Storm data and unusual weather phenomena.(GEORGIA-ILLINOIS)(Report)

 
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena 
December 2008 
 
                                        Time       Path       Path 
                                        Local/     Length     Width 
Location                     Date       Standard   (Miles)    (Yards) 
 
GEORGIA, Lower 
 
  Coffee County 
    1 N Douglas              11         0915EST 
 
                             Central dispatch relayed a report of 
                             trees down in the City of Douglas. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Ware County 
    1 WSW Hasty              11         0920EST 
                                        0925EST 
 
                             Trees and power lines were blown down at 
                             the NOAA Weather Radio transmitter site. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Jeff Davis County 
    Hazelhurst               11         0945EST 
 
                             Law enforcement relayed a report of a 
                             roof blown off an old building and a 
                             tree down. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Pierce County 
    2 E Homestead            11         0950EST 
    2 SE Blackshear                     1000EST 
 
                             Several trees were blown down along path 
                             of storm. Vinyl fencing blown down with 
                             some shingles ripped off a roof. Two 
                             trampolines were blown a considerable 
                             distance. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 45 
                             knots is equivalent to 52 mph. 
 
  Ware County 
    1 ESE Waycross           11         0950EST 
 
                             Utility poles were snapped and street 
                             lights were blown down near the 
                             intersection of US Highway 1 and US 
                             Highway 82. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Pierce County 
    1 SE Blackshear          11         0955EST 
                                        0958EST    0.65       50 
 
                             The tornado touched down near 1421 
                             College Avenue destroying a vinyl 
                             storage shed. A more substantial wood 
                             shed next to it was undamaged and no 
                             significant damage to vegetation was 
                             observed in this vicinity. In this area 
                             the event was a low level EF-0 event 
                             with winds estimated near 65 mph. The 
                             system next moved over Burney Branch Lake 
                             which allowed the circulation to 
                             intensify with winds now closer to an 
                             upper end EF-0 and estimated to be near 
                             85 mph. The tornado made landfall near 
                             1101 Lakeview Drive where several trees 
                             were snapped. The funnel moved over 
                             several lakeside homes and their 
                             backyards in this area. A vinyl fence 
                             was blown down and a wooden child's 
                             backyard play set was uprooted and 
                             overturned. At the northeastern edge of 
                             the lake the most substantial damage 
                             occurred when the roof of a dock was 
                             ripped off and blown onto the roof of a 
                             home at 919 Edgewood Circle. The home's 
                             roof was destroyed opening the contents 
                             to the weather. 
 
  Appling County 
    9 S Elliot               11         1010EST 
 
                             A church steeple was blown off at 
                             intersection of Red Oak Road and Highway 
                             203. Reports were also received of power 
                             lines and trees down at the intersection 
                             of Red Oak Road and Reese Road. Also 
                             small out buildings were blown over. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Appling County 
    1 S Baxley               11         1010EST 
 
                             A several power lines were blown down 
                             and minor structure damage occurred to 
                             a building. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Brantley County 
    2 SSE Hortense           11         1015EST 
 
                             Several trees were blown down near 
                             highway 301 with power outages to 100 
                             customers reported by the local utility 
                             company. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Brantley County 
    2 ENE Atkinson           11         1025EST 
 
                             A utility company reported a several 
                             trees down between Nahunta and 
                             Waynesville. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Wayne County 
    3 ENE Redland            11         1025EST 
 
                             A power line was reported down near 
                             North View Drive. 
 
                             A squall line moved east across north 
                             Florida over night on Wednesday 12/10 
                             and during the day on Thursday 12/11. 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
GEORGIA, North and Central 
 
  GAZ006>008-014             Dawson--Fannin--Gilmer--Union 
 
                             01         0630EST 
                                        2000EST 
 
                             A deep upper trough was sweeping through 
                             the eastern U.S. A strong low pressure 
                             system on the back side of the 
                             accompanying cold front was pushing cold 
                             Canadian air into Georgia. Moisture was 
                             sufficient for upslope flow to result in 
                             snow showers and some sleet across the 
                             higher elevations of the northeast 
                             Georgia mountains from the early morning 
                             into the afternoon hours of the 1st. 
                             Snowfall observed was generally less 
                             than one inch across Union, Fannin, 
                             Dawson, and Gilmer counties, with trace 
                             amounts reported in surrounding counties 
                             as far west as Floyd and as far south as 
                             Cobb county. A few flurries were 
                             observed in north Atlanta. The Nelson 
                             (Cherokee county) police chief was 
                             killed in an automobile accident on 
                             Georgia Highway 515 near Blue Ridge in 
                             Fannin county late in the afternoon on a 
                             snow covered road. The passenger and the 
                             driver of the other vehicle were also 
                             critically injured in the accident. 
 
