sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Low pressure off the California coast brought significant precipitation (rain and high elevation snow), thunderstorms with accumulating small hail, and isolated strong outflow winds to western Nevada on the 5th.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 05-MAY-16 14:33:00 to 05-MAY-16 14:40:00 (PST-8)
Location: FALLON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A line of thunderstorms approximately 15 to 30 miles west of Fallon produced outflow winds as high as 49 mph gusting to 60 mph at the Naval Air Station in Fallon. Visibility was reduced to between 1 and 2 miles as the wind kicked up large amounts of dust.

Hail in WASHOE, NEVADA
From 05-MAY-16 05:00:00 to 05-MAY-16 05:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAWTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime-size hail covered the ground in and near the Somersett community in northwest Reno.

Hail in WASHOE, NEVADA
From 05-MAY-16 09:00:00 to 05-MAY-16 09:20:00 (PST-8)
Location: (RNO)CANNON ARPT REN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
The morning of Wednesday, July 20th, a few thunderstorms developed across west central Wisconsin, north of New Richmond. One storm moved northeast across Polk and into Barron County, where it produced half dollar size hail. Another storm developed in far southeast Polk County and moved southeast into far northwest Dunn County and produced several rounds of large hail, along with some wind damage to trees.

Hail in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-16 09:05:00 to 20-JUL-16 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMSTOCK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Picture of large hail stone from social media.

Hail in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-16 09:55:00 to 20-JUL-16 10:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONNORSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were several rounds of golf ball size hail that occurred in New Haven township. This area is between Graytown, and approximately 5 miles northeast of Connorsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-16 09:55:00 to 20-JUL-16 10:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONNORSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement officials and the emergency management survey an area of damage between Graytown, and eastward to County Road V along 1410th Street. There were numerous trees blown down, and structural damage to local residences including farm equipment.
Showers and thunderstorms moved slowly east along a stalled out boundary that was in place across the Ohio Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, OHIO
From 08-SEP-16 20:35:00 to 08-SEP-16 20:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GONIGLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A couple of trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, OHIO
From 08-SEP-16 21:45:00 to 08-SEP-16 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVEN MILE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over a foot of water was flowing across U.S. Route 127.

Flash Flood in WARREN, OHIO
From 08-SEP-16 22:05:00 to 08-SEP-16 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Moderate street flooding was reported in Lebanon.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, OHIO
From 08-SEP-16 23:15:00 to 09-SEP-16 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: REILY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was surrounding homes along Sample Road.
Flooding issues lingered through the day from heavy rainfall that fell the night before.

Flood in BUTLER, OHIO
From 09-SEP-16 04:30:00 to 09-SEP-16 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OKEANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Residual high water was reported on a few roadways in the area.
Showers and thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours as a cold front moved through the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWITZERLAND, INDIANA
From 10-SEP-16 14:49:00 to 10-SEP-16 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed onto State Route 250.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWITZERLAND, INDIANA
From 10-SEP-16 15:02:00 to 10-SEP-16 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large pine tree limb was downed.

Flash Flood in RIPLEY, INDIANA
From 10-SEP-16 15:30:00 to 10-SEP-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRIENDSHIP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Laughery Creek was reported out of its banks.
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust in Chubbuck.

Thunderstorm Wind in BANNOCK, IDAHO
From 01-SEP-16 15:02:00 to 01-SEP-16 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHUBBUCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust in Chubbuck.
A 773 acre wildfire began on August 29th due to lightning in Caribou County and continued through much of September.   It was in open land and was visible from Highway 34.

Wildfire in CARIBOU HIGHLANDS, IDAHO
From 01-SEP-16 00:01:00 to 24-SEP-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A 773 acre wildfire began on August 29th due to lightning in Caribou County and continued through much of September.   It was in open land and was visible from Highway 34.
Lightning started the Grape Creek Fire on September 1st and continued into mid
September.   The fire grew to 1,580 acres near Elba.  The Independence Lake Trail was closed as well as Logger Springs Road.   It was considered completely contained on September 9th.

Wildfire in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, IDAHO
From 01-SEP-16 15:00:00 to 09-SEP-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Lightning started the Grape Creek Fire on September 1st and continued into mid
September.   The fire grew to 1,580 acres near Elba.  The Independence Lake Trail was closed as well as Logger Springs Road.   It was considered completely contained on September 9th.
A 62 mph wind gust measured by Richfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, IDAHO
From 13-SEP-16 20:15:00 to 13-SEP-16 20:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 62 mph wind gust measured by Richfield.
Moisture was moving over the region ahead of an upper trough that transitioned into a closed low and moved over the Northern Plains.  An area of increased upper level winds as well as an upper level disturbance was over the area as a result of this upper pattern, and a surface trough was across West Texas.  This good lift and moisture combined with good instability to produce thunderstorms with heavy rain across the area.  The heavy rain lead to flash flooding across the Western Low Rolling Plains.

Flash Flood in MITCHELL, TEXAS
From 17-SEP-16 18:30:00 to 17-SEP-16 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain fell across Mitchell County and produced flash flooding along Highway 208 and Highway 139.
Scattered to numerous afternoon thunderstorms developed across the western North Carolina ahead of a cold front. One storm became briefly severe across Cleveland County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-SEP-16 15:44:00 to 01-SEP-16 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported a tree blown down on a house on Country Club Rd and a power pole snapped with lines down on Immanuel Church Rd.
A line of showers and thunderstorms developed across Upstate South Carolina during the late afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front. One cell produced hail near Anderson.

Hail in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-SEP-16 20:20:00 to 26-SEP-16 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDERSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail.
Scattered thunderstorms developed ahead of a stalled frontal boundary across western North Carolina during the afternoon and evening. At least one strong storm produced hail.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-SEP-16 16:20:00 to 27-SEP-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGANTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported nickel size hail on Kirksey Dr.
Isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms developed across western North Carolina ahead of a stalled cold front. A couple of these storms became briefly severe.

Hail in CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-SEP-16 14:42:00 to 28-SEP-16 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANDIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple sources reported quarter size hail in northeast Caldwell County, from Bear Run to near Zacks Fork Rd to Grandlin Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-SEP-16 18:15:00 to 28-SEP-16 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILGROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operator reported multiple trees blown down off Robinson Church Rd.
Thunderstorms formed across Utah in the first few days of September, producing strong gusty winds across northern Utah and flash flooding across central and southern Utah.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 01-SEP-16 14:25:00 to 01-SEP-16 14:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: KNOLLS
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Diddle Knoll sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a maximum wind gust of 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 01-SEP-16 14:30:00 to 01-SEP-16 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Utah Test and Training Range sensor at the Thermal Treatment Unit recorded a maximum wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 01-SEP-16 14:40:00 to 01-SEP-16 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 60 mph wind gust was recorded at the West Granite site in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 01-SEP-16 15:35:00 to 01-SEP-16 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Callao Gate sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 01-SEP-16 16:20:00 to 01-SEP-16 16:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak wind gust of 60 mph was reported at the Upper Cedar Mountain sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUAB, UTAH
From 01-SEP-16 15:15:00 to 01-SEP-16 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: CALLAO
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Fish Springs sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a maximum wind gust of 70 mph.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 02-SEP-16 17:30:00 to 02-SEP-16 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ADAIRVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported in the Lower Paria drainage.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 03-SEP-16 11:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ADAIRVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Flash flooding was reported along the House Rock Valley Road and surrounding areas. This flooding closed the House Rock Valley Road and stranded multiple people for a period of time.

Flash Flood in CARBON, UTAH
From 03-SEP-16 20:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PRICE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding was reported in Price and other surrounding areas, including near the Book Cliffs.
Atmospheric energy combined with differential heating boundaries to kick off thunderstorm clusters across the ranchlands during the afternoon. Boundaries from these cells would spark further development across the region. One cell in particular became bow-shaped as it progressed through northern and central Hidalgo County, eventually dropping a 10 mile long, 2 mile wide (varying) downburst of 60 to 65 mph winds from 4 miles west of Hargill to 5 miles east of Edinburg. This downburst caused damage to numerous power poles, crops, as well as to at least three dozen homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIDALGO, TEXAS
From 14-MAY-16 16:35:00 to 14-MAY-16 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARGILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage began along Farm to Market Road 490 west of Hargill, where a string of three power poles were blown down, as well as several 1 to 3 inch diameter mesquite limbs. Crops in a nearby grain field were also blown at an angle from northwest to southeast. Damage was more notable in colonias in the San Carlos area east of Edinburg, where one poorly anchored roof and one carport were lifted along Farm to Market 2182, and partial roof damage was noted to a single family home and multiple mobile (trailer) homes lost parts of their tin roofs. In all, according to county officials and additional surveys, at least three dozen homes sustained structural damage in the area.
During the evening scattered strong to severe storms developed along a dry line and move north-northeast.  The largest hail reported was baseball size near Gove.

Hail in GOVE, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-16 19:16:00 to 07-MAY-16 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOVE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-16 19:39:00 to 07-MAY-16 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-16 19:50:00 to 07-MAY-16 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCERNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-16 20:25:00 to 07-MAY-16 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORCATUR
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-16 20:15:00 to 07-MAY-16 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORCATUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Estimated the time of the report from radar data.

Hail in GOVE, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-16 19:20:00 to 07-MAY-16 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAINFIELD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The hail ranged from 1.25 to 2, increasing in size as it fell.

Hail in GOVE, KANSAS
From 07-MAY-16 20:25:00 to 07-MAY-16 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
The Soup Complex wildfire started on 09/17/16 at 1619 PDT.  The cause remains unknown.  As of 0345 PDT on 10/01/16 , the fire covered 2647 acres and was 62% contained.  No structures were lost and 5.35 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.

Wildfire in MODOC COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 17-SEP-16 15:19:00 to 30-SEP-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Soup Complex wildfire started on 09/17/16 at 1619 PDT.  The cause remains unknown.  As of 0345 PDT on 10/01/16 , the fire covered 2647 acres and was 62% contained.  No structures were lost and 5.35 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
In the wake of a warm front, a very warm and humid air mass for early September was in place over Upstate New York on Thursday, September 8th.  As the atmosphere became quite unstable, thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon hours ahead of an approaching cold front.  A few of these storms became severe across the western Adirondacks and Mohawk Valley, producing damaging winds.
With the loss of daytime heating, thunderstorms ended during the evening hours, as the cold front crossed the area from west to east during the overnight hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-16 14:59:00 to 08-SEP-16 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: OHIO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were downed on Harvey Bridge Road in the town of Ohio due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-16 16:30:00 to 08-SEP-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAGAMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and large limbs were downed in Amsterdam due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-16 15:45:00 to 08-SEP-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: INGHAM MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wires were downed on Dockey Road in Manheim due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-16 15:45:00 to 08-SEP-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: INGHAM MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed and blocking Dockey Road in Manheim due to thunderstorm winds.
A strong mid-upper level perturbation moved northeast from the Southern Rockies to the Northern Plains. This character found high octane moisture residing across the Kansas Neighborhood to produce very heavy rains across Central and South-Central Kansas from late in the afternoon of the 24th until late in the night of the 24th/early morning of the 25th. Rainfalls from 2 to 4 inches deluged most of these areas. A predominantly dry period from the 10th to the 23rd prevented what would certainly have been a significant flooding event, as only McPherson County experienced any flooding. One thunderstorm did produce an isolated 50 knot gust that was measured by the Hutchinson Airport ASOS at the beginning of the event.

Flood in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 24-SEP-16 17:29:00 to 25-SEP-16 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARQUETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred along rural roads across McPherson County. In McPherson, flooding occurred near Lakeside Park. The flooding had since receded. This was a delayed report.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-SEP-16 15:10:00 to 24-SEP-16 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

No damage was reported.
A trough along the West Coast interacted with a tongue of moisture to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms over the Mojave Desert. One storm produced high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, NEVADA
From 01-SEP-16 12:30:00 to 01-SEP-16 12:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: PITTMAN
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm winds blew down two large mesquite trees near the intersection of Green Valley and Paseo Verde Parkways. Three stations measured gusts of 61 to 73 mph.
A cold front passing through the Mojave Desert brought a band of thunderstorms well ahead of it, and strong winds with dust storm conditions immediately ahead of it.

Flash Flood in MOHAVE, ARIZONA
From 22-SEP-16 06:00:00 to 22-SEP-16 07:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads in Colorado City were closed due to flooding and debris.
A funnel clouds was seen near Williams.

Funnel Cloud in COCONINO, ARIZONA
From 07-SEP-16 11:58:00 to 07-SEP-16 11:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: WILLIAMS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was seen about two miles south-southwest of Williams.
For the second night in a row, thunderstorms with heavy rain moved across northeast Iowa on September 23rd. While the rain was not as heavy or as widespread as the previous night, due to the wet ground, flash flooding quickly occurred as the rainfall turned into runoff. Otter Creek went out of its banks in Oelwein (Fayette County) and a road was washed out on the northeast side of town. A total of 16 roads were closed across Fayette County from the two days of flooding that occurred on September 22nd and 23rd.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 22-SEP-16 23:23:00 to 23-SEP-16 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OELWEIN MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain caused Otter Creek to go out of its banks in Oelwein flooding several city parks. A road was washed out on the northeast side of the city and street flooding occurred in other parts of the city.

Heavy Rain in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 22-SEP-16 06:00:00 to 23-SEP-16 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OELWEIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in Oelwein measured 4.47 inches of rain.
September brought more dry weather and continued drought conditions to much of southern New England. For many, the drought began in July 2016. At this point, this is a drought categorized largely by well below normal precipitation and groundwater and agricultural impacts. Most of the region experienced below normal rainfall during the month of September.
A drought advisory was in effect for the whole state of Rhode Island during the month of September. Soil moisture (measured by the Climate Prediction Center) was abnormally dry or drier. Groundwater conditions (measured by the United States Geological Survey) were found to be below to well below normal for most of Massachusetts. River and streamflow conditions were below to well below normal with 16 gage sites in southern New England at record low levels.
Farmers have had to irrigate their crops much more than normal for September. While data thus far has been anecdotal, many farmers are having to choose which fields to irrigate and which to let go, as well as not doing 2nd and 3rd plantings of late summer crops. Providence County was declared a primary disaster county due to the drought. Farms in this county are eligible for assistance from the Farm Service Agency and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program.

Drought in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 01-SEP-16 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-16 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor continued the Severe Drought (D2) designation in northwestern Providence County through the month of September.
Lightning struck a communications tower serving Portage County, knocking it out of service.

Lightning in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
From 20-SEP-16 18:30:00 to 20-SEP-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLOVER
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning stuck a communications tower used by Portage County law enforcement.  The time of this event is estimated.