Douglas County
Winds to 80 mph damaged barns 5 miles south of Mc Clouth.Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 2K0003 5 S Mc Louth 2215CST
Jefferson County
Hail (0.75)0004Elmo 1415CST
Dickinson County
Hail (1.75)0004Enterprise 1530CST
Dickinson County
Hail (1.75)0004 4 W Junction City 1530CST
Geary County
A tornado touched down near Burdick and moved northeast 5 miles. It struck a farm destroying part of the roof on a house anddamaging a garage, two cars, a barn and some fenses.
Tornado (F1) 27.5K0150 5 004 2 NW Burdick 3 SW Burdick to 1600CST
1610CST
Morris County
A tornado touched down near Milford Lake and did minor damage to a marina.
Tornado (F0) 1K0 50 0.5 004 1 S Milford 1615CST1617CST
Geary County
Hail (1.00)0004White City 1620CST
Morris County
The same storm that produced the tornado near Burdick produced another tornado that touched down over open country near Dwightand moved northeast 4 miles before it dissipated.
Tornado (F1)0100 4 004 1 NW Dwight 3 SW Dwight to 1630CST
1638CST
Morris County
Another tornado touched down southeast of Junction City over open country and moved northeast 5 miles before dissipating.
Tornado (F0)0100 5 004
12 ESE JunctionCity
11 SE Junction Cityto
1654CST1704CST
Geary County
The fourth tornado touched down over open country north of Alma and moved a short distance over open country before dissipating.
Tornado (F0)0 75 1.5 004 4 NNE Alma 3 N Alma to 1730CST
1733CST
Wabaunsee
102110
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May 1999
KANSAS, EastPottawatomie
The fifth tornado touched down over open country near Emmett.
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.2 004 4 NW Emmett 1810CST1811CST
The final touchdown occurred over open country southwest of Soldier.
Tornado (F0)0 30 0.2 004 5 SW Soldier 1837CST1838CST
Jackson County
Hail (0.75)0004 1 S Bancroft 1857CST
Nemaha County
Hail (1.00)0004 1 S Wetmore 1925CST
Nemaha County
Hail (0.75)0004 2 SW Hiawatha 1958CST
Brown County
Severe thunderstorms developed over northeast and east central Kansas the afternoon of the fourth and continued into the eveninghours producing large hail and at least 7 tornadoes (listed separately). One thunderstorm moved northeast from Morris county toJackson county and produced six of the 7 tornadoes.
Flood000406
2100CST0600CST
KSZ054>056- Lyon - Osage - Franklin - Coffey - Anderson
Locally heavy rains on the 4th sent several rivers and streams out of their banks for a time in east central Kansas. Pottawatomie Creekat Garnett, for example, crested 2 feet over flood stage at 28.0 feet at 11 pm on the 4th.
Flooding was reported for a time mostly on roads in the county.
Flash Flood001011
Concordia 1900CST0100CST
Cloud County
Three to 5 inches of rain produced minor flooding for a few hours time mostly on roads in the county.
Flash Flood001011
Minneapolis 1900CST0100CST
Ottawa County
Lightning struck a home and started a fire that damaged the roof as well as an alarm system and electric meter box.Lightning 8K0011Topeka 0515CST
Shawnee County
Hail (1.00)0011 4 NW NeoshoRapids
1730CST
Lyon County
Hail (1.75)0011Eskridge 1750CST
Wabaunsee
Hail (0.75)0011 2 W Maple Hill 1810CST
Wabaunsee
Hail (1.75)0011Scranton 1835CST
Osage County
Hail (1.00)0011Wakarusa 1840CST
Shawnee County
Hail (0.75)0011Topeka Billard Arpt 1904CST
Shawnee County
Severe thunderstorms developed over east central Kansas and moved northeast producing a number of reports of large hail.
Lightning struck twice, once to a hotel doing an estimated 10 thousand dollars damage and once to a residence doing an estimated 2thousand dollars damage.
Lightning 12K0014Lawrence 1015CST
Douglas County
Lightning struck and killed a horse on a farm near Lawrence.Lightning0015 2 E Lawrence 0530CST
Douglas County
Hail (1.75)0016 4 W Leonardville 1630CST
Riley County
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May 1999
KANSAS, EastRiley County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016 4 W Leonardville 1630CST
Hail (1.00)0016Winifred 1640CST
Marshall County
Hail (1.00)0016Leonardville 1640CST
Riley County
Hail (0.75)0016 2 S Home 1647CST
Marshall County
Hail (1.25)0016 2 SW Elmo 1705CST
Dickinson County
A tornado touched down 4 miles southeast of Abilene and traveled intermittently for 2 and one half miles before dissipating. Thetornado struck a farm doing considerable damage to outbuildings. A second funnel aloft was seen at times accompanying the tornado.
Tornado (F1) 60K0100 2.5 016Enterprise 4 SE Abilene to 1710CST
1730CST
Dickinson County
Hail (0.88)0016 2 S Junction City 1720CST
Geary County
Hail (1.50)0016 6 W Herington 1725CST
Dickinson County
Hail (1.00)0016Hope 1728CST
Dickinson County
Hail (0.75)0016Frankfort 1741CST
Marshall County
Hail (0.75)0016 1 SE Olson 1752CST
Geary County
Hail (0.75)0016 2 E Delavan 1818CST
Morris County
Hail (0.75)0016Baileyville 1834CST
Nemaha County
Hail (0.88)0016Willard 1920CST
Shawnee County
Hail (1.50)0016 3 NW Hope 1926CST
Dickinson County
Hail (1.00)0016Frankfort 1935CST
Marshall County
Lightning struck a residence doing an estimated 3 thousand dollars damage to the chimney, roof and electrical appliances.Lightning 3K0017 5 S Burlington 0001CST
Coffey County
Hail (1.00)0017 10 W Clay Center 0025CST
Clay County
Severe thunderstorms developed over much of northeast and east central Kansas the afternoon of the 16th and continued well into theevening hours. The storms produced numerous reports of large hail and one tornado (listed separately).
Flood001618
2200CST1500CST
KSZ035>036 Dickinson - Geary
Heavy rains that fell from thunderstorms on the afternoon and evening of the 16th caused some minor flooding. Several creeks andrivers went into minor flooding, mostly of roadways.
Hail (0.75)0020Norway 1522CST
Republic County
A tornado touched down at a farm and lifted a machine shed over a house before destroying the shed.
Tornado (F1) 1K0 50 0.1 020 3 S Summerfield 1730CST1731CST
Marshall County
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May 1999
KANSAS, EastPottawatomie
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0020 2 W Wamego 1925CST
Lightning struck a house and started a fire that did an estimated 5 thousand dollars damage.Lightning 5K0020 3 NW Topeka 2330CST
Shawnee County
Hail (0.75)0022 12 WSW Concordia 1947CST
Cloud County
Hail (1.00)0022Delphos 2040CST
Ottawa County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Tescott 2045CST
Ottawa County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 4 E Tescott 2100CST
Ottawa County
Hail (0.75)0022 7 NE Abilene 2118CST
Dickinson County
Hail (1.75)0022 4 S Chapman 2139CST
Dickinson County
Flash Flood0020Concordia 1800CST2000CST
Cloud County
Flash Flood0020Southwest Portion 1845CST2015CST
Washington
Flash Flood0020Delphos 1855CST2000CST
Ottawa County
Flood0020Council Grove 2050CST2315CST
Morris County
Flood0020Northwest Portion 2100CST2300CST
Lyon County
Flash Flood0020Southwest Portion 2100CST2250CST
Wabaunsee
Hail (1.00)0022Enterprise 2155CST
Dickinson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Enterprise 2155CST
Dickinson County
Hail (1.25)0022 4 NNW Wilsey 2205CST
Morris County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0022Diamond Spgs 2210CST
Morris County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 2 NNW Wilsey 2217CST
Morris County
Hail (0.75)0022Osage City 2217CST
Osage County
Hail (1.25)0022 6 SW Osage City 2217CST
Osage County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 5 W Council Grove 2219CST
Morris County
Hail (1.50)0022 1 N Council Grove 2223CST
Morris County
105113
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TimeLocal/Standard
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May 1999
KANSAS, EastMorris County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 1 S Council Grove 2235CST
Flood002223
2200CST0100CST
KSZ055 Osage
Flash Flood002223
Abilene 2230CST0200CST
Dickinson County
Flash Flood002223
Junction City 2230CST0100CST
Geary County
Flash Flood002223
Minneapolis 2240CST0100CST
Ottawa County
Heavy rains from thunderstorms caused extensive flash flooding in the mentioned counties. One foot of water was over old highway40 2.5 miles west of Chapman for a time. Cars were washed off highway 18 near Chapman Creek. Seven people were rescued fromstalled cars on Interstate 70 east of Abilene. Two more people were rescued from stalled cars on highway K-18 and 2 more off oldhighway 40. Roads were flooded south of Osage City and a woman was stranded in a vehicle for a time due to the flooding. Somemotor homes at an RV park were floated down a ditch by heavy runoff from the rains. Thirteen people and 2 vehicles were removedfrom Ottawa County Lake State Park due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind (G54)0022Emporia Arpt 2243CST
Lyon County
Hail (1.50)0022Sutphen 2245CST
Dickinson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 1 N Hartford 2252CST
Lyon County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Lebo 2305CST
Coffey County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Burlington 2321CST
Coffey County
Hail (1.00)0023 10 NE Emporia 0005CST
Lyon County
Severe thunderstorms developed in north central Kansas the afternoon of the 22nd and spread southeast into east central Kansas byevening. The thunderstorms produced a 30 to 40 mile wide swath of strong winds and large hail.
Flood002324
0100CST0900CST
KSZ022-034>038- Riley - Ottawa - Dickinson - Geary - Morris - Wabaunsee - Lyon - Osage - Franklin - Coffey -
The storm system that moved from north central into east central Kansas the evening and night of the 22nd also produced some heavyrains which sent a number of rivers and creeks out of their banks. Some of the runoff from these creeks went into the Kansas Riverand sent it into flood at Manhattan.
Hail (1.00)0030 1 N Concordia 1750CST
Cloud County
Hail (0.75)0030Hanover 1840CST
Washington
Hail (1.00)0030Baileyville 1906CST
Nemaha County
Hail (1.00)0030 3 SSW Clifton 1907CST
Clay County
Hail (1.75)0030 3 ENE Belleville 1907CST
Republic County
Hail (1.75)0030Clifton 1912CST
Clay County
Hail (0.75)0030 1 NW Vining 1915CST
Washington
Hail (0.88)0030 2 NW Belleville 1918CST
Republic County
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
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May 1999
KANSAS, EastRepublic County
Hail (0.75)0030 3 NNW Belleville 1920CST
Hail (1.75)0030 3 ENE Belleville 1947CST
Republic County
Hail (1.00)0030Garfield Center 1950CST
Clay County
Hail (0.88)0030Haddam 1944CST
Washington
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0030 6 S Brantford 2057CST
Washington
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0030Glasco 2141CST
Cloud County
Hail (2.75)0030 3 SW Clifton 1950CST
Clay County
Hail (1.75)0030 1 N Clay Center 1952CST
Clay County
Thunderstorm Wind (G76)0030 5 W Leonardville 2030CST
Riley County
Hail (1.00)0030Randolph 2043CST
Riley County
Hail (1.00)0030Concordia Arpt 2045CST
Cloud County
Hail (1.75)0030Leonardville 2055CST
Riley County
Hail (0.75)0030 2 E Olsburg 2140CST
Pottawatomie
Hail (1.00)0030Randolph 2143CST
Riley County
Hail (1.00)0030 5 NW Hanover 2150CST
Washington
Hail (1.00)0030Riley 2155CST
Riley County
Hail (0.75)0030 5 W St George 2213CST
Pottawatomie
Hail (1.00)0030 3 N St George 2217CST
Pottawatomie
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0030Junction City 2221CST
Geary County
Strong winds damaged 7 trailers and injured 2 people at Clinton Lake Park.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K 2 030Clinton 2250CST
Douglas County
Hail (1.00)0030 5 SE Topeka 2305CST
Shawnee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0030 5 SE Topeka 2305CST
Shawnee County
Severe thunderstorms moved southeast from north central Kansas and produced numerous reports of large hail and several reports ofstrong winds. A wind gust to 87 mph was measured in central Riley county . A wind gust of 60 mph damaged trailers and injured 2people at Clinton Lake Park.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0004 7 ENE Columbus 0038CST
KANSAS, Extreme SoutheastCherokee County
107115
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, Extreme SoutheastBourbon County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1100CST2200CST
Flash Flood 50K0004Countywide 1100CST2200CST
Cherokee County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1100CST2200CST
Crawford County
Thunderstorms produced 3 to 6 inches of rain which caused widespread flooding in extreme southeast Kansas. The hardest hit areawas near Baxter Springs and Columbus in Cherokee County were some roads were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0004Scammon 2050CST
Cherokee County
Thunderstorm Wind 200K0004Arma 7 S Girard to 2105CST
Crawford County
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and severely damaged or destroyed several buildings. Winds were estimated ataround 65 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 35K0004Pittsburg 2111CST
Crawford County
Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off of one business and damaged several others. Numerous power lines were blown down.
Tstm Wind/Hail 5K0004Ft Scott 2127CST
Bourbon County
A thunderstorm produced nickel sized hail and downed trees.
Hail (0.75)0011 3 S Walnut 1935CST
Crawford County
Hail (0.75)0011Bronson 2115CST
Bourbon County
Hail (0.75)0015Ft Scott 0904CST
Bourbon County
Thunderstorm Wind (G62)0017Uniontown 0055CST
Bourbon County
Thunderstorm Wind 8K0017 7 S Girard 0100CST
Crawford County
Thunderstorm winds caused roof damage to a home.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0017Pittsburg 0114CST
Crawford County
Thunderstorm Wind00022Ft Scott 2315CST
Bourbon County
Thunderstorm winds downed tree limbs.
Hail (0.75)00004 8 N Smith Center 01154CST
KANSAS, North CentralSmith County
Flash Flood 15K0004 2 SE Athol 75K1303CST1700CST
Smith County
Flash Flood 15K0004 12 N Kensington 75K1325CST1730CST
Smith County
Scattered thunderstorms produced hail and torrential rainfall across parts of north-central Kansas during the midday hours. Whiledime size hail was reported, it was the heavy rain which caused most of the problems. As much as 4.5 inches of rain fell in one hournorth of Smith Center. Roads were under at least 8 inches of water southeast of Athol and 12 miles north of Kensington. Most of therain fell across the rural areas of northern Smith county and some bridges and roads were washed out or damaged.
Hail (1.75) 50K0014 5 S Long Is 750K2053CST
Phillips County
108116
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, North CentralPhillips County
Hail (1.75) 50K0014 4 W Phillipsburg 750K2059CST
Hail (1.00) 5K0014Logan 50K2144CST
Phillips County
Hail (0.75)00014 10 N Smith Center 02220CST
Smith County
Hail (0.75)00014Agra 02235CST
Phillips County
Tornado (F0)00 20 1 014 8 E Womer 10 N Lebanon to 02235CST
2236CST
Smith County
Hail (1.00) 5K0014Kensington 50K2242CST
Smith County
Hail (0.88)00014 2 W Webster Res 02320CST
Rooks County
Hail (0.75)00014 1 E Stockton 02345CST
Rooks County
Hail (0.75)00014Speed 02355CST
Phillips County
Severe thunderstorms moved east across north-central Kansas dumping large hail and even forming a brief tornado. The tornado wassighted in an open field 10 miles north of Lebanon by a trained spotter. The tornado lasted about a minute and did no damage.However, severe damage was done to wheat fields in northern Phillips county by large hail as the storms passed.
Tornado (F1) 15K0 50 3 015 2 SW Stockton 5 SW Stockton to 01802CST
1812CST
Rooks County
Hail (0.75)00015 1 E Stockton 01817CST
Rooks County
A brief tornado touch down in central Rooks county during the early evening. During the tornado's 3 mile path, two farmsteads werehit. Most of the damage was to trees or wind breaks. Some trees were uprooted. A fence and a few outbuildings were damaged ordestroyed on one farm.
Hail (0.75)00020 1 N Covert 01425CST
Osborne County
Hail (0.75)00020 5 W Osborne 01435CST
Osborne County
Hail (1.00)00020 6 S Osborne 01445CST
Osborne County
Hail (1.25) 3K0022Logan 300K0800CST
Phillips County
Hail (0.75)00022 14 W Stockton 100K0825CST
Rooks County
Hail (0.75)00022 7 NW Stockton 100K0905CST
Rooks County
Hail (1.25) 3K0022Logan 250K1000CST
Phillips County
Thunderstorms pummelled parts of Rooks and Phillips county for several hours with hail and heavy rains. As the large hail teamedwith gusty winds, some damage was done to the wheat crop in the western sections of each county. Rainfall amounts of two to threeinches were reported.
Hail (0.75)00022Thornburg 01930CST
Smith County
Hail (0.75)00022 5 W Reamsville 01935CST
Smith County
Hail (3.00) 100K0022 1 N Cora 2.5M1945CST
Smith County
109117
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, North CentralSmith County
Hail (1.75) 10K0022Lebanon 500K2000CST
Hail (1.75)00022 10 N Stockton 100K2004CST
Rooks County
Hail (0.75) 25K0022Alton 1M2005CST
Osborne County
Hail (1.75) 10K0022Lebanon 500K2015CST
Smith County
Hail (0.88)00022Thornburg 02015CST
Smith County
Hail (0.75)00022Esbon 02020CST
Jewell County
Hail (0.75)00022Osborne 02028CST
Osborne County
Tornado (F1) 35K0 50 6 022 6 E Osborne 5 SE Osborne to 100K2030CST
2041CST
Osborne County
Hail (0.75) 10K0022 5 SW Asherville 300K2110CST
Mitchell County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 60K0022 9 S Simpson 300K2112CST
Mitchell County
Very severe thunderstorms rolled southeast across north-central Kansas spawning a tornado and causing extensive crop damage. Thetornado was reported southeast of Osborne and passed directly over at least one farm. The siding was torn from the home,implements were twisted and blown up to one quarter mile from their original position. The tornado caused extensive tree damage asit moved northeast along the Indian Creek basin.
Hail and wind was the problem across Smith county. Wind driven hail, up to 3 inches in diameter, caused millions in crop loss nearCora. The storm also damaged crops in extreme eastern Phillips county. Though not quite as extensive, similar damage was reportedin Osborne and Mitchell counties from the wind, hail and heavy rains.
Hail (1.00) 20K0030 1 W Mankato 100K1715CST
Jewell County
Hail (0.75) 5K0030Mankato 02100CST
Jewell County
Hail (0.75)00031 9 N Damar 02321CST
Rooks County
Hail (1.00) 5K0031Logan 100K2324CST
Phillips County
Hail (0.75)00031Phillipsburg 02346CST
Phillips County
River flooding that began in late April continued on the Marais des Cygnes at LaCygne and Trading Post.
Flood0001 0000CST2359CST
KANSAS, NortheastKSZ060 Linn
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0003 2 S Basehor 2230CST
Leavenworth
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0003Linwood 2230CST
Leavenworth
Thunderstorm winds produced widespread damage in Leavenworth County. Emergency managers reported that approximately 30structures in Leavenworth County sustained damage, totaling an estimated $250,000.
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0003Tonganoxie 2230CST
Leavenworth
110118
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, NortheastWyandotte County
Thunderstorm winds tore the roof off of the school superintendent's office in Piper. Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 50K0003 2 E Piper 2248CST
Hail (1.00)0003Bucyrus 2318CST
Miami County
A complex of thunderstorms rolled into the Kansas City metro area from the southwest late in the evening on May 3. Several reportsof wind damage and downed trees were received, and Doppler radar estimated wind speeds of up to 70 mph as the storms movedthrough Leavenworth and Wyandotte Counties.
Flood000508
0000CST2359CST
KSZ057-060 Miami - Linn
Heavy rainfall on May 3-4 in eastern Kansas caused minor flooding on the Marais des Cygnes at Osawatomie, LaCygne, and TradingPost.
Dissipating thunderstorms in the area produced high winds, which downed trees in Bucyrus, and between Paola and Louisburg. High Wind (G45)0010 1500CST
KSZ057 Miami
Flood001719
0000CST2359CST
KSZ025-103 Atchison - Leavenworth
Runoff from heavy rains on May 15-16 across northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri resulted in minor flooding of the MissouriRiver near Atchison and Leavenworth.
Hail (1.00)0017Gardner 0036CST
Johnson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Gardner Arpt 0036CST
Johnson County
A house was damaged by thunderstorm winds in Bucyrus. Thunderstorm Wind 25K0017Bucyrus 0036CST
Miami County
Thunderstorm winds ripped a 2500 square foot section of roof off a business in Olathe and damaged a billboard along Interstate 35.Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 150K0017Olathe 0047CST
Johnson County
Flood002124
0000CST2359CST
KSZ025-103 Atchison - Leavenworth
A rain event in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri on May 20 led to renewed minor flooding of the Missouri River at Atchisonand Leavenworth.
Hail (0.75)0022Osawatomie 2320CST
Miami County
Flood002326
0000CST2359CST
KSZ057-060 Miami - Linn
Heavy rains in eastern Kansas on May 22 led to flooding of the Marais des Cygnes at Osawatomie and Trading Post.
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0030Lenexa 2350CST
Johnson County
Thunderstorm Wind 100K0030Basehor 2350CST
Leavenworth
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0030Tonganoxie 2350CST
Leavenworth
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and limbs in Tonganoxie, Basehor, and Leavenworth. At least two of the trees were one foot orlarger in diameter. A school under construction in Basehor suffered damage when a 22 foot reinforced wall was blown over. Windgusts of up to 65 mph were reported in Lenexa in Johnson County.
Hail (0.75)0014 10 N Norcatur 1945CST
KANSAS, NorthwestDecatur County
Hail (0.88)0014 11 N Norton 2007CST
Norton County
111119
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, NorthwestDecatur County
Hail (0.75)0014 3 NW Norcatur 2027CST
Hail (1.00)0014 7 NW Norton 2040CST
Norton County
Hail (1.00)0014Norton 2100CST
Norton County
Hail (1.75)0014 11 E Norton 2120CST
Norton County
Hail (0.75)0014 6 SE Jennings 2135CST
Decatur County
Hail (0.75)0014 6 S Clayton 2135CST
Norton County
Hail (0.75)0014Lenora 2155CST
Norton County
Hail (1.00)0014 10 N Bogue 2239CST
Graham County
Hail (4.50) 50K0016 10 SW Tribune 2M1837MST
Greeley County
Hail (2.50) 800K0016 8 SSW Leoti 2M2010CST
Wichita County
Hail broke out windows in house.Hail (3.00) 800K0016 14 ESE Leoti 2M2040CST
Wichita County
Hail (1.00)0016 26 S Gove 2115CST
Gove County
Power line poles knocked down by strong winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0019 7 S Weskan 1515MST
Wallace County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0019 2 S Goodland 1530MST
Sherman County
Hail (0.75)0022 2 WSW Densmore 0710CST
Norton County
Hail (1.25)0022Edmond 0710CST
Norton County
Hail (0.75)0022 11 NNE Densmore 0740CST
Norton County
Hail (2.50)0022 13 NNE Densmore 0755CST
Norton County
Hail (0.75)0022 1 NE Ruleton 1537MST
Sherman County
Hail (0.75)0022 8 W Tribune 1600MST
Greeley County
Hail (0.75)0022 7 NNE Wallace 1610MST
Wallace County
Strong winds broke 9 inch tree limb.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0022Goodland 1630MST
Sherman County
Hail (0.75)0022 1 SW Tribune 1700MST
Greeley County
Hail (0.75)0022Ruleton 1750MST
Sherman County
112120
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, NorthwestRawlins County
Hail (1.75)0022 9 NNW Atwood 1800CST
Hail (1.00)0022Oakley 1805CST
Logan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0022 3 S Park 1840CST
Gove County
Hail (1.00)0022 4 N Bird City 1843CST
Cheyenne County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0022 5 N Oberlin 1900CST
Decatur County
Hail (0.75)0022 4 S Bird City 1917CST
Cheyenne County
Hail (0.88)0022Atwood 1930CST
Rawlins County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0031 12 W Goodland 2010MST
Sherman County
Hail (0.75)0031Goodland 2035MST
Sherman County
Hail (0.75)0031Bird City 2055CST
Cheyenne County
Hail (1.00) 20K0031 11 SE Atwood 2145CST
Rawlins County
Windows broken in house from large hail.Hail (2.00)0031 10 SW Atwood 2150CST
Rawlins County
Hail (1.00)0031 3 E Achilles 2156CST
Rawlins County
Hail (1.75) 50K0031Selden 2214CST
Sheridan County
Hail (1.75)0031 4 W Atwood 2222CST
Rawlins County
Hail (1.25)0031 10 E Hoxie 2240CST
Sheridan County
Hail (0.75)0031 3 W Morland 2245CST
Graham County
Hail (1.25)0031 6 S Clayton 2246CST
Norton County
Hail (1.00)0031Norton 2250CST
Norton County
Large tree branches broken by strong winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 300K0031Leoville 2305CST
Decatur County
Hail (1.75)0031 7 NNE Norton 2314CST
Norton County
Hail (1.75) 200K0031Lenora 2345CST
Norton County
Hail (1.00)0003Perth 1823CST
KANSAS, SoutheastSumner County
Hail (0.88)0003Waldron 1825CST
Harper County
113121
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SoutheastHarper County
Hail (1.75)0003Waldron 1834CST
Minor roof damage inflicted to a business in Mayfield. Just north of Mayfield, a metal outbuilding was partially unroofed with minorroof damage inflicted to the adjacent house. The tornado then hit a farmstead where windows were broken on the south and westsides of the house, a satellite dish tilted over, two metal grain bins removed and a metal barn damaged when one of the grain binswas thrown into it. Near termination, major damage was inflicted to two mobile homes, one of which was thrown about 50 feet anddestroyed on impact with a row of trees.
Tornado (F1) 250K0440 12 003 10 N Mayfield 3 SW Mayfield to 1835CST
1913CST
Sumner County
Hail (0.75)0003Haysville 1848CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (1.00)0003Wichita 1853CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (1.75)0003Wichita 1856CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (1.00)0003Wichita 1902CST1904CST
Sedgwick County
Initial touchdown occurred 4 miles north of Wellington in Central Sumner County where several power poles were knocked down.Moving north-northeast near 30 kts, the tornado inflicted damage to about 15 structures including complete destruction of two mobilehomes, a pole barn, two wood sheds and one metal shed. Also damaged were a ranch style home and a metal shed, both of which lostmost of their roofing. This tornado was responsible for all 4 injuries in Sumner County. Of the injuries, 3 occurred (1 serious) in thetwo destroyed mobile homes. While in Sumner County, this tornado possessed a path 10 miles long and 1/4 to 1/2 mile wide. Itwould exit Sumner County at 1930, continuing a north-northeast track into Sedgwick County.
Tornado (F1) 750K 4 880 10 003 6 W Mulvane 4 N Wellington to 1913CST
1930CST
Sumner County
The same tornado that initially touched down 4 miles north of Wellington in Central Sumner County, SKYWARN reports indicatethe tornado crossed the Sumner/Sedgwick County line at 1930, 1 mile west of Peck. Moving northeast at 30 kts, the tornado hitHaysville at 1935, destroying a subdivision just southwest of the South Seneca-South 87th Street intersection where the first 2fatalities occurred in a mobile home park when a woman and her grandson were killed while running for shelter. (A 6th fatalityresulted when an elderly man died from his injuries at a Wichita hospital on May 23rd.) The tornado then moved north along SouthSeneca Avenue, entering the Haysville Central Business District at 1938. The 3rd fatality occurred at this point when an elderly manwas killed in a mobile home at South 75th Street. At the South Seneca/South 71st Street intersection, most of the businesses wereheavily damaged or destroyed. Damage summary for Haysville (damaged or destroyed): 150 homes, 27 businesses, 3 churches, 1library, 4 historic buildings and 1 lodge.
The tornado entered South Wichita at 1943 when it crossed South 55th Street. The tornado then veered slightly toward the northwest.At South 47th Street it reassumed a northeast track. Crossing MacArthur Avenue, the tornado leveled the Lakeshore and Pacesettermobile home parks located just northeast of the South Seneca/MacArthur intersection where the 4th and 5th fatalities occurred, one ateach mobile home park. At 1945, the tornado crossed the East Harry Street interchange on I-135 and continued to move northeast,lifting in the College Hill District in Northeast Wichita. Along this entire track, the tornado left a path of destruction 14 miles longand 1/4 to 1/2 mile wide. Damage summary for Sedgwick County: 8,480 buildings (all types) damaged or destroyed. Of these, 2,456were at least 50% destroyed and 1,109 totally destroyed. M27MH, F43OU, M1OU, M83MH, M68MH, M78MH
Tornado (F4) 145M150 880 14 6 03WichitaPeck to 1930CST
1955CST
Sedgwick County
Brief touchdown in open country.Tornado (F0)0 55 0 003 3 SW Augusta 2015CST
Butler County
Hail (0.88)0004Mulvane 0004CST
Sumner County
Flash flooding from torrential rains resulted in the closure of 21st Street and Central Avenue with Andover Road limited to one-lanetraffic.
Flash Flood0004Andover 0715CST1050CST
Butler County
114122
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SoutheastChautauqua
Hail (0.88)0004Cedar Vale 0715CST
Torrential rains of 2-3 inches flooded Highway 166 at Cedar Vale.
Flash Flood0004Cedar Vale 0733CST1000CST
Chautauqua
Major flash flooding occurred in Northwest Butler County along Four Mile Creek, a tributary of the Whitewater River. Severalhouses were reported in high water. In Towanda, the torrential rains caused widespread street flooding.
Flash Flood 500K0004 5 N TowandaTowanda to 0800CST
1050CST
Butler County
Hail (0.75)0004Russell 1127CST
Russell County
Hail (1.00)0004Russell 1128CST
Russell County
Hail (1.75)0004Bunker Hill 1219CST
Russell County
Hail (0.75)0004Hutchinson 1241CST
Reno County
Hail (1.75)0004Buhler 1254CST
Reno County
At Buhler, a subdivision consisting of 37 homes was hit. Of the 37 homes damaged, 3 were destroyed, 4 sustained major damage and30 minor damage. This tornado would continue a northeast track into Southwest McPherson County where it skipped along Highway61.
Tornado (F1) 1M0150 3 004 3 N Buhler 2 W Buhler to 1302CST
1307CST
Reno County
Initial damage occurred 3.5 miles SW of Inman where an old barn collapsed and trees were uprooted. The greatest damage occurred3-4 miles east of Inman where one house sustained minor roof damage, a circle irrigation system was destroyed, a tin cattleshed wasdestroyed, and an irrigation pipe was wrapped around trees. As the tornado continued a northeast track along and just east Highway61, it inflicted more tree damage as well as damaging part of the wheat crop as it passed 2 miles southeast of Groveland before lifting3 miles southwest of McPherson. Though possessing an overall track of 10 miles from point of entry into McPherson County todissipation, the tornado skipped, never maintaining ground contact for more than 2 miles at a time with the segments totalling about 5miles.
Tornado (F1) 50K0100 5 004
3 SW Mc Pherson
13 SW Mc Phersonto
1308CST1318CST
Mcpherson
Tornado (F0)0 55 5 004 10 W Salina 15 SW Salina to 1308CST
1330CST
Saline County
Remained over open country.
Tornado (F0)0 55 1 004 4 SE Carneiro 5 SE Carneiro to 1315CST
Ellsworth County
Remained over open country.
Tornado (F0)0 55 2 004 3 S Mc Pherson 5 S Mc Pherson to 1323CST
Mcpherson
Hail (1.25)0004Mc Pherson 1343CST
Mcpherson
Remaining over open country, the tornado crossed the Lincoln/Mitchell County line, 4 miles northwest of Ash Grove where it liftedjust west of Hunter in extreme Southwest Mitchell County.
Tornado (F0)0 55 2 004 4 NW Ash Grove 5 W Ash Grove to 1345CST
Lincoln County
115123
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SoutheastMarion County
Initial touchdown occurred over eastern Marion Reservoir at approximately 1535. Moving northeast at 30 kts, the tornado passed nearLincolnville and then just to the east of Lost Springs where it crossed into southwest Morris County. Extensive damage was inflictedupon one home just southeast of Lost Springs where the garage was destroyed and part of roof was lost.
Tornado (F1) 50K0220 15 004 2 NE Lincolnville 3 NW Marion to 1535CST
1550CST
Hail (1.75)0004 2 NE Lincolnville 1547CST
Marion County
Hail (1.00)0004Edna 2034CST
Labette County
Roof was torn off a metal barn.
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 25K0004 3 SW Dennis 2038CST2045CST
Labette County
Hail (0.75)0004Erie 2038CST
Neosho County
Outflow from dissipating thunderstorms over western Kansas induced sustained winds of 52-61kts across most of Barton Countydowning power lines in Great Bend.
High Wind (G61) 15K000409
2040CST2355CST
KSZ047-068-083- Barton - Harvey - Sedgwick - Labette
Hail (0.75)0004Oswego 2046CST
Labette County
Hail (1.00)0004 4 E Altamont 2050CST
Labette County
Hail (1.00)0010Anness 0002CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (1.50)0010Clearwater 0037CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (0.75)0010Peck 0055CST
Sedgwick County
Reported in South Wichita.Hail (0.75)0010Wichita 0255CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (0.75)0010Black Wolf 1736CST
Ellsworth County
Hail (1.00)0010 3 S Wilson 1811CST
Ellsworth County
Hail (1.00)0010 2 NW Barnard 1815CST
Lincoln County
Hail (1.00)0010 7 S Great Bend 1816CST
Barton County
In Claflin, one farmstead sustained damage where top half of barn was destroyed, grainery destroyed, grain bin disappeared, andchicken house lost nearly 2/3 of it's roof.
Tornado (F1) 100K0110 5 010 2 NE Claflin 3 SW Claflin to 1820CST
1835CST
Barton County
Hail (1.00)0010 11 SE Great Bend 1830CST
Barton County
Hail (0.75)0010 1 SW Holyrood 1845CST
Ellsworth County
Tornado (F0)0 55 1 010 3 NE Bushton 2 E Bushton to 1916CST
1918CST
Rice County
116124
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SoutheastRice County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0010 3 NW Lyons 2030CST2033CST
Hail (0.75)0010Willowdale 2251CST
Kingman County
Hail (0.75)0010 2 N Belmont 2335CST
Kingman County
Hail (0.75)0011Yates Center 1759CST
Woodson County
Hail (0.75)0011 3 NE Liberty 1815CST
Montgomery
Hail (0.75)0011Dennis 1859CST
Labette County
Hail (0.75)0011 5 SE Erie 1905CST
Neosho County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0011Dennis 1907CST
Labette County
Hail (0.75)0011Thayer 2000CST
Neosho County
Hail (1.00)0011Galesburg 2010CST
Neosho County
Hail (1.00)0011 4 W Erie 2020CST
Neosho County
Onion Creek flooded, closing S. 10th St.
Flash Flood001112
1 S Independence 2359CST0100CST
Montgomery
Hail (0.75)0016Kingman 1716CST
Kingman County
Brief touchdwon in open country.Tornado (F0)0 55 0 016 3 E Durham 1728CST
Marion County
Hail (0.75)0016 4 E Kingman 1734CST
Kingman County
Hail (1.00)0016 2 S Patterson 1738CST
Harvey County
Hail (0.75)0016 1 W Ramona 1740CST
Marion County
Hail (2.75)0016 5 S Kingman 1755CST
Kingman County
Four outbuildings and two vehicles destroyed.
Tornado (F1) 75K0440 2 016 5 SW Lincolnville 5 SE Durham to 1800CST
1808CST
Marion County
Hail (0.75)0016Halstead 1808CST
Harvey County
Brief touchdown in open country.Tornado (F0)0 55 0 016Belmont 1810CST
Kingman County
Remained over open country.
Tornado (F0)0110 4 016 2 SW Murdock 3 W Kingman to 1820CST
1829CST
Kingman County
117125
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TimeLocal/Standard
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SoutheastMarion County
Remained over open country.
Tornado (F0)0110 10 016 4 W Durham 4 W Hillsboro to 1841CST
1858CST
Hail (1.75)0016Cheney 1841CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (0.75)0016Mt Vernon 1905CST
Kingman County
Hail (0.75)0016 5 SE Kingman 1950CST
Kingman County
Hail (1.00)0016Belmont 1951CST
Kingman County
Hail (0.75)0016 3 NE Lehigh 1955CST
Marion County
Hail (1.75)0016Wichita 2001CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (0.88)0016Belmont 2013CST
Kingman County
Hail (0.75)0016Wichita 2110CST2119CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (0.75)0016 7 S Whitewater 2118CST
Butler County
Torrential rains caused widespread flooding across the Wichita metropolitan area with water as much as 3 feet deep in some areas. InNorthwest Wichita, flash flooding broke out windows at one residence causing water to flow into the basement.
Flash Flood 250K0016Wichita 2120CST2359CST
Sedgwick County
Tree limbs blown down at intersection of West 29th Street and Amidon.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016Wichita 2130CST2131CST
Sedgwick County
Golfball-sized hail damaged farm dwellings and approximately 70% of total acreage. Hail (1.75) 175K0016Albert 2255CST
Barton County
Hail (1.00)0016 2 NW Great Bend 2303CST
Barton County
Hail (1.75)0016 3 N Albert 2312CST
Barton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0016 3 N Albert 2312CST
Barton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0016Ellinwood 2315CST
Barton County
Hail (0.88)0016 2 E Salina 2315CST
Saline County
All windows broken on west side of house. Hail (1.75) 1K0016 2 E Hoisington 2317CST
Barton County
Hail (0.75)0016Great Bend 2320CST
Barton County
Golfball-sized hail damaged approximately 15,000 acres of crops including 20-30% of the wheat crop.
Hail (1.75)0016 2 SW Holyrood 2336CST2340CST
Ellsworth County
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TimeLocal/Standard
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SoutheastRice County
Hail (0.75)0016Lyons 2349CST
Marble to golfball-sized hail damaged roofs, vehicles, numerous trees and broke windows. A total of 85,000 acres of farmland(wheat, corn and alfalfa) were affected.
Hail (1.75) 100K001617Chase
Silica to 2350CST0015CST
Rice County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)001617Chase
Silica to 2350CST0015CST
Rice County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016 10 E Lorraine 2353CST
Ellsworth County
Hail (0.75)0016Fredonia 2355CST
Wilson County
Several roads under water in Murdock.
Flood0017 0001CST0200CST
KSZ082 Kingman
Numerous trees blown down, a few with trunks 2 feet in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0017La HarpeIola to 0020CST
0030CST
Allen County
Large tree blown into a house in Erie.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2.5K0017 2 SW ErieErie to 0035CST
0045CST
Neosho County
Hail (0.75)0020 3 SW Bunker Hill 1515CST
Russell County
Hail (0.75)0020 2 NE Hoisington 1525CST
Barton County
Hail (0.75)0020Ellsworth 1625CST
Ellsworth County
Street flooding.
Flash Flood0020 3 NW Odin 1655CST1755CST
Barton County
Street flooding in Ellsworth.
Flash Flood0020Ellsworth 1705CST1805CST
Ellsworth County
Considerable street flooding.
Flash Flood0020Salina 1753CST1853CST
Saline County
Hail (0.75)0020 3 SW Inman 1821CST
Mcpherson
Hail (0.88)0020 3 S Moundridge 1917CST
Mcpherson
Hail (1.75)0020Moundridge 1919CST
Mcpherson
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0020 1 S Zenda 1945CST
Kingman County
Hail (0.75)0020Bentley 2020CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (0.88)0020 2 NE Furley 2026CST
Sedgwick County
119127
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SoutheastButler County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0020 5 NW El Dorado 2053CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0020Douglass 2110CST
Butler County
Street flooding.
Flash Flood0020Wichita 2130CST2230CST
Sedgwick County
Hail ranged from 0.75 to 1.00 inch.
Hail (1.00)0022
1 S Arkansas City
2 W Arkansas Cityto
1150CST1210CST
Cowley County
Hail (0.75)0022 15 NE ArkansasCity
1414CST
Cowley County
Hail (0.75)0022 3 S Udall 1 E Winfield to 1423CST
Cowley County
Hail (0.75)0022 10 E Arkansas City 1500CST
Cowley County
Roads flooded near state hospital and 1 mile north of Highway 160 in West Winfield.
Flash Flood0022Winfield 1520CST1620CST
Cowley County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0022Russell 2024CST
Russell County
Home and building damage, large grain bins and an elevator leg destroyed as well as head stone damage and grave markers blownover.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 100K0022Lucas 2025CST2035CST
Russell County
Hail (0.75)0022
2 W Lincoln
4 NW Sylvan Groveto
2040CST2048CST
Lincoln County
About 10 power poles blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 50K0022 1 SW Salina 2130CST
Saline County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022Hutchinson 2139CST
Reno County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 1 NW Elmdale 2225CST
Chase County
Hail (0.88)0022 3 E CottonwoodFalls
2227CST
Chase County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Potwin 2234CST
Butler County
Hail (1.75)0030 3 SE Westfall 1806CST
Lincoln County
Hail (1.00)0030 2 N Glendale 1823CST1829CST
Saline County
Hail (0.75)0030 1 S Glendale 1829CST
Saline County
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TimeLocal/Standard
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Killed Injured
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May 1999
KANSAS, SoutheastSaline County
Hail (1.75)0030 2 S Glendale 1845CST
Hail (1.75)0030 7 NW Salina 1850CST
Saline County
Hail (1.75)0030 8 E Glendale 1852CST
Saline County
Hail (1.75)0030 1 E Hedville 1915CST
Saline County
Hail (0.75)0030 4 NW Salina 1928CST
Saline County
Hail (1.00)0031 6 SW Attica 0115CST
Harper County
Occurred at 21st St./Webb Rd. intersection in East Wichita.Hail (1.25)0031Wichita 0200CST
Sedgwick County
Occurred in South Wichita.Hail (0.88)0031Wichita 0205CST
Sedgwick County
Hail (0.75)0031Rose Hill 0211CST
Butler County
Hail (0.75)0031Smileyburg 0230CST
Butler County
Gusts ranged from 52-61kt.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0031Burden 0235CST0238CST
Cowley County
Hail (0.75)0031Burden 0238CST
Cowley County
Hail (1.75)0031 10 N Russell 1914CST
Russell County
Hail (1.00)0031 7 SW Paradise 1915CST
Russell County
Measured at Radio Station KRSL.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0031Russell 1926CST
Russell County
Hail (1.00)0031 7 N Dorrance 2000CST
Russell County
Hail (1.00)0031 5 SW Sylvan Grove 2010CST
Lincoln County
Hail (1.75)0031 7 N Ellsworth 2030CST
Ellsworth County
Hail (1.75)0031 6 N Ellsworth 2035CST
Ellsworth County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031 6 N Ellsworth 2035CST
Ellsworth County
Several steel plates 3 feet X 20 feet were blown more than 100 feet, the Ellsworth Service Center was damaged, and several treeswere blown down.
Tornado (F0) 11K0 55 2 031Ellsworth 2 N Ellsworth to 2040CST
2045CST
Ellsworth County
Occurred at I-70/K-156 interchange.Hail (2.75)0031 10 NE Ellsworth 2041CST
Ellsworth County
121129
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Killed Injured
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Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SoutheastEllsworth County
Hail (1.00)0031 17 NE Ellsworth 2059CST
Windows broken.Hail (1.75)0031Brookville 2120CST
Saline County
Streets flooded in Salina.Flash Flood0031Salina 2210CST
Saline County
Lasted 15 minutesHail (0.75)0002 4 S Kismet 1955CST
KANSAS, SouthwestSeward County
Hail (0.75)0002 4 S Kismet 2010CST
Seward County
Hail (1.00)0004 1 E Yocemento 1200CST
Ellis County
Hail (0.88)0004 13 N Hays 1235CST
Ellis County
Hail (1.00)0004 4 NE Emmeram 1640CST
Ellis County
Hail (0.75)0004 2 E Timken 1745CST
Rush County
Hail (0.75)0004 3 W Otis 1804CST
Rush County
Hail (0.75)0004 17 NE Hays 2045CST
Ellis County
Hail (1.00)0009 5 NE Protection 1904CST
Comanche County
Hail (0.88)0009 15 SSW Greensburg 1922CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.00)0010 7 NE St John 2032CST
Stafford County
Hail (0.75)0010 9 S Seward 9 S St John to 2139CST
Stafford County
Hail (1.00)0010 2 N Byers 2140CST
Pratt County
Hail (1.00)0010 1 N Byers 2150CST
Pratt County
Hail (0.75)0010 6 SW St John 2202CST
Stafford County
Hail (0.75)0010 10 NNW Pratt 2205CST
Pratt County
Hail (0.75)0010 9 NW Pratt 2212CST
Pratt County
Hail (0.88)0010 2 N Iuka 2217CST
Pratt County
Hail (1.00)0010 3 N Pratt 2232CST
Pratt County
Hail (0.75)0010 2 NW Pratt 2237CST
Pratt County
Hail (0.88)0010 2 N Pratt 2243CST
Pratt County
122130
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TimeLocal/Standard
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SouthwestPratt County
Hail (1.00)0010 1 S Pratt 2245CST
Hail (1.00)0010Pratt 2245CST
Pratt County
Hail (1.00)0010Coats 2246CST
Pratt County
Had 50 mph wind along with the hail.Hail (0.75)0010 6 W Lakin 2248CST
Kearny County
Had 55 mph wind along with the hail.Hail (0.88)0010 7 S Holcomb 2320CST
Finney County
Hail (0.75)0010 3 W Lake City 2325CST
Barber County
Hail (0.75)0010 2 S Coats 2330CST
Pratt County
Water was over a county road.Flash Flood0010 13 SW Pratt 2330CST
Pratt County
Hail (0.75)0010 13 SW Pratt 2330CST
Pratt County
Hail (0.75)0011 11 E Sawyer 0030CST
Pratt County
Hail (1.00)0011 6 S Sun City 0048CST
Barber County
Hail (0.75)0016 8 NW Hardtner 2025CST
Barber County
Hail (0.88)0016 10 S MedicineLodge
2050CST
Barber County
Hail (2.00)0016 5 S Medicine Lodge 2133CST
Barber County
Reported by a pilot on the ground.Hail (1.25)0016 21 NW Syracuse 2136CST
Hamilton County
Power poles down across highway 27.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0016 18 N Syracuse 2200CST
Hamilton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G69)0016 12 N Kendall 2205CST
Hamilton County
Hail (1.75)0016 22 SE Coldwater 2207CST
Comanche County
Swath of hail and high wind across the northern 1/4 of the county produced $30,000 damage to property. Damage was also done tocrops. Do not have dollar figure available.
Hail (1.75) 30K0016 9 NNW Coolidge 2230CST
Hamilton County
Window broken out a car.Hail (1.75)0016 14 N Deerfield 2240CST
Kearny County
Hail (1.75)0016 2 S Modoc 2242CST
Scott County
Hail (0.75)0016 18 SE Coldwater 2245CST
Comanche County
123131
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TimeLocal/Standard
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PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SouthwestScott County
Hail (1.75)0016Scott City 2250CST
Swath of large hail and high wind across the county produced $1.55 million in damage to property. Extensive damage was also doneto crops. In Scott City, a roof was blown off; a camper was blown 30 feet and a shed was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G71) 1.6M0016Scott City 2250CST
Scott County
Hail (1.25)0016 4 W Friend 2256CST
Finney County
Hail (1.00)0016 1 W Dighton 2312CST
Lane County
Hail (1.75)0016Dighton 2315CST
Lane County
Hail (0.75)0016Shields 2320CST
Lane County
Hail (1.00)0016 7 SSW Utica 2332CST
Ness County
Hail (1.75)0016 20 NNW Ness City 2335CST
Ness County
Hail (1.00)0016Utica 2340CST
Ness County
Hail (1.75)0016Ness City 2342CST
Ness County
Hail (1.00)0016 2 E Utica 2343CST
Ness County
Hail (1.00)0016 2 S Protection 2345CST
Comanche County
Also had 79 mph wind which broke the equipment and the hail broke out windows.Hail (1.75)0016 9 SW Ness City 2345CST
Ness County
Thunderstorm Wind (G69)0016 9 SW Ness City 2345CST
Ness County
Hail (1.00)0016Utica 2345CST
Ness County
Hail (2.75)0016Ransom 2350CST
Ness County
Hail (1.25)0016 1 N Ransom 2353CST
Ness County
Hail (1.75)0017 9 SSE Ness City 0000CST
Ness County
Also had 60 mph wind.Hail (1.00)0017 3 NW Brownell 0005CST
Ness County
Two separate swaths of hail moved through the county. The first was in a 7 to 12 mile wide swath from 2 miles south of Utica...toArnold...Ransom...Brownell...and McCracken. The second swath was from 2 miles south of Beeler...to 4 miles south of NessCity...to 3 miles south of Bazine. A dollar amount was not made available...but crops were nearly completely wiped out in the hailswaths and numerous windows were broken out in automobiles and homes.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 200K0017 3 NW Brownell 0005CST
Ness County
Hail (1.00)0017 22 S Wakeeney 0005CST
Trego County
Hail (1.75)0017 28 WNW Larned 0015CST
Pawnee County
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SouthwestPawnee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G58)0017 28 WNW Larned 0015CST
Hail (0.75)0017 17 S Riga 0015CST
Trego County
Lasted 20 minutesHail (0.88)0017 8 S Ellis 0020CST
Ellis County
Hail (1.75)0017Alexander 0029CST
Rush County
Hail (1.75)0017La Crosse 0030CST
Rush County
Hail (1.75)0017Rush Center 0030CST
Rush County
$100,000 in damage across the county.Hail (1.75) 100K0017 10 NW Larned 0035CST
Pawnee County
Hail (2.00)0017Wright 0040CST
Ford County
Widespread severe weather continued from eastern Colorado, spreading across Rush county during the midnight hour. One personescaped injury by crawling out of bed! Golf ball size hail driven by 70 mph wind smashed through the window and window blindand passed by a man's head as he lay in bed. After the event, hail and glass shreds covered the bed. Loss to wildlife and somelivestock across the county was heavy. There was a report of several dead cattle and many injured cow and horses. One-hundredthousand acres of wheat were mowed down, 3,500 acres of corn damaged and 4,000 acres of alfalfa destroyed (first cutting).$480,000 in damage was done to farm equipment across the county (included in the $2.48m)
Hail (1.75) 2.5M0017Rush Center 0045CST
Rush County
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017 2 SW Timken 0045CST
Rush County
Hail (1.00)0017 12 N Larned 0050CST
Pawnee County
Had 70 mph wind too.Hail (0.88)0017 6 NNW Larned 0105CST
Pawnee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0017 6 NNW Larned 0105CST
Pawnee County
Hail (0.75)0017 8 N Hudson 0125CST
Stafford County
Hail (1.75)0020 2 W Hays 1403CST
Ellis County
Hail (1.00)0020 3 S Dighton 1500CST
Lane County
Hail (1.75)0020 17 NE Wakeeney 1500CST
Trego County
Hail (1.75)0020 6 S Riga 1542CST
Trego County
Hail (0.75)0020Bison 1720CST
Rush County
Hail (0.75)0020 2 N Woods 1725CST
Stevens County
Hail (0.88)0020 6 SE Moscow 1735CST
Stevens County
Hail (1.00)0020 11 NW Liberal 1740CST
Seward County
125133
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PathWidth(Yards)
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SouthwestSeward County
Hail completely covered the ground.Hail (1.00)0020 15 NW Liberal 1745CST
Hail (0.88)0020 3 NW Rozel 1800CST
Pawnee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0020 3 SW Sublette 1802CST
Haskell County
Hail (1.00)0020 22 NW Liberal 1810CST
Seward County
Hail (0.88)0020 5 SE Copeland 1835CST
Gray County
Hail (1.00)0020 4 S Plains 1840CST
Meade County
Hail (1.25)0020 16 S Meade 1845CST
Meade County
Hail (0.88)0020 6 SE Dighton 1846CST
Lane County
Hail (0.75)0020 1 S Collano 1 SE Fowler to 1905CST
Meade County
4 inch diameter tree limbs down.Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0020 13 W Ashland 1920CST
Clark County
Hail (1.00)0020 1 N Coats 2033CST
Pratt County
Hail (0.75)0022 7 SSW Hickok 0515CST
Grant County
Hail (1.00)0022Moscow 0548CST
Stevens County
Hail (0.75)0022 1 S Moscow 0549CST
Stevens County
Hail (0.75)0022 14 NW Liberal 0555CST
Seward County
Hail (1.00)0022 9 N Liberal 0610CST
Seward County
Hail (0.88)0022 5 SW Kismet 0650CST
Seward County
Hail (0.75)0022 4 SW Kismet 0700CST
Seward County
Hail (0.75)0022 5 W Jetmore 0735CST
Hodgeman County
Hail (0.75)0022 1 N Ransom 0905CST
Ness County
Hail (1.75)0022 7 S Collyer 0905CST
Trego County
Hail (1.00)0022 10 S Collyer 0912CST
Trego County
Hail (0.75)0022 9 NE Ness City 0915CST
Ness County
Hail (0.88)0022 11 N Elkhart 1845CST
Morton County
Hail (0.75)0022 5 NNE Elkhart 1958CST
Morton County
126134
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SouthwestTrego County
Camper overturned and tree limbs blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0022Cedar Bluff Res 2100CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 3 W Brownell 2140CST
Ness County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0022Mc Cracken 2140CST
Rush County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0022 11 NW Burdett 2144CST
Pawnee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 8 N Jetmore 2145CST
Hodgeman County
Hail (1.00)0022 8 N Jetmore 2155CST
Hodgeman County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 4 E Victoria 2200CST
Ellis County
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0022 6 S Loretta 2200CST
Rush County
Hail (0.75)0022 8 N Jetmore 2203CST
Hodgeman County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54)0022Hays Muni Arpt 2215CST
Ellis County
Hail (1.00)0022 10 N Kinsley 2226CST
Edwards County
Hail (1.00)0022 3 N Hanston 2230CST
Hodgeman County
Hail (1.00)0022 4 S Burdett 2240CST
Pawnee County
Hail (0.75)0022 7 S Macksville 2255CST
Stafford County
Five inch diameter tree limbs blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0022 7 S Macksville 2255CST
Stafford County
Hail (0.75)0022Hopewell 2300CST
Pratt County
Hail (0.75)0022 8 S Lewis 2305CST
Edwards County
Hail (0.75)0022 4 WNW Byers 2305CST
Pratt County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 4 WNW Byers 2305CST
Pratt County
Hail (0.75)0024 5 E Johnson 1817CST
Stanton County
Hail (0.75)0024 2 S Johnson 1845CST
Stanton County
Water was reported over highway K25.Flash Flood0024 15 N Lakin 1900CST
Kearny County
Also had 60 mph wind.Hail (1.00)0024 21 N Lakin 1900CST
Kearny County
Hail (0.88)0024 17 N Lakin 1900CST
Kearny County
127135
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SouthwestKearny County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0024 21 N Lakin 1900CST
Hail (0.75)0024 10 NNW GardenCity
1939CST
Finney County
Hail covered the ground.Hail (0.75)0024 10 N Deerfield 2000CST
Kearny County
Hail (1.25)0024 13 N Lakin 2018CST
Kearny County
Hail (0.75)0024 1 S Saunders 2020CST
Stanton County
Hail (0.88)0024 3 N Hanston 3 E Hanston to 2053CST
Hodgeman County
Hail (1.00)0024 10 N Deerfield 2055CST
Kearny County
Hail (0.75)0024 5 NE Kinsley 2130CST
Edwards County
Hail (0.75)0024 11 S Hickok 2200CST
Grant County
Also, had five inches of rain.Hail (0.75)0024 3 W Deerfield 2215CST
Kearny County
Wheat was shredded.Hail (0.75)0024 5 SW Pierceville 2315CST
Finney County
Shingles blown off and had 4 inch diameter tree limbs down.Thunderstorm Wind (G69)0024 5 SW Pierceville 2315CST
Finney County
Hail (0.88)0030 15 NNW Liberal 1933CST
Seward County
Hail (0.75)0030 15 S Meade 2115CST
Meade County
Hail (0.75)0030 9 SW Meade 2127CST
Meade County
Hail (1.00)0030 7 S Meade 2136CST
Meade County
Shingles blown off the roof.Thunderstorm Wind (G69)0030 5 SE Saunders 2140CST
Stanton County
Three inch diameter tree limbs blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0030 12 NW Richfield 2145CST
Morton County
Hail (0.88)0031Ashland 0054CST
Clark County
Hail (0.75)0031 6 NE Ashland 0110CST
Clark County
Hail (0.88)0031Coldwater 0124CST
Comanche County
Hail (0.88)0031Coldwater 0125CST
Comanche County
128136
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
KANSAS, SouthwestNess County
Four to six inch diameter tree limbs down.Thunderstorm Wind (G69)0031 12 S Bazine 0140CST
Hail (0.88)0031Sharon 0230CST
Barber County
Hail (0.75)0031 6 SE MedicineLodge
0240CST
Barber County
Hail (0.75)0031 2 NE Hazelton 0245CST
Barber County
Hail (0.88)0031Sharon 0300CST
Barber County
Forty percent of the wheat was damaged.Hail (0.88)0031 3 NNW Hazelton 0400CST
Barber County
Hail (0.88)0031Sharon 0400CST
Barber County
Hail (1.75)0031 4 S Sharon 0515CST
Barber County
Hail (1.00)0031 12 N Kismet 1845CST
Seward County
Tornado (F0)0 30 2 031 9 WNW Meade 11 WNW Meade to 1850CST
1857CST
Meade County
Hail (1.00)0031 10 N Plains 1855CST
Meade County
Hail (1.75)0031Missler 1900CST
Meade County
Hail (2.75)0031 4 ENE Plains 1915CST
Meade County
Hail (1.25)0031Meade 1919CST
Meade County
Windows blown out of a house.
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.2 031 2 SE Meade 1925CST1926CST
Meade County
Hail (1.75)0031Meade 1930CST
Meade County
Hail (4.75)0031 5 E Plains 1930CST
Meade County
Hail (4.50)0031 6 NE Meade 1935CST
Meade County
Hail (2.50)0031 9 E Meade 1950CST
Meade County
Hail (2.75)0031 10 S Minneola 1959CST
Clark County
Hail (1.25)0031 11 NE Hays 2015CST
Ellis County
Tree row heavily damaged.
Tornado (F1)0150 4.2 031 4 SSE Sitka 4 SW Sitka to 2030CST
2038CST
Clark County
Hail (1.00)0031 9 NNE Sitka 2036CST
Clark County
129137
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May 1999
KANSAS, SouthwestClark County
Ten power poles taken down by the RearFlank Downdraft.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0031 5 S Sitka 2039CST
Hail (1.00)0031Protection 2045CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.25)0031 16 NE Hays 2045CST
Ellis County
Hail (1.50)0031 9 NNE Sitka 2046CST
Clark County
Mature cottonwood grove taken out.
Tornado (F1)0 75 1.5 031
3 S Protection
3 SSW Protectionto
2050CST2055CST
Comanche County
Hail (2.50)0031 1 SW Protection 2055CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.25)0031 11 NE Ashland 2100CST
Clark County
Hail (4.00)0031 4 NE Sitka 2100CST
Clark County
Hail (1.00)0031 5 WNW Coldwater 2112CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.75)0031 12 SE Coldwater 2130CST
Comanche County
Barn damaged.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0031 3 ESE Sharon 2140CST
Barber County
House struck.Lightning 20K0031 4 E Sharon 2145CST
Barber County
Hail (1.25)0031 22 SE Coldwater 2200CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.00)0031Hardtner 2208CST
Barber County
Hail (1.00)0031 4 NW Coldwater 2212CST
Comanche County
Hail (2.75)0031 3 SW Sharon 2230CST
Barber County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031 2 SW Sharon 2230CST
Barber County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Pellville 1852EST
KENTUCKY, CentralHancock County
Power poles down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Stephensport 1935EST
Breckinridge
60 mph wind gust observed...wind was rocking vehicles.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0005Franklin 2225EST
Simpson County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Scottsville 2240EST
Allen County
130138
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May 1999
KENTUCKY, CentralWarren County
Numerous trees and power lines down in Bowling Green.Thunderstorm Wind (G63)0005Bowling Green Arpt 2309EST
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Franklin 2310EST
Simpson County
An airport hangar was blown onto nearby railroad tracks, forcing crews to temporarily stop traffic. One small airplane was blownonto the railroad's signal lines.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0005Woodburn 2310EST
Warren County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Burkesville 2325EST
Cumberland
Brief tornado touchdown in field along Highway 103.
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.1 005 1 N Auburn 2330EST2331EST
Logan County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005 1 E Albany 2340EST
Clinton County
Dime size hail reported just east of Richmond.Hail (0.75)0015Richmond 2134EST
Madison County
Trees and power lines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Chambers 1800EST
Hancock County
Trees and power lines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017Beaver Dam 1820EST
Ohio County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind00006Somerset 00000EST
KENTUCKY, EasternPulaski County
Several large trees down.Thunderstorm Wind00006Williamsburg 00020EST
Whitley County
Tree blown down onto home and car.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0006Corbin 00030EST
Whitley County
Partial roof collapse and windows blown out at a shopping center.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0006Somerset 00036EST
Pulaski County
Power lines down.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0006 2 NW Mt Vernon 00045EST
Rockcastle County
Hail (0.75)00007Evarts 01545EST
Harlan County
Hail (1.00)00007Totz 01600EST
Harlan County
Hail (0.88)00007Sassafras 01630EST
Knott County
Hail (0.75)00007Hindman 01640EST
Knott County
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May 1999
KENTUCKY, EasternLaurel County
Several trees blown down near highway 192.Thunderstorm Wind00018 12 SW London 01305EST
Hail (1.00)00018Ezel 01320EST
Morgan County
Hail (0.88)00018Hazel Green 01325EST
Wolfe County
Hail (0.88)00018Helechawa 01340EST
Wolfe County
3.75 inches of rain fell in less than an hour on the long branch area. Flooding brought rocks, trees and other debris down a hillsidenear Virgie. A garage containing two cars collapsed, a house and mobile home received major damage and four houses receivedminor damage. Two people received leg injuries as they were caught in the debris flow.
Flash Flood 100K 2 018Virgie 01515EST1545EST
Pike County
Drought000131
0000EST2300EST
KENTUCKY, NortheastKYZ101>103-105 Greenup - Carter - Boyd - Lawrence
Drought conditions resurfaced during May, after a dry April. Total monthly rainfall for May was generally 1 to 1.75 inches. Louisameasured only .9 inches, Grayson had 1.1 inches, Charley 1.4 inches, Olive Hill 1.5 inches, and Ashland 1.7 inches.
NONE REPORTED.
KENTUCKY, Northern
Some trees were down in the Elkton area, along with power outages.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0005Elkton 0140CST
KENTUCKY, SouthwestTodd County
Thunderstorms produced very heavy rain that totalled 1.40 inches in 40 minutes.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0005Columbus 1500CST1545CST
Hickman County
Trees were down.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0005Cunningham 1534CST
Carlisle County
Power lines and trees were downed by wind. A large tree fell on a house, causing significant damage. Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0005La Center 1538CST
Ballard County
Thunderstorm winds gusted to 69 MPH at the control tower at Barkley Regional Airport near Paducah. In the city of Paducah, anoff-duty meteorologist estimated winds near 60 MPH. The main impact of these winds was scattered downed trees and limbs. Abuilding under construction was blown down near the Ballard/McCracken County line along U.S. 60.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 10K0005
Paducah
3 W (Pah)BarkleyArpt Pa to
1541CST1557CST
Mccracken
Dime to quarter size hail fell on the south side of Murray, as reported by a local radio station and a Murray State University weatherstudent.
Hail (1.00)0005Murray 1642CST1645CST
Calloway County
A barn was blown onto Kentucky Route 94 a few miles west of Murray. Trees were down on Kentucky Routes 121 and 497. Thefront door was blown off a restaurant in Murray.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 20K0005Murray 4 W Murray to 1645CST
Calloway County
132140
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May 1999
KENTUCKY, SouthwestCalloway County
Lightning struck an outbuilding and set it on fire. The building was a total loss.Lightning 5K0005Murray 1700CST
Trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 3K0005NiagaraHebbardsville to 1710CST
Henderson County
Two trees were down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0005Cadiz 1713CST
Trigg County
Trees, power lines, and a power pole were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0005 3 ESE OwensboroOwensboro to 1755CST
1807CST
Daviess County
Hail (0.75)0005Oak Grove 1810CST
Christian County
Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused urban flooding on the campus of Murray State University and closed a secondaryroad for about 24 hours.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0005Murray 1915CST2000CST
Calloway County
Flooding was reported between Elkton and Guthrie. Emergency management officials reported road closings were imminent if verymuch additional rain fell.
Flash Flood0005GuthrieElkton to 2120CST
2230CST
Todd County
Emergency management personnel reported gusts up to 60 MPH.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Bardwell 1438CST
Carlisle County
Power lines were down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0017Kevil 1440CST
Ballard County
Trees were down on State Route 1826.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0017Columbus 1440CST
Hickman County
A number of trees were blown down at several locations in the western part of the county. The control tower at Barkley RegionalAirport in West Paducah measured a gust to 60 MPH. Only a few trees were uprooted in the Reidland area of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0017ReidlandWoodville to 1455CST
Mccracken
A wind gust to 60 MPH was measured near Calvert City near the Purchase Parkway and I-24. Some tree limbs were down in thearea.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K0017Calvert City 1530CST
Marshall County
Trees and power lines were down along Oak Grove Road.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 4K0017Eddyville 1545CST
Lyon County
Trees were down on Lola Road.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2K0017Lola 1545CST
Livingston County
Two trees were down along Highway 120.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0017Shadey Grove 1554CST
Crittenden County
Hail (0.75)0017Sturgis 1555CST
Union County
133141
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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May 1999
KENTUCKY, SouthwestCaldwell County
Power lines and a few trees were down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0017Princeton 1600CST
A utility company reported two trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0017Spottsville 1610CST
Henderson County
A few trees and power lines were down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 4K0017Madisonville 1625CST
Hopkins County
A utility company reported a few trees and power lines down at locations scattered around the county.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0017Countywide 1639CST
Mclean County
Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and power lines. A tree fell on a house 3 miles southeast of Owensboro.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 10K0017Countywide 1644CST1705CST
Daviess County
Golfball size hail caused minor damage to several homes and automobiles.Hail (1.75) 25K0005 7 S Rayville 1730CST
LOUISIANA, NortheastRichland Parish
Trees and power lines were blown down across Highway 65.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005Lake Providence 1745CST
East Carroll
Golfball size hail caused minor damage to a few homes and automobiles.Hail (1.75) 20K0005 10 SW Alto 1900CST
Richland Parish
Numerous roads and a few homes were flooded.
Flash Flood 20K0005Countywide 1950CST2150CST
East Carroll
Several trees were blown down near High School and Highway 65 split.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0017Tallulah 2240CST
Madison Parish
Hail (0.75)0023Bonita 0100CST
Morehouse Parish
Hail (0.75)0004Hosston 1610CST
LOUISIANA, NorthwestCaddo Parish
Two mobile homes destroyed and several frame homes suffered roof damage. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Damageincludes timber damage.
Tornado (F2) 300K0250 10 004
6.5 NE PlainDealing
4.2 SW PlainDealing to
1628CST1645CST
Bossier Parish
Hail (0.75)0004Hosston 1810CST
Caddo Parish
Hail (0.75)0004Dubberly 2115CST
Webster Parish
Hail (1.00)0004Bryceland 2140CST
Bienville Parish
Hail (1.75)0004Simsboro 2155CST
Lincoln Parish
Hail (0.75)0004Ruston 2215CST
Lincoln Parish
134142
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May 1999
LOUISIANA, NorthwestClaiborne Parish
Hail (1.00)0005Lake Claiborne 0330CST
Hail (0.75)0005Spearsville 0535CST
Union Parish
Hail (1.75)0005 8 N Shreveport 1349CST
Caddo Parish
Hail (0.75)0005 5 SW ShreveportRgnl Arpt
1426CST
Caddo Parish
Hail (1.75)0005 7 SE Shreveport 1430CST
Caddo Parish
Hail (0.75)0005Bossier City 1439CST
Bossier Parish
Hail (1.75)0005Bossier City 1442CST
Bossier Parish
Hail (1.75)0005Shreveport 1442CST
Caddo Parish
Location in the Red Point subdivision.Hail (0.75)0005Haughton 1455CST
Bossier Parish
Hail (1.00)0005Grand Cane 1507CST
De Soto Parish
Hail (0.75)0005Summerfield 1537CST
Claiborne Parish
Hail (1.00)0005 3 NW Zwolle 1825CST
Sabine Parish
Hail (1.75)0005Hebert 1855CST
Caldwell Parish
Trees down along Hwy 170 betweeb Vivian and Gilliam.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017Gilliam 4 SE Vivian to 1818CST
Caddo Parish
Numerous trees down along Hwy 120.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017Belmont 2 NE Zwolle to 2015CST
Sabine Parish
Numerous trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017Elm Grove 2020CST
Bossier Parish
Several large trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017Benton 2025CST
Bossier Parish
Hail (0.75)0017Vienna 2100CST
Lincoln Parish
Hail (1.00)0017Sterlington 2140CST
Ouachita Parish
Trees down at intersection of Hwy 505 and Hwy 126.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0026 5 W Dodson 1905CST
Winn Parish
Numerous trees down. One tree crushed a car in the 800 block of Poleman Road in the Highlands subdivision.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0029Shreveport 1805CST
Caddo Parish
Hail (1.50)0029 2 N Shreveport 1810CST
Caddo Parish
135143
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May 1999
LOUISIANA, NorthwestNatchitoches
Several large trees down across Hwy 120.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0030 5 E Marthaville 1550CST
Several large trees down across Hwy 8.Thunderstorm Wind (G62)0031 5 E Colfax 0300CST
Grant Parish
Hail (0.75)0004Thibodaux 1320CST
LOUISIANA, SoutheastLafourche Parish
The St. John The Baptist Parish Department of Emergency Management reported a 60 mph wind gust at the St. John the BaptistParish Airport in Reserve.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004Reserve 1355CST
St. John The
The Pointe Coupee Shieriff's Office reported a few trees blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.25K0010Ventress 1120CST
Pointe Coupee
Seven trees were blown down around the city.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0010Baton Rouge 1145CST
East Baton Rouge
The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office reported several trees blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0010Wakefield 1215CST
West Feliciana
The West Feliciana Department of Emergency Management reported several trees blown down in the eastern areas of the parish.
Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0010 5 E ClintonClinton to 1235CST
East Feliciana
The St. James Department of Emergency Management reported several trees blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0010Convent 1245CST
St. James Parish
The Ascension Parish Department of Emergency management reported several trees blown down in the southeastern portion of theparish.
Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0010Sorrento 1255CST
Ascension Parish
The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office reported several trees blown down throughout the parish.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0010Countywide 1255CST
Livingston Parish
A trained spotter reported several trees and power lines down at East Drive and Central Avenue.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0010Westwego 1345CST
Jefferson Parish
The Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office reported that hail up to the size of quarters fell from Roseland to Amite to Independence. SheriffsOffice patrol car had a windshield damaged by the hail.
Hail (1.00)0.80K0011IndependenceRoseland to 1830CST
Tangipahoa Parish
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office reported a few trees blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.25K0012Kraemer 0720CST
Lafourche Parish
A television meteorologist reported a few tree tops snapped off.Thunderstorm Wind0.25K0023Abita Spgs 1425CST
St. Tammany
Tornado (F0) 50K0 50 12 027GallianoValentine to 1445CST
1515CST
Lafourche Parish
A weak tornado touched down on an intermittent path as it moved southeast in close proximity to Bayou Lafourche. Minor roofdamage was was reported to several buildings, and windows were knocked out of several businesses and autos. There were numeroussightings of the tornado, and was both photographed and videotaped.
136144
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May 1999
LOUISIANA, SoutheastSt. Tammany
National Weather Service employees reported trees blown down and nickel size hail on highways 21 and 41.
Tstm Wind/Hail0.50K0028 5 S Bush 5 SW Bush to 1800CST
1815CST
The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office reported a few trees down along Louisiana Highway 1.Thunderstorm Wind0.25K0030Lettsworth 1505CST
Pointe Coupee
The Iberville Sheriff's Office reported a roof blown off a barn.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0030Grosse Tete 1605CST
Iberville Parish
Tornado (F0)0.50K0 25 0.2 030Metairie 1915CST
Jefferson Parish
A waterspout over Lake Pontchartrain moved onshore and caused minor roof damage to a residence near the lakefront beforedissippating.
Hail (0.75)0004Patterson 1240CST
LOUISIANA, SouthwestSt. Mary Parish
Hail (0.75)0009Dry Creek 1530CST
Beauregard Parish
Hail (1.00)0009Sugartown 1620CST
Beauregard Parish
Hail (1.00)0009 5 N Pitkin 1630CST
Vernon Parish
Hail (1.00)0009Leesville 1740CST
Vernon Parish
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0010Merryville 0753CST
Beauregard Parish
Sheriff Office reported many trees and power lines blown down in western portions of the parish, primarily near Merryville.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010 5 N Starks 0753CST
Calcasieu Parish
Trees were blown down along Highway 108.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010Burr Ferry 0755CST
Vernon Parish
Trees were blown down near the Texas stateline, but extended to Anacoco Lake, north of Leesville.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010Cameron 0810CST
Cameron Parish
Numerous trees and power lines were downed across Cameron Parish.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0010 10 W Kinder 0825CST
Allen Parish
One building and one home were damaged by winds and falling trees near Reeves.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010 10 W De Ridder 0830CST
Beauregard Parish
Trees were downed in the Junction community.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010Leesville 0830CST
Vernon Parish
Trees were blown down along Highway 8.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010Alexandria 0830CST
Rapides Parish
Numerous trees and power lines were reported downed across Rapides Parish. In Buckeye, one or two cars had windows broken fromflying debris.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010Hathaway 0830CST
Jefferson Davis
Several trees were blown on power lines near Hathaway.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010 12 N Sulphur 0840CST
Calcasieu Parish
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May 1999
LOUISIANA, SouthwestTrees were blown down in DeQuincy.
St. Landry ParishThunderstorm Wind 10K0010Opelousas 1040CST
Numerous trees and power lines were reported downed across St. Landry Parish. Other locations hit include Prairie Ronde and PortBarre.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010Marksville 1050CST
Avoyelles Parish
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Avoyelles Parish, especially near Effie.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010New Iberia 1120CST
Iberia Parish
Trees and power lines were blown down across Iberia Parish.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010St Martinville 1120CST
St. Martin Parish
Trees were blown on power lines across St. Martin Parish.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0010Westlake 2230CST
Calcasieu Parish
Several large tree limbs were blown down and winds gusts of 60 mph reported by off-duty NWS employee.
Thunderstorm Wind 40K0011 5 SW Louisa 0049CST
St. Mary Parish
Reports of 80 mph winds capsized a boat and blew down many trees across St Mary Parish, including the Cypremort Point andMorgan City areas.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0012Grand Chenier 0315CST
Cameron Parish
Trees were blown down in Creole and Grand Chenier.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0012Charenton 0529CST
St. Mary Parish
Several trees were blown down in Charenton.
