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Thunderstorm Wind in RILEY, KANSAS
From 19-APR-02 02:14:00 to 19-APR-02 02:14:00 (CST)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 5M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A bow echo moved east across Riley county producing strong winds and large hail.  Winds reached a speed of 82 mph at the Manhattan airport.  The strong winds knocked out power and did widespread damage in Manhattan to many homes and businesses.  The Walmart store had severe roof damage that resulted in store closure for several days until repairs could be made.  Total damage estimates from Riley county officials were 5 million dollars.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-02 02:29:00 to 19-APR-02 02:29:00 (CST)
Location: WAMEGO
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong winds damaged some homes in Wamego.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-02 02:32:00 to 19-APR-02 02:32:00 (CST)
Location: WAMEGO
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong winds damaged some business signs in Wamego.
Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-APR-02 08:50:00 to 29-APR-02 19:25:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A late season frontal passage brought 8-12" of new snow to the highest elevations of the Southern Sierra Nevada on the 29th.
On the 30th, windy conditions again occurred as speeds gusted from 40 knots in the Kern Mountains to 48 knots in the Kern Deserts.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-APR-02 15:00:00 to 30-APR-02 19:25:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VLY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-APR-02 14:09:00 to 30-APR-02 19:25:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SE KERN CTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 30-APR-02 14:09:00 to 30-APR-02 19:25:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Winter Storm in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 17-APR-02 00:00:00 to 17-APR-02 11:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

An early morning frontal passage brought significant snow to the higher elevations of the Southern Sierra Nevada in just a few hours. Tuolumne Meadows at 9200' M.S.L. received 12" of new snow, and West Woodchuck Meadow at 9100' had 8".
A lightning strike caused a fire that destroyed a home and garage in Athens (Marathon co.).  The homeowner went to investigate a loud noise and was knocked back by flames when he attempted to open the door to his garage.  He was treated at a hospital for burns to his face and hands.Another lightning strike knocked six radio stations, all housed in the same building, off the air in Wausau (Marathon co.).  The lightning may have traveled over phone lines and into station equipment where it wiped out computer hard drives and most of the phone systems in the on-air studios.  Audio cards were blown and normal operating procedures were bypassed to get back on the air according to the station program manager.  The stations were off the air from a few minutes to as much as 25 minutes.

Lightning in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 09-MAY-02 22:45:00 to 09-MAY-02 22:45:00 (CST)
Location: WAUSAU
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 09-MAY-02 22:00:00 to 09-MAY-02 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: ATHENS
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Flash Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAY-02 16:00:00 to 29-MAY-02 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: NEWPORT
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash flooding occurred in the Newport area with several streets covered with high water.  A few county roads were also flooded for a period of time.
Flash Flood in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAY-02 18:17:00 to 29-MAY-02 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: WARREN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding to occur in the Warren area.  Several roads were covered by high water for a few hours.
Thunderstorms dumped 2 to 4 inches of rain over parts of western Kentucky. The National Weather Service office in Paducah measured 3.22 inches, bringing the rainfall total since May 1 to nearly 8.5 inches. Several houses on Kentucky 1129 near Cayce in Fulton County were surrounded by rising water, isolating them. Kentucky 239 in Fulton and Hickman Counties was one of dozens of state and county roads that were closed across western Kentucky. Other major roads were affected. Highway 121 at New Concord in Calloway County was closed. In Marshall County, Wadesboro Road was washed out and closed. At Mayfield, a roadway collapsed due to erosion along the side of a bridge.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 17-MAY-02 03:45:00 to 17-MAY-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 17-MAY-02 03:45:00 to 17-MAY-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Flash Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-MAY-02 07:59:00 to 17-MAY-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Flash Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 17-MAY-02 07:56:00 to 17-MAY-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 17-MAY-02 05:25:00 to 17-MAY-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 17-MAY-02 05:58:00 to 17-MAY-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 17-MAY-02 05:25:00 to 17-MAY-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 17-MAY-02 07:59:00 to 17-MAY-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Flash Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 17-MAY-02 03:45:00 to 17-MAY-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A couple thunderstorm complexes trained east-northeast across Sauk County and dumped very heavy rains which resulted in small stream and urban flooding.   Most of the flooding was confined to bottomland near small streams, which quickly exceeded their banks.  In Reedsburg, 1.00 inches of rain fell between 2137 and 2152CST.  At this location, 2.25 inches fell between 2135 and 2210CST.  At Bear Valley, on the Sauk-Richland county line, unofficial reports indicated that 3 to 4 inches fell between 1930 and 2205CST.  Synoptically, low-pressure moved northeast through southwestern Wisconsin to northern Lake Michigan.  Leading up to this event, daytime maximum temperatures were in the mid to upper 70s and surface dewpoints were in the lower 60s.

Flood in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAY-02 21:00:00 to 08-MAY-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Location: REEDSBURG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
This extraordinary event consisted of three primary waves of severe weather and flooding. The first occurred during the early morning of May 7th. The second consisted of four separate severe and flooding events which overlapped and lasted from mid-morning on May 7th, to near sunrise on May 8th. The last wave of severe weather and flooding swept through the area the evening of May 8th, and into the early morning hours of May 9th. Rainfall amounts of four to eight inches fell across the area from the early morning of May 7th, to the morning of May 9th. Bands greater than 10 inch amounts were shown over Bourbon and Crawford counties.  The widespread heavy rain amounts and periods of torrential rainfall rates resulted in extensive flooding of small streams and creeks, county roads, low water crossings and other low lying areas. Some major highways were also affected. In addition to the flash flooding reports, river flooding became significant as many went above flood stage by the middle of May.  All monetary damages will be included in the flood narrative listed on May 9th.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-02 18:00:00 to 08-MAY-02 00:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-02 21:00:00 to 08-MAY-02 00:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-02 21:00:00 to 08-MAY-02 00:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-02 14:10:00 to 03-MAY-02 14:10:00 (CST)
Location: SYLACAUGA
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 3K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees were blown down near Sylacauga.
Hail in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-02 14:45:00 to 03-MAY-02 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: NEWELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Dime size hail was observed in and around Newell.  Some locations reported the hail covering the ground.
Hail in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-02 22:25:00 to 03-MAY-02 22:25:00 (CST)
Location: SNEAD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Dime size hail fell in Susan Moore.
A slow-moving complex of thunderstorms with torrential rain caused major problems over much of Franklin County, especially at Benton and West City. Firefighters rescued an elderly woman who needed assistance getting out of rising floodwater in her cellar. The water was about 18 inches deep when she was rescued. In another incident in Franklin County, sheriff deputies aided a woman whose car was swept off Highway 37. The car was swept into a flooded ditch, and ropes were used to get the woman to safety. Flooded streets, yards, and basements were common in Benton and West City. Some of the streets were closed, and several motorists became stranded while trying to drive through flooded areas. No injuries were reported after the roof of a fireworks tent collapsed from the weight of the water. Minor to moderate street flooding was reported in DuQuoin in Perry County.  Near Waltonville in Jefferson County, water was over Route 148. An observer reported 3.11 inches of rain near Scheller in Jefferson County.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-02 18:00:00 to 27-JUN-02 19:10:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-02 18:00:00 to 27-JUN-02 19:10:00 (CST)
Location: WALTONVILLE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-02 17:38:00 to 27-JUN-02 18:45:00 (CST)
Location: PINCKNEYVILLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Hail in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 10-MAY-02 12:50:00 to 10-MAY-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: JEMISON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Dime size hail was observed in Jemison and in Thorsby.
Hail in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-02 17:45:00 to 11-MAY-02 17:45:00 (CST)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Dime size hail was reported on CR 33 near Louisville.  Dime size hail was also observed in the Edgefield area.
Hail in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-02 18:47:00 to 11-MAY-02 18:47:00 (CST)
Location: FT MITCHELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Dime size hail fell in Fort Mitchell.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 11-MAY-02 18:47:00 to 11-MAY-02 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 20K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 13-MAY-02 10:30:00 to 13-MAY-02 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: HARVEST
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees were blown down and one landed on a home in Harvest.
Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 13-MAY-02 10:45:00 to 13-MAY-02 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 8K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines were blown down from Huntsville into the southeast parts of Madison County.  Several trees blocked roadways.  Lightning strikes and downed power lines caused numerous power outages.
Hail as large as quarters and golf balls was reported by the public, as well as law enforcement officials and amateur radio operators.

