sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
An upper level storm system approached the southern Texas panhandle during the evening hours of the 6th. A dry line had set up near the Texas and New Mexico border, with widespread thunderstorms developing along it by late afternoon. These thunderstorms continued to develop eastward during the overnight hours, before making it into southwest Oklahoma near midnight. Damaging winds and heavy rainfall were reported with the thunderstorms as they moved east. Another threat came in the form of a heat burst, as some of the thunderstorms in Dewey and Jackson counties dissipated, leaving behind very strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 07-MAY-08 02:56:00 to 07-MAY-08 02:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FSI)FORT SILL
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 07-MAY-08 05:09:00 to 07-MAY-08 05:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in HARMON, OKLAHOMA
From 07-MAY-08 00:15:00 to 07-MAY-08 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An apparent heat burst caused damage in the town of Hollis. Numerous trees and power lines were downed. The Amburn auto shop metal building was destroyed. Two cars inside sustained minor damage. Five tin sheds at Hollis Commission Inc. were damaged. Two electrical power poles were also downed. Minor damage was also sustained at the Harmon County Dairy. Monetary damages were estimated.

High Wind in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 07-MAY-08 03:15:00 to 07-MAY-08 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was caused by a heat burst.

High Wind in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 06-MAY-08 23:41:00 to 06-MAY-08 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind gust was caused by a heat burst.

High Wind in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 07-MAY-08 03:20:00 to 07-MAY-08 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was caused by a heat burst.

High Wind in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 07-MAY-08 03:30:00 to 07-MAY-08 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was caused by a heat burst.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 07-MAY-08 02:50:00 to 07-MAY-08 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWTON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The wind gust was reported on the west side of Lawton.
A cold front pushed into Arkansas from the Plains late on the 13th. Scattered thunderstorms popped up along and ahead of the front, with a few severe storms noted.

Hail in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 13-MAY-08 17:45:00 to 13-MAY-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH FLAT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 13-MAY-08 18:05:00 to 13-MAY-08 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 13-MAY-08 17:30:00 to 13-MAY-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN TREE
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house on the Sills Peninsula at Greers Ferry Lake.  The ensuing fire destroyed the house.

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-MAY-08 07:25:00 to 13-MAY-08 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLOWAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
Western Washington had its first hot spell of the year that followed below normal spring temperatures. So the heat was quite a sharp contrast. In addition, the heat helped push mountain snow melt streams higher (below flood levels) with swift running and cold water temperatures. This combination led to people seeking relief from the heat by heading to these swift running streams.

Heat in EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 17-MAY-08 11:00:00 to 17-MAY-08 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

There were two indirect fatalities  due to the heat. Both are missing and likely drowned. One kayaker spilled into the Green River and disappeared.  One of 4 rafters, who where thrown into the Green River when their raft flipped, disappeared (King County).  The Green river was well below flood stage.
Wind damage was reported by Law Enforcement in Lemhi County, ID from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEMHI, IDAHO
From 31-MAY-08 15:19:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: ELLIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement and a weather spotter reported that a roof blew off a trailer house and several large tree branches were down on Highway 93 in southern Lemhi County.
A few severe thunderstorms occurred across northwest Arkansas during the evening hours of the 7th.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-08 20:15:00 to 07-MAY-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVETTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs.  Some of the tree limbs fell on roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-08 19:36:00 to 07-MAY-08 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIGURE FIVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down power lines.
A warm front moved north into Oklahoma during the morning and early afternoon, with very moist air to the south of the front. An upper level disturbance moved through southern Kansas during the day, with a cold front moving into western Oklahoma by mid afternoon. A dry line also was in place near Interstate 35, with the cold front overtaking the dry line as it moved southeast. Thunderstorms developed east of the front and dry line, with several quickly becoming severe, producing large hail. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 13-MAY-08 16:10:00 to 13-MAY-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: STROUD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 13-MAY-08 18:43:00 to 13-MAY-08 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROMWELL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 13-MAY-08 19:55:00 to 13-MAY-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUSTIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 13-MAY-08 16:36:00 to 13-MAY-08 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEEKER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 13-MAY-08 20:05:00 to 13-MAY-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUSTIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
A combination of heavy late April rains and the melting of a record snowpack led to flooding along the Big Black River. The flooding affected mostly wilderness areas of the North Maine Woods bordering the river. The flooding developed in late April and continued into early May.

Flood in AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 01-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-08 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAINT PAMPHILE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 727.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A combination of 2.50 to 3.50 inches of rain which fell in late April and the melting of a record snowpack led to flooding along the Big Black River. The river crested nearly 2 feet above flood stage. The flooding affected mostly wilderness areas of the North Maine Woods bordering the river. This was a continuation of flooding which began in late April. The monetary value represents the total damage to public infrastructure across all of Aroostook county from the late April and early May flooding.
A combination of heavy late April rains and the melting of a record snowpack led to flooding along the East Branch of the Penobscot River near Grindstone. The flooding affected mostly lowland areas bordering the river and portions of Route 11. The flooding developed in late April and continued into early May.

Flood in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 01-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRINDSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 481.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A combination of 3.00 to 4.00 inches of rain which fell in late April and the melting of a record snowpack led to flooding along the East Branch of the Penobscot River at Grindstone. The river crested around 2 feet above flood stage. The flooding affected mostly lowland areas bordering the river along with portions of Route 11. This was a continuation of flooding which began in late April. The monetary value represents the total damage to public infrastructure across all of Penobscot county from the late April and early May flooding.
A combination of heavy late April rains...the influx of water from tributary rivers and the melting of snow in headwater areas led to flooding of the Penobscot River at West Enfield. The flooding affected mostly lowland areas bordering the river. The flooding developed in late April and continued into early May.

Flood in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 01-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ENFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 481.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A combination of 3.00 to 4.00 inches of rain which fell in late April...the influx of water from tributary rivers and the melting of snow in headwater areas led to flooding of the Penobscot River at West Enfield. The river crested at slightly over 3.5 feet above flood stage. The flooding affected mostly lowland areas bordering the river. This was a continuation of flooding which began in late April. The monetary value represents the total damage to public infrastructure across all of Penobscot county from the late April and early May flooding.
A combination of heavy late April rains and melting snow in headwater areas led to flooding of the Piscataquis River near Medford. The flooding affected mostly lowland areas bordering the river. The flooding developed in late April and continued into early May.

Flood in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 01-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-08 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 192.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A combination of 3.00 to 4.00 inches of rain which fell in late April and snowmelt in headwater areas led to flooding of the Piscataquis River at Medford. The river crested less than a half foot above flood stage. The flooding affected mostly lowland areas bordering the river. This was a continuation of flooding which began in late April. The monetary value represents the total damage to public infrastructure across all of Piscataquis county from the late April and early May flooding.
Afternoon pulse severe thunderstorms occurred on July 30th.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, FLORIDA
From 30-JUL-08 12:00:00 to 30-JUL-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAN MATEO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Fast-moving thunderstorms left about 2,000 Putnam County residents temporarily without power early Wednesday afternoon. A fallen oak tree took out a main line, cutting electricity to most of Welaka, and additional downed trees interrupted service to residents of San Mateo and East Palatka. The tree fell on the west side of County Road 309 in front of the Blessings Cafe and the power went out in Welaka at about 1 p.m. In San Mateo and East Palatka, a main feeder line and some secondary lines fell along with trees, cutting power to about 1,500 customers.
Several clusters or short lines of thunderstorms formed during the afternoon, ahead of a cold front.  Winds aloft were stronger than normal, blowing at about 40 mph around 8,000 feet.  The severe aspect of the storms was mainly strong wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in VINTON, OHIO
From 28-JUN-08 17:40:00 to 28-JUN-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Mutiple trees were blown down, including some 60 foot tall pines.  Large tree branches were thrown across several properties.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, OHIO
From 28-JUN-08 18:00:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees fell across roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 28-JUN-08 18:20:00 to 28-JUN-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELPRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 28-JUN-08 19:10:00 to 28-JUN-08 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE HOCKING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 28-JUN-08 14:15:00 to 28-JUN-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Trees fell onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALLIA, OHIO
From 28-JUN-08 13:50:00 to 28-JUN-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.
Convection started to fire in West Virginia around 1200E.  A cold front was approaching from Ohio.  Temperatures had heated into the mid 80s with dew points of 65 to 70 degrees.  The convection oriented itself in short lines.
Most severe reports were large hail, but some wind damage did occur too.

Hail in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 13:30:00 to 10-JUN-08 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 13:35:00 to 10-JUN-08 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORMANTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 13:58:00 to 10-JUN-08 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEATERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 14:30:00 to 10-JUN-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURTLE CREEK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 14:52:00 to 10-JUN-08 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down.

Hail in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 14:50:00 to 10-JUN-08 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLMANSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 14:35:00 to 10-JUN-08 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 14:43:00 to 10-JUN-08 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 14:45:00 to 10-JUN-08 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BICKMORE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 15:00:00 to 10-JUN-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHARTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 15:50:00 to 10-JUN-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 15:56:00 to 10-JUN-08 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 15:05:00 to 10-JUN-08 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Hail damaged cars near the Tygart Regional Jail.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-08 14:30:00 to 10-JUN-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight or 9 trees fell on a hilltop.
A severe thunderstorm produced nickel sized hail over southeastern Ziebach County.