Lightning0012 5 SW Charenton 0530CST
St. Mary Parish
Lightning struck an oilfield tank farm, igniting a fire that consumed a tank holding a million gallons of used crude oil, as well as threesmaller tanks holding 1,000 barrels of oil each. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0027Franklin 1500CST
St. Mary Parish
Trees were blown down across roads, causing minor damage to a passing vehicle.
Hail (1.00)0027Leesville 1644CST
Vernon Parish
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0030 5 W Moss Bluff 1420CST
Calcasieu Parish
Trees and power lines downed near Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0030 2 SE De Ridder 1435CST
Beauregard Parish
Trees and power lines blown down.
Hail (1.25)0030New Iberia 1455CST
Iberia Parish
Hail (1.25)0030Vinton 1717CST
Calcasieu Parish
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0030Rayne 1730CST
Acadia Parish
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0031 2 S Dry Creek 1615CST
Beauregard Parish
Trees were blown down for the second time in an hour near Dry Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0031 14 N Sulphur 1625CST
Calcasieu Parish
Trees were blown down.
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May 1999
LOUISIANA, SouthwestAcadia Parish
Thunderstorm Wind 25K0031Church Pt 1700CSTTrees were blown down on a house, destroying a porch and portions of a house.
Hail (1.75)0031Lafayette 1726CST
Lafayette Parish
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0031Lafayette 1745CST
Lafayette Parish
Local TV station reported 65 mph wind gusts, and several trees and power lines were blown down in the vicinity.
Flash Flood 50K0031Lafayette 1820CST1845CST
Lafayette Parish
As much as five inches of rain fell in 40 minutes, resulting in 20 to 30 homes flooding on the southwest side of Lafayette.
Flash Flood 25K0031Carencro 1825CST1845CST
Lafayette Parish
Several roads were closed due to high water. Doppler radar estimated as much as five inches of rain had fallen over Carencro.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0031Lafayette 1830CST
Lafayette Parish
Trees were blown down.
NONE REPORTED.
MAINE, North
Lightning 1.3K0009Livermore Falls 1600EST
MAINE, SouthAndroscoggin
Lightning struck a slow-sand water filtration plant for the 6th time in 2 years
Drought000131
0000EST2359EST
MARYLAND, CentralMDZ002>007- Allegany - Washington - Frederick - Carroll - Northern Baltimore - Harford - Montgomery -
High pressure was the dominant weather feature across Maryland during the month. This weather pattern directed rain producinglow pressure systems north of the region and continued the climatological drought that has gripped the area since last summer. TheMaryland Department of the Environment issued a drought warning in December and it remained in effect through May. By the lastweek of the month the Palmer Drought Index, a measure of long term drought conditions, indicated North Central and NortheastMaryland were in a moderate drought, and South Central Maryland was in a severe drought. May was the 7th month in the past 12months that precipitation was below normal. From June 1998 through May 1999 precipitation was a staggering 14 inches belowaverage, the 2nd driest 12 months on record. Only 1.72 inches of rain fell at Baltimore/Washington International Airport in AnneArundel County during the month of May, 2.00 inches below normal. The Maryland Science Center at Inner Harbour Baltimorereported a total of only 1.40 inches, and rain only fell on 6 days during the month. Andrews Air Force Base in Prince GeorgesCounty reported a monthly total of only 0.95 inches. Additional rainfall totals included Allegany County at 2.6 inches, WashingtonCounty at1.5 inches, Frederick and Northern Prince Georges County at 1.8 inches, Carroll County at 2.2 inches, Northern BaltimoreCounty at 1.7 inches, Howard and Southern Anne Arundel County at 1.3 inches, Montgomery County at 2.0 inches, Charles Countyat 0.9 inches, and St. Mary's County at 0.7 inches.
The lack of rainfall affected water levels along the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. In the Potomac watershed where belownormal water levels have been recorded for the past 9 months stream flow averaged around 38% of normal and several record lowdaily flows were recorded. The flow of water past the Washington D.C. gage was only 23% of the long term monthly average. Thetotal water flow into the Chesapeake Bay which has been below average for the past 10 months was only 46% of average during May,an all time record low. The deficit of fresh water flowing into the Chesapeake resulted in an increase of salinity levels in the bay andhad an impact on animal and plant life. Contents of the Baltimore reservoir system decreased to 85% of average by month's end. TheUniversity of Maryland Agricultural Facility in Upper Marlboro recorded a pan evaporation of 24.56 inches in May. WesternMaryland ground water levels fell from above normal to below normal during the month, and remained below normal elsewhere.Carroll County banned outdoor water use by the end of the month in Eldersburg and Sykesville. A popular swimming beach atGreenbriar State Park near Hagerstown had to be closed for the summer after spring rains never came to fill up the 50 acre reservoir.Closing the beach for the summer led to $120,000 in lost revenue.
The lack of precipitation also played havoc with spring planting and livestock maintenance. Corn stalks normally knee high were only2 to 6 inches tall. Hay and pasture land wilted, soybean planting slowed or was halted, and watering holes and irrigation syst ems
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May 1999
MARYLAND, Centralslowly dried up. Tobacco, normally a drought-tolerant crop suffered in the fields after being recently transplanted. 34% of pastureland, 35% of corn, and 40% of soybeans across the state were reported in poor or very poor condition. 96% of topsoil was reportedas short or very short of moisture by the end of the month.
Allegany CountyFlash Flood 15K0007Countywide 1820EST
2100EST
A lightning strike started a house fireLightning 10K0007Cumberland 1845EST
Allegany County
Hail (0.75)0007Cumberland 1850EST
Allegany County
Trees downed on the west side of CumberlandThunderstorm Wind 20K0007Cumberland 1850EST
Allegany County
A thunderstorm producing very heavy rainfall, winds over 55 MPH, large hail, and frequent lightning moved across Allegany Countybetween 7:30 and 8:30 PM EDT. A lightning strike started a house fire on Frederick Street in Cumberland at 7:45 PM EDT. Oneperson was reported injured as a result of the fire. Lightning also struck the 1st Presbyterian Church, damaging electrical equipment.Dime sized hail fell in Cumberland at 7:50 PM EDT. County officials also reported wind gusts downed several trees on the west sideof Cumberland around 7:50 PM EDT. Between 1.25 and 2.00 inches of rain fell across the county in less than one hour, causingwater levels to rise rapidly. A co-op observer in Cumberland reported 1.15 inches of rain fell in only 10 minutes around 8:00 PMEDT. This deluge of water flooded basements and led to high water closures on several roads in Cumberland and across the county.Several cars were stuck in water at the Virginia Avenue underpass in Cumberland. Green Street and Henderson Avenue were alsoimpassable after the storm. Several manhole covers were blown off by rapidly rising water in both Cumberland and Frostburg. Roadsin the western end of the county required maintenance after mud and debris settled on road margins after being washed onto theroadway.
Several trees and power lines downedThunderstorm Wind 10K0024Countywide 1300EST
Montgomery
Several trees and power lines downedThunderstorm Wind 20K0024Countywide 1315EST
Baltimore City (C)
Several trees and power lines downedThunderstorm Wind 10K0024Countywide 1315EST
Howard County
Several trees and power lines downedThunderstorm Wind 20K0024Countywide 1345EST
Harford County
A line of thunderstorms moved across North Central Maryland during the early afternoon. These storms produced winds in excess of55 MPH which felled hundreds of trees and knocked out power to 47,000 customers. The hardest hit counties were Montgomery,Howard, Harford and Southern Baltimore. One tree at the intersection of Holder and Echodale Avenue near Baltimore fell onto aminivan and totaled the vehicle. A second tree that fell onto Route 1 near Sandy Hook Road in Harford County nearly missed hittinga moving car. A third tree on Philadelphia Road in Aberdeen fell onto a truck and car. Heavy downpours that accompanied thesestorms led to minor flooding and lowered visibility, a contributing factor in two serious automobile accidents. One car on Interstate495 near Greenbelt in Prince Georges County hydroplaned and overturned, killing the 19 year old driver. Another vehicle, an emptytractor trailer, lost traction on Interstate 95 near Halethorpe in Baltimore County and slid into a jersey barrier. The impact of the crashruptured the gas tank and the vehicle caught on fire, seriously injuring the 50 year old driver.
Drought0000131
0000EST2359EST
MARYLAND, NortheastMDZ008-012-015- Cecil - Kent - Queen Annes - Talbot - Caroline
A drought warning remained in effect for the state of Maryland through the month of May. Rainfall totals during the month did nothelp and were well below normal, especially in southern areas of the Eastern Shore. On a county weighted average, monthly rainfalltotals ranged from 0.6 inches in Talbot County (only .7 of an inch in Caroline County) to 2.7 inches in Cecil County. This was onlyaround 15 percent of normal for Talbot and Caroline Counties, 23 percent of normal in Queen Anne's County, 45 percent of normal inKent County and 66 percent of normal in Cecil County. Below normal rainfall affected the whole state. It was the 14th driest May in105 years of record for the state of Maryland. Only 50 percent of normal rainfall fell. Streamflow decreased throughout the region andwas below normal by the end of the month. Agricultural concerns were also feeling the affect of the dry weather. Herbicides failedbecause of the dry weather. Corn reportedly stopped growing. Some farmers along the Eastern Shore stopped planting soybeans.Moisture content of topsoil and subsoil levels were rated either very short or short on about 75 percent of all farms in the state.
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MARYLAND, NortheastCecil County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024Countywide 0751EST0802EST
A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees across the county. Heavy rain was also reported.
Lightning 40K0024Hack Pt 00755EST
Cecil County
Lightning struck a two story house in Hacks Point and ignited a fire. Before the fire was extinguished, it killed two dogs. A third dogwas rescued. No other injuries occurred. Damage was estimated at $40,000.
Lightning0 1 024Chestertown 01040EST
Kent County
Lightning struck and injured one person in Chestertown.
Hail (1.75)0024Perryville 1355EST
Cecil County
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0024Fair HillPerryville to 1355EST
1410EST
Cecil County
Lightning 25K0024Elkton 01400EST
Cecil County
A severe thunderstorm produced large hail, damaging winds and frequent lightning across the northern half of Cecil County duringthe mid afternoon of the 24th. This was the second severe thunderstorm to affect the county this day. Hardest hit were Elkton andNorth East. In Elkton, a large tree demolished a mobile home. Other large trees were also snapped in the township. Large trees wereknocked down in the Perryville town park and in Fair Hill. Fallen wires near a row of three homes off of Maryland State Route 213in Elkton caused shorts and ignited a fire in one of the three homes. Damage was estimated at $25,000. Large hail also fell. Halfdollar to golf ball size hail fell in Perryville. Penny size hail fell in North East. No injuries were reported. Connectiv Energy reported40,000 homes and businesses lost power in Delaware and Maryland. All but 150 customers had power restored in Cecil County by 5p.m. EDT.
Hail (0.75)0024Crisfield 1300EST
MARYLAND, SouthSomerset County
Hail (0.75)0007Keysers Ridge 1755EST
MARYLAND, WestGarrett County
NONE REPORTED.
MASSACHUSETTS, Central and East
A line of thunderstorms, that developed over eastern New York, moved into southern Berkshire county shortly after noon on May 25.This line of storms continued to produce strong gusty winds that brought numerous large trees and power lines down throughout thecity of Pittsfield.
Thunderstorm Wind 12K0025Pittsfield 1225EST1230EST
MASSACHUSETTS, WestBerkshire County
Wind 92K0006 1200EST1600EST
MICHIGAN, EastMIZ048-053-061- Bay - Saginaw - Genesee - St. Clair - Livingston - Lenawee
Tornado (F0)0 65 0.3 006 1.7 NW Clifford 1.4 NW Clifford to 1550EST
1551EST
Lapeer County
Tornado (F0)0 65 1.7 006
4.6 SSW Kingston
6.1 SSW Kingstonto
1552EST1554EST
Tuscola County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 6K0006 7 SSE Bad Axe 1630EST
Huron County
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MICHIGAN, EastA strong low pressure system drifted east across the upper Mississippi Valley during the day. Strong south winds ahead of the lowbrought warm, moist, and somewhat unstable air into Michigan. These winds were at times enhanced by scattered showers in thearea, as well as by a strong cold front that pushed across southeast Michigan late in the afternoon. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mphwere common, with occasional gusts in excess of 40 mph. The gusts were sufficient to down trees in Blissfield, Adrian, Howell,Flint, and Bay City. In St. Clair, a large truck unloading dirt was toppled. The worst damage occurred in the northeast side of the cityof Saginaw, where a furniture store was deroofed.
A band of showers and a few thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. One of these storms briefly produced a tornado thatcrossed from Lapeer into Tuscola County. The tornado moved across open farmland, and did no damage other that throwing somedirt around. However, the tornado was observed by numerous eyewitnesses.
This thunderstorm continued northeast into Huron County, where it downed trees and power lines in the community of Ubly.
Midland CountyHail (0.75)0017Poseyville 1500EST
Hail (0.75)0017Kawkawlin 1510EST
Bay County
Hail (1.75)0017Port Hope 1520EST
Huron County
Hail (0.75)0017Port Austin 1605EST
Huron County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 10K0017Owosso 1650EST1653EST
Shiawassee
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K0017 3 NW Oakley 1700EST
Saginaw County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 3K0017 3 S Saginaw 1722EST
Saginaw County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K0017 1 W Ann Arbor 2 S Dexter to 1750EST
1756EST
Washtenaw
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2K0017Caro 1800EST
Tuscola County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0017Novi 2 NE South Lyon to 1805EST
1815EST
Oakland County
Hail (1.00)0017 2 SE SalineSaline to 1805EST
1806EST
Washtenaw
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 10K0017Marlette 1810EST
Sanilac County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Swartz Creek 1813EST
Genesee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2K0017Northville 1815EST
Wayne County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 20K0017Ortonville 1822EST
Oakland County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0017SouthfieldFarmington to 1825EST
1838EST
Oakland County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 25K0017 3 S SanduskySandusky to 1830EST
Sanilac County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 3K0017Metamora 1835EST
Lapeer County
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MICHIGAN, EastOakland County
A lightning strike ignited a house fire in an attic.Lightning 3K0017Troy 1840EST
Thunderstorm Wind (G78) 50K0017 7 E DeckervilleDeckerville to 1840EST
Sanilac County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 8K0017 6 N Imlay CityAttica to 1845EST
1851EST
Lapeer County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 3K0017Melvin 1904EST
Sanilac County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 3K0017Washington 1915EST
Macomb County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K0017Deckerville 1915EST
Sanilac County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 3K0017 2 NE Luna Pier 3 W Luna Pier to 1935EST
1937EST
Monroe County
Hail (0.88)0017Whitmore Lake 2005EST
Washtenaw
Hail (0.75)0017South Lyon 2025EST
Oakland County
An unusually warm day for mid-May in southeast Michigan, with temperatures near 90 degrees in many locations. The heat andhumidity made the atmosphere very unstable, and allowed thunderstorms to develop in the afternoon. Several of the storms becamesevere during the late afternoon and evening hours.
The first few severe storms of the day were in the Saginaw Bay area, and produced large hail. The largest hail (golfball sized) fell inPort Hope.
As thunderstorm activity gradually migrated south, large hail reports became less frequent. The largest hail in the southern part of thearea was quarter sized near Saline. However, these southern storms produced stronger wind gusts. The highest measured wind gustswere 54 mph at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and 51 mph at the airport in Owosso. However, winds were estimatedmuch higher in some locations. The highest estimated gusts were near 90 mph just east of Deckerville.
The most common effect of the severe wind gusts was to down trees and power lines. Power lines were downed across Interstate 94near Dexter, closing the freeway for a short while. A few agricultural outbuildings were destroyed just northwest of Oakley, justsouth of Sandusky, and east of Deckerville. Windows were blown out of a Marlette home, while a home in Northville lost a numberof shingles. In Ortonville, the roof was torn off a dugout at a ball field, and a home had a falling tree go through its roof. A tree wasfelled onto a Sandusky home, heavily damaging a porch; just south of town, a mobile home was shifted off its foundation. East ofDeckerville near Lake Huron, a travel trailer was moved by the wind.
Tornado (F1) 15K0 35 4.9 023
3.4 NE RomeCenter
1.5 SW RomeCenter to
1450EST1500EST
Lenawee County
Tornado (F1) 45K0 17 3.9 023
6.5 NNE Imlay City
2.7 NNE Imlay Cityto
1751EST1758EST
Lapeer County
A low pressure system moved northeast across northern lower Michigan late in the day. An associated cold front moved acrosssoutheast Michigan in the evening. Numerous showers developed ahead of the cold front in lower Michigan. Even though there waslittle, if any, thunder, these showers managed to produce two tornadoes in southeast Michigan.
In Lenawee County, a tornado moved northeast across Rome Township. This tornado produced F0 damage along most of its path,but briefly reached F1 intensity about 2 miles northeast of Rome Center. At this point, the tornado destroyed a large metal shed,blowing debris up to a quarter mile away. The tornado also damaged an antique gas pump at the same site. Along the rest of its path,the tornado snapped off a number of trees, and damaged siding and rain gutters to a farmhouse. Just before it lifted, the tornadoshifted a barn off its foundation, and partially deroofed two barns.
As an historical note, the path of this tornado coincided almost exactly with a segment of the paths of the Palm Sunday tornadoes of
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MICHIGAN, EastApril 11 1965 - which were the strongest tornadoes in Lenawee County since 1950. In fact, local property owners commented thatthe structures that were damaged by the 1999 tornado were also damaged (much more heavily) back in 1965!
The second tornado of the day affected Imlay and Goodland Townships in eastern Lapeer County. Just after touchdown, the tornadomoved a two story home along Bowers Road off its foundation, resulting in serious structural damage. A barn across the street waspartially deroofed, and portions of the walls collapsed. A livestock trailer and a dog pen were also moved, and a large tree wasdowned nearby.
Damage was comparatively slight in the middle portion of the track. Just before it lifted, however, the tornado struck another home,this one along Shaw Road. This two-year-old home was largely deroofed, with pieces of the roof found a quarter mile away. Severalwindows were blown out, and substantial tree damage occurred on the property.
The damage near the beginning and the end of the track are both consistent with an F1 tornado.
Midland CountyTornado (F2) 150K0200 1.8 031
4.1 NNE Midland 2.5 N Midland to 1738EST
1741ESTWarm, moist air blanketed lower Michigan, as a low pressure system moved slowly north along a nearly stationary cold front inWisconsin. A number of showers and thunderstorms developed in the warm sector. There was only one severe weather event, butthat unfortunately was a strong tornado that hit the north side of the city of Midland.
Touchdown occurred at an apartment complex on the west side of Eastman Avenue (which is the US-10 business loop into downtownMidland). Power lines and trees were downed on both sides of Eastman Avenue, although little damage was done to structures. Thetornado strengthened as it moved northeast across Woodpark Drive, uprooting trees, blowing out windows, and removing rain guttersand siding. Some trees were downed onto nearby homes.
The tornado reached its maximum intensity as it crossed Wackerly Road. It struck a Holiday Inn Convention Center, located betweenWackerly Road and the US-10 freeway. The roof of the convention center was blown off, with some debris blown across thefreeway. An air conditioner from the roof was tossed onto a nearby parked car. Several doors to the convention center were blownout. A trash can from the hotel area was blown onto US-10, where it struck a car.
The tornado weakened as it crossed the US-10 freeway. It moved through the parking lot of a Target store, at the southeast corner ofMidland Mall. An outdoor shopping cart holder was thrown into a nearby field, and several trees were destroyed. As the tornadocontinued northeast, it downed a pair of large trees midway between a nursery and a WalMart.
Toward the end of its path, the tornado struck a church on Jefferson Avenue, just south of Letts Road. Large limbs were downedhere, and siding was torn off some of the church buildings. A youth center under construction was partially deroofed.
This tornado tied for the strongest to strike Midland County since 1950. The only previous F2 tornado occurred on April 14 1974.The May 31 1999 tornado was the first tornado of any strength to hit Midland County since June 17 1992.
Hail (0.88)0005Coldwater Lake 2129EST
MICHIGAN, Extreme SouthwestBranch County
A warm front extending from Dubuque Iowa to Columbus Ohio became the focus for scattered...strong convection by early evening.00Z raobs from Lincoln Illinois and Wilmington Ohio revealed marginal instability and wind shear. Storms quickly developed byearly evening with pea to marble size hail reported with several of the storms. Additional storms developed over southwestern Allencounty, Indiana where a storm split was observed. The left moving storm began to accelerate to the north and exhibited superce llcharacteristics. This storm was responsible for all of the severe hail reports that evening as it moved from Allen county, Ind iananorthward to Hillsdale county, Michigan, were it finally dissipated.
Several trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0006 5 NW Dowagiac 1140EST
Cass County
Several trees were blown down and one barn was damaged.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0006 5 N Berrien Center 1200EST
Berrien County
Power lines reported down.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0017 5 E Edwardsburg 1425EST
Cass County
Trees reported blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0017Countywide 1504EST
Berrien County
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MICHIGAN, Extreme SouthwestSt. Joseph County
Two to 2 1/2 foot diameter trees uprooted.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0017Mendon 1525EST
Utility poles and trees down in Coldwater.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017Coldwater 1615EST
Branch County
Trees reported blown down in Mendon.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0017Mendon 1625EST
St. Joseph County
Trees reported blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0017 5 N Coldwater 1642EST
Branch County
Trees reported blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0017Litchfield 1650EST
Hillsdale County
Power lines and two trees blown down between Osseo and Pittsford.Thunderstorm Wind 4K0017 3 NW Pittsford 1655EST
Hillsdale County
A moist low-level atmosphere and an upper-level trough over the western Great Lakes combined to produce very unstable conditionsacross the region. Convection formed along a lake breeze boundary southeast of Lake Michigan. With the numerous outflowboundaries from earlier convection the thunderstorms continued to move east throughout the evening.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006 10 SW St Helen 1520EST
MICHIGAN, NorthRoscommon
Large trees and large limbs down. Numerous storms passed through the area with one storm producing a localized gust of 50 knots.
Wild/Forest Fire 960K 4 00207Champion
Republic to 1M1400EST1200EST
MICHIGAN, UpperMarquette County
Wild/Forest Fire0002Gwinn 1600EST2000EST
Marquette County
Wild/Forest Fire0003Little Lake 1000EST1400EST
Marquette County
Wild/Forest Fire0003Ishpeming 1200EST1600EST
Marquette County
Hot, dry and windy weather, along with abundant dry fuel left over from winter set the stage and careless campers and anunattended campfire added the spark to start a major wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Tower Lake Fire consumed 5,625acres before it was extinguished. Firefighters and equipment from Montana, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ontario Canadaassisted local fire crews in fighting the blaze. 450 people were evacuated from their homes for the more than four days it took tofight the fire. Four firefighters suffered minor injuries and 15 structures were damaged or destroyed. Ten bridges burned and about amillion dollars worth of timber went up in smoke. Costs for fighting the blaze exceed one million dollars. Three much smaller forestfires occurred during the same period the Tower Lake Fire was burning. The fire near Gwinn consumed 46 acres with minordamage to a campground at Anderson Lake, The Ishpeming Fire did some minor damage at a golf course and burned 26 acres, and afire at Little Lake, set by vandals, scorched another 19 acres.
i inch hail at Worchester LakeHail (1.00)0029Creighton 0315EST
Schoolcraft
Trees were downed by strong winds in Zeeland.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0016Zeeland 1800EST
MICHIGAN, WestOttawa County
A 70 mile per hour wind gust was reported in Allendale.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0016Allendale 2155EST
Ottawa County
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May 1999
MICHIGAN, WestOttawa County
Strong winds downed numerous trees and power lines in Holland.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0016Holland 2200EST
Strong winds downed power lines over a house... resulting in a small fire.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0016Burnips 2230EST
Allegan County
A 65 mile per hour wind gust was recorded in Grandville.Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0016Grandville 2245EST
Kent County
A few scattered thunderstorms developed during the evening hours as a result of interaction between lake breeze convergence, andinteraction with a warm front. Late in the evening, a line of severe thunderstorms crossed Lake Michigan and produced wind gustsup to 60 to 70 mph across Ottawa County. There were several reports of downed trees and power lines across Allegan and Ottawacounties, and several homes were struck by lightning as well.
0.88" diameter hail was observed in Ada.Hail (0.88)0017Ada 1345EST
Kent County
Numerous trees were downed by strong winds across Kalamazoo. A 60 mile per hour wind gust was recorded in Cooper Townshipin northwest Kalamazoo County.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 50K0017Countywide 1510EST1527EST
Kalamazoo
Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county by strong winds. A 115 mile per hour wind gust was recorded innorthwest Newton. Numerous trees were also blown down in Homer, Marshall, and Albion, in some cases causing damage tohomes.
Thunderstorm Wind (G100) 100K0017Countywide 1522EST
Calhoun County
A 60 mile per hour wind gust was recorded in Allegan. Numerous trees were downed including at least one that fell on a home inAllegan, causing roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 50K0017Allegan 1530EST
Allegan County
Many trees and power lines were downed by strong winds across Barry County.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Countywide 1530EST1540EST
Barry County
Wind gusts downed numerous trees and power lines. A metal roof was blown off a home in Hudsonville. Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Countywide 1546EST
Ottawa County
Gusty thunderstorm winds flattened a house under construction in Wyoming in Kent County, causing one fatality and injuringanother person. A 70 mile per hour wind gust was recorded in Grandville. Numerous trees were downed across the county. A 75mile per hour wind gust was recorded in Grand Rapids. M21OT
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 50K 1 1 17Wyoming 1550EST1600EST
Kent County
Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county. A small plane at the Fitch Beach Airport in Charlotte was flippedover by strong winds.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Countywide 1600EST
Eaton County
Gusty thunderstorm winds tore the roof off a barn just southwest of Saranac. Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Saranac 1600EST
Ionia County
0.75" hail was reported in Parma. Numerous trees and power lines were also brought down in the Napoleon and Clark Lake areas. Hail (0.75) 50K0017Parma 1600EST
Jackson County
Wind damage included numerous trees and power lines that were downed. A 70 mile per hour wind gust was recorded in East St.Johns. 0.75" hail was observed in Lansing.
Thunderstorm Wind (G62) 100K0017Lansing 1620EST1625EST
Ingham County
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May 1999
MICHIGAN, WestKent County
Wind damage was reported to a barn and residence. A roof was blown off a golf club house. Numerous trees and power lines werealso downed.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Rockford 1620EST
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Lakeview. Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Lakeview 1620EST
Montcalm County
Two to three foot diameter trees were downed by strong winds at the intersection of I-69 and US-127.Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017De Witt 1630EST
Clinton County
Power lines and a a few branches were knocked down by thunderstorm wind gusts.Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Countywide 1640EST
Isabella County
Several trees and limbs were downed.Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Countywide 1645EST
Gratiot County
Large trees and some power lines were downed by gusty winds in Harrison. Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 50K0017Harrison 1720EST
Clare County
A large severe weather outbreak occurred across southern lower Michigan, featuring numerous reports of wind gusts of 60 to 70miles per hour that downed numerous trees and power lines. A wind gust caused a home under construction to collapse in Wyomingin Kent County, causing one fatality and injuring another. There was a recorded wind gust to 115 miles per hour in Calhoun County.There were also a few reports of hail 0.75" - 1.00" in diameter. A rotating wall cloud was reported in northern Kalamazoo County,but there were no tornado touchdowns.
All of this activity developed quickly during the afternoon hours, as the atmosphere rapidly destabilized. A squall line developedalong the Michigan and Indiana border during the mid afternoon hours, and movedquickly to the north northeast.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0023Pewamo 1400EST
Ionia County
Strong thunderstorm wind gusts ripped the siding off a house in Pewamo.
Hail (0.75)0004Granite Falls 0305CST
MINNESOTA, Central and South CentralYellow Medicine
Funnel Cloud0005Porter 1533CST
Yellow Medicine
Mobile home blown over. One person injured.Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1 006 .5 E Brunswick 1436CST
Kanabec County
Downburst winds associated with heavy showers/thunderstorms destroyed mobile home and one shed. Other sheds also damaged.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0006 4 SW Grasston 1440CST
Kanabec County
Roof torn off shed. Estimated wind speed.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0010 3 SW Walters 1510CST
Faribault County
Trees Down. Wind speed estimated.Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0010Golden Vly 1729CST
Hennepin County
Numerous Large Trees felled. Auto and Home damaged. Fifteen thousand residents were leftwithout power for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind (G58)0010Crystal 1731CST
Hennepin County
Trees Down. Wind Speed Estimated.Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0010Brooklyn Park 1735CST
Hennepin County
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MINNESOTA, Central and South CentralHennepin County
Funnel Cloud0010 2 W Maple Plain 1836CST
Funnel Cloud0010 2 N Zimmerman 1957CST
Sherburne County
Hail (1.00)0016 4 W Madelia 1525CST
Watonwan County
Hail (0.75)0016 3 SW Cleveland 1610CST
Le Sueur County
Hail (0.88)0016 4 SE Dunnell 1630CST
Martin County
Hail (0.88)0016 1 S St James 1635CST
Watonwan County
Hail (0.75)0016 4 E St James 1645CST
Watonwan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0010Countywide 1050CST
MINNESOTA, NortheastItasca County
Wind damage was reported throughout Itasca county. Numerous large trees were blown down. Powerlines were also blown down,leaving many areas without power. The strong winds raised 5-foot waves on Swan Lake which caused damage to boats and docks.The wind speed is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0010(Hib)Hibbing Arpt 1052CST
St. Louis County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0010Central Portion 1055CST
St. Louis County
Wind damage was reported throughout central St. Louis county, with numerous large trees and powerlines down. Roof damage wasalso reported. Wind speed is estimated from newspaper accounts.
Hail (0.75)0020 20 NW Crane Lake 1630CST
St. Louis County
Lightning ignited a fire that destroyed a garage and damaged a home near Fergus Falls.Lightning0009Fergus Falls 1945CST
MINNESOTA, NorthwestOtter Tail County
A church was destroyed after lightning ignited a fire in the roof.Lightning 500K0010Butler 0300CST
Otter Tail County
Hail (0.75)0030Breckenridge 1400CST
Wilkin County
Hail (0.75)0016Rollingstone 1633CST
MINNESOTA, SoutheastWinona County
Hail (1.00)0016Rochester 1704CST
Olmsted County
Hail (0.75)0016Eyota 1725CST
Olmsted County
Hail the size of dimes and quarters was reported by law enforcement officials and spotters.
Lightning 25K0016Rochester 1930CST
Olmsted County
Lightning struck a home in Rochester, blowing a hole in the wall of the kitchen as well as blasting the bark off a tree in the backyard.In addition, the lightning also set off an explosion in a nearby sewer, which damaged three homes and caused a gasoline leak. S everalneighborhoods were evacuated.
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May 1999
MINNESOTA, SouthwestJackson County
Hail (1.75)0016 3 N JacksonJackson to 1615CST
1620CST
NONE REPORTED.
MINNESOTA, West
Hail (0.88)0009Browns Vly 1805CST
MINNESOTA, West CentralTraverse County
Hail (0.75)0009Wheaton 1855CST
Traverse County
Hail (0.75)0030Wheaton 1454CST
Traverse County
Hail (0.75)0004Jackson 0830CST
MISSISSIPPI, CentralHinds County
Hail (0.75)0004Jackson 0846CST
Hinds County
Hail (0.75)0004Jackson 0850CST
Hinds County
Hail (0.75)0004Pearl 0850CST
Rankin County
Hail (0.75)0004Madison 0915CST
Madison County
Hail (0.75)0004Mc Adams 1000CST
Attala County
Hail (0.88)0004Quitman 1015CST
Clarke County
Hail (0.88)0004Meridian 1045CST
Lauderdale
Hail (0.75)0004Laurelhill 1100CST
Neshoba County
Hail (0.75)0004Bailey 1105CST
Lauderdale
Hail (0.75)0004Philadelphia 1107CST
Neshoba County
Hail (0.75)0004Ponta 1111CST
Lauderdale
Hail (0.88)0004 6 N Columbia 1545CST2200CST
Marion County
Hail (0.75)0005Countywide 1546CST
Sunflower County
Hail (1.00)0005Wayside 1650CST
Washington
Hail (0.75)0005Indianola 1652CST
Sunflower County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0005Cleveland 1705CST
Bolivar County
149157
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
MISSISSIPPI, CentralBolivar County
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0005Pace 1715CST
Hail (0.75)0005 3 W Leland 1720CST
Washington
Hail (0.88)0005Leland 1720CST
Washington
Hail (0.88)0005Mayersville 1728CST
Issaquena County
Several power poles were snapped in half.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005Mayersville 1728CST
Issaquena County
Hail (0.75)0005Countywide 1730CST
Leflore County
Hail (0.75)0005Anguilla 1739CST
Sharkey County
Hail (0.75)0005Countywide 1745CST
Sunflower County
A house received major damage.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0005Hollandale 1745CST
Washington
Several homes received roof damage.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0005Hollandale 1754CST
Washington
This weak tornado moved across an open field and no damage was reported.Tornado (F0)0 40 1 005 3 N Yazoo City 1800CST
Yazoo County
This weak tornado blew down several trees along highway 49.Tornado (F0) 2K0 40 1 005 2 S Belzoni 1820CST
Humphreys
This short-lived weak tornado blew a couple of mobile homes over.
Tornado (F1) 10K0 50 1 005 5 S Greenwood 1820CST1920CST
Leflore County
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0005 5 NE Durant 1830CST
Holmes County
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0005Black Hawk 1845CST
Carroll County
Straight line winds caused widespread tree damage in an area three quarter miles wide and eight miles long. Several homes receiveddamage and a couple of barns were destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind 200K0005 4 E Duck Hill 4 W Duck Hill to 1850CST
1858CST
Montgomery
Hail (1.00)0005Vaiden 1900CST
Carroll County
Hail (1.00)0005Winona 1902CST
Montgomery
Trees and power lines were blown down and roofing was torn off of a commercial building.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0005Grenada 1904CST
Grenada County
Numerous power poles were blown down along highway 49 and two commercial buildings received minor damage.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0005 2 N Belzoni 1915CST
Humphreys
150158
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
MISSISSIPPI, CentralHumphreys
A couple of planes were overturned and a hangar received minor damage.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0005Belzoni Muni Arpt 1915CST
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0005 3 E Carrollton 1920CST
Carroll County
Several trees were blown down onto a mobile home.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0005 7 N Kosciusko 1923CST
Attala County
Minor roof damage occurred.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005 8 NW Boyer 1925CST
Sunflower County
Two homes were destroyed and several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 60K0005Cruger 1930CST
Holmes County
This weak tornado crossed an open field and no damage was reported.Tornado (F0)0 40 1 005Tomnolen 1945CST
Webster County
Torrential rain flooded numerous roads and a few homes.
Flash Flood 20K0005Countywide 1950CST2150CST
Holmes County
Torrential rain flooded numerous roads and a few homes.
Flash Flood 25K0005Countywide 1950CST2150CST
Humphreys
Torrential rain flooded numerous roads and a few homes.
Flash Flood 20K0005Countywide 1950CST2150CST
Montgomery
Hail (0.75)0005Countywide 2000CST
Clay County
Golfball size hail knocked the windows out of a police car and produced minor damage to other vehicles and homes.Hail (1.75) 25K0005 5 W Yazoo City 2043CST
Yazoo County
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0005 5 W Yazoo City 2046CST
Yazoo County
Hail (0.75)0005Terry 2330CST
Hinds County
Hail (0.75)0012Magee 1420CST
Simpson County
Golfball size hail caused damage to several homes and vehicles.Hail (1.75) 30K0012Braxton 1445CST
Simpson County
Hail (0.88)0012 5 S Mize 1500CST
Smith County
Hail (0.88)0012Lake 1550CST
Scott County
Hail (1.00)0012 5 N Walnut Grove 1640CST
Leake County
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0012Little Rock 1700CST
Newton County
Hail (0.75)0012Collinsville 1705CST
Lauderdale
151159
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
MISSISSIPPI, CentralLeflore County
Hail (0.75)0012Sidon 1800CST
Several trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017 5 S Vicksburg 2315CST
Warren County
Hail (1.00)0022Vicksburg 1155CST
Warren County
Hail (0.75)0022Louin 1320CST
Jasper County
Hail (0.75)0022Florence 1320CST
Rankin County
Hail (0.75)0022Alcorn 1330CST
Claiborne County
A tree fell down onto a mobile home and injured two persons. Numerous power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 80K 2 022Pickens 1710CST
Holmes County
Hail (0.88)0023Hattiesburg 1120CST
Forrest County
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0023Hattiesburg 1120CST
Forrest County
The roof of a furniture store was partially peeled off. Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 30K0023Vicksburg 1700CST
Warren County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0023Vicksburg 1700CST
Warren County
Several trees were blown down throughout the county.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0023Countywide 1715CST
Warren County
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0023Utica 1735CST
Hinds County
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0023Edwards 1810CST
Hinds County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0023Brandon 1820CST
Rankin County
A few trees were blown down across Highway 49.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0023 3 SE Florence 1835CST
Rankin County
Trees were blown down throughout the county.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0023Countywide 1859CST
Simpson County
Several trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0023Mize 1943CST
Smith County
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0023Heidelberg 2000CST
Jasper County
Several trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0023Countywide 2030CST
Lamar County
A few trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0023Auburn 2046CST
Lincoln County
152160
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
MISSISSIPPI, CentralClarke County
Hail (1.00)0026 8 NE Quitman 1215CST
Hail (1.75)0.75K0004Walls 1210CST1215CST
MISSISSIPPI, NorthDe Soto County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0005Coffeeville 0920CST0925CST
Yalobusha County
A well shed was destroyed. Several cattle were killed when a barn roof collapsed. A couple of homes were damaged. Several treesand power lines were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0005Cottonville 1700CST1705CST
Tate County
Three apartment buildings had roof damage near Olive Branch. Several trees , power lines and power poles were knocked down overmuch of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind 25K0005Olive BranchSouth Haven to 1710CST
1720CST
De Soto County
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005 5 S BatesvilleSardis to 1715CST
1720CST
Panola County
Numerous trees were knocked down across the county. Some of the trees fell on cars.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0005Countywide 1715CST1730CST
Tallahatchie
Hail (1.75)0.75K0005Oxford 1810CST1815CST
Lafayette County
A barn lost part of its roof. Several trees and power lines were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0005Myrtle 1820CST1830CST
Union County
Hail (1.75) 1.5K0005New Albany 1820CST1830CST
Union County
Several trees were knocked down. One tree landed on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Pontotoc 1830CST1835CST
Pontotoc County
Hail (1.75)0.75K0005Ripley 1830CST1835CST
Tippah County
Several trees and power lines were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G63) 10K0005 1 S Oxford 1835CST1840CST
Lafayette County
Two mobile homes were destroyed and several other homes were damaged in Chalybeate. A church steeple was blown off in Falkner.Numerous trees were blown down as well.
Thunderstorm Wind 75K 2 005FalknerChalybeate to 1840CST
1850CST
Tippah County
One man was injured when he was struck by lightning.Lightning0 1 005Corinth 1845CST
Alcorn County
153161
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
MISSISSIPPI, NorthAlcorn County
A shop was destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 25K0005Wenasoga 1845CST1855CST
Several roads in the Corinth area were flooded.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1K0005Corinth 1900CST2200CST
Alcorn County
A few trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Bethany 1905CST1910CST
Lee County
A couple of highways were covered with water.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1K0005Baldwyn 1945CST1950CST
Lee County
Hail (1.75)0.75K0021Batesville 1235CST1240CST
Panola County
One home was damaged when a large oak tree landed on the roof. Other trees and power lines were also knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0021Fulton 1415CST1420CST
Itawamba County
Dime size hail fell st the Tombigbee State Park.
Hail (0.75)0.01K0021Central Portion 1515CST1520CST
Lee County
Nickel size hail was reported fromthe public on Interstate 10 near Ocean Springs.Hail (0.88)0028Ocean Spgs 1510CST
MISSISSIPPI, SouthJackson County
A tornado was observed by fire department personnel touching down in open country near the community of Savannah. No damagewas reported.
Tornado (F0)00 30 0.5 030Savannan 1109CST
Pearl River
NONE REPORTED.
MISSISSIPPI, Southeast
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0004Countywide 1700CST2200CST
MISSOURI, EastCallaway County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0004Countywide 1700CST2200CST
Cole County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0004Countywide 1700CST2200CST
Montgomery
At least 2 inches of rain caused some street and road flooding across the area. In Jefferson City several streets were temporarilyimpassable due to the depth of the water. Interstate 70 at Kingdom City in northern Callaway County had to be shut down for a shorttime due to high water.
Hail (0.75)0005Ellington 1937CST
Reynolds County
The Ellington Police reported 3/4 inch hail.
Hail (0.75)0016 .5 W Belgrade 1042CST
Washington
154162
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
MISSOURI, EastThe Belgrade Fire Department reported 3/4 inch hail.
Marion CountyHail (0.75)0016Palmyra 1615CST
The County Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail in Palmyra.
Hail (0.75)0017 2 N Garwood 1244CST
Reynolds County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Garwood 1245CST
Reynolds County
The County Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail north of Garwood and some trees down in town from thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail (1.75)0017Buckhorn 1303CST
Madison County
The County Sheriff reported golfball size hail in Buckhorn.
Hail (0.75)0.01K0005Kennett 1420CST1425CST
MISSOURI, LowerDunklin County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0005Kennett 1440CST1445CST
Dunklin County
Several trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G53) 5K0005
Caruthersville
5 SWCaruthersville to
1450CST1505CST
Pemiscot County
Hail (1.00)0.10K0017Kennett 1432CST1440CST
Dunklin County
Flood000111
0000CST2359CST
MISSOURI, NorthwestMOZ028-032-038- Platte - Chariton - Lafayette - Howard - Cooper - Henry
Minor to moderate river flooding that began in April continued into May on the South Grand River at Urich, the Platte River atSharps Station and Platte City, the Grand River at Brunswick, and on the Missouri River at Waverly, Glasgow, and Boonville. Whilemost of the streams fell below flood stage on May 1st and 2nd, further heavy rains helped keep the Missouri above flood stage atWaverly through May 11.
A 3-ft diameter, 60-foot tall tree was downed in Weston. Numerous smaller tree limbs and power lines were also downed bythunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0003Weston 2250CST
Platte County
Hail (0.75)0003Lees Summit 2324CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.00)0003 3 N Cleveland 2330CST
Cass County
Hail (1.25)0003Lees Summit 2330CST
Jackson County
Hail (0.75)0003Richards GebaurArpt
2330CST
Jackson County
The same storms that produced wind damage on the Kansas side of the Kansas City metro area moved northeastward into Missouri.While one report of wind damage was received from northwest of Kansas City, the primary threat on the Missouri side was hail.
Flood000410
0000CST2359CST
MOZ020-028>032- Buchanan - Platte - Clay - Ray - Carroll - Chariton - Jackson - Saline - Howard - Johnson -
A complex of thunderstorms rolled east out of Kansas on the night of May 3, dropping 2 to 3 inches of rain across parts ofwest-central Missouri. The runoff resulted in extensive river flooding, mainly in west central Missouri. Streams that exceeded floodstage included the Missouri River at Sibley, Glasgow, and Boonville, the Little Blue River at Lake City, Moniteau Creek near Fayette,
155163
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
MISSOURI, Northwestthe Petite Saline at Boonville, the Lamine River near Otterville, South Grand River at Urich, Big Creek near Blairstown, CrookedRiver near Richmond, Wakenda Creek near Carrollton, the Blackwater River at Valley City and Blue Lick, Fishing River near Mosby,the Little Platte at Smithville, the Chariton River at Prairie Hill, the Grand River at Sumner and Brunswick, and the Platte River atAgency, Sharps Station, and Platte City.
Holt CountyHail (0.75)0004 1 SW Craig 2040CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004Butler 2214CST
Bates County
Several car windows were blown out by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 mph. Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 5K0010Bethany 1510CST
Harrison County
Trees were downed by non-thunderstorm winds estimated at 50 mph in Raytown.
High Wind (G45) 20K0010 1510CST1845CST
MOZ037-043>044 Jackson - Cass - Johnson
A line of storms moved across northwestern sections of Missouri. Other thunderstorms approached west-central Missouri, butdissipated, producing wind gusts to 50 mph in and south of the Kansas City area.
Flood001231
0000CST2359CST
MOZ032-038>039- Chariton - Lafayette - Saline - Johnson - Cooper - Henry
Modest rainfall amounts of around an inch on May 11 across sections of west-central and central Missouri were sufficient to triggeranother round of river flooding. Streams that flooded included the Missouri River at Napoleon, Waverly, Miami, and Boonville, theBlackwater River at Valley City and Blue Lick., Big Creek near Blairstown, the South Grand River at Urich, and the Grand River atSumner and Brunswick. Further heavy rainfall later in the month kept the Missouri at Napoleon, Waverly, and Miami in flood intothe month of June.
Flood001630
0000CST2359CST
MOZ020-030>032- Buchanan - Ray - Carroll - Chariton - Jackson - Saline - Howard - Johnson - Henry
Thunderstorms moved across northern and western sections of Missouri on May 15 and 16, dropping 1.5 to 2 inches of rain in manylocations and resulting in minor to moderate river flooding. Streams in flood included the Missouri River at St. Joseph, Sibley, andGlasgow, Big Creek near Blairstown, the Crooked River near Richmond, Wakenda Creek at Carrollton, the Blackwater River at BlueLick and Valley City, and the Grand River at Sumner and Brunswick.
Hail (0.75)0016Nashua 2108CST
Clay County
Hail (1.00)0016Milan 2201CST
Sullivan County
A large tree was downed in a road near MilanThunderstorm Wind (G50)0016Milan 2201CST
Sullivan County
Quarter size hail dented cars south of Keytesville. Hail (1.00) 3K0017 5 S Keytesville 0000CST
Chariton County
Tree limbs 6 to 8 inches in diameter were reported downed along Highway 150. Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017 4 N Greenwood 0100CST
Jackson County
Roofs were torn off 2 houses by thunderstorm wind gusts. Thunderstorm Wind 50K 3 017Archie 0129CST
Cass County
A barn was severely damaged by thunderstorm winds southwest of Holden.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017 6 SW Holden 0145CST
Johnson County
Hail (0.75)0017Trenton 0220CST
Grundy County
Tree limbs up to 8 inches in diameter, as well as utility poles, were downed. Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0017Clinton 0230CST
Henry County
156164
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
MISSOURI, NorthwestLafayette County
A mobile home was destroyed in Corder.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0017Corder 0230CST
A cold front triggered thunderstorm development over Kansas. The storms moved eastward into west-central Missouri, producingwidespread damaging winds and large hail.
Flood002126
0000CST2359CST
MOZ001-020 Atchison - Buchanan
A weakening complex of thunderstorms dropped up to 1.5 inches of rain in sections of northwest Missouri on the evening of May 20,resulting in minor river flooding on the Tarkio River near Fairfax and the Missouri River at St. Joseph.
Flood002325
0000CST2359CST
MOZ040-054 Howard - Henry
Yet another heavy rainfall event on May 22, this time focused in west-central Missouri, south of Kansas City, resulted in minorflooding of the South Grand River at Urich and the Missouri River near Glasgow.
Hail (0.75)0030 7 NE Maryville 2010CST
Nodaway County
Flood0031 0000CST2359CST
MOZ020 Buchanan
A rain event on May 30 caused the Missouri River at St. Joseph to exceed flood stage on May 31, and remain above flood stage intoJune.
Flood 10K000131
0001CST2359CST
MISSOURI, SoutheastMOZ076-087-111 Perry - Cape Girardeau - Scott
The Mississippi River was above the 32-foot flood stage at Cape Girardeau for almost the entire month. The primary crest of 37.8feet occurred on the 10th, then the river fell below flood stage for a few days from the 15th to the 18th. The secondary crest of 34.4feet occurred on the 28th. These levels resulted in minor to moderate flooding, which primarily affected bottomlands and adjacentroads, but no homes. The first floodgates are closed at a level of 35.6 feet at Cape Girardeau.
Gusts to 60 MPH were estimated near the intersection of Highway 53 and HH Highway.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004 3 SE Poplar Bluff 1858CST
Butler County
Thunderstorms with very heavy rains caused minor flooding of poor drainage areas. Water was over portions of low-lying roads.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0005Countywide 0001CST0105CST
Perry County
Hail (0.75)0005East Prairie 1455CST
Mississippi County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0005Poplar Bluff 1516CST
Butler County
Hail (1.00)0005 1 N Naylor 1520CST
Ripley County
Walnut to golf ball size hail was reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Hail (1.75)0005 5 NW Poplar Bluff 5 W Poplar Bluff to 1535CST
1540CST
Butler County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0005Biehle 1600CST
Perry County
Hail (1.00)0006Lusk 0300CST
Scott County
Thunderstorms with very heavy rain persisted long enough to cause some street and highway flooding. Water was reported over THighway and a couple other roads. Street flooding occurred in Perryville.
Flash Flood 5K0012Countywide 1645CST1845CST
Perry County
157165
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
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Killed Injured
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May 1999
MISSOURI, SoutheastNew Madrid
Hail (0.75)0012New Madrid 1659CST
A house trailer sustained heavy damage in Ellsinore. Numerous trees were down in Van Buren.
Thunderstorm Wind 30K0017EllsinoreVan Buren to 1245CST
1255CST
Carter County
In Piedmont, a pontoon boat in a parking lot was moved six feet. In Taske, a porch was blown off a house, and a shed was damaged.Trees were down across roadways at scattered locations around the county.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 40K0017WappapelloPiedmont to 1253CST
Wayne County
Hail (0.75)0017 3 NE Doniphan 1310CST
Ripley County
Numerous trees were down and a barn was destroyed.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017 3 NE Doniphan 1310CST
Ripley County
In Advance, the roof was blown off a block building, chain link fences were down, and numerous trees were down. On the schoolgrounds in Advance, a dugout at a baseball field collapsed with students inside it. An auto dealership on the south edge of Advancelost its roof and back wall. No injuries were reported. In Bloomfield, large trees were down.
Thunderstorm Wind 100K0017AdvanceBloomfield to 1340CST
1355CST
Stoddard County
Hail (1.00)0017 1 S Perryville 1345CST
Perry County
Damaging winds, estimated near 70 MPH, affected southern parts of Cape Girardeau County. Near Randles, a mobile home wasunroofed and numerous trees were down. In Cape Girardeau, the dome roof of an indoor municipal pool was shredded, and the roofof an armory was torn off. Numerous trees and power lines were down. At the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, automatedequipment measured a gust to 62 MPH. A utility company reported 22,500 customers in the Cape Girardeau area lost power, somefor up to 24 hours. A large portion of the utility company's roof was blown off, blocking the entrance to the building. Roofing from anewly remodeled apartment building was blown across a street. About two dozen trees were blown down on the campus of SoutheastMissouri State University. A few miles south of Jackson, a fire official witnessed a "gustnado" about 20 feet wide. A gustnado is atornado-like vortex that forms along the leading edge of a thunderstorm gust front.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 150K0017Cape GirardeauRandles to 1350CST
1405CST
Cape Girardeau
Numerous trees and power lines were down. Trees were blown down across a highway. A shop building blew down with a maninside, but he was not injured. The county emergency management director estimated wind speeds up to 80 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind (G69) 40K0017Countywide 1400CST
Bollinger County
Thunderstorm winds were estimated up to 90 MPH at isolated locations in the county. These winds damaged or destroyed a fewsmaller buildings. A tractor trailer rig was blown over on Interstate 55 near the Scott City exit. Part of the roof of a school in ScottCity was peeled off. The highest gust in Sikeston was 62 MPH. Some of the hardest hit communities included Chaffee, Oran, andMorley. A tree fell on a house in Chaffee, damaging an awning and the roof. In Oran, a tree fell on a house, and another fell on avehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind (G78) 75K0017Scott CitySikeston to 1405CST
Scott County
Scattered trees and power lines were down, mainly in northern parts of New Madrid County.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0017MatthewsParma to 1415CST
New Madrid
Hail (1.00)0017Lusk 1423CST
Scott County
At Birds Point, an empty trailer was damaged. Scattered trees and limbs were blown down at East Prairie and Charleston.
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0017Birds PtCharleston to 1425CST
Mississippi County
158166
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May 1999
MISSOURI, SouthwestJasper County
Thunderstorm Wind 4K0004Joplin 0100CSTThunderstorm winds snapped a power poll and downed wires.
Flash Flood 40K000405
Countywide 1100CST0200CST
Barton County
Flash Flood 70K000405
Countywide 1100CST0200CST
Jasper County
Flash Flood0004North Portion 1100CST2100CST
Newton County
Flash Flood000405
Countywide 1100CST0200CST
Vernon County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1200CST1800CST
Cedar County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1200CST1800CST
Dade County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1200CST1800CST
Lawrence County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1200CST1800CST
St. Clair County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1500CST2100CST
Benton County
F29OT
Flash Flood0 1 0405
Countywide 1500CST0400CST
Camden County
Flash Flood0004West Portion 1500CST2200CST
Christian County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1500CST2000CST
Dallas County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1500CST2100CST
Greene County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1500CST2200CST
Hickory County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1500CST2000CST
Laclede County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1500CST2200CST
Morgan County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1500CST2200CST
Polk County
Flash Flood0004North Portion 1500CST2000CST
Stone County
159167
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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Killed Injured
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May 1999
MISSOURI, SouthwestBarry County
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1600CST1900CST
Flash Flood0004Countywide 1600CST2100CST
Miller County
Flash Flood000405
Countywide 1900CST0200CST
Howell County
Thunderstorms produced a large area of 2 to 6 inch rainfall over central, south central, and southwest Missouri. The hardest hit areaswere along the Kansas state line from Nevada to Joplin where some damage to roads occurred. A few homes in the Carthage andJoplin areas required brief evacuations due to the flooding. About a half dozen homes in Carthage had minor flood damage on thelowest floor. Numerous low lying roads and low water crossings were closed due to the flooding.
There was one flash flood related fatality in eastern Camden County on Dry Glaize Creek near Montreal. Early in the morning onMay 5th, a women died when she drove into a flooded low water crossing.
Tornado (F3) 50K 1 200 3 004 5 N Tiffin 2 N Tiffin to 1249CST
St. Clair County
A tornado downed trees just north of Highway 82 near the intersection of OO Highway. The tornado skipped across an open field andincreased in intensity just before striking and completely destroying a modular home, spreading debris nearly a mile away. Oneperson in the home was injured.
Thunderstorm Wind00004Osceola 1300CST
St. Clair County
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees.
Tornado (F0) 5K0 50 0.1 004 1 S Cole Camp 1345CST
Benton County
A small tornado downed 15 trees, a power line, and buckled over a metal pole. A small shed was moved about 15 feet.
Lightning 1 004Carthage 1424CST
Jasper County
A worker was struck by lightning while she was working inside a hotel/motel. The lightning apparently entered through a window.The women was knocked off of her feet and onto a bed. She experienced numbness in her ankles, feet, and arms but was not hurtseriously. She was admitted to a local hospital and soon released.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 30K0004Springfield 1515CST
Greene County
Thunderstorm winds downed trees, power lines, and caused some minor structural damage in and around Springfield. A portion of afurniture store was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind00004Highlandville 1515CST
Christian County
Thunderstorm winds downed tree limbs.
Hail (0.75)0004Bennett Spgs 1555CST
Laclede County
Hail (0.75)0004 4 E Eldridge 1610CST
Laclede County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)00004Eldridge 1610CST
Laclede County
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0004 2 S Lebanon 1620CST
Laclede County
Thunderstorm winds damaged a barn, a trailer, and downed a few trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind00004 2 S Willow Spgs 1805CST
Howell County
Thunderstorm winds downed tree limbs.
Thunderstorm Wind 8K0004Bronaugh 2150CST
Vernon County
Thunderstorm winds downed branches and power lines.
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TimeLocal/Standard
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May 1999
MISSOURI, SouthwestVernon County
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0004Nevada 2155CSTThunderstorm winds downed trees in and around Nevada.
Hail (1.00)0004Richards 2155CST
Vernon County
Hail (1.75)0005 1 NW Jeff 1805CST
Oregon County
Hail (0.75)0011 3 W El DoradoSpgs
1927CST
Cedar County
Hail (1.00)0011 2 NE Dederick 1931CST
Vernon County
Flash Flood0012Countywide 0400CST
Vernon County
Thunderstorms produced heavy rain which flooded numerous low water crossings across the county.
Hail (0.75)0015 4 W KimberlingCity
0550CST
Stone County
Hail (0.75)0015Oldfield 0800CST
Christian County
Hail (1.00)0015 1 NW Forsyth 1842CST
Taney County
Thunderstorm Wind 40K0017 1 E Lamar 0131CST
Barton County
Thunderstorm winds destroyed a hay barn, a garage, and damaged trees and other outbuildings.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0017South West City 0240CST
Mcdonald County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0017Anderson 0240CST
Mcdonald County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Cassville 0304CST
Barry County
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017Countywide 0337CST
Stone County
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines across much of the county. The Galena and Reeds Springs areas were hitparticularly hard with numerous downed power lines.
Hail (0.75)0017 4 N Ozark 0345CST
Christian County
Hail (1.75)0017 5 W Lebanon 0420CST
Laclede County
Thunderstorm Wind 3K0017Ridgedale 1120CST
Taney County
Thunderstorm winds damaged trees.
Tstm Wind/Hail0017Pottersville 1123CST
Howell County
Thunderstorms produced dime sized hail and blew down trees.
Hail (0.75)0017Bakersfield 1135CST
Ozark County
Hail (1.00)0017West Plains 1137CST
Howell County
Hail (1.00)0017Winona 1202CST
Shannon County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0017 3 NE Winona 1215CST
Shannon County
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TimeLocal/Standard
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May 1999
MISSOURI, SouthwestOregon County
Hail (0.75)0017Thomasville 1217CST
Flash Flood0017South Portion 1300CST1500CST
Howell County
Thunderstorms produced some minor flooding of low lying areas and low water crossings.
Hail (0.75)0017Seneca 1343CST
Newton County
Thunderstorm Wind00023Carthage 0106CST
Jasper County
Thunderstorm winds blew over large trees.
Hail (1.00)0023Stockton 0129CST
Cedar County
CTB ASOS AT 1600...SWEETGRASS G50KT AT 1300
High Wind (G60)0007 1300MST2000MST
MONTANA, CentralMTZ010 Eastern Glacier / Eastern Pondera / Toole / Liberty
JUST WEST OF CLANCY 11 INCHES
Winter Storm000910
1500MST2000MST
MTZ014 Broadwater / Jefferson / Meagher / Central And Southern Lewis And Clark
VIRGINIA CITY 13 INCHES...ALDER 17S 10 INCHES...GALLATIN GATEWAY 8 INCHES
Winter Storm000910
1500MST2000MST
MTZ015 Gallatin / Madison
PENDROY 18W...HUDSON BAY RANGER STATION...AND BABB 8 INCHES
Winter Storm000910
1800MST1400MST
MTZ009 Rocky Mountain Front
DUPUYER AND GOLD BUTTE 7N 6 INCHES
Winter Storm000910
1800MST1400MST
MTZ010 Eastern Glacier / Eastern Pondera / Toole / Liberty
12SSE HLN 10 INCHES...MCDONALD PASS 6 INCHES
Winter Storm0030 1000MST2000MST
MTZ014 Broadwater / Jefferson / Meagher / Central And Southern Lewis And Clark
High Wind (G45)0005 0530MST2000MST
MONTANA, EastMTZ018>020- Daniels - Sheridan - Roosevelt - Mccone - Richland - Dawson - Prairie - Wibaux
The combination of a strong low pressure system located over South Dakota and high pressure over the Pacific Northwest producedhigh winds over portions of eastern Montana. Winds were sustained from 40 to 45 miles an hour for much of May 5th. Winds gustsreached to around 50 miles an hour from Glendive to near Scobey.
Heavy Snow001112
1930MST1100MST
MTZ017>020- Valley - Daniels - Sheridan - Roosevelt - Garfield - Mccone - Richland - Dawson - Prairie - Wibaux
A major late season snow storm dropped as much as 18 inches of heavy wet snow over portions of northeast Montana. The snow incombination with strong northwest winds reduced visibilities to less than an mile and caused 3 to 4 foot drifts. Several roads acrossthe area were closed due to the snow and snow drifts. Highway 2 between Brockton and Poplar was limited to emergency travel onlyand portions of Highways 16 and 200 were also closed during the morning of May 12th.The heaviest snowfalls were reported inwestern Dawson County near Bloomfield and Richey. 18 inches of snow was reported 11 miles east of Richey. Very heavy snowalso fell in Sheridan County along the North Dakota border. 12 inches of snow was reported around Dooley and Comertown.
Hail (0.75)0021 3 NW Whitetail 1802MST
Daniels County
Hail (0.75)0021 3 NW Redstone 1905MST
Sheridan County
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TimeLocal/Standard
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May 1999
MONTANA, EastDawson County
Lightning 1 029Glendive 1615MST
Hail (0.88)0029 5 SE Fallon 1630MST
Prairie County
Spotters reported 1.5 - 2 inches of rain falling in less than 3 hours. The rain caused local streams to become bankful and ponding ofwater on area secondary roads.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld002930
12 N Peerless 1951MST0015MST
Daniels County
High Wind (G58)0005 0800MST1900MST
MONTANA, SouthMTZ033-036 Fallon - Powder River
An intense low pressure center over the Eastern Dakotas combined with high pressure over Western Montana to produce strongnorthwest winds across Eastern Montana. Broadus had gusts as high as 67 mph and Baker had sustained winds of 40 mph at 353 pmMDT.
Heavy Snow0013 0400MST1600MST
MTZ028 Wheatland
Moisture rotating around an upper low which moved from central Montana to southern Saskatchewan combined with low levelupslope flow to produce heavy snow above 7000 feet in the mountains of southern Park County. Cooke City picked up 13 inches ofnew snow.
Nickel size hail reported.Hail (0.88)0013Biddle 1800MST
Powder River
A spotter reported dime size hail while driving in open country.Hail (0.75)0013 35 N Alzada 1900MST
Carter County
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a funnel cloud pass over Roundup, and a tornado touchdown north of US12 1 mile east of Roundup.Several trees were downed, a chicken shed was demolished and several sections of wood fencing were destroyed.
Tornado (F0) 25K0 30 0.2 020 1 E Roundup 1905MST1907MST
Musselshell
Public report of four funnel clouds.Funnel Cloud0021 8 W Ridgeway 1215MST
Carter County
Funnel Cloud0021 10 NW Alzada 1223MST
Carter County
Funnel Cloud0021Ekalaka 1225MST
Carter County
Golf ball size hail was reported by Carbon County Sheriff's dispatch.Hail (1.75)0021 4 N Red Lodge 1355MST
Carbon County
Hail (0.88)0021Pompeys Pillar 1443MST
Yellowstone
Flood002930
1200MST1900MST
MTZ028 Wheatland
The road between 9th Street Island and Siebeck Island was closed as water overflowed its banks along the Yellowstone River inLivingston.
Nickel size hail was reported in Ismay.Hail (0.88)0029Ismay 1619MST
Custer County
Dime size hail was reported in Ridgeway.Hail (0.75)0029Ridgeway 1635MST
Carter County
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May 1999
MONTANA, WestMTZ002 West Glacier Region
Heavy Snow000910
1700MST1300MST
Moss Peak at 6780 feet in Lake County 12 inches new snow.Flattop Mountain at 6300 feet in Flathead County 10 inches new snow.Noisy Basin at 6000 feet in Flathead County 10 inches new snow.
Flood002528
0000MST1200MST
MTZ001-005 Kootenai/Cabinet Region - Missoula / Bitterroot Valleys
Warm temperatures caused rapid snowmelt in the mountains with subsequent flooding of local streams and a few rivers in westernMontana. The Yaak River near the Yaak Mercantile flooded 5 homes, and the Bitterroot River from Darby to Florence floodedfishing access sites and Osprey, Simpson and Luby Lanes roads near Florence.
Hail (1.00)0003 12 SSE Bartlett 1830CST
NEBRASKA, CentralWheeler County
Thunderstorm Wind (G74)0003 10 S North Platte 1925CST
Lincoln County
Tornado (F1) 750K0100 15 003 6.5 ENE Page 3 SSE Ewing to 1920CST
1945CST
Holt County
Hail (4.50) 15K0003Ewing 1930CST
Holt County
Hail (1.75) 3K0003 7 ENE Page 1940CST
Holt County
A severe thunderstorm spawned a tornado in extreme eastern Holt County of north central Nebraska. The tornado touched down 3miles south southeast of Ewing and travelled along a power line, lifting up and touching down again at least once. The tornado finallyended as it lifted back into the cloud 6 to 7 miles east northeast of page. While the tornado was down, it destroyed twelve center pivotirrigation systems. At one farm, it also destroyed a 40 foot by 60 foot quonset machine shed and heavily damaged the machinerywithin. Also destroyed were a granary, a barn, and a chicken house. Several farm animals were injured as well, and the dwellingreceived minor damage. No human injuries were reported and no storm related deaths occurred. The 1.75 inch and 4.50 inch hailwere associated with the tornado.
Hail (0.88)0003 11 SW Naper 2030CST
Boyd County
Hail (0.88)0003 14 NNW Stuart 2030CST
Holt County
Hail (0.75)0003 12 N Newport 2030CST
Rock County
Hail (0.75)0003 18 E Springview 2045CST
Keya Paha County
Flash Flood0004 8 NW BurwellSouthwest Portion to 1240CST
1500CST
Garfield County
Flash Flood0004 7 NE TaylorEast Portion to 1240CST
1500CST
Loup County
Very heavy rain began late in the morning or early afternoon as a nearly stationary line of thunderstorms . Radar estimated rainfall of6 inches or more fell in a period from 5:30 AM CDT to 4:20 PM CDT in north central Nebraska causing widespread flooding ofroads and fields in eastern Loup County and southwest Garfield County.
Hail (1.75) 9K0009 15 WSW Stockville 1910CST
Frontier County
Hail (1.00)0009 8 NNE Sutherland 2030CST
Lincoln County
Hail (0.75)0009Tryon 2050CST
Mcpherson
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TimeLocal/Standard
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
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May 1999
NEBRASKA, CentralHooker County
Hail (0.75)0009 18 SSE Mullen 2125CST
Hail (0.75)0013 11 SW Oshkosh 1700CST
Garden County
Hail (1.00)0013 5 NE Chappell 1737CST
Deuel County
Hail (1.75) 8K0013 8 ENE Chappell 1740CST
Deuel County
Hail (1.75) 50K0013Big Spgs 1815CST
Deuel County
Hail (1.75) 8K0013 7 NNW Big Spgs 1815CST
Deuel County
Hail (0.75)0013 5 NW Ogallala 1840CST
Keith County
Hail (0.75)0013 4 NW Big Spgs 1910CST
Deuel County
Hail (0.75)0013 3 NE Ogallala 1940CST
Keith County
Hail (0.75)0013 3 NW Lamar 2005CST
Chase County
Hail (1.00)0013 12 W Imperial 2030CST
Chase County
Hail (0.75)0013 8 NNW Sutherland 2125CST
Lincoln County
Hail (0.75)0014 8 SSE Thedford 0045CST
Thomas County
Hail (0.75)0014 8 N Keystone 1615CST
Keith County
Hail (0.88)0014 10 SSW Champion 1720CST
Chase County
Hail (0.88)0014 4 W Champion 1730CST
Chase County
Hail (1.00)0014Wauneta 1750CST
Chase County
Hail (1.00)0014 8 S Maywood 1830CST
Frontier County
Hail (0.88)0014 7 E Brady 1858CST
Lincoln County
Dime-sized hail covered the ground.Hail (0.75)0014 8 S Eustis 1930CST
Frontier County
Hail (1.50)0016 2 WSW Ansley 0323CST
Custer County
Hail (0.75)0016 2 S Ansley 0330CST
Custer County
Hail (0.75)0019 14 NE Wellfleet 1830CST
Lincoln County
Hail (0.88)0019 18 SSW Cody 2300CST
Cherry County
Dry Microburst 220K0019 .5 SW Arnold 1.5 SW Arnold to 2150CST
Custer County
A thunderstorm produced damaging wind in western Custer County of central Nebraska. Ten power poles were blown down and a
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
NEBRASKA, Centralsolar unit blew off a house roof while the same house sustained the loss of a large television antenna. A large tree was blown down.Other damage included grain augers and three center pivot irrigation systems damaged or destroyed. A top blown from a grain binstruck a pickup truck and a house.
Garden CountyHail (0.75)0021 11 SW Oshkosh 1920CST
Hail (0.75)0021 7 N Chappell 1950CST
Deuel County
Hail (0.88)0022 7 SSE Brewster 1230CST
Blaine County
Hail (0.88)0022 3 W Rose 1300CST
Rock County
Hail (0.88)0022 9 NW Almeria 1325CST
Loup County
Hail (1.25)0022 7 W Comstock 1330CST
Custer County
Hail (0.88)0022 4 NNW Elsmere 1340CST
Cherry County
Hail (1.75) 9K0022 5 NW Burwell 1345CST
Garfield County
Hail (1.00)0022 23 S Johnstown 1410CST
Brown County
Hail (0.75)0022 3 NW Brewster 1425CST
Blaine County
Hail (1.25)0022 17 SE Thedford 1440CST
Thomas County
Hail (0.88)0022 7 SSE Brewster 1445CST
Blaine County
Hail (1.00)0022 12 N Stapleton 1445CST
Logan County
Hail (0.75)0022 7 N Ericson 1445CST
Wheeler County
Hail (0.75)0022 1 W Almeria 1510CST
Loup County
Hail (1.50)0022 15 NW Merna 1540CST
Custer County
Hail (0.75)0022 5 N Broken Bow 1602CST
Custer County
Hail (0.75)0022 18 WSW Stockville 1740CST
Frontier County
Hail (0.75)0027 2 S North Platte 1510CST
Lincoln County
Hail (0.88)0027 2 SE Oconto 1610CST
Custer County
Hail (1.00)0030 2 W Anselmo 1545CST
Custer County
Hail (1.00)0030 6 WSW Merna 1627CST
Custer County
Hail (2.00) 10K0030 7 SW Merna 1630CST
Custer County
Hail (0.75)0030 8 W Oconto 1740CST
Custer County
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Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
NEBRASKA, CentralFrontier County
Hail (0.88)0030 4 W Eustis 1910CST
Hail (1.50)0003 8 E David City 1830CST
NEBRASKA, EastButler County
Hail (0.75)0003Howells 1838CST
Colfax County
Hail (1.50)0003Rogers 1856CST
Colfax County
Hail (1.00)0003 4 SSW Wisner 1908CST
Cuming County
Hail (0.75)0003Stanton 1910CST
Stanton County
Hail (2.00)0003 5 NW North Bend 1910CST
Dodge County
Hail (1.25)0003Pilger 1918CST
Stanton County
Metal farm grain bins were destroyed.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 40 3 003 1 NW Orchard 2 SSW Orchard to 1927CST
1942CST
Antelope County
Hail (1.00)0003 2 NE Pierce 1940CST
Pierce County
Hail (0.88)0003Wayne 1945CST
Wayne County
Power lines/poles downed.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 70 6 003 11 SW Verdigre 15 W Creighton to 1951CST
2000CST
Knox County
Hail (1.00)0003Bloomfield 2016CST
Knox County
Brief touchdown.Tornado (F0)0 20 0 003 3 NW Verdigre 2024CST
Knox County
A barn and farm equipment were destroyed.
Tornado (F0) 15K0 40 3.5 003 2 W Belden 4 S Belden to 2025CST
2035CST
Cedar County
Hail (0.75)0003Verdigre 2025CST
Knox County
Farm buildings were heavily damaged as well as a garage, part of a roof of a house and part of a center irrigation pivot.
Tornado (F1) 50K0 70 4 003
2.5 NE Hartington
5 ESE Hartingtonto
2026CST2051CST
Cedar County
Hail (1.50)0003Coleridge 2028CST
Cedar County
Brief touchdown.Tornado (F0)0 20 0 003 6 NW Niobrara 2032CST
Knox County
Hail (1.75)0003 7 NW Crofton 2045CST
Knox County
Hail (0.75)0004Elkhorn 0635CST
Douglas County
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Property Crops
May 1999
NEBRASKA, EastRichardson
Hail (0.75)0004Rulo 2025CST
Hail (1.75)0004 2 W Nebraska City 2150CST
Otoe County
Hail (0.75)0004 2 SSW Union 2202CST
Cass County
Hail (0.75)0004Bellevue 2245CST
Sarpy County
Ponca creek near Verdel briefly flooded, reaching 12.2 feet. Flood stage is 12 feet. The minor flooding was caused by thunderstormson 5/3/99 and 5/4/99.
Flood0005 1300CST1900CST
NEZ011 Knox
Heavy rain in north central Nebraska caused the Elkhorn River at Neligh to reach 10.8 feet at 10 am on 5/8/99, flood stage is 10 feet.
Flood000708
1830CST2000CST
NEZ016 Antelope
Covered highway 81 south of Platte River 6 inches deep.Hail (1.00)0015 5 NW Bellwood 2210CST
Butler County
Numerous hailstones 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches with some as large as 2 3/4 inches did damage to over 1500 cars as well as to many roofsand gutters.
Hail (2.75) 7.5M0015Columbus 2215CST
Platte County
Hail (1.75)0016 3 NW Primrose 0530CST
Boone County
Hail (0.75)0016 8 S Pilger 0615CST
Stanton County
Hail (0.75)0016 6 W Bancroft 0615CST
Cuming County
Hail (2.75)0016 3 S Plattsmouth 1400CST
Cass County
Some shingle and tree damage was caused near the Beaver Lake area before the tornado crossed the Missouri River near PacificJunction.
Tornado (F0) 5K0 60 1 016 5 SE Plattsmouth 6 S Plattsmouth to 1403CST
1405CST
Cass County
Hail (1.00)0016 4 N Blair 1410CST
Washington
Above normal rainfall for May over eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa pushed the Missouri River at Brownville above its 32 footflood stage much of this time period. The river was below flood stage is this time period basically from late on 5/19/99 until 5/20/99in the afternoon. The river crested at 33.93 feet at 330 pm 5/21/99 and 33.74 feet at 430 pm on 5/17/99.
Flood001626
1700CST2000CST
NEZ091 Nemaha
Thunderstorm gust downed power lines and did some tree limb and roof damage.Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0016Falls City 1745CST
Richardson
Hail (0.88)0016 5 E Julian 2036CST
Nemaha County
Hail (2.75)0016Peru 2049CST
Nemaha County
Hail (0.88)0016 13 S Nebraska City 2136CST
Otoe County
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May 1999
NEBRASKA, EastNEZ078 Saline
Slow moving thunderstorms on 5/16/99 produced heavy rain which caused Turkey Creek near Wilber to flood. The creek crested at11.9 feet during the morning hours on 5/18/99. Flood stage is 11 feet.
Flood001719
0300CST1500CST
Above normal May rainfall over eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa caused the Missouri River at Rulo to be above its 17 foot floodstage much of this time period, except from around late afternoon on 5/19/99 through the early morning hours of 5/21/99. The rivercrested at 21.2 feet during the evening hours of 5/21/99.
