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Lightning struck a utility pole in the parking lot of a greyhound race track in Belmont.  The lightning followed power and phone lines into the building and shocked four employees that were working with telephones and computers, or touching the metal door of the kennels.  In addition, some patrons of the race track that were in contact with metal also got a small jolt from the nearby lightning strike.  Also, falling debris from the pole damaged two cars in the parking lot.

Lightning in BELKNAP, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 13-AUG-03 13:00:00 to 13-AUG-03 13:00:00 (EST)
Location: BELMONT
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Lightning struck and injured a woman who was standing outside her trailer at a campground in Warren.  She was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

Lightning in GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 16-AUG-03 13:10:00 to 16-AUG-03 13:10:00 (EST)
Location: WARREN
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorms produced 2 to 4 inches of rain and caused the Pemigewasset River at both Woodstock and Plymouth to flood.  The river crested at 10.3 ft at Woodstock at 7 am, 1.3 ft above the 9 ft flood stage.  At Plymouth, the river crested at 13.4 ft at 4 pm, 0.4 ft above the 13 ft flood stage.

Flood in SOUTHERN GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 10-AUG-03 12:30:00 to 10-AUG-03 17:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in NORTHERN GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 10-AUG-03 04:15:00 to 10-AUG-03 09:15:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Named the Pass Fire, this fire was started by an arsonist. It burned 2387 acres and destroyed 5 houses, 1 barn, 21 out buildings, and several vehicles. An additional 3 houses were damaged before the fire was fully controlled. Atmospheric conditions were favorable for rapid fire growth both preceding and during it's life cycle. Maximum temperatures ranged between 95 and 105 degrees. Relative humidities ranged between 5 and 10  percent during the day, and 25 to 30 percent during the night. Wind direction was east to southeast during the night and mornings, shifting to west and northwest during the afternoon hours. Fire fighting costs were estimated at $3 million.

Wildfire in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-OCT-03 16:11:00 to 24-OCT-03 12:00:00 (PST)
Location: HIGH GROVE
Property damage: 2.5M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A wildfire in the Mojave River bed consumed 10 acres of brush before being contained.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-03 15:30:00 to 01-OCT-03 18:00:00 (PST)
Location: VICTORVILLE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Named the Roblar 2 Fire, this fire was started by live ammunition training on the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, and burned 8,592 acres before it was contained. The community of De Luz was evacuated as the fire jumped the permanent Roblar Fuel Firebreak. Atmospheric conditions during the first few days of the fire were: maximum temperatures near 100 degrees, minimum relative humidity 15 percent, and erratic winds. In addition to very dry and warm conditions, fire fighting efforts were also hampered by the unexploded ordinance laying on the ground. Over 1300 fire fighters were involved and the cost of fighting the fire was estimated at $2 million.

Wildfire in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-OCT-03 12:01:00 to 29-OCT-03 18:00:00 (PST)
Location: DE LUZ
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 11-AUG-03 18:30:00 to 11-AUG-03 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: DARWIN
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees fell along Caney Ridge.  On Bise Ridge, a deck was blown off a house, plus an outbuilding was moved 6 feet off its foundation.
Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-03 16:30:00 to 12-AUG-03 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: BOWDEN
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

In a remote wilderness area, Taylor Run and Otter Creek overflowed, but did not affect dwellings.  Ten Ohio hikers were stranded, by the high water, between Otter Creek and Yellow Creek.  The hikers climbed onto the backs of firefighters, and used ropes to wade back across the swollen creek.  As a precaution, the hikers were treated for hypothermia.  Estimated rain amounts were 2 to 3 inches in an hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-03 19:10:00 to 12-AUG-03 19:10:00 (EST)
Location: BLUE CREEK
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Fallen trees downed power lines.
Flash Flood in MERCER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-AUG-03 23:55:00 to 09-AUG-03 00:55:00 (EST)
Location: STONEBORO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flooding on Stoneboro-Lateral Rd.
Flash Flood in GARRETT, MARYLAND
From 09-AUG-03 14:00:00 to 09-AUG-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: CRELLIN
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Basements flooded along Route 39.
Flash Flood in PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-AUG-03 15:30:00 to 09-AUG-03 16:45:00 (EST)
Location: MASONTOWN
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Bull Run overflowed its banks, flooding streets and basements.
Flash Flood in FAYETTE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-AUG-03 14:20:00 to 09-AUG-03 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: FAIRCHANCE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Basements flooded on West Elm and North Main Streets
Flash Flood in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-AUG-03 15:15:00 to 09-AUG-03 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: NEW ALEXANDRIA
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Route 981 at Lee Valley Road flooded. Standing water on several back roads.
Flash Flood in COSHOCTON, OHIO
From 09-AUG-03 16:55:00 to 09-AUG-03 17:45:00 (EST)
Location: COSHOCTON
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Second Street flooded.
Several trees and power lines were blown down. Also, lightning ignited fires at an apartment complex, causing significant damage to one unit, and moderate damage to two others.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-AUG-03 20:40:00 to 04-AUG-03 20:40:00 (EST)
Location: TAYLORS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 04-AUG-03 20:40:00 to 04-AUG-03 20:40:00 (EST)
Location: TAYLORS
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Slow moving thunderstorms erupted over Saratoga County during the afternoon of August of 10. The thunderstorms produced torrential rain, with up to five inches falling between Mechanicville, Stillwater and Clifton Park in about two hours time. The Anthony Kill overflowed its banks in the town of Mechanicville, flooding most of the village as Central Avenue remained under water for several hours. Thirty basements were flooded. On South Main Street, sections of the railroad were washed away. On Route 67, a guardrail was swept away by the rising water. Three motorists had to be rescued from their vehicles.  A State of Emergency was declared in Mechanicville for the first time since the May 31 tornado outbreak. Johnson Road in the town of Halfmoon was completely washed out between Cary and Staniak Road. Portions of Staniak was washed out as well. Some roads, including Kellogg Road and Stratton Lane, were flooded in the town of Stillwater. Water flooded the parking lot at Clifton Country Mall in Clifton Park.

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-AUG-03 15:30:00 to 10-AUG-03 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: HALFMOON
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-AUG-03 18:00:00 to 10-AUG-03 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: CLIFTON PARK
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-AUG-03 14:40:00 to 10-AUG-03 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: MECHANICVILLE
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-AUG-03 15:10:00 to 10-AUG-03 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: STILLWATER
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 25-AUG-03 22:15:00 to 25-AUG-03 22:15:00 (CST)
Location: TACONITE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 25-AUG-03 22:12:00 to 25-AUG-03 22:12:00 (CST)
Location: CHISHOLM
Magnitude: 60 ES
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

The winds brought down trees and damaged homes on the northwest side of town to about Lake Street. The damage was mainly to windows, chimneys, and screen doors.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 25-AUG-03 21:49:00 to 25-AUG-03 21:49:00 (CST)
Location: CALUMET
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 25-AUG-03 21:35:00 to 25-AUG-03 21:35:00 (CST)
Location: DEER RIVER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Large tree branches were blown down 2 miles north of Day Lake.
Flash Flood in ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 10-NOV-03 18:00:00 to 11-NOV-03 05:00:00 (AST)
Location: ST. CROIX
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Widespread flash floods affected St. Croix Monday night through Tuesday as numerous bands of heavy showers washed out roads and made other impassable. Several residents were rescued from flood waters. Many residential areas were affected by the rains in Fredericksted,  Grove Place, La Grande Princess, Williams Delight, Mon Bijou, Enfield Green, Gallows Bay, Whim, Frangipani and Upper Love.   Roads were washed out and there were some reports of mud and rock slides. Unofficial rainfall amounts varied from 7 to 10 inches overnight into Tuesday.  There were  reports of floating cars being carried away by water currents. Mud washed down the numerous dirt roads in the hills between Fredericksted and Hams Bluff, covering portions of Route 63 with debris.

Flash Flood in ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 10-NOV-03 00:00:00 to 10-NOV-03 05:00:00 (AST)
Location: ST. CROIX
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Police reported that parts of Fangi Pangi, Williams Delight, Melvin Evans Highway, Grove Place and castle Coakley are flooded. Flooding was reported in the area of Lagoon Project. The legislature parking lot and surrounding areas of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium were under water. The Fangi Pangi Gut, the Morning Star bridge, and the La Raine Village were reported flooded.
A slow moving cold front helped produce heavy rain as it displaced a warm and humid air mass preceding it across the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Widespread poor drainage flooding was reported as well flooding along some of the upper Montgomery County creeks. The creeks were already running high from the previous week's flooding. Doppler Radar storm total estimates in the county were between half an inch to three inches with the largest amounts in the upper part of the county. The heaviest rain fell between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. EDT and greatly disrupted the morning commute. The East branch of the Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville was above its 7 foot flood stage from 826 a.m. EDT through 258 p.m. EDT on the 23rd. It crested at 7.86 feet at 930 a.m. EDT. The Manatawny Creek in Pottstown was above its 6 foot flood stage from 1241 p.m. EDT through 632 p.m. EDT on the 23rd. It crested at 7.14 feet at 315 p.m. EDT. Storm totals included 1.98 inches in Green Lane, 1.92 inches in Palm, 1.85 inches in Pottstown and 1.00 inch at the Willow Grove NAS. September 2003 was an unseasonably wet month. On a county weighted average, monthly precipitation totals ranged from 5.9 inches in Philadelphia County to 12.5 inches in Monroe County. The Montgomery County average was 8.6 inches. The county normal is around 3.9 inches. The September monthly precipitation total at the Philadelphia International Airport was 4.66 inches, which was 0.78 inches wetter than normal.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-SEP-03 07:26:00 to 23-SEP-03 17:32:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Heavy Snow in CHIPPEWA, MICHIGAN
From 08-NOV-03 04:00:00 to 08-NOV-03 09:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A band of heavy lake effect snow off of Lake Superior dumped 8 to 12 inches from Paradise to Brimley.
Thunderstorm Wind in PEARL RIVER, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-NOV-03 10:34:00 to 18-NOV-03 10:34:00 (CST)
Location: PICAYUNE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Windows were blown out of a house.
Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-NOV-03 11:12:00 to 18-NOV-03 11:12:00 (CST)
Location: WAVELAND
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a building.
Thunderstorm Wind in CHENANGO, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-03 15:25:00 to 29-AUG-03 16:05:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH OTSELIC
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

In the town of Plymouth, a mobile home was destroyed, a garage roof was torn off, and power lines came down.  In the towns of Otselic, North Norwich, and New Berlin trees and wires were downed.  Over 2,000 people in Chenango and Otsego Counties lost power.
Thunderstorm Wind in CORTLAND, NEW YORK
From 29-AUG-03 15:25:00 to 29-AUG-03 15:35:00 (EST)
Location: VIRGIL
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and wires downed in the towns of Cortlandville and Virgil.
Flash Flood in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 27-JUL-03 18:30:00 to 27-JUL-03 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: TRION
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Chattooga county 911 center reported extensive flooding of roads in Trion.  Water had risen up to the porches of homes along U. S. Highway 27 in areas near Spring Branch and Cane Creeks.  Several streets in downtown were completely flooded and closed, including 1'st Street, Thomas Road, and Mountain View Road.  Rescue crews were placed on standby.  Radar estimated rainfall totals of around 5 inches in a 2-hour period in this area.  In Summerville, rainfall was somewhat less, but amounts of 2-3 inches were reported by the Summerville Waste Water Treatment Plant.  Several roads in this area were also flooded and impassable.  The Chattooga river quickly rose above flood stage.
Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 29-JUL-03 16:20:00 to 29-JUL-03 16:20:00 (EST)
Location: WARTHEN
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Washington county 911 center reported that one tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 29-JUL-03 15:59:00 to 29-JUL-03 15:59:00 (EST)
Location: WARNER ROBINS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Houston county 911 center reported that a couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, GEORGIA
From 29-JUL-03 16:30:00 to 29-JUL-03 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: OGLETHORPE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Macon county 911 center reported that a couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 29-JUL-03 17:30:00 to 29-JUL-03 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: AMERICUS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

The Sumter Electric Membership Cooperative reported that one tree and one power line had been blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-03 21:20:00 to 31-JUL-03 21:40:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Gilmer county 911 center reported that a number of trees were down throughout the county.

Lightning in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-03 19:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: DALTON
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Daily Citizen of Dalton reported that lightning struck a barn on Old Federal road and set it on fire.  The barn was a total loss.

Flash Flood in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-03 19:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 21:30:00 (EST)
Location: DALTON
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The Dalton Fire and Rescue Department, along with the county 911 center and the public reported that extensive and major flooding was occurring in a relatively small 10 mile by 10 mile wide area just north of Dalton.  Rainfall in excess of five inches occurred between 7 pm and midnight EDT within this area.  Several roads were completely flooded, rendered impassable, and closed.  In addition, several people became stranded in the area and required rescues.

Heavy Rain in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 31-JUL-03 19:30:00 to 31-JUL-03 21:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Murray county 911 center reported that heavy rain caused ponding of water on the roadways and in low lying areas, but no flash flooding or traffic problems were reported
Flash Flood in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-JUL-03 16:00:00 to 05-JUL-03 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: MARS HILL
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The underpinning of a bridge was washed away on highway 19 at the Yancey/Madison County line.
Strong thunderstorms moved east across Lake Erie and produced wind gusts in excess of 35 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LE VERMILION TO AVON PT OH BYD 5NM OFFSHORE TO INTL BORDER, LAKE ERIE
From 03-AUG-03 23:00:00 to 04-AUG-03 00:15:00 (EST)
Location: VERMILION
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LE DETROIT R LT TO RENO BEACH OH BYD 5NM OFFSHORE TO INTL BORDER, LAKE ERIE
From 03-AUG-03 23:00:00 to 04-AUG-03 00:15:00 (EST)
Location: MAUMEE BAY
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LE RENO BEACH TO THE ISLANDS OH BYD 5NM OFFSHORE TO INTL BORDER, LAKE ERIE
From 03-AUG-03 23:00:00 to 04-AUG-03 00:15:00 (EST)
Location: RENO BEACH
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LE THE ISLANDS TO VERMILION OH BYD 5NM OFFSHORE TO INTL BORDER, LAKE ERIE
From 03-AUG-03 23:00:00 to 04-AUG-03 00:15:00 (EST)
Location: THE ISLANDS
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MAUMEE BAY TO RENO BEACH OH, LAKE ERIE
From 03-AUG-03 23:00:00 to 04-AUG-03 00:15:00 (EST)
Location: MAUMEE BAY
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in RENO BEACH TO THE ISLANDS OH, LAKE ERIE
From 03-AUG-03 23:00:00 to 04-AUG-03 00:15:00 (EST)
Location: RENO BEACH
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in THE ISLANDS TO VERMILION OH, LAKE ERIE
From 03-AUG-03 23:00:00 to 04-AUG-03 00:15:00 (EST)
Location: THE ISLANDS
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION TO AVON POINT OH, LAKE ERIE
From 03-AUG-03 23:00:00 to 04-AUG-03 00:15:00 (EST)
Location: VERMILION
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Tornado in LORAIN, OHIO
From 03-AUG-03 13:45:00 to 03-AUG-03 13:45:00 (EST)
Location: KIPTON
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 15K
Crop damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A small tornado touched down four miles northeast of Kipton in Henrietta Township near the intersection of Garfield and Baumhart Roads.  The tornado was on the ground for approximately 200 yards and had a damage path up to 50 yards in width.  One home sustained some minor damage.  Several trees and a power pole were downed.  Some crop damage also occurred in a nearby field.

Tornado in LORAIN, OHIO
From 03-AUG-03 14:00:00 to 03-AUG-03 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: AMHERST
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The parent thunderstorm that spawned the tornado in Henrietta Township produced a second tornado north of Amherst.  This touchdown occurred near State Route 2 between State Route 58 and Terra Lane.  The tornado was on the ground for around 300 yards and had a damage path up to 50 yards in width.  No structural damage occurred, but several trees were toppled along the damage path.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 03-AUG-03 22:55:00 to 03-AUG-03 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: MAUMEE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and large limbs.

Hail in WOOD, OHIO
From 03-AUG-03 22:31:00 to 03-AUG-03 22:31:00 (EST)
Location: WESTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Penny size hail was observed.
Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 15-DEC-03 19:15:00 to 16-DEC-03 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: ASH GROVE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement officials observed several downed trees from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Funnel Cloud in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 11-AUG-03 13:58:00 to 11-AUG-03 13:58:00 (EST)
Location: BELLE GLADE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A funnel cloud was sighted over Lake Okeechobee.
Flash Flood in HARRISON, OHIO
From 19-NOV-03 12:30:00 to 19-NOV-03 14:15:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Secondary roads closed by flooding.
Wildfire in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 28-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-03 23:59:00 (PST)
Location: WILSONIA
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

The Williams Fire was lightning started in the wee hours of the morning of July 28th and burned through the month of August as a managed resource fire. No injuries were reported but the fire cost was assessed at $22K.
Wildfire in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 01-AUG-03 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-03 17:00:00 (PST)
Location: WILSONIA
Property damage: 22K
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

The Williams Fire was lightning started in the wee hours of the morning of July 28th and burned through the month of August as a managed resource fire. No injuries were reported but the fire cost was assessed at $22K. The fire burned 827 acres by the end of August.
A thunderstorm with frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and large hail moved through Berkeley County during the evening of the 16th. Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported in Inwood. Rainfall totals included 3.07 inches at Sleepy Creek and 2.0 inches at Hedgesville.  Ponding of water was reported on roads in Martinsburg.

Hail in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-AUG-03 19:40:00 to 16-AUG-03 19:45:00 (EST)
Location: INWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel to quarter sized hail fell.
A thunderstorm with heavy downpours, small hail, and high winds moved through the Eastern Panhandle during the evening of the 22nd.  In Morgan County, heavy rain caused roads to flood in Berkeley Springs. Marble sized hail was also reported.  In Jefferson County, trees were downed in several locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-AUG-03 16:30:00 to 22-AUG-03 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees were downed in several locations.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-AUG-03 15:40:00 to 22-AUG-03 16:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Roads were flooded.
Named the Otay-Mine-Dulzura Fire, this fire consumed 46,291 acres and destroyed 1 house and 5 accessory buildings. It also damaged another 11 structures. Atmospheric conditions were favorable for rapid fire growth preceding and during the first three days of the fire. Maximum temperatures were near 95, relative humidity ranged from 3 to 7 percent during the day to 35 to 40 percent at night, and winds were predominately from the east gusting over 20 mph. On October 29, the easterly winds diminished and the afternoon sea breeze moved across the fire for a few hours. By October 30, the wind flow was predominately west and the relative humidity increased to 86 percent. This greatly reduced the threat of additional fire growth and allowed the fire fighters to complete containment lines. Fire fighting costs were estimated at $2.2 million.

Wildfire in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 26-OCT-03 13:00:00 to 30-OCT-03 18:00:00 (PST)
Location: DULZURA
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
The first winter storm of the 2003 - 2004 winter season brought five to eight inches of snow over much of extreme southeast Kansas during the early morning hours of December 10th.  The heaviest accumulations occurred near the Kansas and Missouri state line where a few locations observed thunder snow.

Heavy Snow in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 10-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 10-DEC-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 10-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 10-DEC-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 10-DEC-03 01:00:00 to 10-DEC-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Waterspout in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 12-AUG-03 06:15:00 to 12-AUG-03 06:15:00 (EST)
Location: MIAMI BEACH
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A waterspout was sighted just offshore Miami Beach near 75th Street moving toward the west.