sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
An upper level disturbance combined with orographic lift in northwest flow produced significant snowfall across the northern mountains of western Colorado.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 03-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 04-DEC-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall of 6 to 9 inches occurred.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 03-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 05-DEC-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 4 to 9 inches occurred. The storm forced the cancellation of a World Cup skiing race at the Beaver Creek resort.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 03-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 05-DEC-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 7 to 14 inches occurred with a locally higher amount of 16 inches measured at Steamboat Springs Ski Area.

Winter Weather in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 03-DEC-08 23:00:00 to 04-DEC-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 5 to 8 inches occurred.
Very low astronomical tides were observed on Saturday, March 8, 2008 due to a combination of strong offshore winds and the new moon phase. At least 2 National Ocean Service tide stations had record low tide measurements.

Astronomical Low Tide in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 08-MAR-08 14:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Fernandina Beach, Florida tide gauge measured -3.12 feet Mean Lower Low Water which was about 2.45 feet below predicted tide of -0.70 feet around 1942Z. Although not a record, this was roughly a foot from the record of -4.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water in 1940.

Astronomical Low Tide in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 08-MAR-08 14:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Mayport, Florida tide gauge had measured low tide of -2.57 feet Mean Lower Low Water which was about 1.67 feet below predicted tide of -0.90 feet around 1930Z. Previous record was -2.28 feet Mean Lower Low Water on 2/18/1996.
Light wintry precipitation developed as moist air overspread cold surface temperatures. Very light freezing rain, sleet, and snow were reported across the area, and this quickly translated into travel problems, especially in Clay county.

Winter Weather in CLAY, TEXAS
From 15-DEC-08 05:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Cars were sliding off of Highway 287 between Henrietta and Bellevue. No injuries were reported.
A warm front moved across the area ahead of a major winter storm. Light freezing rain intensified to produce significant freezing rain for this region.  Accumulations ranged from a tenth of an inch to a quarter of an inch of rain.  Roads north, south, east and west of Wolf Point were listed on the Montana Department of Transportation road reports as being covered in black ice.  There were numerous reports of cars sliding off of the road.

Ice Storm in WESTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-08 14:30:00 to 28-DEC-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ice Storm in EASTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-08 15:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ice Storm in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-08 13:30:00 to 28-DEC-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ice Storm in RICHLAND, MONTANA
From 28-DEC-08 14:45:00 to 28-DEC-08 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
Very low astronomical tides were observed on Saturday, March 8, 2008 due to a combination of strong offshore winds and the new moon phase.

Astronomical Low Tide in COASTAL GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 08-MAR-08 14:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The St Simons Island, Georgia tide gauge measured a low tide of -3.31 feet Mean Lower Low Water which was about 2.36 feet below predicted tide of -0.95 feet around 2000Z. This appear to break the previous record of -2.39 feet Mean Lower Low Water in January 2001.
A line of thunderstorms moved across the Marine area producing high winds.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 10-JAN-08 21:57:00 to 10-JAN-08 21:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINTO ISLAND
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS
A line of thunderstorms moved through the Marine area producing strong winds.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 29-JAN-08 21:33:00 to 29-JAN-08 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAUPHIN ISLAND
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 29-JAN-08 23:18:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESTIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in DESTIN TO PENSACOLA FL 20 TO 60NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 29-JAN-08 23:18:00 to 29-JAN-08 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESTIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 29-JAN-08 21:33:00 to 29-JAN-08 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINTO ISLAND
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS
A strong winter storm moved into the region on the afternoon of December 29, 2008. The heaviest snow fell in the counties along and north of the Missouri River. Amounts ranged from six to ten inches of snow.  There were areas of blowing and drifting snow during the event, but visibilities remained above a half mile through the event.

Winter Storm in RICHLAND, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 03:30:00 to 30-DEC-08 07:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to nine inches of snowfall was reported.

Winter Storm in GARFIELD, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 30-DEC-08 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four to seven inches of new snowfall was reported across northern Garfield County.

Winter Storm in DANIELS, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 03:30:00 to 30-DEC-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to ten inches of snowfall was reported.

Winter Storm in SHERIDAN, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 30-DEC-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to seven inches of snowfall was reported.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 30-DEC-08 06:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of new snowfall reported.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 30-DEC-08 06:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of new snowfall was reported.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL AND SE PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 30-DEC-08 06:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inches of snowfall was reported in southern Phillips County.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 03:30:00 to 30-DEC-08 06:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to seven inches of new snowfall was reported across the area.

