sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
During the second week of September, an upper-level low pressure system formed and became cut off from the mean flow over the Intermountain West. This low slowly migrated from near Las Vegas north to Idaho. Subtropical high pressure remained stationary over the Southern Plains. This configuration channeled a stream of anomalously high moisture into the Rockies. With surface high pressure essentially stationary over the Northern Plains, several days of easterly upslope flow into the Colorado Rockies resulted in tremendous rainfall and catastrophic flash flooding in and around Boulder, Colorado. The highest amounts occurred on September 11th, 12th and 13th. Widespread multi-day rainfall totals were 7 to as high as 17 inches. In the city of Boulder, all rainfall records were broken for the month of September, for any calendar month and for any year. Northeastern Colorado is the headwaters of the South Platte River. This tremendous volume of water began its journey down the South Platte River, reaching the confluence with the North Platte on Friday, September 20th.
By Tuesday the 24th, water reached western Merrick and Hamilton counties. River levels in that area rose dramatically from 3.5 feet to 6.5 feet. The leading edge of the water generated from the Colorado floods continued downstream along the Merrick/Polk County border. However, the crest continued to decrease with gradual progression to the northeast. Recent rainfall resulted in a decent amount of water flowing through the Platte. So despite the impressive rises over Merrick, Hamilton and Polk counties, the extreme rises experienced upstream, where water levels were much lower, were not seen. The multiple channels had also dispersed the water enough that flooding was not a threat in Merrick, Hamilton and Polk counties.
At all locations along the River, once water levels reached the crest, they were very slow to recede. While the water levels did not remain at the crest long, they took around three days to drop one foot from the crest height. This was partially due to rain that fell over South Central Nebraska. However, this still indicated the significant volume of water generated from the flooding rains far upstream, and it was especially impressive given that it took little more than a single day for the river levels to rise several feet.

Flood in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 28-SEP-13 08:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 28-SEP-13 08:00:00 to 30-SEP-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILLIPS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
A warm front was the focus for a few thunderstorms October 2nd, one which was severe.

Hail in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 02-OCT-13 15:56:00 to 02-OCT-13 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
A strong storm system moved across the region and brought rain and snow to northeastern Wyoming. The heaviest snow fell across the Bear Lodge Mountains, where amounts to a foot were reported.

Heavy Snow in WYOMING BLACK HILLS, WYOMING
From 14-OCT-13 14:00:00 to 15-OCT-13 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A cold front approached the Mid-South during the day on October 31st, 2013. Widespread rain occurred through much of the day. However...rain tapered off by late afternoon. There was enough of a window for the atmosphere to recover before the actual cold front moved into the area during the evening. Thus a couple of severe thunderstorms developed ahead of the front during the evening hours across Northeast Arkansas. One tornado occurred along with damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 31-OCT-13 18:43:00 to 31-OCT-13 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLIGAN RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds produced some minor damage to a farm shop building and a few grain bins in Milligan Ridge. Power lines were knocked down as well.

Tornado in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 31-OCT-13 18:37:00 to 31-OCT-13 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEGELOW
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just southwest of the business district in Caraway and moved northeast. The tornado lifted near the far northeastern edge of town. Significant structural damage occurred as a result of the tornado. Damage occurred to many roofs of homes, businesses, churches and a convenience store. Several dozens of trees were uprooted as well.
This was the first cold air outbreak with high outflow winds coming out of Taku Inlet and Lynn Canal. A moderate low pressure system was over the Southern Panhandle as a strong ridge of high pressure build over the Northern Yukon on 11/17. Peak wind for several locations in Downtown Juneau and southeastern Gastineau Channel ranged between 55 to 86 MPH into the early morning hours on 11/18. No damage was reported. Strong wind to 45 MPH persisted into 11/19.

High Wind in JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND, ALASKA
From 16-NOV-13 23:28:00 to 18-NOV-13 04:27:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Alaska Marine Lines observations (on the Marine Exchange) were gusting between 45 and 72 KT during the warning from around midnight on 11/17 to 0430 AKST on 11/18. Douglas Boat Harbor and the Marine Exchange Office observations were around 64 MPH peak wind during this time. Strong winds continued into 11/19.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding along Highway 191 from around Chinle northward to around Round Rock. The heavy rain also caused an earthen dam to break in this area. Heavy rain also impacted portions of northern Apache County near Highway 160.

Flash Flood in APACHE, ARIZONA
From 10-SEP-13 22:00:00 to 11-SEP-13 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DINNEHOTSO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A box culvert was overcome by flood water near mile post 417 on Highway 160. Several local residences and the Chapter House were flooded.

Flash Flood in APACHE, ARIZONA
From 09-SEP-13 23:00:00 to 10-SEP-13 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHINLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Businesses were flooded at the junction of Highway 191 and Hospital Drive.  Flooding was also reported on Highway 191 at mile post 446.8.

Flash Flood in APACHE, ARIZONA
From 12-SEP-13 12:00:00 to 12-SEP-13 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROUND ROCK
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water from an earthen dam caused flooding of several residences and mobile homes at 200 PM near US Highway 191 at mile post 467.2.  The dam broke around noon.
A cold front across North Florida caused scattered showers to develop during the morning across the Atlantic waters of South Florida.

Waterspout in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 08-OCT-13 10:10:00 to 08-OCT-13 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLANDALE BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Members of the public reported two waterspouts just east of Sunny Isles Beach.

Waterspout in JUPITER INLET TO DEERFIELD BEACH FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 08-OCT-13 10:10:00 to 08-OCT-13 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOCA RATON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Airplane Pilot

A pilot reported a waterspout 5 miles east of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Waterspout in BISCAYNE BAY, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 08-OCT-13 11:10:00 to 08-OCT-13 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY BISCAYNE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous public and media reports, including video, of a waterspout over Biscayne Bay just off the Deering Estate.
Arctic high pressure the pushed into southeast South Dakota during the morning of December 29th brought readings into the low single digits to eastern Nebraska and west central Iowa.  When combined with northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph, wind chill values dropped to around 20 below to 25 below zero for several hours.

Cold/Wind Chill in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 29-DEC-13 04:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Cold/Wind Chill in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 29-DEC-13 04:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Cold/Wind Chill in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 29-DEC-13 04:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Cold/Wind Chill in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 29-DEC-13 04:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Cold/Wind Chill in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 29-DEC-13 04:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Cold/Wind Chill in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 29-DEC-13 08:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Cold/Wind Chill in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 29-DEC-13 08:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Cold/Wind Chill in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 29-DEC-13 03:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Cold/Wind Chill in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 29-DEC-13 03:00:00 to 29-DEC-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
Due to very cold air moving off the relatively warmer waters of Lake Ontario, a band of heavy lake effect snow developed during the evening of Thursday, December 12th.  This snow band strengthened and reached as far east as northern Herkimer and extreme western Hamilton Counties.  It continued during much of the overnight hours.  Late in the night, it began to shift southward and started to weaken.  Up to 7 of snow was reported in Inlet in Hamilton County and 8 in the Old Forge/Big Moose area by the morning of Friday, December 13th.

Lake-Effect Snow in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 13-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lake-Effect Snow in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 12-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 13-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer
A Pre-frontal trough moved across north central and northeast Alabama early in the morning on September 2 with scattered wind damage and isolated flash flooding reported.

Lightning in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 02-SEP-13 01:55:00 to 02-SEP-13 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning was suspected to have caused a house fire on Gables Brook Drive. Severe fire damage occurred to the home along with the roof collapsing as per the broadcast media photo and news report. No injuries occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 02-SEP-13 02:00:00 to 02-SEP-13 02:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few powerlines were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 02-SEP-13 02:34:00 to 02-SEP-13 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds and roofs were partially blown off of two homes from near the intersection of May and Siebold streets and Gunter Avenue, near Guntersville, Alabama. A church on Gunter Avenue near Guntersville, Alabama, also sustained minor roof damage due to a fallen tree.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 02-SEP-13 04:00:00 to 02-SEP-13 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A portion of Mayo Road was washed out due to at least 12 inches of flash flooding occurring.
During the evening of September 1st, an isolated supercell developed over La Salle County producing an EF-0 tornado and hail.

Hail in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-13 17:45:00 to 01-SEP-13 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERIDAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 01-SEP-13 17:42:00 to 01-SEP-13 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A NWS storm survey did not locate any damage, however detailed reports from trained spotters and public accounts combined with photos and videos indicate that a brief tornado likely occurred.
A thunderstorm produced severe hail and flash flooding near the town of Whiteriver.

Hail in NAVAJO, ARIZONA
From 13-SEP-13 19:45:00 to 13-SEP-13 19:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: EAST FORK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch diameter hail was reported 3 miles east of Whiteriver.

Flash Flood in NAVAJO, ARIZONA
From 13-SEP-13 20:00:00 to 13-SEP-13 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHITERIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding and debris was reported on several area roads. Three homes were flooded in East Fork and one in Sevenmile. The amount of damage was unknown.
An upper level disturbance moved across the plains on top of Arctic air that was in place over the region.  This resulted in an 18-24 hour period of light to occasionally moderate snow that fell across much of eastern Nebraska.  Due to the cold temperatures in place, readings in the single digits and teens, the ratio of snow to liquid was quite high, around 20 to 1 in many instances.  However, although winds were fairly light which limited the blowing and drifting, the extreme cold limited the effectiveness of any chemical/salt treatments and snow plowing still left many roads slick.  The early season nature of the event, and the slickness of the roads, caused many traffic accidents.  In the Lincoln area, several semi-trucks jackknifed on Interstate 80 near town closing the interstate down for a while.  Snow amounts were mostly 3 to 6 inches from Lincoln to Seward then south through Gage and Jefferson counties and also southeast across Pawnee and Richardson counties.  Higher totals included around 8 inches in Utica, and 6-7 inches near Friend, Fairbury, Adams and Shubert.  Around 5 inches fell in the Lincoln area.

Heavy Snow in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-13 22:00:00 to 08-DEC-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 6 to 8 inches fell over much of Seward county, including a little over 8 inches in Utica.  One person was killed on I80 during the evening of the 8th when their vehicle hit a patch of ice causing it to swerve into another vehicle and then slid off the road where it rolled.

Winter Weather in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-13 22:00:00 to 08-DEC-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 5 to nearly 7 inches fell over much of Saline county over about a 24 hour period, including 6.5 inches in the Friend area.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-13 22:00:00 to 08-DEC-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 4 to nearly 7 inches fell over much of Jefferson county over about a 24 hour period, including 6.5 inches southwest of Fairbury.

Winter Weather in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 07-DEC-13 23:00:00 to 08-DEC-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches fell over much of Gage county over about a 24 hour period, including 5 to 6 inches in Adams and Beatrice.

Winter Weather in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-13 02:00:00 to 08-DEC-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 4 inches fell over much of Pawnee county, including Pawnee City, over about an 18 to 24 hour period.  Slightly higher amounts were reported just west and east of the county, so locally higher amounts probably fell over Pawnee county as well.

Winter Weather in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 08-DEC-13 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 4 to 6 inches fell over much of Richardson county over about 16 to 18 hours.  Heavier amounts included around 6 inches at Shubert.
A large and strong upper level low pressure system developed across the desert southwest on October 9th and it led to strong and gusty winds across the central Arizona deserts during the afternoon and evening hours. The gusty winds, estimated to be in excess of 40 mph, led to dust storm conditions near the town of Maricopa during the early afternoon hours. Visibilities in dense blowing dust along State Route 347 led to an auto accident; fortunately no fatalities were reported.

Dust Storm in CENTRAL DESERTS, ARIZONA
From 09-OCT-13 13:30:00 to 09-OCT-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A deep and strong upper level low pressure system developed over the desert southwest on October 9th and it led to the development of strong and gusty west winds over the central deserts during the afternoon and evening hours. Gusty winds estimated to be in excess of 40 mph generated dense blowing dust near the town of Maricopa, and dust storm conditions were reported by local law enforcement. At 1315 MST, they reported near zero visibility in dust storm conditions 5 miles north of Maricopa on State Route 347. An auto accident occurred as a result of the low visibility however no injuries or fatalities were reported. Additionally, at 1430 MST an NWS employee 8 miles north of Maricopa reported visibility down to near zero miles along State Route 347 from Riggs Road to the Gila River.
A thunderstorm produced a funnel cloud near Mormon Lake.

Funnel Cloud in COCONINO, ARIZONA
From 14-SEP-13 12:00:00 to 14-SEP-13 12:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAPPY JACK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced a funnel cloud  about 6 miles east of Mormon Lake.
Thunderstorms with heavy rain hit northern Navajo and northern Apache Counties. Flash flooding covered highways around Kayenta northward toward Monument Valley and near Round Rock.

Flash Flood in NAVAJO, ARIZONA
From 11-SEP-13 15:00:00 to 11-SEP-13 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: KAYENTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain produced flash flooding on Highway 160 near mile post 408 and on Highway 163 near mile post 400.

Flash Flood in APACHE, ARIZONA
From 11-SEP-13 08:00:00 to 11-SEP-13 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROUND ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain caused flash flooding over Highway 191 near mile post 497.
Thunderstorms produced heavy rain and street flooding in Taylor.

Heavy Rain in NAVAJO, ARIZONA
From 13-SEP-13 15:30:00 to 13-SEP-13 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: TAYLOR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused street flooding (curb to curb) in Taylor.  Water was also flowing between homes and creating trenches.
Northeast winds behind a strong cold front resulted in high winds through Guadalupe Pass for an extended period of time.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 21-NOV-13 22:51:00 to 23-NOV-13 04:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
Thunderstorms developed along a cold front over central Oklahoma during the late afternoon hours of the 4th. These storms moved slowly eastward and affected northeastern Oklahoma during the evening. One of these storms became severe, producing hail up to golfball size and some wind damage across portions of Osage County.

Hail in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 04-OCT-13 21:10:00 to 04-OCT-13 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURBANK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 04-OCT-13 21:10:00 to 04-OCT-13 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURBANK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted several trees and snapped large tree limbs.
During the mid afternoon of September 18th a line of thunderstorms dropped southeast across northeastern Illinois producing strong winds.  During the evening, a second round of thunderstorms trained over the Chicago metropolitan area producing large hail and  minor flooding.  A construction worker was killed when he was swept away as he was working in a sewer.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 18-SEP-13 14:00:00 to 18-SEP-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDWICH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down at Latham Street and Railroad Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 18-SEP-13 18:00:00 to 18-SEP-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb over one foot in diameter was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 18-SEP-13 14:05:00 to 18-SEP-13 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTAWA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A large tree was blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Route 6 and Route 23.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 18-SEP-13 19:51:00 to 18-SEP-13 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 18-SEP-13 20:11:00 to 18-SEP-13 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Standing water was reported on portions of Lake Shore Drive between Fullerton Avenue and Diversey Parkway.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 18-SEP-13 21:00:00 to 18-SEP-13 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CGX)MEIGS FLD CHICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Dan Ryan Expressway was flooded under Roosevelt Road.

Heavy Rain in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 18-SEP-13 17:30:00 to 18-SEP-13 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERING
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms training over the Chicago metro area dropped from around 1.5 inches to just over three inches of rain in just a couple hours.  A construction worker inside the sewer in the 3000 block of North Rockwell Street was swept away by rushing water after removing his harness to reach a confined space about 30 inches in diameter.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 18-SEP-13 21:00:00 to 18-SEP-13 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CGX)MEIGS FLD CHICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The ramp from the Dan Ryan Expressway to Interstate 290 was flooded but passable.
A severe thunderstorm dropped brief quarter size hail over northwest Indiana.

Hail in LAKE, INDIANA
From 03-OCT-13 20:25:00 to 03-OCT-13 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWN PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half inch to nickel size hail fell over Crown Point, with a brief period of quarter size hail.