2024 — Jan 12-21, winter storms/cold, esp. TN/36, OR/16, MS/12, IL/7, KY & WA/5–91-101
Compiled by Wayne Blanchard Jan 15-26, 2024 for upload to: http://www.usdeadlyevents.com/
On Blanchard death estimate of 91-101: The highest death toll we have seen reported is 91 by CBS News. Our own tally from the State-specific breakouts below comes to 101. Thus the death too range of 91-101.
–101 Blanchard tally from State breakouts below.
— 91 CBS News. “U.S. sees over 80 weather-related deaths as dangerous cold continues.” 1-21-2024.
— 83 CBS News. “U.S. sees over 80 weather-related deaths as dangerous cold continues.” 1-20-2024.
—>50 AP. “2 weeks of winter storms kill dozens and cause cold chaos in…the US.” 1-19-2024.
—>45 CNN. “More brutal winter weather is on the way after deadly storms and cold.” 1-18-2024.
— 21 CNN. “At least 21 dead from barrage of winter storms and cold…” 1-17-2024.
— 11 USA Today “Death toll from massive winter storm now at 11…” 1-16-2024.
Summary of State Breakouts Below
Arkansas ( 2)
Illinois ( 7)
Kansas ( 1)
Kentucky ( 5)
Louisiana ( 2)
Mississippi (12)
New Jersey ( 2)
New York ( 3)
Oregon (16)
Pennsylvania ( 5)
Tennessee (36)
Utah ( 1)
Washington ( 5)
Wisconsin ( 3)
Wyoming ( 1)
101
Breakout of Winter Storm-Related Deaths by State and Localities, when noted:
Arkansas ( 2)
–1 Sharkey County. “…due to the extreme cold…”[1]
–1 White County, Hwy 13, Jan 15. Man, 59, killed; truck Left snow-covered road and hit tree.[2]
Illinois ( 7)
–7 Cook Co. Chicago Tribune. “Cook County records seventh weather-related death…” Jan 17.
–3 Chicago area, Jan 12. Cold exposure combined with underlying health condition.[3]
–1 Chicago area. Jan 15. Cold exposure combined with underlying health condition.[4]
–1 Shiller Park, Jan 11. Cold exposure; man, according to Cook Co. Med. Exam. Of.[5]
–5 Cook Co. We have only been able to locate 5 deaths. Two others were in nearby Will Co.
–1 Bolingbrook, Will Co., Jan 16. Craig M. Buckley, 59, found dead outside home; single digit temp.[6]
–1 Joliet, Will Co., Jan 13. Apparent heart attack shoveling snow. Todd Tschiggrie, 44.[7]
Kansas ( 1)
–1 Kansas City, KS. Person found in snow taken to Univ. of KS hospital; died.[8]
Kentucky ( 5)
–5 WNKY. “5 Kentuckians confirmed dead after winter storms this week.” 1-19-2024.
–1 Daviess Co., Owensboro, Jan 24. Woman, 58, living out of her vehicle found on Sycamore St.[9]
–1 Fayette County, Lexington, Jan 16. Man, 60, found near R.J. Corman Railroad property.[10]
–1 Floyd County. Woman, 58, “due to cold temperatures.”[11]
–1 Oldham County, Jan 16. Cardiac event in backyard feeding birds; man, 78.[12]
–1 Woodford County. Man, 61.[13]
Louisiana ( 2)
–2 Exposure. “…temperatures in part of the state stayed below freezing for more than two days.”[14]
Mississippi (12)
–12 MEMA (MS Emer. Mgmt. Agency). “January Winter Weather Update #9.” 1-22-2024.
Breakout of MS winter weather-related fatalities by locality (Jan 14-21)
–2 Chickasaw Co. Hwy 15, so. of Houston. Car slipped off road hitting tree. Woman; unborn child.[15]
–1 Humphreys Co, Hwy 49 crash So. of Silver City.[16] Man assessing vehicle damage hit by truck.[17]
–2 Leflore Co., Jan 20?, US-82 north of Jackson; hwy. incident noted by MS Emer. Mgmt.[18]
–1 Marshall County, Jan 21-22? MEMA. “January Winter Weather Update #9.” 1-22-2024.