Flood001725
0500CST1000CST
NEZ093 Richardson
Hail (1.00)0020Jansen 1619CST
Jefferson County
Three trees were uprooted plus numerous large tree limbs were downed. The downed tree limbs knocked the power out to half ofFairbury for nearly an hour.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0020Fairbury 1625CST
Jefferson County
Lightning caused damage to plumbing in a house plus started a small fire in a crawl space in the bathroom.Lightning0020Fairbury 1653CST
Jefferson County
Hail (2.00)0020 3 S Burchard 1705CST
Pawnee County
Flooding of many county roads and 100 feet of dirt was washed out under rail road tracks near Beatrice.
Flash Flood0020 2 SE Beatrice 1915CST2130CST
Gage County
Flash flooding covered highway 4 west of Plymouth.
Flash Flood0020 4 W Plymouth 2000CST2200CST
Jefferson County
Heavy rain caused flash flooding of roads near Auburn
Flash Flood002021
Auburn 2200CST0100CST
Nemaha County
Heavy rain forced the Little Nemaha River near Auburn out of its banks. The river reached 24.58 feet at 500 am, flood stage is 22feet, and this high water closed Highway 136 east of Auburn for around 9 hours.
Flood0021 0100CST1300CST
NEZ091 Nemaha
The Big Blue River at Beatrice rose to 18.7 feet around 1100 am on 5/21/99, flood stage is 16 feet.
Flood0021 0500CST1900CST
NEZ089 Gage
The Big Nemaha River at Falls City reached 24.52 feet at 930 am 5/21/99. Flood stage is 23 feet.
Flood0021 0500CST1500CST
NEZ093 Richardson
Tree branches downed.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 7 SE Hartington 1540CST
Cedar County
Hail (0.75)0022Wynot 1545CST
Cedar County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Goehner 1740CST
Seward County
Hail (1.00)0022 4 NE Garrison 1750CST
Butler County
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May 1999
NEBRASKA, EastLancaster County
Small branches downed.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 10 W Lincoln 1815CST
Winds over 60 mph severely damaged old outbuildings near Odell.Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0022Odell 1830CST
Gage County
Spotty heavy rain over Pawnee county caused minor flooding...mainly around Burchard and Table Rock...where several county roadswere under water for a time.
Flood0022 1900CST2000CST
NEZ092 Pawnee
Flooding of a small creek brought debris onto a bridge north of Monroe.
Flash Flood0027 .5 N Monroe 1830CST1930CST
Platte County
Hail (1.00)0030 5 W Papillion 1402CST1403CST
Sarpy County
Near 144th and Q street.Hail (1.00)0030Millard 1406CST
Douglas County
Large tree limbs down which caused a power outage for some Omaha residents north of I-680.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0030 6 N Omaha 1430CST
Douglas County
Hail (0.75)0030 11 NW Beatrice 1516CST
Gage County
Hail (0.75)0030Plymouth 1609CST
Jefferson County
Street flooding in Beatrice plus county roads around town closed as well due to flooding.
Flash Flood0030Beatrice 1615CST1800CST
Gage County
Hail (0.75)0030Beatrice 1620CST
Gage County
Large tree limbs downed.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0030Table Rock 1725CST
Pawnee County
Hen egg sized hail reported on highway 8.Hail (2.00)0030 2 NE Du Bois 1740CST
Pawnee County
County road north of Table Rock closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood0030 2 N Table Rock 1830CST2000CST
Pawnee County
Hail (0.75)0030 7 S Friend 1916CST
Saline County
County road east of Beatrice closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood0030 6 E Beatrice 2108CST2215CST
Gage County
The Big Blue River at Beatrice rose to 17.75 feet at 730 am on 5/31/99, flood stage is 16 feet.
Flood003031
2200CST1100CST
NEZ089 Gage
Hail (0.75)0022 1 S Newcastle 1549CST
NEBRASKA, Extreme NortheastDixon County
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May 1999
NEBRASKA, Extreme NortheastDixon County
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.1 022 3 SW Ponca 1556CST1557CST
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.1 022 2.5 SW Ponca 1556CST1557CST
Dixon County
Two small and short lived tornadoes were observed by a trained spotter. The tornadoes caused no known damage.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K0022 3 SW Ponca 1558CST
Dixon County
Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022South Sioux City 1630CST
Dakota County
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.1 030 2 W Allen 1715CST1716CST
Dixon County
A brief tornado observed by a spotter caused no reported damage.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0030 2 W Allen 1718CST
Dixon County
Hail (1.00)0009 5 SE Red Willow 0652CST
NEBRASKA, Extreme SouthwestRed Willow
Hail (0.75)0009Culbertson 0715CST
Hitchcock County
Hail (1.00)0009 6 W Mc Cook 0800CST
Red Willow
Hail (0.88)0014 15 NNE Max 1647MST
Dundy County
Hail (1.50)0014Stratton 1759CST
Hitchcock County
Hail (0.88)0014 5 SSE Culbertson 1832CST
Hitchcock County
Hail (1.50)0014Mc Cook 1846CST
Red Willow
Hail (0.75)0014 2 ESE Lebanon 1950CST
Red Willow
Hail (1.50)0019 12 NNW Haigler 1540MST
Dundy County
Hail (1.00)0019 19 NNW Parks 1600MST
Dundy County
Hail (0.75)0019 15 NNW Max 1625MST
Dundy County
Tornado (F0)0 20 0.2 022 5 SW Trenton 1802CST
Hitchcock County
Numerous 2 inch tree limbs broken by strong winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0022Culbertson 1900CST
Hitchcock County
Tornado (F0) 15K0 15 0.5 002
2 NW Arapahoe
1.5 NW Arapahoe to 01430CST1431CST
NEBRASKA, South CentralFurnas County
Tornado (F1) 75K0 60 4.5 002 12 S Elwood 16 S Elwood to 01437CST
1447CST
Gosper County
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May 1999
NEBRASKA, South CentralHarlan County
Tornado (F0)00 15 1 002 1 NW Ragan 1 W Ragan to 01536CST
1537CST
Tornado (F1) 100K0 50 4 002 8 E Holdrege 8 SE Holdrege to 01542CST
1548CST
Phelps County
Hail (0.75)00002Funk 01550CST
Phelps County
Tornado (F1) 200K0 35 3 002 3.5 N Macon 1.5 NW Macon to 01600CST
1605CST
Franklin County
Hail (0.75)00002Heartwell 01625CST
Kearney County
Tornado (F0) 50K0 20 2 002 4 NE Heartwell 2 E Heartwell to 01703CST
1708CST
Kearney County
Tornado (F1) 150K0100 8 002 5 N Kenesaw 4 SE Kenesaw to 01708CST
1726CST
Adams County
Tornado (F2) 300K0250 10 002 1 S Prosser 5 SW Kenesaw to 01711CST
1741CST
Adams County
Tornado (F0)00 20 2 002
6.5 SW Wood River
8.5 SW Wood Riverto
01726CST1730CST
Hall County
Tornado (F0)00 15 1.5 002 2 NW Juniata 2 W Juniata to 01748CST
1751CST
Adams County
Tornado (F1) 100K0 35 1.5 002
2 N Wood River
1 NW Wood Riverto
01817CST1820CST
Hall County
Hail (1.00) 5K0002Loup City 01850CST
Sherman County
Tornado (F0)00 10 0.5 002 1 W Worms 1.5 SW Worms to 01906CST
1908CST
Merrick County
Tornado (F2) 250K0100 5 002 8 NE St Libory 3 E St Libory to 01908CST
1918CST
Howard County
Hail (1.75) 10K0002Spalding 01917CST
Greeley County
As strong low pressure lifted across Nebraska and Kansas, a series of damaging tornadoes ripped across south-central Nebraskaduring the late afternoon and evening hours. No less than 10 tornadoes were confirmed across an area from west of Arapahoe tonorth of Grand Island near St. Libory. Tornado damage began around mid-afternoon near Holbrook. A brief tornado did somedamage to a farmstead northwest of town. Another tornado set down in southern Gosper county and damaged or destroyed at least 3irrigation center pivots. Tornadoes touched down near Ragan and west of Wilcox. Eventually, another twister near Macon hit twofarms. With debris flying through the air, one man stood on his front porch as the tornado passed. Outbuildings, center pivots, andgrain bins were heavily damaged by this tornado.
Just after 6 pm, the first of three tornadoes in Adams county took aim on the region west of Kenesaw. Shortly thereafter, anothertornado set down southeast of Kenesaw and moved northeast. One farm sustained damage southeast of Kenesaw as irrigation pipelittered the fields along the twister's path. Both tornadoes were on the ground at the same time. A third tornado set down west ofJuniata but did no damage before lifting.
Around 7 pm, a short lived tornado was observed just northwest of Wood River. This tornado destroyed grain bins, damaged a graindryer and pulled shingles from a house nearby. Strong winds in the region also downed power lines and poles south of town. Finally,just after 8 pm, the final tornado of the evening set down in extreme western Merrick county and moved north just inside the Howard
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May 1999
NEBRASKA, South Centralcounty line. This F2, multiple vortex tornado was on the ground for about 5 miles and damaged or destroyed numerous outbuildingsand trees along its path.
Greeley CountyHail (1.75) 10K0003Greeley 01817CST
Hail (0.75)00004 3 E Hastings 01434CST
Adams County
Hail (0.75)00009Cozad 02105CST
Dawson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 10K0014 2 N Cambridge 01907CST
Furnas County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 15K0014Arapahoe 01914CST
Furnas County
Hail (0.75)00014 8 S Elwood 01915CST
Gosper County
Hail (0.75)00014 7 S Elwood 01926CST
Gosper County
Hail (0.75)00014Beaver City 01950CST
Furnas County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00014 8 S Elwood 02000CST
Gosper County
Hail (1.00) 2K0014Holdrege 02009CST
Phelps County
Hail (1.75) 5K0014Funk 100K2020CST
Phelps County
Hail (1.75) 75K0014Holdrege 02025CST
Phelps County
Hail (1.00) 2K0014Wilcox 02032CST
Kearney County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00014Arapahoe 02034CST
Furnas County
Hail (1.25) 4K0014Axtell 02038CST
Kearney County
Hail (1.25) 4K0014Hildreth 02049CST
Franklin County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)00014Axtell 02053CST
Kearney County
Hail (0.75)00014Bloomington 02145CST
Franklin County
Severe thunderstorms rumbled across south-central Nebraska with high winds and hail. Some of the larger hail was reported in theHoldrege area where minor property damage was noted. A wind gust to at least 60 mph was to blame for a window being blown in ofa trained spotter's car near Axtell.
Hail (1.00)00015 4 S Shickley 02125CST
Fillmore County
Hail (1.00)00015 3 NW Carleton 02135CST
Thayer County
Hail (1.75) 50K0015Osceola 02158CST
Polk County
Quick moving thunderstorms dropped large hail in parts of Polk county causing minor damage.
Hail (1.25) 5K0016North Loup 00429CST
Valley County
Hail (1.75) 15K0016Greeley 00500CST
Greeley County
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May 1999
NEBRASKA, South CentralFranklin County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 50K0020Naponee 100K1310CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G63) 50K0020Franklin 100K1330CST
Franklin County
Flash Flood 20K0020Inavale 500K1415CST1530CST
Webster County
Flash Flood 15K0020Red Cloud 01415CST1530CST
Webster County
Thunderstorm Wind (G62) 50K0020Red Cloud 100K1420CST
Webster County
Thunderstorm Wind (G58) 50K0020Nelson 100K1510CST
Nuckolls County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 50K0020 1 S Hebron 100K1545CST
Thayer County
Powerful afternoon thunderstorms produced winds that fell ten inch tree limbs and dumped torrential rains as they moved east fromthe Franklin area to Hebron. Rain amounts of 1 to 2 inches in 20 minutes were common. U.S. Highway 136 was closed for a coupleof hours near Inavale due to water running over the road. Water was reported to be several inches deep in the showroom of a farmimplement dealer at Red Cloud. Significant soil erosion from the heavy rainfall damaged some of the newly planted corn. The strongwinds and downed trees resulted in power loss in most areas in the path of the storms.
Hail (1.75) 4K0022Atlanta 00915CST
Phelps County
Hail (1.00) 2K0022 2 SW Atlanta 01000CST
Phelps County
A renegade thunderstorm moved across southern Phelps county during the mid-morning hours dumping hail. The storm broke somewindows and caused some roof damage to a church near Atlanta.
Hail (0.75)00022Elyria 01337CST
Valley County
Hail (0.88)00022 10 S Ord 01555CST
Valley County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)00022Loup City 01605CST
Sherman County
Hail (0.75)00022St Paul 01622CST
Howard County
Hail (0.75)00022Lexington 01705CST
Dawson County
Hail (1.00)00022 12 NW York 01713CST
York County
Hail (0.75)00022 3 W Overton 01725CST
Dawson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00022Elwood 01732CST
Gosper County
Hail (1.00) 10K0022Holdrege 01758CST1805CST
Phelps County
Hail (0.75)00022Funk 01812CST
Phelps County
Hail (1.75) 5K0022Fairfield 25K1840CST
Clay County
Hail (0.75)00022Franklin 01910CST
Franklin County
Hail (4.50) 20K0022Spring Ranch 200K1912CST
Clay County
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May 1999
NEBRASKA, South CentralThayer County
Hail (0.75)00022Deshler 01928CST
Hail (0.75)00022 5 N Bloomington 400K1942CST
Franklin County
Numerous severe thunderstorms, which developed northwest of Grand Island, moved southeast across south-central Nebraskadumping hail, heavy rain and producing strong winds. In most cases, damage was minimal. However, at Spring Ranch, six milessouth of Glenvil, softball size hail pummelled crops and severely damaged a Christmas tree farm. Some damage was also noted at afarmstead nearby. Damage to the winter wheat crop near Bloomington was also reported.
Hail (0.75)00027Cairo 02020CST
Hall County
Hail (0.88)00030Bruning 01610CST
Thayer County
Hail (0.88)00030Gilead 01645CST
Thayer County
Hail (0.75)00030Alexandria 01710CST
Thayer County
Hail (0.75)00030 5 W Eddyville 01750CST
Dawson County
Tornado (F1) 50K0100 5 030 2 NW Lexington 7 NW Lexington to 100K1813CST
1845CST
Dawson County
Hail (0.75)00030Gothenburg 01815CST
Dawson County
Hail (0.75)00030 4 NW Giltner 01840CST
Hamilton County
Hail (1.00) 10K0030Giltner 50K1852CST
Hamilton County
Hail (1.00)00030 5 W Lexington 50K1855CST
Dawson County
Funnel Cloud00030 6 SW Giltner 01855CST
Hamilton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)00030 8 S Elwood 01900CST
Gosper County
Hail (1.75) 20K0030 5 N Loomis 200K1910CST
Phelps County
Hail (1.50) 20K0030 8 N Clay Center 250K1915CST
Clay County
Hail (1.00) 10K0030Loomis 50K1920CST
Phelps County
Hail (1.00) 10K0030 2 S Loomis 150K1930CST
Phelps County
Hail (0.75)00030Hebron 01954CST
Thayer County
Hail (1.75) 25K0030Huntley 250K2010CST
Harlan County
A cold front moving southeast across south-central Nebraska spawned scattered severe thunderstorms. Dime size to golf ball sizedhail was reported across the area. A tornado touched down north of Lexington and moved toward town. Several outbuildings andgrain bins were damaged or destroyed. Three farm houses had some damage. Luckily, the tornado lifted before making it to town.
High Wind (G53) 16K0006 0630MST1745MST
NEBRASKA, WestNEZ001>003- Sioux - Dawes - Box Butte - Scotts Bluff - Banner - Morrill - Kimball - Cheyenne
High winds were reported over the Nebraska Panhandle for much of the day. Winds of 35 to 45 mphwere common. Winds gusted as high as 61 mph at Scottsbluff, NE, with Alliance and Sidney reporting
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May 1999
NEBRASKA, Westgusts to 60 mph.
Scotts Bluff
Golfball size hail fell southwest of Gering, NE.
Hail (1.75)0009GeringCentral Portion to 1640MST
1653MST
3/4 inch hail fell in Scottsbluff
Hail (0.75)0009Scottsbluff 1655MST1700MST
Scotts Bluff
1 inch hail fell 5 miles north of Scottsbluff, NE
Hail (1.00)0009Scottsbluff 1700MST1705MST
Scotts Bluff
Hail (0.88)0009Scottsbluff 1703MST1706MST
Scotts Bluff
Hail (1.00)0009Scottsbluff 1718MST1722MST
Scotts Bluff
1.75 inch hail fell 5 miles north of Scottsbluff, NE
Hail (1.75)0009Scottsbluff 1727MST1730MST
Scotts Bluff
3/4 inch hail 2 miles northwest of Dalton, NE
Hail (0.75)0013Dalton 1445MST1449MST
Cheyenne County
3/4 inch hail covered the ground 8 miles southwest of Broadwater, NE
Hail (0.75)0013Broadwater 1448MST1452MST
Morrill County
Dime size hail fell 3 miles west of Broadwater, NE
Hail (0.75)0013Broadwater 1508MST1511MST
Morrill County
3/4 inch hail accumulated to a depth of 3 inches and stripped trees along a 1/2 mile path.
Hail (0.75)0013Lodgepole 1600MST1615MST
Cheyenne County
3/4 inch hail fell 6 miles west of Chadron, NE
Hail (0.75)0015Chadron 1725MST1730MST
Dawes County
Hail (0.75)0019Bridgeport 1945MST1948MST
Morrill County
Hail (1.00)0021Gurley 1518MST1521MST
Cheyenne County
1 inch hail covered ground 6 miles northwest of Sidney,NE
Hail (1.00)0021Sidney 1526MST1737MST
Cheyenne County
Thunderstorm winds blew down fences 42 miles south of Harrison, NE
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0021Harrison 1535MST1540MST
Sioux County
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May 1999
NEBRASKA, WestBox Butte County
3/4 inch hail fell 12 miles west of Hemingford, NE
Hail (0.75)0021Hemingford 1700MST1705MST
1 inch hail fell 6 miles northwest of Sidney, NE
Hail (1.00)0021Sidney 1717MST1723MST
Cheyenne County
1.75 inch hail fell 10 miles northwest of Sidney, NE
Hail (1.75) 150K0021Sidney 100K1718MST1723MST
Cheyenne County
Golfball size hail fell over a large area in and around Sidney, NE. Many cars were damaged in Sidney with widespread crop damage in Cheyenne county. Many crops were 100% damaged or destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0021Gurley 1719MST1720MST
Cheyenne County
Hail (1.75) 20K0021Gurley 1722MST1726MST
Cheyenne County
Hail (1.00)0021Sidney 1735MST1743MST
Cheyenne County
68 mph wind gust reported 6 miles northeast of Gurley, NE
Thunderstorm Wind (G59)0021Gurley 1740MST1741MST
Cheyenne County
0.88 inch hail fell 8 miles northeast of Sidney, NE
Hail (0.88)0021Sidney 1750MST1753MST
Cheyenne County
1 inch hail fell 6 miles south of Sunol, NE
Hail (1.00)0021Sunol 1820MST1823MST
Cheyenne County
3/4 inch hail accumulated up to two inches deep on highway 30 near Pine Bluffs, WY
Hail (0.75)0030Bushnell 1405MST1410MST
Kimball County
8 inches of new snow was reported overnight at Jarbidge.
Heavy Snow001415
2200PST0600PST
NEVADA, NorthNVZ007 Northern Elko
Funnel cloud seen by weather spotter between 2-3pm.
Funnel Cloud0021Halleck 1400PST1500PST
Elko County
Thunderstorm winds estimated to 80 mph hit the Moser Ranch and destroyed one large parking shed. The roof of the shed was blowninto a power pole damaging the pole and the transformer. In addition 11 pollination sheds were either severely damaged ordestroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 3K0024 3 W Orovada 1805PST1810PST
Humboldt County
NONE REPORTED.
NEVADA, South
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May 1999
NEVADA, WestNVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
Peak wind gust 75 mph recorded 6 miles NE of Gardnerville.High Wind (G65)00003 0155PST
Peak wind gust of 58 mph recorded in Southwest Reno.High Wind (G50)00003 0200PST
NVZ003 Greater Reno/Carson City/Minden Area
High winds during the day blew over radio tower atop Slide Mountain near Lake Tahoe. No estimate available on wind speeds.
High Wind 50K0003 0200PST1700PST
NVZ002 Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Lightning0010Dover 2100EST
NEW HAMPSHIRE, North and CentralStrafford County
Lightning struck a tall pine tree and ignited a fire that burned several acres of woodland near the Dover/Madbury town line. The firewas discovered the afternoon of the eleventh. Due to remoteness of the area, firefighters had to hand carry pick axes and rakes intothe area to fight the fire.
Flood001920Plymouth
Campton to 2000EST0500EST
Grafton County
Up to 3 inches of rain fell in Grafton County causing flooding of small streams and some road washouts.
Heavy Rain001920
Surry 1900EST0300EST
NEW HAMPSHIRE, SouthernCheshire County
A cold front approaching from the west, and low pressure off the mid Atlantic coast, combined to bring a southerly flow of warm andhumid air to southwest New Hampshire. Locally heavy rain fell in showers and thunderstorms, especially across higher elevations.Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were common, with as much as 4.02 inches in Surry. Despite the heavy rainfall, recent dry weatherhelped keep small streams and rivers within their banks, and no flooding was reported.
Hail (0.75)0008Hackensack 1645EST
NEW JERSEY, NortheastBergen County
As a severe thunderstorm moved northeast, it produced hail 3/4 of an inch in diameter just west of Hackensack.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0024Countywide 0900EST1100EST
Bergen County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0024Countywide 0900EST1100EST
Essex County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0024Countywide 0900EST1100EST
Hudson County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0024Countywide 0900EST1100EST
Union County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0024Countywide 1530EST1730EST
Bergen County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0024Countywide 1530EST1730EST
Essex County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0024Countywide 1530EST1730EST
Hudson County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0024Countywide 1530EST1730EST
Union County
Several lines of heavy showers and thunderstorms formed ahead of a slow moving cold front.
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May 1999
NEW JERSEY, Northeast
The two most significant lines moved across the region during the late morning and late afternoon. They produced torrential rain thatcaused flooding of many low-lying and poor drainage areas, including streets. The axis of heaviest rain fell from Eastern UnionCounty northeast across Southeast Essex, Hudson, and Southern Bergen County. Two to three inches of rain fell along this axis. Aspotter from Harrison in Hudson County measured 2.55 inches.
NEW JERSEY, South and NorthwestBurlington County
Wild/Forest Fire0000104
Wading River 00000EST1300EST
A forest fire caused by an errant missle from the Warren Grove Bombing Range was exacerbated by the unseasonably dry weatherduring the second half of April as well as the very strong and gusty northeast winds on April 30th. The fire started around 115 p.m.EDT on April 30th in Bass River Township in Burlington County. It was fanned by gusty northeast winds of around 30 mph andmoved into the Bass River State Forest in Bass River Township in Burlington County. The fire engulfed a swath of the forest thatwas seven miles long and three-quarters of a mile wide. In all 11,285 acres were burned. About two dozen people from theTimberline Lake Camping Resort and the Pilgrim Lake Campground in Bass River Township were evacuated. Firefighters haltedthe forward progress of the fire by lightning backfires on Burlington County Route 679. The fire was contained around 8 p.m. EDTon the 30th, but was not completely under control until 2 p.m. EDT on May 4th. The unseasonably dry second half of April andstrong winds helped the fire spread quickly. The fire went from burning 750 acres at 4 p.m. EDT to 10,500 acres at 11 p.m. EDT.The smoke could be seen as far away as Trenton and Atlantic City. No injuries or property damage was reported. The peak windgust at the Atlantic City International Airport in Pomona on April 30th was 34 mph.
Unseasonably Dry0000131
0000EST2359EST
NJZ001-007>010- Sussex - Warren - Morris - Hunterdon - Somerset - Middlesex - Western Monmouth - Eastern
Unseasonably dry weather returned to most of New Jersey during the month of May, especially in the southeast part of the state. Ona county weighted average, only .9 of an inch of rain fell during the month of May in Cape May County. This is 26 percent ofnormal. Except for Gloucester and Hudson Counties, all other counties in the state received below rainfall. Deficits averaged around.7 of an inch below normal or about 75 percent of normal. Even when heavy rain fell during the month, it was not widespread. Theheavy rain that fell on May 19th was localized in the western part of the state. The heavy rain that fell on the 24th was confined tolocations right along the Delaware River near Philadelphia. The dry conditions exacerbated forest fires that occurred in the PineBarrens during the start and end of the month.
Heavy Rain0019CrosswicksBatsto to 0700EST
1600EST
Burlington County
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 0700EST1000EST
Cumberland
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 0700EST1000EST
Gloucester County
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 0700EST1600EST
Hunterdon County
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 0700EST1600EST
Mercer County
Heavy Rain0019WoodstockChester to 0700EST
1600EST
Morris County
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 0700EST1600EST
Somerset County
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 0700EST1600EST
Sussex County
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 0700EST1600EST
Warren County
A slow moving cold front helped produce a couple of bands of very heavy rain across the western part of New Jersey on the 19th.Between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. EDT the first band went through the state and affected most of the counties from Cumberland to MorrisCounties westward. During the afternoon a second and heavier band of rain affected the western part of the state from Burlington
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May 1999
NEW JERSEY, South and NorthwestCounty northward. Most storm totals averaged between 1.5 and 2.0 inches and caused some poor drainage flooding. No streamflooding was reported.
Storm totals included 2.40 inches in Belvidere (Warren County), 2.10 inches in Somerville (Somerset County), 1.99 inches in WestDeptford (Gloucester County), 1.98 inches in Readington Township (Hunterdon County), 1.82 inches in Pequannock (MorrisCounty) and Millville (Cumberland County), 1.74 inches in Blackwells Mills (Somerset County), 1.59 inches in Newton (SussexCounty), 1.54 inches in Montague (Sussex County) and White House Station (Hunterdon County), 1.51 inches in Seabrook(Cumberland County) and 1.40 inches in Atsion (Burlington County).
Salem CountyHail (0.75)0024Woodstown 0822EST
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024Harrisonville 0830EST
Gloucester County
Hail (2.00)0024AlmonessonMullica Hill to 0832EST
0835EST
Gloucester County
A severe thunderstorm dropped large hail and knocked down a few trees across northwestern Gloucester County. Hen egg size hail(2 inches in diameter) fell in Mullica Hill. Marble to walnut size hail fell in Deptford Township near the Deptford Mall. Penny sizehail fell in Verga. A few trees were knocked down in Harrisonville (South Harrison Township).
Lightning0024Mt Laurel 00845EST
Burlington County
Lightning struck and knocked down a 13,000 volt power line near New Jersey State Route 73 in Mount Laurel. The downed lineignited an underground gas line and caused a fire. The fire forced the closure of two lanes of Route 73 as well as the nearby exitramp of the New Jersey Turnpike. About 5,000 homes and businesses lost power in Maple Shade, Moorestown and Mount Laurel.
Hail (0.88)0024Chews 0845EST
Camden County
Nickel size hail fell in Chews Landing. Penny size hail fell in Fairview.
Hail (0.75)0024Moorestown 0855EST
Burlington County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024PembertonMoorestown to 0855EST
0910EST
Burlington County
A severe thunderstorm dropped penny size hail in Moorestown. The combination of damaging winds and frequent lightning also tookdown power lines across the northwest part of the county.
Lightning0024Toms River 00930EST
Ocean County
Lightning struck a transformer in Toms River and caused 2,000 homes and businesses to lose power.
Hail (0.75)00024Brick Town 00940EST
Ocean County
Lightning0024Countywide 00950EST
Middlesex County
Lightning0024Countywide 00950EST
Monmouth
Thunderstorms with frequent lightning moved through Middlesex and Monmouth Counties during the late morning of the 24th. Thefrequent lightning caused power outages to 6,000 homes and businesses in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Hardest hitin Middlesex County was Old Bridge. Also in Middlesex County, a house in Sayreville was struck by lightning. In MonmouthCounty, in Freehold, lightning struck a tree and caused minor property damage.
Flash Flood0024Northwest Portion 1000EST1200EST
Camden County
Flash Flood0024Northwest Portion 1000EST1200EST
Gloucester County
Flash Flood0024West Portion 1000EST1200EST
Salem County
A pair of thunderstorms brought excessive rain that caused urban and stream flooding in western and northwestern Camden,Gloucester and Salem Counties. During the second thunderstorm around noon EDT widespread flooding occurred. Storm totals forthe day exceeded three inches in many locations, most of which fell within three hours. In Salem County, small stream flooding
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May 1999
NEW JERSEY, South and Northwestcaused road closures, especially in Pennsville Township. In Gloucester County, in addition to the stream flooding, basements wereflooded in Gibbstown, West Deptford and Woodbury. The Gloucester County Courthouse's basement filled with water. In CamdenCounty, flooding forced the closure of New Jersey State Route 42. Flooding also forced the closure of a one mile stretch of UnitedStates Route 130 between the Collingswood Circle and Collins Avenue and also around the intersection with Admiral WilsonBoulevard.
Storm totals included 4.22 inches in Mount Ephraim (Camden County), 3.82 inches in Verga (Gloucester County), 3.45 inches inWest Deptford (Gloucester County), 3.25 inches in Gibbstown (Gloucester County), 2.92 inches in Cherry Hill (Camden County) and2.90 inches in Pennsauken (Camden County).
Salem CountyThunderstorm Wind (G52)0024Carneys Pt 1430EST
1435ESTA severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in Carneys Point and Pennsville Townships. In both townships trees fellon and damaged homes. Carneys Point though took the brunt of the storm with trees down on six separate blocks. Numerous treeswere also knocked down within Dunn's Park. Connectiv Energy reported 3,300 homes and businesses lost power this day due to theseries of thunderstorms. Most power was restored by 6 p.m. EDT.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024New SharonSwedesboro to 1450EST
Gloucester County
A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and power lines in the western part of Gloucester County mainly to the west of theNew Jersey Turnpike. Hardest hit were Westville Borough and Deptford Township. Connectiv Energy reported 3,300 homes andbusinesses lost power this day due to the series of thunderstorms. Most power was restored by 6 p.m. EDT. No injuries werereported.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024Cherry HillBrooklawn to 1456EST
1510EST
Camden County
A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and power lines in the northwestern part of Camden County mainly west of theNew Jersey Turnpike. Hardest hit were Haddonfield Township and Collingswood Borough. About 7,000 Public Service Electric andGas Customers lost power in the region. All power was restored by the morning of the 25th. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024Maple Shade 01510EST
Burlington County
A severe thunderstorm damaged the roof of a truck company in Maple Shade.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024Burlington 1530EST
Burlington County
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and power lines in western Burlington County in and around Burlington City. Onevehicle within Burlington City was damaged by a fallen tree. About 7,000 Public Service Electric and Gas Customers lost power inthe region. All power was restored by the morning of the 25th. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024Hamilton Square 1545EST
Mercer County
Lightning0024Hightstown 01550EST
Mercer County
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in Hamilton Square. One tree fell through the roof of one house. Lightningfrom the same thunderstorm struck the ground near a Hightstown house and caused slight damage to the structure. About 7,000Public Service Electric and Gas Customers lost power in the region. All power was restored by the morning of the 25th. No injurieswere reported.
Hail (0.75)0024Williamstown 1555EST
Gloucester County
Hail (0.88)0024Hammonton 1600EST
Atlantic County
An unusually large hail storm caused considerable crop damage in Gloucester and western Atlantic Counties as well as adjacentCamden County. A one mile wide and six mile long swath of large hail fell from Ancora in Camden County through Hammonton inAtlantic County. Nearly all of the 350 acres of peach orchards in Atlantic County were damaged as were 25 acres of peas. Damagein Gloucester County was not concentrated in one area. This was the second severe thunderstorm with large hail to affect GloucesterCounty today. It was estimated that 5,700 acres on 54 farms in Atlantic, Camden and Gloucester Counties were damaged by thelarge hail. Sixty percent of the sweet corn and 40 percent of the strawberry crop were damaged in the three county area. The applefruit was also pockmarked by the hail. Other crops damaged included asparagus, peppers, squash and sweet potatoes. GovernorWhitman asked the USDA to declare the region a natural disaster area. Farmers were able to replant the damaged vegetable fieldssince the large hail occurred early in the growing season.
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May 1999
NEW JERSEY, South and NorthwestCamden County
Hail (1.00)0024ElmAncora to 1600EST
An unusually large hail storm caused considerable crop damage in southern Camden County as well as adjacent Atlantic andGloucester Counties. A one mile wide and six mile long swath of large hail fell from Ancora in Camden County through Hammontonin Atlantic County. Three quarters of Camden County's vegetable crops were damaged. On one Winslow Township farm alonedamage to the cucumber pickle crop was estimated at $60,000. It was estimated that 5,700 acres on 54 farms in Atlantic, Camdenand Gloucester Counties were damaged by the large hail. Sixty percent of the sweet corn and 40 percent of the strawberry crop weredamaged in the three county area. The peach and apple fruit were pockmarked by the hail. Other crops damaged included asparagus,peas, peppers, squash and sweet potatoes. Governor Whitman asked the USDA to declare the region a natural disaster area. Farmerswere able to replant the damaged vegetable fields since the large hail occurred early in the growing season.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024Pt Pleasant 1655EST
Ocean County
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees in Point Pleasant Borough.
Flash Flood 1 024Central Portion 01700EST1800EST
Mercer County
A series of three thunderstorms brought too much heavy rain for area streams and rivers to handle. During the last thunderstorm ataround 6 p.m. EDT, streams started to flood. The Assunpink Creek in Trenton, reached its 7 foot flood stage at 6 p.m. EDT, crestedat 7.04 feet at 615 p.m. EDT and was back within bankfull at 7 p.m. EDT. Storm totals averaged between 2 and 3 inches and inaddition to the stream flooding, caused considerable highway and poor drainage flooding. One person was injured in Trenton whenMurray Street partially collapsed. The road was under renovation, part of it was eroded by the runoff and the vehicle's front tirebecame stuck in an eroded ditch. Storm totals included 2.56 inches in Trenton, 2.45 inches in Hightstown and 2.06 inches in WestWindsor Township.
Wind0025 1 SW Morristown 01130EST
Morris County
Strong gusty west winds knocked down several tree branches in Morris Township and set off a chain reaction of events around 1230p.m. EDT. The downed branches snapped several utility poles and left wires hanging along Mendham Road. One pole wascompletely knocked down. A car windshield was damaged by a fallen wire. About 2,900 homes and businesses lost power. Allpower was restored by 530 p.m. EDT. The peak wind gust at Newark International Airport was 40 mph.
High winds were blamed in a fatal travel trailer-church bus accident in southwest Chaves County that claimed 7 lives. State Policeconcluded that winds of 50-55 mph swept a truck pulling a travel trailer into the opposing lane and slicing into an on-coming busfilled with teenagers returning from a church retreat. One adult and 6 teenage girls died at the scene with other serious injuriesreported.
High Wind (G48)0 7 01 1230MST
NEW MEXICO, Central and NorthNMZ026 Guadalupe Mountains Of Chaves County
M60VE, F16VE, F15VE, F15VE, F14VE, F13VE, F13VE
Hail (0.75)0001 10 N Ft Sumner 1421MST1424MST
De Baca County
Hail (0.75)0001 10 N Ft Sumner 1421MST
De Baca County
Deputies reported brief funnel near Yates.Funnel Cloud0001Yates 1506MST
Harding County
Hail (0.75)0001 3 W Logan 1615MST
Quay County
Hail (1.00)0001 5 SE Logan 1620MST
Quay County
Hail (0.88)0001Tucumcari 1630MST
Quay County
Two storms moved northeast over Quay County with hail up to 1.00 inch.
Hail (0.75)0001 4 W Logan 1615MST
Quay County
Hail (1.00)0001Logan 1620MST
Quay County
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May 1999
NEW MEXICO, Central and NorthQuay County
Hail (0.88)0001Tucumcari 1630MST
Thunderstorm Wind (G51)0003Grants 1325MST
Cibola County
Hail (0.88)0019Pep 1406MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (0.88)0019Pep 1850MST1856MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (1.00)0019 1 N Lingo 2 N Lingo to 1920MST
1935MST
Roosevelt County
A severe storm moved across southern Roosevelt County with nickel to quarter size hail.
Hail (1.00)0019 2 N Lingo 1 N Lingo to 1930MST
Roosevelt County
Hail accumulated knee-deep in several places wiping out cotton and vegetable plants during a 35 minute period that also produced 3inches of rain.
Hail (0.75)0019 3 NW Floyd 1945MST2020MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (1.00)0021 15 SE Ft Sumner 1700MST
De Baca County
Hail (1.75)0021Roswell 1857MST
Chaves County
Hail (0.75)0021 8 NE Elkins 1901MST
Chaves County
Hail (0.75)0021 1 S Roswell 1954MST
Chaves County
Several severe storms moved northeast across Chaves County during the evening with large hail and heavy rain. U.S. Highway 380was closed for about two hours along a 2 mile stretch while water covered the roadway.
Flash Flood0021 15 E Roswell 2135MST
Chaves County
Hail (1.00)0022 36 SW San Ysidro 1251MST
Sandoval County
Hail (0.75)0022Dilia 1420MST
Guadalupe County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54)0022Albuquerque 1452MST
Bernalillo County
Hail (1.00)0022Flying H Ranch 1515MST
Chaves County
Hail (1.00)0022 3 NE Clayton 1625MST
Union County
Large hail broke windshields on Highway 82 in southwest Chaves County.Hail (2.75) 5K0022 15 E Dunken 1640MST
Chaves County
Hail (0.75)0022 6 W Santa Rosa 1815MST
Guadalupe County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0024 3 NW Belen 1340MST1345MST
Valencia County
Hail (1.00)0024Los Lunas 1340MST
Valencia County
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May 1999
NEW MEXICO, Central and NorthValencia County
Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 1.2M 2 024TomeLos Chavez to 1413MST
1430MST
Hail (1.00)0024 6 S Los Lunas 1419MST1435MST
Valencia County
A severe storm which began near Alamo in northwest Socorro County swept northeast across central Valencia County with highwinds and large hail. Heavy wind damage from sustained winds estimated near 80 mph overturned and destroyed about 15 mobilehomes and caused damage to about 150 other homes with many small outbuildings and sheds blown down in the area from LosChavez to Tome Hill between Los Lunas and Belen. Large hail also knocked out numerous windows and broke windshields. Only tworelatively minor injuries were reported in the hardest hit area. Residents had 40-60 minutes advanced warning and school officialssuccessfully evacuated numerous portable classroom buildings without incident or injury to students before high winds struck.
Hail (0.75)0024Bernardo 1545MST
Socorro County
Large hail killed about 25 lambs west of Encino.
Hail (2.00) 2K0024 5 W Encino 1615MST1645MST
Torrance County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0024Roswell 1904MST
Chaves County
Hail (0.75)0024Clovis 1940MST
Curry County
Hail (0.75)0024 5 S Ft Sumner 1940MST
De Baca County
Hail (1.00)0024Floyd 1955MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (0.75)0024Cannon Afb 1959MST
Curry County
Hail (1.00)0024Portales 2015MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (0.75)0024Roswell 2000MST
Chaves County
High winds ripped across the southern Portales area deroofing several barns and downing power poles.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 40K0024 10 S Portales 4 S Portales to 2030MST
2110MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (0.75)0025 6 W Roswell 1313MST
Chaves County
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.1 025 10 SW Roswell 9 SW Roswell to 1426MST
1427MST
Chaves County
Hail (1.75)0025Hagerman 1500MST
Chaves County
Hail (0.75)0025Dexter 1504MST
Chaves County
A slow moving severe storm which began over northwest Chaves County moved southeast with large hail that passed west ofRoswell, but caught both Dexter and Hagerman. The storm also produced a few small funnels and a brief, small rope tornado that wasreported by a NWS chase team.
Deputies reported a rare tornado over the open mesa west of Cuba.Tornado (F0)0 50 0.1 025 6 W Cuba 1319MST
Sandoval County
Observer reported 20 minutes of dime size hail.
Hail (0.75)0025Roswell 1350MST1410MST
Chaves County
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May 1999
NEW MEXICO, Central and NorthDe Baca County
Hail (1.00)0025 5 SE Yeso 1400MST1405MST
Deputies reported a brief, small tornado over the open rangeland northeast of Logan.Tornado (F0)0 50 0.1 025 15 NE Logan 1617MST
Quay County
Hail (1.00)0025Rowe 1650MST1655MST
San Miguel
Brief funnel cloud reported by deputies.Funnel Cloud0025 5 S San Jon 1706MST
Quay County
Hail (0.75)0025Glenrio 1732MST
Quay County
Hail (1.75)0025Portales 1734MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (1.00)0025 3 W Portales 1748MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (0.75)0025Dilia 1750MST
Guadalupe County
Hail (0.75)0025 5 S Ft Sumner 1800MST
De Baca County
Hail (1.00)0025Dora 2050MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (2.50)0025Rogers 2110MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (1.75)0025Causey 2120MST
Roosevelt County
Small funnels reported near Dora.Funnel Cloud0025 3 N Dora 2100MST
Roosevelt County
Hail (0.88)0026Corona 1303MST
Lincoln County
Hail (0.75)0026Picacho 1330MST
Lincoln County
High winds gusting 60-65 mph in Tucumcari ripped away parts of a motel roof.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 40K0026Tucumcari 1800MST1815MST
Quay County
Hail (1.75)0028Ocate 1430MST
Mora County
Hail ranged from 1.00 inch to 1.75 inch in McIntosh during a 10 minute period.
Hail (1.75)0028Mc Intosh 1435MST1445MST
Torrance County
Hail (0.75)0028Gascon 1645MST
Mora County
Hail (0.75)0028Ocate 1900MST
Mora County
Hail (1.00)0029Conchas Dam 1525MST
San Miguel
Hail (2.75)0029 15 E Ragland 1900MST
Quay County
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May 1999
NEW MEXICO, South Central and SouthwestNMZ031 Southwest Desert Mimbres Basin
High winds to near 50 mph mph produced blowing dust which resulted in the closure of Interstate 10 from Las Cruces to Lordsburg.One weather related traffic accident was reported but there were no injuries.
Dust Storm0004 1300MST1800MST
Hail (1.00)0024Las Cruces 1534MST1545MST
Dona Ana County
Hail (1.75)0024 2 S Tularosa 1537MST1540MST
Otero County
Hail (1.75)0024Picacho 1540MST1550MST
Dona Ana County
Hail (3.00)0024Tularosa 1550MST1555MST
Otero County
Hail (1.00)0024 5 N Orogrande 1700MST1705MST
Otero County
This supercell storm had an extremely deviant motion, moving almost straight south in western Eddy County. Much larger hail wasindicated by radar west of Hope, but no other reports were received.
Hail (0.75)0022Hope 1630MST
NEW MEXICO, SoutheastEddy County
The Hope supercell collided with a multicell cluster in the Guadalupe Mountains and caused minor flooding along State Highway137.
Flash Flood0022West Portion 1730MST1900MST
Eddy County
Heavy rains and small hail flooded several streets in Carlsbad. Two streets were barricaded.
Flash Flood0023Carlsbad 1830MST1930MST
Eddy County
Heavy rains caused flooding on roads east of Crossroads. One family 12 miles east of Crossroads reported 7.6 inches of rain. Waterwas standing up to the bottom of their pickup truck door.
Flash Flood0024Northeast Portion 0600MST0800MST
Lea County
Flash flooding was reported across State Highway 128. This storm developed ahead of a line of storms and moved slowly eastwarduntil it was hit by a westward moving outflow boundary. Thereafter, it moved little until it was swept up by the line of storms.
Flash Flood0024 5 W Jal 1920MST2100MST
Lea County
Outflow winds from a young single-cell storm knocked down a transmission power pole.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0024 7 N Tatum 1930MST
Lea County
Another transmission pole was downed as a bow formed in a developing line of storms.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0024 10 SW Tatum 2000MST
Lea County
Street flooding was reported across much of Hobbs from a wide spot in a line of storms moving to the east.
Flash Flood0024Hobbs 2000MST2200MST
Lea County
Hail (0.75)0024Eunice 2007MST
Lea County
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May 1999
NEW MEXICO, SoutheastLea County
Seen by many spotters and chasers but according to seasoned chasers no touchdown occurred. This small supercell formed north of adeveloping line of storms. After the wall cloud dissipated the cell merged with the developing line.
Funnel Cloud0024 5 NW Tatum 2010MST
Storms that cross the Sacramento Mountains grew and eventually merged into a line by the time they crossed into Texas.
Hail (1.00)0026 6 SSW Lakewood 1445MST
Eddy County
Hail (1.25)0026 6 SSW Lakewood 1500MST
Eddy County
Hail (1.00)0026Loco Hills 1505MST
Eddy County
Hail (0.75)0026 16 ENE Carlsbad 1533MST1539MST
Eddy County
Deep convection formed on the Sacramento Mountains and moved east, slowly intensifying. the initial severe reports came from astorm that was crossing the Pecos River in the Seven Rivers area. The Loco Hills storm formed to the northeast of the Seven Riversstorm and the final report came from a storm that formed southeast of the Seven rivers storm.
Eventually a line of non-severe storms formed by the time the convection crossed into Lea County.
Hail (0.75)0028 4 W Lakewood 2024MST
Eddy County
Several roads in and around Artesia were flooded.
Flash Flood0028North Portion 2030MST2200MST
Eddy County
Hail (1.00)0028 7 SW Lakewood 2033MST
Eddy County
Hail (0.75)0028 5 SW Carlsbad 2040MST
Eddy County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0028(Cnm)Carlsbad Arpt 2051MST
Eddy County
Flash flooding was widespread in Carlsbad. Water was reported 1-2 feet deep in some parts of the city. On State Highway 137, 7-8cars stalled in the high water.
Flash Flood0028Central Portion 2100MST2300MST
Eddy County
Several Roads around Jal were flooded.
Flash Flood002829
South Portion 2245MST0030MST
Lea County
A large area of multicell storms moved eastward into the region from the Sacramento Mountains. Eventually an MCS developed thatcaused widespread flooding over Southeast New Mexico. The MCS continued into West Texas in the early morning hours of the29th.
Brief dust whirl tornado reported by vacationing NWS Chaser.
Tornado (F0)0 70 0.4 029 15 NW Carlsbad 1642MST1644MST
Eddy County
Hail falling ahead of tornado path.
Hail (0.75)0029Lakewood 1643MST1650MST
Eddy County
Hail (1.00)0029 10 NW Carlsbad 1700MST
Eddy County
Hail (1.25)0029 5 NW Carlsbad 1715MST
Eddy County
Hail (0.75)0029Carlsbad 1735MST
Eddy County
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May 1999
NEW MEXICO, SoutheastThis supercell storm first formed on the Sacramento Mountains and moved to the southeast into Eddy County. Strong mid -levelrotation was indicated by doppler radar.
NEW YORK, CentralDelaware County
Hail (0.75)0024Downsville 1625EST
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 1000EST2000EST
NEW YORK, CoastalPutnam County
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 1000EST2000EST
Westchester
Moisture "converged" north of New York City from a cold front moving slowly east across Pennsylvania and a low pressure systemoff the Mid-Atlantic Coast. This resulted in a band of heavy rain that fell mainly across Northern Westchester and Southern PutnamCounties. Rainfall amounts generally ranged from 2 to 3 inches, which caused some minor street flooding. In Westchester County,amounts ranged from 2.16 inches at Yorktown Heights to 2.25 inches at White Plains.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0025CopakeClaverack to 1150EST
1155EST
NEW YORK, EastColumbia County
Lightning 50K0025Catskill 1155EST
Greene County
A very unstable atmosphere combined with solar heating and a strong upper level disturbance to trigger a cluster of thunderstormsover Columbia and Greene counties around midday on May 25. This line of storms became locally severe producing strong gustywinds. The result of the wind was trees 2 1/2 feet in diameter blown down along Route 9H in Claverack, Columbia county. Treeswere blown down in Ancram along County Route 7. In the town of the Copake, large trees were blown down along Pumpkin Hollowroad and County Route 7. In Green County lightning struck Saint Patrick's church in Catskill setting the steeple on fire. The edificeon Bridge Street was heavily damaged but not destroyed.
NONE REPORTED.
NEW YORK, North
NONE REPORTED.
NEW YORK, West
Hail (0.88)0007Cedar Creek 1810EST
NORTH CAROLINA, CentralCumberland
Hail (0.88)0007Roseboro 1820EST
Sampson County
Hail (0.75)0007Sims 1900EST
Wilson County
Strong thunderstorms winds blew trees downon power lines.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0007Salemburg 1905EST
Sampson County
Strong thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Dudley.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0007Dudley 1915EST
Wayne County
Dime size hail covered the ground.Hail (0.75)0013Denton 1750EST
Davidson County
Hail (0.75)0013Watkins 1906EST
Vance County
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May 1999
NORTH CAROLINA, CentralHoke County
Persistent heavy rain flooded many roads . The intersection of Rockfish Creek and US 401 went under water , effectively closingthe main highway through town.
Flash Flood0014Raeford 1440EST1600EST
Dime size hail reported at Rose HillHail (0.75)0006Rose Hill 1705EST
NORTH CAROLINA, Central CoastalDuplin County
Golf ball size hail reported by spotter in Kornegay.Hail (1.75)0007Kornegay 1740EST
Duplin County
Quarter size hail reported by spotter in Kinston.Hail (1.00)0007Kinston 1749EST
Lenoir County
Quarter size hail reported in Washington.Hail (1.00)0023Washington 1645EST
Beaufort County
A waterspout over Albemarle Sound moved on shore and destroyed a shed near the Highway 32 bridge.
Waterspout0024
Albemarle Beach
8 E AlbemarleBeach to
1545EST
Washington
911 Center reported trees blown down in Washington.Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0024Washington 1845EST
Beaufort County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Hayesville 5K0330EST
NORTH CAROLINA, Extreme SouthwestClay County
Hail (1.75)0007Murphy 1405EST
Cherokee County
Trees and power lines down.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0007Countywide 7K1415EST1430EST
Cherokee County
Many roads, especially in low-lying areas, had minor flooding problems.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0007Andrews 1800EST2030EST
Cherokee County
Trees and power lines down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0024Edenton 1400EST
NORTH CAROLINA, North CoastalChowan County
Trees and power lines down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0024Elizabeth City 1700EST
Pasquotank
Trees and power lines down. Tree down on a house.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0024Camden 1715EST
Camden County
Hail (0.75)0007 4 NW Lansing 1600EST
NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North CentralAshe County
Hail (1.00)0007 5 NW Boonville 1800EST
Yadkin County
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May 1999
NORTH CAROLINA, Northwest and North CentralStokes County
Hail (1.00)0007Lawsonville 1855EST
Hail (1.00)0007 3.5 NE Lawsonville 1914EST
Stokes County
Thunderstorms during the late afternoon and early evening of the 7th produced hail up to 1 inch in diameter.
Lightning 60K0013Boone 1330EST
Watauga County
Lightning during the afternoon of the 13th struck a barn, causing a fire which destroyed the barn, a tractor and other farm equipment.
Lightning 20K0018Blowing Rock 1935EST
Watauga County
Lightning during the afternoon of the 18th struck a house in Blowing Rock, blowing a hole in the roof, breaking water pipes, andcausing damage to the rafters.
Flash Flood000102Wilmington
Carolina Beach to 1220EST0700EST
NORTH CAROLINA, South CoastalNew Hanover
A late-season nor'easter caused high wind, rough seas, heavy rains well inland, and temperatures 20 degrees below normal. A lowpressure system formed off the SC coast and developed for 4 days, moving out to sea on 5/2. Over the coastal waters, gale warningsfor wind at least 34 knots were up for 72 hours, and storm warnings for wind at least 47 knots were up for 44 hours as winds gustedaround 60 kts and seas reached 17 feet. Along the coast wind gusts reached 50 mph. A small skiff boat overturned at the mouth of theCape fear River on 4/29, resulted in a death. With surf reaching 8 feet and a full moon spring tide on 4/30, there was erosion mainlyto east-facing beaches, and tides 2 feet above normal caused minor coastal flooding.Rainfall through 4/30 totalled 2 to 6 inches across Northeast SC and Southeast NC, with the heaviest rain from near Cape Romainwest across Georgetown, Williamsburg, Clarendon, Sumpter, Lee and Darlington Counties. As the system moved slowly north,heavier rains came ashore at Cape Fear on the 4/30 and especially 5/1, when around 7 inches fell across much of New Hanover,Brunswick, and Eastern Columbus Counties, raising the storm total to 10-13 inches in parts of those counties, resulting in widespreadflooding and many road closures. The lake at Carolina beach flooded-out many residents of the area.
Flash Flood000102Shallotte
Southport to 1700EST0700EST
Brunswick County
Flash Flood0001ChadbournDelco to 1800EST
2200EST
Columbus County
Flash Flood0002BurgawScotts Hill to 0400EST
0700EST
Pender County
Along with large hail, strong thunderstorm winds downed trees in the Fairmont area.
Hail (1.75)0006Fairmont 1540EST1545EST
Robeson County
Along with hail, thunderstorm winds downed trees in the Tabor City area.
Hail (0.75)0006Tabor CityChadbourn to 1645EST
1650EST
Columbus County
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0006Bolton 1730EST1735EST
Columbus County
Hail (1.00)0007Tobemory 1720EST1725EST
Bladen County
Hail (0.88)0013 1 W Fairmont 1825EST1830EST
Robeson County
Hail (1.75)0014Cherry Grove 1230EST1235EST
Columbus County
190198
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
NORTH CAROLINA, South CoastalColumbus County
A slow moving thunderstorm dropped large hail in Tabor City and in the Vinegar Hill community. Windshields were broken, andheavy rains caused extensive ponding on roadways.
Hail (2.00) 25K0014 3 NW Tabor CityTabor City to 1330EST
1350EST
Hail (0.88)0014Fairmont 1430EST1435EST
Robeson County
Hail (0.75)0014Riegelwood 1440EST1450EST
Columbus County
Hail (1.75)0014 5 E Supply 1524EST1530EST
Brunswick County
Hail (1.75)0014Bolivia 1543EST1550EST
Brunswick County
Hail (0.88)0014Long Beach 1559EST1603EST
Brunswick County
A line of thunderstorms moved slowly across Brunswick County, dropping golf ball size hail. No reports of damage or injuries.
Hail (1.75)0014Southport 1645EST1650EST
Brunswick County
Lightning000506Countywide
Robbinsville to 2330EST0000EST
NORTH CAROLINA, SouthwestGraham County
Hail (1.00)0006Highlands 0100EST
Macon County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006 8 S Bryson City 8 W Bryson City to 0115EST
0129EST
Swain County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0006Balsam 0145EST
Jackson County
Hail (0.88)0006Waynesville 0155EST
Haywood County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0006Waynesville 0155EST
Haywood County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 10K0006Cowee 0400EST
Macon County
Hail (0.75)0006 3 E SylvaCullowhee to 0415EST
0425EST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 50K0006 3 E SylvaCullowhee to 0415EST
0425EST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0006GaySavannah to 0415EST
0429EST
Jackson County
Hail (0.75)0006Asheville 0502EST0510EST
Buncombe County
Tornado (F1) 250K0440 2 006Asheville 0502EST0510EST
Buncombe County
191199
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
NORTH CAROLINA, SouthwestBuncombe County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006Swannanoa 0528ESTTwo lines of strong and severe thunderstorms moved across the mountains during the early morning hours, causing a considerableamount of wind damage. One severe thunderstorm spawned a weak tornado in the city of Asheville around sunrise. Along the 2 miledamage path, 500 trees were downed, many on homes and vehicles. A garage was destroyed, roofs were blown partially off a couplebuildings, a school roof was damaged, and some condos were condemned from tree damage. Elsewhere in the mountains, damagingthunderstorm winds of nearly 70 mph at times blew numerous trees down, many on houses and cars. A few thousand people were leftwithout power. In addition to damaging wind, a few reports of dime to quarter size hail were received. Intense lightning inRobbinsville knocked out the Graham county 911 system for the entire day, and wind gusts near 55 mph blew numerous small limbsonto power lines which resulted in additional power outages across the county.
Hail (0.75)0007Robbinsville 1436EST
Graham County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0007 1 SE Wesser 1505EST
Swain County
Hail (0.75)0007 1 W Bryson City 1509EST
Swain County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0007 2 E Leicester 1640EST
Buncombe County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0007Balsam 1650EST
Jackson County
Hail (0.88)0007Asheville 1822EST
Buncombe County
Hail (1.25)0007Asheville 1826EST
Buncombe County
Hail (1.25)0007 5 E Asheville 1829EST
Buncombe County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0007 10 NE Patterson 1910EST
Caldwell County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 10K0007Roaring Creek 1930EST
Avery County
Hail (0.75)0007Otto 1934EST
Macon County
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed for the second day in a row across the mountains and produced more wind damage andlarge hail. Dime to half dollar size hail was reported. Winds between 58 and 69 mph downed many trees, some across roads. Aparticularly violent wind gust in Roaring Creek smashed patio furniture, damaged the roof of a home, blew out vents fromunderpinning, and cracked blocks on the corner of a building. In addition, a mudslide occurred on old US Highway 64, six miles westof Franklin in Macon county.
Hail (0.88)0013Dana 1645EST
Henderson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 20K0013Hendersonville 1648EST
Henderson County
Hail (1.75)0013Mills River 1648EST
Henderson County
Hail (0.75)0013Waxhaw 1725EST
Union County
Hail (1.75)0013 2.5 S Wingate 1725EST
Union County
Thunderstorm Wind (G74)0013 2.5 S Wingate 1725EST
Union County
Hail (1.00)0013Newland 1905EST
Avery County
Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening of the 13th and a few pulsed to severe levels. In Hendersoncounty, golf ball size hail covered Highway 280 and a large tree fell onto a house in Hendersonville, causing significant damage to thehouse and outdoor furniture. Dime to golf ball size hail was reported in Union county along with a measured wind gust to 85 mph.Quarter size hail was reported late in the evening in Avery county. There was a public report of a sighting of a very weak tornado that
192200
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
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Killed Injured
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May 1999
NORTH CAROLINA, Southwestappeared to make a brief touchdown, but caused no damage, north of Marion. Due to insufficient data in support of this report, anofficial tornado event will not be entered..
Rowan CountyHail (1.75)0022 5 W Salisbury 1238EST
An isolated severe thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail.
hail accumulated to 1 inch deep for a distance up to two miles.Hail (0.75)0003Bowdon 1925CST
NORTH DAKOTA, Central and WestWells County
Hail (1.50)0003 5 N Fessenden 1940CST
Wells County
house windows and shingles broken, cars damaged.Hail (1.50)0003Heimdal 1945CST
Wells County
Hail (1.75)0004 5 SE Mylo 1310CST
Rolette County
Hail (1.00)0004 2 E Silva 1440CST
Pierce County
highway 5 under water.Flash Flood0004 5 W Belcourt 1815CST
Rolette County
flooded roads from rolette to belcourt to st john.
Flash Flood0004St JohnRolette to 1900CST
Rolette County
Hail (1.75)0009 2 E Ludden 1540CST
Dickey County
Hail (0.75)0009 3 S La Moure 1610CST
La Moure County
Hail (1.75)0021 2 SE Beach 1330MST
Golden Valley
Hail (0.75)0021Killdeer 1742MST
Dunn County
Hail (1.75)0026New Salem 1628CST
Morton County
Hail (0.88)0026 7 NE Center 1634CST
Oliver County
Hail (1.00)0003Maddock 1950CST
NORTH DAKOTA, EastBenson County
Hail (0.88)0003 2 E Esmond 2005CST
Benson County
Hail (0.75)0003 4 W York 2025CST
Benson County
Hail (0.75)0004 1.5 N Perth 1315CST
Towner County
Hail (1.50)0004Esmond 1338CST
Benson County
Hail (0.75)0004 10 N Esmond 1352CST
Benson County
Hail (0.75)0009 2 SW Sanborn 1355CST
Barnes County
193201
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
NORTH DAKOTA, EastSargent County
Hail (0.75)0009 4 SW Cogswell 1620CST
Hail (0.75)0009 2 S Rutland 1640CST
Sargent County
Hail (0.75)0009 2 SW Rutland 1700CST
Sargent County
Hail (0.75)0009 1 SW Lidgerwood 1745CST
Richland County
NONE REPORTED.
OHIO, East
High Wind (G52) 328K0006 50K0900EST1700EST
OHIO, NorthOHZ007>011- Ottawa - Sandusky - Erie - Lorain - Cuyahoga - Hancock - Seneca - Huron - Medina - Wyandot -
Trees, large limbs, power lines and signs were downed. In Bettsville (Seneca County), the roof of a business was damaged androofing material was blown onto vehicles in the parking lot. In Huron County, winds that reached 50 to 60 miles per hour rippedthrough the Celeryville area Muck farms pulling plants right out of the ground.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Rossford 1722EST
Wood County
Trees and large branches were downed, especially near Berkey. A 68 mile per hour wind gust was reported at Toledo ExpressAirport.
Thunderstorm Wind (G59) 30K0017Countywide 1900EST2000EST
Lucas County
Hail (0.75)0017Berkey 1914EST
Lucas County
Hail (0.88)0017Perrysburg 2008EST
Wood County
Hail (1.75)0017Waterville 2016EST
Lucas County
Large hail fell at Frankfort, four miles southwest of Richfield Center.Hail (0.75)0017Richfield Center 2050EST
Lucas County
Trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0017Countywide 2100EST2130EST
Lucas County
Lightning struck a house on Main Street and the resulting fire destroyed the house. Seven other houses in the area were also struckby lightning, and all sustained at least minor damage.
Lightning 150K0017Neapolis 2100EST
Lucas County
Trees were downed.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0017Perrysburg 2115EST
Wood County
Trees were downed, at least one of which fell on a house and damaged the roof.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0018Countywide 1320EST
Mahoning County
Trees and power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0018Countywide 1430EST1500EST
Trumbull County
194202
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
OHIO, NorthHancock County
A barn was destroyed in the northeast part of the county near the Wood County line.Thunderstorm Wind 50K0030Arcadia 2145EST
Trees reported blown down. Paudling County sheriff reported 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust.Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0017Paulding 1630EST
OHIO, NorthwestPaulding County
County EMA reported roof torn off of building and an old building destroyed by straight-line winds.Thunderstorm Wind 70K0017 5 NW Continental 1725EST
Putnam County
NWS spotter reported 1 1/2 inch diameter hail in Oakwood.Hail (1.50)0017Oakwood 1835EST
Paulding County
Trees and power lines reported down countywide.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0017Countywide 1929EST
Henry County
Utility poles and power lines blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017Ayersville 2016EST
Defiance County
Power lines blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017Defiance 2016EST
Defiance County
Three-quarter inch hail reported by NWS spotter at Swanton.Hail (0.75)0017Swanton 2030EST
Fulton County
Hail (0.75)0017 3 W RidgevilleCorners
2120EST
Henry County
A moist low-level atmosphere and an upper-level trough over the western Great Lakes combined to produce very unstable conditionsacross the region. Convection formed along a lake breeze boundary southeast of Lake Michigan. With the numerous outflowboundaries from earlier convection the thunderstorms continued to move east throughout the evening.
Drought000131
0000EST2300EST
OHIO, SoutheastOHZ083>087 Jackson - Vinton - Meigs - Gallia - Lawrence
After a dry April, drought conditions resurfaced again during May, after being alleviated during the winter months., Total rainsduring May were only 1.25 to 2.5 inches. The community of Jackson had only 1.3 inches for the entire month, McArthur had 1.5inches, while South Point measured 1.9 inches.
Hail (0.88)0018Jackson 1300EST
Jackson County
Hail (0.88)0018Stewart 1445EST
Athens County
The tops of trees were blown down onto Route 550. One fallen tree damaged a vehicle. Thunderstorm Wind 5K0018Bartlett 1450EST
Washington
Large tree branches were broken off, landing on several houses and cars. Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 10K0006MiddletownOxford to 1205EST
1215EST
OHIO, SouthwestButler County
Several trees were knocked down landing on houses and roads, and a power plant measured a 66 mph gust. Large limbs had fallen ona parked car.
Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 8K0006FernaldHartwell to 1220EST
1230EST
Hamilton County
195203
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
OHIO, SouthwestClermont County
Several trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0006Amelia 1240EST1250EST
Measured gust to 60 mph. A roof was partially torn off of a utility building.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1K0006Dayton Cox IntlArpt
1243EST1245EST
Montgomery
Strong winds took a chair into the air, striking a person. The metal roof from a car wash in Springboro was torn off. Also, scaffoldingand several trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 13K 1 006SpringboroFranklin to 1250EST
1305EST
Warren County
Large tree limbs and power lines were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0006 6 NW Xenia 1300EST1310EST
Greene County
Measured gust to 60 mph. Several trees down across county.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 4K0006Mc Morran 1305EST1315EST
Logan County
Several trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0006Countywide 1315EST1330EST
Brown County
Large trees were blown over as well as a semitrailer on Interstates 75 and 274.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 5K0006Sidney 1315EST1325EST
Shelby County
Four light poles on a baseball field were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 4K0006Wilmington 1320EST1330EST
Clinton County
A tree was blown down across a road, also large limbs were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2K0006HighlandBuford to 1320EST
1335EST
Highland County
Several trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0006Countywide 1330EST1345EST
Adams County
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0006Countywide 1330EST1345EST
Champaign
Trees were blown down across road. A truck was damaged by a falling tree.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0006Selma 1330EST1345EST
Clark County
Measured gust to 63 mph. Several trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 3K0006London 1330EST1340EST
Madison County
Measured gust to 58 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006Washington CourtHou
1340EST1350EST
Fayette County
196204
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
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Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
OHIO, SouthwestPike County
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0006Countywide 1345EST1400EST
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0006Countywide 1355EST1405EST
Delaware County
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0006Countywide 1400EST1415EST
Ross County
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0006 5 SW CirclevilleCommercial Pt to 1410EST
1420EST
Pickaway County
There was an estimated gust to 65 mph, several reports of roof damage to a neighborhood in Hilliard, and trees blown downcountywide.
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 14K0006Countywide 1420EST1440EST
Franklin County
A roof was blown off of a greenhouse.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2K0006 10 SE Lancaster 1445EST1455EST
Fairfield County
Several trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0006LoganRockbridge to 1500EST
1515EST
Hocking County
Large trees were blown down as well as power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 4K0006JohnstownNewark to 1505EST
1520EST
Licking County
A gust of 60 mph was measured by a trained spotter with wind equipment. Also, several trees were knocked down in Camden.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 6K0017Eaton 2035EST
Preble County
Several trees and power lines were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0017Oxford 2045EST2050EST
Butler County
Several trees were blown down on State Route 49.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0017Pitsburg 2045EST2050EST
Darke County
Several trees were knocked down in the western part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0017 3 SE Harrison 2105EST2110EST
Hamilton County
Flood000111
0000CST0800CST
OKLAHOMA, EasternOKZ064>066 Creek - Okfuskee - Okmulgee
The Deep Fork River at Beggs started the month of May above its flood stage of 18 feet following a crest of 27.1 feet on April 29.The river remained above flood stage until 900 AM CDT on May 11.
Hail (1.00)0003Shamrock 2122CST
Creek County
197205
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternCreek County
This tornado started out in central Lincoln County, travelling northeast and passing through the eastern Lincoln County town ofStroud. This tornado caused considerable damage in Stroud, most notably to the Tanger Factory Outlet Center. For moreinformation on the Lincoln County portion of this tornado, refer to the Tornado entry for the Central and Western Oklahoma StormData compiled by the National Weather Service Office in Norman. This tornado continued on into Creek County, travelling on theground for two miles before lifting just northwest of Milfay. This tornado reached F3 strength at its peak in Lincoln County but hadstarted weakening by the time it entered Creek County. The path length listed with this Tornado entry only incorporates that part ofthe tornado path in Creek County. Fortunately in Creek County, the tornado travelled through an unpopulated rural area and was onlyresponsible for tree damage.
Tornado (F3) 2K0150 2 003 1 NW Milfay 3 W Milfay to 2146CST
2150CST
Hail (0.75)0003Sapulpa 2202CST
Creek County
Hail (0.75)0003Dewar 2230CST
Okmulgee County
A power pole was blown down between Hominy and Fairfax.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0003 10 WNW Hominy 2235CST
Osage County
A power pole was blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0003 10 NW Hominy 2245CST
Osage County
An F0 tornado moved through Sapulpa's central business district on Dewey Street, causing mostly cosmetic damage in the form ofbroken storefront windows and glass on the sidewalk.
Tornado (F0) 40K0 50 2 003Sapulpa 2 WSW Sapulpa to 2258CST
2300CST
Creek County
The same system that earlier caused a destructive tornado in Stroud and a less destructive tornado in southwest Creek Countyproduced an F1 tornado which first touched down in the north side of Sapulpa near OK Hwy 97 and Interstate 44. The tornado thenskipped through an industrial area before moving across I-44. From there, the tornado travelled northeast parallel to and just south ofthe New Sapulpa Road (OK Hwy 66), taking out a string of homes and businesses before eventually reaching Tulsa County. Thistornado tracked a total of 7 miles, 5.5 miles of which was in Creek County. The Hilton Mobile Home Park was especially hard-hit,where about 15 mobile homes were damaged or destroyed. Twenty-four residents of the mobile home park were treated on the scenefor minor injuries, but none required a hospital visit. Needless to say, this tornado also blew down numerous power lines and trees.All in all, along its path in Creek County, this tornado heavily damaged 12 homes and caused light to moderate damage to about 150others. Twenty mobile homes were heavily damaged, and 25 businesses were damaged. Total property damage in Creek County isestimated at $5.5 million. For more information on this tornado, see the Tulsa County Tornado entry for information on the last 1.5miles of its track.
Tornado (F1) 6.5M0150 5.5 003 6 NE Sapulpa 2 NE Sapulpa to 2308CST
2318CST
Creek County
Hail (0.75)0003Adair 2315CST
Mayes County
A tornado that originally touched down on the north side of Sapulpa traveled northeast, eventually reaching Tulsa County. Thistornado caused considerable damage in several neighborhoods on the southwest side of the city of Tulsa. The majority of the damagewas confined to an area roughly bounded on the east by 33rd West Avenue, on the west by 41st West Avenue, on the north by UnionAvenue, and on the south by 65th Street South. The most publicized damage occurred at the Carbondale Assembly of God Church(2135 West 51st Street), where the second story of the building was reduced to rubble. Remington Elementary School (2524 W. 53rdStreet) was damaged to the point where students had to finish the last two weeks of class elsewhere. The West Regional Library(2224 W. 51st Street) lost about one-third of its roof, and Fire Station #26 sustained minor damage. Four industrial businessessustained damage, and 70 homes were damaged by the tornado. Damage in Tulsa County is estimated at $2 million. For moreinformation on the Creek County portion of this tornado, see the Tornado entry for Creek County. The combined path length throughCreek and Tulsa Counties is 7 miles.
Tornado (F1) 2M0150 1.5 003Tulsa 2318CST2321CST
Tulsa County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0003Pharoah 2325CST
Okfuskee County
A tree and several tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0003 3 W Henryetta 2327CST
Okmulgee County
198206
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternRogers County
There was street flooding in Chelsea. Water threatened businesses on Main Street in Chelsea.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld000304
6 NE Bushyhead 2330CST0030CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0003 2 N Hominy 2344CST
Osage County
Hail (1.00)000304
Maramec 2355CST0005CST
Pawnee County
The daily rainfall total for May 4 of 2.30 inches was the most rainfall ever recorded on May 4 and is therefore a new record dailyrainfall for the date.
Heavy Rain0004Tulsa Intl Arpt 0000CST2359CST
Tulsa County
Location: I-44 at the Arkansas RiverHail (0.75)0004Tulsa 0002CST
Tulsa County
Hail (0.75)0004Dunbar 0030CST
Pushmataha
Many tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004Dunbar 0030CST
Pushmataha
Hail (0.75)0004 4 W Hominy 0032CST
Osage County
Numerous trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0004Coweta 0045CST
Wagoner County
There was a brief tornado touchdown south of Boynton.Tornado (F0)0 50 0.5 004 1 S Boynton 0059CST
Muskogee County
An F1 tornado cut a swath through Cherokee County to the north and west of Hulbert. One mile north of OK Hwy 51 at a point twomiles west of Hulbert, a house trailer was damaged, and trees and power lines were blown down. Three miles north of Hulbert nearBlackbird Hill, numerous trees were uprooted, several sheds were destroyed, a mobile home was damaged, and roofs were torn off ofseveral barns.
Tornado (F1) 35K0100 3 004
3 N Hulbert
2.5 WNW Hulbertto
0100CST0101CST
Cherokee County
Two large tree limbs were blown down at the Zink Ranch.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004 11 SW Skiatook 0105CST
Osage County
Several tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004Weleetka 0130CST
Okfuskee County
Several roads in Dewar and Henryetta were closed between 230 AM and 500 AM CDT. Coal Creek overflowed its banks andclosed OK Hwy 266 for a time around 1000 to 1030 AM CDT. Seven houses near the tennis courts on Lake Road had to beevacuated. A home on South Fourt in Henryetta was flooded.
Flash Flood 10K0004DewarHenryetta to 0130CST
0300CST
Okmulgee County
A newspaper clipping showed a picture of a large tree that fell on a home just west of Henryetta. Otherwise, numerous tree limbswere blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0004 1 W Henryetta 0140CST
Okmulgee County
A barn was about 75 percent destroyed.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0004 2 N Clearview 0145CST
Okfuskee County
199207
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
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Killed Injured
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternCherokee County
Several large trees had their tops twisted out.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0004Eldon 0200CST
Lightning blew shingles from a house roof and caused a fire in the home's attic. The time of this event is a gross estimate.Lightning 5K0004 1 E Tahlequah 0200CST
Cherokee County
Hail (0.88)0004 1 SE Wagoner 0207CST
Wagoner County
A sheriff's deputy on patrol on US Hwy 69 near Baker's Catifish Restaurant had his car spun completely around by strong winds.The deputy reported that the car nearly turned over.
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0004Wagoner 0207CST
Wagoner County
A brief F1 tornado touchdown caused many trees to be uprooted and broken.Tornado (F1) 1K0 50 0.5 004 4 NE Proctor 0211CST
Adair County
Numerous large tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0004 5 N Proctor 0215CST
Adair County
There was a swath of tree damage stretching across Adair County from roughly Eldon in Cherokee County to Westville in AdairCounty.
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0004Westville 0245CST
Adair County
An amateur radio spotter reported a brief tornado touchdown north of Hominy.Tornado (F0)0 50 0.5 004 4 N Hominy 0630CST
Osage County
A large tree was blown over.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004 2 S Bengal 0645CST
Latimer County
Hail (0.75)0004 1 S Panama 0730CST
Le Flore County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004 5 W Hominy 0812CST
Osage County
Hail (0.75)0004 5 W Hominy 0816CST
Osage County
Roofs were blown off houses, windows were knocked out of buildings, four trailers were turned over, porches were knocked offhouses, and numerous trees were blown down. Some of the worst damage occurred in Indian Camp.
