Wikipedia

March 2019 North American blizzard

The March 2019 North American blizzard was a powerful Colorado Low that produced up to two feet of snow in the plains and Midwest. Rapid snowmelt following the storm caused historic flooding, and some areas received hurricane-force wind gusts. Comparable to the 1993 Storm of the Century,[1][2] the storm was labeled a bomb cyclone after barometric pressure readings dropped in excess of 24 mbar (0.71 inHg) over a 24-hour period.[3] After the storm entered Colorado from its origination in Arizona, the pressure dropped more than 30 mbar (0.89 inHg) and rapidly intensified over the western High Plains.[4] The severe storm set new all-time record low barometric pressure readings in Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico. The storm itself killed only one person in Colorado, but flooding caused by the storm killed at least 3, one in Iowa and at least two in Nebraska[5][6] and left ~140,000 without power in Texas.[7]

March 2019 North American blizzard
Category 1 "Notable" (RSI/NOAA: 1.84)
The extratropical cyclone responsible for the blizzard over the Midwestern United States at 14:01 UTC (10:01 a.m. CDT) on March 13.
TypeExtratropical cyclone
Bomb cyclone
Blizzard
Ice storm
Winter storm
Flood
Windstorm
Tornado outbreak
FormedMarch 8, 2019
DissipatedMarch 16, 2019
Highest gust109 mph (175 km/h) at Grand Prairie Airport
Lowest pressure968 mb (28.59 inHg)
Tornadoes
confirmed		38
Max. rating1EF2 tornado
Duration of
tornado outbreak2		2 days, 3 hours and 14 minutes
Maximum snowfall
or ice accretion		52 inches (130 cm) at Wolf Creek pass, Colorado
Fatalities1
DamageUnknown, at least $14.91 million tornadically
Power outages140,000+
Areas affectedSouthwestern United States, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, Central United States, Eastern United States, Eastern Canada

1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale
2Time from first tornado to last tornado

Meteorological history

edit

The system originated from an extratropical low that developed in the Gulf of Alaska on March 8. Over the next two days, the system moved southeastward, bringing rainy and windy conditions to California on March 11, and the system was named "Winter Storm Ulmer" by The Weather Channel later that day, due to the storm's expected impacts. Early on March 12, the system moved onshore in Southern California, subsequently developing into a strong Colorado Low over the Southwestern United States. Late on March 12 through early March 13, the already-unusually strong Colorado low underwent explosive intensification, with the storm's minimum central pressure falling from 994 mbar (29.4 inHg) to 968 mbar (28.6 inHg) in roughly 16 hours, more than meeting the criteria for a weather bomb or "bomb cyclone" (a storm that undergoes a pressure drop of at least 24 mbar (0.71 inHg) in 24 hours[8]). The storm's tight pressure gradient allowed wind gusts in excess of 100 mph to develop in the Texas Panhandle. As the storm headed northward towards the Great Lakes, blizzard conditions were reported in several States, from Colorado all the way north into North Dakota and flooding hit the southern portions of those states. The storm also began weakening.[9]

Impacts

edit
See also: 2019 Midwestern U.S. floods

United States

edit

At least 1 million acres of U.S. farmland, in nine major grain producing states, were flooded after the storm.[10]

Alabama

edit

Severe weather damage was widespread throughout the state, mainly from the 13 tornadoes that touched down on March 14. The strongest was an EF2 tornado, that passed north Holtville and continued to just southwest of Weoka, destroying or damaging outbuildings, homes, convenience stores, power poles, and trees along its path. A car was also moved 30 yards (27 m). In Fayette, 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) was reported while damaging winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines. Winds of 75 miles per hour (121 km/h) were reported near both Leola and Loveless.[11]

Colorado

edit

The storm underwent explosive cyclogenesis as it tracked across the Southern Rocky Mountains.[8] Colorado experienced heavy snow and hurricane-force wind gusts from the blizzard, up to as much as 110 miles per hour (180 km/h).[8] 6 to 10 inches (150 to 250 mm) of snow was recorded in the Denver region with 20 in (510 mm) reported in Nederland.[12] The storm brought wind gusts that exceeded Category 2 hurricane strength with gusts reaching 96 miles per hour (154 km/h) recorded at Peterson Air Force Base and a 92 mph (148 km/h) gust recorded in Glen Haven. A Category 1 force wind gust of 80 mph (130 km/h) was reported at Denver International Airport.[8][13] The combination of high winds and snowy conditions forced the cancellation of all flights in and out of Denver International Airport most of the day March 13 and a third of the flights scheduled for March 14th.[14] The rapid intensification of the storm over Colorado set a new all-time record low pressure record of 970.4 mbar (28.66 inHg) in Lamar, which is somewhat lower than the previous record for Colorado set in 1973 at 973.4 mbar (28.74 inHg).[15] Numerous vehicular accidents were reported with at least 1,000 people stranded on the highways, requiring rescue by the National Guard and emergency services providers. A Colorado State Patrol officer was killed by one driver who lost control of his vehicle on Interstate 76 northeast of Denver.[16]

Iowa

edit

Iowa was also affected by heavy rains and flooding, closing parts of all nine state parks. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed an emergency disaster proclamation March 14th.[17] One man was killed in Iowa.[6] Flooding across Iowa was described as "catastrophic" especially in the Missouri River Valley south of Council Bluffs, Iowa. There, at least 30 levee failures flooded towns and highways. Interstate 29 was closed from Council Bluffs to the Missouri state border and from there to St. Joseph, Missouri, with portions of the interstate under 15 ft (4.6 m) of water.[18]

Kentucky

edit

The state was affected by severe thunderstorms that produced several tornadoes. Most notably, an EF2 tornado spotted near West Paducah, strong enough to rip part of the roof off of the Mount Zion church. Other tornadoes were also spotted, one in Morgansfield and the other 7 miles (11 km) north of Corydon.

Kansas

edit

Meteorologists were forecasting a record low barometric pressure reading as the storm passed over Kansas. The current record set in 1878 at 971.6 mbar (28.69 inHg) and the storm was forecast to have a slightly lower reading, the equivalent of a Category 2 Hurricane.[19] Dodge City, Kansas reported a new record low pressure.[citation needed]

Michigan

edit

Upwards of 70 buildings in Vernon were damaged by an EF2 tornado late on March 14. Strong winds and flooding also affected the state.

Nebraska

edit
 
The Spencer dam as seen in 2010 was destroyed by flooding waters of the Niobrara River

Western Nebraska experienced severe wind gusts and more than a foot of snow in some localities. A wind gust of 89 mph (143 km/h) was recorded in Hemingford, Nebraska and Interstate 80 was closed from Kearney, Nebraska to the Wyoming border. The Interstate 80 closure in Nebraska along with the portions closed in Wyoming spanned a distance of more than 500 miles (800 km).[20] In the eastern half of the state, rapidly melting snows along with frozen rivers caused record setting flooding in many rivers and streams. On the Niobrara River, the Spencer Dam collapsed and the unregulated flooding destroyed 3 bridges downstream including the Highway 281 bridge.[21] In east central Nebraska, residents along the flooded Missouri, Platte and Elkhorn Rivers were forced to evacuate as some locals experienced all-time record flooding. The city of Norfolk, Nebraska evacuated a third of its residents.[22] The Platte and Elkhorn Rivers had overflowed their levees in the greater Omaha, Nebraska region and some communities were put under a mandatory evacuation order. The Platte River at numerous sites had reached flooding of "historical proportions" with some sites breaking all-time record flood levels by as much as 5 feet (1.5 m).[23] By March 15, access to the city of Fremont was blocked due to all roads being closed in and out of the city.[24] This remained the case days later with national guard military convoys being set up to get food and other supplies into the city. Offutt Air Force Base had extensive flooding from the Platte River and 3,000 ft (910 m) of their only runway was covered in water while 30 buildings had been flooded.[25] As of March 18, 2 persons were reported to have drowned in Nebraska and 2 more are missing and presumed dead.[6] On March 18, Nebraska governor Pete Ricketts stated that the floods caused "the most extensive damage our state has ever experienced."[26] Losses from flooding in Nebraska alone exceeds $1.3 Billion, including $449 million in infrastructure damage, $440 million of crop damage, $400 million of lost cattle. More than 2,000 homes and 340 businesses were damaged or destroyed, costing the state another $85 million.[27]

In the central parts of Nebraska, large ice slabs were reported to have destroyed crops, and Sub-Zero conditions often hurt livestock. An additional round of Flooding is said to have wiped out some farms for years.[28]

New Mexico

edit

A new all-time low barometric pressure reading for New Mexico was set in Clayton and wind gusts of 100 mph (160 km/h) were recorded in Cloudcroft, New Mexico.[29] In addition, powerful thunderstorms moving through the state spawned several tornadoes, damaging many homes.

Oklahoma

edit

A high wind warning was issued by the National Weather Service as thunderstorms with 50 mph (80 km/h) wind gusts downed power lines, tree branches, some fences, and caused other kinds of minor wind damage across Oklahoma City and its suburbs.[30]

South Dakota

edit

The City of Pierre achieved full on blizzard conditions (frequent wind gusts above 35 mph/56 km/h producing visibility lower than 1/4 mile/400 metres for at least 3 hours). These conditions prompted the closure of the I-90 from Wall to Chamberlain. 18.3 inches (46 cm) of snow fell in Kadoka and winds gusted to 70 mph (112 km/h) in Rapid City.[31]

Texas

edit

At San Augustin Pass and at Pine Springs, Texas wind gusts of 104 and 103 mph (167 and 166 km/h) respectively were recorded. At Grand Prairie's municipal airport, a wind gust of 109 mph (175 km/h) tore through, flipping several small airplanes.[32] Winds were great enough in the Texas panhandle to blow over numerous tractor-trailers.[29]

Wyoming

edit

Blizzard conditions were reported for all of eastern Wyoming, especially in the southeastern sections of the state from Casper to the state capital in Cheyenne. Snowfalls in excess of one foot were recorded in several locations with wind gusts of 76 mph (122 km/h) in Carbon County. Both Interstate 25 and Interstate 80 were closed through most of the state.[33]

An additional snow squall moved across Southeast Wyoming Friday through Sunday, adding 1-2 inches of snow. Due to the location of the low, many areas were above freezing and had rain instead, which prompted the NWS to issue Flood watches and warnings in the area.[34]

Canada

edit

Atlantic Canada

edit

The storm brought above seasonal temperatures to much of Atlantic Canada, along with soaking rains. Although, Labrador was affected by heavy snow with up to 30 cm (1 foot) of snow in some areas. Afterwards, the storm moved out to sea.[35]

Ontario and Quebec

edit

The provinces experienced their warmest day in weeks, sparking the risk for isolated severe thunderstorms in extreme southwestern Ontario. These storms triggered flooding along the Humber River, resulting in an evacuation order for 200 people.[36] Behind the storm's cold front, cold, below seasonal temperatures returned along with snowsqualls in the snow belts. Meanwhile, Northern Ontario was hit with heavy snow and strong winds, producing blizzard-like conditions.[37]

Tornado outbreak

edit
Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 20 13 5 0 0 0 38

March 12 event

edit
List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, March 12, 2019[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary Refs
EF2 N of Hagerman to Dexter Chaves NM 33°00′04″N 104°26′25″W / 33.0010°N 104.4402°W / 33.0010; -104.4402 (Dexter (Mar. 12, EF2)) 23:55–00:10 15.19 mi (24.45 km) 350 yd (320 m) A strong tornado touched down near Hagerman before moving northward and striking the town of Dexter. Six homes or mobile homes in Dexter were severely damaged or destroyed, while an additional dozen others suffered minor to moderate damage. An RV camper was tossed and destroyed, and debris was scattered throughout the town and wrapped around power lines. Trees and power lines were downed, and pivot irrigation sprinklers were destroyed outside of town. Six people were injured. This was the earliest EF1 or stronger tornado in the state of New Mexico on record and also the first tornado in Chaves County during the month of March going back to 1959. [38]
EF2 S of Malaga Eddy NM 32°10′35″N 104°04′46″W / 32.1763°N 104.0794°W / 32.1763; -104.0794 (Malaga (Mar. 12, EF2)) 00:08–00:30 14.7 mi (23.7 km) 880 yd (800 m) Numerous power poles were snapped or damaged along the path. [39]
EF1 E of Andrews Andrews TX 32°19′12″N 102°29′18″W / 32.3199°N 102.4883°W / 32.3199; -102.4883 (Malaga (Mar. 12, EF1)) 02:55–03:01 0.81 mi (1.30 km) 350 yd (320 m) Homes and mobile homes sustained roof damage as a result of this high-end EF1 tornado, including one frame home that sustained collapse of its attached garage. A mobile home was flipped upside down, and an overhead door was bowed out at a metal building. Power poles were damaged, street signs were bent to the ground, and a small outbuilding was blown across a road and destroyed. A large 300 ft (91 m) tall communications tower was toppled, though the structure was determined to have been top-heavy. Trees were snapped, and an empty fiberglass storage tank was blown over as well. [40]
EF1 E of Anton Hockley, Lamb TX 33°48′02″N 102°09′18″W / 33.8006°N 102.1549°W / 33.8006; -102.1549 (Anton (Mar. 12, EF1)) 03:35–03:40 3.41 mi (5.49 km) 125 yd (114 m) A large metal building was destroyed, a single family residence suffered significant damage, and a center pivot was damaged as well. Trees and powerlines were snapped. [41][42]

March 13 event

edit
List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, March 13, 2019[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary Refs
EF0 Southwestern Junction Kimble TX 30°29′10″N 99°47′03″W / 30.4861°N 99.7843°W / 30.4861; -99.7843 (Junction (Mar. 13, EF0)) 08:00–08:01 0.19 mi (0.31 km) 30 yd (27 m) Storage sheds and an awning in town were damaged by this brief tornado. A power pole was snapped at its base while a nearby home had its windows blown out. [43]
EF0 Junction Kimble TX 30°29′24″N 99°46′32″W / 30.4900°N 99.7756°W / 30.4900; -99.7756 (Junction (Mar. 13, EF0)) 08:03–08:05 0.71 mi (1.14 km) 140 yd (130 m) This tornado touched down immediately after the previous tornado lifted in Junction. Several roofs were ripped off, windows were blown out, and trees and power lines were damaged. A piece of wood was impaled into the exterior wall of a residence, and a deer feeder lid was lodged into the side of a business. An overhead door was blown out at a fire station. [44]
EF1 Zephyr Brown TX 31°40′44″N 98°48′00″W / 31.679°N 98.8001°W / 31.679; -98.8001 (Zephyr (Mar. 13, EF1)) 08:19–08:21 1.39 mi (2.24 km) 230 yd (210 m) A small residence in Zephyr was overturned and tossed 50 ft (15 m) from its foundation. Several roofs were ripped off, awnings and power lines were destroyed, power poles were snapped, and the brick wall was blown out of a store. Trees and a grandstand were damaged. [45]
EF1 E of Mineral Wells Palo Pinto, Parker TX 32°48′32″N 98°05′33″W / 32.8088°N 98.0924°W / 32.8088; -98.0924 (Mineral Wells (Mar. 13, EF1)) 08:25–08:28 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 250 yd (230 m) A manufacturing storage building lost some sheet metal roofing. A commercial automotive repair center suffered significant roof and wall damage. Damage to signs, utility poles, and trees occurred as well. [46]
EF1 NE of Cool Parker TX 32°51′54″N 97°54′37″W / 32.865°N 97.9102°W / 32.865; -97.9102 (Cool (Mar. 13, EF1)) 08:37–08:39 0.75 mi (1.21 km) 250 yd (230 m) A site-built frame home had most of its roof removed. A nearby metal-clad commercial building saw its metal roof cross members severely twisted and most of its sheet metal roofing ripped off. Trees and outbuildings were damaged. [47]

March 14 event

edit
List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, March 14, 2019[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary Refs
EF2 NW of Cunningham to West Paducah Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken KY 36°55′25″N 88°53′46″W / 36.9236°N 88.896°W / 36.9236; -88.896 (Paducah (Mar. 14, EF2)) 14:18–14:35 16.71 mi (26.89 km) 300 yd (270 m) This strong tornado first passed near the towns of Lovelaceville, Massac, and Camelia, causing significant damage to at least a dozen homes, including a few with roof loss and some exterior walls ripped off. Dozens of barns, outbuildings, garages, and grain bins were also destroyed. A church had most of its roof and a second-story exterior wall torn off, and vehicles were damaged by flying debris in the parking lot. A business was heavily damaged, a pontoon boat was thrown 120 yd (110 m), and a mobile home was rolled and destroyed. The tornado weakened as it struck West Paducah, where a mall and an adjacent strip mall sustained damage to their roofs and metal fascia. Other businesses had roofing and siding peeled off, a semi-truck was blown over, fences were downed, and signs were damaged as well. Dozens of power poles were blown down, and hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. Over a dozen vehicles were damaged. One injury occurred when a grain bin was blown on top of a pickup truck. This tornado passed very close to the National Weather Service office in Paducah, and was caught on video by a meteorologist on duty. [48][49][50]
EF1 W of Morganfield Union KY 37°37′54″N 88°04′22″W / 37.6317°N 88.0728°W / 37.6317; -88.0728 (Morganfield (Mar. 14, EF1)) 15:10–15:22 9.86 mi (15.87 km) 125 yd (114 m) A semi-truck was blown over, resulting in minor injuries to the driver. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted, several power poles were toppled, and a farm building had a portion of its roof ripped off. A car, a trailer, and a second semi-trailer were blown upside down as well. [51]
EF0 NW of Smith Mills Henderson KY 37°47′50″N 87°46′37″W / 37.7973°N 87.7769°W / 37.7973; -87.7769 (Smith Mills (Mar. 14, EF0)) 16:14–16:15 1.25 mi (2.01 km) 100 yd (91 m) Several trees and tree limbs were snapped, and a few trees were uprooted. [52]
EF0 NNW of Viola Graves KY 36°51′26″N 88°38′03″W / 36.8572°N 88.6342°W / 36.8572; -88.6342 (Viola (Mar. 14, EF0)) 16:27–16:28 0.68 mi (1.09 km) 75 yd (69 m) Brief tornado uprooted two large trees. [53]
EF0 N of Sebree Webster, Henderson KY 36°38′29″N 87°31′53″W / 36.6413°N 87.5314°W / 36.6413; -87.5314 (Sebree (Mar. 14, EF0)) 17:42–17:44 1.23 mi (1.98 km) 100 yd (91 m) Several trees and limbs were downed. Shingles were blown off a house. [54][55]
EF1 N of Brownstown Jackson IN 38°55′13″N 86°02′18″W / 38.9202°N 86.0382°W / 38.9202; -86.0382 (Brownstown (Mar. 14, EF1)) 18:06-18:07 1.24 mi (2.00 km) 40 yd (37 m) A brief tornado damaged some agricultural operations, destroying a pole barn and blowing the roof off of a grain silo. [56]
EF0 NE of Campbellsburg Washington IN 38°43′21″N 86°13′30″W / 38.7225°N 86.2251°W / 38.7225; -86.2251 (Campbellsburg (Mar. 14, EF0)) 18:14–18:17 3 mi (4.8 km) 35 yd (32 m) A low-hanging wall cloud produced a tornado that intermittently reached the ground, snapping several treetops. A nearby barn sustained significant damage. [57]
EF0 N of Slaughters Webster KY 37°30′14″N 87°29′45″W / 37.504°N 87.4958°W / 37.504; -87.4958 (Slaughters (Mar. 14, EF0)) 18:15–18:17 2.27 mi (3.65 km) 50 yd (46 m) One television antenna was knocked over. Corn fields were disturbed along the path. [58]
EF0 SSE of Lowell Lake IN 41°16′13″N 87°24′26″W / 41.2704°N 87.4072°W / 41.2704; -87.4072 (Lowell (Mar. 14, EF0)) 18:51–18:53 1.46 mi (2.35 km) 75 yd (69 m) Some shingle damage was inflicted to a home and one utility pole was snapped, with others damaged. Most of the damage was limited to fallen trees. The tornado was first tornado in Lake County since 2014 and the earliest in the calendar year for the county since 1976. [59]
