Severe Storms and Tornadoes

Losses, 2024 dollars

$2.1 billion

Losses at the time

$1.3 billion

Deaths

10

The losses and deaths are NCEI’s, counting everything the disaster did. The episodes below are only what the Weather Service filed in its Storm Events record, which counts damage differently and often not at all, so the two never add up and are shown apart.

• Hail in Iowa, March 7, 20061.5 in hail · 3 events
• Hail in Oklahoma, March 7, 20061 in hail · 6 eventsHail was observed in downtown Enid.
• Hail in Kansas, March 7 to 8, 20060.88 in hail · 4 events
• Hail in Arkansas, March 8, 20061.75 in hail · 2 events
• Hail in Arkansas, March 8, 20061 in hail · 3 events
• Hail in Arkansas, March 8, 20061 in hail · 2 events
• Hail in Iowa, March 8, 2006$150,000 · 1.75 in hail · 45 eventsA strong upper level system lifted northeast out of the southwest U.S. during the day. Surface low pressure tracked from central Kansas into southeast Iowa during the afternoon and evening hours.
• Damaging Winds and High Wind in Texas, March 8, 200654 kt wind · 5 eventsHigh based showers and a few thunderstorms developed in an environment characterized by 40 degree surface dewpoint depressions during the late afternoon of the 8th. This as a potent upper level storm system propagated east from the southern Rockies over the Texas Panhandle.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Iowa, March 8, 2006$5,000 · 1 in hail · 8 eventsAn early spring storm system brought the first severe storms of the season to the area.
• Hail in Illinois, March 8, 20061.75 in hail · 2 events
• Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, March 8, 200661 kt wind · 2 eventsThunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down numerous trees.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Oklahoma, March 8 to 9, 2006$250 · 1.75 in hail · 14 eventsHail was observed on Highway 70.
• Hail in Texas, March 8, 20061.75 in hail · 5 eventsHail was reported covering the ground.
• Hail in Texas, March 8, 2006$15,000 · 2.75 in hail · 2 eventsThe Olney Fire Department reported baseball-size hail.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, March 9, 2006$115,000 · 1.25 in hail · 6 eventsA shed was blown onto a car and was destroyed.
• Tornado and Hail in Missouri, March 9, 2006$5,000 · F0 · 2 eventsGustnado briefly touched down and produced damage to an older barn. A power pole was sheared off near U.S. Highway 65.
• Tornado and Hail in Arkansas, March 9, 20062 injured · $533,000 · F2 · 22 eventsA tree fell on a mobile home. A roof over a softball dugout at Hoxie school was damaged. Several power lines and street signs were blown down.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, March 9, 2006$109,000 · 2.5 in hail · 29 eventsA storm chaser measured a 78 mile an hour wind gust.
• Damaging Winds in Missouri, March 9, 2006$22,000 · 62 kt wind · 5 eventsNumerous tree limbs were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Oklahoma, March 9, 200654 kt wind · 1 eventTrees downed.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Arkansas, March 9, 200657 kt wind · 4 events
• Lightning Strike in Arkansas, March 9, 20061 death · $100,000 · 1 eventLightning struck a home causing a fire to ignite. One male, age 83 was killed as a result of the house fire. House sustained considerable damage.
• Damaging Wind in Arkansas, March 9, 2006$200,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA line of severe thunderstorms caused widespread damage in the northern part of Pulaski County. Numerous homes, outbuildings and storage sheds sustained damage. Several vehicles and farm equipment were also damaged.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 9, 2006$25,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventSevere thunderstorm wind gusts damaged a few roofs and knocked down power poles in a rural area southwest of Winona.
• Flash Flood in Missouri, March 9, 20061 death · $25,000 · 1 eventFlash flooding of Ten Mile Creek caused the death of a 57-year-old man. The man drowned when the flat bed truck he was driving was swept off the road as he was attempting to cross the creek. The incident occurred on a private gravel road off Highway B.
• Damaging Winds in Arkansas, March 9, 200660 kt wind · 2 eventsDamaging straight line winds, produced by a complex of severe thunderstorms, overturned 2 planes at Weldon. Numerous trees were also downed and several barns were damaged from Shoffner to Amagon.
• Damaging Winds in Arkansas, March 9, 200650 kt wind · 2 eventsThunderstorm winds downed a number of trees and power lines. A large scoreboard, located on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University, also sustained damage.
• Tornado in Arkansas, March 9, 2006F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado was spawned in southwestern Lonoke County about 4 miles southeast of Scott. The tornado overturned a recreational vehicle and damaged roofs on several homes. A few fences were blown down, and some trees were uprooted.
• Damaging Winds in Arkansas, March 9, 200650 kt wind · 2 eventsThunderstorm winds blew down a number of trees, power lines and power poles.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 2006$10,000 · 58 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees downed and a few storage buildings damaged.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 200657 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees downed.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 200654 kt wind · 1 eventTrees downed.
• Tornado in Arkansas, March 9, 20064 injured · F2 · 1 eventA strong tornado was spawned in Woodruff County about 4 miles southwest of Morton. The tornado tracked quickly through Morton before exiting into Cross County. The tornado damaged 18 homes in Woodruff County. A large metal building housing a welding shop was destroyed.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 200656 kt wind · 1 eventTrees downed.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 2006$5,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventExtensive damage to a storage building in town.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 200654 kt wind · 1 eventTrees downed.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 200656 kt wind · 1 eventTrees and power lines downed.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 200656 kt wind · 1 eventTrees and power lines downed along Hwy 7.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 200655 kt wind · 1 eventTrees downed.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 200656 kt wind · 1 eventTrees and power lines downed near the junction of US 59 and 259.
• Tornado in Arkansas, March 9, 2006$10,000 · F1 · 1 eventAn F1 tornado touched down in Howard County near Center Point and moved northeast to the Pike County line approximately 11 miles northeast of Center Point. The tornado was on the ground for nearly 11 miles and damage consisted of numerous trees snapped and uprooted.
• Tornado in Arkansas, March 9, 2006F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado moved out of Howard County into western Pike County. The tornado entered Pike County 2 to 3 miles northwest of Nathan. The tornado tracked mostly through timberland, and uprooted or snapped dozens of trees.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 2006$20,000 · 59 kt wind · 1 eventRoof blown off a home in Gary City.
• Damaging Wind in Arkansas, March 9, 200656 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees downed.
• Tornado in Arkansas, March 9, 2006F1 · 1 eventThe storm that produced a weak tornado to the northwest of Nathan in western Pike County spawned yet another weak tornado near Kirby. This new tornado damaged a barn at the Kirby School, as well as a backstop at the ball field.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200656 kt wind · 1 eventTrees downed along US 71.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200653 kt wind · 1 eventMeasured gust by trained spotter.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200654 kt wind · 1 eventTrees downed.
• Damaging Wind in Arkansas, March 9, 2006$20,000 · 58 kt wind · 1 eventStorage buildings and car ports damaged.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 200655 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees downed at Junction of FM 1751 and FM 103.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Tennessee, March 9, 2006$181,000 · 1 in hail · 13 eventsOne house had part of its roof taken off. The carport was also damaged. Some trees were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Texas, March 9, 200655 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees downed.
• Damaging Winds in Arkansas, March 9, 200665 kt wind · 2 eventsTrees down.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Arkansas, March 9, 200660 kt wind · 3 eventsSeveral trees were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200657 kt wind · 1 eventTrees downed
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200655 kt wind · 1 eventGust estimated by a trained spotter.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Arkansas, March 9, 200650 kt wind · 4 eventsA store sustained some damage.
• Damaging Winds in Arkansas, March 9, 200662 kt wind · 2 eventsThe roof of a mobile home collapsed.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200655 kt wind · 1 eventTrees were downed between Jonesboro and Weston along LA Hwy 4.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200656 kt wind · 1 eventTrees downed.
• Flash Flood in Missouri, March 9, 20061 eventA couple of state roads were closed by flooding, including Route C near Silva and Route FF near Greenville.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200656 kt wind · 1 eventTrees downed in Calhoun.
• Tornado and Hail in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$900,000 · F1 · 15 eventsSeveral vacant buildings were knocked down when high winds moved through Clarksdale.
• Flash Flood in Missouri, March 9, 20061 eventFlooding occurred on many roads north of Doniphan. Low water crossings on Highway NN and K Highway were impassable.
• Damaging Wind in Arkansas, March 9, 2006$700,000 · 67 kt wind · 1 eventA potent squall line of thunderstorms moved across Ashley county and caused widespread damage, especially across southern and eastern sections of the county. As the squall line moved through, a small segment of the line pushed out ahead of the line.
• Damaging Winds in Louisiana, March 9, 2006$5,000 · 55 kt wind · 2 eventsSeveral trees were blown down just north of Bastrop as a line of storms pushed east-northeast across the parish.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200656 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees and power lines downed across the parish.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 9, 2006$20,000 · 52 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral outbuildings were destroyed. A garage was destroyed, damaging the vehicle within. Shingles were blown off a home. A carport was blown over.
• Damaging Winds in Arkansas, March 9, 2006$153,000 · 60 kt wind · 2 eventsA swath of wind damage occurred as a line of thunderstorms moved through Chicot County. Within this line, a "bow echo" segment moved from just east of Parkdale, along the Ashley/Chicot County lines, northeast to just south and then east of Lake Village.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200653 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees were blown down.
• Flash Flood in Missouri, March 9, 2006$30,000 · 1 eventWidespread flash flooding of streets occurred in Cape Girardeau. Several streets were temporarily closed. Some motorists attempted to drive around the barricades and became stranded. Kings Highway was flooded. A city church was flooded when drainage culverts clogged.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 200653 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$600,000 · 70 kt wind · 1 eventA line of thunderstorms moved across Bolivar County around noon on March 9th and produced substantial damage from Benoit to just west of Cleveland to around Mound Bayou. The most significant damage occurred in a segment of the squall line called a "bow echo".
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 2006$50,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventSiding was blown off a few homes and a church roof was damaged.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 2006$15,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees and power lines were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$300,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA wind gust to nearly 70 mph blew an 18 wheel tractor trailer over at the intersection of US Highway 61 and State Highway 438 around Arcola.
• Flash Flood in Illinois, March 9, 2006$30,000 · 1 eventSome local roads were washed out due to excessive rainfall. A pickup truck drove through a washout 5 feet wide and 3 to 4 feet deep, causing a broken fender and possible damage to the frame.
• Flash Flood in Missouri, March 9, 20061 eventFlash flooding of Crooked Creek prompted the evacuation of some low-lying residences in Marble Hill. A stretch of Highway 34 was under water in Marble Hill. Numerous county roads were covered with water. All county schools dismissed early.
• Damaging Wind in Illinois, March 9, 2006$100,000 · 74 kt wind · 1 eventA survey of the damage indicated a microburst with peak winds to 85 MPH occurred. On the south side of town, 20 to 30 trees and power lines were down. Several homes received major roof damage. A tree fell on a mobile home, and a garage was blown off its foundation.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Oklahoma, March 9, 200610 injured · $25,000 · 1 in hail · 7 eventsThunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged the roof of a school. Debris from the roof blew into a room where students were sheltering from the storm and injured 10 of the students.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$5.0 million · 80 kt wind · 1 eventAs a line of severe storms pushed through the Mississippi Delta, a small segment of the line caused extensive damage in Indianola and then across areas to the northeast. This "bow echo" segment was extremely intense with winds estimated around 80 kts (92 mph).
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 2006$10,000 · 58 kt wind · 1 eventA few power lines were blown down.
• Damaging Winds in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$50,000 · 53 kt wind · 2 eventsSeveral homes had shingles blown off and pealed up. Additionally,an awning on a gas station was damaged.
• Damaging Winds in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$60,000 · 65 kt wind · 3 eventsThe same "bow echo" which moved through Indianola and caused extensive damage, continued into west-central Leflore County and tracked northeast near the Schlater and Minter City Communities.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 2006$20,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA roof was blown off a camp house about 8 miles west of Newellton. Additionally, just south of Newellton a few trees were blown down.
• Flash Flood in Illinois, March 9, 2006$30,000 · 1 eventU.S. Highway 51 was closed in several locations due to water over the road. Water rose over other low-lying roads. A number of washouts occurred on roads throughout the county. Creeks were swollen.
• Damaging Wind in Louisiana, March 9, 2006$40,000 · 58 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees were blown down and some homes had shingles pealed off their roof.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$800,000 · 70 kt wind · 1 eventAn intense squall line moved across Warren county shortly after Noon on March 9th. This line downed a few trees around Vicksburg as it moved by. The heaviest damaged occurred to the Scottish Inn off East Clay Street where part of the roof was blown off.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$20,000 · 53 kt wind · 1 eventThe Community Center sustained minor roof damage and had ceiling tiles blown out. Additionally, several trees were blown down across the western portion of the county.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$30,000 · 57 kt wind · 1 eventMinor damage occurred to a business and numerous trees were blown down around town. Several more trees were blown down near the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 3.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$40,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees blown down around Carrollton and across the county. A few of the trees were blown down on fences.
• Damaging Wind in Indiana, March 9, 2006$25,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA roof was blown off a home. Numerous trees and power lines were down. Pillars were blown off a home. Power poles were down in Mount Vernon.
• Damaging Winds in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$50,000 · 58 kt wind · 2 eventsSeveral trees and power lines were blown down across western Madison County and along a swath to just north of Canton. Additionally, a few power lines were blown down around Gluckstadt.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$200,000 · 70 kt wind · 1 eventA few homes had a portion of the roof blown off.
• Damaging Winds in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$20,000 · 58 kt wind · 3 eventsA squall line moved east across Holmes County and knocked down a few power lines from Lexington to a few miles east of Lexington. Additionally, a few trees were blown down around Durant.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Arkansas, March 9, 2006$30,000 · 70 kt wind · 5 eventsThe automated observation at the Fort Smith airport recorded a 58 mile an hour wind gust.
• Damaging Wind in Indiana, March 9, 2006$80,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventMajor roof damage occurred to a few homes in Green River Estates, just northeast of the airport. One house was completely unroofed. Windows were broken and siding was stripped off. At the Evansville Regional Airport, a wind gust to 59 MPH was measured.