Thunderstorm Wind 125K0004 1 NE Pawhuska 0840CST
Osage County
Significant damage was reported at several farms and residences on the south side of Copan. There were a total of four houses thatreceived chimney and roof damage. Three barns were either heavily damaged or destroyed. A well house was destroyed, and a well'sutility pole was broken. Several outbuildings and sheds were either heavily damaged or destroyed, and numerous trees were snappedor uprooted. One tree fell on a pasture fence, destroying it. A travel trailer and pop-up trailer at separate residences were destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind 135K0004 1 S Copan 0900CST
Washington
An F1 tornado touched down briefly near the Pushmataha/Pittsburg County line off of OK Hwy 43 in an unpopulated area 13 mileswest of Clayton. After causing some tree damage, the tornado crossed briefly in Pittsburg County before lifting.
Tornado (F1)0.50K0 50 0.5 004 13 W Clayton 0950CST
Pushmataha
An F1 tornado touched down briefly near the Pittsburg/Pushmataha County line along OK Hwy 43. The tornado crossed the countyline in an unpopulated area, causing only tree damage.
Tornado (F1)0.50K0 50 0.5 004 18 S Hartshorne 0951CST
Pittsburg County
Hail (0.75)0004 7 S Hartshorne 1000CST
Pittsburg County
Hail (0.75)0004Sand Spgs 1015CST
Tulsa County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternChoctaw County
Several large tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004 5 N Messer 1020CST
There was tree damage north of Yanush.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0004 4 N Yanush 1020CST
Latimer County
Hail (0.75)0004Sperry 1025CST
Tulsa County
Hail (1.00)0004 5 NW Depew 1030CST
Creek County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0004 5 NW Depew 1030CST
Creek County
An F1 tornado touched down south of Panola and moved northeast to the Latimer-Haskell county line. Ths tornado continued to apoint in extreme southern Haskell County about 2 miles south of Lequire. Near Panola, this tornado blew down large trees and powerlines, and it caused roof damage. After Panola, the tornado primarily affected sparsely-populated hilly terrain.
Tornado (F1) 40K0100 13 004 7 N Red Oak 2 S Panola to 1030CST
1049CST
Latimer County
Trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0004 2 W Cloudy 1035CST
Pushmataha
Hail (0.75)0004Bristow 1037CST
Creek County
Trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0004 2 S Bristow 1045CST
Creek County
An F1 tornado that started in Latimer County 2 miles south of Panola eventually moved across the Hasell-Latimer County line,downing numerous trees 2 miles south of Lequire in extreme southern Haskell County before this tornado lifted.
Tornado (F1) 1K0100 1 004 2 S Lequire 3 SSW Lequire to 1049CST
1050CST
Haskell County
An F0 tornado touched down 2 miles southwest of McCurtain and tracked to south of Keota. Along the way, the tornado heavilydamaged several barns, knocked down numerous power lines, and uprooted numerous trees. The McCurtain area was especiallyhard-hit with numerous downed trees that blocked several roadways.
Tornado (F0) 44K0 80 9 004
3 S Keota
2 SW Mc Curtainto
1100CST1115CST
Haskell County
Location: Heyburn LakeHail (0.75)0004 9 W Sapulpa 1105CST
Creek County
OK Hwy 20 near Claremore was closed with two feet of water over the roadway. In Chelsea, water seeped into businesses and overOK Hwy 66. US Hwy 169 between Talala and Oologah was closed for a time when the roadway became covered by two feet ofwater. A medical clinic in Oolagah had nearly three feet of water inside.
Flash Flood0004Claremore 1115CST1215CST
Rogers County
Hail (0.75)0004Sand Spgs 1115CST
Tulsa County
An F1 tornado touchdown in Cowlington. The tornado damaged eight single-family homes, destroyed two mobile homes, anddamaged two trailers. A mattress was lodged in a tree behind a mobile home in which its roof was peeled back. The tornado alsouprooted several trees.
Tornado (F1) 110K0 75 0.5 004Cowlington 1121CST
Le Flore County
Hail (0.75)0004Sperry 1125CST
Tulsa County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternNowata County
Creeks around Nowata ran over some roads.
Flash Flood0004Nowata 1130CST1230CST
In Collinsville, the intersection of 5th and Main Streets had to be closed when two to three feet of water came quickly rushing ontothe road. Water was one to two feet deep inside two downtown Collinsville businesses. Several businesses along 146th Street Northalso closed.
High water flooded quite a few streets in the city of Tulsa.
OK Hwy 11 north and south of Skiatook was closed by high water.
Flash Flood 20K0004North Portion 1130CST1230CST
Tulsa County
An F1 tornado touchdown south of Akins destroyed several barns, damaged several house roofs, and caused extensive tree damage.One house had half of its roof crushed by a tree, and outbuildings and a tractor shed were destroyed. Another home was damaged bytrees and blowing debris, and a mobile home was moved off of its foundation. Another mobile home was crushed by a tree.
Tornado (F1) 90K0 80 2 004 2 S AkinsHanson to 1134CST
1137CST
Sequoyah County
A significant long-track tornado first touched down in Sequoyah County 4 miles west of Short, travelling northeast for 39 miles to apoint about 7 miles southwest of Fayetteville, AR. This tornado eventually reached its peak as an F3 tornado in extreme southeastAdair County. In Sequoyah County, this tornado travelled across a sparsely-populated part of the county, causing mostly treedamage. Property damage listed with this entry is just for the portion of the tornado in Sequoyah County, while the F-rating reflectsthe peak strength of the tornado in Adair County.
Tornado (F3) 7K0175 6.5 004 5 N Short 4 W Short to 1154CST
1204CST
Sequoyah County
A significant long-track tornado first touched down in Sequoyah County 4 miles west of Short, moving northeast for 39 miles to apoint about 7 miles southwest of Fayetteville, AR. This tornado clipped the extreme southeast portion of Adair County as the tornadoreached its peak strength as an F3 tornado. Fortunately, the tornado travelled across an unpopulated portion of Adair County.However, an aerial survey by NWS personnel over extreme southeast Adair County revealed that every tree in a hardwood forest wascompletely leveled.
Tornado (F3) 7K0175 7 004 10 SE Stilwell 13 SSE Stilwell to 1204CST
1216CST
Adair County
Several large tree limbs were blown down in Tahlequah, and a large tree was blown down across a road 4 miles east of Tahlequah.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0004Tahlequah 1215CST
Cherokee County
Location: on the southwest side of MuskogeeHail (0.88)0004Muskogee 1215CST
Muskogee County
Trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 1.5K0004 2 W Cloudy 1255CST
Pushmataha
Several roads in Tahlequah were closed. One house and a day care center near the intersection of Tahlequah-North Wilson each tookin about 5 inches of water. Baker Road near OK Hwy 51 was closed for a time.
Flash Flood0004Tahlequah 1300CST1400CST
Cherokee County
Tree limbs were blown down in Fort Towson. One large tree limb fell on a historical home.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0004Ft Towson 1300CST
Choctaw County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternCraig County
An estimated 5 to 8 inches of rain in a short time caused Big Cabin Creek on the west side of Vinita and Bull Creek on the east sideof Vinita to overflow their banks and enter 54 homes. Water was five feet deep in some homes. 30 homes were evacuated. Thehardest-hit areas were located along North Second to North Fourth Streets, near Sequoyah and Tahlequah. According to the policechief, all of the homes around North Second Street were devastated. Later in the evening, water from Bull Creek drained into BigCabin Creek, flooding out several homes in the Westwood area. Long-time residents say that the last time Bull Creek flooded anyhomes was in 1961, though they said the flooding this time was much more serious. Property damage was estimated at $4 million.Swift-moving floodwater from Bull Creek swept a pickup truck off of Eastern State Road.
All four lanes of US Hwy 60 were closed by high water 1/2 mile west of Vinita. There were also reports of flooding around Welch.
Flash Flood 4M0004Vinita 1300CST2000CST
There was street flooding, and one street had to be closed.
Flash Flood0004Wilburton 1300CST1400CST
Latimer County
Several county roads were flooded.
Flash Flood0004Adair 1300CST1400CST
Mayes County
Windows were blown out of a brick house, a large old tree was uprooted, and a pontoon boat was tossed from its trailer.Thunderstorm Wind 4K0004 3 W Langley 1300CST
Mayes County
Lightning lit fire to and destroyed a new home in the Grand Prarie Estates west of Pryor. The time in this entry is a very roughestimate.
Lightning 50K0004 1 W Pryor 1300CST
Mayes County
Several homes had water damage in Miami when Tar Creek overflowed its banks. Residents of the Scotty Court area were evacuatedafter Tar Creek began rising. The baseball diamond at Northeast Oklahoma A&M was badly damaged when 3 feet of water coveredthe field.
In Commerce, 20 homes and businesses, including city hall, were flooded. In Quapaw, floodwaters entered a nursing home. AtWyandotte, Fairland, and Afton, roads were closed in each of those communities. Up to 20 streets at one time were closed in Miami,particularly north of town.
Flash Flood 110K0004Miami 1300CST1400CST
Ottawa County
There was street flooding in Hartshorne.
Flash Flood0004Hartshorne 1300CST1400CST
Pittsburg County
Water covered several county roads.
Flash Flood0004Central Portion 1315CST1430CST
Sequoyah County
Several roads were closed due to high water.
Flash Flood0004Porter 1315CST1415CST
Wagoner County
Several large tree limbs were blown down in Bengal.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004Bengal 1330CST
Latimer County
Water was over a low-water crossing near Baron and Westville.
Flash Flood0004Baron 1400CST1500CST
Adair County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternDelaware County
Low-water crossings were flooded near Grove.
Flash Flood0004Grove 1400CST1500CST
A bridge in Zoe was completely washed out. Other county roads were flooded near Page.
Flash Flood0004PageZoe to 1400CST
1500CST
Le Flore County
Four power poles and a shed were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0004 2 NE Copan 1430CST
Washington
Hail (1.00)0004Hominy 1911CST
Osage County
Hail (0.88)0004Barnsdall 1945CST
Osage County
Hail (0.75)0004Ochelata 1952CST
Washington
Hail (0.75)0004 6 WNW Nowata 2000CST
Nowata County
Several large tree limbs were blown down, one of which fell through a porch.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0004Wann 2000CST
Nowata County
Hail (0.75)0004Barnsdall 2000CST
Osage County
Following a week-long blocking weather pattern, a strong upper level trough finally moved out of the southwestern U.S. Interactionswith a dryline in western Oklahoma and a slow-moving cold front brought the largest tornado outbreak in Oklahoma history from theafternoon of May 3 through the afternoon of May 4. Most notable was the F5 tornado that moved through southern parts of theOklahoma City metro area. While the loss of life and the heaviest property damage was limited to central Oklahoma, easternOklahoma got into the act with a significant number of tornadoes.
While there were dozens of individual storms on May 3 and 4, there are two storms in eastern Oklahoma that stand out asoutstanding. The first outstanding storm moved northeast along the I-44 corridor on the evening of May 3, causing F3 damage toStroud in Lincoln County. The storm went on to cause significant F1 damage in Sapulpa and southwestern portions of the city ofTulsa and millions of dollars in damage.
The second outstanding storm got its start in southeast Oklahoma well south of McAlester. This storm moved northeast acrossPushmataha, Latimer, Haskell, LeFlore and Sequoyah Counties, producing several damaging tornadoes along the way. The finaltornado touched down in Sequoyah County and tracked 39 miles to near Fayetteville, AR, producing F3 damage in an unpopulatedforest in Adair County.
Following a very wet April that saturated area grounds, another slow-moving weather system made flash flooding another seriousproblem to deal with as most rainfall quickly ran off into creeks, streams and mainstem rivers. One flash flood in Vinita causedmillions of dollars in damage following the flooding of dozens of homes.
Flood000409
0700CST0100CST
OKZ058 Ottawa
The Neosho River at Commerce rose above its flood stage of 15 feet at 800 AM CDT on May 4. The river crested at a level of 20.0feet at 300 AM CDT on May 6 before falling back below flood stage at 200 AM CDT on May 9.
Flood000407
0700CST0300CST
OKZ058 Ottawa
The Spring River at Quapaw rose above its flood stage of 20 feet at 800 AM CDT on May 4. The river crested at a level of 26.2 feetat 100 AM CDT on May 5 before falling back below flood stage at 400 AM CDT on May 7.
Flood000406
1100CST0700CST
OKZ060 Tulsa
The Bird Creek at Sperry rose above its flood stage of 21 feet at Noon CDT on May 4. The river crested at a level of 26.8 feet at 300AM CDT on May 5 before falling back below flood stage at 1200 AM CDT on May 6.
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternThe Bird Creek at Owasso (Mingo Road) rose above its flood stage of 19 feet at 200 PM CDT on May 4. The river crested at a levelof 22.2 feet at 600 PM CDT on May 5 before falling back below flood stage at 800 AM CDT on May 6.
OKZ055-060>061 Washington - Tulsa - RogersFlood0004
07 1100CST
0100CSTThe Caney River at Ramona rose above its flood stage of 26 feet at 400 PM CDT on May 4. The river crested at a level of 27.4 feetat 400 PM CDT on May 5 before falling back below flood stage at 600 AM CDT on May 6.
The Caney River at Collinsville rose above its flood stage of 26 feet at Noon CDT on May 4. The river crested at a level of 31.5 feetat 1000 PM CDT on May 4 before falling back below flood stage at 200 AM CDT on May 7.
Flood000405
1200CST1800CST
OKZ064 Creek
The Polecat Creek at Sapulpa rose above its flood stage of 21 feet on the afternoon of May 4. The river crested at a level of 24.4 feetthat evening before falling back below flood stage on the evening of May 5.
Flood000405
1300CST1100CST
OKZ067-070 Wagoner - Muskogee
The Arkansas River at Muskogee rose above its flood stage of 28 feet at 200 PM CDT on May 4. The river crested at a level of 28.6feet at 500 AM CDT on May 5 before falling back below flood stage at Noon CDT on May 5.
Flood000406
2200CST1400CST
OKZ068 Cherokee
The Illinois River at Tahlequah rose above its flood stage of 11 feet at 1100 PM CDT on May 4. The river crested at a level of 12.2feet at 1000 AM CDT on May 6 before falling back below flood stage at 300 PM CDT on May 6.
Hail (0.75)0005Grove 1600CST
Delaware County
Four-inch tree limbs were blown down in Boswell.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0005Boswell 1830CST
Choctaw County
Hail (0.75)0005Kinta 1830CST
Haskell County
The center of an upper-level disturbance, and its associated cold pool aloft, passed across southeast Oklahoma on the evening of May5. The resulting instability caused isolated storms to develop over central Oklahoma that then moved mostly into southeastOklahoma. While these storms showed strong rotation on radar, there were only reports of marginally severe wind and hail.
Hail (0.75)0009Bristow 2305CST
Creek County
Hail (0.88)0009Welty 2315CST
Okfuskee County
Hail (0.88)0009Okmulgee 2342CST
Okmulgee County
Tree limbs were blown down across power lines.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0009Okmulgee 2350CST
Okmulgee County
Location: on the Pittsburg/Atoka county lineHail (0.75)0009 9 W Kiowa 2355CST
Pittsburg County
Location: Fountainhead State ParkThunderstorm Wind (G52)0010 3 W Onapa 0000CST
Mcintosh County
Several trees were blown down in Broken Arrow near the intersection of 91st and 129th East Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0.50K0010 3 SW BrokenArrow
0000CST
Tulsa County
Hail (1.00)0010Clayton 0045CST
Pushmataha
Hail (0.88)0010 8 S Clayton 0100CST
Pushmataha
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternTulsa County
Numerous large trees (two to three feet in diamter) were blown over. Falling trees took several fences as victims. One falling treecaused some roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0010Collinsville 0200CST
An outbuilding was destroyed, there was shingle and siding damage to a home, and several trees were snapped off.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0010 5 N Skiatook 0200CST
Tulsa County
A carport was damaged, and large trees were blown downThunderstorm Wind 7K0010Vera 0200CST
Washington
There was a brief tornado touchdown north of Proctor which knocked over many trees.Tornado (F0)0.50K0 50 0.5 010 4 N Proctor 0211CST
Adair County
Lightning struck a tree behind the Church of Christ, travelling through the tree's roots and killing three cows.Lightning0011Ft Gibson 1K0900CST
Muskogee County
Hail (1.75)0011 7 E Claremore 1655CST
Rogers County
There were several reports of dime-sized hail near Pryor.
Hail (0.75)0011Pryor 1721CST1725CST
Mayes County
At 627 PM CDT, there was a report of golfball-sized hail 5 miles west of Pryor. At 635 PM CDT, there was a report of quarter-size(1" diameter) hail 5 miles west of Pryor. At 640 PM CDT, there was a report of baseball-sized hail 2 miles west of Pryor.
Hail (2.75)0011 2 W Pryor 5 W Pryor to 1726CST
1740CST
Mayes County
There were several reports of dime and quarter-sized hail southwest of Pryor.
Hail (1.00)0011 3 SW Pryor 1748CST1756CST
Mayes County
Hail (0.75)0011 3 E Inola 1750CST
Rogers County
There was a report of dime-sized hail 3 miles south of Pryor at 707 PM CDT, while there was a report of nickel-sized hail in Pryor at713 PM CDT.
Hail (0.88)0011Pryor 3 S Pryor to 1807CST
1813CST
Mayes County
Hail (1.75)0011Chouteau 1814CST
Mayes County
Windows were blown out of a home northwest of Chouteau.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0011 1 NW Chouteau 1815CST
Mayes County
Hail (0.88)0011Tullahassee 1829CST
Wagoner County
There was street flooding in Chouteau.
Flash Flood0011Chouteau 1830CST1900CST
Mayes County
There were two reports of funnel clouds west of Locust Grove.
Funnel Cloud0011
2 W Locust Grove
5 W Locust Groveto
1836CST1841CST
Mayes County
Hail (1.00)0011 2 SE Pryor 1854CST
Mayes County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternMayes County
Location: at the entrance to the western end of the Cherokee TurnpikeThunderstorm Wind (G61)0011 5 E Chouteau 1858CST
Hail (0.75)0011Bluff 1910CST
Choctaw County
Hail (1.00)0011Chouteau 1915CST
Mayes County
Location: at the Atoka/Pittsburg county lineHail (1.75)0011 7 W Arpelar 1918CST
Pittsburg County
Hail (0.75)0011Savanna 1919CST
Pittsburg County
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0011 3 S Locust Grove 1920CST
Mayes County
Hail (1.75)0011Kiowa 1 S Kiowa to 1925CST
1930CST
Pittsburg County
Hail (0.75)0011Lost City 1930CST
Cherokee County
There was a brief tornado touchdown north of Soper, causing mostly tree damage.Tornado (F0) 1K0 50 1 011 3 N Soper 1930CST
Choctaw County
Location: on the turnpike south of US Hwy 62Hail (1.75)0011 2 E Muskogee 1935CST
Muskogee County
Hail (0.75)0011 6 S Hulbert 1945CST
Cherokee County
Location: near intersection of OK Hwy 10 and US Hwy 62Hail (1.00)0011Ft Gibson 1945CST
Muskogee County
Winds destroyed a garage in the 1500 block of Sumac Road.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0011Ft Gibson 1945CST
Muskogee County
Hail (1.75)0011 .5 S Braggs 2000CST
Muskogee County
There was a brief tornado touchdown just south of Braggs, causing damage to numerous trees.Tornado (F0) 1K0 50 0.5 011 .5 S Braggs 2000CST
Muskogee County
Hail (1.00)0011 3 S Antlers 2005CST
Pushmataha
There was a brief tornado touchdown south of Braggs, causing mainly tree damage.Tornado (F0) 1K0 50 0.5 011 4 S Braggs 2016CST
Muskogee County
Hail (0.88)0011Tahlequah 2018CST
Cherokee County
Hail (2.00)0011Soper 2020CST
Choctaw County
A home's roof was partially removed.Thunderstorm Wind 8K0011 3 NW Arpelar 2035CST
Pittsburg County
Hail (1.75)0011Braggs 2045CST
Muskogee County
Hail (0.75)0011Jenks 2048CST
Tulsa County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternChoctaw County
Hail (0.88)0011 9 N Boswell 2050CST
Hail (1.75)0011 5 W Cookson 2100CST
Cherokee County
Lightning struck a home in Tahlequah, starting a fire and destroying appliances in nearby homes.Lightning 30K0011Tahlequah 2100CST
Cherokee County
Hail (0.75)0011 4 N Gore 2100CST
Sequoyah County
Location: near Admiral and Memorial in TulsaHail (0.75)0011 7 E Tulsa 2101CST
Tulsa County
Hail (0.75)0011Dela 2110CST
Pushmataha
Water covered a road in Braggs.Flash Flood0011Braggs 2120CST
Muskogee County
About 6 inches of water covered US Hwy 271 about 8 miles northwest of Hugo. US Hwy 70 was closed between Soper and the USHwy 271 intersection when 5 to 6 feet of water covered the roadway. Several rural bridges in the Twin Oaks area were washed out.
In Hugo, there was flooding in the 700 block of "E", as well as on "A", 15th, and 12th Streets. A car was pulled from high water atthe north end of "A" Street.
Flash Flood001112
Central Portion 2130CST0100CST
Choctaw County
A 10-foot diameter tree was blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0011Goodland 2130CST
Choctaw County
There was a brief tornado touchdown near Aqua Park, causing mainly tree damage.Tornado (F0) 1K0 50 0.5 011 5 W Blackgum 2137CST
Sequoyah County
Hail (0.88)0011Darwin 2155CST
Pushmataha
Large tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0011Muldrow 2206CST
Sequoyah County
Hail (0.75)0011 2 W Mc Alester 2225CST
Pittsburg County
An estimated 6 inches of rain forced the closing of OK Hwy 10 between Muskogee and Braggs. A county commissioner estimatedthat 60 percent of the roads in the eastern part of the county were closed at one point. Water was about 7 to 8 feet deep on someroads.
Three homes in Fort Gibson sustained damage when water came into the homes, which were located in the 300 block of SouthAvenue. Firefighters had to rescue a family whose minivan was washed into Cooper Creek. At least 7 or 8 other cars had to bepulled out of ditches after the flooding subsided.
On 4 Mile Road near the Cherokee county line, the force of the water washed a 48-inch drainage pipe 100 yards down a creek andripped a five-foot wide hole across the road. Water in the Carriage Estates Addition was deep enough to cover the roof of a car thathad washed down the road.
Flash Flood 160K0012East Portion 0205CST0300CST
Muskogee County
Several county roads were flooded near Coweta.
Flash Flood0012Coweta 0205CST0300CST
Wagoner County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternCherokee County
There was street flooding in and around Tahlequah.
Flash Flood0012Tahlequah 0300CST0400CST
Numerous severe thunderstorms formed along a slow-moving north-south cold front across eastern Oklahoma on the afternoon andevening of May 11. A cap of warm air in the mid-levels of the atmosphere kept thunderstorm activity suppressed until the first stormformed in Rogers and Mayes County late in the afternoon. This was the largest storm of the day as it showed strong rotation andproduced very large hail to the size of baseballs.
Many other severe thunderstorms formed and increased in coverage through the evening. With the slow movement of the cold front,many thunderstorms moved over areas already saturated by earlier thunderstorms, leading to localized flash flooding. Several brieftornadoes also formed through the evening, with the largest concentration in the Arkansas River valley between Muskogee andSallisaw.
A collapsing non-severe thunderstorm in northern Okmulgee County sent out an outflow boundary that produced local wind gusts to50 miles an hour in southern Tulsa County. Three trees were blown down in south Broken Arrow near 121st Street South and 145thEast Avenue.
High Wind (G43)0.50K0014 2100CST2130CST
OKZ060 Tulsa
Tree limbs were blown down near Ponca City in Osage County.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0016 18 W Burbank 2230CST
Osage County
Hail (0.75)0016Oilton 2315CST
Creek County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016Hominy 2319CST
Osage County
Tree limbs were blown down in the Osage Hills State Park.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0016 9 NE Pawhuska 2335CST
Osage County
Hail (0.75)0016Cleveland 2344CST
Pawnee County
Tree branches were blown down in Sperry.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0016Sperry 2350CST
Tulsa County
Hail (1.00)0016 3 N Skiatook 2355CST
Tulsa County
Winds caused damage to a roof in Paden.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0016Paden 2358CST
Okfuskee County
Numerous tree limbs were blown down in Copan by winds estimated at 60 to 70 miles an hour.Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0.20K0017Copan 0000CST
Washington
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0017Castle 0008CST
Okfuskee County
A tree and several tree branches were blown down in Okemah.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0017Okemah 0010CST
Okfuskee County
Several large tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0017Ashland 0030CST
Pittsburg County
Strong winds blew a roof completely off of a muffler shop in the 900 block of North Frisco. The roof hit a power feeder and knockedoff power to a large part of the city. One of the businesses's doors was blown off as well. Several businesses reported windowsblown out by the storm, and numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 45K0017Henryetta 0037CST
Okmulgee County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternCraig County
Location: Oklahoma mesonet siteThunderstorm Wind (G54)0017 6 E Centralia 0055CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017 3 W Checotah 0105CST
Mcintosh County
A single family dwelling was destroyed, and two mobile homes were damaged. The roof of the local school was lifted up and throwninto a school bus.
Thunderstorm Wind 95K0017Wainwright 0110CST
Muskogee County
Strong winds, likely in excess of 75 miles an hour, destroyed five mobile homes and damaged another six mobile homes in theOktaha Mobile Home Park. There were three injuries serious enough to warrant hospitalization. At least three vehicles were crushedby homes knocked off their foundations. Numerous trees were also blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 165K 3 017Oktaha 0115CST
Muskogee County
Hail (1.00)0017Texanna 0120CST
Mcintosh County
Two businesses had their roofs blown off. Other buildings had shingles blown off their roofs, while there were numerous trees andtree limbs blown down. The majority of damaged homes were in the east side of town, though the west side had its share of treedamage.
Thunderstorm Wind 100K0017Muskogee 0120CST
Muskogee County
Several large tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0017Whitefield 0130CST
Haskell County
Numerous tree limbs were blown down in Robbers Cave State Park.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0017 7 NNW Wilburton 0130CST
Latimer County
In the Grand View Addition along White Horn Cove Road, northeast of Wagoner, twelve permanent homes received minor damage.Most residences were damaged when trees were blown onto the homes. However, the winds were also directly responsible for minorroof damage and for blowing several awnings away. One home had a power line resting against it. Other areas in the northeasternportion of Wagoner County had downed tree limbs, including the city of Wagoner.
Thunderstorm Wind 65K0017 7 ENE Wagoner 0135CST
Wagoner County
A large tree was uprooted.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0017 4 N Locust Grove 0142CST
Mayes County
At 245 AM CDT, there was a public report of 60 mph winds 5 miles west of Hulburt. Near Hulburt, a mobile home was knocked offof its foundation.
In Sequoyah State Park, winds demolished an old water tower, though park officials had been planning to demolish it anyway. Thewinds also blew over 30 to 40 famed pine trees lining the entrance to Western Hills Lodge at the park. An uprooted tree damagedthousands of dollars in damage to the state park's new office and visitor's center, which were still under construction.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0017Hulbert 5 W Hulbert to 0145CST
0150CST
Cherokee County
Two pickup trucks and a car were totaled when winds blew trees over onto them.Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 20K0017Pryor 0145CST
Mayes County
South of Sallisaw, a trailer was blown 15 feet into an electric pole. A nearby chicken house suffered serious damage, with 50-60chickens perishing. Numerous tree limbs were blown down in Sallisaw.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017Sallisaw 3 S Sallisaw to 0150CST
Sequoyah County
Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown over throughout Cherokee County, including Tahlequah. Many trees were blown intoelectrical lines. Strong winds also caused heavy damage to the county's north solid waste transfer station.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 30K0017Tahlequah 0155CST
Cherokee County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternAdair County
At 305 AM CDT, the Oklahoma mesonet site west of Westville measured a wind gust to 70 miles an hour. These winds then movedeast to Westville, blowing down numerous trees and limbs in Westville. On Buffington Road, several limbs blocked traffic duringthe morning commute time. Numerous trees blew into power lines. Utility officials reported some of the worst damage in the Bellcommunity, where whole oak trees were uprooted and roofs were lost froma number of barns.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 25K0017
Westville
5 WNW Westvilleto
0205CST0210CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Panama 0205CST
Le Flore County
Winds estimated at 60 miles an hour damaged several structures.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 20K0017 5 N Leach 0208CST
Delaware County
Tree limbs were blown down west of Vinita.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0017 5 W Vinita 0230CST
Craig County
Hail (0.75)0017Miami 0245CST
Ottawa County
Lightning struck a two-story house in the 800 block of East Mason Drive in Broken Arrow, sparking a fire that destroyed the entiresecond floor of the home.
Lightning 50K0017 1 SE Broken Arrow 0500CST
Tulsa County
Hail (0.88)0017Kellyville 0721CST
Creek County
Several streets in Tulsa were covered with water.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0017Tulsa 0730CST0830CST
Tulsa County
Hail (1.00)0017 7 SSE Tulsa 0745CST
Tulsa County
Lightning struck the roof of a south Tulsa house, sparking a fire that burned the whole roof off. The house was located near 111thStreet South between Yale and Sheridan.
Lightning 150K0017 11 SSE Tulsa 0805CST
Tulsa County
Trees were blown down in Braggs.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Braggs 0820CST
Muskogee County
Hail (0.75)0017Okay 0832CST
Wagoner County
A large tree was blown down north of Whitefield on the Haskell/Muskogee county line.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0017 2 N Whitefield 0907CST
Haskell County
Several trees were snapped in half, and numerous tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.70K0017 5 SE Stilwell 0935CST
Adair County
Several 20-foot tall trees were blown over in Sallisaw.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Sallisaw 0945CST
Sequoyah County
Hail (0.75)0017Kinta 1300CST
Haskell County
Hail (1.75)0017Fairland 1305CST
Ottawa County
Hail (0.75)0017 6 NW Antlers 1350CST
Pushmataha
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternLatimer County
Hail (0.75)0017 2 W Red Oak 1406CST
Hail (0.88)0017Talihina 1410CST
Le Flore County
Several streets in Wilburton were closed by high water.
Flash Flood0017Wilburton 1500CST1600CST
Latimer County
A street in Poteau was closed by high water.
Flash Flood0017Poteau 1600CST1700CST
Le Flore County
A cluster of thunderstorms formed on the evening of May 16 over western Oklahoma. This cluster of storms started moving quicklyeast and formed into a large bow echo, a radar signature indicative of damaging winds. Indeed, damaging winds swept across nearlyall of eastern Oklahoma late on the evening of May 16 and early on the morning of May 17. The apex of the bow, or the area ofstrongest winds, moved from near Okemah through Muskogee County and on to Westville. While there were numerous reports ofwind damage, Muskogee County saw the most serious damage, including several injuries when winds toppled mobile homes.Marginally severe hail also accompanied this line of storms.
After sunrise, another round of more widely scattered thunderstorms moved east out of central Oklahoma and moved across theeastern third of the state. These storms produced more damaging winds and marginally severe hail.
During the afternoon, an outflow boundary turned up stationary across southeast Oklahoma and was the focus for more thunderstormdevelopment. The afternoon storms mainly produced marginally severe hail. In addition, the stationary movement of the outflowboundary allowed thunderstorm cells to train behind each other, leading to locally heavy rainfall.
Flood001719
2200CST1700CST
OKZ076 Le Flore
The Poteau River at Panama rose above its flood stage of 29 feet at 1100 PM CDT on May 17. The river crested at a level of 33.3feet at 600 PM CDT on May 18 before falling back below flood stage at 600 PM CDT on May 19.
Flood0019 1600CST
OKZ058 Ottawa
The Neosho River at Commerce briefly reached its flood stage of 15 feet at 500 PM CDT on May 19.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0021 3 N Sand Spgs 0200CST
Osage County
A spotter at 51st and Riverside in Tulsa estimated winds to gust as high as 60 miles an hour. A large tree was blown down at 39thand Riverside, partially blocking the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0.10K0021 4 S Tulsa 0210CST
Tulsa County
Large tree branches were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0021 2 NW Oneta 0230CST
Wagoner County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0021 8 N Moodys 0320CST
Cherokee County
Several city streets in Coweta were closed by high water.
Flash Flood0021Coweta 0500CST0600CST
Wagoner County
Hail (0.75)0021Arpelar 0645CST
Pittsburg County
There was street flooding in Arkoma.
Flash Flood0021Arkoma 0730CST0800CST
Le Flore County
A line of thunderstorms moved east-southeast across eastern Oklahoma early on the morning of May 21. These storms graduallyweakened as they moved along, producing reports of marginally severe wind.
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternOsage County
There was a report of quarter-sized hail one mile west of Shidler at 215 PM CDT, then there was a report of tennis ball-sized hail inShidler at 225 PM CDT.
Hail (2.50)0022Shidler 1 W Shidler to 1315CST
1325CST
Hail (1.00)0022Dewey 1321CST
Washington
There were reports of golfball-sized hail in Wynona at 323 and 328 PM CDT. There was another report of nickel-sized hail 2 milessoutheast of Wynona at 330 PM CDT.
Hail (1.75)0022 2 SE WynonaWynona to 1423CST
1430CST
Osage County
There was a report of golfball-sized hail in Kansas at 351 PM CDT. There was another report of dime-sized hail 1 mile south ofKansas at 403 PM CDT.
Hail (1.75)0022 1 S KansasKansas to 1451CST
1503CST
Delaware County
Hail (0.75)0022Terlton 1451CST
Pawnee County
There was a report of dime-sized hail in Sapulpa at 400 PM CDT. There was another report of nickel-sized hail at 81st and NewSapulpa Road at 405 PM CDT.
Hail (0.88)0022Sapulpa 1500CST1505CST
Creek County
Hail (0.75)0022 3 NW Grove 1503CST
Delaware County
There were numerous reports of dime to quarter-sized hail, and one report of tennis ball-sized hail, in southwest Tulsa and northJenks from 415 to 432 PM CDT. Most of the hail was confined to the north by 45th Street South, to the south by 81st Street South,to the east by Lewis Avenue, and to the west by the Creek County line. The following is a list of individual hail reports:
Time (CDT) Location Hail Size (Diameter)
415 PM 61st and 33rd W. Ave.0.88"417 PM 71st and US Hwy 75 0.88"418 PM 61st and 33rd W. Ave.0.88"420 PM 63rd and Peoria 1.75"422 PM 61st and 49th W. Ave. 1.00"423 PM I-44 and US Hwy 75 1.00"424 PM 71st and Lewis 1.00"429 PM 49th btwn Havard/Lewis 0.75"430 PM 57th and Riverside 1.00"432 PM 71st and Riverside 2.50"
Hail (2.50)0022 6 S Tulsa 6 SSW Tulsa to 1515CST
1532CST
Tulsa County
Hail (0.75)0022Westville 1540CST
Adair County
Hail (1.00)0022Barnsdall 1630CST
Osage County
Hail (1.00)0022Maramec 1630CST
Pawnee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Maramec 1630CST
Pawnee County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternTulsa County
There were several reports of dime to quarter-sized hail stretching from downtown Tulsa to near I-244 and Utica in Tulsa. Thefollowing are a collection of individual reports received by the NWS:
Time (CDT) Location Hail Size (Diameter)
530 PM Downtown (Ch. 6 studio) 0.75"535 PM 41st and Peoria 0.75"540 PM Downtown 1.00"543 PM I-244 and Utica 0.75"
Hail (1.00)0022 2 E TulsaTulsa to 1630CST
1650CST
Hail (0.88)0022Vera 1630CST
Washington
Hail (0.88)0022Hallett 1637CST
Pawnee County
There were numerous reports of dime to quarter-sized hail and a report of 2-inch diameter hail covering the ground in an areastretching from Jenks through south Tulsa as far east as US Hwy 169 between 61st and 101st Street South. Here is a summary ofreports:
Time (CDT) Location Diameter
541 PM 91st and Elm (Jenks) 1"544 PM 91st and Delaware (S. Tulsa) 1"548 PM 91st and Yale 1"552 PM 68th and Lewis 1"555 PM 91st and Memorial 0.88"557 PM 61st and US Hwy 169 1"602 PM 81st and Memorial 1.25"602 PM 61st and Memorial 1.25"607 PM 101st and Sheridan 0.75"616 PM 81st and Yale 2" (on the ground)
Hail (2.00)0022 7 SE TulsaJenks to 1641CST
1710CST
Tulsa County
Location: Tulsa Country ClubHail (0.75)0022 1 NW Tulsa 1658CST
Osage County
Heavy rains caused flooding that temporarily closed West Edison Street, which runs along the Osage/Tulsa County line, west ofdowntown Tulsa. Several vehicles stalled out in the high water.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0022 3 W Tulsa 1700CST1800CST
Osage County
Location: 51st Street South and MemorialThunderstorm Wind (G61)0022 6 SE Tulsa 1710CST
Tulsa County
Hail (1.00)0022Sapulpa 1725CST
Creek County
Several 6-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0022Sapulpa 1725CST
Creek County
Location: I-44 at the Arkansas RiverThunderstorm Wind (G57)0022 4 S Tulsa 1735CST
Tulsa County
Four-inch diameter hail dented several cars and caused roof damage in Kellyville.Hail (4.00) 50K0022Kellyville 1740CST
Creek County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternCreek County
Several large trees were blown down in Kellyville, blocking several streets. A shop roof was also blown off.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0022Kellyville 1740CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Colcord 1742CST
Delaware County
Hail (1.25)0022Kiefer 1747CST
Creek County
Winds estimated at 65 miles an hour blew down trees and power lines in Kiefer.Thunderstorm Wind (G57) 3K0022Kiefer 1747CST
Creek County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Bristow 1755CST
Creek County
Hail (1.00)0022 2 N Beggs 1755CST
Okmulgee County
There was street flooding in south Tulsa, and water covered Sheridan Road at 96th Street.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0022 7 S Tulsa 1800CST1830CST
Tulsa County
Trees were blown down in north Pryor.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0022 1 N Pryor 1805CST
Mayes County
Hail (0.75)0022 3 N Moodys 1815CST
Cherokee County
Hail (0.88)0022West Siloam Spgs 1815CST
Delaware County
Hail (0.88)0022Beggs 1815CST
Okmulgee County
Hail (0.75)0022Boley 1830CST
Okfuskee County
Part of the roof of a barn was blown off.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0022 3 SE Jamesville 1838CST
Muskogee County
At 752 PM CDT, several 6-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down. At 755 PM CDT, the Oklahoma mesonet sitesouth-southeast of Haskell measured a 65 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0.10K0022 5 SSE HaskellHaskell to 1852CST
1855CST
Muskogee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Sallisaw 1853CST
Sequoyah County
There was street flooding, mainly on the west side of Muskogee. The water level creeped toward the doorsteps of some homes nearWilliams and 30th Streets, but the water receded just in time. A car became stranded in high water in the same vicinity.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld 8K0022Muskogee 1900CST2000CST
Muskogee County
Hail (0.75)0022Castle 1900CST
Okfuskee County
Hail (1.00)0022Okemah 1900CST
Okfuskee County
A wind gust estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged a race car south of Okmulgee.Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 20K0022 6 S Okmulgee 1905CST
Okmulgee County
Hail (0.75)0022 1 S Spiro 1925CST
Le Flore County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternMayes County
A lightning strike started a fire that completely gutted a small church on OK Hwy 82.Lightning 60K0022Locust Grove 1930CST
Hail (0.75)0022 1 W Spiro 1940CST
Le Flore County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 1 W Spiro 1940CST
Le Flore County
A building next door to the Heavener Police Department lost its roof. The roof fell onto two patrol cars, causing minor damage to thevehicles. Elsewhere in Heavener, large tree limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 11K0022Heavener 2000CST
Le Flore County
Hail (0.88)0022 1 S Heavener 2004CST
Le Flore County
Hail (0.75)0022Hodgen 2030CST
Le Flore County
A slow-moving cold front kicked off clusters of severe thunderstorms on the afternoon and evening of May 22. Most of thethunderstorms that formed moved very slowly at first, causing severe weather to last a bit longer at a given location than usual. Thefirst thunderstorms of the day formed over northeast Oklahoma, producing hail as large as golfballs. The severe weather emphasisgradually shifted south, and the numbero of wind reports increased during the evening as earlier storms in the Tulsa area gusted outand produced outflow boundaries that spread south.
Power lines were blown down in Dewey.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0023Dewey 0045CST
Washington
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0023 10 NE Pawhuska 0100CST
Osage County
Hail (0.75)0023 10 W Pawhuska 0102CST
Osage County
Several trees were blown down in Fairland.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0023Fairland 0125CST
Ottawa County
Several tree limbs were blown down near Afton.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0023Afton 0135CST
Ottawa County
Hail (0.88)0023Bernice 0140CST
Delaware County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54)0023Terlton 0140CST
Pawnee County
Several tree limbs were blown down at the Tulsa Country Club.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0023 1 NW Tulsa 0145CST
Osage County
Several trees were blown down in Claremore.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0023Claremore 0145CST
Rogers County
Scattered tree limbs were blown down in Wagoner.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0023Wagoner 0200CST
Wagoner County
Location: Admiral and Lewis in TulsaHail (0.88)0023 3 E Tulsa 0207CST
Tulsa County
Several tree limbs were blown down in Pryor.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0023Pryor 0215CST
Mayes County
Hail (0.88)0023Inola 0215CST
Rogers County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternCreek County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0023Shamrock 0225CST
A car got trapped in high water in the 5900 block of 11th Street South in Tulsa. The Tulsa International Airport had one inch of rainin the 20 minutes between 300 and 320 AM CDT.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld 8K0023 4 E Tulsa 0230CST
Tulsa County
Tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Wagoner during a second round of storms for this event.Thunderstorm Wind 2.5K0023Wagoner 0245CST
Wagoner County
Power lines and large tree limbs were blown down in Beggs.Thunderstorm Wind 2.5K0023Beggs 0300CST
Okmulgee County
Several trees were blown down near Mingo and 117th Street in Mingo.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0023Bixby 0300CST
Tulsa County
Several trees were blown down east of Fort Gibson.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0023 5 E Ft Gibson 0315CST
Muskogee County
Several large tree limbs were blown down in Eufaula.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0023Eufaula 0330CST
Mcintosh County
A road was washed out.
Flash Flood 10K0023 7 WSW Tahlequah 0400CST0500CST
Cherokee County
OK Hwy 16 and US Hwy 75 were closed by water that was 3-4 feet deep on the roadways.
Flash Flood0023Countywide 0400CST0500CST
Okmulgee County
A nocturnal "bow echo" MCS moved south out of Kansas early on the morning of May 23. As with most bow echoes, strong windswere the primary threat with this system, though there was some marginally severe hail with the most intense thunderstorms in theleading line of storms. This line of storms gradually weakened as it moved southward and had mostly dropped below severe limits bythe time it moved south of I-40.
Flood002324
0900CST0500CST
OKZ060 Tulsa
The Bird Creek at Sperry rose above its flood stage of 21 feet at 1000 AM CDT on May 23. The river crested at a level of 23.3 feetat 600 PM CDT before falling back below flood stage at 600 AM CDT on May 24.
Flood002324
1000CST1200CST
OKZ067-070 Wagoner - Muskogee
The Arkansas River at Muskogee rose above its flood stage of 28 feet at 1100 AM CDT on May 23. The river crested at a level of28.8 feet at 1100 PM CDT before falling back below flood stage at 100 PM CDT on May 24.
Flood002324
1200CST0600CST
OKZ064 Creek
The Polecat Creek at Sapulpa rose above its flood stage of 21 feet on the afternoon of May 23. The river crested at a level of 24.8feet that evening before falling back below flood stage on the morning of May 24.
Tree limbs were blown down in Foraker.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Foraker 0145CST
Osage County
Hail (0.75)0031Dewey 0315CST
Washington
Several 3-inch tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Lenapah 0330CST
Nowata County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031Hominy 0340CST
Osage County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, EasternTulsa County
In Collinsville, a 150-year old tree was blown onto a house, leaving a large hole in the roof. In Owasso, tree limbs were blown down,and the roof was blown off of a metal shed.
Thunderstorm Wind 12K0031OwassoCollinsville to 0353CST
0358CST
Part of the roof of a daycare center located 2 miles west of Skiatook was blown off. Just north of Skiatook Lake, a home had severalshingles blown off, and several 3-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 8K0031 2 W Skiatook 7 W Skiatook to 0400CST
Osage County
Hail (0.75)0031Owasso 0410CST
Tulsa County
Wind gusts estimated near 70 miles an hour caused tree damage east of Catoosa.Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0031 5 E Catoosa 0415CST
Rogers County
Several trees (3-4 inch tree trunks, 6-8 feet tall) were blown down in the median of 11th Street South near Memorial Drive in Tulsa.A large road sign was blown down onto I-244 near US Hwy 169 in Tulsa.
Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0031 9 E Tulsa 0415CST
Tulsa County
Several large tree limbs were blown down in Wedgewood Park (near 81st and 145th East Avenue) by winds estimated at 60 miles anhour. Throughout Tulsa County, between 15,000 and 20,000 electric customers lost power when the storm caused tree limbs to fallonto power lines, lightning to hit transformers and wind gusts to blow down power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0.10K0031Broken Arrow 0425CST0430CST
Tulsa County
Tree limbs were blown down in Inola.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Inola 0440CST
Rogers County
Tree limbs were blown down in Coweta.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Coweta 0450CST
Wagoner County
Trees and power lines were blown down east of Locust Grove.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0031 3 E Locust Grove 0500CST
Mayes County
Several large trees were blown down east of Redbird at the Hilltop Golf Course.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0031 2 E Redbird 0510CST
Wagoner County
Several 4-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down in Westville.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Westville 0550CST
Adair County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54)0031Eufaula 0605CST
Mcintosh County
Several large tree limbs were blown down in Gowen.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Gowen 0645CST
Latimer County
Several 6 to 8-inch tree limbs were blown down in Hartshorne.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Hartshorne 0645CST
Pittsburg County
Several 4 to 5-inch tree limbs were blown down in Red Oak.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Red Oak 0700CST
Latimer County
Several trees were uprooted in Clayton.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0031Clayton 0715CST
Pushmataha
A line of severe thunderstorms moved southward out of Kansas early on the morning of Memorial Day, May 31. This line quicklyswept southward through all of eastern Oklahoma before finally weakening below severe limits in far southeast Oklahoma. Thesestorms mainly produced damaging winds.
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Extreme SoutheastMccurtain County
Numerous trees blown over or snapped. A Pecan orchard was laid to waste. This tornado moved into McCurtain county from RedRiver county, TX.
Tornado (F2)0100 12.8 00410.1 NW Idabel 12 WSW Idabel to 6K1148CST
1210CST
Hail (0.75)0017Pickens 1335CST
Mccurtain County
Wind speed measured by storm spotter.Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0031Hochatown 0826CST
Mccurtain County
Numerous trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031 10 SE Bethel 0845CST
Mccurtain County
Hail (1.00)0020 3 W Knowles 1726CST
OKLAHOMA, PanhandleBeaver County
Hail (1.75)0020Knowles 1744CST
Beaver County
Hail (1.75)0020Slapout 1759CST
Beaver County
Hail knocked out the windshield of spotter's car.Hail (1.75) 1K0020 2 N Slapout 1820CST
Beaver County
A cold front moving through the western sections of the Oklahoma panhandle with the dry line located across the extreme westernTexas panhandle along with plenty of low level moisture combined to produce scattered severe thunderstorms over the easternOklahoma panhandle. The storms produced mainly large hail.
Hail (1.00)0022 1.5 W Knowles 5K0300CST
Beaver County
Hail (0.75)0022 10 W Felt 1746CST
Cimarron County
Warm and moist air combined with daytime heating and an approaching disturbance in the upper atmosphere from the northwestproduced a severe thunderstorm with hail across the eastern Oklahoma panhandle during the early morning hours and then across thewestern Oklahoma panhandle during the early evening hours.
Hail (1.00)0003Lawton 1520CST
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastComanche County
Hail (1.00)0003Lawton 1520CST
Comanche County
Hail was reported near Fort Sill and Interstate 44.
Hail (1.75)0003Ft Sill Aaf 1535CST1537CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.75)0003 5 N Lawton 1535CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.75)0003 5 N Lawton 1535CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.75)0003Medicine Park 1538CST
Comanche County
Tornado A1. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)00 25 0.5 003 7 ENE MedicinePark
1551CST1552CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.75)0003Porter Hill 1552CST
Comanche County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastCaddo County
Hail (0.75)0003 2.5 S Anadarko 1554CST
Tornado A2. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 3 W Elgin 1555CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.00)0003Lake Ellsworth 1555CST
Comanche County
Hail (0.88)0003Altus 1555CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.00)0003 4 S Anadarko 1556CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.00)0003 4 S Anadarko 1556CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.00)0003 4 S Anadarko 1556CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.75)0003 2 S Apache 1557CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.75)0003Lake Ellsworth 1557CST
Comanche County
Hail (0.75)0003Anadarko 1558CST
Caddo County
Hail (2.00)0003 4 W Elgin 1558CST
Comanche County
Hail (2.00)0003 4 W Elgin 1558CST
Comanche County
Hail (2.00)0003 4 W Elgin 1558CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.00)0003 2 W Cyril 1605CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.00)0003 2 W Cyril 1605CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.00)0003 2 S Altus 1605CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.00)0003 2 S Altus 1605CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.75)0003 2 W Cyril 1611CST
Caddo County
Hail (4.50) 800K0003 5 N Altus 1613CST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0003 3 N Altus 1613CST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0003 1 E Blair 1615CST
Jackson County
Tornado A3. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F3) 50K 3 100 6 003 2 NE Stecker 3 E Apache to 1620CST
1635CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.75)0003 4 S Anadarko 1623CST1632CST
Caddo County
Tornado A4. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 3 NW Cyril 1626CST
Caddo County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastKiowa County
Hail (0.88)0003Hobart 1626CST
Tornado B1. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 3 S Roosevelt 1636CST
Kiowa County
Tornado A5. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 2 S Anadarko 1638CST
Caddo County
Hail (0.88)0003 1 N Clinton 1643CST
Custer County
Tornado A6 (Caddo County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F2) 75K0880 2 003 5 NE Cement 3 NNE Cement to 1646CST
1652CST
Caddo County
Hail (0.88)0003 3 E Cooperton 1650CST
Kiowa County
Tornado A6 (Grady County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F3) 75K 4 880 7 003 2.5 WNWChickasha
Laverty to 1652CST1710CST
Grady County
Hail (0.88)0003Geary 1700CST
Blaine County
Tornado A7. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)00 75 1 003 5 W Chickasha 1707CST1708CST
Grady County
Hail (1.75)0003 2 W Chickasha 1709CST
Grady County
Tornado A8. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F2) 500K 4 500 4 003
4 NNE Chickasha
2.5 NW Chickashato
1712CST1721CST
Grady County
Tornado B2. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)00 25 2 003 12 WNW Apache 1720CST1724CST
Caddo County
Hail (2.75) 10K0003Weatherford 1720CST
Custer County
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0003Weatherford 1720CST
Custer County
Tornado A9 (Grady County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. F55MH, F44PH, F1PH, F53PH, F59MH,M73MH, F73MH, M50MH, F59MH, F25MH, F41MH, M39MH
Tornado (F5) 90M 39 1760 15 12 03 8 ESE Tuttle 2 SSW Amber to 1723CST
1800CST
Grady County
Hail (4.50)0003 5 S Minco 1724CST
Grady County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0003 7 N Calumet 1730CST
Canadian County
Hail (1.00)0003 3 N Amber 1730CST
Grady County
Tornado B3. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 20K0150 7 003 1 W Washita 8 S Ft Cobb to 1738CST
1759CST
Caddo County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastCaddo County
Tornado B4. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 5 W Anadarko 1756CST
Tornado C1 (Canadain County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0) 5K0100 0.1 003 1.5 W Okarche 1758CST
Canadian County
Tornado C1 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0) 5K0100 4 003
5 SW Kingfisher
9 SSW Kingfisherto
1758CST1807CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado C2 (Canadian County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003Okarche 1800CST
Canadian County
Tornado C2 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 9 SSW Kingfisher 1800CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado A9 (McClain County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. F40OU
Tornado (F4) 10M 17 1320 5 1 03 4 NE Newcastle 8 N Blanchard to 1800CST
1812CST
Mcclain County
Hail was reported near the intersection of Reno and Sooner.Hail (2.75)0003Oklahoma City 1800CST
Oklahoma County
Hail (2.75)0003Washita 1804CST
Caddo County
Hail (2.75)0003Washita 1804CST
Caddo County
Tornado A10. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 20 0.2 003 3 N Newcastle 1810CST
Mcclain County
Tornado B5. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)00 25 1 003
5 NNW Anadarko
4 NNW Anadarkoto
1812CST1813CST
Caddo County
Tornado A9 (Cleveland County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. M26PH, M24PH, F94PH, M33PH,F30PH, M28PH, F89PH, F4PH, F36PH, M36PH, F26OU
Tornado (F5) 450M293 1320 10 11 03 4 NE Moore 6 WSW Moore to 1812CST
1830CST
Cleveland County
Hail (2.75)0003 4 W Moore 1815CST
Cleveland County
Hail was reported near the intersection of 134th and Penn.Hail (2.75)0003Oklahoma City 1815CST
Oklahoma County
Tornado B6. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 4 ESE Gracemont 1820CST
Caddo County
Hail was reported near the intersection of SW 89th and Penn.Hail (2.50)0003Oklahoma City 1824CST
Oklahoma County
Hail (3.00)0003 2 NE Moore 1828CST
Cleveland County
Hail was reported near the intersection of SW 104th and Sante Fe.Hail (3.00)0003Oklahoma City 1828CST
Oklahoma County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastAlfalfa County
Hail (1.75)0003 3 WSW Helena 1830CST
Hail (0.75)0003 3 NE Drummond 1830CST
Garfield County
Tornado A9 (Oklahoma County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. M67PH, F75PH, F49PH, M80PH, F60PH,M86PH, F43PH, M62PH, M0PH, F50PH, M37BU, M52BU
Tornado (F4) 450M234 1320 7 12 03 2 W Midwest City 4 S Del City to 1830CST
1848CST
Oklahoma County
Tornado A11. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0) 3K0 60 0.5 003 3.5 S Midwest City 4 S Midwest City to 1831CST
1832CST
Oklahoma County
Tornado B7. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)00 25 0.5 003 10 ENE Gracemont 9 E Gracemont to 1834CST
1835CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.00)0003Tinker Afb 1836CST
Oklahoma County
Tornado B9. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 1K0 50 5 003 1 E Cogar 5 S Cogar to 1837CST
1848CST
Caddo County
Tornado B8. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 1K0300 2 003 6 WSW Minco 8 WSW Minco to 1837CST
1840CST
Grady County
Hail (1.75)0003Tinker Afb 1843CST
Oklahoma County
Tornado B10. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 20K0 60 4 003 4 NW Minco 5 W Minco to 1847CST
1900CST
Grady County
Tornado A12. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F2) 3.2M 4 220 7 003 3 NE Choctaw 3 SW Choctaw to 1853CST
1907CST
Oklahoma County
Tornado B11. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F1) 15K0 50 0.1 003 5 SW Minco 1855CST
Grady County
Tornado B12. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 2.5 WNW UnionCity
1903CST
Canadian County
Tornado A13. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 50 2 003 3 E Jones 4 ESE Jones to 1909CST
1915CST
Oklahoma County
Tornado B13. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)00100 0.8 003 2 NNE Union City 1913CST1914CST
Canadian County
Tornado B14. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)00 75 1 003
5 NNE Union City
4 NNE Union Cityto
1916CST1918CST
Canadian County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastOklahoma County
Tornado A14. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 60K0 50 4 003 6 NE Jones 3 ENE Jones to 1917CST
1925CST
Tornado E1. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 3 W Geary 1921CST
Blaine County
Hail (0.75)0003 2 N Sterling 1924CST
Comanche County
Tornado B15. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 3 ESE El Reno 1925CST
Canadian County
Tornado E2 (Canadian County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 10K0150 4 003
10 NW Calumet
10 WNW Calumetto
1929CST1935CST
Canadian County
Hail (2.75)0003Choctaw 1930CST
Oklahoma County
Tornado B16. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 50K0150 6 003 3 W Piedmont 6 WNW Yukon to 1934CST
1946CST
Canadian County
Tornado D1 (Cleveland County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0) 1K0 30 4 003 16 E Norman 15 ESE Norman to 1934CST
1941CST
Cleveland County
Tornado E2 (Blaine County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 5K0150 2 003 13 ESE Watonga 12 SE Watonga to 1935CST
1937CST
Blaine County
Tornado E2 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 2K0150 3 003 7 SSE Omega 8 S Omega to 1936CST
1941CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado E3. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F3) 300K 4 450 12 003 7 WNW Kingfisher 7 SSE Omega to 1941CST
2006CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado D1 (Pottawatomie County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 75K0 30 5 003 3 NE Pink 3 SSE Pink to 1941CST
1952CST
Pottawatomie
Hail (1.75)0003Waukomis 1944CST
Garfield County
Hail (1.75)0003Waukomis 1944CST
Garfield County
Tornado B17 (Canadian County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F2) 50K0200 8 003 5 NNW Piedmont 1.5 W Piedmont to 1948CST
2000CST
Canadian County
Tornado E4. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)00 50 0.5 003 6 W Kingfisher 1955CST1956CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado B18 (Canadian County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 2K0150 1 003 5 NNE Piedmont 4 NNE Piedmont to 1958CST
2001CST
Canadian County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastKingfisher County
Tornado B17 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F1) 2K0200 0.1 003 12 SE Kingfisher 2000CST
Tornado B18 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 5K0150 9 003 4 NW Cashion 6 SW Cashion to 2001CST
2022CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado E5. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 003 6 WNW Kingfisher 2003CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado D2. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. F41MH
Tornado (F2) 500K 10 250 7 1 03
7 E Mc Loud
5 WNW Shawneeto
2005CST2020CST
Pottawatomie
Tornado E6. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. F46PH
Tornado (F4) 2.5M 11 880 15 1 03 7 ESE Hennessey 4 SSW Dover to 2010CST
2038CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado B19. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 2K0100 1 003 11 SSW Crescent 12 SSW Crescent to 2010CST
2012CST
Logan County
Tornado D3 (Pottawatomie County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 200K0100 3 003 9 N Shawnee 6 NNW Shawnee to 2020CST
2028CST
Pottawatomie
Tornado H1. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)00 50 0.8 003 2 E Omega 2 ESE Omega to 2022CST
2024CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado B20. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. F76PH
Tornado (F4) 10M 13 1760 20 1 03 1 NE Mulhall 7 SW Crescent to 2025CST
2112CST
Logan County
Tornado D3 (Lincoln County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 50K0100 8 003 4 NE Meeker 2 S Meeker to 2028CST
2045CST
Lincoln County
Hail (0.75)0003Lawton 2030CST
Comanche County
Tornado E7. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 10K0440 4 003 4 SE Hennessey 3 NE Dover to 2030CST
2037CST
Kingfisher County
Hail (1.00)0003Lawton 2032CST
Comanche County
70 mph winds were reported near the intersection of Britton and the N. Canadian River.Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0003Oklahoma City 2036CST
Canadian County
Hail (0.75)0003 2 S Davis 2036CST
Murray County
Hail was reported near the intersection of Northwest Expressway and Classen Blvd.Hail (1.00)0003Oklahoma City 2036CST
Oklahoma County
Hail was reported at Will Rogers World Airport.Hail (0.75)0003Oklahoma City 2036CST
Oklahoma County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastKingfisher County
Tornado H2. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)0.10K0 30 0.2 003 3 NW Dover 2050CST
Tornado G1. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0) 25K0 50 1 003 2 SW El Reno 3 SW El Reno to 2056CST
2058CST
Canadian County
Tornado H3. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F2) 30K0150 1 003 1 ESE Hennessey 2057CST2102CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado G2 (Canadian County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F2) 125K0350 16 003 14 NNE El Reno 1 NNE El Reno to 2103CST
2127CST
Canadian County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0003Frederick 2108CST
Tillman County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0003Frederick 2108CST
Tillman County
Tornado D4 (Lincoln County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F3) 60M 13 750 14 003 4 NE Stroud 3 NNE Sparks to 2110CST
2146CST
Lincoln County
Hail (0.88)0003Frederick 2110CST
Tillman County
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0003
11 ENE Hennessey
10 ENE Hennesseyto
2116CST2118CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado H4 (Logan County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F2) 10K0440 5 003 2 ENE Marshall 3 SW Marshall to 2118CST
2124CST
Logan County
Tornado B21 (Logan County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0) 10K0220 2 003 5 NE Mulhall 3 NE Mulhall to 2118CST
2120CST
Logan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0003 3 SE Marshall 2120CST
Logan County
Tornado B21 (Payne County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. M45VE
Tornado (F2) 100K 3 880 5 1 03 13 WNW Stillwater 15 W Stillwater to 2120CST
2127CST
Payne County
Tornado H4 (Garfield County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F2) 25K0440 3 003 9 SSE Covington 9 S Covington to 2124CST
2128CST
Garfield County
Tornado G2 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F3) 50K0350 6 003 8 SE Kingfisher 9 SSE Kingfisher to 2127CST
2137CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado B21 (Noble County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F2) 3M 10 880 8 003 3 ENE Perry 8 S Perry to 2127CST
2145CST
Noble County
Tornado I1. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F1) 5K0200 1 003 6 S Ringwood 2128CST2130CST
Major County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastLogan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0003 3 SSE Marshall 2130CST
Tornado G3 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0)0.50K0150 3 003 .5 N Cashion 2 SW Cashion to 2138CST
2144CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado G4. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F0) 4K0 50 0.5 003 8 E Kingfisher 2140CST2141CST
Kingfisher County
Tornado G3 (Logan County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.Tornado (F0)0.50K0150 0.1 003 9 SW Crescent 2144CST
Logan County
Thunderstorm Wind0.01K0003 5 ESE Elmer 2145CST
Jackson County
Tornado G5. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F3) 10M 13 880 13 003 4 SW Mulhall 2.5 S Crescent to 2150CST
2240CST
Logan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G59)0003 3 NW Grandfield 2150CST
Tillman County
Thunderstorm Wind (G59)0003 3 WNW Grandfield 2150CST
Tillman County
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0003 5 E Perry 2155CST
Noble County
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0003 3 W Medicine Park 2225CST
Comanche County
Thunderstorm Wind (G59)0003Medicine Park 2230CST
Comanche County
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0003 3 W Medicine Park 2230CST
Comanche County
Tornado G6. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
Tornado (F2) 50K0440 2 003 2 S Mulhall 3 SSW Mulhall to 2233CST
2236CST
Logan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0003 3 W Medicine Park 2235CST
Comanche County
Hail (0.75)0003 10 NW Ada 2335CST
Pontotoc County
Hail (1.75)0003Seminole 2344CST
Seminole County
A record outbreak of tornadoes struck Oklahoma from late afternoon of May 3, 1999, through early morning of May 4, 1999. To date,59 tornadoes have been recorded across portions of western and central Oklahoma. Additional tornadoes were reported across easternOklahoma from late evening of May 3rd through the early morning of May 4th, and are listed under the eastern Oklahoma portion ofStorm Data, provided by the National Weather Service Office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. All direct fatalities (40) and all direct injuries(675) occurred in the Norman National Weather Service warning area. The most notable tornado was rated F5 and formed over GradyCounty near Amber and tracked northeast for 37 miles eventually into the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Bridge Creek, OklahomaCity, Moore, Del City, and Midwest City suffered tremendous damage. Thirty-six direct fatalities and 583 direct injuries wererecorded. There were many other significant tornadoes as well, including F4 tornadoes in Kingfisher and Logan Counties, and F3tornadoes in Caddo, Grady, Kingfisher, Logan, and Lincoln Counties. Due to the magnitude of the tornado outbreak, and for easierreference, each tornado has received its own identification. There were 8 tornadic producing thunderstorms, called supercells, andmost of them spawned numerous tornadoes, one after another. Occasionally, these thunderstorms spawned tornadoes at the sametime. The first tornado producing thunderstorm of the day was labeled storm A, while the last tornado producing thunderstorm of theday was labeled storm I. Tornadoes produced by the same supercell thunderstorm have the same letter and were then numberedchronologically. For example, the 3rd tornado produced by storm B was labeled B3.
Storm A produced 14 tornadoes over a period of about 7 hours and was eventually responsible for the F5 tornado that struck Bridge
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastCreek, Oklahoma City and Moore. The 1st tornado of the outbreak, A1, touched down on US 62, 2 miles north of Interstate 44 inComanche County at 1641 CST. No damage is believed to have occurred (F0). The 2nd tornado, A2, formed approximately 3 mileswest of Elgin in Comanche County. Several witnesses confirmed this tornado, however no damage was observed (F0). The 3rdtornado, A3, touched down in a rural area 3 miles east of Apache in Caddo County. As the tornado moved northward to nearAnadarko, one house was destroyed near the town of Stecker, with its roof ripped off and several walls knocked down (F3). Threeperson inside the house were injured. Several witnesses reported the 4th tornado, A4, 3 miles northwest of Cyril in Caddo County justwest of SH 8. No damage was reported (F0). The 5th tornado, A5, formed 2 miles south of Anadarko in Caddo County. Twowitnesses reported the tornado to be brief, and no damage was observed (F0).
The 6th tornado, A6, developed about 3 miles north-northeast of Cement near the Caddo/Grady County border, and quicklyintensified to a strong tornado with associated damage rated at the high end of the F3 scale. The tornado tracked northeast for 9 milesbefore dissipating 2.5 miles west-northwest of downtown Chickasha. Two homes had just a few interior walls standing (F3), onelocated near US 62 on the northwest side of Chickasha, and several wooden high tension power lines were downed. Several personswere injured south of Verden near the Caddo/Grady County border. The 7th tornado, A7, has been referred to as a satellite tornado,and rotated around A6 for a short period of time, 5 miles west of Chickasha in Grady County. Damage from this satellite tornado wasnot discovered and was therefore rated F0. The 8th tornado, A8, developed 2.5 miles northwest of downtown Chickasha just north ofUS 62, and tracked northeast, striking the Chickasha Municipal Airport, resulting in high-end F2 damage to two hangar buildings anddestroying several aircraft. An aircraft wing, believed to have originated from this airport was eventually carried airborneapproximately 45 miles and dropped in southwest Oklahoma City. Approximately 20 mobile homes near the airport were eitherdamaged or destroyed with several persons injured. The tornado then crossed US 81 about 2 miles north of its intersection with US62 destroying a large building, then dissipated 4 miles north-northeast of downtown Chickasha.
The 9th tornado, A9, was a violent and long-tracked tornado, and eventually produced F5 damage in Bridge Creek, Oklahoma City,and Moore. This tornado developed in Grady County about two miles south-southwest of Amber, and quickly intensified as it crossedState Highway 92. F4 damage was first discovered about 4 miles east-northeast of Amber and extended for 6 1/2 miles, as thetornado continued to move northeast. Two areas of F5 damage were observed. The first was in the Willow Lake Addition, a ruralsubdivision of mobile homes and some concrete slab homes, in Bridge Creek in far eastern Grady County. Two homes werecompletely swept from their concrete slabs, and about one dozen automobiles were carried about 1/4 of a mile. All mobile homes inthis area in the direct path of the tornado were obliterated, resulting in a high concentration of fatalities. Asphalt pavement about1-inch thick was also peeled from a section of rural road EW125. The second area of F5 damage was observed about 1 mile west ofthe Grady/McClain County line and consisted of a cleanly swept slab home with foundation anchor bolts and another vehicle lofted1/4 of a mile. The maximum width of damage in Bridge Creek was estimated to be 1 mile. Approximately 200 mobile homes/houseswere destroyed, and hundreds of other structures were damaged. The Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Bridge Creek was also destroyed.Twelve persons died in Bridge Creek, nine in mobile homes, and all fatalities and the majority of injuries were concentrated in theWillow Lake Addition, Southern Hills Addition, and Bridge Creek Estates, consisting mostly of mobile homes. Compared to sectionsof Oklahoma and Cleveland Counties, other counties in the path of this tornado which are more densely populated, eastern GradyCounty including the Bridge Creek area, is rural and sparsely populated.
The tornado maintained a nearly straight path to the northeast paralleling Interstate 44, as it entered McClain County, except when itmade a slight jog to the right and moved directly over the 16th Street overpass in Newcastle where a woman was killed when she wasblown out from under the overpass. The tornado continued into northern sections of rural Newcastle and crossed the interstate againjust north of the US 62 Newcastle interchange. While this tornado was moving through the northern portion of Newcastle, a satellitetornado (A10) touched down in a field in rural north Newcastle, and caused no damage (F0). Two areas of F4 damage were observedin McClain County, all associated with tornado A9. The first area overlapped the Grady/McClain County line and extended to about 3miles northwest of Newcastle, ending just west of the 16th St. overpass on Interstate 44, while the other area was observed 2 milesnorthwest of Newcastle. Thirty-eight homes and 2 businesses were destroyed in McClain County, and 40 homes were damaged.Damage then diminished to F2 intensity as the tornado crossed the South Canadian River into northern Cleveland County. The tornado entered Cleveland County between Portland and May and between SW 164th and SW 179th in south Oklahoma City.Damage was rated F2 in this area with a path width averaging 1/2 of a mile. The first major housing development to be struck inCleveland County was Country Place Estates located just west of Pennsylvania Ave. where about 50 homes were damaged, with 1dozen of these homes receiving F4 damage. One slab home was cleanly swept from its foundation, and several vehicles were pickedup from the subdivision and tossed across Pennsylvania Ave, a distance of approximately 1/4 of a mile. One vehicle was found undera bridge just east of the intersection of Pennsylvania and SW 134th. This particular area of damage has been rated high F4/low F5.Oklahoma City Police indicated that part of an airplane wing, believed to have originated from Chickasha Municipal Airport in GradyCounty, landed in this area. The tornado then tracked through Eastlake Estates, a densely populated housing development, locatednorth of SW 134th and between Pennsylvania and Western, where 3 fatalities occurred. Entire rows of homes were virtually flattenedto piles of rubble. Four adjacent homes on one street were virtually cleaned off their foundations leaving only concrete slabs, whichearned an F5 rating. Three other homes in this housing division also received F5 damage, with the remaining destruction rated highF4. Three persons also died in the 600-unit Emerald Springs Apartments on Western Ave. located across the street from EastlakeEstates. One 2-story apartment building on the north end of the apartment complex was virtually flattened, and received an F5 rating.Westmoore High School, located just north of Eastlake Estates, was also heavily damaged. Although a well-attended awardsceremony was being held at the school during the tornado, no one was injured, however dozens of vehicles in the school parking lotwere either damaged or destroyed. F4 damage continued northeast into another residential area east of Western Ave. and south of
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast119th St. The tornado then entered the western city limits of Moore (Cleveland County) along Santa Fe and near NW 12th, andproduced damage between 1/2 and 3/4 of a mile wide. Maximum damage, rated high F4/low F5, extended northeast to near Janewaywith several large groups of homes flattened. Four persons died in this residential area. F4 damage continued to South Shields justnorth of the junction with Interstate 35. A woman was also killed when she was blown out from under the Shields overpass ofInterstate 35. The tornado appeared to weaken just slightly after crossing interstate 35, however it remained a formidable storm withwidespread high F3/low F4 damage observed in Highland Park, a residential area, south of the First Baptist Church on 27th St. inMoore. Escaping with relatively minor damage, and being located near the halfway point of the tornado path, the First Baptist Churchin Moore eventually served as the primary coordination center for most tornado relief efforts. The tornado then continued northeastand entered the southern portion of a sparsely populated industrial district. F4 damage continued through this area, to near SE 89thSt., the Cleveland/Oklahoma County border.
Moving into Oklahoma County, the tornado curved northward, through the remaining industrial district north of Interstate 240 where2 businesses were destroyed, with the damage rated F4. Two persons were also killed at a trucking company near the intersection ofS. Bryant Ave. and Interstate 240. A freight car, with an approximate weight of 18 tons, was picked up intermittently and blown 3/4of a mile across an open field, with the body of the freight car being deposited southeast of the intersection of S. Sunnylane Rd. andSE 59th. Gouge marks were observed in the field every 50 to 100 yards, suggesting the freight car had been airborne for at least ashort distance. While tornado A9 was moving through southeast Oklahoma City, another tornado (A11) touched down briefly about1/2 mile south of Interstate 240 (Oklahoma County), near the intersection of SE 80th and Sooner Rd. Damage from tornado A11,rated F0, included fences being blown down and minor roof damage inflicted to a couple of houses. Tornado A9 then enteredresidential neighborhoods between SE 59th and SE 44th where 1 woman was killed in her house. Crossing SE 44th into Del City(Oklahoma County) the tornado moved through the highly populated Del Aire housing addition killing 6 persons and damaging ordestroying hundreds of homes, many with F3/F4 damage. The tornado then crossed Sooner Rd., damaged an entry gate and severalcostly structures at Tinker Air Force Base, then crossed 29th St. into Midwest City (Oklahoma County), destroying 1 building in theBoeing Complex and damaging 2 others. Widespread F3/F4 damage continued as the tornado moved across Interstate 40 affecting alarge business district. Approximately 800 vehicles were damaged at Hudiburg Auto Group, located just south of Interstate 40.Hundreds of the vehicles were moved from their original location, and dozens of vehicles were picked up and tossed northwardacross Interstate 40 into several motels, a distance of approximately 2 tenths of a mile. Numerous motels and other businessesincluding Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn, Inn Suites, Clarion Inn, Cracker Barrel, and portions of Rose State College, were destroyed.Some of the damage through this area was rated high F4, however low F5 was considered. The tornado then continued into anotherresidential area located between SE 15th and Reno Ave. where 3 fatalities occurred. High F4 damage was inflicted to 4 homes in thisarea. Two of these homes were located between SE 12th and SE 11th, near Buena Vista, and the other 2 homes were located on WillRogers Rd. just south of SE 15th. Damage then diminished rapidly to F0/F1 as the tornado crossed Reno Ave. before dissipating 3blocks north of Reno Ave. between Sooner Rd. and Air Depot Blvd.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health in Oklahoma City recorded 36 direct fatalities. In addition, 5 persons died of illness oraccident during or shortly after the tornado and were not considered in the direct fatality total. Five hundred eighty-three injuries wereestimated based on numbers provided from the Department of Health, which were then adjusted to account for persons assumed to beunaccounted for. Injuries which resulted from removing debris, conducting search and rescue efforts, and taking shelter from thetornado, were not considered in the injury total. An estimated 1800 homes were destroyed, and 2500 homes were damaged, resultingin approximately 1 billion dollars in damage.
The 12th tornado, A12, formed about 3 miles southwest of Choctaw in Oklahoma County and produced F2 damage to two homes andlesser damage to many others in the southwest part of Choctaw. The tornado moved into the center of town where a car was thrownover the canopy at a drive-in-restaurant. The business strip located on the north side of NE 23rd was especially affected with severalbusinesses destroyed, including Pizza Hut, Sonic, and Tri-City Youth and Family Shelter. Damage was mainly F1as it movednortheast, except for F2 damage at a nursing home where one woman was injured. The tornado continued to weaken in rural areasand dissipated near the intersection of NE 50th and Triple XXX Road. In total, damage estimates are near 3.2 million dollars, with 8businesses destroyed, 130 businesses damaged, 14 homes destroyed, and 23 homes damaged. The 13th tornado, A13, formed about 4miles east-southeast of Jones in Oklahoma County near the intersection of NE 63rd and Triple XXX Rd., and was captured on video.Only minor damage (F0), was observed as the tornado tracked northward along Triple XXX Rd. for 2 miles before dissipating nearBritton. The 14th and final tornado (A14) produced by storm A, formed about 3 miles east-northeast of Jones in Oklahoma Countyjust west of Triple XXX Rd and between Hefner and 122nd, then tracked northward for 4 miles before dissipating near Interstate 44.A ground survey concluded F1 damage occurred to several homes south of the intersection of Memorial and Triple XXX Rd.
Storm B was responsible for producing 21 tornadoes in 5 hours. One of these tornadoes, rated F4, caused 1 fatality, and produced adamage path 20 miles long and 1 mile wide in Logan County. The first tornado, B1, formed about 3 miles south of Roosevelt inKiowa County near Tom Steed Lake. Touchdown was brief with no damage reported (F0). The 2nd tornado, B2, formed in southwestCaddo County about 12 miles west-northwest of Apache. The tornado was captured on video and remained on the ground forapproximately 4 minutes before dissipating. No damage was reported (F0). The 3rd tornado, B3, formed about 8 miles south of FortCobb and remained on the ground for 21 minutes covering a distance of 7 miles. Damage, mainly F1, consisted of a destroyed barn 7miles south of Fort Cobb, a stock trailer which was thrown about 100 yards and a destroyed house garage 6 miles south-southeast ofFort Cobb, and sporadic areas of downed trees and power lines. The 4th tornado, B4, was short-lived and developed about 5 mileswest of Anadarko in Caddo County. No significant damage was observed (F0). The 5th tornado, B5, was also short-lived and formedabout 4 miles north-northwest of Anadarko in Caddo County. No significant damage was observed (F0). A storm chaser observed the
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeast6th tornado, B6, about 4 miles east-southeast of Gracemont in Caddo County. Touchdown was brief with no significant damage (F0).The 7th tornado, B7, was also reported by a storm chaser, and formed about 9 miles east-southeast of Gracemont in Caddo County.The tornado was brief and produced no significant damage (F0). The 8th and 9th tornadoes, B8 and B9, formed nearlysimultaneously. Tornado B8 developed about 8 miles west-southwest of Minco in Grady County and was approximately 300 yardswide. The tornado tracked northeast for 2 miles before dissipating. Tornado B9 formed 5 miles south of Cogar in Caddo County andtracked northward for 5 miles. Tornadoes B8 and B9 moved over rural areas with only extensive tree damage observed, and thus wereboth rated F1. The 10th tornado, B10, was captured on video and formed about 5 miles west of Minco and tracked northeast for 4miles before dissipating. Maximum damage, rated F1, consisted of small house moved slightly off its foundation with most of its roofblown off. Trees and road signs were also damaged near the end of the tornado track.
The 11th tornado, B11, formed about 5 miles southwest of Minco in Grady County and was observed by off-duty Storm PredictionCenter forecasters. The roof was ripped off a house, which would normally warrant an F2 rating, however the structure wasconsidered somewhat unstable, so an F1 rating was assigned. The 12th tornado, B12, formed about 2.5 miles west-northwest ofUnion City in Canadian County and was captured on video. No significant damage was observed and thus was rated F0. The 13thtornado, B13, formed about 2 miles north-northeast of Union City in Canadian County and was captured on video. No significantdamage was reported (F0). The 14th tornado, B14, formed about 4 miles north-northeast of Union City in Canadian County and wasalso captured on video. No significant damage was reported (F0). The 15th tornado, B15, was also captured on video as it formedabout 3 miles east-southeast of El Reno in Canadian County. No significant damage was reported (F0). The 16th tornado, B16,developed about 6 miles west-northwest of Yukon (Canadian County) and tracked northward for 6 miles before dissipating nearPiedmont, also in Canadian County. Two witnesses caught this tornado on video. The majority of damage consisted of mangled anddowned trees and downed power poles, however 2 mobile homes sustained heavy damage (F1); a barn was destroyed, and 1 cow waskilled. The 17th tornado, B17, developed about 1.5 miles west of Piedmont in Canadian County and tracked northward for 8 miles ina zigzag pattern, ending in far south Kingfisher County. Again the majority of damage consisted of downed trees and power poles,however F2 damage was observed about 4 miles northwest of Piedmont where a garage, attached to the house, was destroyed, and abarn and mobile home were completely demolished with debris from the mobile home, mostly corrugated metal, scattered along a2-mile stretch of road. F1 damage, consisting of large downed trees and leaning power poles, was observed in southern KingfisherCounty. The 18th tornado, B18, developed about 4 miles north-northeast of Piedmont in northeast Canadian County and trackednorthward for 10 miles before dissipating about 4 miles northwest of Cashion in Kingfisher County. F1 damage was observed innortheast Canadian County, where large trees were uprooted, and numerous power poles were felled or were leaning. F1 damage wasalso observed 2 miles west of Cashion in Kingfisher County where telephone/utility poles were downed for approximately 100 feet,and an oil storage tank was knocked off its mount. The 19th tornado, B19, formed about 12 miles south-southwest of Crescent inLogan County and was confirmed by an aerial survey. Damage, rated high F0/low F1, was observed for a distance of 1 mile andconsisted mostly of downed power poles and strewn about bales of hay.
A very unusual event took place in Logan County where 2 tornadoes, B20 and G5, produced by different thunderstorms, affectedmuch of the same area between Crescent and Mulhall in Logan County. Assessment of damage from the individual tornadoes wasdifficult and in some areas nearly impossible due to overlapping damage paths. The 1st tornado, B20, formed about 7 miles southwestof Crescent and tracked northeast for 20 miles before dissipating 1 mile northeast of Mulhall. The 2nd tornado, G5, formed about 21/2 miles south of Crescent and tracked northeast for 13 miles before dissipating 4 miles southwest of Mulhall. Damage paths werenearly parallel with damage from the 2nd tornado displaced 1/2 mile or less to the north of damage from the 1st tornado. Damagefrom B20 was first observed about 2 miles west of the intersection of SH33 and SH74 near Twin Lakes Rd., where 2 homes andother businesses were damaged. The width of damage is believed to have increased to nearly 1 mile as it tracked east of Crescentwhere numerous homes suffered major damage. Damage to 1 brick residence 3 miles east-southeast of Crescent was rated F4. Allwalls were knocked down, and part of the foundation was removed. The tornado then tracked through the small community of Abell(6 miles southwest of Mulhall), where 1 woman was killed in her home, and 6 persons were injured, and then finally through Mulhall.Approximately 60-70% of Mulhall's 130 homes were severely damaged or destroyed. In addition, Mulhall's primary water source, awater tower, and the Mulhall/Orlando Elementary School were destroyed. The 2nd tornado, G5, occurred about 1 hour and 20minutes after tornado B20, and also produced widespread damage. Twenty-five homes were destroyed near Crescent, and 30 homeswere damaged (F3). Damage here is believed to have been produced by both tornadoes, and near the end of this tornado track, alongportions of EW68 Rd. and EW69 Rd., another house received significant roof damage.
The 21st and last tornado produced by storm B formed about 3 miles northeast of Mulhall in northeast Logan County and trackednortheast for 15 miles before dissipating 3 miles east-northeast of Perry in Noble County. Damage was minimal in Logan County, F0,and consisted of tombstones and a fence blown over at a cemetery about 1/2 mile west of the Logan/Payne County border. AlongInterstate 35 in northwest Payne County, a semi-truck trailer was overturned, and 2 cars were flipped. The driver of one of the carswas killed when his vehicle, parked under the Interstate 35 overpass at mile-marker 176.5, was picked up and dropped on its top. Theworst damage associated with this tornado occurred in Noble County and was observed in the Boonsboro Addition, a mobile homepark located along State Highway 86, 6 miles south of Perry. Approximately 20 mobile homes were destroyed and dozens of otherswere damaged. Damage continued northward to a location 3 miles east of Perry, where 3 homes suffered major damage on US 64and 1 critical injury was reported. In total, approximately 25 homes were destroyed, and 50 homes were damaged.
Storm C spawned just 2 tornadoes. Both produced minimal damage in Canadian and Kingfisher Counties. The first tornado, C1,formed about 1.5 miles east of Okarche near the Canadian/Kingfisher County border and stayed on the ground for approximately 4miles moving north-northeast. One barn was destroyed, while another was damaged. The structural integrity of the known destroyed
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeastbarn warranted only an F0 rating. Tornado C2 touched down within the town of Okarche, which is on the Canadian/KingfisherCounty border, and was photographed by Okarche residents. No damage was reported (F0).
Storm D produced 4 tornadoes in the Norman National Weather Service warning area, however several tornadoes also formed fromthis thunderstorm in the Tulsa National Weather Service warning area. The 1st tornado, D1, formed 1mile north of the community ofEtowah (15 miles south-southeast of Norman) in eastern Cleveland County and moved to the north-northeast damaging primarilytrees (F0). The tornado then moved into Pottawatomie County and struck the community of Pink where the Pink Baptist Church,located on the south side of State Highway 9, 1.5 miles to the east of the Cleveland/Pottawatomie County line, was significantlydamaged. The roof was taken off a new portion of the church, while the roof collapsed on the south side of the older portion of thechurch over the sanctuary leading to significant water damage. The church was primarily of a cinder block construction with a brickexterior. An F1 rating was applied at the church. A detached large, metal "gymnasium" building to the south of the church was alsodamaged with the southwest corner of the building caved in and support beams bent. The tornado continued to the northeast beforedissipating just inside the city limits of Bethel Acres near Stevens Road, between Waco Road and Hardesty Road. With the exceptionof the church buildings, damage was limited to trees and power lines. The 2nd tornado, D2, formed in rural Pottawatomie Countynear Independence Road and Drummond Road or about 6 miles west-northwest of Downtown Shawnee. A few trees were damagedas the tornado moved northeast into the Clarks Heights addition along US-270, just south of Interstate 40. At 45th Street, a portion ofa roof was blown off; a nursery was damaged; awnings were destroyed, and trees were downed. As the tornado crossed US-270, theair conditioner was taken off the roof of the El Charro restaurant. Continuing northeast into the West Gate neighborhood, fifteenhomes suffered significant damage. Three homes were completely unroofed, warranting an F2 rating, and a number of others werepartially unroofed. Other homes suffered shingle damage; a number of large trees were downed, and a garage was collapsed. Signswere also downed along the interstate adjacent to this neighborhood. The next area of significant damage was along the 38800 blockof Garrett's Lake Road where a mobile home was destroyed, with the frame of the home blown 50 to 75 yards to the northwest. Thedisintegration of the mobile home indicated a high F1 or borderline F2 intensity in this area. A few hundred yards to the northeast, thewarehouse of Shawnee Light Systems was damaged; one large metal storage building was unroofed, and other buildings weredamaged. The tornado crossed Acme Road and struck a number of double-wide mobile homes along Valley View Drive, where onefatality and one serious injury occurred in the same home. The mobile homes most heavily damaged in this area were destroyed, butnot disintegrated. To the north, a barn was destroyed, and trees were damaged as the tornado crossed Wolverine Road. The tornadothen curved to the north-northwest crossing Acme Road damaging more trees before dissipating.
The 3rd tornado, D3, touched down about a mile southeast of where D2 dissipated, or along Wolverine Road and 1/2 mile east ofAcme Road just outside the Shawnee city limits in Pottawatomie County, where it destroyed an outbuilding and damaged trees. Thetornado then moved northeast continuing to damage large trees before striking the Country Meadow housing addition in far northShawnee. A number of homes in this neighborhood were damaged, two partially unroofed. The homes in this neighborhood appearedto be well-constructed and were approximately two to five years old. Damage here was consistent with high-end F1 damage. Thetornado continued northeast downing power lines as it moved into Lincoln County 3 miles south-southwest of Meeker. At a point twomiles south-southwest of Meeker, a double-wide mobile home was destroyed; a fifth wheel was tossed, and a large apple tree and avery large black jack oak tree were destroyed. The tornado then moved northeast into the eastern sections of Meeker. Along USHighway 62 a couple of buildings suffered shingle and roof damage; a business sign was destroyed; a shed was destroyed and carriednorth over the adjacent house, and trees were downed. Scattered tree damage continued to a point four miles northeast of Meeker.Damage in Lincoln County was also rated F1.
The final tornado (D4) produced by storm D formed 3 miles north-northeast of Sparks in Lincoln County. From this point extendingnorth-northeast toward Davenport, only sporadic tree damage was observed. The tornado then inflicted scattered and mostly minordamage to houses and businesses in southeast portions of Davenport consistent with a high F0/low F1 rating, however a house justsouth of Davenport did lose more than half its roof. The tornado then continued northeastward toward Stroud remaining nearlyparallel with Interstate 44 and State Route 66. In Stroud, the three largest employers of Stroud were heavily damaged. On the westside of Stroud along State Highway 66, the tornado hit the Sygma food distribution warehouse. The southeast section of thewarehouse, a large free-span structure, suffered significant damage. Three semi-trucks at the warehouse were overturned. Some of thegirders and siding from the warehouse were thrown to the northwest across State Highway 66. Farther east along State Highway 66the Stroud Municipal Hospital suffered significant roof damage, which then caused significant water damage within the hospital. Thepattern of the trees that were felled adjacent to the hospital suggested a multiple-vortex structure to the tornado at this point. Damageis estimated to be F2 along State Highway 66. As the tornado continued to move northeast along the turnpike, a McDonald's receivedminor damage, while an adjacent gas station had all its windows blown out. Semi-trucks parked in the gas station parking lot werealso destroyed. On the north side of the turnpike on Old Stroud Road, a group of seven mobile homes was completely destroyed, threeof which were lived in, however none were occupied when the tornado struck. The degree of destruction of these mobile homesindicated an F2 rating in this area. To the north, a large house being built (although most of the exterior of the house was completed)suffered roof and siding damage, especially on the east side. Much of the newly-laid interior wood flooring was destroyed by water. Anumber of homes in a neighborhood on the south side of the turnpike were damaged. At least two houses lost roofs with more minorroof and siding damage to others. Some of the worst damage, rated F3, occurred near the Tanger Outlet Mall, which was hit next bythe tornado. Almost all of the stores suffered at least roof damage, however a section of 7 storefronts was destroyed. This sectionincluded four stores: Dress Barn, Corning, Mikasa, and a housewares store. At the eastern most section of the building, the exteriorwalls of the Levi's store collapsed inward. This store was a couple of hundred yards away from the other destroyed section. Localofficials from Stroud had evacuated the mall before the tornado struck (approximately 2139 CST), and thus there were no fatalities orinjuries in this area. Just south of the outlet mall, a Best Western motel lost part of its roof, and a Wendy's restaurant suffered a
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeastpartially collapsed roof and broken windows. North of the outlet mall, a number of homes were damaged or destroyed in the Midwaymobile home park. As the tornado moved northeast out of Stroud, a number of high-tension electrical towers were downed, and a fewtrees were downed before the tornado moved into Creek County (Tulsa National Weather Service warning area) about one mile northof the turnpike, dissipating south of Stroud Lake.
Storm E produced 7 tornadoes, including an F4 tornado, that caused extensive damage to Dover in Kingfisher County. The 1sttornado, E1, was very brief and caused no damage (F0), as it formed about 3 miles west of Geary in Blaine County. The 2nd tornado,E2, formed in extreme northwest Canadian County and tracked northeast for 11 miles, clipping the southeast corner of BlaineCounty, before entering southwest Kingfisher County, eventually dissipating 7 miles south-southeast of Omega. Structural damagewas confined mainly to outbuildings and roofs of a mobile home and house, however extensive tree damage with some large uprootedtrees occurred along much of the tornado path, warranting an F1 rating in each county. The 3rd tornado, E3, formed 7 milessouth-southeast of Omega in Kingfisher County and tracked northeast for 12 miles before dissipating 7 miles northwest of Kingfisher.Extensive tree damage and damage to 1 farmstead occurred during the first 2.5 miles of its path. The tornado then reached itsmaximum width of about 1/4 of a mile, 5 miles west-northwest of Kingfisher where a large, well-built brick home was severelydamaged. Although anchored to the foundation, half the walls were collapsed or missing, and the roof was gone, warranting an F3rating. Along the remainder of the path, a handful of other homes had minor damage, and 7 mobile homes and numerous outbuildingswere destroyed or severely damaged. There was also damage to trees, telephone poles, and farm equipment. The 4th tornado, E4, wasshort-lived and small, and has been referred to as a satellite tornado, and formed about 6 miles west of Kingfisher while tornado E3was most intense. This tornado rotated around E3 for a short period of time before dissipating. No damage was observed (F0).Another satellite tornado, E5, formed 6 miles west-northwest of Kingfisher and also rotated briefly around E3. Its life-span was short,and there was no damage (F0).
The 6th tornado, E6, produced a damage path 15 miles long and 1/2 mile wide as it tracked through Kingfisher County. The city ofDover took a direct hit. About one-third of Dover's structures were destroyed. The tornado formed 4 miles south-southwest of Dover,and traveled north-northeast crossing route 81 on the north side of Dover, dissipating about 7 miles east-southeast of Hennessey. F4damage was observed on the west side of Dover where a steel-reinforced concrete building only had a few walls remaining; largevehicles were rendered apart; mobile homes frames were wrapped around tree trunks; and trees lost all their branches and most oftheir bark. One woman was killed inside a large frame home that collapsed. Approximately 34 mobile homes and houses were eitherdamaged or destroyed in Dover. Outside of Dover, damage was rated primarily F1 and was confined to trees, telephone poles, farmequipment, and outbuildings. While tornado E6 continued moving northeast of Dover, another tornado, E7, formed about 3 milesnortheast of Dover. This tornado formed near tornado E6 and tracked north-northeast for 4 miles over open county. F1 damage totrees, telephone poles, farm equipment, and outbuildings was observed.
To avoid confusion with F-scale ratings, no storm F was assigned. The fifth tornadic supercell, storm G, produced 6 tornadoes, 2which produced F3 damage. The 1st tornado, G1, formed near the southwest edge of El Reno in Canadian County just southwest ofInterstate 40 and County Club Rd. Minor damage, rated F0, was confined to trees, ballfield equipment at Redlands CommunityCollege, and a few roofs. The 2nd tornado, G2, formed about 1 mile northeast of El Reno in Canadian County and tracked north for22 miles, varying in width from 100 to 500 yards, before dissipating 8 miles south-southwest of Kingfisher in Kingfisher County.Two mobile homes were destroyed, and 3 other homes received F1 damage. The remainder of damage was confined to telephonepoles, trees, and outbuildings. About 2.5 miles into the path of the tornado, F2 damage occurred, and the top of a 500 ft. transmissiontower was blown off. Near the end of the tornado path, F3 damage occurred about 9 miles southeast of Kingfisher, where a 3000pound oil storage tank was moved for 1/2 of a mile. While the tank rolled for some distance, it was clear the tank was airborne. Treesin this area were also partially debarked. The 3rd tornado, G3, formed 2 miles southwest of Cashion in Kingfisher County andproduced only minor damage, F0, as it tracked northeast for 3 miles to near the Kingfisher/Logan County border. The 4th tornado,G4, was very short-lived and formed about 8 miles east of Kingfisher in Kingfisher County. The tornado was less than 50 yards wideand damaged outbuildings and trees (F0) as it moved northeast across Highway 33. A description of the 5th tornado, G5, was listedabove with tornado B20. Tornado G5 tracked over nearly the same portion of Logan County as tornado B20. At times, damage causedby tornado B20 was indistinguishable from damage caused by tornado G5. The 6th and final tornado (G6) produced by storm G,formed about 3 miles south-southwest of Mulhall in Logan County, just south of the damage track produced by another tornado (B20)that moved through Mulhall earlier in the evening. Although somewhat difficult to determine, due to possible damage from tornadoB20, the most extensive damage (F2) from this tornado is believed to have consisted of major structural damage to a brick house nearthe intersection of Highway 77 and EW 68, where the majority of the roof was ripped off, and one exterior wall was partially knockeddown. Additional damage occurred to a railroad crossing, trees, and power poles.
Storm H spawned 4 tornadoes. The first tornado, H1, formed 2 miles east-southeast of Omega in Kingfisher County and was reportedby a storm chaser. No significant damage is believed to have occurred (F0). The 2nd tornado, H2, formed about 3 miles northwest ofDover in Kingfisher County and was determined from storm chaser accounts and a damage survey. Damage, rated F0, consisted ofsnapped and uprooted trees. The 3rd tornado, H3, formed about 1 mile east-southeast of Hennessey in Kingfisher County and movedto the east-southeast for 1 mile. Major damage, rated high-end F2, was inflicted to one farm house and an old abandoned house nearthe beginning of the tornado track, and a handful of outbuildings were completely destroyed. Additionally, heavy farm equipment wasmoved several hundred yards, and trees sustained major damage. The 4th and final tornado, H4, formed 3 miles southwest ofMarshall in Logan County and tracked over mostly rural land, affecting 2 residences before dissipating in southeast Garfield County.An old, abandoned house near Marshall in northwest Logan County was completely destroyed (F2). Damage at another residence insoutheast Garfield County included 3 destroyed grain bins, 1 which was tossed about a 1/2 mile. A pole barn was also destroyed with
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and Southeastthe remnants strewn about a 150 yard wide area, and an addition to a house was ripped off. Massive trees some with trunk diametersthe size of a small car where also ripped completely out of the ground and tossed up to 200 yards. This tree damage occurred over anarea covering several miles and overlapped the Logan/Garfield County border.
The final tornado producing thunderstorm, storm I, produced just one tornado. This tornado, I1, formed 6 miles south of Ringwood inMajor County and unroofed an office building of a feed lot, while also damaging an irrigation system. Damage caused by this tornadowas rated F1.
There were also numerous reports of large hail and damaging straight-line winds during the tornado outbreak. Hail to the size ofsoftballs (4.5 inches) smashed hundreds of vehicles and damaged many buildings 5 miles north of Altus in Jackson County. At least400 individual claims were received by local insurance offices with total damage near $800,000, and in Weatherford in CusterCounty, hail to the size of baseballs (2.75 inches) dented vehicles and broke many windows. Straight-line winds blew the roof off anapartment complex in the 100 block of McCormick in the Western Hills area of Weatherford in Custer County, ripped the roof off abarn 3 miles north of Altus in Jackson County, and blew out windows of a trailer 1 mile east of Blair in Jackson County. Straight-linewinds also caused widespread tree damage 10 miles northeast of Hennessey in Kingfisher County, blew down power poles 5 mileseast of Perry in Noble County, and knocked down large tree limbs 5 miles east-southeast of Elmer in Jackson County.
Cleveland CountyTornado (F0) 1K0 50 2 004
9 NNE Norman 7 NNE Norman to 0600CST
0603CST
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0004Norman 0600CST
Cleveland County
Lightning 10K0004Ponca City 0600CST
Kay County
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0004Ponca City 0600CST
Kay County
Hail (0.88)0004Midwest City 0615CST
Oklahoma County
Hail (1.00)0004 1 SE Union City 0620CST
Canadian County
Hail (0.88)0004Friendship 0645CST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0004 3 E Ponca City 0655CST
Kay County
Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004Ponca City 0655CST
Kay County
Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004Agra 0707CST
Lincoln County
Hail was reported about 1 mile south of Wiley Post Airport.Hail (1.00)0004Oklahoma City 0710CST
Oklahoma County
Lightning 20K0004Yale 0730CST
Payne County
Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0004Pauls Valley 0800CST
Garvin County
Hail (0.88)0004 3 S Elgin 0845CST
Comanche County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004Atoka 0930CST
Atoka County
Hail (1.00)0004 4 N Bethany 0930CST
Oklahoma County
Hail (1.00)0004Allen 1138CST
Pontotoc County
Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0004Duncan 1420CST
Stephens County
Severe thunderstorms affected parts of southwest and central Oklahoma from early morning through mid-afternoon of the 4th. Onetornado, rated F0, was observed by 2 persons about 7 miles north-northeast of Norman in Cleveland County, near Stanley Draper
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastLake. The only known damage occurred to fences, which were blown down near the intersection of Midwest Blvd. and SE 149th.There were also numerous reports of straight-line wind damage associated with other severe thunderstorms. Several trees were blowndown at 0600 CST on Pecan Rd. and Kyme Rd. in Ponca City in Kay County. Trees were reported down again in Ponca City at 0655CST, and power lines were downed 3 miles east of Ponca City. The last report of damage from Kay County involved a lightningstrike. Lightning struck the roof of a house on North 5th St. in Ponca City, causing a large fire. Lightning also struck a barn in Yale inPayne County, setting it on fire, which then spread to a nearby barn. Other reports of damage included a blown down fence at thePostal Service Training Center in Norman in Cleveland County, large tree limbs blown down in Agra in Lincoln County, large treelimbs and power lines downed in Pauls Valley in Garvin County, and a large tree blown down at Elks Country Club in Duncan inStephens County.
OKZ016 Custer
High winds, not associated with a thunderstorm, blew a trailer over on Interstate 40 just west of Clinton. Three persons in the trailerwere injured.
High Wind 15K 3 004 1200CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004 10 SSE Omega 1730CST
Kingfisher County
Hail (1.00)0004Orlando 1800CST
Logan County
Hail (0.75)0004 1 S Orlando 1800CST
Logan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0.10K0005Durant 0555CST
Bryan County
Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0005Bokchito 0620CST
Bryan County
An isolated severe thunderstorm developed over Bryan County during the early morning of the 5th, resulting in numerous downedtrees in Durant and Bokchito.
Thunderstorm Wind (G58) 15K0009 4 ESE Erick 1655CST
Beckham County
Winds were estimated between 60 mph and 80 mph.Thunderstorm Wind0.01K0009 5 E Arnett 1708CST
Ellis County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0009 4 WNW Camargo 1725CST
Dewey County
Hail (0.75)0009 3 W Canute 1725CST
Washita County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0009Woodward 1734CST
Woodward
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0009 7 SW Elk City 1745CST
Beckham County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0009 12 NW Lone Wolf 1748CST
Kiowa County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0009 5 W Custer City 1750CST
Custer County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0009 3 N Putnam 1750CST
Dewey County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0009 15 SE Selman 1800CST
Harper County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54)0009Freedom 1805CST
Woods County
Hail (0.75)0009 10 W Mangum 1811CST
Greer County
Hail (0.75)0009 6 SSW Lone Wolf 1811CST
Kiowa County
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0009Canton 1815CST
Blaine County
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastBlaine County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0009Watonga 1815CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0009 5 NE Thomas 1815CST
Custer County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0009 6 N Mooreland 1815CST
Woodward
Hail (0.88)0009 3 SE Cooperton 1827CST
Kiowa County
Hail (0.75)0009Gotebo 1841CST
Kiowa County
Thunderstorm Wind 25K0009Ingersoll 1850CST
Alfalfa County
Hail (0.75)0009 4 S Ringwood 1853CST
Major County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0009 9 S Altus 1914CST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G59)0009 4 S Tipton 1925CST
Tillman County
Hail (0.75)0009Roosevelt 1930CST
Kiowa County
Hail (0.75)0009 8 S Carnegie 2000CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.00)0009Fletcher 2034CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.00)0009 1 NE Cyril 2036CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.00)0009 8 N Verden 2040CST
Grady County
Thunderstorm Wind (G59)0009 3 WNW Grandfield 2055CST
Tillman County
Thunderstorm Wind (G63)0009 2 NE Marlow 2105CST
Stephens County
Hail was reported near the intersection of NE 12th and Rock Creek.Hail (0.88)0009Norman 2135CST
Cleveland County
Hail (0.88)0009Tishomingo 2339CST
Johnston County
Hail (0.88)0010 5 E Stringtown 0015CST
Atoka County
Hail (0.75)0010Colbert 0110CST
Bryan County
Severe thunderstorms affected a large part of western Oklahoma and a small portion of central Oklahoma from late afternoon throughthe evening of the 9th. In addition to numerous reports of 60 mph winds and large hail, a mobile home was blown over 4 mileseast-southeast of Erick in Beckham County; the roof of a mobile home was blown off 7 miles southwest of Erick, also in BeckhamCounty; the steeple was blown off of Canton Christian Church in Canton in Blaine County; and large tree limbs were downed 5 mileseast of Arnett in Ellis County. The final report of damage came from Alfalfa County where a roof was ripped off a mobile home, astorage trailer was blown over, and signs were downed.
Hail (0.75)0011Atoka 1905CST
Atoka County
Hail (0.88)0015 .5 S Hobart 1857CST
Kiowa County
Hail (0.88)0015 .5 S Hobart 1910CST
Kiowa County
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastKiowa County
Hail (1.00)0015 7 S Hobart 1910CST
Hail (1.00)0015 4 SW Hobart 1915CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.75)0016Erick 1827CST
Beckham County
Hail (0.75)0016Erick 1829CST
Beckham County
Hail (1.00)0016Waynoka 1830CST
Woods County
Hail (1.75)0016Seiling 1835CST
Dewey County
Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0016Seiling 1835CST
Dewey County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016 15 NW Willow 1840CST
Greer County
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0016Sayre 1900CST
Beckham County
Lightning0.20K0016Altus 1900CST
Jackson County
Hail (0.75)0016 7 N Cheyenne 1900CST
Roger Mills
Thunderstorm Wind (G51)0016 1 NW Cheyenne 1900CST
Roger Mills
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016 5 N Carter 1920CST
Beckham County
Hail (2.50)0016 3 S Sharon 1927CST
Woodward
Thunderstorm Wind 3K0016Mangum 1930CST
Greer County
Hail (0.75)0016Camargo 1932CST
Dewey County
Thunderstorm Wind 40K0016Elk City 1945CST
Beckham County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0016 5 SW Butler 1945CST
Custer County
Hail (1.00)0016 14 NE CampHouston
1945CST
Woods County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0016 3 W Canute 1950CST
Washita County
Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0016Watonga 2000CST
Blaine County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0016Arapaho 2030CST
Custer County
Hail (1.25)0016 18 NW Lookout 2030CST
Woods County
Hail (1.00)0016 15 N Mooreland 2030CST
Woodward
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0016Frederick 2045CST
Tillman County
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastWoods County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016 8 NE Lookout 2045CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016 2 W Hollister 2055CST
Tillman County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0016Loyal 2110CST
Kingfisher County
Hail (0.88)0016Faxon 2115CST
Comanche County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016 15 N Walters 2120CST
Cotton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016Drummond 2124CST
Garfield County
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0016Garber 2128CST
Garfield County
Thunderstorm Wind 25K0016Orienta 2130CST
Major County
Lightning 2K0016Fairview 2135CST
Major County
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0016Ames 2145CST
Major County
Lightning 55K0016Enid 2154CST
Garfield County
Hail (0.88)0016 1 W Marlow 2155CST
Stephens County
Hail (1.00)0016 1 W Marlow 2159CST
Stephens County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0016 1 W Marlow 2207CST
Stephens County
Thunderstorm Wind 35K0016Duncan 2210CST
Stephens County
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0016 6 SW Marlow 2210CST
Stephens County
Hail (0.88)0016 6 SE Rush Spgs 2215CST
Grady County
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0016 8 E Ponca City 2245CST
Kay County
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0016 5 E Bray 2245CST
Stephens County
Hail (1.00)0016 5 N Randlett 2300CST
Cotton County
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0016Maysville 2340CST
Garvin County
Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0016Pauls Valley 2345CST
Garvin County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 200K0016 1 N Seminole 1.5 S Seminole to 2348CST
2358CST
Seminole County
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0017 4 E Seminole 0003CST
Seminole County
Hail (1.00)0017Geary 0100CST
Blaine County
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastBlaine County
Lightning 1K0017Watonga 0100CST
Hail was reported on the University of Oklahoma campus.Hail (1.75)0017Norman 0129CST
Cleveland County
Hail (1.75)0017Goldsby 0130CST
Mcclain County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0017Goldsby 0130CST
Mcclain County
Hail (0.88)0017 3 S Kingfisher 0150CST
Kingfisher County
Hail (0.75)0017 8 E Okarche 0200CST
Canadian County
Hail (0.75)0017 3 S Fairmont 0300CST
Garfield County
Severe thunderstorms formed over portions of western Oklahoma during the evening of the 16th, and moved into portions of centralOklahoma during the early morning of the 17th. In Beckham County, several trees and a mobile home were blown over in Sayre, andin Elk City, two barns were blown down; trees were uprooted, and the Grandview Assembly of God Church was damaged. Atrampoline was destroyed at Sander Sporting Goods and ATV's in Seiling in Dewey County. A power pole was blown over onto asmall building in Mangum in Greer County. Numerous trees were downed in Watonga in Blaine County. Large tree limbs and a fencewere blown down at the intersection of 14th and Hermosa in Frederick in Tillman County. The roof of Garber High School wasdamaged in Garber in Garfield County. One mobile home was destroyed, and 1 mobile home was damaged in Orienta in MajorCounty, and the roof of a barn was blown off in Ames in Major County. In Stephens County, a barn was destroyed 6 miles southwestof Marlow; several trees were downed on State Highway 29, and a dog was killed 5 miles east of Bray, while in Duncan, also inStephens County, the roof and doors were ripped off a storage building at Duncan Industrial Authority; another storage trailer wasblown over; power poles were downed, and minor structural damage occurred to the Gatlin Baptist Church. Another barn wasdestroyed 8 miles east of Ponca City in Kay County, numerous trees downed in Pauls Valley in Garvin County, while in Maysville,also in Garvin County, trees were downed onto 2 vehicles; a barn was damaged; and a dog kennel was destroyed. Across SeminoleCounty, outhouses and trees were damaged 4 miles east of Seminole, and major straight-line wind damage was reported from 1.5miles south of Seminole to 1 mile north of Seminole. This damage included roof damage to Van Sanford Apartments, National GuardAmory, Medicus, and a motor pool. In addition, a bus hood was destroyed at Lincoln School; portable bleachers were damaged at alittle league park and softball park; a dugout was damaged at a ballpark; a garden center at WalMart was damaged; the roof andwindows at Happy Foods were damaged; numerous vehicles were damaged; signs were downed, and many trees were blown down.
Lightning strikes were responsible for some damage as well. Lightning struck a power pole on Veteran's Drive in Altus in JacksonCounty, knocking out power to several businesses for several hours. Lightning struck a barn in Fairview in Major County, setting iton fire, and lightning struck the roof of a house on Cellardoor Lane in Enid in Garfield County, causing a major fire that destroyed thehouse. The final report of a lightning strike came from Watonga in Blaine County, where lightning struck the control box of awarning alarm system for Watonga, destroying it and setting off numerous false alarms.
Hail was reported at a north Oklahoma City television station.Hail (0.75)0020Oklahoma City 1422CST
Oklahoma County
Hail (0.75)0020 7 WNW Laverne 1755CST1800CST
Harper County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0020 3 N Catesby 1835CST
Ellis County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0020 9 NE Catesby 1847CST
Ellis County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0020 10 N Gage 1910CST
Ellis County
Hail (0.75)0020 9 N Gage 1914CST
Ellis County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0020 4 NW Tangier 1920CST
Woodward
Hail (0.75)0020 9 W Eldorado 2055CST
Jackson County
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastJackson County
Hail (1.00)0020Eldorado 2110CST
Hail (0.75)0020Granite 2120CST
Greer County
Hail (1.75)0020 9 NE Amorita 2130CST
Alfalfa County
Hail (0.88)0020 2 S Lone Wolf 2135CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.00)0020 10 E Byron 2145CST2155CST
Alfalfa County
Hail (1.00)0020 10 W Wakita 2145CST2155CST
Grant County
Hail (0.88)0020 9 W Wakita 2215CST
Grant County
Hail (0.75)0020Fairview 2243CST
Major County
Hail (1.00)0020 5 W Bison 2330CST
Garfield County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0020 5 W Bison 2330CST
Garfield County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0021Stillwater 0045CST
Payne County
Hail (0.88)0021 4 W Stillwater 0047CST
Payne County
Hail (1.00)0021 1 NE Perkins 0100CST
Payne County
Hail (0.75)0021Wilson 0315CST
Carter County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0021Wilson 0315CST
Carter County
Hail (0.75)0022Buffalo 0450CST
Harper County
Hail (0.75)0022 1 N Carmen 1153CST
Alfalfa County
Hail (0.88)0022 8 NE Newkirk 1223CST
Kay County
Hail (1.00)0022 7 W Red Rock 1437CST
Noble County
Hail (0.88)0022Red Rock 1502CST
Noble County
Hail (1.00)0022Red Rock 1515CST
Noble County
Hail (1.75)0022Ponca City 1542CST
Kay County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022Ponca City 1550CST
Kay County
Flood00022East Portion 1610CST
Kay County
Hail (0.75)0022 3 SE Glencoe 1655CST
Payne County
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastPayne County
Hail (1.25)0022Yale 1725CST
Hail (1.00)0022 6 N Cushing 1728CST
Payne County
Severe thunderstorms affected portions of northern Oklahoma during the afternoon and early evening of the 22nd, resulting in manyreports of large hail and flooding across portions of eastern Kay County, where many roads were reported to be flooded.
Flood00023Newkirk 0130CST
Kay County
Flood00023Ponca City 0130CST
Kay County
Hail (0.75)0023Tinker Afb 0130CST
Oklahoma County
Isolated thunderstorms developed over portions of central Oklahoma during the early morning of the 23rd. Flooding was reported inNewkirk in Kay County at the intersection of County Shed Road and Peckham Road, and in Ponca City, also in Kay County, wheremany streets were flooded.
Hail (0.75)0025 4 NE Madge 1700CST
Harmon County
Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 025 5 N Madge 1715CST
Harmon County
Tornado (F0)00 25 0.2 025 6 E Vinson 1731CST
Harmon County
Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 025 11 W Mangum 1751CST
Greer County
Tornado (F0)00 25 0.2 025 1 SW Russell 1804CST
Greer County
Hail (1.25)0025 6 SW Mangum 1805CST
Greer County
Hail (2.75)0025 2 SSW Mangum 100K1811CST
Greer County
Hail (1.00)0025Martha 1834CST
Jackson County
Tornado (F0)00 50 1.5 025 3 SW Altus Afb 3 W Altus Afb to 1835CST
1841CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.75)0025Altus 1838CST
Jackson County
Hail (2.75)0025Altus 1840CST
Jackson County
Hail (4.50) 500K0025Altus 100K1850CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.50)0025Altus 1855CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.00)0025 6 E Altus 1910CST
Jackson County
Tornado (F0)00 50 1.5 025
9 SW Manitou
11 WSW Manitouto
1916CST1922CST
Tillman County
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0025 4 S Tipton 1930CST
Tillman County
Hail (1.25)0025 2 W Frederick 1937CST
Tillman County
Hail (0.75)0025Frederick 1945CST
Tillman County
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OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastTillman County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0025Frederick 1945CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0025Altus 2021CST
Jackson County
Severe thunderstorms spawned 6 tornadoes and produced very large hail over portions of western Oklahoma during the evening of the25th. Fortunately, all of the tornadoes touched down in sparsely populated areas with no known damage. Thus, all were rated F0. Thefirst tornado formed 5 miles north of Madge in Harmon County and was on the ground for only a short period of time. The 2ndtornado was reported by an amateur radio operator 6 miles east of Vinson in Harmon County. The tornado touched down in an openfield with no known damage. The 3rd tornado was also witnessed by an amateur radio operator and formed 11 miles west of Mangumin Greer County. The tornado was on the ground for only a short period of time before dissipating. The 4th tornado was reported byAltus EOC in Jackson County, touching down briefly in an open field with no known damage. The 5th tornado was seen about 3miles west of Altus Air Force Base, also in Jackson County, and dissipated 6 minutes later with no damage. The 6th tornado wasobserved by a reserve deputy in Manitou in Tillman County, touching down west of Manitou with no known damage. In Altus inJackson county, hundreds of homes, numerous businesses, and the Altus High School Vo-tech center suffered major damage due togiant hail, occasionally to the size of softballs (4.5 inches in diameter). Significant damage also occurred to wheat and cotton crop inAltus and in Greer County, 2 miles south-southwest of Mangum.
Flash Flood0027 1 E Mangum 1312CST
Greer County
Flash Flood 60K0027Frederick 1930CST
Tillman County
Slow moving thunderstorms formed over portions of southwest Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening of the 27th, resulting inflooding. Several houses were reported to be flooded in Frederick in Tillman County, and 2 homes needed to be evacuated. Portionsof State Route 36, and State Route 5 in Tillman County were also reported to be covered by water. In Greer County, water wasreported to be covering portions of State Highway 283, 1 mile east of Mangum.
Several roads, including Powell Road, were reported closed due to high water just northwest of the town of Willis.Flash Flood0029Willis 0130CST
Marshall County
Flash Flood0031 3 W Blackwell 0555CST
Kay County
Flash Flood0031Ponca City 0555CST
Kay County
Flash Flood0031Renfrow 0730CST
Grant County
Thunderstorms formed over parts of north central Oklahoma during the early morning of the 31st, resulting in flooding acrossportions of Kay and Grant Counties. In Kay County, 3 miles west of Blackwell, portions of State Route 11 were reported to becovered by water, and in Ponca City, several roads were covered by high water. In Grant County, State Highway 81 was closed fromRenfrow to the Kansas state line due to high water.
Hail (1.75)0031 2 W Duke 1622CST
Jackson County
Hail (2.00)0031 7 W Duke 1625CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.25)0031 3 W Duke 1629CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.75)0031 8 S Duke 1634CST
Jackson County
Hail (0.88)0031Mangum 1643CST
Greer County
Hail (2.50)0031 4 E Duke 1647CST
Jackson County
Hail (2.75)0031 5 E Duke 1649CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.75)0031Mangum 1650CST
Greer County
Hail (1.75)0031 5 W Altus 1700CST
Jackson County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastGreer County
Hail (1.75)0031Granite 1701CST
Hail (1.75)0031Altus 1708CST
Jackson County
Hail (0.75)0031Lone Wolf 1708CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.00)0031Martha 1715CST
Jackson County
Hail (3.00)0031 3 SE Texola 1735CST
Beckham County
Hail (2.50)0031Cheyenne 1740CST
Roger Mills
Tornado (F0)00 25 0.1 031 9 S Erick 1758CST
Beckham County
Hail (0.88)0031 5 E Mutual 1800CST
Woodward
Hail (1.75)0031Erick 1805CST
Beckham County
Hail (1.25)0031 4 N Lenora 1815CST
Dewey County
Tornado (F0)00 50 0.5 031 8.5 SE Erick 8 SE Erick to 1818CST
1820CST
Beckham County
Hail (1.25)0031Lone Wolf 1825CST
Kiowa County
Hail (2.00)0031 3 W Lone Wolf 1825CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.75)0031 12 W Taloga 1833CST
Dewey County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031 2 S Cheyenne 1835CST
Roger Mills
Hail (1.25)0031Jester 1841CST
Greer County
Hail (0.88)0031Hobart 1847CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.25)0031Seiling 1850CST
Dewey County
Hail (1.00)0031 2 SE Chester 1855CST
Major County
Tornado (F0)00200 1 031 3 SSW Brinkman 3 SW Brinkman to 1857CST
1901CST
Greer County
Hail (4.50) 200K0031Alva 1901CST
Woods County
Hail (1.75)0031Frederick 1907CST
Tillman County
Hail (1.00)0031 2 S Manitou 1920CST
Tillman County
Tornado (F1) 5K0100 1.5 031 4.5 SSE Hester 3 SSW Hester to 1924CST
1929CST
Greer County
Flash Flood0031 2 SW Delhi 1925CST
Beckham County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastTillman County
Hail (1.00)0031 7 E Frederick 1926CST
Hail (1.75)0031 12 ESE Mangum 1928CST
Greer County
Hail (1.25)0031 12 ESE Mangum 1928CST
Greer County
Tornado (F0)00100 1 031 1 SW Martha 2 W Martha to 1929CST
1932CST
Jackson County
Hail (1.75)0031Alva 1930CST
Woods County
Thunderstorm Wind (G79)0031 5 SE Mangum 1935CST
Greer County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031 3 S Blair 1935CST
Jackson County
Tornado (F0)00 50 0.2 031 5 NE Altus 1937CST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind 1.2M0031Altus Muni Arpt 1937CST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0031Blair 1940CST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031Hobart 1950CST1954CST
Kiowa County
Tornado (F0)00440 2 031 7 SW Roosevelt 9 SW Roosevelt to 1951CST
1954CST
Kiowa County
Lightning 2.5K0031Enid 1954CST
Garfield County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0031Mountain View 1955CST
Kiowa County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0031Hobart 1958CST
Kiowa County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031 4 E Friendship 2004CST
Jackson County
Thunderstorm Wind 200K0031 5 E SnyderTom Steed Res to 100K2010CST
2030CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.00)0031 2 S Roosevelt 2012CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.75)0031 4 S Roosevelt 2015CST
Kiowa County
Thunderstorm Wind (G68)0031 16 NE Freedom 2015CST
Woods County
Hail (0.88)0031Roosevelt 2020CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.50)0031 1 S Snyder 2020CST
Kiowa County
Thunderstorm Wind (G74)0031 16 NE Freedom 2020CST
Woods County
Hail (1.75)0031Mountain Park 2022CST
Kiowa County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastKiowa County
Hail (1.75)0031Snyder 2022CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0031 2 W Cyril 2023CST
Caddo County
Hail (1.00)0031 14 NE CampHouston
2025CST
Woods County
Thunderstorm Wind 5M 3 031Lawton 4 W Indiahoma to 2030CST
2100CST
Comanche County
Hail (2.00)0031 6 E Snyder 2030CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.75)0031 5 N Snyder 2030CST
Kiowa County
Thunderstorm Wind (G69) 30K0031Tom Steed Res 2030CST
Kiowa County
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0031 16 NE Freedom 2030CST
Woods County
Hail (2.00)0031 9 E Snyder 2033CST
Kiowa County
Flash Flood0031Roosevelt 2036CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.75)0031 3 W MountainPark
2037CST
Kiowa County
Hail (2.00)0031Indiahoma 2040CST
Comanche County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031 3 W Medicine Park 2040CST
Comanche County
Hail (2.75)0031Cache 2048CST
Comanche County
Thunderstorm Wind (G81)0031Ft Sill Aaf 2055CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.00)0031 3 N Walters 2055CST
Cotton County
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0031Mountain View 2058CST
Kiowa County
Hail (1.75)0031Lawton 2110CST
Comanche County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0031Ninnekah 2115CST
Grady County
Hail (1.75)0031Byron 2126CST
Alfalfa County
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0031 2 N Cherokee 2145CST
Alfalfa County
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0031Duncan 2145CST
Stephens County
Thunderstorm Wind 1.1K0031Marlow 2145CST
Stephens County
Lightning 20K0031 1.5 W Rush Spgs 2200CST
Grady County
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May 1999
OKLAHOMA, Western, Central and SoutheastAlfalfa County
Tornado (F0) 2K0 75 2 031 1.5 N Jet 3 W Jet to 2207CST
2210CST
Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Rush Spgs 2215CST
Grady County
Thunderstorm Wind 40K0031 3 E Hunter 2305CST
Garfield County
Severe thunderstorms affected much of western Oklahoma and portions of central Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening ofMay 31st, and the early morning of June 1st. Although 7 tornadoes were confirmed across western Oklahoma, all on the 31st, only 2of them caused damage. The most extensive damage during this severe weather outbreak was caused by straight-line winds andoccurred across southern Kiowa and western Comanche Counties during the evening of the 31st. A very large swath of damagingstraight-line winds developed on the west side of Tom Steed Lake in southern Kiowa County and expanded in coverage as it movedthrough all of southern Kiowa County, at times 10 to 15 miles wide. Power poles and power lines were downed, and a house received2 broken windows and minor roof damage 3 miles west of Mountain Park. Power lines were downed 4 miles south of Roosevelt.Several trees were downed, and windows were broken at a lumber yard in Snyder, and power lines were reported down on Highway183 between Snyder and Roosevelt. Major damage was also reported to wheat and cotton crop. Winds across southern Kiowa Countywere estimated between 80 and 100 mph. This 10-15 mile-wide area of damaging winds continued to move east out of southernKiowa County and across much of western and central Comanche County. Winds were mostly in the 80 to 100 mph range, howeverin the Pecan Valley Subdivision located just outside of the northwest Lawton city limits, winds are believed to have reached 110 mphto 130 mph. As the thunderstorm winds spread east across Lawton and Fort Sill, they gradually decreased, but still caused tree, powerline, and roof damage. In total, across Comanche County, 5 single family homes were destroyed; 4 single family homes underconstruction were destroyed; 58 single family homes and 8 businesses sustained major damage; and 150 single family homessustained minor damage. Damage was estimated at 5 million dollars. Three injuries were also reported.
The 1st tornado was reported by the Beckham County Emergency Manager doing no damage (F0) 9 miles south of Erick in BeckhamCounty. The 2nd tornado was reported by a storm chaser 8 miles southeast of Erick in Beckham County and was captured on video.No damage was reported (F0). The 3rd tornado was witnessed by several persons and formed 3 miles southwest of Brinkman inGreer County, however no damage was observed (F0). The 4th tornado was reported by Greer County Emergency Management 3miles south-southwest of Hester in Greer County. In Hester, a porch roof was ripped off from a house; house siding was blown off,and trees and power lines were downed. No damage was associated with the tornado as it moved into Jackson County and dissipated1 mile southwest of Martha. This tornado was rated F1 in Greer County and F0 in Jackson County. Two storm chasers observed the5th tornado as it formed in an open field, 5 miles northeast of Altus in Jackson County. No damage was reported (F0). The 6thtornado was captured on video as it formed about 1/2 mile south of Highway 19 near the North Red River in Kiowa County, or about9 miles southwest of Roosevelt. Although this tornado was reported to be 1/4 of a mile wide, no structures or trees were affected, so itwas rated F0. The last tornado, the 7th of the outbreak, was confirmed by a post-storm damage survey, performed by local lawenforcement officials from Alfalfa County. They determined a weak tornado (F0), touched down 3 miles west of Jet. Trees wereknocked down from 2 miles west of Jet to 1.5 miles north of Jet, while in a local cemetery, trees were downed, and marble headstoneswere moved 30 to 40 feet across the street.
Straight-line winds were responsible for blowing over 5 aircraft and blowing off 11 hangar doors at Altus Municipal Airport inJackson County. In addition, 2 barns near the airport were destroyed, and roof damage was reported to several buildings. Also inJackson County, 1 vehicle sustained major damage in Blair, while several barns were destroyed. In Kiowa County, 3 campers wereoverturned, and several outbuilding were destroyed near Tom Steed Resorvoir, while in Mountain View, a small building wasdestroyed, and some tree damage was reported. In Stephens County, several power poles were downed in Duncan, and several treesand power lines were downed in Marlow. A shop was destroyed, and several trees were uprooted 3 miles east of Hunter in GarfieldCounty; 2 power poles were blown down 2 miles north of Cherokee in Alfalfa County, and large tree limbs were downed in RushSprings in Grady County. Hail to the size of softballs (4.5 inches in diameter) damaged hundreds of homes and vehicles in Alva inWoods County. Lightning struck the back of a 2-story residence in Enid in Garfield County, setting it on fire. Lightning also struck 2oil tank batteries, 1.5 miles west of Rush Springs in Grady County, setting them on fire. Finally, flooding was reported acrossportions of Kiowa and Beckham Counties. In Beckham County, a road 2 miles southwest of Delhi was flooded by fast-moving, highwater, while in Kiowa County, street flooding was reported in Roosevelt.
Only a few reports of large hail occurred during the morning of June 1st, and the specifics can be accessed in June Storm Data.
Up to 5 inches of snow fell overnight in Tollgate (5100 feet elevation). The wind also caused blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Heavy Snow000203
2000PST1030PST
OREGON, Central and EastORZ019 Northeast Oregon
Strong gusty winds knocked out power to about 550 residences in Elgin for around 1 1/2 hours.
Winds00006Elgin 02100PST2230PST
Union County
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May 1999
OREGON, Central and EastUnion County
Gusty south winds from the Pyles Canyon area caused downed power lines and knocked over a large fir tree.Winds00030Union 00745PST
Heavy Snow000203
1900PST1200PST
OREGON, NorthwestORZ011 Northern Cascades
An exceptionally potent late season Pacific storm, the last of many such storms in the snowiest season in years, dumped 28 inches ofsnow at Timberline Lodge, 27 inches at Mt Hood Meadows, and 14 inches at Government Camp on Mt Hood. Santiam Pass alsoreported 10 inches of new snow.
Heavy Snow000607
1800PST1200PST
ORZ011 Northern Cascades
The last significant snowfall of the long. snowy season dumped 9 inches of new snow at Timberline Lodge and 7 inches at Mt HoodMeadows on Mt Hood, and 6 inches at Santiam Pass.
NONE REPORTED.
OREGON, Southeast
See below.
Extreme Cold000708
1719PST0744PST
OREGON, SouthwestORZ008-015 Rogue Basin - South Central Oregon
A Freeze Warning was issued for the above zones. The warning verified at 4 stations, listed below.
Station Zone Normal Low Observed Low DepartureGrants Pass ORZ008 42 26 -16Prospect ORZ008 37 26 -11Cave Junction ORZ008 39 28 -11Sprague River ORZ015 30 14 -16
See below.
Extreme Cold000809
2045PST0805PST
ORZ008-015 Rogue Basin - South Central Oregon
A Freeze Warning was issued for the Umpqua Basin, Rogue Basin, and South Central Oregon. Observations verified the warning inthe Rogue and South Central.
Station Zone Normal Low Observed Low DepartureGrants Pass ORZ008 42 29 -13Cave Junction ORZ008 39 28 -11Prospect ORZ008 37 27 -10Klamath Falls ORZ015 38 21 -17Lakeview ORZ015 36 21 -15Sprague River ORZ015 30 12 -18
See below.
Extreme Cold000910
1500PST0515PST
ORZ015 South Central Oregon
A Freeze Warning was issued this night for South Central Oregon. The warning was verified at one station, listed below.
Station Normal Low Observed Low DepartureMalin 36 18 -18
See belowExtreme Cold0016 0800PST
ORZ015 South Central Oregon
No Freeze Warning was issued for this zone this morning, but two stations did meet warning criteria.
Station Zone Normal Low Observed Low DepartureKlamath Falls ORZ015 40 25 -15
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May 1999
OREGON, SouthwestSprague River ORZ015 32 16 -16
Klamath County
A spotter in Merrill reported half-dollar size hail and very heavy rain at 1625 LDT.
Tstm Wind/Hail0028Olene 5 SE Dehlinger to 1628PST
1658PST
A weak upper trough moved into the Pacific Northwest during this afternoon. The cooling aloft combined with surface heating led tothe formation of thunderstorms. The Warning for this storm was based on the spotter report. The warning times are listed above.
WSR-88D radar reports indicated this storm was probably severe, so the warning was issued on that basis.
Tstm Wind/Hail0028Bly 1720PST1805PST
Klamath County
A weak trough moved into the Pacific Northwest on this afternoon. Cooling aloft combined with afternoon surface heating led to theformation of thunderstorms, a few of which became severe. The warning for this storm was issued at the times listed above, and wasbased on WSR-88D reports.
NONE REPORTED.
PACIFIC
A number of trees were blown down and a roof was partially removed from a church.Thunderstorm Wind 30K0008Lock Haven 1600EST
PENNSYLVANIA, CentralClinton County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0008White Deer 1640EST
Union County
Dime size hail fell in Montgomery.Hail (0.75)0008Montgomery 1645EST
Lycoming County
Hail (0.75)0012Shirleysburg 1740EST
Huntingdon
Dime size hail fell across the Shirleysburg area beginning around 6:45pm EDT and ending just northeast of the area around 6:50pmEDT.
Hail (0.75)0012Shirleysburg 1750EST
Huntingdon
Trees were downed in Gettysburg and nearby Fairfield.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0012Gettysburg 1900EST
Adams County
Trees were blown down in Grampian and in DuBois. A tree fell on a car in DuBois, but no one was injured.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0024Grampian 1150EST
Clearfield County
Trees and limbs were down in State College. A weather service employee's car was damaged by falling limbs.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0024State College 1230EST
Centre County
Trees and wires were down on the west side of Renovo.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0024Renovo 1240EST
Clinton County
Trees and wires were down on vehicles on Depot Street in Williamsport.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0024Williamsport 1343EST
Lycoming County
Trees down on Route 45.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0024Hartleton 1355EST
Union County
Trees were down on Route 405.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0024Montandon 1400EST
Northumberland
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May 1999
PENNSYLVANIA, CentralMontour County
Large limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0024Danville 1415EST
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0024Benton 1420EST
Columbia County
Trees were down blocking Route 87. Wires were also downed in Lopez.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0024Colley 1430EST
Sullivan County
Unseasonably Dry0000131
0000EST2359EST
PENNSYLVANIA, EastPAZ054>055- Carbon - Monroe - Berks - Lehigh - Northampton - Chester - Montgomery - Bucks - Delaware -
Unseasonably dry weather returned to Eastern Pennsylvania during the month of May, especially in Berks, Carbon and MontgomeryCounties (where only about 50 percent of normal rainfall fell). All counties received below normal precipitation. The closest tonormal was the county weighted monthly average for Philadelphia of 3.9 inches (only .3 of an inch below normal). The heavyprecipitation that fell on the 24th was confined to locations in and around Philadelphia. On a county weighted average, monthlyrainfall totals ranged from 2.1 inches in Berks and Montgomery Counties to 3.9 inches in Philadelphia County. Streamflow ratesremained below normal and averaged about 50 to 80 percent of normal. In the Lehigh River Basin stream flows were near or atrecord lows for the observation days. Ground water levels also declined except at a few sites in Bucks County. By the end of themonth soil moisture levels were rated as either short or very short on one third of the farms in the state. Pasture growth was slowbecause of the dry conditions. Ground water levels did not recover to normal levels this spring. A well in Chester CountyPennsylvania reached drought emergency levels. This is one of the aquifers that feed streams in northern Delaware. A drought watchdid remain in effect for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Hail (0.75)0008Montgomeryville 1420EST
Montgomery
Heavy Rain0019Bechtelsville 00500EST0800EST
Berks County
Heavy Rain0019PalmertonAlbrightsville to 00500EST
0800EST
Carbon County
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 00500EST0800EST
Lehigh County
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 00500EST0800EST
Montgomery
Heavy Rain0019Countywide 00600EST0900EST
Monroe County
A slow moving cold front helped produce a couple of bands of very heavy rain across Eastern Pennsylvania the morning of the 19th.Storm totals averaged around 1.5 inches (most of which fell within three hours) and caused some poor drainage flooding. No streamflooding was reported. One band of heavy rain extended from eastern Berks County and northwestern Montgomery County norththrough most of Lehigh County as well eastern Carbon County and western Monroe County. A second more discontinuous bandaffected southeastern Montgomery County and eastern Monroe County.
Storm totals included 1.99 inches in White Haven (in Luzerne County just north of Carbon County), 1.60 inches in Pottstown(Montgomery County), 1.56 inches in Bechtelsville (Berks County), 1.42 inches in Long Pond (Monroe County), 1.36 inches in EastStroudsburg (Monroe County), 1.19 inches at the Lehigh Valley International Airport and 1.14 inches at the Willow Grove NAS(Montgomery County).
Lightning0024Upper Darby 00840EST
Delaware County
Lightning strikes caused two fires in Upper Darby Township during the morning of the 24th. Lightning struck a garage and ignited afire that damaged the vehicle inside. At the same time a lightning strike started another fire on the roof of an apartment building.The roof was heavily damaged, but no injuries occurred with either fire.
Lightning0024Philadelphia 00900EST
Philadelphia
A lightning strike around 10 a.m. EDT ignited a fire at a Society Hill SuperFresh Supermarket. The fire originated in a compressor
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May 1999
PENNSYLVANIA, Eastroom on the second floor of the store. More than two dozen employees and patrons in the store escaped unharmed. The fire wasunder control at 1120 a.m. EDT.
Bucks CountyHail (0.75)0024Bristol 0910EST
Lightning0024Woodside 00940EST
Bucks County
A lightning strike heavily damaged a chimney in Lower Makefield Township. Another lightning strike caused minor roof damage toa home in Northampton Township.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0024Countywide 01000EST1200EST
Delaware County
Flash Flood0024South Portion 01000EST1400EST
Montgomery
Flash Flood0024Countywide 01000EST1230EST
Philadelphia
Flash Flood0024South Portion 01015EST1200EST
Bucks County
A pair of thunderstorms brought very heavy downpours across extreme southeast Pennsylvania. The second in the series occurred tooquickly on the heels of the first set of storms. The ensuing heavy rain caused considerable urban and poor drainage flooding as wellas flooding of streams within Philadelphia and lower sections of Montgomery and Bucks Counties. Storm totals averaged between 2and 3 inches, most of which fell within two hours. Within Philadelphia, 2.06 inches of rain fell in two hours in NortheastPhiladelphia between 1030 a.m. and 1230 p.m. EDT. The Frankford Creek at Castor Avenue exceeded its estimated flood stage of 7feet from 11 a.m. EDT until 1215 p.m. EDT. It crested at 8.37 feet at 1130 a.m. EDT. The basement of Saint Agnes Hospital wa sflooded. In Montgomery County, several major roadways were flooded including Philmont Avenue in Lower Moreland Township.In Delaware County, the heavy rain caused the partial collapse of a Ridley Township health club's roof at Noon EDT. The guttersclogged and a 35 foot section of the roof collapsed. No injuries were reported. In Bucks County, a combination of stream and urbanflooding was reported in Northampton, Southampton and Falls Townships and Bristol and Tullytown Boroughs. In Bensalem,clogged sewers backed up and caused flooding.
Storm totals included 3.04 inches in Wynnewood (Montgomery County), 2.83 inches at the Franklin Institute within Philadelphia,2.72 inches in Neshaminy Falls (Bucks County), 2.70 inches at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, 2.55 inches in Southampton(Bucks County), 2.52 inches at the Philadelphia International Airport and 2.40 inches in Crum Creek (Delaware County).
Lightning0.20K0024Radnor 01015EST
Delaware County
Lightning struck a tree in Radnor. The tree split and badly damaged a swing set in the backyard of a home. No one was injured.
Lightning0024Bedminster 2 W Hulmeville to 01030EST
Bucks County
Lightning struck and blew a transformer in Bensalem Township. The ensuing blackout forced the cancellation of the racing card atthe Philadelphia Park Racetrack.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 2 024PhoenixvilleOxford to 1415EST
1430EST
Chester County
A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines across the southeast part of Chester County. In Westtown Township nearPennsylvania State Route 926, the jaws of life were used to free two trapped occupants after their vehicle was pinned by a fallen tree.About 12,000 homes and businesses lost power that afternoon. Throughout PECO Energy's service area 82,000 homes andbusinesses lost power, half of the outages were caused by direct lightning hits and about 20 percent of the outages were caused by thewind.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024Countywide 1430EST1450EST
Delaware County
A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines across Delaware County. Downed trees closed one road in Upper Darby.About 30,000 homes and businesses lost power that afternoon. Throughout PECO Energy's service area 82,000 homes andbusinesses lost power, half of the outages were caused by direct lightning hits and about 20 percent of the outages were caused by thewind. Most of the Delaware County outages were wind related. There were still 27,500 homes and businesses without powerthroughout the region at 9 p.m. EDT that evening. Most power was restored the next day.
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May 1999
PENNSYLVANIA, EastPhiladelphia
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0024Countywide 1450EST1515EST
A severe thunderstorm knocked down around 20 trees throughout the city of Philadelphia. The series of thunderstorms caused about26,000 homes and businesses to lose power during the day within the city. Throughout PECO Energy's service area 82,000 homesand businesses lost power, half of the outages were caused by direct lightning hits and about 20 percent of the outages were caused bythe wind. There were still 27,500 homes and businesses without power throughout the area at 9 p.m. EDT that evening. Most powerwas restored the next day.
Trees and powerlines knocked down from Troy to Wyalusing during this time with one tree landing on an automobile in the town ofMilan at 3:45 pm.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0024WyalusingTroy to 1405EST
1445EST
PENNSYLVANIA, NortheastBradford County
Several trees and powerlines blown down. Three-quarter inch hail reported at 3:45 pm in Laceyville.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0024Center MorelandLaceyville to 1445EST
1500EST
Wyoming County
A tree was uprooted in Lehman.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0024Lehman 1510EST
Luzerne County
Numerous trees uprooted from southwest to northeast across the county, with damage reported to a house in New Milford at 4:30pm.
Thunderstorm Wind 35K0024Countywide 1520EST1530EST
Susquehanna
A strong cold front driven by moderate jet stream winds interacted with a warm and humid airmass over northeast Pennsylvaniaduring the mid afternoon. These features spawned scattered thunderstorms which tracked east and northeast through severalcounties. A few storms became severe and provided brief bouts of damaging wind gusts and hail between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m wherenumerous trees and some powerlines were downed over the region. One tree found it's way onto an automobile in Bradford countyand another toppled into a house in Susquehanna county.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0018Meadville 1454EST
PENNSYLVANIA, NorthwestCrawford County
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0018Marianna 1530EST
PENNSYLVANIA, WestWashington
Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1K0018Waynesburg 1725EST
Greene County
Hail (0.75)0018White Oak 1750EST
Allegheny County
Torrential thunderstorm rains fell across eastern portions of Allegheny County, with up to four inches of rain measured in theBraddock area. North Braddock officials reported that Electric Avenue was flooded, with the water high enough to float a dumpsterdown the street. In Forest Hills, emergency workers reported that 20 people were evacuated from 10 homes along Kenmore Avenue.Turtle Creek officials reported a section of Route 130 was closed between Pitcairn and Turtle Creek after a mudslide. Floodedbasements and power outages were reported in Turtle Creek, Munhall and McKeesport. Also in McKeesport, the W.D. MansfieldBridge was shut down for several hours as approaches to the bridge were flooded by waters as deep as four feet. Minor streetflooding was also reported in the nearby communities of Glassport and Port Vue. An area 911 dispatcher said "There are 33 fire andemergency medical service companies in the Mon Valley and they are all busy.".
Flash Flood 100K001819
East Portion 1756EST0100EST
Allegheny County
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 MPH downed power lines on Volner Drive.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 1K0024Glenshaw 1005EST
Allegheny County
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May 1999
PENNSYLVANIA, WestArmstrong County
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0024Slate Lick 1027EST
Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1K0024Ford City 1048EST
Armstrong County
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0024Lower Burrell 1104EST
Westmoreland
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0024Homer City 1115EST
Indiana County
Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree onto a parked car. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 5K0024Punxsutawney 1115EST
Jefferson County
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0024Hillsdale 1118EST
Indiana County
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0024Clinton 1120EST
Armstrong County
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 3K0024Home 1120EST
Indiana County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0006San Juan 1400AST1600AST
PUERTO RICOSan Juan
A T.V. Meteorologist indicated that a small stream in San Juan went out of its banks. Several streets were flooded in Caparra, SanPatricio, Buchanan and Puerto Nuevo sectors. Few cars stalled on Kennedy Avenue.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0007AguadillaIsabela to 1500AST
1700AST
Aguadilla
State Civil Defence indicated street flooding due to heavy rainfall in parts of Isabela and Aguadilla.
Flash Flood0008Rio Grande 1600AST1800AST
Humacao
Civil Defence indicated that a river in El Verde sector in Rio Grande went out of its banks due to heavy rainfall flooding adjacentareas.
Waterspout0022Fajardo 1750AST1800AST
Humacao
A Weather Service Employee sighted a waterspout near Palomino island just east of Fajardo.
Flood002627
West Portion 2300AST0100AST
Aguadilla
Civil Defense indicated that river Culebrinas went out of its banks flooding Palmar sector in Aguadilla, Tablonar sector in Aguadaand road 115.
Flood002829
West Portion 2300AST0100AST
Aguadilla
Civil Defense indicated that Culebrinas river went out of its banks flooding Palmar sector in Aguadilla, Tablonar sector in Aguadaand road 115.
Heavy Rain0 1 30Lares 1400AST2200AST
Arecibo
Very heavy rain occurred over the northern slopes of Puerto Rico during the afternoon. Doppler Radar indicated around three inchesor rain over parts of the northwest Puerto Rico. This rainfall produced a rush of water of an underground river in Lares trapping
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May 1999
PUERTO RICOeighteen people in a cave. One person drowned during the rush of water. They were rescued the next morning. M34IW
AreciboHeavy Rain0031Lares 1400AST
2000ASTHeavy rainfall over the northwest Puerto Rico produced a rush of water in a underground river in Lares trapping six people in a cave.They were rescued a few hours later.
Heavy Rain002324
Bristol 1700EST2100EST
RHODE ISLANDBristol County
Heavy Rain002324
Warwick 1700EST2100EST
Kent County
Heavy Rain002324
Newport 1700EST2100EST
Newport County
Heavy Rain002324
Charlestown 1700EST2100EST
Washington
Showers and thunderstorms, ahead of an approaching cold front, brought torrential rainfall to much of central and southern RhodeIsland. Totals of 2 to 3 inches were common, with as much as 3.15 inches in Charlestown. In Warwick, the heavy rains loosened aweakened retaining wall on a building in a shopping complex on Route 2, and caused the wall to fall through a roof. Part of the roofthen fell off the building onto several nearby cars. No injuries were reported.
EOC reported trees and powerlines down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0006 5 W Edgefield 01305EST1310EST
SOUTH CAROLINA, CentralEdgefield County
Sheriff reported trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0006ParksvillePlum Branch to 01310EST
1315EST
Mccormick
Sheriff and damage survey found trees down across lower McCormick county.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0006Clarks HillModoc to 01320EST
Mccormick
Spotter reported trees down hwy 25 between Edgefield and Trenton. Roof blow off mobile home.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0006TrentonEdgefield to 01324EST
Edgefield County
EOC reported trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0006 3 S Trenton 01328EST
Edgefield County
Sheriff reported quarter size hail on hwy 178 west of Saluda.Hail (1.00)0006 7 W Saluda 1330EST
Saluda County
Police reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0006Heath Spgs 1335EST
Lancaster County
Sheriff reported quarter size hail.Hail (1.00)0006Bishopville 1335EST
Lee County
Sheriff reported trees down and damage to homes and mobile homes in New Holland and at hwys 694/695.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0006New EllentonNew Holland to 01355EST
Aiken County
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May 1999
SOUTH CAROLINA, CentralLexington County
Sheriff reported trees down throughout county and damage to homes and buildings, including Airport High School where severalstudents and faculty were injurred by flying debris.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 6 006West ColumbiaBatesburg to 01410EST
1435EST
Sheriff reported trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0006Prosperity 01417EST
Newberry County
Official obs had G52kt. Trees down at airport.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0006Columbia Arpt 01426EST
Lexington County
Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down throughout the county. Several homes and business were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0006Forest AcresColumbia to 01435EST
1455EST
Richland County
Sheriff reported trees down at Sandy Run.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006
8 WNW StMatthews
10 WNW StMatthews to
01440EST
Calhoun County
Sheriff and damage survey found extensive damage from an intense microburst. Two metal frame buisnessess were flattened. Threebrick buildings had walls blown out. Several homes and mobile homes had moderate damage.
Thunderstorm Wind (G80) 12 006 1 SE Lugoff 1 SW Lugoff to 01440EST
1450EST
Kershaw County
EOC reported trees down in North and Neeses.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006NeesesNorth to 01445EST
Orangeburg
Police reported trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006Chesterfield 01455EST
Chesterfield
Sheriff reported trees down countywide.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0006Countywide 01505EST1525EST
Sumter County
Sheriff reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0006Bishopville 1515EST
Lee County
NWS employee and sheriff reported trees down in and around the Bishopville area. One persone was injured when a tree fell ontheir car.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 1 006Bishopville 01515EST
Lee County
NWS employee found trees down along I-20 in the Camden area.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006Camden 01530EST1550EST
Kershaw County
Sheriff reported trees down in Paxville.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006Paxville 01535EST
Clarendon County
Sheriff reported trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006Mc Bee 01550EST
Chesterfield
Sheriff reported trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006Patrick 01558EST
Chesterfield
The May 6th event caused widespread damage. According to the SC Insurance industry, 6.5 million in damage occurred across thestate, most of it in the midlands.
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May 1999
SOUTH CAROLINA, CentralMccormick
Sheriff reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0013 15 NW Mc Cormick 1500EST
Post Office reported nickel size hail.
Hail (0.88)0013Cope 1558EST1600EST
Orangeburg
Post Office reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0013Eastover 1607EST
Richland County
Post Office and EOC reported dime size hail in Pinewood area.
Hail (0.75)00013Pinewood 1650EST1700EST
Sumter County
Post Office reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0013Gadsden 2012EST
Richland County
Highway dept. reported 3/4 inch hail between Santee and Ellorree.Hail (0.75)00014 2 W Elloree 1422EST
Orangeburg
EPD reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)00014 2 N Manning 1535EST
Clarendon County
Off duty NWS employee reported 3/4 inch hail.Hail (0.75)0022South Congaree 1640EST
Lexington County
EPD director reported trees down west of Winnsboro on hwy 34.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0022 4 W Winnsboro 01700EST
Fairfield County
Officials reported some trees down on Ft Jackson.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0023Ft Jackson 01710EST
Richland County
Public reported trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0023Couchton 01715EST
Aiken County
EPD director reported trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0023 9 N Sumter 01729EST
Sumter County
Hail (0.75)0006 3 NW Darlington 1430EST1435EST
SOUTH CAROLINA, North CoastalDarlington County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0006Florence Arpt 1446EST
Florence County
Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0006Hartsville 1525EST1530EST
Darlington County
Tornado (F1) 80K0 20 0.2 006Darlington Co Arpt 1540EST
Darlington County
Tornado (F1) 60K0 20 0.1 006New Hope 1545EST
Florence County
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0006Pamplico 1553EST1556EST
Florence County
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May 1999
SOUTH CAROLINA, North CoastalDillon County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0006Dillon 1605EST1608EST
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0006MullinsMarion to 1620EST
1625EST
Marion County
Hail (1.00)0006Mt Olive 1630EST1633EST
Horry County
Thunderstorm activity over the midwest states moved into the Carolinas on 5/6, and approached the coast during the afternoon.Thunderstorms winds did damage to trees and power lines, and there were 3 tornado touchdowns reported, with damage rated as F1.The first, at Darlington Co airport, caused wind gusts near 110 mph and damaged an aircraft hangar. The second, in the New Hopecommunity of Florence County, did damage to a roof on a house and to a mobile home. The third downed a tree onto a house nearAynor in Horry County.
Tornado (F1) 25K0 20 0.7 006 1 S Aynor 1640EST1643EST
Horry County
Thunderstorm Winds damaged trees and snapped a railroad crossing barrier.Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 2K0006Dillon 1535EST
Dillon County
Hail (1.75)0013Dillon 1745EST1748EST
Dillon County
Slow moving thunderstorm dropped hailstones measuring up to golf ball size, covering the ground.
Hail (1.75)0014 1 E Bennettsville 1155EST1220EST
Marlboro County
Hail report from US I-95, exit 181.
Hail (1.00)0014Oak Grove 1258EST1310EST
Dillon County
Hail (0.88)0014MullinsMarion to 1321EST
1350EST
Marion County
Hail (1.75)0014 10 NW Green Sea 1345EST1355EST
Horry County
Hail (1.75)0014 5 W Plantersville 1355EST1405EST
Georgetown
Hail (1.75)0014Aynor 1435EST1440EST
Horry County
Hail (0.75)0006Laurens 1050EST
SOUTH CAROLINA, NorthwestLaurens County
Hail (1.00)0006Great Falls 1321EST
Chester County
Two thunderstorms became severe, producing dime and quarter size hail.
