The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5689452
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
FRANKLIN
5689452
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| Event typeevent_type | Heavy Snow |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,689,452 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 1,500,752 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1999-03-14T07:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1999-03-14T18:00:00+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 |
| Weather forecast office sourcewfo_source | NEWSPAPER |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | A major snowstorm dumped as much as a foot of snow over parts of far southern Illinois. The hardest hit area was the Marion-Carbondale area, where 11 to 12 inches was measured. Because most of the precipitation fell as rain further south, little if any snow occurred from Metropolis to Shawneetown along the Ohio River. There was a sharp division between no snow and heavy snow. For example, in Johnson County (between Metropolis and Carbondale), accumulations ranged from 1 inch in the southeast corner to 7 inches in the northwest corner of the county. The swath of heaviest snow extended from Carbondale to Mount Carmel, where 9 to 12 inches fell. Other totals included 8 inches in Mount Vernon and Du Quoin, and 4 inches between Cairo and Anna. Snowfall rates were 1 to 2 inches per hour for several hours. This overtaxed the ability of most road crews to keep up with removal efforts. Interstate 57 was closed in the vicinity of Interstate 24 for several hours Sunday due to stranded tractor trailer rigs. In Johnson County, at least 30 vehicles slid off roads near Goreville. Drifting snow hampered road crews, forcing them to make several passes through previously cleared roads. Four-wheel drive vehicles and tractors were in high demand as smaller vehicles became stuck. Scattered power outages were reported due to heavy wet snow on power lines. Many schools cancelled classes the day following the storm. Many churches cancelled Sunday morning services. Carbondale's University Mall closed for the day. Numerous accidents occurred on area roadways, including Interstates 57 and 64. Only a few involved injuries. Rapidly warming temperatures began to melt the snow quickly within 48 hours. |
| Yearyear | 1,999 |
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