sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A potent storm system brought multiple rounds of severe storms to the Northland starting during the early morning hours of the 8th. Very little in the way of severe weather was observed with this initial round of storms. A warm front then lifted across the region through the day, bringing a very moist and unstable airmass to the area. Storms begin firing during the afternoon hours ahead of a cold front bringing all modes of severe weather during the late afternoon and evening hours before transitioning to more of a low end hail and damaging wind threat through the overnight hours and into the morning of the 9th. A few strong wind reports were recorded by observation sites along the shore of western Lake Superior during the event.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in DULUTH MN TO PT WING WI, LAKE SUPERIOR
From 09-JUL-20 03:00:00 to 09-JUL-20 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DULUTH CANAL PARK STATION DULM5
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A wind gust to 41 knots was recorded at station DULM5 located on Park Point near the Aerial Lift Bridge.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in OAK PT TO SAXON HBR WI, LAKE SUPERIOR
From 08-JUL-20 20:00:00 to 08-JUL-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAXON HARBOR STATION SXHW3
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Saxon Harbor marine observation station SXHW3 recorded a gust to 41 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in DULUTH MN TO PT WING WI, LAKE SUPERIOR
From 09-JUL-20 02:59:00 to 09-JUL-20 02:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKY HARBOR AIRPORT
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust to 38 knots was recorded by the Duluth Sky Harbor Airport AWOS.
On the afternoon of the 11th, first responders rescued a number of swimmers in distress and dozens more that were stranded at Little Presque Isle near Marquette due to high waves and strong currents.

Rip Current in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 11-JUL-20 13:00:00 to 11-JUL-20 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Marquette County Sheriff's Department rescued six swimmers in distress and two from a nearby rock at Little Presque Isle in Marquette on the afternoon of the 11th. First responders then located a number of others stranded out on the island.  Overall, forty people were safely transported back to shore from the island with no injures reported.  Northwest to north winds to 15 mph with gusts to 18 mph were observed that afternoon from nearly marine observation sites.  Strong currents and waves to three feet were reported during the incident.
Three swimmers were rescued from strong currents at Little Presque Isle near Marquette on the afternoon of the 19th.

Rip Current in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 19-JUL-20 12:00:00 to 19-JUL-20 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three swimmers were rescued from strong currents at Little Presque Isle near Marquette on the afternoon of the 19th.  The swimmers were a 38-year-old male, an 11-year-old male, and a 10-year-old girl.  They were approximately 75 yards away from the shoreline when they were caught in a dangerous current.  A nearby couple rescued all three swimmers and got them back to shore just as the Michigan State Police and U.S. Coast Guard arrived on the scene.  The two children were medically cleared at the scene.  The 38-year-old male was transported to a local hospital for further medical evaluation.  Winds were west at 15 to 20 mph based on nearby observations along the shoreline, and conditions were reported to be choppy.
Scattered thunderstorms developed along a stationary boundary that was situated across the Ohio Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-20 16:52:00 to 11-JUL-20 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONNERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was downed and a privacy fence was blown over. Several large branches were also downed in Dale Cemetery.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-20 17:25:00 to 11-JUL-20 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNTOWN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A large tree was downed just east of the intersection of State Routes 46 and 101. Some wires were also downed in the area.
The Monarch Wildfire started around 7pm on July 23 approximately eight miles south of Juno east of Hwy 163 in Val Verde County. During the late afternoon and early evening the Merrill RAWS in northern Edwards County, approximately 35 miles from the fire site, recorded relative humidity of 31-35% and winds (6m) from the E through SE at 8-9 mph with gusts of 17-20 mph. The fire burned until August 4 and consumed 1,271 acres.

Wildfire in VAL VERDE, TEXAS
From 23-JUL-20 19:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Monarch Wildfire started around 7pm on July 23 approximately eight miles south of Juno east of Hwy 163 in Val Verde County. During the late afternoon and early evening the Merrill RAWS in northern Edwards County, approximately 35 miles from the fire site, recorded relative humidity of 31-35% and winds (6m) from the E through SE at 8-9 mph with gusts of 17-20 mph. The fire burned until August 4 and consumed 1,271 acres.
An isolated severe storm brought down several trees in and near Muskegon on July 28th.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 28-JUL-20 20:57:00 to 28-JUL-20 21:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSKEGON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Merrill Avenue and Fourth Street which also damaged several homes in that area.
During the afternoon hours of July 7th, a few storms became severe and led to isolated wind damage in Tippecanoe county near Dayton.  Storms across the rest of the area produced winds that remained sub-severe with some small limbs noted to be downed in Hendricks county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 07-JUL-20 13:08:00 to 07-JUL-20 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH CRANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several reports of large limbs and a few trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts on Newcastle Road one to two miles south of Interstate 65 and State Road 38. A report of corn also knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 07-JUL-20 16:39:00 to 07-JUL-20 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs between 2 and 3 inches in diameter blown down due to thunderstorm wind gusts. Dime size hail accompanied the wind.
During the afternoon hours, a series of thunderstorms moved across north central Indiana.  A few of these storms became severe and produced isolated wind damage to portions of Howard and Tipton counties.  Most storms remained sub-severe and had limited impacts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, INDIANA
From 08-JUL-20 15:45:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KOKOMO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power poles downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts on the north end of Kokomo.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPTON, INDIANA
From 08-JUL-20 16:12:00 to 08-JUL-20 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts across County Roads 550W and 500W.

Flood in MADISON, INDIANA
From 08-JUL-20 17:13:00 to 08-JUL-20 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of street flooding in downtown Anderson. Estimates of 4 to 6 inches of water on some roads.
A summertime pattern of afternoon spotty showers and storms brought severe wind gusts and flash flooding across a large portion of southeastern Louisiana.

Flood in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-20 18:48:00 to 15-JUL-20 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DOLOGHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several reports of flooded streets across the Westbank in New Orleans.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-20 18:16:00 to 15-JUL-20 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLSOM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tin roof partially ripped off of a home in Folsom. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-20 19:48:00 to 15-JUL-20 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEGUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reports roof damage and utility poles down on Airline Highway in Laplace. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CHARLES, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-20 20:14:00 to 15-JUL-20 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESTREHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report of trees and power lines down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CHARLES, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-20 20:18:00 to 15-JUL-20 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LULING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines down all across Luling. One tree down on a house, and one power pole fell on a car.

Flood in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-20 20:30:00 to 15-JUL-20 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: METAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reports street flooding at Severn Avenue and 17th Street in Metarie.
A cluster of summertime strong to severe thunderstorms developed and caused damaging winds along with heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in ST. CHARLES, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-20 14:22:00 to 28-JUL-20 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESTREHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several areas throughout St. Charles Parish experiencing street flooding. Measured readings between 2 and 3.5 inches with heavy rain ongoing. 2 homes were taking in flood water.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-20 16:30:00 to 28-JUL-20 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: METAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report of water in homes on Faye Avenue in Metairie. Many streets flooded across the area including water overtopping canals. Street flooding in River Ridge.

Flood in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-20 16:45:00 to 28-JUL-20 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: METAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Images relayed via social media of street flooding across Metairie and on David Drive.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-20 16:45:00 to 28-JUL-20 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: METAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Video relayed via social media showing street flooding along Airline Drive near Causeway Blvd.
Thunderstorms rumbled across portions of southeast Minnesota during the afternoon of July 9th. Damaging winds from the storms blew down tree branches in Eitzen (Houston County).

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-20 13:39:00 to 09-JUL-20 13:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLINGTON
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree branches were blown down in Eitzen.
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed within a moist and unstable atmosphere during the afternoon and evening as an upper level disturbance in northwest flow crossed the area. There was wind shear and instability to lead to a few severe storms which mainly produced high winds over the portions of the central Oklahoma Panhandle.