  Dade County 
    Wildwood                 10         0241EST 
    Rising Fawn                         0247EST 
 
                             The Dade County Emergency Management 
                             Director reported that thunderstorm 
                             winds blew siding off a home, a trestle 
                             off a barn, and at least 14 trees down 
                             across the county. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Walker County 
    Cedar Grove              10         0335EST 
    Rock Spg                            0342EST 
 
                             The Walker County 911 Center reported 
                             that up to 10 trees were blown down 
                             across the county from thunderstorm 
                             winds. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Chattooga County 
    Perennial                10         0657EST 
    2 NNW Fairview                      1054EST 
 
                             The Chattooga County 911 Center reported 
                             stream and creek flash flooding in at 
                             least four different locations. At least 
                             a foot of water was flowing over Ragland 
                             Road from a stream two miles southwest 
                             of Lyerly. At least six inches of water 
                             was flowing over Spring Creek Road from 
                             Spring Creek three miles southeast of 
                             Trion. At least six inches of water was 
                             flowing over Hair Lake Road from Raccoon 
                             Creek three miles northwest of 
                             Summerville. Finally, six inches of 
                             water was flowing over Fish Hatchery 
                             Creek Road from a stream four miles 
                             west-southwest of Summerville. Although 
                             several roads in the area were closed 
                             because of the high water, damage was 
                             limited to debris removal. 
 
  Haralson County 
    3 ENE Tallapoosa         10         0741EST 
                                        0742EST    0.1        50 
 
                             A damage survey conducted by the 
                             National Weather Service Forecast Office 
                             in Peachtree City, GA concluded that a 
                             brief EF0 tornado touched down at the 
                             Haralson County High School, 
                             approximately three miles east-northeast 
                             of Tallapoosa. The tornado traveled on 
                             the ground between 100 and 150 yards 
                             with a maximum path width of 50 yards. 
                             The main classroom building suffered the 
                             majority of the damage, where a heating 
                             and air conditioning unit was blown off 
                             the roof and into the adjacent parking 
                             lot, causing minor damage to a few cars. 
                             A few windows were also broken and an 
                             outdoor scoreboard was destroyed. 
                             Several small trees on the campus were 
                             snapped, including one which fell onto 
                             the visitor's bleachers. Damage to a 
                             sign board at the Haralson County High 
                             School caused by an EF0 tornado early in 
                             the morning of December 10, 2008. 
                             Photographs taken by the Warning 
                             Coordination Meteorologist at the 
                             National Weather Service Forecast Office 
                             in Peachtree City, Georgia. 
 
  Cobb County 
    Kennesaw                 10         0845EST 
    4 SE Harryat                        0915EST 
 
                             An amateur radio operator relayed a 
                             report of street and highway flooding at 
                             Morris Mill Road and Howell Road. All 
                             lanes of Interstate-75 were blocked in 
                             this area because of high water, except 
                             the HOV lane. Heavy rain of 1.0 to 1.5 
                             inches fell in about one hour across 
                             much of Cobb county as a line of heavy 
                             thunderstorms traversed the area during 
                             this time frame. 
 
  De Kalb County 
    Chamblee                 10         0930EST 
    Panthersville                       1000EST 
 
                             An amateur radio operator relayed a 
                             report of street and highway flooding on 
                             Interstate 85 at Shallowford Road. Water 
                             was reported to be eight to twelve 
                             inches deep on the interstate. Rainfall 
                             of 1.0 to 1.5 inches fell across much of 
                             western DeKalb county in about one hour 
                             as a line of heavy thunderstorms 
                             traversed the area during this time 
                             frame. 
 
  Gilmer County 
    1 SE Ellijay             10         1050EST 
    2 NE Rolston                        1200EST 
 
                             The Gilmer County Emergency Management 
                             Director reported that two areas in the 
                             county suffered from flash flooding. At 
                             least six inches of water from a local 
                             stream was flowing over Yukon Road just 
                             north of Scarlett Drive. Approximately 
                             $1000 of erosion damage was observed to 
                             the asphalt road. Further east, another 
                             flash flood was observed when flood 
                             waters from Holden Creek tore out a 10 
                             by 12 foot section of Big Creek Road 
                             just west of Pisgah Road. Damage to the 
                             road was estimated to be $5000. 
 
  Forsyth County 
    1 NNW Heardville         10         1730EST 
    1 SSW Hightower          11         0000EST 
 
                             The Forsyth County Emergency Management 
                             Director reported that minor flooding 
                             occurred along portions of Yellow Creek 
                             and Settingdown Creek between 
                             Wallace-Tatum and Hurt Bridge Roads. 
                             Damage was confined to minor debris 
                             cleanup. 
 
  Crisp County 
    2 SSW Lamb Town          11         0057EST 
    1 ESE Cordele Arpt                  1230EST 
 
                             The Crisp County Emergency Management 
                             Director reported that several creeks 
                             and streams across the county exceeded 
                             bank full and resulted in minor 
                             flooding. Six to seven inches of rain 
                             fell across this area in less than 24 
                             hours. Some urban areas also experienced 
                             street flooding as well. At least two 
                             roads, including a portion of Georgia 
                             Highway 257, had to be closed because of 
                             water flowing over the roads. Damage was 
                             limited to minor debris cleanup. 
 
  Wilcox County 
    Seville                  11         0057EST 
    Pineview                            1030EST 
 
                             The Wilcox County 911 Center reported 
                             that some water was flowing over a road 
                             in one spot. The western part of the 
                             county received three to four inches of 
                             rain in less than 24 hours. 
 
                             A very deep upper trough, located across 
                             the central United States, moved very 
                             slowly toward the eastern states between 
                             December 10th and December 11th. Deep 
                             southwest flow aloft and at the surface 
                             provided the area with copious Gulf 
                             moisture. Temperatures were unseasonably 
                             warm. A slow moving Pacific frontal 
                             system accompanied the upper-level 
                             trough and moved across the area from 
                             west to east during the two-day period. 
                             Slow moving, heavy rain and 
                             thunderstorms accompanied the upper 
                             trough and frontal system. Repeated 
                             rounds of heavy rain resulted in 
                             widespread flooding and some flash 
                             flooding across northwest Georgia 
                             counties, where four to five inches of 
                             rain fell in the two-day period, as well 
                             as in some central Georgia counties, 
                             where up to six inches of rain fell in 
                             the Sumter and Webster county areas. 
                             Several creeks, streams, and smaller 
                             rivers rose above flood stage in 
                             northwest and the southwestern parts of 
                             central Georgia during a three day 
                             period from the 10th to the 13th. 
                             Isolated severe thunderstorms were also 
                             noted at the beginning of the event, 
                             including one which spawned a brief EF0 
                             tornado in Haralson county early on the 
                             10th causing damage to a high school. 
 
  GAZ078-089                 Harris--Muscogee 
 
                             11         0750EST 
                                        0810EST 
 
                             In association with the deep upper 
                             trough sweeping through the eastern 
                             United States, a strong low-level jet 
                             developed in advance of this system 
                             early on the 11th. As an area of 
                             moderate to heavy rain showers swept 
                             across west central Georgia, these 
                             strong winds were brought down to the 
                             surface across Muscogee and Harris 
                             counties causing damage to trees and 
                             power lines. More specific details from 
                             the affected counties are provided 
                             below. 
 
                             The ASOS at the Columbus airport 
                             recorded a wind gust of 59 mph. The high 
                             winds were associated with a line of 
                             showers and a strong low-level jet 
                             accompanying a deep upper-level trough 
                             sweeping through the region. Columbus 
                             television stations and the Columbus 
                             Ledger Inquirer reported that dozens of 
                             trees and a number of power lines 
                             throughout the county, as well as the 
                             city of Columbus, were knocked down by 
                             the high winds. Approximately 12,000 
                             homes in the Columbus area were left 
                             without power for several hours 
                             following the wind storm. In addition, 
                             the Allstate Insurance Agency on Buena 
                             Vista Road lost 20 feet of its metal 
                             roof from the high winds. 
 
                             The Harris County Emergency Management 
                             Director reported that high winds 
                             knocked down several trees and power 
                             lines throughout the county. The high 
                             winds were associated with a line of 
                             heavy rain showers moving through the 
                             area from southwest to northeast and a 
                             strong low-level jet traversing the 
                             region ahead of a deep upper-level 
                             trough. 
 
  Pike County 
    Molena                   11         0835EST 
    Williamson                          0855EST 
 
                             The Zebulon Newspaper reported that a 
                             few trees and several tree limbs were 
                             blown down across the county when a line 
                             of thunderstorms moved through the 
                             county from southwest to northeast. A 
                             couple of roads were blocked by downed 
                             trees. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 39 
                             knots is equivalent to 45 mph. 
 
  Pulaski County 
    2 NE Hawkinsville        11         0853EST 
                                        0858EST 
 
                             The Pulaski County Emergency Management 
                             Director reported that three trees were 
                             blown down northeast of Hawkinsville. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 39 
                             knots is equivalent to 45 mph. 
 
  Dodge County 
    2 N Eastman              11         0905EST 
                                        0909EST 
 
                             WMAZ Television of Macon reported that 
                             about three large trees were blown down 
                             in northern Dodge county. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 39 
                             knots is equivalent to 45 mph. 
 
  Jones County 
    2 SW Gray                11         0932EST 
                                        0935EST 
 
                             The Jones County Emergency Management 
                             Director reported that three trees were 
                             blown down in and around the Gray area. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 39 
                             knots is equivalent to 45 mph. 
 
  Morgan County 
    Godfrey                  11         1013EST 
                                        1015EST 
 
                             The Morgan County Emergency Management 
                             Director reported that a few trees were 
                             blown down in southern Morgan county 
                             near the Putnam county line. U.S. 
                             Highway 411 was blocked at the county 
                             line. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 37 
                             knots is equivalent to 43 mph. 
 
  Whitfield County 
    1 SE Union Point         11         1026EST 
    1 NE Keiths Mill         13         1405EST 
 
                             The river gage on the Coahulla Creek at 
                             Keith's Mill near Dalton recorded that 
                             the river rose over 2.5 feet above flood 
                             stage during this period. One road was 
                             affected by the flooded creek and was 
                             closed for some period. Otherwise, 
                             damage was confined to minor debris 
                             cleanup. 
 
  Dooly County 
    2 W Byromville           11         1415EST 
    2 SSW Dooling            12         0910EST 
 
                             The river gage on Turkey Creek at 
                             Byromville rose above flood stage at 215 
                             pm EST on December 11th and remained 
                             above bank full stage until 910 am EST 
                             on December 12th. Minor flooding of low 
                             lands and agricultural low lands 
                             occurred along the creek in this area. 
                             Damage was confined to minor debris 
                             cleanup. 
 
