2009 North American Christmas blizzard

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Distinguish". Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "Infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "check for clobbered parameters". The 2009 North American Christmas blizzard was a powerful winter storm and severe weather event that affected the Midwestern United States, Great Plains, Southeastern United States, the Eastern Seaboard, and parts of Ontario. The storm began to develop on December 22 before intensifying to produce extreme winds and precipitation by the morning of December 24.[1] The storm's rapid development made it difficult for forecasters to predict.[1] The blizzard was reported to have claimed at least 21 lives, and disrupted air travel during the Christmas travel season.[2] In the Southeastern and Central United States, an outbreak of 28 tornadoes occurred between December 23–24.[3][4] The storm, a Category 5 "Extreme" one on the Regional Snowfall Index scale, was the first winter weather event to rank as such since the North American blizzard of 1996.

Impact

Snowfall

Snowfall varied across the United States. South Dakota likely received the most, with Script error: No such module "convert"..[5] In Minnesota, Script error: No such module "convert". was received near Pequaywan Lake on the state's North Shore.[6] Parts of Texas recorded snowfall as high as Script error: No such module "convert". in Post.[5] Snowfall in Nebraska caused six deaths.[7] In Oklahoma, a state of emergency was declared after blizzard conditions killed 3 people and dropped Script error: No such module "convert". of snow.[7] Iowa saw high snowfall as well.[8]

The storm was so intense that it wrapped warm air around the north and west side of it and cold air and snow blew in from the south. Rochester, Minnesota, in the northern half of the storm, saw rain with temperatures in the mid 30s Fahrenheit (~2°C) while snow was falling just to the west in a Script error: No such module "convert". band stretching from Canada south to at least Dallas, Texas, giving that region its first "White Christmas" since 1929.[9] I-29 was completely closed in North and South Dakota, and then in stretches into Missouri.[10][11] Will Rogers World Airport was also shut down.[12]

Rain

Heavy rain in parts of the Midwest prompted the National Weather Service to issue Flood Warnings for many areas. The maximum rainfall amount recorded was Script error: No such module "convert". in Little Rock, Arkansas.[5] Freezing rain fell across Iowa and Illinois, affecting travel to and from O'Hare International Airport.[5] The Chicago area saw as much as ten inches of snow following the freezing rain and sleet.[13]

Tornado outbreak

Several houses were destroyed near Lafayette, Louisiana, possibly by a tornado. Near Longview, Texas an EF2 tornado left a path of destruction nearly one mile long.[14] Another tornado near Lufkin, Texas produced EF3 damage and caused two injuries.[15]

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 15 7 5 1 0 0 28
December 23 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, December 23, 2009Template:Refn
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage Summary
EF0 NE of Jacksonville Cherokee TX Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 20:35-20:40 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". Unknown Damage was limited to a few trees.[16]
EF0 NE of New Summerfield Cherokee TX Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 21:04-21:06 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Damage was limited to a few trees.[17]
EF2 Longview Gregg TX Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 22:39-22:56 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Numerous industrial buildings, including a FedEx building, were heavily damaged. Several houses were also damaged and significant tree damage along its path.[18]
EF1 SE of Avinger Cass TX Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 23:51-23:52 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A brief tornado in a wooded area damaged numerous trees and tree branches.[19]
EF0 NNE of Recklaw Rusk TX Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 01:16-01:17 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A brief tornado snapped a few trees.[20]
EF3 Lufkin Angelina TX Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 03:56-04:07 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Three buildings were destroyed, including a welding shop and a funeral home. Many houses sustained significant roof damage and tree damage was widespread, including in a park. Several 18-wheelers were also thrown. Two people were injured.[21]
EF1 SE of Atlanta Cass (TX), Miller (AR) TX, AR Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 04:10-04:18 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts One house sustained minor roof damage, and many trees and limbs were damaged.[22][23]
EF1 SE of Garrison Nacogdoches TX Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 04:37-04:38 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Several trees were snapped and a small storage building was destroyed.[24]
EF2 SW of Carthage Shelby, Panola TX Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 05:26-05:49 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Many houses were damaged, including roof and shingle damage. A barn and two mobile homes were destroyed.[25][26]
December 24 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, December 24, 2009Template:Efn
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage Summary
EF0 E of Pineland Sabine TX Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 08:10-08:12 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Numerous trees and a few power lines were snapped.[27]
EF0 S of Pleasant Hill Sabine LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 09:24-09:26 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Several pecan trees were uprooted.[28]
EF0 E of Fairmont Sabine TX Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 09:28-09:29 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A brief tornado inflicted damage to trees and power lines along Toledo Bend Reservoir.[29]
EF0 N of Many Sabine LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 10:21-10:25 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Numerous large pine trees were uprooted.[30]
EF0 SW of Martin Red River LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 11:36-11:39 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A few large trees were downed.[31]
EF2 Whiteville St. Landry, Avoyelles LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:25-13:37 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A small church on cinder blocks was destroyed. A rice silo was thrown into a bayou and two tractor-trailers were also damaged.[32][33]
EF2 N of Crowley Acadia LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:27-13:39 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts At least 30 houses were damaged, primarily in a single subdivision that was especially hard hit where four houses were heavily damaged. The worst damage was a house that completely lost its roof. Four people were injured.[34]
EF0 E of Evergreen Avoyelles LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:37-13:45 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Several trees were damaged.[35]
EF0 W of Branch Acadia LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:40-13:45 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A small outbuilding was destroyed and a few trees were blown down.[36]
EF0 Richard (1st tornado) Acadia LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:46-13:49 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Several trees were blown down, and a mobile home and barn were damaged.[37]
EF1 Richard (2nd tornado) Acadia LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:50-13:55 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A house and a church were damaged in town. Many trees were also damaged.[38]
EF1 N of Iota Acadia LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:50-13:52 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A barn was destroyed, and two mobile homes lost their roofs.[39]
EF0 W of Savoy Acadia, St. Landry LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:53-13:56 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A barn was damaged, along with many trees.[40][41]
EF2 Gueydan Vermilion LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:57-14:03 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Two structures were destroyed, a mobile home which rolled and an outbuilding which was thrown into a water tower, and over 50 others were damaged, some of them heavily.[42]
EF0 S of Chataignier St. Landry, Evangeline LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:58-14:02 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts An outbuilding was damaged by the tornado.[43][44]
EF0 NW of Long Bridge Avoyelles LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 13:59-14:00 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A mobile home was heavily damaged by the brief tornado.[45]
EF1 SSE of Morse Acadia LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 14:05-14:09 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A tornado quickly touched down after the first Gueydan tornado dissipated. Three houses and an entire farm were damaged.[46]
EF1 W of Farmerville Union LA Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 14:20-14:26 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts Two houses were damaged on the shores of Lake Darbonne. Many trees were snapped or knocked down.[47]
EF0 E of Vancleave Jackson MS Script error: No such module "Coordinates". 21:50-21:53 Script error: No such module "convert". Script error: No such module "convert". $Template:Nts A brief tornado damaged a few trees.[48]

See also

Notes

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