Hail in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 20:22:00 to 26-JUN-08 20:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHERRY CREEK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
A few strong to severe thunderstorms impacted portions of extreme southeast Kansas and west central Missouri.  These storms caused wind damaged to trees, a grain bin, and a farm truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 08-JUN-08 21:00:00 to 08-JUN-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENBUSH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 mph destroyed a grain bin.

Flash Flood in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 09-JUN-08 00:00:00 to 09-JUN-08 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Excessive rain caused flooding of low lying roads near the communities of Fulton and Devon.  A section of Highway 31 approximately five miles west of Fulton was closed to motorists due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 09-JUN-08 03:00:00 to 09-JUN-08 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Excessive rain caused nearly all low water crossings across the county to flood.  The Pittsburg area appeared to have been impacted with the greatest flooding as several city streets were affected.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 09-JUN-08 00:00:00 to 09-JUN-08 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

All low lying roads and areas that typically flood during episodes of flooding were flooded.  The Emergency Management Director stated that there were too many flooded locations to specify to the NWS.  Streams that flooded multiple locations included Cow, Lightning, Brush, Fly, and Cherry creeks.
Strong wind gusts were recorded on Lake Okeechobee from a passing thunderstorm.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE OKEECHOBEE, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 19-JUN-08 16:30:00 to 19-JUN-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEWISTON
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A South Florida Water Management site in the southeast sections of Lake Okeechobee recorded and wind gust of 36 knots with a passing storm.
An afternoon severe thunderstorm on the 28th blew down trees on Old Blue Springs Road.  A jeep carrying two teens collided with a fallen oak tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 28-JUN-08 13:40:00 to 28-JUN-08 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm blew down several trees. Two Lee teens were injured in an automobile accident when their Jeep collided with an oak tree that fell on Old Blue Springs Road.
An early afternoon thunderstorm on the 26th caused sporadic wind damage in Cairo.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRADY, GEORGIA
From 26-JUN-08 12:20:00 to 26-JUN-08 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were several trees down in Cairo.
A late afternoon thunderstorm on the 17th felled a pine tree and power line southwest of Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 17-JUN-08 16:10:00 to 17-JUN-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIRMANS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large pine tree was blown down across a county road and took down a power line.
Scattered thunderstorms formed during the heat of the afternoon, aided by a weak surface trough that extended from northern Arkansas northeast across the Lower Ohio Valley. Tropical moisture combined with the slow movement of the storms resulted in locally very heavy rain.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 30-JUL-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBONDALE ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Three inches of rain fell in 45 minutes at the Carbondale airport. A spotter reported very similar rainfall rates in the city of Carbondale, where street flooding was common.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 30-JUL-08 18:20:00 to 30-JUL-08 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBONDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were down around Carbondale, especially on the north side.
A relatively late-season winter storm brought heavy snow amounts to the Oregon Cascades.

Heavy Snow in CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 13-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 14-MAR-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A late winter storm produced 16 inches in the Santiam area.

Heavy Snow in NORTH OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 13-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 14-MAR-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Twenty-two inches total accumulated snowfall fell at Timberline ski resort on Mount Hood; 19 inches at Mt Hood Meadows and 21 inches at the Mt Hood Snotel site.
Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 07/22/08 ignited another round of wildfires across northern California.  The Panther Wildfire started this day around 3:00 AM. It was still burning at the end of July.  As of 0430 PDT on 08/01/08, this fire was 5338 acres in size and 0% contained with an estimated containment date of 08/28/08. 1.4 million had been expended in fire fighting efforts.  This fire caused one firefighter death on 07/27/08.

Wildfire in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-08 03:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 07/22/08 ignited another round of wildfires across northern California.  The Panther Wildfire started this day around 3:00 AM. It was still burning at the end of July.  As of 0430 PDT on 08/01/08, this fire was 5338 acres in size and 0% contained with an estimated containment date of 08/28/08. 1.4 million had been expended in fire fighting efforts.  This fire caused one firefighter death on 07/27/08.  He was doing reconnaissance work when a wind shift caused him to become entrapped.  The autopsy stated he died of burns and smoke inhalation.
A strong high pressure system over the region resulted in a prolonged period of very hot conditions. In Phoenix, a record high of 115 was set on the 21st...while in Yuma a record high of 116 was set on the 20th.

Excessive Heat in GREATER PHOENIX AREA, ARIZONA
From 18-JUN-08 10:00:00 to 22-JUN-08 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A strong high pressure system resulted in record highs across the deserts. Phoenix tied the record on June 21 when the temperature hit 115 degrees. The average June temperature in Phoenix was 93.2 degrees, making it the fifth hottest June on record. In Maricopa County alone, 6 heat-related or heat-caused deaths were attributed to the heat.