sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Unprecedented drought conditions continued...with some rivers and lakes recording all-time record low levels.

Drought in ELBERT, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in FRANKLIN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in HABERSHAM, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in HART, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in RABUN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in STEPHENS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-01 19:00:00 to 28-MAY-01 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: BRENT
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees and power lines were blown down in Brent.  One telephone pole fell on a home causing damage.  No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-01 19:55:00 to 28-MAY-01 19:55:00 (CST)
Location: CLANTON
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 1K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were knocked down in Clanton.
Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 28-MAY-01 19:15:00 to 28-MAY-01 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: GADSDEN
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 12K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

An amateur radio antenna was blown down 13 miles north of Gadsden.
Trees were blown down in Lake Charles.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 26-MAY-01 15:15:00 to 26-MAY-01 15:15:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE CHARLES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Hail in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 10-APR-01 10:32:00 to 10-APR-01 10:32:00 (CST)
Location: FOSTERBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm spotters reported 3/4 to 1 inch hail in Fosterburg.
Hail in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 10-APR-01 12:00:00 to 10-APR-01 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: ST ELMO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The St. Elmo Fire Department reported nickel size hail.
Lightning in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 10-APR-01 17:15:00 to 10-APR-01 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: GIRARD
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A 49 year old woman was struck and killed by lightning while working outside at her home at Sunset Lake west of Girard.  Witnesses reported that the woman was planting and watering flowers and had knelt down at the edge of the lake to dip out some more water when the lightning struck.
Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-01 14:12:00 to 26-MAY-01 14:12:00 (EST)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous large trees blown down closing Arlington Blvd in Greenville and knocking out power.
Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-01 10:30:00 to 28-MAY-01 10:30:00 (EST)
Location: COVE CITY
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A downburst near Cove City lifted a shed off of its foudation and blew it into a telephone pole.
Tornado in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-01 19:30:00 to 10-APR-01 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: FORISTELL
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The 4th tornado spawned by the Heavy Precipitation Supercell  that crossed central and eastern Missouri formed just east of Foristell and traveled 4 miles to just west of Wentzville. The tornado formed along the outer road of Interstate 70 where it destroyed a garage and blew a tractor-trailer onto some railroad tracks. The tornado caused minor damage to 3 homes, an automotive repair shop and a restaurant. Several trees and power poles were snapped along the path.
Tornado in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-01 19:45:00 to 10-APR-01 19:47:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE ST LOUIS
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 5M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The 5th tornado spawned by the Heavy Precipitation Supercell that moved across the NWS St. Louis County Warning Area formed in Lake St. Louis. Most of the damage was at the Mystic Village apartment complex where the tornado was briefly F1 in intensity. Altogether, 2 buildings were considered destroyed, 14 homes/apartment/businesses had major damage, and 8 other homes/apartments/.businesses had minor damage.
Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 21-MAY-01 03:05:00 to 21-MAY-01 03:05:00 (CST)
Location: CADIZ
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

About 15 trees were blown down, mainly across northern parts of the county. Near Cadiz, two structures which were under construction were blown down, including a house and a church.
Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-MAY-01 03:15:00 to 21-MAY-01 03:15:00 (CST)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 21-MAY-01 03:38:00 to 21-MAY-01 03:38:00 (CST)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and limbs were down, mainly across southern parts of the county. A house trailer was damaged by a falling tree.
Tornado in DESCHUTES, OREGON
From 23-MAY-01 14:07:00 to 23-MAY-01 14:22:00 (PST)
Location: BROTHERS
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A weak landspout type tornado formed under a towering cumulus approximently 10 miles west of Brothers.  Eyewitnesses reported that it slowly moved towards the ENE and stayed on the ground for 15 minutes.  It had a thin funnel made visible only by dust as it crossed over open desert.
Lightning in WALLOWA, OREGON
From 24-MAY-01 17:30:00 to 24-MAY-01 17:30:00 (PST)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Property damage: 40K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck a 75 foot radio antenna and short-circuited many electronic devices such as faxes, computers and phones, which were located next to the tower.  One business owner estimated total losses of over 25 thousand dollars.  Other lightning strikes cut power to 800 customers in the nearby towns of Wallowa Lake and Joseph.
Lightning in YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
From 27-MAY-01 09:10:00 to 27-MAY-01 09:10:00 (PST)
Location: MABTON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning sparked a wildfire near State Highway 22 just south of Mabton that burned around 300 acres.  30 firefighters from surrounding fire districts contained this fire after 6 hours.
Hail in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-MAY-01 21:35:00 to 25-MAY-01 21:35:00 (EST)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff reported 1 inch hail in Saluda.

Hail in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-MAY-01 22:00:00 to 25-MAY-01 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: POMARIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

Dreher Is. State Park reported 3/4 inch hail.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-MAY-01 22:12:00 to 25-MAY-01 22:12:00 (EST)
Location: CHAPIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Fire Dept reported 3/4 inch hail in Chapin.

Hail in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-MAY-01 22:15:00 to 25-MAY-01 22:15:00 (EST)
Location: BALLENTINE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Public reported nickel size hail.

Hail in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-MAY-01 22:22:00 to 25-MAY-01 22:22:00 (EST)
Location: VAN WYCK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Public reported dime size hail near Pleasant Valley.
Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-01 09:05:00 to 28-MAY-01 09:05:00 (EST)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees were blown down along U.S. 301, and at All American Freeway and Santa Fe Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-01 09:15:00 to 28-MAY-01 09:15:00 (EST)
Location: SPIVEYS CORNER
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down and a mobile home sustained roof damage.
Lightning in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 24-MAY-01 18:30:00 to 24-MAY-01 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: ROBBINS
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A 7-year old boy was struck by lightning under a tree in his backyard. He was taken to the hospital and died three days later.
The Portland Oregonian newspaper reported 2200 people lost power for 2 hours when wind from a thunderstorm  felled limbs across power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MULTNOMAH, OREGON
From 14-MAY-01 16:00:00 to 14-MAY-01 17:00:00 (PST)
Location: PORTLAND
Property damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Lightning during the evening of the 24th, struck a mill, starting a fire that caused significantly damage to the structure, and damaged equipment stored inside.

Lightning in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-01 21:30:00 to 24-MAY-01 21:30:00 (EST)
Location: ALTAVISTA
Property damage: 60K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Forty to fifty vehicles were involved in a chain reaction accident in dense fog on Interstate Route 77 at Fancy Gap during the early afternoon of the 21st.

Dense Fog in CARROLL / GALAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAY-01 12:15:00 to 21-MAY-01 12:15:00 (EST)
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, TENNESSEE
From 15-APR-01 08:40:00 to 15-APR-01 08:40:00 (EST)
Location: TEN MILE
Crop damage: 5K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Trees down.
A combination of snowmelt, rainfall and local ice jams resulted in the Otter Creek exceeding it's flood stage. High water in and around the towns of Brandon and Pittsford resulted in the closure of a few local roads. The river gage in Center Rutland exceeded it's flood stage during this time period.

Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 13-APR-01 16:15:00 to 15-APR-01 09:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
The high temperature reached 92 degrees at T.F. Green State Airport in Warwick, breaking the record high for the date which was 89 degrees set in 1944.  It was also the third day of temperatures reaching 90 degrees or higher, making it the earliest heat wave on record in greater Providence.  The previous record for the earliest heat wave was set just last year, from May 7th to 9th of 2000.

Excessive Heat in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 04-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
The high temperature reached 91 degrees at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, which broke the previous record high of 85 degrees set in 1965.

Excessive Heat in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 04-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 04-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
The low temperature of 28 degrees at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks broke the previous record low for the date, which was 31 degrees set in 1996.  It also tied the record for the lowest temperature recorded in the month of May, which was set on three dates - May 4, 1985; May 9, 1956; and May 10, 1947.

Cold/Wind Chill in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 07-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
The high temperature of 90 degrees at T.F. Green State Airport in Warwick broke the record high for the date, which was 87 degrees set in 1959.

Excessive Heat in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 12-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
The high temperature of 89 degrees at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks broke the record high for the date, which was 88 degrees set in 1991.

Excessive Heat in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 12-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 12-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
The high temperature reached 88 degrees at Logan International Airport in Boston, which tied the record high for the date set in 1991.  At the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, the high temperature also reached 88 degrees, which broke the previous record high of 87 degrees set in 1959.

Excessive Heat in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 12-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 12-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Excessive Heat in SUFFOLK / ALSO PART OF NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 12-MAY-01 00:00:00 to 12-MAY-01 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Hail in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 06-APR-01 10:20:00 to 06-APR-01 10:20:00 (CST)
Location: GALVA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel sized hail reported by trained storm spotter.
Two brief waterspouts were sighted.

Waterspout in ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 28-MAY-01 08:10:00 to 28-MAY-01 08:15:00 (PST)
Location: LAGUNA BEACH
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Record high temperatures were reported. A 78 year old woman, who attempted to walk for help after her vehicle became stuck in sand, perished from heat exposure.

Heat in APPLE AND YUCCA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 23-MAY-01 09:00:00 to 25-MAY-01 16:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Dense fog formed over the inland valleys. A 27 year old man drove off Interstate 8 in La Mesa and into a tree. He was ejected from the vehicle. his body was not found until after the fog cleared the next morning.

