sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A trough of low pressure dropped into eastern California from the west-northwest on the 13th and produced rain and high elevation snow across northeast California and the Lake Tahoe Basin starting the morning of the 13th. Locations in the Lake Tahoe Basin received 0.25 inches to 1.50 inches of liquid, with the west side receiving the highest amounts. Higher elevations within the Tahoe Basin, mainly above 8000 feet, reported snow totals ranging from 2 to 15 inches. Only trace amounts of rain were reported across Mono County.

Heavy Snow in LASSEN/EASTERN PLUMAS/EASTERN SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 14-DEC-19 09:10:00 to 15-DEC-19 09:10:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained weather spotter in Portola measured 9 inches of snowfall in a 24-hour period from early on the 14th through the morning of the 15th.

Heavy Snow in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 13-DEC-19 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-19 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Public

Heavenly Ski Resort reported 13 inches of snowfall at an elevation of 6540 feet MSL in a 48-hour period from early on the 13th through the morning of the 15th.

Heavy Snow in MONO, CALIFORNIA
From 13-DEC-19 08:00:00 to 15-DEC-19 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Public

Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort reported 7 inches of snowfall at an elevation of 9014 feet MSL in a 48-hour period from early on the 13th through the morning of the 15th.

Heavy Snow in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 13-DEC-19 06:00:00 to 15-DEC-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Public

Alpine Meadows Ski Resort reported 15 inches of snowfall at an elevation of 6950 feet MSL and 22 inches at an elevation of 7880 feet MSL in a 48-hour period from early on the 13th through the morning of the 15th.

Heavy Snow in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 13-DEC-19 06:00:00 to 15-DEC-19 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Public

Squaw Valley Ski Resort reported 10 inches of snowfall at an elevation of 6200 feet MSL and 20 inches at an elevation of 8000 feet MSL in a 48-hour period from early on the 13th through the morning of the 15th.

Heavy Snow in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 13-DEC-19 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-19 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Public

Homewood Mountain Resort reported 11 inches of snowfall at an elevation of 6230 feet MSL and 20 inches at an elevation of 7880 feet MSL in a 48-hour period from early on the 13th through the morning of the 15th.

Heavy Snow in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 13-DEC-19 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-19 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Public

Northstar Ski Resort reported 17 inches of snowfall at an elevation of 6900 feet MSL in a 48-hour period from early on the 13th through the morning of the 15th.
Several areas were flooded due to levee overtopping or failure, flooding a number of homes and businesses. Two people died in the floodwaters in St. Charles County after driving their car into the flooded roadway.

Flood in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 04-MAY-19 16:30:00 to 14-MAY-19 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of the Winfield Main, Foley and Cap Au Gris levees were overtopped due to the rising waters of the Mississippi River. Between 20 and 30 homes were flooded and portions of Highway 79 were flooded as well.

Flash Flood in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 06-MAY-19 06:30:00 to 06-MAY-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM PT
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Elm Point Levee had a major breach allowing the flood waters from the Mississippi River to rapidly flow in. Several businesses were flooded as well as soccer fields. A nearby mobile home park was not affected at this time. One business was an RV storage lot. The multiple owners of the vehicles were notified of the breach and the majority of them were able to move their property to higher ground.

Flood in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-19 05:00:00 to 16-MAY-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORCHARD FARM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Mississippi River went into Major flood at Grafton, IL on May 3rd and remained at those levels through May 16th. During this period, numerous roads were flooded. Two people were in a vehicle that drove into the flood waters somewhere near the intersection of Sioux Drive and Hideaway Harbor Drive. They drowned in this location. The car and bodies of a 20 year old man and a 19 year old woman were not recovered til the 24th of May once the water receded a bit.
Scattered severe thunderstorms along a frontal boundary produced damaging winds across portions of northeast North Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in GATES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-SEP-19 16:20:00 to 08-SEP-19 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GATESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees were downed along Route 37 and Flat Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GATES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-SEP-19 16:33:00 to 08-SEP-19 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GATES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were downed along Gates Bank Road.
Waterspouts developed in association with developing thunderstorms oceanside of Lower Matecumbe Key, as southerly flow sharpened a convergence line across Hawk Channel along the Upper Florida Keys.

Waterspout in HAWK CHANNEL FROM OCEAN REEF TO CRAIG KEY OUT TO THE REEF, GULF OF MEXICO
From 14-AUG-19 17:43:00 to 14-AUG-19 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLIGATOR REEF LIGHT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple waterspouts were observed oceanside of Lower Matecumbe Key offshore Mile Marker 75 of the Overseas Highway. A spray ring was observed based on photographs relayed on social media by the public.
Locally heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding along Sulphur Creek in Capitol Reef National Park.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, UTAH
From 01-AUG-19 18:00:00 to 01-AUG-19 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRUITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Flash flooding occurred along Sulphur Creek, with flows increased rapidly by upwards of 4 feet.
Severe (D2) drought was introduced to the drought monitor.

Drought in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D-2 drought conditions continued in NE AL from Sept.  Conditions grew to D-3 by Oct 8 and peaked in extent by Oct 15.  Drought subsided through the end of the month and D-2 was dropped in early Nov.

Drought in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 29-OCT-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D-2 drought conditions continued in NE AL from Sept.  D-2 conditions persisted in West Madison County through Oct 29 before dropping through the end of the month.

Drought in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D-2 drought conditions continued in NE AL from Sept.  Conditions grew to D-3 by Oct 15 and lingered in NW Dekalb through the 22nd.  Drought subsided through the end of the month and D-2 was dropped in early Nov.

Drought in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 01-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D-2 drought conditions continued in NE AL from Sept.  Conditions grew to D-3 in N. Marshall by Oct 15.  Drought subsided through the end of the month and D-2 was dropped in early Nov.
A low pressure system and warm front brought heavy rainfall to the region during the morning hours of Monday, April 15th, 2019. This resulted in a few reports of flooding with some dirt roads washed out. A major disaster was declared by the President of the United States in Bennington County to assist in repairing the damaged roads.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 15-APR-19 04:00:00 to 15-APR-19 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDONDERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Vermont Route 11 was partially closed due to flooding between Route 100 and Derrywoods Road.

Flood in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 15-APR-19 04:30:00 to 15-APR-19 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST DORSET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flood waters washed out portions of Mad Tom Road and Upper and Lower Squirrel Hollow Roads. One lane on Route 7 near the General Store was closed due to flooding.
An upper level high situated over New Mexico and Texas brought hot weather to the inland areas of Southern California. The hottest location was the Coachella Valley, where Thermal reached 117 degrees, and Palm Springs reached 116 degrees on August 21st. The San Diego Deserts were just as hot, with Ocotillo Wells reaching 117 degrees on August 21st. Up north in the High Desert, many locations were over 100 degrees, such as Apple Valley and Hesperia, where the high was 103 for both locations on August 21st. A few locations in the Inland Empire reached over 100 degrees on August 21st, such as Hemet (104 degrees) and Lake Elsinore (103 degrees). The San Diego Valleys also had hot weather, with many locations reaching 90-95 degrees and Ramona reaching 100 degrees on August 21st. The month of August was dry for all deserts and mountains making it one of the driest on record (under 10 percent of average).

Excessive Heat in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-AUG-19 09:00:00 to 21-AUG-19 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Many locations throughout the Coachella Valley experienced excessive heat on August 21st. Thermal reached 117 degrees and Palm Springs reached 116 degrees.

Excessive Heat in SAN DIEGO COUNTY DESERTS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-AUG-19 09:00:00 to 21-AUG-19 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Many locations throughout the San Diego desert experienced excessive heat on August 21st. The warmest location was Ocotillo Wells, where the high temperature was 117 degrees.

Excessive Heat in APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-AUG-19 09:00:00 to 21-AUG-19 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A few locations in the High Desert reached over 100 degrees on August 21st. Both Hesperia and Apple Valley reached 103 degrees.

Excessive Heat in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-AUG-19 09:00:00 to 21-AUG-19 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Many locations throughout the Inland Empire reached over 100 degrees on August 21st. Hemet was the hottest location at 104 degrees. Lake Elsinore reached 103 degrees.

Excessive Heat in SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-AUG-19 09:00:00 to 21-AUG-19 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Many locations in the San Diego County valleys recorded high temperatures of 90-95 degrees on August 21st. The location with the highest temperature was Ramona at 100 degrees.
Hurricane Dorian tracking northeast along the North Carolina coast and just off the Virginia coast produced tropical storm force wind gusts across portions of the Chesapeake Bay.

Marine Tropical Storm in CHESAPEAKE BAY WINDMILL PT TO NEW PT COMFORT VA, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 06-SEP-19 08:40:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust of 46 knots was measured at New Point Comfort. Wind gust of 44 knots was measured at Rappahannock Light. Wind gust of 40 knots was measured at Deltaville. Wind gust of 38 knots was measured at Machipongo.
Scattered severe thunderstorms along a frontal boundary produced damaging winds and large hail across portions of northeast North Carolina.

Hail in HERTFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-SEP-19 15:40:00 to 09-SEP-19 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLETON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERTFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-SEP-19 15:50:00 to 09-SEP-19 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A couple of trees were downed causing power outages.
Deep layer moisture in place, along with a remnant upper level trough helped produce scattered to numerous storms across South Florida. These storms produced gusty winds and heavy rainfall that lead to flash flooding along the east coast.

Flood in MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 06-AUG-19 14:00:00 to 06-AUG-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rainfall of 1 to 2 inches resulted in localized flooding within the Doral area, mainly along and near NW 87 avenue between NW 18th and 33rd streets. Vehicles were still able to get through.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 06-AUG-19 14:42:00 to 06-AUG-19 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANGONIA PARK
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 54 mph/ 47 knots from the west was measured at the Wx flow station XMGN in Mangonia Park. Sensor is 74 feet above ground level. This wind gust snapped a tree snapped at the Hampton Court Apartments in Mangonia Park, reported via the Snapchat map.

Flash Flood in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 06-AUG-19 15:00:00 to 06-AUG-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PALM BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several reports and videos from WPTV of flooding due to heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches falling within 30 minutes across portions of West Palm Beach. This heavy rainfall caused streets to become impassable with some cars stuck in deep water, which reached up to the headlights. Streets which had significant flooding include: Flagler Drive, Parker Avenue, and Banyan Street east of Tamarind Avenue.

Flash Flood in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 06-AUG-19 15:00:00 to 06-AUG-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVERHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

West Palm Beach Police Department and Palm Beach County Sheriff's office report significant flooding near the intersection of Haverhill Road and Okeechobee Boulevard just NW of Palm Beach International Airport.
Heavy rain during the early morning hours resulted in some flooding over parts of eastern Arkansas.

Flood in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 06:36:00 to 18-APR-19 08:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIANNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain resulted in flooding on Highway 79 in Marianna.
Heavy rain across portions of eastern Arkansas resulted in some flooding of roadways.

Flood in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 17:00:00 to 13-APR-19 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Street flooding was reported in Helena-West Helena. Flooding was reported along Highway 49 in Marvell.

Flood in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 18:00:00 to 13-APR-19 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Street and road flooding occurred in Marianna. Flooding was reported along Highway 79.
The Columbia Basin of eastern Washington is a dry basin under the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains. Consequently this area is an open range land of grass and sage which quickly dries out and becomes vulnerable to wildfire from late spring through early autumn.  Breezy downslope winds off of the nearby Cascade mountains are common and promote rapid spreading of wildfires in the basin.
The 243 Command Fire started on Monday night, June 3, near Highway 243 and Wanapum Dam. Winds pushed the fire easterly through the Lower Crab Creek Canyon of southern Grant County. Fire crews were able to contain it between the canyon���s northern and southern ridges. The fire burned 20,380 acres of mostly range and scrub land. No structure or homes were lost but some power lines and infrastructure were lost. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Wildfire in MOSES LAKE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 03-JUN-19 20:00:00 to 08-JUN-19 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The 243 Command Fire started June 3, near Highway 243 and Wanapum Dam. Breezy winds pushed the fire easterly through the Lower Crab Creek Canyon. The fire crews were able to contain it between the canyon���s northern and southern ridges. The fire burned 20,380 acres of range land.
Strong thunderstorms associated with a series of weak upper level disturbances moving northeastward in broad southwesterly flow during very unstable conditions (due to record to near record heat and high humidity), produced brief wind gusts to Gale Force in Laguna Madre during the early afternoons of June 4th and 5th.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAGUNA MADRE FROM PORT OF BROWNSVILLE TO ARROYO COLORADO, GULF OF MEXICO
From 04-JUN-19 11:42:00 to 04-JUN-19 11:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARROYO CITY
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Reported by: C-MAN Station

The Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network platform at Realitos Peninsula recorded a peak gust near 37 knots at 1138 AM CST, associated with a thunderstorm downburst signature. Gale force gusts prevailed from 1142 through 1154 AM CST.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAGUNA MADRE FROM PORT OF BROWNSVILLE TO ARROYO COLORADO, GULF OF MEXICO
From 05-JUN-19 14:06:00 to 05-JUN-19 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARROYO CITY
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Reported by: C-MAN Station

The Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network site at Realitos Peninsula reported a 45 knot gust, with brief sustained winds above gale force (37 knots) associated with a strong downburst from a pulse thunderstorm during the early afternoon of June 5th.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAGUNA MADRE FROM PORT OF BROWNSVILLE TO ARROYO COLORADO, GULF OF MEXICO
From 04-JUN-19 11:30:00 to 04-JUN-19 11:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT ISABEL
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Reported by: C-MAN Station

The NOAA CO-OPS station at Brazos Santiago reported peak wind gusts to 37 knots with a downburst from a thunderstorm during the early afternoon of June 4th.
A mesoscale convective vortex moved east through the forecast area. A few isolated strong to severe storms developed over eastern portions of the forecast area. Some of the storms produced large hail and damaging winds.

Hail in CLINTON, ILLINOIS
From 17-AUG-19 18:25:00 to 17-AUG-19 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 17-AUG-19 18:30:00 to 17-AUG-19 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASCOUTAH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto an unoccupied car just south southeast of Mascoutah.
An MCS was moving southeast out of southeastern Iowa and it clipped parts of northeast Missouri. There were isolated reports of damaging winds in our forecast area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, MISSOURI
From 20-AUG-19 08:00:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down an 18 inch diameter tree at the intersection of 6th Street and Lewis Street.
A severe thunderstorm stalled over east central Oglala Lakota County, producing locally large hail and very heavy rainfall. Runoff from three to five inches of rain caused flash flooding across parts of eastern Oglala Lakota County into western Bennett County.

Hail in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-AUG-19 14:55:00 to 11-AUG-19 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: SHARPS CORNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-AUG-19 17:30:00 to 11-AUG-19 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PORCUPINE
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Flash Flood in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-AUG-19 17:20:00 to 11-AUG-19 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKYFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain fell over Iron Cloud Canyon, causing flash flooding along Porcupine Creek. Several feet of fast moving water inundated BIA 27 between Evergreen and Goose Neck Road.

Flash Flood in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-AUG-19 18:30:00 to 11-AUG-19 20:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALLEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred in Yellow Bear Canyon. Water inundated BIA 4 for a couple of hours.

Flood in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-AUG-19 21:00:00 to 12-AUG-19 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKYFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Runoff caused flooding along Porcupine Creek downstream to the White River. BIA 2 east of Sharps Corner was inundated by the morning of August 12. Flooding also occurred on Three Mile Creek and American Horse Creek; which stranded livestock, damaged corrals, and flooded several barns and outbuildings.
A lightning strike ignited a wildfire about 22 miles northwest of Blanding in the Manti-La Sal National Forest.

Wildfire in LA SAL & ABAJO MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 01-AUG-19 00:00:00 to 17-AUG-19 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Poison Canyon Fire began at the end of July due to lightning about 22 miles northwest of Blanding and grew to 1,520 acres before it was contained in mid August.