sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Very hot temperatures were recorded in the Tucson Metro and in the western deserts of southeast Arizona on August 5th. The Tucson International Airport reached a record-setting high temperature of 109 degrees. Two heat-related fatality occurred on the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Excessive Heat in WESTERN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 05-AUG-19 10:00:00 to 05-AUG-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Well above normal and very hot temperatures occurred on August 5th with high temperatures of 110 degrees at Ajo, Picacho, and Organ Pipe National Monument, 108 at Sells, and 109 at Tucson International Airport (record high).  The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one adult male and one unidentified male between Pisinemo and Sells on the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Excessive Heat in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 05-AUG-19 10:00:00 to 05-AUG-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Well above normal and very hot temperatures occurred on August 5th with high temperatures of 110 degrees at Ajo, Picacho, and Organ Pipe National Monument, 108 at Sells, and 109 at Tucson International Airport (record high).  The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one adult male and one unidentified male between Pisinemo and Sells on the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Excessive Heat in SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 05-AUG-19 10:00:00 to 05-AUG-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Well above normal and very hot temperatures occurred on August 5th with high temperatures of 110 degrees at Ajo, Picacho, and Organ Pipe National Monument, 108 at Sells, and 109 at Tucson International Airport (record high).  The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one adult male and one unidentified male between Pisinemo and Sells on the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Excessive Heat in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 05-AUG-19 10:00:00 to 05-AUG-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Well above normal and very hot temperatures occurred on August 5th with high temperatures of 110 degrees at Ajo, Picacho, and Organ Pipe National Monument, 108 at Sells, and 109 at Tucson International Airport (record high).  The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one adult male and one unidentified male between Pisinemo and Sells on the Tohono O'odham Nation.
A strong subsidence flow moved across the Central Laramie Range producing high sustained winds at Bordeaux.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 15-JAN-19 03:20:00 to 15-JAN-19 04:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor at Bordeaux or nine miles south of Wheatland measured the reported wind.
A short wave trough provided enough lift to overcome relatively warm air aloft to produce thunderstorms, some of which were severe.

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-AUG-19 17:11:00 to 29-AUG-19 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN WHITE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 29-AUG-19 20:05:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 29-AUG-19 20:19:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEARVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 60 to 70 MPH.

Hail in TREGO, KANSAS
From 29-AUG-19 20:26:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEENEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in TREGO, KANSAS
From 29-AUG-19 20:40:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF RES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 29-AUG-19 20:40:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 29-AUG-19 20:46:00 to 29-AUG-19 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HYS)HAYS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 30-AUG-19 02:30:00 to 30-AUG-19 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CIMARRON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 29-AUG-19 21:04:00 to 29-AUG-19 21:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HYS)HAYS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS
An isolated severe weather report was received.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 20-AUG-19 17:30:00 to 20-AUG-19 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULLINVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An implement shed was damaged by high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 20-AUG-19 23:30:00 to 20-AUG-19 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HYS)HAYS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 20-AUG-19 16:25:00 to 20-AUG-19 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDTHORST
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

There were also 40 to 50 mph wind gusts observed as the hail fell.
A  deep surge of subtropical moisture triggered moderate to heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding across portions of northeast Mississippi during the afternoon and early evening hours of Feb 19th.

Flash Flood in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-FEB-19 13:45:00 to 20-FEB-19 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of Highway 382 between Aberdeen and Alternate U.S. Highway 45 covered in water.
A slow moving cold front produced a broad swath of moderate to heavy rainfall that produced some flash flooding and continued areal flooding across a large portion of north Mississippi during the morning hours of February 20th.

Flash Flood in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-FEB-19 07:45:00 to 20-FEB-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONTOTOC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

High water rushing across Oxford Street in Pontotoc.

Flood in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-FEB-19 08:07:00 to 20-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moon Heard Road between Prairie and Una underwater.

Flood in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-FEB-19 08:21:00 to 20-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VARDAMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Many roads inundated with water across Vardaman. A car was partially submerged on a local road near a school.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-FEB-19 08:34:00 to 20-FEB-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKUNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

County Road 210 is underwater near the Skuna River. A driver had to be rescued from their car.

Flood in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-FEB-19 07:45:00 to 20-FEB-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMORY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Sinkhole formed due to flooding at Classic Carwash next to Walmart in Amory.

Flash Flood in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-FEB-19 07:58:00 to 20-FEB-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISSELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Car washed off road and into ditch in the community of Palmetto.

Flash Flood in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-FEB-19 09:18:00 to 20-FEB-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHANNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water is rushing over County Road 185 near Chiwapa Creek.
A chilly start to the new year across southeastern Wyoming with cold overnight wind chills. Many locations had locations get down into the minus 30 and even minus 40.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor located five miles north-northwest of Vedauwoo with a wind chill of minus 29.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 03:00:00 to 01-JAN-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: AWOS

Wind chill of minus 28 measured at the Saratoga Airport.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NORTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 06:44:00 to 01-JAN-19 07:44:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: RAWS

Site at Dodge Creek measured a wind chill of minus 20.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 02:00:00 to 01-JAN-19 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Unknown

CWOP site two miles west of Medicine Bow measured a wind chill of minus 22.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 05:00:00 to 01-JAN-19 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Site at Sawmill Park or nine miles south of Albany measured a wind chill of minus 29.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 05:53:00 to 01-JAN-19 08:38:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: ASOS

Minus 25 wind chill recorded at the Cheyenne Airport.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 06:53:00 to 01-JAN-19 07:53:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: ASOS

Minus 27 wind chill reported at the Douglas Airport.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 04:15:00 to 01-JAN-19 08:15:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: ASOS

Minus 33 wind chill measured at the Laramie Airport.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHWEST CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 06:10:00 to 01-JAN-19 07:10:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: AWOS

Measured wind chill of minus 41 recorded at the Dixon Airport.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 06:53:00 to 01-JAN-19 07:53:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: ASOS

Minus 27 wind chill recorded at Rawlins Airport.
Potent winter storm impacted the area bringing periods of heavy snow and strong winds in the 30 to even 50 mph. Whiteout conditions along area roads and highways hindered traffic with closures on the interstates to alleviate any potential for accidents while providing crews safe access to clear drifts.

Heavy Snow in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-JAN-19 13:30:00 to 22-JAN-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Sensor at Sage Creek Basin with elevation of 7850 feet measured snow water equivalent of 1.4 inches. Snow to liquid ratio used to calculate snowfall was 15 to 1 for a total of 21.5 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 21-JAN-19 11:00:00 to 22-JAN-19 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation site three miles east-southeast of Elk Mountain measured a 67 mph gust during the ongoing snow creating travel impacts along Interstate 80 in the zone. With such strong winds, highest snowfall total was of 3.3 inches one mile southwest of Elk Mountain.

Winter Storm in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 21-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 22-JAN-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Observer four miles east of Douglas measured 4.3 inches of snow with nearby Douglas Airport measuring a maximum wind gust of 39 mph during this period for additional blowing snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 21-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 22-JAN-19 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: RAWS

Cow Creek or twenty-one miles north-northeast of Baggs measured a 58 mph gust with ongoing snow blowing through the area.

Heavy Snow in NORTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-JAN-19 17:00:00 to 22-JAN-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Sensor nineteen miles north-northeast of Shirley Basin measured an estimated 18 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-JAN-19 17:00:00 to 22-JAN-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observer three miles southeast of Buford measured 4.9 inches of snowfall with strong winds occurring throughout with gusts into the 30s and 40s.

Winter Storm in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 21-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 22-JAN-19 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Observer nine miles south of Keeline measured 4.0 inches of snowfall with a Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor at Coleman or thirteen miles south of Glendo measuring a gust at 59 mph during this period.

Winter Storm in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 21-JAN-19 17:00:00 to 22-JAN-19 01:45:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation site at Wyo Hill or ten miles southwest of Cheyenne measured a 58 mph gust in addition to snow totals up to 2 inches reported.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 21-JAN-19 17:00:00 to 22-JAN-19 01:45:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Cheyenne Weather Service Office reported 2.5 inches of snowfall coupled with strong winds gusting into the 50 mph range at the Cheyenne Airport.
Strong winds on the evening of New Year's Day were felt across the Central Laramie Range and portions of Platte County. A Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor measured sustained winds above 40 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 01-JAN-19 20:00:00 to 01-JAN-19 21:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along Interstate 25 by Bordeaux measured the reported sustained winds. The site during this period did gust to 55 mph.
High water levels persisted through April, with continued damage to road and drainage infrastructure.

Flood in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 23-APR-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 20.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Continued precipitation with high water levels damaged county and township roadways during April.  260 miles of gravel roads were reported completely unusable at times during the month.
As a frontal zone dropped southward through the region, scattered thunderstorms developed along the boundary overnight as an upper level wave approached from the southwest.  Wind profiles were weak, limiting storm organization and leading to short-duration of stronger updrafts.

Hail in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 21-APR-19 20:42:00 to 21-APR-19 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 22-APR-19 00:00:00 to 22-APR-19 00:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIOUX CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PLYMOUTH, IOWA
From 22-APR-19 00:34:00 to 22-APR-19 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: REMSEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Flooding from March continued into April although most rivers were declining during April.

Flood in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 27-APR-19 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERLIN FLD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fox River at Berlin remained in flood much of the month after cresting at moderate flood stage toward the end of March. Some homes on Webster St. in Berlin are affected by floodwaters. Riverside and Webster St. parks are flooded.

Flood in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 09-APR-19 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT ATKINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Rock River at Lake Koshkonong crested at major flood stage in late March and  continued to flood into April 9th. There is widespread flooding of roads and docks in the Town of Koshkonong and the Town of Sumner including Vets Lane, Blackhawk Island Rd., and Oxbow Bend Rd.

Flood in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 12-APR-19 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Rock River at Afton crested in late March at minor flood stage. The minor flooding continued until April 12th. Floodwaters affect the property of a home on South Christian Rd. on the east side of the river in the Afton area. Floodwaters affect Riverside Park on the north side of Janesville, and South River Rd. on the south side of Janesville. There is widespread lowland and agricultural flooding in the Afton and Janesville areas.

Flood in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 02-APR-19 05:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wisconsin River at Portage crested at minor flood stage in late March and continued into early April. In the Blackhawk Park area in the Town of Caledonia, Wood St. is affected by floodwaters. Old River Rd. and Blackhawk Rd. is flooded and closed. Near Long Lake, West Lane Rd. and West Lake Rd. are flooded and closed. County Highway V and Oak Knoll Road in the Town of Dekorra have water up to the edge of the pavement. A few homes in the Town of Dekorra have water in the first floor, and there is also flooding of outbuildings and yards.

Flood in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 06-APR-19 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT ATKINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Rock River at Fort Atkinson crested at moderate flood stage in late March and  continued to flood into the 1st week of April. The river walkway in Fort Atkinson is flooded and closed.  On the west side of Fort Atkinson, the southern portion of Rock River Park is flooded and Sinissippi Dr. is closed.  On the east side of Fort Atkinson, Bark River Rd. from Kutz Road to Rock River Rd. is flooded and closed. Rock River Rd. from highway 106 to the Fort Atkinson city limits is flooded and closed.
Significant snow melt over northern WI and some rainfall led to major flood stage on the WI River at Portage.

Flood in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 18-APR-19 15:30:00 to 26-APR-19 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The WI River at Portage reached major flood stage, cresting at 20.08 feet the late evening of April 21st.  Much of the Blackhawk Park and Long Lake areas and its numerous roads and some homes are flooded. Some evacuations occurred in these areas. In the city of Portage, portions of  W. Conant St. and Summit St. are flooded including the boat launch. Water rises through the ground and floods portions of Sunset and Franklin Streets. The Fire Department built a berm on Summit  St. which prevented the expansion of flooding into more residential areas. Basement flooding was occurring
for homes near the floodwaters. Upstream from Portage, Levee Rd. is closed from highway 33 just south of Portage to Schepp Rd. in Sauk Co. Residents living on Levee Rd. were evacuated due to some erosion of the Caledonia levee which protects the area from substantial flooding. Portions of River Shores Rd. was also flooded on the east side of the river. Downstream from Portage in the Town of Dekorra, around a dozen homes are flooded on highway V. Portions of highway V, River Oaks Rd., and Oak Knoll Dr. are flooded. Across the river and slightly upstream from the Town of Dekorra, a portion of Thunderbird Rd. is flooded.
Runoff from significant early spring precipitation during late March and early April resulted in many smaller creeks and tributaries flooding across southwest Minnesota. Much of the basin experienced as much as 2 to 4 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation through April 14.

Flood in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-APR-19 06:00:00 to 07-APR-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLANDREAU MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and early April produced considerable flooding of agricultural land. Pipestone Creek below Pipestone (gage site PSTM5) crested at 0.55 feet above flood stage on April 6.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 06-APR-19 07:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and early April produced considerable flooding of agricultural land.  Other than a brief period from 0600CST April 26 to 1300CST April 27, the river remained in flood through the end of the month. Split Rock Creek below Jasper (gage site JSPM5) crested in major flood stage (5.49 feet above flood stage) on April 7, the third highest crest on record.  A second crest in moderate flood stage occurred on April 17 at 3.79 feet above flood stage.  Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 07-APR-19 00:00:00 to 08-APR-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRETSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and early April produced considerable flooding of agricultural land. Water inundated the garden center near the confluence with the Big Sioux River south of Brandon. Split Rock Creek near Corson (gage site COSS2) crested in moderate flood stage (2.68 feet above flood stage) on April 7.
With liquid equivalent precipitation of 2 to 3 inches over much of southeast South Dakota during the first two weeks of April, many smaller rivers and creeks experienced a rise into flood stage.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-APR-19 06:00:00 to 12-APR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in early April briefly resulted in significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River near Jefferson (gage site BSJS2) crested at 0.25 feet above flood stage on April 11.
High pressure over the Desert Southwest resulted in unusually hot conditions toward the end of April with afternoon high temperatures topping out around ten degrees above normal. The abnormal heat resulted in two direct fatalities according to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Heat in BUCKEYE/AVONDALE, ARIZONA
From 26-APR-19 17:00:00 to 26-APR-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One direct fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.

Heat in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 28-APR-19 17:00:00 to 28-APR-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One direct fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.
A lightning strike caused considerable damage to Mitchell First Lutheran Church during the evening of April 5, 2019.

Lightning in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-19 18:00:00 to 05-APR-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITCHELL
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning during an evening thunderstorm struck the bell tower of the First Lutheran Church, sending several large chunks of brick and stone hurtling through the air for up to 50 yards.  There was significant structural damage to the roof.  The organ soundboard, computer server, and video system were disabled by the lightning strike.