sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Heavy snow of 4 to 6 inches was reported from Mountainair in the Manzano Mountains southward to the Sacramento Mountains surrounding Ruidoso.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN COUNTY HIGH PLAINS/HONDO VALLEY / LINCOLN EXCEPT SC, NEW MEXICO
From 08-DEC-02 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS/ESTANCIA VALLEY COUNTY / SE SANTA FE / W SAN MIGUEL / TORRANCE EXCEPT X W / E SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 08-DEC-02 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CHAVES COUNTY / X SW CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 08-DEC-02 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow 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 08-DEC-02 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Low pressure on the gulf coast on the 10th moved northeast to be off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina the morning of the 11th.  The storm moved north to be off the New Jersey coast that evening then moved northeast off of Cape Cod the morning of the 12th.  Precipitation moved into northeast Pennsylvania between 8 and 9 in the morning on the 11th.  Precipitation fell in the form of rain but froze to roads and other surfaces with temperatures in the upper 20s.  Sleet mixed in with the freezing rain at times at the beginning of the event.  In southern parts of Pike and Luzerne Counties temperatures rose above freezing for most of the afternoon.  The rain and freezing rain was heavy at times during the afternoon.  Rainfall amounts were up to an inch.  Freezing rain accretions were up to half an inch.  The freezing rain caused numerous accidents which closed most of the major thoroughfares including, Interstates 81, 80, and 84.  Several counties declared states of emergencies.  The freezing rain also brought down trees and power lines.  This was especially true across the higher elevations.  The freezing rain changed to snow on the evening of the 11th.  The wet snow then continued heavy at times into the next morning.  Snowfall amounts for Pike and Luzerne Counties were up to two inches.  The remainder of the counties further north received 2 to 8 inches of snow.  The heaviest snow of 6 to 8 inches was from Wyoming County eastward across southern Susquehanna, northern Lackawanna, into northern Wayne Counties.  Total water equivalents for the entire storm were mostly between an inch and an inch and a half.  The freezing rain and the heavy wet snow caused hundreds of customers to lose power.

Winter Weather in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 08:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 08:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 09:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 06:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 08:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 09:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 08:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 08:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 05:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 05-NOV-02 19:00:00 to 05-NOV-02 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: FROLONA
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Heard county Emergency Management Director reported that two trees were blown down in the extreme western part of the county near the Alabama border.  One tree was blown down on Old Tennessee Road and the other on Glenn Road.
A strong cold front moved through the northern plains and produced a period of strong winds.  The highest gust was reported at St. Vincent, MN, at 58 mph.

High Wind in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 04:15:00 to 29-NOV-02 15:22:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in EASTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 04:15:00 to 29-NOV-02 15:22:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 04:15:00 to 29-NOV-02 15:22:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 04:15:00 to 29-NOV-02 15:22:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 04:15:00 to 29-NOV-02 15:22:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
High Wind in S WASHOE T X SE & X SW/STOREY/E CARSON CITY/C&E DOUGLAS/NW LYON, NEVADA
From 08-NOV-02 00:00:00 to 08-NOV-02 01:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 100 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

An automated weather station on Virginia Peak near Nixon, NV measured wind gusts in excess of 120 mph.
A low pressure system over eastern Canada pushed cold air across Lake Superior, generating  lake effect snow showers over the lake shore counties of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The snow began falling on the 24th and continued into the 27th  with bursts of heavy snow ( 1 to 2 inches an hour)  falling on the 25th and 26th.  During the heaviest snowfall, Ironwood accumulated 11 inches, Ontonagon reported 15 inches, and Rockland received 17 inches. Further east, The National Weather Service Office recorded 13 inches of new snow, downtown Marquette reported 15 inches, 20 inches accumulated in Harvey and 24 inches covered Skandia.  Downtown Munising only received 7 inches, but 10 inches fell at Sand Point and Chatham measured 11 inches of new snow.  The heaviest snowfalls were fairly localized, but 4 to 8 inches of snow fell over most parts of the lakeshore counties, contributing to numerous minor traffic accidents, a few school closings and difficult travel conditions along two of the major travel routes across the Upper Peninsula.

