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A late-season heat wave impacted southern Vermont during the first week of September. A persistent warm and moist airmass characterized by daytime highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and dewpoints in the 70s resulted in heat index values reaching 90-100 degrees during the afternoon hours. This heat wave coincided with the first week of school for many, and the heat prompted some schools to dismiss classes early and postpone or cancel sports practices.

Heat in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 03-SEP-18 11:00:00 to 06-SEP-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in EASTERN WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 03-SEP-18 11:00:00 to 06-SEP-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet
A late-season heat wave impacted western Massachusetts during the first week of September. A persistent warm and moist airmass characterized by daytime highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and dewpoints in the 70s resulted in heat index values reaching 90-100 degrees during the afternoon hours. This heat wave coincided with the first week of school for many, and the heat prompted some schools to dismiss classes early and postpone or cancel sports practices.

Heat in NORTHERN BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-SEP-18 11:00:00 to 06-SEP-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-SEP-18 11:00:00 to 06-SEP-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet
A moderately unstable, but poorly sheared environment was in place ahead of a weak cold front that passed southeast across the area. Two stronger storms developed and moved cross Wabash and Adams county. an isolated incident occurred in Geneva Indiana where a large 20 year old rotten tree was blown over, killing 2 people.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, INDIANA
From 10-JUL-18 14:00:00 to 10-JUL-18 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local media and law enforcement reported a large rotten tree, roughly 20 years old, was blown over by non severe thunderstorm winds . The tree landed onto a moving truck that was occupied by a man and woman. Both occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene. The base of the tree was rotten in over half way and up 5 feet with the portion of the tree breaking off being the rotten portion. No other damage to structures, trees or any object were noted.
A complex of thunderstorms moved out of northern Indiana into Cass county, producing damaging winds in Vandalia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MICHIGAN
From 01-JUL-18 20:15:00 to 01-JUL-18 20:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANDALIA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported several large trees were blown down on the north shore of Donnell Lake. A large tree was also blown down near Lewis Lake.
A cold front was draped across northwestern Ohio with 1000 to 2000 J/KG of MLCAPE and effective shear in excess of 35 knots. While the majority of the storms remained below severe limits, a wet microburst caused damage in the Haviland area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 15:38:00 to 26-JUL-18 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVILAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported Custom Assembly, Inc. on the west side of the village, suffered heavy damage to multiple buildings. Haviland Tile, Inc. had a number of their storage piles of PVC Drainage tile blown over. A semi tractor-trailer was blown over. As far as damage to the residents in the village, was minimal. Small sheds, trees and tree limbs came down, as well as isolated utility lines down. Wind gust to 65 mph were estimated with the wet microburst.
A severe thunderstorm developed west of Hall and brought severe hail to Hall and Deerlodge.

Hail in POWELL, MONTANA
From 27-JUL-18 16:45:00 to 27-JUL-18 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: DEER LODGE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported by the public at the Deer Lodge Golf Club a few miles west of Deer Lodge.

Hail in GRANITE, MONTANA
From 27-JUL-18 15:55:00 to 27-JUL-18 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SOUTHERN CROSS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The public reported hail covering the ground southwest of Hall. Golf ball sized hail was the largest stone observed.
Scattered thunderstorms developed over East Central Colorado during the afternoon.  One of the thunderstorms produced winds strong enough to blow down several power poles near Kirk.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-18 16:42:00 to 12-JUL-18 16:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: KIRK
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down several power poles near the intersection of CR R and CR 3.
With river levels already running high due to late June rainfall, additional heavy rainfall of four to nine inches the first few days of July brought increased flooding to the Little Sioux River and tributaries.

Flood in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-18 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPAFFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Significant amounts of crop and pasture land were flooded as river levels on the Little Sioux River climbed to 1.7 feet above flood stage near Montgomery (gage site MLSI4) on July 4.
A snowfall of 6-8 inches occurred in Carbon and Monroe counties. Totals gradually decreased as you traveled further south and east with less than an inch in Philadelphia.

Winter Storm in CARBON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JAN-18 04:00:00 to 17-JAN-18 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall averaged over 6 inches in the county.

Winter Storm in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JAN-18 04:00:00 to 17-JAN-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around eight inches of snow fell in the county.
Periods of heavy rainfall developed along a slow moving frontal boundary. Rainfall across ranged from 2 to 4 inches with the highest amounts in the central parts of the state. Hazlettsville at 4.12 inches, Sandtown 3.62 inches, Magnolia 3.5 inches, Blackbird 3.75 inches, Greenwood 2.05 inches, Townsend 2.89 inches and Lincoln 2.03 inches.

Flood in KENT, DELAWARE
From 10-FEB-18 18:28:00 to 10-FEB-18 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE HEAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was reported on route 1 south in Little Haven with lane restrictions.

Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 11-FEB-18 12:40:00 to 11-FEB-18 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIELDSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flooding at the route 13 to route 1 entrance of Roth bridge.
Low pressure moved north from the Florida coast and deepened, passing southeast of Nantucket on Thursday January 4.  The storm reached its lowest pressure and strongest pressure gradient as it passed Southern New England. This brought heavy snow and damaging winds to Connecticut.  The storm moved off through the Maritimes on January 5.

Winter Storm in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 04-JAN-18 04:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to fifteen inches of snow fell across Hartford County.

Winter Storm in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 04-JAN-18 03:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to seventeen inches of snow fell across Tolland County.

Winter Storm in WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT
From 04-JAN-18 03:00:00 to 04-JAN-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to thirteen inches of snow fell across Windham County.
A large Pacific storm system and associated cold front brought significant snowfall to the higher elevations across western Colorado.  Some snow bands developed which produced locally heavy snow amounts.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 17-MAR-18 18:00:00 to 19-MAR-18 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Measured snowfall totals generally ranged from 5 to 10 inches across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 14 inches at the Lone Cone SNOTEL site.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 18-MAR-18 04:00:00 to 19-MAR-18 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Measured snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 7 inches across the area.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 18-MAR-18 05:00:00 to 19-MAR-18 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured snowfall totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the area.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 18-MAR-18 05:00:00 to 19-MAR-18 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the area.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 18-MAR-18 05:00:00 to 18-MAR-18 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Measured snowfall totals generally ranged from 5 to 11 inches across the area.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 18-MAR-18 07:00:00 to 19-MAR-18 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 11 inches at the Park Reservoir SNOTEL site.

Winter Weather in UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AND DALLAS DIVIDE, COLORADO
From 18-MAR-18 08:00:00 to 19-MAR-18 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Measured snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the area.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 18-MAR-18 09:00:00 to 19-MAR-18 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Generally 4 to 8 inches of snow were measured across the area.  Locally higher amounts included 11 inches at the McCoy Park SNOTEL site. Interstate 70 became slick and snowpacked.  Vail Pass was closed for a period of time due to numerous vehicle accidents.
A Pacific storm and associated cold front moved through western Colorado and brought significant snowfall and blowing snow to the area.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 04-MAR-18 09:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the area.

Winter Weather in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 04-MAR-18 10:30:00 to 04-MAR-18 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sustained wind speeds of 25 to 40 MPH were reported across the area with wind gusts exceeding 55 MPH at times. As a result, widespread blowing snow occurred which resulting in reduced visibilities and slick, snowpacked roads.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 04-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches across the area. Roads became slick and snowpacked.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 04-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 5 to 10 inches across the area, with locally higher amounts in excess of a foot near the Wyoming border.

Winter Weather in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 04-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 04-MAR-18 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Generally 6 inches of snow was measured across the area.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 04-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 05-MAR-18 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Measured snowfall totals ranged from 5 to 10 inches across the area.

Winter Weather in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 04-MAR-18 08:30:00 to 04-MAR-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches across the area. Roads became slick and snowpacked.
Areas from far southern South Dakota and northeast Nebraska into adjacent northwest Iowa were on the northern fringes of an area of low pressure moving across the Central Plains. Light ice accumulations were followed by light snowfall, resulting in slick roadways.

Winter Weather in DAKOTA, NEBRASKA
From 16-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 16-MAR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hazardous travel conditions producing several minor accidents resulted from a period of light freezing rain which brought ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Light snowfall followed with less than an inch accumulation. Several power outages were reported around the Sioux City metro area.

Winter Weather in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 16-MAR-18 11:00:00 to 16-MAR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hazardous travel conditions producing several minor accidents resulted from a period of light freezing rain which brought ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Light snowfall followed with less than an inch accumulation. Several power outages were reported around the Sioux City metro area.
An upper level trough and associated cold front moved through western Colorado and brought significant snowfall to the central mountains and the northwestern San Juan Mountains of western Colorado. Additionally, some snow bands developed in those areas which locally enhanced the snowfall rates.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 05-FEB-18 09:00:00 to 06-FEB-18 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall totals ranged from 5 to 10 inches across the area, generally above 9000 feet. I-70 over Vail Pass was closed for about an hour during the event.

Winter Weather in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-FEB-18 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-18 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts including 13 inches at Irwin Ski Lodge.

Winter Weather in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 05-FEB-18 20:00:00 to 06-FEB-18 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts that included 12 inches at Telluride Ski Area and the Avalanche Monument on Highway 550.
A late season winter storm deposited heavy snow over the Snowy and Sierra Madre mountain ranges.  Very low visibility in falling and blowing snow was observed.  Snow totals varied between 8 and 16 inches, heaviest above 10000 feet.  Moderate to heavy snow also fell across portions of east-central Wyoming.