• Flash Flood in Indiana, March 9, 2006$50,000 · 1 eventMajor flooding was reported. Some roads were damaged.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$80,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventA portion of the roof was blown off a Trustmark Bank in Richland. Additionally, a few trees were blown down from around Richland to near the Monterey Community. One tree was nearly blocking Monterey Road after it fell.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$300,000 · 1 in hail · 3 eventsA squall line pushed through central Mississippi and caused significant damage to the eastern portion of Attala county. This line produced 60 mph winds in Kosciusko and 80 mph near the community of Zama.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$40,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventAn awning was blown off a gas station along with a sign and antenna blown over.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 20061 injured · $700,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventA squall line pushed across Leake County and caused considerable damage as it moved through. In Carthage, the High School Band Hall sustained significant roof damage. Just northeast of Carthage, several homes had the tin pealed off the roof along with shingles pealed off others.
• Flash Flood and Damaging Winds in Indiana, March 9, 2006$100,000 · 65 kt wind · 12 eventsA series of upper level impulses, moving along a surface warm front, set off lines of thunderstorms over South Central Indiana. Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines over much of the area, and did some isolated structural damage.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$10 million · 1 in hail · 3 eventsThe squall line which caused the damage across eastern Attala County intensified and tracked across a large portion of central Winston County.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 200650 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were blown down around Georgetown.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 200655 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees were blown down around Ackerman.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$80,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventA roof to a BP gas station was blown off on Highway 35 South. Additionally, several power lines were blown down around town.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 200653 kt wind · 1 eventScattered trees were blown down from Mathison to Mantee with a few other trees blown down between Mathison and Cumberland along the Natchez Trace.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 200650 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$30,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA barn was damaged just outside Braxton off Harrison-Braxton Road.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA tin roof was blown off a house in D'Lo and several trees were blown down just north of Mendenhall off Highway 49 and Highway 28.
• Damaging Winds in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$700,000 · 63 kt wind · 2 eventsThe squall line moved across Oktibbeha County and caused damage in and around Starkville. The County Courthouse sustained roof damage and many roofs around town had shingles pealed back. Dozens of trees were blown down, some crushed cars and several others took down power lines.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$100,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA squall line moved east a cross the county and caused many trees to get blown down along with several power lines. A bank in town had a part of the roof blown off.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 20061 injured · $100,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees were blown down around the Hillsboro Community and just north of Forest. One tree fell on a house and destroyed the structure and caused and injury.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Alabama, March 9, 2006$27,000 · 1.75 in hail · 20 eventsA potent early Spring low pressure system moved through the lower Missouri and Mid-Mississippi Valley dragging a cold front through the Tennessee Valley. This front produced a squall line of severe thunderstorms producing widespread damaging winds to the region.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Tennessee, March 9, 2006$119,000 · 70 kt wind · 32 eventsAmateur radio operator estimated wind gusts of 55 to 60 mph at the intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and State Route 114.
• Damaging Winds in Mississippi, March 9, 20063 injured · $16 million · 80 kt wind · 4 eventsAn intense squall line moved across Lowndes County and caused extensive damage across the northern half of the county. The most extensive damage occurred across two swaths. The first swath was from Columbus AFB to the Caledonia Community.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$200,000 · 57 kt wind · 1 eventMany shingles were blown off some homes and a few businesses along with a gas station sign blown down.
• Damaging Winds in Arkansas, March 9, 200658 kt wind · 2 eventsTrees down.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, March 9, 2006$80,000 · 75 kt wind · 1 eventVirtually all of Lamar County was affected by severe thunderstorm winds. One barn suffered moderate damage along County Road 28 southwest of Vernon. Hundreds of trees were either blown down, snapped off, or uprooted across Lamar County. Many power lines were also knocked down.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$120,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventMany trees and several power lines were blown down. Just north of Macon, one building had its roof pealed off.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, March 9, 2006$60,000 · 63 kt wind · 1 eventHundreds of trees were either blown down, snapped off or were uprooted. Several power lines were also blown down. One mobile home was damaged in Guin, and the roof of a furniture store was partially removed in Winfield. Small hail collected several inches deep in places.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 200655 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees were blown down. One tree was blocking an area road.
• Damaging Winds and High Wind in Kentucky, March 9, 2006$369,000 · 90 kt wind · 44 eventsA series of upper level disturbances moved along a surface warm frontal boundary. This produced lines of severe thunderstorms that crossed Central Kentucky. Trees and power lines were downed over much of the area, in addition to reports of structural damage.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$100,000 · 67 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were blown down, one home had its roof blown off and a few sheds were blown over.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 200653 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, March 9, 2006$50,000 · 63 kt wind · 1 eventThe most significant damage occurred in the northern part of the county, from the Fayette and Bazemore areas nothward. Numerous trees were blown down, snapped off and uprooted, and dozens of homes suffered varying degrees of roof damage.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, March 9, 20061 injured · $60,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventThe most significant damage was from the Lynn, Double Springs, and Bankhead National Forest areas northward. Numerous trees were blown down in and around Lynn, Double Springs, and Haleyville.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, March 9, 20061 injured · $50,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees and power lines were blown down from near Eldridge northward to the Winston County line. At least one home and one vehicle in Eldridge suffered damage due to trees falling on them. One person was injured north of Eldridge when a tree fell onto a vehicle.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 200655 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees were blown down.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 9, 2006$20,000 · 52 kt wind · 1 eventTwo large pine trees were blown down. One tree took down a ham radio tower.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 9, 2006$10,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventSevere thunderstorm down burst winds downed a few power poles and destroyed a roof off of a pavillion in a city park. A roof off of bleachers next to a baseball diamond was also destroyed.
• Damaging Winds in Tennessee, March 9, 200670 kt wind · 3 eventsA potent early Spring low pressure system moved through the lower Missouri and Mid Mississippi Valley dragging a strong cold front through the Tennessee Valley. This front produced a squall line of severe thunderstorms producing widespread damaging winds to the region.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 9, 2006$20,000 · 52 kt wind · 1 eventNumerous trees were downed in Bloomfield. A large elm tree fell on top of a home. A number of streets were blocked by fallen trees. In Dexter, a spotter estimated gusts to 60 MPH, where tree and minor roof damage was reported. In Bernie, trees and power lines were blown down.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 9, 2006$900,000 · F1 · 1 eventThe tornado nearly paralleled U.S. Route 60 in a commercial district just north of downtown Dexter. At the beginning of the damage path, a Wal-Mart store and a car dealership were struck. The Wal-Mart sustained significant damage to its roof and auto shop bay doors.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, March 9, 20061 injured · $20,000 · 50 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees were blown down and one home was damaged in Bessemer. One injury resulted from a tree that fell onto a house on Dicky Springs Road.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 9, 20061 injured · $200,000 · 65 kt wind · 1 eventIn the Sikeston area, a semi-trailer was overturned on U.S. Highway 60. A steeple was blown off a church onto a roadway. Numerous trees and power lines were down. A large tree toppled onto a car and a house.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 9, 20064 injured · $200,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventFour people were treated at a local hospital for minor injuries when their mobile home was destroyed near Portageville. Another trailer was overturned near Catron. The occupants of that trailer were not treated for injuries.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 9, 2006$250,000 · 61 kt wind · 1 eventExtensive damage occurred throughout the city of East Prairie, where a wind gust to 70 MPH was estimated by a spotter. The city hall was partially unroofed, and a communications tower was blown down onto the building. Bricks were blown off the wall of a nearby shop building.
• Damaging Wind in Illinois, March 9, 2006$40,000 · 57 kt wind · 1 eventTwo buildings and a pole barn were damaged. A restaurant sustained roof damage.
