sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Thunderstorm Wind in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-02 03:45:00 to 09-MAR-02 04:10:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Thunderstorm winds caused roof damage to numerous buildings across Searcy County.
Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-02 03:55:00 to 09-MAR-02 03:55:00 (CST)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Several buildings sustained roof damage and a number of trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-02 04:10:00 to 09-MAR-02 04:10:00 (CST)
Location: ATKINS
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Several trees were blown down and some houses sustained roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 08-MAR-02 04:05:00 to 08-MAR-02 04:05:00 (CST)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Some trees were knocked down and several buildings sustained minor roof and structural damage.
Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-02 05:35:00 to 09-MAR-02 05:35:00 (CST)
Location: BATESVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several large trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in POINTE COUPEE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-02 06:05:00 to 31-MAR-02 06:05:00 (CST)
Location: VENTRESS
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds partially removed the roofs on a few homes, damaged the roof of a barn, threw a horse trailer into a tree, knocked down power lines, snapped off trees, and blew a tree down on an abandoned house causing heavy damage along Highway 414.
Thunderstorm Wind in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-02 06:10:00 to 31-MAR-02 06:10:00 (CST)
Location: BAKER
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Comite Drive area.
Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-02 08:20:00 to 31-MAR-02 08:20:00 (CST)
Location: RIO
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds broke the tops of trees off along Highway 1074.
Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-02 04:40:00 to 09-MAR-02 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Numerous homes and businesses sustained roof damage across Stone County.
Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-02 05:20:00 to 09-MAR-02 05:20:00 (CST)
Location: HEBER SPGS
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm winds blew down some large tree limbs.  One car was damaged when some of the limbs fell on the vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-02 05:15:00 to 09-MAR-02 05:15:00 (CST)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Thunderstorm winds damaged a large billboard south of Conway.
Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-02 05:20:00 to 09-MAR-02 05:20:00 (CST)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Thunderstorm winds caused some roof damage to several buildings in Benton.
High winds developed across northeast sections of the state and also in the middle Rio Grande Valley where falling trees or limbs knocked down power lines serving about 5000 customers in Albuquerque and the nearby Sandia Mountain communities.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS / MOST OF W SANTA FE / E BERNALILLO / X SE SANDUVAL / X W TORRANCE / E VALENCIA / PART OF E SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-02 13:00:00 to 21-MAY-02 18:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in HARDING, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-02 13:00:00 to 21-MAY-02 18:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY / X SC SANDUVAL / VALENCIA EXCEPT X E / X E CIBOLA / BERNALILLO EXCEPT E AND X NW, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-02 13:00:00 to 21-MAY-02 18:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST PLAINS / UNION EXCEPT X NW / X SE COLFAX, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-02 13:00:00 to 21-MAY-02 18:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 51 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS / ALL BUT X W AND X SE COLFAX / ALL BUT X W MORA / C SAN MIGUEL / X NW UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 21-MAY-02 13:00:00 to 21-MAY-02 18:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 52 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
A strong Pacific storm and associated vigorous cold front blew through northeast Utah, producing sustained winds around 40 mph with even stronger gusts. The Vernal airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph in the eastern Uinta Basin while the Wild Horse Basin RAWS site in the Tavaputs Plateau clocked a gust to 80 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN UINTA BASIN, UTAH
From 15-APR-02 12:00:00 to 15-APR-02 23:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 54 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in TAVAPUTS PLATEAU, UTAH
From 15-APR-02 12:00:00 to 15-APR-02 23:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 70 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
An avalanche on Red Mountain Pass covered a 40 foot stretch of Highway 550 with 3 to 4 feet of snow and blocked traffic for about one hour.

Avalanche in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-APR-02 18:15:00 to 05-APR-02 18:20:00 (MST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Hail in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 24-APR-02 12:59:00 to 24-APR-02 12:59:00 (CST)
Location: SCOTTVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The County Sheriff Department reported golfball size hail.
Hail in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 24-APR-02 13:08:00 to 24-APR-02 13:08:00 (CST)
Location: JERSEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The County Sheriff Department reported golfball size hail.
Amateur radio spotters reported hail up to golfball size across parts of Macoupin County.

Hail in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 24-APR-02 13:15:00 to 24-APR-02 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: CARLINVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 24-APR-02 13:10:00 to 24-APR-02 13:10:00 (CST)
Location: PALMYRA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 24-APR-02 13:10:00 to 24-APR-02 13:10:00 (CST)
Location: HETTICK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding over portions of Northern Arkansas.  A number of county roads and low water crossings were covered by high water for several hours across the area.

