sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
The spring breakup of the river ice on the Kuskokwim River resulted in several ice jams along the river that impacted multiple communities.

Flood in KUSKOKWIM DELTA, ALASKA
From 05-MAY-18 00:00:00 to 07-MAY-18 00:00:00 (AKST-9)
Location: LOWER KALSKAG
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

As the spring river ice breakup front moved downstream on the Kuskokwim River, an ice jam formed downstream of the villages of Upper Kalskag and Lower Kalskag. The road connecting the two villages was flooded and impassable. Access to the shared power plant was also cut off. Many yards had floodwaters affecting them.

Flood in KUSKOKWIM DELTA, ALASKA
From 08-MAY-18 00:00:00 to 08-MAY-18 00:00:00 (AKST-9)
Location: TULUKSAK
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

As the spring river ice breakup front moved downstream on the Kuskokwim River, an ice jam formed downstream of the village of Tuluksak. Reports were received of water levels rising rapidly into the lower portions of the village, and the community prepared for more substantial evacuations. Thankfully, the water levels began to slowly fall as the ice jam released slowly.

Flood in LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY, ALASKA
From 05-MAY-18 00:00:00 to 08-MAY-18 00:00:00 (AKST-9)
Location: ANIAK
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

As the spring river ice breakup front moved downstream on the Kuskokwim River, an ice jam formed near Birch Crossing, downstream of Aniak. Water levels rose steadily in Aniak and began to flood the low-lying areas of town with up to 6 ft depths of water. The most significantly impacted areas were the gravel pit outside of town, and the barge landing downstream of the main town. Eventually the ice jam released and water levels steadily dropped.
A cold front over the Great Lakes moved through Southern New England during the late afternoon and early night of May 15th.  The air mass over Rhode Island was very warm and humid, and as the cold front moved into this air it generated numerous thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms moving east from Connecticut produced damaging wind gusts in Western Rhode Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-MAY-18 17:13:00 to 15-MAY-18 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANONCHET
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

At 5:13 PM EST, a large tree was blocking North Road in Hopkinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-MAY-18 17:10:00 to 15-MAY-18 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARKWRIGHT
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

At 5:10 PM EST, a tree was reported down on a house on Pin Oak Court in Coventry.
Heavy upslope snow fell on the 24th into the 25th with some heavier snow banding late on the 25th.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 24-FEB-18 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-18 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts of 12 to 20 inches were common from the weekend storm with reports of over 2 feet at Elk River.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 24-FEB-18 10:00:00 to 26-FEB-18 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour were observed on U.S. Highway 12 between Lowell and Bald Mountain with general amounts of at least a foot. Heavy snowfall made travel difficult.
Strong winds occurred behind a deepening area of low pressure.

Strong Wind in EASTERN UNION, NEW JERSEY
From 03-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 03-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At 1153 am, a trained spotter reported a tree down in Scotch Plains. The tree was blocking all lanes on US Route 22 due to persistently gusty northwest winds.
Rip related rescues occurred at both North Myrtle Beach and Wrightsville Beach.

Rip Current in COASTAL HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 27-MAY-18 10:00:00 to 27-MAY-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Lifeguard

There were ten rip related rescues at North Myrtle Beach. There were also three rip related rescues at Wrightsville Beach.
One of few upper level disturbances to cross south Texas and the Rio Grande Valley in spring 2018 did so late on March 28th, creating welcome rainfall for parts of the region where drought had worsened.  Starr County, which had seem some late winter rainfall to keep drought at bay, was hit again - this time with local hailstorms across the eastern half of the county.  Large hail up to golfball size was reported around Rio Grande City and points east just after 7 PM.  Other hailstorms formed in southeast Jim Hogg County, as well as northern and northeastern Zapata County later that evening, but there were no reports available as of this writing.

Hail in STARR, TEXAS
From 28-MAR-18 18:20:00 to 28-MAR-18 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIO GRANDE CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Facebook reports relayed to the NWS office in Brownsville reported two large hail reports east of Rio Grande City: Golfball sized hail 4.6 miles east, near La Puerta, and half-dollar sized hail (1.25) 4 miles east southeast of Rio Grande City near Los Velas road.
Several weeks with little or no rain and dry air, with rainfall totals at 10 to 25 percent of average (average for the period in the area is approximately 3 inches), deteriorated drought conditions to severe (D2) across the ranchlands of extreme southeastern Brooks and extreme southwestern Kenedy County by March 27th. A burst of locally heavy rainfall on the late evening of the 28th and early morning of the 29th would improve conditions at the end of the month.

Drought in BROOKS, TEXAS
From 27-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Weeks of little to no rainfall, leaving departures from monthly averages (January and February through mid March) at 10 to 25 percent of the 3 inch or so average for the period, resulted in a brief period of Severe (D2) Drought in southeastern Brooks County during the final few days of March. A band of heavier rainfall from late evening on the 28th through early morning of the 29th would improve conditions for the start of April.

Drought in KENEDY, TEXAS
From 27-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Weeks of little to no rainfall, leaving departures from monthly averages (January and February through mid March) at 10 to 25 percent of the 3 inch or so average for the period, resulted in a brief period of Severe (D2) Drought in extreme southwestern Kenedy County during the final few days of March. A band of heavier rainfall from late evening on the 28th through early morning of the 29th would improve conditions for the start of April.
A deep low pressure located over Iowa.  Northwest winds on the western and southwest side of the low, produced wind of 50 to 60 mph across portions of central and south central Kansas during the daytime hours of March 6th, 2018.  The strongest wind gust was reported near the Russell airport of 61 mph.

High Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 09:03:00 to 06-MAR-18 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be between 50 and 60 mph.

High Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 10:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 11:14:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be between 50 and 60 mph.

High Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 10:51:00 to 06-MAR-18 12:51:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 12:32:00 to 06-MAR-18 13:32:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 10:15:00 to 06-MAR-18 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 10:46:00 to 06-MAR-18 12:46:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be between 50 and 60 mph.

High Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be between 50 and 60 mph.

High Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 09:03:00 to 06-MAR-18 11:03:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be between 50 and 60 mph.

High Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 09:05:00 to 06-MAR-18 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be between 50 and 60 mph.

High Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 09:05:00 to 06-MAR-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be between 50 and 60 mph.

High Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 09:50:00 to 06-MAR-18 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 06-MAR-18 10:06:00 to 06-MAR-18 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS
Strong rip currents combined with a heavy beach crowd caused over 25 rip related rescues at North Myrtle Beach.

Rip Current in COASTAL HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-MAY-18 09:00:00 to 26-MAY-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Lifeguard

Strong rip currents combined with a heavy beach crowd caused over 25 rip related rescues at North Myrtle Beach.
A powerful coastal storm impacted the region Friday through Sunday with North to Northeast Gale to Storm force winds. This resulted in several tidal cycle of minor to  coastal flooding Friday morning through Sunday morning, with locally moderate impacts occurring during the Saturday morning and Saturday night high tidal cycles.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 03-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 03-MAR-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The NOS tidal gauge at New Haven recorded a peak water level of 9.5 ft. MLLW at 1224 pm EST. This exceeded the moderate coastal flood threshold of 9.2 ft. MLLW between 1148am to 1254 pm. EST.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 03-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 04-MAR-18 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The NOS tidal gauge at New Haven recorded a peak water level of 9.5 ft. MLLW at 1236 am EST. This exceeded the moderate coastal flood threshold of 9.2 ft. MLLW between 1148pm to 112 am. EST.
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Marine Strong Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM BAFFIN BAY TO PT MANSFIELD TX OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 29-MAR-18 09:00:00 to 29-MAR-18 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: S BAFFIN BAY
Magnitude: 5.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two men were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after their 21-foot fishing boat capsized (as reported by local TV media). One man showed signs of hypothermia, and the other was face-down with no pulse but revived with CPR. Both were airlifted to a local hospital. The exact cause of the capsize was unknown, though combined seas had built to nearly 8 feet with a swell period from the east of 9 seconds. Note: Time of the incident was estimated.
An early spring snow storm occurred from the evening of March 23rd into the evening of March 24th.  This system brought heavy wet snow to much of northwest Illinois.   A very sharp cutoff of snowfall was seen with this system.  Snowfall totals between 2 and 8 inches were common, with the heaviest snow of 6 to a nearly 14 inches falling in a 30 mile wide line from LeClaire IA, to Anamosa, to East Of Princeton, IL.

Heavy Snow in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of a trace to 9 inches of snow were reported across the county ranging from near 4 inches in the far south to about 6 inches around Thomson IL.

Heavy Snow in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-18 08:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of less than 3 to nearly 7 inches of snow were reported across the county ranging from less than 3 inches in the far northeast around La Moille Illinois to almost 7 inches around Neponset Illinois.

Heavy Snow in PUTNAM, ILLINOIS
From 24-MAR-18 08:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports of 4 to 7 inches of snow were reported across the county with 7 inches at Hennepin Illinois.

Heavy Snow in JO DAVIESS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of about 0.5 to 4 inches of snow were reported across the county ranging from nearly 4 inches in the far south around Hanover, IL to less than a half inch near the Wisconsin State line.

Heavy Snow in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of 1 to 8 inches of snow were reported across the county ranging from near 1 inch north of Sterling to about to about 8 inches around Fulton IL.

Heavy Snow in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of 5 to 9 inches of snow were reported across the county ranging from near 5 inches in the far southeast to 9 inches  near Coal Valley with 7 inches along the Interstate 80 corridor.

Heavy Snow in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of 5 to over 9 inches of snow were reported across the county ranging from near 5 inches in the far south around Buffalo Prairie to 9.6 inches near the Quad Cities Airport.
A trough extending from Tropical Storm Alberto produced heavy rain and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-18 13:00:00 to 28-MAY-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINNABOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was flowing water on Green Hill Road.

Flash Flood in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-18 11:00:00 to 28-MAY-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRONHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water has submerged the entire intersection of Will Inmann and MM Ray Roads.

Flash Flood in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAY-18 11:00:00 to 28-MAY-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARD STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The intersection of Peacock Road and Hinson Road were submerged due to excessive rain.
Winds from a thunderstorm toppled a rotten tree, causing damage to two cars.

Strong Wind in FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-MAY-18 14:00:00 to 17-MAY-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on two cars at Hoffmeyer Road and Dunbarton Drive. The emergency manager reported that the tree was quite rotted out and estimated the wind speeds between 40-50 mph. One of the passengers was injured and taken to the hospital.
Strong west to northwest winds behind a trough of low pressure or Pacific front occurred across the western half of the area during the morning.

High Wind in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 05:15:00 to 16-MAR-18 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Observed at a location 4 miles northeast of Hayne.

High Wind in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 04:41:00 to 16-MAR-18 04:41:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Observed at the Liberal airport.

High Wind in STANTON, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 04:00:00 to 16-MAR-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Report of an overturned pivot irrigation sprinkler 2 miles northeast of Big Bow.

High Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 10:54:00 to 16-MAR-18 10:54:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Observed at the Garden City airport.

High Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 11:21:00 to 16-MAR-18 11:21:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Observed at the Dodge City airport.

High Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 11:07:00 to 16-MAR-18 11:07:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Observed at the Garden City airport.

High Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 11:25:00 to 16-MAR-18 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Semi truck overturned by the high wind.

High Wind in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 05:15:00 to 16-MAR-18 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Observed at the Sublette airport.

High Wind in STEVENS, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 04:15:00 to 16-MAR-18 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Observed at the Hugoton airport.

High Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 13:42:00 to 16-MAR-18 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Observed at the Garden City airport.

High Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 16-MAR-18 11:55:00 to 16-MAR-18 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Observed at a location 3 miles west of Bloom.
Several weeks with little or no rain and dry air, with rainfall totals at 10 to 25 percent of average (average for the period in the area is approximately 3 inches), deteriorated drought conditions to severe (D2) across the ranchlands of northeastern Hidalgo County by March 20th.  A burst of locally heavy rainfall on the late evening of the 28th and early morning of the 29th would improve conditions at the end of the month.

Drought in HIDALGO, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Weeks of little to no rainfall, leaving departures from monthly averages (January and February through mid March) at 10 to 25 percent of the 3 inch or so average for the period, resulted in a brief period of Severe (D2) Drought in northeastern Hidalgo County during the final 10 days of March. A band of heavier rainfall from late evening on the 28th through early morning of the 29th would improve conditions for the start of April.
A series of winter storms impacted the Great Basin producing widespread light to moderate snowfall. Localized heavy snow occurred in Winnemucca and Golconda Summit, where 11-16 inches of snow was observed. Additionally, heavy snow fell across southern Lander and Eureka Counties. Snow amounts observed were 11-14 inches in Austin and Eureka. The heaviest snow fell from March 14th to 15th in central Nevada, and March 16th to 17th for northwestern Nevada.

Heavy Snow in S LANDER & S EUREKA, NEVADA
From 14-MAR-18 10:00:00 to 14-MAR-18 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Bands of heavy snow developed across southern Lander and Eureka Counties during the morning and afternoon of March 14th. Snow continued in southern Lander county into the 15th. Austin received 6.5 inches, with a two day total of 10 inches. Eureka picked up 7.5 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in HUMBOLDT, NEVADA
From 15-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 16-MAR-18 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A very localized heavy snow band formed and remained stationary over extreme southeast Humboldt County, including Golconda Summit and the town of Winnemucca. Significant localized snow amounts ranged from 11 inches around Winnemucca to 16 inches near Golconda Summit. This was a historic snow event for Winnemucca, breaking snowfall records.
The NS149 and Highway 3 Wildfire began around 1522CST about nine miles north northwest of Logan Oklahoma in Beaver County. The wildfire consumed approximately two thousand acres. There was a report that one home was destroyed by the wildfire, however there were no reports of any injuries or fatalities. There were also no reports of any other home or structures threatened. There were a total of fifteen fire departments and other fire agencies that responded to the wildfire. The wildfire was contained around 1900CST.

Wildfire in BEAVER, OKLAHOMA
From 23-MAR-18 15:22:00 to 23-MAR-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
The Airport Wildfire began around 1300CST about two miles north of Borger Texas in Hutchinson County near the Hutchinson County Airport. The wildfire consumed approximately one thousand acres. There were no reports of any homes or other structures threatened, damaged or destroyed by the wildfire. There was a report of one injury however no fatalities were reported. There were a total of nine fire departments and other fire agencies that responded to the wildfire including the Texas A&M Forest Service. The wildfire was contained around 0100CST on March 24.

Wildfire in HUTCHINSON, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-18 13:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
The combination of abnormal dryness, dry fine and medium fuels, a near flash drought day that preceded it, and near critical humidity with gusty east winds aided the development of wildfire on the Santa Ana NWR along the Rio Grande in southern Hidalgo County.  The fire was ignited by torching - embers that floated across the Rio Grande from a nearby sugar burn in northern Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Wildfire in HIDALGO, TEXAS
From 07-MAR-18 14:00:00 to 09-MAR-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local emergency management, fire departments, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service reported a 300 acre wildfire developed rapidly during the afternoon of March 7th, when embers from a sugar cane burn in northern Tamaulipas, Mexico, just south of the Rio Grande drifted into the refuge and began the process of torching brush and grass. The wildfire, aided by dry fuels, gusty east winds, and near critical relative humidity levels, continued for nearly 48 hours before being 100 percent contained.  The refuge was closed to public operations through the following weekend for safety precautions and continued clean-up activities.
The Ninth Avenue Wildfire began about six miles east of Bushland Texas in Potter County around 1758CST. The wildfire was caused by downed power lines and burned towards northwest Amarillo which resulted in the Amarillo Medical District being threatened with evacuations being ordered. There were no reports of any injuries or fatalities. There were fifty homes and twenty-six other structures that were threatened by the wildfire but were saved. There were no reports of any homes or other structures damaged or destroyed by the wildfire. The wildfire consumed an estimated four hundred acres. There were a total of fourteen fire departments and other fire agencies that responded to the wildfire including the Texas A&M Forest Service. The resources assigned included a TFS taskforce and a TIFMAS engine strike team. The wildfire was contained around 0600CST on March 19.

Wildfire in POTTER, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-18 17:58:00 to 19-MAR-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue