sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A cold front shifted southward down the SE GA coast with convergence between this boundary and a weak trough and high moisture extending across the area on the east side of Hurricane Sally across the north central Gulf of Mexico. Stronger low level convergence and training bands of rainfall produced very high daily rainfall amounts of 5-8 across parts of Glynn county near Brunswick.

Flood in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-20 16:10:00 to 15-SEP-20 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLYNCO NAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At 1710, Glynn County EM reported road closures due to flood water near Brunswick Golden Isles Airport including Canal Road and Georgia Spur 25. Several rain gauges near this area measured near 7 inches of rainfall thus far since midnight. Around 1748, the public submitted social media images of up to 6 inches of flood water covering yards and neighborhood streets near the Intersection of Gene Court and Jill Trace.  The cost of flood damage was unknown and is likely greatly under-estimated for inclusion of this event in Storm Data.

Heavy Rain in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 14-SEP-20 23:00:00 to 15-SEP-20 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: STERLING
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site near Brunswick CW0041 measured a daily rain total of 5.41 inches as of 1605.

Heavy Rain in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-20 12:00:00 to 15-SEP-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHERN JCT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Weather Underground station KGABRUNS52 measured 5.88 inches since 1300.

Heavy Rain in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 14-SEP-20 23:00:00 to 15-SEP-20 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BQK)GLYNCO ARPT BRU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Weather Underground Station measured 7.34 inches of daily rainfall.

Heavy Rain in GLYNN, GEORGIA
From 15-SEP-20 11:00:00 to 15-SEP-20 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STERLING
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station CW0041 near Brunswick measured 7.21 inches of rainfall since late morning.
A quasi-stationary front extended from Hurricane Sally near the central Florida Gulf Coast to across NE FL and offshore of the local coast.  This boundary combined with high tropical moisture  and low level instability across the area combined produced a few strong storms in the afternoon, one with a brief tornado touchdown near Waycross.

Tornado in WARE, GEORGIA
From 16-SEP-20 18:33:00 to 16-SEP-20 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEBARDVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous gravestones were lofted and displaced along the damage path. A church at 2353 Carswell Avenue had roof damage where at leas 20% of the roof was lifted off of the structure. The cost of damage was unknown but estimated for Storm Data.
A quasi-stationary front extended from Hurricane Sally near the central Florida Gulf Coast to across NE FL and offshore of the local coast. This boundary combined with high tropical moisture and low level instability across the area combined produced a few strong storms in the afternoon, one with a brief tornado touchdown near Waycross.

Funnel Cloud in DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 16-SEP-20 18:41:00 to 16-SEP-20 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: (NZC)NAS CECIL FLD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was observed north of Argyle Forest Blvd and Cecil Commerce Center Parkway.
Bands of showers and thunderstorms impacted the local area as the remnant circulation of Sally tracked farther inland and NNE of the region. Elevated low level winds of 35-40 kts mixed down in convection which produced gusty winds and some minor wind damage.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ST AUGUSTINE TO FLAGLER BEACH FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-SEP-20 13:50:00 to 17-SEP-20 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY BEACH
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station FW5694 in Palm Coast measured a wind gust to 40 mph.
Bands of showers and thunderstorms impacted the local area as the remnant circulation of Sally tracked farther inland and NNE of the region. Elevated low level winds of 35-40 kts mixed down in convection which produced gusty winds and some minor wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 17-SEP-20 13:42:00 to 17-SEP-20 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN TRAILS
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down near Birch Way and Birchtree Street in Palm Coast. The cost of damage was estimated for Storm Data.
A line of strong thunderstorms moved over the upper Chesapeake Bay during the evening hours.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-SEP-20 19:36:00 to 02-SEP-20 19:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALTIMORE KEY BRIDGE (FSKM2)
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Buoy

A thunderstorm produced an estimated wind gust to 34 knots (39 MPH) near a buoy near Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-SEP-20 20:05:00 to 02-SEP-20 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: (KW29)BAY BRIDGE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

A thunderstorm produced an estimated wind gust to 34 knots (39 MPH) near the AWOS at Bay Bridge Airport.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-SEP-20 20:05:00 to 03-SEP-20 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: (KW29)BAY BRIDGE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm produced an estimated wind gust to 34 knots (39 MPH) near a mesonet in Stevensville.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-SEP-20 20:46:00 to 02-SEP-20 20:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLLY POINT (TOL)
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Buoy

A thunderstorm produced an estimated wind gust to 34 knots (39 MPH) near a buoy near Tolly Point.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-SEP-20 20:50:00 to 02-SEP-20 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: (KW29)BAY BRIDGE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm produced an estimated wind gust to 34 knots (39 MPH) near a mesonet in Stevensville.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 02-SEP-20 21:00:00 to 02-SEP-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS POINT (TPLM2)
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Reported by: Buoy

A thunderstorm produced an estimated wind gust to 34 knots (39 MPH) near a buoy near Thomas Point.
Several supercells and lines of severe thunderstorms moved into the upper Chesapeake Bay during the late afternoon and early evening hours.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-SEP-20 17:08:00 to 03-SEP-20 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLLY POINT (TOL)
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

Wind gusts of 34 to 38 knots (39 to 44 MPH) were measured by a buoy near Tolly Point.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-SEP-20 17:12:00 to 03-SEP-20 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS POINT (TPLM2)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 57 knots (66 MPH) was measured by a buoy near Thomas Point.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-SEP-20 17:20:00 to 03-SEP-20 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: (KW29)BAY BRIDGE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 42 knots (48 MPH) was measured by a mesonet in Stevensville.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-SEP-20 17:20:00 to 03-SEP-20 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: (KW29)BAY BRIDGE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 43 knots (49 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Bay Bridge Airport.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-SEP-20 18:13:00 to 03-SEP-20 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS POINT (TPLM2)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 46 knots (53 MPH) was measured by a buoy near Thomas Point.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE BAY SANDY PT TO N BEACH MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-SEP-20 18:18:00 to 03-SEP-20 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLLY POINT (TOL)
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 37 knots (43 MPH) was measured by a buoy near Tolly Point.
On the 23rd, heavy precipitation affected the southern half of the state. Four to five inch totals occurred at Kelso (Desha County), with three to four inches at Malvern (Hot Spring County), Mount Ida (Montgomery County), and Murfreesboro (Pike County).
The deluge continued across the southeast counties on the 23rd/early on the 24th. Five to six inches of liquid was measured at Watson (Desha County). Streets were also under water at McGehee (Desha County).

Heavy Rain in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 23-SEP-20 09:22:00 to 23-SEP-20 09:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was the 12 hour rainfall. Five inches of rain was measured in Watson as of the prior evening.

Flash Flood in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 23-SEP-20 07:30:00 to 23-SEP-20 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC GEHEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ash and Oak Streets were reported flooded with one to two feet of water over the roads.
A broken line of showers and embedded thunderstorms moved across southeast South Carolina ahead of a cold front. A few of these thunderstorms became severe, producing damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-20 17:45:00 to 29-SEP-20 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCANLONVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A concentrated area of wind damage occurred along the seafood supplier docks on Shem Creek. Several nets and coolers were blown off a shrimp trawler into the creek. A large piece of metal also fell and punched a hole in the bow of another shrimp trawler above the water line. Two recreational boats broke free from their moorings and drifted into a shrimp trawler, resulting in minor damage. A mobile lavatory was also blown a considerable distance off the dock.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-20 16:31:00 to 29-SEP-20 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILTON HEAD IS ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported downed trees on Barony Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-20 17:35:00 to 29-SEP-20 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLLY BEACH
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow site at the Folly Beach pier measured a wind gust of 58 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-20 16:20:00 to 29-SEP-20 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Beaufort County Emergency Manager reported several trees down around the Forest Beach area. Locations included Magnolia Crescent Road and Greenwood Drive, Deer Island Road, Greenwood Drive and Governors Road, Water Oak Drive, Cordilo Parkway, Lark Street, Lagood Road and Avocet Road, and Leamington Lane.
Tropical Cyclone Sally made landfall along the northeast Gulf Coast and began to track inland into the Southeast region in the early morning hours. Scattered to numerous embedded thunderstorms developed and moved through portions of southeast Georgia, with some producing damaging wind gusts and even a brief tornado.

Tornado in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 17-SEP-20 01:54:00 to 17-SEP-20 02:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLANFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that a EF-1 tornado impacted an area near Blandford in Effingham County. The survey included both ground and aerial observations. The tornado began near the intersection of Low Ground Road and Burnt Tree Drive. Some trees were snapped and uprooted in this area, along with some minor damage to the skirting of a few mobile homes. The tornado continued north-northeastward across a wooded and marshy region, where it snapped and uprooted several trees. As it crossed Little McCall Road, it snapped and uprooted several large trees over the properties of six homes along the road. None of these six homes sustained any significant structure damage. The tornado then moved into the small community of Cypress Cove, where it removed siding and some roof shingles to approximately 18 homes in that community. The tornado reached its maximum intensity, with winds around 100 mph, as it crossed Little McCall Road and into the southern portion o the Cypress Grove community. The tornado quickly dissipated as it crossed the northern part of Cypress Cove, ending near Ralph Rahn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, GEORGIA
From 17-SEP-20 02:20:00 to 17-SEP-20 02:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAWNEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported power lines down near Shawnee.
Hot and humid conditions continued from the final day in August through the first day of September, with temperatures climbing into the mid and upper 90s across much of East Texas. Oppressively high dewpoints in the mid to upper 70s in wake of a warm frontal passage on August 31st shifted back north across much of East Texas and North Louisiana, which when combined with the very hot temperatures, resulted in heat indices ranging from 105-110 degrees across these areas. This was brief though before areas of showers and thunderstorms ahead of a closed upper low pressure system over the Four Corners Region affected much of East Texas on the 2nd, resulting in much cooler temperatures.

Heat in WOOD, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in MARION, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in GREGG, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in SMITH, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in RUSK, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 01-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-20 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
On August 28th, a weak crossing surface low and an advancing upper trough helped to create additional thunderstorms, which were also aided by deep tropical moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Laura. Two waves of thunderstorms occurred on this day.  The first, along a lingering frontal boundary, caused wind damage across Tuscarawas County.  The bulk of this first line then dropped southeast into Pennsylvania.  A second round of storms, resulting from the crossing shortwave and deeper moisture, mainly resulted in heavy rain across portions of eastern Ohio.

Heavy Rain in GUERNSEY, OHIO
From 28-AUG-20 21:45:00 to 28-AUG-20 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported 4.5 inches of rain during the day between Buffalo and Senecaville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 28-AUG-20 14:04:00 to 28-AUG-20 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEARTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received.
Scattered thunderstorms associated with a trough of low pressure produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of central Virginia.

Flash Flood in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-20 14:30:00 to 12-AUG-20 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was reported covering Interstate 95 near Mile Marker 76.

Flash Flood in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-20 14:45:00 to 12-AUG-20 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water rescue occurred at the 2100 Block of Bainbridge Street.

Flash Flood in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-20 15:00:00 to 12-AUG-20 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW TAVERN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water was flowing over Hermitage Road.

Flash Flood in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-20 14:15:00 to 12-AUG-20 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was reported covering the roadway at the intersection of Belvidere Street and Canal Street.
Scattered thunderstorms along a frontal boundary produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of central and south central Virginia.

Flash Flood in MECKLENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-20 18:50:00 to 05-AUG-20 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKIPWITH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wilkerson Road at Butcher Creek was reported impassible due to high water.

Flash Flood in RICHMOND (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-20 20:00:00 to 05-AUG-20 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash flooding was reported on Mosby Street. Water rescues were performed from several vehicles and a store. Approximately 12 people were rescued.

Flash Flood in RICHMOND (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-20 19:20:00 to 05-AUG-20 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous streets were flooded with some impassible due to high water, including the Church Hill area and Mosby Street.
Heavy bands of rain moved along a slow moving cold front on the morning of the 26th. These bands produced locally heavy rainfall across portions of the central Midlands. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches fell in a 1 to 2 hour period across downtown Columbia. This produced rapid rises along many of the area creeks including Rocky Branch.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 26-NOV-20 09:24:00 to 26-NOV-20 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYMPIA MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

City of Columbia Police reported the intersection of Whaley Street and Main Street flooded. Areas along Rocky Branch were flooded from the intersection of Blossom Street and Pickens Street. This also includes areas along Maxcy Gregg Park. The USGS stream gage at the intersection of Whaley Street and Main Street crested at 8.6 feet. Flood stage is 7.2 feet.
Thunderstorms produced minor wind damage and small hail in a few locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 12-AUG-20 13:50:00 to 12-AUG-20 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto a power line at Beard Street and Fairbanks Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 12-AUG-20 13:50:00 to 12-AUG-20 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was knocked down adjacent to the National Weather Service office at the Univeisity of Alabama in Huntsville.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across Middle Tennessee in the afternoon hours on August 3, leading to some isolated wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-20 17:00:00 to 03-AUG-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONE RIVER
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Photo showed a tree blown down onto a house on Central Pike east of Tulip Grove Road in Hermitage.
During the afternoon and evening hours of August 3rd, widespread thunderstorms moved over much of Indiana.  One of these thunderstorms damaged a large tree via a lightning strike.  The 1 to 3 inches of rain caused brief flooding, but only limited impacts were noted.

Flood in MARION, INDIANA
From 03-AUG-20 15:54:00 to 03-AUG-20 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIANAPOLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding up onto the sidewalk and to foot of stairs leading to front porch of house.

Flood in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 03-AUG-20 17:32:00 to 03-AUG-20 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: COUNTRY TERRACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Localized street flooding about 2 inches deep near Selma Elementary school.

Lightning in MARION, INDIANA
From 03-AUG-20 16:10:00 to 03-AUG-20 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODRUFF PLACE
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 18 inch tree was downed due to a lightning strike.
Severe drought developed across central Somerset County by early August and persisted through the remainder of the month. Dry conditions developed rapidly across western Maine starting in the middle of May. The period May 16 to June 25 was exceedingly dry. There was some relief in late June and July with showers and thunderstorms, but Somerset County mostly missed out on any widespread rainfall.  The 60 to 90 day rainfall totals across this region were generally only 25 to 35 percent of normal. River flows have been low since the middle of June when they were at their lowest. Since then summertime showers and thunderstorms have caused an up and down nature to river levels with temporary but brief relief. As of August 31st, 31 percent of the river gages maintained by the USGS in Maine are indicating below normal stream flow another 28 percent are much below normal and 8 percent are at near record low flow for the time of year.  Agriculture impacts were primarily focused on the hay crop with well below normal yield on the first cut.

Drought in CENTRAL SOMERSET, MAINE
From 01-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought developed in North Central Somerset County during the month of August as short term drought conditions continued to worsen and intensify across the county in August.  This region experienced one of the driest late spring through summer periods on record with rainfall deficits estimated to be 5 to 6 below normal.
River flows have been low since the middle of June when they were at their lowest. Since then summertime showers and thunderstorms have caused an up and down nature to river levels with temporary relief. Rivers are steadily falling now and with little precipitation expected over the next few days this will continue. As of August 31st, 31 percent of the river gages maintained by the USGS in Maine are indicating below normal stream flow another 28 percent are much below normal and 8 percent are at near record low flow for the time of year.