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Weather History for February 15
 
1982   An intense storm system off the Atlantic coast produced 80 mph winds, which whipped water into waves 50 feet high. The storm capsized a drilling rig, killing 84 people, and sank a freighter killing 33.

2003   The Evansville area received the brunt of a winter storm that began during the evening of February 15th and lasted about 24 hours. The precipitation was mainly in the form of sleet. Several inches of sleet, mixed with freezing rain and snow, resulted in major travel disruptions. Evansville had 4.3 inches of ice, while Dix, IL reported 6.0 inches.

Data courtesy of the National Weather Service