Winter Storm in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 05-APR-18 18:00:00 to 06-APR-18 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Divide Peak SNOTEL site (elevation 8880 ft) estimated 12 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 05-APR-18 18:00:00 to 06-APR-18 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Sand Lake SNOTEL site (elevation 10050 ft) estimated 12 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 05-APR-18 18:00:00 to 06-APR-18 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Medicine Bow SNOTEL site (elevation 10500 ft) estimated 16 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 05-APR-18 18:00:00 to 06-APR-18 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The North French Creek SNOTEL site (elevation 10130 ft) estimated 13 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 05-APR-18 21:00:00 to 06-APR-18 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four to seven inches of snow was observed countywide.

Winter Storm in NIOBRARA COUNTY, WYOMING
From 05-APR-18 21:00:00 to 06-APR-18 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Five to seven inches of snow was observed countywide.
A late season winter storm deposited moderate to heavy snow across portions of the northern Nebraska Panhandle.  Snow totals ranged from four to six inches.

Winter Storm in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 05-APR-18 21:00:00 to 06-APR-18 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three to six inches of snow was observed countywide.

Winter Storm in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 05-APR-18 21:00:00 to 06-APR-18 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four to six inches of snow was observed north and northwest of Harrison.
Coastal low pressure moving along a cold front on Friday Sept 28th passed south and east of Cape Cod, then departed south of Nova Scotia on Saturday Sept 29th. Northwest winds of 10 to 15 knots trailed the cold front and lingered over Cape Cod through Saturday.  Observed seas from a NOAA data buoy 9 miles north of Provincetown showed 5 foot sea heights and 15 to 16 foot periods through the morning and early afternoon.

High Surf in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 29-SEP-18 12:25:00 to 29-SEP-18 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 27-year-old man walking along the shore at Ballston Beach in Truro Massachusetts was swept into the surf around 12:30 PM EST.  He was fully clothed and walking on a narrow stretch of beach that only had 4 or 5 feet of sand next to the water. The surf/waves, which were pounding the shore that day, came by and literally knocked him off his feet and swept him fatally out to sea.  His body was found one mile north of the beach the next morning.
Truro Police and Fire along with a State Police helicopter and a U.S. Coast Guard vessel and helicopter all responded to assist in the desperate search. Some family members reportedly also tried unsuccessfully to reach the victim.
A combination of snow melt and rainfall brought portions of the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan rivers above flood stage in early March. Crests were at minor flood stage near Milford (MIFI4) and Spencer (SPWI4 and SPOI4), impacting mainly lowland agricultural areas.

Flood in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 04-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall along with snow melt caused minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas along upper portions of the Little Sioux River. The river reached a crest of 1.3 feet above flood stage near Milford (gage site MIFI4) on March 5.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 05-MAR-18 14:00:00 to 08-MAR-18 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPENCER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall along with snow melt caused minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas and Spencer city parks along upper portions of the Little Sioux River. The river reached a crest of 1.8 feet above flood stage at Spencer (gage site SPWI4) on March 7.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 04-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 06-MAR-18 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall along with snow melt caused minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas along upper portions of the Little Sioux River. The river reached a crest of 1.3 feet above flood stage near Milford (gage site MIFI4) on March 5.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 06-MAR-18 16:00:00 to 07-MAR-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall along with snow melt caused minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas  along the Ocheyedan River. The river reached a crest of 0.2 feet above flood stage near Spencer (gage site SPOI4) on March 7.

Flood in DICKINSON, IOWA
From 09-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 10-MAR-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Additional rainfall along with snow melt caused minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas along upper portions of the Little Sioux River. The river reached a crest of 0.2 feet above flood stage near Milford (gage site MIFI4) on March 9.

Flood in CLAY, IOWA
From 09-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 10-MAR-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Additional rainfall along with snow melt caused minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas along upper portions of the Little Sioux River. The river reached a crest of 0.2 feet above flood stage near Milford (gage site MIFI4) on March 9.
A combination of snow melt and rainfall brought middle portions of the Big Sioux River above flood stage in early March. Crests were at minor flood stage near Hawarden (HWDI4) and Akron (AKRI4), impacting only lowland agricultural areas.

Flood in SIOUX, IOWA
From 06-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall along with snow melt caused minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas along middle portions of the Big Sioux River. The river reached a crest of 1.7 feet above flood stage near Hawarden (gage site HWDI4) on March 7.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 08-MAR-18 08:00:00 to 08-MAR-18 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATSWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall along with snow melt caused minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas along middle portions of the Big Sioux River. The river reached a crest of 0.1 feet above flood stage near Akron (gage site AKRI4) on March 8.
A combination of snow melt and rainfall brought middle portions of the Big Sioux River above flood stage in early March. Crests were at minor flood stage near Hawarden (HWDI4) and Akron (AKRI4), impacting only lowland agricultural areas.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 08-MAR-18 08:00:00 to 08-MAR-18 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall along with snow melt caused minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas along middle portions of the Big Sioux River. The river reached a crest of 0.1 feet above flood stage near Akron (gage site AKRI4) on March 8.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALCESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall along with snow melt caused minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas along middle portions of the Big Sioux River. The river reached a crest of 1.7 feet above flood stage near Hawarden (gage site HWDI4) on March 7.