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A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain to Southern California and especially Los Angeles county. Rainfall totals over coastal areas ranged from 1 to 5 inches with higher amounts in the mountains. Widespread flooding was reported across Los Angeles county in such communities as Quartz Hill and Van Nuys.

Flood in ANTELOPE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 12-FEB-03 15:27:00 to 12-FEB-03 15:27:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in ANTELOPE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 12-FEB-03 22:15:00 to 12-FEB-03 22:15:00 (PST)
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Flood in LOS ANGELES COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 12-FEB-03 12:12:00 to 12-FEB-03 12:12:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Winter Storm in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 17-FEB-03 11:00:00 to 18-FEB-03 02:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

On February 17, a low pressure area developed in the Tennessee Valley and tapped into copious Gulf of Mexico moisture. At the same time, a strong arctic high built southward from eastern Canada, then drifted east into the Gulf of Maine. The low pressure area rapidly redeveloped off the North Carolina coast, then tracked northeast, and was east of Cape Cod by early February 18. This storm delivered the fifth major snowstorm of this season to Litchfield County. A swath of 9 to 18 inches of snow blanketed northwest Connecticut. Some selected specific amounts included 17.9 inches at Bakersville, 9 inches at Norfolk and 13.3 inches at Winsted. A northeast wind between 10 to 25 mph produced some minor blowing and drifting of the snow.
Winter Storm in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-FEB-03 13:00:00 to 18-FEB-03 03:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

On February 17, a low pressure area developed in the Tennessee Valley and tapped into copious Gulf of Mexico moisture. At the same time, a strong arctic high built southward from eastern Canada, then drifted east into the Gulf of Maine. The low pressure area rapidly redeveloped off the North Carolina coast, then tracked northeast, and was east of Cape Cod by early February 18. This storm delivered another major snowstorm to Berkshire County. One to two feet of snow blanketed the county. Some specific amounts included 13.1 inches at Dalton, 24.0 inches at Florida, and 18.0 inches at Savoy.
A low pressure area developed over eastern Colorado on April 15th, which then intensified as it moved into western and central Kansas during the morning of April 16th.  The strengthening pressure gradient resulted in a period of strong winds, mostly from midnight to noon on the 16th from eastern Colorado into western Kansas and southwest Nebraska. Reports of downed trees, tree limbs and damage to fences were received.

High Wind in DUNDY, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-03 11:24:00 to 16-APR-03 11:24:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Semi-trailer blown off highway 1 mile east of Trenton on US34.  Trailer was empty and truck needed to be towed away.

High Wind in HITCHCOCK, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-03 12:09:00 to 16-APR-03 12:09:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 56 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 16-APR-03 06:40:00 to 16-APR-03 06:40:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 50 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Another Pacific storm system, the last of a stormy week brought more heavy snow across areas of north central Idaho. An additional 6 inches of snow was reported at Headquarters and Dixie during this event.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 08-MAR-03 16:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 04:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 08-MAR-03 16:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 04:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
The combination of rapid snowmelt and rain caused flooding in portions of the town of Cottonwood. The Cottonwood Bowl building was closed due to flood waters that had worked under the floors and into the bowling lanes.

Flood in OROFINO / GRANGEVILLE REGION, IDAHO
From 09-MAR-03 08:00:00 to 10-MAR-03 17:00:00 (MST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Additional snow fell across areas of western Montana as the last storm system of the week impacted the region. Snow amounts in the period were mainly from 6 to 11 inches, including Lookout Pass, Troy, Essex, near Clinton, Ovando, Potomac, and Seeley Lake.

Heavy Snow in LOWER CLARK FORK REGION, MONTANA
From 08-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 18:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Snow in BLACKFOOT REGION, MONTANA
From 08-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 18:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Snow in KOOTENAI/CABINET REGION, MONTANA
From 08-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 18:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN REEF TO CRAIG KEY FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 30-APR-03 14:07:00 to 30-APR-03 14:07:00 (EST)
Location: KEY LARGO
Magnitude: 35 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust 35 knots (40 mph) measured at Molasses Reef CMAN station.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN REEF TO CRAIG KEY FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 30-APR-03 17:01:00 to 30-APR-03 17:01:00 (EST)
Location: KEY LARGO
Magnitude: 35 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust 35 knots (40 mph) measured at Molasses Reef CMAN station.
Hail in TERRELL, TEXAS
From 29-APR-03 16:14:00 to 29-APR-03 16:44:00 (CST)
Location: DRYDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

An isolated supercell thunderstorm developed over central Terrell County and propagated south toward Dryden.  The Terrell County S.O. relayed a report from a rancher north of Dryden of large hail.  The rancher reported the ground covered with golfball size hail which fell for thirty minutes.
Lightning in STONE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-MAR-03 19:00:00 to 12-MAR-03 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: WIGGINS
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Lightning struck the communications center in Wiggins.  The 911 center was without service for several hours.
Strong winds fed through gaps in the Cascade Mountains and into the valleys on the lee slopes. Near Wenatchee sustained winds estimated at 50 mph blew down trees and caused some traffic disruptions. At higher elevations a remote weather station on Mission Ridge recorded  winds of 94 mph.

High Wind in WENATCHEE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 05-MAR-03 08:00:00 to 05-MAR-03 16:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 50 ES
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 05-MAR-03 06:00:00 to 05-MAR-03 16:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 94 MS
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Heavy Snow in JOHN DAY BASIN, OREGON
From 16-MAR-03 21:30:00 to 17-MAR-03 05:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

An estimated seven to ten inches of snow fell in the city of Prairie City, where the majority of the snow fell before 2:00 AM.  Areas immediately surrounding Prairie City lost power anywhere from two to 12 hours.  There was no snow on the ground three miles west of Prairie City and in John Day.
Hail in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 13-MAR-03 15:40:00 to 13-MAR-03 15:50:00 (CST)
Location: LUVERNE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Large hail from a thunderstorm broke several automobile windshields between Brantley and Luverne.  Several trees also had leaves stripped from them as a result of the large hail.  The hail lasted for several minutes.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in KEY W TO DRY TORTUGAS WATERS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 26-APR-03 16:40:00 to 26-APR-03 16:40:00 (EST)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 43 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust 43 knots (49 mph) measured at Sand Key CMAN station.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in KEY W TO DRY TORTUGAS WATERS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 26-APR-03 16:40:00 to 26-APR-03 16:49:00 (EST)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 36 MS
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

10-minute average wind 36 knots (41) mph recorded at Sand Key CMAN station.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in KEY W TO DRY TORTUGAS WATERS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 26-APR-03 17:13:00 to 26-APR-03 17:13:00 (EST)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 34 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust 34 knots (39 mph) measured at Sand Key CMAN station.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FLORIDA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 26-APR-03 17:12:00 to 26-APR-03 17:12:00 (EST)
Location: DUCK KEY
Magnitude: 41 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust 41 knots (47 mph) measured at Long Key CMAN station.
National Weather Service survey results concluded that a microburst was responsible for destroying a barn in rural Dallas county.  Other isolated areas of tree damage were noted within the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-03 00:00:00 to 13-MAR-03 00:00:00 (CST)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 80 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in KEY W TO DRY TORTUGAS WATERS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 30-APR-03 17:49:00 to 30-APR-03 17:49:00 (EST)
Location: DRY TORTUGAS
Magnitude: 34 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust 34 knots (39 mph) recorded at Dry Tortgas CMAN station.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG KEY TO THE W END OF THE 7 MILE BRIDGE OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 30-APR-03 22:18:00 to 30-APR-03 22:18:00 (EST)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 39 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust 39 knots (45 mph) measured at Sombrero Key Light CMAN station.
A late season storm brought a wintry mix of precipitation to the region on the morning of Monday, April 7, 2003.  Early morning snow changed to sleet and then freezing rain.  County emergency management officials reported that one-half inch of ice had accumulated on exposed surfaces by mid-afternoon on the 7th, mainly over the higher elevations of the county.

Ice Storm in SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-APR-03 02:00:00 to 07-APR-03 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Tornado in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAR-03 11:09:00 to 19-MAR-03 11:25:00 (CST)
Location: COOKEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado touched down 1.5 miles east of exit #280 on I-40.  The tornado continued for about 12.2 miles.  One person was killed, and another person was injured inside a mobile home on Pippin Road and near Anderson Rd.   The time of the fatality was around 11:15 AM CST. The storm ripped the trailer loose from its anchors and flung it over on its side at least 100 feet from its foundation.  Numerous trees and power lines were down.  The fallen trees and power lines blocked many roads.  A total of 67 properties in the Pippin area reported damage.  There was damage to houses,  barns, trailers, garages, sheds, and at least one church.  In the Buffalo Valley Road area, the tornado destroyed a barn and uprooted several huge trees.All six sirens in Cookeville sounded for the tornado warning, which was issued at 10:58 AM CST.
A long duration snow event brought heavy snow to north central Idaho from March 5 through March 8. A series of Pacific storm systems dropped enough snow to be measured in feet rather than inches across the region. Total accumulations ranged from 1-3 feet across the Clearwater Mountain Region with the extremes of 41 inches at Dixie and 42 inches at Pierce, and 1-2 feet in the mountains of Lemhi County. Power outages and schools were closed in Clearwater County on March 7 due to heavy snow and downed trees.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 05-MAR-03 12:00:00 to 08-MAR-03 17:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Snow in EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY, IDAHO
From 06-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 07-MAR-03 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 05-MAR-03 12:00:00 to 08-MAR-03 17:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Snow in WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY, IDAHO
From 05-MAR-03 18:00:00 to 08-MAR-03 17:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A late season snow storm caused numerous auto accidents and some power outages over Whitman County. Four to 6 inches of snow fell in the Pullman area.  One to 2 feet of snow accumulated in the higher elevations of the Northeastern Blue Mountains zone.

