- In 1959...St. Louis MO was hit by massive F4 tornado that killed 21 and injured 345. Over 2000 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
- In 1982...45th consecutive day of subzero readings in Bismarck SD, tying the previous record which also ended on the same day in 1937.
- In 1994...Major ice storm strikes parts of Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana. Mississippi was hardest hit with up to 6 inches of ice accumulation in some areas. Up to $1.3 billion in timber was destroyed by the storm. 80,000 utility poles were downed and some people were without power for up to a month in Mississippi.
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