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The USA Disaster Situation Report
For August 8, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
=> Special Reports
=> Current Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
=> USA Flood Report
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
=> USA Earthquake Report
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Mon...116 At Death Valley CA
Low Tue...34 At Stanley ID
=> Special Reports
SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA EVACUATIONS IN PROGRESS
AUGUST 8, 7:30 a.m. -- DARBY, MONTANA: There was extreme fire behavior in
southwestern Montana yesterday and conditions are constantly changing. Three
levels of evacuation planning are underway: immediate evacuation needs,
24-72 hour potential evacuation needs, and long-range evacuation potential.
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=> Current Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Alberto
located about 1030 miles east of the Leeward Islands.
The tropical wave previously over the Yucatan Peninsula has moved into the
Bay of Campeche. This system is producing thunderstorms over the
Yucatan...Belize...northern Guatemala...and the western Gulf of Mexico.
Although the thunderstorms are currently poorly organized...a tropical
depression could form in this area in the next day or two.
Another tropical wave is producing showers and thunderstorms east of the
Turks and Caicos Islands...the southern Bahamas...and extending northeast
into the Atlantic for several hundred miles. While this system is currently
poorly organized...there is potential for further development over the next
day or two.
A small area of low pressure is centered about 400 miles east of Cape
Canaveral Florida. This system also has not become any better organized this
morning.
An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is currently enroute to the
Atlantic wave and low pressure area.
Elsewhere...tropical storm formation is not expected through Wednesday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
SITE DOWN
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
The forecast probability of an event is by the stated percentage or greater
for the event, within 25 miles of any point for the area described.
Tornado Risk - Slightly Moderate
The 2% probability area covers the southeast 3/4 of Iowa, northeast
Missouri, and central to central north west Illinois.
Hail Risk - for hail 3/4 inch and larger - Moderate
The 5% probability area covers northern, east central, eastern, and south
southeastern Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan except the northeast 1/4,
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri except the southwest corner, Kentucky,
northwest West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania.
There are two 15% probability areas.
One covers northeast Minnesota, and northwest Wisconsin.
The other covers central and eastern Iowa, the northeast 1/2 of Missouri,
Illinois except the northeast corner, northern Kentucky, Indiana except the
far north, and the southeast 2/3 of Ohio.
The 25% probability area covers the southeast 1/4 of Iowa, northeast
Missouri, and central to central west Illinois.
Wind Risk - for winds in excess of 50 knots - Moderate
There are two 5% probability areas.
One covers southcentral Arizona.
The other covers northern, east central, eastern, and south southeastern
Minnesota, Iowa, far eastern Nebraska, far eastern Kansas, Wisconsin,
Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri except the southwest corner,
Kentucky, West Virginia, and west central and western Pennsylvania, western
New York, central north Tennessee, and western Virginia.
The 15% probability area covers Iowa except the west northwest area, the
north northeast 1/2 of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, northern Kentucky,
western Pennsylvania, western New York, central and southern Michigan, and
southern Wisconsin.
The 25% probability area covers southern Michigan, northeastern Indiana, and
the northwest 1/2 of Ohio.
Tomorrow's Risk - Moderate
The risk area tomorrow covers eastern Iowa, southeast Wisconsin, Illinois,
Indiana, Ohio, Michigan Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, central and northern New Jersey,
northern West Virginia and western Maryland.
The areas at greatest risk are northeast Illinois, central and northern
Indiana, central and northern Ohio, central and southern Michigan,
Pennsylvania and central and western New York.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of rainfall for
central east Iowa, northeast Illinois and a section of southern Texas.
The 24 - 48 hr forecast is calling for over an inch of rainfall for northern
Maine.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
..OH RIV VLY.. TWO TO THREE INCHES OF RAIN ARE PSBL IN AND HOUR OR TWO...NOT
CONFIDENT ENUF AT THE CURRENT TIME TO DEPICT AN EXCESSIVE RAINFALL AREA.
AZ.... MONSOONAL MOISTURE WILL SUPPORT SCTD HVY CNVCTV RAINS WITH ACTIVITY
AGAIN EXPECTED TO DVLP ON THE AZ RIM LATER THIS AFTN AND EVNG AND PROPAGATE
SWD INTO THE LATE EVNG HOURS. PWS INVOF 125 PERCENT OF NORMAL ARE AVBL FOR
SUPPORT AND THIS IN COMBINATION WITH SLOW MOVG CELLS SHOULD RESULT IN ONE TO
TOW INCHES OF RAIN IN A SHORT PD OF TIME FOR LOCALIZED AREAS.
=> USA Flood Report
NATIONAL HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
0900 AM EDT TUE AUG 8 2000
Flood Summary
Mostly Minor Flooding in the Midwest and East
More thunderstorms on Monday brought heavy rains to parts of Kansas,
Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. In
Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, the Southwest monsoon brought localized
flooding to portions of those states. On Tuesday, moderate rain could cause
flooding in Illinois and adjacent portions of Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin.
FLASH FLOODING:
Flood/Flash Flood Warnings and/or Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisories
were issued over the past 24 hours for the following locations (in
alphabetical order, by state):
Arizona: Coconino, Gila, Pima, Pinal and Yavapai Counties; the Phoenix
Metro area; the Mogollon Rim
Kansas: Johnson and Wyandotte Counties
Kentucky: Caldwell, Christian, Floyd, Graves, Lyon, Magoffin, Marshall,
Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, People Johnson, Todd, Trigg and Wolfe
Counties
Missouri: Benton, Boone, Callaway, Cooper, Douglas, Howard, Howell,
Jackson, Moniteau, Newton, Pettis and Texas Counties
New Mexico: Sandoval County
North Carolina: Forsythe and Yadkin Counties
Pennsylvania: Allegheny County
Texas: Pecos County; the city of Midland
Utah: Washington County
Virginia: Loudoun County
West Virginia: Boone, Nicholas and Webster Counties
RIVER FLOODING:
Rivers and streams with locations either above flood stage or expected to
rise above flood stage include (in alphabetical order, by state):
Arkansas: the Cache River
Indiana: the East Fork White and White Rivers; the Busseron Creek
North Carolina: the Neuse River
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2000 - 0530 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
Moderate initial attack activity was reported in Arizona, southern Utah,
eastern Nevada, New Mexico, western Montana and southern Idaho. Ten new
large fires were reported, most in the Eastern and Western Great Basin
Areas. Crews reached containment goals on a total of eight large fires in
the Eastern Great Basin, Southwest, Southern California and Northwest Areas.
