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Event Details
| Event | Blizzard |
| State | NEBRASKA |
| County/Area | HOOKER |
| WFO | LBF |
| Begin Date | 04/04/2009 06:00:00 MST-7 |
| End Date | 04/05/2009 08:00:00 MST-7 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 30.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | A powerful spring storm system tracked northeast from southern Colorado into north central Kansas and eastern Nebraska on April 4th and 5th, 2009. Widespread snow occurred as north winds increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts over 50 mph at times. Blizzard conditions developed by early afternoon on April 4th and persisted into the early morning hours on April 5th. Snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 18 inches across north central Nebraska with snowdrifts ranging from 3 to 7 feet. Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches occurred to the south across west central and southwest Nebraska with blizzard conditions. Road closures and power outages were reported in many areas. |
| Event Narrative | Blizzard conditions began across Hooker County by 11 am MST on April 4, 2009. Snowfall amounts ranged from 10 to 12 inches. Strong north winds of 30 to 50 mph caused significant blowing snow and drifting with reduced visibility to near zero during the afternoon and evening hours. Snow drifts up to 7 feet deep were reported. Newborn calves died during the storm. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 495.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| ARTHUR (ZONE) | ARTHUR (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 06:00 | MST-7 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| KEITH (ZONE) | KEITH (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 06:00 | MST-7 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| DEUEL (ZONE) | DEUEL (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 06:00 | MST-7 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| HOOKER (ZONE) | HOOKER (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 06:00 | MST-7 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K | |
| GARDEN (ZONE) | GARDEN (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 06:00 | MST-7 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| WESTERN CHERRY (ZONE) | WESTERN CHERRY (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 06:00 | MST-7 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K | |
| PERKINS (ZONE) | PERKINS (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 06:00 | MST-7 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| GRANT (ZONE) | GRANT (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 06:00 | MST-7 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K | |
| SHERIDAN (ZONE) | SHERIDAN (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 06:00 | MST-7 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 70.00K | 0.00K | |
| MCPHERSON (ZONE) | MCPHERSON (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 08:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K | |
| EASTERN CHERRY (ZONE) | EASTERN CHERRY (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 08:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 70.00K | 0.00K | |
| CUSTER (ZONE) | CUSTER (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 35.00K | 0.00K | |
| WHEELER (ZONE) | WHEELER (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| ROCK (ZONE) | ROCK (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K | |
| BLAINE (ZONE) | BLAINE (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| BOYD (ZONE) | BOYD (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K | |
| BROWN (ZONE) | BROWN (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K | |
| GARFIELD (ZONE) | GARFIELD (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K | |
| LOUP (ZONE) | LOUP (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K | |
| CHASE (ZONE) | CHASE (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | MST-7 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LINCOLN (ZONE) | LINCOLN (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LOGAN (ZONE) | LOGAN (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K | |
| HAYES (ZONE) | HAYES (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| HOLT (ZONE) | HOLT (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K | |
| THOMAS (ZONE) | THOMAS (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K | |
| KEYA PAHA (ZONE) | KEYA PAHA (ZONE) | NE | 04/04/2009 | 10:00 | CST-6 | Blizzard | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 495.00K | 0.00K |
