sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Monsoonal moisture was responsible for a thunderstorm with heavy rain west of Santa Fe, which resulted in water flowing out of an arroyo at a height of two feet.  Lightning from a thunderstorm in Rio Rancho struck and killed a 26 year old man. Six other members of his family sustained injuries.

Lightning in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 04-JUL-09 18:15:00 to 04-JUL-09 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RANCHO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Jarrod Truesdale, a 26 year old man, was killed by a lightning strike in the parking lot of Rio Rancho High School before a fireworks show.  His wife, 26, was also struck and sustained serious injuries.  Their 4 kids, ranging from 18 months to 7 years in age, as well as the wife's 21 year old sister also sustained injuries.  The family was headed for their vehicle to seek shelter from the storm.

Flash Flood in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 04-JUL-09 14:05:00 to 04-JUL-09 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: AGUA FRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Upper level low with deep low level moisture allowed for heavy showers and thunderstorms to develop over the western interior. The afternoon rains caused rivers along the northwest to quickly rise during the evening, flooding parts of road 418 in Coloso sector of Aguada.

Flood in AGUADA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-09 18:10:00 to 21-SEP-09 19:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUADA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

River Culebrinas was reported rising and flooding road 418 at Valle Coloso in Aguada. USGS sensor indicated the river rose to a stage of 15.02 feet at the Margarita Dam, which exceeded the flood stage of 15 feet.
The abnormal monsoon season allowed drought conditions to persist in most of southeast Utah during the month, with an escalation to moderate drought in extreme southeast Utah.  However, by the end of the month abnormally dry conditions retreated a little from the northern part of southeast Utah.

Drought in LA SAL & ABAJO MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 01-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Abnormally dry conditions persisted across the area throughout the month.

Drought in CANYONLANDS / NATURAL BRIDGES, UTAH
From 01-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Abnormally dry conditions persisted across the area throughout the month.

Drought in SOUTHEAST UTAH, UTAH
From 01-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Abnormally dry conditions persisted across the northern portion of the area throughout the month, while conditions in the southern and western portions of the area deteriorated to moderate drought conditions by the end of the month.

Drought in GRAND FLAT AND ARCHES, UTAH
From 01-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-09 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Abnormally dry conditions at the beginning of the month decreased during the month with drought conditions ending by the end of the month.
As southerly flow aloft brought upper level disturbances across Middle Tennessee just after midnight, showers developed across southeastern portions of the mid state. In Warren County, a historic landmark received damage from the heavy rainfall.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, TENNESSEE
From 25-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 25-SEP-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY REST
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The historic Birthing Tree, which has been estimated to be between 200 and 400 years old, lost one huge limb which fell onto Sparta Street, blocking the street, and causing downed telephone lines. The city landscape manager reported that the added weight from the heavy rainfall that morning resulted in the limb breakage, as the tree had recently been inspected by an arborist and this particular limb was deemed healthy.
As an area of showers and thunderstorms moved west to east across Middle Tennessee, flash flooding occurred across Maury County. This was the result of southerly flow surface and aloft ushering in deep atmospheric moisture across the mid state.

Flash Flood in MAURY, TENNESSEE
From 20-SEP-09 14:39:00 to 20-SEP-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIMMONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous low-lying roads across the area, including a stretch of Knob Creek Road near State Route 7, were flooded.
A compact upper level low pressure system moving south out of the Northern Plains brought scattered afternoon and early evening thunderstorms to South Central Nebraska. Modest instability present aided in the development of a few strong thunderstorms, as well as an isolated severe thunderstorm in Hall County, which dropped quarter size hail near Doniphan.

Hail in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 03-SEP-09 16:40:00 to 03-SEP-09 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public
A large trough over Western Wyoming combined with a surface low across Colorado resulted in a major early Fall snowstorm across North Central Wyoming. Heavy, wet snow contributed to scattered power outages and numerous automobile accidents.  Snowfall amounts ranged from 6-12 inches in the mountains and adjacent foothills.