Flash Flood in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAR-02 18:25:00 to 25-MAR-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAR-02 18:40:00 to 25-MAR-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAR-02 18:55:00 to 25-MAR-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAR-02 19:00:00 to 25-MAR-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAR-02 19:00:00 to 25-MAR-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Continuous rain over a one day period in this area caused some creeks and streams to overflow their banks and close area roadways.

Flood in ADAMS, OHIO
From 26-MAR-02 08:25:00 to 26-MAR-02 09:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flood in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 26-MAR-02 09:00:00 to 26-MAR-02 09:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flood in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 26-MAR-02 09:36:00 to 26-MAR-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Continuous rain over a one day period in this area caused some creeks and streams to overflow their banks and close area roadways.

Flood in MASON, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAR-02 09:00:00 to 26-MAR-02 09:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flood in LEWIS, KENTUCKY
From 26-MAR-02 09:00:00 to 26-MAR-02 09:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
High winds in excess of 60 mph downed trees, signs, and power lines throughout southeast and east central Indiana early in the afternoon. Several thousand people were left without power for prolonged periods of time due to the widespread nature of the damage to the power lines and utility poles.

High Wind in SWITZERLAND, INDIANA
From 09-MAR-02 13:41:00 to 09-MAR-02 14:20:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in DEARBORN, INDIANA
From 09-MAR-02 13:45:00 to 09-MAR-02 14:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 59 M
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in FAYETTE, INDIANA
From 09-MAR-02 13:50:00 to 09-MAR-02 14:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in WAYNE, INDIANA
From 09-MAR-02 13:55:00 to 09-MAR-02 14:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in UNION, INDIANA
From 09-MAR-02 16:15:00 to 09-MAR-02 16:40:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in RIPLEY, INDIANA
From 09-MAR-02 13:23:00 to 09-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High Wind in FRANKLIN, INDIANA
From 09-MAR-02 13:38:00 to 09-MAR-02 14:20:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Flash Flood in CLEARFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-MAY-02 13:40:00 to 12-MAY-02 16:50:00 (EST)
Location: DU BOIS
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams caused road closures in and around the city of Dubois beginning at 13:40 LST. Flooded roadways were also noted in the Kerr area. Flood waters subsided at 16:50 LST.
Tornado in TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 31-MAR-02 10:40:00 to 31-MAR-02 10:55:00 (CST)
Location: HOUMA
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A tornado destroyed one mobile home, damaged four houses, and downed power lines.
Lightning in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 26-MAR-02 05:35:00 to 26-MAR-02 05:35:00 (CST)
Location: BATON ROUGE
Property damage: 65K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A lightning strike caused a fire that damaged sixty five golf carts outside a building.
Lightning in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 26-MAR-02 07:00:00 to 26-MAR-02 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: KENNER
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A lightning strike caused a fire that damaged a duplex.
Tornado in ST. JAMES, LOUISIANA
From 20-MAR-02 12:15:00 to 20-MAR-02 12:15:00 (CST)
Location: VACHERIE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A tornado briefly touched down causing roof damage to two houses and knocking one of the homes off of its cinder blocks.
NWS spotters reported a multi vehichle pile-up on Highway 285 3 miles north of Artesia.  The collision was the result of high winds and blowing dust...which significantly lowered visibilities.  Damage amounts are estimated...and no injuries were reported.  The winds were the result of a tight surface pressure gradient across southeast New Mexico.

High Wind in EDDY COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-MAR-02 13:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 13:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 58 E
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 17-MAR-02 16:18:00 to 17-MAR-02 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding over the southern portion of Jefferson County.  A number of roads were covered by high water.  Several families had to be evacuated from their homes due to the high water in and around Pine Bluff.
Another late-season winter storm spread between 4 and 6 inches of wet, heavy snow and sleet across portions of western Pennsylvania.

Winter Storm in MERCER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-MAR-02 13:00:00 to 25-MAR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in CLARION, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-MAR-02 14:00:00 to 25-MAR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-MAR-02 14:00:00 to 25-MAR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in FOREST, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-MAR-02 14:00:00 to 25-MAR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Another 1.0 to 1.5 inches of rain over relatively saturated ground produced widespread small stream flooding across western Pennsylvania on the 26th.

Flood in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAR-02 14:20:00 to 26-MAR-02 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Chartiers Creek rose out of its banks, producing basement flooding.  West Pike Street in Canonsburg was also closed due to flooding.  Several other reports of minor flooding were received from across the county, including Ellsworth and Carroll Township.

Flood in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAR-02 14:30:00 to 26-MAR-02 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Little Buffalo Creek rose out of its banks in the Marwood area.

Flood in FAYETTE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAR-02 14:30:00 to 26-MAR-02 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Jennings Run Creek rose out of its banks.

Flood in ARMSTRONG, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAR-02 14:30:00 to 26-MAR-02 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Buffalo Creek rose out of its banks in the Boggsville area.  Several other small streams also rose out of their banks across the county.

Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAR-02 14:30:00 to 26-MAR-02 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Lowries Run Creek rose out of its banks, flooding Camp Horne and Harmony Roads.   Several other small streams also rose out of their banks across the county.

Flood in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAR-02 13:40:00 to 26-MAR-02 18:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flood in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAR-02 13:40:00 to 26-MAR-02 18:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flooding closed portions of State Highway 217 between Breinizer to just north of Blairsville.

Flood in GREENE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAR-02 12:20:00 to 26-MAR-02 14:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several small streams rose out of their banks, producing minor road flooding south of Waynesburg.
An arctic cold front moved southeast across northwest Arkansas during the early morning hours of the 2nd.  Meanwhile an upper level system moved northeast out of the desert southwest.  This resulted in a large area of precipitation.  The precipitation began as rain and changed to freezing rain and sleet and then to snow.  Some of the snow was heavy.  A few snow accumulations include: Bella Vista...6 inches, Siloam Springs...5 inches,  Eureka Springs...5 inches, Berryville...5 inches,  Bentonville...4 inches and Huntsville...4 inches.

Heavy Snow in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAR-02 06:00:00 to 02-MAR-02 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAR-02 06:00:00 to 02-MAR-02 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAR-02 06:00:00 to 02-MAR-02 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAR-02 06:00:00 to 02-MAR-02 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Flood in COSHOCTON, OHIO
From 20-APR-02 03:00:00 to 22-APR-02 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

More thunderstorm rains over nearly saturated ground pushed the Muskingum River at Coshocton back over its flood stage of 13.0 feet.  The river crested at around 13.4 feet during the late morning hours on the 20th, then began to slowly recede, finally falling below flood stage early on the 22nd.  Only some minor roadway flooding near the river was reported.
Flash Flood in GARRETT, MARYLAND
From 28-APR-02 06:48:00 to 28-APR-02 09:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy thunderstorm rains forced Buffalo Run Creek out of its banks, producing minor roadway flooding on Buffalo Run Road.  Minor street flooding was also reported in the Oakland area.
Excessive Heat in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 15-APR-02 12:00:00 to 19-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The seasons first Bermuda high developed by April 15th, and began pumping unseasonably warm air across eastern New York and adjacent western New England.  Temperatures from 15th through the 19th averaged more than 20 degrees above seasonal normals for this time frame! At the Albany International Airport, a warm minimum temperature of 57 degrees was recorded on the 16th. Two daily record highs were established on the 16th with 89 degrees, and the 17th with 91. It was the earliest  date of the calendar year that a 90 or higher reading was ever officially recorded. The April warm spell ended on Friday, the 19th, as a cold front triggered scattered thunderstorms across the region, followed by a return to more seasonable temperatures.
Hail in PLUMAS, CALIFORNIA
From 03-APR-02 15:05:00 to 03-APR-02 15:05:00 (PST)
Location: PORTOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

One inch diameter hail was reported by two storm spotters in Portola, CA.
Spotters and automated weather equipment reported numerous wind gusts of over 65 mph around Mono County during the evening. Several trees were blown down in the June Lakes area, causing minor property damage.

High Wind in MONO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-APR-02 21:00:00 to 14-APR-02 23:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 60 M
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAR-02 18:43:00 to 29-MAR-02 18:43:00 (EST)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Dime sized hail was covering the ground at the Lakeside subdivision.
Thunderstorm Wind in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 30-MAR-02 11:35:00 to 30-MAR-02 11:35:00 (CST)
Location: MC GEHEE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed some large trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm winds downed at least a dozen trees, with a camper flipped over in the area. About 400 customers lost power for several hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAR-02 04:15:00 to 09-MAR-02 04:15:00 (CST)
Location: MT GEORGE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in portions of Saline County. Several county roads had to be barricaded due to high water.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 19-MAR-02 22:00:00 to 20-MAR-02 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding to occur in some areas.  Several county roads were under water for a brief period of time.

Flash Flood in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 30-MAR-02 08:00:00 to 30-MAR-02 09:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding to occur in some areas.  Several county roads were under water for a brief period of time. County roads were also washed out near Amity, DeGray and Vaden.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 30-MAR-02 08:00:00 to 30-MAR-02 09:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off of a barn at Harrell.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 30-MAR-02 10:25:00 to 30-MAR-02 10:25:00 (CST)
Location: HARRELL
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 30-MAR-02 11:20:00 to 30-MAR-02 11:20:00 (CST)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were knocked down.  Several homes and businesses sustained roof damage from a severe thunderstorm that moved through the area.  A large fence was also blown over.
Hail in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-MAR-02 15:15:00 to 31-MAR-02 15:15:00 (EST)
Location: ST PAULS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Retired school principal reported dime size hail.
Dense Fog in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 08-FEB-02 10:30:00 to 08-FEB-02 12:30:00 (PST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Another multiple-vehicle accident caused by dense fog occurred on Highway 58 about 20 miles east-southeast of Bakersfield on the northwest slopes of the Tehachapi Mountains.  About 40 vehicles were involved in 3 close proximity accident events starting at 10:30 AM PST.
The combination of rain and melting snow pushed some small streams out of their banks in the Palouse region.  WA Highway 27 had to be closed for about 24 hours between Tekoa and Oakesdale as high waters from Pine Creek overflowed the road.  This same general area in the northern Palouse received 7 or more inches of snow less than a week earlier (see Heavy Snow entries).

Flood in WHITMAN, WASHINGTON
From 11-MAR-02 12:00:00 to 12-MAR-02 12:00:00 (PST)
Location: OAKESDALE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A narrow band of heavy snow set up over the northern Washington Palouse as cold arctic air moved in from the north and interacted with moisture spreading up from the south.  9.5 inches of snow fell at Oakesdale.

Heavy Snow in WHITMAN & EXTREME SE SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
From 17-MAR-02 03:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 09:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
A late-season storm spread between 1 and 3 inches of snow across the majority of Fayette and Westmoreland Counties.  However, along the higher ridges over the far eastern sections of the counties, snow accumulations reached 4 to 6 inches.

Winter Storm in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-MAR-02 05:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 09:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in FAYETTE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-MAR-02 05:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 09:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
In the Tehachapi Mountains northwest wind provided sustained 10-minute wind speeds of 73 MPH with a peak gust of 93 MPH. In the Kern Deserts widespread wind gusts in excess of 50 MPH were reported with peak gusts in and around Government Peak of 96 MPH. Inyokern Airport reported gusts to 45Kts and Mojave Airport gusting to 50Kts.

High Wind in SE KERN CTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 13-MAR-02 12:28:00 to 13-MAR-02 18:47:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 83 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 13-MAR-02 09:56:00 to 13-MAR-02 21:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 81 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VLY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-MAR-02 12:28:00 to 13-MAR-02 18:47:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 83 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
On the morning of the 9th, temperatures again dipped to freezing to concern deciduous crop growers in the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley. Overnight lows included 25F at Coalinga AWOS, 31F at Jasmin, and 32F at Mendota, Merced, Lemoore, and Porterville.

Frost/Freeze in SE SJ VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-MAR-02 05:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 07:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Frost/Freeze in W CENTRAL SJ VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-MAR-02 04:30:00 to 09-MAR-02 07:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Frost/Freeze in E CENTRAL SJ VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-MAR-02 03:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 07:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Frost/Freeze in SW SJ VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-MAR-02 06:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 07:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Waterspout in CONNEAUT OH TO RIPLEY NY, LAKE ERIE
From 28-APR-02 13:00:00 to 28-APR-02 13:00:00 (EST)
Location: RIPLEY NY
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A waterspout was observed on Lake Erie just offshore from Presque Isle.  No damage occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 09-APR-02 03:00:00 to 09-APR-02 03:00:00 (EST)
Location: SEVEN HILLS
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph toppled the walls and roof trusses of a building under construction in Seven Hills.
Thunderstorm Wind in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 13-APR-02 09:46:00 to 13-APR-02 09:46:00 (CST)
Location: MONTAGUE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down by high winds.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-02 12:10:00 to 12-APR-02 12:25:00 (CST)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Occurred at Moss Lake.

Hail in COOKE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-02 12:58:00 to 12-APR-02 12:58:00 (CST)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Occurred at the Precinct 1 barn.