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A local television station reported 1 inch hail south of Troy. An off duty National Weather Service employee reported 3/4 inch hail east of Troy.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 27-APR-02 22:10:00 to 27-APR-02 22:10:00 (CST)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 27-APR-02 22:15:00 to 27-APR-02 22:15:00 (CST)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
The County Emergency Management Agency reported trees down along Highway 150 in the Chester and Percy areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ILLINOIS
From 27-APR-02 22:40:00 to 27-APR-02 22:40:00 (CST)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ILLINOIS
From 27-APR-02 22:55:00 to 27-APR-02 22:55:00 (CST)
Location: PERCY
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Thunderstorm Wind in STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI
From 27-APR-02 22:46:00 to 27-APR-02 22:46:00 (CST)
Location: WOMACK
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The County Sheriff Department reported trees down blocking County Road WW  northeast of Womack.
Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ILLINOIS
From 27-APR-02 22:46:00 to 27-APR-02 22:46:00 (CST)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm spotters reported numerous trees down in Salem. Some of the trees fell on homes causing minor roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 27-APR-02 22:00:00 to 27-APR-02 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: BREESE
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm spotters reported wind damage south of Breese. The tin roof was blown off a pole barn, a garage door and the siding on the garage was damaged, and some windows were broken.
Warm frontal rains fell during the predawn hours on the 28th, as a low pressure lifted northeast, toward Michigan.  Rains of 1.5 to 2.75 inches fell over saturated ground.  Gallipolis, McArthur, and Waterloo all reported around 2 inches of rain in their Sunday morning cooperative reports.  Several roads were blocked by overflowing small streams.  A few evacuations took place in Gallia County near Gallipolis, as rising water surrounded some apartments.  Water covered fields and hampered spring planting. Later in the day, thunderstorms formed along the cold front.  Large hail was common.  The largest hail was across northwest Athens County near Nelsonville and Trimble.  Several vehicles were dented.  Some roof and window damage also occurred to residential homes.

Hail in MORGAN, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 13:35:00 to 28-APR-02 13:35:00 (EST)
Location: CHESTERHILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 14:00:00 to 28-APR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: BARTLETT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in PERRY, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 12:53:00 to 28-APR-02 12:53:00 (EST)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PERRY, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 13:10:00 to 28-APR-02 13:10:00 (EST)
Location: CROOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in ATHENS, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 13:25:00 to 28-APR-02 13:25:00 (EST)
Location: NELSONVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail in ATHENS, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 13:33:00 to 28-APR-02 13:33:00 (EST)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winds also gusted to 42 mph at Ohio University.

Hail in ATHENS, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 13:31:00 to 28-APR-02 13:31:00 (EST)
Location: TRIMBLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in VINTON, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 13:15:00 to 28-APR-02 13:15:00 (EST)
Location: MC ARTHUR
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 14:12:00 to 28-APR-02 14:12:00 (EST)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in GALLIA, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 03:30:00 to 28-APR-02 08:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in JACKSON, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 03:30:00 to 28-APR-02 08:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 03:30:00 to 28-APR-02 08:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 03:30:00 to 28-APR-02 08:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 28-APR-02 03:30:00 to 28-APR-02 08:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Hail in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-02 17:05:00 to 19-APR-02 17:05:00 (CST)
Location: PALMYRA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The County Sheriff Department reported 1 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-MAY-02 20:25:00 to 13-MAY-02 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: NAKINA
Magnitude: 65 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Public reported a barn blown down.
Lightning in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-02 14:00:00 to 09-MAY-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: WHITEVILLE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck a church steeple in Whiteville.  The bolt continued down the side of the structure, blowing off sections of the downspouts and gutters.
Severe thunderstorms tore down trees and power lines in East Pikeland Township in the northeast part of Chester County and Kenneth Square Borough and West Goshen Township in the southeast part of the county. PECO Energy reported about 2,600 of its customers lost power in Chester and Delaware Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-APR-02 15:55:00 to 19-APR-02 15:55:00 (EST)
Location: KIMBERTON
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-APR-02 16:10:00 to 19-APR-02 16:10:00 (EST)
Location: KENNETT SQUARE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Thunderstorm Wind in PEARL RIVER, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-APR-02 13:30:00 to 08-APR-02 14:35:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees were blown down in various locations across the county.
A lightning strike started a forest fire in Hardwick Township. The fire consumed three acres before it was contained. It was stopped about 300 feet from a home. The fire was under control during the that evening (the 19th). Other lightning strikes started small fires in Montague and Lake Owassa in Sussex County. These fires caused little damage and threatened no properties.

