sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Abundant moisture combined with weak steering winds aloft set the stage for an active crop of slow-moving thunderstorms across much of central and western New Mexico during the afternoon and evening.  Several strong thunderstorms produced very heavy rainfall and accumulating hail in the vicinity of Grants and the Acoma Pueblo.  The storms resulted in significant impacts to the Interstate 40 corridor just east of Grants.  Rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches were reported.  Pea-sized hail accumulated up to a couple of inches near McCartys.

Flash Flood in CIBOLA, NEW MEXICO
From 02-SEP-13 13:30:00 to 03-SEP-13 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MC CARTYS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall lead to ponding of water 6 to 8 inches deep along Interstate 40 east and west bound near McCartys.  Numerous accidents were reported in the area.
Strong, slow-moving thunderstorms produced very heavy rain and pea-sized hail over the western portion of the Whitewater-Baldy burn scar during the late afternoon hours. Rainfall rates just under two inches per hour were reported.  Delayed runoff from the heavy rain resulted in rapid rises of Whitewater Creek near and downstream of the Catwalk after sunset while flash flooding closed portions of NM 174.

Flash Flood in CATRON, NEW MEXICO
From 03-SEP-13 17:00:00 to 03-SEP-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Runoff resulted in flash flooding along Whitewater Creek with a report of ���a roaring��� sound near the Deer Park drainage channel. Black and silty water was reported along with considerable debris across NM 174. Up to 14 inches of water was flowing over the highway at the upper crossing just downstream of the Catwalk.
A line of storms associated with a Mesoscale Convective System pushed through the area and produced several reports of wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A traffic signal fell at the intersection of Rucker Blvd and Dixie Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVEL PLAINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down onto power lines on CR 709 near Level Plains near the Dollar General Store.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORT RUCKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down at Rucker Stables.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The public reported on facebook that tons of fences were ripped apart in Enterprise due to strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 16:53:00 to 23-JUL-13 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: REHOBETH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down across the county, especially the southwest part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 16:15:00 to 23-JUL-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on Newton Ave behind the Ford dealership in downtown Ozark.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 15:45:00 to 23-JUL-13 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZOAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on power lines on CR 330.

Heavy Rain in DALE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 16:25:00 to 23-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDBERG FIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Minor flooding was reported along County Roads 14 and 67.

Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 16:25:00 to 23-JUL-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDLAND CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Some parking lots of Wallace Community College were flooded with standing water a couple of feet deep in spots and up to the doors of cars.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 16:40:00 to 23-JUL-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DILLARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Paramore Road was closed at the intersection of AL 234.
An upper level high over over the western Atlantic began to shift west into Florida on the 11th, and a weak surface front remained stalled over Tennessee.  Once again, several showers and thunderstorms developed, and one produced flash flooding across White County, where flash flooding had occurred on the 10th.

Flash Flood in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 11-AUG-13 15:30:00 to 11-AUG-13 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: YONAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The White County emergency manager reported the North Georgia Zoo near Camp Coleman Lake or around 6 miles west to northwest of Cleveland was flooded by Glade Creek. The animals were evacuated. Some damage to structures...bridges and fences occurred. Gravel or dirt roads and walkways were washed away.

Flash Flood in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 11-AUG-13 16:15:00 to 11-AUG-13 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: NACOOCHEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The White County emergency manager reported Brasstown Creek came out of it banks and flooded a portion of Puddlebee Road around 6 miles northeast of Cleveland. A barn nearby was also flooded with animals stranded. The same creek further downstream flooded a portion of Roy Powers Road.
A deep northerly flow was setup across the region as a deep upper low was located over the Mississippi River Valley and an upper ridge over the Great Basin. A back door cold front moved into the Rio Grande Valley bringing in some low level moisture and providing the focus for severe thunderstorms to develop across the region. Wind gusts up to 90 mph were found to occur after a damage survey team assessed damage around the Elephant Butte Lake area. Some flash flooding was also reported near the Silver Fire burn scar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUNA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-13 21:12:00 to 01-JUL-13 21:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: DEMING
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator in Deming estimated wind gusts to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIERRA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-13 18:45:00 to 01-JUL-13 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: (TCS)TRUTH/CONSQNCES
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

At least 12 RV trailers were blown over and flipped in Elephant Butte State Park between Hot Springs Landing and Rock Canyon Marina. Some were displaced 30 to 40 yards and a few even went airborne. Winds of more than 70 mph were measured at Marina Del Sur. Damage survey assessment team found damage indicative of 80 to 90 mph. Several people in the town of Elephant Butte lost their porches and had a lot of roof damage as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in DONA ANA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-13 20:00:00 to 01-JUL-13 20:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: HATCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gusts were estimated around 60 mph by a NWS Employee near the Hatch exit of Interstate 25.

Flash Flood in GRANT, NEW MEXICO
From 01-JUL-13 20:21:00 to 01-JUL-13 21:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN LORENZO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS Employee reported some water crossing the highway near the intersection of Highway 35 and Highway 152 near San Lorenzo.
One of the afternoon thunderstorms that formed near the stationary frontal boundary developed a funnel cloud over Berks County.

Funnel Cloud in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-JUL-13 12:20:00 to 01-JUL-13 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KRUMSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud formed during a thunderstorm over Greenwich Township. It did not touch down, there were no reports of wind damage.
A broken line of severe thunderstorms dropped south across far northeastern Illinois producing damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-13 20:17:00 to 19-JUL-13 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree limb was blown down on South Salem Lane in Arlington Heights.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUL-13 20:14:00 to 19-JUL-13 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOFFMAN ESTATES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated between 55 and 60 mph on the north side of Hoffman Estates.
An upper level disturbance prompted convection that produced locally heavy rain over extreme northeast Tennessee.

Flash Flood in CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 20-JUL-13 08:33:00 to 20-JUL-13 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SADIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was observed across Route 91 and surrounding hollows.
A slow moving upper low produced significant to heavy snowfall in many mountain areas above the 9000 foot level in western Colorado.

Heavy Snow in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 08-MAY-13 04:00:00 to 09-MAY-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 12 to 16 inches were measured across the area above the 9000 foot level.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 07-MAY-13 21:00:00 to 09-MAY-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 9 inches were measured across the area above the 9000 foot level.

Heavy Snow in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 08-MAY-13 01:00:00 to 09-MAY-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 12inches were measured across the area above the 9000 foot level.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 08-MAY-13 11:00:00 to 09-MAY-13 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 7 inches were measured across the area above the 9000 foot level.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 07-MAY-13 23:00:00 to 09-MAY-13 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches were measured across the area above the 9000 foot level.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 07-MAY-13 23:00:00 to 08-MAY-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches were measured across the area above the 9000 foot level.
During the morning of July 10th, isolated severe storms moved across the area dropping large hail.

Hail in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 07:10:00 to 10-JUL-13 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 55 and Gardner Road.

Hail in FORD, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 07:11:00 to 10-JUL-13 07:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Quarter to ping pong ball size hail caused crop damage and dented cars.

Hail in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 07:15:00 to 10-JUL-13 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH WILMINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 07:15:00 to 10-JUL-13 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESSEX
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 07:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
With high pressure over the deep Southeast, a Gulf moisture plume with precipitable water near 2 inches was over east Tennessee. An outflow boundary was draped over the area, and convection was initiating over higher terrain of the Cumberland Plateau.

Flash Flood in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 09-AUG-13 15:10:00 to 09-AUG-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Six inches of water over the road at Highway 28 and Big Spring Gap Road.

Flash Flood in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 09-AUG-13 16:30:00 to 09-AUG-13 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding reported on Hwy 28, Big Spring Gap Road, Beaver Hill, and Cove Hill Road, with road closures. Police officer reported the situation was bad.

Flash Flood in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 09-AUG-13 17:45:00 to 09-AUG-13 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 28 remains closed due to flooding in two different locations.
While thunderstorms on the 12th mainly caused heavy rain and flooding, one severe thunderstorm occurred in Cumberland County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 12-JUL-13 17:30:00 to 12-JUL-13 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm caused roofing damage to several structures in Greenwich Township.
A combination of factors led to a brief window of high wind gusts in Cimarron County during the evening hours of the 10th. A 60 mph low level jet set up across the Oklahoma Panhandle during the evening hours as a surface low pressure system moved into southeastern Colorado which tightened the surface pressure gradient across the county. As virga showers moved out of eastern New Mexico and into Cimarron County, the additional downward motion below these storms combined with the low level jet and tight surface pressure gradient to produce high wind gusts at the surface. The Oklahoma Mesonet site 5 miles southeast of Kenton (Cimarron County) reported non-thunderstorm wind gusts of 65 mph at 5:20 PM CST, 67 mph at 5:25 PM CST, and 58 mph at 5:30 PM CST. The high wind gust potential ended as the line of virga showers moved into the central Oklahoma Panhandle.

High Wind in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 10-OCT-13 16:20:00 to 10-OCT-13 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kenton mesonet reported a 65 mph gust.

High Wind in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 10-OCT-13 16:20:00 to 10-OCT-13 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kenton mesonet reported a 67 mph gust.

High Wind in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 10-OCT-13 16:20:00 to 10-OCT-13 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kenton mesonet reported a 58 mph gust.
A line of thunderstorms developed over the central Oklahoma Panhandle along an eastward moving cold front during the evening hours of the 10th. The additional low level forcing provided by the cold front allowed the line to tap into marginal elevated instability. The access to elevated instability allowed embedded storms within the line to briefly reach severe levels. One such embedded storm was able to produce a 71 mph downburst in Texas County. After producing this downburst the nocturnal inversion strengthened which prevented any further downburst during the evening hours of the 10th.

Thunderstorm Wind in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 10-OCT-13 19:00:00 to 10-OCT-13 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODWELL
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An embedded thunderstorm within an eastward moving line of thunderstorms briefly intensified while moving across the Oklahoma Panhandle. This storm produced a 71 mph downburst 2 miles east of Goodwell (Texas County). The Oklahoma mesonet site 2 miles east of Goodwell was able to measure this downburst. After producing this downburst, the nocturnal inversion strengthened sufficiently to prevent any further downbursts during the evening hours of the 10th.
A line of thunderstorms developed over the central Texas Panhandle along an eastward moving cold front during the evening hours of the 10th. The additional low level forcing provided by the cold front allowed the line to tap into marginal elevated instability. The access to elevated instability allowed embedded storms within the line to briefly reach severe levels. One such embedded storm was able to produce a 59 mph downburst in Hansford County. After producing this downburst the nocturnal inversion strengthened which prevented any further downburst during the evening hours of the 10th.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANSFORD, TEXAS
From 10-OCT-13 19:18:00 to 10-OCT-13 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRUVER
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An embedded thunderstorm within an eastward moving line of thunderstorms briefly intensified while moving across the Oklahoma Panhandle. This storm produced a 59 mph downburst in the town of Gruver (Hansford County). The KVII Schoolnet site a Gruver High School was able to measure this downburst. After producing this downburst, the nocturnal inversion strengthened sufficiently to prevent any further downbursts during the evening hours of the 10th.
A moist air mass south of a stalled frontal boundary across the northern Gulf of Mexico provided instability for afternoon thunderstorms along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Many of these storms produced damaging wind gusts.  Also, one storm caused lightning damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLANDS, FLORIDA
From 15-SEP-13 14:00:00 to 15-SEP-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE PLACID
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Highlands County 911 Call Center reported railroad crossing gates knocked down onto a road due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEE, FLORIDA
From 15-SEP-13 17:42:00 to 15-SEP-13 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZOLFO SPRINGS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Hardee County 911 Center relayed a report of a snapped power pole in Zolfo Springs.  Time was estimated from radar.

Lightning in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 15-SEP-13 18:31:00 to 15-SEP-13 18:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: LARGO
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Police Department building in Largo was struck by lightning, causing a minor fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 15-SEP-13 16:49:00 to 15-SEP-13 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULMERTON
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Overhead traffic signals were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts at Bryan Dairy Road and Starkey Road in Largo.
Strong surface winds spread across Central and North Central Montana as high pressure built in behind a low pressure system to the east. Warning level winds were observed over the Northern Rockies. Convective activity also produced a couple warning criteria outflow wind observations.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILL, MONTANA
From 16-SEP-13 17:15:00 to 16-SEP-13 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: (HVR)HAVRE CITY-CO A
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds measuring 50KT (58MPH) were reported at the Havre Airport ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEAGHER, MONTANA
From 16-SEP-13 14:56:00 to 16-SEP-13 14:56:00 (MST-7)
Location: MARTINSDALE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong winds measuring 54KT (64MPH) were reported.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 16-SEP-13 23:00:00 to 16-SEP-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Strong winds measuring 56KT (65MPH) were reported at the Logan Pass Visitors Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 16-SEP-13 13:28:00 to 16-SEP-13 13:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: (BZN)GALLATIN FLD BO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Cessna was blown over while taxiing during convective outflow wind gust. Aircraft suffered structural damage but passengers were fine.
A thunderstorm briefly became severe over the central Black Hills and produced hail to the size of half dollars near Pactola Reservoir.

Hail in PENNINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-AUG-13 13:43:00 to 20-AUG-13 13:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: SILVER CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in PENNINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-AUG-13 13:45:00 to 20-AUG-13 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: PACTOLA RESERVOIR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A complex of showers and thunderstorms produced both wind damage and flash flooding in New Castle County as it moved through during the morning of the 13th. Event storm totals averaged 3 to 4 inches.  In addition to widespread poor drainage flooding, flooding also affected the Christina River and the White Clay Creek into the afternoon of the 13th. Because the heaviest rain and flooded roadways coincided with the morning commute, travel times quadrupled for some motorists.

Flash Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 13-AUG-13 07:00:00 to 13-AUG-13 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELEWARE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused, creek, river as well as urban and poor drainage flash flooding in the northern half of New Castle County that started during the morning of the 13th. Hardest hit were Newark and New Castle. Delaware State Route 7 was covered with several feet of water in Pike Creek (Mill Creek Hundred) and also flooded in Newark. Flooding was also reported along South Chapel Street and Lovett Avenue in Newark, along Harmony Road east of Newark as well as on Delaware State Routes 72 and 896.  In New Castle, firefighters rescued stranded motorists on U.S. Route 13. Delaware State Route 273 and Ferry Cutoff Road were also flooded. U.S. Route 13 flooded in a couple of other locations including within Wilmington. Delaware State Route 141 flooded in Newport. The Nonsuch Creek flooded Airport Road near the New Castle County Airport. Flooding also occurred along the Christina River and White Clay Creek. The Christina River at Coochs Bridge flooded on the 13th, but the gage failed to report during the entire event. The river went below flood stage at 259 p.m. EDT on the 13th. The highest reported reading (at moderate flooding levels) was 12.15 feet at 130 p.m. EDT, but the actual crest may have been higher. The White Clay Creek east of Newark was above its 13 foot flood stage from 812 a.m. EDT through 1055 a.m. EDT on the 13th. It crested at 14.82 feet at 915 a.m. EDT.  Event precipitation totals included 3.29 inches in Wilmington, 3.26 inches in Newport, 3.12 inches at Newark and 3.10 inches at the New Castle County Airport.