Hail in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAY-02 14:15:00 to 06-MAY-02 14:15:00 (CST)
Location: LOYAL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAY-02 14:22:00 to 06-MAY-02 14:22:00 (CST)
Location: LOYAL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAY-02 16:00:00 to 06-MAY-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: CITY PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAY-02 16:40:00 to 06-MAY-02 16:40:00 (CST)
Location: NEW ROME
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAY-02 19:40:00 to 06-MAY-02 19:40:00 (CST)
Location: POTOSI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAY-02 20:55:00 to 06-MAY-02 20:55:00 (CST)
Location: CUBA CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Dime to golf ball size hail was reported by law enforcement officials and amateur radio operators.

Hail in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 06-MAY-02 17:18:00 to 06-MAY-02 17:18:00 (CST)
Location: DECORAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2K
Crop damage: .5K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 06-MAY-02 17:27:00 to 06-MAY-02 17:27:00 (CST)
Location: DECORAH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 06-MAY-02 17:39:00 to 06-MAY-02 17:39:00 (CST)
Location: DECORAH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 06-MAY-02 17:50:00 to 06-MAY-02 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: WAUKON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in HOWARD, IOWA
From 06-MAY-02 17:10:00 to 06-MAY-02 17:10:00 (CST)
Location: PROTIVIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 06-MAY-02 17:15:00 to 06-MAY-02 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: .75K
Crop damage: .75K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 08-MAY-02 22:59:00 to 08-MAY-02 22:59:00 (CST)
Location: BEAVER
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-MAY-02 22:40:00 to 08-MAY-02 22:40:00 (CST)
Location: PEA RIDGE
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-MAY-02 23:12:00 to 08-MAY-02 23:12:00 (CST)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 57 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 65 miles an hour blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-MAY-02 23:45:00 to 08-MAY-02 23:45:00 (CST)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.
The Ryan fire was started by a campfire in Coronado National Forest at Canelo Hill on April 29th and continued through May 4th.  The fire burned 38,800 acres with estimated fire fighting costs of 1.2 million dollars.  The fire burned one house and several outbuildings.

Wildfire in SANTA CRUZ, ARIZONA
From 01-MAY-02 08:00:00 to 04-MAY-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Location: CANELO
Property damage: 90K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE
The Bullock wildfire started in Bullock Canyon in the Catalina Mountains, part of the Coronado National Forest.  The fire started on May 21st and continued through June 10th.  It was suspected to be human induced.  The fire burned 30,563 acres along with 2 cabins and several outbuildings.  The residents of Summerhaven were evacuated on May 25th and Catalina Highway closed on May 22nd.  The fire also threatened Mt. Bigelow which had several telecommunication towers and 2 telescopes.  However, fire fighters were able to contain the fire a half of a mile away.  The entire fire fighting costs was estimated to be 11.5 million dollars.

Wildfire in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 21-MAY-02 08:00:00 to 31-MAY-02 23:59:00 (MST)
Location: MT LEMMON
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE
The season's first widespread severe weather event downed trees and wires throughout a large part of western, central, and northeast Massachusetts.  Damage was reported in many towns from the east slopes of the Berkshires across Worcester County and into Essex County, but was most concentrated in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties.  Northampton was especially hard hit, with many large trees and power lines down.  About 3,100 electric customers lost power due to the storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-MAY-02 16:35:00 to 31-MAY-02 16:35:00 (EST)
Location: WINCHENDON
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-MAY-02 16:58:00 to 31-MAY-02 16:58:00 (EST)
Location: TOWNSEND
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-MAY-02 17:07:00 to 31-MAY-02 17:10:00 (EST)
Location: AMESBURY
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-MAY-02 17:10:00 to 31-MAY-02 17:10:00 (EST)
Location: HOLYOKE
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-MAY-02 18:00:00 to 31-MAY-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: GARDNER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-MAY-02 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-02 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-MAY-02 15:45:00 to 31-MAY-02 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: BERNARDSTON
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-MAY-02 15:45:00 to 31-MAY-02 16:40:00 (EST)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Hail in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-02 17:04:00 to 03-MAY-02 17:04:00 (EST)
Location: MARTINEZ
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

TV26 in Augusta reported golf ball size hail on Lewiston road in the Martinez area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-02 17:15:00 to 03-MAY-02 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 70 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter recorded gust to 70mph at home.

Hail in BURKE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-02 18:58:00 to 03-MAY-02 18:58:00 (EST)
Location: SARDIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency manager reported quarter size hail just south of Sardis.

Hail in MCDUFFIE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-02 16:45:00 to 03-MAY-02 16:45:00 (EST)
Location: THOMSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: POST OFFICE

Postal employee reported nickel size hail in Thomson.

Hail in BURKE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-02 18:27:00 to 03-MAY-02 18:27:00 (EST)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency manager reported quarter size hail near Munnerly.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-02 17:20:00 to 03-MAY-02 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 70 M
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Public reported trees down.

Hail in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-02 17:20:00 to 03-MAY-02 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: HEPHZIBAH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Public reported golf ball size hail.

Hail in MCDUFFIE, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-02 17:15:00 to 03-MAY-02 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: THOMSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: POST OFFICE

Postal employee reported quarter size hail.

Hail in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-02 17:40:00 to 03-MAY-02 17:48:00 (EST)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported golf  ball size hail at Goshen Plantation.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 03-MAY-02 17:48:00 to 03-MAY-02 17:48:00 (EST)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency manager reported several trees down in Goshen Plantation.
A Flash Flood Warning was issued due to the partial failure of the Presque Isle Wildlife Dam on the Presque Isle River. Heavy rains and rapid melting of the snowpack this spring contributed to the collapse of a 10 feet wide section of the earthen portion of the dam.  This partial failure caused increased flows on the Presque Isle River through the town of Marenisco, 2 miles downstream.

Flash Flood in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 17-APR-02 11:02:00 to 17-APR-02 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: MARENISCO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Flash Flood in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAY-02 11:10:00 to 08-MAY-02 12:10:00 (CST)
Location: OLDHAM
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several roads and area fields were flooded after heavy rain.
Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 08-MAY-02 13:00:00 to 08-MAY-02 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE BENTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fields and roads were flooded after heavy rain.
Flash Flood in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 08-MAY-02 13:30:00 to 08-MAY-02 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: BALATON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fields and a few roads in the area were flooded after heavy rain.
In Union County, flash flooding struck the small community of Mill Creek, forcing some residents out of their homes. An elderly woman was rescued by boat from her flooded home, and Route 127 was closed. Some residents of the Reynoldsville area of Union County were only able to boat to and from their homes. In Alexander County, flash flooding damaged about 12 homes, mainly in the Tamms and Elco areas. Twelve to 14 bridges and about 40 roads were washed out or damaged. In other counties, many secondary roads were closed across southern Illinois, including 8 in Jackson County. Water was over Route 4 near Campbell Hill in northwest Jackson County. In Edwards County, a 24-hour rainfall amount of 4.95 inches was reported at Browns, and 4.5 inches was reported at West Salem. High water caused one stranded motorist to be rescued near West Salem. Floodwaters from Little Bonpas Creek closed at least one road and flooded others. There were numerous roads with water over them in Wayne and Edwards Counties, including Highway 15 about 2 miles west of Fairfield and Route 45 between Geff and Cisne. In Jefferson County, water was over Two Mile Creek Road and Brownsville Road.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 12-MAY-02 19:08:00 to 13-MAY-02 00:10:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 12-MAY-02 21:45:00 to 13-MAY-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 12-MAY-02 21:08:00 to 13-MAY-02 00:10:00 (CST)
Location: MT VERNON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 12-MAY-02 21:08:00 to 13-MAY-02 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 13-MAY-02 00:16:00 to 13-MAY-02 02:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 12-MAY-02 22:41:00 to 13-MAY-02 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A severe thunderstorm moved east from southern Union County, crossing central Webster County, extreme northern Hopkins County, and most of Mclean County. The thunderstorm was a large hail producer, with several reports of dime to quarter size hail along its path. The hail covered the ground at Dixon.

Hail in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-02 06:50:00 to 02-MAY-02 06:50:00 (CST)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Hail in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-02 07:00:00 to 02-MAY-02 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: HANSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-02 06:35:00 to 02-MAY-02 06:35:00 (CST)
Location: SULLIVAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-02 07:15:00 to 02-MAY-02 07:15:00 (CST)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT