Tornadoes and Hail in Louisiana, April 13, 2019

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Louisiana, April 13, 2019
Start: 2019-04-13T05:00
End: 2019-04-13T18:16
Location: Louisiana

April 13, 2019 · NWS JAN · 17 events in 7 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
Other

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $333,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 17

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.

During the late afternoon of April 13 and into the evening and overnight, a strong spring storm system pushed across the Lower Mississippi Valley region and brought widespread severe weather, a regional tornado outbreak, and flash flooding. This event started over eastern Texas and steadily pushed eastward into the evening and overnight. Storms associated with this system started as a few line clusters then evolved into a full blown linear complex. Within this line, smaller bowing segments formed and it was these features that supported the regional outbreak of tornadoes. A total of 20 tornadoes occurred across our forecast area, six of which were rated as strong (EF2). In addition to the tornadoes, several reports of large hail were received along with many instances of wind damage. Heavy rainfall was also impactful and multiple inches of rain quickly fell across some locations and caused flash flooding, some of it extensive.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 13, 3:01 AM CST, 1 hour 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 13, 3:01 AM CST, 1 hour 59 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 13, 3:43 AM CST, 1 hour 17 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
443 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023-025-MSZ034>036-040>042-047-
140945-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Tensas-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-
Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Warren-
443 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, northwest
Mississippi, and west central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Today through this evening

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through this evening

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...This afternoon through this evening

A severe weather outbreak is likely Saturday afternoon into early
Sunday morning. Tornadoes, some of which could be strong,
widespread damaging winds up to 70mph, and golf ball to baseball
size hail are likely.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Heavy rainfall from multiple rounds of storms will lead to flash
flooding Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning. 1-3" of
rain with locally higher amounts is expected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

A few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained
winds ranging from 25 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts
around 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high
profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ018-019-025-140945-
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-
443 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central
Mississippi, and northwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through this evening

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through this evening

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...This afternoon through this evening

A severe weather outbreak is likely Saturday afternoon into early
Sunday morning. Tornadoes, a few possibly strong, damaging winds
up to 70mph, and golf ball size hail are likely.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Heavy rainfall from multiple rounds of storms will lead to flash
flooding Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning. 1-3" of
rain with locally higher amounts is expected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

A few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained
winds ranging from 25 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts
around 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high
profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ029>033-037>039-045-046-051-052-140945-
Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-
Neshoba-Kemper-Newton-Lauderdale-
443 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi,
and northeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...This afternoon through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through this evening

A severe weather outbreak is likely Saturday afternoon into early
Sunday morning. Tornadoes, a few possibly strong, damaging winds
up to 70mph, and golf ball size hail are likely.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Heavy rainfall from multiple rounds of storms could lead to flash
flooding Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning. 1-2" of
rain with locally higher amounts is expected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained winds up
to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph. High profile vehicles
could also be affected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ026>028-140945-
Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-
443 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...This afternoon through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...This afternoon through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through this evening

A severe weather outbreak is likely Saturday afternoon into early
Sunday morning. Tornadoes, a few possibly strong, damaging winds
up to 70mph, and golf ball size hail are likely.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Heavy rainfall from multiple rounds of storms will lead to flash
flooding Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning. 1-3" of
rain with locally higher amounts is expected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained winds up
to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph. High profile vehicles
could also be affected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ044-050-140945-
Leake-Scott-
443 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...This afternoon through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through this evening

A severe weather outbreak is likely Saturday afternoon into early
Sunday morning. Tornadoes, some of which could be strong,
widespread damaging winds up to 70mph, and golf ball to baseball
size hail are likely.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Heavy rainfall from multiple rounds of storms could lead to flash
flooding Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning. 1-2" of
rain with locally higher amounts is expected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained winds up
to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph. High profile vehicles
could also be affected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

LAZ024-026-MSZ043-048-049-053>055-059>063-140945-
Catahoula-Concordia-Madison MS-Hinds-Rankin-Claiborne-Copiah-
Simpson-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-
443 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and
southwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...This afternoon through this evening

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through this evening

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...This afternoon through this evening

A severe weather outbreak is likely Saturday afternoon into early
Sunday morning. Tornadoes, some of which could be strong,
widespread damaging winds up to 70mph, and golf ball to baseball
size hail are likely.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Heavy rainfall from multiple rounds of storms could lead to flash
flooding Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning. 1-2" of
rain with locally higher amounts is expected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

A few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained
winds ranging from 25 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts
around 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high
profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ056>058-064>066-072>074-140945-
Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-
Forrest-
443 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, south central Mississippi,
and southeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...This afternoon through tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...This afternoon through this evening

A severe weather outbreak is likely Saturday afternoon into early
Sunday morning. Tornadoes, a few possibly strong, damaging winds
up to 70mph, and golf ball size hail are likely.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Heavy rainfall from multiple rounds of storms could lead to flash
flooding Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning. 1-2" of
rain with locally higher amounts is expected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

A few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained
winds ranging from 25 to 30 mph and potential for wind gusts
around 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high
profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

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&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible.
Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong tornadoes possible.
Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are
 possible.
Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible.
Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible.

*FLOODING*
Extreme...Widespread and significant flooding is likely.
Significant...Widespread flash flooding is likely
 and significant flooding is possible.
Elevated...Areas of flash flooding likely.
Limited...Localized flash flooding is possible.

*NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS*
Significant...Scattered downed trees and power lines are likely
 due to sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts
 greater than 50 mph.
Elevated...A few downed trees and power lines are possible due
 to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for
 wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those
 in high profile vehicles.
Limited...Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to
 sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph.
 High profile vehicles could also be affected.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 13, 12:21 AM CST, 4 hours 39 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
121 AM CDT SAT APR 13 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1107 PM     HAIL             UNION CHURCH            31.68N 90.79W
04/12/2019  E1.00 INCH       JEFFERSON          MS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            RESENDS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM UNION
            CHURCH. LOTS OF DIME TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL
            WITH SEVERAL LARGER STONES AROUND QUARTER
            SIZE.

&&

TW

Special weather statement, Apr 13, 4:25 AM CST, 35 minutes before

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The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 172 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 10:58 UTC.

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Event by event

10 thunderstorm wind, 5 tornado, 2 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morehouse

When: April 13, 5:00 AM CST to 5:11 AM CST
Where: Morehouse County, 0.69 mi S of Oak Ridge to 7.84 mi ENE of Oak Ridge
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.620, -91.770

A swath of damaging winds occurred as a supercell moved across portions of Morehouse Parish. Six power lines and several trees were blown down, along with a large oak tree blown down onto a house just south of Oak Ridge. The wind also took the roof off of a barn and pushed a tree down on the same property to the east northeast of Oak Ridge.

Hail, Morehouse

When: April 13, 5:11 AM CST
Where: Morehouse County, 7.53 mi ENE of Oak Ridge
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.660, -91.645

Quarter size hail fell off of Brigham Ranch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, West Carroll

When: April 13, 5:24 AM CST to 5:50 AM CST
Where: West Carroll County, 3.59 mi WSW of Bear Skin to 3.4 mi SE of Oak Grove
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.660, -91.637

A swath of damaging wind occurred in relation to a supercell that moved through West Carroll Parish. Trees were blown down along the path of the storm but the most damage was near Forest. Here, several power lines were blown down as well as trees.

Hail, West Carroll

When: April 13, 5:45 AM CST
Where: West Carroll County, 1.5 mi NNE of Forest
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.800, -91.410

Golf ball size hail fell in Forest.

Thunderstorm Wind, East Carroll

When: April 13, 6:01 AM CST to 6:03 AM CST
Where: East Carroll County, 2.82 mi NNW of Shelburn to 1.5 mi NNW of Shelburn
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.920, -91.230

A few trees and power poles were blown down in the Shelburn area. An 18 wheeler was also flipped over on Highway 65 North.

Thunderstorm Wind, Catahoula

When: April 13, 2:15 PM CST
Where: Catahoula County, 1.9 mi ENE of Archie
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.590, -91.940

There was some structural damage, trees were blown down across roads and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Richland

When: April 13, 2:15 PM CST
Where: Richland County, 0.58 mi E of Rayville Muni Arpt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.480, -91.760

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morehouse

When: April 13, 2:19 PM CST
Where: Morehouse County, 3.52 mi NNE of Beekman
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.968, -91.859

Several trees were blown down along Highway 425 between Bastrop and the Arkansas/Louisiana state line.

Tornado, Tensas

When: April 13, 3:04 PM CST to 3:30 PM CST
Where: Tensas County, 5.8 mi SSW of New Light to 0.22 mi S of Somerset
Rating: EF1
Path length: 17.25 mi
Path width: 1,230 yd
Property damage: $70,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.020, -91.460

This tornado started in a crop field, damaging crops, uprooting and snapping trees in its path. It also rolled one mobile home and destroyed another and lofted an empty fertilizer tank and farm equipment tires a considerable distance. The tornado continued northeast through the field, strewing debris and snapping trees well off in the distance. The tornado then struck an older home along Highway 128, lifting the roof and strewing tin and debris around and in trees. As it crossed the highway, the tornado became fairly wide and strengthened, uprooting and snapping extensive number of trees, with many snapped nearly halfway down. It then continued northeast before crossing Highway 4, Becks Bayou Road and Shackleford Road. In this area many numerous trees were uprooted and large limbs snapped. The tornado then crossed Bell Road, Highway 575, Highway 888 before crossing Highway 898 and Highway 65. All along this path, numerous trees were uprooted, large limbs snapped and some minor roof damage occurred to some homes in this area. Some outbuildings and mobile homes were damaged, with a few pushed off of their cinder blocks. The tornado crossed the highway, snapping some large limbs, before lifting soon thereafter. Maximum estimated winds were 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, West Carroll

When: April 13, 3:10 PM CST
Where: West Carroll County, 2.99 mi ESE of Forest
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.770, -91.370

A tree was blown down along Highway 582 east of Forest.

Tornado, Tensas

When: April 13, 3:13 PM CST to 3:19 PM CST
Where: Tensas County, 3.75 mi W of Franklin to 1.27 mi WNW of Balmoral
Rating: EF1
Path length: 4.98 mi
Path width: 950 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.093, -91.314

The tornado touched down near Shackleford Road, crossing Highway 575, where some trees were uprooted and large limbs were snapped. It continued northeast across Cutoff Road and near the intersection of Turn Row and Highway 65. A large tree was uprooted and snapped and a couple of power poles were snapped near the base along Highway 65 near the intersection of Highway 888. The tornado then crossed the highway and lifted soon thereafter. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: April 13, 3:19 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 2.38 mi SSE of Englewood
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.350, -91.200

Power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, East Carroll

When: April 13, 3:22 PM CST
Where: East Carroll County, 0.9 mi NW of Shelburn
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.890, -91.230

Several trees were blown down on Highway 65 several miles north of Lake Providence.

Thunderstorm Wind, East Carroll

When: April 13, 3:24 PM CST
Where: East Carroll County, 1.5 mi NNW of Transylvania
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.700, -91.210

A free-standing workshop or shed building was destroyed around the Transylvania area.

Tornado, Madison

When: April 13, 3:35 PM CST to 3:38 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 1.41 mi ESE of King to 1.59 mi SE of Tallulah Arpt
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.97 mi
Path width: 840 yd
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.244, -91.097

This tornado touched down right along or just before the levee and State Route 603, uprooting quite a few trees and snapping some large limbs in the path. Some limbs fell on an outbuilding, but otherwise, no structural damage was observed. This weak tornado lifted soon thereafter crossing Highway 603. Maximum estimated winds were 95 mph.

Tornado, Madison

When: April 13, 3:44 PM CST to 3:50 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 2.55 mi SE of Coleman to 1.58 mi S of Mound
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2.81 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.292, -91.052

This weak tornado touched down near Interstate 20. Livestream video was observed from storm spotters of this weak tornado in a field. No notable structure or tree damage was observed during the storm survey. Maximum estimated winds were 70 mph.

Tornado, Madison

When: April 13, 6:09 PM CST to 6:16 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 9.34 mi SSW of Tendal Arpt to 6.54 mi S of Tendal Arpt
Rating: EF0
Path length: 4.43 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.293, -91.404

This tornado tracked through rural portions of Madison Parish. A tornado debris signature was noted on radar. This tornado crossed Quebec Road and tracked into the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge where it lifted. Maximum estimated winds were 75 mph.

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Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 816169, 816170, 816171, 816172, 816857, 816858, 816859, 816861, 813837, 820400, 813838, 820405, 820406, 820407, 813839, 813840, 813841.