sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Golf ball size hail fell in Middlesex Borough. One home had dented siding, holes in its shutters and window screens. Quarter size hail fell in nearby Dunellen Borough.

Hail in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 21-MAR-03 17:10:00 to 21-MAR-03 17:10:00 (EST)
Location: MIDDLESEX
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Quarter to golf ball size hail fell across Green Brook Township. The hail damaged vehicles at car dealerships in Somerset County.

Hail in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 21-MAR-03 17:12:00 to 21-MAR-03 17:12:00 (EST)
Location: GREEN BROOK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
In addition to the golf ball size hail in Madison, penny size hail fell in Chatham Township.

Hail in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 21-MAR-03 17:32:00 to 21-MAR-03 17:32:00 (EST)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Waterspout in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL 20 TO 60NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 18-APR-03 06:01:00 to 18-APR-03 06:01:00 (EST)
Location: PORT EVERGLADES
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

The U.S. Coast Guard sighted a waterspout in the Atlantic Ocean.
Waterspout in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL 20 TO 60NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 18-APR-03 07:56:00 to 18-APR-03 07:56:00 (EST)
Location: MIAMI BEACH
Reported by: AIRPLANE PILOT

A pilot saw a waterspout in the Atlantic Ocean.
Tornado in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 18-APR-03 16:00:00 to 18-APR-03 16:20:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH BAY
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Police watched a tornado touch down in the sugar cane fields and travel south at 10 mph.  No crop damage or injuries were reported.
Waterspout in JUPITER INLET TO DEERFIELD BEACH FL 20 TO 60NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-APR-03 08:07:00 to 19-APR-03 08:07:00 (EST)
Location: JUPITER INLET
Reported by: AIRPLANE PILOT

A pilot saw a waterspout in the Atlantic 20 miles east of Delray Beach.
Waterspout in BISCAYNE BAY, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-APR-03 10:00:00 to 19-APR-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Location: TURKEY POINT
Reported by: METEOROLOGIST(NON NWS)

A pilot saw a waterspout in Biscayne Bay just south of Key Biscayne.
Hail in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 15-MAR-03 18:35:00 to 15-MAR-03 18:35:00 (EST)
Location: KENDALL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

A SKYWARN spotter reported 3/4 inch hail.
Hail in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 16-MAR-03 13:40:00 to 16-MAR-03 13:50:00 (EST)
Location: SUNRISE GOLF VLG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Police Department reported hail 3/4 to 1inch in diameter.
A Pacific storm system brought heavy snow accumulations to the mountains of northeast Washington. Over the eastern slopes of the Cascades 7 inches fell at Plain with 5 inches at Cashmere. In the Northeast Mountains zone Northport received 5 inches.

Heavy Snow in W OKANOGAN/C&W CHELAN, WASHINGTON
From 08-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 14:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in STEVENS/PEND OREILLE/X N SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
From 08-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 17:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
High Wind in S WASHOE T X SE & X SW/STOREY/E CARSON CITY/C&E DOUGLAS/NW LYON, NEVADA
From 15-FEB-03 23:03:00 to 15-FEB-03 23:03:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 57 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured by automated sensor at Galena, 10 miles southwest of Reno.
High Wind in MONO, CALIFORNIA
From 16-FEB-03 00:47:00 to 16-FEB-03 00:47:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 53 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured by automated sensor at Walker, CA.
High Wind in S WASHOE T X SE & X SW/STOREY/E CARSON CITY/C&E DOUGLAS/NW LYON, NEVADA
From 16-FEB-03 00:22:00 to 16-FEB-03 00:22:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 55 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Measured by automated senor at Desert Springs, 10 miles north of Reno.
High Wind in SOUTHWEST CARBON, WYOMING
From 06-MAR-03 04:45:00 to 06-MAR-03 16:20:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 50 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High winds blew across parts of south central and southeast  Wyoming, with sustained windsof 35 to 45 mph common.  Gusts as high as 69 mph were recorded just south of Wheatland,WY, with gusts of 68 mph recorded at Cheyenne, WY, and 58 mph at Rawlins, WY.
A cold front moved across northern Ohio during the evening hours.  Showers and strong winds accompanied this front.  Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph downed a few trees and limbs in Richland and Ashland Counties.  Power outages were reported in Richland County near Ontario and Mansfield.  A peak gust of 33 mph was recorded at Mansfield Lahm Airport (Richland County) at 7:47 p.m.

Strong Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 08-MAR-03 18:30:00 to 08-MAR-03 20:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 29 MG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Strong Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 08-MAR-03 18:30:00 to 08-MAR-03 20:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 35 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Funnel Cloud in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 16-APR-03 06:07:00 to 16-APR-03 06:07:00 (EST)
Location: GOLDEN GLADES
Reported by: AIRPLANE PILOT

A pilot reported a funnel cloud 10 miles east of Bal Harbour.
Between 2 and 2.25 inches of rain fell on the 20th.  The heavy rainfall caused flooding on a handful of roads across the city.

Flood in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
From 20-MAR-03 14:15:00 to 20-MAR-03 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Heavy snow and cold temperatures from the week before, followed by temperatures in the 50s and gusty southwest winds lead to a large avalanche along Highway 2 between Essex and Marias Pass. The main slide occurred north of Silver Stair Falls snapping a highway guardrail and blocking both lanes of traffic. An automobile reportedly ran into the snow slide, but no injuries or property damage were reported. The Montana DOT closed the highway for two days due to the high potential for additional avalanches.

Avalanche in WEST GLACIER REGION, MONTANA
From 12-MAR-03 06:55:00 to 13-MAR-03 06:55:00 (MST)
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE
3/4 inch hail was reported at East Ridge.

Hail in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAR-03 10:55:00 to 19-MAR-03 10:55:00 (EST)
Location: EAST RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Numerous trees were reported down across the central and southern half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAR-03 11:40:00 to 19-MAR-03 11:40:00 (EST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Nickel size hail was reported at Decatur.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAR-03 12:00:00 to 19-MAR-03 12:00:00 (EST)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 88 MS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
3/4 inch hail was reported at Oak Ridge.

Hail in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAR-03 13:15:00 to 19-MAR-03 13:15:00 (EST)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
3/4 inch hail was reported at Ocoee.

Hail in POLK, TENNESSEE
From 19-MAR-03 17:50:00 to 19-MAR-03 17:50:00 (EST)
Location: OCOEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 25-APR-03 15:00:00 to 25-APR-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: JACKSONVILLE BEACH
Magnitude: 43 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

National Ocean Service (NOS) Mayport, Fl. tide gage measurement.
A cold front moved across northern Ohio during the evening hours.  Showers and strong winds accompanied this front.  Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph downed trees and limbs in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.  Several homes and at least three cars were damaged by fallen trees in Warren (Trumbull County).  A peak gust of 50 mph was recorded at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport at 8:34 p.m.

Strong Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 08-MAR-03 19:30:00 to 08-MAR-03 21:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 43 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Strong Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 08-MAR-03 19:30:00 to 08-MAR-03 21:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 43 MG
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Strong Wind in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-MAR-03 19:30:00 to 08-MAR-03 21:30:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 46 MG
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A cold front moved across northwestern Pennsylvania during the evening hours.  Showers and strong winds accompanied this front.  Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph downed at least two dozen trees in Crawford County.  Scattered power outages were also reported.  A peak gust of 53 mph was recorded at the Meadville Airport at 8:32 p.m.
Strong Wind in DUNKLIN, MISSOURI
From 02-MAR-03 11:00:00 to 02-MAR-03 11:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A barn was damaged southwest of Kennett by strong, gusty winds.
Heavy snow of 7 to 11 inches fell on the Camas Prairie region near the town of Grangeville during the night and early morning hours. Snow fell at a rate of 1-2 inches an hour with mainly rain below 3000 feet.

Heavy Snow in OROFINO / GRANGEVILLE REGION, IDAHO
From 03-MAR-03 00:00:00 to 03-MAR-03 11:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Heavy snow fell overnight in the West Glacier Region with DOT reports of 6-11 inches along Highway 2 between Coram and Marias Pass.

