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A low pressure system tapped into sub-tropical moisture causing hundreds of lightning strikes in thunderstorms around the San Francisco Bay Area, California.  Nearly 50,000 Bay Area residents lost power and dozens of small fires were started.

Lightning in MARIN, CALIFORNIA
From 12-SEP-09 03:45:00 to 12-SEP-09 04:15:00 (PST-8)
Location: MILL VLY
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house and surrounding trees in the 300 block of Summit Avenue damaging two 200-foot-tall Redwood trees and a driveway.  Also the lightning fried the television and a video game system.

Lightning in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 12-SEP-09 04:30:00 to 12-SEP-09 05:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: SAN FRANCISCO
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

About 47,000 residents lost power around San Francisco as thunderstorms rolled through the city/county.  The largest outage affected 36,000 customers in parts of Sunset, Glen Park and Park Merced neighborhoods.  One lightning strike hit a power transformer causing it to explode.  Besides the total destruction of the power transformer, two vehicles were damaged at the intersection of Broderick and Sacramento Roads.
Strong winds caused power outages and damage to power lines across San Mateo County as tree limbs crashed into them.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 29-SEP-09 14:30:00 to 29-SEP-09 16:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Roughly 23 customers lost power in East Palo Alto and Woodside as strong and gusty winds blew tree limbs onto power lines.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 29-SEP-09 14:00:00 to 29-SEP-09 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Roughly 270 customers lost power in Pescadero as strong and gusty winds blew tree limbs onto power lines.
An isolated severe thunderstorm occurred in Creek County.

Hail in CREEK, OKLAHOMA
From 03-SEP-09 02:01:00 to 03-SEP-09 02:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANNFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement
A stationary front along the southern coast and an approaching low pressure area from the south resulted in widespread showers and thunderstorms mainly across the coastal sections which resulting in flooding of streets and low lying areas during the late afternoon and evening hours.

Flood in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-SEP-09 20:00:00 to 07-SEP-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLKSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding reported along Old Folkstone Road.
A strong cold front rapidly crossed the region during the late evening of September 28th 2009. A line of showers and scattered thunderstorms formed ahead of the front and one storm produced large hail in Martin County.

Hail in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-SEP-09 19:36:00 to 28-SEP-09 19:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
September 25-26 saw a slow-moving boundary move into a tropical air mass. This resulted in widespread rain over the entire region, with rainfall totals ranging from 1 to 3 inches. A daily rainfall record for the 26th was set at Roanoke Airport 2.23��� (old record 1.82��� set in 1956) and Blacksburg 1.74��� (old record 0.94��� in 1989).

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 26-SEP-09 14:00:00 to 26-SEP-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAZEWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A mudslide was reported on Nash Hill Road and water was reported to be rushing over Piney Mill Branch Road.
Scattered thunderstorms developed during the morning and afternoon hours across southwest Louisiana. One storm north of Grand Lake produced lightning which struck a boat on the Intracoastal Waterway, killing one fisherman and injuring another.

Lightning in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 05-SEP-09 13:30:00 to 05-SEP-09 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CHARLES MUNI AR
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two boaters fishing on Black Bayou at the Intracoastal Waterway were struck by lightning. One man was killed and the other suffered minor injuries.
Runoff from thunderstorms produced flooding.

Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 05-SEP-09 06:23:00 to 05-SEP-09 08:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVOIS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The bridge over Little Buffalo Creek on Clear Water Road washed out.

Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 05-SEP-09 08:21:00 to 05-SEP-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Timber restricting water flow through the bridge over Gabriel Creek produced flooding along Ehlers Road.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 05-SEP-09 08:55:00 to 05-SEP-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAMMOTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway T was closed due to flooding near Mammoth.

Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 05-SEP-09 10:45:00 to 05-SEP-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOODY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 142 was closed due to flooding near Moody.
Strong south winds were observed ahead of a strong pacific cold front. High winds were observed along the coastal zones and east of the Cascades.  High winds also occurred in some ridge locations in the Cascade...Siskiyou...and Coast Ranges...but the impact of those winds were minimal.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY COAST, OREGON
From 16-NOV-09 16:25:00 to 17-NOV-09 00:25:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Flynn Prairie RAWS recorded a gust to 63 mph at 16/2213 PST.  Gusts to 58 mph were recorded at 16/2013, 16/2113, and 17/0013 PST. The length of this event was determined from Cape Blanco winds.  Gusts at that location exceeded 70 mph on most observations between 16/1640 and 17/0025 PST. The peak gust was 92 mph at 16/2140 and 16/2310 PST. Trees toppling onto power lines caused thirty separate power outages, each of which cut power to 1 to 100 homes, from Coos Bay south to Brookings (Reported by Coos County Electric).  250 homes in Brookings were affected.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 16-NOV-09 16:25:00 to 17-NOV-09 00:25:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Long Prairie RAWS recorded a gust to 65 mph at 16/2213 PST.  The length of this event was determined from Cape Blanco winds.  Gusts at that location exceeded 70 mph on most observations between 16/1640 and 17/0025 PST. The peak gust was 92 mph at 16/2140 and 16/2310 PST. Trees toppling onto power lines caused thirty separate power outages, each of which cut power to 1 to 100 homes, from Coos Bay south to Brookings (Reported by Coos County Electric).  3500 homes around Coquille, Oregon were affected.

South winds of 25 to 30 MPH with gusts of 55 to 65 MPH were observed on RAWS weather stations. Wind also caused power outages to 250 homes in Bandon, Oregon and 3500 homes in Coquille, Oregon.

High Wind in CENTRAL & EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 17-NOV-09 04:44:00 to 17-NOV-09 12:44:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A peak gust of 61 mph was recorded at the Coffee Pot Flat RAWS at 17/0544 PST.  A gust to 60 mph was observed at 17/1244 PST, and gusts to 58 mph occurred at 17/0444 and 17/1144 PST.   A peak gust of 60 mph was recorded at the Summer Lake RAWS at 17/0538 PST.  A semitrailer was tipped over by the high winds 4 miles west of Paisley near Summer Lake.
A thunderstorm produced very heavy rain that caused flash flooding and damage to the Tlaquepaque area of Sedona.

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 10-SEP-09 14:20:00 to 10-SEP-09 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: OAK CREEK CANYON ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain,  with rates up to 4 inches in an hour,  fell on the Red Rocks on the northwest side of Sedona.  With virtually no infiltration,  the water quickly flowed into normally dry channels and washes.  There were reports of numerous flooded homes, widespread street flooding, over flowing stream beds,  large boulders washed into streets, eroded paved roads, and cars moved and stacked by flood water.  A 4 foot wall of water swept through the Los Abrigados Resort parking lot and moved parked cars.  One normally dry gully filled with 6 feet of rushing water. Several people were rescued after their cars started floating in the rapidly raising water in parking lots. City officials estimated that clean on public roads and drainage would cost  over $600,000.
Thunderstorms swept across much of southwest lower Michigan during the late evening hours of the 27th and early morning hours of the 28th in association with a strong cold front.  Most locations saw wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph along with heavy downpours and occasional thunder and lightning, but a few residents in Montcalm county saw wind gusts to 65 mph with snapped trees and minor roof damage.  Another isolated severe thunderstorm brought down a couple of trees in Ottawa county.
Very strong winds developed on the 28th across all of southwest and west central lower Michigan.  Most inland locations experienced peak wind gusts in the 30 to 50 mph range.  However, a 60 mph peak wind gust was recorded at the South Haven GLERL site, a 55 mph peak wind gust was recorded at the Muskegon GLERL site, and a 53 mph wind gust occurred at Big Sable Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 27-SEP-09 23:10:00 to 27-SEP-09 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERIDAN CLARK ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few residents in Montcalm county saw wind gusts up to 70 mph with snapped trees and minor roof damage.  The area hardest hit was Sidney Township just northeast of Greenville.  The NWS sent a damage survey team to determine whether the damage might have been caused by a small tornado. However, the damage pattern and WSR-88D doppler radar signatures showed that it was most likely the result of straight line winds associated with a bowing thunderstorm segment.
Approximately one dozed trees, mainly poplar, were snapped.  A small branch pierced a closed porch.  A trampoline was thrown about 25 yards.  Additional trees were snapped off and a few shingles were blown off the roof of a home.  A travel trailer was also tipped over.