• Damaging Wind in Kentucky, March 9, 2006$250,000 · 87 kt wind · 1 eventA National Weather Service damage survey indicated a macroburst with peak winds from 90 to 100 MPH caused major damage. Hundreds of trees were blown down countywide, including at least 90 which landed on roads. One tree fell on an occupied car, trapping the occupants.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, March 9, 2006$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees fell on power lines across the northwestern part of the county near Monteagle.
• Damaging Wind in Kentucky, March 9, 2006$15,000 · 53 kt wind · 1 eventA wind gust to 61 MPH was measured by the automated observing system at Barkley Regional Airport next to the National Weather Service office. A barn was destroyed just off U.S. Highway 60 near the Ballard County line.
• Damaging Wind in Illinois, March 9, 2006$15,000 · 51 kt wind · 1 eventA wind gust to 59 MPH was measured at the Metropolis airport. In Metropolis, a construction trailer at the riverfront casino was blown over. A tree fell on a house on Route 145. Trees and power lines were down east of Metropolis.
• Flash Flood in Kentucky, March 9, 2006$30,000 · 1 eventFlash flooding occurred after the second round of thunderstorms in about 6 hours dumped an estimated 3 inches of rain on already moist ground. Many creeks and highways were flooded. Along U.S.
• Damaging Wind in Kentucky, March 9, 2006$20,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventIn Kuttawa, the roof of a laundromat was blown off, and the retainer wall at a post office collapsed. A farm shed was destroyed in Eddyville.
• Damaging Wind in Illinois, March 9, 2006$75,000 · 61 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral buildings at the courthouse square downtown were damaged. A large section of roof was lifted off one of the buildings and deposited on the sidewalk. Adjacent structures received less significant roof damage. Several power lines were down, and a window was broken.
• Flash Flood in Kentucky, March 9, 20061 death · $20,000 · 1 eventA 46-year-old female drowned while attempting to cross floodwaters on Kentucky 138. The victim was swept away after she got out of her car, which was partially moved off the road. Her body was found three-tenths of a mile from her car.
• Damaging Wind in Kentucky, March 9, 2006$20,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventA wind gust to 63 MPH was measured on the U.S. Highway 41 twin bridges over the Ohio River. In Henderson, two utility poles were knocked down, and a business sign was blown away. Outside the city, the roof was blown off a residence, and four trees were blown down.
• Damaging Winds in Kentucky, March 9, 2006$6,000 · 50 kt wind · 2 eventsSeveral large tree limbs were downed.
• Hail in California, March 10, 2006$100,000 · 0.75 in hail · 4 eventsAssociated with the severe thunderstorms was locally heavy rain. Lemoore, in Kings County, received 0.48" of rain in about an hour that lead to extensive street flooding.
• Hail in Washington, March 10, 20061 in hail · 1 eventA thunderstorm briefly dumped 1 inch hail in Redmond.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Oklahoma, March 10, 20062.75 in hail · 14 eventsWind gust was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet.
• Tornado and Hail in Oklahoma, March 10 to 11, 2006$703,000 · F1 · 6 eventsA tornado associated with the north end of a bowing convective line segment destroyed two chicken houses, severely damaged several homes, destroyed sheds and outbuildings, snapped and uprooted a number of trees, and blew down power lines and power poles.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 3 events
• Hail in Indiana, March 11, 20061 in hail · 4 eventsNon-severe hail was reported in other locations. Pea size hail fell in Huntingburg in Dubois County. Marble size hail fell in English in Crawford County, and near Memphis in Clark County.
• Flash Flood in Illinois, March 11, 2006$15,000 · 1 eventA man and his 10-year-old son were rescued from flooded Brier Creek after their SUV became stranded while trying to cross the creek. The swift-moving water was up to the doors of the vehicle.
• Flash Flooding in Indiana, March 11, 20065 eventsNumerous roads were closed due to high water. Cars were stalling in high water. Water was flowing across Jasper-Dubois Road, Schnellville Road, and Division Road.
• Flash Flooding in Kentucky, March 11, 20062 eventsThe Connector Road in Bedford was covered by four feet of water. It was closed and barricaded. Mount Pleasant Road was closed. The Highway 625 bridge was closed. Highway 316 was closed near Highway 421.
• Flash Flooding in Indiana, March 11, 20064 eventsU.S. 31 and Indiana Highway 160 were impassable near Henryville. Many side roads in the Borden area were impassable and some homes were surrounded by water.
• Hail in Oklahoma, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 2 eventsHail was reported covering the ground.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Oklahoma, March 11, 2006$25,000 · 1.75 in hail · 20 eventsThunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees.
• Hail in Wisconsin, March 11, 2006$5,000 · 1 in hail · 6 eventsThe first round of scattered storms, to affect south-central and southeast Wisconsin on March 11th, occurred during the early afternoon hours.
• Tornado and Hail in California, March 11, 2006$30,000 · F0 · 3 eventsA low topped supercell formed about 30 miles off the coast of Carlsbad and moved eastward across northern San Diego County during the late morning and early afternoon hours of the 11th.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Arkansas, March 11, 2006$50,000 · 1.75 in hail · 3 eventsHail up to golfball size covered the ground.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20062 in hail · 5 eventsSevere thunderstorm dumped massive amounts of hail all over town with hail stones as large as two inches in diameter. Piles of hail could be found well after the event ended.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 3 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 1 event
• Hail and Heavy Rain in Illinois, March 11, 2006$22,000 · 1.75 in hail · 16 eventsScattered thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front that moved through west central and northwest Illinois. The storms were essentially elevated in nature due to the lack of high winds at the surface.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 3 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 3 eventsA second round of large hail fell over southern Boone county. Golfball size hail was up to three inches deep on the ground at the intersection of US 63 and State Route 163...southeast of Columbia.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Tornado in Missouri, March 11, 2006F0 · 1 eventA small tornado caused intermittent weak damage across western Taney County. The tornado touched down in an area between Branson and Table Rock Lake, and tracked into the community of Merriam Woods. Only minor damage to trees and power poles were observed.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.5 in hail · 1 event
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 11, 20061 in hail · 2 events
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 11, 200650 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were damaged from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Illinois, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 25 eventsHail covering the ground.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20062.5 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Illinois, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 2 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061 in hail · 2 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
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• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061 in hail · 1 event
• Tornado in Missouri, March 11, 2006$15,000 · F0 · 1 eventA weak tornado briefly touched down and flipped over a mobile home in a rural section of northeast Douglas County.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.25 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 1 event
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• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 1 event
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 11, 200650 kt wind · 1 eventThunderstorm wind gusts blew a tree over Malburg Road in rural southern Texas County.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 11, 200650 kt wind · 1 eventTrees were damaged from thunderstorm wind gusts.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Tornadoes in Missouri, March 11, 2006F2 · 3 eventsA tornadic supercell thunderstorm moved across southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois producing 4 tornadoes. The first tornado formed at about 7:55 pm CST about 1.5 miles south of Centerville just east of Highway 21 near Route O.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20062.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 4 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20062.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 2 events
• Tornado in Missouri, March 11, 2006F1 · 1 eventThe supercell thunderstorm that produced the Reynolds, Iron and Madison County tornado spawned another short lived tornado near Highway 72 and County Road 504 southeast of Oak Grove. A swath of trees were uprooted or snapped off.
• Tornadoes in Missouri, March 11, 2006F1 · 3 eventsThe third tornado from the southeast Missouri supercell formed just southwest of Mine La Motte. The tornado traveled through the the west and north sections of the town producing F1 damage.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Tornado and Hail in Arkansas, March 11 to 12, 2006$160,000 · F0 · 12 eventsHail up to baseball size covered the ground.
• Hail in Indiana, March 11, 20061 in hail · 5 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 4 events
• Tornado in Missouri, March 11, 20062 deaths · 10 injured · $1.0 million · F3 · 1 eventThe tornado entered Perry County from Ste. Genevieve County near Highway NN and just west of the community of Giboney. The tornado moved northeast, crossing Interstate 55 only about one-half mile from the Ste. Genevieve County line.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 11, 20062 injured · F2 · 1 eventThe fourth tornado from the Southeast Missouri supercell formed in extreme southwest Ste. Genevieve County and went on to be the longest and strongest of the four tornadoes. The tornado formed about 9:20 pm CST just east of Route WW and one mile north of Holmes Road.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 2 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Tornado in Missouri, March 11, 2006F3 · 1 eventThe second Jefferson County tornado first formed about 9:42 pm CST about 8.5 miles south southeast of Festus, near Interstate 55 where it sheared off the tops of several trees. The tornado then hit a small subdivision on the east side of the highway destroying three homes.
• Hail in Illinois, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 2 events
• Tornado in Illinois, March 11, 2006F1 · 1 eventThe third tornado from the Jefferson County, MO supercell thunderstorm formed about 2 miles southwest of Fults about 9:46 pm CST. It destroyed a large grain bin as it moved east northeast.
• Tornado in Illinois, March 11, 2006F2 · 1 eventThe fourth tornado from the Southeast Missouri supercell crossed into Randolph County Illinois about 9:47 pm CST moving across the southern portion of Kaskaskia Island. Debris originating from near St. Marys, Missouri was found in some fields on the island.
• Tornado in Illinois, March 11, 2006F2 · 1 eventThe second Jefferson County, MO tornado crossed the Mississippi River into Monroe County Illinois at about 9:47 pm CST and moved north northeast for about 2 miles. Several trees were and outbuildings were damaged just to the southwest and northwest of Fults.
• Hail in Illinois, March 11, 20060.88 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Illinois, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 2 events
• Tornado in Illinois, March 11, 20062 injured · $1.2 million · F2 · 1 eventThe tornado entered Perry County, IL from Randolph County about 1.5 miles south of Highway 154. The Perry County segment of the tornado was rated at its maximum intensity and width shortly after crossing the county line.
• Hail in Arkansas, March 11, 20061.75 in hail · 3 events
• Hail in Illinois, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Illinois, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Illinois, March 11, 20061 in hail · 2 events
• Tornado in Illinois, March 11, 2006$70,000 · F1 · 1 eventThe tornado began at a place called Middleton in rural southwest Wayne County. A calf was injured after being picked up and thrown against a barn. A few mobile homes were overturned. Swirl marks were still visible in a field four days after the tornado.
• Hail in Missouri, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 2 events
• Hail in Illinois, March 11, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Tornado in Arkansas, March 11, 2006F1 · 1 eventA weak tornado was spawned in northern Searcy County around Evening Star. The tornado overturned a travel trailer and a lawn tractor. Tin was also removed from the roofs of two barns. A few trees were downed as well.
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20062.5 in hail · 1 event
• Lightning Strike in Michigan, March 12, 2006$50,000 · 1 eventA lightning strike sparked a house fire leading to smoke and water damage estimated at 35K to the structure and 15K to the contents.
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20061 in hail · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Illinois, March 12, 2006$50,000 · 1 eventFour roads in Fairfield were flooded. Flood damage to vehicles was reported at a car dealership.
• Flash Flood in Illinois, March 12, 2006$30,000 · 1 eventWidespread flash flooding inundated thousands of acres of low-lying areas. Many roads were underwater. Rayse Creek and smaller creeks in its vicinity overflowed into woods and fields. In Mount Vernon, the public works director described the flooding as the worst in 31 years.
• Flash Flood in Illinois, March 12, 20061 eventSeveral rounds of thunderstorms moved through the area with 3 to 5 inches of rain reported in some locations. Flooding was reported in the Tilden area where a water rescue had to be performed after the road washed out. No injuries were reported.
• Flash Flood in Missouri, March 12, 20061 eventSeveral rounds of thunderstorms moved through Crawford county. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing numerous creeks to flood. County highways E, C and M were closed due to flooding.
• Lightning Strike in Indiana, March 12, 2006$60,000 · 1 eventThe home of Pauly Quillen Yeadon, 72, was struck by lightning and severely damaged by the ensuing fire early on the morning of 12 March 2006.
• Flash Flooding in Indiana, March 12, 20069 eventsArea flood warnings were issued for most of the counties in South Central Indiana through the late afternoon or early evening hours of March 12. Persistent rainfall through the afternoon hours caused travel problems into the early evening.
• Hail in Kansas, March 12, 20063 in hail · 50 eventsHalf mile east of highway 169 near Cherryvale.
• Damaging Wind in Illinois, March 12, 2006$100,000 · 78 kt wind · 1 eventA continuous path of damage began near the Ullin exit of Interstate 57, which is exit 18. The damage swath was about one mile wide and extended eastward to the Massac County border. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted.
• Flash Flooding in Indiana, March 12, 20064 eventsHigh water was reported over several roads across the eastern half of the county. This included State Route 62 near Friendship, and US Route 421 in Versailles.
• Flash Flood in Indiana, March 12, 20061 eventIndiana Route 64 was closed between Arthur and the Gibson County line. Several city streets in Petersburg were flooded, as well as numerous county roads. Water covered State Route 56 about one mile west of Petersburg.
• Flash Flood in Indiana, March 12, 20061 eventNumerous county roads were flooded. Highway 66 west of Wadesville was closed to small vehicles.
• Flash Flood in Indiana, March 12, 20061 eventNumerous county roads were flooded. Highway 231 was flooded at several points. State Route 62 was closed east of State Route 245 due to flooding. State Route 66 was closed in several places due to high water. State Route 161 at Highways 60 and 50 was closed due to flooding.
• Flash Flood in Indiana, March 12, 2006$6,000 · 1 eventMany city streets in Evansville were closed due to high water, with water rescues conducted. The county highway department ordered 16 road closures as a result of high water, including heavily-travelled Green River Road. The basement of a vacant house collapsed.
• Tornado in Illinois, March 12, 2006$50,000 · F0 · 1 eventThe continuous path of damage that began near Ullin in Pulaski County became tornadic as it crossed into Massac County. The damage path extended only about a mile into extreme northwest Massac County. The damage ended near State Route 169 at Boaz Road.
• Flash Flooding in Kentucky, March 12, 20064 eventsThree to four feet of water covered a few roads. Several homes sustained basement flooding.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Kansas, March 12, 20063 injured · $8.5 million · 2.75 in hail · 45 eventsHail covered the ground.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in Ohio, March 12, 200610 eventsNumerous roads were flooded across the Cincinnati metro area.
• Hail in Kansas, March 12, 20061 in hail · 2 events
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Nebraska, March 12, 20063 injured · $80,000 · 1 in hail · 10 eventsEarly morning thunderstorms brought penny to golf ball sized hail from along the state line west of Bostwick in Nuckolls county to east of Exeter in Fillmore county. Two accidents occurred during the storms.
• Flash Flooding in Kentucky, March 12, 20062 eventsConnector Road and Mt. Pleasant Road were closed due to high water. The bridge on Highway 625 in Bedford was also closed. An area flood warning was issued for Trimble County through 815 EST on the evening of March 12.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, March 12, 2006$1.4 million · F0 · 41 eventsA significant tornado outbreak occurred over portions of eastern Kansas and western Missouri on March 12, 2006.
• Hail in Kansas, March 12, 2006$125,000 · 1.75 in hail · 5 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 2006$1.3 million · 2 in hail · 12 eventsNumerous roofs and cars damaged due to the large hail.
• Tornado and Hail in Missouri, March 12, 2006$2.2 million · F0 · 31 eventsRoof blown off Block Road at 12th and Burlington. Multiple power poles snapped off...windows and structural damage to buildings...around 10th through 12th Street and Burlington.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, March 12, 2006$1.7 million · 2.75 in hail · 25 eventsWidespread damage to cars and roofs.
• Tornado and Hail in Missouri, March 12, 2006$401,000 · F1 · 3 eventsF1 tornado crossed into Ray county from Jackson county at 0915 CST...2 miles west of Orrick. The tornado traveled east and lifted 2 miles southeast of Richmond. A gas station was destroyed in Orrick and the roof to the school was blown off..
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20061.75 in hail · 4 events
• Tornado and Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 12, 2006$251,000 · F0 · 2 eventsF0 tornado touched down around Norborne at 0944 CST and then lifted 2 miles east of Carrollton at 1005 CST. Damage was noted to buildings...trees and power lines.
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20060.75 in hail · 2 events
• Tornadoes in Missouri, March 12, 20064 deaths · 26 injured · $5.0 million · F3 · 2 eventsTornado tracked across rural areas of Randolph county. No significant damage was observed.
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20060.88 in hail · 3 events
• Hail in Illinois, March 12, 20060.88 in hail · 3 events
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, March 12, 2006$54,000 · 2.5 in hail · 10 eventsTree blown into trailer.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Iowa, March 12 to 13, 2006$217,000 · 1.75 in hail · 19 eventsA somewhat complex weather situation took place over the central U.S. on the 12th as a strong upper level system lifted northeast out of the southwest U.S. Surface low pressure moved into Kansas during the day and headed northeast into northern Missouri by evening.
• Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 12, 2006$200,000 · 52 kt wind · 1 event$200,000 in wind damage reported by FEMA from the North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative.
• Hail in Kansas, March 12, 20062.75 in hail · 8 events
• Hail in Kansas, March 12, 2006$250,000 · 2.5 in hail · 1 eventNumerous roofs and cars damaged by the hail.
• Flash Flood and Hail in Iowa, March 12 to 13, 2006$733,000 · 2 in hail · 60 eventsA strong spring storm system moved from the central Plains into the Great Lakes region from 12 March to 13 March 2006.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, March 12, 2006$405,000 · F2 · 5 eventsTornado crossed into Bates county from Linn county Kansas at 1424 CST...2 miles west-southwest of Amsterdam. The F0 tornado caused damage to several buildings in Amsterdam. The tornado then continued northeast over rural areas with damage limited to trees.
• Tornado and Hail in Missouri, March 12, 2006$85,000 · F2 · 18 eventsThunderstorm wind damage to residence.
• Flash Flood and Hail in Illinois, March 12 to 13, 2006$850,000 · 1.5 in hail · 46 eventsA strong spring storm system moved from the central Plains into the Great Lakes region from 12 March to 13 March 2006.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20064 injured · $2.0 million · F2 · 14 eventsDamage reported to several buildings in town from thunderstorm wind gusts.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 12, 2006$1,000 · 1.5 in hail · 5 eventsTrees and power lines down.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20061 death · 13 injured · $500,000 · F2 · 8 eventsTornado touched down in rural areas of Henry county...2 miles east northeast of Calhoun at 1550 CST. The tornado traveled northeast and crossed over into Benton county at 1552 CST.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Illinois, March 12 to 13, 2006$126,000 · 2.75 in hail · 47 eventsQuarter size hail covered the ground.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20066 injured · $3.2 million · F3 · 7 eventsTornado crossed into Saline county from Pettis county at 2009 CST. The tornado crossed over Interstate 70 at mile marker 71 at 2012 CST. Six people seeking shelter under a highway overpass were injured. Their cars were crushed when a semi was blown over on top of them.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20061 death · 6 injured · $4.5 million · F2 · 10 eventsF0 tornado touched down at 1549 CST 4 miles northeast of La Monte and traveled northeast over rural areas...with damage only to trees. The tornado crossed into Cooper county 2 miles northeast of Postal at 1604 CST.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 2006$100,000 · F1 · 1 eventThis tornado is an extension of the Henry County tornado that eventually tracked into Pettis County following its track through far northwest Benton County. Damage to a few homes and barns along with trees and power poles occurred.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, March 12, 2006$5,000 · F0 · 3 eventsF0 tornado crossed from Pettis county into Cooper county at 1604 CST...3 miles south-southwest of Blackwater. The tornado moved northeast over rural areas...and dissipated 4 miles east-northeast of Blackwater at 1617 CST.
• Hail and Lightning Strike in Illinois, March 12, 20061.75 in hail · 12 eventsA severe thunderstorm moved across southern LaSalle County, southern Grundy County then into western Will County during the late afternoon of March 12th. The thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of golfballs across many of these areas.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, March 12, 2006$51,000 · 1.75 in hail · 7 eventsA strong spring storm system moved from the central Plains into the Great Lakes region from 12 March to 13 March 2006.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 2006$10,000 · F1 · 1 eventA National Weather Service storm survey revealed that a tornado touched down near the intersection of Highway 135 and Highway 50, and tracked for about a mile damaging one home along with several trees.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, March 12, 2006$455,000 · F3 · 4 eventsRoof damage reported.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 12, 20063 in hail · 10 eventsA large swath of hail fell from Rocheport eastward into the Columbia metro area. The largest hail stones were 3 inches in diameter in Columbia. Numerous homes, businesses and automobiles were damaged by he hail.
• Hail and Lightning Strike in California, March 12, 2006$100,000 · 0.5 in hail · 4 eventsWeak convection on the west side of the Central San Joaquin Valley resulted in reports of funnel clouds and small hail. However, the 1/2-inch hail resulted in a young deciduous crop loss (almonds).
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20060.88 in hail · 2 events
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, March 12, 20061.75 in hail · 5 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20061.75 in hail · 2 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20061.75 in hail · 4 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20061.75 in hail · 4 events
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 2006F1 · 1 eventA tornado formed just northwest of New Hartford and traveled about 4 miles to just south of Ashley. The tornado initially caused tree damage just west of County Road 409 and again as it crossed County Road 416.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, March 12 to 13, 20068 injured · $3.9 million · F3 · 44 eventsPenny size hail was reported near 68th Street South and Riverside Drive.
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20060.75 in hail · 4 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20061.25 in hail · 3 events
• Tornadoes in Illinois, March 12, 2006F2 · 3 eventsA long track tornado that eventually hit Springfield, IL started as a small tornado over northern Calhoun County near the intersection of Hillcrest and Belleview Road on Farmers Ridge, or about 5 miles northwest of Kampsville.
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 2006$100,000 · 3 in hail · 5 events
• Tornado in Illinois, March 12, 20062 injured · F1 · 1 eventA second tornado formed 0.75 miles south of the Calhoun Green County tornado approximately 2.0 miles southwest of Barrow at 7:20 pm CST.
• Tornado in Illinois, March 12, 2006F1 · 1 eventThe Calhoun Greene County supercell thunderstorm produced a third tornado about 0.25 mile north of the intersection of County Road 2700n and Highway 106, about 0.75 mile northwest of Barrow.
• Tornadoes in Illinois, March 12, 2006F1 · 2 eventsTornado entered Scott county from Green county (WFO Saint Louis), and continued northeast into Morgan county.
• Tornadoes in Illinois, March 12, 200620 injured · F2 · 3 eventsA tornado entered Scott county from Greene county (WFO Saint Louis). Tornado continued northeast into Morgan county.
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 2006$325,000 · 2.75 in hail · 4 eventsLarge hail damaged many automobiles and homes.
• Tornadoes in Illinois, March 12, 2006F1 · 2 eventsA tornado touched down just northeast of Franklin. The tornado continued into Sangamon county.
• Tornado in Illinois, March 12, 2006F2 · 1 eventThe tornado touched down about 1/4 mile north of the Bunn Park golf course, and tracked to the northeast. The strongest damage was bounded by 15th Street, Cornell Avenue, South Grand Avenue, and Pope Avenue.
• Tornado in Illinois, March 12, 20064 injured · F2 · 1 eventThe tornado touched down 3.75 miles south of Riverton. It moved northeast, between Dawson and Buffalo (passing 1.5 miles west of Buffalo), and lifted just south of the Logan County line, 5 miles northeast of Buffalo.This tornado started at F0 strength, about 100 yards wide, and…
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 20062 injured · $700,000 · F1 · 1 eventA supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado that intially touched down east of Sheldon. The tornado tracked across rural southeast Vernon County, destroying six homes, and one church located near Virgil City. The tornado extended into Cedar County.
• Tornado in Illinois, March 12, 2006F2 · 1 eventThe tornado touched down 4 miles east of Cornland, and was on the ground for 2.5 miles before lifting 2.5 miles southwest of Mt. Pulaski. The tornado snapped numerous trees and power poles, and a 400 foot microwave tower was toppled. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 20061 death · 5 injured · $800,000 · F2 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Vernon County tornado. The tornado increased in intensity as it tracked across Cedar County. 47 structures were damaged and 26 were destroyed including homes and businesses. Five injuries and one fatality resulted.
• Tornado in Illinois, March 12, 2006F2 · 1 eventThe tornado tracked from the Logan/Sangamon County line, 6 miles south of Mt. Pulaski, to 3 miles south of Mt. Pulaski. Damage from this tornado included numerous snapped trees and power poles. In addition, 3 or 4 large steel power poles were toppled.
• Tornadoes in Illinois, March 12, 2006F1 · 2 eventsA tornado developed 6 miles southwest of Latham. The tornado continued into Macon county.
• Tornado and Hail in Illinois, March 12 to 13, 20062 injured · $1.6 million · F0 · 20 eventsA basement door was blown out and road signs were blown down.
• Tornadoes in Illinois, March 12, 2006F1 · 2 eventsA tornado developed 9 miles southwest of Maroa. The tornado continued into De Witt county.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 2006$150,000 · F0 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Cedar County tornado. The tornado weakened to F-1 status as it tracked across a portion of southern St. Clair County. Four stuctures were damaged and one house was destroyed. Most of the damage was to trees along with a few power lines.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 20061 injured · $200,000 · F1 · 1 eventA supercell thunderstorm tracked out of Ottawa County, Oklahoma and into Newton County, Missouri. The storm spawned a tornado approximately 8 miles SW of Neosho and damaged around 40 structures across rural sections of the county.
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20061 in hail · 3 events
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 2006F2 · 1 eventThe tornado that hit Randolph County continued northeast into Monroe County southwest of Middle Grove. The tornado moved through rural areas damaging farm structures and trees. The tornado continued northeast causing tree damage to near Madison.
• Tornadoes and Hail in Arkansas, March 12 to 13, 200612 injured · $18 million · F3 · 12 eventsLarge hail up to softball size caused extensive damage to nearly 600 homes and businesses.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 2006F4 · 1 eventAs the first Monroe County tornado dissipated, another formed just to the southeast. The two tornadoes traveled parallel for about 100 yards.
• Hail in Wisconsin, March 12, 20060.88 in hail · 1 eventThe northern fringes of a potent system that produced one of the most significant tornado outbreaks in U.S. history brought widespread rain and thunderstorms to south central and southeast Wisconsin during the evening hours.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 20061 death · 1 injured · $5.0 million · F3 · 1 eventA supercell thunderstorm that produced a tornado in Newton County, spawned a large tornado in Lawrence County approximately one mile north of Verona. The tornado damaged 46 structures and destroyed 21.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 200619 injured · $1.0 million · F3 · 1 eventA large tornado touched down over rural southwest Hickory County and tracked near the Pomme De Terre lake damn. The tornado eventually tore through an intersection known as Carsons Corner causing signficant structural damage along with 19 injuries.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 20065 injured · $850,000 · F2 · 1 eventA tornado initially touched down southwest of Gravois Mills and tracked through the city. 20 homes were destroyed while another 10 were damaged. This tornado was spawned from the same cyclic supercell that produced tornadoes back in Hickory, Polk, Dade, and Barton counties.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 20063 injured · $50 million · F3 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Lawrence County tornado. Significant structural damage occurred across the Christian County panhandle in a rural area between Billings and Clever. This area was also heavily impacted by the 4 May 2003 tornado.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 20064 injured · $650,000 · F2 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Christian and Lawrence County tornado. The tornado tracked across extreme southern Springfield causing damage to approximately 27 homes. None of the homes or structures were completely destroyed.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 2006F1 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Carroll County Arkansas tornado. A five mile swath of tree damage occurred across extreme southern Stone County on the south end of Table Rock Lake.
• Tornadoes in Missouri, March 12, 200613 injured · $700,000 · F3 · 2 eventsThis tornado was spawned from the same cyclic supercell that produced a tornado across Lawrence, Christian, and Greene counties. A large tornado touched down northwest of Fordland and lifted approximately 7 miles north of Diggins in rural central Webster County.
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 20061 in hail · 2 events
• Hail in Missouri, March 12, 2006$500,000 · 2.5 in hail · 1 eventBaseball size hail caused damage to roofs and vehicles within a section of Branson.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 2006$450,000 · F2 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the second Webster County tornado that crossed into Wright County approximately one mile north of Duncan. The tornado continued to produce significant structural damage across rural northwest Wright County.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 2006$50,000 · F0 · 1 eventA weak tornado touched down two miles west of Cole Camp and tracked across rural areas northwest of the city. A few barns and outbuildings were damaged prior to the tornado dissipating near Highway JJ.
• Tornadoes in Missouri, March 12, 2006F1 · 3 eventsThe first indication of tornado damage was in extreme southern Callaway County southwest of Tebbetts. A mobile home was flipped onto its side on County Road 4010 about 11:30 pm CST.
• Tornadoes in Missouri, March 12, 2006F0 · 3 eventsA small tornado formed in extreme northeast Osage County just south of the Missouri River causing tree damage. The tornado then crossed the river into southeast Callaway County.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 12, 2006$80,000 · F0 · 1 eventThis tornado is a continuation of the Wright County tornado that crossed into Laclede County near the community of Competition. The tornado left a three mile swath of damage across rural southeast Laclede County damaging six homes and destroying none.
• Tornadoes in Missouri, March 13, 20061 injured · $800,000 · F3 · 2 eventsThe supercell thunderstorm that produced tornadoes in Osage, Callaway, and Montgomery counties produced another tornado in Montgomery County that formed in Jonesburg about Midnight CST March 13, 2006. Damage was first found on Highway Y where a home suffered roof damage.
• Flash Flooding in Wisconsin, March 13, 2006$60,000 · 2 eventsDuring the late evening of Sunday, March 12, flash floods occurred over a couple southern Wisconsin counties as a complex of thunderstorms producing torrential rainfalls moved across the area.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 13, 20062 injured · F2 · 1 eventA tornado initially formed at approximately 12:30 am CST along County Road 337 about 2 miles northeast of Guthrie. Light tree damaged occurred in this area.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Indiana, March 13, 20061 in hail · 2 eventsWind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.
• Tornadoes in Missouri, March 13, 20066 injured · $2.7 million · F3 · 3 eventsA supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado that tracked from northeast Montgomery County, across northern Lincoln County, crossed into southeast Pike County, and then crossed the Mississippi River into Calhoun County, IL during the early morning hours of Monday, March 13, 2006.
• Tornado in Missouri, March 13, 2006F1 · 1 eventA small tornado hit along Highway E about 1 mile east of Millwood. A barn and 2 grain bins were destroyed. Several other buildings had roof damage.
• Damaging Winds in Michigan, March 13, 200655 kt wind · 2 eventsNumerous trees were blown down, some resulting in power outages due to fallen power lines.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Missouri, March 13, 20061.75 in hail · 2 events
• Damaging Winds in Indiana, March 13, 2006$290,000 · 60 kt wind · 4 eventsTrees and power lines were reported down throughout the county.
• Hail in Missouri, March 13, 20061.75 in hail · 3 eventsGolfball sized hail fell for several minutes at the NWS office in St. Louis. Several employees' cars sustained hail damage.
• Hail in Missouri, March 13, 20062 in hail · 6 events
• Hail in Illinois, March 13, 20060.75 in hail · 1 event
• Hail in Illinois, March 13, 20060.75 in hail · 2 events
• Hail in Michigan, March 13, 2006$40,000 · 2.25 in hail · 1 eventThe public in Vicksburg reported golf ball sized hail covered the ground with hail measured as large as two and a quarter inches in diameter.
• Hail in Michigan, March 13, 2006$40,000 · 2.25 in hail · 1 eventThe public in Vicksburg reported hail as large as two and a quarter inches in diameter and hail briefly covered the ground.
• Lightning Strike in Massachusetts, March 13, 2006$50,000 · 1 eventAn area of showers with embedded thunderstorms moved across Massachusetts during the late morning hours of 13 March 2006. A lightning strike from one thunderstorm hit a house on 115 Pine Street in Fitchburg. The house caught on fire from this lightning strike.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Tennessee, March 13, 2006$3,000 · 1.75 in hail · 16 eventsPower lines along with one tree and one sign were down.
• Tornadoes in Mississippi, March 13, 2006$10,000 · F0 · 2 eventsThis weak tornado was witnessed by several people briefly touching down near Legion Lake then dissipating as the storm moved off to the east-northeast.
• Hail and Damaging Wind in Kentucky, March 13, 2006$75,000 · 2.75 in hail · 9 eventsA barn was blown over.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, March 13, 2006$20,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were reported down across the county.
• Tornado in Alabama, March 13, 2006$27,000 · F0 · 1 eventAn F0 tornado touched down in rural northern Fayette County approximately 1.8 miles south of Winfield. The tornado began near the intersection of County Road 21 and County Road 49, traveled northeastward, and ended near US Highway 43 and Benton Road.
• Damaging Wind in Mississippi, March 13, 2006$20,000 · 55 kt wind · 1 eventA few homes had shingles pealed off the roof.
• Tornado in Alabama, March 13, 2006$8,000 · F1 · 1 eventAn F1 tornado touched down about 2 miles east of Glen Allen in far northern Fayette County, and tracked northeastward, uprooting numerous trees along its path. The tornado crossed County Road 65 and County Road 53 before lifting near Eldridge Road.
• Damaging Wind in Pennsylvania, March 13, 2006$50,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA line of thunderstorms produced straight-line winds which damaged two farms (one on Barber Rd and another on East Hill Rd ) in Covington Township. This area is located just east of Covington.
• Tornado in Alabama, March 13, 2006$20,000 · F0 · 1 eventAn F0 tornado touched down near the intersection of State Highway 17 and State Highway 96, approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Kennedy. The tornado moved northeastward and crossed County Road 49 before it lifted just east of Howell Road and State Highway 96.
• Tornado in Alabama, March 13, 2006$34,000 · F1 · 1 eventAn F1 tornado touched down approximately 1.5 miles east of the Curry Community along Burrows Crossing Road. The tornado completely destroyed a barn and sheet metal was strewn downstream over 300 yards. One additional barn was heavily damaged.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, March 13, 2006$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were reported down along Ray Cross road near Mossy Grove.
• Tornadoes in Alabama, March 13, 2006$3,000 · F0 · 2 eventsStorm Spotters tracked a tornado on the ground from near County Road 35 in far northern Tuscaloosa County to near New Hope Road in far southeastern Fayette County. The tornado only broke a few limbs off of trees as it moved through the rural countryside.
• Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Alabama, March 13, 2006$5,000 · F0 · 7 eventsA strong cold front tracked east from the Great Lakes south through the lower Mississippi Valley into a moist and unstable airmass that presented strong vertical wind shear.
• Flash Flood in New York, March 13, 2006$50,000 · 1 eventA strong low pressure system moved through the Great Lakes on Monday, the 13th, and pulled a warm front north into central New York. Moist air streaming northward with this warm front brought showers with embedded heavier rains from thunderstorms to central NY.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, March 13, 2006$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were downed near Oneida.
• Tornado in Alabama, March 13, 2006$11,000 · F0 · 1 eventAn F0 tornado briefly touched down near exit 289 on Interstate 65 in far northern Blount County, damaging one mobile home. The tornado was witnessed by many motorists as it crossed the highway.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, March 13, 2006$20,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees were downed in and around Jacksboro.
• Damaging Wind in Alabama, March 13, 2006$20,000 · 50 kt wind · 1 eventWinds damaged a few boats and boat houses on the Coosa River at Hortons Bend.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, March 13, 2006$20,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventSeveral trees and power lines were downed 1 mile southwest of Maryville.
• Damaging Wind in Tennessee, March 13, 2006$15,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventA few trees and power lines were downed in and near Spring City.
• Flash Flood in Hawaii, March 13 to 14, 20067 deaths · 1 eventFlash flooding initially occurred over northern and eastern parts of Kauai along Kuhio Highway, as heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms forced the Hanalei River over its banks near the Hanalei Bridge.A much more serious event occurred hours later, at about 0545 HST on the…
• Damaging Wind in Georgia, March 14, 2006$5,000 · 60 kt wind · 1 eventAn unoccupied mobile home was flipped over. Several trees were blown down. Reported by the Colquitt County EMA.

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