Heavy Snow in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 25-NOV-02 08:00:00 to 25-NOV-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Heavy Snow in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 25-NOV-02 08:00:00 to 25-NOV-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 25-NOV-02 17:00:00 to 25-NOV-02 17:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 26-NOV-02 15:00:00 to 26-NOV-02 15:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 26-NOV-02 17:00:00 to 26-NOV-02 17:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
The prolonged drought across north-central Kansas occasionally was classified into the severe category this year.  Most dry land crops were hard hit and there was some decreased yield with irrigated crops.

Drought in JEWELL, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-02 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 10M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in MITCHELL, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-02 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 10M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in OSBORNE, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-02 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 10M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in PHILLIPS, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-02 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 10M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-02 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 10M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Drought in SMITH, KANSAS
From 01-DEC-02 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 10M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Ice Storm in MARLBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 05-DEC-02 02:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Around a tenth of an inch of frozen precipitation was observed, knocking down limbs and causing power outages.  Only a few minor traffic accidents were noted.  Strong high pressure over the mid-Atlantic fed a shallow layer of cold air across interior portions of the state.  Low pressure formed over the Gulf coast, spreading moisture over the Carolinas.  The result was freezing rain.

Ice Storm in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 05-DEC-02 02:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Around a tenth of an inch of frozen precipitation was observed, knocking down limbs and causing power outages.  Only a few minor traffic accidents were noted.  Strong high pressure over the mid-Atlantic fed a shallow layer of cold air across interior portions of the state.  Low pressure formed over the Gulf coast, spreading moisture over the Carolinas.  The result was freezing rain.

Ice Storm in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 05-DEC-02 02:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Around a tenth of an inch of frozen precipitation was observed, knocking down limbs and causing power outages.  Only a few minor traffic accidents were noted.  Strong high pressure over the mid-Atlantic fed a shallow layer of cold air across interior portions of the state.  Low pressure formed over the Gulf coast, spreading moisture over the Carolinas.  The result was freezing rain.

Ice Storm in DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 05-DEC-02 02:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Around a tenth of an inch of frozen precipitation was observed, knocking down limbs and causing power outages.  Only a few minor traffic accidents were noted.  Strong high pressure over the mid-Atlantic fed a shallow layer of cold air across interior portions of the state.  Low pressure formed over the Gulf coast, spreading moisture over the Carolinas.  The result was freezing rain.
Low pressure tracking across eastern Maine and New Brunswick produced 5 to 9 inches of snow across extreme northeast Maine.

Winter Storm in NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 01-DEC-02 00:00:00 to 02-DEC-02 03:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 01-DEC-02 00:00:00 to 02-DEC-02 03:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 05-DEC-02 08:48:00 to 05-DEC-02 08:54:00 (EST)
Location: LOWER TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 43 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Storm developed very close to shore and winds were measured by observation station at Port Manatee.
Tornado in GEM, IDAHO
From 29-SEP-02 16:50:00 to 29-SEP-02 16:55:00 (MST)
Location: EMMETT
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A tornado touched down at Tom's Cabin Road, west of Emmett, in Gem County. It tracked eastward on the ground for a mile, ripping limbs off trees, destroying an outbuilding and damaging houses and a vehicle.
Flash Flood in WORCESTER, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-02 09:30:00 to 01-SEP-02 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: OCEAN CITY
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous roads and bridges reported closed due to flooding between Ocean City, Berlin, Newark, and Snow Hill. Cooperative observer at Snow Hill reported just over 14 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in WICOMICO, MARYLAND
From 01-SEP-02 12:50:00 to 01-SEP-02 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: WANGO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Portions of Ben Davis Road and Wango Road closed due to high water. In Wango, bridge on Bear Swamp Road washed out.
Heavy rainfall on the Missionary Ridge burned area caused mud and debris flows into the east Animas Valley with debris deposits up to 6 feet deep on the roads. A bulldozer became trapped on a county road by the debris flows.

Flash Flood in LA PLATA, COLORADO
From 12-SEP-02 09:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 10:00:00 (MST)
Location: DURANGO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Heavy rain caused minor flooding along Montezuma Creek in Montezuma Canyon.

Flood in SAN JUAN, UTAH
From 12-SEP-02 13:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 14:00:00 (MST)
Location: MONTICELLO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Heavy rain caused minor street flooding in town.

Flood in SAN JUAN, UTAH
From 12-SEP-02 17:45:00 to 12-SEP-02 18:45:00 (MST)
Location: BLUFF
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Rainfall caused mudslides across County Road 5 along Piceance Creek.  The road was closed for 4.5 hours.

Flood in RIO BLANCO, COLORADO
From 12-SEP-02 14:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 15:30:00 (MST)
Location: RIO BLANCO
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Strong thunderstorm winds lowered visibilities to near zero in blowing dust at the Canyonlands Airport.  The strong winds also picked up debris from a trash pile west of the airport and sent sheets of metal and other objects sailing over the airport.  A lightning strike knocked out power to the ASOS equipment shortly before the winds hit the airport.  Therefore, the winds were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND, UTAH
From 29-SEP-02 14:00:00 to 29-SEP-02 14:15:00 (MST)
Location: (CNY)CANYONLANDS FLD
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Severe thunderstorm producing large hail moved across the extreme northwestern Texas panhandle during the late afternoon hours.

Hail in DALLAM, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 15:55:00 to 13-SEP-02 15:55:00 (CST)
Location: KERRICK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in LYNN, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 19:00:00 to 13-SEP-02 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: TAHOKA
Magnitude: 51 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The West Texas Mesonet station northeast of town measured a 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARZA, TEXAS
From 13-SEP-02 19:20:00 to 13-SEP-02 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: GRAHAM CHAPEL
Magnitude: 55 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The West Texas Mesonet station southwest of town measured a 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Flash Flood in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 08-SEP-02 19:15:00 to 08-SEP-02 23:00:00 (MST)
Location: NORTH CENTRAL PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Very heavy rainfall caused flash flooding across north-central Lincoln County.  Several washouts were reported across county roads.  A section of State Highway 71 was also flooded.  A storm spotter measured up to 5 inches of rainfall in Limon, while media reports indicated up to 9 inches had fallen south of the town.  The Limon Public School was closed the following day as 14 inches of standing water was reported in the basement.  Classrooms were also flooded with sewer water after floodwaters plugged the pipes.

Flash Flood in ELBERT, COLORADO
From 08-SEP-02 19:15:00 to 08-SEP-02 23:00:00 (MST)
Location: EAST CENTRAL PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Floodwaters washed out two county roads in east central Elbert County.  Another roadway, County Road 98, was inundated with nearly 2 feet of water.
Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENS, GEORGIA
From 14-SEP-02 16:40:00 to 14-SEP-02 16:40:00 (EST)
Location: TOCCOA
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Some trees and a power line were blown down at Yonah Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-02 16:42:00 to 14-SEP-02 16:42:00 (EST)
Location: WESTMINSTER
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Some trees were blown down.
Heavy rain resulted in 3 inches of  water flowing rapidly across Highway 141 at mile marker 52.

Flood in MONTROSE, COLORADO
From 10-SEP-02 15:00:00 to 10-SEP-02 15:45:00 (MST)
Location: NATURITA
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Heavy rain flooded the basement of a residence.

Flood in SAN MIGUEL, COLORADO
From 10-SEP-02 16:40:00 to 10-SEP-02 17:30:00 (MST)
Location: PLACERVILLE
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Heavy rains caused 8 inches of water to flow across Highway 141, which deposited 2 to 4 inches of debris on the road.

Flood in DOLORES, COLORADO
From 10-SEP-02 16:00:00 to 10-SEP-02 17:00:00 (MST)
Location: DOVE CREEK
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A persistent rainfall resulted in 6 to 10 feet of mud and debris flows across sections of County Road 250. Many other county roads in the Missionary Ridge burn area were also closed due to debris and mud flows.  Additional damage occurred to personal property.

Flash Flood in LA PLATA, COLORADO
From 11-SEP-02 01:40:00 to 11-SEP-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Location: DURANGO
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Following high winds that plagued the region on December 14, a strong cold front brought heavy snow to northeast California and the Sierra Nevada overnight and into Sunday, December 15.  About 6 inches of new snow fell in the Lake Tahoe basin and valleys of northeast California.  At higher elevations, over a foot of snow fell at the 7000 foot elevations, while over 2 feet was reported in most locations at the 8000 foot level.

Heavy Snow in E NEVADA/E PLACER/E EL DORADO/NE ALPINE, CALIFORNIA
From 14-DEC-02 17:00:00 to 15-DEC-02 06:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Heavy Snow in MONO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 15-DEC-02 12:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Heavy Snow in LASSEN/EASTERN PLUMAS/EASTERN SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-02 16:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Heavy Snow in LASSEN/EASTERN PLUMAS/EASTERN SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-02 16:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in MONO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-DEC-02 21:00:00 to 15-DEC-02 18:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in MONO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-DEC-02 22:00:00 to 15-DEC-02 17:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Winds associated with a strong cold front pounded the North and Central Oregon Coast as well as the Coastal Mountain Range. Cannon Beach reported gusts to 66 mph, while in the Coastal Mountains, Wilkerson reported gusts to 62 mph and Cannibal Mountain gusts to 57 mph. Rains associated with the frontal system caused a slide 8 miles South of Yachats that blocked Highway 101 for a short period.

High Wind in CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF W OREGON, OREGON
From 15-DEC-02 12:00:00 to 16-DEC-02 02:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 57 M
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

High Wind in NORTHERN OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 15-DEC-02 12:00:00 to 16-DEC-02 02:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 57 M
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION
Ilwaco reported gusts to 60 mph.

High Wind in W PACIFIC, WASHINGTON
From 15-DEC-02 12:00:00 to 16-DEC-02 02:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 52 M
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION
Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 10-NOV-02 18:25:00 to 10-NOV-02 18:25:00 (EST)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees were down.
Thunderstorm Wind in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 10-NOV-02 01:00:00 to 10-NOV-02 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

A utility company reported some tree damage across the county.
Several homes and businesses had water enter them after 3 inches of rain fell on previously saturated ground.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 05-NOV-02 03:40:00 to 05-NOV-02 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE CHARLES
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Several roads were closed due to high water after 3 inches of rain fell on previously saturated grounds.

Flash Flood in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 05-NOV-02 05:00:00 to 05-NOV-02 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: EUNICE
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Mount Zirkel Complex was comprised of the Burn Ridge and Hinman fires. These were lightning caused fires which began in July and August. This complex was located in the Routt National Forest/Mount Zirkel Wilderness area. The fires consumed 31,016 acres of timber. Favorable weather conditions and precipitation received the first couple weeks of September resulted in minimal fire behavior. The complex was placed in monitor status on the 14th of September at 95 percent containment. The cost of fighting the fires was 13.3 million dollars.

Wildfire in ROUTT, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 14-SEP-02 16:00:00 (MST)
Location: STEAMBOAT SPGS
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY
The Big Fish fire began in mid July and was caused by lightning. The fire occurred in the White River National Forest and consumed 17,506 acres of timber, as well as 9 structures.  Favorable weather conditions and precipitation received on the fire in early September resulted in minimal fire behavior. The fire was placed in monitor status on September 12th. The cost of fighting the fire was 1.9 million dollars.

Wildfire in GARFIELD, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 12-SEP-02 16:00:00 (MST)
Location: GLENWOOD SPGS
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY
The Lost Lakes fire began in mid July due to lightning. The fire occurred in the Routt National Forest and consumed 5,538 acres of timber. Favorable weather conditions and precipitation received on the fire in early September resulted in minimal fire behavior. The fire was placed in monitor status on the 11th of September.

Wildfire in RIO BLANCO, COLORADO
From 01-SEP-02 00:00:00 to 11-SEP-02 16:00:00 (MST)
Location: MEEKER
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY
This funnel cloud was observed by numerous eyewitnesses over Escalante Canyon.  Additionally, eyewitnesses described two funnel clouds in the area around the same period of time.  The other funnel cloud was also seen by many eyewitnesses and touched down near Delta.  That tornado event is also described in this month's Storm Data publication.

Funnel Cloud in DELTA, COLORADO
From 11-SEP-02 16:10:00 to 11-SEP-02 16:15:00 (MST)
Location: DELTA
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Street flooding occurred in town.

Flood in GARFIELD, COLORADO
From 11-SEP-02 18:35:00 to 11-SEP-02 19:10:00 (MST)
Location: SILT
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Heavy rain caused flood waters and debris to block Rim Rock Road in the Colorado National Monument.

Flash Flood in MESA, COLORADO
From 12-SEP-02 15:20:00 to 12-SEP-02 16:00:00 (MST)
Location: GRAND JCT
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Heavy rain caused flash flooding and mud slides to partially bury vehicles and a camper in Canyonlands National Park.

Flash Flood in SAN JUAN, UTAH
From 12-SEP-02 16:30:00 to 12-SEP-02 17:30:00 (MST)
Location: LA SAL JCT
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY
Heavy rainfall on the Missionary Ridge burned area caused mud and debris flows to wash across County Road 502.

Flash Flood in LA PLATA, COLORADO
From 12-SEP-02 21:30:00 to 12-SEP-02 22:15:00 (MST)
Location: DURANGO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Heavy rain caused 1 to 3 feet of mud and debris to flow across Highway 90.  A section of County Road Y11 was washed out.

Flash Flood in MONTROSE, COLORADO
From 12-SEP-02 16:15:00 to 12-SEP-02 17:30:00 (MST)
Location: BEDROCK
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A winter storm passing southeast of New England brought heavy snow to northern Rhode Island.  The highest totals were observed in the higher elevations of northwest Providence and western Kent Counties, where around 8 inches of snow fell.  On average, storm totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches.  The storm occurred on the day before Thanksgiving, but impact on travel was minimal since most people traveled the day before, in anticipation of the storm.  Still, several minor accidents were reported throughout the region, but no injuries were directly attributable to the storm.Some specific snowfall totals include 8 inches in Coventry and Burrillville; 7 inches in Warwick; and 6 inches in Foster, Cranston, Johnston, and downtown Providence.Officially, the storm total at T.F. Green State Airport in West Warwick was 5.8 inches.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 27-NOV-02 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 27-NOV-02 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 27-NOV-02 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in WESTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 27-NOV-02 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Heavy Snow in IRON, WISCONSIN
From 24-NOV-02 12:00:00 to 25-NOV-02 15:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nine inches of lake effect snow fell at Hurley. The heaviest snow fell early in the evening.
Lake effect snow brought 8 to 10 inches of snow to Iron County. Mercer and Hurley received 10 inches while Upson reported 8 inches. The heaviest snow fell during the evening.

Heavy Snow in IRON, WISCONSIN
From 29-NOV-02 17:00:00 to 30-NOV-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, GEORGIA
From 14-SEP-02 15:55:00 to 14-SEP-02 15:55:00 (EST)
Location: CARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were blown down.