Dry lightning is forecast in Oregon today, which may increase fire activity
in the Northwest Area. The National Interagency Coordination Center
continues to process numerous orders for aircraft, equipment, crews and
overhead. All eleven western states and Texas are reporting very high to
extreme fire danger indices.
NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA LARGE FIRES:
An Area Command Team (Edrington) is assigned to manage the large fires on
the Bitterroot National Forest. An Area Command Team (Meuchel) is assigned
to manage the large fires on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. An
Area Command Team (Mann) is assigned to manage the large fires on the Lolo
National Forest. Priorities are being established by the Northern Rockies
Multi-Agency Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire
Situation Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
SULA COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Stam) is assigned. The fires in this complex, located near Sula, MT,
include the Maynard, Gilbert, Spade, Mink and Crazy fires. A running crown
fire with spotting one quarter mile ahead of the fire front is spreading
toward the northeast. Two more structures have been confirmed destroyed. The
Maynard fire has combined with the Burke and Bear fires from the Valley
Complex to form one fire estimated at 80,000 acres in size.
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Frye) is assigned. This complex of fires is burning actively seven
miles south of Darby, MT. Long range spotting and intermediate crown runs
have been observed. Structure protection has been initiated in the Little
Sleeping Child area. Winds and low relative humidities have caused rapid and
extensive fire growth. Twenty residences and five outbuildings have been
confirmed destroyed.
BLODGETT TRAILHEAD, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Corbin) is assigned. This fire is three miles northwest of
Hamilton, MT. The fire is making a major run to the northeast toward the
town of Pinesdale. Numerous structures are under imminent threat. The
southern edge of the fire is experiencing similar burning conditions,
although the fire has not crossed Canyon Creek or spread east of the mouth
of Blodgett Canyon.
WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Cook) is assigned. The complex consists of at least 24
fires in the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church River of No Return
Wildernesses, 40 miles southwest of Hamilton, MT. The largest fires are the
Swet (555 acres), Lonely Creek(1200 acres), Fitz Creek (1500 acres) and
Hamilton (1045 acres).
RYAN GULCH, Southwestern Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. A Type I Incident Management Team (Melton) has
been ordered. This human-caused fire started in a logging unit 12 miles
southeast of Clinton, MT and quickly spread. Strong winds prevented air
tanker use. Structures are in close proximity to the fire and evacuations
may occur today. The fire is also near Interstate 90.
THOMPSON FLAT COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Cowin) is assigned. This is a complex of six fires within three miles
of Superior, MT. Fire #536 is threatening structures on the north side of
the Clark Fork River. Containment attempts have been unsuccessful due to
steep topography, rolling debris and shifting winds. Fire #534 is growing
toward the north.
UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. The fires are located near
Huson, MT. The following fires are included in this complex: Siegal Pass #7,
East Fork Beecher, Pats Creek, Grave Creek, Big Blue, Alpine Divide and
Lower Blue. After today this fire will be reported with the Clear Creek
Divide Complex fires. A Canadian overhead team has been ordered.
CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX, Flathead Agency, BIA. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Colla) is assigned. This complex, 60 miles northwest of
Missoula, consists of the Clear Creek, Vanderburg, Siegel and Magpie fires.
Private structures are being protected near the Clear Creek fire, which is
spreading toward the Flathead Indian Reservation boundary. The Vandenburg
fire also made significant runs. Some residences in McLaughlin Creek have
been evacuated.
CROOKED, Clearwater National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Hefner) is assigned. The fire is 50 miles southwest of Missoula, MT near
Lolo Pass. The fire continues to challenge constructed firelines, but is
currently holding west of Highway 12. Crews are attempting a burnout
operation to stop the eastern spread and prevent the fire from moving onto
the Lolo National Forest.
MONTURE/SPREAD RIDGE, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Bennett) is assigned. This fire is 19 miles east of Seeley Lake, MT.
Both fires continue to spread and spot. Obstacles to containment include
lack of road access, dry fuels and extreme fire behavior.
MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Specht) is assigned. Torching caused the fire to spot over
fireline built on Sunday and crews were pulled off the fireline. The Maynard
fire spread to the head of Trail Creek and is expected to continue to run
toward Big Hole Valley. May Creek Campground is being evacuated.
COUGAR CREEK, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Gauger) is assigned. The fire is 30 miles southwest of
Philipsburg, MT. Crews continue to make progress toward containment targets
with the assistance of helicopter water drops. After today this fire will be
reported as part of the Middle Fork Complex.
MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Carvelho) is assigned. The complex consists of the Falls
Creek and Copper Creek fires, 30 miles southwest of Philipsburg, MT.
Structure protection measures are taking place north of Moose Creek and at
Senate Mine. Helicopter buckets cooled hot spots on the perimeters of the
two fires. Crews have begun constructing fireline on a flank of the Fall
Creek fire.
BOULDER HILL, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural Resources
and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Ariss) is assigned to
this and the High Ore Road fire. This fire is two miles north of Boulder,
MT. Tizer Lakes Road and Aspen Valley Road have been closed. The fire is
threatening approximately 35 structures.
HIGH ORE ROAD, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural Resources
and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Ariss) is assigned.
The fire is three miles northeast of Basin, MT. The fire crossed firelines
and moved to the northeast yesterday, increasing by 5000 to 7000 acres.
Evacuations have been ordered for all residents between the High Ore Road
and Interstate 15, including Corbin, Wickes and Finn Gulch. Jefferson City
residents have been put on alert.
CANYON FERRY COMPLEX, Helena National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Duke) is assigned. This complex, located 12 miles north of Helena, MT,
consists of the Bucksnort and Cave Gulch fires. High winds have caused a
significant slopover on the northwest part of the fire. Crews were pulled
off the slopover after extreme fire behavior was observed. Suppression
tactics were then limited to helicopter bucket drops. Mopup and patrol are
continuing on the remainder of the fire.
JUDITH COMPLEX, Lewis and Clark National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Hoff) is assigned. This complex consists of the Studhorse,
Lost Fork and High Springs fires, which are 25 miles southwest of Stanford,
MT. The Lost Fork Ridge fire made a major run to the east and crossed the
fireline.
MCDONALD II, Lewis and Clark National Forest. The fire is 36 miles southwest
of Choteau, MT. Preparations are being made for fireline construction using
explosives. No resources are on the fireline at the present time.
THREE BEARS, Nez Perce National Forest. This fire, 29 miles from Elk City,
ID, is burning actively on both sides of the Salmon River. The fire is
burning toward the mouth of Arctic Creek. The Allison Ranch and Yellow Pine
sites are being protected. Preparations are in progress to protect
additional sites.