Winter Storm in WESTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 30-DEC-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of new snowfall was reported.

Winter Storm in EASTERN ROOSEVELT, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 04:30:00 to 30-DEC-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to eight inches of snowfall was reported.

Winter Storm in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 03:30:00 to 30-DEC-08 06:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of new snowfall was reported in the northern portion of the county.

Winter Storm in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 29-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 30-DEC-08 07:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inches of snowfall was reported in the northern half of the county.
An area of strong low pressure moved through the Ohio Valley New Years Eve with very cold air behind the system producing lake enhanced snow on New Years Day. Snowfall ranged from 6 to 12 inches across parts of western Pennsylvania, and along the ridges of northern West Virginia and Garrett county Maryland.

Heavy Snow in TUCKER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 02-JAN-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement
A strong pressure gradient along the Chugach Mountains combined with snow over the mountains produced blizzard conditions through Thompson Pass.

Blizzard in NERN P.W. SND, ALASKA
From 29-FEB-08 18:00:00 to 29-FEB-08 23:59:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways
A strong pressure gradient along the Chugach Mountains combined with snow over the mountains produced blizzard conditions through Thompson Pass.

Blizzard in NERN P.W. SND, ALASKA
From 01-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-08 11:15:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways
A thunderstorm over Tazewell County increased to severe levels and produced damaging winds in the Claypool Hill area.  A tree was blown down and had to be removed from a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-08 01:30:00 to 30-JAN-08 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYPOOL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways
Winds increased significantly behind the passage of a cold front.  Wind gusts were mainly in the 45 to 55 mph range with occasional gusts around 60 mph.

High Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-08 07:55:00 to 30-JAN-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at the Bath County High School in Hot Springs, VA.

High Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-08 06:30:00 to 30-JAN-08 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down due to the high winds.  Damage values are estimates.
Winds increased significantly behind the passage of a cold front. Wind gusts were mainly in the 50 to 55 mph range with occasional gusts around 60 mph.

High Wind in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-08 06:30:00 to 30-JAN-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High wind gusts caused trees to be blown down across the county.  Damage amounts are estimates.

High Wind in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-08 05:10:00 to 30-JAN-08 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Laurel Springs, trees were blown down near route 18.

High Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-JAN-08 06:41:00 to 30-JAN-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A gust of 61 mph was recorded at the Jefferson, North Carolina Airport.
A cold front swept across the region with a strong line of showers and thunderstorms moving across the region with a pre-frontal squall line. Upper level divergence was also fairly impressive based on water vapor satellite imagery and 250 mb winds. This was a prolonged severe weather event.

Heavy Rain in MARION, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 23-FEB-08 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATMAR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain was reported in the Dunnellon area with widespread street flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-08 02:07:00 to 23-FEB-08 02:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHIFER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down in several parts of Gainesville. The time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-08 02:36:00 to 23-FEB-08 02:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: INTERLACHEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree landed on the bedroom portion of a mobile home. A resident sustained unknown injuries and was transported to hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 21-FEB-08 23:30:00 to 21-FEB-08 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts associated with a bow echo downed a tree that fell on a home just north of High Springs near U.S. Highway 41. The cost of damage was unknown.
Light snow developed over northern Oklahoma on the 27th. The snow lasted through the morning, with most areas reporting one to three inches of snow accumulation.

Winter Weather in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow accumulation were reported in Cherokee, and 1.5 inches was reported near Helena.

Winter Weather in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow accumulation were reported in Freedom, and one inch was reported in Waynoka.

Winter Weather in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One and a half inches of snow accumulation were reported one mile south-southwest of of Orienta.

Winter Weather in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow accumulation were reported in Woodward and at three miles north of Vici, and 2.3 inches was reported east of Fort Supply.

Winter Weather in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow accumulation were reported in Lamont and Medford, and one inch was reported in Jefferson.

Winter Weather in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow accumulation were reported in Taloga, and 2.5 inches were reported in Leedey.

Winter Weather in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow accumulation were reported in Enid.

Winter Weather in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One inch of snow accumulation was reported near Hardy, Newkirk, and Blackwell.

Winter Weather in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One inch of snow accumulation was reported in Perry and Billings.

Winter Weather in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One inch of snow accumulation was reported in Crescent, and 1.5 inches were reported in Marshall.
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front, producing strong winds and heavy rain. Some minor damage was reported in eastern Oklahoma City. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 04:30:00 to 27-DEC-08 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEL CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two power poles were blown down near Sunnylane Road and Interstate 40. The report was relayed by KWTV-9. Monetary damages were not available.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 03:20:00 to 27-DEC-08 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYRIL
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 04:45:00 to 27-DEC-08 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLWATER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was reported near the intersection of Sangre Road and 19th street.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 27-DEC-08 02:55:00 to 27-DEC-08 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CACHE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Part of a aluminum roof was removed by high winds from a trailer home. Two residents asleep underneath the damaged roof were not injured. No other damage was reported. No monetary damages were given.
According to the Drought Monitor, a D2 drought began on December 9th. Well below normal precipitation had been reported for several months over the five southeast counties of Oklahoma. No monetary damages were given.

Drought in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ATOKA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in BRYAN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in COAL, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Light wintry precipitation developed early on the 15th as moist air overspread cold surface temperatures. Very light freezing rain, sleet, and snow were reported across the area, and this quickly translated into travel problems. Numerous accidents were reported, several with injuries and even fatalities.

Winter Weather in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-DEC-08 05:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Twenty-one accidents were reported, with seven people injured. Ten others were injured due to slipping on sidewalks and driveways. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Weather in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 16-DEC-08 05:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several accidents were reported due to icy roadways. One accident occurred at 5:30 AM on U.S. Highway 281. The head-on collision resulted in one fatality. No other injuries were reported. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 16-DEC-08 05:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several minor accidents were reported in and around Altus due to icy roadways. No injuries were reported. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Weather in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 15-DEC-08 22:30:00 to 16-DEC-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch of snow was measured in Ponca City. A few minor accidents were reported, although no injuries were reported. Monetary damages were not given.

Winter Weather in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 16-DEC-08 05:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous accidents were reported due to icy roadways. One accident occurred at 7:30 AM on U.S. Highway 277 near Walters. One fatality and two minor injuries were reported. No estimate of monetary damages was available.
On January 3, a shortwave trough moved through Northwest Montana and produced heavy snow in Glacier National Park.

Heavy Snow in WEST GLACIER REGION, MONTANA
From 03-JAN-08 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 6 and 9 inches of new snow fell at Polebridge and along the US Highway 2 corridor between Essex and Marias Pass.
Thunderstorms brought rain, hail and lightning to portions of the Phoenix area on Monday afternoon.

Lightning in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 04-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 04-FEB-08 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SUN CITY
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning started an attic fire in Sun City and a house fire in Glendale.
Moderate to heavy rainfall amounts were reported over two days after a plume of subtropical air moved into Arizona. The heaviest amounts occurred over the higher terrain generally east and north of Phoenix, resulting in flooded roads and other low-lying areas. About 3 inches fell at McDowell Mountain Park near Fountain Hills. The peak release from Granite Reef Dam into the Salt River was about 22,000 cfs.

Flash Flood in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 27-JAN-08 17:05:00 to 28-JAN-08 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Maricopa County Sheriffs office reports multiple road closures along the Cave Creek. Numerous washes were running in the area.

Flash Flood in GILA, ARIZONA
From 28-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PUNKIN CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported about 80 people had to be evacuated as flood waters from the Tonto Creek affected portions of Tonto Basin. A spotter in Tonto Basin reported part of a road being washed out. A power outage affected about 2,300 homes and was blamed on flooding when power poles near the creek were taken down. A small dike gave way which resulted in additional flooding of homes and roads. The Red Cross opened a shelter at the Tonto Basin Kiwanis Club and the Tonto Basin School. Gila County declared an emergency due to the flooding.

Flash Flood in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 27-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 27-JAN-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: NEW RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Maricopa County sheriffs office reported a swift water rescue along the Skunk Creek near 7th street.

Flash Flood in GILA, ARIZONA
From 28-JAN-08 00:30:00 to 28-JAN-08 00:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CUTTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A railroad bridge over the Gilson Wash collapsed which resulted in a train derailment. Considerable damage resulted, but no injuries were reported.
As the blizzard wound down and visibilities improved, bitter cold wind chills remained across the area through much of Monday the 15th. Wind chills of 35 below to 45 below zero occurred across the area. The bitter cold contributed to many of the school closings.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BIG STONE, MINNESOTA
From 15-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 15-DEC-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TRAVERSE, MINNESOTA
From 15-DEC-08 02:00:00 to 15-DEC-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS