sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A persistent upper level ridge spanning much of the Southern U.S. in mid July maintained hot temperatures across all of the Four State Region from July 12th through the 13th, with daytime temperatures climbing into the upper 90s to lower and middle 100s. When combined with the daytime humidity, oppressively hot conditions were observed as heat indices averaged between 105-109 degrees during the peak heating hours.

Heat in MCCURTAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 12-JUL-22 11:00:00 to 13-JUL-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
A persistent upper level ridge spanning much of the Southern U.S. in mid July maintained hot temperatures across all of the Four State Region from July 16th through the 18th, with daytime temperatures climbing into the upper 90s to lower and middle 100s. When combined with the daytime humidity, oppressively hot conditions were observed as heat indices averaged between 105-109 degrees during the peak heating hours.

Heat in MCCURTAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-22 11:00:00 to 18-JUL-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
A small complex of strong to severe thunderstorms swiped through roughly the southwestern half of Rooks County on this Friday evening, yielding a lone severe-criteria wind report. Isolated to scattered thunderstorm development occurred over northwestern Kansas and far southwestern Nebraska during the late afternoon hours. This activity gradually shifted southeast into western portions of North Central Kansas through the early-mid evening hours, affecting only Rooks County in this six-county coverage area. While slightly sub-severe gusts between 50-55 MPH were measured in the Palco and Stockton areas, the peak gust of the event was 59 MPH as measured by a mesonet station in Plainville.
Upper level flow across the region was west-northwesterly and generally on the weaker side, as the area sat on the north side of high pressure centered over the Four Corners region. Late in the afternoon, the surface map showed low pressure set up over western Kansas, with a trough axis extending north through the Nebraska Sandhills. These storms developed near this surface boundary in a hot and deeply-mixed environment, with steep low-mid level lapse rates owing to afternoon temperatures peaking between 100-105 degrees. Though these storms had plentiful instability to work with (MUCAPE values around 2000-3000 J/kg), deep layer shear was on the lower side around 30-35 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOKS, KANSAS
From 22-JUL-22 20:54:00 to 22-JUL-22 20:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located in Plainville.
Upslope flow combined with a very moist airmass caused training thunderstorms to form along the Alaska Range. The rainfall associated with these thunderstorms caused significant rises to small creeks draining the Alaska Range.

Flash Flood in NE. SLOPES OF THE ERN AK RNG, ALASKA
From 10-JUL-22 18:00:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:00:00 (AKST-9)
Location: MENTASTA LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 14.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Over 3 inches of rain caused significant rises in creeks draining the Alaska Range from the evening of July 10th. This caused minor damage to several bridges, specifically the ones over Boulder Creek, Lower Suzy Q Creek, Upper Suzy Q Creek, Falls Creek, Gunnysack Creek, and Darling Creek. The Bridge over Bear Creek received significant damage, the approach road being washed out completely. The Richardson highway was closed between MP 281 and MP 234 for over 48 hours. Flooding also damaged a fiber optic cable which resulted in communications disruptions across the Interior.
Scattered thunderstorms again developed across Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours on July 6. One report of wind damage was received.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, TENNESSEE
From 06-JUL-22 14:14:00 to 06-JUL-22 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILL CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down on Shady Lane Road near Highway 70.
Ongoing drought conditions, continued drying fuels, and very hot temperatures contributed to a few grass and wildfires in the early part of the month. A large fire occurred in Bosque County near Walnut Springs, but no structures were lost. Fire activity erupted across the region in the middle of the month as the ongoing heat and drought worsened.

Wildfire in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 06-JUL-22 17:00:00 to 16-JUL-22 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Hard Castle Fire stated as a rekindle of a previously-contained fire that was originally started by power lines. A total of 540 acres was burned south of Walnut Springs to the east of SH 144. No structures were lost. Rainfall on the 14th helped to control and contain the fire.
The remnants of Hurricane Nicole, in combination with a Great Lakes cold front, lead to heavy precipitation totals across the region.  Rainfall totals of 1.5 to 3.5 inches, with localized higher totals, were common across the region. Most of the rainfall falling during the November 11th calendar day.  However, flooding was limited to very isolated instances.  This was due to the quite dry antecedent conditions, as well as the relatively long 18 to 24 hour period during which the rain fell.

Flood in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 11-NOV-22 19:00:00 to 11-NOV-22 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEOLI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Isolated creek flooding was reported along Phillips Fork Road, where a car got stuck.

Heavy Rain in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 11-NOV-22 04:00:00 to 11-NOV-22 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE CREEK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 2.60 inches of rain was reported.

Heavy Rain in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 11-NOV-22 04:00:00 to 11-NOV-22 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 2.96 inches of rain was reported.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, OHIO
From 11-NOV-22 04:00:00 to 11-NOV-22 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIER ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Total rainfall of 2.49 inches was recorded.
Strong high pressure crossing the region on the 20th promoted northwest winds gusting as high as 30 MPH.  Despite unseasonably cold temperatures ranging from the teens to the low 30s, very low dewpoints near 0 degrees Fahrenheit led to minimum relative humidity values on the 20th around 20 percent.  The combination of these factors lead to a large brush fire in Brown County.
Other small fires likely occurred across central Indiana amid the very low relative humidity values, although they were too small and/or short-lived to be noted via satellite or advised to the NWS.

Wildfire in BROWN, INDIANA
From 20-NOV-22 17:00:00 to 22-NOV-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 110-acre brush fire burned, within rough terrain on the east side of Brown County State Park and away from any structures, from the evening of the 20th through at least late on the 22nd when fire crews completed operations.  Three volunteer fire crews worked with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and conservation officers to create a looping 2.97-mile fire line around the fire's perimeter by sundown on the 21st.  Through the 25th, marginal fire weather conditions continued, with daily minimum relative humidity values around 25-30 percent, and daily wind gusts continuing to peak around 30 MPH.  The Brown County EMA reported isolated smoldering hot spots likely continued through at least December 5th, 2022.
Significant precipitation deficits over the previous several months yielded D2 drought conditions continuing through early November across Doniphan, Atchison, and Miami Counties before ending on November 8th.

Drought in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 01-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 08-NOV-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 drought conditions continued into the start of November in Atchison County before improving to D1 by November 8th.

Drought in DONIPHAN, KANSAS
From 01-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 08-NOV-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 drought conditions continued into the start of November in Doniphan County before improving to D1 by November 8th.

Drought in MIAMI, KANSAS
From 01-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 08-NOV-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

D2 drought conditions continued into the start of November in Miami County before improving to D1 by November 8th.
Significant precipitation deficits over the previous several months yielded D2 drought continuing through November in Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Johnson, and Linn Counties.

Drought in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 01-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Significant precipitation deficits over the previous several months yielding D2 drought conditions continuing through November.

Drought in LINN, KANSAS
From 01-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Significant precipitation deficits over the previous several months yielding D2 drought conditions continuing through November.

Drought in WYANDOTTE, KANSAS
From 01-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Significant precipitation deficits over the previous several months yielding D2 drought conditions continuing through November.

Drought in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 01-NOV-22 00:00:00 to 30-NOV-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Significant precipitation deficits over the previous several months yielding D2 drought conditions continuing through November.
Low pressure tracking northwest of Maine drew a strong occluded front across the region during the 30th. A strong low level jet crossed the region in advance of the front through the afternoon and evening. The strongest winds occurred along the Downeast coast where southerly winds were generally sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. However...localized wind gusts up to around 70 mph also occurred. A 69 mph wind gust was reported near Eastport with a 71 mph gust near Trescott...both located in coastal Washington county. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph also occurred across portions of the interior Downeast region. Numerous trees were snapped or toppled. Falling trees and branches brought down power lines leading to power outages for thousands of customers. The greatest impacts occurred across coastal Downeast areas were some roads were also blocked due to fallen trees.

High Wind in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 30-NOV-22 15:00:00 to 30-NOV-22 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Southerly winds were sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 70 mph. Most wind gusts ranged from 50 to 60 mph. However...a 71 mph gust was measured at Trescott with a 69 mph gust at Eastport. The winds toppled and snapped trees which fell on power lines leading to power outages.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 30-NOV-22 15:00:00 to 30-NOV-22 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Southerly winds were sustained at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. The winds toppled and snapped trees which fell on power lines leading to power outages.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 30-NOV-22 15:00:00 to 30-NOV-22 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Southerly winds were sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. A 60 mph gust was measured at Bar Harbor...with a 59 mph gust at Castine. The winds toppled and snapped trees which fell on power lines leading to power outages.
A thunderstorm over the adjacent coastal waters produced a waterspout.

Waterspout in CAPE FEAR NC TO LITTLE RIVER INLET SC FROM 20 TO 40 NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 24-JUL-22 08:34:00 to 24-JUL-22 08:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRYING PAN SHOALS BUOY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A waterspout was observed moving slowly north off the Wrightsville Beach coast.
Thunderstorms resulted in a lightning fatality at Masonboro Island.

Lightning in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-JUL-22 14:15:00 to 03-JUL-22 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASONBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 34 year old male on a boat was killed by lightning near Masonboro Island.
Storm force west to northwest wind gusts were still occurring at Stannard Rock early morning on the 1st at the tail-end of a storm event.

Marine High Wind in MANITOU ISLAND TO MARQUETTE MI AND W OF GRAND MARAIS MI TO US/CANADIAN BORDER BEYOND 5NM OF SHORE, LAKE SUPERIOR
From 01-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-22 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANNARD ROCK LIGHT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Storm force west to northwest wind gusts to 57 mph were still occurring at Stannard Rock early morning on the 1st at the tail-end of a storm event.
Another round of heavy rain showers impacted portions of eastern Kentucky during the early morning hours of July 27th, thanks to a lingering and weakening stationary boundary across the region and a strong flow of moisture advection on the heals of SW flow. Several of these heavy rain producers went across portions of Pike County, leading to two reports of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 27-JUL-22 06:07:00 to 27-JUL-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Pike County dispatch reported that Indian Creek Road past Sunny Fork was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 27-JUL-22 05:19:00 to 27-JUL-22 05:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEWATER MINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Pike County Dispatch reported that Ashcamp Road was closed at the 10000 block due to high water.
Lightning strike causes fire at apartment complex near High Point in Pinellas County.

Lightning in PINELLAS, FLORIDA
From 03-SEP-22 16:51:00 to 03-SEP-22 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHPOINT
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reports residential structure fire at Melrose on the Bay Apartment Homes complex due to a lightning strike.
Late morning and afternoon thunderstorms produce a waterspout and gusty marine winds across coastal waters around west central and southwest Florida.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ENGLEWOOD TO TARPON SPRINGS FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-SEP-22 13:34:00 to 08-SEP-22 13:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARASOTA BEACH
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site XLID New Pass Shoal reported a 41 mph wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-SEP-22 10:35:00 to 08-SEP-22 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS site KPIE St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport reported a 48 mph wind gust.

Waterspout in TARPON SPRINGS TO SUWANNEE RIVER FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-SEP-22 09:00:00 to 08-SEP-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANCLOTE KEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Social media picture of waterspout received from off the coast near New Port Richey.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-SEP-22 11:15:00 to 08-SEP-22 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLE TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS site KSPG Albert Whitted Airport reported a 44 mph wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-SEP-22 11:05:00 to 08-SEP-22 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS site KTPA Tampa International Airport reported a 43 mph wind gust.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM BONITA BEACH TO ENGLEWOOD FL OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 08-SEP-22 14:26:00 to 08-SEP-22 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASPARILLA PASS
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site XGRV Grove City reported a 48 mph wind gust.
A Pacific weather system brought a transition of cooler conditions with a period of showers and thunderstorms., specifically along northwest Montana near Glacier National Park. An upper-level low brought additional moisture with southwesterly flow aloft as the upper-level ridge moved eastward out of the CWA. Additionally, SPC issued a marginal risk for severe weather this afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 29-SEP-22 15:25:00 to 29-SEP-22 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station MTLOM Loma (MT DOT) reported a 52 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 29-SEP-22 15:45:00 to 29-SEP-22 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SANDY
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station MTM90 Big Sandy SW reported 54 knot wind gust.
Clusters of strong thunderstorms moved from western Tennessee and northern Mississippi into northwestern Alabama in the early afternoon hours. One of these storms knocked down a tree in southern Colbert county north of the Cedar Creek Reservoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-22 18:05:00 to 29-AUG-22 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWSOM SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down at the corner of CR 33 and High Chaparral Road. Time was estimated from radar.
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Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 09-AUG-22 12:30:00 to 09-AUG-22 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVISTOWN
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees reported snapped or uprooted along CR 43 near Section. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 09-AUG-22 13:00:00 to 09-AUG-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT TABOR
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A good portion of the corner of a large metal roof was torn off of a residence. Also, a tree was blown down nearby and a few large limbs were also knocked down near the intersection of S  Cedar Cove Road and WH Lawrence Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 09-AUG-22 11:56:00 to 09-AUG-22 11:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down in the Dean's Chapel community. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 09-AUG-22 12:45:00 to 09-AUG-22 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIGGER HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees reported down near Geraldine. (original report - time 12:24) Not certain of location, but radar doesn't match and report was near Geraldine.

Lightning in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 09-AUG-22 12:30:00 to 09-AUG-22 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE MUNI ARP
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a building on U.S. 431 near Albertville. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 09-AUG-22 11:54:00 to 09-AUG-22 11:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were snapped and uprooted along county road 162 near Pisgah. Time was estimated by radar.
A cold front moved southward from the upper Midwest into southeast Kansas during the afternoon and evening. The stronger storms produced damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 03-AUG-22 16:30:00 to 03-AUG-22 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SCOTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed two large trees across city streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 03-AUG-22 16:46:00 to 03-AUG-22 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMMOND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs were downed by high winds.
An isolated severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds downing a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-22 15:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMPETITION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe storm caused tree damage.
A thunderstorm anchored and redeveloping over higher terrain near Marble NC produced up to 8 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-22 02:13:00 to 21-JUL-22 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple residences being evacuated due to rising flood waters in Marble NC.

Heavy Rain in CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-22 07:15:00 to 21-JUL-22 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARBLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet Station MBLN7 1.1 NE Marble 24 hour rainfall of 4.18 inches.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 20-JUL-22 23:30:00 to 21-JUL-22 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooded stream approaching the base of a house.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 21-JUL-22 00:05:00 to 21-JUL-22 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads inundated. Multiple structures flooded. Some roadside washouts. For the Marble flash flood event, damages were estimated to be at least $1,000,000, with $750,000 of that going to road repair, and the remainder toward properties.