SOUTH FORK NEMOTE #4, Lolo National Forest. This fire is 12 miles northeast
of Alberton, MT. Heavy logging slash, extremely dry fuels and low relative
humidities are causing challenges to containment.
PARKE PEAK, Glacier National Park. This fire was ignited by lightning on
7/23 in the northwest corner of the park. Fire activity has been low for the
past 24 hours. The fire received up to two tenths of an inch of rain.
Spotting across Red Medicine Bow Creek occurred.
TAYLOR SPRINGS FIRES, Bitterroot National Forest. This group of seven fires
is 26 miles southeast of Darby, MT. Fires range from 1/2 acre to 300 acres.
Fire activity yesterday was not as extreme as other fires in the area.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
Priorities are being established by the Great Basin Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
WASATCH COMPLEX, Wasatch-Cache National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Saleen) is assigned. This complex consists of the Oak Hill,
Iron Mine Lake, Cottonwood, East Vivian and Wallsburg fires. All are located
southeast of Salt Lake City, UT. New spot fires were found in the Willow
Creek drainage on the Oak Hill fire. Firefighters continue to aggressively
contain multiple hot spots on the Oak Hill and East Vivian fires. A portion
of Highway 92 has been reopened.
COW HOLLOW, Salt Lake District, BLM. This lightning-caused fire is burning
in Pinyon Pine and Juniper west of Rush Valley, UT. The fire made a run to
the south, threatening structures at St. Johns. Observed fire behavior
includes torching and crowning.
BRUIN POINT COMPLEX, Moab Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Suwyn) is assigned. This complex consists of the Bruin Point and Range
Creek fires, which are burning in timber 30 miles east of Price, UT. On the
Bruin Point fire, the fire was crowning in dense conifer stands.
Firefighters continue to extinguish spots outside the fireline. The Range
Creek fire has minimal activity.
CLEAR CREEK, Salmon-Challis National Forest. Two Type I Incident Management
Teams (Hart and Bateman) are assigned. The fire is 12 miles west of Salmon,
ID. The 3rd Battalion 5th Marines from Camp Pendleton, California, commanded
by Col. Callihen, is assigned. The fire had a major run covering 3,000 acres
yesterday. Firefighters retreated to safety zones yesterday afternoon on the
south side of the fire. Current threats are to 200 homes, outbuildings,
historic sites and commercial ventures. Lightning in the area resulted in
new starts in the vicinity.
BURGDORF JUNCTION, Payette National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Vail) is assigned. The fire is 23 miles north of McCall, ID. The 3rd
Battalion 16th Field Artillery from Ft. Hood, Texas, commanded by LTC Daryl
Williams, is assigned. Personnel are working closely with the White House
and Secret Service advance teams to prepare the Incident Command Post for
the presidential visit today. A task force is in place to provide structure
protection along the Salmon River at Polly Bemis Ranch, James Cabin and Shep
Ranch.
GRASS, Lower Snake River District, BLM. This fire is burning in grass fuels
16 miles north of Three Creek Town, ID. The fire continues to grow in size
on several fronts. One abandoned cabin has been destroyed. Concerns include
powerlines, grazing lands and some structures.
SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX, Salt Lake District, BLM. This complex, consisting
of the Aragonite, Bismark and Box Canyon fires, is three miles north of
Eureka, UT. The southern flank of the fire is still very hot with torching
observed in heavy fuels along the perimeter. Engine crews are working to
find and control hot spots on this flank.
BOULDER, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Zimmerman) is assigned. This fire is 15 miles east of Jackson, WY, in the
Gros Ventre Wilderness. Firefighters have been successful in checking fire
spread to the south and east. Two divisions were placed into aerial
monitoring status yesterday. Structure protection continues to be the major
focus on the east flank. Fire activity increased yesterday in the Granite
Creek area.
OREGON TRAIL, Lower Snake River District, BLM. This human-caused fire is
burning in grass and brush eight miles north of Mountain Home, ID. Intense
fire behavior was observed as it grew rapidly in size. State Highway 20 is
closed and residences in the area are being evacuated. The fire has burned
into an area of rugged terrain. Threats are to the Oregon Trail, microwave
and radio towers, big game winter range and grazing lands.
HAWKINS, Caribou National Forest. This fire is 27 miles south of Pocatello,
ID. The cause of this fire is unknown and under investigation. Threats are
to homes around the town of Downey and up to 1,000 cattle.
EASTERN IDAHO COMPLEX, Upper Snake River District, Eastern Idaho Area, BLM.
A Type I Incident Management Team (Humphrey) is assigned. This complex
includes the following fires: Coffee Point North, Flattop, Fisher Springs,
Rattlesnake, Moonshine, Gentile Valley, Putnam, Tin Cup, Supon, Camus Creek,
Sheep Station, Station Creek, Willow Creek and West Fork. Uncontrolled fires
within the complex include West Fork, Supon and Moonshine. There was active
burning near containment lines yesterday on the Moonshine fire.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. This fire is 50 miles northeast of
McCall, ID. The fire made significant runs and burned over the Stonebreaker
Ranch yesterday. All personnel at the ranch are safe. Firefighters are
working to control flare-ups around the buildings.
NORTH FORK WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Salmon/Challis National Forest. The ten fires
in this complex, including the Butts and Filly fires are located 40 miles
northwest of Salmon, ID. Fire growth potential is high due to limited
access, steep terrain and dry fuels at higher elevations.
CHOURNOS, State of Utah. This lightning-caused fire is 30 miles west of
Ogden, UT. Fire behavior yesterday was extreme with rapid rates of spread
and running in both fine and heavy fuels. A communications site valued at
ten million dollars is threatened.
10 MILE PASS, Salt Lake District, BLM. This lightning-caused fire is burning
17 miles east of Vernon, UT. Firefighters made good progress along the east
flank yesterday.
GOODRICH, Payette National Forest. This fire is burning in grass and brush
within two miles of Goodrich, ID. Firefighters made good progress on mopup
and cold trailing. Barring unforeseen circumstances, containment is very
likely today.
WESTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
Priorities are being established by the Great Basin Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
TROUT, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This fire is burning in pinyon pine
and juniper about 30 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV. Observed fire
behavior includes creeping, torching and spotting. Several flare-ups near
the fireline were extinguished and crews made excellent progress reinforcing
retardant lines. Retardant held the northwest flank, where crews were unable
to work due to steep terrain.
O'NEIL BASIN COMPLEX, Elko Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Murphy) is assigned. This complex consisting of the Camp Creek, Cold
Springs, Wildcat, Sun, Mahogany and Stag fires is 40 miles southeast of
Jackpot, NV. Occasional flare-ups occurred in the sagebrush. Helicopters
were used on hot areas along the west flank of the Camp Creek Fire.
TWIN PEAK, Carson City Field Office, BLM. This lightning-ignited fire is
burning in pinyon pine and juniper 60 miles east of Fallon, NV. No new
information was received.
MM 185, Winnemucca Field Office, BLM. This fire is burning in grass and
sagebrush ten miles east of Winnemucca, NV. Extreme fire behavior was
observed as the fire made significant runs into drainages yesterday. Dozers
had good success building firelines despite steep terrain and poor access.
Current threats are to grazing land and wildlife habitat.
PARSNIP, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire is burning in sagebrush and dense
pinyon pine and juniper 30 miles northeast of Caliente, NV. The fire broke
through retardant lines yesterday and destroyed an uninhabited structure.
Current threats are to four ranch residences and numerous outbuildings.
CHERRY, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire, 30 miles northwest of Ely, NV, was
contained on 7/19 but has spotted outside containment lines. No new
information was received.
BUTTON POINT, Winnemucca Field Office, BLM. This fire is burning in grass
ten miles northeast of Winnemucca, NV. Poor access is slowing containment
efforts.
PHILLIPS RANCH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This fire is 50 miles
southeast of Ely, NV. Due to extremely difficult terrain, the fire is in
monitor status. Limited spread was observed yesterday, with some internal
torching on the south end.
FIREBALL, Winnemucca Field Office, BLM. This fire was ignited by lightning
on 8/4 23 miles northeast of Fernley, NV. Minimal fire activity was observed
yesterday.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
KING, Kern County Fire Department. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Ristow) is assigned. The fire is two miles southeast of Havilah, CA. The
northeastern section of the fire continues to burn actively. Threats are to
structures in the Valley View area, endangered species habitat and numerous
archeological sites.
MANTER, Sequoia National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Studebaker) is assigned. This fire is 15 miles northeast of Kernville, CA.
Crews have been successful in containing spot fires and slopovers across the
fireline. Spotting, torching and runs within the fire's interior continue to
occur.
PECHANGA, Cleveland National Forest. A Unified Command with a California
Department of Forestry Type I Incident Management Team (Heil) and a U.S.
Forest Service Type II Incident Management Team (Dietrich) is in effect. The
fire is five miles east of Temecula, CA. Crews have completed a firing
operation and are making excellent progress in meeting control objectives.
Demobilization of many resources will begin today.
GOLDEN 2, Bakersfield District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Praytor) is assigned. This fire is burning in sagebrush and timber two
miles south of Coleville, CA. Moderate wind on the fire has had no adverse
effects on containment efforts. Fireline construction and mopup operations
continue, with rehabilitation issues being addressed.
ARNOT 2, Stanislaus National Forest. This fire is 45 miles northeast of
Sonora, CA. Responsibility for this fire has been turned over to the
district.
SAWMILL, Inyo National Forest. The fire, near Independence, CA, was ignited
on 8/5 by lightning. Critical wildlife habitat is threatened.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
HAMILTON, Montrose District, BLM. This lightning-caused fire is 25 miles
northeast of Cortez, CO. Firefighters were able to save three gas wells and
a cow camp that were threatened. The fire continues to burn actively.
PONY, Ute Mountain Agency, BIA. A Type I Incident Management Team (Lohrey)
is assigned. This fire is burning in an isolated area ten miles south of
Cortez, CO. Firefighters continue to protect Mesa Verde National Park
residences. The fire made a run to the south along Wetherill Mesa. Ninety
percent of the fire is burning in inaccessible terrain. Mesa Verde remains
closed and all employees have been evacuated.
CABAZON SOUTH, Southern Ute Agency, BIA. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Sisk) will move from the Pony Incident to this one today. This fire is
burning 35 miles southeast of Durango, CO. No other information was
received.
NORTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
BUFFALO LAKE, Colville Agency, BIA. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Furlong) is assigned. This fire is burning in grass, sagebrush, timber and
slash four miles northeast of Coulee Dam, WA. Torching and occasional runs
have been observed as the fire continues to move northeast. Threatened
resources include scattered residences around the perimeter of the fire,
orchards, hay fields, haystacks and rangeland. Steep terrain, unburned
islands and drought conditions are deterring containment efforts.
TAMARACK CREEK, Oregon Department of Forestry. An Oregon Department of
Forestry Incident Management Team (Gilpin) is assigned. The fire is burning
in grass, timber and slash piles 50 miles west of John Day, OR. Spot fires,
torching in unburned patches inside the fireline and up to 80 foot flame
lengths are causing containment problems.
SLIDE MOUNTAIN, Malheur National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Jackson) is assigned. The fire is ten miles south of Prairie City, OR.
Crews are making significant progress toward containment with the support of
helicopters from the Oregon National Guard. Relative humidity on the fire
has dropped by five to eight percent. All constructed fireline has held.
MILE POST 245, Umatilla National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Ostman) is assigned. The fire is eight miles northeast of Meacham, OR.
Current threats are to private property and critical endangered species
habitat.
BIG GULCH, Burns District, BLM. The fire is burning in juniper and sagebrush
18 miles southeast of Crane, OR. Containment is expected today.
FLAT CREEK, Wenatchee National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 18
miles northwest of Stehekin, WA, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness, adjacent to
the North Cascades National Park. The fire is being monitored from a
viewpoint and by helicopter. Inaccessibility and lack of safety zones make
suppression difficult.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
HONDO, Sante Fe National Forest. This fire is burning ten miles south of
Jemez Springs, NM. The fire received some moisture. Crews are gridding for
spot fires and removing snags that threaten firelines. Containment of
slopovers on the north and east flanks has been accomplished.
PEAK, Tonto National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team (Anderson)
is assigned. The fire is six miles south of Globe, AZ. Fire activity has
been low. Higher humidities are assisting suppression operations.
WALL, Albuquerque Field Office, BLM. The fire is burning in a remote portion
of the El Malpais Wilderness 20 miles southwest of Grants, NM. The fire is
in monitor status.
BLOODGOOD, Gila National Forest. A Fire Use Management Team (Adams) is
assigned. This lightning-ignited wildland fire is being managed to
accomplish resource objectives. Fire spread has been low in the pine and
mixed conifer fuel types. Transition to management by forest personnel will
occur today.
