sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Localized torrential rainfall caused significant urban flooding in Fitchburg and Leominster.   The official storm total at Fitchburg Airport was 4.03 inches, most of which fell in a three hour period.  Over one foot of water flooded Route 2 near the intersection with Route 12.  In neighboring Leominster,  flooding was reported on Route 2A, and much of the downtown area was flooded by two feet of water, according to local law enforcement officials.  No estimate of damage was available.

Flash Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-SEP-01 12:15:00 to 25-SEP-01 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: FITCHBURG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 11-OCT-01 10:30:00 to 11-OCT-01 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: CAMPTI
Magnitude: 60 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several large pines were snapped and large oaks were toppled.
Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 11-OCT-01 10:55:00 to 11-OCT-01 10:55:00 (CST)
Location: FARMERVILLE
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few large trees were pushed over throughout the area.
Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 11-OCT-01 12:10:00 to 11-OCT-01 12:10:00 (CST)
Location: JENA
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were felled along Hwy 460 and Hwy 127 south and southeast of town.
Thunderstorm Wind in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-01 04:45:00 to 13-OCT-01 04:45:00 (CST)
Location: WINNFIELD
Magnitude: 70 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees toppled and snapped across several county highways.
Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-01 05:10:00 to 13-OCT-01 05:10:00 (CST)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Three large trees broken and felled in town.
Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-01 05:15:00 to 13-OCT-01 05:15:00 (CST)
Location: OLLA
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several large trees toppled across the highways blocking traffic.
Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 08-SEP-01 00:30:00 to 08-SEP-01 00:30:00 (CST)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed some trees.
Hail in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 09-OCT-01 19:40:00 to 09-OCT-01 19:55:00 (CST)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail lasted for 15 minutes and was up to 1 inch in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 09-OCT-01 20:25:00 to 09-OCT-01 20:25:00 (CST)
Location: BANCROFT
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph downed tree limbs northwest of Bancroft.
Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 08-SEP-01 00:30:00 to 08-SEP-01 00:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds knocked down large tree limbs and power lines at several locations across Johnson county.
Rough surf and rip currents associated with Hurricane Erin pounded the Delaware coast on the 11th. Hurricane Erin's track passed just east of Bermuda. Bathing was banned at most of Rehoboth's beaches. The few that allowed bathers only permitted them to go in as deep as their ankles.

Rip Current in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 11-SEP-01 07:00:00 to 11-SEP-01 09:00:00 (EST)
Location: REHOBOTH BEACH
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A Kent County water tower in Worton was struck by lightning. The lightning strike destroyed the relays that allowed the water tower to function and to be monitored electronically. The tower was back in operation the afternoon of September 1st. Damage was estimated between 3 and 5 thousand dollars.

Lightning in KENT, MARYLAND
From 31-AUG-01 21:45:00 to 31-AUG-01 21:45:00 (EST)
Location: WORTON
Property damage: 4K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, WISCONSIN
From 08-AUG-01 04:45:00 to 08-AUG-01 04:45:00 (CST)
Location: SUPERIOR
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Strong winds ripped the roof off a house trailer.
Thunderstorm Wind in BAYFIELD, WISCONSIN
From 08-AUG-01 05:34:00 to 08-AUG-01 05:34:00 (CST)
Location: BAYFIELD
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees were blown down on County Highway J.
Flood in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 12-SEP-01 14:00:00 to 12-SEP-01 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: JONESBORO
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Several streets were covered by water as thunderstorms dumped locally heavy rain over the area.
Between five and eight inches of rain fell across northern sections of Calcasieu Parish, causing water to enter a few homes, and damage numerous parish roads. The hardest hit area was between Starks and Sulphur in the Houston River watershed.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 01-SEP-01 01:00:00 to 01-SEP-01 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Between five and eight inches of rain fell in less than four hours, resulting in flooding across southern portions of Beauregard Parish, including the Fields area. Over 20 roads were damaged from flood waters.

