| Tropical low (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Formed | May 21, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dissipated | May 24, 2009 |
| Highest winds |
1-minute sustained: 40 mph (65 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 1003 mbar ( hPa); 29.62 inHg |
| Fatalities | 3 direct |
| Damage | At least $100.1 million (2009 USD) |
| Areas affected | Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas |
| Part of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season | |
The May 2006 Gulf Coast Storm
Meteorological history
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionIn the third week of May 2009, a cold front persisted across the eastern Gulf of Mexico into Florida, with a low pressure area located over the Florida Straits. [1] By May 19, the low moved across Florida as the overall system produced rainfall across much of the state. [2] It moved into the Gulf of Mexico on May 20, with a trough extending southward from the low into the western Caribbean Sea. [3] The surface low was located beneath an upper-level low, the surface low
On May 21, a low pressure area formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico about 275 miles (450 km) west of the Florida coast.
[4]
Impact
Between May 17 and 24, the system produced record-setting rainfall over central Florida. Daytona Beach recorded a total of 20.06 in (510 mm) during this time period, surpassing the monthly rainfall record of 12.66 in (322 mm) set in 1976. For three consecutive days, May 19 to 21, the daily rainfall record was surpassed, with the highest amount, 6.37 in (162 mm), falling on May 20, surpassing the record of 1.1 in (28 mm) set in 1931. Numerous other daily rainfall records were set across the state due to the persistent storm. The heaviest rainfall during the event was in Ormond Beach, totaling to 27.06 in (687 mm). On May 21, a record 9.88 in (251 mm) of rain fell in Ormond Beach. [5]
On May 19, a brief EF0 tornado, with winds up to 65 mph (100 km/h), touched down in Seminole County. [6] In Volusia County, Florida, a total of 619 homes sustained major damage or were destroyed while an additional 912 sustained minor damage. [7] Damages in the county were estimated at $55.1 million. [8] Crop losses in the county were estimated at $45 million, mainly from potatoes. The loss of crops was described as the worst ever recorded in the region. [9] Nearly 20% of Holly Hill, a 4 mi2 (6.4 km2) was flooded. [10] In Arkansas, severe flooding killed at least three people. [11] On May 23, two brief EF0 tornadoes touched down in Alabama. [12]
Aftermath
At least 50 residents in Volusia County stayed in Red Cross shelters after the storm on May 22. [10] By May 26, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) set up disaster recovery centers in Volusia County. [9]
See also
References
- ^ Mike Techacek (2009-05-19). "Tropical Weather Discussion". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ Marshall Huffman (2009-05-19). "Tropical Weather Discussion". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ Mike Techacek (2009-05-20). "Tropical Weather Discussion". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ National Hurricane Center (2009-05-24). "Running Best Track for Invest 90L" (REN). Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ Melbourne Weather Forecast Office (May 28, 2009). "Volusia County Flooding May 18-23, 2009". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
- ^ Storm Prediction Center (May 19, 2009). "Storm Reports for May 19, 2009". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
- ^ Florida Division of Emergency Management (May 27, 2009). "Daily Situation Report" ( PDF). Federal Emergency Management Agency. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
-
^ Associated Press (May 25, 2009).
"Gov. seeks disaster declaration for Volusia County". The Gainsville Sun. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
{{ cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=( help) - ^ a b Staff Writer (May 26, 2009). "FEMA Aids Flood Victims". WESH. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
- ^
a
b Associated Press (May 22, 2009).
"Rain-drenched Florida surveys flood damage". USA Today. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
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^ Associated Press (May 26, 2009).
"Flash flood waters claim 3 in Ark. - Jonesboro boy, 14, among victims of rains". Memphis Online. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
{{ cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=( help) - ^ Storm Prediction Center (May 23, 2009). "Storm Reports for May 23, 2009". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
| Tropical low (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Formed | May 21, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dissipated | May 24, 2009 |
| Highest winds |
1-minute sustained: 40 mph (65 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 1003 mbar ( hPa); 29.62 inHg |
| Fatalities | 3 direct |
| Damage | At least $100.1 million (2009 USD) |
| Areas affected | Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas |
| Part of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season | |
The May 2006 Gulf Coast Storm
Meteorological history
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionIn the third week of May 2009, a cold front persisted across the eastern Gulf of Mexico into Florida, with a low pressure area located over the Florida Straits. [1] By May 19, the low moved across Florida as the overall system produced rainfall across much of the state. [2] It moved into the Gulf of Mexico on May 20, with a trough extending southward from the low into the western Caribbean Sea. [3] The surface low was located beneath an upper-level low, the surface low
On May 21, a low pressure area formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico about 275 miles (450 km) west of the Florida coast.
[4]
Impact
Between May 17 and 24, the system produced record-setting rainfall over central Florida. Daytona Beach recorded a total of 20.06 in (510 mm) during this time period, surpassing the monthly rainfall record of 12.66 in (322 mm) set in 1976. For three consecutive days, May 19 to 21, the daily rainfall record was surpassed, with the highest amount, 6.37 in (162 mm), falling on May 20, surpassing the record of 1.1 in (28 mm) set in 1931. Numerous other daily rainfall records were set across the state due to the persistent storm. The heaviest rainfall during the event was in Ormond Beach, totaling to 27.06 in (687 mm). On May 21, a record 9.88 in (251 mm) of rain fell in Ormond Beach. [5]
On May 19, a brief EF0 tornado, with winds up to 65 mph (100 km/h), touched down in Seminole County. [6] In Volusia County, Florida, a total of 619 homes sustained major damage or were destroyed while an additional 912 sustained minor damage. [7] Damages in the county were estimated at $55.1 million. [8] Crop losses in the county were estimated at $45 million, mainly from potatoes. The loss of crops was described as the worst ever recorded in the region. [9] Nearly 20% of Holly Hill, a 4 mi2 (6.4 km2) was flooded. [10] In Arkansas, severe flooding killed at least three people. [11] On May 23, two brief EF0 tornadoes touched down in Alabama. [12]
Aftermath
At least 50 residents in Volusia County stayed in Red Cross shelters after the storm on May 22. [10] By May 26, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) set up disaster recovery centers in Volusia County. [9]
See also
References
- ^ Mike Techacek (2009-05-19). "Tropical Weather Discussion". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ Marshall Huffman (2009-05-19). "Tropical Weather Discussion". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ Mike Techacek (2009-05-20). "Tropical Weather Discussion". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ National Hurricane Center (2009-05-24). "Running Best Track for Invest 90L" (REN). Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ Melbourne Weather Forecast Office (May 28, 2009). "Volusia County Flooding May 18-23, 2009". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
- ^ Storm Prediction Center (May 19, 2009). "Storm Reports for May 19, 2009". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
- ^ Florida Division of Emergency Management (May 27, 2009). "Daily Situation Report" ( PDF). Federal Emergency Management Agency. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
-
^ Associated Press (May 25, 2009).
"Gov. seeks disaster declaration for Volusia County". The Gainsville Sun. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
{{ cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=( help) - ^ a b Staff Writer (May 26, 2009). "FEMA Aids Flood Victims". WESH. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
- ^
a
b Associated Press (May 22, 2009).
"Rain-drenched Florida surveys flood damage". USA Today. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
{{ cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=( help) -
^ Associated Press (May 26, 2009).
"Flash flood waters claim 3 in Ark. - Jonesboro boy, 14, among victims of rains". Memphis Online. Retrieved July 30, 2009.
{{ cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=( help) - ^ Storm Prediction Center (May 23, 2009). "Storm Reports for May 23, 2009". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 30, 2009.