The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5541849
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
SIMPSON
5541849
The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Heavy Snow |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,541,849 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,403,112 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1996-03-19T10:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1996-03-20T05:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | KENTUCKY |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | SIMPSON |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | A deep low pressure system moved across Kentucky drawing in large amounts of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. Heavy snow was reported across mainly west central Kentucky from March 19, 1996 to March 20, 1996. The heavy snow began across west central parts of the state in the early morning hours of March 19th and continued into the evening. By 11 am est on March 20, snowfall totals ranged from 1-2 inches across east central Kentucky to 10-12 inches across west central Kentucky. Many areas lost power due to the heavy wet snow. Governor Patton declared a state of emergency for 22 counties across west central Kentucky. The state ordered 185 National Guard troops into the worst areas to help police, doctors and road crews. There were reports of drifts at least 12 feet high across western Kentucky. As many as 37,100 customers were without power on Wednesday March 20. Many roads especially secondary ones were impassable or at least extremely slick and snow covered. |
| Yearyear | 1,996 |
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