sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A surface low offshore of the southeast Atlantic seaboard trailed a weak trough across the forecast area. This boundary as well as plentiful moisture and light winds spawned a few slow moving storms across the forecast area in the afternoon and evening.

Lightning in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 06-JUL-07 15:15:00 to 06-JUL-07 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EGGLESTON HGTS
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck an air conditioner at a home in north Arlington on Sanders Road. The strike caused a small fire. The cost of damage was estimated.

Heavy Rain in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 06-JUL-07 18:50:00 to 06-JUL-07 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAGLER BEACH
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused street flooding at South 18th Street and A1A in Flagler Beach. The Department of Transportation had to barricade the street until the water subsided.
A short wave upper level trough in concert with the sea breeze and high daytime instability spawned scattered severe storms across the forecast area during the late afternoon and evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 20-JUL-07 16:14:00 to 20-JUL-07 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANTANZAS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that volunteers in Palm Coast measured two wind gusts to 60 mph (52 knots) around 514 pm local time. At 515 pm, wind gusts damaged a screened pool enclosure in Palm Coast. Around 518 pm, dime size hail occurred in Palm Coast.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 20-JUL-07 17:47:00 to 20-JUL-07 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down on Bulls Bay Road on the Jacksonville west side near Commonwealth Avenue. Damage occurred to a deck and some outdoor equipment.

Wildfire in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 20-JUL-07 16:00:00 to 20-JUL-07 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A lightning strike caused a 200 acre fire in Nassau County, north of Hilliard. Residents along Rooster Lane and Kara Circle were evacuated (26 persons total). Heavy smoke reduced visibilities along U.S. Highway 301 and portions of the road were closed between County Road 121 and 128 for several hours.

Heavy Rain in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 20-JUL-07 17:00:00 to 20-JUL-07 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANTANZAS
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A rain gage located in the south side of Palm Coast measured a daily total of 3.5 inches as of 6 pm local time.
An isolated severe thunderstorm caused wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 26-JUN-07 19:00:00 to 26-JUN-07 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMPSEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One barn had its roof torn off and one mobile home was damaged, near State Route 49 in far northern Clay County.
A strong trade wind swell produced surf of 6 to 10 feet along the east shores of all the islands except Niihau and Lanai.  No significant property damage or injuries were reported.

High Surf in MOLOKAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 14-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 17:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MAUI WINDWARD WEST, HAWAII
From 14-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 17:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in WINDWARD HALEAKALA, HAWAII
From 14-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 17:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in SOUTH BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
From 14-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 17:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in BIG ISLAND NORTH AND EAST, HAWAII
From 14-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 17:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in KAUAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 14-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 17:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OAHU KOOLAU, HAWAII
From 14-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 17:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OLOMANA, HAWAII
From 14-DEC-07 09:00:00 to 17-DEC-07 17:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
An upper level trough over the eastern United States focused moisture and dynamics over our area. Upper level forcing from the trough along with afternoon instability and the sea breezes spawned widespread severe storms during the afternoon and evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 15:10:00 to 01-JUL-07 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUPONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported multiple trees down on Olive Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATKINSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 15:15:00 to 01-JUL-07 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEARSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down along U.S. Highway 441, about five miles south of Pearson.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 16:05:00 to 01-JUL-07 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLYNCO NAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several mature trees were snapped, one was uprooted and some snapped limbs were observed about three miles northwest of Country Club Estates.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 13:15:00 to 01-JUL-07 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in Kingsland. Some trees blocked roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRANTLEY, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 13:48:00 to 01-JUL-07 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBOKEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county 911 dispatch center received a call of trees down on KOA Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 15:15:00 to 01-JUL-07 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSKIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The county 911 dispatch center reported trees down along Highway 84, just southwest of Waycross.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 14:00:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were uprooted one mile east of Manor.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 14:12:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PYLES MARSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were uprooted on Walker Road and Old Jesup Road. Two trees also fell on a home but the extent of damage was unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINCH, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 14:30:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUPONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down on Olive Branch Road, south of Du Pont and about seven miles southwest of Homerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, GEORGIA
From 01-JUL-07 15:06:00 to 01-JUL-07 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on U.S. Highway 441 at Lotts Crossing Road.
A passing cold front produced showers and thunderstorms ahead of it, producing heavy rainfall across Northeast New Jersey. Rainfall amounts ranged from around 0.75 to just under 2.25 inches across the region, producing areas of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
From 11-JUL-07 16:51:00 to 11-JUL-07 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST NEWARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous water rescues from flooded streets.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 11-JUL-07 16:58:00 to 11-JUL-07 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous water rescues from flooded streets and underpasses.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 11-JUL-07 17:00:00 to 11-JUL-07 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread street flooding, with one person hospitalized after water rescue from flooded underpass.

Flash Flood in UNION, NEW JERSEY
From 11-JUL-07 17:49:00 to 11-JUL-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding across Rt 22 in Plainfield.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 11-JUL-07 17:15:00 to 11-JUL-07 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding on Rt 208 at Goffle Rd., closing all lanes.

Flash Flood in UNION, NEW JERSEY
From 11-JUL-07 16:34:00 to 11-JUL-07 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooded basements along Francis Street.

Flash Flood in UNION, NEW JERSEY
From 11-JUL-07 16:46:00 to 11-JUL-07 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread street flooding, with floating manhole covers.
Afternoon heating lead to several isolated severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-07 14:50:00 to 29-JUN-07 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALL CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down, and some boathouses on Smith Lake were overturned.

Hail in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-07 15:03:00 to 29-JUN-07 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAMS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-07 15:46:00 to 29-JUN-07 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house in Cottondale was significantly damaged by a fire caused by a lightning strike.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-07 18:25:00 to 29-JUN-07 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE POND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on County Road 48 east of Sand Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-07 18:40:00 to 29-JUN-07 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down on County Road 44, west of Cedar Bluff.
A low over the central Bering Sea and another low near Kodiak Island helped to produce strong winds over western Alaska. A weather front from the Bering Sea low moved north over Eastern Norton sound and briefly produced high winds at Unalakleet, where the AWOS reported a maximum gust of 53 knots (61 mph).

High Wind in ERN NORTON SOUND NULATO HILLS, ALASKA
From 26-DEC-07 21:30:00 to 26-DEC-07 22:30:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS
The Jack wildfire occurred in Yosemite National Park.  The ignition date was October 29, 2007, at about 1500 PDT.  The cause of the wildfire was lightning.  The location was 05 miles north of Wawona.  The size was 1108 acres and it was estimated to be contained on December 15, 2007.  There were no fatalities or injuries and cost estimates are unavailable at this time.

Wildfire in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-NOV-07 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-07 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
A short wave upper level trough in concert with the sea breeze and high daytime instability spawned scattered severe storms across the forecast area during the late afternoon and evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-07 16:48:00 to 20-JUL-07 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRIDGEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFF DAVIS, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-07 16:48:00 to 20-JUL-07 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power line was blown down and sparked a fire about 10 miles south-southwest of Hazelhurst.  Trees were also blown down along Highway 107.

Thunderstorm Wind in BACON, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-07 17:30:00 to 20-JUL-07 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-07 17:30:00 to 20-JUL-07 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ODUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto power lines. One line started a fire about 3 miles north of Odum.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-07 17:51:00 to 20-JUL-07 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLTON, GEORGIA
From 20-JUL-07 18:33:00 to 20-JUL-07 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: RACEPOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Several wildfires were ignited by the downed power lines.
Secondary flood crests were observed at two locations in central and
northwest Missouri.

Flood in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 11-MAY-07 08:00:00 to 14-MAY-07 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: W B JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Wakenda Creek near Carrollton crested at 21.65 feet, or 1.65 feet above flood stage.

Flood in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 14-MAY-07 08:00:00 to 14-MAY-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDUSTRIAL CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Missouri River at Saint Joseph crested at 17.02 feet, or 0.02 feet above flood stage.
Additional rains caused a secondary crest on the Missouri river at Atchison May 25, 2007 through May 26, 2007.

Flood in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 25-MAY-07 06:00:00 to 26-MAY-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATCHISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Missouri River at Atchison crested at 23.07 feet, or 1.07 feet above flood stage.
A third crest was observed at two locations on the Missouri River on May 31, 2007.

Flood in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPOLEON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Missouri River at Napoean crested at 17.27 feet, or 0.27 feet above flood stage.

Flood in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-07 12:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIAMI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Missouri River near Miami crested at 18.45 feet, or 0.45 feet above flood stage.
Unusually wet conditions in December and early January culminated in a very heavy rainfall event around mid-month. This sent the White River well above flood stage.

Flood in PIKE, INDIANA
From 01-JAN-07 00:00:00 to 27-JAN-07 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

At the Petersburg river gage, the White River crested at 25.09 feet on the 21st. This is almost ten feet above the flood stage of 16 feet. Although the flooding was moderately severe, this crest was over two and a half feet lower than the major flood in January, 2005. Extensive bottomland flooding affected agricultural and rural residential areas. Several rural county roads flooded. A few residents moved out of an area locally known as Dodge City. Several small oil fields were inaccessible. Since this occurred outside of agricultural season, little or no crop damage occurred. High water isolated some river cabin residents. State Road 257 was completely flooded.

Flood in GIBSON, INDIANA
From 01-JAN-07 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

At the Hazleton river gage, the White River crested at 26.0 feet on the 22nd. This is exactly ten feet above the flood stage of 16 feet. Although the flooding was moderately severe, this crest was five and a half feet lower than the major flood in January, 2005. Flood gates are normally installed at Hazleton at 26 feet. People in residential cabins on the riverward side of the levee generally relocate at this level. Many local roads were completely impassable. Oil fields were inaccessible. Water began to come onto the street at the corner of West 2nd Street and Brown Street in the town of Hazleton. Extensive flooding of agricultural fields occurred. Since this flood occurred outside of the growing season, little if any crop damage occurred.
A heavy rainfall event around mid-month sent the Little Wabash River above flood stage. The ground was already wet from abundant rainfall the previous several weeks.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JAN-07 14:00:00 to 30-JAN-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

At Carmi, where flood stage is 27 feet, the Little Wabash River crested at 31.25 feet on the 23rd. This resulted in minor flooding. There was considerable flooding of low-lying fields, and county roads were inundated.
The St. Francis River rose above flood stage during a heavy rain event around mid-month. The ground was already wet due to abundant rainfall in December and early January.

Flood in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 16-JAN-07 00:00:00 to 16-JAN-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

At Patterson, where flood stage is 16 feet, the St. Francis River crested at 16.20 feet. This resulted in minor flooding of low-lying fields and woods near the river.
A strong front moved inland along the North Gulf Coast New Years Eve producing snow and strong wind through Thompson Pass resulting in a Blizzard.

Blizzard in NERN P.W. SND, ALASKA
From 01-JAN-07 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-07 10:13:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways
A strong low moved over northwest Prince William Sound through the day January 3rd. this storm produced areas of heavy snow along with strong northwest wind across the southern Kenai Peninsula. Blizzard conditions developed over the southern Kenai Peninsula, particularly in the Kachemak Bay and Homer area.

Blizzard in KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA
From 03-JAN-07 14:30:00 to 03-JAN-07 23:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
A narrow band of heavy snow fell across parts of northeast Nebraska Saturday December 8, 2007.  The snow may have mixed with a little freezing drizzle, especially toward the end of the event.  Osmond and Neligh both reported around 7 inches from the storm, and cooperative observers near Oakdale and Orchard reported around 6 inches.

Heavy Snow in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 08-DEC-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy snow was reported over most of Antelope county on Saturday December 8, 2007.  Neligh reported around 7 inches and Oakdale and Orchard observed around 6 inches.  The snow may have been preceded by a little sleet and a period of freezing mist likely followed the accumulating snow.

Heavy Snow in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 08-DEC-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A narrow band of heavy snow was reported over Pierce county on Saturday December 8, 2007 with Osmond reporting around 7 inches.  However, locations near the southern border of the county may have only received 2 or 3 inches.  The snow may have been preceded by a little sleet and a period of freezing mist likely followed the accumulating snow.
A steady light to moderate snow over the Idaho Palouse contribued to several traffic accidents, three of which resulted in indirect injuries.

Winter Weather in IDAHO PALOUSE, IDAHO
From 22-FEB-07 15:00:00 to 22-FEB-07 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper
A strong...negatively tilted upper atmospheric trough moved into the southern plains and into the four state region from the west. Strong southerly flow and moisture was pumped northward from the Gulf of Mexico. The surge of moisture into the region was also aided by a weak tropical disturbance moving towards the Louisiana coast. With the aid of daytime heating...a few strong to severe thunderstorms developed across portions of northwest Louisiana producing strong and damaging wind gusts and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 17-OCT-07 12:30:00 to 17-OCT-07 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

On Jackson Street...a large oak tree fell through a home. Large limbs damaged vehicles and winds downed some powerlines.

Hail in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 17-OCT-07 13:30:00 to 17-OCT-07 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADNER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 17-OCT-07 13:56:00 to 17-OCT-07 13:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHONGALOO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in town. One tree downed a powerline in Shongaloo and another tree fell across SR-159.
A strong upper level trough moved into the central U.S. during the night of the 14th into the day of the 15th.  Low pressure formed at the surface well to the south of Iowa as Iowa was under Polar high pressure.  Snow broke out over southern Iowa as a period of strong theta-e advection became established.  The snow became banded by sunrise with a band of heavier snow falling over southwest into south central Iowa.  The band was about 25 miles wide extending from southeast of Bedford in Taylor County, northeast to Albia in Monroe County.  Snowfall in this band was generally in the 6 to 7 inch range.  Some of the heavier totals included 8 inches northeast of Ellston and 6.5 inches in Beaconsfield, both in Ringgold County, 7 inches in Leon in Decatur County, and 6.5 inches in Lucas County at Chariton and in Monroe County at Albia.  The snow was quite light and fluffy in nature with snow ratios generally in the 25-30 to 1 range.

Heavy Snow in WAYNE, IOWA
From 14-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in LUCAS, IOWA
From 14-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy Snow in MONROE, IOWA
From 14-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy Snow in RINGGOLD, IOWA
From 14-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in DECATUR, IOWA
From 14-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in CLARKE, IOWA
From 14-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy Snow in TAYLOR, IOWA
From 14-DEC-07 23:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer