sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Repeated rounds of thunderstorms developed across portions of western Wisconsin during the evening of August 24th and continued into the early morning of the 25th. These storms produced hail across portions of Clark, Monroe and Adams Counties. The largest hail reported was quarter sized near Big Flats (Adams County), Brooks (Adams County), and Tunnel City (Monroe County).

Hail in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 24-AUG-20 20:35:00 to 24-AUG-20 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ROME
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 24-AUG-20 21:20:00 to 24-AUG-20 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG FLATS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in Big Flats.

Hail in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 25-AUG-20 01:00:00 to 25-AUG-20 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOYAL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 25-AUG-20 06:25:00 to 25-AUG-20 06:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported southwest of Brooks.

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 25-AUG-20 05:45:00 to 25-AUG-20 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUNNEL CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell near Tunnel City.
A prolonged and significant heat wave occurred in mid August due to high pressure parked over California. High temperatures soared between 100 to 115 degrees for much of the Valley and lower elevation foothills, while higher elevation areas in the mountains range from the mid 80s to low 100s. Overnight lows were oppressive during this time frame as well, with Valley and foothill locations holding in the 70s to low 80s. Many emergency room visits were recorded in the Sacramento area in addition to 3 confirmed heat related deaths. One out of these deaths also involved drug use.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 14-AUG-20 11:00:00 to 20-AUG-20 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager confirmed a heat related death. The deceased was a transient male that was found down at a light rail station on August 14. He was taken to a local hospital, but never recovered and died on September 2. The Coroner determined the cause of death to be distributive shock due to heat stroke due to methamphetamine overdose. The high temperature for August 14, 2020 is 106 degrees.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 14-AUG-20 11:00:00 to 20-AUG-20 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager confirmed a heat related death. The deceased was a transient male that was found on a local roadway on August 16. He was taken to a local hospital, but succumbed to heat related illness. The Coroner determined the cause of death to be heat related. The high temperature for August 16, 2020 is 112 degrees.
A moisture southeast flow plus weak upper level flow caused slow moving thunderstorms to form in the afternoon and evening resulting in some street flooding.

Flood in HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
From 27-SEP-20 18:50:00 to 27-SEP-20 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLANT CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reports street flooding along Park Road.
A strong cold front pushes through West Central Florida producing strong marine wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 29-SEP-20 14:25:00 to 29-SEP-20 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS located at St. Pete Clearwater International Airport reported a strong wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ENGLEWOOD TO TARPON SPRINGS FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 29-SEP-20 14:44:00 to 29-SEP-20 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEARWATER BEACH
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station located on Clearwater Beach reported a strong wind gust.
A strong cold front produced strong northerly wind gusts of 40-65 mph across Oregon and Washington during the afternoon and early evening of September 7, 2020.

High Wind in OCHOCO-JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS, OREGON
From 07-SEP-20 22:00:00 to 07-SEP-20 22:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Tree fell on individual in the Ochoco National Forest.

High Wind in LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN, OREGON
From 07-SEP-20 12:30:00 to 07-SEP-20 16:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Gust to 62 mph 1 WSW Umatilla. HF antenna blown over 5 WSW Plymouth, and tree on house in Hermiston.
Dry conditions for much of the summer led to expanding drought conditions across portions of northwest and central Iowa.

Drought in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Slight above normal temperatures and lack of rainfall led to expansion of severe drought conditions into Palo Alto county in mid August.

Drought in KOSSUTH, IOWA
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Slight above normal temperatures and lack of rainfall led to expansion of severe drought conditions into Kossuth county in mid August.

Drought in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Slight above normal temperatures and lack of rainfall led to expansion of severe drought conditions into Humboldt county in mid August.

Drought in WRIGHT, IOWA
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Slightly above normal temperatures and lack of rainfall led to expansion of severe drought conditions into Wright county in mid August.

Drought in HARDIN, IOWA
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Slightly above normal temperatures and lack of rainfall led to expansion of severe drought conditions into Hardin county in mid August.
Slightly above normal temperatures and persistent dryness during the summer led to the expansion of severe drought conditions in portions of western Iowa in late August.

Drought in EMMET, IOWA
From 25-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Slightly above normal temperatures and lack of rainfall led to expansion of severe drought conditions into Emmet county in late August.

Drought in ADAMS, IOWA
From 25-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Slightly above normal temperatures and lack of rainfall led to expansion of severe drought conditions into Adams county in late August.
A waterspout was observed in association with a developing thunderstorm over the nearshore Gulf of Mexico waters north of the Lower Keys.  A weak trough of low pressure extended across the Florida Peninsula, with light southeast lower tropospheric flow over the Florida Keys.

Waterspout in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 09-AUG-20 12:40:00 to 09-AUG-20 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNIPE POINT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A waterspout was observed from the National Weather Service Florida Keys rooftop camera and from public observers about 7 miles north of Boca Chica Key.  The condensation funnel cloud extended from the cloud base to the surface and a spray ring was observed. The waterspout moved toward the northwest.
Isolated waterspouts were observed near the Lower and Upper Florida Keys in association with isolated showers.