Thunderstorm Wind in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 22-JUN-20 19:20:00 to 22-JUN-20 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODWELL
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This gust was measured at the Oklahoma Mesonet station 2 miles east of Goodwell.

Thunderstorm Wind in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 22-JUN-20 19:25:00 to 22-JUN-20 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GUY)GUYMON MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This gust was measured at Guymon Municipal Airport, located 2 miles west of Guymon.
Two rounds of thunderstorms moved through during the evening and overnight hours. Winds were reported up to near 80 mph. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-20 19:16:00 to 29-JUL-20 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY CENTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 65 to 70 mph downburst was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-20 19:51:00 to 29-JUL-20 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLWICH
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Colwich Fire Department measured a 59 mph wind gust at their station.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-20 19:55:00 to 29-JUL-20 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLWICH
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of an estimated 80 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-20 20:44:00 to 29-JUL-20 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 29-JUL-20 21:09:00 to 29-JUL-20 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GODDARD
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report is from a home weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 30-JUL-20 01:55:00 to 30-JUL-20 01:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observer estimated 60 mph wind gust. Time is based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 30-JUL-20 01:05:00 to 30-JUL-20 01:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON LAKE
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 30-JUL-20 01:47:00 to 30-JUL-20 01:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVAN GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report via Twitter of a 65 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorms developing during peak summertime heating. Some of the storms became briefly severe with damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 01-JUL-20 17:14:00 to 01-JUL-20 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLIVER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees down and some minor roof damage near the intersection of Highway 90 and Summertime Drive.
An isolated thunderstorm produced gusty winds near Solomons Island, Maryland, during the early afternoon hours.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 01-JUL-20 12:06:00 to 01-JUL-20 12:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOLOMONS ISLAND (SLIM2)
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A thunderstorm produced estimated wind gusts to 34 knots (39 MPH) near the Solomons Island (SLIM2) buoy.
Several strong to severe thunderstorms traversed the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay during the afternoon hours of Sunday, July 5th, 2020.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 05-JUL-20 15:10:00 to 05-JUL-20 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALTIMORE (BLTM2)
Magnitude: 34.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm produced an estimated wind gust of 34 knots (39 MPH) near Hampstead Hill Academy.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 05-JUL-20 15:24:00 to 05-JUL-20 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALTIMORE (BLTM2)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Wind gusts of 39 to 50 knots (45 to 58 MPH) were measured at a buoy in Baltimore Harbor/the tidal Patapsco River.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 05-JUL-20 15:25:00 to 05-JUL-20 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER (BLMRE)
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 37 knots (43 MPH) was measured by a mesonet at the Maryland Science Center.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 05-JUL-20 15:30:00 to 05-JUL-20 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALTIMORE KEY BRIDGE (FSKM2)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Multiple wind gusts of 39 knots (45 MPH) were measured at Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A ridge of high pressure developed over the eastern United States and western Atlantic, allowing a southwesterly flow to bring plenty of tropical air northward. High temperatures plus high humidity resulted in heat indices in the 100-110 degree range.

Heat in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-20 12:00:00 to 17-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-20 12:00:00 to 17-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-20 12:00:00 to 17-JUL-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: AWOS
Isolated thunderstorms developed over the North Carolina Piedmont during the afternoon. One of the storms produced brief damaging winds in Davie County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JUL-20 14:40:00 to 16-JUL-20 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire dept reported two trees blown down near County Home Rd.
Scattered thunderstorms developed across western North Carolina during the afternoon. One storm produced brief damaging winds in Burke County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-JUL-20 13:22:00 to 23-JUL-20 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported trees and power lines blown down long Smokey Creek Rd and at Foothills Regional Airport.
An upper trough, along with a very moist atmosphere, contributed to a band of heavy showers and thunderstorms that set up in an area of low level moisture convergence just east of a slow moving surface low, leading to heavy rain and flash flooding.  Rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches, most of which fell over the course of a few hours, led to some roads flooding and washing out.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, GEORGIA
From 07-JUL-20 11:11:00 to 07-JUL-20 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEATHERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lincoln Co dispatch reported Amity-Woodlawn Rd washed out near State Road 220. Exact location and times estimated.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, GEORGIA
From 07-JUL-20 11:04:00 to 07-JUL-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lincoln Co dispatch reported flooding on Augusta Hwy (State Road 47) near State Road 220.  Exact location and times estimated.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, GEORGIA
From 07-JUL-20 11:14:00 to 07-JUL-20 12:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lincoln Co dispatch reported Old Crook Rd flooded and impassable.  Exact location and times estimated.

Heavy Rain in LINCOLN, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-20 07:00:00 to 08-JUL-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCO
Reported by: COOP Observer

NWS COOP Observer LNCG2, 4 miles south of Lincolnton GA, measured a 48 hour rainfall total of 7.02 inches on the morning of 7/8/2020.  Most of that rain fell during the morning and early afternoon on July 7th, 2020.

Heavy Rain in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGUSTA DANIEL ARPT
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Augusta GA Daniel Field measured a 2 day rainfall total of 6.05 inches on July 6-7, 2020. Most of this rain fell on the July 7th and mostly in the morning through mid afternoon.

Heavy Rain in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 06-JUL-20 00:00:00 to 07-JUL-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: (AGS)BUSH FLD AUGUST
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Augusta GA Bush Field measured a 2 day rainfall total of 6.06 inches on July 6-7, 2020. Most of this rain fell on the July 7th and mostly in the morning through mid afternoon. A new daily rainfall record for July 7th was established at Augusta, with 4.64 inches of rain.  This also established a new calendar day rainfall record for the month of July at Augusta, breaking the previous July daily record of 4.58 inches set on July 29th, 1887.
An upper trough, along with a very moist atmosphere, contributed to a band of heavy showers and thunderstorms that set up in an area of low level moisture convergence just east of a slow moving surface low, leading to heavy rain and flash flooding.  Rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches, most of which fell over the course of a few hours, led to some roads flooding and washing out. Water entered some homes, and some people had to be rescued.

Heavy Rain in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-20 07:00:00 to 08-JUL-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEHOUSE XRDS
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer SC-ED-2, 5 miles NE of Murphys Estates, measured a 2 day total rainfall amount of 6.50 inches. Most of this rain fell on July 7th and mostly in the early morning through early afternoon.

Heavy Rain in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-20 07:00:00 to 08-JUL-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEHOUSE XRDS
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer SC-ED-13, 6.5 miles SSW of Trenton, measured a 2 day rainfall total of 6.58 inches.  Most of this rain fell on July 7th and mostly in the early morning through early afternoon.

Flash Flood in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-20 11:32:00 to 07-JUL-20 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROPERS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Edgefield Co dispatch reported flooding on Scenic Dr near Deer Trail Point.  Road was impassable. Water entered a home on Scenic Dr.  Occupants were reported trapped inside. Times estimated.

Flash Flood in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-20 11:56:00 to 07-JUL-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROPERS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Edgefield Co dispatch reported flooding with trapped occupants on Indian Ridge Dr. Times estimated.

Flash Flood in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-20 11:56:00 to 07-JUL-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROPERS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Edgefield Co dispatch reported flooding of homes on Broken Arrow Ct.  At least one elderly lady and her cat were rescued. Times estimated.

Flash Flood in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-20 11:20:00 to 07-JUL-20 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROPERS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Edgefield Co dispatch reported flooding on Sweetwater Rd north of Mt. Vintage.  Road was impassable. Times estimated.

Flash Flood in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-JUL-20 11:00:00 to 07-JUL-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLIERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed a public report, via social media, including a photo, which showed Mill Creek Dr over Dry Branch washed out.  Edgefield Co EM confirmed the report and also provided a photo.  Time estimated.