sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Winter Storm in EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS / MINERAL / W RIO GRANDE / W CONEJOS, COLORADO
From 07-FEB-01 11:00:00 to 08-FEB-01 18:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A strong upper level disturbance moved from the Four Corners area across southeast Colorado causing areas of heavy snow.  Some of the heavier snow totals follow.  In Kiowa...Prowers...Bent...Baca...and Las Animas counties in southeast Colorado 4 to 6 inches of snow was measured.  Four to 6 inches of snow also fell in the Wet Mountains and Rampart Range, and adjacent plains...including the Colorado Springs area.  Locally higher amounts fell in western Pueblo county and in the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, from 6 to 11 inches.  In Chaffee county...8 to 14 inches of snow was measured.  In Mineral county...18 to 20 inches of snow occurred in the vicinity of Creede with 22 inches of snow gracing the Wagon Wheel Gap community and 28 inches of snow noted at the summit of Wolf Creek Pass.
Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-01 19:15:00 to 24-FEB-01 19:25:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Some trees, power lines and power poles were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-01 19:20:00 to 24-FEB-01 19:25:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE CITY
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Some warehouses were damaged. Many trees and power lines were blown down.

Tornado in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-01 18:45:00 to 24-FEB-01 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: MOSBY SPUR
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado moved into the southeast corner of Phillips county from northern Desha county. The tornado struck several mobile homes just southwest of Mosby. Two mobile homes and a farm shop were destroyed. Two people from one of the mobile homes were injured.

Tornado in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-01 17:41:00 to 24-FEB-01 17:55:00 (CST)
Location: UNO
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado moved into Poinsett county from Jackson county and continued to move northeast.One mobile home was demolished. Four other mobile homes were overturned. A few houses were damaged. One shed was blown over. A few trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-01 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-01 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few homes were damaged. Several building on the Arkansas State University campus were damaged. A barn and an unoccupied mobile home were also damaged. Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-01 19:50:00 to 24-FEB-01 19:55:00 (CST)
Location: WEST MEMPHIS
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Some power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-01 19:15:00 to 24-FEB-01 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: CHERRY VLY
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

One large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-01 19:20:00 to 24-FEB-01 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-01 18:35:00 to 24-FEB-01 18:40:00 (CST)
Location: HICKORY RIDGE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Some power lines were blown down.
High Wind in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-01 11:00:00 to 06-MAR-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

An intense low pressure system developed off the Atlantic seaboard, causing strong northwest winds to blow over the coastal counties of North Carolina.  For most of the afternoon, winds were sustained at 30 to 35 mph with higher gusts.  At the airport in Wilmington, the peak wind was measured by ASOS at 47 mph, and at the Southport Elementary School a gust to 46 mph was recorded. Further north along the coast in Pender county, Surf City measured a peak gust at 50 mph.  At Sunspree in Wrightsville Beach, the winds topped out at a measured 57 mph.  No wind damage was reported.
Tornado in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-FEB-01 15:45:00 to 16-FEB-01 15:46:00 (CST)
Location: MELBA
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

An F0 tornado first touched down in extreme northeast Marion County. The tornado caused downed trees in this rural area, then moved northeast out of the county into a rural area of extreme northwest Lamar Couny. Damage was confined to downed trees. The tornado then moved northeast out of the county and into extreme southeast Jefferson Davis County about one mile southeast of Melba. Two barns sustained minor structural damage, and two houses had minor roof damage. A number of trees were also blown down. The tornado only tracked about .5 mile in Jefferson Davis County before dissipating. The total tornado track through all three counties was about three miles.
Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 03-MAR-01 09:00:00 to 03-MAR-01 09:00:00 (EST)
Location: PALATKA
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees were blown down along US-17.
Flood in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 14-MAR-01 20:10:00 to 14-MAR-01 22:30:00 (CST)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains of one to 3 inches caused many small creeks and streams to overflow their banks and spread water over roadways.  Several roads were reported impassable for a time.
Tornado in BARTON, KANSAS
From 21-APR-01 20:15:00 to 21-APR-01 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: HOISINGTON
Tornado F-scale: F4
Property damage: 43M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Initial touchdown occurred 1 mile southwest of Hoisington. The tornado rapidly achieved F3 intensity as it entered the west side of town. Moving northeast around 20 mph, the tornado intensified to F4 within 2-3 minutes. While crossing northwest Hoisington, the tornado inflicted a path about 2 miles long and about 2 blocks wide of almost complete destruction. Damage summary: 182 homes destroyed, 52 homes with major damage, 180 homes with minor to moderate damage, 12 businesses destroyed, tore the roof off the hospital, and severed power to most (if not all) areas on the northwest and north sides of town. As the tornado exited through the north side of town it weakened rapidly, inflicting F1-F2 damage as it approached Deception Creek which runs in a southeast to northwest manner 3 miles northeast of town. Once the tornado crossed the creek, it suddenly turned toward the northwest where it damaged two farmsteads shortly before dissipating.One man, 69 years of age, was killed when a minivan fell on him. There were 28 injuries of which 3 were critical.

