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Event Details
| Event | Ice Storm |
| State | TEXAS |
| County/Area | COLLIN |
| WFO | FWD |
| Begin Date | 02/01/2011 00:30:00 CST-6 |
| End Date | 02/01/2011 08:00:00 CST-6 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/2 |
| Property Damage | 150.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | The first week of February 2011 was plagued with two winter weather events and persistent cold temperatures. The first winter storm began late on January 31st and ended during the morning hours of February 1st. A strong cold front blew through the region ushering in very cold air ahead of an approaching upper level system. Before the snow began, periods of rain, freezing rain, and sleet provided a sheet of ice underneath the snow. At times, thundersleet was observed. The highest snowfall totals fell across the northwestern counties of the CWA where 5-8 of snow was reported. Elsewhere, up to 3/4 of ice and 2 of sleet were reported in some counties. The combination of winter precipitation types resulted in hazardous conditions across much of the region. To make things worse, the cold air stayed in place for the next 3-4 days and another winter storm affected the region a few days later on the 3rd-4th. Schools and businesses were shut down for days and rolling blackouts were needed on the 2nd to account for the extreme demand on the state's electricity grids. The winter storm also affected airports across north Texas, and the economic toll from the winter storms and cold air was large due to the fact that this was the week leading up to Superbowl 45 in Arlington. In Erath County, one man died from exposure to the cold temperatures on the 1st. |
| Event Narrative | An accumulation of 1.0-1.5 of ice and snow fell across Collin County. Most of the winter precipitation accumulation is thought to be from ice and sleet. A COOP observer in Frisco reported an ice/snow total of 1.2. Travel on roadways was treacherous and several accidents were reported. A driver was injured in Plano when the vehicle hit a wall and another accident involved a DART bus. The entire region remained entrenched in cold air for 5 days, and thus the ice and snow did not have much chance to melt. This resulted in numerous accidents during the week as the roads remained icy. Another vehicle rollover during the week at HWY 380 and CR 458 resulted in one injury. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 1 | 0 | 4.354M | 0.00K | |||||||
| COOKE (ZONE) | COOKE (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| STEPHENS (ZONE) | STEPHENS (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Heavy Snow | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K | |
| YOUNG (ZONE) | YOUNG (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Heavy Snow | 0 | 0 | 200.00K | 0.00K | |
| ERATH (ZONE) | ERATH (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Cold/Wind Chill | 1 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| PALO PINTO (ZONE) | PALO PINTO (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Winter Storm | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K | |
| PARKER (ZONE) | PARKER (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Winter Storm | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| ERATH (ZONE) | ERATH (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| EASTLAND (ZONE) | EASTLAND (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Heavy Snow | 0 | 0 | 200.00K | 0.00K | |
| MONTAGUE (ZONE) | MONTAGUE (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Heavy Snow | 0 | 0 | 200.00K | 0.00K | |
| DENTON (ZONE) | DENTON (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| JACK (ZONE) | JACK (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Heavy Snow | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K | |
| TARRANT (ZONE) | TARRANT (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 500.00K | 0.00K | |
| COMANCHE (ZONE) | COMANCHE (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K | |
| COLLIN (ZONE) | COLLIN (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 00:30 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| WISE (ZONE) | WISE (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 01:00 | CST-6 | Heavy Snow | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| ROCKWALL (ZONE) | ROCKWALL (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 01:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K | |
| GRAYSON (ZONE) | GRAYSON (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 01:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| DALLAS (ZONE) | DALLAS (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 01:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 500.00K | 0.00K | |
| HAMILTON (ZONE) | HAMILTON (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 02:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K | |
| BELL (ZONE) | BELL (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 02:00 | CST-6 | Strong Wind | 47 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 12.00K | 0.00K |
| HUNT (ZONE) | HUNT (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 02:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| FANNIN (ZONE) | FANNIN (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 03:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K | |
| SOMERVELL (ZONE) | SOMERVELL (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 03:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K | |
| HOOD (ZONE) | HOOD (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 03:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K | |
| MILAM (ZONE) | MILAM (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 03:30 | CST-6 | Strong Wind | 48 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 7.00K | 0.00K |
| HOPKINS (ZONE) | HOPKINS (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 03:30 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| DELTA (ZONE) | DELTA (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 04:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K | |
| JOHNSON (ZONE) | JOHNSON (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 04:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K | |
| HILL (ZONE) | HILL (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 04:20 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| ELLIS (ZONE) | ELLIS (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 04:30 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K | |
| LAMAR (ZONE) | LAMAR (ZONE) | TX | 02/01/2011 | 05:00 | CST-6 | Ice Storm | 0 | 0 | 250.00K | 0.00K | |
| Totals: | 1 | 0 | 4.354M | 0.00K |