Heavy Snow in WHITMAN & EXTREME SE SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
From 06-MAR-03 23:00:00 to 07-MAR-03 10:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in S GARFIELD/SW ASOTIN, WASHINGTON
From 06-MAR-03 23:00:00 to 07-MAR-03 10:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A slow moving low pressure system passing south of New England dumped around two inches of rain in Newport County, with lesser amounts across the rest of Rhode Island.  There were no reports of flooding, aside from the usual minor urban and poor drainage flooding.Some specific rainfall totals included 2.33 inches in Tiverton and 1.98 inches in Newport.

Heavy Rain in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 11-APR-03 10:00:00 to 12-APR-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: NEWPORT
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A strong backdoor cold front dropping south through New England brought gusty winds to the greater Boston area, which caused damage to a furniture store.  Wind speeds estimated around 50 mph blew out several windows and damaged one of the walls of the building.  No injuries were reported.The cold front brought a rapid drop in temperature to eastern Massachusetts.  After reaching a record high of 83 degrees shortly after noon, the temperature plummeted to 63 degrees within 30 minutes of the front's passage.

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-03 14:00:00 to 16-APR-03 14:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
Flood in CENTRAL INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-03 18:58:00 to 23-APR-03 18:58:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A section of Route 2 in Caguas was  flooded and partially closed.
Hail in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 19-MAR-03 17:05:00 to 19-MAR-03 17:05:00 (CST)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 7K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Golf ball size hail fell in and around the city of Roanoke.
Hail in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-03 21:11:00 to 05-MAR-03 21:11:00 (CST)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Penny to quarter size hail was reported in and around Roanoke.
Hail in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-03 21:12:00 to 05-MAR-03 21:12:00 (CST)
Location: WELCH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Penny size hail was observed in extreme northern Chambers County near US 431.
Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 05-MAR-03 18:32:00 to 05-MAR-03 18:32:00 (CST)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Several trees and power lines were blown down in and around Livingston.
Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 06-MAR-03 06:25:00 to 06-MAR-03 06:25:00 (CST)
Location: REELTOWN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down on Lovelady Road in Reeltown.
Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 06-MAR-03 05:45:00 to 06-MAR-03 05:45:00 (CST)
Location: ECLECTIC
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were knocked down on Pleasant Hill Road and on Colley Road in Eclectic.
A slow moving low pressure system passing south of New England dumped 1 to 3 inches of rain over much of southeast Massachusetts.  There were no reports of flooding, aside from the usual minor urban and poor drainage flooding.Some specific rainfall totals included 3.25 inches in West Bridgewater and Marshfield; 2.85 inches in East Sandwich; 2.63 inches in Acushnet; 2.61 inches in Quincy; 2.40 inches in Chatham and New Bedford; 2.39 inches at the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton; 2.23 inches at the National Weather Service office in Taunton; and 2.06 inches in Dedham.

Heavy Rain in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 11-APR-03 10:00:00 to 11-APR-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Location: TAUNTON
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 11-APR-03 10:00:00 to 11-APR-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Location: WEST BRIDGEWATER
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 11-APR-03 10:00:00 to 11-APR-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Location: DEDHAM
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 11-APR-03 10:00:00 to 11-APR-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Location: BARNSTABLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG KEY TO THE W END OF THE 7 MILE BRIDGE OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 26-APR-03 17:00:00 to 26-APR-03 17:09:00 (EST)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 47 MS
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

10-minute average wind 47 knots (54 mph) recorded at Sombrero Key CMAN station.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG KEY TO THE W END OF THE 7 MILE BRIDGE OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 26-APR-03 17:01:00 to 26-APR-03 17:01:00 (EST)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 59 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust 59 knots (68 mph) measured at Sombrero Key CMAN station.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FLORIDA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 26-APR-03 18:54:00 to 26-APR-03 18:54:00 (EST)
Location: DUCK KEY
Magnitude: 34 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Wind gust 34 knots (39 mph) measured at Long Key CMAN station.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm developed during the late afternoon and moved east across northern Brewster County.  A second severe storm developed just north of Marathon, and began propagating south.  The two storms merged over the city of Marathon and resulted in large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-03 18:45:00 to 27-APR-03 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: MARATHON
Property damage: 20K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Local authorities reported minor damage to a few houses from flash flooding.

Hail in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-03 19:00:00 to 27-APR-03 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A member of the general public returning home around midnight CST reported penny hail covering the ground some five hours after the severe thunderstorm moved over the area.

Hail in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-03 17:53:00 to 27-APR-03 17:55:00 (CST)
Location: ALPINE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Reported by the public on State Route 118.

Hail in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-03 18:44:00 to 27-APR-03 18:44:00 (CST)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Thunderstorm Wind in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 27-APR-03 18:44:00 to 27-APR-03 18:44:00 (CST)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Runoff from the heavy rain on the 22nd and the snow melt throughout the weekend (the 22nd and 23rd) led to minor flooding along the Nanticoke River in Sussex County. The Nanticoke River at Bridgeville was above its 8 foot flood stage from 127 p.m. EST on the 23rd through 857 a.m. EST on the 24th. It crested at 8.28 feet at 725 p.m. EST on the 23rd. Storm totals included 1.90 inches in Greenwood, 1.62 inches in Georgetown and 1.54 inches in Milford.

Flood in INLAND SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 23-FEB-03 13:27:00 to 24-FEB-03 08:57:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Light snow began during the evening hours of Saturday April 5th and intensified to heavy snow during the overnight hours across eastern Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.  Snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches were common across Kit Carson county and southeast Yuma county.  Snow and blowing snow resulted in reduced visibilities and hazardous travel conditions.

Heavy Snow in KIT CARSON COUNTY, COLORADO
From 05-APR-03 21:00:00 to 06-APR-03 14:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in YUMA COUNTY, COLORADO
From 05-APR-03 21:00:00 to 06-APR-03 14:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, COLORADO
From 15-APR-03 14:32:00 to 15-APR-03 14:32:00 (MST)
Location: KIT CARSON
Magnitude: 61 MG
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Strong winds broke wind equipment at coop observer location.
Straight line winds destroyed a barn that sheltered a vehicle.  The vehicle sustained major damage from the collapsed barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-03 05:35:00 to 19-MAR-03 05:35:00 (CST)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 75 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Heavy Rain in LYON, KANSAS
From 19-APR-03 19:26:00 to 19-APR-03 19:26:00 (CST)
Location: READING
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy rains of two to 4 inches in a short time caused some localized flooding in the Reading area.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 19-APR-03 18:12:00 to 19-APR-03 18:12:00 (CST)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Strong winds tore apart a metal storage building with parts of it striking electric lines and a pickup truck doing extensive damage to the truck. Brick signs at 2 schools were also blown over.
Tornado in WHITE, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAR-03 12:50:00 to 19-MAR-03 12:55:00 (CST)
Location: SPARTA
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The tornado uprooted and downed trees and power lines. Brock's Stable suffered damage to an old barn, where the back section was destroyed.
Rip Current in ESCAMBIA, FLORIDA
From 27-MAR-03 14:40:00 to 27-MAR-03 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: PENSACOLA BEACH
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A nineteen year old male from the local area drowned after being swept into the gulf by a strong  rip current.   He was swimming with two other youths when they were pulled seaward.  Two of the youths were able to get out of the rip current and swim to shore.    The young men were swimming in an unguarded area of the beach.  Several beach-goers tried to rescue the drowning victim, but almost drowned themselves while attempting  the rescue.   Yellow flags warning of dangerous rip currents were flying at the time of the drowning.
Hail in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-03 03:13:00 to 06-MAR-03 03:13:00 (EST)
Location: BEULAVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Public reported penny size hail.

Hail in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-03 03:27:00 to 06-MAR-03 03:27:00 (EST)
Location: RICHLANDS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Onslow county 911 reported nickel size hail near Haws Run.

Hail in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAR-03 04:11:00 to 06-MAR-03 04:11:00 (EST)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

NWS personnel reported penny size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAR-03 13:05:00 to 11-MAR-03 13:05:00 (EST)
Location: CEDAR IS
Magnitude: 57 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Coastal observing station measured 64 mph wind gust.

Hail in HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 11-MAR-03 13:40:00 to 11-MAR-03 13:40:00 (EST)
Location: OCRACOKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm spotter reported penny size hail.
Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 22-FEB-03 01:48:00 to 23-FEB-03 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: DECATUR
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Three roads closed due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 22-FEB-03 02:45:00 to 23-FEB-03 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: ATHENS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water over road along Highway 251.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 22-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 23-FEB-03 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: LEIGHTON
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Sixth Street closed due to two foot of flood waters in Leighton.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 22-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 23-FEB-03 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: HILLSBORO
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water over road on county road 217.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 22-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 23-FEB-03 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: COURTLAND
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water over road on county road 150.