–1 Panola County, Hwy. 51, Jan 20. Car goes off road, rolling over; Kedric Norwood, 34.[19]
–1 Rankin Co. Hypothermia. “A woman was found unresponsive inside of her vehicle.”[20]
–1 Sharkey Co., Rolling Fork. Hypothermia; man found dead in elementary school field.[21]
–1 Sunflower County. MEMA. “January Winter Weather Update #7.” 1-21-2024.
–1 Washington County. (No details.) MEMA. “January Winter Weather Update #5.” 1-18-2024.
New Jersey ( 2)
–2 Garden State Parkway, SUV collides with snowplow. USA Today “Death toll…” 1-16-2024.
New York ( 3)
–3 Erie County. WIVB4. “3 storm-related deaths in Erie County as lake-effect…” 1-17-2024.
–1 Man, 64, while shoveling snow.
–1 Man, 41, killed in Cheektowaga hit and run, Jan 15.
–1 Woman, 57, found dead next to her snowblower, Jan 16.
Oregon (16)
–16 CBS News. “U.S. sees over 80 weather-related deaths as dangerous cold continues.” 1-20-2024.
–12 Portland area Jan 12-20. Newsweek. “Death Toll from…Arctic Blasts Surges…12 States. 1-20-2024.[22]
— 8 OPB (OR Pub. Broad.). “8 deaths in Oregon linked to freezing cold and winds.” 1-16-2024.
Breakout of Oregon winter weather-related deaths by locality:
–1 Lake Oswego, south of Portland. High wind and tree fall onto house; elderly man killed.[23]
–4 Portland. Multnomah Co. MEO “suspects four men have died from hypothermia” there.[24]
–1 Jan 12
–1 Jan 13
–2 Jan 15
–1 Portland, Jan 16. High wind, tree fall on RV causing fire;[25] trapped occupant killed.[26]
–3 Portland, Jan 17. Tree branch falls on power line and SUV; killed exiting vehicle.[27]
–1 Redmond. Suspected hypothermia. Man, 48, pinned between his sliding car and some rocks.[28]
–1 Washington Co., Tigard. Unidentified man found dead; hypothermia suspected.[29]
Pennsylvania ( 5)
–5 Lackawanna Co., snowy I-81, Jan 16. Minivan skids into barrier, hit by tractor trailer.[30]
Tennessee (36)
–36 TEMA (TN Emer. Mgmt. Agy.) “Flash Report #9. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-23-2024.
Breakout of Tennessee winter weather-related deaths by county:
— 1 Anderson County. TEMA. “Flash Report #5. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-20-2024.
— 1 Carroll County. TEMA. “Flash Report #5. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-20-2024.
— 1 Coffee County. TEMA. “Flash Report #5. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-20-2024.
— 2 Hamilton County. TEMA. “Flash Report #9. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-23-2024.
— 1 Henry Co., Palestine Rd. Apparent exposure; Aaron Hoover, 64, found dead outside his vehicle.[31]
— 1 Hickman Co., 2900 block Hwy 100, Jan 15. Man fell through skylight cleaning snow from roof.[32]
— 9 Knox County. Knox County Regional Forensic Center. Knox News Sentinel. 1-25-2024.
–7 Hypothermia
–3 Homeless …”people found dead outside during the winter weather…”
–1 Linda Shropshire
–1 Unnamed man, 47, found dead beneath Atlantic Ave. bridge, Jan 19.
–1 Man, 73, found dead in snow outside church 2400 block MLK Jr. Ave.
–1 Woman, 73, found outside, bottom of residential staircase, Jan 16.
–1 Woman, 71 in residence with no heat.
–1 Woman, 69, found inside vehicle in a driveway.
–1 Knoxville, Jan 15. Box truck driver killed; lost control on snowy Knoxville hwy.[33]
–1 Rutledge Pike. Car crash “possibly die to road conditions.”
— 1 Lauderdale County. TEMA. “Flash Report #5. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-20-2024.
— 2 Madison County. TEMA. “Flash Report #7. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-22-2024.
— 1 Marion County. TEMA. “Flash Report #5. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-20-2024.
— 2 Marshall County. TEMA. “Flash Report #5. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-20-2024.
–1 Hypothermia as water fills car which entered snow and overturned, Man, 60s.[34]
–1 Hypothermia in freezing mobile home on Nashville Highway, Jan 18; Man 25.[35]
— 2 Roane County. TEMA. “Flash Report #7. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-21-2024.[36]
–11 Shelby County. TEMA. “Flash Report #9. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-23-2024.
–15 “ TEMA. “Flash Report #7. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-22-2024.
–1 Memphis, park near City Hall. Apparent exposure; woman’s body found; 10⁰ temp.[37]
— 1 Van Buren County. TEMA. “Flash Report #5. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-20-2024.[38]
— 2 Washington Co., Jonesborough, State Rt. 107, Jan 15. Pickup loses control, hits ambulance.[39]
Utah ( 1)
–1 Snowmobiler hit by semitrailer, Hwy 40 about 70M SE of Salt Lake city (UT Hwy Patrol).[40]
Washington ( 5)
–5 Seattle, Exposure to cold; “most of them presumed homeless…as temperatures plummeted…”[41]
Wisconsin ( 3)
–3 Suspected hypothermia. USA Today “Death toll from massive winter storm now at 11…” 1-16-2024.
–3 Milwaukee County. Deaths “being investigated as probable hypothermia” med. examiner.[42]
–1 Man, 64, found under a bridge Jan 12.
–1 Man, 69, found in vehicle being used as a shelter, Jan 13.
–1 Man found Jan 15 “on a heating mechanism near the railroad tracks.” (County MEO)[43]
Wyoming ( 1)
–1 Prater Canyon. Backcountry skier killed in an avalanche.[44]
–1 USA Today “Death toll from massive winter storm now at 11…” 1-16-2024.
Narrative Information
Jan 17, CNN: “….At least 21 deaths have been reported across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, Oregon and New York since January 12. In Tennessee, where seven fatalities have been reported, a box truck driver was killed Monday evening when he lost control of the vehicle on a snowy Knoxville highway and careened into a tractor-trailer, police said….
“Freezing rain and wind pelting the Pacific Northwest knocked out power to more than 85,000 homes and businesses in Oregon Wednesday morning [Jan 17] amid frigid temperatures. Icy roadways and downed trees and power lines created dangerous travel conditions that triggered road closures Tuesday night and Wednesday. A nearly 50 mile-stretch of I-84 from west of Portland to the eastern side of the Oregon Cascades was shut down Tuesday night and early Wednesday due to the ice threat, according to the state’s department of transportation….
“Lake-effect snow warnings are in effect in Buffalo until Thursday night. The surrounding area could see 1 to 3 feet of localized snowfall and wind gusts up to 40 mph. More than 30 inches of snow had fallen south of Buffalo in Lackawanna, New York, as of Wednesday morning. “Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes,” the weather service warned.
Jan 22: “Dozens of deaths have been linked to winter weather across the United States this month. Frigid temperatures and strong winds tore down trees and electrical wires, sparked fires and led to suspected cases of fatal hypothermia across at least seven states….
“Much of the contiguous United States was hit with an Arctic blast this month, bringing temperatures as low as minus-40 in the northern Plains and prompting at least 30 states to enact some type of alert for dangerously cold temperatures. Storms wrought chaos as far south as Texas and Florida, bringing temperatures far below average lows for this time of year and creating conditions for a tornado that ripped through the city of Port St. Lucie, Fla. A map from the National Weather Service showed significant snowfall from Tennessee to Maine.
“Winter storms have also been linked to deaths in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Nebraska and Wisconsin this month, authorities in those states said. The Associated Press additionally reported weather-related deaths in Kentucky, Washington and Louisiana….
