Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

FEBRUARY 12-13 2007
TORNADOES, SEVERE WEATHER, & FLOODING

Overview

Another strong storm system courtesy of El Niño impacted much of the region from Monday February 12, through early Tuesday, February 13. This system brought flash flooding to parts of Southeast Texas, large hail up to golf ball size in numerous locations, wind damage, and 4 confirmed tornadoes.

These tornadoes were the first in the Lake Charles County Warning Area to be rated using the new Enhanced Fujita Scale. For more information on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, please click here.

Local Storm Reports

SPC Storm Reports for February 12-13 2007
2/13/07 Google Earth KML data file