The record
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| event_type | Frost/Freeze |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,600,166 |
| episode_id | 2,062,500 |
| begin_utc | 1997-04-10T07:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1997-04-10T12:00:00+00:00 |
| state | VIRGINIA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | SHENANDOAH |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_crops | 250K |
| episode_narrative | A record cold arctic air mass overspread the northern Virginia piedmont and the Shenandoah Valley over night on the 9th and 10th, dropping temperatures into the upper teens to lower 20s across the entire area. These temperatures arrived on the heels of an above normal winter season, especially pronounced in late March, when peach and apple blossoms reached critical bloom stage up to 2 weeks ahead of schedule.Accelerated growth in the central Shenandoah Valley led to the highest kill percentage. Estimates from agricultural extension agents of the Virginia Dept. of Emergency Services showed at least 70 to 90 percent "kill" of the peach crop, and similar kills among the Red Delicious apple crop. Some of the statistics include: Clarke Co (VAZ031), $1.36 million, involving over 2800 acres; Frederick Co (VAZ028), 7200 apple and 420 peach acres significantly damaged; Warren Co (VAZ030), over 500 acres affected. Golden Delicious apples, a normally later blooming variety, escaped a major kill. Berry fruits sustained partial (but still substantial) kills.Across the northern Shenandoah Valley and piedmont, kills ranged from 30 to 70 percent - mainly due to slightly less accelerated growth. |
| year | 1,997 |
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