The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5585634
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
FRANKLIN
5585634
The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Ice Storm |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,585,634 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,057,807 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1997-01-15T10:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1997-01-15T19:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | ILLINOIS |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | FRANKLIN |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | Freezing rain coated surfaces with around a half inch of ice. Travel became very difficult in a short period of time. The weather prompted Southern Illinois University in Carbondale to shut down for the fourth time in 30 years. The freezing rain virtually shut down several counties, closing schools, government offices, and health facilities. Franklin County was nearly paralyzed by the storm. Most Franklin County businesses and public offices closed for the day. A large number of vehicle accidents occurred, but no serious injuries were reported. State Route 13 in Jackson County and some county roads in Johnson, Pulaski, and Union Counties were closed because vehicles were unable to climb hills. The Southern Illinois Airport was closed for two hours. Hospitals brought in extra staff to handle an overload due to weather-related injuries. Mail delivery was cancelled in some areas due to icy conditions. |
| Yearyear | 1,997 |
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