Wildfire in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 19-APR-02 13:30:00 to 19-APR-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: FRANKLIN GROVE
Property damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A severe thunderstorm tore down poles along Pennsylvania State Route 903 in and around Jim Thorpe.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARBON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-APR-02 17:40:00 to 28-APR-02 17:40:00 (EST)
Location: JIM THORPE
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees in Vinemont within Spring Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-APR-02 17:50:00 to 28-APR-02 17:50:00 (EST)
Location: VINEMONT
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
A severe thunderstorm tore down a couple of trees in New Hanover Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-APR-02 18:20:00 to 28-APR-02 18:20:00 (EST)
Location: NEW HANOVER
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Severe thunderstorms pulled down tree limbs in Springfield Township and whole trees in Lower Makefield Township. In Lower Makefield Township, a sixty-five foot oak tree snapped near the base and crashed into the second floor of a home. A 35 ton crane was needed to remove it. Water pipes on the second floor of the house burst and cracks were seen on the first floor. Trees were also knocked down onto two other roads within the township. PECO Energy reported about 6,100 of its customers lost power in Bucks and Montgomery County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-APR-02 18:45:00 to 28-APR-02 18:45:00 (EST)
Location: YARDLEY
Magnitude: 57 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-APR-02 18:25:00 to 28-APR-02 18:25:00 (EST)
Location: RICHLANDTOWN
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Afternoon temperatures reached into the mid 80s to near 90 degrees.  Grundy measured 90 degrees.  Clintwood had 88 degrees, while Breaks Interstate Park had 87 degrees.

Excessive Heat in BUCHANAN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Excessive Heat in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A predawn snow left 1 to 3 inches of accumulation on the ground.  Richwood, Summersville, Hawks Nest, and Mt Nebo all reported 3 inches of snow on the ground at dawn.  Charleston had 2 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-02 01:00:00 to 06-APR-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-02 01:00:00 to 06-APR-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-02 01:00:00 to 06-APR-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-02 01:00:00 to 06-APR-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-02 01:00:00 to 06-APR-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-02 01:00:00 to 06-APR-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-02 01:00:00 to 06-APR-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A 79  mph  thunderstorm wind gust caused large trees in Dubois to be felled damaging several roofs within the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, IDAHO
From 14-APR-02 14:20:00 to 14-APR-02 14:50:00 (EST)
Location: DUBOIS
Magnitude: 69 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
A thunderstorm wind of 71 mph was measured at an INEEL mesonet site in NW Bingham county.  Extensive damage occurred in Blackfoot in Eastern Bingham County with trees down and irrigation lines damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in BINGHAM, IDAHO
From 14-APR-02 13:30:00 to 14-APR-02 14:15:00 (MST)
Location: BLACKFOOT
Magnitude: 61 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Dense fog developed during the overnight hours, lowering visibilities to 18 to 1/4 mile.  Several airplane flights were delayed at most airports.

Dense Fog in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in LAFAYETTE, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in GREEN, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in OZAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dense Fog in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 13-APR-02 01:00:00 to 13-APR-02 07:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Trees reported down in Gate City.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-02 14:45:00 to 28-APR-02 14:45:00 (EST)
Location: GATE CITY
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Quarter size hail reported in Mosheim.

Hail in GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-02 14:55:00 to 28-APR-02 14:55:00 (EST)
Location: MOSHEIM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Baseball size hail reported near German Creek.

Hail in GRAINGER, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-02 15:10:00 to 28-APR-02 15:10:00 (EST)
Location: TATE SPGS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Dime size hail reported near the Bristol Speedway.

Hail in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 28-APR-02 15:15:00 to 28-APR-02 15:15:00 (EST)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Trees reported down in Benhams.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-02 15:15:00 to 28-APR-02 15:15:00 (EST)
Location: BENHAMS
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Small stream flooding occurred in many areas of Lincoln County due to snowmelt. Lincoln County Sheriff reported minor flooding near the Fisher River with water across Highway 2. In Mineral County, water overflowed private property near the confluence of Timber and Packer Creeks.

Flood in LINCOLN, MONTANA
From 14-APR-02 11:15:00 to 14-APR-02 13:00:00 (MST)
Location: LIBBY
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flood in MINERAL, MONTANA
From 14-APR-02 11:15:00 to 14-APR-02 13:00:00 (MST)
Location: SUPERIOR
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 16-MAY-02 11:05:00 to 16-MAY-02 11:05:00 (CST)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 51 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm wind gusts blew over a large tree damaging a home in Washington. The roof and side of the home was damaged, as was a fence and a parked camper.
Thunderstorm Wind in IRON, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-02 17:00:00 to 27-MAY-02 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: IRONTON
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm wind gusts caused a large tree to snap at its base. The tree fell onto a utility pole and transformer.
A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees along a one eighth of a mile path in Butler Borough. Several large trees over 100 feet tall and 100 years old were either snapped or uprooted. Numerous wires were also torn down in the borough.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 19-APR-02 16:15:00 to 19-APR-02 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: BUTLER
Magnitude: 57 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
A severe thunderstorm tore down power lines and trees onto County Routes 519 and 611 in Green Township and several other trees were also knocked down on pieces of property. The same storm dropped hail as large as quarters near Lake Lackawanna in Byram Township.

Hail in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 19-APR-02 16:05:00 to 19-APR-02 16:05:00 (EST)
Location: BYRAM CAVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 19-APR-02 16:05:00 to 19-APR-02 16:05:00 (EST)
Location: TRANQUILITY
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
The Ohio River rose above flood stage toward the end of the month at Shawneetown, Grand Chain, and Cairo. Through May 1, only minor flooding of low-lying agricultural bottomland occurred.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 24-APR-02 14:00:00 to 30-APR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Flood in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 24-APR-02 14:00:00 to 30-APR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Flood in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 24-APR-02 14:00:00 to 30-APR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Flood in POSEY, INDIANA
From 02-APR-02 11:00:00 to 05-APR-02 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The Wabash River rose slightly above flood stage at New Harmony, causing minor flooding of low-lying agricultural bottomland.
Flood in POSEY, INDIANA
From 18-APR-02 19:00:00 to 30-APR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The Wabash River rose above flood stage at New Harmony around mid-month, and remained there the rest of the month. Through May 1, the stage remained within a foot of flood stage, so only minor agricultural lowland flooding occurred.
The Green River remained above flood stage at Paradise and Calhoun into the first week of April. The crest, which occurred in late March, was 4 to 8 feet above flood stage.

Flood in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-APR-02 00:00:00 to 05-APR-02 02:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 01-APR-02 00:00:00 to 05-APR-02 02:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
The Big Muddy River fell below flood stage at Plumfield and Murphysboro during the first week of April. The crest in late March was about 8 feet above flood stage at Murphysboro and 2 feet above flood stage at Plumfield. The April flooding was minor, affecting mainly agricultural bottomland.

Flood in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 01-APR-02 00:00:00 to 06-APR-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 01-APR-02 00:00:00 to 06-APR-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 08-APR-02 13:15:00 to 08-APR-02 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A number of trees and large branches were blown down.  One tree fell on a house in Algiers.
Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-02 19:45:00 to 28-APR-02 19:45:00 (EST)
Location: AIRPORT GARDENS
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were down.
Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-02 12:28:00 to 28-APR-02 12:28:00 (EST)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Golf ball size hail was reported in and around Somerset along Slate Branch and at the Somerset Mall.
Hail in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-02 19:00:00 to 28-APR-02 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: GARTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Quarter to golf ball size hail was observed from the Madison County line just north of Garth to Skyline.
Flooding continued along the Illinois River for the entire month due to several heavy rain events. Flooding ranged from about 10.5 to 14.5 feet over flood stage, making the flooding the worst in several years. Numerous roads along the river were closed for almost the entire month. However due to relocations after earlier floods, damage was primarily limited to farmland and club houses along the river.

Flood in PIKE, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAY-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAY-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in GREENE, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAY-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAY-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Afternoon temperatures reached into the mid 80s to around 90 degrees.  Athens and Jackson registered 90 degrees, while Gallipolis saw 89 degrees.

Excessive Heat in ATHENS, OHIO
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Excessive Heat in GALLIA, OHIO
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Excessive Heat in JACKSON, OHIO
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Excessive Heat in MEIGS, OHIO
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Excessive Heat in MORGAN, OHIO
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Excessive Heat in PERRY, OHIO
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Excessive Heat in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Excessive Heat in VINTON, OHIO
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Excessive Heat in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 16-APR-02 12:00:00 to 16-APR-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Warm frontal rains of 1.5 to 2.5 inches were common in about an 18 hour period on the 21st.  McArthur measured 2.27 inches, Gallipolis had 2 inches.  Isolated amounts over 3 inches were likely.  Roads were closed in the usual low spots by overflowing small streams.  Jackson County Sheriff's department reported a mobile home flooded along Route 279.  A 44 year old Lawrence County man drowned in Johns Creek along County Road 4 in Aid Township around 2200E on the 21st.  He was driving to a job in Gallipolis.  County officials believed he drove into some water on the road, stopped, put his vehicle in reverse to turn around, and then drove into the swollen stream.  His body was discovered on Monday morning the 22nd, by a local resident, who was checking the level of the stream.  A few reports of large hail also occurred with this episode.

Hail in ATHENS, OHIO
From 21-APR-02 18:40:00 to 21-APR-02 18:40:00 (EST)
Location: GLOUSTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in ATHENS, OHIO
From 21-APR-02 18:37:00 to 21-APR-02 18:37:00 (EST)
Location: NELSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flood in GALLIA, OHIO
From 21-APR-02 19:00:00 to 22-APR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flood in JACKSON, OHIO
From 21-APR-02 19:00:00 to 22-APR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flood in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 21-APR-02 19:00:00 to 22-APR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 21-APR-02 19:00:00 to 22-APR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MORGAN, OHIO
From 21-APR-02 18:48:00 to 21-APR-02 18:48:00 (EST)
Location: CHESTERHILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 21-APR-02 18:50:00 to 21-APR-02 18:50:00 (EST)
Location: WATERFORD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 21-APR-02 19:15:00 to 21-APR-02 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: DALZELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A 73 mph thunderstorm wind was measured at the Terreton INEEL mesonet site.  Winds also downed power lines in Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, IDAHO
From 14-APR-02 14:45:00 to 14-APR-02 15:15:00 (MST)
Location: TERRETON
Magnitude: 63 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Thunderstorm winds caused trees to be downed at the American Falls golf course.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWER, IDAHO
From 14-APR-02 14:00:00 to 14-APR-02 14:30:00 (MST)
Location: AMERICAN FALLS
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Hail in MADISON, MONTANA
From 30-MAY-02 19:40:00 to 30-MAY-02 19:40:00 (MST)
Location: ENNIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A severe thunderstorm produced 0.75 inch hail near Ennis.
Hail in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 30-MAY-02 20:00:00 to 30-MAY-02 20:00:00 (MST)
Location: BIG SKY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A severe thunderstorm produced 0.75 inch hail in Big Sky.
Thunderstorm Wind in BROADWATER, MONTANA
From 20-MAY-02 16:00:00 to 20-MAY-02 16:00:00 (MST)
Location: TOSTON
Magnitude: 65 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A severe thunderstorm near Toston tore the roof off a shed. The roof traveled 75 feet, before landing on top of a vehicle.