Tornado in BARTON, KANSAS
From 21-APR-01 20:37:00 to 21-APR-01 20:37:00 (CST)
Location: SUSANK
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Brief touchdown in open country.

Tornado in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 21-APR-01 21:44:00 to 21-APR-01 21:50:00 (CST)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Occurred at I-70/K-14 interchange just south of Ellsworth/Lincoln county line. Although the tornado remained in open country, two sheds were damaged and a few trees were uprooted.

Tornado in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 21-APR-01 22:15:00 to 21-APR-01 22:20:00 (CST)
Location: LINCOLN
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Minor damage to one home as well as a few trees.

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 21-APR-01 21:45:00 to 21-APR-01 21:45:00 (CST)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Time estimated. Hail occurred very close to tornado occurrence.

Tornado in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 21-APR-01 21:15:00 to 21-APR-01 21:15:00 (CST)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Brief touchdown in open country.
Hail in MARION, KANSAS
From 14-MAR-01 21:43:00 to 14-MAR-01 21:43:00 (CST)
Location: GOESSEL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

"Greater than 3/4 inch."

Hail in HARPER, KANSAS
From 14-MAR-01 22:25:00 to 14-MAR-01 22:25:00 (CST)
Location: HARPER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 22-APR-01 15:05:00 to 22-APR-01 15:05:00 (CST)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Property damage: .01K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Four to six inch diameter tree limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 22-APR-01 15:15:00 to 22-APR-01 15:15:00 (CST)
Location: CHOCTAW
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

An awning was blown off a gas station at Southeast 29th and Indian Meridian.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARMON, OKLAHOMA
From 22-APR-01 10:13:00 to 22-APR-01 10:13:00 (CST)
Location: MADGE
Property damage: .01K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Three inch diameter tree limbs were downed.
Heavy Snow in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-MAR-01 01:00:00 to 21-MAR-01 13:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The first full day of Spring brought heavy snow to extreme southeastern Kentucky which began around 1 am on Wednesday, March 21.  Kingdom Come State Park in Harlan County received 17 inches by 8:15 am, with Big Laurel in Leslie County receiving 16 inches by 9 am.  The largest total recorded in Perry County was in Leatherwood with 13 inches on the ground by 8:45 am and Skyline and Whitesburg in Letcher County reporting 4 inches on the ground by 1 pm.  3,500 people were without power in Whitesburg and several people were stranded on Pine Mountain.  Snow amounts of 4 inches or more were generally reported above 2000 feet in elevation.

Heavy Snow in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 21-MAR-01 01:00:00 to 21-MAR-01 13:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The first full day of Spring brought heavy snow to extreme southeastern Kentucky which began around 1 am on Wednesday, March 21.  Kingdom Come State Park in Harlan County received 17 inches by 8:15 am, with Big Laurel in Leslie County receiving 16 inches by 9 am.  The largest total recorded in Perry County was in Leatherwood with 13 inches on the ground by 8:45 am and Skyline and Whitesburg in Letcher County reporting 4 inches on the ground by 1 pm.  3,500 people were without power in Whitesburg and several people were stranded on Pine Mountain.  Snow amounts of 4 inches or more were generally reported above 2000 feet in elevation.
Heavy Snow in SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-MAR-01 12:00:00 to 22-MAR-01 12:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Deep low pressure moved up the Middle Atlantic coast on March 16th.  This system spread snow across most of central Pennsylvania.  Heavier snow amounts were reported in the far northeastern counties of Tioga (6 to 12 inches) and Sullivan (4 to 6 inches).  Orographically enhanced snow also accumulated in Somerset County where 6 inches was reported.
Hail in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-01 21:45:00 to 21-FEB-01 21:55:00 (CST)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: .75K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail ranged in size from dimes near Randolph to golfballs south of Pontotoc.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-01 22:35:00 to 21-FEB-01 22:50:00 (CST)
Location: EVERGREEN
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-01 22:45:00 to 21-FEB-01 22:55:00 (CST)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A few homes had damage to their roofs. Numerous large trees were knocked down.
Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 14-APR-01 14:39:00 to 14-APR-01 14:39:00 (CST)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail covered the ground.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 14-APR-01 18:12:00 to 14-APR-01 18:12:00 (CST)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Occurred at 30th St/Nickerson Blvd. intersection.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 14-APR-01 18:14:00 to 14-APR-01 18:14:00 (CST)
Location: INMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Occurred on the Reno/McPherson county line.

Tornado in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 14-APR-01 18:23:00 to 14-APR-01 18:23:00 (CST)
Location: NORWICH
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Brief touchdown.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 14-APR-01 18:55:00 to 14-APR-01 18:55:00 (CST)
Location: ANDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Occurred at 71st St S/342nd St W. intersection.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 14-APR-01 20:37:00 to 14-APR-01 20:37:00 (CST)
Location: ELMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail covered ground.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 14-APR-01 20:52:00 to 14-APR-01 20:52:00 (CST)
Location: HAVEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Occurred at K-96/Victory Rd intersection.
Heavy Snow in EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 26-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 27-FEB-01 06:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Moist southwest flow ahead of an upper level storm in southern California produced areas of heavy snow.  Some of the heavier snow totals include:  9 inches around South Fork in Rio Grande county...14 inches of snow 7 miles west of Westcliffe at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in Custer county and 16 inches near the summit of Wolf Creek Pass in Mineral county.
Thunderstorm Wind in MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
From 24-FEB-01 11:19:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:19:00 (CST)
Location: MUSKOGEE
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAGONER, OKLAHOMA
From 24-FEB-01 11:20:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:20:00 (CST)
Location: OKAY
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSBURG, OKLAHOMA
From 24-FEB-01 11:00:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: ARPELAR
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm winds did damage to the roof of a house and a roof of a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 24-FEB-01 12:05:00 to 24-FEB-01 12:05:00 (CST)
Location: ETHEL
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds damaged one home and two framed outbuildings.  There was also extensive tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEQUOYAH, OKLAHOMA
From 24-FEB-01 12:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 12:30:00 (CST)
Location: VIAN
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines and signs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 24-FEB-01 12:35:00 to 24-FEB-01 12:35:00 (CST)
Location: COOKSON
Property damage: .1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, OKLAHOMA
From 24-FEB-01 11:40:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:40:00 (CST)
Location: CHECOTAH
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines 1 mile west of the intersection of Interstate 40 and Highway 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 24-FEB-01 11:55:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:55:00 (CST)
Location: HULBERT
Property damage: .1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 24-FEB-01 11:55:00 to 24-FEB-01 11:55:00 (CST)
Location: ANTLERS
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds destroyed seven outbuildings.
High Wind in POTTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 10-FEB-01 02:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 08:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5.55K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Deppening low pressure tracked across the upper Ohio Valley, through the Niagara Peninsula, and into Ontario Canada.  The low pushed a strong cold front across central Pennsylvania.  The front crossed the region between midnight and 5:00 a.m. on February 9th.  Damaging winds accompanied the front as it moved through, and persisted through sunrise on the morning of the 9th.  Numerous trees, power lines, and utility poles were reported felled across central Pennsylvania, blocking some roadways.  More significant property damage included roof damage to a WalMart department store in Bedford/Bedford County, damage to a trailer home in Newbury Township/York County, and a chimney blown down damaging a residential roof in State College/Centre County.

High Wind in WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 10-FEB-01 02:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 08:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5.55K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Deepening low pressure tracked across the upper Ohio Valley, through the Niagara Peninsula, and into Ontario Canada.  The low pushed a strong cold front across central Pennsylvania.  The front crossed the region between midnight and 5:00 a.m. on February 9th.  Damaging winds accompanied the front as it moved through, and persisted through sunrise on the morning of the 9th.  Numerous trees, power lines, and utility poles were reported felled across central Pennsylvania, blocking some roadways.  More significant property damage included roof damage to a WalMart Department Store in Bedford/Bedford County, damage to a trailer home in Newbury Township/York County, and a chimney blown down damaging a residential roof in State College/Centre County.
Flood in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 07-MAR-01 01:00:00 to 07-MAR-01 15:00:00 (MST)
Location: AGUILA
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy rain over much of south central Arizona left washes running and streets flooded or closed.  More than 2 inches of rain fell in and around Wickenburg. One to 2 inches fell over much of the Phoenix area.Air traffic was slowed at Sky Harbor airport as about 300 planes were delayed.
Thunderstorm Wind in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-01 20:25:00 to 23-MAR-01 20:25:00 (CST)
Location: ANTON
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong thunderstorm wind blew a vehicle off the road south of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-01 21:00:00 to 23-MAR-01 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: LUBBOCK
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped power poles and blew down power lines.

Hail in LYNN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-01 21:15:00 to 23-MAR-01 21:15:00 (CST)
Location: ODONNELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Golfball size hail damaged a number of automobiles.
Heavy Snow in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-FEB-01 02:00:00 to 05-FEB-01 17:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A low pressure system developed off the mid-Atlantic coast and tracked to the northeast.  Most areas of central and south-central Pennsylvania were spared from any more than an inch or two of snow, but the extreme eastern counties of Schuylkill, Lebanon, York, and Lancaster picked up over 6 inches of snow.  Higher elevations of Schuylkill County received nearly a foot of snow, while the town of Hanover in eastern Lancaster County received 9 inches.
Flash Flood in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-MAR-01 20:30:00 to 21-MAR-01 01:00:00 (EST)
Location: WATHA
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A strong low pressure system caused gusty winds...but heavy rains during the afternoon and into the night accumulated 2 to 4 inches and caused widespread flash flooding over eastern Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties.At the Wilmington airport in New Hanover County, rainfall  increased significantly between 8 and 9 pm, where 1.63 inches fell.  This produce widespread street flooding acoss town.  The New Hanover 911 center reported flooding on 17th and Dawson Streets, 3rd and Wooster, and 13th and Rankin.  Flooding also occurred on the 1400 block of Market Street, and two feet of water was reported on Princess Place Drive.  College Road also had extensive flooding, with several cars reported floating down the street or submerged near Greenbriar, causing an estimated $50,000 damage. Heavy rains also occurred in Pender County, where a spotter reported three inches of rainfall in the town of Watha with numerous streets flooded.  In Hampstead, law enforcement reported flooding on Hwy 210, with flooding also on Hwy 53 between Atkinson and Maple Hill.  A law enforcement vehicle was traveling east on Hwy 53 when he hydroplaned off the road.  No injuries were reported.Brunswick County had flooding in the town of Long Beach. Law inforcement reported street flooding, not only due to rainfall, but to some minor storm surge from strong onshore winds.  Police reported over 1 1/2 feet of ocean water on Beach Road.
Winter Storm in LEADVILLE AND VICINITY, COLORADO
From 10-MAR-01 04:00:00 to 11-MAR-01 06:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A strong weather disturbance moving across northern New Mexico...in combination with upslope flow behind a surface cold front generated widespread snow across southern Colorado from the morning of the 10th into the morning of the 11th.  Northern and central El Paso county...including Colorado Springs tallied up to 6 to 7 inches of snow.  Up to 8 inches fell in Teller county at Cripple Creek...and in Climax in Lake county.  Saguache...in Saguache county and Westcliffe...in Custer county measured 8 to 10 inches.  Both Monarch Ski Area and Wolf Creek Pass tallied10 inches. Gulnare...in Las Animas county saw 12 inches of new snow...and 14 inches piled up in Cuchara in Huerfano county.
Hail in TERRY, TEXAS
From 04-APR-01 21:10:00 to 04-APR-01 21:10:00 (CST)
Location: MEADOW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Golfball size hail was reported in town by law enforcement officials.

Hail in TERRY, TEXAS
From 04-APR-01 21:55:00 to 04-APR-01 21:55:00 (CST)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Golfball size hail was reported by law enforcement officials.

Hail in HALE, TEXAS
From 04-APR-01 23:18:00 to 04-APR-01 23:18:00 (CST)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 40K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A storm chaser reported hen egg size hail at the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1424 and Farm-to-Market Road 1071.
Hail in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-01 15:10:00 to 31-MAR-01 15:20:00 (CST)
Location: WYNNE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: .01K
Crop damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail accumulated as much as 8 -10 inches in a mile long swath. Some peach trees were damaged by the hail.

Hail in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-01 17:08:00 to 31-MAR-01 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: AUBREY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: .6K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail ranged in size from dimes to walnuts.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 31-MAR-01 17:15:00 to 31-MAR-01 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: RONDO
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A few trees were snapped.
Drought in ZAPATA, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-01 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-01 00:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Although beneficial rains fell in parts of deep south Texas, this moisture was not enough to replenish the very dry subsoil moisture.  Therefore, a continuation of rainfall deficits and prolong period of very dry subsoil moistures, continue to keep deep south Texas in a moderate drought.  In fact, most of the year to date departures from normal were below  average.  Mc Allen had the largest departure of 2.94 inches below normal.  Most NWS observations and  NWS Cooperative Observers reported year to date departures about a half to an inch below normal.