Waterspout in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 15-AUG-20 14:06:00 to 15-AUG-20 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNIPE POINT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A thin waterspout was observed north of Cudjoe Key.  The condensation funnel cloud extended one quarter the way down from cloud base and was moving toward the northwest.

Waterspout in STRAITS OF FLORIDA FROM OCEAN REEF TO CRAIG KEY OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 15-AUG-20 09:45:00 to 15-AUG-20 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOLASSES REEF LIGHT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A thin waterspout was observed southeast of Rock Harbor.  The condensation funnel cloud extended one quarter the way down from cloud base and no spray ring was observed.  The waterspout moved toward the north.
A cold front produced a fine line of low-topped convection that moved across the region from west to east during the morning. A southerly low level jet of 80 knots at 850 mb, helped cause damaging winds.

Marine High Wind in NARRAGANSETT BAY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 30-SEP-20 04:42:00 to 30-SEP-20 06:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARWICK LIGHT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A PORTS site at Conimicut Light measured a wind gust to 63 mph at 542 AM EDT.

Marine High Wind in BOSTON HARBOR, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 30-SEP-20 06:16:00 to 30-SEP-20 08:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON LIGHT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site at Deer Island measured a wind gust to 58 mph at 810 AM EDT, after having recorded a sustained wind of 40 mph at 805 AM EDT.

Marine High Wind in NARRAGANSETT BAY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 30-SEP-20 06:24:00 to 30-SEP-20 06:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL HARBOR
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A PORTS station at Borden Flats Light measured a wind gust to 58 mph at 724 AM EDT.
A strong NE Flow event peaked across the local area with sustained winds along the coast in the 25-35 mph range and observed gusts of 40-50 mph with the highest values along the NE FL coast. A wind advisory was issued. The combination of the strong onshore flow and seasonally high King Tides produced widespread moderate coastal flooding around high tides.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CAMDEN, GEORGIA
From 20-SEP-20 11:30:00 to 20-SEP-20 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The tide gauge at Sea Camp Dock on Cumberland Island measured a peak high tide of 2.44 ft MHHW. This values fell within the moderate flood stage category for this site.
Heavy rain occurred as tropical moisture (record levels for November) streamed northward into the area and interacted with a stalled frontal zone. This heavy rainfall resulted in a report of flooding in Washington DC.

Flood in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
From 12-NOV-20 04:20:00 to 12-NOV-20 06:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple roads were closed in DC due to flooding.
Scattered thunderstorms along a frontal boundary produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

Flash Flood in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 06-AUG-20 16:34:00 to 06-AUG-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Lane on Interstate 95 was closed due to flooding near Downtown Richmond.

Flash Flood in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 06-AUG-20 16:45:00 to 06-AUG-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two cars were stuck after driving into high water near Fairfield Avenue and Kane Street.

Flash Flood in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 06-AUG-20 16:45:00 to 06-AUG-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water rescue was reported in an underpass on Magnolia Street near Woodland Cemetery.

Flash Flood in NORTHUMBERLAND, VIRGINIA
From 06-AUG-20 13:10:00 to 06-AUG-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GONYON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported on Hacks Neck Road.

Flash Flood in VIRGINIA BEACH (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-AUG-20 13:35:00 to 06-AUG-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (NTU)NAS OCEANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash flooding was reported in the Dam Neck area of Virginia Beach.

Flash Flood in MATHEWS, VIRGINIA
From 06-AUG-20 16:30:00 to 06-AUG-20 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 06-AUG-20 17:47:00 to 06-AUG-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDLOTHIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lucks Lane, North Panetta and Redbridge Roads were closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-AUG-20 18:00:00 to 06-AUG-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMDEN MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous cars were flooded. Rainfall total of 5.50 inches was reported. Some water was reported in garages and starting to enter homes.
A series of storm systems traversed the Pacific Northwest in mid November, with breezy to locally conditions experienced across lowland locations on November 13. While wind damage was not extensive in any particular location, numerous trees and powerlines were downed.

Strong Wind in EVERETT AND VICINITY, WASHINGTON
From 13-NOV-20 12:00:00 to 13-NOV-20 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Strong winds across Island County on Nov 13 led to the temporary closure of several state parks including: Deception Pass and Fort Ebey. Numerous trees and powerlines were reported down across Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in Island County. The Park was determined to be unsafe due to these conditions and was closed by WA State Parks.
Severe drought expanded across portions of central and southern Penobscot county...along with Hancock county...during September. Rain totals during the first 10 days of the month were generally less than 0.10 inch Severe drought expanded across these areas during the third week of September and persisted through the remainder of the month. Bangor experienced its driest September on record with only 0.28 inches of rain. This also represented the all time third driest month on record. Record...or near record...low river and stream levels were reported at month's end. Crops were impacted to varying degrees by the drought conditions. Grain crop yields were reduced, with hay at about half of normal. Potatoes...blueberries...apples and other crops were also affected. The impact on the potato crop was dependent on the extent of irrigation. Harvesting of many crops was in progress at months end.

