May 2016 Climate Summary

Overview and Graphics
Climate Summary
Records
Events

Overview and Graphics

May 2016 featured temperatures that were generally around 2 degrees below normal. Precipitation ranged from well above normal across southeast Missouri to below normal across much of the Evansville Tri-State Area. Cape Girardeau, MO recorded over 3 inches of rain in 1 hour on May 26th, helping to boost them up to the 9th wettest May on record. It was a rather active month in regards to severe weather. Numerous noteworthy events occurred including on May 7th, 10th, 11th, and 26th. The May 11th Mayfield, KY tornado was the area’s first EF3 or stronger tornado since the Brookport, IL tornado on November 17, 2013. A cool spell in the middle of the month resulted in unusually chilly high temperatures with record cold highs being established on May 16th and 17th. The last week of the month saw temperatures rebound to above normal, with summer-like temperatures common. The 1st 90 degree temperature of the year occurred in Paducah on Memorial Day.

May 2016 Review: Precipitation and Temperature Maps (click to enlarge)

Climate Maps are from the Northeast Regional Climate Center

Climate Summary

Monthly Climate Report: Paducah | Evansville

Records

Record Event Reports: Paducah | Evansville | Cape Girardeau

Events

May 7, 2016: EF-1 tornado in Pike County, IN and damaging winds along I-64 corridor
May 10, 2016: 5 tornadoes including EF-3 tornado in Mayfield, KY
May 11, 2016: Damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding, and 1 confirmed tornado
May 26, 2016: Flash flooding including over 3 inches in 1 hr in Cape Girardeau.
NWS Paducah Past Events Page