Hail (0.75)0007Seneca 0605EST
Oconee County
Hail (1.50)0007Fair Play 0612EST
Oconee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0007 2 N Tigerville 0645EST
Greenville County
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms crossed the Upstate shortly after sunrise. Dime to ping pong ball size hail fell in Oconeecounty and 3 trees were blown down north of Tigerville in Greenville county.
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May 1999
SOUTH CAROLINA, NorthwestAnderson County
Hail (0.75)0013 10 NW Anderson 1315EST
Hail (1.00)0013Lyman 1355EST
Spartanburg
Hail (1.50)0013Duncan 1404EST
Spartanburg
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0013Spartanburg 1420EST
Spartanburg
Hail (1.00)0013 4 NW Jonesville 1455EST
Union County
Hail (0.75)0013Hickory Tavern 1605EST
Laurens County
Hail (0.75)0013Boiling SpgsInman to 1830EST
1833EST
Spartanburg
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0013Boiling SpgsInman to 1830EST
1833EST
Spartanburg
Thunderstorms developed by mid-afternoon and continued into the evening. Some of the thunderstorms became severe producinglarge hail and couple damaging wind gusts. A tree was blown onto a car in Spartanburg and a 5 foot in diameter tree was blown downnear Inman. Dime to ping pong ball size hail was reported.
Lightning 20K0018Greer 2100EST
Greenville County
Lightning struck a house and ignited a fire which burned one end of the house.
Power lines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0006 7 S Ridgeland 1420EST
SOUTH CAROLINA, South CoastalJasper County
Hail (0.75)0006Beaufort 1445EST1450EST
Beaufort County
Flood0012Beaufort 1415EST1445EST
Beaufort County
Flood0012Goose Creek 1430EST1500EST
Berkeley County
Flood0012Charleston 1430EST1515EST
Charleston County
Flood0012Jacksonboro 1435EST1500EST
Colleton County
A line of nearly stationary thunderstorms stalled along the afternoon seabreeze front and produce 2 to 3 inches of rainfall in someareas, causing flooding of streets and low-lying areas and ponding of water on roads.
Flood000131
0000CST2359CST
SOUTH DAKOTA, Central and NorthSDZ006-018 Brown - Spink
The James River continued to flood throughout May. One mile south of Columbia where flood stage is 13 feet, the James rose to17.7 feet on May 17th. Eight miles southwest of Stratford where flood stage is 14 feet, the James rose from a little over 16 feet at thebeginning of May to over 17 feet by the end of May. At Ashton where flood stage is 13 feet, the James went above flood stage onthe 9th and rose to 16.5 feet on the 18th. The flooding on the James consumed many more acres of agricultural land and a few roads.
Hail (1.00)0003La Plant 1730CST
Dewey County
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May 1999
SOUTH DAKOTA, Central and NorthDewey County
Flash Flood0003La Plant 15 S La Plant to 1930CST
2130CSTTwo to four inches of rain fell across southeast Dewey county causing flash flooding south of La Plant mainly on Willow Creek. Asa result of the flash flooding, several roads were underwater. Highway 212 just south of La Plant was flooded for a few hours alongwith Highway 8, 15 miles south of La Plant. The flash flooding resulted in some road and bridge damage.
High Wind (G53)0006 0600CST2000CST
SDZ003>004-009- Corson - Campbell - Walworth - Dewey - Potter - Stanley - Sully - Hughes - Hyde - Jones - Lyman
High winds of 35 to 50 mph gusting over 60 mph blew across central and north central South Dakota from the early morning to thelate evening hours causing some damage. In Pierre, the high winds blew a large tree down and tore loose a piece of the sheet metalcornice atop a downtown building. At the Legion Memorial Park in Mobridge, the high winds knocked the centerfield lights to theground. In Jones County, a semi tractor trailer was blown over and damaged. The fishing tournament on Lake Oahe had to bepostponed as result of the high winds. There was also a lot of tree branches downed across the area.
Hail (0.88)0009Watertown 1650CST
Codington County
Winds gusting to 70 mph knocked over a 4000 bushel holding bin. The holding bin smashed a propane tank and damaged a smallergrain bin.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0009 6 N Revillo 1720CST
Grant County
Hail (1.00)0009Wilmot 1749CST
Roberts County
Hail (0.75)0009 4 W Twin Brooks 1800CST
Grant County
Hail (1.00)0009 4 NE Victor 1805CST
Roberts County
Hail (1.00)0009Presho 1923CST
Lyman County
Hail (1.50)0009 6 SE Kennebec 1930CST1935CST
Lyman County
Hail (1.00)0009 6 SE Kennebec 1935CST2015CST
Lyman County
Hail (1.00)0009Blunt 1945CST
Hughes County
Hail (0.88)0009Kennebec 2040CST
Lyman County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0009Kennebec 2043CST
Lyman County
A weak tornado touched down briefly three miles south of Reliance with no damage reported. Path length and width were estimated.
Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 009 3 S Reliance 2045CST2046CST
Lyman County
Winds gusting to 80 mph blew over and damaged several grain bins and snapped off several trees. Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0009 6 SW Gann Vly 2145CST
Buffalo County
Heavy rains of 2 to 5 inches fell in Lyman county during the late evening hours which caused flash flooding on Medicine Creek. TheKOA Campgrounds near Kennebec were flooded including the main facility. Several roads were also flooded and damaged alongMedicine Creek.
Flash Flood000910Kennebec
15 NE Kennebec to 2100CST0200CST
Lyman County
Hail (0.75)0003 13 S Gregory 2015CST
SOUTH DAKOTA, SoutheastGregory County
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May 1999
SOUTH DAKOTA, SoutheastYankton County
Hail (1.00)0003Lesterville 2055CST
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.1 003 2 NW Springfield 2100CST2101CST
Bon Homme
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 2K0003 7 S Dante 2100CST
Charles Mix
Thunderstorm winds blew over several large cottonwood trees.
Hail (1.00)0003Tabor 2102CST
Bon Homme
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.1 003 10 SE Greenwood 2103CST2104CST
Charles Mix
Hail (0.88)0003 10 W Yankton 2107CST
Yankton County
Hail (0.75)0003Platte 2110CST
Charles Mix
Hail (0.88)0003 14 W Yankton 2114CST
Yankton County
Hail (1.00)0003Lesterville 2130CST
Yankton County
Hail (0.75)0003Menno 2130CST
Hutchinson
Thunderstorm Wind (G54)0003Menno 2130CST
Hutchinson
Hail (1.00)0003 6 NW Delmont 2135CST
Douglas County
Hail (1.75)0003Viborg 2205CST
Turner County
Hail (0.75)0003 10 W Sioux Falls 2242CST
Minnehaha
Hail (0.75)0003 2 NW Hartford 2255CST
Minnehaha
Hail (0.88)0005 7 W Sioux Falls 1300CST
Minnehaha
Flood000931
0600CST2359CST
SDZ038-053- Beadle - Sanborn - Davison - Hanson - Hutchinson - Yankton
Minor to moderate flooding occurred on the lower and middle portions of the James River...following generally heavy rains in themiddle and upper portions of the basin from the end of April through the 10th of May. Crests at the gaging stations were 2 to 3 feetabove flood stage. Significant damage was not reported other than flooded cropland and other lowland near the river. Damage due tothe inability to plant crops could not be determined.
Hail (0.88)0009Chamberlain 2156CST
Brule County
Hail (1.00)0010Bonesteel 0100CST
Gregory County
Hail (0.75)0010 16 NW Platte 0200CST
Charles Mix
Hail (1.00)0010 2 N Academy 0210CST
Charles Mix
Hail (1.75)0010Lucas 0210CST
Gregory County
Hail (0.75)0010 3 W Bijou Hills 0230CST
Brule County
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May 1999
SOUTH DAKOTA, SoutheastCharles Mix
Hail (0.75)0010 14 N Platte 0230CST
Hail (1.75)0016 3 S Gayville 0737CST
Yankton County
Hail (0.75)0016 1 S Gayville 0740CST
Yankton County
Hail (1.00)0016 3 NW Meckling 0740CST
Clay County
Hail covered the ground.
Hail (0.75)0016Hub City 0805CST
Clay County
Hail damaged crops near Platte. The amount of damage was not known.Hail (0.75)0022Platte 1320CST
Charles Mix
Hail (0.75)0022New Holland 1330CST
Douglas County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 5K0022North Sioux City 1630CST
Union County
Thunderstorm winds damaged windows in mobile homes.
Hail (1.25)0030Ellis 1300CST
Minnehaha
High Wind (G74)000506
0800MST1600MST
SOUTH DAKOTA, WestSDZ001>002- Harding - Perkins - Butte - Meade Co. Plains - Ziebach - Northern Foot Hills - Central Foot Hills -
A slow moving low pressure system moved across western South Dakota and deepened as it moved into the eastern portions of thestate while high pressure pushed in over the Rocky Mountains. Very strong northwest winds developed in western South Dakota andcontinued for nearly 48 hours. Numerous businesses had large signs blown down and billboards on the interstate were broken at theirbases. Airlines cancelled flights into and out of Rapid City due to the high winds. Numerous power outages were also reported due totrees falling across the power lines.
Hail (1.75)0009Martin 1700MST1800MST
Bennett County
Brief Touchdown. Tornado path and width estimatedTornado (F0)0 1 0.1 009 12 NW Winner 1732MST
Tripp County
A new barn had a portion of the roof torn off and thrown a quarter mile away, tree branches were snapped off and ground wires forpower lines were snapped. A calving shed was also destroyed.
Tornado (F0)0 10 1 009 6 NW Hamill 1745MST
Tripp County
Brief Touchdown. Tornado path and width estimatedTornado (F0)0 1 0.1 009 3 NE Parmelee 1812MST
Todd County
Brief Touchdown. Tornado path and width estimatedTornado (F0)0 1 0.1 009 2 N White River 1825MST
Mellette County
Brief Touchdown. Tornado path and width estimatedTornado (F0)0 1 0.1 009 2 SW White River 1825MST
Mellette County
Brief Touchdown. Tornado path and width estimatedTornado (F0)0 1 0.1 009 8 W Mission 1842MST
Todd County
Hail (1.75)0009 4 E Winner 1920MST
Tripp County
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May 1999
SOUTH DAKOTA, WestTodd County
Brief Touchdown. Tornado path and width estimatedTornado (F0)0 1 0.1 009Mission 1926MST
Brief Touchdown. Tornado path and width estimatedTornado (F0)0 1 0.1 009 4 SW Mission 1929MST
Todd County
1 foot of water over Highway 63 after 2-4 inches of rain fell over the region. Numerous other county roads had water covering themalso.
Flood000910
Countywide 1930MST0700MST
Mellette County
Numerous roads in the county were flooded over after 2 to 4 inches of rain fell. Several creeks were overflowing thier banks.
Flood000910
Countywide 1950MST0700MST
Todd County
Hail (1.75)0009Mission 1950MST
Todd County
Several windows brokenHail (1.00)0009St Francis 2020MST
Todd County
Hail (1.00)0009Wall 2030MST
Pennington
Numerous roads were underwater and several were washed out after thunderstorms dropped 2 to 4 inches of rain in over the area.White River at Oacoma reached 20.75 feet...flood stage is 15 feet.
Flood000910
Countywide 2145MST0700MST
Tripp County
Hail (1.00)0015Hill City 8 NE Hill City to 1540MST
Pennington
Stayed in open country...moved from Lawrence County into Butte County.
Tornado (F0)0 10 2 015
9 SW Belle Fourche
12 SW BelleFourche to
1543MST1553MST
Butte County
Hail (0.75)0015Hisega 3 NW Hisega to 1600MST
Pennington
1" to 1.5" hail...up to 6 inches deep on Interstate 90. A 5 car pile up left one person injured after several vehicles slid through thehail.
Hail (1.50) 1 021Tilford 1330MST1340MST
Meade County
Hail (1.75)0021Ellsworth Afb 1505MST
Meade County
Funnel Cloud0021Ellsworth Afb 1507MST1516MST
Meade County
Hail (0.75)0021Redig 1509MST
Harding County
Hail (1.75)0021Boxelder 1510MST
Pennington
Several funnel clouds reported
Funnel Cloud0021CaputaRapid City Arpt to 1510MST
1535MST
Pennington
Hail (0.75)0021 5 N Dewey 1620MST
Custer County
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May 1999
SOUTH DAKOTA, WestPennington
Hail (0.75)0021Hill City 8 SW Hill City to 1645MST
Hail (1.00)0022 1 N Custer 0521MST
Custer County
Hail (1.00)0022Fairburn 0555MST
Custer County
Hail (0.75)0022 5 S Custer 0625MST
Custer County
Hail (0.88)0022 2 N Rockyford 0700MST
Shannon County
Hail (0.75)0022Winner 0920MST
Tripp County
Hail (1.00)0022 8 S Winner 0930MST0940MST
Tripp County
Hail (1.25)0022Parmelee 1000MST
Todd County
Hail (1.00)0026Lead 1347MST1359MST
Lawrence County
Hail (0.75)0026Sturgis 1442MST1450MST
Meade County
Hail (0.75)0026 5 SE Glad Vly 1630MST
Ziebach County
Few trees down in east portion of county. TEMA reported $31,000 cost was to restore utility service. Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 31K0005East Portion 0224CST
TENNESSEE, CentralHouston County
Strong thunderstorm winds damaged roofs, signs, storage buildings and windows to several businesses in Parsons. A large pecan treefell on 4 cars.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 100K0005Parsons 1913CST1914CST
Decatur County
Severe damage to home on Hwy 25 and Sulfur College Rd.Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 25K0005 2.2 W Hartsville 1914CST
Trousdale County
Sheriff's office reported many streets were flooded.
Flood000506
Columbia 1920CST0200CST
Maury County
Trees and power lines were down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Clifton 1920CST
Wayne County
Sheriff's office reported trees down in southern part of county.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005South Portion 1925CST
Benton County
EMA reported large trees were down countywide.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Countywide 1930CST
Lewis County
Spotter reported trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Collinwood 1930CST
Wayne County
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TENNESSEE, CentralMacon County
Trailer home overturned.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005West Portion 1945CST
SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail.Hail (1.00)0005 6 W Lawrenceburg 1947CST
Lawrence County
Spotter reported trees and power lines down 1 mile south of U.S. Highway 64 and S.R. 241. TEMA reported main expense was torestore utility service.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 97K0005 4 NNWLawrenceburg
1954CST
Lawrence County
Several large trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Culleoka 1959CST
Maury County
EMA reported 2 trailers destroyed on Mill Creek Road in the northern part of the county.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0005North Portion 2000CST
Hickman County
EMA reported trees down and trailer home split in half by fallen tree. TEMA reported main cost was for the restoration of utilityservice.
Thunderstorm Wind 230K0005Dickson 2010CST
Dickson County
Large oak tree fell on a house.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Ethridge 2015CST
Lawrence County
Vehicle blown off road in downtown Lawrenceburg. Driver had arm broken.Thunderstorm Wind 10K 1 005Lawrenceburg 2015CST
Lawrence County
Wind damage to trailer home.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005 1 E Lawrenceburg 2015CST
Lawrence County
Roof was blown off a house.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005 3 E Lawrenceburg 2015CST
Lawrence County
Small trees were across the road. Some homes received damage to chimneys and roofs. Thunderstorm Wind 476K0005Fairview 2017CST
Williamson
Widespread trees and power lines down around the county. 20 to 25 percent of the roads in Robertson county were blocked due todowned trees. At one point during the storm, 65% of the people were without power in Sprinigfield. A tree fell on a house inSpringfield.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 20K0005Countywide 2024CST
Robertson County
EMA reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0005Lewisburg 2029CST
Marshall County
Sheriff's office reported widespread trees and power lines down around the county. Most of a roof was taken off the Sanford PencilCo. in Shelbyville. Also, a shed blew down on a vehicle in Bell Buckle.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Countywide 2030CST
Bedford County
Police department reported 2 mobile homes destroyed, several buildings damaged, and trees and power lines were down. There were2 injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind 190K 2 005Centerville 2030CST
Hickman County
Spotter reported 60 mph wind gust. A large tree fell on a mobile home in Kingston Springs.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0005Ashland City 2034CST
Cheatham County
262270
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, CentralDavidson County
Spotter reported 60 mph wind gust.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0005Bellevue 2034CST
EMA reported roof off a house on 10th and Monroe.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Nashville 2034CST
Davidson County
Spotter reported 70 mph wind gust.Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0005Bellevue 2035CST
Davidson County
Wide spread trees and power lines were blown down in the northern part of the county. 2 homes were damaged from fallen trees inLynnville.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50) 50K0005North Portion 2035CST
Giles County
Spotter reported 80 mph wind gust in the Fessler's Lane and Murfreesboro Road area of Nashville.Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0005Nashville 2040CST
Davidson County
FAA wind equipment clocked a 99 mph wind gust in the strong thunderstorm downdrafts. 70 planes were damaged, and 2 hangarswere destroyed. Many trees and power lines were down around the county. Debris and jet fuel was scattered across the runway. Theairport was closed for several hours. The hardest hit area in Davidson county were Pennington Bend, Elysian Fields, Antioch, OldHickory, east Nashville and Radnor lake. Part of a roof was lifted off Stratford H.S. Metro schools were cancelled on May 6 so crewscould restore power and clean up debris around the county.
Thunderstorm Wind (G86) 2.7M0005Nashville MetroArpt
2045CST
Davidson County
Widespread trees were blown down across the western part of the county.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005West Portion 2045CST
Davidson County
Sheriff's office reported trees were blown down around the county.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Countywide 2051CST
Wilson County
Tree fell on top of a car.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Joelton 2057CST
Davidson County
A large tree fell on a small frame house on 1295 Bullpen Rd. The house was totally destroyed. Also, the roof of a large shed wasblown off at Red Hill, located in the southeast part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005 6 SSE Woodbury 2105CST2107CST
Cannon County
Large trees were uprooted.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Goodlettsville 2105CST
Davidson County
Spotter reported 60 mph wind gust.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0005Pleasant View 2107CST
Cheatham County
Mobile home damaged by strong thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind 5K 3 005South Portion 2111CST
Rutherford
Damage to bridge and home around U.S. Highway 231.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005 8.7 SW Hartsville 2114CST
Trousdale County
Trees and power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Hohenwald 2130CST
Lewis County
263271
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
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Killed Injured
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, CentralMacon County
Trees and power lines were down in the western part of the county. Some homes had roof damage.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005West Portion 2131CST
Public reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0005Rock Is 2134CST
Warren County
EMA reported extensive trees and power lines were down around the county.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Countywide 2135CST
Warren County
Tractor trailer overtuned on S.R. Highway 109 Bypass.Thunderstorm Wind (G80)0005Gallatin 2136CST
Sumner County
EMA reported many trees and power lines were down. The hardest hit area was North Springs.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Gainesboro 2145CST
Jackson County
Trees and power lines were down countywide. There was damage to a trailer house.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Countywide 2155CST
Clay County
Sheriff's office reported trees down on S.R. Highway 56.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Bloomington Spgs 2155CST
Putnam County
Sheriff's office reported trees and power lines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Bone Cave 2155CST
Van Buren County
Flooding was reported around Mallard Drive and Minor Drive off Tiny Town Road. Some homes and cars were flooded. There wasalso flooding at Dunbar Cave Road and S.R. 374, along U.S. Hwy 41-A near Ft. Campbell, on Trenton Road and Power Street.
Flash Flood 50K000506
Clarksville 2200CST0100CST
Montgomery
Sheriff's office reported widespread trees and power lines down around the county.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Sparta 2200CST
White County
Extensive trees and power line damage reported by sheriff's office.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Spencer 2205CST
Van Buren County
Wind damage to a roof of a church. A large tree nearly split a house on Cummings Chapel Rd. Many trees were blown down aroundthe Sparta Country Club.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0005Sparta 2205CST
White County
Sheriff's office reported trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Crossville 2220CST
Cumberland
Local law enforecement reported street flooding.Urban/Sml Stream Fld0005Crossville 2220CST
Cumberland
Trees and power lines were down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Wilder 2220CST
Fentress County
Sheriff's office reported trees and power lines blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Hanging Limb 2220CST
Overton County
Sheriff's office reported 2 large trees down in the center of town.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Isoline 2225CST
Cumberland
264272
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, CentralPickett County
Sheriff's office reported trees blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005 8 S Byrdstown 2225CST
Trees and power lines were down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005East Jamestown 2240CST
Fentress County
Sheriff's office reported water covering several roads around the county. High water briefly entered the lower level of WinchesterCity Hall.
Flash Flood000506
Countywide 2300CST0200CST
Franklin County
Trees were down along with power outages just north of Jamestown. Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0005Jamestown 2308CST
Fentress County
Sheriff's office reported 2 feet of water covering Highway 108 near Owl Mountain.
Flash Flood000609
10 W Altamont 0130CST0300CST
Grundy County
Tornado reported by local law enforcement near Highway 149.
Tornado (F0)0100 0.5 005 .5 NE CumberlandCity
Cumberland City to 1745CST1746CST
Stewart County
Spotter reported tornado near Highway 149 in Montgomery county.
Tornado (F0)0100 0.5 005 6.5 SW Clarksville 7 SW Clarksville to 1758CST
1759CST
Montgomery
An F4 tornado struck the town of Linden, located about 70 miles southwest of Nashville. The tornado damaged many homes, schoolsand businesses and churches. There were 3 fatalities. A 14 year old girl was sucked out of her home by the tornado as she, her father,and her mother were headed to the basement. Her dad was also sucked out of the home, but was found unharmed in the yard. The14 year old girl was found 5 hours later in the rumble of their home. Hollis Hinson, 47 year old male and Perry County Trustee, waskilled in his home. His girlfriend, 47 year old school teacher Patti Haston, was also killed in Mr. Hinson's house. The home waslifted off the foundation and flung into the woods and down a nearby hill. Both had gone to the bathroom to escape the tornado's fury.Ms. Hinson was found dead in a bathtub. F14PH, F47PH, M47PH
Tornado (F4) 295K0580 6 3 05 1 NE Linden 5 SW Linden to 1920CST
1928CST
Perry County
A weak tornado caused some roof damage to a few homes at a subdivision in Neely's Bend area of Davidson county.
Tornado (F1) 5K0100 0.1 005
3.4 NNE NashvilleCornelia F
3.3 NNE NashvilleCornelia F to
2045CST2046CST
Davidson County
A weak tornado caused some roof damage to a home on Shaw Rd.
Tornado (F1) 1K0100 0.1 005 1.2 E Lickton 1.1 E Lickton to 2058CST
Davidson County
The tornado touched down and struck the Rucker Stewart M.S. in the Gallatin city limits, continued northeast and hit the GreenwoodApartments and finally the Gallatin Post Office. The damage to the school and the post office was mainly roof damage. However, theGreenwood Apartments were the hardest hit. 40 families or 100 people were temporarily homeless. 3 apartment buildings werecondemned. 17 people were treated at the Sumner Regional Medical Center and released. There were no serious injuries.
Tornado (F2) 1M 17 220 0.7 005 .3 SW Gallatin 1 SW Gallatin to 2136CST
2137CST
Sumner County
WTVF-TV Channel 5 reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0009Nashville 1725CST
Davidson County
Public reported dime size hail at Thompson Lane and Murfreesboro Road.Hail (0.75)0009Nashville 1730CST
Davidson County
265273
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, CentralWarren County
Spotter reported dime size hail covering the ground.Hail (0.75)0011Rowland 1800CST
SKYWARN Spotter reported dime size hail covering the ground.Hail (0.75)0013 1 SE Spencer 1420CST
Van Buren County
SKYWARN Spotter reported dime size hail.Hail (0.75)0013Goodlettsville 1430CST
Davidson County
EMA reported nickel size hail.Hail (0.88)0013Goodlettsville 1435CST
Davidson County
EMA reported marble to golf ball size hail covering the ground at a 3 inch depth on I-40. Over a half dozen wreckers were sent toclear the accidents on the interstate. Traffic was backed up for 12 miles to the Roane county line. There were 4 injuries. Snow plowswere used to clear the hail off the interstate. At a Godsey residence on Hwy 70 E in Crab Orchard, hailstones measured 7 inches deepin his garden.
Hail (1.75) 4 013Crab Orchard 1436CST1437CST
Cumberland
Sheriff's office reported trees blown down just east of Lebanon.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0023Lebanon 1346CST
Wilson County
Spotter reported trees and power lines down across the northern part of the county.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0023North Portion 1435CST
Smith County
Trees and a few power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0023 1 E Gordonsville 1638CST
Smith County
Public reported numerous trees were down on Henley Drive, about 1 mile northeast of Lebanon.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0023 1 NE Lebanon 1643CST
Wilson County
Trees and power lines were down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0023Lancaster 1645CST
Smith County
Trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0023Silver Pt 1720CST
Putnam County
Trees down on Highway 30 on Cumberland Mountain.Thunderstorm Wind0005 5 NW Pikeville 5K2205CST
TENNESSEE, EastBledsoe County
Trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind000506
Whitwell 10K2230CST2230CST
Marion County
Thunderstorm Wind0005Kingston 5K2330EST
Roane County
Trees down on Highway 72 and 58 junction near Kingston.
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0005Friendsville 12K2340EST
Blount County
Trees down on north side of town.
Thunderstorm Wind000506
Loudon 4K2345EST2345EST
Loudon County
266274
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
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Killed Injured
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, EastMorgan County
Trees down on power lines.Thunderstorm Wind0005Wartburg 9K2350EST
Trees down on north side of town.Thunderstorm Wind0005Dayton 11K2350EST
Rhea County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Countywide 19K0001EST
Knox County
Trees down on John Burch Road.Thunderstorm Wind0006 1 S Dunlap 2K0001EST
Sequatchie County
Numerous secondary roads washed out. Urban/Sml Stream Fld 50K0006 5 W Pikeville 0001CST
Bledsoe County
Twelve trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind0006Robbins 5 SW Huntsville to 3K0001EST
Scott County
Thunderstorm Wind0006 2 NW Decatur 4K0010EST
Meigs County
Trees down on River Road.
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Caryville 8K0010EST
Campbell County
Tree limbs on power lines throughout county.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0006Countywide 7K0015EST
Hamilton County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Oak Ridge 9K0015EST
Anderson County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Maryville 8K0030EST
Blount County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Knoxville 11K0030EST
Knox County
Large tree limbs down on power lines.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0006Etowah 3K0040EST
Mcminn County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Tellico Plains 3K0045EST
Monroe County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Ooltewah 5K0045EST
Hamilton County
Trees down near Sharps Chapel.Thunderstorm Wind0006 5 NW Maynardville 6K0045EST
Union County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Kodak 2K0050EST
Sevier County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Cleveland 5K0050EST
Bradley County
267275
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, EastClaiborne County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006 3 NE Tazewell 5K0050EST
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Benton 6K0055EST
Polk County
Large tree limbs down on McGinnis Road.Thunderstorm Wind0006Morristown 1K0100EST
Hamblen County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0006Cleveland 0100EST
Bradley County
Poor Drainage and heavy rains caused water to run into four Cleveland schools-Arnold and Blythe Avenue elementary schools, theTeen Learning Center and Cleveland Middle.
Trees down on Dumplin Valley Road.Thunderstorm Wind0006 4 SE Jefferson City 4K0100EST
Jefferson County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006Bean Station 5K0100EST
Grainger County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006 3 N Cleveland 4K0105EST
Bradley County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0006 2 E Tellico Plains 2K0105EST
Monroe County
Trees down on Highway 30.Thunderstorm Wind0006Reliance 2K0200EST
Polk County
River Divide Road under water and temporarily closed.Urban/Sml Stream Fld0006Pigeon Forge 0930EST
Sevier County
Reported at West High School.Hail (0.75)0007Morristown 1415EST
Hamblen County
Hail (0.75)0007New Market 1415EST
Jefferson County
Hail (1.00)0007Central Pt 1430EST
Grainger County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0007Kodak 5K1500EST
Sevier County
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0007Countywide 15K1500EST
Knox County
Numerous trees and power lines down throughout county. At least 9000 homes were without power for a time.
Trees down in Rhea Hollow. Also, a tree fell on and damaged a car.Thunderstorm Wind0007 7 SW Sneedville 10K1505EST
Hancock County
52 mph winds also recorded at this time. Reported by observer.
Hail (1.25)0007(Tys)Mcghee TysonKn
1508EST
Blount County
Hail (0.75)0007Clover Hill 1508EST
Blount County
Hail near and along Highway 81 near Unicoi County border.Hail (1.00)0007 3 S Garber 1530EST
Washington
268276
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, EastHancock County
Numerous trees down, with several blocked roads.Thunderstorm Wind0007Sneedville 15K1530EST
Hail (0.75)0007Mountain City 1550EST
Johnson County
Hail (0.75)0007Mountain City 1615EST
Johnson County
Hail reported near and along Route 33 between Maynardville and Knox County line.Hail (1.75)0007 3 SW Maynardville 1620EST
Union County
Hail (0.75)0007Mc Donald 1620EST
Bradley County
Hail near and south of town.Hail (0.75)0007Hampton 1625EST
Carter County
Hail (0.75)0007Roan Mtn 1625EST
Carter County
Thunderstorm Wind (G100)0007Claxton 1740EST
Anderson County
Trees down in and south of town.Thunderstorm Wind0007 1 S Clinton 5K1740EST
Anderson County
Hail reported near and along Pellissippi Parkway.
Hail (1.00)0007 4 SW Knoxville 10 SW Knoxville to 1740EST
Knox County
Hail (0.75)0011Pikeville 1545CST
Bledsoe County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0011Niota 1905EST
Mcminn County
Locally heavy rain caused some street flooding.
Hail (0.75)0013Andersonville 1315EST
Anderson County
Hail (0.75)0013Black Fox 1330EST
Bradley County
Hail (1.00)0013 2 S Charleston 1345EST
Bradley County
Hail (0.75)0013Evensville 1400EST
Rhea County
Hail (1.00)0013 3 N East Ridge 1415EST
Hamilton County
Hail (0.75)0013Lenoir City 1450EST
Loudon County
Hail (1.75)0013 3 N Wartburg 1500EST
Morgan County
Hail (1.00)0013Pikeville 1515EST
Bledsoe County
Hail (0.75)0013Smoky Jct 1520EST
Scott County
Hail (1.75)0013 1 SE Spring City 1529EST
Rhea County
Hail (1.00)0013Knoxville 1545EST
Knox County
269277
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, EastRoane County
Trees down across power lines in the southern part of the county.Thunderstorm Wind0013 10 S Kingston 12K1555EST
Hail (0.75)0013Decatur 1600EST
Meigs County
Hail (0.75)0013Countywide 1610EST
Sevier County
Trees down in central and northern part of county.Thunderstorm Wind0013Spring City 15K1615EST
Rhea County
Hail reported in central and northern parts of the county.Hail (0.75)0013Spring City 1615EST
Rhea County
Hail (1.75)0013White Pine 1620EST
Jefferson County
Hail (1.00)0013Decatur 1630EST
Meigs County
Hail (1.00)0013Evensville 1630EST
Rhea County
Hail (0.75)0013 2 NW Morristown 1635EST
Hamblen County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0013Bybee 5K1640EST
Cocke County
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0013White Pine 10K1655EST
Jefferson County
Damage was confined to the area of Highway 113 and Nina Road. Two barns were completely destroyed. Harvest Temple BaptistChurch sustained roof damage. Twelve mobile homes in the Spring Park mobile home park sustained damage to their underpinnings.Several trees were also blown down in this area. A storm survey shortly after the event estimated the winds at 80 to 100 mph.
Numerous trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0013Mosheim 15K1700EST
Greene County
Hail (1.00)0013Decatur 1730EST
Meigs County
Hail (0.88)0013Rogersville 1735EST
Hawkins County
Large hail throughout the southern part of the county.Hail (1.75)0013 5 S Cleveland 1810EST
Bradley County
Hail (1.00)0013Cleveland 1810EST
Bradley County
Hail (1.00)0013 5 N Benton 1830EST
Polk County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0018Pittman Center 1820EST
Sevier County
Webbs Creek flooded part of Cobblers Knob golf course.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0018Cosby 1845EST
Cocke County
Middle Creek flooded out Cosby Highway. The road was covered in debris and closed.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0023Mt Airy 5K1340CST
Sequatchie County
A few trees and power lines down off Highway 127 near Mt. Airy and near the Bledsoe county line.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0023Brayton 5K1350CST1450CST
Bledsoe County
270278
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, EastSeveral trees downed. One power pole and numerous power lines downed.
Rhea County
Power pole downed.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0023Dayton 1500EST
Lightning 6M0023Maryville 1730EST
Blount County
Lightning started a fire at Fayerweather Hall at Maryville College. The fire gutted the entire third floor of the 100 year-old structure.Smoke and water damaged the remainder of the building. Up to 100 firefighters were involved in the two hour effort to extinguishthe blaze.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0023 10 W Knoxville 5K2310EST
Knox County
Trees and power lines down off Yarnell Road near Hines Valley Baptist Church.
Hail (1.00)0.10K0005Memphis 0011CST0020CST
TENNESSEE, WestShelby County
Many trees were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005Countywide 0015CST0030CST
Shelby County
Several trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Somerville 0045CST0050CST
Fayette County
Some trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Bolivar 0110CST0120CST
Hardeman County
Hail (0.88)0.06K0005Millington 1520CST1530CST
Shelby County
Hail (1.00)0.10K0005Atoka 1540CST1545CST
Tipton County
A few trees were knocked down along Route 19.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Ashport 1545CST1550CST
Lauderdale
A few streets suffered minor street flooding.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1K0005Millington 1550CST1700CST
Shelby County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0005Brownsville 1615CST1620CST
Haywood County
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Brownsville 1615CST1620CST
Haywood County
Some trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Bells 1630CST1635CST
Crockett County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0005
Memphis Intl Arpt
2 E Memphis IntlArpt to
1630CST1635CST
Shelby County
271279
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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Killed Injured
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, WestGibson County
Hail (2.75) 7.5K0005Humboldt 1635CST1640CST
Some large trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Piperton 1720CST1725CST
Fayette County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0005Milan 1720CST1725CST
Gibson County
A gas station had its awning blown down on top of a car. One house lost part of its siding. Several trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 25K0005Germantown 5 SE Memphis to 1730CST
1745CST
Shelby County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0005Lexington 1750CST1755CST
Henderson County
Several streets were flooded in Germantown and Bartlett with as much as 12 inches of water on the road.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1K0005BartlettGermantown to 1750CST
1900CST
Shelby County
A few trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0005Germantown 1800CST1805CST
Shelby County
Several trees were knocked down with some of the trees falling on some cars.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005Cloverport 1825CST1830CST
Hardeman County
Over 300 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed in and around the city of Lexington. Some trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 1M0005Lexington 1825CST1840CST
Henderson County
Nearly forty houses and mobile homes were damaged. Some trees and power lines were knocked down.,
Thunderstorm Wind 100K 1 005Henderson 1845CST1915CST
Chester County
Some structures were damaged. A few trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0005Ramer 1845CST1850CST
Mcnairy County
Two businesses were flooded.
Flash Flood 10K0005Mc Kenzie 1900CST2100CST
Carroll County
Three homes were evacuated becuase of flooding.
Flash Flood 10K0005Dyersburg 1900CST2200CST
Dyer County
Over fifty homes and buildings were damaged or destroyed. Several trees and power lines were also knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 250K0005SavannahCrump to 1900CST
1915CST
Hardin County
Several streets were flooded. Some driveway culverts were washed out.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1K0005Selmer 1900CST2200CST
Mcnairy County
272280
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May 1999
TENNESSEE, WestHenderson County
A few structures were damaged trapping people in two homes. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0005Lexington 1905CST1915CST
More than 40 homes were damaged and a dozen mobile homes were damaged or destroyed. Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 250K0005Selmer 1910CST1915CST
Mcnairy County
Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005 2 S Bolivar 1915CST
Hardeman County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0005Lexington 1925CST1930CST
Henderson County
A large tree was knocked down on a road in Medon. A driver hit the downed tree with their car and was killed.
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0005Medon 1927CST1935CST
Madison County
Several trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0005Adamsville 1955CST2000CST
Mcnairy County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0012Stanton 2040CST2045CST
Haywood County
Thunderstorm Wind (G51) 1K0017Memphis 1950CST1955CST
Shelby County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0021Jackson 1420CST1425CST
Madison County
Hail (0.75)0.10K0021Countywide 1500CST1520CST
Mcnairy County
Trees and power lines were knocked down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0021Countywide 1500CST1520CST
Mcnairy County
Hail (1.75)0003 13 W Sterling City 1850CST
TEXAS, CentralSterling County
A tornado briefly touched down near the community of Maryneal.Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 003 2 W Maryneal 1908CST
Nolan County
Hail (1.00)0003Rotan 1915CST
Fisher County
Hail (1.75)0003 7 W Sterling City 1917CST
Sterling County
Hail up to the size of grapefruit was reported northwest of Sterling City.Hail (4.00)0003 9 NW Sterling City 1930CST
Sterling County
Hail (1.75)0003 2 W Edith 1940CST
Coke County
Hail (1.75)0003Sterling City 2015CST
Sterling County
Hail (1.00)0003 8 SW Abilene 2020CST
Taylor County
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May 1999
TEXAS, CentralSterling County
Hail (1.00)0003Broome 2035CST
A spotter estimated winds at 60 mph.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0003Buffalo Gap 2040CST
Taylor County
Hail (1.75)0003Robert Lee 2045CST
Coke County
Hail (1.00)0003 1 S Robert Lee 2102CST
Coke County
Hail (1.75)0003Lawn 2137CST
Taylor County
Hail (0.75)0003 1 N Bronte 2205CST
Coke County
Hail up to the size of tennis balls fell near Drasco in northern Runnels County.Hail (2.50)0003Drasco 2245CST
Runnels County
A slow moving tornado skipped across a 23 mile long path just north of Eldorado in northern Schleicher County. Eleven power poleswere snapped, trees uprooted, and at least 2 barns lost their roofs as the tornado passed. Other outbuildings along the path of thetornado were also damaged.
Tornado (F2) 10K0250 23 004 10 NE Eldorado 10 NW Eldorado to 0155CST
0315CST
Schleicher County
Hail (0.75)0004 12 N Eldorado 0240CST
Schleicher County
Hail (0.75)0004 2 S Hext 0515CST
Menard County
Severe storms developed across much of West Central Texas during the evening of the 3rd and continued into the early morninghours of the 4th. A brief tornado was reported near Maryneal in Nolan County, while hail up to the size of grapefruit was reportednorthwest of Sterling City. Hail up to tennis ball size was reported in Drasco in northern Runnels County, while golf ball size hail fellin Sterling City, Robert Lee, and Lawn.
Several homes in Robert Lee suffered roof damage as high winds blew through the town. Two mobile homes were also lightlydamaged.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0009Robert Lee 2008CST
Coke County
An amatuer radio tower was blown down southeast of San Angelo.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0009 5 SE San Angelo 2105CST
Tom Green
Hail (0.75)0009Doole 2127CST
Mcculloch County
Hail (1.00)0009Brownwood 2200CST
Brown County
Several homes suffered minor water damage as streets filled with water and then backed up into the homes. Many underpassesthroughout the city were flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood000910
Brownwood 2230CST0030CST
Brown County
An area of strong to severe thunderstorms moved through the Concho Valley and Heartland during the evening hours of the 9th.Wind damage was reported in Robert Lee, where several homes were slightly damaged.
Hail (1.00)0010Hatchel 0500CST
Runnels County
Hail (1.75)0010Bangs 0810CST
Brown County
Hail (0.75)0010Brownwood 0830CST
Brown County
Severe storms redeveloped across the Heartland and the eastern Concho Valley during the morning hours of the 10th. Hail up to thesize of golf balls fell in Bangs in eastern Brown County.
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May 1999
TEXAS, CentralShackelford
Hail (1.75)0010 4 N Albany 1556CSTAn isolated severe thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail north of Albany in northern Shackelford County.
Hail (1.00)0011Winchell 1505CST
Brown County
Hail (0.75)0011 12 S Brownwood 1510CST
Brown County
A brief tornado touchdown was reported in northern San Saba County near the community of Elm Grove.Tornado (F0)0 50 0.2 011Elm Grove 1518CST
San Saba County
Hail (1.00)0011Thrifty 1610CST
Brown County
Hail (1.00)0011Bangs 1630CST
Brown County
Areas of flooding were reported just north of the town of San Saba.
Flash Flood0011 5 N San Saba 1630CST1830CST
San Saba County
A barn was slightly damaged during a brief tornado touchdown.Tornado (F0)0 20 0.2 011 2 NW San Saba 1657CST
San Saba County
Hail (1.75)0011 9 NW Loyal Vly 1705CST
Mason County
A large multiple-vortex tornado ripped through eastern Mason County during the late afternoon hours. The slow moving tornado firsttouched down near the Llano River 9 miles northwest of Loyal Valley and then travelled a 7-mile long path, finally dissipating 5miles north of Loyal Valley. This tornado, whose width would reach three-quarters of a mile wide at times, caused widespreaddevastation. Two homes were completely destroyed, with debris scattered over great distances. Large pieces of a pick-up truck werelocated three-quarters of a mile away from the house where it had been left. Tragically, one person was killed and 5 others wereinjured when that same house was destroyed. The people had sought refuge in a car in a stone garage, but as the tornado tore acrossthe garage, debris smashed through the car, killing one man and injuring the remaining occupants. Sixteen other houses weredamaged, along with additional barns and outbuildings. Numerous head of cattle and deer were also killed as the tornado passed.When the tornado crossed Farm-to-Market Road 152, a stretch of asphalt 720 feet wide was ripped off of the road surface. M75PH
Tornado (F4) 750K 6 1400 7 1 11 5 N Loyal Vly 9 NW Loyal Vly to 250K1705CST
1745CST
Mason County
A series of supercell thunderstorms ripped across the Heartland and Northwest Hill Country on the afternoon of the 11th. Threetornadoes would touch down, including a devastating F4 tornado north of Loyal Valley in eastern Mason County. One person waskilled and 6 others injured as the three-quarters of a mile tornado tracked a 7 mile long path.
Golf ball size hail cracked a car windshield just north of Hamlin.Hail (1.75)0015 2 S Hamlin 1710CST
Jones County
Hail (0.75)0015 2 W Haskell 1742CST
Haskell County
An isolated severe thunderstorm dropped large hail across the northern Big Country as it moved from from near Hamlin northward tonear Haskell. Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in northern Jones County.
Hail (0.75)0017Millersview 1420CST
Concho County
Hail (1.75)0017Eden 1520CST
Concho County
Hail (1.00)0017 5 N Menard 1620CST
Menard County
Hail (0.75)0017Brownwood 1630CST
Brown County
Hail (1.75)0017Menard 1631CST
Menard County
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May 1999
TEXAS, CentralSutton County
Hail (0.75)0017Sonora 1720CST
Hail (1.00)0017 9 S Sonora 1806CST
Sutton County
A tornado briefly touched down west of Sonora in western Sutton County.Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 017 10 W Sonora 1835CST
Sutton County
Hail (0.75)0017Sonora 1840CST
Sutton County
Severe thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon across the eastern sections of the Concho Valley, and then moved slowlysouthward into the Northern Edwards Plateau. A tornado briefly touched down west of Sonora in western Sutton County, while hailup to the size of golf balls was reported in both Eden and Menard.
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 to 80 mph severely damaged a carport and broke large limbs off of trees in the Lake Sweetwaterarea. One house also suffered minor roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0023 5 SE Sweetwater 1645CST
Nolan County
An apparent microburst ripped part of a tin roof off of a mobile home near the O.H. Ivie Reservoir in northeast Concho County. Thunderstorm Wind 3K0023 12 E Paint Rock 1815CST
Concho County
Hail up to the size of golf balls broke windows and damaged a skylight at a residence north of Brady.Hail (1.75)0024 8 NNE Brady 1725CST
Mcculloch County
Hail (1.50)0024 5 NE Brady 1727CST
Mcculloch County
Hail (1.50)0024 15 S Richland Spgs 1815CST
San Saba County
Four cars attempting to cross a flooded low water crossing in northern Irion County were swept away by the swiftly flowingfloodwaters. Heavy rains had swelled the Mid-Concho River, flooding the low water crossing along Farm-to-Market Road 853. All ofthe occupants were accounted for, although one person was treated for hypothermia.
Flood 15K 1 024 12 N Mertzon 2015CST2345CST
Irion County
Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms produced hail up to the size of golf balls across the Heartland during the evening hours ofthe 24th. However, the most life-threatening weather occurred in Irion County, where a slow moving thunderstorm dumped excessiverainfall across basin of the Mid-Concho River. Water levels quickly rose, inundating low water crossings. Three cars attempting tocross at one of the low water crossings were swept downstream. Although all four occupants of the cars were rescued, one person wastreated for hypothermia.
Baseball size hail reported south of Blackwell.Hail (2.75)0025 6 S Blackwell 1654CST
Coke County
Hail (0.75)0025Sylvester 1655CST
Fisher County
Hail (1.75)0025 4 N Bronte 1709CST
Coke County
Hail (1.75)0025Buffalo Gap 1730CST
Taylor County
Winds gusting to 60 mph reported in southern Taylor County.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0025Buffalo Gap 1732CST
Taylor County
Hail up to the size of tennis balls falling in southern Taylor County.Hail (2.00)0025Buffalo Gap 1738CST
Taylor County
A tornado touched down briefly near Buffalo Gap in southern Taylor County.Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 025Buffalo Gap 1738CST
Taylor County
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May 1999
TEXAS, CentralRunnels County
A brief tornado was reported just west of Ballinger.Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 025 2 W Ballinger 1800CST
Hail (0.88)0025Ballinger 1804CST
Runnels County
Hail up to the size of baseballs reported in Oplin in southwest Callahan County.Hail (2.75)0025Oplin 1815CST
Callahan County
Hail (0.75)0025Rule 1815CST
Haskell County
Hail (1.75)0025Oplin 1820CST
Callahan County
Hail (1.00)0025Rule 1824CST
Haskell County
Hail (1.75)0025 2 W Rule 1825CST
Haskell County
Hail up to the size of golf balls covered the ground to a depth of 6 inches just north of Ballinger.Hail (1.75)0025 2 N Ballinger 1825CST
Runnels County
A carport in Ballinger was destroyed by high winds.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0025Ballinger 1825CST
Runnels County
Large hail brought damage to the small community of Sagerton in northern Haskell County. Windows were broken across the town,while a church reported that 2 of its stained glass windows were also broken.
Hail (1.75) 10K0025Sagerton 1853CST
Haskell County
Hail (0.75)0025Echo 1918CST
Coleman County
A tornado briefly touched down just west of Hamlin in northwest Jones County.Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 025 1 W Hamlin 1940CST
Jones County
Hail (1.75)0025Placid 2020CST
Mcculloch County
Hail (0.75)0025Rotan 2035CST
Fisher County
Wind gusts to 70 mph reported in Weinert.Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0026Weinert 0116CST
Haskell County
Hail (1.25)0026Weinert 0118CST
Haskell County
Damaging winds destroyed 2 large grain elevator and downed trees in the small community of Elbert.Thunderstorm Wind 80K0026Elbert 0225CST
Throckmorton
Scattered supercell thunderstorms produced very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes across the northern half of the areaduring the evening of the 25th. Although no damage was noted, brief tornado touchdowns were reported near Ballinger, Buffalo Gap,and Hamlin. Hail up to the size of baseballs also fell just south of Blackwell and near Oplin, while large hail and high winds damagedwindows throughout the community of Sagerton. A line of storms that developed across West Texas moved across the northern BigCountry during the early morning hours of the 26th. Damaging winds of up to 70 mph were reported across sections of Haskell andThrockmorton counties.
Streets were flooded and impassable across the town of Brady.
Flash Flood0026Brady 1300CST1430CST
Mcculloch County
Hail (0.88)0026Brady 1341CST
Mcculloch County
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May 1999
TEXAS, CentralConcho County
Hail (1.75)0026Millersview 1630CST
Hail (0.75)0026 8 NE Menard 1652CST
Menard County
Hail (0.75)0026 5 N Junction 1730CST
Kimble County
High winds downed a pecan tree just north of Junction.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0026 5 N Junction 1730CST
Kimble County
Severe storms produced hail up to the size of golf balls across the southern Concho Valley and Northwest Hill Country on theafternoon of the 26th.
Winds gusting to 60 mph.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0026 6 N Robert Lee 2233CST
Coke County
Hail (0.75)0026Hobbs 2310CST
Fisher County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0027 5 S Menard 0125CST
Menard County
A line of thunderstorms produced sporadic reports of severe weather as it moved through West Central Texas during the late eveninghours of the 26th and early morning hours of the 27th.
Hail (1.00)0028Clyde 1625CST
Callahan County
Hail (0.88)0028Robert Lee 1708CST
Coke County
Hail (1.75)0028Robert Lee 1710CST
Coke County
Minor street flooding reported in Robert Lee.
Flash Flood0028Robert Lee 1735CST1835CST
Coke County
Hail (1.00)0028San Angelo 2324CST
Tom Green
Minor street flooding reported throughout the city of San Angelo.
Flash Flood0029San Angelo 0000CST0200CST
Tom Green
Hail (1.00)0029Throckmorton 1900CST
Throckmorton
Hail (0.75)0030 10 W Sterling City 1845CST
Sterling County
Hail (0.88)0030Loraine 1903CST
Mitchell County
Hail (1.75)0030Loraine 1909CST
Mitchell County
Hail (1.75)0030Roscoe 1924CST
Nolan County
Hail (1.75)0030Sweetwater 1940CST
Nolan County
Hail up to the size of baseballs broke windshields out as it fell along Interstate-20.Hail (2.75)0030Sweetwater 1949CST
Nolan County
Winds up to 60 mph.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0030Sweetwater 1949CST
Nolan County
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May 1999
TEXAS, CentralTaylor County
Baseball size hail.Hail (2.75)0030Trent 2016CST
Hail (1.00)0030 5 S Noodle 2040CST
Jones County
Baseball size hail fell in the town of Stamford, along the Jones and Haskell County line.Hail (2.75)0030Stamford 2145CST
Haskell County
Baseball size hail.Hail (2.75)0030Stamford 2145CST
Jones County
Scattered severe thunderstorms produced very large hail across the Big Country during the evening of the 30th. One storm thatdeveloped near Colorado City tracked along Interstate-20, dropping golf ball to baseball size hail. The city of Sweetwater took thebrunt of the storm, where the large hail combined with 60 mph winds to break windows and car windshields across the city. A secondstorm that developed across southern Haskell County produced baseball size hail in the community of Stamford.
Hail (0.75)0031 10 S Throckmorton 1645CST
Throckmorton
Hail (0.88)0031 15 S Throckmorton 1705CST
Throckmorton
Baseball size hail broke the windshield out of a Throckmorton County Sheriffs officer's car.Hail (2.75)0.50K0031 17 S Throckmorton 1738CST
Throckmorton
A brief tornado touched down west of Sterling City.Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 031 10 W Sterling City 1830CST
Sterling County
Hail (0.75)0031 1 S Rochester 1834CST
Haskell County
Hail (1.75)0031 5 S Rochester 1840CST
Haskell County
Baseball size hail broke an estimated 40 to 50 windows in residences just northwest of Sterling City. Hail (2.75) 5K0031 5 NW Sterling City 1840CST
Sterling County
Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and destroyed a carport just northwest of Sterling City.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0031 5 NW Sterling City 1840CST
Sterling County
Hail up to the size of softballs was reported near Maryneal in central Nolan County.Hail (4.50)0031 1 W Maryneal 1915CST
Nolan County
Hail (1.75)0031 4 N Maryneal 1920CST
Nolan County
Tennis ball size hail reported in Maryneal.Hail (2.50)0031Maryneal 1931CST
Nolan County
Baseball size hail reported.Hail (2.75)0031 6 NW Nolan 1931CST
Nolan County
Baseball size hail reported halfway between Rotan and Roby.Hail (2.75)0031 4 SE Rotan 2001CST
Fisher County
Baseball size hail fell in Merkel in western Taylor County.Hail (2.75)0031Merkel 2005CST
Taylor County
Hail (1.25)0031Royston 2010CST
Fisher County
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May 1999
TEXAS, CentralTaylor County
High winds toppled 9 power poles south of Merkel.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0031 5 S Merkel 2020CST
Hail (0.75)0031 8 N Throckmorton 2027CST
Throckmorton
Hail (1.75)0031 12 S Haskell 2038CST
Haskell County
Hail (1.00)0031 6 S Haskell 2039CST
Haskell County
Hail (0.75)0031Anson 2048CST
Jones County
Hail (1.00)0031 5 W Throckmorton 2106CST
Throckmorton
Severe storms pounded the Big Country and northern Concho Valley once again during the evening of the 31st. Although a brieftornado did touch down west of Sterling City, the only damage was caused when a combination of strong winds and baseball size hailbroke 40 to 50 windows at residences just northwest of Sterling City. The winds also destroyed a carport and downed trees. Inaddition, softball size hail was reported near Maryneal in central Nolan County, with baseball size hail falling near Throckmorton,Merkel, and Rotan.
Hail (1.25) 25K0002Cordele 1655CST
TEXAS, Central SoutheastJackson County
Hail (1.00) 15K0002Lovelady 1710CST
Houston County
Hail (1.75) 40K0002Apple Spgs 1716CST
Trinity County
Hail (1.00) 15K0002Glendale 1724CST
Trinity County
Hail (1.75) 40K0002Louise 1725CST
Wharton County
Hail (1.75) 40K0002Danevang 1755CST
Wharton County
Hail (1.00) 15K0002Corrigan 1800CST
Polk County
Hail (0.88) 10K0002Bay City 1835CST
Matagorda
Hail (0.88) 10K0002Sargent 1905CST
Matagorda
Trees down in Cinco Ranch area.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0010 5 S Clodine 0505CST
Fort Bend County
Power poles down along Clay Rd., roof damage at Taylor H.S., and traffic signals damaged along Mason Rd. and Fry Rd.Thunderstorm Wind 100K0010Katy 0505CST
Harris County
Hail (0.88) 15K0010Alief 0515CST
Harris County
Bow echo tracked across center of Houston from Katy to downtown Houston to Channelview. Widespread reports of trees andpower lines down including in the Memorial Area, along Loop 610 near Airline Dr., and in the La Strada area. Roofs damaged in theMemorial area, at an apartment complex along Westlayan, at Oates Elementary, at the Hyatt Regency Houston, and at the YorktownApartments. Windows blown out of several buildings in downtown Houston with computers blown out of the buildings by the wind.Winds estimated at 60-70 mph in most areas.
Thunderstorm Wind 500K0010Houston 0515CST0530CST
Harris County
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May 1999
TEXAS, Central SoutheastHarris County
School roof damaged and trees down in area.Thunderstorm Wind 100K0010Channelview 0530CST
One mobile home destroyed and several mobile homes damaged at Pine Colony subdivision. Car overturned along CR 296.
Thunderstorm Wind 200K 1 010 3 N Alvin 0540CST0545CST
Brazoria County
Bow echo tracked across Baytown area. Roof damaged at Sterling H.S., with roof damage at apartments in Cloverleaf area and atparking garage on Texas Ave. Tractor-trailer blown over at I-10 and Thompson Road. Widespread reports of large trees, fences, andportable signs blown down and windows blown out in Baytown area.
Thunderstorm Wind 300K0010Baytown 0540CST0545CST
Harris County
Hail (0.88) 15K0010Sugarland 0545CST
Fort Bend County
Trees and power lines down in New Caney.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0010New Caney 0545CST
Montgomery
Power lines blown down at intersection of Beltway 8 and US 90.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0010Sheldon 0550CST
Harris County
Trees blown onto house and power poles down.Thunderstorm Wind 50K0010Deer Park 0600CST
Harris County
Several large trees down south of FM 2025 near US 59.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0010Cleveland 0600CST
Liberty County
High winds damaged water well system in Iowa ColonyThunderstorm Wind 50K0010Iowa Colony 0605CST
Brazoria County
Large tree blown down and wind gust to 60 mph.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 15K0010Dickinson 0605CST
Galveston County
Hail (0.88) 10K0010La Porte 0610CST
Harris County
Wind gust of 60 mph at Baytown-La Porte bridge.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 10K0010La Porte 0610CST
Harris County
Signs blown down near Ship Channel.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0010Deer Park 0615CST
Harris County
Home damaged and numerous trees and power lines down.Thunderstorm Wind 40K0010Liberty 0615CST
Liberty County
Portion of convienience store on Broadway destroyed. Fence blown down at Gulf Health Care CenterThunderstorm Wind 50K0010Galveston 0630CST
Galveston County
Quarter-sized hail along FM 1994.Hail (1.00) 15K0010Guy 1700CST
Fort Bend County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0010Guy 1700CST
Fort Bend County
49 railroad cars blown off tracks by high winds.Thunderstorm Wind 50K0010Santa Fe 1835CST
Galveston County
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May 1999
TEXAS, Central SoutheastGalveston County
Numerous power poles, street signs and traffic signs blown down between 61st and 71st Streets near Harborside Drive. Roof ofhome torn off and 2-ton boat blown into car along Channelview Drive. Numerous reports of trees and power lines down acrossisland.
Thunderstorm Wind 150K0010Galveston 2000CST2010CST
Damage to windows in home due to hail.Hail (1.75) 60K0011Cooks Pt 2205CST
Burleson County
Trees down in 500 block of Gulf Bank.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0012Houston 0106CST
Harris County
Hail (0.75) 10K0012Coldspring 0530CST
San Jacinto
Hail (0.75) 10K0012Shepherd 0535CST
San Jacinto
Tree down.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0012Shepherd 0535CST
San Jacinto
Dime-sized hail in Piney Creek.Hail (0.75) 10K0012Bellville 0622CST
Austin County
Hail (1.75) 40K0012Hempstead 0702CST
Waller County
Tree down on Old Dobbin Rd.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0012Montgomery 0730CST
Montgomery
Metal roof torn off at Crown Petroleum.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0012Pasadena 0925CST
Harris County
Power pole down.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0012League City 1035CST
Galveston County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0017Grapeland 1910CST
Houston County
Trees down along Hwy 94E and FM 357.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0017Apple SpgsGroveton to 2000CST
Trinity County
Trees down along Ave J.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0017Huntsville 2005CST
Walker County
Trees down along CR 1127.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 15K0017Coldspring 2024CST
San Jacinto
Car swept off road near Livingston.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0017 2 W Livingston 2035CST
Polk County
Porch torn off house near FM 3126 and FM 350 south. Trees down along Hwys. 62, 352, and 3126 west of Livingston.Thunderstorm Wind 60K0017 4 W Livingston 2040CST
Polk County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0017Deanville 2050CST
Burleson County
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May 1999
TEXAS, Central SoutheastMontgomery
Trees down on Loop 336.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0017Conroe 2100CST
Power lines down near FM 1314.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0017Granger 2105CST
Montgomery
Numerous reports of trees down across northern portion of county.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0017Liberty 2120CST
Liberty County
Tree down on Hwy. 61.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0017Hankamer 2200CST
Chambers County
Awning torn off building along 81st St. near Scholes Field.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0017Galveston 2245CST
Galveston County
Boat destroyed by waterspout at Eagle Point.Waterspout 75K0026San Leon 1200CST
Galveston County
Golfball-sized hail along Hwy. 94 in northeast portion of county.Hail (1.75) 25K0027 5 NE Apple Spgs 1532CST
Trinity County
Trees down along Hwy. 94 in northeast portion of county.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0027 5 NE Apple Spgs 1532CST
Trinity County
Golfball-sized hail reported in Waldwood subdivision.Hail (1.75) 40K0027Conroe 1629CST
Montgomery
Hail (0.75) 10K0027Aldine 1712CST
Harris County
Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of Beltway 8 & TX 249.Hail (0.75) 10K0027Houston 1725CST
Harris County
Hail (0.75) 10K0027Addicks 1755CST
Harris County
Hail (1.75) 40K0027Shenandoah 1845CST
Montgomery
Hail (1.75) 40K0027Shenandoah 1854CST
Montgomery
Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of Beltway 8 and Westheimer.Hail (0.75) 10K0027Houston 1904CST
Harris County
Quarter-sized hail reported at intersection of Fondren and Richmond.Hail (1.00) 30K0027Alief 1910CST
Harris County
Golfball-sized hail reported on FM 1960 bridge over Lake Houston.Hail (1.75) 75K0027Lake Houston 2005CST
Harris County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 25K0028Cordele 1741CST
Jackson County
Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of Beltway 8 & I-10.Hail (0.75) 10K0030Houston 1420CST
Harris County
Quarter-sized hail reported at intersection of Bellaire and Westlayan.Hail (1.00) 30K0030Bellaire 1435CST
Harris County
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May 1999
TEXAS, Central SoutheastHarris County
Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of Chimney Rock and US 59.Hail (0.75) 10K0030Houston 1439CST
Baseball-sized hail at intersection of FM 521 and Hwy. 6.Hail (2.75) 80K0030Arcola 1455CST
Fort Bend County
Hail (1.75) 40K0030Arcola 1501CST
Fort Bend County
Baseball-sized hail along Hwy. 6 just west of Brazoria county line.Hail (2.75) 80K0030 2 E Arcola 1513CST
Fort Bend County
Hail (0.75) 10K0030Pointblank 1515CST
San Jacinto
Quarter-sized hail in Meyerland area.Hail (1.00) 30K0030Bellaire 1550CST
Harris County
Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of Westheimer and Beltway 8.Hail (0.75) 10K0030Houston 1552CST
Harris County
Hail (0.88) 15K0030Pearland 1615CST
Brazoria County
Dime-sized hail reported at intersection of FM 1093 and Grand Parkway.Hail (0.75) 10K0030 5 W Clodine 1615CST
Fort Bend County
Tornado along FM 361 near Fairchilds about 2 miles west of intersection of FM 1994 and FM 1852. Power lines and power polesdowned, barn damaged and trees uprooted.
Tornado (F1) 100K0100 1 030Fairchilds 1730CST1733CST
Fort Bend County
Hail (0.75) 10K0030 8 N Guy 1752CST
Fort Bend County
Waist-deep water reported in Mayfield.
Flash Flood 50K0030Countywide 1754CST1845CST
Fort Bend County
Hail (2.00) 30K0030 8 W Sealy 1804CST
Austin County
Golfball-sized hail in Shaws Bend.Hail (1.75) 40K0030 5 NE Columbus 1912CST
Colorado County
Golfball-sized hail in GliddenHail (1.75) 40K0030Glidden 1924CST
Colorado County
Numerous reports of baseball-sized hail between Sheridan and Columbus.
Hail (2.75) 100K0030ColumbusSheridan to 1945CST
Colorado County
Barn destroyed along I-10 near ColumbusThunderstorm Wind 50K0030Columbus 2015CST
Colorado County
Thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph blew a tarp off a roof and bent metal retaining poles.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0022 6 E Dell City 1800MST1805MST
TEXAS, Extreme WestHudspeth County
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May 1999
TEXAS, Extreme WestHudspeth County
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0028Dell City 1725MST1730MST
Sheriff report of dime sized hail along with damaging thunderstorm wind which downed power poles. Tstm Wind/Hail0010Freer 1930CST
TEXAS, Mid - SouthDuval County
Hail (1.00)0010 12 SE Benavides 2010CST
Duval County
Hail (0.75)0012Cotulla 0145CST
La Salle County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0012 14 S Tilden 0215CST
Mcmullen County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0012Freer 0325CST
Duval County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0012Beeville 0400CST
Bee County
Hail (0.75)0012Refugio 0440CST
Refugio County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0012Refugio 0445CST
Refugio County
Strong thunderstorm wind blew off two roofs near County Road 83.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0012Portland 0500CST
San Patricio
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0012Corpus Christi 0510CST
Nueces County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0012Kingsville 0515CST
Kleberg County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0012Corpus Christi 0520CST
Nueces County
Strong thunderstorm wind blew billboard sign on to car.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0012Lamar 0536CST
Aransas County
Hail (0.75)0017Victoria 2355CST
Victoria County
Strong thunderstorm wind gust downed a 65 foot HAM radio tower.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0018 10 SW Victoria 0020CST
Victoria County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0018 15 N Goliad 0025CST
Goliad County
Hail (0.75)0018Normanna 0030CST
Bee County
Thunderstorm wind gust downed numerous large trees and destroyed a roof.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0018Cotulla 0050CST
La Salle County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0018Refugio 0100CST
Refugio County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0018 10 N Refugio 0140CST
Refugio County
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0018Rockport 0150CST
Aransas County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0018Rockport 0200CST
Aransas County
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May 1999
TEXAS, Mid - SouthNueces County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0018Corpus Christi 0200CST
70 mph thunderstorm wind blew a small shed away.
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0018 5 NW CorpusChristi
0200CST
Nueces County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0018Laredo 0200CST
Webb County
60 mph thunderstorm wind gust destroyed a storage building.Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0018Laredo 0230CST
Webb County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0026Laredo Intl Arpt 1850CST
Webb County
58 mph thunderstorm wind gust, along with dime sized hail reported by NWS spotter.Tstm Wind/Hail0026Laredo 1900CST
Webb County
Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed 2 trailers.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0026Freer 1945CST
Duval County
Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts blew the roof off a school.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0026Benavides 2010CST
Duval County
Thunderstorm Wind (G50)0026Premont 2050CST
Jim Wells County
Lightning started a fire that destroyed a house.Lightning 100K0002Dallas 0730CST
TEXAS, NorthDallas County
Lightning started a fire that destroyed two apartment units.Lightning 150K0002Irving 0800CST
Dallas County
Lightning started a fire that destroyed a home.Lightning 1.2M0002Dallas 0820CST
Dallas County
Hail (0.75)0002Lorena 1225CST
Mclennan County
Hail (0.75)0002Marquez 1458CST
Leon County
Hail (0.75)0004Nocona 1045CST
Montague County
Trees and power lines were blown down and an awning was blown off a storefront by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0004Nocona 1045CST
Montague County
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004Montague 1048CST
Montague County
Hail (1.00)0004Anneta 1130CST
Parker County
Hail (1.00)0004Slidell 1131CST
Wise County
Hail (1.00)0004Benbrook Lake 1140CST
Tarrant County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004Aledo 1145CST
Parker County
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May 1999
TEXAS, NorthDenton County
Shingles were blown off a roof by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0004 1 W Sanger 1158CST
Hail (1.00)0004Cresson 1158CST
Hood County
Hail (1.00)0004Ft Worth 1158CST
Tarrant County
Hail (1.00)0004Weston 1210CST
Collin County
The wall of a school was blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0004Slidell 1210CST
Wise County
A car was blown off the road by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0004Ft Worth 1221CST
Tarrant County
Hail (1.00)0004Ft Worth 1224CST
Tarrant County
Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.40K0004Justin 1230CST
Denton County
The hail fell near Lake Arlington.Hail (0.75)0004Arlington 1235CST
Tarrant County
Hail (2.75)0004Mansfield 1245CST
Tarrant County
Hail (1.00)0004 3 S Crowley 1256CST
Tarrant County
Hail (2.00)0004Arlington 1305CST
Tarrant County
Hail fell near Joe Pool Lake.Hail (3.00)0004 1 W Cedar Hill 1311CST
Dallas County
Hail fell near Joe Pool Lake.Hail (3.00)0004 5 E Mansfield 1311CST
Tarrant County
Hail (0.88)0004Bonham 1320CST
Fannin County
Hail (0.88)0004Randolph 1330CST
Fannin County
Hail (1.25)0004Grand Prairie 1336CST
Dallas County
Hail (0.75)0004De Soto 1338CST
Dallas County
Hail fell in Southwest Dallas.Hail (1.00)0004Dallas 1346CST
Dallas County
Hail (0.75)0004 1 E Blossom 1401CST
Lamar County
Hail fell at the intersection of I-20 and I-45.Hail (0.88)0004Dallas 1405CST
Dallas County
Hail (0.75)0004Paris 1427CST
Lamar County
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May 1999
TEXAS, NorthKaufman County
Hail (1.75)0004 10 NE Terrell 1430CST
Hail (1.00)0004 1 S Quinlan 1435CST
Hunt County
Hail (0.75)0004Quinlan 1445CST
Hunt County
Hail (0.75)0004Ginger 1450CST
Rains County
Hail (0.75)0004 4 NW Edgewood 1450CST
Van Zandt County
Hail (0.75)0004 5 S Como 1505CST
Hopkins County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0004 1 S Wills Pt 1505CST
Van Zandt County
Hail (0.75)0004Kemp 1555CST
Kaufman County
A tornado briefly touched down in Grand Saline. No damage was reported.Tornado (F0)0 15 0.2 004Grand Saline 1600CST
Van Zandt County
Trees were uprooted by high thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.30K0004 1 S Emory 1605CST
Rains County
Hail (0.75)0004 1 E Ennis 1615CST
Ellis County
Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off a carport.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0004 7 NW Tool 1615CST
Henderson County
Hail fell 1 mile east of Winkler.Hail (0.75)0004 8 NE Streetman 1619CST
Freestone County
A tornado briefly touched down 4 miles west of Seven Points. No damage was reported.Tornado (F0)0 10 0.2 004 6 NW Tool 1620CST
Henderson County
Hail (1.25)0004Kemp 1635CST
Kaufman County
Hail (0.75)0004Richland 1717CST
Navarro County
Hail (0.75)0004Canton 1730CST
Van Zandt County
Four houses were destroyed and three houses were damaged by a tornado. The tornado also damaged the prison barracks and caused4 minor injuries.
Tornado (F1) 300K 4 150 1 004Tennessee Colony 1738CST
Anderson County
A tornado briefly touched down north of Palestine. No damage was reported.Tornado (F0)0 10 0.2 004 3 N Palestine 1814CST
Anderson County
A mobile home was blown over by high thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0009Newburg 2315CST
Comanche County
Large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.40K0009Celina 2340CST
Collin County
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May 1999
TEXAS, NorthCollin County
Thunderstorm winds damaged some fences.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0009Mc Kinney 2340CST
Fences were damaged by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0009Plano 2345CST
Collin County
Large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0009Sanger 2345CST
Denton County
A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G75)0.10K0010Nocona 0000CST
Montague County
Thunderstorm winds blew down large tree limbs.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0010Tolar 0015CST
Hood County
Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused street flooding in the town of Nacona.Flash Flood0010Nocona 0044CST
Montague County
Fences were blown down on the west side of town.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0010Denton 0100CST
Denton County
Heavy rain caused flooding at the Grayson County Airport. Water was also reported over a bridge.Flash Flood0010Nocona Arpt 0234CST
Montague County
Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0.40K0010Teague 0330CST
Freestone County
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0010Palestine 0410CST
Anderson County
Hail (1.00)0010Goldthwaite 0737CST
Mills County
Hail (1.75)0010 8 NW Lampasas 0845CST
Lampasas County
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0010 1 E Holland 0935CST
Bell County
Hail (1.00)0011 10 W Goldthwaite 1525CST
Mills County
Hail (1.00)0011Goldthwaite 1556CST
Mills County
Hail (1.00)0011Gorman 1640CST1650CST
Eastland County
Hail (0.88)0011Thurber 1735CST
Erath County
Hail (1.50)0011Eastland 1754CST
Eastland County
Hail (1.75)0011Olden 1803CST
Eastland County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0011 5 NW Lampasas 1810CST
Lampasas County
Hail (1.75)0011Ranger 1812CST
Eastland County
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May 1999
TEXAS, NorthEastland County
A house roof was damaged by thunderstorm winds. Airport hangars were also damaged by the wind.Thunderstorm Wind 25K0011Ranger 1812CST
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0011 5 E Gatesville 1840CST
Coryell County
Hail (2.00)0011Whitt 1850CST1855CST
Parker County
Hail (0.75)0011Bellmead 1915CST
Mclennan County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0011Waco 1916CST
Mclennan County
Hail (0.75)0011Cottondale 1926CST
Wise County
Hail (1.75)0011Streetman 1937CST
Freestone County
Hail (0.75)0011Grapevine 1955CST
Dallas County
Hail (0.75)0011Teague 2000CST
Freestone County
Hail (0.75)0011Wortham 2000CST
Freestone County
Hail (1.75)0011Sherman 2000CST
Grayson County
Hail (1.00)0011 1 W Gunter 2001CST
Grayson County
Hail fell in Flower Mound.Hail (0.88)0011 8 SW Lewisville 2005CST
Denton County
Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused water to cover city streets and roads.Flash Flood0011Stephenville 2005CST
Erath County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0011 10 E Corsicana 2005CST
Navarro County
Power lines were blown down in East Dallas.Thunderstorm Wind0.60K0011Dallas 2014CST
Dallas County
Hail (4.00) 50K0011Gunter 2015CST
Grayson County
Hail (0.75)0011Ferris 2018CST
Ellis County
Thunderstorm winds blew down large tree limbs.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0011Trinidad 2020CST
Henderson County
Hail (0.88)0011Stephenville 2023CST
Erath County
Hail (1.75)0011 2 SE Eastland 2030CST
Eastland County
Hail (0.75)0011Klondike 2035CST
Delta County
Hail (1.75)0011Miller Grove 2036CST
Hopkins County
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May 1999
TEXAS, NorthAnderson County
A barn was destroyed by high thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 4K0011 3 N Tucker 2100CST
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0011Rockdale 2100CST
Milam County
Large trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0011Centerville 2120CST
Leon County
Power lines were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0011Oakwood 2120CST
Leon County
A shed was destroyed and windows were blown out by high thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0011 2 NE Wills Pt 2120CST
Van Zandt County
Hail (1.75)0011 10 W Greenville 2134CST
Hunt County
Thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn and shingles were blown off houses.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0011Tennessee Colony 2135CST
Anderson County
Hail (0.75)0011 1 S Elmo 2135CST
Kaufman County
Hail (0.75)0011Leonard 2145CST
Fannin County
Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0011Leonard 2145CST
Fannin County
Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.30K0011Sulphur Spgs 2210CST
Hopkins County
Hail (0.88)0017Aledo 1019CST
Parker County
Hail (1.00)0017White Settlement 1030CST
Tarrant County
Hail (1.00)0017Benbrook 1040CST
Tarrant County
Hail (0.88)0017Westover Hills 1044CST
Tarrant County
Hail (0.75)0017Ft Worth 1048CST
Tarrant County
Hail (1.75)0017Ft Worth 1102CST
Tarrant County
Hail (1.00)0017North Richland Hills 1108CST
Tarrant County
Hail (1.75)0017Haltom City 1111CST
Tarrant County
Hail (0.88)0017Sherman 1119CST
Grayson County
Hail (0.75)0017Argyle 1120CST
Denton County
Hail (0.75)0017Irving 1135CST
Dallas County
Hail (1.50)0017Euless 1139CST
Tarrant County
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May 1999
TEXAS, NorthBosque County
Hail (0.75)0017Cranfills Gap 1153CST
Hail (0.88)0017Clifton 1247CST
Bosque County
Hail (0.75)0017Commerce 1315CST
Hunt County
Hail (0.75)0017Sulphur Spgs 1325CST
Hopkins County
Hail (1.75)0017Emory 1338CST
Rains County
Hail (0.75)0017Palo Pinto 1342CST
Palo Pinto County
Hail (0.75)0017Sulphur Spgs 1355CST
Hopkins County
Hail (1.75)0017 2 N Mineral Wells 1357CST
Palo Pinto County
A high profile vehicle was blown off the road by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Forney 1402CST
Kaufman County
Hail (1.75)0017Bridgeport 1411CST
Wise County
Hail (1.00)0017Rockwall 1430CST
Rockwall County
Hail (0.75)0017Ranger 1437CST
Eastland County
Hail (1.00)0017Weatherford 1440CST
Parker County
Hail (0.75)0017Celeste 1442CST
Hunt County
Twenty seven streets were closed due to flooding and thirty cars were stalled by the high water from thunderstorms.
