Storm Events Database

Storm Events Database

Event Details:

Event Tornado
-- Scale EF0
-- Length 0.29 Miles
-- Width 50 Yards
State TEXAS
County/Area SABINE
WFO SHV
Report Source NWS Storm Survey
NCEI Data Source CSV
Begin Date 2009-12-24 03:28 CST-6
Begin Location 1N FAIRMOUNT
Begin Lat/Lon 31.2082/-93.729
End Date 2009-12-24 03:29 CST-6
End Location 0NE FAIRMOUNT
End Lat/Lon 31.2049/-93.726
Deaths Direct/Indirect 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...)
Injuries Direct/Indirect 0/0
Property Damage 1.00K
Crop Damage 0.00K
Episode Narrative A strong upper level storm system moved its way out of the southern Great Basin and into the Southern Plains during the afternoon hours of December 23rd. Strong southerly flow was found ahead of this storm system with dewpoint temperatures in the lower to middle 60s noted northward to the Interstate 20 corridor of northeast Texas and northern Louisiana. Impressive deep layer shear was noted in the warm sector across the region which was conducive for discrete storm cells during the afternoon and evening across northeast Texas. These storms spawned tornadoes and produced large hail across portions of northeast Texas. The storm system moved eastward during the predawn hours of December 24th with again, numerous storms producing tornadoes across southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana. In addition to all the storm damage...these storms were prolific rain makers with numerous reports of flash flooding across the region as well.
Event Narrative Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along Lakeshore Drive east of the town of Fairmont, Texas. Several powerlines were also downed on either side of Toledo Beach Drive. Maximum winds are estimated at 65-70 mph.


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Event Map:

Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
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All events for this episode:

Location County/Zone St. Date Time T.Z. Type Mag Dth Inj PrD CrD
Totals: 0 2 11.253M 0.00K
HEMPHILL SABINE CO. TX 12/23/2009 13:54 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 53 kts. EG 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
RUSK CHEROKEE CO. TX 12/23/2009 14:03 CST-6 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
MAYDELLE CHEROKEE CO. TX 12/23/2009 14:20 CST-6 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
TECULA CHEROKEE CO. TX 12/23/2009 14:35 CST-6 Tornado EF0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
HENRYS CHAPEL CHEROKEE CO. TX 12/23/2009 15:04 CST-6 Tornado EF0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BOGATA RED RIVER CO. TX 12/23/2009 15:42 CST-6 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LONGVIEW HGTS HARRISON CO. TX 12/23/2009 16:39 CST-6 Tornado EF2 0 0 1.000M 0.00K
AVINGER CASS CO. TX 12/23/2009 17:51 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PLEASANT GROVE RUSK CO. TX 12/23/2009 19:16 CST-6 Tornado EF0 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
AVINGER CASS CO. TX 12/23/2009 19:54 CST-6 Flash Flood 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
EYLAU BOWIE CO. TX 12/23/2009 20:10 CST-6 Flash Flood 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LINDEN CASS CO. TX 12/23/2009 20:10 CST-6 Flash Flood 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
ATLANTA MUNI ARPT CASS CO. TX 12/23/2009 21:06 CST-6 Flash Flood 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
LUFKIN ANGELINA CO. TX 12/23/2009 21:56 CST-6 Tornado EF3 0 2 10.000M 0.00K
HUFFINS CASS CO. TX 12/23/2009 22:10 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
FITZE NACOGDOCHES CO. TX 12/23/2009 22:37 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
MELDRUM SHELBY CO. TX 12/23/2009 23:26 CST-6 Tornado EF2 0 0 250.00K 0.00K
GARY PANOLA CO. TX 12/23/2009 23:35 CST-6 Tornado EF2 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
CARTHAGE CO ARPT PANOLA CO. TX 12/24/2009 00:04 CST-6 Flash Flood 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
BROADDUS SAN AUGUSTINE CO. TX 12/24/2009 01:20 CST-6 Flash Flood 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PINELAND SABINE CO. TX 12/24/2009 02:10 CST-6 Tornado EF0 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
FAIRMOUNT SABINE CO. TX 12/24/2009 03:28 CST-6 Tornado EF0 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
BRONSON SABINE CO. TX 12/24/2009 06:03 CST-6 Flash Flood 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
PINELAND SABINE CO. TX 12/24/2009 06:03 CST-6 Flash Flood 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Totals: 0 2 11.253M 0.00K