Wednesday,  March 26, 2014 • Vol. 16--No. 253 • 11 of 35

Today in Weather History


1977: During an early morning severe weather event, hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter fell 1 mile NE of Watertown in Codington County. In addition, hail up to 1.50 inches in diameter fell in Milbank, Grant County.

1995: Heavy snow fell over most of central South Dakota, as well as in the northern Black Hills. Heavier accumulations included 14 inches at Murdo, 13 inches at Lead, and 12 inches at Eureka, Leola, and Buskala Ranch. Only a few traffic accidents were reported, although many other vehicles slid into ditches. There was some damage to power lines and poles. Some livestock losses were feared, as the snow fell during the calving season, although this could not be assessed in the short term.

1884: Two steamers were crushed by ice during the breakup of a major ice jam in Bismarck, ND.

1948: An F4 tornado hit Coatesville, IN killing 14 and injuring 200. About 40 farms were torn apart across Putnam County. The funnel destroyed 80% of Coatesville.

1976: Seven frame homes in Murry Spur, OK were swept away by an F5 tornado. There were two deaths, one of which was in a mobile home.

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