Dense Fog in SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAY-01 22:00:00 to 31-MAY-01 07:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 21-MAY-01 19:00:00 to 21-MAY-01 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Crop damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, TENNESSEE
From 21-MAY-01 19:15:00 to 21-MAY-01 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Crop damage: 21K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down.
Heavy snow of 6 to 12 inches fell across Big Stone and Traverse counties.  Along with the heavy snow came some freezing rain and heavy icing across parts of Big Stone county.   As a result of the heavy snow and icing, significant travel problems occurred on the 22nd and 23rd across Big Stone and Traverse counties.  Also, schools on the 23rd were either delayed or closed.  Some snowfall amounts included, 10 inches at Wheaton and 12 inches at Browns Valley.

Winter Storm in BIG STONE, MINNESOTA
From 22-APR-01 05:00:00 to 23-APR-01 08:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in TRAVERSE, MINNESOTA
From 22-APR-01 05:00:00 to 23-APR-01 08:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Summary for 4/09/01 event: (For additional information, see individual reports for the date.)A stationary front lingered across southern Iowa and northern Illinois during the day.  A surface low was located along the front in southeast Iowa.  Following the early morning activity, thunderstorms refired across parts of east central Iowa after 7 AM CST.  These storms produced locally heavy rain and hail ranging in size from 1/2 to 3/4 inch.  After a lull from mid-morning through the afternoon,  thunderstorms redeveloped near the boundary in northwest Illinois from late afternoon through early evening. Large hail was the main threat from the storms, with sized ranging from 3/4 inch up to golfball sized.  Wind gusts to 50 mph were also reported in Bureau county.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 09-APR-01 18:30:00 to 09-APR-01 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Penny sized hail reported by trained storm spotter.

Hail in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 09-APR-01 16:17:00 to 09-APR-01 16:17:00 (CST)
Location: GALVA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Ping pong to golfball sized hail reported by trained storm spotter.

Hail in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 09-APR-01 16:25:00 to 09-APR-01 16:25:00 (CST)
Location: GALVA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy golfball sized hail continuing.  Reported by emergency management.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 09-APR-01 18:20:00 to 09-APR-01 18:20:00 (CST)
Location: MANLIUS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Penny sized hail reported by trained storm spotter.

Hail in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 09-APR-01 16:13:00 to 09-APR-01 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: GALVA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel to quarter sized hail covering the ground. Reported by trained storm spotter.
The river gage at Center Rutland exceeded flood stage during this period. From Monday into early Wednesday, the river gage value exceeded 10 feet (flood stage is 8 feet). Low lying areas were flooded with water on a few of the local roads.

Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 22-APR-01 15:45:00 to 25-APR-01 23:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A combination of snowmelt, rainfall and local ice jams resulted in the Great Chazy River exceeding it's flood stage. High water with low land flooding was reported from Perry Mills to the Village of Champlain. The river gage at Perry Mills, NY exceeded it's flood stage during this time period.

Flood in NORTHEAST CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 12-APR-01 22:45:00 to 14-APR-01 20:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Mild weather accompanied by snow melt and periods of light rain resulted in flooding of low lying areas and some local roads. In particular, the Missisquoi River overflowed its banks onto local roads, especially in the North Troy area with the river gage exceeding 10 feet at times. The Black River also flooded low lying areas especially in Coventry.

Flash Flood in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 22-APR-01 12:00:00 to 23-APR-01 09:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Mild weather accompanied by snow melt and periods of light rain resulted in flooding of low lying areas with water across a few local roads. A spotter reported the Mad River in and out of its banks shortly before 7 PM EDT (6 PM EST) along Route 100 from Waitsfield to Moretown with a few local roads closed in Waitsfield. In the Moretown area, the river gage exceeded the flood stage of  9 feet.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 22-APR-01 17:55:00 to 23-APR-01 01:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Mild weather accompanied by snow melt and periods of light rain resulted in flooding of low lying areas, fields and a few local roads. The Essex Junction river gage on the Winooski River exceeded flood stage. Low land and field flooding was reported from Richmond and Jonesville to Essex. The North Williston Road was closed for a period of time.

Flash Flood in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-APR-01 06:00:00 to 23-APR-01 11:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Portions of the Winooski River exceeded its banks. The river gage at Essex Junction, Vermont exceeded flood stage during this period of time.

Flood in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-APR-01 05:45:00 to 23-APR-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Portions of the AuSable River exceeded its banks with field flooding the result. The river gage at Au Sable Forks exceeded flood stage during this time period.

Flood in WESTERN ESSEX, NEW YORK
From 22-APR-01 15:15:00 to 23-APR-01 04:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flood in EASTERN ESSEX, NEW YORK
From 22-APR-01 15:15:00 to 23-APR-01 04:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
During the first week of April a strong storm system fanned warm temperatures northward accelerating the snowmelt across the upper Mississippi river basin. Another storm system mid month sent even warmer temperatures surging northward along with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain.  The prolonged abnormally warm conditions resulted in rapid snow melt and produced near record flooding over counties bordering the Mississippi River.  Additional heavy rain fell over the headwaters of the Mississippi during the third week of April. This added streamflow led to secondary crests over Minnesota, Northern Iowa, and Wisconsin, and helped to prolong the flooding, or broaden crests on the Mississippi from the Wisconsin/  Illinois border to counties north of St Louis Missouri.  Strong winds accompanying the storms forced water over sandbag dykes and levees causing additional damage.  At Moline additional flooding occurred when backwaters from the Mississippi caused flooding at the mouth of the Rock River. To aid with flood preparations, the Illinois Department of Transportation distributed and pre-positioned 692,000 sandbags to flood prone areas.  Communities impacted by  flooding called upon the Illinois Dept of Corrections, the Illinois Dept of Public Health, the Illinois Dept of Natural resources, and hundreds of volunteers to help with sandbagging and flood fighting efforts.  By late month 8 Illinois counties had been declared disaster areas, with damages and related flood costs estimated to be several million dollars.  Flooding continued along the Mississippi River from East Dubuque IL to Quincy Il into May.

Flood in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 14-APR-01 17:00:00 to 30-APR-01 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Flood in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-01 05:00:00 to 30-APR-01 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Flood in HENDERSON, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-01 05:00:00 to 30-APR-01 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Flood in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-01 05:00:00 to 30-APR-01 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Flood in JO DAVIESS, ILLINOIS
From 14-APR-01 22:00:00 to 30-APR-01 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Flood in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-01 05:00:00 to 30-APR-01 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Flood in MERCER, ILLINOIS
From 15-APR-01 05:00:00 to 30-APR-01 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
Thunderstorms moved across southern Iowa during the early morning hours.  Though the storms were not severe, they did contain a considerable amount of lightning.  One of the storms moved through the Creston area.  As it did, lightning struck two house, the County Courthouse, and several power poles.  The two houses that were struck sustained damage as a fire was started in each.  Damage to the Courthouse was limited to electrical equipment.

Lightning in UNION, IOWA
From 03-MAY-01 06:30:00 to 03-MAY-01 06:50:00 (CST)
Location: CRESTON
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Hail in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 12-MAY-01 14:40:00 to 12-MAY-01 14:40:00 (EST)
Location: EVANS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

HAM operator reported dime size hail.

Hail in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 12-MAY-01 14:45:00 to 12-MAY-01 14:45:00 (EST)
Location: MARTINEZ
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff reported dime size hail.
Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAY-01 18:47:00 to 12-MAY-01 18:47:00 (EST)
Location: BATESBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Police reported dime size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAY-01 19:08:00 to 12-MAY-01 19:08:00 (EST)
Location: SPRINGDALE
Magnitude: 50 E
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Sheriff reported a couple of trees down in Springdale.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAY-01 16:58:00 to 12-MAY-01 17:08:00 (EST)
Location: SUMTER
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

EPD director reported large branches down in and north of the town of Sumter.
Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 21-MAY-01 12:20:00 to 21-MAY-01 12:20:00 (EST)
Location: KINGSPORT
Property damage: 18K
Crop damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down, one reportedly on a car.
Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 21-MAY-01 18:20:00 to 21-MAY-01 18:20:00 (EST)
Location: SWEETWATER
Crop damage: 14K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAY-01 19:20:00 to 21-MAY-01 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: GATE CITY
Crop damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees down.
Heavy thunderstorm rains during the morning of the 18th flooded Route 19 at Spanishburg.

Flash Flood in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-01 05:00:00 to 18-MAY-01 06:00:00 (EST)
Location: SPANISHBURG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
Thunderstorm Wind in HAWKINS, TENNESSEE
From 21-MAY-01 19:30:00 to 21-MAY-01 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Crop damage: 19K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down.
Trees down. A large tree fell on a car as the couple inside was driving down Russell Avenue in Jefferson City.  EMS crews took around 20 minutes to cut away the tree and cut open the car.  They sustained minor injuries, but their 1999 Oldsmobile was totalled.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 21-MAY-01 19:30:00 to 21-MAY-01 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 20K
Crop damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT