Severe Thunderstorm Threat From the Central Plains to the Northeast; Extreme HeatRisk for the East Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. Read More >

May 8, 1918
Counties: Warren
F-scale: F2
Deaths: 2
Injuries: 7
Path width:
Path length: 5 miles
Time: afternoon
Narrative: Barns or outbuildings were destroyed on eight farms. Two people died in a turnip house on the Wright Farm near Oakland. Wheat, orchard grass, strawberries, and garden crops were ruined near Smith's Grove. The Cook Hazelip Building in Smith's Grove was unroofed. Trees and telephone poles were knocked down.