Wheeler storm history

Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Wheeler County during the morning hours on December 18th. A nearby mesonet site 15 miles northwest of Burwell recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph at 700 am CST.

Severe (D2) drought conditions over northeastern portions of Wheeler County, became drought free by the end of July.

Severe (D2) drought conditions over most of Wheeler County, improved to moderate (D1) drought and abnormally (D0) dry conditions by the end of June. Over far northeastern portions of the county, extreme (D3) drought conditions improved to severe (D2) drought by the end of the mon…

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted over most of Wheeler County through the end of May. Over far northeastern portions of the county, severe (D2) drought conditions deteriorated to extreme (D3) drought conditions by the end of the month.

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted over the northern half of Wheeler County through the end of April. Over the remainder of the county, moderate (D1) drought conditions deteriorated to severe (D2) drought by the end of the month.

Across Wheeler County, a long duration of dangerous wind chill values of 20 below or colder began during the early morning hours on January 18th through the early morning hours on February 20th. Although winds remained generally light throughout the event, winds combined to produ…

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted over the northern half of Wheeler County through the end of February.

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted over the northern half of Wheeler County through the end of January. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 0.10 inches of precipitation for the month of January. This was 0.66 inches below the normal of 0.76 inches.

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted over the northern half of Wheeler County through the end of December. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 0.45 inches of precipitation for the month of December. This was 0.38 inches below the normal of 0.83 inches.

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted over the northern half of Wheeler County through the end of November. Across the southern half of the county, severe (D2) drought conditions improved to moderate (D1) drought by the end of November. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W …

Abnormally dry (D0) conditions deteriorated to severe (D2) drought conditions by the end of October over all of Wheeler County. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 0.00 inches of precipitation for the month of October. This was 2.43 inches below the normal of 2.43 in…

Across Wheeler County, a long duration of dangerous wind chill values of 30 below or colder began during the evening hours on January 12th through the morning hours on January 16th. Northerly winds as high as 20 to 35 mph occurred at times during the event. The winds combined to …

A Cooperative Observer located 3 miles west northwest of Ericson reported 6 inches of snowfall. Snow began during the late morning hours on January 11th until the early morning hours on January 12th. The snow combined with northerly winds of 15 to 30 mph to produce reduced visibi…

A public report on social media located 3 miles west of Ericson reported 9 inches of snowfall. Snow began during the early morning hours and continued through the afternoon hours on January 8th, with blowing snow and visibility as low as a quarter mile at times. Blowing snow with…

Northerly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph at times occurred during the event, causing winter storm conditions. Visibilities were a quarter mile at times from mid morning into the early afternoon hours on December 25th. Considerable blowing and drifting occurred. A CoCo…

Severe (D2) drought conditions improved to moderate (D1) drought conditions by the end of August. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 1.57 inches of precipitation for August. This was 1.82 inches below the normal of 3.39 inches.

A personal weather station recorded a 58 mph wind gust near Bartlett.

Severe (D2) drought conditions continued across all of Wheeler County through the end of July. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 6.39 inches of precipitation for July. This was 2.95 inches above the normal of 3.44 inches.

Severe (D2) drought conditions continued across all of Wheeler County through the end of June. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 3.87 inches of precipitation for June. This was 0.17 inches below the normal of 4.04 inches.

This tornado touched down in open country northwest of Ericson. At this time, only tree damage was seen. Video evidence from multiple storm chasers support the occurrence of this tornado as well.

Extreme (D3) drought conditions improved to severe (D2) drought conditions by the end of May. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 4.92 inches of precipitation for May. This was 0.95 inches above the normal of 3.97 inches.

Severe (D2) drought conditions deteriorated to extreme (D3) drought conditions by the end of April. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 0.55 inches of precipitation for April. This was 2.39 inches below the normal of 2.94 inches.

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across far southwestern Wheeler County through the end of March. Across the remainder of the county, extreme (D3) drought conditions improved to severe (D2) drought conditions by the end of the month. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1…

Across Wheeler County, dangerous wind chill values of 30 below or colder began during the early morning hours on February 23nd through the morning hours on February 23rd. Northerly winds as high as 20 to 35 mph occurred to produce a lowest wind chill of 31 below at the nearby Ord…

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across far southwestern Wheeler County through the end of February. Across the remainder of the county, extreme (D3) drought conditions persisted through the end of the month. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 0.50 inches of…

A CoCoRaHS observer located 16 miles northeast of Bartlett reported 10 inches of snowfall. The nearby Ord ASOS reported visibilities of a quarter to half mile from 1 pm CST through 6 pm CST on January 18th. Snowfall across Wheeler County ranged from 10 to 12 inches. Northerly win…

The nearby Ord ASOS recorded freezing rain during the afternoon and evening hours followed by snow during the overnight hours into the morning hours of January 3rd. Visibility was as low as a quarter mile at times. Up to a quarter inch of ice from freezing rain preceded the snow.…

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across far southwestern Wheeler County through the end of January. Across the remainder of the county, extreme (D3) drought conditions persisted through the end of the month. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 2.63 inches of …

Across Wheeler County, a long duration of dangerous wind chill values of 30 below or colder began during the early afternoon hours on January 21st and continued until the early morning hours on January 24th. Northerly winds as high as 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph occu…

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across far southwestern Wheeler County through the end of December. Across the remainder of the county, extreme (D3) drought conditions persisted through the end of the month. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 0.88 inches of…

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across far southwestern Wheeler County through the end of November. Across the remainder of the county, extreme (D3) drought conditions persisted through the end of the month. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 0.33 inches of…

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across southwestern Wheeler county through the end of October. Across the remainder of the county, severe (D2) drought deteriorated to extreme (D3) drought conditions by the end of October. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported …

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across Wheeler county through the end of September. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 1.20 inches of precipitation for September. This was 1.20 inches below the normal of 2.40 inches.

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted over far northern Wheeler county through August. Over the remainder of Wheeler county, moderate (D1) drought conditions deteriorated to severe (D2) drought conditions by the end of August. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 0…

Public estimated wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph, along with two trees downed measuring 30 inches in diameter.

Northern Wheeler County remained in D2 (severe drought) throughout July, while the southern portions were classified as D1.

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted over most of Wheeler county through June. Over portions of west central Wheeler County, moderate (D1) drought conditions continued through the end of the month. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 0.61 inches of precipitation …

Extreme (D3) drought conditions improved to severe (D2) drought conditions by the end of May over most of Wheeler county. Over portions of west central Wheeler County, drought conditions improved from extreme (D3) to moderate (D1) conditions by the end of May. The cooperative obs…

Extreme (D3) drought conditions persisted over Wheeler county during the month of April. The cooperative observer at Bartlett 1W reported 1.41 inches of precipitation for the month of April. This was 1.53 inches below the normal of 2.94 inches.

Severe (D2) drought conditions deteriorated to extreme (D3) drought conditions during the last week of March. The cooperative station at Bartlett 1W reported 0.24 inches of precipitation for March. This was 1.11 inches below the normal of 1.35 inches.

Severe (D2) drought conditions developed over all of Wheeler county in late February. The cooperative station at Bartlett 1W reported 0.00 inches of precipitation for February. This was 0.66 inches below the normal of 0.66 inches.

A nearby Ord ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 72 mph at 453 pm CST. These high winds were common across Wheeler County during the late afternoon to mid evening hours.

An open faced cattle shed destroyed at this location. Wind speeds were estimated at 70 MPH.

A mesonet site located near Bartlett recorded a lowest wind chill value of 40 below at 1133 pm on February 14th. Wind chills values of 30 below to 40 below were common across Wheeler County during the late evening hours February 14th, through the mid morning hours on February 15t…