10 –48-51

lornajarrettblanchard February 22, 1965

— >64 UPI. “Now It’s the East’s Turn to Get Winter’s Big Storm.” Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, IN, 10.
–48-51 Blanchard tally based on State breakouts below.
— >40 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
— 15 Environ. Science Svc. Admin., Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965.
–3 Alabama, p. 8.
–3 Illinois, p. 9.
–1 Indiana, p. 9.
–1 Louisiana, p. 9.
–2 Oklahoma, p. 12.
–1 South Carolina, p. 12.
–3 Tennessee
–1 Texas

Summary of Winter Weather Related Deaths by State

Alabama 4
Arkansas 3
Illinois >4
Indiana >6
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 1
Michigan >10
Missouri 1-2
New Mexico 1
New York 1
Oklahoma 2-3
South Carolina 1
Tennessee 3
Texas 5
Wisconsin 1-2
Total: 48-51

Breakout on Winter Weather Related Deaths by State (and locality and cause where noted)

Alabama 4
–4 AP. “Eastern Half of Nation Has Worst Weather…” Daily Gazette, Sterling, IL. 2-25-1965, 1.
–3 Environ. Science Svc. Admin., Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965, p. 8.
–2 Electrocutions; contact with downed power lines.
–1 Fire. High wind down chimney caused fire there to spread into house.
–2 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
–1 Courtland area. Fire; wind blew down home chimney and starts fire; man burns to death.
–2 ~Holland Gin, Feb 24. Electrocution; couple in car making contact with downed elec. wire.
–1 Sylacauga area. Truck skids off icy road killing driver.

Arkansas 3
–3 AP. “Arkansans Dig Out of Heavy Snowfall Today.” Camden News, AR. 2-25-1965, p. 1.
–3 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
–1 Craighead County, Feb 24. “…pickup truck slipped off a bridge…into a creek…during storm.”
–2 Midway area, Feb 24. Car “plunged off Arkansas 109…into a creek.” (Kremer and Beck)

Illinois >4
–8 Chicago area. AP. “Storm Slams Across the East Section.” Hope Star, AR. 2-26-1965, p. 3.
–6 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
–3 Environ. Science Svc. Admin., Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965, p.9.
–1 Feb 23. Exposure; man attempted to walk to safety after car stalled in the snow.
–1 Feb 23. Exposure; woman attempted to walk to safety after car stalled in the snow.
–1 Feb 23. Carbon monoxide poisoning; car stalled overnight in snow; woman.
–1 Casey area. Exposure; truck stalls in snow; driver hiked 4 miles through cold and snow.
–1 Chicago, Feb 26. Boy, 13, digging in snow pile, hit by snowplow; Daniel Govea.

Indiana >6
— 6 Blanchard tally of deaths by locality and cause of death as noted below.
–>5 AP. “Hoosiers Battle Snow…State’s Worst Blizzard in 50 Years.” Rushville Republican, IN. 2-26-1965, p. 1.
–>4 Dubois County Daily Herald, Jasper, IN. “Blizzard Leaves Indiana Paralyzed.” 2-25-1965, p. 16.
–>4 Environ. Science Svc. Admin., Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965, p.9.
–>3 “Numerous deaths resulted from exertion.” (>3 is attempt to convert into a number)
— 1 “One death was caused by low temperature.:
— 3 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
Breakout of Indiana winter weather related fatalities by locality and cause of death.
— 1 Fort Wayne, Feb 26. Heart attack running snow removal machine; city employee Elmer Birge, 53.
— 1 Indianapolis, Feb 25. Heart attack shoveling snow; Robert Dills, 48.
— 1 Indianapolis, Feb 25? Heart attack shoveling snow; Ralph McMullen, 62.
— 1 Indianapolis, Feb 25. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Frank Justin Schooler, Jr., 55.
— 1 Monticello area, Feb 24. Woman got out of car to clear windshield; still in gear car ran over her.
— 1 New Castle, Feb 25. Apparent heart attack trying to free his car stuck in snowbank.

Kentucky 5
–5 Associated Press. “Storm Slams Across the East Section.” Hope Star, AR. 2-26-1965, p. 3.
–5 Middlesboro Daily News, KY. “Schools Are Closed in 3 Counties.” 2-26-1965, p. 1.
–3 Heart attacks while shoveling or sweeping snow.
–2 Fayette County traffic accident.

Louisiana 1
–1 Environ. Science Svc. Admin., Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965, p.9.
–Shreveport. Woman slipped on icy sidewalk, struck her head on concrete and died.
–1 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.