“Hundreds of thousands of U.S. customers also suffered total power outages during the worst of the month’s storms, with large portions of the country affected, from Maine to Georgia and beyond…” (Washington Post (Kelly Kasulis Cho). “Dozens of deaths linked to winter storms across the United States.” Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA. 1-22-2024.
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3BMediaNews.com, TN. “Death toll Mounting From Winter Storm, Deep Freeze in South.” 1-18-2024. Accessed 1-23-2024 at: https://3bmedianews.com/death-toll-mounting-from-winter-storm-deep-freeze-in-south/
44News, Evansville. “Daviess County woman among five Kentuckians lost to winter storms, governor says.” 1-19-2024. Accessed 1-22-2024 at: https://www.wevv.com/news/kentucky/daviess-county-woman-among-five-kentuckians-lost-to-winter-storms-governor-says/article_d0b6261e-b719-11ee-bd37-8356abf775d7.html
ABC24, local Memphis. “Shelby County officials confirm 5 people have died due to cold weather. “ 1-17-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/2-people-died-in-the-cold-shelby-county-memphis/522-cc10e166-417f-4511-85d8-40d3180b77e0
ABC3340.com. “Man dies after falling through skylight while removing snow in Middle Tennessee.” Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://twitter.com/KRNV/status/1747997285210886352
CNN (Elizabeth Wolfe, et al. “At least 21 dead from barrage of winter storms and cold – and there’s more on the way.” 1-17-2024. Accessed 1-17-2024 at: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/17/us/winter-storm-snow-pacific-northwest-wednesday/index.html
Associated Press (Claire Rush). “2 weeks of winter storms kill dozens and cause cold chaos in parts of the US.” KPTV, Fox 12, Portland, OR. 1-19-2024. Accessed 1-19-2024 at: https://www.kptv.com/2024/01/19/east-west-coasts-prepare-new-rounds-snow-ice-deadly-storms-pound-us/
Associated Press. “Multiple fatalities as dangerous winter storm hits much of US.” Theguardian.com. 1-12-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/12/weather-fatalities-dangerous-winter-storm
CBS News. “U.S. sees over 80 weather-related deaths as dangerous cold continues.” 1-20-2024. Accessed 1-20-2024 at: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/freezing-weather-united-states-deaths-cold-continues/
CBS News. “U.S. sees over 90 weather-related deaths as dangerous cold continues.” 1-21-2024. Accessed 1-21-2024 at: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/freezing-weather-united-states-deaths-cold-continues/
CBS News 2, Chicago (Adam Harrington and Ellie Coatar). “Winter weather may have played a role in two deaths in Will County; victims ID’s.” 1-17-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/winter-weather-deaths-will-county/
Chicago Sun Times. “Brutal cold claims four lives, but Chicago area hospitals don’t see rise in weather-related problems.” 1-16-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/1/16/24040716/cook-county-three-cold-related-deaths-freeze-climate-environment-winter-exposure-temperature
Chicago Tribune. “Cook County records seventh weather-related death as cold snap eases.” 1-17-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cold-exposure-deaths-20240115-20240118-mpckwuszwfgddp4rr2cmay2wwu-story.html
Clarion Ledger, MS (Pam Dankins). “Mississippi death toll rises to six from brutal winter storm.” 1-19-2024. Accessed 1-19-2024 at: https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2024/01/19/ms-weather-how-many-in-ms-have-died-from-winter-storm/72280295007/
CNN (Elizabeth Wolfe, et al. “At least 40 dead from barrage of winter storms and cold – and there’s more on the way.” 1-18-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/17/us/winter-storm-snow-pacific-northwest-wednesday/index.html
CNN (Elizabeth Wolfe, et al.) “More brutal winter weather is on the way after deadly storms and cold.” 1-18-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/18/weather/winter-storm-snow-ice-weather/index.html
Fox 5 New York. “5 New York women killed when truck hits minivan crashed on snowy PA highway.” 1-18-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.fox5ny.com/news/pa-highway-crash-interstate-81-lackawanna-county
KCTV 5, Kansas City. “Kansas City Hospital says person died after being found in snow.” 1-12-2024. Accessed 1-17-2024 at: https://www.kctv5.com/2024/01/12/kansas-city-hospital-says-person-died-after-being-found-snow/
Knox News Sentinel (Ryan Wilusz). “Knox County had 9 winter storm deaths, including 7 from possible hypothermia.” 1-25-2024. Accessed 1-26-2024 at: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2024/01/25/hypothermia-possibly-played-role-in-seven-deaths-during-knoxville-snow/72340165007/
MEMA (Mississippi Emergency Management Agency). “January Winter Weather Update #2.” 1-17-2024. Accessed 1-22-2024 at: https://www.msema.org/news/
MEMA (Mississippi Emergency Management Agency). “January Winter Weather Update #6.” 1-20-2024. Accessed 1-22-2024 at: https://www.msema.org/news/
MEMA (Mississippi Emergency Management Agency). “January Winter Weather Update #7.” 1-21-2024. Accessed 1-22-2024 at: https://www.msema.org/news/
MEMA (Mississippi Emergency Management Agency). “January Winter Weather Update #8.” 1-21-2024. Accessed 1-22-2024 at: https://www.msema.org/news/
MEMA (Mississippi Emergency Management Agency). “January Winter Weather Update #9.” 1-22-2024. Accessed 1-23-2024 at: https://www.msema.org/news/
Murray Ledger & Times, KY (Karla Ward). “Five died as a result of cold weather in Kentucky this week, governor says.” 1-22-2024. Accessed 1-22-2024 at: https://www.murrayledger.com/news/five-died-as-a-result-of-cold-weather-in-kentucky-this-week-governor-says/article_2da6bea4-b8b1-11ee-b506-b35cbade9f9a.html
NBC News. “Death toll tops 60 across U.S. as arctic blast leaves dangerous icy conditions.” 1-20-2024. Accessed 1-20-2024 at: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/death-toll-tops-60-arctic-blast-us-leaves-dangerous-icy-conditions-rcna134870
NBC News. “Winter storm live updates: Dangerous weather across U.S. proves deadly. 1-16-2024. Accessed 1-17-2024 at: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/live-blog/winter-weather-live-updates-rcna133912
Newsweek. “Death Toll from Dangerous Arctic Blasts Surges Across 12 States. 1-20-2024. Accessed 1-20-2024 at: https://www.newsweek.com/death-toll-rises-amid-dangerous-winter-weather-1862526
OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting), Kristian Foden-Vencil. “8 deaths in Oregon linked to freezing cold and winds.” 1-16-2024. Accessed 1-17-2024 at: https://www.opb.org/article/2024/01/16/portland-oregon-winter-weather-deaths/
Radio NWTN. “Henry County Man Dies Due to Winter Storm.” 1-18-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.radionwtn.com/2024/01/18/henry-county-man-dies-due-to-winter-storm/
TEMA (TN Emergency Management Agency). “Flash Report #5. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-20-2024. Accessed 1-21-2024 at: https://www.tn.gov/tema/news/2024/1/20/flash-report–5-extreme-winter-weather.html
TEMA (TN Emer. Mgmt. Agency) “Flash Report #8. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-23-2024. Accessed 1-23-2024 at: https://www.tn.gov/tema/news/2024/1/23/flash-report–8-extreme-winter-weather.html
TEMA (TN Emer. Mgmt. Agency) “Flash Report #7. Extreme Winter Weather.” 1-22-2024. Accessed 1-23-2024 at: https://www.tn.gov/tema/news/2024/1/22/flash-report–7-extreme-winter-weather.html
The Tennessean, Nashville (Kirsten Fiscus). “Tennessee sees 14 weather-related deaths in wake of winter storm.” 1-18-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2024/01/17/winter-weather-kills-seven-shelby-hickman-madison-washington-knox-county/72254534007/
The Tennessean, Nashville (Kirsten Fiscus). “Tennessee sees seven weather-related deaths in wake of winter storm.” 1-17-2024. Accessed 1-17-2024 at: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2024/01/17/winter-weather-kills-seven-shelby-hickman-madison-washington-knox-county/72254534007/
USA Today (John Bacon and Jorge L. Ortiz). “Death toll from massive winter storm now at 11; Northeast snow drought ends: Live updates.” 1-16-2024. Accessed 1-16-2024 at: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/16/winter-storm-weather-forecast-freezing-temperatures-live-updates/72239693007/
Washington Post (Kelly Kasulis Cho). “Dozens of deaths linked to winter storms across the United States.” Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA. 1-22-2024. Accessed 1-23-2024 at: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/jan/22/dozens-of-deaths-linked-to-winter-storms-across-th/
WATE6abc. “One dead after multivehicle crash on I-75 in Knoxville.” 1-15-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/fatal-crash-reported-i-75-in-knoxville-fire-department-says/
WATE/abc6, TN. “Total number of winter weather-related deaths in [TN] rises to 14.” 1-17-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.wate.com/news/top-stories/tennessee-january-winter-storm-death-total-14/
WATE.com/6abc. “Two dead following head-on collision with ambulance in Jonesborough. 1-16-2024. Accessed 1-18-2024 at: https://www.wate.com/news/two-dead-following-head-on-collision-with-ambulance-in-jonesborough/
WDRB.com, Louisville. “Kentucky reports at least 5 deaths from winter weather.” 1-19-2024. Accessed 1-22-2024 at: https://www.wdrb.com/news/kentucky-reports-at-least-4-deaths-from-winter-weather/article_fe98df72-b741-11ee-9b96-af3cfb9fc358.html
WIVB4 (Adam Gorski), Buffalo. “3 storm-related deaths in Erie County as lake-effect snow persists.” 1-17-2024. Accessed 1-17-2024 at: https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/erie-county/3-storm-related-deaths-in-erie-county-as-lake-effect-snow-persists/
WKRN.com, Nashville (Brittney Baird). “2 Marshall County men dead after winter storm.” 1-19-2024. Accessed 1-21-2024 at: https://www.wkrn.com/weather-headlines/2-marshall-county-men-dead-after-winter-storm/
WKRN.com, Nashville (Brittney Baird). “19 winter storm-related deaths reported in Tennessee.” 1-19-2024. Accessed 1-21-2024 at: https://www.wkrn.com/weather-headlines/19-winter-storm-related-deaths-reported-in-tennessee/?ipid=promo-link-block1
WKRN.com, Nashville (Colleen Guerry). “25 winter weather-related deaths reported in Tennessee.” 1-20-2024. Accessed 1-21-2024 at: https://www.wkrn.com/weather-headlines/25-winter-weather-related-deaths-reported-in-tennessee/
WKRN.com, Nashville (Brittney Baird). “Missing person’s body recovered in Fall Creek Falls.” 1-18-2024. Accessed 1-21-2024 at: https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/missing-persons-body-recovered-in-fall-creek-falls/
WNKY. “5 Kentuckians confirmed dead after winter storms this week.” 1-19-2024. Accessed 1-22-2024 at: https://www.wnky.com/5-kentuckians-confirmed-to-be-dead-after-winter-storms-this-week/
WSMV4, Nashville (Daniel Smithson). “Death toll rises to 17 after Tennessee winter storms.” 1-19-2024. Accessed 1-19-2024 at: https://www.wsmv.com/2024/01/19/death-toll-rises-17-after-tennessee-winter-storms/
WTVA, Tupelo & WLOV. “Panola County man killed in weekend crash.” 1-22-2024. Accessed 1-22-2024 at: https://www.wtva.com/news/mississippi/panola-county-man-killed-in-weekend-crash/article_6c5b0416-b942-11ee-b673-37438aa137ed.html
WYMT, Hazard, KY (Madison Carmouche). “Woman in Floyd Co. dies due to cold temperatures.” 1-19-2024. Accessed 1-22-2024 at: https://www.wymt.com/2024/01/19/woman-floyd-co-dies-due-cold-temperatures/
[1] ABC24, local Memphis. “Shelby County officials confirm 5 people have died due to cold weather. “ 1-17-2024.
[2] NBC News. “Winter storm live updates: Dangerous weather across U.S. proves deadly. 1-16-2024.
[3] Chicago Sun Times. “Brutal cold claims four lives…” 1-16-2024.
[4] Chicago Sun Times. “Brutal cold claims four lives…” 1-16-2024.
[5] Associated Press. “Multiple fatalities as dangerous winter storm hits much of US.” Theguardian.com. 1-12-2024.
[6] CBS News 2, Chicago. “Winter weather may have played a role in two deaths in Will County…” 1-17-2024.
[7] CBS News 2, Chicago. “Winter weather may have played a role in two deaths in Will County…” 1-17-2024.
[8] KCTV 5, Kansas City. “Kansas City Hospital says person died after being found in snow.” 1-12-2024.
[9] Murray Ledger & Times, KY. “Five died as a result of cold weather in Kentucky this week…” 1-22-2024.
[10] Murray Ledger & Times, KY. “Five died as a result of cold weather in Kentucky this week…” 1-22-2024.
[11] WYMT, Hazard, KY (Madison Carmouche). “Woman in Floyd Co. dies due to cold temperatures.” 1-19-2024,
[12] Murray Ledger & Times, KY. “Five died as a result of cold weather in Kentucky this week…” 1-22-2024.
[13] WYMT, Hazard, KY (Madison Carmouche). “Woman in Floyd Co. dies due to cold temperatures.” 1-19-2024,
[14] Associated Press. “2 weeks of winter storms kill dozens and cause cold chaos in…the US.” KPTV, 1-19-2024.
[15] Clarion Ledger, MS (Pam Dankins). “Mississippi death toll rises to six from brutal winter storm.” 1-19-2024; MEMA (MS Emer. Mgmt. Agency). “January Winter Weather Update #6.” 1-21-2024.
[16] NBC News. “Winter storm live updates: Dangerous weather across U.S. proves deadly. 1-16-2024.
[17] Clarion Ledger, MS (Pam Dankins). “Mississippi death toll rises to six from brutal winter storm.” 1-19-2024.
[18] NBC News. “Death toll tops 60 across U.S. as arctic blast leaves dangerous icy conditions.” 1-20-2024; MEMA (MS Emer. Mgmt. Agency). “January Winter Weather Update #6.” 1-21-2024.
[19] Noted as the 11th “cold weather-related” death since Jan 14. (WTVA, Tupelo & WLOV. “Panola County man killed in weekend crash.” 1-22-2024; also MEMA. “January Winter Weather Update #8.” 1-21-2024.)
[20] Clarion Ledger, MS (Pam Dankins). “Mississippi death toll rises to six from brutal winter storm.” 1-19-2024.
[21] Clarion Ledger, MS (Pam Dankins). “Mississippi death toll rises to six from brutal winter storm.” 1-19-2024. Reported as “second weather-related death” by MEMA, “January 15th Winter Weather Update #2,” 1-17-2024.
[22] Cites local news KGW.
[23] OPB, Kristian Foden-Vencil. “8 deaths in Oregon linked to freezing cold and winds.” 1-16-2024.
[24] OPB, Kristian Foden-Vencil. “8 deaths in Oregon linked to freezing cold and winds.” 1-16-2024.
[25] “Investigators found that those inhabiting the RV were using an open-flame stove to warm themselves.” Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA. “Dozens of deaths linked to winter storms across the United States.” 1-22-2024.
[26] OPB, Kristian Foden-Vencil. “8 deaths in Oregon linked to freezing cold and winds.” 1-16-2024.
[27] CNN (Elizabeth Wolfe, et al.) “More brutal winter weather…on the way after deadly storms and cold.” 1-18-2024.
[28] OPB, Kristian Foden-Vencil. “8 deaths in Oregon linked to freezing cold and winds.” 1-16-2024.
[29] OPB, Kristian Foden-Vencil. “8 deaths in Oregon linked to freezing cold and winds.” 1-16-2024.
[30] “The minivan, carrying four women, went out of control in the northbound lanes of I-81 in Lackawanna County, hit a concrete barrier and was left disabled in the left lane Tuesday shortly after 5 p.m. police said. A sedan carrying two of their relatives then stopped on the right shoulder, and both occupants crossed both lanes to talk with the minivan’s occupants, police said. A northbound tractor-trailer then hit the minivan and also struck the people standing on the highway, killing three of them, and two people inside the minivan were also killed, police said. Pronounced dead at the scene were: Harvrist Zebari, 42, of Endwell; Fatma Ahmed, 71, of Binghamton; Shahzinaz Mizouri, 56, of Vestal; and Berivan Zebara, 43, and Aleen Ameen, 19, both of Johnson City, police said.” (Fox 5 New York. “5 New York women killed when truck hits minivan crashed on snowy PA highway.” 1-18-2024.)
[31] “It appears that Hoover died in the wintry elements overnight” said Henry Co. Sheriff Josh Frey. (Radio NWTN. “Henry County Man Dies Due to Winter Storm.” 1-18-2024.) TEMA also reported a Hickman County death.
[32] ABC3340.com. “Man dies after falling through skylight while removing snow in Middle Tennessee.”
[33] CNN. “At least 21 dead from barrage of winter storms and cold – and there’s more on the way.” 1-17-2024. Marlo Jackson, 50, of Fort Lauderdale, driving Budget rental truck which slid in the snow, rear-ending a tractor-trailer. (The Tennessean. “Tennessee sees seven weather-related deaths in wake of winter storm.” 1-17-2024.) Deceased driver pinned in the truck identified as Marlo Jackson, 50, of Fort Lauderdale. (WATE6abc. “One dead after multivehicle crash on I-75 in Knoxville.” 1-15-2024.)
[34] WKRN, Nashville (Brittney Baird). “2 Marshall County men dead after winter storm.” 1-19-2024.
[35] “Investigators believe hypothermia could be the cause of death as a space heater was found in the home but it was turned over. Ice reportedly covered the walls within the home.” (WKRN.com, Nashville (Brittney Baird). “2 Marshall County men dead after winter storm.” 1-19-2024.)
[36] “A man in Roane County died from a heart attack while repairing pipes under his home, according to Roane County Emergency Management Agency, which has reached out to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to adjust the death toll accordingly.” (WKRN.com, Nashville (Brittney Baird). “19 winter storm-related deaths reported in Tennessee.” 1-19-2024.)
[37] 3BMediaNews.com, TN. “Death toll Mounting From Winter Storm, Deep Freeze…” 1-18-2024.
[38] We assume this is reference to death of a man found dead at base of cliff in Fall Creek Falls State Park Jan 16. (WKRN.com, Nashville (Brittney Baird). “Missing person’s body recovered in Fall Creek Falls.” 1-18-2024.)
[39] The driver of the Chevy Silverado, Thomas Boyce, 72, died, as did patient in the ambulance, Bobby Graham, 52. (WATE.com/6abc. “Two dead following head-on collision with ambulance in Jonesborough. 1-16-2024.) TEMA.
[40] NBC News. “Winter storm live updates: Dangerous weather across U.S. proves deadly. 1-16-2024.
[41] Associated Press. “2 weeks of winter storms kill dozens and cause cold chaos in…the US.” KPTV, 1-19-2024.
[42] All three were homeless. NBC News. “Winter storm live updates: Dangerous weather across U.S….” 1-16-2024.
[43] Notes that on Jan 15 “it was minus 1 degree around 10 a.m., with a wind chill of negative 20.
[44] NBC News. “Winter storm live updates: Dangerous weather across U.S. proves deadly. 1-16-2024.