Flash Flood0017Sulphur Spgs 1500CST1600CST
Hopkins County
Hail (0.75)0017Millsap 1506CST
Parker County
Very heavy rains from thunderstorms flooded numerous roads across the county.Flash Flood0017Countywide 1507CST
Hunt County
Hail (0.75)0017Huckabay 1521CST
Erath County
Hail (1.00)0017 2 W Weatherford 1525CST
Parker County
Hail (0.75)0017Mansfield 1532CST
Tarrant County
Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused the intersection of Farm Market 2755 and State Highway 78 to be closed due to high water.Flash Flood0017Lavon 1533CST
Collin County
Hail (1.00)0017Leonard 1540CST
Fannin County
Hail (1.00)0017De Leon 1543CST
Comanche County
Hail (0.75)0017Sulphur Spgs 1545CST
Hopkins County
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May 1999
TEXAS, NorthDallas County
Hail (0.75)0017Dallas 1550CST
Hail (0.75)0017Dublin 1550CST
Erath County
Thunderstorm Wind (G73)0017 8 E Sulphur Spgs 1555CST
Hopkins County
Hail (1.00)0017De Leon 1600CST
Comanche County
Hail (1.00)0017Joshua 1602CST
Johnson County
Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused a 50 foot by 150 foot roof section of the Poly America Building to collapse. One person wasinjured.
Flash Flood 10K 1 017Grand Prairie 1613CST
Dallas County
Slow moving thunderstorms, with very heavy rain, caused major flooding on county roads. Some homes in Rockwall had two feet ofwater inside.
Flash Flood0017Countywide 1615CST1735CST
Rockwall County
The intersection of Camp Bowie and Horne was flooded by thunderstorm rains.Flash Flood0017Ft Worth 1615CST
Tarrant County
Heavy rain from thunderstorms flooded several streets in town.Flash Flood0017Decatur 1615CST
Wise County
Hail (0.75)0017Iredell 1619CST
Bosque County
A roof was damaged at Barracuda Technologies.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0017De Soto 1620CST
Dallas County
Major flooding was reported across city streets. The flooding was from heavy thunderstorm rain.Flash Flood0017Wilmer 1635CST
Dallas County
Hail (1.00)0017Wilmer 1635CST
Dallas County
Thunderstorm Wind (G69)0017Ovilla 1640CST
Ellis County
Widespread wind damaged was caused by thunderstorms.Thunderstorm Wind 100K0017Red Oak 1640CST
Ellis County
Hail (1.00)0017Heath 1640CST
Rockwall County
Thunderstorms caused major flooding in the city.Flash Flood0017Quinlan 1650CST
Hunt County
Hail (1.00)0017Wills Pt 1655CST
Van Zandt County
Hail (0.75)0017Comanche 1700CST
Comanche County
Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused widespread flooding in several housing subdivisions.Flash Flood0017Rowlett 1700CST
Dallas County
Hail (1.75)0017Union Vly 1700CST
Hunt County
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May 1999
TEXAS, NorthKaufman County
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Peeltown 1700CST
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Rosser 1700CST
Kaufman County
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Scurry 1700CST
Kaufman County
Hail (1.00)0017Kemp 1714CST
Kaufman County
Trees and power lines were blown down, by thunderstorm winds, in Gun BarrelCity.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017 8 NW Eustace 1715CST
Henderson County
Hail (0.75)0017Mabank 1715CST
Kaufman County
Hail (0.88)0017Grand Saline 1715CST
Van Zandt County
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0017Grand Saline 1715CST
Van Zandt County
Hail (0.75)0017Rice 1719CST
Navarro County
Hail (1.00)0017Lone Oak 1720CST
Hunt County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Lone Oak 1720CST
Hunt County
Hail (1.00)0017Iredell 1730CST
Bosque County
Numerous trees were blown down across the county by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Countywide 1730CST
Van Zandt County
Several streets were barricaded due to high water from thunderstorm rains.Flash Flood0017Kaufman 1732CST
Kaufman County
Water was reported over State Highway 205, northwest of Terrell. The high water came from thunderstorm rains.Flash Flood0017Terrell 1732CST
Kaufman County
Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Brownsboro 1735CST
Henderson County
Flooding was reported six miles east of Lake Tawakoni.Flash Flood0017 2 W Emory 1738CST
Rains County
Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.50K0017Athens 1740CST
Henderson County
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Lake Fork.Thunderstorm Wind0.30K0017 8 E Emory 1740CST
Rains County
Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.40K0017Rice 1744CST
Navarro County
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May 1999
TEXAS, NorthEllis County
Thunderstorms produced very heavy rains and flooded Interstate 35. Interstate 35 and State Highway 395 were barricaded due to thehigh water.
Flash Flood0017Countywide 1745CST
Water was reported over Farm Market 3274 and Farm Market 2795. The water came from heavy thunderstorm rains.Flash Flood0017Countywide 1750CST
Rains County
Street flooding was reported from thunderstorm rains.Flash Flood0017Hillsboro 1800CST
Hill County
Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0017Trinidad 1802CST
Henderson County
Hail (0.75)0017Axtell 1802CST
Mclennan County
Hail (0.75)0017Valley Mills 1803CST
Bosque County
Hail (0.75)0017Mexia 1810CST
Limestone County
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.30K0017Mexia 1810CST
Limestone County
Trees were blown down on Highway 19 , between Fairfield and Kirvin.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0017Fairfield 1815CST
Freestone County
The rood of an office was blown off by high thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 2K0017Sulphur Spgs 1820CST
Hopkins County
Hail (1.00)0017Turnersville 1825CST
Coryell County
Hail (0.75)0017Lacy Lakeview 1825CST
Mclennan County
Trees were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0017Neches 1830CST
Anderson County
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0017Teague 1835CST
Freestone County
The roof of a mobile home was damaged by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G62) 1K0017San Gabriel 1854CST
Milam County
Hail (1.75)0017Temple 1856CST
Bell County
Hail (1.75)0017Killeen 1920CST
Bell County
Hail (1.75)0017Ft Hood Aaf 1920CST
Coryell County
Hail (0.75)0017Temple 1940CST
Bell County
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0017Buffalo 1945CST
Leon County
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0017Jewett 1950CST
Leon County
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Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, NorthLeon County
Trees were blown down on Highway 79.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0017Oakwood 1950CST
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0017Davilla 2005CST
Milam County
Hail (1.75)0025Malakoff 1655CST
Henderson County
Hail (0.88)0025Haltom City 1655CST
Tarrant County
Hail (1.00)0025Sachse 1804CST
Dallas County
Hail (1.00)0025Wylie 1818CST
Collin County
Hail (0.75)0025Wills Pt 1905CST
Van Zandt County
Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.40K0025Gunsight 1933CST
Stephens County
Hail (0.75)0025Emory 1937CST
Rains County
Hail (1.75)0025Strawn 2000CST
Palo Pinto County
Hail (2.75)0025Strawn 2008CST
Palo Pinto County
Hail (1.25)0025Dallas 2100CST
Dallas County
Hail (0.88)0025Murchison 2110CST
Henderson County
County Road 1651 was flooded by thunderstorm rains.Flash Flood0025Jackson 2130CST
Van Zandt County
Hail (0.75)0025Rockwall 2140CST
Rockwall County
Hail (0.75)0026Newcastle 0245CST
Young County
Large tree limbs were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0026Newcastle 0245CST
Young County
Hail (0.75)0026South Bend 0254CST
Young County
A large tree was blown down onto Farm Market 1187.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0026Aledo 0400CST
Parker County
Thunderstorm winds blew down large tree limbs at Altamesa and Westcreek.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0026Ft Worth 0430CST
Tarrant County
Lightning started a fire that did 10,000 dollars worth of damage to a home under construction in Flower Mound.Lightning 10K0026 8 W Lewisville 0500CST
Denton County
Lightning started a fire at an apartment complex. Damage was estimated at around 5,000 dollars.Lightning 5K0026Arlington 0505CST
Tarrant County
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, NorthDallas County
Heavy thunderstorm rains caused widespread street flooding.Flash Flood0026Dallas 0538CST
Thunderstorms caused water to cover the road at Interstate 20 and College Mound.Flash Flood0026Elmo 0903CST
Kaufman County
Street flooding was caused by thunderstorm rains.Flash Flood0026Dallas 1130CST
Dallas County
A low water crossing around Lake Palestine was under water and County Road 3163 was also under water from thunderstorm rains.Flash Flood0026Brownsboro 2005CST
Henderson County
Hail (2.75)0026Strawn 2015CST
Palo Pinto County
Hail (0.75)0027Newcastle 0905CST
Young County
Large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0027Newcastle 0905CST
Young County
Hail (0.88)0027 3 SW Springtown 1825CST
Parker County
Numerous windows and car windshields were shattered.
Hail (4.50) 5M0027Granbury 1830CST1855CST
Hood County
Hail (0.88)0027 5 W Weatherford 1902CST
Parker County
Hail (0.88)0027Blum 2015CST
Hill County
Hail covered the ground just south of town.Hail (2.00)0027Burleson 2030CST
Johnson County
Hail (0.75)0027 3 N Whitney 2034CST
Hill County
Hail (1.00)0027Meridian 2125CST
Bosque County
Hail (1.00)0027 3 W Hamilton 2311CST
Hamilton County
Hail (0.88)0028Grapevine 1445CST
Tarrant County
Hail was reported just west of D/FW Airport.Hail (1.00)0028Grapevine 1447CST
Tarrant County
Flash flooding was reported at Campus Drive and Interstate 20. Flooding was also reported at Texas Christian University (TCU) andalong Hulen Street.
Flash Flood0029Ft Worth 2229CST
Tarrant County
A bridge at State Highway 205 collapsed from the pressure of debris against the structure. Some of the debris collected from heavyrains that also fell the previous day.
Flash Flood 25K0030 7 S Rockwall 0930CST
Rockwall County
Tents were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031Pat Mayse Lake 0820CST
Lamar County
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Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, NorthLamar County
Trees and power lines were blown down onto Farm Market 79.Thunderstorm Wind0.40K0031 4 NW Paris 0850CST
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines.Thunderstorm Wind0.60K0031Paris 0850CST
Lamar County
Thunderstorm Wind (G51)0031Paris Cox Fld 0855CST
Lamar County
A tree was blown down 3/4 of a mile west of U.S. 82 on Farm Market 1510.
Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0031 1 NW Paris FlyngTgr Arpt
0900CST
Lamar County
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.10K0031Commerce 0945CST
Hunt County
Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0031Martin Spgs 2210CST
Hopkins County
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.Thunderstorm Wind0.20K0031 2 SE Pine Forest 2210CST
Hopkins County
Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.Thunderstorm Wind0.30K0031Como 2215CST
Hopkins County
The USGS river gage on the Prairie Town Fork of the Red River thirteen miles northeast of Wayside crested just slightly above theflood stage at ten and sixteen hundredths of a foot at 2300 CST.
Flood000102
0400CST0000CST
TEXAS, North PanhandleTXZ018 Armstrong
Hail (1.00)0001 35 SW Dalhart 1710CST
Hartley County
Hail (0.88)0001 35 SW Dalhart 1800CST
Hartley County
Hail (1.00)0001Canyon 1835CST
Randall County
Water was reported up to car doors at Tenth Street and Nelson Street in northeast Amarillo. Flash Flood0001Amarillo 1900CST
Potter County
The intersection of Western Street and McCormick Road was reported under water with cars stranded in extreme southern Amarillo. Flash Flood0001 12 S Amarillo 1900CST
Randall County
Hail (0.75)0001 5 SSW Amarillo 1900CST
Randall County
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.1 001 3 S Romero 1907CST
Hartley County
Hail reported to be covering the ground up to two inches deep along Interstate 40.Hail (0.88)0001 4 W Adrian 1952CST
Oldham County
Hail (0.75)0001Channing 2054CST
Hartley County
Water reported to be five feet high at first low water crossing in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Flash Flood0001 8 E Canyon 2136CST
Randall County
A strong low pressure system in the upper atmosphere over the Arizona and New Mexico state line moved into southern Colorado
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Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, North Panhandleduring the nighttime hours. A strong and moist upslope flow at the surface combined with this upper low produced thunderstormswith flooding rains, hail, and even an isolated tornado across the western and central sections of the Texas panhandle. The tornadotrack was reported by a local television station meteorologist. All of the river flooding occurred as this system was lifting out overand away from the panhandles.
Gray CountyHail (0.75)0004Pampa 1410CST
Hail (1.00)0004 1 W Pampa 1410CST
Gray County
Hail (1.75)0004 5 E Pampa 1425CST
Gray County
Hail (0.75)0004 5 W Codman 1430CST
Roberts County
Hail (0.75)0004 9 NW Wheeler 1500CST
Wheeler County
Hail (0.75)0004Wheeler 1512CST
Wheeler County
Severe thunderstorms with hail developed during the afternoon hours across the eastern Texas panhandle in response to a lowpressure system in the upper atmosphere over northeastern New Mexico along with daytime heating and sufficient low level moistureoff the caprock.
Hail (1.75)0009 8 S Canyon 1350CST
Randall County
Hail (0.75)0009Washburn 1420CST
Armstrong County
Hail (0.75)0009Wayside 1430CST
Armstrong County
Hail (0.75)0009Groom 1430CST
Carson County
Hail (0.75)0009 6 NW Clarendon 1530CST
Donley County
Hail (0.75)0009 1 N Darrouzett 1530CST
Lipscomb County
Hail (1.00)0009 5.5 S Follett 1530CST
Lipscomb County
Hail (0.88)0009 6.5 SW Lipscomb 1555CST
Lipscomb County
Hail (0.88)0009Lipscomb 1607CST
Lipscomb County
Hail (0.75)0009Lipscomb 1608CST
Lipscomb County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0009 6 E Samnorwood 1627CST
Collingsworth
Hail (0.88)0009Lipscomb 1648CST
Lipscomb County
A low pressure system in the upper atmosphere over southwestern New Mexico approached west Texas during the afternoon andevening hours. A dryline over the western Texas and Oklahoma panhandles pushed very slowly eastward into the central sections ofthe panhandles by mid afternoon. The combination of the upper low and the moist, unstable air mass ahead of the dryline helpedtrigger scattered severe thunderstorms across the central and eastern sections of the Texas panhandle. Mainly large hail and highwinds occurred from the severe storms, however no damage was reported.
Hail (1.00)0016 1 E Hedley 1744CST
Donley County
Hail (1.00)0016 4 NE Clarendon 1748CST
Donley County
Hail (0.75)0016Wellington 1800CST
Collingsworth
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Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, North PanhandleA dryline over the eastern Texas panhandle and daytime heating triggered severe thunderstorms with large hail across thesoutheastern Texas panhandle during the early evening hours.
Gray CountyHail (2.00)0020 5 W Pampa 1546CST
Hail (2.00)0020Pampa 1621CST
Gray County
Hail (1.75)0020 1 S Pampa 1625CST
Gray County
Reported at the intersection of Highway 70 and Farm to Market Road 749.
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.1 020 15 S Pampa 1704CST1706CST
Gray County
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.1 020 8 W Alanreed 1719CST1720CST
Gray County
Hail (4.00)0020 7 W Alanreed 1738CST
Gray County
Reported at Interstate 40 and Lake McClellan.
Hail (1.25)0020 8 WSW Alanreed 8 W Alanreed to 1739CST
Gray County
Reported at the intersection of Highway 70 and Interstate 40.
Hail (1.75)0020 13 WSW Alanreed 14 W Alanreed to 1739CST
Gray County
Hail (1.75)0020 20 N Clarendon 1744CST
Donley County
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.5 020 18 NNW Clarendon 18 N Clarendon to 1744CST
1748CST
Donley County
Reported at the intersection of Interstate 40 and Highway 70.
Hail (3.00)0020 14 WSW Alanreed 14 W Alanreed to 1744CST
Gray County
Reported at Highway 70 and one mile south of Interstate 40.Hail (4.00)0020 19 N Clarendon 1745CST
Donley County
Reported at Highway 70 and one mile south of Interstate 40.Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0020 19 N Clarendon 1745CST
Donley County
Hail (0.88)0020 3 W Darrouzett 1747CST
Lipscomb County
Hail (1.25)0020Lipscomb 1803CST
Lipscomb County
Hail (0.88)0020 8 N Miami 1842CST
Roberts County
Hail (1.75)0020Hedley 1846CST
Donley County
Hail (1.00)0020Quail 1901CST
Collingsworth
Reported near the Donley and Collingsworth county line.
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.1 020 7 E Hedley 1902CST1903CST
Donley County
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TimeLocal/Standard
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PathWidth(Yards)
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, North PanhandleCollingsworth
Hail (4.00)0020 11 W Wellington 1912CST
Hail (1.75)0020 5 SW Wellington 1920CST1929CST
Collingsworth
A cold front moving through the northwest sections of the Texas panhandle with the dry line located across the extreme westernTexas panhandle along with plenty of low level moisture combined to produce scattered severe thunderstorms over the eastern thirdof the Texas panhandle. The storms produced mainly large hail with some isolated tornadoes. All tornado tracks were estimated.
Hail (0.88)0022 5 E Amarillo 2144CST
Potter County
Large tree limbs were reported blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0023 12 WSW Miami 0020CST
Roberts County
A moist upslope flow at the surface behind a cold front and daytime heating triggered severe thunderstorms with hail and high windsacross the southern and eastern Texas panhandle during the night.
Hail (0.88)0025Miami 1602CST
Roberts County
Hail (0.75)0025 5 S Clarendon 1624CST
Donley County
Hail (0.75)0025New Mobeetie 1634CST
Wheeler County
Hail (1.00)0025New Mobeetie 1636CST
Wheeler County
Hail (0.88)0025Dumas 1640CST
Moore County
Hail (0.75)0025Buffalo Lake 1644CST
Randall County
Hail (0.88)0025 3 W Samnorwood 1645CST
Collingsworth
Reported at Highway 60 and Farm to Market Road 168.Hail (1.75)0025Buffalo Lake 1655CST
Randall County
Tornado (F0)0 25 0.3 025 5 W Canyon 1658CST
Randall County
Large hail damaged a total of eight hundred and fifty automobiles at Gene Messer Ford in southwest Amarillo and WestgateChevrolet on the west side of Amarillo causing a total of two and a half million dollars. The rest of the damage was to other people'scars , roof damage, windows of homes and sky lights.
Hail (2.75) 1M0025 4 SW Amarillo 5 SW Amarillo to 1700CST
1707CST
Randall County
Hail (0.88)0025Channing 1701CST
Hartley County
Hail (1.00)0025 6 W Amarillo 1702CST
Potter County
The tornado damaged an out building and the track was estimated.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 25 1 025 8 NNW Canyon 8 NW Canyon to 1705CST
1708CST
Randall County
Large hail damaged a total of eight hundred and fifty automobiles at Gene Messer Ford in southwest Amarillo and WestgateChevrolet on the west side of Amarillo causing a total of two and a half million dollars. The rest of the damage was to other people'scars, roof damage, windows of homes and sky lights.
Hail (2.75) 5.7M0025 4 W Amarillo 5 W Amarillo to 1707CST
1715CST
Potter County
Hail (0.75)0025 3 N Canyon 1710CST
Randall County
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, North PanhandleRandall County
Hail (0.75)0025 1 N Canyon 1712CST
Hail (1.00)0025 2 N Canyon 1712CST
Randall County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0025Twitty 1716CST
Wheeler County
Hail (1.75)0025 7 SW Amarillo 1719CST
Randall County
Hail (1.00)0025 6 SW Amarillo 1720CST
Randall County
Hail (1.00)0025Wheeler 1723CST
Wheeler County
Hail (0.88)0025Boys Ranch 1725CST
Oldham County
Large hail damaged siding and broke windows in homes and also caused roof damage in south and southwest Amarillo.Hail (2.75) 2.5M0025 6 SW Amarillo 1725CST
Randall County
Hail (1.75)0025 6 N Amarillo 1727CST
Potter County
Hail (1.00)0025 5 W Amarillo 1729CST
Potter County
Hail (0.88)0025Wheeler 1730CST
Wheeler County
Hail (2.75)0025 4 E Bushland 1731CST
Potter County
Minor street flooding reported.
Flash Flood0025 6 SW Amarillo 1747CST1800CST
Randall County
Minor street flooding reported.
Flash Flood0025 4 W Amarillo 1750CST1800CST
Potter County
Hail (2.75)0025 10 N Amarillo 1755CST
Potter County
Hail (1.00)0025 2 N Amarillo 1757CST
Potter County
Minor street flooding from heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood0025 3 W Amarillo 1805CST1830CST
Potter County
Hail (0.75)0025 5 E Amarillo 1848CST
Potter County
Hail (0.75)0025Claude 1857CST
Armstrong County
Hail (1.00)0025Dawn 1935CST
Deaf Smith
Hail (0.75)0025 7 NW Canyon 1935CST
Randall County
Large hail beat crops, mostly wheat crops, to the ground.Hail (2.75)0025 8 NW Canyon 1.8M1939CST
Randall County
Hail (1.75)0025Umbarger 1943CST
Randall County
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, North PanhandleRandall County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0025Umbarger 1943CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0025 4 SW Canyon 1954CST
Randall County
Tornado killed a horse and destroyed a barn. Storm survey was done on this tornado.
Tornado (F0) 40K0 25 0.1 025 4 W Canyon 1955CST1957CST
Randall County
Hail (0.75)0025Clarendon 2005CST
Donley County
Hail (1.00)0025Wildorado 2015CST
Oldham County
Hail (1.00)0025 1 S Canyon 2015CST
Randall County
Street flooding reported at Farm to Market Road 1260 from heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood0025 4 E Clarendon 2020CST2100CST
Donley County
Street flooding on Highway 287 from heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood0025 14 SE Canyon 2145CST2215CST
Randall County
A cold front moving slowly south across the southern Texas panhandle and a vigorous low pressure system in the upper atmosphereover the southwestern states helped to trigger a damaging hail outbreak across mainly the southern half of the Texas panhandle. Thesevere thunderstorms also produced high winds, flooding rainfall, and a few tornadoes along with the damaging large hail.
Hail (0.88)0026 2 WSW Adrian 1637CST
Oldham County
Hail (1.00)0026 13 WSW Adrian 1707CST
Oldham County
Hail (1.00)0026 2 S Lautz 1809CST
Sherman County
A low pressure system in the upper atmosphere moving east out of New Mexico triggered some severe thunderstorms with hailacross the western and northern Texas panhandle during the evening hours.
Hail (1.00)0031 2 SSE Samnorwood 1635CST
Collingsworth
Hail (1.75)0031Dozier 1650CST
Collingsworth
Hail (2.75)0031Samnorwood 1650CST
Collingsworth
Hail (1.00)0031Shamrock 1703CST
Wheeler County
Hail (1.75)0031 2.5 S Shamrock 1715CST
Wheeler County
Daytime heating and a very moist airmass helped trigger severe thunderstorms with large hail across the southeastern sections of theTexas panhandle during the early evening hours.
Hail (1.00)0002 1 S Diboll 1801CST
TEXAS, NortheastAngelina County
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0002 1 S Diboll 1801CST
Angelina County
Hail (0.88)0002Hallsville 1928CST2028CST
Harrison County
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, NortheastRed River County
Supercells developed in unstable airmass ahead of strong upper low over central plains states. Numerous trees blown over or broken.Nine mobile homes and 1 frame home destroyed. This tornado moved into McCurtain county, OK.
Tornado (F2) 600K 7 100 1.8 00417.1 NNE Clarksville15.3 N Clarksville to 1145CST
1148CST
Supercells developed in unstable airmass ahead of strong upper low over central plains states. Damage confined to broken branchesoff trees and snapped twigs. This tornado moved into Titus county, TX.
Tornado (F3)0 25 2.1 004 5.9 NE Mt Vernon 4 E Mt Vernon to 1304CST
1308CST
Franklin County
Seven homes were destroyed. Two of the homes were swept from their slabs.
Tornado (F3) 330K0100 19.2 1 0416.5 NE Mt Pleasant 3 NNW Winfield to 1308CST
1337CST
Titus County
F79PH
Numerous trees were blown over or broken. A few out buildings were severely damaged. This tornado moved from Titus county,TX into Red River county, TX and exited into Bowie county TX.
Tornado (F3) 5K0100 7.5 004 8 SSE Avery12.5 SSW Avery to 1337CST
1350CST
Red River County
This tornado moved directly through the downtown district of De Kalb and across a high school. Numerous homes and businesseswere severely damaged or destroyed. The high school suffered severe damage. Sirens sounded 15 minutes prior to arrival of thestorm. The damage resulted in a Presidential Disaster Declaration. This tornado moved from Red River county, TX across Bowiecounty, TX into Little River county, AR.
Tornado (F3) 125M 22 200 19.5 004 11 NE De Kalb 9 SW De Kalb to 1350CST
1425CST
Bowie County
Numerous homes and businesses damages. This tornado continued into Rusk County, TX then reentered Gregg County, TX.
Tornado (F2) 6M0100 1.8 004Kilgore 1403CST1406CST
Gregg County
Major damage to homes and businesses. Stoneridge Apartment complex lost portions of its roof and walls collapsed. The complexwas condemned. This tornado is separate from the Gree County to Rusk County to Gregg County tornado event which occurred atthe same time.
Tornado (F2) 19M 2 150 8.9 004 5.3 SSE LongviewKilgore to 1406CST
1421CST
Gregg County
Open field with no structures.
Tornado (F2)0150 0.3 004Kilgore 1406CST1407CST
Rusk County
Minor damage to homes and a school lost a few shingles. This tornado is continued from the Gregg County to Rusk County, TXtornado event.
Tornado (F2) 25K0100 0.1 004Kilgore 1407CST1408CST
Gregg County
Wooded region and open field.
Tornado (F2)0 75 0.8 004 5.2 SE Longview 5.3 SE Longview to 1421CST
1423CST
Harrison County
Tornado occurred in open farm country.
Tornado (F0)0 25 2.2 004
3.3 NNW Hallsville
3.3 WNW Hallsvilleto
1440CST1444CST
Harrison County
Wooded region and open fields.
Tornado (F1)0 50 4.6 004
7.4 NW Hallsville
3.7 NNE Hallsvilleto
1450CST1458CST
Harrison County
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Killed Injured
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May 1999
TEXAS, NortheastMarion County
Trees down along Hwy 49.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0004 8 NE Jefferson 1830CST
Hail (0.75)0004Lindale 1840CST
Smith County
Numerous trees blown over or snapped.
Tornado (F2)0200 9.4 00413.3 SE Rusk 4.2 SE Rusk to 1852CST
1940CST
Cherokee County
Hail (0.75)0004Gladewater 1855CST
Gregg County
Hail (0.75)0004Tyler 1909CST
Smith County
Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0004 1 S Marshall 1930CST
Harrison County
Numerous trees blown over or snapped. No structures in the area. This tornado entered Nacogdoches county from Cherokee County,TX.
Tornado (F2)0200 13.3 004
5.2 NWNacogdoches
18.2 NWNacogdoches to
1940CST2020CST
Nacogdoches
Hail (1.75)0005 5 SW Nacogdoches 1310CST
Nacogdoches
Hail (0.75)0005Dotson 1330CST
Panola County
Hail (1.00)0005Garrison 1340CST
Nacogdoches
Hail (0.75)0005 2 S Carthage 1400CST
Panola County
Hail (0.75)0005 8 E Carthage 1408CST
Panola County
Hail (0.75)0005Joaquin 1440CST
Shelby County
Reported on CR-49.Hail (1.75)0011 9 W Lufkin 1515CST
Angelina County
Reported at the intersection of FM1819 and Hwy 103.Hail (0.75)0011 9 W Lufkin 1540CST
Angelina County
Hail (1.00)0017Yantis 1600CST
Wood County
Hail (0.75)0017Quitman 1709CST
Wood County
Wind measured by trained spotter.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017Mineola 1730CST
Wood County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017 2 W Tyler 1740CST
Smith County
Hail (0.75)0017Big Sandy 1745CST
Upshur County
Several large trees down including one across a home and another across a suburban on the southwest side of town.Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 40K0017Tyler 1745CST
Smith County
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TimeLocal/Standard
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PathWidth(Yards)
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Killed Injured
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Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, NortheastSmith County
Winds recorded by trained spotter.Thunderstorm Wind (G62)0017Swan 1755CST
Hail (1.75)0017Lindale 1755CST
Smith County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017Lindale 1755CST
Smith County
Hail (1.00)0017Whitehouse 1805CST
Smith County
Several large trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017 4 N White Oak 1805CST
Gregg County
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017 2 S East Mtn 1805CST
Upshur County
Winds recorded by trained spotter.Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0017 1 W Overton 1815CST
Rusk County
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0017Jacksonville 1825CST
Cherokee County
Winds blew the roof off a building in Henderson Square.Thunderstorm Wind (G70) 30K0017Henderson 1830CST
Rusk County
Hail (0.75)0017 2 W Henderson 1835CST
Rusk County
Several large trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G75)0017 2 N Mt Enterprise 1845CST
Rusk County
Several trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017 2 N Nacogdoches 1905CST
Nacogdoches
Wind gust recorded by trained spotter.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017Carthage 1906CST
Panola County
Trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017 2 E Timpson 1920CST
Shelby County
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017Pollok 1955CST
Angelina County
Hail (0.75)0017Diboll 2010CST
Angelina County
Several large trees down in town.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0017Hemphill 2040CST
Sabine County
Hail (1.75)0025Zavalla 1600CST
Angelina County
Home suffered roof damage.Thunderstorm Wind (G65) 10K0025Zavalla 1600CST
Angelina County
Hail (1.75)0025Yantis 2010CST
Wood County
Hail (1.75)0025Yantis 2012CST
Wood County
306314
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, NortheastWood County
Hail (1.00)0025 2 S Quitman 2055CST
Reported along Hwy 69.Hail (1.75)0027 1 N Lufkin 1530CST
Angelina County
Hail (1.00)0027 1 N Lufkin 1535CST
Angelina County
Hail (1.00)0027Lufkin 1535CST
Angelina County
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0027Lufkin 1545CST
Angelina County
Hail (1.75)0027Huntington 1557CST
Angelina County
Numerous trees and powerlines down. Over 1000 people without power for several hours.Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0027Huntington 1557CST
Angelina County
Trees and powerlines down across FM 2109.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0027 2 NE Huntington 1620CST
Angelina County
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0027Etoile 1625CST
Nacogdoches
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0027Broaddus 1640CST
San Augustine
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0027 5 S Concord 1650CST
Rusk County
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0027Pineland 1700CST
Sabine County
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0027Garrison 1700CST
Nacogdoches
Numerous trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0027 10 NW SanAugustine
1700CST
San Augustine
Several large trees down blocking Hwy 96 and Hwy 7. Wind speed measured by spotter.Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0027Center 1735CST
Shelby County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53)0027Center 1750CST
Shelby County
Numerous trees and powerlines down.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0027Hurstown 1810CST
Shelby County
Numerous trees down across Hwy 87.Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0030 8 N Milam 1510CST
Sabine County
Several large trees down.Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0031Bagwell 0920CST
Red River County
307315
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, SouthBrooks County
Hail (0.75)0010Falfurrias Arpt 2048CST
Hail (1.75)0010 8 W Sarita 2100CST
Kenedy County
Hail (1.00)0010 18 SW Sarita 2115CST
Kenedy County
Trees and highway signs blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0010 5 S Norias 2132CST
Kenedy County
Hail (2.75)0010 4 E Norias 2155CST2225CST
Kenedy County
Hail (0.88)0010Port Mansfield 2254CST
Willacy County
Power lines downThunderstorm Wind 2K0018Falfurrias 0300CST
Brooks County
Trees and limbs down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0018Hebbronville 0300CST
Jim Hogg County
Hail (1.00)0018 8 W San Manuel 0400CST
Hidalgo County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54)0018 20 E Norias 0400CST
Kenedy County
Tree and roof damage.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0018La Gloria 0400CST
Starr County
Numerous trees down... some on autos.Thunderstorm Wind 8K0018Mc Allen 0430CST
Hidalgo County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0018Raymondville 0430CST
Willacy County
Large tree limbs down at Santa Ana NWR.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0018 6 S Alamo 0500CST
Hidalgo County
Tree limbs down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0018Los Fresnos 0515CST
Cameron County
Wind damage to residence.Thunderstorm Wind 4K0026 10 SW Hebbronville 2000CST
Jim Hogg County
Large tree loimbs down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0026 12 SW Falfurrias 2015CST
Brooks County
Roofs blown off three hangers.Thunderstorm Wind 12K0026Falfurrias Arpt 2048CST
Brooks County
Large tree limbs down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0026 1 N Norias 2110CST
Kenedy County
Hail (0.75)0029Hebbronville 0445CST
Jim Hogg County
308316
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, South CentralLavaca County
Hail (0.75)00002 13 SE Yoakum 01600CST1610CST
Hail (2.00)00003 15 NW Del Rio 01620CST1630CST
Val Verde County
The wind gusts were reported by a school weather network. The Llano County Sheriff's Department reported trees blown down inand around the city of Llano.
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 50K0009Llano 02343CST2355CST
Llano County
Rainfall of generally 1 to 2 inches, with isolated totals between 3 and 4 inches produced brief flash flooding across county low areasand low water crossings.
Flash Flood 10K0010Countywide 00000CST0100CST
Edwards County
Flash Flood 10K0010Countywide 01330CST1400CST
Burnet County
Flash Flood 10K0010Countywide 01330CST1400CST
Llano County
Rain totals of generally 1 to 2 inches were reported across the two counties, with maximum amounts near 5 inches along theBurnet-Llano County line. Brief flash flooding was reported over low water crossings.
Flash Flood 15K0010Countywide 01330CST1700CST
Williamson
Heavy rainfall over soils that had been saturated by previous rains produced an additional general 2 to 3 inches over much ofWilliamson County, along with isolated totals of up to 5 inches. Widespread flash flooding was reported over low water crossingsand in low areas over the county.
Hail of up to golfball size damaged cars and trucks just west of Lincoln.
Hail (1.50) 100K0010 3 SW Lincoln 5 SW Lincoln to 01510CST
1515CST
Lee County
Hail (1.00)00010 3 NE Jonestown 01620CST1630CST
Travis County
Hail (1.00)00010Cedar Park 01620CST1630CST
Williamson
Amateur Radio Spotters reported that severe thunderstorm winds had blown over trees just east of Seguin.
Thunderstorm Wind 30K0010 5 E Seguin 01805CST1815CST
Guadalupe County
Hail (2.50)00011Castell 01658CST1710CST
Llano County
Flash Flood 10K0011Countywide 01730CST1900CST
Llano County
Hail (1.50)00011Castell 01735CST1745CST
Llano County
General 1 to 2 inch rainfall with isolated totals of up to 4 inches redeveloped flash flooding over much of Llano County. The soilshad remained saturated from the previous day's rainfall and flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind 80K0011Harper 01900CST1910CST
Gillespie County
309317
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, South CentralGillespie County
Hail (2.50)00011 2 E HarperHarper to 01910CST
1920CST
Tornado (F3) 1M0200 3.5 011 5 SE Harper 3 E Harper to 100K1920CST
1930CST
Gillespie County
The tornado was preceded by strong, gusty winds, very heavy rainfall and finally, large hail. Severe winds in advance of the tornadotook a roof off the High School in Harper and laid it on the ground on the opposite side of the building. These winds also dam agedseveral other roofs in the area. The tornado began its track around three miles east of Harper, moving toward the southeast. It liftedpost oak trees out of the ground with their roots in tact. Approximately 2 miles down the path, it turned toward the south andcontinued for another 1.5 miles. Along its track, it destroyed. 35 homes, 10 mobile homes, and damaged or destroyed 25outbuildings and barns. The tornado damage several vehicles and tossed one jeep over 100 yards.
Hail (1.00)00011 8 W MountainHome
01955CST2000CST
Kerr County
Hail (0.88)00011Kerrville 15 N Kerrville to 02040CST
2105CST
Kerr County
Flash Flood 10K0011Countywide 02130CST2230CST
Kerr County
Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches was reported over the county, with isolated totals up to 4 inches. Low water crossings were flooded justprior to midnight
Flash Flood 10K0011East Portion 02030CST2200CST
Williamson
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0011Taylor 02040CST2050CST
Williamson
Heavy rainfall of up to 4 inches over the eastern half of Williamson County flooded low water crossings in the late evening. Severalroads in the area were closed. Severe thunderstorm winds blew down large trees near Taylor.
Hail (1.75)00011Vanderpool 02220CST2225CST
Bandera County
Hail (0.75)00011Utopia 02230CST2235CST
Uvalde County
Hail (1.75)00011Del Rio 02258CST2310CST
Val Verde County
Thunderstorm Wind (G53)00011Laughlin Afb 02308CST2310CST
Val Verde County
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0011 8 SW Uvalde 02330CST2340CST
Uvalde County
Thunderstorm Wind 100K0012Quemado 00040CST0100CST
Maverick County
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0012Pearsall 00100CST0110CST
Frio County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54)00012El Indio 00105CST0110CST
Maverick County
Hail (2.00)00012Quemado 00110CST0120CST
Maverick County
310318
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, South CentralMaverick County
Flash Flood 10K 3 012Eagle Pass 00130CST0230CST
Trees were blown down by severe winds at the Fish Hatchery at Uvalde. In the Quemado area, severe winds uprooted trees anddamaged trailers. Heavy rain fell shortly afterward in the Eagle Pass area, with rainfall totals of up to 4 inches. This caused low watercrossing to flood very quickly. The Eagle Pass Police Department reported 3 motorists were stranded in their vehicles and had to berescued. In Frio County, the Sheriff's Department reported trees and power lines blown down by severe winds in the Pearsall area.
Flash Flood 15K0012Countywide 00430CST0530CST
De Witt County
Flash Flood 10K0012Countywide 00430CST0530CST
Karnes County
Rainfall of generally 1 to 2 inches and isolated totals to 4 inches caused widespread flash flooding over much of the two counties.
The Atascosa County Sheriff's Department reported power lines blown down by high winds just east of Poteet.
Thunderstorm Wind 40K0015 5 S Poteet 00120CST0130CST
Atascosa County
Thunderstorm Wind 20K0017 3 E Granite Mtn 01845CST1855CST
Burnet County
Hail (0.75)00017 5 S Burnet 01940CST1950CST
Burnet County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)00017Bergstrom Afb 02127CST2128CST
Travis County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)00017Del Valle 02146CST2147CST
Travis County
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017 5 E Lincoln 2 E Lincoln to 02210CST
2220CST
Lee County
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017Luling 02230CST2235CST
Caldwell County
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0017Mc Queeney 02235CST2240CST
Guadalupe County
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017Gonzales 02240CST2245CST
Gonzales County
Thunderstorm Wind 100K0017Smiley 02305CST2310CST
Gonzales County
Thunderstorm Wind 150K0017ThomastonCuero to 02310CST
2335CST
De Witt County
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017 5 W Yancey 8 W Yancey to 02310CST
2325CST
Medina County
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0017San Antonio 02325CST2330CST
Bexar County
Thunderstorm Wind 80K0017Karnes City 02330CST2335CST
Karnes County
311319
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Location Date Character of Storm
TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, South CentralFrio County
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0018Pearsall 00000CST0010CST
Thunderstorm Wind 100K0018 4 S Dilley 3 N Dilley to 00045CST
0050CST
Frio County
Brief but widespread downbursts of severe winds blew down trees and knocked over power lines across all of the above listedcounties. In DeWitt County, severe winds took roofs off homes in the Smiley area as well as between Cuero and Thomaston. Severewinds destroyed a mobile home near Pearsall, rolling it over 100 feet. In the Dilley area, the roof of a school building was damaged.
Large limbs were blown out of trees by high winds.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0017 13 N Comstock 02030CST2040CST
Val Verde County
Large limbs were blown out of trees by high winds.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0017 13 N Comstock 02030CST2040CST
Val Verde County
Hail (1.75)00024Dripping Spgs 01948CST1955CST
Hays County
Hail (1.00)00024 2 W Buda 02020CST2030CST
Hays County
Severe winds blew down power lines and large tree limbs in the Oak Hill area.
Thunderstorm Wind 50K0024 5 W Oak Hill 02030CST2040CST
Travis County
Hail (1.00)00024Lytton Spgs 02125CST2135CST
Caldwell County
Severe winds blew down several large trees and tossed objects at cars that damaged the vehicles.
Thunderstorm Wind 70K0026Bergstrom Afb 01725CST1730CST
Travis County
Thunderstorm Wind (G51)00026Austin 01726CST1727CST
Travis County
Trees were blown over and large limbs knocked down by high winds.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0026Bastrop 01730CST1740CST
Bastrop County
Severe winds blew down trees just northwest of Lexington.
Thunderstorm Wind 15K0026 5 NW Lexington 01900CST1910CST
Lee County
Hail (2.50)00026 9 SW Harper 01845CST1855CST
Gillespie County
Hail (2.50)00026 2 W Kerrville 01845CST1855CST
Kerr County
Hail (1.25)00026Center Pt 01935CST1945CST
Kerr County
Hail (1.50)00026 2 N Bandera 02020CST2030CST
Bandera County
312320
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, South CentralBexar County
Two men, one aged 46 and another aged 43, were closing up windows on a station wagon at the older man's home when the vehiclewas struck by lightning. Both men were tossed away from the vehicle by the strike and were hospitalized. The older man died a fewdays later.
Lightning0 1 1 27San Antonio 01805CST
M46OU
Flash Flood 10K0028Countywide 00100CST0200CST
Fayette County
General 1 to 2 inch rainfall, with widely scattered 4 inch amounts and isolated totals to near 6 inches caused widespread flashflooding of low-lying areas and low water crossings. The heaviest rain and worst flooding occurred in the central and south of thecounty.
Flash Flood 10K0028Countywide 00930CST1030CST
Burnet County
Flash Flood 10K0028Countywide 00930CST1030CST
Llano County
Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches with isolated totals to 4 inches produced brief flash flooding over much of Burnet and Llano Counties.
Severe winds blew down trees in the Smithville area. The wind was measured by a hand-held anemometer.
Thunderstorm Wind (G56) 20K0028Smithville 01528CST1530CST
Bastrop County
Hail (1.00)00029 2 SW Andice 01830CST1840CST
Williamson
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0029 2 E Burnet 5 W Burnet to 01900CST
1910CST
Burnet County
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0029Marble Falls 01930CST1940CST
Burnet County
Trees were uprooted by severe winds in the Burnet area and the Marble Falls area.
Severe thunderstorm winds uprooted trees near Engle.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0029 3 SW Engle 02005CST2015CST
Fayette County
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0030Vienna 02020CST2035CST
Lavaca County
Hail (2.50)00030Vienna 02035CST2045CST
Lavaca County
Department of Public Safety officers reported that a small tornado, preceded by severe winds, heavy rain and large hail, formed nearVienna and move eastward briefly. It caused minor damage to trees and vegetation in the area, then disappeared.
Tornado (F1) 10K0 30 0.2 030Vienna 02050CST2052CST
Lavaca County
The Lavaca County Sheriff's Department reported a second tornado just west of Hallettsville. This tornado was very small andshort-lived. It damaged the roof of a house and knocked down several trees before dissipating.
Tornado (F1) 50K0 20 0.1 030 6 W Halletsville 02115CST2116CST
Lavaca County
Hail (1.75)0001Bledsoe 1455CST
TEXAS, South PanhandleCochran County
313321
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
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Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, South PanhandleCastro County
A brief tornado touchdown in open county was reported by trained storm spotters. No survey was conducted.Tornado (F0)0100 0.1 001 4 N Sunnyside 1709CST
A brief tornado touchdown in open country was reported by law enforcement officials and by storm spotters. No survey wasconducted.
Tornado (F0)0 30 0.1 001 5 SSE Dimmitt 1718CST
Castro County
Highway 385 was reported flooded and was eventually closed between Dimmitt and Sunnyside. Several vehicles were stranded inthe flood waters. The road remained closed for five days.
Flash Flood0001Dimmitt 1900CST2030CST
Castro County
Hail (1.75)0001Nazareth 1909CST
Castro County
A brief tornado touchdown in open country was reported by the Olton Fire Department. No survey was conducted.Tornado (F0)0 30 0.1 001 6 S Olton 1942CST
Lamb County
A tornado touched down and remained in open country for several minutes. No survey was conducted.
Tornado (F0)0 30 0.2 001 6 W Halfway 1943CST1945CST
Hale County
Another brief tornado touchdown in open country was reported. No survey was conducted.
Tornado (F0)0 30 0.1 001 6 S Olton 1943CST1944CST
Lamb County
Golfball to baseball size hail was reported.Hail (2.75)0001Olton 1945CST
Lamb County
Dime size hail was reported on I-27 between Tulia and Kress.Hail (0.75)0001 5 S Tulia 2021CST
Swisher County
Hail (1.75)0003 6 N Aspermont 1840CST
Stonewall County
Hail (1.00)0003 12 ESE Guthrie 1900CST
King County
Hail (1.75)0003Aspermont 1925CST
Stonewall County
Hail (1.75)0003Aspermont 1940CST
Stonewall County
High Wind (G51) 20K0004 1100CST1500CST
TXZ021>044 Parmer - Castro - Swisher - Briscoe - Hall - Childress - Bailey - Lamb - Hale - Floyd - Motley -
High winds occurred over much of the South Plains on the afternoon of the 4th. Gusts to 67 mph were recorded in Littlefield, 66mph in Morton, and 59 mph in Lubbock. There were isolated reports of trees uprooted and power poles snapped. The winds alsocaused one of the spring's worst dust storms that afternoon.
Hail (0.75)0009Lubbock 1345CST
Lubbock County
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several power poles.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0009 3 E Hale Center 1355CST
Hale County
Hail (0.88)0009Vigo Park 1415CST
Swisher County
Hail (1.00)0009Lorenzo 1420CST
Crosby County
314322
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, South PanhandleSwisher County
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several poles and damaged six barns.Thunderstorm Wind (G85) 25K0009 10 E Kress 1425CST
Strong thunderstorm wind blew the roof off a module shed, destroyed a barn, and blew down 30 power poles on Farm-to-MarketRoad 788.
Thunderstorm Wind (G78) 15K0009 10 N Aiken 1430CST
Floyd County
The Texas Department of Transportation reported Farm-to-Market Roads 207, 37 and 3111 flooded.
Flash Flood0009Countywide 1500CST1700CST
Floyd County
Hail (2.75)0009 7 S Wilson 1554CST
Lynn County
Hail (2.00)0009 8 SE Wilson 1615CST
Lynn County
Hail (0.75)0009Dougherty 1630CST
Floyd County
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power poles west of town.Thunderstorm Wind 10K0009 2 W Silverton 1634CST
Briscoe County
Strong thunderstorm wind blew the roof off a house and blew down power lines.Thunderstorm Wind 20K0009 5 E Silverton 1644CST
Briscoe County
A brief tornado touchdown in open country was reported by the public. No NWS survey was done.Tornado (F0)0 30 0.1 009 5 N Post 1650CST
Garza County
Hail (2.00)0009Pleasant Vly 1654CST
Garza County
Hail (2.75)0009 5 N Post 1655CST
Garza County
Hail (0.75)0009(Lbb)Lubbock IntlAr
1656CST
Lubbock County
Strong thunderstorm wind lifted the roof off a house, blew windows out of cars and snapped power poles.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0009 10 NE Post 1715CST
Garza County
Hail (2.75) 75K0009Post 1730CST1745CST
Garza County
Hail (1.00)0009 5 NE Kalgary 1747CST
Crosby County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0009(Cds)Childress Arpt 1754CST
Childress County
Hail (0.88)0009 2 N Afton 1800CST
Dickens County
Hail (1.75)0009Kalgary 1805CST
Crosby County
Hail (1.75)0009Dumont 1815CST
King County
Hail (1.00)0009 1 W Girard 1841CST
Kent County
Hail (1.00)0009Girard 1850CST
Kent County
315323
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, South PanhandleDickens County
Hail (1.00)0009Dickens 1915CST
A brief tornado damaged fences and caused other minor damage at the Dickens Correctional Facility.
Tornado (F0) 2K0 30 0.1 009Dickens 1941CST1942CST
Dickens County
Hail (1.75)0009 14 W Guthrie 2005CST
King County
Hail (1.75)0009Guthrie 2020CST
King County
Hail (0.75)0016Floydada 1543CST
Floyd County
Hail (1.00)0016 5 NE Kalgary 1615CST
Crosby County
Hail (1.75)0016 10 E Lockney 1618CST
Floyd County
Hail (1.75)0016 5 NE Kalgary 1638CST
Crosby County
Hail (1.75)0016 4 SW Spur 1645CST
Dickens County
Hail (0.75)0016 6 N Matador 1645CST
Motley County
Hail (1.00)0016Mc Adoo 1703CST
Dickens County
Hail (2.00)0016 5 S Dickens 1705CST
Dickens County
Hail (1.75)0016Roaring Spgs 1705CST
Motley County
Hail (1.75)0016Dickens 1710CST
Dickens County
Hail (0.88)0016 3 E Brice 1735CST
Hall County
Hail (2.75)0016 2 NE Spur 1739CST
Dickens County
Hail (1.75)0016 3 E Dickens 1749CST
Dickens County
A brief tornado touchdown in open country was reported by law enforcement officials. No NWS survey was conducted.Tornado (F0)0 30 0.1 016 17 SW Clairemont 1750CST
Kent County
Hail (0.75)0016 15 N Paducah 1757CST
Cottle County
Hail (1.75)0016 6 SW Clairemont 1804CST
Kent County
Strong thunderstorm wind blew the roof off a barn and damaged a home.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0016Swearingen 1820CST
Cottle County
A storm chaser reported a tornado in open country on the Pitchfork Ranch. The tornado was on the ground for several minutes. NoNWS survey was conducted.
Tornado (F0)0 50 0.5 016 13 E Dickens 1834CST1837CST
Dickens County
Hail (1.75)0016 7 W Guthrie 1835CST
King County
316324
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
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TimeLocal/Standard
PathLength(Miles)
PathWidth(Yards)
Number ofPersons
Killed Injured
EstimatedDamage
Property Crops
May 1999
TEXAS, South PanhandleCottle County
Hail (0.75)0016Chalk 1950CST
Hail (2.75)0020 4 SE Memphis 1924CST
Hall County
Hail (2.75)0020 19 NW Childress 1929CST
Childress County
A brief tornado was reported in open country by trained spotters and by an off-duty NWS employee. No survey was conducted.Tornado (F0)0 30 0.1 020 19 NW Childress 1929CST
Childress County
Hail (1.00)0020 15 N Childress 1944CST
Childress County
Storm spotters reported a brief tornado touchdown in open country. No NWS survey was conducted.Tornado (F0)0 30 0.1 020 18 N Childress 1948CST
Childress County
Hail (0.88)0021 5 W Friona 2330CST
Parmer County
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0022Friona 0050CST
Parmer County
A lightning strike caused extensive damage to a Tulia house.Lightning 50K0023Tulia 0200CST
Swisher County
Most county roads and state highways were reported flooded across the county.
Flash Flood0024Levelland 0400CST0600CST
Hockley County
A 73 mph wind gust was measured by wind equipment at the Friona High School.Thunderstorm Wind (G63)0024Friona 2157CST
Parmer County
A 59 mph wind gust was measured by a TXDOT mesonet instrument.Thunderstorm Wind (G51)0024Morton 2205CST
Cochran County
Hail (0.75)0024Dimmitt 2245CST
Castro County
Several farm-to-market roads were closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood0025Countywide 0100CST0300CST
Hockley County
Hail (1.75) 25K0025Sunnyside 50K1502CST
Castro County
Hail (1.75) 25K0025Springlake 50K1515CST
Lamb County
An off-duty NWS meteorologist reported a brief and apparently weak tornado in open country west of Halfway. No survey wasconducted.
Tornado (F0)0 30 0.1 025 4 W Halfway 1522CST1524CST
Hale County
Hail (1.75) 75K0025Dimmitt 1530CST
Castro County
Hail (2.75)0025 2 N Dimmitt 75K1537CST
Castro County
Hail (1.00) 20K0025Owens 75K1544CST
Crosby County
Hail (2.75) 50K0025Halfway 100K1553CST
Hale County
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May 1999
TEXAS, South PanhandleCrosby County
Hail (1.75)0025 5 S Crosbyton 75K1615CST
Hail (2.75)0025 5 SW Plainview 500K1625CST
Hale County
Hail (2.75)0025 5 NE Kalgary 1650CST
Crosby County
Hail (2.50)0025 7 WSW Spur 1650CST
Dickens County
Hail (1.75) 5K0025 9 SE Floydada 500K1730CST
Floyd County
Hail (1.75)0025 7 W Girard 75K1733CST
Kent County
Hail (1.75)0025 1 N Jayton 50K1813CST
Kent County
Hail (1.75)0025Mc Adoo 1815CST
Dickens County
Hail (1.75)0025 5 SE Crosbyton 100K1825CST
Crosby County
Hail (1.00)0025Dickens 100K1859CST
Dickens County
Hail (1.75) 30K0025Dickens 1910CST1917CST
Dickens County
An off-duty NWS employee who was chasing in Stonewall County reported 1and 1/8 inch diameter hailstones in Aspermont.Hail (1.13)0025Aspermont 1935CST
Stonewall County
Hail (0.75)0025Happy 100K2025CST
Swisher County
Hail (0.88)0025 7 NNW Tulia 200K2045CST
Swisher County
Hail (1.00)0025Kress 2125CST
Swisher County
Hail (0.75)0025 2 N Plainview 500K2127CST
Hale County
Large wind-driven hail knocked windows out of automobiles and homes.Hail (1.75) 5K0025 2 N Plainview 200K2130CST
Hale County
Hail (2.50)0025 2 N Aiken 500K2146CST
Floyd County
Wind-driven baseball size hail knocked windows out of automobiles and homes.Hail (2.75) 300K0025Lockney 250K2155CST
Floyd County
Hail (1.00)0025(Cds)Childress Arpt 50K2219CST
Childress County
Hail (1.00)0025Childress 2233CST
Childress County
Hail (1.00)0025Maple 2239CST
Bailey County
Hail (1.75)0025 13 NE Floydada 2245CST
Floyd County
Hail (1.75)0025Maple 150K2300CST
Bailey County
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May 1999
TEXAS, South PanhandleHockley County
Hail (1.75)0025 6 W Levelland 1M2324CST
Hail (1.00)0025Roaring Spgs 100K2328CST
Motley County
Quarter size hail was reported to cover the ground six inches deep.Hail (1.00)0025 2 W Dickens 50K2330CST
Dickens County
Golfball- to baseball-size hail fell across Levelland, and caused millions of dollars in damages to roofs, vehicles, and windows allacross the city. This same storm would later go on to cause damage in Wolfforth and far southwest Lubbock.
Hail (2.75) 20M0025Levelland 500K2332CST
Hockley County
Hail (1.75)0025 2 S Dumont 2348CST
King County
Hail (1.75)0026 7 W Guthrie 0000CST
King County
Hail (1.25)0026Lubbock 0020CST
Lubbock County
Hail (4.00) 200K0026Wolfforth 0022CST
Lubbock County
A hailstorm that caused significant damage in Levelland continued moving east into western Lubbock County, then turned southeast.It moved from the former Reese Air Force Base through Wolfforth and the extreme southwest tip of the City of Lubbock. Manyroofs and vehicles were damaged by golfball to baseball-size hail, and there was one report of grapefruit-size hail (in Wolfforth). InLubbock, much of the damage was concentrated south and west of the intersection of 82nd Street and Slide Road.
Hail (2.50) 300K0026Lubbock 0025CST
Lubbock County
Hail (2.75) 100K0026 2 S Wolfforth 250K0025CST
Lubbock County
Hail (2.75) 50K0026New Home 50K0028CST
Lynn County
Hail (0.75)0026Lubbock 50K0044CST
Lubbock County
Hail (0.88)0026Tahoka 150K0050CST
Lynn County
Hail (1.75)0026 11 NW Post 50K0112CST
Garza County
Hail (1.00)0026 2 NE Grassland 100K0125CST
Lynn County
Hail (1.75)0026 2 E Idalou 2030CST
Lubbock County
A lightning strike started a barn fire. The barn, as well as a boat and a pickup truck within the barn, were heavily damaged.Lightning 45K0026 2 N Heckville 2345CST
Lubbock County
Large hail damaged trees, vehicles and the roof of at least one house.Hail (2.00) 15K0030 11 SE Aspermont 2215CST
Stonewall County
Hail (1.50)0031 11 SE Aspermont 2025CST
Stonewall County
Tornado (F1) 50K0 50 4.5 010 9 NE Woodville 4.5 NE Woodville to 0650CST
0655CST
TEXAS, SoutheastTyler County
A small tornado on the leading edge of a squall line moved rapidly northeast at 50 mph, blowing down trees for over four miles alongUS Highway 190. The trees were at least two to three foot in diameter. Newspaper clippings showed a doctor's office sign that wasfound four miles east of Woodville. The doctor's office was one mile west of Woodville. Two homes received significant damage
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May 1999
TEXAS, Southeastwhen trees fell on them.Over twenty homes received minor damage.
Hardin CountyTornado (F0) 50K0 50 2 010
3 NE Silsbee 1 E Silsbee to 0655CST
0658CSTAnother small tornado on the leading edge of a rapidly moving squall line produced a short-lived tornado near Silsbee. Along USHighway 96 and FM 416, trees were blown down. Some landed on homes, damaging roofs. Eyewitnesses saw flying debris and carslifted in the air. Newspaper reports showed cars overturned.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 25 1 010 11 W Jasper 12 W Jasper to 0655CST
Jasper County
A small waterspout moved onshore on the Jasper County side of Steinhagen Lake, damaging several camps. Two fishermen on thelake witnessed the tornado. Hundreds of trees were blown down in Martin Dies Jr. State Park next to the lake.
Thunderstorm Wind 100K0010Beaumont 0700CST0715CST
Jefferson County
A strong squall line caused wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, downing many trees and power lines across the Beaumont region. Somehomes and businesses were damaged when trees fell on them. On Delaware Street, trees were either split, uprooted, or ripped apart,littering the street and yards. Two school buses were hit by falling trees, but no injuries were reported.
Tornado (F0) 20K0 25 2 010 6 SW Jasper 8 SW Jasper to 0705CST
0707CST
Jasper County
A tornado on the leading edge of a squall line blew down many trees and blew the roof off a barn. The tornado moved parallel to USHighway 190, between Jasper and Steinhagen Lake.
Tornado (F1) 100K0 50 3 010 2 SW Buna 5 SW Buna to 0710CST
0713CST
Jasper County
A small tornado on the leading edge of a squall line destroyed two mobile homes that were not tied down, and damaged the roof of achurch. Two barns were destroyed and many large trees were snapped. This tornado crossed US Highway 96 between Buna andEvadale, and was witnessed by several people.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0010Orange 0730CST
Orange County
Trees and power lines were blown down across Orange.
Tornado (F0) 25K0 25 2 010 1 N Burkeville 2 W Burkeville to 0740CST
0745CST
Newton County
The final tornado associated with a rapidly moving squall line across southeast Texas blew the windows out of one home and downedmany trees near Burkeville, along US Highway 190.
Hail (1.75)0011Port Arthur 0400CST
Jefferson County
Hail damaged several cars in the Port Arthur area.
Hail (1.00)0011Bridge City 0630CST
Orange County
Hail (1.00)0011Bridge City 0740CST
Orange County
Hail (0.75)0011 10 S Jasper 1615CST
Jasper County
Hail (0.75)0011 7 NW Newton 1615CST
Newton County
Hail (2.75)0011Erin 1640CST
Jasper County
Hail (1.75)0025 10 W Jasper 1610CST
Jasper County
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0025Colmesnelle 1612CST
Tyler County
Trees were blown down across Colmesneil.
Tornado (F0) 25K0 20 1 025 2 NE Town Bluff 2 N Town Bluff to 1635CST
1640CST
Tyler County
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May 1999
TEXAS, SoutheastJasper County
Tornado (F1) 100K0 20 2 025 10 SW Jasper 12 SW Jasper to 1640CST
1650CSTA small tornado in Tyler County moved over a campground on the west side of Steinhagen Lake, downing hundreds of trees anddamaging several camps. The tornado moved southeast over the lake, and entered Jasper County. On the Jasper County side of thelake, a state park was hit by a tornado for the second time in a little over two weeks, downing hundreds of trees and damaging severalcamps. Eyewitnesses saw the waterspout move onshore. The most significant damage occurred after the tornado passed through thepark, when it damaged a large power pole near the dam on the southeast side of Steinhagen lake.
Hail (1.75)0025 11 NE Woodville 1640CST
Tyler County
Hail (1.75)0025 8 SW Jasper 1645CST
Jasper County
Tornado (F0) 10K0 10 1 027
9 S Kirbyville
9 SSW Kirbyville to 1715CST1718CST
Jasper County
A small tornado was seen by SKYWARN spotters, that downed several trees in rural areas south of Kirbyville.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0029 1 W Beaumont 1110CST
Jefferson County
Trees and power lines downed.
Lightning0 1 30 12 N Jasper 1300CST
Jasper County
A man was struck and killed by lightning near Rattlesnake Island on Lake Sam Rayburn. He was struck in the temple. M?BO
This tornado was spawned out of a small mesocyclone on the leading side of a short multicell line. The tornado had a condensationfunnel to the ground, became rain-wrapped within about 2 minutes, and was estimated to have lasted about two additional minutes.The tornado formed about 2-3 miles south of the Andrews County line near FM 181.
Tornado (F0)0100 0.7 001 7 NW Goldsmith 1446CST1450CST
TEXAS, WestEctor County
The cell that had produced the tornado in Ector County, dissipated, but its associated cluster began to favor one cell and by the timethe cluster was in Eastern Andrews County it was forming into an HP supercell. Just after crossing into Martin County the stormproduced a very brief tornado. The storm had a huge slot of rain that had wrapped around the mesocyclone. The spotter who saw thetornado was in heavy rain to the southeast of the spinup point. Video showed the condensation funnel to the ground, but rotationlooked fairly weak. The unfavorable environment quickly destroyed the tornado within about one minute.
Tornado (F0)0 80 0.1 001 12 W Tarzan 1636CST
Martin County
Brief heavy rains over the eastern part of the county caused flooding to occur again along FM 303 where flooding had occurred theprevious night.
Flash Flood0001East Portion 1500CST1600CST
Gaines County
This cell formed near the New Mexico state line and moved to the northeast through northern Andrews County then into southernGaines County. After crossing into Gaines County the storm, although small, developed a strong mesocyclone, and showed a classichook echo on radar. About 6 miles south of U.S. Highway 180 and 3 miles west of the Dawson County line, a tornado formed. Thetornado displayed a classic funnel shape with a relatively thin condensation funnel to the ground. The tornado eventually dissipatedabout 1 mile west of the Dawson County line still about 3 miles south of Highway 180.
The tornado travelled across open lands with the only damage reported being the roof taken off a shed and shingles taken off a house.The house was thought to have not taken a direct hit. This damage was near the point of tornadogenesis.
The storm began to weaken as it entered into Dawson County.
Tornado (F1) 5K0120 2.5 001 13 SE Seminole 12 SE Seminole to 1537CST
1547CST
Gaines County
Already soaked Gaines County got a little more flooding as a line of storms passed through the area after sunset. Minor flooding wasreported on FM 1788 south of Seminole.
Flash Flood0001Central Portion 2000CST2100CST
Gaines County
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May 1999
TEXAS, WestGaines County
Hail (1.00)0001 5 S Seminole 2000CST
Hail (1.00)0001 3 W Frankel City 2030CST
Andrews County
Hail (0.75)0001Lamesa 2125CST
Dawson County
The supercell thunderstorms moved into a very cool air mass and began to fade. About 8pm CDT, the upper level lift had eroded thecapping inversion and the entire dryline suddenly erupted into a line of storms along the New Mexico state line. This line marched tothe east with only a few hail reports for the rest of the evening.
The overall setting showed a stationary front in the morning with upslope fog and drizzle over much of the region. During the earlyafternoon the dryline/warm front moved away from the mountains and served as the primary focus for the convection that day. Mostof the supercells on this day were fairly small in stature.
Hail (1.50)0003 3.5 NW StLawrence
1755CST
Glasscock County
Hail broke out windows in vehicles on State Highway 158.Hail (1.50) 5K0003 3 E Garden City 1825CST
Glasscock County
These storms formed along an E-W oriented part of the dryline where convergence was maximized. CAPE values in the area wereapproaching 4000 J/kg. This convection was an isolated outcropping in Texas where a fairly capped air mass existed. As thesestorms were occurring, a huge tornado outbreak was getting underway in Oklahoma. This same dryline played a part in those stormsas well.
Hail (1.00)0009Girvin 1529CST
Pecos County
Tornado seen by people at a vineyard in eastern Pecos County near I-10. condensation funnel was 2/3 of the way to the ground. Allinformation on tornado was gathered from eyewitness accounts.
Tornado (F0)0120 0.5 009 11 W Bakersfield 1555CST1557CST
Pecos County
Reported by people that saw the tornado. One person was operating a hail cannon (used to break up large hail stones). This personwas pounded by the tennis ball size hail and received minor injuries.
Hail (2.50) 1 009 9 W Bakersfield 1605CST
Pecos County
Thunderstorm outflow winds took the roof off a porch.Thunderstorm Wind 3K0009 9 W Bakersfield 1605CST
Pecos County
Flash flooding reported up and down I-10 from near Bakersfield to the Pecos River. In several places the eastbound lanes werecovered with water that was 3-4 inches deep, while the frontage road was covered in some spots with 3-4 feet of water. The FM2886 exit was badly flooded with mud and other debris needing to be moved after the water receded.
Flash Flood0009East Portion 1700CST1900CST
Pecos County
Hail (0.75)0009 11 SSE Bakersfield 1730CST
Pecos County
Same location that was hit by the left-split storm two hours before.Hail (2.50)0009 33 N Dryden 1900CST
Terrell County
Hail (1.00)0009 38 NNE Dryden 1925CST
Terrell County
This storm formed in northern Pecos County and started to move to the northeast. As the storm neared the Pecos River it took asevere right turn (about 90 degrees) and moved to the southeast for the remainder of the afternoon and evening. This storm appearedto have been an HP Supercell from about 430-630 pm while in eastern Pecos County. The storm then became part of a linear clusterafter passing south of I-10, then this cluster faded and another brief supercell remained in northern Terrell County.
Hail (2.50)0009 33 N Dryden 1655CST
Terrell County
Hail (2.50) 10K0009 10 NW Sheffield 1717CST
Pecos County
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May 1999
TEXAS, WestThis left-split storm moved quickly to the northeast across Terrell County and into eastern Pecos County. When the storm crossedI-10 the tennis ball size hail broke out car windows in several vehicles, including one law enforcement vehicle.
The storm then was absorbed by a large supercell storm moving to the southeast.
Upton County
Multicell cluster that formed north of the Pecos County supercell. This cluster never became very well organized or very strong.Hail (0.75)0009 5 N Rankin 1742CST
The storm intensified with winds estimated at 70 mph north of Fort Stockton. During this time one utility pole was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 1K0013 3 N Ft Stockton 1817CST1835CST
Pecos County
Hail (1.00)0013 2 NW Ft Stockton 1846CST
Pecos County
Although the storm was moving to the east, development farther southwest moved into Fort Stockton. The severe effect remained onthe northern edge of the city however.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0013 2 NW Ft Stockton 1846CST1852CST
Pecos County
The storm accelerated eastward occasionally showing signs of weak rotation, but moving through a very sparsely populated area withonly one report received.
Hail (1.00)0013 7 N Bakersfield 1920CST
Pecos County
A capping inversion kept most of the region quiet on this day. The dryline was located along the West Texas/Eastern New Mexicoline in the northern areas and was farther west in the Davis Mountains in the southern area. Convergence along the dryline andassistance from the elevated terrain initiated one lone storm in the Davis Mountains that moved eastward into western Pecos County.The storm grew sluggishly to severe intensity just north of Fort Stockton. The storm continued severe for over an hour traveling eastmainly north of I-10, but weaken late in the evening as surface temperatures cooled. In the vicinity of the storm temperatures were inthe lower to mid 90s with dew points in the mid 50s, CAPE values were near 3300 J/kg, LI was -7, and 0-3km SRH was about 130m2/s2.
Reported at McDonald Observatory
Hail (1.00)0021 10 NW Ft Davis 1545CST1600CST
Jeff Davis County
Reported by a Ranger at Big Bend National Park.
Hail (1.75)0021Castolon 1754CST1805CST
Brewster County
Hail (1.25) 1K0022Ruidosa 2035CST
Presidio County
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0022Ruidosa 2035CST
Presidio County
This storm crossed the Rio Grande and became a supercell. the village of Ruidosa was pummelled with half-dollar size hail andsevere winds. Hail drifted up to 6 inches deep. Winds downed power lines and trees in town. In nearby Candelaria a hail roar washeard from the storm.
Hail (0.75)0024 21 WNW Marfa 1831CST1841CST
Presidio County
Torrential rains of 2 inches fell in 16 minutes at the Marfa Aerostat Site.
Flash Flood0024 21 WNW Marfa 1900CST2000CST
Presidio County
This storm formed in northwestern Presidio County and moved to the ESE across the Aerostat Site. The storm turned more to theeast, passing to the north of Marfa.
Hail from the northern end of a cluster of storms. Larger hail fell farther south.Hail (0.75)0024Toyah 1930CST
Reeves County
Strong cell on the south end of a cluster.Hail (1.75)0024 15 SSW Pecos 2002CST
Reeves County
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May 1999
TEXAS, WestReeves County
The weaker (northern end of the cluster) moved from Toyah to Pecos.Hail (0.75)0024Pecos 2013CST
Outflow winds generated by the bowing of the southern cell ripped off part of the roof from a house.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0024 20 S Pecos 2025CST
Reeves County
Hail up to the size of an orange fell in rural areas near U.S. Highway 285.Hail (3.00)0024 15 NW Ft Stockton 2100CST
Pecos County
This cluster of storms formed in the northern portions of the Davis Mountains and moved east into western Reeves County. Thesouthern cell of the cluster moved to the right of the mean flow, to the southeast along U.S. Highway 285 in rural parts of Reeves andPecos Counties. There were reports of rotating wall clouds and brief funnels, but no reports of tornadoes with this classic supercell.
The supercell weakened as it moved across the northern parts of Fort Stockton and turned to an easterly track. Its associated clusterbecame attached to a developing line of storms to the north.
Hail (1.75)0024 6 NW Seminole 2135CST
Gaines County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0024 6 NW Seminole 2135CST
Gaines County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0024 1 S Midland 2240CST
Midland County
Water covered many roads in the area.Flash Flood0024North Portion 2245CST
Midland County
A line of storms that formed in eastern New Mexico and the Texas Transpecos moved into the Permian Basin with gusty outflowwinds. A cell formed ahead of the line in Gaines County that produced golf ball size hail. Farther south developments along theleading edge of the line in Midland County caused rains to last longer, eventually flooding many roadway in northern MidlandCounty.
Individual cells initially developed in the western areas and eventually merged into a line that stretched north to south along theTexas/New Mexico state line then south-southwest into Pecos County. After the line formed the intensity of the cells droppeddramatically, with the exception of the storm on the end of the line. This southern-most storm produced the largest hail and thelongest sustained rotation on radar of all storms for the evening. This supercell also caused the only reported wind damage.
The upper low was still anchored in the Desert Southwest supplying a southwesterly upper level flow aloft. In the late afternoon,surface temperatures were in the upper 80s with dew points in the mid to upper 50s. Mean low-level CAPE values were near 1600J/kg with an LI near -6 degrees.
Hail (1.75)0026 2 S Odessa 1800CST
Ector County
Hail (1.75)0026 3 W Odessa 1805CST
Ector County
Hail (2.75) 85M0026 5 NW Odessa 1815CST
Ector County
Hail (1.75)0026 5 N Odessa 1825CST
Ector County
Hail (1.75)0026 5 ENE Gardendale 1902CST
Ector County
Hail (1.75)0026 9 NW (Maf)Midland Intl
1902CST
Midland County
Hail (1.75)0026 21 SE Andrews 1910CST
Andrews County
This convection fired along an outflow boundary moving to the southwest in northern Crane County. The initial cell immediatelysplit with the left-split storm moving north toward Odessa, while the right-split storm moved to the ESE into Upton County wher e itdissipated.
The left-split storm developed a mesoanticyclone as it neared Odessa. As the heart of the updraft moved northward along West Loop338, baseball size hail was reported near the West County Road/University Blvd. intersection. The storm continued to the north
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May 1999
TEXAS, Westwhere golfball size hail chased over 1000 people for cover attending a graduation practice. In downtown Odessa one-inch hailstacked up to ankle deep.
The storm moved over the junction of Ector, Midland, and Andrews Counties where golfball size hail was reported. The storm thenbegan to fade near the Andrews/Martin County line. As a line of non-severe storms approached from the west, this storm quicklydissipated.
This storm was the most costly storm in the region for many years. Insurance agencies set up special claims stations and brought innumerous out-of-town employees to handle the workload.
Loving CountyHail (2.50)0026 17 NW Mentone 1815CST
1827CST
Hail (2.50)0026 6 NE Orla 1815CST
Reeves County
Brief tornado in open country north of Mentone.
Tornado (F0)0100 0.4 026 6 N Mentone 1844CST1846CST
Loving County
Vegetation stripped along State Highway 302.
Hail (3.00)0026 4 ENE Mentone 1902CST1918CST
Loving County
Brief tornado that became rain-wrapped very quickly. Brief glimpse of large cone-shaped funnel.
Tornado (F0)0150 0.3 026 8 SW Wink 1930CST1931CST
Winkler County
Hail (1.25)0026Pyote 2001CST2010CST
Ward County
Estimated by chaser.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0026Pyote 2001CST2002CST
Ward County
Hail (1.75)0026Grandfalls 2045CST2105CST
Ward County
Hail (0.75)0026Imperial 2110CST
Pecos County
Spotted by a trucker near I-10. Radar confirmed circulation in this vicinity.
Tornado (F0)0100 0.3 026 7 W Bakersfield 2220CST2221CST
Pecos County
Hail (0.75)0026Sheffield 2342CST2350CST
Pecos County
This massive right-moving supercell began its life in southern Eddy County, NM where it formed on the flank of another cell movingto the east. As this storm neared the Pecos River, it turned to the right and headed to the southeast into Texas. The storm intensifiedgreatly after crossing the state line.
This supercell was able to keep its organization for over 6 hours as it moved to the southeast loosely paralleling the Pecos River. Itproduced up to 3 inch hail and 3 brief tornadoes.
All of the tornado information was based on visual accounts and radar interpretation. No survey of the sites was done.
Reported at Sul Ross State University.Hail (0.88)0027Alpine 1300CST
Brewster County
Hail (0.75)0028 10 NW Ft Davis 1630CST
Jeff Davis County
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May 1999
TEXAS, WestBrewster County
Car windows damaged.Hail (1.75) 2K0028 10 NW Alpine 1730CST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0028 10 NW Alpine 1730CST
Brewster County
Hail (0.75)0028Marathon 1815CST
Brewster County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0028 2 W Marathon 1825CST
Brewster County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0028 5 N Marathon 1835CST
Brewster County
This multicell cluster of thunderstorms developed over the Davis Mountains and moved to the east into the plains. After passingMarathon the cluster started to weaken as it drifted to the southeast.
Hail (1.00)0028 3 N Rankin 2110CST
Upton County
Hail (2.50)0028 10 NNW Texon 2133CST
Reagan County
This cell developed along an W-E boundary over Rankin. The cell split into a cell that drifted slowly to the west and another cell thatmoved to the northeast into Reagan County. The first cell dissipated, while the second cell continued northeast across ReaganCounty, although no other reports were received.
Hail (0.75)0028 5 E Mentone 2156CST2215CST
Loving County
Flash Flood002829
South Portion 2300CST0030CST
Loving County
This cell developed along the intersection of an E-W boundary and the outflow boundary from an MCS to the north in New Mexico.The cell sat over southern Loving county producing heavy rain and hail. Eventually roads became flooded. Near State Highway 302about 3 inches of rain fell, but just to the north, about 6 inches was reported. A large TU Electric truck had water up to its doors,about 2.5 to 3 feet deep. The MCS expanded southward and swept up this cell.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0029Andrews 0005CST
Andrews County
Thunderstorm Wind 3K0029Florey 0012CST
Andrews County
An MCS that moved into West Texas produced outflow winds on its leading edge. At the Andrews County Park some large treeswere downed. A girl scout troop was camping in the park where one tent was hit by a falling tree. Luckily no injuries were reported.
Multicell storm that formed on a northward moving outflow boundary.Hail (1.75)0030 17 S Midland 1737CST
Midland County
The Midland County storm moved east into Glasscock County, collapsed, and sent out 60+ mph winds near the intersection of StateHighways 135 and 137.
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0030 10 W Garden City 1815CST
Glasscock County
Moderately moist air covered the region on this day with dew points in proximity of the storms in the mid to upper 50s.Temperatures were in the lower 90s.
An apparent landspout tornado formed briefly in an updraft of the western-most cell of a multicell cluster. The updraft was on thenorth side of the cell and there was a boundary in close proximity that may have assisted in the formation of the vortex.
Tornado (F0)0 70 0.3 031 5 SE Garden City 1806CST1808CST
Glasscock County
The cluster that caused the landspout continued to move northeast and dropped this hail on State Highway 158.Hail (0.75)0031 13 ESE Garden City 1815CST
Glasscock County
Hail fell near the intersection of State Highway 349 and Ranch Road 2400.Hail (1.75)0031 38 NNE Dryden 1815CST
Terrell County
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May 1999
TEXAS, WestTerrell County
Same storm moved to the southeast to near the Pecos River. Had strong mid-level rotation on doppler radar. Storm then crossed theriver out of the region.
Hail (1.75)0031 34 NE Dryden 1853CST1915CST
First in a series of storms to develop near the Pecos/Terrell County line.
Hail (0.75)0031Sheffield 1905CST
Pecos County
Hail (1.00)0031 2 S Sheffield 1910CST1918CST
Pecos County
Second in the series of storms. This cluster moved to the east across the Pecos River into Crockett County.
Hail fell on State Highway 349.Hail (1.75)0031 15 N Dryden 1933CST
Terrell County
Storm that cross Highway 349 moved northeast to the Terrell Gas Plant.Hail (1.50)0031 28 NE Dryden 1958CST
Terrell County
This storm cluster formed in extreme eastern Brewster County and moved to the northeast just south of Sanderson.
Flash Flood0031East Portion 2030CST2230CST
Pecos County
Flash Flood0031North Portion 2030CST2230CST
Terrell County
Hail covered the ground at this location.
Hail (1.00)0031 38 NNE Dryden 2105CST2130CST
Terrell County
This third storm cluster developed in the same area as the others and caused widespread flooding of low-lying areas. Sheffield Drawbecame a raging torrent and came within 2 feet of the bridge on Highway 349. This bridge was raised 5 feet in 1997 due to deadlyflooding in the past. Numerous water crossings on Highway 349 experienced minor flooding. Radar estimates were in excess of 8inches along the county line near Highway 349.
The dry line was the primary focus for development on this day. Surface temperatures were generally in the mid 90s with dew pointsnear 60 degrees. LAPS estimated CAPE values were generally 1800-2000 J/kg in both regions of initiation.
Hail (1.00)0003Benjamin 1900CST
TEXAS, Western NorthKnox County
Hail (0.75)0003 5 SW Benjamin 2000CST
Knox County
Hail (0.75)0003Haynesville 2036CST
Wichita County
Hail (1.75)0003Vernon 2045CST
Wilbarger County
Hail (2.75)0003Benjamin 2050CST
Knox County
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0003Vernon 2055CST
Wilbarger County
Thunderstorm Wind 7K0003 2.5 SW Vernon 2130CST
Wilbarger County
Scattered thunderstorms brought severe weather to western parts of North Texas during the evening of May 3rd. In addition to reportsof large hail, several barns and trees were blown down in Vernon in Wilbarger County. Also in Wilbarger County, 2.5 milessouthwest of Vernon, a metal barn was destroyed, and a house received minor damage.
Hail (0.75)0004Quanah 0635CST
Hardeman County
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May 1999
TEXAS, Western NorthHardeman County
Hail (0.75)0009 12 NW Quanah 1825CST
Hail (1.00)0009 5 W Crowell 1942CST
Foard County
Hail (0.88)0009 4 E Grayback 2001CST
Wilbarger County
Thunderstorm Wind 4K0009Electra 2045CST
Wichita County
Scattered thunderstorms produced isolated areas of severe weather across western parts of north Texas during the evening of the 9th.In addition to several reports of large hail, a house carport was blown away on North Highway 25, in Electra in Wichita County.
Hail (1.25)0.50K0015 4 WSW Red Spgs 1720CST
Baylor County
Hail (0.75)0015 1 E Red Spgs 1725CST
Baylor County
Hail (1.75)0015 1 E Red Spgs 1735CST
Baylor County
Hail (3.00)0.50K0015 1 E Red Spgs 1741CST
Baylor County
Hail (0.75)0015Munday 1747CST
Knox County
Hail (0.75)0015Grayback 1750CST
Wilbarger County
Hail occasionally up the size of golf balls fell at the same house for 30 minutes.
Hail (1.75)0015 1 E Red Spgs 1800CST1830CST
Baylor County
Hail (1.75)0015Rhineland 1829CST
Knox County
Hail (0.75)0015 8 SE Crowell 1900CST
Foard County
Hail (1.00)0015 6 N Goree 1915CST
Knox County
Hail (0.88)0015 4 E Vera 1927CST
Knox County
Flood0015 3 W Red Spgs 1930CST
Baylor County
Flood0015 5 E Vera 1930CST
Knox County
Severe thunderstorms formed over portions of western north Texas during the evening of the 15th, resulting in many occurrences oflarge hail. House windows were broken by large hail in Baylor County at a residence 4 miles west-southwest of Red Springs, and at aresidence 1 mile east of Red Springs. Flooding was reported on portions of Highway 82, where water up to 1 feet deep overlapped theBaylor/Knox County line.
Hail (0.88)0016 12 W Quanah 1834CST
Hardeman County
Hail (1.00)0016Quanah 1928CST
Hardeman County
Hail (1.00)0016Chillicothe 1938CST
Hardeman County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0016Chillicothe 1938CST
Hardeman County
Tornado (F1) 15K0 50 0.5 016 2.5 N Thalia 2 N Thalia to 1939CST
1940CST
Foard County
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May 1999
TEXAS, Western NorthWilbarger County
Hail (1.75)0016 1 N Tolbert 1955CST
Hail (1.00)0016Chillicothe 2000CST
Hardeman County
Hail (1.00)0016 7 W Lockett 2031CST
Wilbarger County
Hail (1.00)0016Lockett 2057CST
Wilbarger County
Hail (0.88)0016Thalia 2100CST
Foard County
Hail (0.75)0016Thalia 2125CST
Foard County
Hail (1.00)0016 1 W Vernon 2130CST
Wilbarger County
Thunderstorm Wind 40K0016 2 SW Vernon 2135CST
Wilbarger County
Flood 10K0016Vernon 2140CST
Wilbarger County
Hail (0.88)0016Electra 2200CST
Wichita County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0016Kamay 2211CST
Wichita County
Hail (0.88)0016 2 NE Electra 2214CST
Wichita County
Hail (1.00)0016Harrold 2217CST
Wilbarger County
Hail (1.00)0016Haynesville 2232CST
Wichita County
Hail (1.00)0016 5 W Burkburnett 2245CST
Wichita County
Severe thunderstorms affected western north Texas during the evening of the 16th, resulting in 1 tornado, numerous reports of largehail, and 1 report of damaging straight-line winds. The tornado was observed 2 miles north of Thalia in Foard County and wasreported by a storm chaser. Damage, rated F1, included a destroyed barn, downed trees, and minor roof damage. A garage was alsolifted and moved. Straight-line winds caused damage 2 miles southwest of Vernon in Wilbarger County, where 1 mobile home wasdamaged;18 power poles were downed; and a windmill was destroyed. In addition, large signs were blown down onto Highway 287,and windows were blown out at the intersection of Main and Texas. Numerous roads in Vernon were reported to be covered by water,sometimes up to 18 inches deep, and several cars were stranded in high water at the 1800 block of Sand Rd. and Ross St., also inVernon.
Hail (1.25)0020 19 NW Quanah 2035CST
Hardeman County
Hail (1.00)0020 10 N Goodlett 2037CST
Hardeman County
Hail (1.00)0020 10 N Goodlett 2045CST
Hardeman County
Hail (0.88)0025Munday 1925CST
Knox County
Hail (1.25)0025Munday 1930CST
Knox County
Thunderstorm Wind 3.5K0025 3 W Munday 1930CST
Knox County
Hail (1.00)0025Wichita Falls 2110CST
Wichita County
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May 1999
TEXAS, Western NorthWichita County
Hail (1.00)0025Wichita Falls 2120CST
Hail (1.25)0025Sheppard Afb 2128CST
Wichita County
Hail (1.00)0025 5 NW Henrietta 2138CST
Clay County
Hail (1.00)0025 2 W Dean 2144CST
Clay County
Hail (1.00)0025Jolly 2154CST
Clay County
Hail (0.75)0025Quanah 2342CST
Hardeman County
Hail (0.75)0025Quanah 2345CST
Hardeman County
Hail was reported on the east side of Quanah.Hail (1.00)0025Quanah 2355CST
Hardeman County
Hail (1.75)0026 5 W Knox City 0052CST
Knox County
Hail (1.75)0026Knox City 0105CST
Knox County
Hail (1.00)0026Knox City 0115CST
Knox County
Hail (0.75)0026 5 W Munday 0120CST
Knox County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0026 5 W Munday 0120CST
Knox County
Thunderstorm Wind0.01K0026 2 N Bomarton 0145CST
Baylor County
Flash Flood0026 5 S Knox City 0445CST
Knox County
Severe thunderstorms affected western parts of north Texas from the evening of the 25th through the early morning of the 26th.Seven power poles were downed on Highway 222, and 2 outbuilding were destoyed 3 miles west of Munday in Knox County. Largetree limbs were downed 2 miles north of Bomarton in Baylor County, and flooding caused parts of Highway 6 in Knox County to becovered by high water 5 miles south of Knox City.
Flood 85K0027East Portion 1450CST1735CST
Wichita County
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0027Burkburnett 1525CST
Wichita County
Hail (1.25)0027 5 SW Holliday 1543CST
Archer County
Hail (0.88)0027Archer City 1604CST
Archer County
Hail (1.00)0027Archer City 1610CST
Archer County
Hail (0.88)0027Henrietta 1613CST
Clay County
Scattered severe thunderstorms affected western portions of north Texas during the afternoon of the 27th. Flooding resulted innumerous road closures in and around the town of Burkburnett in Wichita County. At one point, all roads leading into town wereclosed due to high water. At 1507 CST, a car was reportedly swept off of the road by flood waters at the intersection of Daniels andBishop Road in Burkburnett. Citizens were reportedly rescued from stalled vehicles at the intersection of South Preston and Jan LeeStreet and on Interstate 44 just south of Daniels Road. Flooding and road closures were also reported along portions of Interstate 44from Sheppard Air Force Base to Burkburnett. At 1637 CST, Highway 240 was reported closed at its intersection with Farm Road
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May 1999
TEXAS, Western North1177. Highway 240 was also closed at the intersection of Highway 369 and Eastern Road. Several homes were also flooded in the7800 block of Old Burk Rd. near Sheppard Air Force Base. Finally, power lines were reported down in Burkburnett in the 800 blockof Sycamore. The lines fell onto a tree, causing a fire which resulted in minor damage.
Knox CountyHail (1.00)0031 3 S Munday 1847CST
Hail (1.75)0031 3 S Mabelle 1922CST
Baylor County
Hail (0.88)0031Munday 1923CST
Knox County
Hail (1.75)0031 3 E Seymour 1932CST
Baylor County
Hail (1.00)0031 3 W Burkburnett 2047CST
Wichita County
Hail was reported near Highway 79.
Hail (0.75)0031 10 N Archer City 2115CST2120CST
Archer County
Hail (0.88)0031 6 S Holliday 2200CST
Archer County
Hail (0.75)0031Wichita Falls 2216CST
Wichita County
Tornado (F0)0 30 1 005
12 E Dutch John
13 ESE Dutch Johnto
1500MST1509MST
UTAH, EastDaggett County
A tornado touched down over rangeland, about 8 miles northwest of the Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge headquarters. Debriswas thrown about 300 feet into the air.
Heavy Snow001314
2300MST0700MST
UTZ023 Eastern Uinta Mountains
A fast moving upper level disturbance produced 6 to 10 inches of snow.
Lightning0 1 29 12 S Cisco 0830MST
Grand County
A man was struck by lightning in the Dewey Bridge area while sightseeing with family. M65OU
Winter Storm0000205
01200MST1200MST
UTAH, West and CentralUTZ001>018 Cache Valley/Utah Portion - Northern Wasatch Front/Brigham City/Ogden Bountiful - Salt Lake
A juicy pacific storm parked over Utah for 4 days, adding copious amounts of moisture to the already soaked state. Snow fell abovethe 5000 foot level, with soaking rains in the lower elevations. Alta received 50 inches of snowfall, and 5.58 inches of moisture.Snowbird picked up 34 inches of snow, with 4.25 inches of moisture. Wanship received a foot of snow with the storm. Some otherimpressive water totals over the 4-day period included 5.00 inches in South Weber, 3.70 inches at Brighton, 3.42 inches at PineviewDam, 3.24 inches at Nordic Valley, 2.65 inches in Bountiful, 2.23 inches in South Ogden, 2.17 inches in East Layton, and 2.05inches in American Fork.
Lightning struck Silvester's Restaurant in Midvale setting a portion of the roof on fire. Nobody was injured and the fire was quicklyput out.
Lightning 5K0002Midvale 01500MST
Salt Lake County
A severe thunderstorm produced 3/4 inch hail in the town of Enoch, just north of Cedar City.
Hail (0.75)00003Enoch 01500MST1530MST
Iron County
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May 1999
UTAH, West and CentralWeber County
A UTA bus driver was waiting outside his bus for passengers in South Ogden when it started to rain. As he put up his umbrella anearby bolt of lightning glanced his umbrella and shot down through his right arm He felt a burning sensation in his body and afterdriving a mile he decided to get medical attention. His injuries turned out to be very minor for this lucky man.
Lightning0 1 004South Ogden 01200MST
A backcountry skier triggered a late spring avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon that was approximately 60 feet wide and 300 feetlong. Twelve people were caught in the avalanche, with 3 buried (father and 2 sons) up to their chests. One of the sons broke free andmanaged to dig his father and brother out. The only injury was to the younger son buried the deepest who sustained a slight leginjury.
Avalanche0 1 005 01430MST1500MST
UTZ007 Wasatch Mountains I80 North
Local easterly canyon winds blew during the morning hours in Weber and Davis counties. Bountiful had a 60 mph (52 kts) wind gustwith Hill AFB recording a 45 mph (39 kts) gust.
High Wind00023 00600MST1200MST
UTZ002 Northern Wasatch Front/Brigham City/Ogden Bountiful
Tstm Wind/Hail00023Bountiful 01500MST1600MST
Davis County
Tstm Wind/Hail00023Morgan 01500MST1600MST
Morgan County
Severe thunderstorms brought large hail and strong winds to portions of the Wasatch Front in the afternoon. The Bountiful benchreported 3/4 to 1 inch hail, with 3/4 inch hail also reported in Morgan. Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph occurred with thesethunderstorms as well.
Dry Microburst00023(Env)WendoverArpt
01600MST1800MST
Tooele County
Dry Microburst00023Countywide 01600MST1800MST
Utah County
Thunderstorms produced dry microburst winds over Tooele and Utah counties early in the evening. The strongest gusts reported were60 mph (52 kts) at Provo BYU, 58 mph (50 kts) in East Orem, 54 mph (47 kts) at the Wendover Airport, and 50 mph (43 kts) inPleasant Grove.
Heavy rain fell in Lewiston with 1.61 inches reported in 30 minutes. This caused some local flooding, but nothing major. Hail up to1/2 inch diameter covered the ground and was nearly 1 1/2 inches deep. The total rainfall from this storm was 2.20 inches.
Heavy Rain00025Lewiston 01200MST1300MST
Cache County
Large hail up to 3/4 inch fell at East Canyon, covering the roads. Also, 1.00 inches of rain fell in about 30 minutes.
Hail (0.75)00025Central Portion 01500MST1600MST
Morgan County
Minor flash flooding occurred in a gully that runs into Chalk Creek near Coalville. About a foot of mud and debris was deposited onthe road there, from a storm that dropped 1.25 inches of rain in an hour at Kimball Junction.
Flash Flood 1K0026CoalvilleKimball Jct to 1K1200MST
1500MST
Summit County
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May 1999
UTAH, West and CentralTooele County
Dry microburst winds were reported in the west deserts, with Vernon Hill reporting a 70 mph (61 kts) gust, Antelope Island 56 mph(49 kts), Wendover 55 mph (48 kts), and Dugway 52 mph (45 kts).
Dry Microburst00028Countywide 01200MST1800MST
Lightning killed one person and injured another in Emery County on the 29th. A 51-year-old woman and her husband were struck bylightning while walking near I-70, about 30 miles east of Green River. The woman was killed, and the husband survived with minorinjuries. F51OU
Lightning0 1 1 29Countywide 01200MST
Emery County
In Beaver County, a Milford mother and her 10-year-old daughter were struck by lightning while digging in a potato field near theirhome. The mother's heart stopped, but her husband performed CPR and was able to revive her. The daughter sustained minorinjuries.
Lightning0 2 029Milford 01500MST
Beaver County
High Wind00030 01200MST1800MST
UTZ005-010 Great Salt Lake Desert And Mountains/Wendover/Snowville - Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs
An approaching cold front brought gusty winds to a few locations. Some of the stronger gusts were 72 mph (63 kts) at the PriceAirport, 60 mph (52 kts) near Dugway, and 53 mph (46 kts) at Wendover.
NONE REPORTED.
VERMONT, North and Central
An unstable atmosphere resulted in gusty winds on the afternoon of May 25 across southern Vermont. The wind gusts were strongenough to knock down some limbs. Limbs in turn, fell upon utility wires and caused power outages to about 2,400 customers inWindham County. The disruptions in power lasted approximately two hours.
Wind 2.4K0025 1315EST1515EST
VERMONT, SouthVTZ014 Windham
NONE REPORTED.
VIRGIN ISLANDS
Tree down (7 inch diameter) on Route 722.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0013Clarksville 1930EST
VIRGINIA, EastMecklenburg
Power lines down near Pole Green.
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0024 2 NEMechanicsville
1220EST
Hanover County
Numerous trees down and damage to a trailer.
Thunderstorm Wind 10K0024Hanover 1230EST1240EST
Hanover County
Trees down on Route 629.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0024 3 NW King William 1254EST
King William
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May 1999
VIRGINIA, EastHampton (C)
Church steeple blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 5K0024Hampton 1420EST
Several trees down near Suffolk Airport.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0024Suffolk Arpt 1450EST
Suffolk (C)
Trees down along Interstate 64.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0024Hampton 1505EST
Hampton (C)
Hail (0.75)0024Parksley 1510EST
Accomack County
Power lines down near Plantation Lakes and Kempsville Road.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0024Chesapeake 1515EST
Chesapeake (C)
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0024Ocean View 1517EST
Norfolk (C)
Large tree limbs down near Salem Woods.Thunderstorm Wind 1K0024Virginia Beach 1530EST
Virginia Beach (C)
Hail (1.75)0007 1 W Jonesville 1530EST
VIRGINIA, Extreme SouthwestLee County
Numerous trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0007 1 W Jonesville 12K1545EST
Lee County
Trees down.Thunderstorm Wind0007 1 W Jonesville 5K1545EST
Lee County
Drought000131
0000EST2359EST
VIRGINIA, NorthVAZ021-025>031- Highland - Augusta - Rockingham - Shenandoah - Frederick - Page - Warren - Clarke - Nelson -
High pressure was the dominant weather feature across Northern Virginia during the month. This weather pattern directed rainproducing low pressure systems north of the region and continued the climatological drought that has gripped the area since lastsummer. By the last week of May the Palmer Drought Index, a measure of long term drought conditions, indicated Northern Virginiawas in a moderate drought. May was the 7th month in the past 12 months that precipitation was below normal. Only 2.22 inches ofrain fell at Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County during the month of May, 1.80 inches below normal. It was the 8th driestMay on record, and rain only fell on 5 days during the month. Additional rainfall totals included Frederick County at 1.5 inches,Shenandoah County at 2.9 inches, Warren County at 1.4 inches, Rockingham and Orange County at 2.4 inches, Augusta County at3.0 inches, Highland County at 2.2 inches, Nelson and Albemarle County at 2.3 inches, Culpeper County at 2.8 inches,Rappahannock County at 2.1 inches, Fauquier County at 2.2 inches, Spotsylvania County 0.5 inches, and Fairfax and LoudounCounty at 2.0 inches.
The lack of rainfall affected water levels along the Potomac River, the main water source for extreme northern Virginia. The flow ofwater past Washington D.C. hovered around the 10th percentile and record low daily flows were reported in some upstreamtributaries. Monthly flow rates of the Potomac River have been below average for the last 9 months. During May, the average dailyflow of the river was only 38% of the long term average. Conditions on the Shenandoah and Rappahannock River were alsoextremely dry. Some stations in these two watersheds reported streamflow at or below the 90th percentile exceedence, which rivaledminimum daily mean flow values of the drought of 1980-82. With such low water tables, Spotsylvania County was forced toreinstate voluntary water restrictions. The Ni River Reservoir, main water source for the county, had already dipped 4 inches belowthe spillway by mid month.
The lack of precipitation also played havoc with spring planting and livestock maintenance. Trees were prematurely shedding leavesin orchards, hay and pastureland were wilting, and watering holes and irrigation sources were slowly drying up. 69% of pasture landand 58% of hay across the state was reported in poor or very poor condition. 58% of of topsoil was reported as short or very short ofmoisture by the end of the month. Some farmers had to reduce their herd sizes in order to stretch hay and water supplies. In additionto agricultural lands, forests and rural vegetation was also dangerously dry. In Page County alone, fifteen brush fires were reported in
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May 1999
VIRGINIA, NorthMay near Stanley, including one that burned 100 acres. Another fire in Shenandoah National Park burned around 400 acres andclosed a 40 mile stretch of Skyline Drive for several days during the first week of the month.
Clarke County
One tree uprooted and several trees split in a county parkThunderstorm Wind 5K0012Berryville 0545EST
A thunderstorm producing wind over 55 MPH moved across Northern Clarke County between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM EDT. Countypark officials reported the storm downed a large tree by the recreation office and split several other trees lining the entrance driveway.Also, a staff member who was driving a maintenance truck around the county park during the storm reported gusty winds caused theirvehicle to shake.
Trees and powerlines downed Thunderstorm Wind 15K0022North Portion 1510EST
Culpeper County
Thunderstorm Wind 4K0022Countywide 1915EST
Albemarle County
Trees downedThunderstorm Wind 4K0022Charlottesville 1915EST
Charlottesville (C)
Low pressure over the Ohio River Valley produced a line of thunderstorms that moved across Northern Virginia during the earlyevening. The strongest thunderstorms moved across Rappahannock, Culpeper, and Albemarle County and produced frequentlightning, heavy downpours, and wind gusts over 55 MPH. A resident of Rappahannock County reported the passing storms downedtrees around 4:05 PM EDT. Law enforcement officials reported several trees and power lines downed across the northern part ofCulpeper County around 4:10 PM EDT. Around 8:15 PM EDT, storms downed several trees and caused power outages acrossAlbemarle County and the City of Charlottesville. One fallen tree blocked a lane of traffic on U.S. Highway 64 west ofCharlottesville, and another blocked Mosley Drive. The storm dropped three quarters of an inch of rain in Charlottesville.
Hail (0.75)0024Vienna 1230EST
Fairfax County
Tree downed at intersection of Patricia and Shreve StreetThunderstorm Wind0.50K0024Falls Church 1235EST
Falls Church (C)
A line of thunderstorms moved across extreme Northern Virginia just after midday and produced large hail and winds in excess of 55MPH. Dime sized hail was reported in Vienna at 1:30 PM EDT. A one foot diameter tree was blown down by high wind at theintersection of Patricia and Shreve Street, 1/2 mile northwest of central Falls Church.
Rains of 2 to 3 inches fell. Mill Creek overflowed its banks but did not threaten any structures. Leaves and debris were left along theroad.
Heavy Rain0018ClinchcoBirchleaf to 1500EST
1700EST
VIRGINIA, NorthwestDickenson County
Hail (0.75)0007Groseclose 1550EST
VIRGINIA, SouthwestSmyth County
Hail (0.75)0007 5 W Wytheville 1610EST
Wythe County
Hail (0.75)0007Volney 1615EST
Grayson County
Hail (0.88)0007Fox 1620EST
Grayson County
Hail (1.00)0007 5 SW Bland 1630EST
Bland County
Hail (0.75)0007 7 NWIndependence
1630EST
Grayson County
Hail (0.75)0007 3 S Eggleston 1651EST
Giles County
Hail (1.00)0007Eggleston 1715EST
Giles County
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May 1999
VIRGINIA, SouthwestPulaski County
Hail (1.00)0007 3 W Dublin 1715EST
Thunderstorm Wind00007Pembroke 1723EST1730EST
Giles County
Hail (1.50) 5K0007Mc Coy 1725EST1728EST
Montgomery
Hail (1.50)0007Newport 1735EST
Giles County
Hail (0.75)0007 4 NE Paint Bank 1740EST
Craig County
Hail (0.75)0007New Castle 1817EST
Craig County
Hail (0.75)0007Gala 1830EST
Botetourt County
Hail (1.00)0007Wytheville 1840EST
Wythe County
Hail (1.50)0007Max Meadows 1855EST
Wythe County
Hail (0.75)0007 2 E Critz 1910EST
Patrick County
Hail (0.75)0007Fieldale 1930EST
Henry County
Hail (1.75)0007Belspring 1930EST
Pulaski County
Hail (0.75)0007Bassett 1935EST
Henry County
Hail (0.75)0007Sydnorsville 1940EST
Franklin County
Hail (1.75)0007 2 NE MartinsvilleCity
1945EST
Henry County
Hail (1.00)0007 4 S Eggleston 2000EST
Giles County
Hail (0.75)0007Rustburg 2040EST
Campbell County
Hail (0.75)0007 3 E Fancy Gap 2135EST
Carroll County
Hail (0.75)0007Roanoke 2215EST
Roanoke (C)
During the afternoon and evening of the 7th, thunderstorms produced hail up to 1 3/4 inches in diameter and damaging winds.
Thunderstorm winds downed large tree limbs and power lines in Pembroke.
A thunderstorm produced hail up to 1 1/2 inches in diameter in McCoy. The hail broke many windows, destroyed vegetation, anddented or stripped siding from homes.
Lightning 40K0013Hillsville 1320EST
Carroll County
Lightning 3K0013 2 N Rocky Mt 1355EST
Franklin County
Lightning during the afternoon of the 13th struck a power substation 2 miles north of Rocky Mount, resulting in 4000 residents losingpower, and struck a house in Hillsville causing a fire that gutted much of the interior.
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VIRGINIA, SouthwestPittsylvania
Hail (1.00)0013 2 NW Ringgold 1655ESTLate in the afternoon of the 13th, thunderstorms produced hail up to 1 inch in diameter, with hail covering the ground.
Hail (0.75)0018 3.5 NE Fairlawn 1612EST
Pulaski County
Late in the afternoon of the 18th, thunderstorms produced hail up to nickel size.
Flash Flood 2K0018Countywide 2100EST2330EST
Montgomery
On the evening of the 18th, thunderstorms produced very heavy rain resulting in flash flooding.
In Christiansburg, police reported several roads flooded and under 8 to 10 inches of water, and A Crab Creek tributary flooded ontoWater Street, with flood waters entering a house through its basement windows. An NWS employee reported flooding on Route 460in Blacksburg.
River rises to above flood stage (20 ft) on the Snake river at Anatone lead to minor flooding, especially along the bike path betweenAsotin and Clarkston and portions of Hwy 129 north of Asotin were temporarily closed.
Flood 15K002627
2200PST0200PST
WASHINGTON, NortheastWAZ032 Lower Garfield & Asotin
NONE REPORTED.
WASHINGTON, Northwest
A dust devil peeled off the roof of a mobile home near Ellensburg.Dust Devil0008Ellensburg 1200PST
WASHINGTON, SoutheastKittitas County
A small tornado briefly touched the ground near Gleed. No damage was reported.Tornado (F0)000 009Gleed 1300PST
Yakima County
A dust devil tore shingles and tarpaper off the roof of the Physician's Medical Center in Pasco.Dust Devil0015Pasco 1515PST
Franklin County
Strong winds gusting from 20 to 35 mph caused scattered power outages and brush fires in and around Yakima during the afternoonand evening. Wind blown branches hit power lines causing power failures in Moxee, Union Gap, and Yakima. In Moxee, 500residents lost power for around 90 minutes. A wind driven brush fire burned for around three hours during the evening around the13000 block of Douglas Road in Yakima. Power fluctuations also occurred in the Union Gap area until 9 o'clock in the evening.
Wind0029Moxee CityCowiche to 1500PST
2300PST
Yakima County
NONE REPORTED.
WASHINGTON, Southwest
Drought000131
0000EST2359EST
WEST VIRGINIA, EastWVZ048>055 Grant - Mineral - Hampshire - Morgan - Berkeley - Jefferson - Pendleton - Hardy
High pressure was the dominant weather feature across the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia during the month. This weatherpattern directed rain producing low pressure systems north of the region and continued the climatological drought that has gripped thearea since last summer. The Palmer Drought Index, a measure of long term drought conditions, indicated the Eastern Panhandle wasin a severe drought through the month. May was the 7th month in the past 12 months that precipitation was below normal. Theregion was a staggering 13 inches below average for precipitation during the period. Monthly rainfall totals across the EasternPanhandle included 2.6 inches in Pendleton County, 1.9 inches in Grant County, 2.8 inches in Hardy County, 2.5 inches in Mineraland Jefferson County, 1.7 inches in Hampshire County, and 2.4 inches in Morgan County. The lack of precipitation was especiallytroublesome to the agricultural community. Area farmers reported most pastures were in poor condition and 42% of the hay crop was
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WEST VIRGINIA, Eastin poor or very poor condition. 70% of topsoil was reported short or very short of moisture across the state by the last week of themonth.
Berkeley CountyHail (1.00)0012 4 SE Martinsburg 1605EST
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0012 4 SE Martinsburg 1605EST
Berkeley County
Tree downedThunderstorm Wind0.50K0012Shepherdstown 1615EST
Jefferson County
A thunderstorm producing wind gusts over 55 MPH and large hail moved across the Eastern Panhandle between 5:00 PM and 6:00PM EDT. One inch diameter hail and an estimated wind gust of 60 MPH were reported by a trained spotter near Route 45 about 4miles southeast of Martinsburg at 5:05 PM EDT. Emergency management officials in Jefferson County reported a wind gust strongenough to down a large tree in Shepherdstown around 5:15 PM EDT.
Trees downed and siding and roof material blown off homesThunderstorm Wind 15K0022Springfield 1730EST
Hampshire
Low pressure over the Ohio River Valley produced a line of thunderstorms that moved across the Eastern Panhandle between 6:00PM and 7:00 PM EDT. The strongest thunderstorms moved across Hampshire County, producing heavy downpours and wind gustsover 55 MPH. Around 6:30 PM EDT several homes and trees were damaged in roughly a 1 1/2 mile radius from the intersection ofRoute 28 and Greenspring Valley Road in Springfield. Emergency management officials reported siding and roof material removedfrom homes. Several large trees up to 2 1/2 feet in diameter were uprooted or broken off at the base, and one tree about 2 feet indiameter fell onto a house and car. Springfield received around 2 inches of rain in 45 minutes. Minor street flooding was reported inRomney where 1 inch of rain fell in 20 minutes.
Heavy thunderstorm rains estimated at around 3.0 inches in just over an hour produced minor road flooding along portions ofInterstate 79 in the Morgantown area.
Flash Flood0018 1 W Morgantown 1705EST1900EST
WEST VIRGINIA, NorthMonongalia
Hail (0.88)0018Anthony 1650EST
WEST VIRGINIA, SoutheastGreenbrier
On the afternoon of the 18th, thunderstorms produced hail up to nickel size.
Flash Flood0018Countywide 1900EST2330EST
Summers County
Flash Flood 3K0018West Portion 1958EST2200EST
Greenbrier
Flash Flood0018Bluefield 1958EST2215EST
Mercer County
Thunderstorms on the evening of the 18th produced flash flooding.
Heavy rainfall resulted in numerous streams and creeks flooding across Summers County blocking many roads.
In Greenbrier County, Big Clear Creek flooded, washing out a road in Kessler. The firehouse and community building in Rupert wasflooded. Numerous small streams and creeks were out of their banks in western Greenbrier County.
In Mercer County, many streets in and around Bluefield were flooded.
Drought000131
0000EST2300EST
WEST VIRGINIA, WestWVZ005>008- Wayne - Cabell - Mason - Jackson - Lincoln - Putnam - Kanawha - Roane - Mingo - Logan - Boone
After a dry April, drought conditions resurfaced again during May, after being alleviated during the winter months. Total rainfallduring May was only 1 to 2 inches. That's less than half of normal. A few specific amounts included 1.4 inches at Beckley, 1.5
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WEST VIRGINIA, Westinches in Oak Hill, 1.6 inches for Tornado and Dunlow, 1.7 inches at Man, Winfield, and Southside, 1.9 inches at Huntington andCharleston. Sunshine and low afternoon humidity also contributed to the drying.
Boone County
Large tree branches were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind 2K0018 1 N Madison 1525EST
NONE REPORTED.
WISCONSIN, Extreme Southwest
Funnel Cloud0005 7 SW Mosinee 1530CST1533CST
WISCONSIN, NortheastMarathon County
Hail (0.75)0005(Auw)Wausaw MuniArp
1629CST1630CST
Marathon County
Tornado (F0) 7.5K0 25 0.1 005 1 WNW Tomahawk 1630CST1631CST
Lincoln County
Hail (0.75)0005 18 S Wausau 1650CST1652CST
Marathon County
Hail (0.75)0005 3 W Rhinelander 1731CST1732CST
Oneida County
An upper low combined with increasing low level moisture and instability to generate thunderstorms across central and north-centralWisconsin. Storms developed and moved north across the area resulting in some severe weather. A funnel cloud was spotted at BigEau Pleine Park (Marathon county) and a weak tornado touched down near Tomahawk (Lincoln county) knocking down trees andpower poles. One tree landed on a house and others landed on vehicles. There were also a few reports of 3/4 inch hail near Wausau(Marathon county) and Rhinelander (Oneida county).
Lightning0016 5 WNW Bonduel 1615CST
Shawano County
Lightning set fire to a barn in the town of Waukechon (Shawano county). The barn was destroyed by the fire.
Funnel Cloud0017Amherst 1500CST1505CST
Portage County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60) 1 017Marion 1550CST1552CST
Waupaca County
Funnel Cloud0017Pella 1623CST1627CST
Shawano County
A cold front moving into north-central Wisconsin, aided by an upper atmospheric system resulted in thunderstorms ahead of the front,across central Wisconsin. Funnel clouds were spotted at Pella (Shawano county) and at Amherst (Portage county). A newspaperreported a "freak wind" as thunderstorms passed through Marion (Waupaca county) knocking down trees and power poles andcausing damage to vehicles. The occupant of one of the vehicles was cut by flying glass when the windows were blown out of thecar.
Lightning 1 031 5 W Pembine 0900CST
Marinette County
Victim was standing just inside a garage and was leaning against the door frame. Lightning struck and travelled through the doorframe until it reached the victim's forearm, which was touching the door frame. It entered through his forearm and exited through hisfoot causing him to lose feeling in his legs and collapse. He was transported to a hospital where he was treated for some blisteringand released.
NONE REPORTED.
WISCONSIN, Northwest
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WISCONSIN, SoutheastIowa County
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0016 3 W Dodgeville 1445CST
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0016Reedsburg 1520CST
Sauk County
Hail (1.00)0016Barneveld 1530CST
Iowa County
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0016Blue Mounds 1550CST
Dane County
Thunderstorm Wind 2K0016Madison 1612CST
Dane County
Lightning 150K0016Madison 1615CST
Dane County
Hail (1.00)0016 2 S Lake Mills 1638CST
Jefferson County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0016Brookfield 1700CST1900CST
Waukesha County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0016Evansville 1715CST1900CST
Rock County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 4K0016West Bend 1725CST
Washington
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0016Grafton 1730CST1830CST
Ozaukee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G56)0016Waterford 1735CST
Racine County
Lightning 3K0016Williams Bay 1755CST
Walworth County
Lightning 3K0016Williams Bay 1755CST
Walworth County
Lightning 4K0016Milwaukee 1800CST
Milwaukee County
Lightning 4K0016Milwaukee 1800CST
Milwaukee County
Thunderstorm Wind 38K0016Wheatland 1825CST
Kenosha County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0016Kenosha 1830CST2000CST
Kenosha County
Flash Flood 25K0016Milwaukee 1830CST2100CST
Milwaukee County
Hail (1.75) 1K0016 3 W Kenosha 1855CST
Kenosha County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54) 1K0016Oak Creek 1855CST
Milwaukee County
Hail (1.00)0016 2 NE Benton 2020CST
Lafayette County
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0016 3 N Dodgeville 2100CST
Iowa County
Hail (1.00)0016South Wayne 2122CST
Lafayette County
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WISCONSIN, SoutheastIowa County
Flash Flood 50K0016Countywide 2130CST2359CST
Flash Flood 250K0016South Portion 500K2130CST2359CST
Lafayette County
Flash Flood 100K001617Oregon
2 WSW Oregon to 2200CST0100CST
Dane County
Flash Flood 120K001617
Countywide 600K2245CST0100CST
Green County
Lightning 40K0016Janesville 2310CST
Rock County
Lightning 40K0016Janesville 2310CST
Rock County
Thunderstorm Wind (G61) 75K0017 1 S Emerald Grove 0007CST
Rock County
Thunderstorm Wind 175K0017Janesville 0025CST
Rock County
Lightning 110K0017Madison 0040CST
Dane County
Thunderstorm Wind 3K0017La GrangeWalworth to 0040CST
Walworth County
Lightning 35K 1 017West Bend 0040CST
Washington
Lightning 2K0017Oconomowoc 0120CST
Waukesha County
Lightning 50K0017Greenfield 0130CST
Milwaukee County
Flash Flood 30K0017Jefferson 0200CST0500CST
Jefferson County
Late afternoon thunderstorms rumbled across southern Wisconsin producing classic severe weather damage in many locations. Therewere numerous reports of wind damage to trees and power lines, large hail, and lightning. One injury was reported when lightningstruck a man in Washington county in the city of West Bend. The havoc increased in intensity overnight, mainly in the form offlooding.
Several counties had urban/small stream flooding thanks to 2 to 3 inch rainfalls that left water 1 to 3 feet deep inn low spots on roadsand underpasses. But flash flooding also developed...with 5 to 7 inches measured in the southern third of Lafayette county during theovernight hours. Several Lafayette County roads had pavement and/or shoulder washouts, and several others were closed. The areaaround Oregon in Dane county received 4.8 inches in 6 hours, between 11pm and 5 am. Eighteen Oregon homes sustained damage,with 12 homes of them evacuated. There were some road washouts in the Oregon area due to flash flooding. In Green county theSugar River at Brodhead rose 3.13 feet over the 5 foot flood stage, and was above flood stage through May 21st. The PecatonicaRiver near Martintown in southwest Green County rose 5.49 feet over its flood stage of 11 feet. It was above flood stage through the26th of the month. In addition, 5 bridges were washed out near the city of Brooklyn. Rainfall amounts across Green County were inthe 3 to 5 inch range. The city of Jefferson in Jefferson county measured 4.1 inches of rain in 2 hours, a 100 year rainfall for thatlocation. The resultant flash flood damaged the interior and exterior of 5 schools which were all closed on the 17th. The southwestpart of the city of Milwaukee experienced a flash flood that completely flooded underpasses, stalled dozens of vehicles, causedhillside erosion, undermined some roads, and caused a 10 vehicle crash at the I-43 and Highway 100 intersection. Spotty,county-wide road washouts and severe erosion were noted in Iowa County due to local flash flooding in the wake of 3 to 5 inches ofrain within 2 to 3 hours.
Along with the heavy rains a microburst with winds estimated at 70 mph caused minor damage to several homes near Emerald Grove(Rock Co.) and collapsed a farm outbuilding. Another downburst struck the south side of Janesville (Rock Co.), damaging the roofsof 3 businesses, flipping over 3 storage tanks, and overturning a semi truck. The powerful downburst winds which hit the Wheatlandarea (Kenosha Co.), damaged a school roof, and then damaged a roof and window of a home across the street.
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WISCONSIN, SoutheastLIghtning in the Madison area (Dane Co.) resulted in one serious home fire, and damage to 5 vehicles at a car dealership. FourMilwaukee (Milwaukee Co.) homes were struck by lightning and experienced minor fires. In the city of Janesville, lightning started afire in an apartment building. In West Bend (Washington Co.) lighting struck a home under construction, resulting in a significantfire. There were other scattered reports of lightning striking homes or businesses, resulting in minor fires. At one time or another,about 13,000 electrical customers in southcentral and southeast Wisconsin were without power due to lightning striking lines ortransformers.
WISCONSIN, SouthwestCrawford County
Hail (0.75)0016Prairie Du Chien 1358CST
Hail (1.75) 20K0016 6 S Prairie DuChien
1401CST
Crawford County
Hail (1.00) 15K0016Bagley 1401CST
Grant County
Hail (1.75) 20K0016Wyalusing 1401CST
Grant County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54) 35K0016 13 E Prairie DuChien
1415CST
Crawford County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52) 15K0016Bagley 1415CST
Grant County
Hail (0.75)0016Patch Grove 1415CST
Grant County
Thunderstorm Wind (G54) 10K0016Blue River 1437CST
Grant County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55) 20K0016Richland Center 1440CST
Richland County
Hail (0.75)0016Bloomington 1535CST
Grant County
Hail (0.75)0016Kieler 2010CST
Grant County
Hail (1.00) 25K0016Kieler 2014CST
Grant County
Spotters and law enforcement officials reprted hail as large as golfballs and wind gusts between 60 and 65 mph. Several trees andpower lines were downed as a result.
Flash Flood 200K001617
South Portion 80K2055CST0100CST
Grant County
2 to 5 inches of rainfall forced the evacuation of a trailer park near Platteville when several feet of water rushed under mobile homes.Coon Branch Creek near Benton flooded a nearby park, causing damage to a ball field, a concession stand and a couple of bridges.The flood waters also swept away a 500 gallon gasoline tank as well as a car, which floated nearly 100 yards down the creek beforecoming to rest in some trees.
NONE REPORTED.
WISCONSIN, West
Hail (1.00)0013Kirby 1405MST1408MST
WYOMING, Central and WestHot Springs
Funnel Cloud0013Hyattville 1410MST
Big Horn County
Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0013 14 SSE Ten Sleep 1514MST
Washakie County
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WYOMING, Central and WestWashakie County
Hail (0.75)0013 12 SSE Ten Sleep 1515MST
Hail (1.50)0019Natrona 1650MST
Natrona County
Hail (1.00)0019Paradise Vly 1725MST
Natrona County
Hail (1.00)0019 6 W Casper 1740MST
Natrona County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0019Casper 1745MST
Natrona County
Hail (0.75)0019Casper 1750MST
Natrona County
Hail (2.00)0019Casper 1802MST
Natrona County
Thunderstorm Wind (G57)0019Casper 1805MST
Natrona County
NONE REPORTED.
WYOMING, Extreme Southwest
Heavy Snow0015 1100MST1900MST
WYOMING, North CentralWYZ098 Northeast Bighorn Mountains
The Sheridan County sheriff office reported up to 10 inches of snow fell in the Northeast Big Horn mountains. Burgess Junctionpicked up 8 inches of new snow.
Hail (0.75)0021Sheridan 1740MST
Sheridan County
High Wind (G52)0005 1200MST1600MST
WYOMING, NortheastWYZ054 Gillette
A slow moving low pressure system moved to the east of the region and created strong northwest winds for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind (G61)0015 10 W Wright 1308MST
Campbell County
Hail (1.75)0015 10 N Wright 1315MST
Campbell County
Hail (1.75)0015 5 S Moorcroft 1415MST
Crook County
Hail (1.75)0021 12 E Moorcroft 1445MST
Crook County
Hail (1.00)0021 5 SW Sundance 1520MST
Crook County
Hail (1.75)0021 14 SW Newcastle 1534MST
Weston County
Hail (1.00)0021Osage 1555MST
Weston County
Hail (1.00)0021Osage 1615MST
Weston County
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WYOMING, SoutheastWYZ060-069>070 Niobrara - Cheyenne Foothills - Pine Bluffs
High Wind (G54) 6K0006 0630MST1745MST
High winds were reported over extreme southeastern Wyoming for much of the day. Winds of 35 to 45 mph were common, with gusts to 62 mph reported at Pine Bluffs, WY.
Hail (1.50)0019Glenrock 1830MST1834MST
Converse County
3/4 inch hail reported 12 miles north of Lingle, WY
Hail (0.75)0021Lingle 1515MST1519MST
Goshen County
Tornado (F0) 2K0 50 0.2 030Cheyenne 1225MST1235MST
Laramie County
Tornado briefly touched down on the extreme north edge of Cheyenne, blowing out two windows andcausing minor roof damage to a house on Riding Club Road.
1 inch hail fell near Hillsdale, WY
Hail (1.00)0030Hillsdale 1311MST1315MST
Laramie County
Hail (1.75) 10K0030Hillsdale 1315MST1318MST
Laramie County
Hail (0.75)0030Burns 1334MST1336MST
Laramie County
1 inch hail fell 8 miles north of Pine Bluffs, WY
Hail (1.00)0030Pine Bluffs 1347MST1350MST
Laramie County
3/4 inch hail accumulated up to two inches deep in and around Pine Bluffs, WY
Hail (0.75)0030Pine Bluffs 1354MST1400MST
Laramie County
Weak tornado reported on north edge of Wheatland
Tornado (F0)0 30 0.1 031Wheatland 1108MST1115MST
Platte County
Hail (0.75)0031Wheatland 1120MST1124MST
Platte County
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MINNESOTA, Central and South CentralAnoka County
House struck by lightning.Lightning0015Ramsey 1550CST
2 horses killed by falling tree hit which was hit by lightning.Lightning0015Stanton 2045CST
Goodhue County
Swath of large hail from 3 miles east of Fairfax to Buffalo Lake and Hector to Lakeside. Trees also blown down resulting in poweroutages.
Hail (1.25)0027Hector 2250CST
Renville County
Hail (0.75)0027Brownton 2315CST
Mcleod County
Hail (1.75)0027 2 SW Hutchinson 2330CST
Mcleod County
Hail (0.75)0027Lonsdale 2355CST
Rice County
Hail (1.00)0028 5 SE Farmington 0000CST
Dakota County
Hail (0.75)0028 5 S Lakeville 0018CST
Dakota County
Thunderstorm Wind (G52)0028 10 SW Hastings 0051CST
Dakota County
Trees blown down. Estimated windspeed.Thunderstorm Wind (G55)0028Kenyon 0121CST
Goodhue County
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May 1998
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PENNSYLVANIA, WestFayette County
Tornado (F0) 10K0 50 0.3 002 4.3 SE Indian Head 4 SE Indian Head to 2000EST
2002ESTA weak F0 tornado touched down in extreme eastern Fayette County. Damage was confined to sheared/uprooted trees. However,this tornado continued to intensify as it moved east, obtaining an intensity of F3 as it moved into Somerset County PA. Thetornado weakened slightly to an F2 as it clipped the extreme northeast tip of Garrett County MD, but then intensified to an F4 as itmoved into Allegany County MD, causing significant damage in the town of Frostburg.
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June 1998
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ARKANSAS, EastLawrence County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0021Walnut Ridge 1605CST1610CST
A tornado touched down near Evening Star and continued northeast toward Beech Grove. At least twelve homes were damaged ordestroyed. A church was also badly damaged.
Tornado (F1) 75K0 50 4 021 1 N Beech Grove 1 S Evening Star to 1630CST
1635CST
Greene County
A tornado briefly touched down near Hickory Ridge producing little damage. While the tornado produced little damage, the stormkilled hundreds of geese who were killed by the winds and hail accompanying the tornado.
Tornado (F0)0.05K0 10 0.1 021Hickory Ridge 1633CST1638CST
Cross County
One business lost its roof. Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind 25K0021Light 1635CST1640CST
Greene County
The tornado started east of Knobel and continued northeast. The tornado may have come up and down several times. One home haddamage to its roof and porch south of the town of Walnut Grove.
Tornado (F0) 5K0 50 12 021 2 S Mc Dougal 1 E Knobel to 1645CST
1705CST
Clay County
The tornado started southeast of Knobel and tracked northeast. The most serious damage occurred early in the life of the tornado.Two homes were destroyed on County Road 238. Several other homes were damaged. Two trailer trucks were rolled over. As thetornado continued east it gradually diminished in intensity. Several trees and power lines were knocked down along the way.
Tornado (F4) 1M0400 16 021 3 SE Mc Dougal 4 SE Knobel to 1705CST
1730CST
Clay County
Hail (1.00)0.10K0021Jonesboro 1715CST1720CST
Craighead County
A tornado briefly touched down near Garret Grove producing minimal damage.
Tornado (F0)0.05K0 10 0.1 021Garret 1725CST1730CST
Lee County
A tornado briefly touched down in Goodwin with some damage reported.
Tornado (F0)0.10K0 10 0.1 021Goodwin 1725CST1730CST
St. Francis County
The tornado moved into the extreme southwest corner of St. Francis county from Monroe county. It touched down several timesand then lifted back into the air. The most severe damage occurred in and near Wheatley. Thirteen homes were completelydemolished and six other homes sustained structural damage. Further along its path, the tornado hit a farm about 4.5 milesnortheast of Wheatley. The farmhouse lost part of its roof. Two or three machine sheds were demolished, several other outbuildingswere damaged, grain storage bins were flatted and blown several hundreds of feet away and irrigation equipment suffered extensivedamage.
Tornado (F2) 500K 9 200 16 021 4 W Hawkins 2 S Wheatley to 1730CST
1750CST
St. Francis County
A tornado briefly touched down just west of Hoxie producing little damage.
Tornado (F0)0.05K0 10 0.1 021 1 W Hoxie 1800CST1805CST
Lawrence County
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January 1999
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ARKANSAS, EastCross County
Hail (1.75)0.75K0021Cherry Vly 1815CST1820CST
A tornado briefly touched down just west of Colt producing minimal damage.
Tornado (F0)0.05K0 10 0.1 021 1 W Colt 1815CST1820CST
St. Francis County
Hail (0.75)0.01K0021Tyronza 1828CST1835CST
Poinsett County
The tornado moved into Lawrence county from Jackson county. Several trees were knocked down by the tornado.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 25 8 021 1 SW Clover Bend 4.5 SE Saffell to 1836CST
1850CST
Lawrence County
The tornado started east of Palatka and travelled northeast. Several homes were damaged in the area.
Tornado (F1) 50K0 75 1 021 2 E Palatka 1 E Palatka to 1850CST
1855CST
Clay County
Hail (0.88)0.05K0021Gilmore 1900CST1905CST
Crittenden County
A tornado briefly touched down just northwest of Walnut Ridge producing minimal damage.
Tornado (F0)0.05K0 10 0.1 021 1 NW Walnut Ridge 1905CST1910CST
Lawrence County
The tornado developed east of Datto and moved northeast. Several homes were badly damaged. Several hangars were destroyedand some planes were destroyed at the Corning airport.
Tornado (F2) 8M0100 7 021 3 SW Moark 4 E Datto to 1925CST
1940CST
Clay County
Some street flooding occurred in Pocahontas due to heavy rains.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld 1K0021Pocahontas 2000CST2130CST
Randolph County
The tornado started south of Lanieve and moved northeast. Little damage occurred with this tornado.
Tornado (F0)0.10K0 10 5 021 2 NE Lanieve 2 S Lanieve to 2010CST
2020CST
Craighead County
Hail (1.00)0.10K0021Forrest City 2038CST2045CST
St. Francis County
A tornado briefly touched down near Marmaduke knocking a few trees and power lines down.
Tornado (F0) 5K0 10 0.1 021Marmaduke 2050CST2055CST
Greene County
The tornado started southwest of Egypt and moved northeast into Lawrence county. Two residences were destroyed. An antennawas blown down.
Tornado (F0) 50K0 25 5 021 1 N Egypt 4 SW Egypt to 2055CST
2105CST
Craighead County
Tornado (F0) 10K 1 25 2 021 5 SW Sedgwick 7 SW Sedgwick to 2105CST
2110CST
Lawrence County
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ARKANSAS, EastThe tornado that started near Egypt in Craighead county continued to move northeast into Lawrence county. The tornado damagedone home in Lawrence county. A farm shop was destroyed.
The tornado started just north of Jonesboro and moved northeast. The tornado produced little damage.
Tornado (F0)0.10K0 20 3 021 4 N Jonesboro 1 N Jonesboro to 2120CST
2130CST
Craighead County
The tornado started in the northeast corner of Craighead county near the town of Dixie and travelled northeast into Greene county.Several trees were knocked down by the tornado.
Tornado (F0) 5K0 20 2.5 021 5 N Lake View 3.5 NW Lake View to 2140CST
2150CST
Craighead County
The tornado that started in northeast Craighead county moved into Greene county near the town Schug and continued northeast. acouple of houses suffered structural damage in Schug. Several trees were also knocked down.
Tornado (F0) 10K0 20 3 021 3 NE SchugSchug to 2150CST
2200CST
Greene County
A tornado briefly touched down near Wilson producing little damage.
Tornado (F0)0.05K0 10 0.1 021Wilson 2155CST2200CST
Mississippi County
The tornado started just southwest of Bay and tracked northeast missing the town. Several trees were blown down by the tornado.
Tornado (F0) 5K0 20 3 021 1 N Bay 2 SW Bay to 2200CST
2210CST
Craighead County
Heavy rains during the evening hours produced scattered flash flooding in the Bay and Moline areas. Several roads were floodedduring the early morning hours.
Flash Flood 1K0022Bay 0300CST0600CST
Craighead County
Heavy rains during the evening hours produced scattered flash flooding across the county. Several roads were flooded during theearly morning hours.
Flash Flood 1K0022Manila 0300CST0600CST
Mississippi County
Heavy rains during the evening hours produced scattered flash flooding across the county. Several roads were flooded during theearly morning hours.
Flash Flood 1K0022Countywide 0300CST0600CST
Poinsett County
A few large trees were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 5K0022 1 NE Forrest City 0345CST0350CST
St. Francis County
Thirty mobile homes were damaged. An outbuilding was also damaged and a fence was wrapped around a tree. A house underconstruction had the outer frame blown off. A parked 18-wheeler was blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind 35K0022West Helena 0405CST0410CST
Phillips County
Several large tree limbs were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind 1K0022West Memphis 0530CST0535CST
Crittenden County
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January 1999
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CALIFORNIA, UpperSiskiyou County
See below.Tstm Wind/Hail0010Montague 1305PST
Based on WSR-88D data, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for central Siskiyou county at 1305 PDT and expired at1354 PDT.
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ILLINOIS, NorthwestILZ001>002-007-009-015>018-024>026-034>035
Jo Daviess - Stephenson - Carroll - Whiteside - Rock Island - Henry - Bureau - Putnam - Mercer -Henderson - Warren - Hancock - Mcdonough
Winter Storm0008 1600CST2300CST
A powerful late season winter storm pulled out of the Rockies and into the Mid Mississippi Valley producing a large swath ofsignificant snowfall throughout Eastern Iowa and Northwest and West Central Illinois. Snowfall amounts generally ranged between6 and 8 inches. Thunder and lightning accompanied the snow over East Central Iowa and West Central Illinois which enhancedsnowfall totals. 9 to 12 inches of snow fell over much of Cedar, Scott, Rock Island, Henry Illinois, Bureau and Putnam counties.Law enforcement agencies were scrambling to deal with accidents ranging from fenderbenders to jackknifed semis, though noserious injuries were reported. The snow forced early closings of many area shopping malls, schools and businesses.Many remained closed on Tuesday. The University of Iowa and Iowa State University cancelled classes on Monday. It marked thefirst time the University of Iowa cancelled classes since 1995. Also, flights were delayed and cancelled at The Quad CityInternational Airport. Winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph created blowing and drifting of snow with visibility near ze ro attimes making snow removal difficult.
Hail (1.75) 15K0008Carlos 1425CST
TEXAS, Central SoutheastGrimes County
Hail (0.75) 7K0012Trinity 0155CST
Trinity County
Hail (1.00) 10K0012Weches 1105CST
Houston County
Hail (0.75) 7K0012Chriesman 2140CST
Burleson County
Hail (0.75) 7K0012Caldwell 2200CST
Burleson County
Hail (1.00) 10K0012Bryan 2227CST
Brazos County
Hail report along Hwy. 30 near Grimes Co. lineHail (0.75) 7K0012 20 W Huntsville 2310CST
Walker County
Trees down, power poles snapped, barn/porch damage in center of SebastopolThunderstorm Wind 50K0012Sebastopol 2355CST
Trinity County
Hail (1.75) 15K0013Sebastopol 0100CST
Trinity County
Trees and power lines downThunderstorm Wind 15K0013Magnolia 0140CST
Montgomery County
Trees downThunderstorm Wind 15K0013Tomball 0145CST
Harris County
Several roads flooded...TX Hwy 146, and interchange of US 59 and FM 393Flash Flood0013Countywide 0225CST
Polk County
Roof damage along Rankin Rd.; reports of 50-60 mph winds throughout northern part of cityThunderstorm Wind 25K0013Houston 0230CST
Harris County
1359
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March 1999
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TEXAS, Central SoutheastPolk County
Several county roads washed out east of Livingston
Flash Flood 100K0013Countywide 0240CST0535CST
Several large diameter trees down; trees fell on trailer home in Dayton Oaks subdivisionThunderstorm Wind 100K0013Dayton 0250CST
Liberty County
Trees downThunderstorm Wind 15K0013Ames 0340CST
Liberty County
Hail (1.00) 15K0019Cypress 0425CST
Harris County
Tornado in Cypress. Roof damage, trees uprooted and fences blown downTornado (F0) 25K0 25 0.3 019Cypress 0425CST
Harris County
Widespread flooding in southwest Houston. Numerous streets in the Alief and Bellaire areas flooded. Several accessways to US59, Loop 610, and US 90 as well as the intersection of I-10 and Beltway 8 flooded and impassable. Several cars flooded out.Radar estimates of up to 6.5 inches of rain near intersection of Bellaire Blvd. and Beltway 8.
Flash Flood 300K0019Southwest Portion 0835CST1215CST
Harris County
Hail (1.00) 10K0024Grapeland 2324CST
Houston County
Golfball hail in BelotHail (1.75) 15K0024 9 W Crockett 2354CST
Houston County
Hail (1.00) 10K0024 .5 N Grapeland 2355CST
Houston County
Trees/power lines down in PenningtonThunderstorm Wind 25K0025Pennington 0040CST
Trinity County
Tornado between Angleton and Oyster Creek. Barn destroyed in storm.Tornado (F0) 50K0 25 0.3 028 8 SE Angleton 0435CST
Brazoria County
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March 1999
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COLORADO, WestCOZ005 Upper Yampa River Basin/Steamboat Springs And Vicinity
High Wind (G80) 30K002223
2030MST0600MST
Strong northeast winds resulting from a low pressure system downed utility poles and many pine trees in an area extending fromthe north edge of Steamboat Springs to about 10 miles northeast of Steamboat Springs. At least 6 houses were damaged and 2sheds were destroyed. Automated wind systems well to the west of the damage area measured wind speeds to 59 MPH.
Hail (0.75)0003 4 W Illinois City 1050CST
ILLINOIS, NorthwestRock Island County
Two to three inches of rain fell in one hour to cause localized flooding of streets and houses from 3rd Street andRiver Drive in Davenport to 9th Street and 17th Avenue in Rock Island. A fatality occurred when a 39 year old male drove fromdry ground into the flooded intersection of 5th Avenue and 40th Street in Rock Island. The victims car began floating and becamelodged underneath a railroad viaduct, at which time he left his vehicle and was swept away. The water depth underneath therailroad viaduct was estimated at six to seven feet. M39IW
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0 1 03Rock Is 1125CST1300CST
Rock Island County
Thunderstorm winds blew down a metal pole building, several power poles and a dozen hog houses.Thunderstorm Wind (G54)0003 3 W Orion 1200CST
Henry County
Funnel Cloud0005Basco 1820CST
Hancock County
Tornado (F0)0100 0.5 005 1 W Good Hope 2 SW Good Hope to 1830CST
1832CST
Mcdonough County
Tornado (F2) 5K0100 0.4 005 1 N Good Hope 1 W Good Hope to 1832CST
1834CST
Mcdonough County
Tornado (F1)0.50K0100 5.5 005 5 N Good Hope 1 W Good Hope to 1834CST
1839CST
Mcdonough County
Tornado (F1) 3K0100 2 005Swan Creek 2.5 SW Swan Creek to 1839CST
1842CST
Warren County
Tornado (F2) 8K0100 0.6 005 1 N Swan CreekSwan Creek to 1842CST
1845CST
Warren County
The tornado first touched down along Highway 9 southwest of Good Hope snapping several trees. From there the tornado movednortheast across Town Fork Creek damaging several trees in a densely wooded area and snapping two large trees along a countyroad. Damage along this path was rated F0.
As the tornado continued northeast it moved through plowed farmland and approached a homestead alongnorth-south county road west of Good Hope. The house sustained no structural damage, but several outbuildings sufferedsubstantial damage. An older concrete block hog house was destroyed while the roof and sides of a new machine shed were tornoff. A grain bin was blown about 500 yards from the home site into a neighboring field. Damage along this path was rated F2.
For the next several miles the tornado tracked through plowed farmland snapping a few trees and blowing over several fences. Thetornado then approached US Highway 67 just south of the McDonough-Warren County line.The tornado snapped two very large oak trees at a homestead with one landing on the house. It continued on a northeast tracksnapping several trees and damaging a roof on a homestead just south of the county line.Damage along this path was rated F1.
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April 1999
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ILLINOIS, NorthwestThe tornado then crossed from McDonough county into Warren county just east of highway 67. As the tornado continued northeastit hit a group of farm buildings north of the county line. Three of the buildings sustained major damage. A corn crib was blown onit's side while the roof of a barn and shed were destroyed. Damage along this path was rated F1.
The tornado tracked into the south side of Swan Creek destroying a grain elevator. Just northeast of the elevator the walls of aconcrete block machine shop were blown in and the building was completely destroyed.As is continued northeast it toppled several trees and antennae. Other damage in Swan Creek included two porches torn offhomesteads and two roofs lifted, but not pulled off homesteads. Damage along this path was rated F2.
The tornado continued northeast and lifted just north of town.
Hancock County
Tornado (F2) 5M0200 5.5 008Hamilton .5 W Warsaw to 1735CST
1752CST
Tornado (F3) 10M 4 200 2 008 1 NE HamiltonHamilton to 1752CST
1756CST
Hancock County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0008Hamilton 1900CST
Hancock County
A tornado developed just west of Warsaw in Hancock County and produced F2 damage to homes in the south part of thecommunity. 2 homes were destroyed while another 30 structures suffered damage, including the high school track and football fieldand fairgrounds. Trees and branches were blown down in many parts of town.The tornado moved northeast into Hamilton where F3 damage occurred. The tornado destroyed or damaged 144 homes andbusinesses amounting to 10 million dollars in total damage. 4 people suffered minor injuries. The KHQA-TV tower and KOKXradio tower were destroyed. Governor George Ryan declared Hancock County a state disaster area. The tornado weakened andlifted just northeast of Hamilton. Strong thunderstorms continued over much of Hamilton County in the wake of the tornadoproducing torrential rain and water over various roads in town.
Hail (0.88)0008Biggsville 1825CST
Henderson County
Tornado (F0)0 10 1 008 3 NE La Harpe 2 N La Harpe to 1835CST
1837CST
Hancock County
Tornado (F0)0 10 4 008 3 E Raritan 2 SE Terre Haute to 1837CST
1849CST
Henderson County
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April 1999
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ILLINOIS, NorthwestWarren County
Tornado (F0)0 10 15 008 1 N Berwick 5 SW Roseville to 1849CST
1905CST
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0008 4 E Roseville 1900CST
Warren County
Funnel Cloud0008Galva 1930CST
Henry County
Thunderstorm Wind (G58)0008Galva 1935CST
Henry County
A second tornado spawned by the same storm, which produced the Hamilton tornado, touched down in extreme northeast HancockCounty south of Terra Haute. The tornado tracked northeast through Henderson County and into Warren County passing 3 mileseast of Raritan. The tornado weakened and lifted north of Berwick in Warren County. Damage along the path was scattered andrated F0. An aluminum sided farm shed had part of the roof and wall torn off 2 miles north of Roseville. The storm whichproduced the tornado was embedded within a line of severe thunderstorms which swept across southeast Iowa and west centralIllinois during the early evening. Nickel to jelly bean size hail was reported in Biggsville and Gladstone as the line moved acrossHenderson County. A funnel cloud was also reported in Galva in Henry County along with winds gusting to 60 mph. Very heavy rain also caused water to cover portions of US highway 116 east of Roseville in Warren County.
Hail (1.00)0010Wyanet 1351CST
Bureau County
Hail (0.75)0010 2 N Princeton 1355CST
Bureau County
Hail (1.00)0010Walnut 1355CST
Bureau County
An isolated severe thunderstorm developed over Bureau County during the afternoon and produced hail to 1 inch in diameter and50 mph winds in Wyanet and Walnut.
Hail (0.75)0022Kewanee 1530CST
Henry County
Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 022 2 S Monmouth 2050CST
Warren County
Severe thunderstorms brought hail..gusty winds and heavy rain to portions of Henry and Warren Counties.3/4 inch hail was reported in Kewanee in Henry County while a tornado was spotted south of Monmouth in Warren County. Nodamage was reported with the tornado and was rated an F0.
Seven power poles were blown down.Thunderstorm Wind (G54)0003Fairbank 0210CST
IOWA, East Central and SoutheastBuchanan County
Hail (0.75)0003Maquoketa 0758CST
Jackson County
Two to three inches of rain fell in one hour to cause localized flooding of streets and houses from Davenport to Bettendorf. Severalvehicles stalled in the flooded intersections of 3rd Street and River Drive in Davenport, andMiddle Road and Stafford Boulevard in Bettendorf. Duck Creek stayed in its banks though the water levels rose three feet.
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0003BettendorfDavenport to 1125CST
1300CST
Scott County
Hail (1.75)0003North English 1530CST
Iowa County
Hail (0.75)0003Williamsburg 1550CST
Iowa County
3363
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April 1999
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IOWA, East Central and Southeast
Jefferson County
Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 008 1 W Batavia 1725CST
Tornado (F0)0 10 0.1 008 7 W Pleasant Plain 1725CST
Jefferson County
Funnel Cloud0008 5 S Richland 1738CST
Keokuk County
Hail (0.75)0008 1 S Keokuk 1742CST
Lee County
Thunderstorm Wind (G64)0008Vinton 1745CST
Benton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G70)0008Vinton 1745CST
Benton County
Thunderstorm Wind (G60)0008New Liberty 1745CST
Scott County
Funnel Cloud0008Richland 1750CST
Keokuk County
Thunderstorm Wind (G65)0008Keokuk 1800CST
Lee County
Urban/Sml Stream Fld0008Washington 1805CST
Washington County
Funnel Cloud0008 1 NE Kalona 1830CST
Washington County
Thunderstorm Wind (G75)0008Sunbury 1930CST
Cedar County
Scattered severe thunderstorms moved across portions of eastern Iowa during the late afternoon and early evening producing twotornadoes, several funnel clouds and very heavy rain. The two tornadoes were reported in Jefferson County west of Batavia andwest of Pleasant Plain. No damage was reported with either tornado and both were rated F0.
Strong winds downed trees on railroad tracks in Keokuk in Lee County and caused minor damage to a farmhouse in Vinton inBenton County. A power pole and lines were also toppled by strong winds in New Liberty in Scott County. Strong winds also wereresponsible for destroying a farmstead including an old barn and crib house in Sunbury in Cedar County. Locally heavy rainaccompanied the storms as they moved through Washington County causing street flooding.
Hail (1.00) 15K0003New Waverly 1525CST
TEXAS, Central SoutheastWalker County
Tornado 4 miles north of New Waverly. Trees down along US 75 and the highway was closed.Tornado (F0) 25K0 25 0.3 003 4 N New Waverly 1542CST
Walker County
Trees down Thunderstorm Wind 25K0003Pointblank 1615CST
San Jacinto County
Hail (0.75) 10K0003Willis 1617CST
Montgomery County
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April 1999
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TEXAS, Central SoutheastMontgomery County
Tornado near Willis. Trees down in area and mobile home damaged in Walnut Creek subdivision.Tornado (F0) 30K0 25 0.3 003Willis 1617CST
Hail (0.75) 10K0003Corrigan 1641CST
Polk County
Significant flooding throughout the county including in the Shepherd area at Red Road, and in the Drews Landing, Regency Forest,Sherwood Forest and Cherry Creek areas. Rainfall totals include 8.5" at Camilla, 6.5" at Shepherd, 3.6" at Pointblank, and 3.5" atEvergreen. Some roads washed out in the county.
Flash Flood 100K000304
Countywide 1745CST0230CST
San Jacinto County
Significant flooding throughout the county. People evacuated from neighborhood around Choates Creek in Livingston. Water upto 3 feet high reported in some homes along 1st and 2nd Streets and McCardell Lane in Livingston. Pickup truck flipped over insame area. Several feet of water reported on US 59. Rain total of 8.45" in less than 4 hours at Lake Livingston Dam.
Flash Flood 150K000304
Countywide 1805CST0230CST
Polk County
Tornado along US 75 (Frazier Street) near the intersection of SH 336 in Conroe. Most damage confined to 4 businesses in theWood Creek shopping center.
Tornado (F0) 250K0 50 0.3 014Conroe 0745CST
Montgomery County
Roof damage to auto/truck repair shop along SH 336 just west of I-45 and north of Loop 105 in Conroe.Thunderstorm Wind 50K0014Conroe 0810CST
Montgomery County
Hail (0.88) 12K0026Bryan 0855CST
Brazos County
Trees down along FM 1179 near Carter Rd., Old Reliance Rd., Carrabba Rd., and Grassbur Rd.Thunderstorm Wind 15K0026Bryan 0855CST
Brazos County
Hail also reported at Wixon ValleyHail (0.75) 10K0026College Station 0855CST
Brazos County
Hail (1.75) 25K0026 12 SW Somerville 0920CST
Burleson County
Hail (0.75) 12K0026Brenham 0920CST
Washington County
High Wind (G60) 2K0009 0915MST0945MST
UTAH, EastUTZ027 Arches
Strong winds associated with a cold front blew the metal roof off a park service building at Arches National Park and also blew outwindows of a vehicle in the visitors parking area.
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April 1999
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Reference Notes:
Fatality Location Abbreviations:
BF Ball Field MH Mobile HomeBO Boating OT OtherBU Business OU Outside/Open AreasCA Camping PH Permanent HomeEQ Heavy Equipment/Construction SC SchoolGF Golfing TE TelephoneIW In Water UT Under TreeLS Long Span Roof VE Vehicle
List of Acronyms:
WCM - Warning Coordination MeteorologistNWS - National Weather ServiceNOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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 andhundredths of inches.
When listing property and crop damage, the figures indicated are the best guess made by the NWS from theavailable sources of information at the time of the printing.
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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 tobuilding structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage topoorly 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 roofingmaterial, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some treesblown 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 unprotectedanchorages 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 structuraldamage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage toshrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large tress blown down. Mobile homes and poorlyconstructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival ofthe hurricane center. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged bybattering of floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 5 ft above mean sea level may be flooded inland8 miles (13 km) or more. Evacuation of low-lying residences with several blocks of the shoreline may berequired.
Category Four Hurricane:
Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 kph). Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above normal. Moreextensive 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 andwindows. 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 beflooded 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 withsmall utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destructon ofmobile homes. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by risingwater 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to lower floors of all structures locatedless than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areason low ground within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of the shoreline may be required.
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The Fujita Scale
F-Scale Intensity Wind Speed(mph)
Typical Damage
F0 Gale Tornado 40 - 72 Some damage to chimneys; breaksbranches off trees; pushes overshallow-rooted trees; damages signboards.
F1 Moderate 73 - 112 The lower limit is the beginning ofhurricane wind speed; peels surfaceoff roofs; mobile homes pushed offfoundations or overturned; movingautos pushed off the roads; attachedgarages may be destroyed.
F2 Significant 113 - 157Considerable damage. Roofs tornoff frame houses; mobile homesdemolished; boxcars pushed over;large trees snapped or uprooted;light object missiles generated.
F3 Severe 158 - 206 Roof and some walls torn off wellconstructed houses; train soverturned; most trees in foresuprooted
F4 Devastating 207 - 260 Well-constructed houses leveled;structures with weak foundationsblown off some distance; carsthrown and large missile sgenerated.
F5 Incredible 261 - 318 Strong frame houses lifted offf o u n d a t i o n s a n d c a r r i e dconsiderable d is tances t odisintegrate; automobile sizedmissiles fly through the air inexcess of 100 meters; treesdebarked; steel re-inforced concretestructures badly damaged.
F6 Inconceivable 319 - 379 These winds are very unlikely. Thesmall area of damage they mightproduce would probably not berecognizable along with the messproduced by F4 and F5 wind thatwould surround the F6 winds.
* From the Journal of Atmospheric Science, August 1981, p. 1517-1519
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