sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A strong jet stream over the state combined with surface low pressure over Southern Canada created tight pressure gradients across the western portions of the Billings Forecast Area. As a result...high winds were observed at several locations.

High Wind in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 31-OCT-09 12:37:00 to 31-OCT-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 77 mph was recorded at the Stillwater Mine.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 31-OCT-09 02:25:00 to 31-OCT-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds of 40 mph were recorded in Harlowton.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 30-OCT-09 16:09:00 to 31-OCT-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds of 40 mph were reported in Harlowton.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 30-OCT-09 13:59:00 to 31-OCT-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds of 40 mph were recorded in Harlowton.
Drought conditions finally got some relief this month when heavy rainfall fell across much of North Texas in the middle part of the month. Rainfall totals during the month of September ranged from 2-15+''. The rainfall was a blessing to area farmers and ranchers; especially those who were preparing for a fall harvest. The month began with Extreme Drought still categorized across the southern portions of north Texas; but by the end of the month, only Robertson and Leon County remained in Severe Drought.

Drought in FALLS, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 21-SEP-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, Extreme Drought was observed across the county in the beginning of the month. However, heavy rainfall in the middle of September eased drought conditions, and the county was classified as Abnormally Dry (D0) by the end of the month.

Drought in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, Extreme Drought was observed across the county in the beginning of the month. However, heavy rainfall in the middle of September eased drought conditions, and the county was classified as Severe (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in LEON, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, Extreme Drought was observed across the county in the beginning of the month. However, heavy rainfall in the middle of September eased drought conditions, and the county was classified as Severe (D2) by the end of the month.

Drought in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 21-SEP-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, Severe to Extreme Drought was observed across the southern half of the county in the beginning of the month. However, heavy rainfall in the middle of September eased drought conditions, and the county was classified as Abnormally Dry (D0) before the end of the month.

Drought in MILAM, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, Exceptional Drought was observed across the county in the beginning of the month. However, heavy rainfall in the middle of September eased drought conditions and the county was classified as moderate by the end of the month.

Drought in BELL, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-09 00:00:00 to 21-SEP-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

According to the US Drought Monitor, Exceptional Drought was observed across the county in the beginning of the month. However, heavy rainfall in the middle of September eased drought conditions, and the county was classified as Abnormally Dry (D0) by the end of the month.
Showers and thunderstorms developed in association with a cold front. Some of the thunderstorms brought damaging winds to portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and west Mississippi.

Thunderstorm Wind in TENSAS, LOUISIANA
From 02-OCT-09 00:45:00 to 02-OCT-09 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELTA BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down, with one large tree across Highway 573.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 02-OCT-09 00:47:00 to 02-OCT-09 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEREY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large limbs were blown down between Acme and Monterey.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 02-OCT-09 00:34:00 to 02-OCT-09 00:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A travel trailer was flipped over along Highway 124 just south of Jonesville.
A low pressure center near the for corners brought cold and snowy conditions to the Flagstaff area.

Winter Weather in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 28-OCT-09 12:00:00 to 28-OCT-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A departing low pressure center brought snow showers and cold conditions to the Flagstaff area during the afternoon and early evening.  These conditions lead to icy roads and few dozen car wrecks. The Department of Public Safety reported 11 collisions,  Coconino County Sheriff's Office reported 7 traffic accidents with injuries, and the Flagstaff Police Department reported 14 traffic accidents.  A parked DPS patrol car was hit and totaled by a truck that slid on the ice on I-40 just west of Flagstaff. The officer was out of his vehicle investigating a single vehicle roll over and was not hurt.
Periodic heavy rainfall allowed the Cache River at Patterson to remain above flood stage through the entire month.

Flood in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 01-OCT-09 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERCUP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Rainfall in September and October kept the Cache River near Patterson above flood stage for the entire month.  Additional cropland was flooded downstream of the gage near Cotton Plant with additional soybean acreage lost.
A closed low pressure system moving through the Great Basin produced strong winds across much of western Montana. Winds peaked between 50-60 mph, causing damage to trees and power lines, particularly across northwest Montana.

High Wind in FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS, MONTANA
From 03-OCT-09 18:00:00 to 04-OCT-09 02:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County officials reported downed trees across area roads, power outages, and phone outages due to trees down on power lines.  The main impact was to areas from Kalispell, to Whitefish, to Polson and Bigfork.  Eleven boats were damaged around Flathead Lake with dock damaged at Lakeside and Finley Point.
Low level perturbation in association with an upper level trough east of the Lesser Antilles induced scattered showers isolated thunderstorms across the U.S. Virgin islands. Rainfall accumulation of around half an inch was recorded at the Saint Thomas airport.

Heavy Rain in ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 14-OCT-09 17:34:00 to 14-OCT-09 20:53:00 (AST-4)
Location: ST THOMAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Occasional periods of heavy rain led to minor flooding of poorly drained areas on Saint Thomas.
Numerous bands of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms trained over interior portions of St. Lucie County from late afternoon until well into the evening, producing over 12 inches of rain in less than 24 hours. Temporary roadway and lowland flooding resulted, but no structures were damaged.

Flood in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 17-DEC-09 20:30:00 to 18-DEC-09 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT PIERCE NELSON ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A large area of 5 to 13 inches of rain fell from near the Florida Turnpike, impacting western portions of Port St. Lucie, and inland to the rural portions of central and western St. Lucie County. A rainfall spotter located 4 miles west of Port St. Lucie recorded over 12 inches of rain in less than 24 hours and 6 inches in 90 minutes during the evening. Also, a South Florida Water Management Rain Gage (C24SE; 4 miles north-northwest of the Traditions Community within Port St. Lucie) recorded a 24-hour total of 12.99 inches (including 10.74 inches in four hours, 1745 to 2145 EST and 5.47 inches in one hour, 2030-2130 EST). While temporary roadway, lowland and urban flooding was extensive, no homes or businesses were damaged. Standing water levels reached up to three feet on some roadways and yards in and near the Traditions Community, causing many homes and schools to become briefly cut-off from surrounding areas.
Strong wind near the cascade foothills knocked down trees across roads and into power lines.  A teenager was injured when a tree limb fell across her legs.

Strong Wind in EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 13-OCT-09 07:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds gusting to 55 mph knocked down trees across roads and into power lines.  A teenager in North Bend was injured when a tree limb fell across her legs.
Excessive heavy rainfall throughout the month of October resulted in the Red River at Coushatta to go above its 31 foot flood stage not once but twice.

Flood in RED RIVER, LOUISIANA
From 15-OCT-09 01:00:00 to 31-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGNOLIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Excessive heavy rainfall throughout the month of October resulted in the Red River at Coushatta to go above its 31 foot flood stage not once but twice.  The first crest was recorded on the 20th of the month with the river reaching a crest of 32.5 feet.  The second crest did not occur until the month of November and will be included in the November publication of Storm Data.  Minor lowland flooding occurred and lowland flooding occurred between the levees.  High water conditions also resulted in severe backwater flooding of Loggy Bayou.  Many structures in these lowland areas were flooded from the high water conditions.  The Red River across northwest Louisiana during the month of October certainly rose to its highest stages and streamflows on record for any October.  The lock channels between Shreveport and Coushatta, Louisiana had to be closed due to the high water conditions.  This has never occurred since the Lock and Dams were completed back in 1995.
Severe thunderstorms accompanied a strong cold front and produced strong and damaging winds...along with large hail and isolated tornadoes. These storms developed in a very unstable airmass across the region on the evening of October 1st as a strong upper level storm system exited the southern plains and entered the lower Mississippi valley.

Tornado in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 01-OCT-09 22:15:00 to 01-OCT-09 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUYNES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down on land primarily used for timber harvesting.  The tornado snapped numerous trees while several other were uprooted.
Widespread heavy rainfall developed across northeast Louisiana during the early morning hours of October 7th.  These storms trained across the same general area and produced high rainfall rates. The result was flash flooding across portions of Ouachita Parish in northeast Louisiana.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 07-OCT-09 01:47:00 to 07-OCT-09 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets were underwater in the downtown Garden District of Monroe, Louisiana.  Hwy. 165 north near downtown is completely covered with several inches of water.
Thunderstorm coverage increased during the afternoon on this day, as an upper level disturbance moved overhead and combined with a surface boundary draped across the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 04-OCT-09 22:22:00 to 04-OCT-09 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A transmission power pole was reported down along State Highway 118.
A strong area of low pressure moved across the Central Great Lakes early on October 7th.  A cold front trailing this low swept east across northwestern Pennsylvania during the evening of the 6th.  Strong winds behind the front downed a few trees and power lines.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-OCT-09 03:00:00 to 07-OCT-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong winds were reported in Erie County.  Peak wind gusts were estimated to be around 45 mph.  A few trees and power lines were downed resulting in scattered power outages.

Strong Wind in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-OCT-09 03:00:00 to 07-OCT-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong winds were reported in Crawford County.  Peak wind gusts were estimated to be around 45 mph.  A few trees and power lines were downed resulting in a couple power outages.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-OCT-09 03:00:00 to 07-OCT-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds were reported in Erie County behind a cold front.  A 54 mph gust was measured at Erie International Airport at 628 am.  A 64 mph wind gust was measured at a yacht club along the shore of Lake Erie.  A few trees and power lines were downed by the strong winds.  At least 2,200 electric customers lost power in Erie County.
A cold front moving through Southern New England coupled with a 50 mph low level jet produced strong gradient winds across much of the area.  Winds remained below advisory criteria (31 mph sustained or 46 mph gusts) but with some trees still partially to fully leafed, these winds did produce some minor damage.

Strong Wind in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-OCT-09 10:49:00 to 31-OCT-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing System at Logan International Airport (KBOS) recorded sustained wind speeds up to 36 mph and gusts to 47 mph.  Several reports of trees and limbs downed were received.
A prolonged period of moderate rain with pockets of heavy rain occurred along and ahead of a slow-moving cold frontal boundary.

Heavy Rain in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 30-OCT-09 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DU QUOIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Minor street flooding occurred.
The combination of subzero temperatures and a brisk north to northwest wind produced wind chill readings colder than 40 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-09 00:00:00 to 13-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 13-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 13-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 13-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 13-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 13-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Mesonet
Excessive heavy rainfall resulted in high water conditions on the Sabine River near Logansport, Louisiana.

Flood in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 27-OCT-09 04:15:00 to 31-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGANSPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Excessive heavy rainfall resulted in very high river readings for the Sabine River near Logansport, Louisiana.  The river crested at 34.3 feet on the afternoon of October 31st, some 6 feet above flood stage.  Some sixty homes reported flooding on the Louisiana side of the river in De Soto Parish.  High water threatened to briefly close the Logansport Municipal water plant as well.  On the Texas side of the river, from near Tatum to near Joaquin, Texas, some three dozen homes reported flooding as well.  Considerable relocation of livestock were required on both sides of the river.  Some dozen petroleum installations were cutoff and or flooded by high water upstream of Logansport, Louisiana as well.  De Soto Parish was declared a Federal Disaster Area because of the storm damage caused by flash flooding, River flooding and other tornadoes during the month of October.
Northeast winds gusting to near 50 miles per hour contributed to power outages in the Deer Park and Clayton areas.  Trees were snapped off during the winds and landed on power lines which contributed to the couple of thousands of residences losing power.  The winds also snapped a power pole.

Strong Wind in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 04-OCT-09 08:00:00 to 04-OCT-09 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio
A rare slow moving upper level low brought a round of strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of western Montana.  The main threat with these cells was heavy rain and hail.  Hail reached up to an inch in diameter and covered the ground in some locations.  In addition, heavy rain caused flash flooding on the Black Cat burn area, just outside of Missoula.

Flash Flood in MISSOULA, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-09 19:15:00 to 26-JUL-09 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRENCHTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey revealed flood and debris flows near the Black Cat burn area northeast of Frenchtown.  A basement in the area was flooded with two inches of water.  Another residence had water and debris flows running into their backyard and driveway, which briefly cut off access to the home.

Hail in GRANITE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 26-JUL-09 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: ELEPHANT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail three quarter to one inch in diameter accumulated up to two inches deep on the ground. The hail knocked un-cut hay flat and stripped vegetation from shrubs.

Hail in FLATHEAD, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-09 16:30:00 to 26-JUL-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CRESTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Residents in the Quail Ridge subdivision, just south of Lake Blaine Road, endured hail as large as golf balls raining down for up to half an hour, along with very strong winds. Awnings on homes were dented, gardens were flattened, windows broken and basements were flooded from heavy rainfall up to 1 inch with in 30 minutes.

Lightning in DEER LODGE, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-09 20:30:00 to 26-JUL-09 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ANACONDA
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning from a thunderstorm that rolled through Anaconda started a roof on fire that was put out by the fire department before extensive damage occurred. The fire burned though the exterior of the roof and down into the insulation, about 20 square feet of the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLATHEAD, MONTANA
From 26-JUL-09 16:30:00 to 26-JUL-09 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: JESSUP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter two miles north of Creston reported wind gusts up to 60 mph.  In addition small hail was reported with this storm. The Creston Fire Department reported
extensive damage from numerous trees blown down onto power lines. A sailboat was tipped over on Blaine Lake with four people thrown into the water. A large fir tree was blown down onto a home on Bachelor Grade Road. Up to 100 trees were blown over along Bachelor Grade Road.
Excessive heavy rainfall during the first portion of October resulted in a crest above flood stage at Lake D'Arbonne in Farmerville, Louisiana in Union Parish.

Flood in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 12-OCT-09 21:00:00 to 21-OCT-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Lake D'Arbonne in Farmerville, Louisiana, began rising on October 12th and crested at a stage of 85.6 feet on October 16th.  The lake then fell below the 83 foot flood stage on October 21st.  Severe flooding developed on the lake which flooded nearly 250 low area homes and dwellings.  Secondary access roads around the lake were flooded as well.  Union Parish was declared a Federal Disaster Area because of the extensive flooding and storm damage that occurred during the month of October.
Excessive heavy rainfall once again developed across northern Louisiana towards the end of the month.  This resulted in yet another crest on Lake D'Arbonne in Farmerville, Louisiana, with the crest not coming until the early part of November.

Flood in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 30-OCT-09 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Lake D'Arbonne near Farmerville, Louisiana began rising above the 83 foot flood state during the morning of October 30th and did not crest until early in the month of November.  This crest information will be included in the November publication of Storm Data.  Again...upwards of 250 homes were flooded with several secondary access roads flooded and cutoff.  Union Parish was designated a Federal Disaster Area because of the extensive flooding and storm damage that occurred during the month of October.