Flash Flood in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 01-SEP-01 01:00:00 to 01-SEP-01 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Between five and eight inches of rain resulted in major street flooding in urban areas of Jefferson County, damaging several roads.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-01 10:00:00 to 01-SEP-01 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
An additional two to three inches of rain resulted in extended flooding along the Houston River Road area, mainly from Starks to Sulphur. Portions of downtown Lake Charles and Moss Bluff also flooded. Several homes had water enter them.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 02-SEP-01 08:00:00 to 02-SEP-01 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
An additional two to three inches of rain resulted in extended flooding in the Orange and Mauriceville areas, where several homes had water enter them.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, TEXAS
From 02-SEP-01 08:00:00 to 02-SEP-01 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Event Summary for 10/22/01:On the evening of October 22, a warm front extended from Southeast Iowa, through Northwest Illinois.  Warm unstable air riding northward over this boundary, helped fuel strong thunderstorms across portions of Eastern Iowa, and Northwest Illinois.

Flood in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 22-OCT-01 22:15:00 to 22-OCT-01 22:15:00 (CST)
Location: ROCK IS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported numerous streets flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-OCT-01 00:40:00 to 25-OCT-01 00:40:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Crop damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down, mainly in the northern part of the county.
Numerous trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 24-OCT-01 22:45:00 to 24-OCT-01 22:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Crop damage: 15K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
Dawn temperatures were in the 25 to 30 degree range, some 20 degrees colder than normal.

Cold/Wind Chill in BOYD, KENTUCKY
From 08-OCT-01 03:00:00 to 08-OCT-01 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Cold/Wind Chill in CARTER, KENTUCKY
From 08-OCT-01 03:00:00 to 08-OCT-01 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Cold/Wind Chill in GREENUP, KENTUCKY
From 08-OCT-01 03:00:00 to 08-OCT-01 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Cold/Wind Chill in LAWRENCE, KENTUCKY
From 08-OCT-01 03:00:00 to 08-OCT-01 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorms with very heavy downpours produced flash flooding of streams and creeks as well as some poor drainage flooding in western Cumberland County. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 4 and 5 inches, all of which fell within two hours. The heaviest rain fell in Stow Creek and Hopewell Townships. Columbia Highway (County Route 617) was closed near the West branch of the Harrow Run and Seeley Lake. No serious injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 19-AUG-01 19:30:00 to 19-AUG-01 21:30:00 (EST)
Location: WEST PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Event summary of 08/22/01Scattered strong thunderstorms developed during the evening hours of August 22 along an east-west boundary located from Northeast Missouri through West-central Illinois.  The combination of the front, moderately high CAPEs, vertical wind shear, and a vort-max moving through Eastern Iowa allowed severe thunderstorms to develop along the boundary.   Convergence along the boundary, along with persistent upward motion provided by the vort-max, allowed thunderstorms to train along the stationary boundary into the early morning hours of August 23.  Excessive rainfall fell during this period, and produced street flooding in parts of extreme Southeast Iowa, as well as Northeast Missouri and West-central Illinois.

Flood in LEE, IOWA
From 22-AUG-01 20:15:00 to 22-AUG-01 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: FT MADISON
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported urban flooding in Ft. Madison
Wildfire in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 01-SEP-01 00:00:00 to 21-SEP-01 18:00:00 (PST)
Location: YOSEMITE VLG
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

See the Hoover Complex Fire in the August 2001 Stormdata for details.
Wildfire in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 01-SEP-01 00:00:00 to 28-SEP-01 18:00:00 (PST)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

The Burnt Fire details are available in the August 2001 Stormdata.
Wildfire in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 04-SEP-01 14:00:00 to 30-SEP-01 23:59:00 (PST)
Location: SILVER CITY
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

The Tar Fire was ignited by lightning on September 4th near Atwell Grove.  The fire burned 505 acres and was managed as a resource benefit throughout the remainder of the month of September.  There were no fatalities, injuries, or structures lost.
Strong winds associated with a gust front from a line of thunderstorms farther to the west uprooted the metal stakes holding a tent in place at the Church of the Holy Eucharist in Tabernacle. The tent ripped in half and knocked over a few tables. Wind gusts in the county were averaging around 40 mph. Farther to the west in Westampton Township, lightning struck the 300 foot communications tower used by the Burlington County Central Communications. The bolt fried several antennas and prevented officials from contacting local fire companies.

Lightning in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 10-AUG-01 14:50:00 to 10-AUG-01 14:50:00 (EST)
Location: MT HOLLY
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 10-AUG-01 14:45:00 to 10-AUG-01 14:45:00 (EST)
Location: TABERNACLE
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Flood in NAVAJO, ARIZONA
From 29-AUG-01 14:00:00 to 29-AUG-01 14:30:00 (MST)
Location: LINDEN
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy rain, 1.88 inches in 30 minutes, caused several homes to flood, and roads to be closed, and 2-3 inches of water covered lawns in the Linden area.
Two waterspouts were spotted over the Atlantic Ocean just east of Seaside Park. They did not damage any boats or cause any injuries.

Waterspout in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 10-AUG-01 14:45:00 to 10-AUG-01 14:45:00 (EST)
Location: SEASIDE PARK
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A line of severe thunderstorms knocked down trees and wires in Liberty Township. One of the downed trees damaged a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 10-AUG-01 11:50:00 to 10-AUG-01 11:50:00 (EST)
Location: TOWNSBURY
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Wildfire in MARION, OREGON
From 12-AUG-01 14:00:00 to 27-AUG-01 14:00:00 (PST)
Location: BREITENBUSH
Property damage: 4.3M
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

A lightning started wildfire burned 2719 acres in the Mt Hood National Forest in the area of Olallie Lake. Total cost of fighting the fire was $4.3 million. No buildings were lost and there were no injuries or deaths.
Heavy Rain in JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-01 17:00:00 to 07-AUG-01 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: SYLVA
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy rain in a short time caused trees and mud to close at least one street in town.
Lightning struck the rear of a masonry and wood law office building in Georgetown. The ensuing fire heavily damaged the rear of the building. Damage was estimated at $150,000. No serious injuries were reported.

Lightning in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 11-AUG-01 14:29:00 to 11-AUG-01 14:29:00 (EST)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Property damage: 150K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A lightning strike caused about 17,000 Bethany Beach residents to lose power during the afternoon of the 11th.

Lightning in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 11-AUG-01 15:00:00 to 11-AUG-01 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: BETHANY BEACH
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A lightning strike and the subsequent fire caused about $5,000 in heat and fire damage to a mobile home in Gumboro. No serious injuries were reported.

Lightning in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 11-AUG-01 17:05:00 to 11-AUG-01 17:05:00 (EST)
Location: GUMBORO
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Lightning strikes caused fires in three separate wood frame houses in Seaford. One house was completely destroyed, the other two were badly damaged by the fire, heat and smoke. No serious injuries were reported. Damage to the three homes was estimated at $160,000.

Lightning in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 11-AUG-01 16:40:00 to 11-AUG-01 17:05:00 (EST)
Location: SEAFORD
Property damage: 160K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
The combination of spring tides around the new moon and onshore flow around a high pressure system produced minor tidal flooding around the times of the evening high tides along the Delaware Coast from the 14th through the 16th.

Flood in DELAWARE BEACHES, DELAWARE
From 14-SEP-01 16:00:00 to 16-SEP-01 21:00:00 (EST)
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 09-OCT-01 19:00:00 to 09-OCT-01 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 70 E
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

This was the first of 2 supercells that tracked across parts of Stanton county this evening causing damage.  Thunderstorm winds estimated at over 80 mph downed power lines and destroyed several hog and grain bins south of Stanton.
Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 09-OCT-01 19:25:00 to 09-OCT-01 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 70 E
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The second supercell to track across Stanton county this evening also produced thunderstorm winds estimated at around 80 mph.   The damage from this storm, a hog barn destroyed and several trees uprooted, was a little farther south than the first storm.
Hail in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 22-OCT-01 11:10:00 to 22-OCT-01 11:41:00 (CST)
Location: LA VISTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A supercell thunderstorm, that produced hail up to golf ball size or a little larger, tracked across Sarpy county.  Hail 1.25 inches in diameter was first reported in La Vista, with 1 to 1.75 inch hail then reported in the south part of Omaha, Papillion, Bellevue and in between Bellevue and Offutt Afb.   The hail covered the ground at most locations in this area, lasted for 10 to 12 minutes and damaged cars and broke sky lights.
A strong low pressure system moving across southern British Columbia brought the first winter storm of the season to the higher elevations of the central panhandle mountains, generally above 4000 feet.  The following are some of the heavier snowfall totals: Lost Lake SNOTEL site (elevation 6100')...12", Lookout SNOTEL site (elevation 5120')...8", Sunset SNOTEL (elevation 5600')...7.2", Humboldt SNOTEL site (elevation 4250')...7.2", and the Lookout Pass Ski Area...5".  Ridgetop wind gusts were also as high as 50 to 60 miles an hour.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-01 00:00:00 to 23-OCT-01 06:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, TENNESSEE
From 19-AUG-01 17:25:00 to 19-AUG-01 17:25:00 (EST)
Location: TREADWAY
Crop damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Large limbs down.
Thunderstorm Wind in HAWKINS, TENNESSEE
From 19-AUG-01 17:30:00 to 19-AUG-01 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Crop damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down.
Event Summary for 09/06/01:A strong short wave trough in the upper level atmosphere, moved northeast through Iowa and Wisconsin during the afternoon and evening hours.  This wave of energy  helped thunderstorms, which were moving along a warm front in northeast Iowa, become strong.  Despite the lack of convective available potential energy, ample moisture and wind shear along the front allowed thunderstorms within this area of rain to rotate and produce a few short lived tornadoes.  One storm in Buchanan County Iowa, produced two tornadoes as it quickly moved northeast along the warm front.Here is a summary of the tornadoes which struck northeastern Buchanan County Iowa.At 605 pm CDT, an F0 tornado touched down 5 miles southwest of Aurora, Iowa, producing damage to the Ralph Kramer farm site.  Several out buildings were damaged or destroyed. One empty grain bin was moved off of its foundation.  The home only had minor damage, with some siding blown off.  The tornado continued moving northeast, producing crop and tree damage as it crossed 142 street.  At 625 pm, the tornado struck the Lonnie McAllister farm site, again damaging or destroying farm out buildings.  This is also where the most significant crop damage was observed.  The tornado then lifted, leaving a trail of some tin and other debris, as the storm moved northeast.  This tornado was on the ground for 3.5 miles and was 40 yards wide at its widest point.At 630 pm CDT, an F2 tornado touched down 0.25 miles southwest of Aurora and quickly moved across Aurora, producing damage to the roof of the American Legion building in Aurora.  The tornado then struck the Ken Mosher home just east of Aurora.  The tornado totally ripped off the roof and two car garage of this newer frame dwelling.  The tornado then lifted 0.75 miles northeast of Aurora, and no other tornadoes from this storm touched down again until it had moved about a mile north into Fayette County, Iowa.  This tornado was on the ground for 1 mile, and was 50 yards wide.

Tornado in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 06-SEP-01 17:05:00 to 06-SEP-01 17:10:00 (CST)
Location: AURORA
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tornado reported by emergency manager.

Tornado in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 06-SEP-01 17:30:00 to 06-SEP-01 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: AURORA
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tornado reported by emergency manager
Hail in YUMA, COLORADO
From 16-SEP-01 21:25:00 to 16-SEP-01 21:25:00 (MST)
Location: YUMA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail up to 1 inch deep along Highway 59.
Flash Flood in COCONINO, ARIZONA
From 13-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 13-AUG-01 14:00:00 (MST)
Location: GRAND CANYON N P ARPT
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rain and a flash flood caused a mud and rock slide over the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon National Park.  Large boulders and mud slides ruptured a water pipe line and caused the closing of the popular trail. Park officials thought that it would take up to three weeks to open the trail again.
A severe thunderstorm produced one inch diameter hail and wind gust to 80 MPH in Rim Rock. Verde Valley Sheriffs reported a large treed blown down, power lines blown down, flooding of dry creeks and 6 accedents on I-17due to the storm near Rim Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 19-AUG-01 17:45:00 to 19-AUG-01 17:45:00 (MST)
Location: RIMROCK
Magnitude: 80 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 19-AUG-01 17:45:00 to 19-AUG-01 17:45:00 (MST)
Location: RIMROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A person driving near Valle estimated that the hail was one inch in diameter.  The hail was cracked their windshield.

Hail in COCONINO, ARIZONA
From 19-AUG-01 15:47:00 to 19-AUG-01 15:47:00 (MST)
Location: VALLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Golf ball sized hail (1.75 inch diameter) was reported in Pine Top.

Hail in NAVAJO, ARIZONA
From 19-AUG-01 20:17:00 to 19-AUG-01 20:30:00 (MST)
Location: PINETOP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Tornado in NAVAJO, ARIZONA
From 29-AUG-01 13:30:00 to 29-AUG-01 13:35:00 (MST)
Location: HOLBROOK
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

A tornado was seen by an off duty NWS employee three miles south of Holbrook near the intersection of Routes 377 and 77.  The tornado was on the ground for 5 minutes.
Trees were blown down around Linn Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 29-AUG-01 18:45:00 to 29-AUG-01 18:45:00 (CST)
Location: LINN CREEK
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Lightning started a fire in the attic, which quickly spread throughout the house, destroying it.

Lightning in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 01-AUG-01 06:00:00 to 01-AUG-01 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: PLAISANCE
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A lightning strike killed a 29-year-old man while he was crabbing with his father on the Oranoaken Creek in the Egg Island Wildlife Management Area in Downe Township. They were in a non-motorized crabbing boat when the thunderstorm struck.  He apparently was standing in the boat when he was struck by lightning in the head. Efforts to revive him failed. A bit farther east, a lightning strike damaged part of the electric security fencing at the Leesburg State Prison in Maurice River Township.

Lightning in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 11-AUG-01 06:00:00 to 11-AUG-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Location: DIVIDING CREEK
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A series of thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused stream and poor drainage flooding in eastern Atlantic County hitting Absecon, Estell Manor, Egg Harbor, Galloway, Northfield and Pleasantville the hardest. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 5 and 6 inches in Galloway Township and Pleasantville City. Both the Black Horse Pike (U.S. Routes 40 and 322) and Tilton Road (County Route 563) were closed during the height of the flooding. Storm totals included 4.48 inches in Absecon and 3.50 inches in Northfield. No serious injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 11-AUG-01 06:50:00 to 11-AUG-01 09:00:00 (EST)
Location: EAST PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Slow moving thunderstorms caused stream flooding in southeast Berks County hitting Exeter Township (between Reading and Birdsboro) the hardest. Doppler Radar storm total estimates were between 4 and 5 inches, most of which fell within two hours. No serious injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-AUG-01 10:00:00 to 11-AUG-01 12:00:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
A brush fire burned 30 acres before it was brought under control. Cool temperatures and lack of wind aided firefighters.

Wildfire in ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 09-SEP-01 16:59:00 to 09-SEP-01 18:00:00 (PST)
Location: (NZJ)ELTORO MCAS SAN
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A two acre brush fire caused minor damage to vacant buildings near the San Bernardino International Airport.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 15-SEP-01 11:30:00 to 15-SEP-01 13:00:00 (PST)
Location: SAN BERNARDINO ARPT
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A 49 year old male surfer nearly drowned in the surf off Crystal Cove. He was rescued by a lifeguard and a bystander.

Rip Current in ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 16-SEP-01 16:00:00 to 17-SEP-01 16:00:00 (PST)
Location: CRYSTAL COVE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A wildfire burned 60 acres, destroyed several storage sheds, scorched several residences, and forced the evacuation of residents and livestock before it was brought under control by more than 200 firefighters.

Wildfire in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 16-SEP-01 11:50:00 to 16-SEP-01 14:30:00 (PST)
Location: SANTEE
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER