The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5546911
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
WEBSTER
5546911
The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Winter Storm |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,546,911 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,029,832 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1996-03-19T13:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1996-03-20T08:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | KENTUCKY |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | WEBSTER |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | Heavy wet snow and strong winds brought down tree limbs and power lines. Snowfall accumulations were between 8 and 12 inches in a band from Hopkinsville north through Madisonville to Owensboro and Henderson. Four or more inches of snow fell east of Kentucky Lake. Drifts to 3 or 4 feet were common, with up to 6 foot drifts in the Henderson and Owensboro areas. Several counties declared states of emergency, including Henderson and Daviess Counties. Emergency shelters were opened due to widespread power outages and loss of heat. National Guard troops in all-terrain vehicles were called to rescue snowbound people in remote areas. Many roads, especially county roads, were impassable due to abandoned vehicles, deep drifts, or downed tree limbs. Over 150 vehicles were abandoned in Daviess County alone. Power was fully restored and emergency shelters were closed about 3 to 4 days after the storm. |
| Yearyear | 1,996 |
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