OUTLOOK:
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL WYOMING FOR LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED FOR MOST OF OREGON FOR DRY LIGHTNING ***
Monsoonal moisture continues to stay in place over the southwestern United
States, bringing isolated to scattered thunderstorms across New Mexico,
Arizona and Colorado. A low off the California coast will usher some
moisture out of Nevada and into portions of Oregon, causing a threat of
afternoon dry thunderstorms for the Great Basin. Montana and western Wyoming
will have a few cumulus clouds. Eastern Wyoming will receive isolated
thunderstorms. Low clouds and fog will linger along the California coast,
with a chance for isolated thunderstorms over northern California. Southern
California will remain dry.
High temperatures will reach into the 80's and 90's in most areas and up to
110 in the western deserts of Utah, Arizona and southern Nevada.
Temperatures will be between 110 and 115 degrees across the deserts of
southern California and southwestern Arizona.
Minimum relative humidities will drop to the single digits and teens in the
southern portion of the west and range from 10 to 20 percent across the
north. Winds are forecast to be generally 10 to 20 mph during the afternoon
hours.
=> USA Earthquake Report
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
GOLDEN, COLORADO
LISTS OF U.S. EARTHQUAKES IN THE LAST 30 HOURS
Prepared by USGS/NEIC 2000 AUG 08 at 00:15 UTC
EARTHQUAKES IN EASTERN UNITED STATES
(25.0 TO 50.0 N, 65.0 TO 102.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 AUG 7 02:02:29.82 41.0 N 81.2 W 5 km 2.8
NEAR Alliance, Ohio
2000 AUG 7 18:34:07.98 35.4 N 101.9 W 5 km 3.0
10 miles NNW of Amarillo, Texas
2000 AUG 7 21:36:21.70 35.3 N 101.9 W 5 km 3.0
10 miles NNW of Amarillo, Texas
2000 AUG 7 17:19:06.67 35.4 N 101.9 W 5 km 3.3
10 miles NNW of Amarillo, Texas
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
Time F-Scale Location County State Lat Lon Comments
2215 UNK COLTS NECK MONMOUTH NJ 4028 7416 POSSIBLE TORNADO IN COLTS NECK
TOWNSHIP. 50 FOOT TREES PULLED DOWN. POLES DOWN. WILL BE INVESTIGATED
TOMORROW. (PHL)
0003 UNK 5 W ETHAN DAVISON SD 4354 9809 BRIEF TOUCHDOWN. NO KNOWN DAMAGE.
REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (FSD)
0024 UNK 10 NNE BOWBELLS BURKE ND 4895 10215 REPORTED BY NORTH DAKOTA
HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER. (BIS)
0029 UNK 15 W SHERWOOD RENVILLE ND 4896 10199 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (BIS)
0150 UNK LAKEFIELD JACKSON MN 4368 9518 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. BUSINESSES AND RESIDENCES (FSD)
0156 UNK LAKEFIELD JACKSON MN 4368 9518 TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN NEAR
GRAIN ELEVATOR. PRELIMINARY REPORTS INDICATE THAT DOWNBURST WINDS ALSO
INVOLVED WITH THIS EVENT. DAMAGE TO GRAIN ELEVATOR... POWER (FSD)
0158 UNK 5 NE LAKEFIELD JACKSON MN 4374 9510 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. ONE FARM DESTROYED. OTHER FARMS DAMAGED. (FSD)
Hail Reports
Time Size Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1630 100 CASSODAY BUTLER KS 3803 9663 REPORTED BY PUBLIC (ICT)
1709 88 5 S MATFIELD GREEN CHASE KS 3808 9656 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (ICT)
1735 100 3 S POMONA FRANKLIN KS 3856 9544 (TOP)
1830 150 1 NW EMPORIA LYON KS 3841 9619 (TOP)
1840 75 2 N PIEDMONT GREENWOOD KS 3764 9636 REPORTED BY AGTAP SPOTTER. (ICT)
2015 175 EMMETT POTTAWATOMIE KS 3929 9604 GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL (TOP)
2025 175 10 N RICHMOND RAY MO 3944 9398 AND WINDS GREATER THAN 70 MPH.
REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MCI)
2043 175 10 N DELIA JACKSON KS 3941 9596 (TOP)
2050 75 CLAY CITY POWELL KY 3786 8391 DIME SIZE REPORTED BY PUBLIC NEAR THE
CLAY CITY EXIT ON MOUNTAIN PARKWAY . (JKL)
2100 88 SELMAN HARPER OK 3679 9948 PUBLIC REPORT (OKC)
2115 88 WHITING JACKSON KS 3958 9561 MINOR CROP DAMAGE TO CORN FIELDS (TOP)
2130 175 5 E OSAWATOMIE MIAMI KS 3849 9482 AND GUSTS TO 70 MPH. REPORTED BY
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MCI)
2135 100 FAIRFAX COUNTY FAIRFAX VA 3883 7726 (WBC)
2150 75 CASSODAY BUTLER KS 3803 9663 REPORTED BY COOP OBSERVER. (ICT)
2154 175 GREEN CLAY KS 3943 9700 (TOP)
2158 100 2 S NARKA REPUBLIC KS 3993 9741 (TOP)
2158 75 11 S DANTE CHARLES MIX SD 4284 9819 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (FSD)
2158 75 4 ESE FAIRFAX GREGORY SD 4300 9881 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (FSD)
2202 88 ARLINGTON ARLINGTON VA 3888 7713 (WBC)
2205 100 VERDEL KNOX NE 4281 9819 (OMA)
2205 100 PLYMOUTH JEFFERSON NE 4029 9698 EVENT DURATION 10 MINUTES. (OMA)
2215 88 RIVER JOHNSON KY 3786 8273 NICKEL SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY STORM
SPOTTER IN RIVER COMMUNITY. (JKL)
2225 100 DE WITT SALINE NE 4040 9691 (OMA)
2225 100 8 W SPRINGFIELD BON HOMME SD 4284 9806 HAIL COVERED GROUND.
REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (FSD)
2227 100 6 S CLATONIA GAGE NE 4036 9683 (OMA)
2228 88 LAKE ANDES CHARLES MIX SD 4315 9855 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (FSD)
2236 75 3 N PAINTSVILLE JOHNSON KY 3786 8280 DIME SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN
WITTENSVILLE, SITKA AND WILEY CREEK AREAS. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
(JKL)
2240 175 3 N LINN WASHINGTON KS 3973 9708 (TOP)
2240 100 2 SE BELVIDERE THAYER NE 4022 9751 (GRI)
2240 88 4 NW RANDOLPH RILEY KS 3948 9682 (TOP)
2252 75 2 N LESTERVILLE YANKTON SD 4306 9759 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (FSD)
2301 75 YANKTON YANKTON SD 4286 9738 WIND GUSTS 70-75 MPH (FSD)
2320 75 OKATON JONES SD 4386 10090 (ABR)
2331 88 WHITE RIVER MELLETTE SD 4356 10074 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. EVENT
DURATION 5 MINUTES. (RAP)
2350 100 BOONVILLE COOPER MO 3896 9273 AND WIND GUSTS TO 42 MPH MEASURED.
REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MCI)
2351 75 1 N RICHLAND SHAWNEE KS 3889 9551 (TOP)
2357 175 GEDDES CHARLES MIX SD 4325 9869 (FSD)
0006 100 RIMROCK AZ 3464 11173 STRONG WIND GUSTS HAVE ALSO ROOF DAMAGE (FLG)
0022 88 3 E CENTER MCCOOK SD 4383 9728 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (FSD)
0025 175 FREEMAN HUTCHINSON SD 4334 9743 LOTS OF HAIL. CAR WINDOWS BROKEN.
TREES DOWN FROM HIGH WINDS THAT CAME WITH THE HAIL. REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (FSD)
0046 88 BERTHOLD WARD ND 4831 10173 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (BIS)
0047 100 GEDDES CHARLES MIX SD 4325 9869 (FSD)
0050 150 10 W SHERWOOD RENVILLE ND 4896 10187 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (BIS)
0104 100 SHERWOOD RENVILLE ND 4896 10161 EVENT DURATION 4 MINUTES. REPORTED
BY STORM SPOTTER. (BIS)
0110 175 4 S LAKE ANDES CHARLES MIX SD 4308 9855 (FSD)
0120 100 HOSPERS SIOUX IA 4306 9588 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (FSD)
0122 88 5 ENE AVON BON HOMME SD 4303 9796 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (FSD)
0125 88 5 E COMFREY WATONWAN MN 4411 9478 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MSP)
0134 75 MAXBASS BOTTINEAU ND 4871 10113 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (BIS)
0136 100 7 S SHELDON OBRIEN IA 4310 9558 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (FSD)
0140 88 COMFREY BROWN MN 4411 9490 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (MSP)
0140 75 14 WSW GLENBURN RENVILLE ND 4842 10154 REPORTED BY HAM STORM
SPOTTER. (TOP)
0152 75 2 N DARFUR WATONWAN MN 4408 9483 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0332 75 NEW GERMANY CARVER MN 4488 9396 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0410 88 2 S SPENCER CLAY IA 4311 9514 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (FSD)
0441 175 AYRSHIRE IA 4303 9484 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (DSM)
0441 175 AYRSHIRE PALO ALTO IA 4303 9484 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
(DSM)
0530 75 5 WNW BRUNSVILLE PLYMOUTH IA 4283 9637 (FSD)
0553 150 3 N REMSEN PLYMOUTH IA 4286 9598 (FSD)
0603 75 MARCUS CHEROKEE IA 4281 9580 (FSD)
0615 88 4 N IRETON SIOUX IA 4303 9631 (FSD)
0620 88 3 N MERIDEN CHEROKEE IA 4284 9563 (FSD)
0701 88 GRANVILLE SIOUX IA 4298 9593 (FSD)
0715 75 2 W GERMANTOWN OBRIEN IA 4310 9558 (FSD)
0840 100 7 WNW NORTHWOOD GRAND FORKS ND 4777 9772 (FAR)
0915 75 2 E NORTHWOOD GRAND FORKS ND 4773 9751 (FAR)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1648 UNK CASSODAY BUTLER KS 3803 9663 LARGE LIMBS DOWN. REPORTED BY 911.
(ICT)
1840 UNK 2 N PIEDMONT GREENWOOD KS 3764 9636 LARGE LIMBS DOWN AS REPORTED BY
AGTAP SPOTTER. (ICT)
1900 UNK OVERLAND PARK JOHNSON KS 3898 9466 70 MPH BLEW HAM RADIO ANTENNA
OVER AT JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. REPORTED BY HAM RADIO OPERATOR.
(MCI)
2005 UNK 4 SW OXFORD SUMNER KS 3723 9722 3 INCH BRANCHES DOWN. REPORTED BY
PUBLIC. (ICT)
2005 UNK 7 NE ESKRIDGE WABAUNSEE KS 3893 9599 SPOTTER REPORTED 12 INCH
DIAMETER TREE LIMBS DOWNED (TOP)
2010 UNK ELLICOTT CITY HOWARD MD 3926 7680 UTILITY POLES AND WIRES DOW (WBC)
2045 UNK GAINESBORO JACKSON TN 3634 8564 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A FEW
TREES DOWN (BNA)
2048 UNK 5 SE TAYLORSVILLE ALEXANDER NC 3587 8109 TWO TREES DOWN ON ROAD
JUST NORTH OF HIDDENITE. (GSP)
2053 UNK LEON BUTLER KS 3768 9678 POWER LINES DOWN. REPORTED BY 911. (ICT)
2056 UNK 5 NE DOWELLTOWN DEKALB TN 3607 8586 TREES DOWN ACROSS ROAD NEAR
TEMPERANCE HALL (BNA)
2112 UNK DENNISTON MENIFEE KY 3791 8353 SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY
460 NEAR DENNSITON. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2125 UNK AUBURNTOWN CANNON TN 3594 8609 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A FEW TREES
DOWN (BNA)
2130 UNK HOPEWELL MERCER NJ 4040 7474 FIVE TELEPHONE POLES SNAPPED. PEOPLE
TEMPORARILY TRAPPED IN VEHICLES. (PHL)
2130 UNK POMEROYTON MENIFEE KY 3786 8351 TREES DOWN ACROSS POWER LINES WITH
POWER OUTAGES IN POMEROYTON. REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (JKL)
2140 UNK SKILLMAN SOMERSET NJ 4041 7469 NUMEROUS TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP (PHL)
2150 UNK LIBERTY DEKALB TN 3596 8586 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES
AND POWER LINES DOWN FROM LIBERY TO MT. MORIAH (BNA)
2150 UNK LAWRENCE COUNTY LAWRENCE KY 3808 8273 SEVERAL TREES ACROSS THE
ROAD. REPORTED BY LAWRENCE COUNTY 911 CENTER. (CRW)
2153 UNK 5 E MUNDEN REPUBLIC KS 3991 9739 ROOF BLOWN OFF SHED TO ROAD,
CLOSING ROAD. POWER LINES DOWN. END PIECE OFF CATTLE FEEDER ANCHORED IN
CONCRETE BLOWN OFF. (TOP)
2200 UNK CRANBURY MIDDLESEX NJ 4031 7451 A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN (PHL)
2200 UNK DENNISTON MENIFEE KY 3791 8353 POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS US 460/746.
REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2205 UNK FAYETTE HOWARD MO 3915 9269 NUMEROUS TREES DOWN, POWER LINES DOWN,
HAIL WAS REPORT. PRELIMINARY REPORT AS THEY ARE VERY BUSY. REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MCI)
2210 UNK ARLINGTON ARLINGTON VA 3888 7713 TREES DOWN (WBC)
2215 UNK MATFIELD GREEN CHASE KS 3816 9656 LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN. ROOF
DAMAGE REPORTED BY COOP OBSERVER. (ICT)
2215 UNK WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON DC DC 3891 7701 TREES DOWN (WBC)
2215 UNK 5 S WEST LIBERTY MORGAN KY 3783 8326 ONE LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN
ACROSS KY 191 NEAR HANEY BRANCH. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2215 UNK RIVER JOHNSON KY 3786 8273 WINDOWS IN HOME BLOWN OUT WITH ROOF
DAMAGE. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS 4 SQUARE MILE AREA ALONG
ROUTE 2040. REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (JKL)
2220 UNK SHADY GROVE COFFEE TN 3551 8606 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED SEVERAL
TREES DOWN ONE BUILDING WITH ROOF DAMAGE (BNA)
2222 UNK 4 N DREXEL CASS MO 3854 9459 4 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS DOWN.
REPORTED BY HAM RADIO OPERATOR. (MCI)
2236 UNK 2 N PAINTSVILLE JOHNSON KY 3784 8280 TREES DOWN ACROSS US 23 NORTH
OF PAINTSVILLE. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2240 UNK MADISON MONROE MO 3946 9221 NUMEROUS TREES DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION
OF ROUTES 24/151 (STL)
2247 UNK CENTRALIA BOONE MO 3921 9213 NUMEROUS TREES DOWN (STL)
2300 UNK PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA PA 3994 7516 COUPLE OF TREES DOWN. (PHL)
2315 UNK 5 SE FORT THOMAS AZ 3297 10989 ONE HALF ROOF BLOWN OFF HOU
(ESTIMATED TIME 415 PM) (TUS)
2315 UNK FALLS CHURCH FALLS CHURCH VA 3888 7718 ROOF DAMAGE FROM LARGE TREE
(WBC)
2315 UNK MEXICO AUDRAIN MO 3918 9190 TREES DOWN (STL)
2315 UNK 5 SE FORT THOMAS GRAHAM AZ 3297 10989 ONE HALF ROOF BLOWN OFF HOU
(ESTIMATED TIME 415 PM) (TUS)
2318 UNK PERRY RALLS MO 3943 9168 SEVERAL TREES DOWN (STL)
2330 UNK MIDDLEBURG LOUDOUN VA 3896 7776 TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN (WBC)
2335 UNK FRANKFORD PIKE MO 3949 9133 TREES DOWN (STL)
2355 UNK EOLIA PIKE MO 3923 9101 SPOTTER REPORTED 60 MPH WINDS (STL)
1630 60 CASSODAY BUTLER KS 3803 9663 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (ICT)
1830 62 EMPORIA LYON KS 3840 9618 EMPORIA MIDDLE SCHOOL COURTESY OF WIBW
(TOP)
1840 70 LENEXA JOHNSON KS 3896 9473 NEAR K-7 AND K-10. REPORTED BY MEDIA.
(MCI)
1900 70 LENEXA JOHNSON KS 3896 9473 NUMBER OF CARS BLOWN OFF THE ROAD AT
I-435 AND 87TH STREET. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (MCI)
1914 80 KANSAS CITY WYANDOTTE KS 3911 9466 AT I-435 AND INLAND. REPORTED BY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (MCI)
1933 80 LIBERTY CLAY MO 3925 9443 REPORTED AT I-435 AND 210 HIGHWAY.
REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MCI)
1933 80 KANSAS CITY CLAY MO 3908 9456 REPORTED AT I-435 AND 210 HIGHWAY.
REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MCI)
1937 70 6 SE THRALL GREENWOOD KS 3794 9622 REPORTED BY PUBLIC (ICT)
2020 60 12 N RICHMOND RAY MO 3948 9398 REPORTED BY HAM RADIO OPERATOR. (MCI)
2059 60 3 NE LEON BUTLER KS 3771 9673 (ICT)
2140 60 WINFIELD COWLEY KS 3725 9698 REPORTED BY EOC (ICT)
2145 60 8 N DREXEL CASS MO 3861 9459 AND POWER OUTAGE. REPORTED BY HAM RADIO
OPERATOR. (MCI)
2148 60 KEYTESVILLE CHARITON MO 3943 9294 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (MCI)
2158 60 GREEN CLAY KS 3943 9700 (TOP)
2205 60 5 N HUNTSVILLE RANDOLPH MO 3951 9255 AND TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MCI)
2207 70 HARRISONVILLE CASS MO 3864 9434 AT 291 AND 71 HIGHWAYS. REPORTED BY
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MCI)
2226 65 MOBERLY RANDOLPH MO 3941 9243 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MCI)
2227 60 DE WITT SALINE NE 4040 9691 SEVERAL LIMBS AND 1 LARGE TREE AND TWO
POWER LINES DOWN. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (OMA)
2241 60 CENTERVIEW JOHNSON MO 3875 9384 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (MCI)
2257 60 2 SW GEUDA SPRINGS SUMNER KS 3709 9717 REPORTED BY E.O.C. (ICT)
2300 66 (SZL)WHITEMAN AFB JOHNSON MO 3871 9355 (MCI)
2301 70 YANKTON YANKTON SD 4286 9738 (FSD)
2308 60 3 W ARKANSAS CITY COWLEY KS 3706 9711 RW (ICT)
2320 75 5 W SEDALIA PETTIS MO 3869 9334 AND TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (MCI)
2324 60 FULTON CALLAWAY MO 3884 9193 SPOTTER REPORTED WIND GUSTS OF 60 MPH
(STL)
2330 60 FREEMAN HUTCHINSON SD 4334 9743 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (FSD)
2345 60 OTTERVILLE COOPER MO 3871 9300 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
(MCI)
2348 65 3 SW PARKER TURNER SD 4336 9718 (FSD)
0000 UNK MIDDLETOWN MONTGOMERY MO 3913 9141 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN (STL)
0020 UNK KAMPSVILLE CALHOUN IL 3929 9061 SEVERAL TREES DOWN (STL)
0020 UNK TROY LINCOLN MO 3898 9098 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN (STL)
0028 UNK 1 E MIDLAND JEFFERSON KS 3923 9539 STRONG WIND, TREES DOWN, BARN
PARTIALLY DESTROYED (TOP)
0029 UNK 2 W PRESTONSBURG FLOYD KY 3766 8282 SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN ABBOTT
CREEK AREA. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
0030 UNK WARRENTON WARREN MO 3881 9113 TREES DOWN ALONG ROAD W JUST NORTH OF
I-70 (STL)
0030 UNK 3 WNW TEA LINCOLN SD 4346 9689 LIMBS DOWN. TWO HOUSES ALSO STRUCK
BY LIGHTNING. (FSD)
0030 UNK TONGANOXIE LEAVENWORTH KS 3911 9508 NUMEROUS TREES UP TO 2 FEET IN
DIAMETER BLOWN DOWN. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (MCI)
0035 UNK BATCHTOWN CALHOUN IL 3903 9066 TREE DOWN (STL)
0035 UNK SIOUX FALLS MINNEHAHA SD 4371 9683 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT. VARIOUS TENTS DOWN AT FAIRGROUNDS. (FSD)
0045 UNK ST CHARLES ST CHARLES MO 3878 9050 TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 367 NORTH
OF HIGHWAY 94 (STL)
0050 UNK HUNTSDALE BOONE MO 3891 9248 TREES DOWN ON ROUTE O NORTHWEST OF
HUNTSDALE (STL)
0055 UNK 2 SE BRIGHTON JERSEY IL 3900 9010 LARGE TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 67 (STL)
0110 UNK 3 S DELHI JERSEY IL 3899 9025 LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY 267
(STL)
0125 UNK 5 S LINN OSAGE MO 3839 9184 LARGE TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY U BETWEEN
RICH FOUNTAIN AND LINN (STL)
0130 UNK WARRENTON WARREN MO 3881 9113 TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 47 (STL)
0138 UNK RHINELAND MONTGOMERY MO 3871 9151 TREES DOWN (STL)
0215 UNK WALNUT GROVE REDWOOD MN 4423 9546 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (MSP)
0225 UNK UNIVERSITY CITY ST LOUIS MO 3866 9033 TREES DOWN (STL)
0235 UNK 2 N LEWISVILLE WATONWAN MN 4394 9444 TREES DOWN ACROSS ROAD.
REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0240 UNK RIVERVIEW ST LOUIS MO 3875 9021 POWER LINES DOWN (STL)
0248 UNK NEW ULM BROWN MN 4431 9446 TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0250 UNK 1 E NEW ULM NICOLLET MN 4431 9444 TREE DOWN ON ROAD. REPORTED BY
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0251 UNK MARICOPA PINAL AZ 3206 11204 ESTIMATED 60 MPH GUST BY TRAINED
SPOTTER (PHX)
0313 UNK BUFFALO LAKE RENVILLE MN 4473 9461 SMALL TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0320 UNK MANKATO GOODHUE MN 4445 9263 TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0333 UNK CASA GRANDE PINAL AZ 3288 11174 POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED BY S.O.
(PHX)
0407 UNK STANFIELD PINAL AZ 3286 11196 POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED BY S.O.
(PHX)
0415 UNK FARIBAULT RICE MN 4429 9326 TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0418 UNK PHOENIX MARICOPA AZ 3348 11206 POWER POLES AND LINES DOWN...ROOF
COLLAPSED 2 INJURED BY LIGHTNING (PHX)
0510 UNK NORTH HUDSON WI 4500 9276 TREE DOWN ON ROAD. REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0630 UNK COLUMBIA BOONE MO 3894 9233 SEVERAL TREES DOWNED ON NORTH SIDE OF
CITY. REPORTED BY EOC. (STL)
0004 60 3 W MARION TURNER SD 4341 9733 BROKEN WINDOWS AND TORN SHINGLES OFF
ROOF. REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (FSD)
0010 60 10 W SIOUX FALLS MINNEHAHA SD 4371 9683 IN WALL LAKE AREA. REPORTED
BY PUBLIC. (FSD)
0021 70 MIDLAND JEFFERSON KS 3923 9539 (TOP)
0026 65 CROOKS MINNEHAHA SD 4366 9681 REPORTED BY OFF DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE
(FSD)
0030 60 3 NNW TEA LINCOLN SD 4349 9686 (FSD)
0035 60 2 S REYNOLDS JEFFERSON NE 4003 9733 ROOF TORN FROM METAL BUILDING
(OMA)
0043 65 SIOUX FALLS MINNEHAHA SD 4371 9683 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
(FSD)
0047 60 IHLEN PIPESTONE MN 4391 9636 (FSD)
0052 60 KANSAS CITY WYANDOTTE KS 3911 9466 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
(MCI)
0059 60 4 SW JASPER ROCK MN 4380 9646 (FSD)
0059 59 ST CHARLES ARPT ST CHARLES MO 3884 9050 SMART FIELD (KSET) ASOS
RECORDED 59 MPH GUST (STL)
0126 65 LEES SUMMIT JACKSON MO 3891 9438 REPORTED BY FIRE AND RESCUE. (MCI)
0143 65 LAKE WILSON MURRAY MN 4400 9596 POWER LINES DOWN (FSD)
0159 65 MARSHALL LYON MN 4445 9578 (FSD)
0332 60 NEW GERMANY CARVER MN 4488 9396 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0339 69 COLUMBIA ARPT BOONE MO 3881 9221 SPOTTER 3 E OF COLUMIBA ARPT
RECORDED 69 MPH WIND GUST (STL)
0350 59 (AMA)AMARILLO INTL ARPT POTTER TX 3521 10171 REPORTED BY ASOS (AMA)
0353 60 LE CENTER LE SUEUR MN 4440 9373 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0426 60 RUTHVEN IA 4313 9491 ALSO NICKEL SIZED HAIL. REPORTS FROM HAM RADIO
OPERATOR. (DSM)
0426 60 RUTHVEN PALO ALTO IA 4313 9491 ALSO NICKEL SIZED HAIL. REPORTS FROM
HAM RADIO OPERATOR. (DSM)
0440 70 13 W RICHFIELD MORTON KS 3726 10205 3 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN (DDC)
Fields marked UNK are unknown
All Times UTC
Wind Gusts in MPH
Hail Sizes in 1/100 of an Inch (75 = 0.75")
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