sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Clear skies and a cold air mass brought temperatures below freezing in the northwest valleys of Colorado.

Frost/Freeze in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-OCT-18 20:53:00 to 14-OCT-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Minimum temperatures ranged from the upper teens to upper 20s degrees F across the entire zone.
Clear skies and a cold air mass lowered temperatures below freezing in the eastern Uintah Basin.

Frost/Freeze in EASTERN UINTA BASIN, UTAH
From 14-OCT-18 01:20:00 to 14-OCT-18 10:10:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Minimum temperatures ranged from 27 to 31 degrees F across the entire zone.
Clear skies and light winds behind a strong cold front brought a season ending freeze to many valleys in west-central and southwest Colorado.

Frost/Freeze in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-OCT-18 20:52:00 to 15-OCT-18 09:55:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Minimum temperatures ranged from 20 to 28 degrees F across the entire zone.

Frost/Freeze in SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-OCT-18 20:20:00 to 15-OCT-18 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Minimum temperatures ranged from 18 to 26 degrees F across the entire zone.

Frost/Freeze in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-OCT-18 19:57:00 to 15-OCT-18 08:35:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Minimum temperatures ranged from 17 to 24 degrees F across the entire zone.

Frost/Freeze in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-OCT-18 19:40:00 to 15-OCT-18 09:18:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Minimum temperatures ranged from 17 to 28 degrees F across the entire zone.

Frost/Freeze in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 14-OCT-18 17:09:00 to 15-OCT-18 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Minimum temperatures ranged from 18 to 27 degrees F across the entire zone.

Frost/Freeze in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 14-OCT-18 18:51:00 to 15-OCT-18 09:45:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Minimum temperatures ranged from 15 to 28 degrees F across the entire zone.

Frost/Freeze in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 14-OCT-18 21:15:00 to 15-OCT-18 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Minimum temperatures ranged from 16 to 29 degrees F across the entire zone.
A lightning strike ignited a wildfire on Buttermilk Ridge in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area.

Wildfire in UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY, COLORADO
From 01-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 13-OCT-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Buttermilk Fire began due to lightning on Buttermilk Ridge in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area and grew to 748 acres before it was contained in mid October.
A low pressure system lifting from the Central Plains into the Upper Midwest led to snow developing over eastern and parts of central North Dakota. The heaviest snow occurred over the lower James River Valley into east-central and northeast North Dakota. The storm occurred while many crops were unharvested, which led to crop losses, particularly soybeans. Also, the heavy wet snow led to damaged power lines and broken power poles, with around 200 services loosing power for an extended period of time in rural areas, and periodic short-term outages in towns. Snow totals were nine to 11 inches.

Heavy Snow in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-18 02:00:00 to 10-OCT-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Verona received 11 inches of snow. Multiple crops were unharvested across LaMoure County, with losses to soybeans. Multiple power lines and poles were damaged, particularly over eastern parts of the county.

Heavy Snow in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-OCT-18 02:00:00 to 10-OCT-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Public

Locations near Fullerton received nine inches of snow. Multiple crops were unharvested across Dickey County, with losses mainly to soybeans. Multiple power lines and poles were damaged, particularly over eastern parts of the county.
Flood wave from heavy rainfall over the upper Nueces River watershed reached Live Oak County by the end of the month. Major flooding occurred from west of Three Rivers to near George West. Releases from Lake Corpus Christi produced major flooding on the Nueces River downstream from the dam to the Calallen area.

Flood in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMMONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred from west of Three Rivers to near George West. Flow backed up into several minor creeks.

Flood in NUECES, TEXAS
From 27-OCT-18 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA ROSE
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Releases from Wesley Seale Dam pushed the Nueces River into major flood stream downstream from the dam, affecting Nueces County. West bank residents below Bluntzer were cut off by the flood waters.

Flood in JIM WELLS, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-18 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDIA
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Releases from Wesley Seale Dam pushed the Nueces River into major flood stream downstream from the dam, affecting Jim Wells County.

Flood in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 26-OCT-18 12:00:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORPUS CHRISTI ST PA
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Releases from Wesley Seale Dam pushed the Nueces River into major flood stream downstream from the dam, affecting San Patricio County.
A prolonged and exceptionally wet fall combined with successive flash flood events in eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois to bring widespread minor to moderate river flooding to nearly all rivers in this area. In addition, major flooding occurred on rivers, including the Mississippi, Iowa, Wapsipinicon, English, North Skunk, Maquoketa, and Rock Rivers. This major flood event stretched through much of mid October.

Flood in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 08-OCT-18 12:00:00 to 12-OCT-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding on the Rock River at the Joslin, IL gage began at 12 PM, October 8th, when it exceeded 16.5 feet. It crested at 17.2 feet, 2 AM, October 10th, before falling below 16.5 feet, which is major flood stage, at 3 PM, October 12th.

Flood in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 08-OCT-18 12:00:00 to 14-OCT-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAL VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding on the Rock River at the Joslin, IL gage began at 12 PM, October 8th, when it exceeded 16.5 feet. It crested at 17.2 feet, 2 AM, October 10th, before falling below 16.5 feet, which is major flood stage, at 3 PM, October 12th.
Further downstream, major flooding on the Rock River at the Moline, IL gage began at 2 PM, October 8th, when it exceeded 14 feet. It crested at 14.9 feet, 330 AM, October 10th, before falling below 14 feet, which is major flood stage, at 6 PM, October 14th.
A shortwave emerging from the base of a persistent Great Lakes to Gulf of Mexico upper trough supported the development of numerous showers and thunderstorms.  One to two inches of rain caused some isolated flooding issues in Clarion County.

Flash Flood in CLARION, PENNSYLVANIA
From 03-AUG-18 09:15:00 to 03-AUG-18 11:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOXBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County 911 officials reported that North Riverview Drive between Foxburg and Emlenton was flooded in multiple areas.

Flash Flood in CLARION, PENNSYLVANIA
From 03-AUG-18 09:16:00 to 03-AUG-18 11:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURKEY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County 911 officials reported that Sugar Valley Road was completely covered by water.

Heavy Rain in CLARION, PENNSYLVANIA
From 03-AUG-18 09:59:00 to 03-AUG-18 09:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUM ROCK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county emergency manager reported that 1.54 inches of rain fell in 3.5 hours.  Isolated areas of 2 inches likely occurred northeast of St. Petersburg.
Isolated thunderstorms managed to form in a hot and humid pattern.  Weak steering flow led to some localized flash flooding in Allegheny County, and steep lapse rates/high instability combined with dry air aloft to produce hail and wind damage in a few instances.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-AUG-18 15:07:00 to 05-AUG-18 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEARERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County 911 officials reported that trees were blown down along Garvers Ferry Road.

Hail in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-AUG-18 14:05:00 to 05-AUG-18 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: VENETIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Citizens of Washington County reported hail.

Flash Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-AUG-18 13:20:00 to 05-AUG-18 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENTWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County law enforcement reported flooding near the intersection of Becks Run Road and Raven Street.  One vehicle was stuck in the water.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-AUG-18 13:06:00 to 05-AUG-18 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County 911 officials reported that a tree fell on a residential porch on Grandin Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-AUG-18 13:06:00 to 05-AUG-18 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County 911 officials reported that a number of trees were down near Edgehill Avenue and Windermere Avenue.

Hail in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-AUG-18 13:50:00 to 05-AUG-18 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC MURRAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Citizens of Washington County reported hail.
The severe drought conditions in September continued into early October before finally improving by mid October. Several rounds of rainfall along with some snowfall resulted in the improving drought conditions.

Drought in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 16-OCT-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in EDMUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 16-OCT-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FAULK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 16-OCT-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 16-OCT-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor
Moisture associated with a tropical wave combined with diurnal heating and local effects to result in the development of showers and thunderstorms across interior and western PR.

