sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Several rounds of moisture pushed through as multiple systems impacted northern Idaho as each moved in off the eastern Pacific. Although some light valley snowfall occurred during the morning hours on March 9th, these were relatively warm systems with the heaviest snow falling across the mountains. The heaviest snowfall occurred during the morning and afternoon hours on March 10th as the strongest and wettest system moved through the region.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 09-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 11-MAR-11 01:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 09-MAR-11 07:30:00 to 11-MAR-11 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Storm total snowfall across the mountains was estimated at around a foot and a half to over two feet from the morning hours on March 9th through the early morning hours on March 11th.  Silver Mountain ski resort picked up 28 inches of total snowfall from these systems and Lookout Pass ski resort picked up 15 inches.
Ongoing extreme to exceptional drought conditions across southeast Texas contributed to a large wildfire across Hardin County.

Wildfire in HARDIN, TEXAS
From 13-APR-11 06:00:00 to 13-APR-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Post Oak Wildfire burned around 800 acres about 4 miles south-southwest of Wildwood.
A wildfire started east along U.S. Highway 1 in east-central Ware county. The cause was under investigation.

Wildfire in WARE, GEORGIA
From 25-MAY-11 19:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wildfire started along U.S. Highway 1 and grew to about 1400 acres in one day. The fire was about 5 miles long. U.S. Highway 1 was closed near the fire. On the 26th, the fire had burned over 4000 acres. On the 30th, the fire burned 7254 acres and was 15 percent contained. On the 31st, the fire was 40 percent.
A wildfire over northern inland Flagler County burned about 400 to 600 acres.

Wildfire in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 31-MAY-11 07:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A wildfire in northern Flagler county burned about 400 to 600 acres. The fire was about 5 miles NNW of Andalusia.
A large upper level trough of low pressure moved from the Rockies east toward the central U.S. on Saturday April 9th.  As it did, it caused a warm front to lift into eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.  Temperatures south of the front were in the 80s with dew point temperatures in the 60s.  Meanwhile, readings north of the boundary were in the 50s and 60s.  Moderate instability south of the front combined with high levels of wind shear allowed for supercell development over eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa during the late afternoon and early evening of April 9th.  A few of the storms that were near the front turned tornadic while the other supercells were prolific hail producers, in some cases producing very large hail.

Hail in MONONA, IOWA
From 09-APR-11 23:19:00 to 09-APR-11 23:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONAWA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MONONA, IOWA
From 09-APR-11 18:17:00 to 09-APR-11 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLETON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball-size hail was reported with the same supercell thunderstorm that produced a EF-3 tornado in Mapleton.

Hail in MONONA, IOWA
From 10-APR-11 17:50:00 to 10-APR-11 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A probable gustnado was also reported with the hail.

Hail in MONONA, IOWA
From 09-APR-11 17:32:00 to 09-APR-11 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITING
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell for several minutes in the Whiting area.  The hail was from the same supercell thunderstorm that produced a EF3 tornado a brief time later in the Mapleton area.

Tornado in MONONA, IOWA
From 09-APR-11 18:20:00 to 09-APR-11 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLETON
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado caused extensive damage in the Mapleton area with about 100 houses destroyed and many others severely damaged in a 12 to 15 block area on the southwest side of town.  This caused the displacement of around 500 to 600 people.  Most garages and stand alone structures were destroyed.  In addition, large trees were uprooted and windows blown out of vehicles.  Twelve to 14 people sustained minor injuries, the most severe a broken leg.  The worst property damage was noted to be on the lower end of the EF3 category.  The tornado started about 2 miles west southwest of Mapleton, moved into town, then turned north and ended 1 mile north of town.  The path length was around 3.5 miles and the maximum width was around 3/4 of a mile.
Winter precipitation struck the ArkLaMiss again for the second time in about a week. A continued cold airmass remained in place over the region thanks to several rounds of cold air intrusions over the ArkLaMiss. Moisture increased over the area ahead of an upper level disturbance. Precipitation began moving in from the west during the morning hours of Feb 9th. The Mississippi Delta saw only snow and had a dusting of snow on the ground by the noon hour. The remainder of the ArkLaMiss began as rain and slowly transitioned to a rain/snow/sleet mix as the morning and afternoon progressed. Temperatures slowly began to fall over the region and the rain transitioned to snow across the I-20 corridor by mid afternoon. As the upper level disturbance tracked east across the area, precipitation continued across the region with the Mississippi Delta continuing to see all snow. Portions of northeast Louisiana received from 1-2 inches of snow as a storm total. The wintry weather resulted in hazardous driving conditions and many accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 09-FEB-11 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-11 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two to Three inches of snow fell across the Parish, with the heaviest across the north portions. Roads were slick and many accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 09-FEB-11 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-11 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 160.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around two inches of snow fell across the Parish, with the heaviest across the north portions. Roads were slick and many accidents were reported.

Heavy Snow in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 09-FEB-11 14:00:00 to 09-FEB-11 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 130.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around two inches of snow fell across the Parish, with the heaviest across the north portions. Roads were slick and several accidents were reported.
A fast easterly moving low pressure system that moved off the southern North Carolina coast early that day brought a light accumulating snow to southern parts of Sussex County on the morning of the 27th. Snow began after Midnight EDT on the 27th and was over by 9 am EDT. Snowfall included 2.5 inches in Delmar, 2.0 inches in Laurel, 0.5 inches in Selbyville and 0.3 inches in Georgetown. Because the snow fell early on a Sunday morning (the 27th) and less accumulated on roadways, no serious accidents were reported.

Winter Weather in INLAND SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 27-MAR-11 01:00:00 to 27-MAR-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Weather in DELAWARE BEACHES, DELAWARE
From 27-MAR-11 01:00:00 to 27-MAR-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
The severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in October and November continued through all of March and into April.

Drought in LANIER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in IRWIN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in QUITMAN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in RANDOLPH, GEORGIA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BEN HILL, GEORGIA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
A strong front moved into the region Sunday evening and remained fairly stationary over the area through Monday. The frontal system produced very heavy snowfall in the Cascades with some snow accumulations at elevations as low as 300 to 600 feet.

Heavy Snow in CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 27-FEB-11 08:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A resident of Oakridge, Oregon measured 13 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON
From 28-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

This heavy snowfall episode extends into March. The NWS observation site at Cascade Locks measured 6 inches of new snow. Heavy snow was also measured at Hood River with 6 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, OREGON
From 28-FEB-11 20:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This heavy snowfall episode extends into March. A resident of Parkdale, Oregon measured  8 inches of new snow. Heavy snow was also measured in Hood River, Oregon with 6 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in COAST RANGE OF NW OREGON, OREGON
From 27-FEB-11 06:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Saddle Mountain SNOTEL site measured 46 inches of new snow. Heavy snow was also measured at Mist with 14 inches of new snow, at Scappoose Hills with 12 inches of new snow and at Forest Grove with 8 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTH OREGON CASCADES FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 28-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The South Fork Bull Run SNOTEL site measured 32 inches of new snow. Heavy snow was also measured at Sandy, Oregon with 18 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTH OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 28-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The North Fork SNOTEL site measured 33 inches of new snow. Heavy snowfall was also measured at the South Fork Bull Run SNOTEL with 32 inches of new snow, at Government Camp Avalanche site with 21 inches of new snow, at Clackamas Lake SNOTEL site with 20 inches of new snow and at the Mud Ridge SNOTEL with 18 inches of new snow. The Red Hill SNOTEL, the Blazed Alder SNOTEL and the Greenpoint SNOTEL all measured 27 inches of new snow and both the Little Meadows SNOTEL and the Mt. Hood Test Site measured 22 inches of new snow.
Ice break-up and runoff from melting snow caused minor to moderate flooding across northwestern South Dakota.

Flood in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LADNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Little Missouri River, forcing the closure of county roads near the river. The river gage at Camp Crook crested at 15.3 feet, or 3.3 feet above flood stage.

Flood in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 16:45:00 to 19-MAR-11 01:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: USTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the Moreau River, forcing the closure of county roads near the river. The river gage along SD Highway 73 northwest of Faith crested at 19.95 feet, or 3.95 feet above flood stage.
Runoff from melting snow caused minor flooding across northwestern South Dakota.

Flood in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 21-MAR-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LADNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several county roads were closed due to flooding.

Flood in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 21-MAR-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LODGEPOLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several county roads were closed due to flooding.

Flood in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 21-MAR-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLAD VALLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding occurred along the Moreau River and Cherry Creek. A BIA road northwest of Cherry Creek was covered by water.

Flood in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 20-MAR-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CASTLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred along the South Fork of the Moreau River.
An isolated severe thunderstorm moved south across portions of the middle to lower Susquehanna Valley during the late evening on 5 June 2011. The storm produced areas of wind damage and marginally severe hail.

Hail in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-11 19:04:00 to 05-JUN-11 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE GLEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-11 19:05:00 to 05-JUN-11 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE GLEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-11 19:35:00 to 05-JUN-11 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYERSTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-11 20:01:00 to 05-JUN-11 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: EPHRATA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-11 18:30:00 to 05-JUN-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down several large branches near Mt. Carmel.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-11 18:40:00 to 05-JUN-11 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees near Gordon.

Funnel Cloud in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-JUN-11 19:40:00 to 05-JUN-11 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: REXMONT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was reported looking southeast from Lebanon city.
An afternoon seabreeze developed along the west coast of Florida and moved inland, with strong thunderstorms developing along the boundary. One thunderstorm produced large hail.

Hail in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-11 15:10:00 to 20-APR-11 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE STAFFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported south of Williston.
Low relative humidity values combined with breezy southwest surface winds above 20 mph to produce critical fire weather conditions across the Permian Basin of Texas.

Wildfire in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 03-APR-11 00:00:00 to 03-APR-11 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Named the Bate's Field Fire, this fire burned 3200 acres and threatened 300 homes, a power plant and a water treatment plant.
Below normal precipitation during the month of February brought no relief to the drought conditions across portions of east central Alabama. Although 3-6 inches of rain fell, there were no significant changes in drought conditions. Severe drought (D2) conditions persisted to the right of a line from Blue Springs State Park to Comer to Fort Davis to Mt Carmel to Gordonville to Prattville to Hollins to Clairmont Springs to Needmore to Graham, through the month of March.

Drought in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions continue for Coosa County.

Drought in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions continue for Tallapoosa County.

Drought in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions spread to include most of Randolph County.

Drought in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions continue for Chambers County.

Drought in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions continue for Elmore County.

Drought in MACON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions continue for Macon County.

Drought in LEE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions continue for Lee County.

Drought in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions continue for Lowdnes County.

Drought in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions continue for Montgomery County.

Drought in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions continue for Russell County.

Drought in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions spread to include most of Clay County.

Drought in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought (D2) conditions continue for far northern Bullock County.
Several storm systems brought rainfall to the area through the first half of the month, improving local drought conditions. Autauga county was removed from severe drought (D2) on March 15, with abnormally dry and moderate drought (D1) conditions continuing  through the end of March.

Drought in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-11 00:00:00 to 14-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions improved by March 15.
The Green River rose above flood stage about mid-month on its way toward a major flood event. A series of heavy rainfall events gradually forced the river upward at an unsteady rate. The river continued rising past the end of the month. Impacts of the May crest will be included in the May report. April ended up being the wettest month on record at Paducah. Most of the rain fell during the latter half of the month. A persistent southwest flow aloft tended to steer storms northeast from the Plains across the mid-section of the country. Cold fronts tended to stall near the Lower Ohio Valley as they became more parallel to the upper-level steering flow. Bands and clusters of thunderstorms frequently developed in the vicinity of the front, producing heavy rainfall.

Flood in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-APR-11 09:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Green River floodwaters began to approach a lot of homes and roads. Farmers moved equipment to higher ground.

Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 09:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rising Green River floodwaters closed a few roads.
A strong low pressure system lifted northeast across northwest Iowa and into western Lake Superior.  The dry slot pushed northeast into Iowa during the afternoon of the 10th, along with the surface dry line.  As the dry line passed, temperatures rose to the mid 80s to around 90, with dewpoints in the upper 20s and 30s.  This produced a nearly adiabatic atmosphere to 700 mb, mixing down the strong winds from aloft.  Most areas reported winds of 30 to 50 MPH for a few hours after the dry line passed.  In Knoxville, southeast of Des Moines, winds gusted to 60 MPH around 1500 CST.

High Wind in MARION, IOWA
From 10-APR-11 14:30:00 to 10-APR-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS
Low pressure developed to the southwest of Iowa during the overnight hours of the 18th into the 19th.  A large area of thunderstorms formed north of a warm front extending east out of the low.  The storms in Iowa were sub-severe and produced some hail.  Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported on the south side of the Des Moines Metro area during the morning rush hour.

Hail in POLK, IOWA
From 19-APR-11 07:27:00 to 19-APR-11 07:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DES MOINES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Flooding that began as snow melt continued into April across northern Iowa along the west fork of the Des Moines River.  Flooding was persistent, but relatively minor and caused little additional damage.

Flood in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 01-APR-11 00:00:00 to 07-APR-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAETTINGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flood in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 01-APR-11 00:00:00 to 15-APR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flood in EMMET, IOWA
From 01-APR-11 00:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
A huge wildfire broke out in Stanton county and burned 30,000 acres of grass, brush and trees.

Wildfire in STANTON, KANSAS
From 22-MAR-11 08:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wildfire that burned 30,000 acres was finally brought under control late in the night of the 22nd.  There were no fatalities or injuries but miraculously Johnson City was spared as the wind shifted just as the fire reached the western end of town. Several farm structures were a total loss, but there was only minor damage to the homes affected in the area.