Michigan >10
— 30 UPI. “Storm Bows Out to Sea.” Traverse City Record-Eagle.” 2-27-1965, p. 1.
–>10 Blanchard estimate. Though the UPI of Feb 27 cites “authorities” for an estimate of 30
deaths we have not been able to verify through review of state newspapers at the time.
The day before the UPI reported 9. It seems quite possible that at least ten people lost
their lives.
— 9 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
— >3 AP. “Southern Michigan Digs Out of Storm.” Ironwood Daily Globe, MI. 2-26-1965, p.1.

Missouri 1-2
–2 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
–1 Joplin, Feb 24. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Berl Sumners, 60.

New Mexico 1
–1 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
–1 NE NM. Car hits ice patch, skids into bridge; kills passenger. Joseph Webster Kassing, Jr. 20.

New York 1
–1 Albany area. Car/tractor-trailer collide; woman killed. (One of 6 deaths noted as weather related.)

Oklahoma 2-3
–3 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
–2 Maysville area. Wind toppled loaded work rig, killing two men. Storm Data, 7/2, p. 12.

South Carolina 1
–1 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
–1 Florence, Feb 25. High wind topples brick wall under construction killing man.

Tennessee 3
–3 Environ. Science Svc. Admin., Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965, p. 13.
–1 Bristol area, Feb 25. Car skids on icy road, tractor-trailer skids on icy patch into car, killing driver.
–1 Crossville area, Feb 25. Cars collide “on slickened U.S. 70…” Dr. James N. Hobbs.
–1 Franklin area, U.S. 31, Feb 25. “…car crashed after going out of control on…wet road.”

Texas 5
–5 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
–1 Andrews area, Otto’s Boys’ Ranch, ~Feb 23. Exposure; Walter Westly Butler Jr., 9-years.
–1 Corsicana area, 24th. Tractor-trailer jackknifes on icy curve; pins driver Lee Parnell, 52.
–1 Galveston, 24th. Tugboat Goliath capsized by high winds; Cpt. James R. Purvis drowned.
–1 Greenville, 24th. Car skids on slick road into concrete culvert abutment; Mrs. Pearl Martin Rankin, 33.
–1 Temple area, Feb 23. According to Hwy. Patrol, car skids on rain/sleet slick road; hits sign.

Wisconsin 1-2
–2 UPI. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, p. 1-2.
–1 Sheboygan, Feb 24. Heart attack shoveling snow; Thomas A. Helmer, 70.

Narrative Information
(Multi-State)

Feb 23, UPI: “By United Press International. A near-blizzard boiled up on the northern Plains Monday [22nd] and a snow storm washed out a snowmobile derby in New England. A major winter storm rode 35 mile an hour winds across eastern Montana, and the weather bureau issued blizzard warnings from North Dakota to north-western Kansas.

“A storm centered in the Atlantic off New England dumped six inches of snow on Portland, Maine, in six hours. Forecasters said portions of Maine would get as much as eight inches before the storm let up. Southern New England got lighter amounts of snow. Gale winds lasted the coast. Temperatures dropped as much as 13 degrees from dawn to midday. The storm forced officials to postpone the first International Snowmobile Derby, which had been scheduled to be run Monday on mountain slopes at Moultonborough, N.H. Officials said the snow and falling temperatures made conditions too dangerous for the races….

“Arctic cold spread across most of the eastern two-thirds of the nation. The mercury dipped to 24 below zero at Thief River Falls, Minn., and to 22 below at Duluth, Minn. In early afternoon it was 11 below at both Thief River Falls and Bemidji, Minn., compared to a balmy 78 at Imperial and Blythe, Calif. Icy gales swept the Great Lakes, and locally heavy snow squalls pelted some lakeshore communities.” (United Press International. “Snow Storm Washes Out Derby; Most of Nation in Grip of Cold.” The Cullman Times, AL. 2-23-1965, p. 1.)

Feb 26, UPI: “By United Press International. One of the worst storms in two decades Thursday [Feb 25] isolated whole cities, stranded thousands of motorists and all but paralyzed a vast section of the Middle West in knee-deep snows and shifting drifts up to 15 feet high. The storm raged with blizzard intensity across the lower Great Lakes and Ohio Valley and rolled eastward toward the Atlantic Seaboard.

“Emergency measures were imposed in city after city – particularly in Indiana – as authorities sought to cope with severely drifting snows. Schools, businesses and industries shut down wholesale as superhighways and other main thoroughfares clogged shut and side roads by the thousands were blocked by mammoth drifts. A state of emergency was declared at the steel city of Gary, Ind., and Gov. Roger Branigan put the National Guard on alert at Gary, Indianapolis and three other Hoosier cities. Blizzard snows triggered an emergency declaration at Van Wert, Ohio, and Toledo imposed a parking ban on downtown streets. Snow-bogged streets forced the Detroit News, Michigan’s largest newspaper, to cancel Thursday’s edition.

“Airports were closed at Detroit and Indianapolis and at least two airlines cancelled all flights in and out of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The travel snafu in he Middle West and mid-South forced airlines at New York and La-Guardia airports to cancel more than 100 inbound and outbound flights.

“The storm took a heavy toll of lives – mostly in accidents on treacherous highways. A United Press International count showed at least 40 weather-blamed deaths. They included nine in Michigan, six in Illinois, five in Texas, three each in Oklahoma, Indiana and Arkansas, two each in Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin and Alabama and one each in South Carolina, New Mexico and Louisiana.” (United Press International. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, pp. 1-2.)

Alabama

Weather Bureau Storm Data: “Alabama…Extreme Northern Counties…25 [Feb]…3 [killed]…Cold Wave Blaze, Wind.

“High winds and glaze broke power and telephone lines. Two persons electrocuted by fallen power line. One person burned fatally when wind blew down chimney setting house on fire. About 50% of damage due to winds, 25% to glaze and 25% to cold wave.” (Environ. Science Svc. Admin., Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965, p. 8.)

Feb 25, Alabama Courier: “An Ardmore barber and his Elkmont sweetheart for 17 years were electrocuted early last night when their auto made contact with wires from a fallen utility pole on a dirt road near Holland’s Gin. Dead are Thomas Lee Pittman, 38, and Mis Sadie Eaves, 32. Although high winds had caused the pole to topple, the deaths are officially listed as traffic fatalities….Pittman and Miss Eaves apparently met death as they tried to climb out of their auto, touched the ground, and sent 13,000 volts through their bodies. Coroner Charles Sammet said both could have survived had they remained inside the auto….” (Alabama Courier, Athens. “Couple Electrocuted in Auto-Wire Mishap.” 2-25-1965, p. 1.)

Arkansas

Feb 24, AP: “Arkansas’ first major snow of the winter arrived today, dumping up to half a foot in extreme northern portions. Many schools closed and roads in some areas had a coating of ice as snow fell from the northern to the southern borders. The storm moved across the state from the west and temperatures plummeted in its path. The predicted lows for tonight range from zero in the northwest to 20 in the southeast. The state Highway Department said no roads were close, although some bridges and overpasses on U.S. 71 in northwest Arkansas were being treated with sand and chemicals. The U.S. Weather Bureau issued a hazardous driving warning for all sections of the state….Snow fell as far south as Camden and Texarkana, where schools on the Arkansas side planned to stay open…Schools on the Texas side of Texarkana were closed….” (Associated Press. “1st Big Snow of Year Hits All Arkansas.” Hope Star, AR. 2-24-1965, p. 1.)

Delaware

Weather Bureau Storm Data: “Delaware Statewide. 25 [Feb]…During Day…High winds
“Winds, associated with deep low pressure system, caused minor wind damage such as toppling of trees and downing of power lines. Gusts to 53mph were recorded at Wilmington. A tractor-trailer was blown over on Delaware Memorial Bridge. Hail, the first since June 1963, was reported by Wilmington Weather Bureau Station.” (Environ. Science Svc. Admin., Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965, p. 8.)

Georgia

Weather Bureau Storm Data: “Georgia. Entire State…25 [Feb]…Wind and Cold.
“A strong, rapidly moving winter storm blasted most of Georgia with gale force winds and was followed by subfreezing temperatures. Mostly minor damage to trees, roofs, utility lines and other property was reported from widely scattered areas. Wind gusts exceeded 50 mph in coastal sections and temperatures dropped to the 20’s as far south as the Florida line. Snow flurries were reported over much of the State and light accumulations of ice and snow closed some schools and manufacturing plants in the mountain counties.” (Environ. Science Svc. Admin., Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965, p. 8.)

Illinois

Weather Bur. Storm Data: “Illinois. State-wide. 23-24 [Feb]…3 [killed]…Heavy drifting snow.
“A generally heavy snow began late on the 23rd and continued on 24th with some light snow on the 25th. Most of state received from 4 to 12 inches. All traffic was halted on numerous highways night of 23rd with drifts to 6 feet deep and many abandoned cars and trucks. High winds all day on 24th caused more drifts and businesses were closed and motorists warned to stay home. One man and one woman died of exposure in separate instances when they attempted to walk after their cars stalled in the snow the night of the 23rd. A woman died of carbon monoxide poison but her husband survived after their car stalled in the snow overnight. Damage could not be determined but it was estimated that the state spent 1¼ million dollars and the city of Chicago ¼ million for clearing of roads and removal of snow.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965, p. 9.)

Indiana

Weather Bur. Storm Data: “Indiana…25 [Feb]…1 [killed]…Snow, wind, cold, freezing rain.
“A howling blizzard moved through Indiana piling a snowfall estimated at 6 to 12 inches into drifts several feet high. All roads were clogged by snow drifts or stalled cars. Schools and industries were closed for 1 to 3 days. Business losses and snow removal costs were estimated to be at least a million dollars. Numerous deaths resulted from exertion. One death was caused by low temperature. Freezing rain preceded the snow causing dangerous road conditions in central Indiana.” (Environ. Science Svc. Admin., Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V7, N2, Feb 1965, p. 9.)

Kansas

Feb 23, KS: “Topeka (AP) – A fresh winter storm hit Kansas solidly today, bringing snow to all the state and sending temperatures down to near zero. Four inches or more snow was either on the ground or expected in the northeast and north central section. The rest of the state will get two to four inches and there was some sleet or freezing drizzle early today in the southeast. Highways were open although driving was hazardous in many areas.

“By early today Belleville and Washington, in the north central section, each had six inches and it was still snowing. Concordia, Clay Center and Manhattan had four inches, Wamego and Topeka one or more. The northwest generally had one to two inches on the ground. The snow was to taper off in the west today and east tonight with clearing skies to be accompanied by bitterly cold temperatures. Lows tonight are predicted for 19 degrees below zero northwest to 19 above southeast after daytime highs of 10 to 30 degrees. Lows early today ranged from one degree above zero at Goodland to 36 at Pittsburg after highs Monday from 35 at Olathe to a mild 66 at Liberal.” (AP. “New Winter Storm Howls Into Kansas.” Arkansas City Traveler, KS. 2-23-1965, p1.)

Kentucky

Weather Bureau Storm Data: “Kentucky. State. 24-25 [Feb]…Snow, electrical.
“Preceded by freezing rain and sleet, snow which fell on the 24th and 25th totaled from 2 to 8 inches in the western half of Kentucky, and in general over the remainder of the State was variable from 1 to 4 inches. Schools in about half of the State’s 120 counties were closed and numerous roads were blocked. Streets and sidewalks were hazardous and numerous accidents were reported. Air travel was slowed. Driven by high winds snow accumulated in drifts, especially deep in the western quarter of Kentucky. In this area drifts were from 2 to 6 feet deep, and in several locations 6-foot drifts were reported to be the deepest since 1918; in some locations snow accumulated to the greatest February depths since 1951.” (Weather Bur. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 2, Feb 1965, p. 9.)

Louisiana

Weather Bureau Storm Data: “Louisiana. Northern portion…24-25…1 [killed]…Snow, cold.
“Cold front moved eastward, accompanied by freezing rain, snow. Many schools closed or dismissed early; hazardous driving on bridges, overpasses and roads. Local and state police issued warnings early Wednesday morning and called for continued caution Thursday. Minor traffic accidents, many water pipes froze, some damage to roads and winter crops. Shreveport woman slipped on icy sidewalk, struck her head on concrete and died. Parish agricultural agent said moisture should be of benefit when spring planting gets underway. Webster Parish: Springhill, winds, reported gusting to over 40 mph, caused considerable drifting of snow, in some places to as much as 2 ft.; business came to a standstill” (Weather Bur. Storm Data, V7, N2, Feb 1965, p.9.)

Michigan

Weather Bureau Storm Data: “Southern Half of Lower Michigan…24-25 [Feb]…Heavy snow and high winds.

“Heavy snowfall amounts ranging from 9 to 15 inches and high winds up to 70 mph blocked streets and roads which brought traffic to a standstill. Numerous car accidents reported due to near zero visibility in snow and blowing snow and slippery road conditions due to the snow. Most of the schools were closed on the 25th and the 26th and the Detroit and southeastern area schools were also closed on Monday 1st March. Majority of the manufacturing plants and offices were closed on the 25th and 26th. Automobile plants lost production of 15 thousand cars. Fifty thousand cars were stuck or abandoned on the streets of Detroit which seriously hampered snow clearance. High winds drifted shut roads as soon as plowed which slowed and hampered snow clearance.” (Weather Bur. Storm Data, V7, N2, Feb 1965, p. 10.)

Oklahoma

Weather Bureau Storm Data: “Entire State. 23-24 [Feb]…2 [killed]…Wind, sleet, freezing rain, snow, and dust.

“This third major storm of winter was by far the most destructive. The main cold front was accompanied by 50 mph wind gusts and moved a 50-mile band of sleet and freezing rain across the State, followed by snow. Visibility across the Panhandle about noon was lowered to ¼ mile and near zero at times by blowing dust and snow. High winds gusting over 50 mph for two to three hours at midday provided these maximum gusts: Gage 55 mph at 9:00AM; Clinton-Sherman AFB 56 mph at 11:25 AM; Oklahoma City WBAS 58 mph at 11:50 AM 56 mph at 11:25 AM and 12:20 PM; and Stillwater 63 mph at about 12:50 PM.

Freezing rain and drizzle and blowing snow glazed most roads and highways statewide. Traffic moved at slow pace with many truck and automobile accidents reported. High winds and ice accumulation of 1 to 2 inches on electrical lines broke and knocked down nearly 1,000 power poles across the counties of Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Noble, and parts of Garfield, Logan, and Payne where some outages continued for 2 to 3 days and affected service to nearly 5,000 families. Many electrical and telephone lines were downed in Marshall and Bryan Counties where ice and wind also collapsed a large marina at Lake Texoma. Some 235 telephone toll circuits were knocked out along a 90-mile wide belt centered along a line from Grant through Choctaw Counties because of 405 broken poles and 135 damaged crossarms.

“Two men were killed and a third injured when gusty winds toppled a loaded work-over rig at a lease 3.8 miles southwest of Maysville, Garvin County, about 3:25 AM on the 24th.

“Snow depths totaled 1 inch statewide except for up to 3 inches in Craig, Ottawa, Mayes, Delaware, Muskogee, and Adair Counties. Damaged totaled $288,000 with 45% from ice and 55% wind.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V7, N2, Feb 1965, p. 12.)

South Carolina

Weather Bureau Storm Data: “Entire State…25 [Feb] Early morning-evening…1 [killed]… Wind Storm

“Strong gusty winds accompanied a cold outbreak over entire state. Hardest hit were the west and central sections. Damage included the toppling of two brick walls under construction, one of which caused a fatality at Florence, bricks loosened from a tall chimney smashed a car windshield in Anderson, large plate glass windows were broken in Columbia and Anderson areas. An aircraft snapped from its ties was deposited upside down on a hangar 50 feet away at Greenville’s Municipal Airport. In addition, many trees were uprooted, TV antennae and tree limbs snapped off causing power failures throughout state. Peak gusts reported in mph include: Greenville-Spartanburg 53, Charleston 45, Columbia 52, with gusts estimated at near 60 mph in the Florence and coastal areas. These strong westerly winds resulted in tides running 2 feet below normal at Charleston.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V7, N2, Feb 1965, p. 12.)

Tennessee

Weather Bureau Storm Data: “Most of State…24-25…3 [killed]…Snowstorm

“Freezing rain, sleet, strong winds and a 2-4 inch snow blanketed many sections of the State. Snow and icy highways and roads disrupted transportation and travel and was responsible for a number of automobile accidents. Now drifts of 2-4 feet were reported in some localities. Mountainous east and some southern border regions were less affected by the storm. In Morristown on the 24th, strong winds destroyed the glass roofs of three green houses.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V7, N2, Feb 1965, p. 13.)

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United Press International. “State Slowly Recovering From Death Filled Blizzard.” Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, IN, 2-26-1965, p. 13. Accessed 6-8-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/logansport-pharos-tribune-feb-26-1965-p-13/

United Press International. “Storm Bows Out to Sea.” Traverse City Record-Eagle.” 2-27-1965, p. 1. Accessed 6-8-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/traverse-city-record-eagle-feb-27-1965-p-1/

United Press International. “Worst Storm in 20 Years Hits Most of Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-26-1965, pp. 1-2. Accessed 6-7-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/cullman-times-democrat-feb-26-1965-p-1/

Waxahachie Daily Light, TX. “Nurse First ’54 County Fatality.” 2-24-1965, p. 1. Accessed 6-9-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/waxahachie-daily-light-feb-24-1965-p-1/