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An isolated supercell moved across portions of south central Missouri including Douglas County. The storm developed in an extremely unstable environment and produced hail to golf balls in size along with isolated wind damage.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 07-JUL-11 19:07:00 to 07-JUL-11 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANZANT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 07-JUL-11 19:10:00 to 07-JUL-11 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPAZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 07-JUL-11 19:30:00 to 07-JUL-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN BRIDGES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 07-JUL-11 18:25:00 to 07-JUL-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOOL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Cabool Police Department reported that two trees were down in town. One of the trees fell on a single family home on the west side of town.

Flash Flood in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 08-JUL-11 00:22:00 to 08-JUL-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

County Road A was closed between County Road 212 and Highway 203 due to flooding.
An isolated strong thunderstorm caused a damaging lightning strike to occur to a house.

Lightning in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 06-JUL-11 17:00:00 to 06-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT VLY
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A lightning strike caused a minor house fire.
Minor to moderate flooding of the upper Big Sioux River continued in June. The river first fell, dipping briefly below flood stage in places, rose dues to heavy rains, then began to fall again. Peak stages were close to the peak stages of May, which occurred at the start of that month.

Flood in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor to briefly moderate flooding of the upper Big Sioux River, ongoing since March snowmelt, continued in June, with lowlands and some farmland along the river being flooded. The river fell at the start of the month, dropping briefly below flood stage, rose due to heavy rains, then began to fall again. The highest stages were 1.7 feet above flood stage near Bruce on June 2nd, and 1.9 feet above flood stage near Brookings on June 25th.
A warm front passed through the waters during the afternoon and evening hours of the 13th. A couple thunderstorms were able to mix down gusty winds from aloft.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC INDIAN HD TO COBB IS MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 13-OCT-11 16:47:00 to 13-OCT-11 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUANTICO
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 37 knots was reported at Quantico.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TIDAL POTOMAC KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HD MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 13-OCT-11 21:49:00 to 13-OCT-11 21:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: (DCA)REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust in excess of 30 knots was reported at the Reagan National Airport.
A heat fatality occurred on the 2nd of June in Madison County.  A male died of a heart attack attributed in part to dehydration due to the hot weather.

Heat in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 02-JUN-11 12:00:00 to 02-JUN-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A heat fatality occurred on the 2nd of June in Madison County.  A male died of a heart attack attributed in part to dehydration due to the prolonged hot weather period.
Isolated thunderstorms produced some severe weather during the early evening after daytime temperatures got very hot.

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 09-JUL-11 17:59:00 to 09-JUL-11 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN WHITE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

The hail was mostly pea sized but a few were the size of a penny.

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 09-JUL-11 18:05:00 to 09-JUL-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN WHITE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PRATT, KANSAS
From 09-JUL-11 19:20:00 to 09-JUL-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLISON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The hail almost completely cover the ground wind.  Most of the hail was pea sized.

Hail in PRATT, KANSAS
From 09-JUL-11 19:20:00 to 09-JUL-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The hail almost completely covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 09-JUL-11 19:06:00 to 09-JUL-11 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts were estimated to be at least 60 MPH.  Two wind vanes were blown off a barn and at least 1 inch diameter tree branches were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSH, KANSAS
From 09-JUL-11 22:46:00 to 09-JUL-11 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.
Continued lack of rain worsend the drought in Horry County, with an increase of classification from Moderate Drought (D1) to Severe Drought (D2).

Drought in COASTAL HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Rainfall amounts continued to be below normal, and the cumulative effect put the region in a Severe Drought (D2).  Although the stress on crops in the region was evident, there were no widespread reports of crop damage, nor water rationing.
A pocket of relatively deep atmospheric moisture combined with a weak upper level disturbance was enough to trigger evening into overnight thunderstorms across the Brush Country and Rio Grande Plains of Zapata, Starr, Jim Hogg, and Brooks County Texas on the 17th.  Radar estimated rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, with a couple of pockets of more than 4 inches, from the south end of Falcon Lake northeast into the ranchlands of Jim Hogg and western Brooks County, most falling between 8 and 11 PM.
One storm in southeast Zapata/extreme southwest Starr, produced a pulse microburst which caused notable damage in Fronton.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARR, TEXAS
From 17-SEP-11 21:30:00 to 17-SEP-11 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRONTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A small but severe thunderstorm, featuring a bow-shape on its front edge and containing small cores of microbursts, raced through southwest Starr County around 1030 PM CDT September 17th. One of those microbursts reached ground.
KRGV-TV-5 reported structural damage in the small community of Fronton (along the Rio Grande). Damage included at least two roofs torn off/peeled back, several fences blown down, power lines blown down, and numerous large mesquite and live oak limbs broken off trees.

Heavy Rain in STARR, TEXAS
From 17-SEP-11 20:45:00 to 17-SEP-11 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALCON HGTS
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Slow moving thunderstorms moved into extreme southeast Zapata and southwest Starr County between 930 and 1030 PM, September 17th, initially producing a microburst in Fronton but ultimately dumping nearly 3 inches of rain in some locations before sliding south of the Rio Grande just before midnight.  At the Falcon Dam cooperative observing location, 2.80 inches of rain fell, most likely in less than two hours.  No significant flooding was reported in the Roma to Falcon Heights area as of this writing.
A thunderstorm producing heavy rain produced flash flooding in the Hayman burn scar.  Two separate driveways were washed out. Several logs and debris were discovered along Camp Creek.  Debris also washed across State Highway 67.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, COLORADO
From 29-JUL-11 15:30:00 to 29-JUL-11 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: WESTCREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in the Hayman burn scar.
A line of thunderstorms brought down trees and caused sporadic property damage in Clay, Estill, Jackson, and Laurel counties during the early morning hours of May 23rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAY-11 05:03:00 to 23-MAY-11 05:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BERNSTADT
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few shingles were blown off a home and everything on the patio was blown about 100 yards into the woods. Wind speed was measured at 77 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAY-11 05:20:00 to 23-MAY-11 05:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARGETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Old Fox Rd north of Irvine.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAY-11 05:20:00 to 23-MAY-11 05:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Henry White Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAY-11 05:23:00 to 23-MAY-11 05:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BERNSTADT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across a road in East Bernstadt.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAY-11 05:27:00 to 23-MAY-11 05:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUMBAUGH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Jakes Heavenly Highway in Alumbaugh.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAY-11 05:28:00 to 23-MAY-11 05:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC WHORTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across the road in McWhorter.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAY-11 05:40:00 to 23-MAY-11 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIGEONROOST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Roots Rd 1 mile north of Pigeonroost.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAY-11 05:40:00 to 23-MAY-11 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIGEONROOST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Reynolds Rd in Pigeonroost.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 23-MAY-11 05:40:00 to 23-MAY-11 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIGEONROOST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Whites Branch Rd 4 miles southwest of Pigeonroost.
On the afternoon of August 3rd, the high temperature at Deer climbed to 106 degrees, setting a record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in the town. The previous record was 102 degrees on July 31, 1986, and August 1, 1986. The 106 degree reading was also a record for the month of August. The previous record was 102 on August 1, 1986. Since temperatures at Deer are recorded for the 24-hour period from 7 AM to 7 AM, the 106 degree temperature will appear on the record for August 4th.

Excessive Heat in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
On the afternoon of August 3rd, the high temperature at the observing station 4 miles southwest of Cabot climbed to 110 degrees, setting a record for the month of August. The previous record was 109 degrees on August 30, 2000. Since temperatures at Cabot are recorded for the 24-hour period from 7 AM to 7 AM, the 110 degree temperature will appear on the official record for August 4th.

Excessive Heat in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
On the afternoon of August 3rd, the high temperature at Cane Creek State Park/Star City climbed to 110 degrees, setting a record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in the city. The previous record was 107 degrees on July 17, 1980, July 18, 1980, and August 27, 2000. The 110 degree reading was also a record for the month of August. The previous record was 107 on August 27, 2000. Since temperatures at Cane Creek State Park/Star City are recorded for the 24-hour period from 7 AM to 7 AM, the 110 degree temperature will appear on the official record for August 4th.

Excessive Heat in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
Clusters of strong thunderstorms brought isolated tree damage and heavy rain to portions of eastern KY along the Tennessee border during the morning hours of June 19th.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 19-JUN-11 05:58:00 to 19-JUN-11 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 200 in the Number One community.

Heavy Rain in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 19-JUN-11 05:00:00 to 19-JUN-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRUNK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A measured of rainfall of 2.70 inches occurred near Strunk. March Creek was running high but within its banks.

Heavy Rain in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 19-JUN-11 06:00:00 to 19-JUN-11 09:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLYHILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An inch of rain fell in Hollyhill.

Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 19-JUN-11 07:00:00 to 19-JUN-11 10:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Minor street flooding was noted in Somerset, with the water covering roads and rising to the tops of curbs in some places.
On the afternoon of August 3rd, the high temperature at Dardanelle climbed to 113 degrees, tying the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in the city. A reading of 113 was also recorded on August 10, 1936. The reading of 113 also tied the record for the month of August, with 113 first being observed on August 10, 1936. Since temperatures at Dardanelle are recorded for the 24-hour period from 7 AM to 7 AM, the 113 degree temperature will appear on the official record for August 4th.

Excessive Heat in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
High pressure was the dominant feature over the forecast area. A few thunderstorms developed and became strong as they interacted with outflow boundaries and an inland moving seabreeze during peak heating hours over southeast Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCH, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-11 14:23:00 to 20-AUG-11 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree down near the intersection of Johnson Street and West Jones Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-11 15:05:00 to 20-AUG-11 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported large tree limbs down and blocking Route 119 near Effingham County High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-11 15:24:00 to 20-AUG-11 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAWNEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down near the intersection of Clyo Shawnee Road and Springfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-11 15:15:00 to 20-AUG-11 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARDMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree down on Ardmore Oaky Road.
A pulse thunderstorm environment was in place during the evening hours over southeast Georgia. A few thunderstorms became strong along boundary interactions and cell mergers as they slowly shifted over Liberty County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 21-AUG-11 17:57:00 to 21-AUG-11 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTHOURVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several 4 to 5 inch diameter tree limbs down on Highway 119.
Thunderstorms developed north of a weak front in north central Nebraska during the late afternoon of 8/7. The storms raced across northeast Nebraska as a bowing line producing at least 1 report of strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-11 21:26:00 to 07-AUG-11 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated thunderstorm winds reached around 60 mph.
A stalled frontal boundary oriented west-east across central Ohio aided in the development of scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. Most of the activity occurred over southern Ohio, but an isolated severe thunderstorm popped up over Knox County that afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 07-JUL-11 15:00:00 to 07-JUL-11 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLADENSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees.
A northwest flow over the Ozarks and cold front interacted with a very unstable airmass. Strong to severe storms occurred across the Ozarks with isolated large hail and wind damage reported.

Hail in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 12-AUG-11 17:38:00 to 12-AUG-11 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRTLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DENT, MISSOURI
From 12-AUG-11 15:45:00 to 12-AUG-11 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph. Several trees and power lines were blown down in the city of Salem. A tree fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in DENT, MISSOURI
From 12-AUG-11 15:55:00 to 12-AUG-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down. There was minor roof damage to an outbuilding.
Temperatures in excess of 105 degrees contributed to the death of around 12000 Turkeys on one farm in Carthage, Missouri. Additional losses were reported across southwestern Missouri where temperatures and heat indexes rose past 110 degrees.

Excessive Heat in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 03-AUG-11 03:30:00 to 03-AUG-11 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 324.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report of the loss of around 12000 turkeys at a farm near Jasper, due to the extreme heat, was relayed by the Media. Additional losses in the area were also reported.
Following a very wet April and May, warmer June temperatures began to melt an above normal mountain snowpack increasing flows into already swollen river basins.
This caused minor to locally moderate flooding along Lake Pend Oreille and Pend Oreille River along with several of its smaller tributaries. Agriculture fields, recreation sites, roadways, as well as homes were impacted by the flooding.  Flooding along the Pend Oreille River and on the Pend Oreille Lake through the first week of July began on June 15th.

Flood in BONNER, IDAHO
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-11 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: FACTORY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor spring flooding occurred along the Pend Oreille River, Clark Fork River, and Lake Pend Oreille. Johnson Creek Road on the south side of the Clark Fork River had some sloughing. In central and western areas of the county, Priest River inundated portions of LeClerc Road just east of Oldtown as well as Dufort Road, just east of Priest Lake. Numerous docks and lakeside yards were flooded by high water levels along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. In Sandpoint, ID the basement of the Old Power House was flooded.
Funnel clouds formed as cumulus clouds developed along the lake breeze.

Funnel Cloud in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 08-AUG-11 13:30:00 to 08-AUG-11 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A county sheriff saw two funnel clouds several miles north of Chilton.  The funnels were also seen by the public from the village of Potter.

Funnel Cloud in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 08-AUG-11 16:30:00 to 08-AUG-11 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A well developed funnel cloud was videotaped by the public near Harrison.
A very hot airmass with surface temperatures above 105 degrees resulted in a very unstable airmass across Southwest Arkansas.  The atmosphere was very dry in the lowest 8 thousand feet which resulted in a dangerous downburst thunderstorm day potentially.  Thunderstorms developed across portion of Southwest Arkansas during the afternoon hours of August 1st and when these storms decayed, damaging downburst winds were the result.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEVIER, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-11 14:51:00 to 01-AUG-11 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous large pine trees were downed in the Greens Chapel community.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEVIER, ARKANSAS
From 01-AUG-11 15:06:00 to 01-AUG-11 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed blocking the road at the junction of Hwy 70 and Hwy. 71.
Afternoon temperatures on August 4th were near 110 degrees about the time a 17 car train derailed near Mineola, Texas.  The accident occurred near CR 2790 and FM 1804. Wood County officials blamed the heat for warping the metal train tracks.  There were no report of injuries.

Excessive Heat in WOOD, TEXAS
From 04-AUG-11 14:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Ambient temperatures near 107 degrees, relative humidity values near 20 percent and drought conditions were the ingredients needed for a grass fire which quickly burned out of control across Bowie County during the afternoon of August 6th.  The wildfire...while only 50 acres in size, consumed two homes, a barn and a storage building.  The fire started near County Road 2148.  The United States Forest Service used helicopters to drop large containers of water on the fire.

Wildfire in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 06-AUG-11 13:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Ambient temperatures near 110 degrees, very low relative humidity values, winds near 10 mph with higher gusts and drought conditions were the ingredients needed for a very large grass fire across Titus County in Northeast Texas.  The fire, nearly 1058 acres in size, was located near the community of Talco, Texas.  The Forest Service was called in to help control the fire.  The fire threatened 17 homes and 75 outbuildings but only one small building was lost.  One fire fighter was taken to a local hospital because of heat exhaustion.  A heavy helicopter was brought in to drop water on the fire.

Wildfire in TITUS, TEXAS
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 05-AUG-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media