sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
An upper level low pressure center closed off over the Tennessee River Valley while a developing surface low pressure formed across Arkansas and tracked NE as it deepened toward the Ohio River Valley. A trailing cold front pressed eastward across the forecast area. This forcing combined with high moisture and instability initiated a squall line of severe storms that also produced 2 confirmed tornadoes in SE Georgia. Large hail and wind damage also occurred.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-MAY-17 15:36:00 to 04-MAY-17 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYPORT NAS
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 47 mph was measured.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-MAY-17 16:07:00 to 04-MAY-17 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYPORT NAS
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ALTAMAHA SD TO FERNANDINA BEACH FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-MAY-17 16:15:00 to 04-MAY-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND STAFFORD
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-MAY-17 16:25:00 to 04-MAY-17 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE ARPT
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-MAY-17 18:15:00 to 04-MAY-17 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE ARPT
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-MAY-17 16:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE ARPT
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ST AUGUSTINE TO FLAGLER BEACH FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-MAY-17 17:55:00 to 04-MAY-17 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAUF1 CMAN
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 04-MAY-17 15:57:00 to 04-MAY-17 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST AUGUSTINE ARPT
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site measured wind gust to 43 mph at Vilano Beach.
Very high atmospheric moisture content with precipitable water values 1.9-2.1 inches in addition to forcing from active sea breezes under SW steering flow fueled severe storms and locally heavy rainfall during the late afternoon and evening.

Funnel Cloud in CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-17 14:30:00 to 22-MAY-17 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRIETS BLUFF
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A weak trough was positioned west of the area. Strong heating and an approaching mid-level shortwave trough eroded a cap and allowed organized thunderstorms to develop. These thunderstorms were able to feed on substantial instability and mature to strong to severe levels.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-17 19:29:00 to 28-MAY-17 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH MULLINS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Highway 41 and Highway 917.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-17 20:50:00 to 28-MAY-17 20:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURGESS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was reported down on Tournament Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-17 19:21:00 to 28-MAY-17 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was reported down across Dew Rd.
Mid-level vorticity impulses embedded in enhanced southwest flow tapped surface based and elevated instability to produce widespread thunderstorms in two distinct waves, one late evening and another overnight. The environment was characterized by modest mixed layer CAPE values and relatively high shear which helped to organize and intensify the convection.

Hail in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-17 20:24:00 to 29-MAY-17 20:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of quarters was reported. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-17 21:43:00 to 29-MAY-17 21:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three trees were reported down on farm properties along S Holland Boulevard and County Rd. 22-45.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAY-17 20:55:00 to 29-MAY-17 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTREE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down across Indiantown Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.
The drought which began in March across Southwest Florida was wiped out by days of very heavy rainfall and flooding, especially during the period of June 4-8. As much as 20 inches of rain fell during this period in the Big Cypress Preserve of Collier County, with widespread 5-15 inches over the rest of Collier County and parts of Hendry County. In Glades County, the heavier rainfall arrived a little later, prolonging the drought slightly in that area.

Drought in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 01-JUN-17 00:00:00 to 13-JUN-17 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Heavier rains arrived in Glades County during the June 7-10 period, rapidly eliminating the severe drought which began the month.

Drought in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 01-JUN-17 00:00:00 to 06-JUN-17 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought which began the month in Hendry County was downgraded to a moderate drought on June 6th as heavy rains affected the area. The drought was completely eliminated by the next drought monitor update on June 13th.

Drought in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-JUN-17 00:00:00 to 06-JUN-17 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought which began the month in Collier County was downgraded to a moderate drought on June 6th as heavy rains affected the area. The drought was completely eliminated by the next drought monitor update on June 13th.

Drought in COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 01-JUN-17 00:00:00 to 06-JUN-17 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The severe drought which began the month in Collier County was downgraded to a moderate drought on June 6th as heavy rains affected the area. The drought was completely eliminated by the next drought monitor update on June 13th.
Scattered thunderstorms developed along the Gulf Coast sea breeze during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Lightning in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 30-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 30-JUN-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH NAPLES
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck the Greater Naples YMCA building around 6 PM, damaging the air conditioning to the 40,000 square foot gym as well as disabling the 24-hour wellness clinic, multi-station kitchen and fire alarm. No injuries were reported.
The building was significantly damaged by another lightning strike in September 2013.
An upper level short wave trough moved through the long wave trough over the Southern Plains and interacted with a mesoscale surface boundary to initiate isolated thunderstorms. One of these storms produced damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURNET, TEXAS
From 03-JUN-17 16:30:00 to 03-JUN-17 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANITE MTN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 75 mph that blew down some trees with trunks from 12-14 inches diameter along 2nd St. between Industrial Blvd. and Ave. N. in Marble Falls.
A thunderstorm in Ness county produced near severe sized hail.

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 17-JUN-17 23:40:00 to 17-JUN-17 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAIRD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
A jet streak within the northwest flow aloft extended from South Dakota into northern Missouri, and this perturbation was pushing southeast. A weak frontal push at the surface aided in convective initiation and severe storms.  Longer lived storms had hail up to 3 inches.

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 26-JUN-17 18:27:00 to 26-JUN-17 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT STATE PARK
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 26-JUN-17 18:36:00 to 26-JUN-17 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT STATE PARK
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in STEVENS, KANSAS
From 26-JUN-17 19:34:00 to 26-JUN-17 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public
A slow moving warm front combined with an upper level disturbance kicked off showers and thunderstorms late on the 28th. These storms were fueled by strong southerly flow from a low level jet, and produced isolated wind damage and hail across the middle Ohio River Valley overnight into the 29th.

Hail in MEIGS, OHIO
From 28-APR-17 23:29:00 to 28-APR-17 23:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADBURY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, OHIO
From 28-APR-17 22:37:00 to 28-APR-17 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple large trees were blown down by thunderstorms winds. The winds also removed the underpinning from a mobile home, and blew over a chest freezer that was stored outside.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, OHIO
From 28-APR-17 22:57:00 to 28-APR-17 22:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were knocked down as a thunderstorm moved through.

Hail in MEIGS, OHIO
From 28-APR-17 23:25:00 to 28-APR-17 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEPORT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some vehicles were dented by the hail.
Multiple waves of low pressure brought a prolonged period of rainy weather from the 20th into the 24th. This caused a slow rise on creeks and streams across Southern West Virginia. On the 23rd, one to two inches of rain fell through the afternoon and evening, finally pushing some creeks and streams out of their banks. Periods of rainfall continued overnight before drier weather arrived and flooding subsided around daybreak on the 24th.
The Bradshaw Gage on the Dry Fork River crested just above its 10 foot bankfull level shortly after midnight on the 24th.

Flood in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-APR-17 23:00:00 to 24-APR-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKBRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Dry Fork River flooded near Beartown and Carlos. Several homes experienced minor flooding downstream of the Bradshaw Gage.
A gradually-dissipating front near Oahu and Maui County triggered heavy showers over parts of West Maui.  The downpours caused small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding on roadways.  No significant injuries or property damage were reported.

Heavy Rain in MAUI, HAWAII
From 20-APR-17 23:09:00 to 21-APR-17 01:49:00 (HST-10)
Location: HONOKAHUA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
With a weak upper-level trough moving over the northern and central Rockies and a steady southwest flow aloft over eastern Montana, just enough instability was positioned over southern Petroleum and Garfield counties to allow a few short-lived strong to severe thunderstorms to develop and move eastward south of highway 200.

Hail in PETROLEUM, MONTANA
From 23-APR-17 15:30:00 to 23-APR-17 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: FLATWILLOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported nickel to quarter sized hail.
A weak storm system moved through the Great Basin, bringing gusty winds to the deserts and desert slopes on the 26th of April. Winds were strongest along the slopes of the San Bernardino County Mountains. No significant impacts were reported.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 26-APR-17 21:51:00 to 26-APR-17 22:51:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: RAWS

The Burns Canyon RAWS reported a peak gust of 70 mph. Elsewhere peak wind gusts were in the 40-55 mph range.
Lightning caused a wildfire on April 6th about 2.5 miles NE of the Eddy Tower in John Bethea State Forest. The fire grew rapidly over about 1 week to over 8,000 acres and a National Incident Management Team was deployed. The fire continue to grow through April and into May with several days of large growth driven in mid to late April by strong east coast sea breeze winds and a push to the west. In late April and into early May a prolonged period of dry WNW flow and above normal temperatures supported large fire growth. The fire burned out of the swamp in early May and made a run toward the town of St. George where evacuations were ordered. By mid-May, diurnally driven warm season convection started to increase with waves of rainfall bringing needed rainfall across the fire site. Daily rainfall continue through early June with periods locally heavy rainfall helping suppress active fire growth but hindering containment efforts due to heavy rainfall causing dangerous dirt/sand roads for heavy equipment.

Wildfire in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 06-APR-17 16:00:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The West Mims wildfire grew to 8418 acres burned on April 12th since its start on April 6th. The fire impacted the Okefenokee NWR, John Bethea State Forest and the Osceola National Forest. On April 15th, the fire grew to 18,851 acres with only 3% containment. On April 24th, the fire grew to 46,413 acres with 4% containment. The fire grew rapidly during the last 24 hour period due to critical fire weather conditions. Through the end of May, the fire grew to over 150,000 acres.
Strong east winds continued to bring rough seas and rip currents to all Atlantic beaches during the end of the month. Several swimmers were caught in a rip current off the Palm Beach County coast, resulting in several injuries.

Rip Current in COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 29-APR-17 17:00:00 to 29-APR-17 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Three swimmers were caught in a rip current and reported to have been pulled about 50 feet seaward along the coast in South Palm Beach County. Five firefighters were able to rescue the swimmers after about 40 minutes.
During the morning widespread blizzard conditions moved in from the east, and persisted into the afternoon before gradually shifting back east.  Visibility of a quarter mile or less was reported across Hitchcock, Red Willow, and the east half of Dundy counties due to the combination of heavy snowfall and wind gusts around 40 MPH.  The combined effect of the heavy snow and wind gusts snapped power poles, mainly east-west running power poles.  During the worst of the blizzard roughly two-thirds of Red Willow County was without power, with most of the poles broken along Highway 89 in Red Willow County.  Snowfall amounts were highest near the state line in Hitchcock and Red Willow counties where close to 20 inches fell.  Amounts quickly declined to the northwest.

Blizzard in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-17 09:30:00 to 30-APR-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple vehicle slide-offs were reported across the county.  Numerous power poles were snapped across the county, with greatest number of poles snapped along Highway 89 from Marion to Lebanon.   During the worst of the storm roughly two-thirds of the county had no power.  Snowfall amounts ranged from around 4 inches in the far northern part of the county to close to 20 inches south of Highway 89. A federal disaster was declared by President Donald J. Trump.

Blizzard in DUNDY, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-17 09:30:00 to 30-APR-17 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due on similar conditions occurring over Hitchcock County to the east and Cheyenne county to the south where blizzard conditions were reported, will use observations in these two counties to infer blizzard conditions in eastern Dundy County.  Up to two inches of snowfall occurred, mainly over the east half of the county.

Blizzard in HITCHCOCK, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-17 09:30:00 to 30-APR-17 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple slide-offs were reported across the county.  No information regarding if any injuries occurred.  Snowfall amounts ranged from two inches or less across the northwest half to close to 20 inches in the southeast corner of the county.
A combination of rapid snowmelt, releases from the Boysen Reservoir and some log jams caused flooding along portions of the Greybull and Big Horn Rivers. The flooding remained over low lying areas and caused little or no property damage.

Flood in PARK, WYOMING
From 22-JUN-17 06:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MEETEETSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported flooding along the Greybull River. The flooding remained over low lying areas and caused little or no damage.

Flood in BIG HORN, WYOMING
From 22-JUN-17 06:00:00 to 24-JUN-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Managers reported flooding along the Big Horn River near Manderson. The flooding remained over low lying areas and caused no damage.
A tight pressure gradient and strong mid level winds mixing to the surface brought high winds to portions of the Green and Rattlesnake Mountains. Some of the highest wind gusts were 66 mph at Camp Creek and 65 mph at Fales Rock.

High Wind in GREEN MOUNTAINS & RATTLESNAKE RANGE, WYOMING
From 13-JUN-17 12:50:00 to 13-JUN-17 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Wind gusts of 66 and 65 mph were reported at the RAWS sites at Camp Creek and Fales Rock respectively.
Deepening low pressure tracked across the Great Lakes, bringing with it gusty winds, as well as areas of thunderstorms. While severe weather was expected, damage that occurred was the result of the strong gradient winds along the lake shore areas of Lake Michigan where numerous reports of trees, tree limbs and power lines down were received from county officials.

High Wind in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 05-APR-17 15:00:00 to 05-APR-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county dispatch center received between 30 and 40 calls across the county reporting trees, tree limbs and/or power lines down. At it's peak, roughly 3000 people were without power. Local media shared a picture of a large tree that fell into a home in Baroda. No injuries were reported.
Isolated strong to severe storms developed during the afternoon under westerly steering flow and a moist and unstable airmass.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 01-JUN-17 15:16:00 to 01-JUN-17 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYPORT NAS
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 48 mph was measured at the Terminal Channel WeatherFlow mesonet site.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in FERNANDINA BEACH TO ST AUGUSTINE FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 01-JUN-17 15:30:00 to 01-JUN-17 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYPORT NAS
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A thunderstorm wind gust of 48 mph was measured from NOAA Ports Station, Navy Fuel Depot.
Recent heavy rainfall compromised parts of A1A in Flagler Beach.

Heavy Rain in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 16-JUN-17 14:28:00 to 16-JUN-17 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAGLER BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Road A1A was  closed from South 12th Street through South 14th Street due to several dune washouts from heavy rainfall.
Drought conditions continued across South Florida into mid April, allowing for the rapid spread of two wildfires, the 30th Avenue Fire, and Frangipani Fire, that started in the Golden Gate Estates area of eastern Naples. Given the proximity of the fires two each other, a large mandatory evacuation area was ordered for the region, from the south side of Golden Gate Boulevard south to I-75, and from Collier Boulevard east to Wilson Boulevard. Additional voluntary evacuations were ordered for homes south of Golden Gate Parkway from Tropicana Boulevard east to Collier Boulevard in Golden Gate City, affecting over 7000 residents. The wildfires resulted in the closures of numerous roads in the area, as well as schools, business, and parks. The Frangipani Fire was contained within 24 hours, however the 30th Avenue Fire was not able to reach containment until 25 April.

Wildfire in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-17 15:46:00 to 21-APR-17 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Frangipani wildfire was first reported during the afternoon hours on April 20 in the Golden Gate Estates area of eastern Naples in Collier County. This fire, in combination with the nearby larger 30th Avenue Fire, necessitated the evacuation of a large area of the the Golden Gate area of Naples as well as numerous road, school, and business closures. The fire was contained during the afternoon hours of April 21 with a maximum size of 350 acres.

Wildfire in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 20-APR-17 11:52:00 to 25-APR-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.50M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The 30th Avenue wildfire was first reported during the afternoon hours on April 20 in the Golden Gate Estates area of eastern Naples in Collier County. This fire, in combination with the nearby Frangipani Fire reported later that afternoon, necessitated the evacuation of a large area of the the Golden Gate area of Naples, as well as numerous road, school, and business closures. The unofficial cause of the fire was a lawn mower that hit a rock that sparked and ignited the very dry vegetation.
Nine homes were destroyed in the fire, most located in the areas of Inez and Smith Roads, and Guevara Avenue. An additional abandoned home on the west side of 32nd Avenue SE, off of Everglades Boulevard was also destroyed. American Farms located off Brantley Boulevard and Inez Road sustained an estimated $1.1 million in damage. Total damage estimates were provided by the Florida Forest Service.
One man was injured while trying to protect his property. He was taken to the hospital with second-degree burns over 18 percent of his body.
Over an inch of rain fell on the fire on April 22 and 23, which helped increase the containment on the fire. The evacuation orders were lifted during the afternoon hours of April 23 as containment increased for the fire.