High Wind in ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
From 28-SEP-09 13:00:00 to 28-SEP-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A peak wind gust to 60 mph was measured at the South Haven GLERL site and a 64 mph wind gust was measured near Holland during the mid afternoon hours of September 28.

High Wind in OTTAWA, MICHIGAN
From 28-SEP-09 13:00:00 to 28-SEP-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A peak wind gust to 60 mph was measured at the South Haven GLERL site and a 64 mph wind gust was measured near Holland during the mid afternoon hours of September 28.

High Wind in VAN BUREN, MICHIGAN
From 28-SEP-09 13:00:00 to 28-SEP-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A peak wind gust to 60 mph was measured at the South Haven GLERL site during the mid afternoon hours of September 28.
Moderate snow began during the early morning hours and persisted through noon MST on October 22nd.  The snowfall and slick roads indirectly resulted in the death of a 15 year old male when he lost control of his vehicle and collided head on with another vehicle. Other numerous accidents were reported by law enforcement in Custer County.

Winter Weather in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 22-OCT-09 00:00:00 to 22-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Moderate snowfall occurred across Custer County beginning during the early morning hours and persisted through noon MST.  The snowfall and slick roads on Highway 2 indirectly resulted in the death of a 15 year old male when he lost control of his vehicle approximately 2 miles east of Broken Bow and collided head on with another vehicle.  Numerous other traffic accidents were reported by law enforcement in Custer County.
A low pressure system over central Illinois and abundant moisture over southern Indiana generated several rounds of strong thunderstorms that also produced heavy rainfall resulting in minor flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 06-SEP-09 17:10:00 to 06-SEP-09 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYDON
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some trees were downed with pea size hail. Wind speed estimate from radar.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 06-SEP-09 08:35:00 to 06-SEP-09 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALEENE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two to four inches of water was flowing over Valeene Road, closing the road for a time.
Widespread heavy rainfall from a mesoscale convective complex and a stationary front produced up to 3 to 4 inches of rain over portions of northeastern Oklahoma. This rainfall caused the Neosho River near Commerce to rise from 5 feet at 5 am CDT on the 9th to 15 feet at around 230 pm CDT. Moderate flooding resulted from this widespread heavy rain.

Flood in OTTAWA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-SEP-09 13:15:00 to 15-SEP-09 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMMERCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Neosho River near Commerce rose above its flood stage of 15 feet at 215 pm CDT on September 9th. The river crested at 20.11 feet at 6 am on September 12th, resulting in moderate flooding. The river fell below flood stage at 115 pm CDT on the 15th.
A broken line of storms with scattered severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front over the Piedmont during the afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-09 15:40:00 to 28-SEP-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were down near Ringgold and an aluminum pole was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-09 16:00:00 to 28-SEP-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were down in South Boston, a shed was crushed by a fallen oak tree and the canopy of a porch torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-09 15:58:00 to 28-SEP-09 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About 50 trees were down in South Boston including one on an apartment and another on a back porch. Numerous power lines were down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-09 16:02:00 to 28-SEP-09 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were down across railroad tracks in Scottsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-09 15:55:00 to 28-SEP-09 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One large tree was blown down in Halifax.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-09 15:35:00 to 28-SEP-09 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATHALIE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were down in Nathalie.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 28-SEP-09 15:55:00 to 28-SEP-09 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A downed tree was blocking Old Berry Hill Rd and a large branch fell on a house roof on the same road.
A strong chinook brought a period of high winds to the passes of the Alaska Range on November 30, 2009.  The wind frequently gusted over 60 mph, and a peak wind gust of 75 mph was observed at the Antler Creek Dot site at MP 244 on the Parks Highway
at 11:15 am.

High Wind in DENALI, ALASKA
From 30-NOV-09 11:00:00 to 30-NOV-09 12:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways
Cold air brought freezing temperatures to Northern California.

Frost/Freeze in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-OCT-09 02:00:00 to 06-OCT-09 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Low temperatures ranged from 31 to 39 degrees.

Frost/Freeze in SOUTH CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-OCT-09 02:00:00 to 06-OCT-09 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Low temperatures ranged from 27 to 32 degrees.
Strong south winds occurred ahead of a strong pacific cold front that caused high winds along the Oregon coastal zones.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY COAST, OREGON
From 05-NOV-09 11:27:00 to 05-NOV-09 21:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind gusts at the Humbug Mountain ODOT station were 58 mph or greater during several stretches between 05/1127 PST and 05/2012 PST.  The peak gust was 71 mph at 05/1642 PST.  Wind gusts at the Flynn Prairie RAWS exceeded 58 mph between 05/1513 and 05/2113 PST.  The peak gust was 63 mph at 05/2013 PST.   A spotter 4NE of Gold Beach reported an estimated gust to 60 mph at 05/2000 PST.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 05-NOV-09 10:25:00 to 05-NOV-09 18:55:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind gusts at Cape Blanco met or exceeded 58 mph periodically between 05/0955 and 05/1910 PST.  The greatest peak gust was 70 mph at 05/1725 PST, with gusts to 64 mph at 05/1025 PST and 05/1755 PST.  Based on these observations, it is estimated that wind gusts of 58 mph or greater occurred in areas away from Cape Blanco in Oregon zone ORZ021.
An upper level shortwave trough interacted with some low level moisture to produce isolated severe thunderstorms between Robert Lee and Brownwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 20-SEP-09 17:45:00 to 20-SEP-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several powerlines and trees were reported down in Winters.

Hail in BROWN, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-09 18:43:00 to 21-SEP-09 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNWOOD ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail was reported  by amateur radio operators just south of the Brownwood Airport.

Hail in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-09 15:45:00 to 21-SEP-09 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 21-SEP-09 17:35:00 to 21-SEP-09 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN COVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 20-SEP-09 16:32:00 to 20-SEP-09 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Sheriff's Deputy reported a roof was taken off of a storage building and a utility pole was snapped in half on the east side of Eldorado.
Elevated thunderstorm moved southeast through Jefferson and Douglas county, but became surface based before it reached Ottawa.  In Ottawa the storm did much damage to structures and vehicles on the highway.  The destruction continued through Anderson county with wind speeds estimated at 90-100 mph caused over 300 power poles to snap.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-09 14:05:00 to 08-JUL-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCIPIO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm which contained damaging winds of 90-100 mph in Franklin county to the north of Anderson county moved into Anderson county and caused damage to countless outbuildings, trees, and permanent structures. The amount of damage to permanent structures was not nearly as dramatic as Franklin county encountered. The path of the storm through Anderson County was 28 miles long by 10 miles wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-09 12:53:00 to 08-JUL-09 13:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: STULL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: SHAVE Project

The National Weather Service office only received small hail reports and sub-severe wind reports as the storm moved southeast through northeastern Kansas. As the storm passed over Interstate 70, the winds picked up and did minor damage to areas west and southwest of Lawrence. SHAVE reports indicate that heavier damage occurred as the storm continued southwest of Lawrence and snapped a 12 diameter tree.  The length of the damage path through Douglas County from the storm was about 17 miles long by approximately 6 miles wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 08-JUL-09 13:23:00 to 08-JUL-09 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTROPOLIS
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The storm moved out of Franklin county and into Franklin county where it did the most damage.  Many trees of greater than 36 diameter were snapped or uprooted from the storm. The heaviest damage was incurred at the Ottawa Airport where eyewitness estimates the wind speed ranged from 90 to 100 mph.  Two 18 wheel trucks were reported as overturned, as a result of the strong winds as the storm crossed Interstate 35 in Ottawa. A hangar collapsed onto a collection of small aircraft at the Ottawa airport.  Approximately half a dozen small aircraft were heavily damage when the structure caved in.  A motel was also destroyed when the roof was completely ripped off the top of the structure.  Aside from these compromised structures, a vintage DC-3 was blown by the strong winds approximately 1/2 mile from the Ottawa Airport into a near by bean field.  An uncountable number of small outbuildings such as grain bins, barns, sheds, garages, and tin shelters were destroyed in the wind. Numerous telephone poles were also snapped as a result of the winds.  The length of the damage path was approximately 25.5 miles long by approximately 11 miles wide.