sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A cold front crossed the region on the evening of March 1st. Behind the front very strong winds a few thousand feet off the surface were brought downward due to good mixing within the lower levels. The greater than 58 mph winds helped produce damage that included dozens of trees down and a few power lines down.

High Wind in EASTERN GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 02-MAR-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Winds blew three trees down in the county. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in SUMMERS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 16.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Winds downed a least one dozen trees and some power lines in the county. One tree fell on a vehicle on Route 3 at Jumping Branch. Damage values are estimated.

High Wind in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 02-MAR-18 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Winds downed six trees in the county in or near the communities of Matoka, Princeton, Bluewell, Green Valley, and New Hope. The wind also downed one power line. Damage values are estimated.
Upper low brought periods of snow to the high terrain from late on the 12th through the afternoon of the 14th. Snow was heavy at times, allowing for accumulation in to reach 8 inches in the first 24 hour period in Tucker county West Virginia and again in the second period, owing to 16 inches storm total. Elsewhere, amounts ranged from 6-8 inches over Preston county in West Virginia and Garrett county Maryland.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN TUCKER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-MAR-18 21:00:00 to 14-MAR-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer
A weak system brought light snow to Michigan on the 30th. A much stronger system crossed far northern lower Michigan on the 31st. This would bring a rain/snow mix to northern lower Michigan, but in eastern upper Michigan, precipitation fell mainly as snow. Six to eight inches of heavy, wet snow was common across much of Chippewa and Mackinac Counties. This was accompanied by winds of 30 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in CHIPPEWA, MICHIGAN
From 31-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Storm in MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
From 31-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 31-MAR-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
A prolonged period of very cold weather extended into the first week of January. This created a considerable amount of river ice across the Connecticut River Valley.  A strong south flow ahead of a cold front brought record warmth and heavy rain late from January 11th to 13th.  The rainfall and snowmelt produced minor flooding on area rivers and streams. The warmth and runoff produced mechanical breakup of the extensive river ice, which was estimated to be from eight to fourteen inches thick. The majority of this ice flushed down rivers and streams, forming several ice jams and the resulting flooding.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 31-JAN-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TULLY
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

As reported by the Greenfield Recorder: a mass of ice broke free on the Millers River in Athol early the morning of the 13th. Additional ice broke free on the river near L. S. Starrett Company at 7 AM EST.  The ice first struck the Exchange Street bridge, where hangers that secure a 10-inch water main to the bridge were swept downstream. The ice jam then migrated downstream to the South Main Street bridge, and finally downstream of this bridge to a sandbar one-half mile southwest.  Flooding reached into the first floor level of homes on Canal Street. The Morton Meadows elderly housing complex was evacuated, as water came to within a few feet of the nearest building. By the end of January, this jam was flushed downstream to reform near the Orange-Athol town line, but the river was flowing through this new jam.
The surface high pressure ridge situated across central Florida, and a weak trough over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico moved slowly northward throughout the day. This meant the main steering flow across east central Florida was from the south. Deep moisture was entrenched across much of the Florida peninsula with Precipitable Water values near 2.10 inches. With south winds, plenty of moisture, and sufficient instability, showers and thunderstorms developed along the east coast and west coast sea breezes, and along the numerous outflow boundaries produced by the initial round of storms. As storms pushed east towards the coast, one thunderstorm produced strong winds along the intracoastal waterway in northern Brevard County before moving offshore into the Atlantic waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 30-JUN-18 15:15:00 to 30-JUN-18 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAYALINDA BEACH
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

US Air Force wind tower 0022 measured a peak wind gust of 34 knots from the southwest.
Thunderstorms developed over the marine area and produced high winds.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PENSACOLA BAY AREA INCLUDING SANTA ROSA SOUND, GULF OF MEXICO
From 07-FEB-18 11:25:00 to 07-FEB-18 11:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENSACOLA BAY
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 49 mph recorded at Pensacola Regional Airport within one mile of the coast.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PENSACOLA BAY AREA INCLUDING SANTA ROSA SOUND, GULF OF MEXICO
From 07-FEB-18 12:08:00 to 07-FEB-18 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST BAY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 65 mph recorded at Mossy Cove weatherflow site.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM DESTIN FL TO PENSACOLA FL OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 07-FEB-18 13:05:00 to 07-FEB-18 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKALOOSA PIER
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 44 mph recorded at Okaloosa Island fishing pier weatherflow site.
This longer-duration winter event was really made up of 3 separate systems. The first wave brought snow and mixed precipitation to Central Montana on Friday, February 2. After a lull, another round of mostly snow impacted Central Montana on Saturday, February 3. The third, and final, wave brought snow and mixed precipitation to Central and Southwest Montana Sunday-Monday, February 4-5.

Heavy Snow in HILL, MONTANA
From 04-FEB-18 00:00:00 to 04-FEB-18 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Reported 8.6 inches of snow in the Havre area in 24 hours.

Heavy Snow in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 03-FEB-18 11:00:00 to 03-FEB-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm spotter measured a 6 inch snow depth with blowing and drifting snow. Visibility under a quarter mile with sideroads barely passable.
Patchy freezing drizzle fell on roadways across parts of central Oklahoma on the 6th.

Winter Weather in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-FEB-18 17:30:00 to 06-FEB-18 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A fatal car crash was reported near Asher, OK. There's uncertainty as to the cause of the accident. According to the report, the driver was trying to pass someone, over-corrected the vehicle, causing his car to flip over into a ditch. Both rain and patchy freezing drizzle were reported in the area, but it cannot be confirmed whether either of these were a factor in the accident.
An area of light freezing rain moved across Connecticut during the morning rush hour, causing numerous traffic accidents and a few road closures due to icing.

Winter Weather in WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT
From 14-FEB-18 06:00:00 to 14-FEB-18 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

At 656 AM EST, a multiple vehicle accident was reported on Hampden Road in Chaplin. At 702 AM EST, several accidents due to icing were reported in Willimantic with some roads closed.
A Pacific storm system moved into north Idaho during the early morning hours of March 24th. While most valley locations received 1 to 3 inches of snow, locally some notably higher amounts were recorded making travel around the region slippery and hazardous.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 24-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A member of the public reported 4 inches of new snow accumulation at Priest Lake.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 24-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter near Naples reported 7.5 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 24-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Schweitzer Mountain ski resort reported 12 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 24-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter located 6 miles south of Elmira reported 7.5 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 24-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 24-MAR-18 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Ragged Mountain SNOTEL site reported 5 inches of new snow accumulation.
A strong storm system brought snow to much of far western South Dakota during the overnight and morning hours. The heaviest snow fell across the northern and central Black Hills, where precipitation changed over to snowfall earlier. Snowfall amounts of four to eight inches fell across much of these areas. Elsewhere, snowfall totals of two to six inches were reported across portions of far western South Dakota.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 26-MAR-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 26-MAR-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 26-MAR-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 26-MAR-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 26-MAR-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 26-MAR-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-MAR-18 21:00:00 to 26-MAR-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Strong gusty wind, low relative humidity, and drought-stricken, dormant vegetation promoted the rapid spread of several large wildfires in eastern Oklahoma during early March. Wildfires burned over 3500 acres in Osage County and over 800 acres in Pushmataha County from the 6th through the 9th.

Wildfire in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 06-MAR-18 12:00:00 to 09-MAR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Wildfire in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 06-MAR-18 12:00:00 to 09-MAR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Another March noreaster impacted the Eastern Great Lakes region. A deepening surface low 'bombed' off the Atlantic shoreline and brought a combination of synoptic and lake enhanced snow to the region. Initial snows were a result of an inverted surface trough over central NY that brought snow to the eastern zones. Meanwhile cool air, just cold enough for lake enhancement blanketed the northern Niagara Frontier. The combination shifted northward with snow becoming focused across the North Country thereafter. As this occurred, the noreaster tracked off the New England coastline and wrapped Atlantic moisture across our region. This again enhanced snow over Western New York as well as the upslope areas of the Tug Hill on a northwest wind. Snow totals included: In Chautauqua County -- Gerry 28, in Cattaraugus County -- Perrysburg 15.6, in Erie County -- Springville 12.5, in Jefferson County -- Watertown 13.4, in Lewis County -- Osceola 25, in Oswego County -- Redfield 27.8, in Wyoming County -- Attica 12.4.

Winter Storm in CATTARAUGUS, NEW YORK
From 13-MAR-18 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-18 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ERIE, NEW YORK
From 13-MAR-18 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-18 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, NEW YORK
From 13-MAR-18 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-18 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Storm in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 13-MAR-18 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-18 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Storm in LEWIS, NEW YORK
From 13-MAR-18 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-18 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 13-MAR-18 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-18 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in WYOMING, NEW YORK
From 13-MAR-18 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-18 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer
A deepening low tracked northwest of New York late on March 31st into April Fools morning. A cold front associated with this low crossed western and central New York with a strong low level jet ahead of the front. While widespread wind did not result from this storm, localized convection over Lake Erie brought stronger wind gusts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO NY, LAKE ERIE
From 31-MAR-18 23:18:00 to 31-MAR-18 23:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO HARBOR
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy
A cold front passed through South Florida, bringing large northerly swells, gusty winds and rough surf conditions. Seas along the Palm Beach County coast reached heights over 10 feet, causing dangerous beach conditions and the closure of Lake Worth and Juno Beach piers.

High Surf in COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 04-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 9-year-old girl was hit by a large wave while standing at the jetty at Jupiter Inlet and swept into the water.  She suffered a cut to the head, along with some scrapes and bruises but was expected to be OK.

High Surf in COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 04-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper in Palm Beach County reported two people sitting on the beach were pulled into the ocean by a large wave that crashed onshore. The two people were rescued to safety by a surfer and transported to a medical center.
A moist and unstable air mass with south southwesterly wind flow across South Florida ahead of a cold front. A line of thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front produced gusty winds over the Gulf waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHOKOLOSKEE TO BONITA BEACH FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 20-MAR-18 19:24:00 to 20-MAR-18 19:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIGGINS PASS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A marine thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph / 53 knots was recorded by a Weatherbug mesonet site MRCSC located at the Charter Club of Marco Beach in Marco Island.
A moist and unstable air mass with south southwesterly wind flow across South Florida ahead of a cold front. A line of thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front produced gusty winds in Marco Island in Collier County.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIER, FLORIDA
From 20-MAR-18 19:24:00 to 20-MAR-18 19:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARCO
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph / 53 knots was recorded by a Weatherbug mesonet site MRCSC located at the Charter Club of Marco Beach in Marco Island.
Drier than normal conditions combined with gusty winds allowed for wildfires to spread across Collier County.

Wildfire in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 23-MAR-18 14:36:00 to 31-MAR-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Lightning sparked multiple wildfires across Collier County, with drier than normal conditions and gusty winds contributing to the rapid spread. Two of these fires the Greenway and 116th Avenue fire combined shortly after each ignited. The large fire burned 17,957 acres in interior Collier County, causing periodic road closures of State Road 29 and several other local roadways. A RV, hunting camp and another unknown structure were destroyed in the wildfire.
Another storm system brought heavy snow to the mountains of northern Utah, as well as to portions of southwest Utah, on March 17 and 18.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 17-MAR-18 01:00:00 to 18-MAR-18 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Powder Mountain received a storm total of 28 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 17-MAR-18 01:00:00 to 18-MAR-18 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall included 26 inches at Alta Ski Area, 25 inches at Brighton Resort, and 18 inches at Canyons Village.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 17-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 18-MAR-18 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Spirit Lake SNOTEL received 1.60 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 24 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 17-MAR-18 20:30:00 to 18-MAR-18 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cedar City received 7.6 inches of snow for the storm.
Hail and wind events were noted with storms as they moved across central and southeast Kansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-18 12:08:00 to 19-JUL-18 12:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell onto a mobile home in the center part of town.  In addition, a semi-truck was blown into the guardrail of a bridge on Interstate 135.  Report relayed via KSAL.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-18 15:39:00 to 19-JUL-18 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree limbs were blown down in Iola.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-18 15:48:00 to 19-JUL-18 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few tree limbs were blown down.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 20-JUL-18 22:09:00 to 20-JUL-18 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 20-JUL-18 23:15:00 to 20-JUL-18 23:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
An isolated severe thunderstorm hit Mt. Hope, located in the northwest corner of Sedgwick County, with golf ball-sized hail. The thunderstorm struck shortly after mid-night on the 21st.

Hail in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 21-JUL-18 23:15:00 to 21-JUL-18 23:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
Unseasonable warm and moist conditions prevailed east of a frontal boundary located over the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys. Convection produced localized flooding mainly south of I-40.

Flood in MARION, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-18 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two roads closed by flooding near Jasper.

Flood in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 28-FEB-18 19:00:00 to 28-FEB-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATTANOOGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few road closures across the county.
A low pressure system that intensified over the southern Plains and tracked through Wisconsin, combined with a potent, quick-moving upper level disturbance to produce a swath of snow and some minor sleet and freezing rain over much of central, north central and northeast Wisconsin. The heaviest snow occurred over far north central Wisconsin, where up to 6 inches was reported.

Heavy Snow in VILAS, WISCONSIN
From 24-FEB-18 19:30:00 to 25-FEB-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

As much as 6.5 inches of snow fell at St. Germain.
During a major Rock River flood event, which was occurring from February 20 through early March, an ice jam occurred near Prophetstown and Como Illinois. This localized ice jam brought significant local flooding beyond the river flood to portions of Whiteside County Illinois. The major river flooding continued into early March.

Flood in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 22-FEB-18 14:40:00 to 26-FEB-18 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management relayed widespread flooding of farms and roads near the Rock River, associated with major river flooding, as well as ice jam activity. At the Joslin, Illinois Rock River gauge exceeded major flood stage of 16.5 feet, at 240 PM, February 22nd, and fell back below major flood stage at 2 AM, February 26th. The Rock River at Joslin crested at 18.31 feet, at 115 PM, February 23rd.

Flood in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-18 00:00:00 to 23-FEB-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMO
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Whiteside County emergency management reported a significant ice jam that brought widespread inundation of farms and fields near the Rock River between Como and Erie Illinois. This ice jam was associated with major flooding along the Rock River, but enhanced that flooding considerably in that area.

Flood in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-18 01:20:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBON CLIFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management relayed widespread flooding of farms, homes, cabins, and roads near the Rock River, associated with major river flooding, as well as ice jam activity. At the Moline, Illinois Rock River gauge exceeded major flood stage of 14 feet, at 120 AM, February 23rd, and fell back below major flood stage at 830 AM, March 1st. The Rock River at Moline crested at 15.31 feet, at 11 AM, February 24rd.
During the night heavy snowfall developed over Cheyenne County in Northwest Kansas, lasting into the morning.  Snowfall rates of more than an inch an hour occurred.

Heavy Snow in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 06-FEB-18 00:00:00 to 06-FEB-18 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to seven inches of snowfall was reported in the county, with the highest amount being reported in Bird City.  Six inches of snow was reported in St. Francis.