sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 24-JUN-02 14:00:00 to 24-JUN-02 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 60K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Several trees were blown down in and around Vernon.  Some of the trees landed on buildings causing damage.  A few signs were also blown down and one landed on an automobile.  A church steeple was knocked off the First United Methodist Church and a pavilion was destroyed.  No injuries were reported.
Lightning in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 25-JUN-02 10:00:00 to 25-JUN-02 10:00:00 (CST)
Location: GRANT
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck a home in Kennamer Cove and started a fire on the third floor.  The fire was confined to the top of the structure but caused major damage.  No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 26-JUN-02 13:10:00 to 26-JUN-02 13:10:00 (CST)
Location: HOKES BLUFF
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 3K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were knocked down on Rocky Ford Road in Hokes Bluff.
Thunderstorms with large hail, heavy downpours, and gusty winds developed across central Maryland during the early afternoon. In Montgomery County, dime to golf ball sized hail damaged vegetation and dented roofs and cars in Darnestown, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Derwood, Olney, and Brookeville.  In Gaithersburg, high winds downed trees and power lines.  One tree fell onto a day care center on Oakmont Street.  Another tree fell onto a house on Hutton Street.  Trees and power poles were downed onto Route 28 near Muddy Branch Road.  About 2500 customers lost power as a direct result of the storm. In Howard County, a wind gust of 62 MPH was recorded in Laurel and a gust of 46 MPH was reported in Ellicott City. Hail up to golf ball size fell in Columbia and Ellicott City.  In Baltimore County, quarter sized hail was reported in the northern and western sections of Baltimore.

Hail in HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:53:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:53:00 (EST)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Golfball sized hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:30:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: GAITHERSBURG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A large oak tree was downed onto a business and trees and power lines were downed onto Route 28.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:30:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:38:00 (EST)
Location: GAITHERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime to golfball sized hail was reported.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:35:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:35:00 (EST)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Magnitude: 0.80 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail fell.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:38:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:38:00 (EST)
Location: DERWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail up to golf ball size fell.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:40:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:40:00 (EST)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Walnut sized hail was reported.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:50:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:50:00 (EST)
Location: BROOKEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Golfball sized hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:55:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:55:00 (EST)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 54 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A wind gust of 62 MPH was recorded.  The time was estimated.

Hail in HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:55:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:55:00 (EST)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail up to golf ball size was reported.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:29:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:29:00 (EST)
Location: DARNESTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Golfball sized hail was reported.

Hail in BALTIMORE CITY (C), MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 15:10:00 to 02-MAY-02 15:18:00 (EST)
Location: BALTIMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter sized hail fell.

Hail in HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 02-MAY-02 14:58:00 to 02-MAY-02 14:58:00 (EST)
Location: ELLICOTT CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime to quarter sized hail fell.
Thunderstorm Wind in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 11-JUN-02 17:30:00 to 11-JUN-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm winds downed some power lines near Route HH.
Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 11-JUN-02 15:00:00 to 11-JUN-02 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: OVERLAND
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged the pump shelter at a gas station. Some trees and power lines were also downed in the area. The local power company reported about 40,000 customers lost power.
Lightning in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUN-02 15:30:00 to 10-JUN-02 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A man suffered minor injuries from a lightning strike. The lightning apparently struck a power pole he was walking by. He suffered minor bruises and burns on his neck.  Power was knocked out to several nearby businesses.
Thunderstorms during the afternoon of the 6th produced damaging winds and hail up to nickel size.Thunderstorm winds downed trees 5 miles east of Danbury, onto Route 135, 3 miles southeast of Stoneville, and trees and power lines 1 mile west of Eden,

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUN-02 16:35:00 to 06-JUN-02 16:35:00 (EST)
Location: STONEVILLE
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUN-02 16:45:00 to 06-JUN-02 16:45:00 (EST)
Location: DANBURY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUN-02 16:45:00 to 06-JUN-02 16:45:00 (EST)
Location: DANBURY
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUN-02 17:05:00 to 06-JUN-02 17:05:00 (EST)
Location: EDEN
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
A thunderstorm during the evening of the 24th produced a wind gust to 60 mph and dime size hail in Blacksburg.  In addition, the storm produced flash flooding on Merrimac Road in Merrimac.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUN-02 19:10:00 to 24-JUN-02 19:40:00 (EST)
Location: MERRIMAC
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUN-02 18:27:00 to 24-JUN-02 18:27:00 (EST)
Location: BLACKSBURG
Magnitude: 60 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 24-JUN-02 18:27:00 to 24-JUN-02 18:27:00 (EST)
Location: BLACKSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Hail in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 03-JUN-02 15:05:00 to 03-JUN-02 15:05:00 (EST)
Location: GARDI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Near Little Creek.
Hail in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 03-JUN-02 17:33:00 to 03-JUN-02 17:33:00 (EST)
Location: LIVE OAK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Windows broken by hail.
Thunderstorm Wind in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 03-JUN-02 17:33:00 to 03-JUN-02 17:33:00 (EST)
Location: LIVE OAK
Property damage: .2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Large trees down.
Hail in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 03-JUN-02 15:50:00 to 03-JUN-02 15:50:00 (EST)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Broadcast media report.
Thunderstorm Wind in APPLING, GEORGIA
From 03-JUN-02 15:40:00 to 03-JUN-02 15:40:00 (EST)
Location: SURRENCY
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

3 chicken houses damaged by winds. Large trees down. Widespread power outage.
Thunderstorm Wind in GILCHRIST, FLORIDA
From 03-JUN-02 19:35:00 to 03-JUN-02 19:35:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

50 mph winds reported.
Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 16:40:00 to 05-JUN-02 16:50:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 16:45:00 to 05-JUN-02 16:45:00 (EST)
Location: ANITA
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARMSTRONG, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 15:25:00 to 05-JUN-02 15:25:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH VANDERGRIFT
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 16:31:00 to 05-JUN-02 16:31:00 (EST)
Location: GREENVILLE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARMSTRONG, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 17:45:00 to 05-JUN-02 17:45:00 (EST)
Location: BRADYS BEND
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 18:00:00 to 05-JUN-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: EVANS CITY
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 18:15:00 to 05-JUN-02 18:15:00 (EST)
Location: BEAVER FALLS
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 18:30:00 to 05-JUN-02 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: BIG RUN
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 18:25:00 to 05-JUN-02 18:25:00 (EST)
Location: WEXFORD
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees.

Lightning in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 20:00:00 to 05-JUN-02 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: SALINA
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Lightning struck and injured a family of 5 people (2 adults, 3 children) camping in a tent.  All were taken to the hospital, where they were treated for their injuries.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-02 19:05:00 to 06-JUN-02 00:30:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

After several days of heavy thunderstorm rains had already soaked the ground, a thunderstorm which deposited between two and four inches of rainfall in two hours produced flooding across southern sections of Jefferson County.  Hardest hit were the Anita and Worthville areas, where several homes were flooded.  Just northwest of Worthville, Tarkin Run overflowed its banks and flooded State Route 3003, where a large truck was stranded in water up to the tops of its wheels.  Several other roadways in southern Jefferson County were closed due to flooding.  Home and basement flooding were also reported in Reynoldsville and Punxsutawney.
Thunderstorm Wind in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUN-02 23:15:00 to 08-JUN-02 23:15:00 (CST)
Location: ADA
Magnitude: 65 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A 75 mph wind gust was reported, which caused some roof damage.
Flash Flood in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUN-02 07:30:00 to 09-JUN-02 09:30:00 (CST)
Location: FARGO
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Many city streets were flooded by the heavy rain, especially 32nd avenue south and along 25th street south.  NDSU took on water at the student union and electrical engineering buildings.  Reports of stranded cars and basement flooding were received.

Flash Flood in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUN-02 05:00:00 to 09-JUN-02 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: DEVILS LAKE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Roads were flooded in Devils Lake and 2 homes had partial basement collapses.  The level of Devils Lake rose two-tenths of a foot.

Flash Flood in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUN-02 07:00:00 to 09-JUN-02 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: LAKOTA
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Roads were flooded around Lakota.

Flash Flood in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUN-02 12:00:00 to 09-JUN-02 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND FORKS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Street flooding was reported.  Roads were also closed near Arvilla and Thompson.

Lightning in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUN-02 01:30:00 to 09-JUN-02 01:30:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND FORKS
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning caused a house fire, resulting in major damage.

Flash Flood in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUN-02 05:00:00 to 09-JUN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: MINNEWAUKAN
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Five inches of rain fell quickly and sent Devils Lake surging into the town of 300.  A local church was surround by water.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUN-02 01:00:00 to 09-JUN-02 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: OBERON
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A 70 mph wind gust was reported.

Flash Flood in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUN-02 01:30:00 to 09-JUN-02 05:30:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND FORKS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous city streets were flooded.  Several cars were stranded along university avenue and 42nd street north on the UND campus.  The Interstate 29 underpass north of U.S. Highway 2 filled with water and slowed traffic.  Some basement flooding occurred and several UND buildings took on a bit of water.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUN-02 04:00:00 to 09-JUN-02 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: NEW ROCKFORD
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several streets were flooded.
Hail in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-02 13:05:00 to 02-JUL-02 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: GUTHRIE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Baseball size hail was reported along Highway 181 about 4 miles northwest of Guthrie. Vehicles were dented. In Guthrie, quarter size hail was reported. The large hail was caused by a severe thunderstorm that drifted slowly north across the Guthrie area from Tennessee.
Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 02-JUL-02 18:15:00 to 02-JUL-02 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: OLIVE BRANCH
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees and a couple of power poles were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in SPENCER, INDIANA
From 09-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 09-JUL-02 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: DALE
Magnitude: 78 E
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A thunderstorm microburst, containing winds estimated near 90 MPH, destroyed a two-story barn just off Highway 245 between Dale and Santa Claus. Three cattle were killed and 11 others injured. About five miles to the northwest, another barn was reportedly destroyed.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY POOLES IS TO SANDY PT MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 05-JUN-02 20:30:00 to 05-JUN-02 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: TOLCHESTER BEACH
Magnitude: 35 E
Reported by: BUOY

A wind gust of 33 knots was recorded.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HD MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 05-JUN-02 19:23:00 to 05-JUN-02 19:23:00 (EST)
Location: RNLD REAGAN NATL ARPT
Magnitude: 35 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A 34 knot wind gust was recorded.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY N OF POOLES IS MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 05-JUN-02 19:50:00 to 05-JUN-02 19:50:00 (EST)
Location: ABERDEEN PROVING GRND
Magnitude: 46 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A 53 MPH wind gust was recorded.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 05-JUN-02 20:20:00 to 05-JUN-02 20:20:00 (EST)
Location: ANNAPOLIS
Magnitude: 52 M
Reported by: BUOY

A wind gust of 60 MPH was recorded at Thomas Point Lighthouse.
As a line of severe thunderstorms moved east, it produced high winds that downed numerous trees and wires in Union and power lines in both West Orange and Bayonne.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NEW JERSEY
From 27-JUN-02 16:55:00 to 27-JUN-02 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

As a severe thunderstorm moved rapidly east, it produced high winds that downed trees and wires in both Plainfield and Union.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 27-JUN-02 19:30:00 to 27-JUN-02 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: WEST ORANGE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
From 27-JUN-02 19:30:00 to 27-JUN-02 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: BAYONNE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NEW JERSEY
From 27-JUN-02 19:25:00 to 27-JUN-02 19:25:00 (EST)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A severe storm produced up to quarter size hail west of Jal.  This was an isolated severe thunderstorm associated with a very active event in areas of West Texas.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 13-JUN-02 15:10:00 to 13-JUN-02 15:12:00 (MST)
Location: JAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
Numerous severe storms resulted in large hail and flash flooding across parts of southwest Texas on the 20th.  The event persisted into the early morning hours of the 21st...when a severe storm produced large hail in Van Horn.

Flash Flood in PRESIDIO, TEXAS
From 20-JUN-02 19:35:00 to 20-JUN-02 19:50:00 (CST)
Location: PRESIDIO
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

The Texas Department of Transportation reported flash flooding resulting in high water in homes and businesses...as well as street flooding in the city of Presidio.

Flash Flood in PRESIDIO, TEXAS
From 20-JUN-02 20:45:00 to 20-JUN-02 21:45:00 (CST)
Location: PRESIDIO
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

The Texas Department of Transportation reported 1.5 feet of water flooding FM170.

Hail in JEFF DAVIS, TEXAS
From 20-JUN-02 13:24:00 to 20-JUN-02 13:45:00 (CST)
Location: FT DAVIS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail ranging from the size of dimes to ping pong balls was reported in the city of Fort Davis.

Hail in PRESIDIO, TEXAS
From 20-JUN-02 17:55:00 to 20-JUN-02 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: PRESIDIO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail up to nickel size covered the ground in Presidio.

Hail in CULBERSON, TEXAS
From 20-JUN-02 15:41:00 to 20-JUN-02 15:41:00 (CST)
Location: PINE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

Ping pong ball size hail was reported by the National Park Service 15 miles south of the intersection of Highways 180 and 54 in western Culberson County.

Hail in CULBERSON, TEXAS
From 21-JUN-02 00:38:00 to 21-JUN-02 00:38:00 (CST)
Location: VAN HORN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A severe thunderstorm developed over Culberson County just after midnight local time...resulting in nickel size hail in the city of Van Horn.
Thunderstorm Wind in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 29-JUN-02 20:45:00 to 29-JUN-02 20:45:00 (CST)
Location: SURREY
Magnitude: 52 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Some tree damage reported.
Thunderstorm Wind in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 29-JUN-02 19:10:00 to 29-JUN-02 19:10:00 (CST)
Location: CROSBY
Magnitude: 57 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Suspension bridge destroyed and several trees uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 29-JUN-02 20:40:00 to 29-JUN-02 20:40:00 (CST)
Location: BOTTINEAU
Magnitude: 61 M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Two people were injured  by flying debris at a campground.
Lightning in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-JUN-02 20:00:00 to 14-JUN-02 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: WHITE OAK
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck the Bethlehem United Methodist Church steeple.  The steeple was destroyed, and parts of the sanctuary were damaged by water, fire, and smoke.
An eight day "heat wave" began on July 29th and extended through August 5th across the region.  High temperatures rose into the mid and upper 90s from July 29th through the 31st.  These temperatures combined with humidity produced heat indices from 100 to 105 degrees on the 29th and from around 95 to 100 on the 30th and 31st.

Heat in BRONX, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in NEW YORK (MANHATTAN), NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in RICHMOND (STATEN IS.), NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in KINGS (BROOKLYN), NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in PUTNAM, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in ROCKLAND, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Heat in NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in SOUTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in SOUTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in NORTHWEST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heat in NORTHEAST SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 29-JUL-02 12:00:00 to 31-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Flash Flood in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 05-JUN-02 03:45:00 to 05-JUN-02 04:45:00 (CST)
Location: WAPELLA
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several roads had over 6 inches of water flowing over them after heavy rains fell in a short amount of time.
Thunderstorm Wind in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-02 13:05:00 to 10-JUL-02 13:05:00 (CST)
Location: BEULAH
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Several trees were blown down on Highway 307.
Thunderstorm Wind in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 10-JUL-02 13:22:00 to 10-JUL-02 13:22:00 (CST)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous trees were uprooted. Roofing was peeled off a number of buildings, including part of the county courthouse.
Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 10-JUL-02 14:05:00 to 10-JUL-02 14:05:00 (CST)
Location: NAYLOR
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 10-JUL-02 15:40:00 to 10-JUL-02 15:40:00 (CST)
Location: BREWER
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-02 16:30:00 to 10-JUL-02 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: ANNA
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Large tree limbs were blown down. A person driving between Anna and Lick Creek had a large limb come down on her car, causing sizeable damage to it.
Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-02 12:58:00 to 10-JUL-02 12:58:00 (CST)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

At least a half dozen large trees were blown down along Highway 272.
Flash Flood in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-02 21:30:00 to 25-JUN-02 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few side roads were impassable due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-02 16:25:00 to 25-JUN-02 16:25:00 (EST)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several trees were blown down. There was also minor unspecified property damage reported.

Flash Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-02 19:40:00 to 25-JUN-02 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water covered Highway 460 near the Scott County line.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 25-JUN-02 19:44:00 to 25-JUN-02 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: CONNERSVILLE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water covered Highway 32 near Connersville.