Heavy Snow in WEST GLACIER REGION, MONTANA
From 02-MAR-03 00:00:00 to 03-MAR-03 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-03 04:40:00 to 26-APR-03 04:40:00 (EST)
Location: BOYNTON BEACH
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A SKYWARN spotter estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 26-APR-03 07:35:00 to 26-APR-03 07:35:00 (EST)
Location: KENDALL
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph was estimated near Kendall Drive and 157 Avenue.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 26-APR-03 18:00:00 to 26-APR-03 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: GOVERNMENT CUT
Magnitude: 35 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

A wind gust of 35 knots was measured at the C-MAN at Fowey Rocks Light.
Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 25-APR-03 13:30:00 to 25-APR-03 13:30:00 (EST)
Location: HIGH SPGS
Magnitude: 45 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Female struck by a tree blown down by high winds.  Report received from Florida DEM state warning point, injured party's condition unknown.
Tornado in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 25-APR-03 13:40:00 to 25-APR-03 13:40:00 (EST)
Location: HIGH SPGS
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Brief touchdown reported at intersection of County Road 241 and U.S. 441.
Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, FLORIDA
From 25-APR-03 13:40:00 to 25-APR-03 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees down across the northern portion of the county.
Tornado in SUWANNEE, FLORIDA
From 25-APR-03 14:00:00 to 25-APR-03 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: LIVE OAK
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.  50 yard wide path of .5 to 1 mile in length.  At least 40 trees down and snapped off or uprooted.  Tents blown down.  Workers reported hearing a load roaring sound.  Reported by Bob Phelps, Public Relations.
Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, FLORIDA
From 25-APR-03 14:05:00 to 25-APR-03 14:05:00 (EST)
Location: BROOKER
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees down.
Tornado in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 25-APR-03 14:05:00 to 25-APR-03 14:05:00 (EST)
Location: (GNV)GAINESVILLE ARP
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Public reported a brief touchdown on NW 43rd St. in Gainesville.
A band of thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 34 knots (39 mph) along the Atlantic and Ocean County border at the Beach Haven and Little Egg Inlets.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MANASQUAN INLET TO LITTLE EGG INLET NJ OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 22-FEB-03 15:00:00 to 22-FEB-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: TUCKERTON
Magnitude: 34 MG
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION
A band of thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 34 knots (39 mph) along the Atlantic/Ocean County border in the Beach Haven and Little Egg Inlets.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LITTLE EGG INLET TO GREAT EGG INLET NJ OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 22-FEB-03 14:41:00 to 22-FEB-03 14:41:00 (EST)
Location: BRIGANTINE
Magnitude: 34 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION
With a major snowstorm falling in the mountains in the Helena Valley on March 6th through the 10th, and temperatures quickly rising to near 70 degrees by the 12th, a rapid snow melt occurred in the mountains. This snow melt quickly filled all small streams and creeks. As the snow continued to melt during the afternoon hours, the creeks began to overflow, as some culverts were blocked with ice and debris. The result was some nearby homes and roads next to the creeks were either damaged or washed out. Water was up to a foot deep in some locations. Damage reports in the Helena Valley included about 20 homes with flood damage, and a few secondary roads washed out. The damage cost was estimated at $250,000. In the Bozeman area, a few gravel roads were washed out, along with a small bridge. Damage costs were estimated at $500,000. Further north, flooding did occur on small creeks flowing out of the Bears Paw Mountains south of Havre. No damage was reported, but a few rural roads were under 6 inches of water during the afternoon hours on the 12th and 13th.

Flood in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 12-MAR-03 12:00:00 to 13-MAR-03 18:00:00 (MST)
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 12-MAR-03 12:00:00 to 13-MAR-03 18:00:00 (MST)
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in HILL, MONTANA
From 12-MAR-03 12:00:00 to 13-MAR-03 18:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 12-MAR-03 12:00:00 to 13-MAR-03 18:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Heavy Snow in WESTERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 01-MAR-03 16:00:00 to 01-MAR-03 16:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

8 inches of snow at the Red Lodge Ski Area
Heavy Snow in WESTERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-03 19:39:00 to 03-MAR-03 19:39:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

8 inches of snow on Red Lodge Mountain
Heavy Snow in WESTERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 06-MAR-03 15:30:00 to 06-MAR-03 15:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

8 inches of snow in Red Lodge
Heavy Snow in PARK, MONTANA
From 06-MAR-03 15:30:00 to 06-MAR-03 15:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

8 inches of snow 10 miles south of Big Timber
Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST BIGHORN MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 06-MAR-03 15:30:00 to 06-MAR-03 15:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

8 inches of snow in Burgess Junction
Flash Flood in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-03 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rainfall of 3 to 6 inches on saturated soil caused flooding of secondary roadways across the county.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COCOA BEACH TO JUPITER INLET FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 21-FEB-03 22:38:00 to 21-FEB-03 22:38:00 (EST)
Location: VERO BEACH
Magnitude: 34 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A thunderstorm wind gust to 34 knots was recorded at Vero Beach Airport.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COCOA BEACH TO JUPITER INLET FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 21-FEB-03 14:19:00 to 21-FEB-03 14:19:00 (EST)
Location: VERO BEACH
Magnitude: 34 MG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A thunderstorm wind gust to 34 knots was recorded at Vero Beach Airport.
A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain and flooding to Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. From the storm, coastal areas received between 1 to 3 inches of rainfall with the foothills and mountains receiving up to 7 inches of rainfall. The heavy rain produced major flooding in Santa Barbara county and resulted in numerous road closures. In Ventura county, urban flooding was reported due to runoff from the heavy rain, including the community of Oakview.

Flood in X S SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-03 09:15:00 to 15-MAR-03 09:15:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flood in X S VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-03 08:42:00 to 15-MAR-03 08:42:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-MAR-03 11:50:00 to 13-MAR-03 11:50:00 (CST)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2.5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and caused damage to the roof of a building.
Quarter size hail covered the ground in South Bound Brook Borough.

Hail in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 21-MAR-03 17:06:00 to 21-MAR-03 17:06:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH BOUND BROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A Pacific storm system dumped heavy snow over the Idaho panhandle. In the Northern Panhandle zone 5 inches fell at Priest River and Sagle, 6 inches at Bonners Ferry and 8 inches at Schweitzer ski resort.  In the Central Panhandle Mountains zone Lookout Pass ski resort reported 12 inches.

Heavy Snow in BOUNDARY/BONNER/ X NW KOOTENAI, IDAHO
From 08-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 17:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SHOSHONE/E KOOTENAI/E BENEWAH/E LATAH, IDAHO
From 08-MAR-03 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-03 17:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Warm temperatures causing snow melt with rain fall of up to 1 inch caused local small stream flooding over extreme northeast Washington. In Stevens County Hunters Creek overflowed it's banks creating minor traffic problems on local roads.

Flood in STEVENS/PEND OREILLE/X N SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
From 16-MAR-03 15:00:00 to 17-MAR-03 06:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
A SKYWARN spotter reported a small tornado near Saline Lake. Minor damage primarily to trees and shrubs.

Tornado in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 18-MAR-03 17:20:00 to 18-MAR-03 17:22:00 (CST)
Location: EFFIE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
The combination of the heavy rain during the day on the 22nd and melting snow led to flooding along the North Branch of the Rancocas Creek on the 24th. The creek flooded the property of about 50 families in Eastampton and Southampton Townships. A few families voluntarily evacuated. The North Branch of the Rancocas Creek at Pemberton was above its 2.7 foot flood stage from 1215 a.m. EST on the 24th through 344 a.m. EST on the 25th. It crested at 2.78 feet at 245 p.m. EST on the 24th. Storm totals included 2.77 inches at the McGuire Air Force Base, 2.70 inches in New Lisbon, 2.43 inches in Mount Laurel, 2.37 inches in Mount Holly and 2.27 inches in Lumberton.

Flood in NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 24-FEB-03 00:15:00 to 25-FEB-03 03:44:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
The combination of heavy rain during the day on the 22nd and snow melt run-off led to minor flooding along the North Branch of the Metedeconk River on the 23rd. The North Branch of the Metedeconk River in Lakewood was above its 7 foot flood stage from 1 p.m. EST through 643 p.m. EST on the 23rd. It crested at 7.18 feet at 615 p.m. EST on the 23rd. Storm totals included 2.53 inches in Cream Ridge (Monmouth County) and 2.20 inches in Point Pleasant.

Flood in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 23-FEB-03 13:00:00 to 23-FEB-03 18:43:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Flash Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 22-FEB-03 07:40:00 to 22-FEB-03 11:00:00 (EST)
Location: BLACKEY
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water over Kentucky Highway 7 at Doty Creek.
Thunderstorm winds on the afternoon of the 13th downed 2 trees onto the intersection of Irish and Bearskin Roads in Chatham.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 13-MAR-03 18:30:00 to 13-MAR-03 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Strong southwest winds gusting over 30 mph along with relative humidities between 15 and 20 percent and very dry fuel moisture aided a 234 acre wildfire at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in southern Will county.  About 10% of the burn area consisted of timber and brush and was burned as heavily as the grasses were.

Wildfire in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 14-APR-03 15:00:00 to 14-APR-03 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: WILMINGTON
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL
Around 2 inches of rain fell region wide on the 20th.  The runoff from this precipitation caused the Potomac River and Opequon Creek to overflow their banks. The Potomac River reached its flood stage of 15 feet at Shepherdstown at 1:00 PM on the 21st.   It crested at 16.73 feet at 9:45 PM and fell below flood stage at 8:30 AM on the 22nd.  Water overflowed into low lying areas upstream from the Shepherdstown Water Plant.  Flooding was also observed on River Road and in low lying areas downstream from Shepherdstown. In Berkeley County, Opequon Creek overflowed its banks in Martinsburg.  The creek reached its bankful stage of 10 feet at 1:00 AM on the 21st.  It crested at 11.51 feet at 11:30 AM and fell below flood stage at 5:45 PM.  Water overflowed into a field near the gauge and other low lying areas along the creek were inundated by water.

Flood in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-03 13:00:00 to 22-MAR-03 08:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Flood in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-03 01:00:00 to 21-MAR-03 17:45:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A large swath of moderate to heavy rain with embedded thunderstorms moved across central New Jersey during the mid-day on the 22nd. Rainfall totals averaged up to one half an inch per hour during the thunderstorms and storm totals across the county averaged between 1.5 and 2.0 inches. The combination of the heavy rain and melting snow produced widespread roadway flooding and ponding of water in poor drainage areas as well as some basement flooding. It also produced mainly minor flooding throughout the Raritan River Basin. Flooding along the Millstone River closed the Blackwells Mills and Griggstown Causeways. The latter was closed through the 26th. Flooding along the North Branch of the Raritan River closed Old York Road in Bridgewater and Branchburg Townships. Water from the river crept into backyards in Branchburg. Flooding along the South Branch of the Raritan River closed two additional roads in Branchburg Township. Flooding along the Brady Brook closed Lamington Road in Bedminster Township. Dukes Parkway along the Raritan River in Manville was also closed. Most roads were reopened by the 24th with the exception of the Griggstown Causeway. The Millstone River at Griggstown was above its 9 foot flood stage from 454 p.m. EST on the 22nd through 422 a.m. EST on the 26th. It crested at 13.69 feet at 345 a.m. EST on the 24th. Farther downstream, the Millstone River at Blackwells Mills was above its 9 foot flood stage from 515 p.m. EST on the 23rd through 825 p.m. EST on the 24th. It crested at 9.75 feet at 315 a.m. EST on the 24th. The South Branch of the Raritan River at Stanton was above its 15 foot flood stage from 737 p.m. EST through 1035 p.m. EST on the 22nd. It crested at 15.38 feet at 930 p.m. EST on the 22nd. The main stem of the Raritan River at Manville reached its 14 foot flood stage at 626 a.m. EST on the 23rd, crested at 14.16 feet at 645 a.m. EST on the 23rd and was back within bankfull at 746 a.m. EST on the 23rd.   Storm totals included 1.88 inches in North Plainfield and 1.67 inches in Somerville. The low pressure system responsible for the heavy rain developed along the Gulf Coast States on the 21st and moved northeast into the Tennessee Valley the morning of the 22nd and into Pennsylvania the morning of the 23rd. The strongest surge of warm, unstable air preceding its warm front occurred during the day on the 22nd.

Flood in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 22-FEB-03 19:37:00 to 26-FEB-03 04:22:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
The combination of heavy rain on the 22nd, snow melt and an ice jam caused minor flooding along the Passaic river around Chatham on the 23rd and 24th. The Passaic River at Chatham was above its 6 foot flood stage from 8 p.m. EST on the 23rd through 1021 a.m. EST on the 24th. It crested at 6.36 feet at 8 a.m. EST on the 24th. Storm totals prior to the flooding included 1.85 inches in Chatham and 1.62 inches in Long Valley.

Flood in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 23-FEB-03 20:00:00 to 24-FEB-03 10:21:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC