sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Above normal temperatures and little to no rainfall continued to maintain high evaporation rates as the pattern of La Canicula, an upper level ridge that suppresses precipitation while keeping or building hot temperatures, dominated the first half of August, followed by a broader ridge that covered much of the Gulf of Mexico and stretched back to Texas for the second half of the month.

Drought in ZAPATA, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-18 00:00:00 to 20-AUG-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) Drought maintained its grip on northern Zapata County through the 14th, and expanded slightly into central Zapata County through the 20th.
Continued hot and dry weather, along with moderate to high late summer evaporation rates, worsened drought conditions across the Rio Grande Plains of Zapata and Jim Hogg County to close out August 2018.

Drought in JIM HOGG, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-18 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Continued dry and hotter than average weather through the end of August allowed Severe (D2) drought to develop across extreme western Jim Hogg County on August 28th, continuing through the end of the month. Impact on livestock was unknown as of this writing.

Drought in ZAPATA, TEXAS
From 21-AUG-18 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Continued dry and hotter than average weather through the end of August worsened drought across Zapata County.  Extreme (D3) conditions developed in northern portions of the county on the 21st, and spread into north central locations by the 28th.  Severe drought conditions spread into central Zapata County but no farther by month's end.
Afternoon thunderstorms produced isolated wind damage.  The heaviest damage occurred in Decatur with one storm which knocked down several trees damaging homes.

Hail in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 14:40:00 to 06-AUG-18 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Nickel sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 14:32:00 to 06-AUG-18 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down into the intersection of Jackson Street SE and 8th Avenue SE.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 14:32:00 to 06-AUG-18 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on the road at the intersection of 7th Avenue W and 1st Street SW.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 14:32:00 to 06-AUG-18 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto a home on Vine Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 14:40:00 to 06-AUG-18 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was knocked down at the corner of Grant and Church Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 15:05:00 to 06-AUG-18 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKER SPUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down along CR 11 southwest of Vina.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 15:20:00 to 06-AUG-18 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLBERT SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on Barker Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 15:32:00 to 06-AUG-18 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS MILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on Airfield Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 15:35:00 to 06-AUG-18 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on Houston Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 14:32:00 to 06-AUG-18 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

A very large and tall tree was uprooted and knocked down onto a home on Cain Street N.E.  Trees were also knocked down on Line Street and Vine Street.  Also, about 700 utility customers were without power due to the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 14:32:00 to 06-AUG-18 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 06-AUG-18 13:05:00 to 06-AUG-18 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Trees were uprooted on North Houston Street in Scottsboro.  This caused damage and a power outage.
Easterly flow allowed scattered to numerous thunderstorms to develop over the Florida Peninsula and push west into the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Some of these storms produced gusty winds along the coast.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 25-AUG-18 16:36:00 to 25-AUG-18 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWER TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The WeatherFlow station at Egmont Key (XEGM) recorded a 46 knot thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 25-AUG-18 16:58:00 to 25-AUG-18 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The ASOS at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (KPIE) recorded a 37 knot thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 25-AUG-18 16:22:00 to 25-AUG-18 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The ASOS at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (KPIE) recorded a 36 knot thunderstorm wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 25-AUG-18 15:37:00 to 25-AUG-18 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF) recorded a 35 knot thunderstorm wind gust.
A large complex of thunderstorms moved east across the Ozark Mountains into the Current River Valley. One of the strongest storms along the leading edge of the complex downed some trees. The storms occurred ahead of a cold front that was advancing south-southeast across the Missouri Valley. These storms were near the southern periphery of a mid-level closed low digging across the middle Missouri Valley, where 30 to 40 knot westerly 500 mb flow contributed to moderately strong wind shear.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 16-AUG-18 22:55:00 to 16-AUG-18 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN BUREN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The National Park Service reported trees were down on State Route Z in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area.
The coverage of showers and thunderstorms began increasing over New Mexico by the end of August after a brief break in the monsoon moisture pattern. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms drifted eastward into the Rio Grande Valley during the early evening hours of the 31st. A moist mid and upper level airmass and a dry low level airmass set the stage for showers and thunderstorms to generate strong outflow winds. An intense dry microburst peaked at 66 mph directly over the Albuquerque Sunport. An area of blowing dust could be seen emanating away from where the strongest winds crashed to the surface.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 31-AUG-18 17:51:00 to 31-AUG-18 17:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ABQ)ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Albuquerque Sunport reported a peak wind gust up to 66 mph.
Locally heavy rain produced flash flooding in southeastern Pennsylvania.  Rainfall totals up to 2 to 4 inches fell in parts of the region.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 31-AUG-18 07:45:00 to 31-AUG-18 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEYNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding caused many roads to become impassable in Thornbury Township, mainly in areas to the west of Cheyney Road.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 31-AUG-18 15:30:00 to 31-AUG-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WERNERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain resulted in widespread flash flooding of streams and roadways in and around Wernersville.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 31-AUG-18 16:30:00 to 31-AUG-18 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding made Scroggy Road and Cream Road in Lower Oxford Township impassable.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 31-AUG-18 15:50:00 to 31-AUG-18 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYOMISSING HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding occurred along the Wyomissing Creek in Wyomissing.  Residents were evacuated from an apartment complex on Old Mill Road where 12 units were damaged by the rising flood waters.  At least 10 water rescues took place in Sinking Spring, Spring Township and Wyomissing.
Two people were rescued from Ocean Beach by a surfer on the first of August after being pulled into the ocean by a rip current. A third boy swept out to sea was not recovered.

Rip Current in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 01-AUG-18 15:00:00 to 01-AUG-18 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reported that three people were pulled into the water at Ocean Beach by a rip current. Two people were rescued by a surfer while a third was missing https://abc7news.com/news/2-rescued-1-boy-missing-in-waters-off-ocean-beach/25936/. The search for the third person was called off the following day https://abc7news.com/news/search-halted-for-teen-in-waters-off-ocean-beach/26586/.
A supercell over Lincoln County merged with other storms to form a cluster or mini-QLCS, producing up to quarter size hail and winds estimated at 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 03-AUG-18 17:54:00 to 03-AUG-18 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public estimated up to 60 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 03-AUG-18 18:00:00 to 03-AUG-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer estimated 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 03-AUG-18 17:54:00 to 03-AUG-18 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 03-AUG-18 17:52:00 to 03-AUG-18 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winds estimated at 80 mph overturned irrigation pivots, damaged and/or destroyed outbuildings and grain bins.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 03-AUG-18 17:46:00 to 03-AUG-18 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported 2 campers and 1 semi trailer blown over between mile markers 169 and 171 on Interstate 80.
A broad area of low pressure was located from the mid-Atlantic to New England, while a high pressure system was located over the southeast Gulf of Mexico. These two systems combined to produce west-northwest winds across the Florida peninsula. Moisture was plentiful across the area, and combined with daytime heating provided the necessary instability to generate showers and thunderstorms. The west winds favored the west coast sea breeze, thus many of the showers and storms that developed moved quickly towards the eastern side of central Florida. As these storms pushed across the coast of Brevard County, one storm produced strong winds along the intracoastal waters before moving offshore.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VOLUSIA-BREVARD COUNTY LINE TO SEBASTIAN INLET 0-20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 10-AUG-18 11:35:00 to 10-AUG-18 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CANAVERAL
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

US Air Force wind tower measured a peak wind gust of 36 knots from the northwest.
Clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms between Bismarck and Jamestown during the mid evening of August 25th tracked eastward along the Interstate 94 corridor during the late evening and into the early morning hours of August 26th. These storms produced heavy rain, large hail, and damaging wind gusts. The largest hail, 2.50 inches in diameter, fell in the Davenport, North Dakota, area.

Hail in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-AUG-18 01:10:00 to 26-AUG-18 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Cars and barns were damaged by the large hail. Satellite imagery showed widespread wind and hail damage to cropland across southern Addison and northern Davenport townships.

Hail in GRIGGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-AUG-18 21:22:00 to 25-AUG-18 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANNAFORD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Crop damage was noted in western Ball Hill Township.

Hail in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 25-AUG-18 21:40:00 to 25-AUG-18 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail started ahead of the rain.

Hail in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-AUG-18 00:10:00 to 26-AUG-18 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOWER CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-AUG-18 00:54:00 to 26-AUG-18 00:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Satellite imagery showed widespread wind and hail damage to cropland over southern Maple River Township.

Hail in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-AUG-18 01:08:00 to 26-AUG-18 01:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

The large hail damaged roofs, siding, and windows on multiple homes. Vehicles were also hit particularly hard.

Hail in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-AUG-18 01:21:00 to 26-AUG-18 01:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORACE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Satellite imagery showed widespread wind and hail damage to cropland across northern Normanna Township.

Hail in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-AUG-18 01:30:00 to 26-AUG-18 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKSON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Vehicles were hit by the large hail, one suffering a cracked windshield. Satellite imagery showed widespread wind and hail damage to cropland across central Pleasant Township.
Clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms between Bismarck and Jamestown (North Dakota) during the mid evening of August 25th tracked eastward along the Interstate 94 corridor during the late evening and into the early morning hours of August 26th. The storms dropped large hail over portions of Clay County (Minnesota) before weakening again.

Hail in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 26-AUG-18 01:50:00 to 26-AUG-18 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNESVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Large hail and very heavy rain fell across eastern Alliance and western Barnesville townships.

Hail in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 26-AUG-18 01:35:00 to 26-AUG-18 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMSTOCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Steady nickel to quarter sized hail fell. Satellite imagery showed widespread wind and hail damage to cropland across central Holy Cross Township.
Very dry conditions over Eastern Washington during July and August created dry fuel conditions across the region. Scattered dry thunderstorms moving through the region  during the morning of August 11th triggered an estimated 20 new fire starts in the mountains north of Twisp.  Many of these small fires merged into on large conflagration lasting through the remainder of August and requiring considerable state and federal resources to contain. These fires were generally in unpopulated forest land with no structures or homes lost. Smoke from these fires and fires in surrounding states and provinces often severely degraded air quality across eastern Washington during the month of August.

Wildfire in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 11-AUG-18 13:00:00 to 31-AUG-18 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 13.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The McCleod Wildfire 10 miles north of Mazama was started by lightning and first reported on August 11th. The fire grew to 24,411 acres, consuming mostly timber in unpopulated  mountainous terrain before being largely contained by mid September. No structures were lost but some back country roads were closed. The cost of fighting the fire was calculated at 13.1 million dollars.
The Grass Valley Wildfire near Grand Coulee began on August 11th from an unknown cause and quickly spread on breezy winds to consume 74,835 acres of grass and scrub  land, threatening the nearby towns of Grand Coulee and Electric City by the afternoon of August 12th. The fire destroyed 5 outbuildings and damaged one home before it was contained. One firefighter suffered severe burns when fire behavior unexpectedly intensified during the first day of the fire.

Wildfire in WATERVILLE PLATEAU, WASHINGTON
From 11-AUG-18 10:00:00 to 16-AUG-18 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 864.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A firefighter was injured when he was trapped by flames while fighting the Grass Valley Wildfire.
A strong cold front propelled by a deep upper trough that took on a negative tilt, pushed across the region on April 15 producing severe weather and heavy rainfall. The speed of convective elements prevented flash flooding but longer duration flooding occurred on several rivers and streams, mainly in the minor category. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 3 inches in parts of southeast West Virginia in 24-hours ending at 7 AM on the 16th.

Flood in MONROE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 04:00:00 to 16-APR-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOZOO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Indian Creek (INCW2) flooded cresting at 12.66 feet (Minor Flood stage - 8 ft.) early on the 16th, closing at least one road.

Heavy Rain in GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 15-APR-18 07:00:00 to 16-APR-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP site at Lewisburg 3N (LWBW2) measured 2.31 inches in the 24 hours ending at 7 AM on the 16th. This was the 2nd highest daily April rainfall on record, with nearly complete data back to 1900.

Flood in MONROE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 15-APR-18 18:00:00 to 16-APR-18 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report from local TV showed flood damage in the Peterstown area with several homes receiving water damage and at least 2 vehicles totaled and a tractor. A shed was also damaged by flood waters. Damages are estimated.

Flood in GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 15:00:00 to 17-APR-18 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Greenbrier River at Alderson (ALDW2) crested above Minor Flood stage of 14 feet, reaching 15.49 ft. early on the 17th. Several roads are flooded at these stages.
A cold front moved across northern Ohio during the afternoon of August 29th.  A line of showers and thunderstorms developed along the front.  A couple reports of severe weather were received.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 29-AUG-18 13:45:00 to 29-AUG-18 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAIN CO REGL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated sensor at the Lorain County Airport measured a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 29-AUG-18 14:43:00 to 29-AUG-18 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and power lines along Boston Mills Road.
Storms developed ahead of a northward moving warm front during the afternoon and were being fed from the south by unseasonably moist air. Most of the storms remained sub-severe, but one storm evolved into a supercell with large hail. These storms then moved into Wisconsin and were training along the warm front, leading to a flash flood threat. The cold front then approached the region overnight and led to a line of storms that ripped up numerous trees across northern Minnesota.

Hail in AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 26-AUG-18 15:47:00 to 26-AUG-18 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC GREGOR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 26-AUG-18 16:05:00 to 26-AUG-18 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHESHEBEE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 26-AUG-18 16:15:00 to 26-AUG-18 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHESHEBEE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in KOOCHICHING, MINNESOTA
From 27-AUG-18 00:35:00 to 27-AUG-18 00:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: (INL)INTL FALLS ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees were uprooted and snapped in International Falls leading to multiple power outages.
Dry conditions over north Idaho during July and August created dry fuel conditions across the region. Lightning from occasional thunderstorms moving through the region most notably during the last week of July, caused a number of wildfires some of which grew large and long lasting requiring considerable state and federal resources to contain. These large fires were in unpopulated forest land with no structures or homes lost. Smoke from these fires and fires in surrounding states and provinces often severely degraded air quality across eastern Washington and north Idaho during the month of August.

Wildfire in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 01-AUG-18 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-18 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 5.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Cougar Wildfire near Hope Idaho is believed to have been started by lightning on July 28th. The fire grew and eventually burned 7,866 acres of timber. No structures of homes were lost or threatened. The cost of the firefighting resources required to contain the fire was calculated at 5.1 million dollars.

Wildfire in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 01-AUG-18 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-18 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 1.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Surprise Creek Wildfire in a remote portion of Shoshone County is believed to have been caused by lightning on July 27th. It grew and eventually burned 3300 acres of timber in a wilderness area. No structures were threatened or lost. The cost of firefighting resources to contain the blaze was calculated at 1.3 million dollars.

Wildfire in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 01-AUG-18 00:00:00 to 01-AUG-18 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Rampike Wildfire is believed to have been caused by lightning on July 31st. The fire burned 3100 acres in a remote wilderness area of Shoshone County. No structures were lost or threatened. The cost of the resources necessary to contain the fire was calculated at  1.0 million dollars.

Wildfire in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 01-AUG-18 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-18 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 299.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Smith Creek Wildfire is believed to have been caused by lightning on July 27th. The fire consumed 1113 acres of timber in the mountains 7 miles NE of Priest Lake. No structures were lost or threatened. The cost of the resources needed to contain the fire was calculated at 299 thousand dollars.