EF1 N of Hanceville to SW of Holly Pond Cullman AL 34°05′42″N 86°46′24″W / 34.095°N 86.7734°W / 34.095; -86.7734 (White City (Mar. 14, EF1)) 21:10–21:30 11.07 mi (17.82 km) 112 yd (102 m) A small hay barn was completely destroyed and several outbuildings were damaged. A community center had portions of its roof lifted up and sheets of its metal roofing peeled back. One former chicken house used as a storage building had its entire roof ripped off while a second chicken house suffered moderate damage. Trees were snapped and uprooted. [60]
EF0 NW of Allgood Blount AL 33°55′32″N 86°32′38″W / 33.9256°N 86.5439°W / 33.9256; -86.5439 (Allgood (Mar. 14, EF0)) 22:04–22:09 2.58 mi (4.15 km) 115 yd (105 m) Damage associated with the tornadoes was primarily limited to trees with the exception of a damaged porch on a single-family home. [61]
EF1 Allgood to SW of Gallant Blount, Etowah, St. Clair AL 33°53′32″N 86°32′27″W / 33.8921°N 86.5409°W / 33.8921; -86.5409 (Allgood (Mar. 14, EF1)) 22:05–22:29 8.32 mi (13.39 km) 1,175 yd (1,074 m) A mobile home park in Allgood suffered extensive damage from falling trees, with some mobile homes destroyed. A barn and an outbuilding were destroyed, and several frame homes sustained minor roof damage. Past Allgood, minor roof and structural damage occurred, and farm structures were damaged, including chicken houses that had sheet metal roofing peeled off. Numerous soft and hardwood trees were either snapped or uprooted along the path, some of which landed on vehicles and houses. [62][63][64]
EF0 S of Bankhead Lock and Dam Tuscaloosa AL 33°22′24″N 87°20′48″W / 33.3733°N 87.3468°W / 33.3733; -87.3468 (Bankhead Lock and Dam (Mar. 14, EF0)) 22:25–22:28 1.24 mi (2.00 km) 50 yd (46 m) A tornado was confirmed over a heavily forested area based on radar data. Trees were downed, and a mobile home sustained minor damage. [65]
EF2 NW of Perry to SW of Lennon Shiawassee MI 42°50′02″N 84°14′18″W / 42.834°N 84.2384°W / 42.834; -84.2384 (Vernon (Mar. 14, EF2)) 22:45–23:05 18.2 mi (29.3 km) 700 yd (640 m) A significant tornado touched down near Perry before passing near Morrice. 10 mobile homes were damaged by falling trees in this area, and frame homes sustained roof damage and broken windows. North of Bancroft, the tornado intensified and inflicted severe structural damage to several homes, including a two-story house that sustained total roof removal and collapse of a second floor exterior wall. Additional major damage occurred at the southeastern fringes of Vernon, where multiple homes sustained severe roof and wall damage, and a fabrication business was destroyed. Housing insulation from Vernon was found up to 7 mi (11 km) away. Barns and outbuildings were destroyed along the path, and trees and power lines were downed. The tornado was the first to impact Shiawassee County since June 2015. [66]
EF0 WNW of Pittsburg Shiawassee MI 42°53′03″N 84°13′23″W / 42.8842°N 84.223°W / 42.8842; -84.223 (Pittsburg (Mar. 14, EF0)) 22:47–22:54 6.4 mi (10.3 km) 100 yd (91 m) Numerous pine and hardwood trees were snapped along the path of the tornado. One farm outbuilding lost its roof. [67]
EF1 SE of Springville St. Clair AL 33°43′37″N 86°21′48″W / 33.7269°N 86.3633°W / 33.7269; -86.3633 (Ashville (Mar. 14, EF1)) 22:54–23:03 4.71 mi (7.58 km) 530 yd (480 m) This tornado damaged or destroyed several outbuildings and downed hundreds of trees; several trees fell on structures, damaging them. [68]
EF0 SE of Flushing Genesee MI 42°59′34″N 83°53′28″W / 42.9927°N 83.8910°W / 42.9927; -83.8910 (Flushing (Mar. 14, EF0)) 23:09–23:17 8.05 mi (12.96 km) 125 yd (114 m) A pole barn was collapsed and trees were snapped and downed. [69]
EF0 ENE of Morgan Springs Perry AL 32°45′50″N 87°22′00″W / 32.7638°N 87.3668°W / 32.7638; -87.3668 (Morgan Springs (Mar. 14, EF0)) 23:19–23:26 4.48 mi (7.21 km) 100 yd (91 m) Snapped and fallen trees blocked some roadways. [70]
EF0 NW of Grayton Calhoun AL 33°50′43″N 86°01′46″W / 33.8453°N 86.0295°W / 33.8453; -86.0295 (Grayton (Mar. 14, EF0)) 23:22–23:24 1.18 mi (1.90 km) 200 yd (180 m) Damage was mostly snapped or uprooted trees, however one house sustained minor shingle damage. [71]
EF0 N of Genesee Township Genesee MI 43°06′25″N 83°38′47″W / 43.1069°N 83.6465°W / 43.1069; -83.6465 (Genesee Township (Mar. 14, EF0)) 23:24–23:29 6.54 mi (10.53 km) 75 yd (69 m) One mobile home was flipped onto its side and a second was partially blown off its foundation. Other homes suffered roof and siding damage. Trees were snapped, and a couple of small trailers were flipped. [72]
EF1 ESE of Ellards Perry, Chilton AL 32°47′48″N 87°10′15″W / 32.7966°N 87.1707°W / 32.7966; -87.1707 (Ellards (Mar. 14, EF1)) 23:37–23:57 9.44 mi (15.19 km) 300 yd (270 m) Some power poles and numerous trees were toppled by the tornado, with some outbuildings damaged by the uprooted trees. [73][74]
EF0 ENE of Dayton Marengo AL 32°23′46″N 87°36′38″W / 32.396°N 87.6105°W / 32.396; -87.6105 (Dayton (Mar. 14, EF0)) 23:39–23:49 5.06 mi (8.14 km) 150 yd (140 m) Several trees were snapped and a few homes suffered minor damage. [75]
EF0 E of Cave Spring Floyd GA 34°07′07″N 85°15′31″W / 34.1187°N 85.2586°W / 34.1187; -85.2586 (Cave Spring (Mar. 14, EF0)) 00:06–00:08 1.68 mi (2.70 km) 150 yd (140 m) Two homes were damaged. One had its carport collapsed and portions of its roof and a nearby building peeled back. The second had a significant portion of its metal roof peeled back, and a trampoline was tossed 100 yd (91 m) over the structure into nearby trees. A shed was destroyed and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. [76]
EF0 Navarre Stark OH 40°48′05″N 81°26′34″W / 40.8014°N 81.4427°W / 40.8014; -81.4427 (Navarre (Mar. 14, EF0)) 00:11–00:17 8.7 mi (14.0 km) 50 yd (46 m) Trees were either uprooted or sustained broken tree limbs. Some minor shingle and siding damage occurred to a few homes in town. [77]
EF0 Nimishillen Township Stark OH 40°52′N 81°19′W / 40.87°N 81.31°W / 40.87; -81.31 (Nimishillen Township (Mar. 14, EF0)) 00:23-00:26 1.6 mi (2.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) A silo and two barn roofs were damaged. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, some of which fell on power lines. A gazebo was collapsed, the foundation of a garage was cracked, and doors to a barn and a garage were damaged or collapsed. Several homes had shingles and siding ripped off. [78]
EF0 NNW of Central Mills Perry, Dallas AL 32°20′42″N 87°28′04″W / 32.3449°N 87.4677°W / 32.3449; -87.4677 (Central Mills (Mar. 14, EF0)) 00:27–00:33 2.94 mi (4.73 km) 300 yd (270 m) Damage was mostly limited to trees, though one home lost a portion of its roof. [79][80]
EF0 N of Clanton to SSE of Marble Valley Chilton, Coosa AL 32°55′39″N 86°36′57″W / 32.9276°N 86.6157°W / 32.9276; -86.6157 (Clanton (Mar. 14, EF1)) 00:39–01:06 11.91 mi (19.17 km) 350 yd (320 m) Minor tree damage occurred where the tornado first touched down, along with brick facade damage to a home. Sheet metal was torn off of manufactured homes and outbuildings. Widespread tree damage occurred in heavily forested areas throughout the path of the tornado. [81][82]
EF0 E of Weogufka Coosa AL 33°01′20″N 86°16′30″W / 33.0221°N 86.2749°W / 33.0221; -86.2749 (Weogufka (Mar. 14, EF0)) 01:21–01:23 0.62 mi (1.00 km) 40 yd (37 m) Damage was limited to snapped and uprooted trees. [83]
EF1 NW of Independence Autauga AL 32°31′42″N 86°47′17″W / 32.5282°N 86.788°W / 32.5282; -86.788 (Independence (Mar. 14, EF1)) 01:44–01:55 7.09 mi (11.41 km) 250 yd (230 m) Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and a few homes suffered minor roof damage. [84]
EF0 ESE of Parkdale Coosa AL 33°04′51″N 86°04′55″W / 33.0809°N 86.0820°W / 33.0809; -86.0820 (Parkdale (Mar. 14, EF0)) 01:46–01:51 2.07 mi (3.33 km) 150 yd (140 m) Some metal roof sheeting was stripped by the tornado alongside snapped and uprooted trees. [85]
EF2 NNE of Holtville Elmore AL 32°38′29″N 86°20′19″W / 32.6413°N 86.3385°W / 32.6413; -86.3385 (Holtville (Mar. 14, EF2)) 02:32–02:48 8.58 mi (13.81 km) 650 yd (590 m) A strong tornado caused significant damage as it passed south of Titus. At least 50 structures were damaged, including several homes that sustained total roof loss and some collapse of exterior walls. At least 35 power poles were snapped or downed, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, including a large swath of trees that was completely flattened in a convergent pattern. Two convenience stores were damaged, with a gas station canopy toppled over onto one of them. Outbuildings were destroyed, and a car was tossed over 30 yd (27 m) as well. [86]
EF0 SSW of Wedowee Randolph AL 33°17′52″N 85°35′27″W / 33.2979°N 85.5907°W / 33.2979; -85.5907 (Wedowee (Mar. 14, EF0)) 03:00–03:09 4.38 mi (7.05 km) 75 yd (69 m) An outbuilding destroyed and roof damage was inflicted to a chicken house. [87]

See also

edit

Notes

edit
  1. ^ a b c All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

References

edit
  1. ^ Linda Lam (March 15, 2019). "Another Superstorm? How the 2019 Bomb Cyclone Compared to the March 1993 Superstorm". The Weather Company. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  2. ^ "Another Superstorm? How the 2019 Bomb Cyclone Compared to the March 1993 Superstorm". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  3. ^ Lardieri, Alexa (March 13, 2019). "'Bomb Cyclone' Winter Storm Moving Across Central U.S." U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  4. ^ Spears, Chris (March 13, 2019). "'Bomb Cyclone' May Have Set Unofficial State Low Pressure In Colorado". CBS 4 Denver. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  5. ^ "Bomb Cyclone Kills 2, Cripples Travel in Colorado, Great Plains". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  6. ^ a b c Johnson, Alex. "Historic flooding kills three, forces hundreds from homes across the Midwest". No. March 17, 2019. NBC News. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  7. ^ "Damaging storms spawn tornadoes in New Mexico, leave thousands without power in Texas - AccuWeather.com". m.accuweather.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  8. ^ a b c d "Second "bomb cyclone" in a month brings threat of snow, flooding". CBS. CBS/Associated Press. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  9. ^ "4 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Winter Storm Ulmer". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  10. ^ Huffstutter, P.J.; Pamuk, Humeyra (2019-04-01). "Exclusive: More than 1 million acres of U.S. cropland ravaged by floods". Reuters, via Climate Signals. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
  11. ^ "March 14, 2019 severe weather events". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  12. ^ Miller, Blair (14 March 2019). "Snow totals from March 13 'bomb cyclone' blizzard that blasted Colorado". The Weather Channel. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  13. ^ "Wild wind gusts: Top speeds from Wednesday's Colorado blizzard". Fox 31 Denver. March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  14. ^ Hefty, Jennifer (March 13, 2019). "Travel alert: Nearly 600 flights to or from DIA canceled for Thursday". Coloradoan. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  15. ^ It’s official: Colorado has a new statewide weather record topping the bomb cyclone, Denver Post, May 29, 2020
  16. ^ Mitchell, Kirk (March 13, 2019). "Blizzard wreaks havoc on Colorado highways; overnight closures on I-25, I-70 and I-76". Denver Post. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  17. ^ "Late-winter storm hits Midwest after paralyzing Colorado". Twin Cities. 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  18. ^ Norvell, Kim (March 20, 2019). "Number of levee breaches up to 30 from 12, and Iowa's flood season is just getting started". Des Moines register. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
  19. ^ Michaels, Chris (March 13, 2019). "Record low pressure possible in Great Plains; rain for us". WSLS. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  20. ^ Stoddard, Martha; Cole, Kevin (March 14, 2019). "Drivers staying put as blizzard strikes Nebraska Panhandle, closes highways". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  21. ^ "Spencer Dam collapsed". Siouxland Proud. March 14, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  22. ^ "Flash flood emergency up for Platte after ice jam breaks; 1 missing in Norfolk". Lincoln Journal Star. March 14, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  23. ^ Duffy, Erin; Gaarder, Nancy; Peters, Chris (March 15, 2019). "Flood emergency declared for western Douglas County; weather service urges residents to evacuate". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  24. ^ "Access to Fremont Blocked Due to Road Closures Caused by Record Flooding". 15 March 2019.
  25. ^ Liewer, Steve. "One-third of Offutt underwater; at least 30 buildings damaged in flood". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  26. ^ Ristau, Reece (March 19, 2019). "Floodwaters receding in Nebraska, but long and costly recovery lies ahead". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2019 – via Omaha World-Herald.
  27. ^ "Nebraska Faces Over $1.3 Billion In Flood Losses". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  28. ^ Smith, Mitch; Healy, Jack; Williams, Timothy (March 18, 2019). "'It's Probably Over for Us': Record Flooding Pummels Midwest When Farmers Can Least Afford It". The New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  29. ^ a b "4 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Winter Storm Ulmer". The Weather Channel. March 14, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  30. ^ "High wind warning Wednesday in Oklahoma City". NewsOK.com. 2019-03-13. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  31. ^ "Winter Storm Ulmer, the March 2019 Bomb Cyclone, Blasted the Plains With Blizzard Conditions, High Winds". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  32. ^ "Damaging storms spawn tornadoes in New Mexico, leave thousands without power in Texas - AccuWeather.com". m.accuweather.com. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  33. ^ Foster, Brandon; Sanderson, Shane; Wolfson, Joshua (March 13, 2019). "Governor advises residents to stay indoors as blizzard slams Wyoming". Casper Star Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  34. ^ Randall, Doug. “National Weather Service Warns Of Southeast Wyoming Flooding.” KGAB AM 650, 20 Mar. 2019, kgab.com/national-weather-service-warns-of-southeast-wyoming-flooding/.
  35. ^ Pelmorex Weather Networks (15 March 2019). "Atlantic: Flood risk continues as cooler temperatures near". www.theweathernetwork.com. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
  36. ^ Pelmorex Weather Networks (15 March 2019). "Hundreds evacuated as flooding targets southwestern Ontario". www.theweathernetwork.com. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
  37. ^ Pelmorex Weather Networks (11 March 2019). "Ontario: Thunderstorm risk, and what's beyond it". www.theweathernetwork.com. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
  38. ^ "New Mexico Event Report: EF2 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  39. ^ "New Mexico Event Report: EF2 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Midland/Odessa, Texas. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  40. ^ "Texas Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Midland/Odessa, Texas. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  41. ^ "Texas Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Lubbock, Texas. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  42. ^ "Texas Event Report: EFU Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Lubbock, Texas. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  43. ^ "Texas Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in San Angelo, Texas. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  44. ^ "Texas Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in San Angelo, Texas. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  45. ^ "Texas Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in San Angelo, Texas. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  46. ^ "Texas Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Fort Worth-Dallas, Texas. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  47. ^ "Texas Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Fort Worth-Dallas, Texas. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  48. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  49. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF2 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  50. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF2 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  51. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  52. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  53. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  54. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  55. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  56. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  57. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Louisville, Kentucky. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  58. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  59. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Chicago, Illinois. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  60. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Huntsville, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  61. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  62. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  63. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  64. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  65. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  66. ^ "Michigan Event Report: EF2 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Detroit/Pontiac, Michigan. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  67. ^ "Michigan Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Detroit/Pontiac, Michigan. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  68. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  69. ^ "Michigan Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Detroit/Pontiac, Michigan. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  70. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  71. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  72. ^ "Michigan Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Detroit/Pontiac, Michigan. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  73. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  74. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  75. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  76. ^ "Georgia Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Peachtree City/Atlanta, Georgia. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  77. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  78. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  79. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  80. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  81. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  82. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  83. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  84. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF1 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  85. ^ "NWS Damage Survey for 03/14/2019 Tornado Event". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. March 16, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  86. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF2 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  87. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
Retrieved from "https://en.wiki.x.io/w/index.php?title=March_2019_North_American_blizzard&oldid=1248816332"