sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Thunderstorms dropped heavy rainfall in central Iowa with some areas receiving over 2 inches of rain.  The rainfall on already wet ground caused rises on area streams and rivers.  A brief period of flooding occurred, but was nothing too much out of the ordinary.  Most flood crests were only a few feet above the flood state.  On some of the more flashy such as Ceder Creek at Bussey, the crest was about 11 feet over the flood stage.  Damage was relatively minor.

Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 08-JUL-08 02:06:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flood in MARION, IOWA
From 08-JUL-08 05:17:00 to 10-JUL-08 07:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flood in MARION, IOWA
From 08-JUL-08 05:22:00 to 10-JUL-08 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 08-JUL-08 06:04:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flood in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 08-JUL-08 03:39:00 to 09-JUL-08 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flood in WARREN, IOWA
From 08-JUL-08 01:50:00 to 09-JUL-08 10:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
A cold front moved across southwest Wisconsin during the late evening and overnight hours of July 11 into July 12. A line of thunderstorms developed along the front and produced heavy rains that created localized flooding on area streams and creeks in Grant county.  Wind damage was also reported in parts of north central Wisconsin including some power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 11-JUL-08 21:42:00 to 11-JUL-08 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUMP RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down in western Taylor County with power outages reported.

Flash Flood in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-08 02:45:00 to 12-JUL-08 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported Oak Road underwater near the Little Platte River. Numerous small streams and creeks were out of their banks.
Excessive heat that started in June continued into early July. Strong high pressure in the upper atmosphere helped to produce record warm minimum temperatures in Phoenix.

Excessive Heat in GREATER PHOENIX AREA, ARIZONA
From 01-JUL-08 05:00:00 to 04-JUL-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heat was blamed as a factor in 9 deaths in the month of July for Maricopa County. Temperatures in Phoenix were above normal for much of the month, with this month being tied for the 17th warmest on record. The average minimum temperature was the 10th warmest, and a record
warm minimum of 90 degrees was set on July 1st. The high temperature in Phoenix on the 1st was 110.
A severe thunderstorm struck southern Saguache County, northern Rio Grande County and northern Alamosa County in the San Luis Valley. This may have been the worst hail storm in the valley in nearly 30 years. Hail...ranging in size from quarters to tennis balls...did extensive crop and property damage.  Around 28,000 acres of crop land was affected with crop losses estimated over $42 million.  Around 9,000 acres of the 57,000 acres of potatoes in the valley were damaged...with estimated losses over $32 million.  Around 12,000 acres of wheat and barley were damaged...with estimated losses at over $9 million.

Hail in SAGUACHE, COLORADO
From 16-AUG-08 13:20:00 to 16-AUG-08 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CENTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SAGUACHE, COLORADO
From 16-AUG-08 13:39:00 to 16-AUG-08 13:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ALAMOSA, COLORADO
From 16-AUG-08 13:59:00 to 16-AUG-08 14:09:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOSCA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ALAMOSA, COLORADO
From 16-AUG-08 14:23:00 to 16-AUG-08 14:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOSCA
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
A front remained nearly stationary, extending from southern Wisconsin into central Minnesota during the evening and overnight hours of July 10 and 11. Thunderstorms developed along the front and produced very heavy rain, which closed roads across parts of Grant, Juneau, Jackson and Monroe counties.

Flash Flood in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 10-JUL-08 22:42:00 to 11-JUL-08 07:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMAH BLOYER FLD ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Street flooding was reported in Tomah initially, but flash flooding developed around the city has thunderstorms continued to form for several hours.

Flash Flood in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 10-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 10-JUL-08 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTOSI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported Highway 61 closed between Potosi and Lone Elm Tree road due to shoulder washouts. Several roads were closed and basements flooded along County Roads O and B.  Some homes were even evacuated in Potosi.

Flood in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 11-JUL-08 01:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUNNEL CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water rose over the bridge at Mud Creek and may have been over the bridge during the night.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-08 00:00:00 to 12-JUL-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding caused problems along Highway 12 between Tomah and Black River Falls with some secondary roads damaged.

Flash Flood in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-08 02:00:00 to 12-JUL-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VOK)VOLK AAF CAMP D
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water flooded sections of County Road H causing a closure.
Early to mid morning thunderstorms cause scattered wind damage across Macoupin and Montgomery County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-08 08:20:00 to 02-MAY-08 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAUNTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Wind gusts estimated at 60 to 65 mph downed large tree limbs, a few power lines and blew roof shingles off homes. The garage at a new home under construction was blown apart. A few cars suffered minor damage from falling tree limbs.

Hail in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-08 08:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILLESPIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-08 08:40:00 to 02-MAY-08 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm spotters reported a few large tree branches blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-08 08:15:00 to 02-MAY-08 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters reported tree damage and a couple of power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-08 08:15:00 to 02-MAY-08 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITCHFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported a couple of trees blown over, large limbs down, and a few power lines down. An electric transformer was also damaged which resulted in the high school and junior high school losing power.
Rain fall of 2 to 4 inches caused widespread urban and small stream flooding.

Heavy Rain in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 07-MAY-08 23:00:00 to 08-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread rain of 2 to 4 inches caused localized flooding of roads and small streams across much of Clinton County. Water was reported to be 6 inches deep on Highway 50 near Trenton and over Jallas Bridge Road just west of Centralia. Roads were also covered with water in the Posey area.

Heavy Rain in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 07-MAY-08 20:00:00 to 08-MAY-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches caused localized flooding of roads and some small streams across much of central St. Clair County. Water was reported over roads in Belleville, Shiloh, and Smithton.

Heavy Rain in MARION, ILLINOIS
From 07-MAY-08 13:30:00 to 08-MAY-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches from May 7 into May 8 caused flooding of small streams and low lying areas. Several roads in Salem, including Highway 50 were covered with up to a foot of water. Flooding was also reported along Route 37 just south of Salem. In Centralia, numerous city streets were covered with water making travel difficult.

Heavy Rain in WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS
From 07-MAY-08 23:00:00 to 08-MAY-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKAWVILLE
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused localized flooding of roads and small streams across most of central to eastern Washington County. Roads were reported covered with water from Okawville to Irvington. Highway 177 was closed due to water from Little Crooked Creek.
A mid-atmospheric disturbance moved across central Vermont during the afternoon of June 8th, which created scattered thunderstorms. One thunderstorm caused destructive winds in Tunbridge (Orange county) that sheared dozens of trees and damaged a barn and grain silo.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 08-JUN-08 15:13:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUNBRIDGE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damaging thunderstorm winds sheared or knocked down 25 to 30 trees one mile east of Route 14 in Tunbridge. In addition, a barn roof was damaged and a grain silo was overturned and moved 200 feet.
A severe thunderstorm developed in the pre-dawn hours over Chouteau County. Hail the size of nickels was reported.

Hail in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 27-JUL-08 04:10:00 to 27-JUL-08 04:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT BENTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm dropped .88 inch diameter hail at Fort Benton 9SE.
Lightning from a thunderstorm event on 08/16/08 ignited a round of wildfires across southwest Oregon. The Lonesome Complex fires consisted of the Middle Fork, Lonesome, and Bessie Rock fires.  As of 09/01/08, all but the Middle Fork fires were contained.  The size of the fires was 800 acres and the Middle Fork fire was 35% contained.  2.6 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.

Wildfire in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 16-AUG-08 15:00:00 to 31-AUG-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 08/16/08 ignited a round of wildfires across southwest Oregon. The Lonesome Complex fires consisted of the Middle Fork, Lonesome, and Bessie Rock fires.  As of 09/01/08, all but the Middle Fork fires were contained.  The size of the fires was 800 acres and the Middle Fork fire was 35% contained.  2.6 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
An isolated severe thunderstorm formed in advance of a cold front. There was minor tree damage in Randolph County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ILLINOIS
From 10-MAY-08 19:52:00 to 10-MAY-08 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MODOC
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a couple of large tree limbs.
A couple of severe thunderstorms dropped hail over central and east central Missouri.

Hail in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
From 10-MAY-08 17:45:00 to 10-MAY-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELGRADE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickle size hail.

Hail in COLE, MISSOURI
From 10-MAY-08 18:00:00 to 10-MAY-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAOS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickle size hail.
A tornado occurred east of Mosca during the midafternoon.  While there were few structures in that area...the tornado destroyed an unoccupied mobile home.

Tornado in ALAMOSA, COLORADO
From 16-AUG-08 14:24:00 to 16-AUG-08 14:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOSCA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado destroyed a mobile home in a rural area.
An area of showers and thunderstorms developed early in the morning in the vicinity of a low pressure system aloft. This produced areas of flash flooding especially in the Tucson metro area.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 11-JUL-08 04:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 04:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: ORO VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A swift water rescue occurred at the CDO Wash and Overton Road.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 11-JUL-08 04:45:00 to 11-JUL-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DMA)DAVIS MONTHAN A
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Motorist stranded in flooded road near Beverly Road and 29th Street in Tucson.
Slow moving thunderstorms developed in a very moist environment across Southeast Arizona resulting in areas of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in SANTA CRUZ, ARIZONA
From 12-JUL-08 17:30:00 to 12-JUL-08 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: NOGALES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall on the Mexican side of the border caused flash flooding in the city of Nogales, Arizona. This was caused by a damaged portion of the underground Nogales Wash. Local emergency management reported that water burst through the underground wash onto the surface just across the International Border. The border wall acted as a dam, keeping most of the flooding on the Mexican side. However, some water did flow through the port of entry into downtown Nogales, Arizona. Several businesses in the downtown business district experienced flooding and two illegal immigrants found two days later in the underground wash are also believed to have drowned due to this flooding. In addition, three illegal immigrants in an underground flood channel beneath the international border were rescued.

Flash Flood in COCHISE, ARIZONA
From 12-JUL-08 18:10:00 to 12-JUL-08 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEARCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding reported across Highway 191 with 2.5 inches of rainfall in one hour.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 12-JUL-08 13:00:00 to 12-JUL-08 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LUKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Two to three inches of rainfall occurred in the border town of Lukeville, Arizona. This caused flooding and damage to private property, businesses and government offices with water several feet high. A report from officials at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument stated a recently built fence along the international border exacerbated the flooding as a result of the fence acting like a dam and stopping the normal progression of water through the border.
Severe thunderstorms with wet microbursts developed in a very moist environment across portions of Southeast Arizona.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 13-JUL-08 17:13:00 to 13-JUL-08 17:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DMA)DAVIS MONTHAN A
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 135.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Davis Monthan Air Force Base recorded a gust to 64 mph as the result of a wet microburst. Nearby damage just east of the base included 13 power poles downed and a roof blown off a home and onto several cars in the vicinity of Escalante Road just to the east of Kolb Road.

Hail in COCHISE, ARIZONA
From 13-JUL-08 16:47:00 to 13-JUL-08 16:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: HEREFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported three quarters of an inch sized hail.
Scattered afternoon and early evening thunderstorms dropped hail on several counties in Southwest Illinois and caused wind damage on one location.

Hail in MARION, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 17:04:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMEGA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in BOND, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 17:22:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm spotters reported one inch hail west of Greenville.

Hail in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 18:10:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 18:17:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAFTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 18:18:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELSAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Local law enforcement and trained spotters reported one inch hail near Otterville, in Grafton, and in Elsah.

Hail in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 18:30:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JERSEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm spotters reported one inch hail southeast of Jerseyville.

Hail in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 18:38:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW DELHI
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio spotters reported nickel size hail just west of Brighton near the Jersey/Macoupin County line.

Hail in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 18:44:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGHTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported hail up to golf ball size in Brighton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOUPIN, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 18:50:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds took the roof off a machine shed, and tore some roof shingles and siding off a home on Route 138 near Wilsonville.
Scattered late afternoon and early evening thunderstorms dropped hail on a couple of locations in Central and Eastern Missouri.

Hail in BOONE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-08 16:15:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm spotters reported nickel size hail just south of Columbia.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-08 17:30:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD MONROE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire department personnel reported hail up to golf ball size fell near Highway OO and C.
A fire, started earlier in the week by a lightning strike, smoldered until weather conditions were conducive to set it loose. The fire quickly spread to nearly 8,000 acres. Although the fire was not a threat to homes or property, it did do substantial timber damage within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Wildfire in SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 12-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 19-JUL-08 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The fire covered nearly 8,000 acres, located about 11 miles north of Trout Lake, and spanned between both Skamania and Yakima counties in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Isolated thunderstorms produced small hail and strong wind gusts over the eastern Nebraska panhandle.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-08 20:23:00 to 08-JUL-08 20:23:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Severe thunderstorms with large hail developed along and north of a stationary front across central Nebraska.

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 09-JUL-08 18:52:00 to 09-JUL-08 18:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAY SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 09-JUL-08 23:00:00 to 09-JUL-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNLEE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 09-JUL-08 17:55:00 to 09-JUL-08 17:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHITE CLAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 09-JUL-08 18:53:00 to 09-JUL-08 18:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A complex of thunderstorms moved east-southeast from the St. Louis area across the Lower Wabash Valley. Locally strong winds occurred along the leading edge of the storms. The storms occurred in response to a cold front that moved southeast into a very unstable air mass. Northwesterly mid level winds increased to between 30 and 40 knots as a jet streak moved across northern Illinois. These mid level winds enhanced storm organization and intensity.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 05-AUG-08 19:55:00 to 05-AUG-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYVILLE
Magnitude: 77.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 89 mph was measured by a co-operative observer. Large trees and a 300-foot radio communications tower were blown down. A car was damaged by a falling tree limb. Several utility lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 05-AUG-08 19:30:00 to 05-AUG-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree fell on a bridge under construction, but the bridge was not damaged. A large tree limb fell on a mobile home, causing minor damage.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 05-AUG-08 19:39:00 to 05-AUG-08 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A weak cold front moved through Southern New England, sparking showers and thunderstorms.  Most of the thunderstorms produced only minor damage from winds and a smattering of large hail, one of the thunderstorms wreaked havoc on the small town of Hinsdale, NH.  There, trees and utility poles were downed all over town, landing on trailers, cars and houses.  Trees were also downed on the towns busiest commuter road, Route 119, disrupting traffic during rush hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-JUL-08 15:35:00 to 01-JUL-08 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fifteen utility poles in North Hinsdale were downed by thunderstorm winds.  Other wind related damage in Hinsdale, includes, trees and wires downed in Indian Acres, a tree downed on a trailer and a car, and several ten inch diameter branches were snapped off by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-JUL-08 16:05:00 to 01-JUL-08 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMORELAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 01-JUL-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMORELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power poles and wires on Route 63 were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESHIRE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 01-JUL-08 15:48:00 to 01-JUL-08 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.  One landed on a car, another landed on a house on Spring Street.