                             A very deep upper trough, located across 
                             the central United States, moved very 
                             slowly toward the eastern states between 
                             December 10th and December 11th. Deep 
                             southwest flow aloft and at the surface 
                             provided the area with copious Gulf 
                             moisture. Temperatures were unseasonably 
                             warm. A slow moving Pacific frontal 
                             system accompanied the upper-level 
                             trough and moved across the area from 
                             west to east during the two-day period. 
                             Slow moving, heavy rain and 
                             thunderstorms accompanied the upper 
                             trough and frontal system. Repeated 
                             rounds of heavy rain resulted in 
                             widespread flooding and some flash 
                             flooding across northwest Georgia 
                             counties, where four to five inches of 
                             rain fell in the two-day period, as well 
                             as in some central Georgia counties, 
                             where up to six inches of rain fell in 
                             the Sumter and Webster county areas. 
                             Several creeks, streams, and smaller 
                             rivers rose above flood stage in 
                             northwest and the southwestern parts of 
                             central Georgia during a three day 
                             period from the 10th to the 13th. 
                             Isolated severe thunderstorms were also 
                             noted at the beginning of the event, 
                             including one which spawned a brief EF0 
                             tornado in Haralson county early on the 
                             10th causing damage to a high school. 
 
  Washington County 
    1 N Oconee               13         0940EST 
                             15         1722EST 
 
                             The gage on the Oconee river at Oconee 
                             along the Washington/Wilkinson county 
                             line crested around 18.0 feet at 2 am 
                             EST December 14th. The river remained 
                             above the flood stage of 17.0 feet from 
                             mid-morning on December 13th until late 
                             afternoon on December 15th. Minor 
                             flooding of low land agricultural areas 
                             near the river occurs. Damage was 
                             limited to minor debris cleanup. 
 
  Wilkinson County 
    6 E Toomsboro            13         0940EST 
                             15         1722EST 
 
                             The gage on the Oconee river at Oconee 
                             along the Washington/Wilkinson county 
                             line crested around 18.0 feet at 2 am 
                             EST December 14th. The river remained 
                             above the flood stage of 17.0 feet from 
                             mid-morning on December 13th until late 
                             afternoon on December 15th. At this 
                             stage, minor flooding of low land 
                             agricultural areas near the river 
                             occurs, as well as along the boat ramp 
                             near Georgia Highway 57. Damage was 
                             limited to minor debris cleanup. 
 
                             Heavy rain of three to six inches fell 
                             across much of north and central Georgia 
                             from December 10th through December 
                             11th. The rainfall resulted in several 
                             creeks and streams overflowing their 
                             banks and/or exceeding flood stage. 
                             Stream and river flooding continued for 
                             several days after the rain ended. 
 
  GAZ001-004                 Dade--Walker--Whitfield 
 
                             23         1000EST 
                                        1200EST 
 
                             An Arctic air mass was retreating 
                             northeastward out of the region. Strong 
                             mid-level warm advection and a weak 
                             disturbance in southwest flow provided 
                             support for light precipitation. 
                             Temperatures were still below freezing 
                             when the precipitation initially tracked 
                             across far northwest Georgia. Brief 
                             showers of moderate to heavy sleet fell 
                             across Dade, Walker, and Whitfield 
                             counties during the mid and late morning 
                             hours on the 23rd. Some roads, 
                             especially in Dade county, became slick 
                             and hazardous for a few hours during the 
                             morning, especially Georgia Highway 136 
                             and roads in the Lookout Mountain area. 
                             A couple of traffic accidents occurred 
                             as a result of the slick roads. 
 
GEORGIA, Northeast 
 
  GAZ010                     Rabun 
 
                             01         0300EST 
                                        1800EST 
 
                             Snow showers developed during the early 
                             morning hours and continued through much 
                             of the day across the higher elevations 
                             of the Blue Ridge mountains. By late 
                             afternoon, accumulations ranged from 
                             around an inch to as much as 4 inches. 
                             Meanwhile, the valleys saw only 
                             occasional flurries or light snow, with 
                             just a dusting reported here and there. 
 
GEORGIA, Southeast 
 
  Tattnall County 
    6 N Cobbtown             11         1038EST 
 
                             Law enforcement reported two large trees 
                             down in Cobbtown, Georgia. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Tattnall County 
    1 N Glennville           11         1040EST 
 
                             Law enforcement reported two large trees 
                             and a power line down in Glennville, 
                             Georgia. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Bulloch County 
    Statesboro               11         1118EST 
 
                             Law enforcement reported several trees 
                             down near the intersection of Highway 24 
                             and Lanier Road in Statesboro, Georgia. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Jenkins County 
    1 W Millen               11         1119EST 
 
                             Law enforcement reported a large tree 
                             down on a powerline along Highway 17 in 
                             Millen, Georgia. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Screven County 
    1 N Parker               11         1120EST 
 
                             Law enforcement reported numerous trees 
                             down along Scarboro Highway in Rocky 
                             Ford, Georgia. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Bulloch County 
    4 NW Stilson             11         1125EST 
                             08 
 
                             A trained weather spotter reported 
                             several trees down and no power on 
                             Arkola Road 4 miles east southeast of 
                             Brooklet Georgia. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Screven County 
    1 W Sylvania             11         1136EST 
 
                             Law enforcement reported trees down in 
                             three locations in Sylvania, Georgia 
                             between Main Street and Highway 21. One 
                             tree was reported down on a car at the 
                             local Mini Mart and another was down on 
                             a power line and caused a fire at a 
                             local business office. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Chatham County 
    1 W Bona Bella           11         1150EST 
 
                             The public reported ten inch diameter 
                             tree limbs down in Garden City, Georgia. 
 
                             A squall line developed in advance of a 
                             cold front and tracked through the 
                             southeast United States, resulting in 
                             several severe thunderstorms across 
                             southeast Georgia. Note: The estimated 
                             wind gust of 50 knots is equivalent to 
                             58 mph. 
 
GEORGIA, Southwest 
 
  GAZ124-146-160>            Colquitt--Dougherty--Linier-- 
  161                        Lowndes--Terrell 
 
                             11         0630EST 
                                        0850EST 
 
                             Strong winds associated with a line of 
                             heavy showers downed numerous trees and 
                             power lines, and caused minor structural 
                             damage. 
 
HAWAII 
 
  HIZ009-013-017>            Big Island North and East--Kohala--Maui 
  019-024>026                Central Valley--Maui Leeward West--Maui 
                             Windward West--Molokai Leeward--Olomana 
                             --South Big Island 
 
                             01         0000HST 
                             16         2359HST 
 
                             Significant rainfall over the isle of 
                             Oahu eased drought conditions in the 
                             Olomana area. However, water shortages 
                             continued to adversely impact parts of 
                             Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of 
                             Hawaii throughout the month. 
 
  HIZ001>003-006>            Kauai Leeward--Kauai 
  008-012>013-017-           Windward--Kohala--Kona--Maui Central 
  019>020-023-026            Valley--Maui Windward West--Molokai 
                             Leeward--Molokai Windward--Niihau--Oahu 
                             Koolau--Oahu North Shore--Waianae 
                             Coast--Windward Haleakala 
 
                             02         0400HST 
                             06         1600HST 
 
                             A deep low far northwest of the islands 
                             generated surf of 15 to 30 feet along 
                             the north-facing shores of Niihau, 
                             Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 10 to 20 
                             feet along the west-facing shores of 
                             Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai; and 8 
                             to 12 feet along the west-facing shores 
                             of the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious 
                             property damage or injuries occurred, 
                             even though lifeguards kept busy aiding 
                             distressed swimmers and surfers. 
 
  Kauai County 
    1 WNW Waimea Kauai       11         0021HST 
    3 NW Anahola                        0648HST 
 
  Honolulu County 
    1SSE Kahuku              11         0620HST 
    2 NW Hauula                         1614HST 
 
                             Otake Camp near Waialua was evacuated 
                             because of flooding, the Makaha Bridge 
                             was blocked by debris, homes were 
                             inundated in Waianae and Laie, and farm 
                             produce was damaged in the affected 
                             area. 
 
                             A surface low northwest of the Garden 
                             Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an 
                             upper air trough generated heavy showers 
                             and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha 
                             State. Several schools were closed, and 
                             many roadways became impassable because 
                             of high water and debris. Damages were 
                             extensive to homes and other structures, 
                             and to agriculture. The cost estimate 
                             for the losses was $50 million. There 
                             were no serious injuries, though a 
                             teenage boy suffered a leg cut before 
                             being rescued from flood waters near 
                             Waianae on Oahu. 
 
  HIZ001>003-005-            Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--Lanai 
  013>014-018>019-           Makai--Leeward Haleakala--Maui Central 
  021                        Valley--Maui Leeward West--Molokai 
                             Leeward--Niihau--Oahu South Shore 
 
                             11         0800HST 
                                        1800HST 
 
                             Strong south winds associated with an 
                             approaching front helped produce surf of 
                             6 to 10 feet along the south-facing 
                             shores Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui, 
                             and Kahoolawe. There were no reports of 
                             significant injuries or property damage. 
 
  Maui County 
    1 W Waihee               11         0911HST 
    1 W Makawao                         1729HST 
 
  Maui County 
    1 S Cape Halawa          11         1142HST 
    1 E Molokai Airport                 1426HST 
 
  Hawaii County 
    2 NNW Hawi               11         1338HST 
    4 WSW Naalehu                       2154HST 
 
  Maui County 
    3 N Koele 
    1 SE Kaumalapau          11         2236HST 
    Harbor                   12         0115HST 
 
                             A surface low northwest of the Garden 
                             Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an 
                             upper air trough generated heavy showers 
                             and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha 
                             State. Several schools were closed, and 
                             many roadways became impassable because 
                             of high water and debris. Damages were 
                             extensive to homes and other structures, 
                             and to agriculture. The cost estimate 
                             for the losses was $50 million. There 
                             were no serious injuries, though a 
                             teenage boy suffered a leg cut before 
                             being rescued from flood waters near 
                             Waianae on Oahu. 
 
  HIZ001>003-006>            Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--Niihau-- 
  008                        Oahu Koolau--Oahu North Shore--Waianae 
                             Coast 
 
                             12         0100HST 
                             13         0300HST 
 
                             A low far northwest of the Aloha State 
                             caused surf of 10 to 20 feet along the 
                             north- and west-facing shores of Niihau, 
                             Kauai, and Oahu. No serious injuries or 
                             property damage were reported. 
 
  Honolulu County 
    2 NE Haleiwa             12         1726HST 
    1 SW Iroquois Point                 2115HST 
 
  Kauai County 
    2 NW Anahola             13         0236HST 
    1 SW Kapaa                          1936HST 
 
                             A home in Kapaa was flooded by heavy 
                             showers. 
 
  Kauai County 
    1 SW Pakala Village      13         1250HST 
                                        1300HST    0.85       10 
 
                             A waterspout made landfall at Makaweli 
                             near Pakala on the island of Kauai. 
                             Circular crop damage occurred in a 
                             nearby sugarcane field. 
 
  Kauai County 
    Eleele                   13         1305HST 
                                        1310HST 
 
                             Gusty winds from a thunderstorm downed 
                             trees along Awawa Road in Hanapepe 
                             Valley on the island of Kauai. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Honolulu County 
    1 E Haleiwa              13         1557HST 
                                        2045HST 
 
                             Flooding on Farrington Highway and on 
                             Waialua Beach Road in Waialua forced 
                             officials to close the roadways for a 
                             time. Rising water in Waianae trapped 
                             two teenage boys in a stream, but both 
                             were rescued. One boy suffered a cut on 
                             his leg and was taken to the Waianae 
                             Coast Comprehensive Health Center for 
                             treatment. The news article did not 
                             mention the exact age of the injured 
                             boy. 
 
  Honolulu County 
    2 S Hawaii Kai           13         2103HST 
    2 SE Haleiwa             14         0000HST 
 
  Maui County 
    Maunaloa 
    2 SW Palaau              14         0020HST 
    State Park                          0610HST 
 
                             A surface low northwest of the Garden 
                             Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an 
                             upper air trough generated heavy showers 
                             and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha 
                             State. Several schools were closed, and 
                             many roadways became impassable because 
                             of high water and debris. Damages were 
                             extensive to homes and other structures, 
                             and to agriculture. The cost estimate 
                             for the losses was $50 million. There 
                             were no serious injuries, though a 
                             teenage boy suffered a leg cut before 
                             being rescued from flood waters near 
                             Waianae on Oahu. 
 
  Kauai County 
    Kekaha                   15         1805HST 
    2 NNW Kapaa              16         0124HST 
 
  Honolulu County 
    1 SSE Punaluu            15         2120HST 
    1 NE Haleiwa             16         0253HST 
 
                             The Kona low that had severely impacted 
                             the islands from the 11th through the 
                             14th weakened, but it remained strong 
                             enough to deliver heavy showers and 
                             thunderstorms to Kauai and Oahu. The 
                             rain caused ponding on roadways, and 
                             small stream and drainage ditch 
                             flooding. No serious property damage or 
                             injuries were reported. 
 
  Kauai County 
    9 NE Puuwai              18         2229HST 
                             19         0727HST 
 
  Kauai County 
    1 NNW Kalalau 
    Lookout                  19         0152HST 
    1 SE Waimea Kauai                   0742HST 
 
                             Another Kona low formed to the west of 
                             the Aloha State and generated heavy 
                             showers over Niihau and Kauai. Minor 
                             flooding occurred on roadways, and in 
                             drainage ditches and small streams. 
                             There were no reports of significant 
                             injuries or property damages. 
 
  HIZ002-008-012-            Big Island North and East--Kauai 
  017-020-025                Windward--Maui Windward West--Molokai 
                             Windward--Oahu Koolau--Olomana-- 
                             Windward Haleakala 
 
                             24         1400HST 
                             28         1000HST 
 
                             A trade wind swell generated surf of 6 
                             to 10 feet along the east-facing shores 
                             of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the 
                             Big Island of Hawaii. There were no 
                             reports of significant property damage 
                             or injuries. 
 
  Hawaii County 
    1 W Hilo                 26         0330HST 
                                        2245HST 
  Maui County 
    1 N Kaupo                26         0905HST 
                                        1015HST 
 
                             Heavy rain forced officials to close 
                             Kaupo Road at Pahihi Gulch on the island 
                             of Maui. 
 
  Honolulu County 
    6 W Mokuleia             27         0805HST 
    1 E Kaaawa                          1053HST 
 
  Maui County 
    1 ENE Kipahulu           27         2335HST 
                             28         0435HST 
 
                             The Kalepa Bridge near Kipahulu on the 
                             island of Maui became impassable as 
                             flood waters rose in the area. 
 
                             An upper low and trough induced heavy 
                             showers and thunderstorms, especially on 
                             the Valley Isle of Maui and the Big 
                             Island of Hawaii. There were no 
                             significant damages or injuries. Most of 
                             the problems were with road closures. 
 
  Maui County 
    1 NW Huelo               31         0016HST 
    1 SSW Hana                          0302HST 
 
  Honolulu County 
    Kahuku                   31         0133HST 
    1 SSW Mililani Town                 0536HST 
 
                             A persistent upper low/trough system 
                             continued to cause problems for the 
                             residents of the Aloha State. The 
                             feature induced more heavy rain and 
                             thunderstorms as a moist trade flow 
                             moved beneath the cold air aloft. 
                             However, there were no significant 
                             injuries or property damage. 
 
  HIZ001>003-023-            Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward-- 
  026                        Kohala--Kona--Niihau 
 
                             31         0400HST 
                                        2359HST 
 
                             A low far west/northwest of the state 
                             produced surf of 10 to 15 feet along the 
                             north- and west-facing shores of Niihau 
                             and Kauai, and 6 to 10 feet along the 
                             west-facing shores of the Big Island of 
                             Hawaii. No serious injuries or property 
                             damage were reported. The high surf 
                             continued into January only for the 
                             west-facing shores of the Big Island. 
 
  Kauai County 
    1 SSE Princeville        31         0402HST 
                                        0956HST 
 
                             Kuhio Highway on the island of Kauai was 
                             closed at the Hanalei Bridge because of 
                             flooding. 
 
  Maui County 
    1 SW Hana                31         1626HST 
    Kipahulu                            2359HST 
 
                             A persistent upper low/trough system 
                             continued to cause problems for the 
                             residents of the Aloha State. The 
                             feature induced more heavy rain and 
                             thunderstorms as a moist trade flow 
                             moved beneath the cold air aloft. 
                             However, there were no significant 
                             injuries or property damage. 
 
  HIZ009-013-017>            Big Island North and East--Kohala--Maui 
  019-024>026                Central Valley--Maui Leeward West--Maui 
                             Windward West--Molokai Leeward--Olomana 
                             --South Big Island 
 
                             01         0000HST 
                             16         2359HST 
 
                             Significant rainfall over the isle of 
                             Oahu eased drought conditions in the 
                             Olomana area. However, water shortages 
                             continued to adversely impact parts of 
                             Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island of 
                             Hawaii throughout the month. 
 
  HIZ001>003-006>            Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--Kohala-- 
  008-012>013-017-           Kona--Maui Central Valley--Maui Windward 
  019>020-023-026            West--Molokai Leeward--Molokai Windward 
                             --Niihau--Oahu Koolau--Oahu North Shore 
                             --Waianae Coast--Windward Haleakala 
 
                             02         0400HST 
                             06         1600HST 
 
                             A deep low far northwest of the islands 
                             generated surf of 15 to 30 feet along 
                             the north-facing shores of Niihau, 
                             Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; 10 to 20 
                             feet along the west-facing shores of 
                             Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai; and 8 
                             to 12 feet along the west-facing shores 
                             of the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious 
                             property damage or injuries occurred, 
                             even though lifeguards kept busy aiding 
                             distressed swimmers and surfers. 
 
  Kauai County 
    1 WNW Waimea Kauai       11         0021HST 
    3 NW Anahola                        0648HST 
 
  Honolulu County 
    1 SSE Kahuku             11         0620HST 
    2 NW Hauula                         1614HST 
 
                             Otake Camp near Waialua was evacuated 
                             because of flooding, the Makaha Bridge 
                             was blocked by debris, homes were 
                             inundated in Waianae and Laie, and farm 
                             produce was damaged in the affected 
                             area. 
 
                             A surface low northwest of the Garden 
                             Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an 
                             upper air trough generated heavy showers 
                             and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha 
                             State. Several schools were closed, and 
                             many roadways became impassable because 
                             of high water and debris. Damages were 
                             extensive to homes and other structures, 
                             and to agriculture. The cost estimate 
                             for the losses was $50 million. There 
                             were no serious injuries, though a 
                             teenage boy suffered a leg cut before 
                             being rescued from flood waters near 
                             Waianae on Oahu. 
 
  HIZ001>003-005-            Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--Lanai 
  013>014-018>019-           Makai--Leeward Haleakala--Maui Central 
  021                        Valley--Maui Leeward West--Molokai 
                             Leeward--Niihau--Oahu South Shore 
 
                             11         0800HST 
                                        1800HST 
 
                             Strong south winds associated with an 
                             approaching front helped produce surf of 
                             6 to 10 feet along the south-facing 
                             shores Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui, 
                             and Kahoolawe. There were no reports of 
                             significant injuries or property damage. 
 
  Maui County 
    1 W Waihee               11         0911HST 
    1 W Makawao                         1729HST 
 
  Maui County 
    1 S Cape Halawa          11         1142HST 
    1 E Molokai Airport                 1426HST 
 
  Hawaii County 
    2 NNW Hawi               11         1338HST 
    4 WSW Naalehu                       2154HST 
 
  Maui County 
    3 N Koele 
    1 SE Kaumalapau          11         2236HST 
    Harbor                   12         0115HST 
 
                             A surface low northwest of the Garden 
                             Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an 
                             upper air trough generated heavy showers 
                             and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha 
                             State. Several schools were closed, and 
                             many roadways became impassable because 
                             of high water and debris. Damages were 
                             extensive to homes and other structures, 
                             and to agriculture. The cost estimate 
                             for the losses was $50 million. There 
                             were no serious injuries, though a 
                             teenage boy suffered a leg cut before 
                             being rescued from flood waters near 
                             Waianae on Oahu. 
 
  HIZ001>003-006>            Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward--Niihau-- 
  008                        Oahu Koolau--Oahu North Shore--Waianae 
                             Coast 
 
                             12         0100HST 
                             13         0300HST 
 
                             A low far northwest of the Aloha State 
                             caused surf of 10 to 20 feet along the 
                             north- and west-facing shores of Niihau, 
                             Kauai, and Oahu. No serious injuries or 
                             property damage were reported. 
 
  Honolulu County 
    2 NE Haleiwa             12         1726HST 
    1 SW Iroquois Point                 2115HST 
 
  Kauai County 
    2 NW Anahola             13         0236HST 
    1 SW Kapaa                          1936HST 
 
                             A home in Kapaa was flooded by heavy 
                             showers. 
 
  Kauai County 
    1 SW Paksla Village      13         1250HST 
                                        1300HST    0.85       10 
 
                             A waterspout made landfall at Makaweli 
                             near Pakala on the island of Kauai. 
                             Circular crop damage occurred in a 
                             nearby sugarcane field. 
 
  Kauai County 
    Eleele                   13         1305HST 
                                        1310HST 
 
                             Gusty winds from a thunderstorm downed 
                             trees along Awawa Road in Hanapepe 
                             Valley on the island of Kauai. 
 
                             Note: The estimated wind gust of 50 
                             knots is equivalent to 58 mph. 
 
  Honolulu County 
    1 E Haleiwa              13         1557HST 
                                        2045HST 
 
                             Flooding on Farrington Highway and on 
                             Waialua Beach Road in Waialua forced 
                             officials to close the roadways for a 
                             time. Rising water in Waianae trapped 
                             two teenage boys in a stream, but both 
                             were rescued. One boy suffered a cut on 
                             his leg and was taken to the Waianae 
                             Coast Comprehensive Health Center for 
                             treatment. The news article did not 
                             mention the exact age of the injured 
                             boy. 
 
  Honolulu County 
    2 S Hawaii Kai           13         2103HST 
    2 SE Haleiwa             14         0000HST 
 
  Maui County 
    Maunaloa 
    2 SW Palaau              14         0020HST 
    State Park                          0610HST 
 
                             A surface low northwest of the Garden 
                             Island of Kauai, a surface front, and an 
                             upper air trough generated heavy showers 
                             and thunderstorms over most of the Aloha 
                             State. Several schools were closed, and 
                             many roadways became impassable because 
                             of high water and debris. Damages were 
                             extensive to homes and other structures, 
                             and to agriculture. The cost estimate 
                             for the losses was $50 million. There 
                             were no serious injuries, though a 
                             teenage boy suffered a leg cut before 
                             being rescued from flood waters near 
                             Waianae on Oahu. 
 
  Kauai County 
    Kekaha                   15         1805HST 
    2 NNW Kapaa              16         0124HST 
 
  Honolulu County 
    1 SSE Punaluu            15         2120HST 
    1 NE Haleiwa             16         0253HST 
 
                             The Kona low that had severely impacted 
                             the islands from the 11th through the 
                             14th weakened, but it remained strong 
                             enough to deliver heavy showers and 
                             thunderstorms to Kauai and Oahu. The 
                             rain caused ponding on roadways, and 
                             small stream and drainage ditch 
                             flooding. No serious property damage or 
                             injuries were reported. 
 
  Kauai County 
    9 NE Puuwai              18         2229HST 
                             19         0727HST 
 
  Kauai County 
    1 NNW Kalalau 
    Lookout                  19         0152HST 
    1 SE Waimea Kauai                   0742HST 
 
                             Another Kona low formed to the west of 
                             the Aloha State and generated heavy 
                             showers over Niihau and Kauai. Minor 
                             flooding occurred on roadways, and in 
                             drainage ditches and small streams. 
                             There were no reports of significant 
                             injuries or property damages. 
 
  HIZ002-008-012-            Big Island North and East--Kauai 
  017-020-025                Windward--Maui Windward West--Molokai 
                             Windward--Oahu Koolau--Olomana-- 
                             Windward Haleakala 
 
                             24         1400HST 
                             28         1000HST 
 
                             A trade wind swell generated surf of 6 
                             to 10 feet along the east-facing shores 
                             of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the 
                             Big Island of Hawaii. There were no 
                             reports of significant property damage 
                             or injuries. 
 
  Hawaii County 
    1 W Hilo                 26         0330HST 
                                        2245HST 
 
  Maui County 
    1 N Kaupo                26         0905HST 
                                        1015HST 
 
                             Heavy rain forced officials to close 
                             Kaupo Road at Pahihi Gulch on the island 
                             of Maui. 
 
  Honolulu County 
    6 W Mokuleia             27         0805HST 
    1 E Kaaawa                          1053HST 
 
  Maui County 
    1 ENE Kipahulu           27         2335HST 
                             28         0435HST 
 
                             The Kalepa Bridge near Kipahulu on the 
                             island of Maui became impassable as 
                             flood waters rose in the area. 
 
                             An upper low and trough induced heavy 
                             showers and thunderstorms, especially on 
                             the Valley Isle of Maui and the Big 
                             Island of Hawaii. There were no 
                             significant damages or injuries. Most of 
                             the problems were with road closures. 
 
  Maui County 
    1 NW Huelo               31         0016HST 
    1 SSW Hana                          0302HST 
 
  Honolulu County 
    Kahuku                   31         0133HST 
    1 SSW Mililani Town                 0536HST 
 
                             A persistent upper low/trough system 
                             continued to cause problems for the 
                             residents of the Aloha State. The 
                             feature induced more heavy rain and 
                             thunderstorms as a moist trade flow 
                             moved beneath the cold air aloft. 
                             However, there were no significant 
                             injuries or property damage. 
 
  HIZ001>003-023-            Kauai Leeward--Kauai Windward-- 
  026                        Kohala--Kona--Niihau 
 
                             31         0400HST 
                                        2359HST 
 
                             A low far west/northwest of the state 
                             produced surf of 10 to 15 feet along the 
                             north- and west-facing shores of Niihau 
                             and Kauai, and 6 to 10 feet along the 
                             west-facing shores of the Big Island of 
                             Hawaii. No serious injuries or property 
                             damage were reported. The high surf 
                             continued into January only for the 
                             west-facing shores of the Big Island. 
 
  Kauai County 
    1 SSE Princeville        31         0402HST  ...