Drought in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 22-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought expanded across the region during the third week of the month and persisted through the remainder of the month.

Drought in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 22-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought expanded across the region during the third week of the month and persisted through the remainder of the month.

Drought in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 22-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought expanded across the region during the third week of the month and persisted through the remainder of the month.

Drought in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 22-SEP-20 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought expanded across the region during the third week of the month and persisted through the remainder of the month.
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved through the Ozarks producing scattered reports of wind damage.

Lightning in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 27-SEP-20 16:37:00 to 27-SEP-20 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLANDVILLE
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Lightning struck a utility pole causing a transformer to fail and power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 27-SEP-20 14:44:00 to 27-SEP-20 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and large limbs were reported down and at least one power pole was snapped causing localized power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 27-SEP-20 14:42:00 to 27-SEP-20 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large tree branches were downed by high winds and sheet metal was removed from a deck. A personal weather station recorded a 49 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 27-SEP-20 14:54:00 to 27-SEP-20 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOHAWK CORNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed several large branches, some of which caused minor damage to a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 27-SEP-20 15:24:00 to 27-SEP-20 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were uprooted or broken and a barn suffered moderate roof and siding damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 27-SEP-20 15:50:00 to 27-SEP-20 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNETT SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple power outages were reported as power lines and poles were downed by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 27-SEP-20 15:52:00 to 27-SEP-20 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power lines were reported down in town. Scattered power outages occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 27-SEP-20 16:57:00 to 27-SEP-20 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A large tree was downed onto a power line causing power outages.
A warm front lifting northward across western Wisconsin during the afternoon hours of the 26th led to the development of showers and storms across northwest Wisconsin. Cloud cover and earlier storms prevented the afternoon storms from becoming severe, but one storm did briefly pulse up and produce nickel-sized hail near Butternut.

Hail in PRICE, WISCONSIN
From 26-SEP-20 16:52:00 to 26-SEP-20 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAISER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A stalled frontal boundary along the spine of the Appalachians produced widespread rain and an isolated storm that produced hail.

Hail in MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-20 08:15:00 to 03-AUG-20 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY SPG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sub-severe hail was reported southeast of Madisonville.
Rain and embedded thunderstorms moved through Northeast Pennsylvania on the 4th associated with Tropical Storm Isaias. Widespread rainfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred across the region. Locally heavy rainfall produced areas of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 04-AUG-20 12:57:00 to 04-AUG-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding inundated the basement and first floor of a home in Greentown.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 04-AUG-20 13:15:00 to 04-AUG-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONESDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding throughout Honesdale led to multiple road closures. Up to four homes were affected by significant flooding.

Flash Flood in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 04-AUG-20 13:38:00 to 04-AUG-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LACKAWAXEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flood waters entered several residences in the Borough of Lackawaxen.
Rain and embedded thunderstorms moved through south Central and Eastern New York on the 4th associated with Tropical Storm Isaias. Widespread rainfall affected the area with locally heavy downpours causing isolated flash flooding in Sullivan county. Rainfall estimates were in the 3 to 5 inch range during the event.

Flash Flood in SULLIVAN, NEW YORK
From 04-AUG-20 14:20:00 to 04-AUG-20 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Floodwaters inundated a bridge across South Maplewood Road. Scouring and damage of the road surface was observed.
Severe drought expanded across much of the remainder of northern Maine during mid August. The severe drought also expanded across the remainder of Piscataquis county and all of Washington county. Severe drought then persisted in all of these areas through the remainder of the month. These areas had been in moderate drought at the start of August. Above average temperatures occurred during August. Rainfall was mostly due to showers and thunderstorms which resulted in variable rain totals. Most areas received 40 to 70 percent of normal rainfall for August...though some localized areas did receive greater rain totals with thunderstorms. Widespread rain did not occur during August. The accumulated effect of warm and dry conditions for the 4 month period from May to August led to the expansion of the severe drought. Streamflows during August were generally 15 to 35 percent of normal. At month's end many larger rivers were at near record low levels. Across southern Washington county...some wells were starting to run dry at month's end. Grain crops were significantly impacted during August. Potatoes and other crops required extensive irrigation.

Drought in NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought developed mid August then persisted through the remainder of the month.

Drought in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought developed mid August then persisted through the remainder of the month.

Drought in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought developed mid August then persisted through the remainder of the month.

Drought in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought developed mid August then persisted through the remainder of the month.

Drought in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought developed mid August then persisted through the remainder of the month.

Drought in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought developed mid August then persisted through the remainder of the month.