Winter Storm in SHERIDAN FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 04-OCT-09 15:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Parkman received 6 inches of snow while 5NW of Dayton reported 12 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHEAST BIGHORN MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 04-OCT-09 00:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Tie Creek Snotel and 5NW of Dayton each reported 12 inches of snow.
A warm front lifted north through the Georgia and South Carolina coastal waters as a high pressure wedge began to break down shortly after sunrise. Strong thunderstorms developed within the warm air and traveled immediately along the warm front allowing a storm to become severe.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 05-OCT-09 08:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTING ISLAND
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A 49 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Fripp Nearshore Buoy.
Scattered showers produced waterspouts near Lower Matecumbe Key.

Waterspout in OCEAN REEF TO CRAIG KEY FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 19-SEP-09 10:00:00 to 19-SEP-09 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAMORADA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two waterspouts were observed near Lower Matecumbe Key. A large waterspout was observed about one mile southwest of Lower Matecumbe Key, and a narrow waterspout was observed between 2 1/2 and 3 miles south of the island.
Widespread heavy rainfall events on the 27th and again on the 29th and 30th resulted in minor flooding of the Big Muddy River.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 31-OCT-09 09:00:00 to 31-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEBES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding began on the Mississippi River on the 31th. At the Thebes river gage, the river did not crest until after the end of the month. Water began to flood low-lying fields near the river.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 31-OCT-09 09:00:00 to 31-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHYSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding began on the Big Muddy River on the 31st. At the Murphysboro river gage, the river rose above flood stage on the last day of the month and did not crest until November. Some low-lying fields and woods along the river were flooded.
Heavy rainfall on the 22nd and 23rd produced minor flooding on the St. Francis River. A strong low pressure system pulled out of the southern Plains and moved north-northeast up the Ohio Valley. Average rainfall amounts were between one and three inches.

Flood in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 23-OCT-09 17:00:00 to 24-OCT-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the St. Francis River. At the Patterson river gage, the river crested at 16.75 feet around 2 A.M. on the 24th. Flood stage there is 16 feet. There was minor flooding of fields and parkland adjacent to the river.
A strong storm system moved northeast into southwest North Carolina, producing repeat rainfall over the same area. Several area roads in Cherokee and Clay counties were flooded during the event.

Flood in CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-SEP-09 08:30:00 to 21-SEP-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURPHY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very heavy rainfall over several hours produced areal flooding from mid morning to mid evening in Murphy, North Carolina. A few roads in and around Murphy, North Carolina had several inches to nearly a foot of water over the road. The vast majority of the flooding was along highway 19 in Cherokee county.

Flood in CLAY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-SEP-09 08:30:00 to 21-SEP-09 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very heavy rainfall over several hours produced areal flooding from mid morning to late afternoon in Hayesville, North Carolina. A few roads in and around Hayesville, North Carolina had several inches to nearly a foot of water over the road. The vast majority of the flooding was along highway 64 in Clay county.
Strong southwest winds preceded the arrival of a cold front across Sussex County Delaware during the afternoon of the 24th. Peak wind gusts averaged around 45 mph and included 46 mph in Georgetown and 43 mph in Lewes.

Strong Wind in INLAND SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 24-OCT-09 11:00:00 to 24-OCT-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in DELAWARE BEACHES, DELAWARE
From 24-OCT-09 11:00:00 to 24-OCT-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
Two wildland fires broke out in Norco On September 22. The fire in the hills east of the city burned 160 acres destroyed a storage building, while the 85 acre fire in the Santa Ana River bottom caused minor damage to one home. No injuries were reported.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 22-SEP-09 11:15:00 to 23-SEP-09 00:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The fire broke out just after 1200 PDT in the hills between Norco and Riverside just East of the Interstate 15 between Fourth and Fifth streets. The Fire consumed 150 acres and destroyed a storage building.

Wildfire in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 22-SEP-09 12:30:00 to 23-SEP-09 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A second fire began around 1330 PDT in the Santa Ana River bottom near Norco. The fire burned 85 acres and caused minor damage to one home.
Two to three inches of rain fell across portions of northwestern Madison county. This produced flash flooding near the Harvest community.

Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 26-SEP-09 12:20:00 to 26-SEP-09 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVEST EPPS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Runoff from two to three inches of rainfall earlier in the day caused Indian Creek to overflow its banks.  This produced reports of flooding along Harvest Road between County Line Road and Highway 53.

Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 26-SEP-09 12:45:00 to 26-SEP-09 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: TONEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Runoff from two to three inches of rainfall caused Indian Creek to overflow its banks. This produced reports of flooding at the intersection of Old Railroad Bed road and Mckee road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 26-SEP-09 10:30:00 to 26-SEP-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVEST EPPS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding was reported in isolated locations northwest of the Harvest community.  Roads affected included:  the intersection of Wall Triana Highway/Jennifer Drive and Oak Branch Circle. Water was reported to enter a house on Oak Branch Drive.
Gusty west winds to 40 mph in the wake of a cold front helped generate lake effect snow and blowing snow over northwest Upper Michigan from the 10th into the morning of the 11th.

Winter Weather in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 10-OCT-09 07:00:00 to 11-OCT-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer six miles north of Greenland measured four inches of snow in 24 hours.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 10-OCT-09 08:30:00 to 11-OCT-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to four inch snow amounts were common across northern Houghton County.  One to two inch per hour snowfall rates were reported in Calumet on the morning of the 10th. West winds gusting to 40 mph at times also caused considerable blowing of snow and occasional whiteout conditions.
A low pressure system originating in the southern Plains tracked across far eastern Lake Superior and brought snow to much of the west half of Upper Michigan on the 23rd and 24th.

Winter Weather in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-09 18:00:00 to 24-OCT-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers measured three to four inches of wet snow along the Marquette-Baraga county line.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-09 16:00:00 to 24-OCT-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Atlantic Mine measured five inches of wet snow during the event.

Winter Weather in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-09 18:00:00 to 24-OCT-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers measured two to four inches of wet snow during the event, mainly over the west half of Iron County.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-09 17:00:00 to 24-OCT-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers throughout southern Houghton County measured two to four inches of wet snow during the event.

Winter Weather in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-09 15:00:00 to 24-OCT-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers measured from three to five inches of wet snow throughout the county during the event.  The state police post in Wakefield reported numerous cars sliding off the roads on area highways.

Winter Weather in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 23-OCT-09 18:00:00 to 24-OCT-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers measured from three to seven inches of wet snow during the event mainly over higher terrain away from Lake Superior.
An area of slow moving thunderstorms produced flash flooding across portions of east Tennessee on May 15th.

Flash Flood in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 15-MAY-09 18:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETWATER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred with water several inches over area roads.

Flash Flood in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 15-MAY-09 18:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was occurring with four roads with several inches of water covering the roads.
A large trough over Western Wyoming combined with a surface low across Colorado resulted in a major early Fall snowstorm across South Central and Southeast Montana. Heavy, wet snow contributed to scattered power outages and numerous automobile accidents. Approximately 3000 homes in the Billings forecast area lost power during the storm due to down tree limbs and power lines. Snowfall amounts ranged from 20-30 inches in the mountains and adjacent foothills with lesser amounts, yet still significant for this time of year, across the lower elevations.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 04-OCT-09 09:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Areas around Melville received 7-8 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in LIVINGSTON AREA, MONTANA
From 04-OCT-09 15:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Areas around Livingston received 8 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 04-OCT-09 15:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Areas 22 miles southwest of Lodge Grass and eight miles east/southeast of Fort Smith received 8 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 04-OCT-09 15:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Areas around Reed Point and near Absaroka received 6 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in ABSAROKEE / BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-09 23:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Mystic Lake and Cole Creek Snotels each received between 19-22 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 04-OCT-09 09:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nye and vicinity received 18-20 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 04-OCT-09 09:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Red Lodge and vicinity received 14-20 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 04-OCT-09 15:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two Dot received 6-7 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CRAZY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-09 17:00:00 to 05-OCT-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

South Fork Shields Snotel received between 8 and 15 inches of snow.
Scattered heavy rainfall falling on saturated ground caused isolated flooding in central Kentucky.

Flash Flood in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 21-SEP-09 15:30:00 to 21-SEP-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENICKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Swiftly flowing water was moving across a bridge on Shortline Pike just north of HWY 52 near Lebanon. A woman's car was almost swept away, but she was rescued and the road was closed.

Flash Flood in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 21-SEP-09 17:40:00 to 21-SEP-09 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALVARY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Indian Lick Creek was overflowing its banks, causing Lovers Lane to be closed.
Heavy rain fell on saturated ground, resulting in flooding over parts of the Bluegrass Region of central Kentucky.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-09 22:20:00 to 26-SEP-09 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several intersections south of Lexington were closed due to high water, including Tates Creek Road and Gainseway Drive.

Flash Flood in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 25-SEP-09 22:15:00 to 26-SEP-09 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported to be waist deep across State Highway 33 near the Jessamine and Woodford County lines. Other roads were reported as flooded near Keene. Lexington media reported an ongoing water rescue in northern Jessamine County.
A rapidly moving line of thunderstorms, some severe, produced some wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-SEP-09 15:39:00 to 28-SEP-09 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two oak trees were down along Farmington Road, damaging a fence.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-SEP-09 15:50:00 to 28-SEP-09 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was brought down on Griffin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-SEP-09 16:30:00 to 28-SEP-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Four trees were brought down by high winds on David Moore Road near the county line.
Waterspouts were observed in Atlantic waters south of Big Pine Key.

Waterspout in W END OF THE 7 MILE BRIDGE TO KEY W OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 30-SEP-09 20:16:00 to 30-SEP-09 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG PINE KEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A waterspout was observed south of Big Pine Key, east of Munson Island and south of Long Beach.
Showers and few thunderstorms persisted until the early evening across the interior.  This was associated with the afternoon convection which led to saturated ground conditions.

Debris Flow in CENTRAL INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 12-SEP-09 15:00:00 to 12-SEP-09 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mudslide was reported at Barrio Arenas, along road 523; and at Barrio Bibi along road 605, in Utuado. Local emergency management weather station recorded 2.5 inches of rain during the afternoon.
A very tropical airmass with dewpoints in the lower 70s interacted with a warm front and a strong low level jet to produce strong thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall.  This resulted in flooding rainfall in extreme northeastern Alabama.  Big Wills Creek, which is located 5 miles north of Fort Payne, was pushed out of its banks, forcing Big Wills Drive to be closed.
In addition, the town hall and fire department buildings were damaged by water flowing through portions of the buildings. Several roads, including CR 635 southeast of Mentone, were reported washed out in the Mentone area.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 21-SEP-09 04:05:00 to 21-SEP-09 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY HEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to six inches of rainfall, with local amounts up to 8 inches, caused flash flooding in northeastern Dekalb conty. Hardest hit areas were near Valley Head, Mentone and near the GA/AL state line. Several roads were washed out in the Mentone area. Both the Town Hall and Fire Department in Valley Head incurred damage due to water flowing through those buildings.

Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 21-SEP-09 07:05:00 to 21-SEP-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY HEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from five to six inches of rainfall, with locally 8 inches in some locations, caused significant flooding in northeastern Dekalb county. Hardest hit areas were near Mentone and near the GA/AL state line.  At 12:12 pm CDT, Big Wills Drive remained barricaded due to several inches of water flowing over the road and CR 635 southeast of Mentone remained flooded.