sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Intensifying low pressure lifting across Maine produced strong winds across the region. Sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph...with gusts of 50 to 60 mph...were common. The strongest winds generally occurred near the coast with onshore winds. The winds snapped branches and toppled trees which brought down power lines and contributed to power outages. Around 2600 customers lost power at various times during the storm.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 27-OCT-03 22:00:00 to 28-OCT-03 02:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 27-OCT-03 22:00:00 to 28-OCT-03 02:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 27-OCT-03 22:00:00 to 28-OCT-03 02:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Moderate to major flooding developed on the lower portion of the Tangipahoa River in southern Tangipahoa Parish, and the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte Rivers in St. Tammany Parish.  The flooding was the result of heavy rain caused by Tropical Storm Bill.  Most river crested late on July 1st. River flooding damaged some man-made structures and flooded and damaged some roadways. Other less severe flooding river flooding developed in Washington and Livingston Parishes. Dollar damage estimates are only rough estimates based on general damage estimates supplied by the Louisiana Dept of Insurance from Tropical Storm Bill.

Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 04-JUL-03 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 2M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 04-JUL-03 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 04-JUL-03 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 750K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 01-JUL-03 00:00:00 to 04-JUL-03 23:59:00 (CST)
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Thunderstorm Wind in POINTE COUPEE, LOUISIANA
From 18-NOV-03 05:50:00 to 18-NOV-03 05:50:00 (CST)
Location: LETTSWORTH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1.5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees and blew the awning off of a mobile home.
Thunderstorm Wind in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-NOV-03 07:30:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:30:00 (CST)
Location: GILLSBURG
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in WILKINSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-NOV-03 05:50:00 to 18-NOV-03 05:50:00 (CST)
Location: WILKINSON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines and large tree limbs were blown down.
A line of thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 47 knots (55 mph) at Sandy Hook and 36 knots (53 mph) in Point Pleasant.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SANDY HOOK TO MANASQUAN INLET NJ OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 15-OCT-03 00:30:00 to 15-OCT-03 00:30:00 (EST)
Location: SANDY HOOK BAY
Magnitude: 47 MG
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MANASQUAN INLET TO LITTLE EGG INLET NJ OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 15-OCT-03 00:10:00 to 15-OCT-03 00:10:00 (EST)
Location: PT. PLEASANT
Magnitude: 46 MG
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION
Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-NOV-03 09:15:00 to 19-NOV-03 09:15:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees were blown down across the county. One tree fell through a roof of a home near Southmont.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-NOV-03 09:55:00 to 19-NOV-03 09:55:00 (EST)
Location: ASHEBORO
Magnitude: 55 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees were blown down on Grantville road east of Asheboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-NOV-03 10:25:00 to 19-NOV-03 10:25:00 (EST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down on Highway 87 and on Friendship Patterson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-NOV-03 09:35:00 to 19-NOV-03 09:35:00 (EST)
Location: MT GILEAD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down along Highway 73 from Mt. Gilead to Star, causing power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 19-NOV-03 11:08:00 to 19-NOV-03 11:08:00 (EST)
Location: HILLSBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two trees were blown down onto powerlines along Highway 57 in Caldwell.
Strong low pressure tracked from the southern high plains toward eastern Wisconsin. Heavy snow and gusty winds tracked from southwest and west central Minnesota into west central Wisconsin.  There was a swath of 4 to 8 inches of snow extending from Minnesota into Polk and Barron Counties of Wisconsin, with Luck reporting 8 inches and Cumberland 7 inches.  Four inches fell at Amery and St. Croix Falls.  Winds were 20 to 30 mph, causing some blowing and drifting snow in open country.

Winter Storm in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 22-NOV-03 18:00:00 to 23-NOV-03 16:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in POLK, WISCONSIN
From 22-NOV-03 18:00:00 to 23-NOV-03 16:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
High Wind in PARMER, TEXAS
From 22-NOV-03 18:55:00 to 22-NOV-03 18:55:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 56 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The West Texas Mesonet station located two miles northeast of Friona measured a brief wind gust of 64 mph.  This non-convective wind gust was associated with a low pressure trough that moved across the South Plains and Panhandle.
Thunderstorm Wind in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-NOV-03 02:25:00 to 27-NOV-03 02:25:00 (CST)
Location: GLOSTER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were blown down across Busy Corner Road.
Thunderstorm Wind in WALTHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-NOV-03 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-03 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: TYLERTOWN
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds tore the roof off of a house.
The Grand Prix Fire, which began on October 21, 2003, was not fully contained until November 5. Though it was still active until November 13, no additional damage, injuries, or fatalities occurred after October 31. During the first three days of November, additional light to moderate rain, sleet, and snow fell on the fire. This further slowed the fire from rekindling. Total costs of fighting the fire (October 21 through November 13, 2003) were computed at $11,571,772.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 01-NOV-03 00:00:00 to 05-NOV-03 06:00:00 (PST)
Location: UPLAND
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
The Old Fire, which began on October 25, was not fully contained until November 5. During the first few days of November, another 2 deaths and 7 injuries occurred and 143 structures were lost. These are in addition to those reported in the October 2003 Storm data for the Old Fire. Light to moderate rain, sleet, and snow fell 11/01 through 11/03 and slowed the fire growth. Rock and mud slides on Highway 18 and 330 hampered access to some areas during these days, but crews were able to complete containment lines by November 5. The fire was still active until mid November. The total cost of fire fighting (October 25 through November 14, 2003) was computed at $42,336,057.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 01-NOV-03 00:00:00 to 05-NOV-03 06:00:00 (PST)
Location: HESPERIA
Property damage: 278.6M
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE
High Wind in BLUE MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS, WASHINGTON
From 28-OCT-03 13:00:00 to 28-OCT-03 19:53:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 6K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Scattered power outages occurred in Walla Walla as high winds tore down tree limbs.  The winds also knocked down a few trees, one of which landed on a couple cars parked next to it.  A peak wind gust of 52 MPH was measured at the Walla Walla Airport.  The property damage from this event is estimated at $6,000.
High Wind in GRAND RONDE VALLEY, OREGON
From 28-OCT-03 17:35:00 to 28-OCT-03 21:35:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High winds in the Grande Ronde valley caused tree limbs to fall onto power lines, which resulted in a loss of power to 1,500 customers.  The winds also downed three transmission lines northeast of Island City, damaging various power poles and equipment throughout the area.  A wind gust of 44 MPH was measured in La Grande at 8:35 PM.
Dust Storm in LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN, OREGON
From 28-OCT-03 13:00:00 to 28-OCT-03 16:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A dust storm lowered visibilities to less than a quarter mile 11 miles southwest of Boardman.
Dust Storm in LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN, WASHINGTON
From 28-OCT-03 14:56:00 to 28-OCT-03 15:53:00 (PST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A dust storm six miles ESE of Prosser lead to a 30 car pileup involving cars, trucks, and semi-trailers.  The incident occurred on highway 221, along a 1.5 mile stretch of the Horse Heaven Hills near the intersection of State Route 221 and Davis Road.  Visibility was limited to a maximum of 30 feet in the dust storm.  Twenty people were hospitalized, with no critical injuries.  The Red Cross established a shelter at Housel Middle School for 14 people.  Highway 221 was reopened at 8:20 PM.
Winter Storm in LINN, KANSAS
From 12-DEC-03 10:00:00 to 12-DEC-03 16:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

7 inches of snow reported in Linn county.
Winter Storm in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 12-DEC-03 12:00:00 to 12-DEC-03 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

6 inches of snow was reported across the county.
Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-NOV-03 16:00:00 to 12-NOV-03 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 20K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

People were trapped in cars due to high water on Laurel Fork Road, Railline Road (near Wrigley), and Big Bandy Road (off of Highway 650).  A fast-food restaurant was flooded along United States 460, near West Liberty.
The month of November 2003 was the wettest on record for St. Thomas and St. Croix. The ASOS raingage at the St. Thomas airport registered a total of 15.51 inches of rain for the month, breaking the previous record for November of 14.73 inches set in 1984. In St Croix, the ASOS raingage recorded 17.66 inches for the month, breaking the previous record of 16.98 inches set in November 1961.

Heavy Rain in ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 01-NOV-03 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-03 23:59:00 (AST)
Location: ST. CROIX
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Heavy Rain in ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN & ISLANDS, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 01-NOV-03 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-03 23:59:00 (AST)
Location: ST. THOMAS
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY
Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-NOV-03 11:05:00 to 19-NOV-03 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: MC MURRAY
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding on Sugar Creek Road.
Flash Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-NOV-03 08:36:00 to 19-NOV-03 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: DRAVOSBURG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding on Route 837 and Elizabeth Road.
Flash Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-NOV-03 09:50:00 to 19-NOV-03 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: TURTLE CREEK
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flash flooding of Turtle Creek.
Flash Flood in BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-NOV-03 13:10:00 to 20-NOV-03 03:00:00 (EST)
Location: ROCHESTER
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding of Brush Creek in Brush Creek Park. After 5 PM on 19th, 5 roads were closed by flooding.
A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees and wires in and around Elkton. One person lost eighteen trees on his property, more than he lost during Tropical Storm Isabel.

Thunderstorm Wind in CECIL, MARYLAND
From 14-OCT-03 21:50:00 to 14-OCT-03 21:50:00 (EST)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A severe thunderstorm pulled down trees and power lines from Queenstown east through Centreville and Sudlersville in Queen Anne's County.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUEEN ANNE'S, MARYLAND
From 14-OCT-03 21:40:00 to 14-OCT-03 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: QUEENSTOWN
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
A severe thunderstorm pulled down wires in Saint Michaels.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALBOT, MARYLAND
From 14-OCT-03 21:40:00 to 14-OCT-03 21:40:00 (EST)
Location: ST MICHAELS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in the Camden area. One downed tree damaged a home. Conectiv Energy reported about 2,100 of its customers lost power in Kent and Sussex Counties from the severe thunderstorms overnight and the strong winds on the 15th.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, DELAWARE
From 14-OCT-03 22:20:00 to 14-OCT-03 22:20:00 (EST)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
A line of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage from Seaford east to the coast across the central third of Sussex County. The worst reported wind damage was in the Angola area of Indian River Hundred with the Pinewaters development near State Route 24 taking the hardest hit. Eighteen trees were knocked down on one property, two damaged the house. Two trees fell onto the roof of another house and a third tree fell completely through the house's sunroom. A third house had its roof dented by a fallen tree. Elsewhere in the county, a large tree damaged a garage in Georgetown. Numerous tree limbs and wires were torn down in and around Seaford. A trailer was also overturned in Seaford. A wind gust to 58 mph was measured at the Pilot Tower in Lewes. Delaware Electric Cooperative reported about 250 of its customers lost power in Seaford after a blown antenna tore down power lines. Conectiv Energy reported about 2,100 of its customers lost power in Kent and Sussex Counties from the severe thunderstorms overnight and the strong winds on the 15th.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 14-OCT-03 22:30:00 to 14-OCT-03 23:05:00 (EST)
Location: SEAFORD
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Lightning in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 09-AUG-03 12:45:00 to 09-AUG-03 12:45:00 (EST)
Location: BOCA RATON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A 51-year-old man was killed by lightning as he walked from his car to his mailbox outside his home.  It was raining moderately at the time.
Lightning in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 09-AUG-03 12:50:00 to 09-AUG-03 12:50:00 (EST)
Location: LAKE PARK
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A lightning-initiated fire destroyed a three bedroom home  No one was hurt but two cats died in the fire.
Funnel Cloud in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 09-AUG-03 13:50:00 to 09-AUG-03 13:50:00 (EST)
Location: PLANTATION
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A funnel cloud was sighted near I-595 and University Blvd.
Funnel Cloud in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 09-AUG-03 14:18:00 to 09-AUG-03 14:18:00 (EST)
Location: WELLINGTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Sheriff's Office reported a funnel cloud on South Shore Blvd near Pearson St.
An area of low pressure deepened as it moved from the Ohio Valley, northeast to the Canadian Maritimes,on October 15.  A steep pressure gradient between this storm and high pressure building across the Appalachians, produced destructively strongs winds across extreme southern Vermont.  Four trees were blown down in Sunderland, Bennington County.  Trees and wires were blown down in Brattleboro, Windham County, blocking some roads.

High Wind in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 15-OCT-03 14:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 19:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 60 ES
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in EASTERN WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 15-OCT-03 14:00:00 to 15-OCT-03 19:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 60 ES
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Flash Flood in CHEMUNG, NEW YORK
From 22-JUL-03 18:00:00 to 22-JUL-03 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: NORTHWEST PORTION
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Two day rainfall between 2 and 4 inches fell on the 21st into the 22nd.  Very slow-moving thunderstorms on the 22nd caused flash flooding.  The excessive rainfall caused flooding along Catherine Creek.  Several roads were closed as a result of this flooding.
Lightning in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 09-AUG-03 13:00:00 to 09-AUG-03 13:00:00 (EST)
Location: DELRAY BEACH
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A 67-year old male was killed by lightning as he edged his yard.
A slow moving cold front helped produce heavy rain as it displaced a warm and humid air mass preceding it across the Poconos. Widespread flooding was reported across the region and made for a difficult morning commute. Flooding streams included the Pocono Creek and McMichael Creek in Stroudsburg. Some voluntary evacuations occurred in Stroudsburg. A shelter was opened in Stroudsburg and also in the West End of the county. In Chestnuthill Township, about a dozen families suffered property damage in Gilbert near the Pohopoco Creek. U.S. Route 209 in the township was closed between Bush Lane and Weir Lake Road and remained closed until the 24th. In all about 20 roads in the county were closed. The heaviest rain fell between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. EDT. Storm totals included 4.45 inches in Tannersville, 3.25 inches in Mount Pocono and 2.61 inches in Long Tavern Pond (Pike County). September 2003 was an unseasonably wet month throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. On a county weighted average, monthly precipitation totals ranged from 5.9 inches in Philadelphia County to 12.5 inches in Monroe County. Normal is around 4.0 inches. The September monthly precipitation total at the Pocono Mountain Municipal Airport was 12.75 inches, which was 7.77 inches wetter than normal.

Flood in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-SEP-03 05:40:00 to 23-SEP-03 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
An area of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy downpours moved through North Central Maryland during the evening of the 2nd.  Up to 6 inches of rainfall caused significant flooding in Eastern Washington County.  The hardest hit area was Williamsport where 5.75 inches was recorded. Three homes were significantly damaged by flood waters in town, including one which had to be condemned.  Another hard hit area was St. James Village south of Hagerstown.  At the peak of the flooding water was thigh high on the roads.  Up to 5 feet of water collected in basements.  One resident's sliding glass door was shattered by the rapidly flowing water. A total of 3.94 inches of rain was recorded in Hagerstown. A total of 3.63 inches was recorded in Smithsburg.  Three county roads were closed by flooding: Falling Waters Road, Memorial Boulevard, and Millers Church Road.  Antietam Creek also overflowed its banks.  Due to the severity of the flooding, the water was slow to recede.  Water levels remained high through midday on the 4rd. In Frederick County, road flooding was reported near Thurmont on the evening of the 3rd.

Flash Flood in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 03-SEP-03 21:30:00 to 03-SEP-03 23:30:00 (EST)
Location: THURMONT
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Road flooding was reported.

Flood in WASHINGTON, MARYLAND
From 04-SEP-03 01:30:00 to 04-SEP-03 11:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flooding continued in low lying areas.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, MARYLAND
From 03-SEP-03 20:00:00 to 04-SEP-03 01:30:00 (EST)
Location: EAST PORTION
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Widespread road and basement flooding was reported.
Funnel Cloud in BROWARD, FLORIDA
From 12-AUG-03 14:30:00 to 12-AUG-03 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: FT LAUDERDALE
Reported by: UNKNOWN

Three funnel clouds were seen near Ocean Blvd.
A line of severe thunderstorms produced a damaging microburst and macroburst in eastern Atlantic County in Pleasantville and Absecon Cities respectively as well as wind damage in Linwood, Northfield and Atlantic Cities. In Pleasantville, about a dozen 65 foot tall, twenty inch thick, one ton electrical transmission poles were snapped like toothpicks along Delilah Road. Uninjured motorists had to abandon five vehicles in the middle of the snapped poles. They were transmitting 69,000 volts of electricity. The bridge into Pleasantville via U.S. Route 30 was closed through the evening of the 15th until the poles were removed. In Absecon, the macroburst produced wind damage in a three mile long by one mile wide area in the city. The most concentrated damage was along Wynnewood Drive, Park Avenue and Read Road. More than 40 large trees were knocked down and damaged about a half dozen homes and vehicles. A road billboard was reduced to splinters. Flag poles were knocked down. The roof of a boat shop was torn away and the subsequent debris and rain damaged the boats in the show room. A local Home Depot had its air conditioning units blown off the roof and its rear doors ripped away. Downed trees and poles were reported in Atlantic City, Linwood and Northfield. Conectiv Energy reported about 38,000 of its customers lost power because of the severe thunderstorm in southeastern New Jersey.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 14-OCT-03 23:25:00 to 14-OCT-03 23:35:00 (EST)
Location: LINWOOD
Magnitude: 78 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
A strong warm front increased winds along the Southwest Washington Coast. Both Cape Disappointment and the Port of Illwaco reported gusts to 58 mph. Trees downed in the area temporarily blocked State Route 4.

High Wind in W PACIFIC, WASHINGTON
From 16-NOV-03 10:00:00 to 16-NOV-03 15:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 50 MG
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION
A thunderstorm with very heavy rainfall moved through Hardy County during the afternoon of the 7th.  The heavy downpours caused Route 259 to flood in Baker.

Flash Flood in HARDY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-03 13:45:00 to 07-AUG-03 14:45:00 (EST)
Location: BAKER
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Route 259 was 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 of some streams and creeks. Area creeks were already running high from the previous week's flooding.  Doppler Radar storm total estimates were one to three inches. The heaviest rain fell between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. EDT. Coupled with the severe weather, it made for a difficult morning commute. The West Branch of the Brandywine Creek at Honey Brook was above its 7 foot flood stage from 1035 a.m. through 310 p.m. EDT on the 23rd. It crested at 7.91 feet at 1215 p.m. EDT. The East Branch of the Brandywine Creek at Downingtown was above its 7 foot flood stage from 937 a.m. through 316 p.m. EDT on the 23rd. It crested at 9.23 feet at 1230 p.m. EDT. Farther downstream, the main stem of the Brandywine Creek was above its 9 foot flood stage from 613 p.m. through 846 p.m. on the 23rd. It crested at 9.15 feet at 757 p.m. EDT. Storm totals included 2.32 inches in Chadds Ford (Delaware County), 1.95 inches in Honey Brook, 1.79 inches in Glenmoore, 1.64 inches in West Chester and 1.18 inches in Valley Forge. On a county weighted average, monthly precipitation totals ranged from 5.9 inches in Philadelphia County to 12.5 inches in Monroe County. The Chester County average was 10.6 inches. The county normal is around 3.9 inches.

Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-SEP-03 07:00:00 to 23-SEP-03 19:46:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A strong front moved onshore along the Bering Sea coast the afternoon of the 26th. strong southeast wind combined with snow resulted in blizzard conditions across the Kuskokwim Delta for the afternoon through the evening of the 26th.

Blizzard in KUSKOKWIM DELTA, ALASKA
From 26-DEC-03 13:00:00 to 27-DEC-03 00:00:00 (AST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Named the Wellman Fire, this fire consumed 1000 acres before being fully contained. No structures were threatened and no injuries were reported. High temperatures in the upper 90s, and relative humidity below 10 percent were present on the day of and the preceding days. However, favorable shifts in wind direction: that afternoon from east to west, and during the night from west to east; allowed fire fighters to get quick containment of the fire.

Wildfire in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 26-OCT-03 13:00:00 to 27-OCT-03 07:00:00 (PST)
Location: ANZA
Reported by: NEWSPAPER