Flood in RINCON, PUERTO RICO
From 04-OCT-18 14:59:00 to 04-OCT-18 17:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: RINCON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding reported in the urban sector of Rincon along Road PR-115 between Costa Salud Hospital and Econo Supermarket.
The available moisture combined with the diurnal heating and local effects to result in the development of showers and thunderstorms across interior, western, and southwest PR.

Flood in YAUCO, PUERTO RICO
From 10-OCT-18 16:30:00 to 10-OCT-18 17:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: YAUCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Berrenchin Creek flooded Road 335 in Barrio Barinas.
Clear skies, abundant low level moisture, and falling temperatures led to the formation of fog, some of which became locally dense.

Dense Fog in HARDY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in EASTERN MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.

Dense Fog in EASTERN GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-OCT-18 23:15:00 to 04-OCT-18 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

Observations from around the area indicate visibility fell to a quarter of a mile or less in dense fog.
A lingering upper level low pressure system drifting across Pennsylvania promoted low convective temperatures, allowing numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop, which concentrated near disturbances around the upper low.  Decent instability and strong low-level lapse rates promoted damaging wind gusts and hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, OHIO
From 13-AUG-18 14:43:00 to 13-AUG-18 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: TORONTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The broadcast media reported that several trees were uprooted and that part of a roof was blown off of a house in Toronto.

Hail in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 13-AUG-18 12:39:00 to 13-AUG-18 12:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUSCARAWAS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail.

Hail in JEFFERSON, OHIO
From 13-AUG-18 14:32:00 to 13-AUG-18 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: TORONTO ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail.

Hail in HARRISON, OHIO
From 13-AUG-18 15:25:00 to 13-AUG-18 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Citizens of Harrison County reported hail.
A cold front moving through the area produced wind gusts from 50 to 61 mph. The strong winds flipped a bounce toy at a pumpkin patch near Lincoln, NE, injuring 1 child and killing another.

High Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-18 16:54:00 to 03-OCT-18 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Tekamah, NE gusted to 58 mph as a cold front moved through.

High Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-18 16:54:00 to 03-OCT-18 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winds gusted to 61 mph at the NWS office in Valley, NE as a cold front moved through.

High Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-18 17:06:00 to 03-OCT-18 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusted to 59 mph at the Lincoln, NE airport as a cold front moved through.

High Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-18 17:03:00 to 03-OCT-18 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Estimated wind gusts to 59 mph as a cold front moved through. Two children were playing on a bounce toy at a pumpkin patch on the north side of Lincoln, NE when it was tossed by the wind. 1 child was injured with a broken arm. Another child received extensive injuries after being trapped in the bounce house. This child later passed away after a couple of days in the hospital.

High Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-18 15:17:00 to 03-OCT-18 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS south of Norfolk, NE reported a 61 mph wind gust as a cold front moved through.
A cold core low pressure system moved over the region causing the freezing layer to be low. There were scattered thunderstorms with numerous reports of small hail and graupel. There was one large hail report which caused minor damage in Summit County.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 28-OCT-18 16:00:00 to 28-OCT-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail damaged a window.
Several waterspouts were reported on Lake Erie.

Waterspout in GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE OH TO CONNEAUT OH, LAKE ERIE
From 17-OCT-18 07:29:00 to 17-OCT-18 07:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWICK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was a report from social media of a waterspout off the coast near Saybrook Beach Club.

Waterspout in AVON POINT TO WILLOWICK OH, LAKE ERIE
From 17-OCT-18 09:33:00 to 17-OCT-18 09:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWICK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

There were several waterspouts reported by weather observer just offshore of Burke Lakefront Airport.

Waterspout in AVON POINT TO WILLOWICK OH, LAKE ERIE
From 17-OCT-18 11:56:00 to 17-OCT-18 11:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVON POINT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was a report from social media of a waterspout offshore near Rocky River.

Waterspout in AVON POINT TO WILLOWICK OH, LAKE ERIE
From 17-OCT-18 12:30:00 to 17-OCT-18 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVON POINT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee observed several waterspouts offshore near Lakewood Park.

Waterspout in AVON POINT TO WILLOWICK OH, LAKE ERIE
From 17-OCT-18 09:26:00 to 17-OCT-18 09:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWICK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was a video from local broadcast media of a waterspout offshore near Euclid Park.
Scattered severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front dropping south through the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 02-OCT-18 16:51:00 to 02-OCT-18 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A large limb was knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 02-OCT-18 17:32:00 to 02-OCT-18 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was knocked down onto the 8900 block of Jersey Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 02-OCT-18 17:33:00 to 02-OCT-18 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was knocked down onto the 1100 block of York Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 02-OCT-18 17:33:00 to 02-OCT-18 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A two foot diameter limb was knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 02-OCT-18 17:42:00 to 02-OCT-18 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANATTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 02-OCT-18 17:32:00 to 02-OCT-18 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was knocked down onto a house and power lines, causing an electrical fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 02-OCT-18 17:39:00 to 02-OCT-18 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple wires were knocked down at Burg Street and Thornewood Drive.
High releases continued from upstream dams along the Missouri River and kept much of the stretch between Fort Randall Dam and Gavins Point Dam in minor flood stage for most of the month.

Flood in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 02-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 07-OCT-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKSTOWN
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Increased releases from Fort Randall Dam resulted in a return to minor flooding of mainly agricultural areas at the start of October. The Missouri River near Greenwood (gage site GRWS2) crested at 0.3 feet above flood stage on October 3. The river dropped below flood stage on October 7, but would return above flood stage a couple more times during the month.

Flood in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERKINS
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Other than a brief period from October 8-11, minor flooding of mainly agricultural areas persisted through the entire month along the Missouri River near Niobrara (gage site MRNN1). The river crested at 1.1 feet above flood stage on October 3, and again 1.2 feet above flood stage on October 13. The river remained above flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUNNING WATER
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The boat landing near Santee was flooded, and the access road to a few recreational homes east of the landing was inundated throughout the month as the Missouri River at Springfield (gage site SPGS2) crested 2.0 feet above flood stage on October 14. The river remained in minor flood through the end of the month.
Heavy rain occurred across the area on October 8th.

Flood in JOHNSON, NEBRASKA
From 08-OCT-18 17:30:00 to 08-OCT-18 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported over a county road west of Cook, NE. The person reported 4.20 inches of rain since the storm began earlier in the day.
The Bald Mountain Fire in northern Utah began on August 24 and burned for over a month before being contained. Note that this episode began in August and continued though September.

Wildfire in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 01-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 02-OCT-18 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Bald Mountain Fire was a lightning caused wildfire that began on August 24. Initially only about 20 acres, it experienced exceptional growth on September 12 due to high winds and low relative humidity, and eventually burned 18,620 acres. The Bald Mountain Fire and nearby Pole Creek Fire led to the evacuation of 6,000 people from 2,000 homes at the height of the incident, as well as caused numerous road closures. The combined costs to fight the Bald Mountain Fire and the Pole Creek Fire were $23.8 million. The Bald Mountain Fire was contained on October 2. Note that this event began in August and continued through September.
The Pole Creek Fire in northern Utah began on September 6 and burned for about a month before being contained. Note that this episode began in September.

Wildfire in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 01-OCT-18 00:00:00 to 07-OCT-18 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Pole Creek Fire was a lightning caused wildfire that began on September 6. On September 12, high winds and low relative humidity caused the fire to rapidly grow, and it eventually burned 102,190 acres. The Pole Creek Fire and nearby Bald Mountain Fire led to the evacuation of 6,000 people from 2,000 homes at the height of the incident, as well as caused numerous road closures The combined costs to fight the Pole Creek Fire and Bald Mountain Fire were $23.8 million. The Pole Creek Fire was contained on October 7. Note that this event began in September.