The National Weather Service issues warnings for severe weather that are imminent or actively occurring. This layer shows shorter-term warnings for the following events:Special Marine Warnings - potentially hazardous weather conditions of short duration (up to 2 hours) that may include sustained winds or gusts of 39 mph or greater, hail 0.75” or greater in diameter, or waterspouts.Severe Thunderstorm Warnings - storms with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail 1” or greater in diameter.Tornado Warnings - imminent or active tornados.Extreme Wind Warnings - surface winds of 115 mph or greater associated with non-convective, downslope, derecho, or sustained hurricane winds are expected to occur within one hour.Flash Flood Warnings - conditions are favorable for flash flooding. It does not mean that flash flooding will occur, but it is possible.SourceCurrent Warnings: https://www.weather.gov/source/crh/shapefiles/CurrentWarnings.tar.gzSample DataSee Sample Layer Item for sample data during Weather inactivity!Update FrequencyThe service is updated every 5 minutes using the Aggregated Live Feeds methodology.Area CoveredContiguous United StatesWhat can you do with this layer?Customize the display of each attribute by using the Change Style option for any layer.Query the layer to display only specific types of weather watches and warnings.Add to a map with other weather data layers to provide inside on hazardous weather events.Use ArcGIS Online analysis tools, such as Enrich Data, to determine the potential impact of weather events on populations.This map is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency.If you would like to be alerted to potential issues or simply see when this Service will update next, please visit our Live Feed Status Page!

Storms Historical Reports

Analyzing the Impacts of Severe Weather Events

By US Open Data Portal, data.gov [source]

About this dataset

This intriguing dataset contains historical storm prediction reports from the US National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, giving you a glimpse into some of mother nature's most jaw-dropping weather events! It includes detailed summaries of today's latest information about tornado and severe thunderstorm watches, mesoscale discussions, convective day 1-3 outlooks, and fire weather outlooks. Valuable for both weather professionals and students alike, this one-of-a-kind dataset can be used to gain insights into how extreme storms form and the potential dangers they present. Stay informed with these reliable reports -- last updated at 2019-12-05!

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• Creating a geographical map of storm prediction areas, to help people prepare in advance for storms and floods.
• Using the data to develop predictive analytics models for forecasting tornado, thunderstorm or fire activity in specific areas ahead of time.
• Analyzing trends and patterns in severe weather occurrences over time; this could be useful for understanding how extreme weather events are becoming more frequent as climate change progresses

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License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) - Public Domain Dedication No Copyright - You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. See Other Information.

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File: web-page-1.csv

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This map contains continuously updated U.S. tornado reports, wind storm reports and hail storm reports. Click each feature to receive information about the specific location and read a short description about the issue. Now contains ALL available Incident Report types, for a total of 15, not just Hail; Wind; and Tornados.See new layer for details or Feature Layer Item with exclusive Past 24-Hour ALL Storm Reports Layer. Each layer is updated 4 times hourly from data provided by NOAA’s National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. A full archive of storm events can be accessed from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. SourceNOAA Storm Prediction Center https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reportsNOAA ALL Storm Reports layer https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/reports Sample DataSee Sample Layer Item for sample data during inactive periods! Update FrequencyThe service is updated every 15 minutes using the Aggregated Live Feeds Methodology Area CoveredCONUS (Contiguous United States) What can you do with this layer? This map service is suitable for data discovery and visualization.Change the symbology of each layer using single or bi-variate smart mapping. For instance, use size or color to indicate the intensity of a tornado.Click each feature to receive information about the specific location and read a short description about the issue.Query the attributes to show only specific event types or locations. RevisionsAug 10, 2021: Updated Classic Layers to use new Symbols. Corrected Layer Order Presentation. Updated Thumbnail.Aug 8, 2021: Update to layer-popups, correcting link URLs. Expanded length of 'Comment' fields to 1kb of text. New Layer added that includes ALL available Incident Types and Age in 'Hours Old'. This map is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency.If you would like to be alerted to potential issues or simply see when this service will update next, please visit our Live Feed Status Page.

This map contains continuously updated U.S. tornado reports, wind storm reports and hail storm reports. Click each feature to receive information about the specific location and read a short description about the issue. Now contains ALL available Incident Report types, for a total of 15, not just Hail; Wind; and Tornados.See new layer for details or Feature Layer Item with exclusive Past 24-Hour ALL Storm Reports Layer. Each layer is updated 4 times hourly from data provided by NOAA’s National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. A full archive of storm events can be accessed from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. SourceNOAA Storm Prediction Center https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reportsNOAA ALL Storm Reports layer https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/reports Sample DataSee Sample Layer Item for sample data during inactive periods! Update FrequencyThe service is updated every 15 minutes using the Aggregated Live Feeds Methodology Area CoveredCONUS (Contiguous United States) What can you do with this layer? This map service is suitable for data discovery and visualization.Change the symbology of each layer using single or bi-variate smart mapping. For instance, use size or color to indicate the intensity of a tornado.Click each feature to receive information about the specific location and read a short description about the issue.Query the attributes to show only specific event types or locations. RevisionsAug 10, 2021: Updated Classic Layers to use new Symbols. Corrected Layer Order Presentation. Updated Thumbnail.Aug 8, 2021: Update to layer-popups, correcting link URLs. Expanded length of 'Comment' fields to 1kb of text. New Layer added that includes ALL available Incident Types and Age in 'Hours Old'. This map is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency.If you would like to be alerted to potential issues or simply see when this service will update next, please visit our Live Feed Status Page.

A deadly severe weather episode unfolded across portions of Central Texas during the afternoon and evening hours on Tuesday, May 27th, 1997. Over the course of roughly six hours, 20 tornadoes touched down across the NWS Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin/San Antonio forecast areas of responsibility. Twenty-eight people were killed by the tornadoes along with one indirect fatality from cardiac arrest. One person drowned in floodwaters along Shoal Creek in Austin. Over $128 million dollars (1997) in damage occurred to property and infrastructure.This event was made infamous by one of the most powerful tornadoes on record: an F5 which tore through a subdivision of Jarrell called Double Creek Estates in extreme northern Williamson County during the mid-afternoon. Some of the most extreme damage on record occurred with this tornado, and one account states that “the earth was scoured bare, pavement was ripped from roadways, [and] homes and other buildings were completely pulverized” (Lon Curtis, Weather Bulletin). Twenty-seven fatalities occurred in the Double Creek Estate subdivision and 12 others were injured. Two tornadoes also touched down in the Austin Metro area: an F3-rated tornado in Cedar Park damaged businesses and numerous homes, and an F4-rated tornado near Lakeway. In addition to the tornadoes, the storms also produced large hail up to grapefuit sized and strong straight-line winds. In San Antonio, a 122 mph straight-line wind gust was recorded at Kelly Air Force Base (now referred to as Kelly Field).

The National Weather Service issues warnings for severe weather that are imminent or actively occurring. This layer shows shorter-term warnings for the following events:Special Marine Warnings - potentially hazardous weather conditions of short duration (up to 2 hours) that may include sustained winds or gusts of 39 mph or greater, hail 0.75” or greater in diameter, or waterspouts.Severe Thunderstorm Warnings - storms with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail 1” or greater in diameter.Tornado Warnings - imminent or active tornados.Extreme Wind Warnings - surface winds of 115 mph or greater associated with non-convective, downslope, derecho, or sustained hurricane winds are expected to occur within one hour.Flash Flood Warnings - conditions are favorable for flash flooding. It does not mean that flash flooding will occur, but it is possible.SourceCurrent Warnings: https://www.weather.gov/source/crh/shapefiles/CurrentWarnings.tar.gzSample DataSee Sample Layer Item for sample data during Weather inactivity!Update FrequencyThe service is updated every 5 minutes using the Aggregated Live Feeds methodology.Area CoveredContiguous United StatesWhat can you do with this layer?Customize the display of each attribute by using the Change Style option for any layer.Query the layer to display only specific types of weather watches and warnings.Add to a map with other weather data layers to provide inside on hazardous weather events.Use ArcGIS Online analysis tools, such as Enrich Data, to determine the potential impact of weather events on populations.This map is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency.If you would like to be alerted to potential issues or simply see when this Service will update next, please visit our Live Feed Status Page!